Military career: Starting with a recruitment letter

Chapter 330 concludes; Ironclad Regiment plans...
Xishan Military Region Compound.

Kyoto Military Region Headquarters, 8th Division, 1st A Division.

Chen Mo had never set foot in this place in either of his two lifetimes. Unexpectedly, he had just arrived at Zhurihe when a battle broke out, and he hadn't even had a proper rest in the new camp.

Then they arrived at the military region headquarters.

A Z-8 helicopter landed slowly on the brightly lit tarmac. The surroundings were quiet, and patrol teams and officers on duty could be seen everywhere.

But it's different from the hustle and bustle of the grassroots barracks.

The overall feeling here is one of solemnity and reverence.

The helicopter came to a stop.

Old Man Yan was the first to stand up, straighten his military uniform, and stride out of the cabin.

Chen Mo followed closely behind.

The old man and the young man barely communicated on the way. When they arrived at the military headquarters, with the headquarters building in the distance right in front of them, Yan Zhongyi sighed.

He slowed his pace, turned to look at Chen Mo, and said, "Do you know what the Ironclad Regiment will do when we come to the military headquarters this time?"

"I know." Chen Mo nodded without hesitation.

"Oh?"

"You're quite clever, kid. Tell me what you think is best for this old man."

Yan Zhongyi smiled and slowed his pace.

"It will either be dismantled or completely shelved, and will not participate in any military exercises for two or three years."

"Until the development of mechanization catches up completely."

Chen Mo spoke frankly, and that was indeed what he thought. After all, even if he hadn't caused trouble this time, the mess he had created was still too big.

How many military regions does the entire field army have?
The Silver Sword squadron was deployed and nearly decapitated the command post of one of the army groups in half an hour. How could the higher-ups sit still?

Information technology experiments have unknowingly created a gap of an entire era between them and mechanization.

This is no longer a matter of technological gap in equipment.

At least until the major military regions are assessed to have sufficient capability to deal with armored regiments, it is impossible to arrange any more military exercises for a head-on confrontation.

New equipment developed by the Academy of Sciences, such as reconnaissance and strike drones and reconnaissance jamming vehicles, will only be deployed to a large number of troops before they are released again.

Otherwise, this is not military training, but a one-sided massacre.

Upon hearing Chen Mo's analysis, Yan Zhongyi nodded slightly and said, "It might be difficult to have someone demolish it. If they wanted to demolish yours, they would have done so half a month ago."

"It wasn't demolished back then, and it's been delayed until now. This time, Commander Fu should be able to protect you as well."

"However, marginalization is inevitable, just like you said, it's called being shelved, yes, shelved!!"

Old Man Yan patted Chen Mo on the shoulder, then said nothing more and led him into the government building.

When the two reached the third floor, a confidential officer who was waiting for them led them to the conference room on the left.

open the door.

Even though Old Man Yan knew that Commander-in-Chief Fu might ask for outside help to block the unreasonable demands of other military regions, he never expected that the other side would invite Deputy Commander Di Huitang from headquarters.

Di Huitang was the commander who awarded Chen Mo the First-Class Combat Hero Badge during the Northwest Military Exercise in the auditorium of the 184th Regiment.

He is also one of the leading advocates for the promotion of informatization.

The meeting room was not complicatedly furnished, covering an area of ​​about 300 square meters, with white walls all around and an "August 1st" military flag erected every ten meters.

The national emblem is inlaid on the wall directly in front.

In the middle of the meeting room was a conference table large enough for fifty or sixty people to attend. To the right of the conference table were some wooden sofas and coffee tables, serving as a rest area.

Fu Hongyi, Di Huitang, Xu Hong, and six or seven other people whom Chen Mo didn't recognize sat there, their eyes fixed on the two who had just entered.

When Old Man Yan arrived here, he couldn't stand up straight anymore.

He quickly straightened his uniform, just like a private, raised his fists to his sides, and ran quickly to the rest area.

Before he could even salute.

Fu Hongyi waved his hand impatiently and said, "Get out of here and stand over there."

"Yes!"

Standing was out of the question. There were confidential officers on duty in the rest area, who immediately brought a chair for Old Man Yan, and he sat down properly.

If he had a red scarf around his neck, he would look exactly like a primary school student.

This is actually a manifestation of the military region protecting its own. The Red Army, composed of the 27th Army, fought the war in this way for whatever reason.

We can't very well let Di Huitang ask the questions when we come over here, can we?
When people at headquarters asked, it had a different meaning altogether. Fu Hongyi started by scolding, while Old Man Yan sat quietly, both of which were expressing their stance.

Chen Mo, who ran after Old Man Yan, quickly became the focus of everyone's attention.

He didn't show any fear.

He ran to a spot five meters from the coffee table, snapped to attention with his boots, saluted, and shouted in a loud voice, "Greetings, Commander!"

"Ho ho!"

When Di Huitang saw the young man again after several months, he couldn't help but smile and say, "Alright, sit down too."

"This is the first time I've seen a major from a field unit come here. You're the first one."

"Thank you, chief!"

Chen Mo took the stool handed to him by the confidential officer and was about to sit down when...

The door to the conference room at the back was kicked open with a loud bang.

"You son of a bitch surnamed Fu, you think you can escape me?"

Hao Chengwu, from the Jinling Military Region, stormed into the conference room, his voice booming, his face dark with anger: "You son of a bitch!"

The angry shouting stopped abruptly.

Hao Chengwu stared blankly at Di Huitang, who was sitting in the rest area, sipping tea from a cup. Hao's old face visibly turned from dark to flushed red.

Then he gave a dry laugh and said, "Hello, Mr. Di."

Chen Mo watched as the leader went from being furious to quickly suppressing his anger and forcing a smile. Even he couldn't help but sigh, "It's good to have more experience."

She can control her facial expressions so well.

Fu Hongyi sat casually on the sofa, legs crossed, looking completely unconcerned.

Seeing that no one was paying attention to him, Hao Chengwu had no choice but to walk awkwardly to the conference table in the distance, pull out a chair, and sit there like a doormat.

This scene.

Chen Mo understood.

This is the Kyoto Military Region, deliberately setting a trap for the commanders-in-chief who are arriving one after another. No wonder it was so quiet upstairs and downstairs when I came over, and I couldn't even see the guards on duty.

Even when they came over, they needed an important cadre on the third floor to lead the way.

So they were afraid that the commanders-in-chief who had come from all over would notice something amiss?

With this in mind, Chen Mo was not worried about the Ironclad Regiment being dismantled.

After all, the presence of Di Huitang already speaks volumes.

Di Huitang glanced at the impetuous Hao Chengwu without saying a word. He then looked at Chen Mo with a smile and said, "This military exercise went very well."

"However, I heard from Yan Zhongyi that you have different views on the auxiliary combat system and this military exercise. Come on, tell me, speak boldly."

"Yes!"

Chen Mo quickly stood at attention.

When the auxiliary combat system was mentioned, he knew that what he had said during the ceasefire that morning had been revealed by Li Jie to Old Man Yan, who then reported the drawbacks of mechanized development that he had discovered to the military headquarters.

"Sir, I'd like to venture to share my opinion."

"Yes, speak boldly, sit down and speak." Di Huitang waved his hand.

"Yes!"

"Regarding information-based combat support, I personally believe that the direction of mechanization reform is already moving towards informationization, which can be considered the foundation of combat support units. As the reform continues to deepen, mechanization will then transform into informationization."

"There is not much difference between the two systems. They are essentially information-based, but the battlefield is upgraded to multiple dimensions. In the future, the navy and air force may also have to engage in electromagnetic competition, not just the army. The digital age has arrived. Separate auxiliary combat units are necessary, but not that important."

"I think information-based combat is better, as it won't overlap with mechanization reform. Furthermore, during the reform process, mechanization will naturally lean towards new weapons when it first comes into contact with them."

"Inadvertently, we gave up the advantages of mechanization."

"The combat effectiveness of the main combat units will provide a benchmark for units undergoing mechanization reforms, and will also make many units realize that they cannot compete with main combat capabilities with just some new weapons, thus leading to a deeper integration of mechanization and informatization."

"On the contrary, it is conducive to improving combat effectiveness."

Chen Mo's remarks did not surprise those present.

Firstly, Yan Zhongyi had already reported this suggestion before setting off for Zhurihe.

Secondly, even if these people didn't realize it, it would still take three hours to get from Zhurihe to Kyoto by helicopter.

This period of time was sufficient for Fu Hongyi to retrieve the combat records of the 188th Division and the Blue Army Battalion and compare them with the Red Army's combat records.

not difficult to see.

The 63rd Army's mechanization reforms were indeed lagging behind, but this does not mean that the units under its command were weak in combat.

Quite the opposite, even.

Based on Fu Hongyi's comparison, he felt that the 63rd Army, being close to the Blue Army battalion, knew that the Blue Army battalion was not easy to deal with, and would more or less make tactical adjustments.

On the battlefield, they were much more composed than the Red Army, which was played by the 27th Army.

At least the units under the 63rd Army did not experience any chaos due to the loss of communication and the out-of-control drones; overall discipline remained intact.

Even if we lose, it will only be because of systemic suppression.

However, the Red Army's defeat this time was not simply due to systemic suppression, but rather to chaos, panic, loss of radar and drone advantages, and a frontline force several times larger than the Blue Army, from officers to soldiers.

They were forced to retreat by twenty armored vehicles from the Blue Army.

It's not hard to see from this.

Chen Mo's suggestion is correct. While auxiliary information units are acceptable, overall, they will lower the mechanized combat effectiveness of the entire army for a certain period of time.

To put it bluntly, it's about over-reliance, which leads to a decline in one's original combat awareness.

"That's a good suggestion."

Di Huitang nodded. He was not originally a supporter of the war effort, but now Chen Mo had presented solid and compelling evidence.

It seems those old guys over there can't say anything more.

"The military will give your suggestion serious consideration."

"But you need to understand, this time..."

"Bang!"

Before Di Huitang could finish speaking, the conference room door was kicked open again, and Feng Kaijiang from the Yangcheng Military Region arrived.

Old Feng was tall and burly, and despite his age, he still exuded a powerful aura.

After bursting into the conference room, a roar was about to burst out when he suddenly noticed a group of people sitting in the lounge, all staring at him.

His old comrade-in-arms, Hao Chengwu, sat to the side, winking at him intently.

Feng Kaijiang was stunned for a moment, then suppressed his accusatory tone and grinned, "Haha, I'm late."

"The Zhurihe exercise went very well this time. I've come to join in the fun in Kyoto."

As Feng Kaijiang spoke, he glanced at Fu Hongyi, who was sitting with his legs crossed, and cursed him a hundred times in his heart. He walked to the rest area and saluted.

"President Di!"

Di Huitang remained silent.

He knew why Fu Hongyi had summoned him, but he hadn't expected the situation in the Kyoto Military Region to be so dire.

They all came to the conference room and dared to kick down the door. Is there anything these people wouldn't dare to do?

He got up and walked straight to the head seat at the conference table, where he sat down and waited quietly.

Di Huitang remained silent.

No one else dared to utter a sound. Even an ordinary person would be angry if they were interrupted repeatedly while speaking.

Even more so, he was the deputy chief of staff who had fought his way out of a battlefield teeming with corpses and blood. Today, he wanted to see just how many people were trying to reap the rewards.

ten minutes later.

The commander-in-chief of the Qizhou Military Region arrived. Seeing that no one in the meeting room spoke, he found a stool and sat down.

Fifteen minutes later.

The commander-in-chief of the Fengtian Military Region has arrived.

Another half hour passed, and no one came over.

Of the seven military regions, only Pang Haifeng from the Jincheng Military Region was absent. After all, their informationized auxiliary combat battalion had been training for some time and had already begun its training.

They weren't too coveting of the Ironclad Regiment's talent.

Pang Haifeng didn't even mention the soldiers who were first sent by the 61st Division to the Blue Army Battalion for training, let alone asking for more people.

Besides him, only the commander-in-chief of the Rongcheng Military Region was absent, and as for the reason, probably no one knows.

But not coming means escaping a disaster.

Di Huitang glanced at the four people who had come over, then stood up, his eyes flashing with murderous intent, and slammed his hand on the conference table with a loud "bang".

He said sternly, "You lot seem to have a lot of free time today. What are you planning to do?"

"Kyoto has just produced an armored regiment that has achieved some success, and what? You guys are already thinking of dismantling it?"

"If you're so capable, go build them yourselves! Tear them down one by one, you guys have some impressive methods."

"I don't need to repeat how many detours we took in our information technology experiments, do I?"

"If the Kyoto Military Region has the capability to create an armored regiment, then you have the ability to create a gold-armored regiment or a silver-armored regiment for me. As long as you have the ability, I will approve all the unit designations."

"What are we going to do now?"

"With two million soldiers in our army, can't we select even one officer capable of taking on the task of building up a battalion?"

"Who says the path taken by the Kyoto Military Region is necessarily correct? You're all pig-brains, only good at copying and not at innovating?"

"If everything were as simple as copying, how have we gotten to where we are today over the years?"

"Everyone, have you thought about this?"

The entire conference room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Headquarters, after all, has to consider the bigger picture, and the Ironclad Regiment wouldn't allow the dismantling.

Once it's dismantled.

Who can guarantee that the experimental results will either blossom everywhere or disappear without a trace?
The situation is dire; we can afford to try, but we can't afford to lose!
The group of people who had been so aggressive just moments before fell silent after being scolded.

They actually know the reasoning behind it.

But creating a new system is not so easy. One soldier from the 63rd Army can lead a whole group, so learning from others is the best approach.

It is also the only shortcut.

Otherwise, if you just assign any cadre to do something reckless, not only will it make you look ridiculous, but it could also waste a lot of time.

The scenario they least wanted to see was falling behind other military regions.

Yangcheng Feng Kaijiang, seeing that the vice president's anger had subsided slightly, tried to speak: "President Di, we are not dismantling the armored regiment. The experiment in Kyoto has entered a successful stage."

"They're working on it really hard in Jincheng too. We can't just stay clueless in Yangcheng forever. Mr. Di, I came here to ask Lao Fu to give me a few officers from the armored regiment. I don't need too many, just a few at the company level."

"Yes, Mr. Di, Kyoto has been very successful so far. The Ironclad Regiment doesn't need to be dismantled. We just need some core members to build the framework. We can handle the rest."

Hao Chengwu from Jinling then made a proposal.

Actually, these people didn't go too far at the meeting; one wanted to borrow the battalion commander, and the other wanted to borrow an officer.

They no longer harbor the idea of ​​dismantling the Blue Army camp.

We've already navigated those minefields before; it would be foolish to do it again.

However, from Fu Hongyi's perspective, he could not agree to it.

Because if you borrow one here and a dozen there, it's no different from tearing it apart.

What those two people said makes sense.

Di Huitang's anger subsided by half.

Talent is what we lack most right now.

Just as the atmosphere in the meeting room was getting tense, Fu Hongyi glanced at Chen Mo, signaling that he could come out and say a few words.

after all.

Even if headquarters has a tough stance, it can't keep interfering indefinitely when the major military regions are only coming to borrow personnel.

At this moment, the Ironclad Regiment stepped forward to speak, which was just the right time.

Coincidentally, Chen Mo had the same idea.

In any case, the Blue Army Battalion has no chance of development in the next two years, so it's better to find a way for the many officers in the battalion to develop.

He noticed the commander-in-chief's gaze.

Chen Mo nodded quickly, stood up, straightened his military uniform, strode to the conference table, stood at attention, and saluted.

"Chief!"

"We can provide the officers from the armored regiment, sir. You just need to nod your head and give us some time. It won't take too long, two or three months will be enough."

"I can train at least a dozen qualified company-level officers to be transferred to other military regions for assistance."

"Are you confident?" Di Huitang asked calmly, looking at Chen Mo.

"Yes, Chief."

"Well, that's fine too."

Di Huitang nodded: "I heard that you used to implement a bottom-ranking elimination system, but have you thought about this issue?"

"Because of this exercise, I will not give the Ironclad Regiment any opportunity to develop or demonstrate its combat capabilities for the next two or even three years."

"In that case, how can you still train him?"

"Reporting to the commander, yes, we can!"

Chen Mo puffed out his chest: "Not only can we train information technology company-level officers, but the armored regiment can also train more technical reconnaissance soldiers and expand our electronic warfare capabilities during our spare time."

"These can all be seconded to other military regions."

Now is the perfect opportunity to prove himself, and Chen Mo certainly won't let it pass.

It can help the higher-ups solve difficult problems, and at the same time, it can also help him rise to prominence in the future.

It's better than him being the leader of the Blue Team.

"Also, sir, training company-level officers is a bit difficult, but the sergeant academy in Taishan can be used effectively. Officers can lead people to study there, build battalions, and send comrades there every year to increase technical reconnaissance subjects."

"I believe that in less than three years, batches of talents specializing in information technology will emerge from the Sergeant Academy."

"Hey!"

Di Huitang felt a little embarrassed as he listened to the little guy in front of him making such a strong recommendation.

But there's nothing the headquarters can do.

At present, there is no longer any opportunity to develop the armored regiment. What the military region wants is overall balance, not just individual strength.

There was a long silence.

Di Huitang then said, "Alright, headquarters has adopted your suggestion."

"The Sergeant Academy is indeed a good choice. I remember that you strongly recommended it back then."

"Give us old guys some time, three years at most, or two years, and the Ironclad Regiment will definitely have a chance to develop."

This is a promise from a vice president, which is more reliable than what Xu Hong said back then.

What else does Chen Mo have to worry about?

"Tell me your requirements all at once."

Di Huitang calmly said, "Your troops are being transferred to the border regions, and many are experiencing discomfort. Please feel free to make any requests you may have."

"Yes!"

Chen Mo looked up and thought for a moment, pretending to be deep in thought. In fact, he had long had ideas about the development of Zhurihe.

After thinking for a while, Chen Mo finally spoke: "Commander, the armored regiment needs to train cadres, and we are short of manpower. The Zhurihe area is also very large. I think we should establish a regimental-level guard brigade to be responsible for patrols and duties."

"Give it to me, I must give it to you, I'll give it to you!!!"

Upon hearing this simple request, Yangcheng Feng Kaijiang immediately declared, "You just focus on training cadres. Tomorrow, I'll transfer 150 men from Zhurihe to form a guard brigade."

"Thank you, chief."

Chen Mo turned and saluted, trying his best to leave a good impression on the other party.

He then continued, "Commander, the Zhurihe camp is poor, and the armored regiment has a large number of people. We need to build enough barracks to provide accommodation."

"Also, there are many non-commissioned officers in the battalion, and the issue of their families joining the military is quite serious. I want to build a batch of affordable housing to provide for non-commissioned officers and their families to live in."

“Building a service center for soldiers around the barracks would allow family members to open stores or restaurants to solve their employment problems. This would make the barracks less boring and give soldiers more places to relax.”

"If there are too many family members, they can raise cattle and sheep in nearby towns, which will be purchased by the regiment regularly to supplement their household income."

"Yes, I will inform the engineering department to produce the design drawings as soon as possible and implement it quickly."

Fu Hongyi nodded.

After all, Chen Mo was acting from the perspective of a soldier and was also helping the entire army train cadres. There was no reason to refuse such a small request.

"Anything else?" Di Huitang's anger had completely subsided.

He didn't expect that this young man was really prepared to settle down in the border region and had even started making plans.

This puts the headquarters at ease.

"Have!"

Chen Mo continued, "The Zhuri River is a vast grassland, but the grass there is of poor quality and withers too early."

"Could you ask the Academy of Agricultural Sciences to research some grass species that are resilient, deeply rooted, and have strong vitality, and give them to us?"

"Next spring, the soldiers can sow the seeds themselves and see the grass they planted grow lush and green. That is a kind of achievement."

"It can also improve the windy and sandy climate in the northern regions."

As Chen Mo laid out his conditions one by one, the old men present all blushed with embarrassment.

The demands they made were rigid; they wanted Chen Mo to ask for something as compensation for his hard work and the fact that his talents had been hidden.

Little did they know, all they wanted in the end was a guard battalion, some grass seeds, and barracks construction.

What kind of requirement is this?
Di Huitang got up and walked over to Chen Mo, reaching out to straighten his collar.

"Anything else?"

"Report, that's all." Chen Mo shook his head slightly; this was indeed his entire plan.

"Okay, on behalf of the General Staff, I agree to everything."

"Child, give the country a few more years, and you will have your chance to prove yourself."

"Thank you for your hard work these past few years."

"Yes, Chief."

Chen Mo raised his hand in salute.

Di Huitang nodded, then strode away and walked out of the conference room.

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P.S.: As usual, the climax is fast-paced. This chapter is over 6,000 words long, finally bringing this part of the story to a close.

The series will move towards a more everyday pace from now on. I saw some comments from experienced viewers asking if we would skip these few years of hiding our talents. The answer is no.

Since the female lead is coming again, the background of her arrival has already been written, as well as Chen Mo's training and the construction of the camp area. It will be more about daily life but will not make a big leap.

Finally, the Jincheng Demonstration Camp, which has been hyped up for so long, will also be coming, but their entrance will be quite chaotic, hehe!
Thank you again to all the readers for your continued support!
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