Soldiers Assault: Starting from the 7th Steel Company

Chapter 174 Returning to the Steel Seventh Company

Although Cheng Guoqiang was very unhappy that Chen Jiang wanted to transfer key personnel from Team A, he couldn't resist the kid's persistent pleading.

Most importantly, Gao Jianjun also supported him, saying, "You can't just make the horse run without giving it grass," so Chen Jiang was ultimately able to take Xu Sanduo away from Team A.

But the prerequisite is that Xu Sanduo has to return from military school, and it must be on his own volition.

Chen Jiang was confident he could persuade Xu Sanduo. He originally wanted to take a few more with him, but Cheng Guoqiang refused no matter what, and told him that when Yuan Lang found out that he had taken away his favorite generals, he would probably come after him.

Chen Jiang just smiled. Actually, he wanted to take Cheng Cai with him from the Seventh Company, but Cheng Cai hadn't been promoted yet, and it would probably be even more difficult to transfer him to another place. It would be better to let Cheng Cai stay in the A Brigade and wait until he made a name for himself before considering transferring him.

After leaving the lounge, Chen Jiang reported the situation to the railway. The railway was initially very surprised, as he had rarely encountered a cadre like Chen Jiang who was transferred and promoted so frequently. However, he was immediately pleased.

The fact that his soldiers are valued by others proves that he is a good leader!

Just as Yuan Lang had told him, Cheng Cai was trying every means to switch jobs, while Chen Jiang was being poached by others, and he had to try every means to keep him! But most likely he wouldn't be able to keep him.

As it says in The Shawshank Redemption, "Some birds are not meant to be caged. Their plumage is too beautiful. When they fly away, you feel that keeping them in a cage is a sin. But after they are gone, you feel an endless loneliness."

"Chen Jiang, I won't stop you from pursuing your future, but if you leave on your own and take Xu Sanduo with you, aren't you afraid Yuan Lang will fight you to the death?" Tie Lu joked.

Qi Huan was genuinely envious and jealous. This kid had only been in the A Battalion for a short time, yet he had already been promoted to captain and become a company commander. Now he was going to be the deputy battalion commander of a main force regiment. Anyone with eyes could see that this was only because he lacked seniority, and that he was only in a deputy position. In time, he would become a full battalion-level officer.

This speed is comparable to riding a rocket!

Of course, the most fundamental reason is that Chen Jiang himself is outstanding, and he himself is definitely the biggest beneficiary of Chen Jiang's departure, so he is happy for Chen Jiang's promotion.

"Captain, so I need you to put in a good word for me, otherwise the Party Committee will definitely scold me to death," Chen Jiang said with a mournful face.

In the ward, Yuan Lang was very happy to see his old comrades-in-arms, especially since their A team had once again shone brightly in the exercise as expected, with Chen Jiang taking the lead!
But when he heard that Chen Jiang was leaving and taking Xu Sanduo, one of his most valued students, with him, he almost jumped out of bed, nearly knocking off his IV drip.

"Chen Jiang, why are you leaving? Hasn't Team A treated you well?" Even Yuan Lang, who was usually known for his composure, couldn't suppress his anger.

He treated Chen Jiang like his own son, giving him all the best things and opportunities, which made Chen Jiang's rise in the A Brigade a legend. And this was in the A Brigade!
Now you're actually going to switch jobs?
"Old Yuan, don't get angry. Didn't I say that Chief Gao and the others want to cultivate Chen Jiang? This is a good thing! Don't you always nag me about considering Chen Jiang's future?" Tie Lu quickly came over to smooth things over.

"Yes, the Party Committee and Chief of Staff Cheng have already approved it; they've even called the battalion commander," Qi Huan added cautiously.

Yuan Lang got even angrier upon hearing this, "Are you saying I don't care about Chen Jiang's future? Haven't I done enough for him already?"

Railway had already prepared his explanation: "In the A Brigade, Chen Jiang will at most take over our positions in the future. But if he goes to a regular combat unit, he can rise through the ranks from battalion commander to deputy regimental commander and then to regimental commander. It's not impossible for him to become a general in the future. A soldier who doesn't want to be a general isn't a good soldier!"

"Moreover, you have no idea how outstanding Chen Jiang was in this exercise. Even the leaders of the General Staff met with him afterward. Do you think Chen Jiang's future will be brighter after he is transferred there than it is here?"

Undeniably, the railway's words did touch Yuan Lang. After all, Yuan Lang genuinely hoped that Chen Jiang would make a name for himself. If there was indeed a better place to go and a more promising future, he really had no reason not to let him go.

"Then why did you take Xu Sanduo away?" Yuan Lang was still questioning, but his tone had softened considerably.

Railway laughed heartily after hearing this, "My good Secretary Z, in ancient times, when a daughter got married, she would be given a maid as part of the dowry. You're sending Chen Jiang away without getting any dowry?"

Perhaps this analogy isn't quite appropriate, but this absurd and fallacious analogy did indeed ease the atmosphere in the ward quite a bit.

Yuan Lang understood that Chen Jiang's departure was the decision of the military region leaders, a fact that was already set in stone. No matter how much he opposed it, he couldn't change anything, and it would only make Chen Jiang feel very embarrassed.

Chen Jiang remained silent, knowing that anything he said at that moment would be wrong, so he might as well just listen to Yuan Lang's complaints.

However, it seems that Yuan Lang has been persuaded by the railway, and he finally spoke up, "Captain, I really didn't mean to switch jobs. I really wanted to stay in Team A, but this is an order, and I can only obey. I hope you can understand."

Chen Jiang called Yuan Lang "captain" instead of "committee member," which reminded Yuan Lang of the time when he had chosen Chen Jiang to train, and also of the times when the two of them had weathered storms together and fought side by side.

That's it, let's part ways amicably!
"Chen Jiang, I'm not a petty person. Since you have a better future, I should support you. Here's what we'll do: when San Duo comes back, I'll personally deliver it to you. But the condition is that you have to make something of yourself in the 702nd Regiment! If you don't do well there, I won't let you off the hook!"

Chen Jiang nodded emphatically in response to Yuan Lang's encouragement.

After visiting Yuan Lang, Chen Jiang and his group began their return journey. On the way, he made a special call to Chu Ning to tell her the news. Chu Ning was very supportive, after all, a good man should have ambitions beyond his hometown.

She added encouragingly, "Chen Jiang, the man I, Chu Ning, have chosen will be the best wherever he goes!"

This deeply moved Chen Jiang. It's true that behind every successful man is a virtuous and supportive woman.

Back at Team A, everyone quickly learned that Chen Jiang was being transferred. They were really reluctant to see him leave, especially his squadron, which had won an honorary title under Chen Jiang's leadership, which was extremely hard-won.

But everyone knew that their squadron leader would spread his wings and fly higher and farther.

Chen Jiang's only worry was the information-based combat system he had just built, which owed a great deal to Anya. Therefore, he went to say goodbye to Anya. In front of her tombstone, Chen Jiang secretly vowed that he would carry forward the system developed by Anya and eventually promote it to the entire army!

Chen Jiang's arrival was clearly above protocol, as he was personally escorted by Tie Lu, the captain of the A Brigade, while Gao Cheng and other regimental leaders from the 702nd Regiment greeted him.

The 702nd Regiment has changed dramatically since then, both in terms of personnel and equipment.

The current regimental commander is Long Kaifeng, formerly a deputy regimental commander in another regiment. The regimental chief of staff is Lin Xiao, and the other is Gao Cheng, whom Chen Jiang is familiar with; he is the deputy regimental commander in charge of training. "You little rascal, you're with me again, aren't you? Hahaha!" Gao Cheng went to a division meeting and, through connections, managed to see the latest personnel transfer documents from the political department. When he saw Chen Jiang's name, he immediately laughed. He had tried to recruit him before but failed, but now, with this transfer, the kid was under his command again.

"Good morning, Deputy Regiment Commander Gao!" Chen Jiang stood at attention and saluted.

He was also moved when he saw Gao Cheng again. He thought that he had been promoted quickly, but Gao Cheng was even more outrageous. In just a few years, he had become the deputy regimental commander.

But having one's old leader among the group leaders is definitely a good thing.

"Come on, let's not stand on ceremony between us. You'd better make a difference in the future!" Gao Cheng knew Chen Jiang's strength; if this kid was used properly, he would definitely be a super sharp weapon.

"Gao Cheng, you two know each other?" Seeing his deputy chatting enthusiastically with the newly arrived deputy battalion commander, Long Kaifeng immediately realized that the two might be old acquaintances.

He knew Gao Cheng's situation very well. Although he came from a military family, he was truly capable. There were many military families in the army, but someone as genuinely capable as him was definitely well-liked.

This is a valiant general!
"Commander, Chen Jiang is a veteran of our 702nd Regiment." Gao Cheng immediately gave a brief introduction to Chen Jiang's "glorious deeds," which made Tie Lu feel very proud. Who doesn't like their soldiers being praised?

This surprised Long Kaifeng and Lin Xiao even more, who never expected Chen Jiang to be so capable.

After a brief meeting, Railway declined the offer to stay for a meal, citing numerous matters to attend to at work, and returned home.

Chen Jiang was taken to the Third Battalion by Gao Cheng, which was the unit he was to take over.

"The barracks of the Seventh Steel Company are almost unchanged." Chen Jiang followed Gao Cheng and looked out of the car. The familiar barracks really brought back some memories for him.

"The Steel Seventh Company is the same company as the Third Battalion, but it's not called the Steel Seventh Company anymore," Gao Cheng said sullenly.

"It's alright, I'll earn that title back in the future! Never give up, never abandon, that's the spirit of the Seventh Company, and I will never abandon even a single thing about the Seventh Company."

Hearing Chen Jiang's words, Gao Cheng was quite moved. In this respect, Chen Jiang was even more stubborn than himself, the last company commander.

We've arrived at the battalion headquarters.

Chen Jiang hadn't been to the battalion headquarters often before because he wasn't high enough in rank, but he still knew the general location.

But this time he returned as a battalion leader, so the feeling was quite different.

"stand at attention!"

"salute!"

As the rousing commands rang out, everyone in the battalion headquarters lined up at the entrance to welcome them.

On the way there, Gao Cheng explained the situation of the Third Battalion to him. The position of battalion commander was currently vacant, and the battalion only had one political instructor, He Hongtao, who was also Chen Jiang's former superior. Therefore, Chen Jiang was the chief military officer of the Third Battalion, but considering that Chen Jiang was still a deputy and only held the rank of captain, he was in charge of military matters, but in political and personal matters, he was in charge of He Hongtao.

Upon seeing Gao Cheng and Chen Jiang, He Hongtao immediately strode forward to greet them.

Chen Jiang dared not be presumptuous at all and immediately stepped forward to salute, "Instructor He!"

"Oh, you're the battalion commander, I'll assist you with your daily work." He Hongtao adopted a very humble attitude. He didn't compete or fight for anything. When Chen Jiang and the others were recruited, he was the political instructor of the third company. Now he has finally achieved the rank of battalion commander. Next, he needs to strive for the rank of deputy regimental commander so that he can be transferred to a leadership position in the local area.

He understood that the key to successfully completing the leap forward was to cooperate well with Chen Jiang!

Although Chen Jiang was only a deputy battalion commander, and his rank was definitely lower than his own, the position of battalion commander of the third battalion was vacant. This position was definitely not reserved for him; it was clearly waiting for Chen Jiang!

Therefore, he must be in the right position and not rely on his seniority.

The division assigned him to Chen Jiang as an instructor, partly because of his qualifications and experience, and partly because they valued his lack of competitiveness.
"Old He, you did a great job cleaning this up!"

Gao Cheng looked around and found that the camp's environment and sanitation had been carefully maintained, with many places having added green plants, making the entire camp look vibrant.

"Knowing that the new battalion commander was coming, the soldiers were all very happy, so they all tidied themselves up a bit." He Hongtao said modestly, and then began to introduce the company commanders to Chen Jiang:
Jiang Fahui, the company commander of the 7th Company (formerly the Steel 7th Company), was promoted from lieutenant to captain after one year of graduation from military academy.
Cheng Hui, the company commander of the 8th Company, was a veteran of the 702nd Regiment. When Chen Jiang was in charge, he was a platoon leader and was considered the most senior company-level officer in the battalion.
Ma Xiaoshuai, the company commander of the Ninth Company, was in the same squad as Chen Jiang. They were from the old Seventh Company. Gao Cheng had transferred him from the division's reconnaissance battalion. It seemed that it was difficult to get promoted to deputy battalion commander there, so it was better to come here. After Chen Jiang became a full-fledged battalion commander, there was an extra deputy battalion commander position.

Ma Xiaoshuai was also very excited to see his old squad leader, but it was definitely not convenient to say much in this situation.

After meeting with the three company commanders, Chen Jiang suggested that he wanted to inspect the grassroots companies. Gao Cheng had something to do, so he dropped him off and went back. Everyone thought that Chen Jiang would go to see the Ninth Company, since he and Ma Xiaoshuai were old comrades-in-arms. Unexpectedly, Chen Jiang suggested that he go to see the Seventh Company instead.

He Hongtao hesitated, but ultimately said nothing. He simply gestured for the troubled-looking Seventh Company Commander to lead the way.

The Seventh Company was quite far from the battalion headquarters, but for soldiers, this distance was nothing. Chen Jiang, led by He Hongtao, walked slowly along the cement road in the camp, followed by the apprehensive Seventh Company Commander.

Chen Jiang was very excited as he approached the familiar barracks again.

I'm back in the Steel Seventh Company that I've always dreamed of!

Even though you've been reorganized, who says you can't make new contributions and create a brand new Steel Seventh Company?
However, when he actually stepped into the company's dormitory and saw the scene before him, his brows immediately furrowed.

(End of this chapter)