Starting from the deputy company commander of the Soldier Assault Team

Zhang Anbang understood. The special operations battalion had already identified a group of people, and the battalion commander was going to consult with the military region or army group where the identified people were located. After all, they were all important figures, and it would be impolite to just send a document and call it a day.

"Make arrangements for the next few days. Come with me for a trip in three days. Keep an eye on Qi Huan. He's a promising young man, but he's not quite up to the task of being a commander."

He understands the principle that a merciful general cannot command an army, but he just can't bring himself to be ruthless. However, he's very useful as a deputy.

The railway worker gave him a word of advice: Qi Huan was a promising talent he had high hopes for, and he was also very interested in Old A's model, aspiring to stay with Old A long-term.

Yuan Lang and the railway had discussed that if they couldn't find a suitable candidate, they would promote Qi Huan and train him properly. However, Zhang Anbang appeared, so they could have someone else train Qi Huan for a few more years, and that would be enough.

"Yes, Captain, I understand."

"Okay, let's go back."

……

Three days passed in the blink of an eye. Zhang Anbang changed into his newly issued winter uniform as a school officer and appeared in front of the brigade office building with two bars and one star on his shoulder.

Before long, a senior colonel, a four-star officer, appeared in front of the building. "You're here pretty early, kid. Get in the car and let's go."

After taking a civilian flight from Yanjing Airport to Tianhe, and then being picked up by military vehicles, the two finally arrived at the first stop of their trip, the 15th Airborne Corps in Xiaocheng, Hubei Province, after six hours.

This is the only fully-fledged airborne corps in our army, comprising three fully-staffed airborne divisions: the 81st, 86th, and 87th (actually the 43rd, 44th, and 45th), and is known as the "Thousand-Year Army".

It is an air force unit, a strategic reserve and emergency mobile combat force directly commanded by the Central Military Commission, and administratively under the Southeast Military Region.

Positioned as a rapid response, deep strike, and strategic deterrence capability, it can be deployed across regions in a structured manner for emergency response, local conflicts, and joint campaign strikes.

This unit carries on the heroic spirit of the Battle of Shangganling. Everyone in the unit, from the corps commander to the private, is required to parachute. The training intensity and discipline requirements are extremely high.

(The 45th Division was expanded from a brigade into a full-strength airborne division in 1999, comprising 3 airborne regiments, stationed in Huangpi, Wuhan. The heroic company Huang Jiguang Company, the Special Merit Eighth Company, and the Sun Zhanyuan Company are all in this unit.)

This is also part of the reason why the railway chose this location as its first stop. It needs one or two highly skilled personnel who are proficient in parachute and airborne operations to further enhance the training of the Old A team in parachute and airborne operations.

There are only a lot of people like this here.

After registering with the guards at the gate, the two quickly arrived at the headquarters of the airborne troops.

The two men tidied themselves up in front of the commander's office. Then Tie Lu knocked on the door and said, "Report."

"Come in," a rather authoritative voice came from inside.

Railway pushed open the office door and led Zhang Anbang inside.

"Reporting to the old commander, the former 33rd Regiment Railway is here to report for duty," Railway's voice was very loud. Zhang Anbang, who was carrying two roast ducks in his left hand, stood half a step to the right behind Railway and saluted in return.

Yi Mai, who was looking down at the documents, looked up, returned the greeting, and said, "What are you doing here, kid? I think it's been five or six years since we last met."

It was Gu Zhenchuan, the newly promoted Major General of the Airborne Force.

"Hey, old boss, it's been so long since we last met. I missed you, so I came all the way here to see you. I even brought you your favorite roast duck from Quanjude."

As he spoke, Tie Lu took the gift box from Zhang Anbang and placed it on his desk.

"Old boss, I know you like this kind of food. I brought it back from Quanjude, where it was freshly roasted and sliced. It got cold during the long journey, but you can ask the kitchen staff to reheat it. The taste will definitely still be authentic."

Zhang Anbang can attest to this; the railway took him along and even treated him to roast duck.

After finishing the meal, I watched as the Quanjude chef began slicing the freshly roasted duck into 108 pieces, wrapped in oil paper, and served with pancakes, sauce, scallions, cucumber, and a gift box on the spot.

The red cardboard box, printed with Quanjude's gold logo, looks very festive.

"No, no, don't try that on me, kid. I can't take the title of your old boss."

You were assigned here by your superiors for special training. You were trained under me for less than a year, so you were at most on temporary assignment. I remember that your affiliation was always with the garrison.

"What kind of former leader is this?"

Commander Gu stopped Tie Lu from placing the gift box with one hand, and while looking at Tie Lu, he spoke very seriously.

However, Zhang Anbang sensed a hint of resentment in his tone, though he wasn't sure if his feeling was accurate, given the way the brigade leader had acted.

Judging from Yi Mai's attitude, the captain's previous actions were definitely not very ethical.

"Old boss, are you upset that I haven't come to visit enough? I can't help it, I've been so busy. As soon as I have a spare moment, I come to see you."

He even brought my soldiers with him to see you, Zhang Anbang. They're under my command now, serving as my men. Please give our former leader some face."

Railway pointed to Zhang Anbang and introduced him.

Zhang Anbang gave a standard salute and said, "Greetings, Commander."

"Good, not bad, young man, you're very energetic. Have a seat, you can ride the train too."

"Yes," Zhang Anbang said, sitting down in the chair at the back. Tie Lu put the roast duck back on the desk and sat down opposite Gu Zhenchuan.

Gu Zhenchuan looked at the railway with a smile, "Since you insist that you came here specifically to see me, and even brought your soldiers with you, then fine, I'll give you some face, and I'll accept the gifts."

"You saw him yourself, he's eating and sleeping well, and he's even going skydiving. Okay, are you all set? Go back now."

Zhang Anbang almost laughed, but he was professionally trained and would never laugh when he shouldn't.

The railway worker acted as if he hadn't heard him. "Old leader, I'm really saddened by this. I've come all the way from Yanjing."

"It's already past noon. You can't even offer me a meal or a drink, can you? I worked under you for almost a year back then, we definitely have some feelings for each other."

"Heh," Gu Zhenchuan chuckled softly. This guy still has the nerve to talk about feelings.

His reputation as a railway worker is quite well-known within the military region and group army.

The infamous Iron Hoe rarely comes to our door, but when he does, he's definitely prepared.

They talk a good game but don't play it well. After it's over, some say it's good and some say it's bad.

Back then, he thought that since his old subordinates had come looking for him, he had to offer them some support. Everything was agreed upon at the beginning, but in the end, things didn't turn out that way.

"Alright, young man," Gu Zhenchuan said, pointing to Zhang Anbang, "come and pour your commander a glass of water. I have plenty of water here."

Zhang Anbang, who had been quietly observing the situation, was called upon and immediately stood up at attention, replying in a loud voice, "Yes, sir."