Starting from the deputy company commander of the Soldier Assault Team

Moreover, this conversation was not just once or twice, but multiple times. It involved taking notes and conducting very formal talks to retain the employee, with reviews and approvals at each level.

The squad leader conducts the first round of interviews. These interviews are not very formal; they are just casual conversations to find out the real reasons for leaving the military, offer initial advice, and complete the process of submitting the discharge report on the same day.

Next, the platoon leader conducted the second round, which was the formal one. They found a separate office where the platoon leader personally explained the importance of the position, the sergeant's personal achievements, and the favorable conditions for the second phase of the transfer.

After the first two rounds proved ineffective, a third round was launched, with the company commander personally taking charge to conduct in-depth communication, promising preferential treatment for professional backbone personnel, merit-based training, and priority recommendations for further education, thereby addressing the concerns of the non-commissioned officers in a targeted manner.

Next, the instructors conducted the fourth round of talks, which focused on ideological and practical guidance.

We provided guidance from multiple perspectives, including family, future prospects, and honor, while simultaneously contacting families to address their concerns. All conversations were recorded, signed, and archived.

If the problem remains unresolved, then it reaches the level of Gao Cheng, where the deputy battalion commander personally conducts a special heart-to-heart talk, explaining the job vacancies in light of the position and tasks, and making a commitment to job development.

Then came the sixth round, which was also the most intense. The battalion commander and political instructor had a joint heart-to-heart talk, representing the battalion party committee to formally persuade the battalion to stay, and to clearly offer them benefits, merit awards, and opportunities for key personnel to take on temporary positions.

If the sergeant still insists on being discharged, the regimental military affairs committee will conduct another follow-up interview and heart-to-heart talk to confirm that there is really no room for negotiation before proceeding with the approval procedures.

Of course, heart-to-heart talks are a regular part of the work for veterans, and they are not only for those who want to stay in the military or those who perform well.

Every year during the demobilization season, all personnel who have completed their service, including squad leaders, platoon leaders, and company commanders, must have a heart-to-heart talk with each of them and record it in the "Heart-to-Heart Talk Record Book" to find out their willingness to stay or leave and whether they have any difficulties.

This is a mandatory requirement for grassroots political work, not an extra requirement. It's just that there are some differences in the procedures between ordinary soldiers or sergeants and top-performing and backbone sergeants.

For ordinary first-term sergeants who are determined to retire, there will be a talk. Basically, it's just going through the standard procedures in 2-3 rounds. The officers will say a few simple words to persuade them to stay. There won't be any repeated pressure. Once the approval process is complete, they will be released.

In addition to the standard four rounds of basic heart-to-heart talks for key and outstanding personnel, it is normal to have additional joint talks with the deputy battalion commander, battalion commander and political instructor, and even follow-up visits by the regiment military affairs department, with six or seven formal talks.

Unless there is a major change in the family situation, such as serious illness of the parents or a major family disaster, a hardship certificate issued by the county-level civil affairs department is required.

Or it could be due to personal health reasons that prevent them from completing the training, which of course requires a diagnosis from the military hospital.

In both cases, after submitting the application form along with a complete set of supporting documents, the application will be submitted for approval at each level, and the military discharge process can proceed smoothly.

Moreover, someone like Cheng Cai, whose individual training performance is top-notch and ranks among the best in the entire army group, has also demonstrated a certain level of management and coordination ability in the Grassland Fifth Platoon, directly turning this small, scattered, and remote area into a benchmark platoon leader.

Looking at Wu Liuyi's eyes, Zhang Anbang shook his head. "Don't ask me, I'm not sure either. But theoretically speaking, it's been more than two years. If it's acting, then it's acting a bit too convincingly."

If it wasn't staged, then this moon-gazing monkey has finally arrived on Earth, which is a good thing.

"So, does the company commander mean he wants to check out the quality? Shall we go with him?"

Zhang Anbang patted Wu Liuyi on the shoulder, "Haha, Liuyi, what are you thinking? I'm just here to supervise the implementation of the work. You're just an intern. The company commander has decided to go to 936. You're just worrying about nothing."

Wu Liuyi was even more confused. "Deputy Company Commander, what do you mean by that?"

Zhang Anbang smiled mysteriously, "What I mean is that my research has found that people who eat an egg every morning eat one more egg than people who don't eat an egg every morning."

You must remember that, as someone who has been through this, I have already done it. I went from 24 to 25 years old in just one year. It usually takes most people twelve months to achieve this.

There are no difficulties, but no matter what difficulties you encounter, you must persevere until you can no longer hold on.

That's the situation. The specifics will depend on the specific circumstances. You're a sensible person; I think you understand what I mean.

After saying that, Zhang Anbang laughed and turned to leave with Gao Cheng.

Watching Zhang Anbang and Gao Cheng walk away side by side, Wu Liuyi was even more puzzled. He scratched his head and muttered, "That's like saying nothing at all. The last time I was this speechless was before."

"Let's go."

At Gao Cheng's command, the engines of armored vehicles, infantry fighting vehicles, troop carriers, and food trucks roared to life as they headed straight for point 936.

Inside the command vehicle, looking at the composed Zhang Anbang, Gao Cheng rubbed his nose and said, "Hey, Xiao Qi, don't you have anything you want to ask?"

"No," Zhang Anbang leaned back in his chair, not even opening his eyelids. "I have absolutely nothing to ask. Where we stay is your decision, as the deputy battalion commander. I'm just hitchhiking, so I won't offer any opinions."

Gao Cheng frowned. "You bastard, you know perfectly well what I'm talking about."

Zhang Anbang shrugged. "I don't know."

"You, you, okay, here's what happened. Uncle Wang contacted me a while ago and said that Cheng Cai, that kid, doesn't want to transfer to the second phase and is determined to leave the army. Lao San and Lao He have both talked to him, but it was no use."

Although it wasn't time for him to retire yet, this kid was very determined, so we talked to him in advance. Even the military affairs section of the regiment got involved, but we still couldn't resolve the issue.

You know Uncle Wang, he wouldn't easily let a good soldier go, even if that soldier had gone astray before. That's why the call came to me.

"and then?"

"What do you mean, 'then'? Uncle Wang means that I or the two of us should go and see what's going on. Since you're here today, I thought we could go together."

Zhang Anbang chuckled as he looked at Gao Cheng's somewhat flustered expression, and leisurely asked, "Really? I don't believe you. You have a phone in your car, why don't you call Uncle Wang and let me ask?"

"I'm really impressed with you. Old He just called me and told me about it. I looked into it and found out he's doing quite well now. The division has already reported him as a model, and this is the result of his actions."

"Since I have some free time today, and you're here too, I thought I'd go over and see what's wrong. This person seems quite ill; let's see if we can cure them."

Zhang Anbang then sat up straight, clapped his hands, and said, "That settles it. With our relationship, why are you still bringing up this whole 'Ligelang' thing with me?"

"Alright, then we two brothers will see if this brat is truly sick to the core, and give him a good purge."