Starting from the deputy company commander of the Soldier Assault Team

Then came the positions of company commander, deputy battalion commander, and vice battalion commander. Although he had always held a vice position, he was a deputy company commander, deputy platoon leader, deputy company commander, deputy battalion commander, deputy chief instructor, and deputy section chief.

However, his promotion speed is absolutely outstanding, and he has already surpassed Gao Cheng, the old company commander who joined the army two years earlier than him.

Pulling himself back to work, Zhang Anbang found the entire office instantly quiet, save for the sound of pages turning.

Ring ring.

About an hour later, the black landline phone on the desk rang again with a clear ringing sound.

He raised his hand to answer, his tone calm, "Hello, this is Zhang Anbang, from the Operations Department."

A familiar voice came from the other end of the phone, "Hello, Deputy Section Chief Zhang, this is Wang Zhike."

Zhang Anbang was a little surprised. After Gao Cheng informed him, he knew that the Cadre Section would definitely contact him. He didn't expect it to be so fast, and it was the head of the Cadre Section who called him personally.

However, he didn't reveal anything, and asked knowingly, "Hello, Section Chief Wang, what brings you here?"

"That's right," Wang Zhike said calmly. "I received a notice from the division commander that you need to go to the division commander's office in half an hour. There's an important meeting. Don't be late."

"Yes, Section Chief Wang, I will be there on time."

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Anbang continued to look through the files. With ten minutes left before the notification time, he gathered up the spread-out plans and calculation drafts on the table, filed them all, and locked them in a drawer.

With five minutes to go before the appointed time, I left the training department office and strode towards the third floor of the building where the division commander's office was located.

Zhang Anbang arrived at the division commander's office shortly after. He straightened his uniform and called out in a deep voice, "Report."

"Come in."

Hearing the steady voice coming from the office, Zhang Anbang pushed open the office door and walked in. He saluted Chen Shi, who was bent over his desk reviewing documents, and said, "Good morning, Commander. Zhang Anbang has come to report for duty as ordered."

Chen Shi put down his pen, which was being used to review the documents, raised his hand in a simple gesture of greeting, and then pointed to the chair in front of the table, saying, "Please sit down first, I'll finish reviewing this document."

"Yes."

……

Two minutes later, Chen Shi put down his pen, closed the document, and set it aside. "Anbang, you know why I called you here today, right?"

Hearing the division commander's confident tone, Zhang Anbang didn't pretend to be stupid. "Division commander, I have a general idea. Is it about the combined arms battalion plan that you wrote a few days ago?"

"Yes, that's right, that's the matter. The proposals you submitted were scored and evaluated on-site at the group army standing committee meeting. Among the three proposals, your overall score was the highest, and you stood out."

The Party Committee has collectively decided that you will lead the preparatory work for the heavy-armored combined arms battalion, a key reform pilot project. What do you think? Any ideas?

Zhang Anbang stood ramrod straight. "Reporting to the commander, I guarantee the mission will be completed."

Chen Shi nodded slightly. "Yes, very good. There's a sense of morale. Currently, the personnel and special equipment quotas for the pilot battalion are still in the military region's approval process, and the formal establishment order has not been fully implemented."

According to the group army's regulations on the appointment and removal of cadres, you will first be appointed as the acting battalion commander of the pilot combined arms battalion to begin your duties and prepare for its establishment.

After saying that, Chen Shi picked up the landline on the table and dialed a number. "Wang Zhike, bring the newly issued temporary appointment document for the army group and come to my office immediately."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Shi continued, "You are still serving as the deputy head of the training section. Complete the handover as soon as possible in the next few days."

"You are in charge of establishing the combined arms battalion. Personnel selection, equipment integration, site renovation, and trial training plans are all under your overall responsibility. The military attaches great importance to this matter, so you must not slack off."

"Yes, Commander. Please rest assured, Commander. I will sort out all the work of the training section as soon as possible, complete the handover within three days, and devote myself wholeheartedly to the preparation of the combined arms battalion."

I am advancing the work on four fronts simultaneously: personnel, equipment, venues, and trial training planning, while closely monitoring the pilot standards issued by the army group.

We will refine every construction task, report progress to the division headquarters regularly, and never betray the trust of the army and division-level Party committees.

"Ha ha."

Chen Shi laughed heartily a few times, "There's no rush. The handover can be completed within a week. If there's anything we need to cooperate with, the division will provide full support."

No sooner had he finished speaking than a report was heard outside the office. Wang Zhike, the head of the cadre section, strode into the office, holding an official document with a red header, and handed it to the desk with both hands.

Chen Shi glanced at Wang Zhike and said, "No need to read it aloud. Just give him the document directly. You can go back to your work."

"Yes," Wang Zhike handed the documents in his hand to Zhang Anbang, saluted Chen Shi, and turned to leave the office.

Zhang Anbang took the document, looked down at it. The document was short but very formal; it was his appointment document.

Appointment Order (Trial Implementation) of the Political Department of the C Group Army of the Chinese People's Liberation Army

In accordance with the annual pilot program for staffing and the needs of cadre development, and upon deliberation by the Standing Committee of the Group Army Party Committee, the following orders are hereby issued regarding the appointment of cadres in the T Division:

Comrade Zhang Anbang is relieved of his post as deputy section chief of the Training Section of the T Division Headquarters and appointed as acting battalion commander of the pilot heavy combined arms battalion of the group army.

Perform the duties and powers of a battalion-level military commander, preside over the overall work of the pilot heavy-armored combined arms battalion, and be responsible for the unit's establishment, personnel recruitment, equipment integration, tactics research and training, module construction, and pilot special task force development.

This comrade is serving as an acting position during the pilot transition period. The formal appointment order will be issued after the pilot battalion's organizational structure is officially implemented, all equipment is deployed, and all construction is completed.

Relevant units must complete the handover of job procedures, personnel transfer, and preparatory team entry within seven days, giving priority to the pilot project and ensuring its progress without delay.

This order shall take effect from the date of its issuance.

Political Department of Group C, Chinese People's Liberation Army

August 27, 2004

"Have you finished reading? In the next week, after you have completed the handover of your work in the Operations and Training Section, you will immediately move into the pilot preparation group to take full charge of the construction of the combined arms battalion. All departments of the division headquarters will unconditionally cooperate with your work."

"Yes, sir, I guarantee I will complete the mission."

After speaking, he paused, then continued, "Commander, um, I wonder which one is the political instructor?"

Chen Shi smiled and said, "The heavy armored combined arms battalion pilot project is a completely new attempt. Currently, you are the only supervisor from Dingxi. As for the political instructor, the division has recommended two people: Hong Xingguo and He Hongtao."

Upon hearing these two names, Zhang Anbang immediately felt relieved. Good heavens, they were both acquaintances. This was wonderful! Moreover, he was not only familiar with these two people, but also knew their abilities very well.

If I could work with these two, it would save me a lot of trouble. When leading a pilot project, the worst thing is having a partner who holds me back.

Even if the partner is capable and doesn't hold you back, it still takes time for two unfamiliar superiors to work together and get to know each other, which can delay the normal progress of the work.