Starting from the deputy company commander of the Soldier Assault Team

Wu Liuyi tilted his head and looked at Ma Xiaoshuai, who had hidden next to Shi Jin, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked. "Then I should thank you."

"No need, no need," Ma Xiaoshuai waved his hand like a windmill, "Squad leader, we're all on the same side, no need to be so polite."

As the three were joking around, a serious and authoritative voice rang out from behind them, "Comrades, please show your identification for inspection."

The three who were joking around immediately fell silent, followed by a shout: "Damn it, run!"

Seeing the three get up to run, Zhang Anbang immediately spoke up, "Why are you running? I can tell who you are just by your voices. Ma Xiaoshuai, the deputy company commander of the first company, Shi Jin, a fourth-term sergeant, and that guy with the red shoulder insignia is Wu Liuyi, right?"

Upon hearing that their home address had been revealed, the three could only stand obediently in place. When they turned around and saw Zhang Anbang's grinning expression, they were speechless.

Wu Liuyi immediately said, "Deputy Company Commander, this is too scary! It's terrifying! I was thinking that I would be arrested and reported for coming here for my internship."

Ma Xiaoshuai chimed in, "Exactly, exactly. I was thinking that we shouldn't be so strict during those ten minutes or so after lunch. I thought the military district's military police had come to our division's reconnaissance battalion."

Shi Jin echoed, "Deputy Company Commander, this is terrifying. I was thinking that my record of not being reported for over ten years was about to be broken today."

Zhang Anbang waved his hand, "Alright, alright, I was just joking with you guys. Who told you to be so easily scared? By the way, you two did a good job with your persuasion, you really have a lot of tricks up your sleeve."

Ma Xiaoshuai immediately protested, "Deputy Company Commander, you're really accusing me of something. Who can withstand the intimidation of the military police? You're a major, so they'll give you some face."

"With my measly 12 cents, if I get caught, the deputy battalion commander will definitely give me extra food."

It had to be Shi Jin who looked at Zhang Anbang's smiling face and said, "Deputy Company Commander, what brings you here in the middle of the day? You usually arrive before lunchtime."

At this time, there's not much food left in the cafeteria.

"There really is something. Come on, let's go over there and talk over there," Zhang Anbang said, leading the three of them to hide under a big tree. Suddenly, he realized something and said, "You, Shi Jin, what did you mean by what you just said?"

"What do you mean I always come before mealtime? It makes it sound like I'm here specifically to freeload at your division's reconnaissance camp, even though the food there is definitely better than what's served at the headquarters."

"Hahaha."

Everyone laughed. After offering each of them a cigarette, Zhang Anbang said, "But Shi Jin, you're quite right. I did come here this time for something."

The three men said in unison, "What is it? Deputy Company Commander, just tell us, and we'll do it immediately if we can."

Zhang Anbang glanced at the three of them and said, "Liu Yi, you're going back to school soon. We definitely won't need you there. Just study hard and work hard at school. There will be plenty of opportunities to use you after you graduate."

As for the two of you, as you probably already know, the army group has now established a heavy-armored pilot combined arms battalion, and I, your deputy company commander, have been fortunate enough to be officially appointed as the acting battalion commander.

Shi Jin and the other two bowed repeatedly, saying, "Congratulations, congratulations, congratulations on the promotion of the deputy company commander."

Wu Liuyi raised his voice even higher, "Goodness, deputy company commander, you've been promoted faster than the company commander! The company commander is still a deputy battalion commander, and you've gone straight to battalion commander!"

Zhang Anbang waved his hand, "Don't talk about that. He's just an acting one. He'll be a company commander soon. Your division's reconnaissance battalion commander will be around in a while. I estimate that in about six months, he'll probably be transferred to the B Regiment as chief of staff."

Once your battalion commander is transferred, there's a 99% chance the company commanders will be promoted on the spot. I'll probably still be acting commanders then.

Zhang Anbang revealed a little inside information, then waved his hand and said, "This is a secret, after all, we haven't reached the formal investigation stage yet."

The three nodded. "Deputy Company Commander, don't worry, we understand. We're very tight-lipped and will definitely not tell anyone."

Well, according to the regulations on the appointment and removal of active-duty military officers, matters such as the transfer of cadres are classified as confidential information, whether it is a matter of internal deliberation by the Party Committee or an assessment of candidates.

Before the formal review and approval by the Party Committee Standing Committee, the organization will not have any obvious opinions, because personnel plans are subject to change at any time.

Whether it's disagreements within the leadership team, changes in the superior's opinion, or the emergence of other candidates at the last minute, the plan may be adjusted at any time.

However, based on the outward appearances, discerning people can still find some clues.

Recently, the division commanders have frequently spoken with the battalion commander of the division's reconnaissance battalion, arranged for him to participate in key exercises, and assigned him to conduct research at the B Regiment. These actions are evident to everyone.

Especially considering that the chief of staff of Regiment B is about to retire, this is clearly a signal that they are preparing to transfer people to Regiment B.

However, no one would say anything openly; they would only speculate in their hearts, since it's not uncommon for someone to suddenly appear out of nowhere.

Opening champagne at halftime is a bad idea. What if there are job adjustments or changes in plans, and all your hopes are dashed? That would be so embarrassing.

Even the battalion commander of the division's reconnaissance battalion has been working extra cautiously lately, waiting for the organization's formal assessment in three or four months.

Only after the cadre section of the division's political department initiates a special investigation can the candidates be basically locked in, and it can be said that there is a 90% certainty.

After the subsequent democratic evaluation, individual interviews, file review, and verification of integrity were completed, the division party committee formally submitted a report to the group army party committee for instructions.

After the Party Committee Standing Committee of the Army Group reviewed and approved the appointments, the Army Group Headquarters and Political Department jointly issued appointment and removal orders, which were then forwarded to the divisions and regiments at each level, and only then was the appointment considered final.

As for Zhang Anbang, he is currently working at the division headquarters and is thriving in the T Division, with a much wider range of information sources than others.

Of course, even though he was well-informed, he wouldn't speak carelessly. He knew that these people were all reliable, so he just casually mentioned it.

Seeing the three people who were so eager to speak, Zhang Anbang waved his hand and said, "Let's not talk about that. I mainly wanted to talk to you two about something. As I just told you, the combined arms battalion is about to be established, and I will be the commander."

As you all know, forming a battalion requires a lot of people, but most importantly, it also needs a lot of talent. On my side, there is a significant shortage.

"Experienced deputy company commanders like you, Xiao Shuai, with your electronics background, are a rare find here. Sergeant Shi, veteran sergeants like you who understand management, can lead troops, and are also capable of maintenance are even rarer. So, do you understand?"

The two men exchanged a glance and nodded. It was so obvious, how could they not understand? It meant they wanted the two of them to go to the combined arms camp and follow Zhang Anbang.