Chapter 256: Old Chen, Want To Be A Deputy Battalion Commander?
The Commander of the General Military Region’s evaluation was extremely high, instantly shocking all the division and army level cadres in the whole audience.
They all knew what this represented!
To receive the appreciation of the Commander of the General Military Region, the leader didn’t need to make any promise; his words alone were enough to influence the division and army level leaders below.
In many key promotion and elevation opportunities, more emphasis was placed on the people favored by the Commander of the General Military Region.
To put it most bluntly…
That was, as long as Regiment Commander Wang accepted this wave of luck, and didn’t do anything overly outrageous next, he would absolutely have the opportunity in this lifetime to reach the position of “Division Commander.”
Such a good opportunity right in front of him, how could it not make people envious.
“Haha, your Red Army fought this battle well, especially this ending, it was truly a brilliant finishing touch. Like the leader, we are all curious about how exactly you did it. Regiment Commander Wang, quickly explain it in detail.”
A Deputy Army Commander from the Group Army, who was mainly responsible for representing the Group Army in receiving the Commander of the General Military Region, followed up with high emotional intelligence, echoing the Commander of the General Military Region.
Everyone present was indeed curious about this question.
Seeing that the two top leaders had already gotten to the point, they all began to perk up their ears to listen.
Afraid of missing any wonderful detail!
Regiment Commander Wang could have completely explained it himself; Tuo Yonggang had already explained the whole story, so he just needed to repeat it once.
And the Commander of the General Military Region would naturally assume that all these tactical plays were created by Regiment Commander Wang.
After all, he didn’t know Chen Jun!
He only knew that the Red Army Commander-in-Chief was Wang Qing Rui.
The other division-level and army-level cadres present were also not convenient to intervene forcefully for Chen Jun in this setting, nor was there any need to offend Regiment Commander Wang.
This way.
The Commander of the General Military Region would only remember Regiment Commander Wang, and the merit would naturally all belong to Regiment Commander Wang.
However, with such tremendous wealth smashing down on his head, what Regiment Commander Wang did next made everyone present drop their glasses in shock.
Regiment Commander Wang surprisingly did not answer directly.
Instead, under everyone’s stunned gazes, he pushed away this merit and truthfully said: “Report leader, actually, I was completely in the dark about the entire plan, only knowing ten minutes earlier than everyone else.”
As soon as Regiment Commander Wang said this, the cadres within the Group Army understood.
Some thought Regiment Commander Wang was too foolish and too straightforward, no wonder even people who knew him in the Group Army could only mix at the regiment level and never get promoted.
Others genuinely admired Regiment Commander Wang from the bottom of their hearts!
Most of them, upon self-reflection, knew they couldn’t match Regiment Commander Wang’s breadth of mind and courage, pulling out a cooked duck that was already at the throat and stuffing it into someone else’s mouth.
This kind of courage was not something ordinary people had, nor something ordinary people could bear to part with.
“Oh? There’s such a thing?”
The Commander of the General Military Region’s interest was immediately piqued upon hearing this, curious about exactly who could make an old regiment commander give away such great merit.
He asked with great anticipation: “Then who formulated this set of combat plan?”
“He has already arrived, he’s just outside.” Regiment Commander Wang immediately replied.
Those who could be inside watching the exercise with the Military Region leader were at least senior officers with two stripes three stars or above; Chen Jun, this little company commander, really didn’t have the qualification to come in.
“Is that so? Quickly call him over.”
Upon hearing that the person was still outside, meaning he didn’t have the qualification to come in, and was a young cadre, the Commander of the General Military Region became even more interested.
A young cadre leading a regiment-level exercise, and using such cunning tactics.
That was very rare!
And the current army was greatly promoting modernization construction, exactly at the time when a large number of young excellent cadres were needed, with priority given to promoting young cadres.
If there really was an excellent young cadre, he would definitely need to be focused on for cultivation.
As for the Commander of the General Military Region’s demeanor, it was clear he knew nothing about Chen Jun’s existence, which seemed unrealistic given Chen Jun’s current prestige.
But in reality, this was very normal; it would be strange if he did know.
No matter how big Chen Jun’s fame was now, no matter how awesome his battle record was.
In the end, it was only at the division and regiment level.
His influence at the Group Army level was very limited; he hadn’t participated in army-level grand competitions, nor shown his face at the entire army level.
All of Chen Jun’s most outstanding achievements were basically concentrated in the combined arms battalion.
However, at the Group Army level and above, most people only knew there was such a thing as a combined arms battalion, but didn’t care who was specifically doing it.
Just like everyone knows Alipay and WeChat.
But who developed them.
Basically no one knows, and no one cares.
Chen Jun’s presence at the Group Army level was very limited, let alone at the General Military Region level.
The Capital General Military Region, as the largest military region in the entire army, had combat and logistics troops below adding up to at least several thousand companies.
In a super-large collective of hundreds of thousands of people, all sorts of geniuses and prodigies emerged endlessly.
No matter how awesome a person was, at the General Military Region level, they were just a small splash in the ocean.
Moreover, at the General Military Region level, the core was only responsible for strategic-level matters, or developments in various military systems, etc.
Like this time’s director system, related research work at the Military Research Institute, and such.
Other matters couldn’t reach the top.
If not for the combined arms battalion being very special, and the director system of the Military Research Institute being very important, the Commander of the General Military Region wouldn’t even be here.
Yet fate was so wondrous.
It was precisely by a stroke of opportunity and coincidence that the leader from the General Military Region appeared here.
Chen Jun, who was originally only famous at the division and regiment level and just starting to show his edge at the army level, finally had a chance to appear at the General Military Region.
Even though it was only in front of one leader, this was an extremely valuable first step.
As long as he performed well in front of this leader, it would prove that the leader would bring Chen Jun’s name to the General Military Region level for the first time.
Letting all the top leaders of the General Military Region at least hear Chen Jun’s name once.
First get the name familiar, then have a chance to get the face familiar.
Once the face is familiar…
There would be a chance to take off!
Chen Jun had been waiting outside the tent the whole time. He was very clear about how rare this opportunity was, and he was very grateful for the regiment commander’s favor, cherishing this opportunity immensely.
During the waiting time, he didn’t just wait idly, but kept organizing his words and thoughts in his mind.
He had to make good use of this rare life-leap opportunity given by Regiment Commander Wang to properly show his face in front of the Commander of the General Military Region.
To lay a good foundation for building a combined arms regiment or even a combined arms division in the future.
So when he received the notification from inside that the Commander of the General Military Region wanted to see him, Chen Jun took a deep breath and straightened his clothes and hat again.
With the best spiritual outlook and state, he walked in with confident strides.
“Shua~”
Coming before the Commander of the General Military Region, Chen Jun gave a crisp and powerful military salute.
Then he said loudly in a resonant voice: “Report leader, Company Commander of the Special Reconnaissance Company of the Pilot Combined Arms Battalion of the Seventh Hundred and Second Regiment, Chen Jun, reporting for duty. Awaiting instructions.”
“Not bad, not bad, a very spirited young man.”
Seeing Chen Jun’s nearly 9-meter tall and robust build, a satisfied smile bloomed on the Military Region leader’s over-fifty face.
He then said in a kindly tone: “I called you over just to chat casually, no need to be too nervous.
Earlier your regiment commander told me that the final battle of this confrontation exercise was commanded by you, is that true?”
Although the Commander of the General Military Region was smiling, the powerful aura from those two brilliant golden stars was truly not something ordinary people could bear.
Many division commanders stuttered when speaking to him, so the leader specially reassured him in advance.
Little did he know that Chen Jun’s mentality was so seasoned, far surpassing ordinary division commanders; even many army commanders weren’t as calm as him.
Although facing the Commander of the General Military Region brought pressure, it was far from enough to make Chen Jun nervous.
He still maintained a neither humble nor arrogant demeanor, his voice full of confidence as he replied: “Report leader, under the regiment commander’s orders, I only provided a few suggestions in this exercise; the overall command was by the regiment commander.”
Since Regiment Commander Wang was promoting him so strongly, Chen Jun was also someone who knew gratitude.
And he repaid favors without delay.
He immediately used the answering opportunity to downplay his own role as much as possible, elevate Regiment Commander Wang’s presence, and hand the command authority back to Regiment Commander Wang.
“Haha, in your Seventh Hundred and Second Regiment, the superior-subordinate relationship is quite harmonious, very good.”
Regiment Commander Wang gave the merit to Chen Jun, and Chen Jun pushed it back to Regiment Commander Wang; this relationship between regiment commander and company commander was completely exceptional compared to ordinary regiments, surprising the Commander of the General Military Region who was seeing this for the first time.
And the other division and army level cadres present, seeing that Chen Jun, so young, could keep his composure, not dazzled by the pie falling from the sky.
Without the most common vice of young cadres: seeking fame and achievement.
And at such a critical moment, not forgetting the opportunity brought by his own regiment commander, pushing the merit back to the regiment commander.
It really made everyone look at Chen Jun in a new light, all having an extremely good first impression of him.
At the same time, everyone seemed to understand.
Why Regiment Commander Wang supported Chen Jun so much.
If they had such an excellent young cadre under them, comprehensively developed in virtue, intelligence, and physique, they would also try every means to promote him.
Knowing gratitude and repaying it was one of the excellent qualities that every superior leader valued most in subordinates.
And as the person involved, Regiment Commander Wang.
The smile on his face grew even more intense, a kind of gratified satisfaction.
Chen Jun had given all the division and army level cadres present an extremely stunning first appearance; everyone was very satisfied with him.
The Commander of the General Military Region was even more interested in Chen Jun and then asked the core question.
“Since you were the one making suggestions, let me ask you, how did your Red Army’s special operations platoon suddenly disappear at the end? And how did it suddenly return to the Red Army headquarters? Explain it to me in detail.”
“Yes, leader.”
Following the Commander of the General Military Region’s instructions, Chen Jun began to speak eloquently.
With his clear language and logical thinking, brisk yet rhythmic speech, he reported the entire story to the Commander of the General Military Region.
Upon learning that Chen Jun had integrated several tactics, deceiving even his own combat troops, deploying a battalion of combat troops as bait.
Leading everyone astray, finally completing a miraculous disappearance and reappearance.
The Commander of the General Military Region was truly enlightened!
This tactic seemed very simple on the surface but was actually intricately linked; a mistake in any step would lead to total failure.
Most importantly, this set of tactical play came from a young cadre in his twenties.
For a young person to have such talent.
It truly stunned the Commander of the General Military Region.
He couldn’t help but praise again: “What a feint to the east, attack to the west, dark crossing of Chen Cang; to use tactics so flexibly, with such exquisite design, among the young generation of cadres, you are absolutely an outstanding performer.
Especially this ingenious special operations platoon, played by you to the extreme; for this confrontation to end in victory, you and it deserve the primary credit.”
The Commander of the General Military Region’s evaluation was very high, and the surrounding leaders agreed very much.
For a moment, praises were endless!
Under this collective acclaim from all the big shots, Chen Jun didn’t need to do anything; just standing there allowed him to enjoy “tremendous wealth.”
With the Commander of the General Military Region’s current recognition, good things would definitely come.
However, just like Regiment Commander Wang, Chen Jun made the same unexpected move.
“Report leader, forgive my boldness in speaking frankly: this battle is not the merit of me or the special operations platoon, but the result of everyone’s joint efforts, the honor of our entire regiment; everyone deserves to be proud of it.”
The special operations platoon could complete the decapitation and flag capture, delivering the final fatal blow to the Red Army.
The special operations platoon’s overall strength was strong enough, individual qualities excellent enough, Tuo Yonggang’s command ability very good, and the tactics extremely ingenious.
All this was beyond doubt.
No one could deny the special operations platoon’s strength.
And Chen Jun had been designing tactics and plays throughout, equivalent to the soul of the Seventh Hundred and Second Regiment; his merit was undoubtedly great.
But the victory in this confrontation was not just the special operations platoon’s merit, but a collective great victory for the entire Seventh Hundred and Second Regiment.
And in the truest sense.
Whether on the surface or in actual action.
Chen Jun rejected claiming all the great merit personally, instead actively sharing it with the whole regiment, shocking everyone in the whole audience.
Even the Commander of the General Military Region was very surprised!
First Regiment Commander Wang gave away merit, now Chen Jun followed suit; how come people from your Seventh Hundred and Second Regiment don’t want merit?
This doubt arose in everyone’s minds.
“You people from the Seventh Hundred and Second Regiment really live up to being from the same regiment; the top regiment commander is like this, and the bottom company commander is too. Interesting, hahaha.”
The Commander of the General Military Region found it even more amusing, and at the same time more interested in Chen Jun.
With both ability and virtue.
A perfect combination of talent and character.
Such talent was coveted everywhere, and the Commander of the General Military Region was no exception.
Thinking of the very flexible and cunning tactics Chen Jun displayed in this confrontation exercise, exactly the kind of talent urgently needed somewhere.
He couldn’t help but probe: “Young man, don’t be too modest; excessive modesty is pride.
If you have talent and ability, you must display it, and not only display it, but find ways to make it play a greater and more useful value.
I know of a place very suitable for you; if you’re willing to go, I can make you a Deputy Battalion Commander.
How about it? Interested?”
As soon as the Commander of the General Military Region said this, the whole audience exploded, looks toward Chen Jun more sour than the last.
And Regiment Commander Wang, who always treated his own soldiers like treasures and wouldn’t let them go even to old A.
At this moment, being poached right in front of him, his face showed not a trace of displeasure; on the contrary, his eyes were full of eager anticipation.
Wishing he could immediately agree on Chen Jun’s behalf.
The reason for such a huge difference was that going with old A and accepting the Commander of the General Military Region’s invitation were worlds apart.
Going with old A meant being a special forces soldier; no matter how awesome, topping out at special operations brigade commander.
But accepting the Commander of the General Military Region’s invitation meant becoming the Commander of the General Military Region’s man, from now on having a deputy general military region-level backer.
How awesome such a backer was.
Those present who understood, understood.
So the envy was so intense.
As for the “suitable place” mentioned by the Military Region leader, even without specifying the exact location, everyone could basically guess it.
A place needing a tactical genius like Chen Jun, worth a deputy general military region-level personally recruiting.
Besides Zhu Ri He Combined Arms Tactics Base, there was no second place.
