Military career: Starting with a recruitment letter

Chapter 279 Rectification, Gradually Becoming Regular

On the return trip, Chen Mo leaned back in the back seat, a cigarette between his fingers, wisps of smoke drifting out the window with the breeze.

Throughout the journey, Chen Mo kept recalling the reactions of the military region's leaders.

It's speculated what kind of assistance the higher-ups will provide to the camp next.

The publicity campaign was halted, which directly impacted my original plans.

However, the commendation ceremony cannot be stopped. Stopping something that has already been announced without a reason would greatly affect the morale of the entire battalion.

Training must not stop.

Today, Old Man Sun went to cause trouble, most likely to reprimand the problem of wasted resources, since the camp currently lacks a complete logistics chain.

Once the annual training ammunition is approved, the logistics department's transport team needs to transport it to the demonstration operation at fixed times and locations.

For the stingy old man Sun, this kind of treatment was like being stabbed in the flesh with a dull knife—it hurt terribly.

It was just a lucky accident that helped him out of a predicament.

Perhaps he was deliberately trying to extricate himself from the situation; in any case, the old man's personality was somewhat unstable.

Chen Mo himself couldn't figure it out either.

As for the military region's assistance.

Chen Mo analyzed the situation carefully and concluded that the military region would not provide much support, at least not enough to seriously harm other units.

Furthermore, the development of one battalion will not lower the overall combat effectiveness of the army.

Hey!
Chen Mo raised his hand to rub his temples. His plans had been suddenly disrupted, leaving him somewhat passive and forcing him to change many of his original plans.

It was past 2 p.m. when the two returned to the Sergeant Academy from the Jinyang Military Headquarters.

Academic classes are over, lunch break is over.

Led by their officers, each company drove armored vehicles and carried shovels to disperse around the academy to continue building training grounds.

Far away.

Through the car window, Chen Mo saw Liu Min, the captain of the medical team, standing with her hands on her hips in an open space, gesturing and giving instructions to her female soldiers.

"Why did Captain Liu come back from the hospital?"

Chen Mo frowned. During this rescue, dozens of soldiers from the entire battalion were injured, many of them seriously. When they were taken to Jinyang 301 Hospital...

Many medical teams went with them to take care of and look after patients, and to accompany them at the hospital in place of family members.

Why did you suddenly come back?
When Wang Jianyong was asked, he was completely baffled. He had gone to a meeting at the military headquarters with the battalion commander early in the morning; what did he know?

I simply turned the steering wheel and parked the car next to the medical detachment.

heard movement.

Liu Min turned her head and noticed that it was the battalion commander returning. This female cadre, who was usually heroic and had an artistic flair, rarely showed a hint of embarrassment on her face.

For nothing else.

On the night of the rescue, she declared in front of half a battalion of soldiers and officers that she would withdraw from the demonstration battalion after the rescue was over.

Their attitude was extremely bad. Under those circumstances, it was almost like deliberately trying to embarrass the battalion commander, if not undermine unity.

Staying in the hospital was fine, but when she came back and met the real person, Liu Min couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.

She waved to the female soldiers to line up, straightened her uniform, and quickly walked up to Chen Mo, standing at attention and saluting: "Good morning, Battalion Commander!"

"Ok!"

Chen Mo returned the greeting, then glanced at the female soldiers of the medical team and noticed that the number of them was not complete.

He already knew what was going on.

He's probably still in the back mountain, wandering around aimlessly with Wang Luyi and hasn't come back yet.

No wonder that old bastard went crazy, calling the military region to complain from hundreds of kilometers away; it's not hard to understand.

But why is this old bastard so wary of me?

Chen Mo was extremely puzzled. Upon careful consideration, he realized that he hadn't done anything outrageous in this regard.

It seems that from the very beginning, the old turtle has always disliked him.

In fact, Wang Songhe was wary of Chen Mo, and there was a reason for it. It was when Wang Luyi first went to the Hedong howitzer battalion.

A number of veterans gathered around the canteen to watch.

The demonstration battalion is quite unique, with soldiers generally older, many of whom are already married, while officers are younger and more educated.

Among those around the same age as Wang Luyi, only the battalion commander was truly outstanding, so naturally, the veterans would compare and tease him.

As the discussions grew, they occasionally reached Wang Songhe's ears. As a father, he could refrain from stopping the soldiers from talking about it.

But it's impossible not to take the discussions to heart.

The more you hear about it, the more likely you are to develop a preconceived notion and a defensive mindset.

There's nothing strange about this; it's just that Chen Mo himself doesn't know it.

"Why are you back from the hospital? Are your injuries alright?"

Chen Mo pondered for a while, then looked at Liu Min.

They noticed that the battalion commander's expression was normal; he was only asking out of concern.

Liu Min took a deep breath: "Thank you for your concern, Battalion Commander. My injuries are fine. The hospital doesn't need so many people. Some of the comrades with minor injuries have already returned, and the political instructor has also checked me out."

"Well, we still need to be careful. In terms of training, we can choose the easier subjects to practice first."

"It's not too late to get back into training once you've fully recovered."

Chen Mo nodded and turned to leave.

Men and women think differently. Chen Mo didn't think there was anything wrong with the last argument. The root cause was that he was worried about the soldiers. It was just a disagreement and a few words of argument.

Or it doesn't matter if you say a few harsh words; everyone has moments when they get angry.
But he didn't care. Liu Min felt that some things couldn't just be left like that. At the very least, she was wrong and needed to sort things out.

"battalion commander!"

"Hmm, is there anything else?" Chen Mo turned his head and looked at Captain Liu, who seemed hesitant to speak.

"Battalion Commander," Liu Min bit her lower lip, "I misunderstood you that night during the rescue. Yes, I'm so sorry!"

"Also, Battalion Commander, although I am a woman, I do not need special treatment. We can handle the daily training."

His words were somewhat stubborn, but that was in line with the personality of a recent graduate.

"Ah!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo chuckled and said, "I thought it was something serious. I had long forgotten about it. Also, as the captain of the medical team, you are responsible for the safety of all the comrades in the battalion. When necessary, the battalion commander must also obey the advice of professionals."

"It has nothing to do with right or wrong."

"Besides, since the demonstration battalion has incorporated the medical detachment into the combat detachment, it means that there is no distinction between male and female comrades here, and everyone is treated equally."

"Moreover, sharpening the axe won't delay the work of chopping wood. Here, men and women are absolutely treated equally, and only the wounded are considered regardless of their gender."

"Let's continue the meeting."

Chen Mo waved and strode towards the direction where the other companies were gathering.

The female soldiers in the medical team witnessed firsthand how strained the relationship was between the team leader and the battalion commander during the initial rescue operation.

Seeing the two men reconcile, the female soldiers standing in formation watched with delight, their hearts filled with warmth.

After all, female soldiers pay more attention to these details.

"Captain, I don't think the battalion commander is angry, so please don't worry."

"Yes, Captain. The battalion commander also said that we are valued just like the male soldiers here. We medics can also become combat soldiers."

Two young women, who had just graduated, were looking forward to the future and the development of the demonstration camp.

But their happiness doesn't mean Liu Min approves.

It should be noted that ordinary female soldiers never participate in battalion meetings, and they are unaware of many of the underhanded dealings involved.

From the perspective of an ordinary soldier, the battalion commander and the officers in the battalion all had a glorious and upright image.

However, in the eyes of the important officers in the entire battalion, Chen Mo was someone who had absolutely nothing to do with being upright and righteous.

Look at those female soldiers, they're having a good time.

Liu Min glanced at them with an annoyance and said in a lecturing tone, "Line up properly, look at the way you're doing!"

"You think you can even compare to male soldiers? Have you forgotten what drill discipline is?"

"Furthermore, you're all pig-brains, don't you understand? Gender equality in the demonstration battalion means that the training requirements are the same."

"If the men are mules, you'll be donkeys too."

ah? ! ! !

The row of female soldiers were stunned for a moment, their pride and excitement from just now gone.

In an instant, everything collapsed completely.

In fact, Liu Min was not wrong. The reason why the medical teams are relaxed now is because the teams have not been divided yet, and they are training separately, so the requirements for coordination are not high.

Once the detachment is established, the existing company structure will be broken, and each person will be assigned a specific position.

Then there really is no difference between female and male soldiers; whoever is slow will be punished, and whoever can't keep up with the training will be unlucky.

That's when I realized the true value of the battalion commander's talk about gender equality.

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the other side.

Chen Mo strolled around the vicinity of each company and observed that the soldiers' overall morale was quite good.

The rescue efforts did not cause any disruptions, nor did the incomplete staffing of the various teams lead to any injuries or other issues that could cause disharmony.

He was finally relieved.

He instructed Wang Jianyong to call a meeting with several key officers of the entire battalion, while he himself chose a shady spot under a tree, enjoying the breeze and smoking one cigarette after another.

The promotion has already been announced.

News of the commendation meeting also spread among the cadres; what was said in the morning had probably spread throughout the entire battalion by now.

However, if the publicity campaign is suddenly halted, then some adjustments need to be made to the details of the work.

Man proposes, God disposes. Chen Mo never expected that while he was in a meeting, the propaganda draft would be delivered to the editor-in-chief's office of the military newspaper department of the military region's propaganda section.

Why is this efficiency usually so fast?

The purpose was revealed too early.

The plan was nipped in the bud by the military region.

Soon, Cheng Dong, Fang Peijun, Xu Zhanqi, Qin Xiaojun, Man Xuexi, Liang Hongjie, and other key cadres who had received the notification all came to the shady spot.

Chen Mo didn't put on any airs. Seeing that everyone was almost there, he pointed around.

"Find a seat yourselves." "I won't waste any more words." Chen Mo took out a promotional article from his pocket and casually tossed it to Man Xuexi: "Did you write this?"

"Hehe, Battalion Commander, you have such a keen eye!" Old Man, holding the propaganda draft, grinned so hard his eyebrows almost touched the top of his head. "How about it? My skills aren't bad, are they?"

"It's not cheap, but they're quite good at creating buzz," Chen Mo said with a smile.

Then his eyes narrowed, and he became extremely serious: "But no matter how high your level is, that's not a reason to hand you over to the military region now."

"Didn't you think before submitting it? Right now, every unit in the entire military region is conducting political work against us. If you suddenly come up with a list of thirty-three meritorious individuals, do you think the military region will allow you to publish it in the newspaper?"

"What are you thinking, a battalion openly challenging all units in the military region?"

"Today, the commander-in-chief, political commissar, logistics minister, and chief of staff all took turns talking to me about this matter. The commendation ceremony was stopped before it even started."

What the heck?!
The crowd heard that the announcement had been stopped.

They looked at each other, all somewhat dumbfounded.

It's important to know that it's not just other units that are working to reassure soldiers by encouraging them to "treat the division or regiment as their home." The demonstration battalion is also promoting various benefits at the grassroots level to stabilize the morale of the soldiers.

They had already been notified that they wanted to be included in the military newspaper and that a list of meritorious individuals would be compiled, and now the entire battalion was full of enthusiasm.

We're just waiting for the battalion commander to return and announce the specific date for the commendation ceremony.

Everyone is vying to get on the list.

As a result, the military region rejected it?
"Battalion Commander, is this true?" Man Xuexi got up from the ground, somewhat at a loss.

"Do you think I'd joke with you?" Chen Mo rolled his eyes and replied irritably.

"Um, Battalion Commander." Cheng Dong couldn't sit still any longer when he heard that the propaganda draft had been rejected. He pressed his hands to the ground and got up, looking somewhat embarrassed. He said, "I arranged this, but I didn't think it through."

"The damage has already happened, so we should focus on how to resolve it. Now is not the time to assign blame."

Chen Mo waved his hand, casually dismissing his experience at the military headquarters.

While it's true that the company commander didn't think things through, Cheng Dong is usually conscientious and never slacks off; he can be considered the head steward of the entire battalion.

Chen Mo didn't say anything more.

“That’s true.” Instructor Fang Peijun frowned. “Old Chen, the propaganda has been stopped, and other units have been promoting the idea of ​​treating the division and regiment as their home at the grassroots level. Our commendation meeting has lost most of its momentum.”

"Our people come from various units, and it's only been a short time, so it's impossible for them to be unaffected."

"How about I pay for a publicity pamphlet from an outside newspaper, and distribute it only here?" Man Xuexi suggested apologetically.

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Chen Mo looked up and glared at Man Xuexi: "The way you're doing things is going to break our whole battalion apart."

"Go find an outside newspaper. If this gets back to the military region, I'm afraid I won't be able to cover it up. Besides, are the soldiers in the battalion stupid? Don't they know the military region newspaper?"

"Sit down, everyone. I'll say it again: if something goes wrong, we'll find a way to solve it."

Chen Mo patted the ground, gesturing for Man Xuexi and Cheng Dong to sit down.

"The fact that we can't publish propaganda in the military newspaper doesn't mean we have no room for maneuver."

talking.

Chen Mo glanced at Man Xuexi: "You caused this mess, so you're responsible for making amends."

"The title 'Entering the Information Technology Demonstration Battalion, Recording the 33 Heroes' is quite original. If I'm not mistaken, these 33 heroes don't refer to a specific number, but rather include all the comrades in the entire battalion who have performed well, right? Is it a metaphor?"

After he asked that question, many of the officials present looked disheartened.

Seeing that the battalion commander usually gives Man a lot of special attention during his studies, some officers naturally feel resentful.

But at this moment, such thoughts have vanished.

When Man Xuexi first mentioned the list of thirty-three meritorious officials, no one in the conference room, including Cheng Dong, understood what it meant, thinking that there weren't that many people.

It was only after an explanation that everyone understood.

Unexpectedly, the battalion commander understood the meaning with just one glance.

Bias is never without reason.

Chen Mo didn't need to wait for a response from the others; he knew he had guessed correctly just by looking at their expressions.

This thing isn't difficult; once the quantity exceeds a certain range, it can only be used as a metaphor.

Otherwise, where would the entire camp have so many meritorious soldiers?
"In that case, since it's propaganda, if the military newspaper isn't working, we'll settle for second best and try to weaken its influence in other ways."

"The whole battalion is displaying banners, whether it's classrooms in the East Campus, dormitories, water rooms, toilets, training grounds, or artillery ranges in the West Campus."

"Put up banners everywhere. The main theme is to create a list of thirty-three heroes, with the aim of getting the entire battalion involved."

"As for the title, Lao Man, you can come up with your own. I need to see concrete implementation within three days."

"any questions?"

"No problem, mission accomplished!!"

Man Xuexi hurriedly expressed his opinion, craning his neck like an ostrich, displaying exceptional confidence.

"Ah."

"Since the method has changed, we can no longer continue with the previous approach."

Chen Mo picked up a leaf from the ground and tore it as he spoke, "Before I begin, I hope all comrades present are mentally prepared."

"I encountered some issues at the military region today. If I'm not mistaken, the military region will provide our battalion with some other forms of support in the future."

"The equipment will gradually be in place, and the personnel will be gradually replenished. Then our demonstration battalion can no longer use so-called privileges to deceive ourselves."

"Incentives alone are not enough for the whole battalion to get on the right track."

"I'll mention a few points; everyone should take note."

Chen Mo casually tossed away all the broken leaves, an action that also made him make a certain decision.

Seeing that everyone present was sitting cross-legged and ready, he realized that everyone was prepared.

Chen Mo spoke up.

"First, in the future, our battalion officers will be subject to a bottom-ranking elimination system, and officers will be assessed every month."

Ok?
assessment?

Everyone blinked. The military region conducts assessments for both officers and soldiers, and consistently performing poorly will have a significant impact on anyone.

Various benefits and salaries are closely related.

Is it really necessary to go through the demonstration camp?
Chen Mo noticed everyone's confusion and simply said, "You don't need to overthink it. The assessment I'm talking about has nothing to do with the Army's syllabus assessment."

"The demonstration battalion has far more cadres than other units. Haven't you ever thought about why?"

"As an information-based battalion, the cultural level of soldiers and officers will inevitably be of paramount importance in the future."

“In the past, the Blue Army camp had a short duration, and the officers came from various units, so there was no way to make demands.”

"But from now on, our battalion must have this requirement: the capable will rise and the mediocre will fall. There's nothing more to say about that."

Chen Mo paused for a moment, taking in everyone's expressions, and then continued, "Just to give you a heads-up, the assessment content I'm currently considering is related to integrated command and composite leadership abilities."

"I'd also like to remind everyone, especially former officers of the Blue Army, that being promoted in rank and position doesn't mean you can get cocky or coast through your success!!!"

"If anyone has a lack of ambition, then I'm sorry, you can be promoted today and removed tomorrow. But don't worry, at least the cooking squad will still give you a chance to contribute your remaining energy."

"In short, as the first informationized battalion in the entire army, please be prepared for rotational training throughout the army. As our equipment and personnel arrive, discipline will only be stricter than before."

"Because time waits for no one!"

Chen Mo's stern gaze swept over the crowd, as if to tell the key cadres present that this was no joke.

When the entire camp is small and just starting out, you can use emotions as a bond. But once it gets on track, you have to pick up discipline.

Only iron discipline can forge an iron-willed army.

"Furthermore, when new comrades join in the future, I hope you can tell them that they also have the same opportunities. Here, we don't talk about feelings, we only talk about results!"

“You are all outstanding officers of the military region or outstanding students of the academy. What you lack is experience in combined command, combined tactics, and understanding of information technology.”

"I hope you all show a positive fighting spirit. I personally, including the battalion party committee, would be happy to see some of you stand out in a few months."

"Being transferred to the southwest is not an easy task. We are going there to adapt, not to embarrass ourselves."

"Do you understand?"

"Yes!"

All officers quickly stood up and responded loudly.

This rectification is like a stone thrown into the water, creating ripples everywhere.

They finally understood what "the capable rise, the mediocre fall" meant.

What ruthless methods!

This is clearly forcing everyone to slap themselves hard and keep running forward without stopping.

It's easy to imagine that if they relax their standards and studies even slightly, many of them will be replaced by their eager rivals.

If I don't work harder and end up failing the test, being eliminated by newcomers, that would be incredibly embarrassing.

Even the newly appointed platoon leader, Manxun, became extremely wary, secretly thinking that he needed to be more careful in the future.

Don't let yourself end up not even being able to keep a platoon leader; that would be too tragic.

After the meeting.

Chen Mo stood under the shade of a tree for a while, his hands behind his back.

In fact, he had given this meeting a lot of thought; the entire battalion couldn't stay so lazy forever.

However, he didn't initially plan to announce it so quickly. He intended to wait until after the commendation ceremony, when a new batch of cadres were promoted, before giving them a warning.

The plan can't keep up with the changes.

This time, the propaganda plan for the meeting at the military region was inexplicably shelved. The reason for this was that the discipline in the battalion was too lax.

It needs to be rectified.

Chen Mo stood under the tree for a long time, thinking, but he didn't think he had performed poorly in any aspect.

Don't know why.

He always felt like he had forgotten something, but he couldn't quite remember it.

They decided to give up and wandered around the training grounds of each battalion.

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P.S.: The previous chapter was blocked. I revised it for a long time, but it was still blocked. I guess the content involved some inappropriate things.

I'll keep revising it, please bear with me, everyone!

(End of this chapter)