Military career: Starting with a recruitment letter

Chapter 97: Commendation Notice, this is really enough

Going to the brigade commander's office.

Huo Linshan was even more nervous than Chen Mo. He took him to the military mirror in the brigade headquarters building and helped him straighten his collar and stretch the corners of his clothes.

After making Chen Mo very straight, Old Huo spoke again: "Scholar, when you get to the brigade commander, don't be nervous and speak properly."

"Just follow what I taught you just now. You're not stupid with your words, so I believe you can handle it, right?"

"Don't worry, instructor. I know what to say."

"Well, that's good."

Huo Linshan rubbed his hands. He didn't dare to delay too long. He stared at Chen Mo again to make sure that there was really no problem.

Then he took him and went straight to the innermost office on the right side of the fifth floor.

Whether it is a military agency or a local agency, the leader's office area is basically chosen in the corner of the top floor because it is relatively quiet and no one will pass by the door for no reason.

There will be no banging noises upstairs to disturb the leaders' work.

When Huo Linshan escorted the men to the corner of the stairs on the fifth floor, he raised his hand and pointed to the inside, saying, "Go ahead. You've already met the brigade commander and the political commissar. When you get there, salute and report to your unit. You're a new recruit, and the commander won't find fault with you."

"Take a deep breath and get ready when we get there."

"Yes, instructor."

Chen Mo nodded quickly.

This instructor really treated him as a new recruit. On the way up the stairs, he wanted to go through the entire process of entering the office.

Even walking to the office door.

Looking back, Huo Linshan was still imitating the action of knocking on the door first. He was really attentive to the extreme.

Chen Mo raised his hand and knocked lightly on the door.

"Tuk-tuk."

"Enter!"

Hearing the sound, Chen Mo raised his hand, turned the door lock, and strode into the office.

The room was not as quiet as I had imagined. The strong smell of cigarettes filled the whole room, making me feel a little dizzy.

There were two middle-aged men sitting on the sofa inside, both with panda eyes and fatigue written all over their faces.

Chen Mo walked to the sofa, stood at attention, raised his hand and saluted: "Report to the commander, the second company of new recruits"

"Chen Mo, many comrades call you a scholar, right?"

Before he could finish his words, Political Commissar He Guofeng interrupted with a smile, then stood up, opened the window, and pointed to the sofa next to him: "Sit down."

"Yes."

The political commissar had a smiling face and looked quite friendly.

Brigade Commander Wei Jinan was looking at the scholar who was standing straight with his butt just touching the sofa.

I don't know what he's thinking.

When he first met Chen Mo, he didn't have a very good impression of him. When he came on stage as a representative of the new recruits to receive his rank, he deliberately changed his pace when he marched out of the formation. Brigade Commander Wei saw it clearly at that time.

Of course, this impression was not very good, and it was limited to the feeling that Chen Mo was cunning.

But he is such a cunning person.

During his time as a recruit, he was commended by the military district and won first place in a competition. Last night, he caused quite a stir.

This caught Brigade Commander Wei off guard.

Wei Jinan didn't say anything. After the political commissar opened the window, he stood in front of the windowsill, letting the cold wind pass by him and blow into the room.

He didn't say anything either.

The atmosphere in the office was somewhat tense.

It’s not that He Guofeng didn’t want to talk, but he needed to digest the experience of seeing this new recruit who was selected by him to join the army again.

I saw this kid a month ago, and he was still fighting hard with the old guy on the training track. How long has it been now?
The whole brigade became famous.

The political commissar stared at Chen Mo for a while, then walked to the desk next to him, picked up a clean porcelain cup, and poured a glass of water.

Put it on the coffee table in front of Chen Mo: "Scholar, have some tea."

"Thank you, Chief!!"

Chen Mo quickly stood up and stood at attention.

"Sit down, don't be so formal."

He Guofeng reached out and took the cigarette in front of the brigade commander, along with the gear lighter, and placed them in front of Chen Mo.

I have to say that high-ranking leaders are really good to the recruits. It is no exaggeration to say that they take care of everything.

"Tell me about what happened last night. I'd like to give you a brief understanding." Dong Guofeng sat down next to Chen Mo. He leaned back in his chair, looking very relaxed.

"Yes, Chief."

Chen Mo quickly organized his words in his mind. According to the instructor's instructions just now, he had guessed that the company's reporting materials would be sent overnight.

And the content of the materials will inevitably be beautified.

Because this thing is not an ordinary material.

This involves leaks and commendations, and many heads of units may have to review it. If they knew the background of a private being caught taking secret photos, it was actually because the cadre was drunk and couldn't send him off.

If we were to disclose the fact that we encountered an emergency on the way back to the camp and captured a spy with a knife, there would be no need to even talk about rewards.

The rectification from top to bottom will come one step ahead.

In front of the two leaders.

Following what the instructor said, Chen Mo explained in detail how the company took advantage of the New Year period to strengthen patrols outside the city. Although he was a new recruit, he performed well.

He was brought out in advance by the squad leader to accompany him on duty. During the duty, he found something wrong and went to check it out alone. He bravely captured two people. The one who escaped was caught by the squad leader who arrived in time.

Chen Mo has good language organization skills, and he often mixes in a sentence to respond to the New Year's war preparation call, although the cause, process and final result of the whole incident.

There are huge loopholes.

For example, why would a new recruit leave the team alone when he was following a patrol? Another example is why would he run so far away after leaving the team.

But these things will seem insignificant compared to the substantial achievements.

Wei Jinan and He Guofeng listened to the whole process and looked at each other.

It was still Political Commissar He Guofeng who spoke first: "Well, I have a general understanding of the situation."

"You did an excellent job this time. The military district will handle the matter appropriately, but there has been no specific response from higher-ups yet."

"How about this, you go back to work first."

As he spoke, He Guofeng raised his hand and patted Chen Mo on the shoulder, smiling and saying, "You kid, you really gave me a big surprise."

"I originally wanted you to come see me after you were assigned to the company, but I didn't expect you to bring the time forward."

"Let's go back."

"There will be news from the military district by the afternoon at the latest."

"Yes, Chief."

The two of them looked indeed tired.

Chen Mo stood up, stood at attention, saluted again, then turned around and strode out of the brigade commander's office.

I was promised free food and drink but I didn't even get it.

When you reach the corner of the stairs.

Huo Linshan was still standing there, looking a little impatient, walking back and forth with his hands on his hips.

"Instructor."

Chen Mo shouted.

Hearing the noise, Huo Linshan turned his head to look at Chen Mo, then took a few steps forward, stretched his head and looked slyly towards the chief's office to make sure no one came out.

Old Huo pulled Chen Mo and hurried down to the third floor. The two of them walked into a room that looked a bit like a reception room.

Close the door behind you.

Huo Linshan asked anxiously, "Scholar, what did the commander ask you just now?"

"I just asked about what happened last night." Chen Mo said truthfully.

"Didn't you say anything else?"

"No."

"You did as I told you to do and didn't mention anything about the scout company's office or the drinking, didn't you?"

"Did not mention."

Seeing that Chen Mo was not nervous at all, but rather looked relaxed, Huo Linshan also breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Okay, then there will be no problem."

"Wait for me. I'll go to the cafeteria and bring some food over. Feel free to rest in the room."

“No one will come here at this time.”

After giving the instructions, Huo Linshan left in a hurry.

Chen Mo was left alone, standing in the huge reception room, feeling a little confused.

Just now he was wondering if he could even get a meal, but then the instructor went to get the meal himself.

This is excessive enthusiasm.

Chen Mo always felt that something was not right.

The three people were taken away by the Military Affairs Department last night, and it was the head of the Military Affairs Department who notified us to come over today to inquire about the details.

In front of so many people from the reconnaissance company, he asked whether he should come to the Military Affairs Department.

Why is everyone gone today?
Chen Mo sat on the sofa with some suspicion. Based on his experience, this kind of abnormal thing happened.

It could only be that the three people caught last night were more serious than he had imagined. Once the higher-ups investigate the matter, they will likely increase the reward.

Before the final decision is made from above, all the subordinate units can do is submit complete and positive reporting materials.

Strive to benefit the entire unit.

Thinking of this, Chen Mo was also shocked. How many levels of merit would he get if he increased the reward system?

Second class? Or even, first class? ! !
Chen Mo's breathing became a little rapid. To be honest, the third-class merit was not very difficult for him.

This is not bragging. Many veterans in units can be awarded a third-class merit just through selection as long as they have not made any mistakes, have stayed in the unit for two years, have performed well, or have led new recruits well.

But second-class merit is much more difficult.

Putting aside emergencies, brigade-level units like the 7th Armored Brigade only have one second-class merit award each year.

Do you know what the concept of one is?

That was a scene of more than 6,000 people competing for it. Unless someone could achieve the best basic qualities in the entire brigade and also had certain benchmark guidance, he would have a chance of winning.

There is no need to mention the other channel. When units at the army level or above organize a large competition, only those who win first or second place will be awarded second class according to conventional standards.

As for the first class.

In his previous life, Chen Mo worked in a motorized infantry unit and had never met anyone who had obtained it, but he had heard of many people who had.

In the army, it is said that the third-class merit is dangerous, the second-class merit is life-threatening, and the first-class merit is equivalent to slapping the King of Hell and being able to run back. This statement is a bit rough.

But that's the truth.

Chen Mo was thinking about it when Huo Linshan suddenly ran in with a bamboo basket full of buns in his hand.

"Come on, come on, scholar, eat it while it's hot. Today is New Year's Day, and the food in the brigade is pretty good. Eat as much mutton buns as you want."

As Huo Linshan spoke, he placed the bamboo basket on the table in front of the sofa and pushed it inwards.

Chen Mo looked at the busy instructor with a blank look in his eyes.

It’s not that I haven’t seen or eaten mutton buns before, but there are too many problems.

Can you imagine a bamboo basket with a diameter of about 30 centimeters and a depth as deep as an adult can fit in, with steamed buns piled to the top, still steaming hot?

Anyway, Chen Mo saw it.

"Instructor, is this too much?"

He even suspected that Huo Linshan had moved all the steamed bun baskets from the brigade canteen here.

"What's more? Just eat as much as you want." Huo Linshan still had a few scallions and two cloves of garlic in his hand, and he slapped them on the table with a "pa".

He said very generously: "Do you think it's just the two of us?"

"The brigade has already notified Lao Cheng and Lao Pao to rush back. Judging by the time, they should be arriving soon."

"Xiucai, the three people you arrested this time made quite a commotion."

Seeing Huo Linshan eating voraciously, Chen Mo hesitated for a moment, and finally asked: "Instructor, what level of merit can I be awarded this time?"

"It shouldn't be first class, right? Second class ones might be bigger."

Chen Mo asked very directly. Huo Linshan, who was eating, was stunned when he heard it. He looked up and stared at Chen Mo.

He seemed to be thinking, or hesitating, and after a long while he shook his head and said, "You know a lot, kid. You even know about first-class merit and second-class merit."

He said this clearly, meaning the evaluation criteria for first and second grade. Chen Mo just laughed dryly and did not respond.

Huo Linshan continued, "Don't even think about waiting. Even if the brigade puts in a lot of effort, it probably won't be able to get it."

"But the second-class merit is a sure thing. The entire reconnaissance company will probably be awarded several third-class merits."

"Otherwise, we wouldn't be so anxious to get the company commander and the others back."

"Eat quickly, and then rest here after you finish eating."

"Wait for notification from the military district."

Second class is also OK
Chen Mo felt relieved. As for some details, such as why the instructor came to the brigade headquarters so early, that was not his place to ask.

Around nine o'clock in the morning, Cheng Dong and Zhou Yongjie arrived at the brigade headquarters.

Without even going to the Taocun military camp, the two of them went straight to the lounge on the third floor.

Lao Pao is still the same as before, except that he is a little dusty due to training in the wild, he still looks indifferent.

When he saw Chen Mo again, the soldier he brought with him just smiled and nodded, praised him for a job well done, washed his hands, and sat there eating the cold buns that had been put in the place.

But Cheng Dong is not so steady.

The guy punched Chen Mo in the chest and said with a grin, "Good boy! I went out with a hundred people and didn't catch a single one in six or seven days."

"You caught three at home?"

"Hehe, luck, it's all luck, Captain." Chen Mo grinned.

"Stop that bullshit." Cheng Dong didn't care whether his hands were black or not. He grabbed two buns from the bamboo basket and stuffed them into his mouth in no time. His cheeks were bulging like a groundhog's.

He said vaguely, "Old Huo explained everything last night. I think I'm going to get a second-class merit this time."

"With the brigade leaders helping us, we can probably get a few more third-class merit awards for the company."

"Okay, scholar, you are really good."

Cheng Dong praised him a few times, then shook his head with a hint of regret on his face.

"Ah, it's a pity that you're a new recruit."

"You won't be able to catch up with the promotion this May, but that's okay. Just be a clerk in the reconnaissance company for a year."

"My clerk's file says I'm a squad leader. I'll work as a clerk for a year, and next May I'll go to school. When I graduate, I'll be like Xiao Liang, with a bar on my shoulder and two stars. It would be great to be a platoon leader."

"Yes, Captain."

Chen Mo knows much more about the rules for promotion than Cheng Dong.

indeed.

Even if he is awarded the second-class merit now, there is basically no way he can be promoted in the first year.

Because this does not comply with military regulations.

Whether it is through academic examination or military promotion, promotion at the grassroots level must meet the qualification of having served as a squad leader for one year.

Chen Mo was not in a hurry about this.

The 1999 national defense student policy is expected to be released, and major universities will successively set up "selection and training offices" this year. In the future, a large number of highly educated officers will flock to the military regions.

The era of volunteers becoming officers has come to an end.

In this great tide of the times, the more solid your foundation at the grassroots level, the more competitive you will be in the future.

He still has time, according to the timeline of his previous life.

Chen Mo had only been the squad leader for a few days, but because he had managed to carry the barrel of an Type 82 recoilless rifle and run 400 meters during his recruit period, he achieved the passing score.

As the company commander said, I will be given a deputy squad leader position in the next company, and he really keeps his word.

Later, when I was promoted, the company commander recommended me in terms of my file, and since the army was in urgent need of cadres at the time, my conditions were lowered a bit.

As far as I can remember, in his previous life, Chen Mo left the Motorized Infantry Brigade at the end of 1999 with a backpack and headed to Shimen, the capital of Hebei Province, to report to the Army Command College, which had just been formed by the merger of the Army Staff College and the Armored Forces Command College.

His successful journey in his previous life began when he entered the Shimen Army Command College.

This time, according to the timeline, he will indeed not be able to keep up with the promotion in May this year, but before the end of the year and the beginning of the new century, there will be a large-scale organization for promotion.

I should be able to catch up, right?

"What's wrong, scholar? What are you thinking about?" Cheng Dong saw that Chen Mo was silent for a long time, so he reached out and poked his shoulder.

"Don't be too ambitious, kid. You don't understand the concept of promotion. Just be a clerk in the company for a year first."

"Don't worry, I'll be the first one to give you a promotion or a place in the Party next year."

"In short, as long as you work hard, you'll have everything by the end of next year."

"Understand?"

"Yes, Captain."

Chen Mo responded positively.

There is not much to say about what happened next. We all spent the whole day waiting for news in the brigade.

This is a major event involving one second-class merit and several third-class merit awards in the company.

The brigade commander and political commissar went to the military headquarters for a meeting, and the company commander and instructor stayed in Taocun and Hedong and ran back and forth between the two units.

He would come to the brigade from time to time to ask if there was any news about Chen Mo. If he couldn't get any information, he would go to the brigade clerk to ask.

That guy can run eight times a day.

Chen Mo, on the contrary, felt relaxed. As a great contributor, he stayed in the brigade's lounge all day, ate on time, and then sat down to rest after eating.

Until about five in the afternoon.

Cheng Dongcai hurried to the third floor. When he entered the room, he didn't say a word. Instead, he put his hands on his hips and laughed several times before saying, "Okay, the political commissar has sent back the news."

"The military region's first commendation notice of the new year."

"Hedong 52875 Armored Brigade 1999th, regarding the commendation notice for Comrade Chen Mo of the 2nd New Training Battalion. After research and decision by the Military Region Party Committee on February 16, , Chen Mo is awarded a second-class individual merit. This comrade..."

Before Cheng Dong could finish his words, Huo Linshan, who came over with the same smile, interrupted him and said, "You're talking too much nonsense. I asked you to inform, not read a document."

"Scholar, don't listen to the company commander's flowery breathing."

"The military district has indeed issued a commendation notice, awarding you a second-class individual merit."

"This commotion was quite significant. Your direct company commander, instructor, squad leader, and even Wang Jianyong from Squad 7 each received a third-class individual merit."

"The commendation meeting will be held at the Taocun military camp tomorrow. Even the military district will be there."

"Okay, let's go back and prepare."

One second-class merit and four third-class merits.

The military district has really invested a lot this time.

The news came.

But not only Chen Mo was happy, the company commander and the instructor were also grinning from ear to ear.

You know, this is a commendation from the military district.

No matter how valuable it is, it is better than the unit’s year-end performance appraisal and awards.

It's much higher.

(End of this chapter)