I enlisted four times! My former unit blacklisted me.

On the top floor of the Armed Police Detachment's office building, in the office of Detachment Commander Lin Jianfeng, the aroma of tea mixed with the smell of braised food filled the entire room.

The detachment commander, Lin Jianfeng, was a colonel in his early forties with a square face. When he stood on the training ground, he exuded an imposing aura, and all the soldiers in the detachment were like mice before a cat when they saw him.

Sitting opposite me was Political Commissar Shen Yan, also a colonel, who looked refined and cultured.

"Old Shen, what do you think of our chances of being named the advanced detachment at the end of this year?"

Lin Jianfeng asked, "Last week, when the brigade held a meeting on improving work style, I saw the neighboring detachment acting like hungry wolves, their eyes practically burning with envy as they stared at this sign."

Shen Yan pushed up his glasses and frowned slightly, saying, "It's uncertain. We won first place in the special operations competition last year, so our physical strength is excellent, but when it comes to discipline, the last time the brigade did a spot check, they found several people with improper military appearance and deducted a lot of points."

"I'm thinking that I need to focus on internal affairs and military appearance in the next two months, so as not to make a mistake."

"We must get it!" Lin Jianfeng said in a deep voice. "If we can get this advanced plaque, our entire detachment will have two more third-class merit awards. We can give more consideration to the special operations squadron, and these guys will be more motivated to train."

Just then, the red duty phone on the table suddenly rang.

Lin Jianfeng frowned, reached for the microphone, and said, "Hello, this is Lin Jianfeng."

The voice on the other end of the phone said, "Commander! Something bad has happened! Two military police officers have arrived at the main gate! They say it's a surprise inspection by the garrison command, checking military appearance, discipline, and conduct! They've already entered the camp, and Staff Officer Zhang is accompanying them towards the headquarters building!"

"puff--"

Lin Jianfeng choked on the half-mouth of tea he had just swallowed, coughing up tears as he bent over.

"Military inspection team? Surprise inspection?"

Lin Jianfeng coughed for a long time before he recovered. He picked up a tissue to wipe his mouth, and the relaxed state he had just been in vanished, instantly replaced by the serious and composed demeanor of a branch captain.

"What's the panic? It's just a routine patrol. Send the order down to all battalions and companies to immediately straighten out their military appearance and internal affairs, and make sure the office order and dormitory hygiene are all in order."

"Let me tell you, if anyone falters at this critical juncture and gets caught by the disciplinary inspection team, affecting the brigade's year-end evaluation for advanced units, don't blame me, Lin Jianfeng, for being ruthless."

"Your year-end performance evaluation is ruined. You company commanders and squad leaders, you might as well quit your jobs and go help in the kitchen!"

After hanging up the phone, Lin Jianfeng looked at Shen Yan, his composure instantly crumbling: "Quick, quick! Pack it up! Hide all this food! Damn it, of all times, they had to come just when we were having an extra meal!"

Shen Yan also realized what was happening and hurriedly stuffed peanuts into his pockets, sweeping the peanut shells into the trash can. As he swept, he urgently said, "Old Lin, you can't put that half-box of braised beef in the drawer! What if someone opens the drawer to look? Put it in the safe! Quick!"

"Right, right, right! The safe!" Lin Jianfeng slapped his forehead, grabbed the food container, and ran to the safe in the corner. He frantically entered the combination, his hands shaking so much he almost pressed the wrong numbers. "What's wrong with these military police? A surprise inspection without any prior notice? This isn't standard procedure!"

"They're from the garrison, do they need to inform you before checking up on you?" Shen Yan said urgently. "Hurry up, tidy up the table, arrange the documents neatly, and don't let anyone notice anything amiss."

"Oh, and put away that martial arts novel you hid in the drawer too! Don't let anyone find it!"

"I know, I know!" Lin Jianfeng stuffed some delicious food into his hands and locked the safe.

He quickly wiped the crumbs off the table, neatly stacked the documents, and even straightened his military cap. He looked in the mirror to make sure he looked dignified and upright before finally letting out a sigh of relief.

The two exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of panic in each other's eyes.

The "Advanced Detachment" plaque is their lifeline.

If the military police find any problems and report them to the brigade headquarters, this year's commendation will be completely ruined.

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On the other side, on the main road of the camp, Wu Hanfeng and He Dong walked slowly forward, with Zhang Kai accompanying them.

The armed police officers we encountered on the road all stood ramrod straight, their uniforms buttoned up tightly, and they walked with a whooshing sound. They didn't even dare to glance in our direction.

He Dong felt secretly pleased.

This is the impressive presence of the military police!

Before they even arrived, the news had spread, and everyone seemed like a completely different person.

As Zhang Kai led the way, his heart pounded with anxiety, wondering how to probe the two men's intentions.

He tentatively smiled and asked:

"Comrade Wu, Comrade He, why didn't you inform us in advance of your arrival? We could have made preparations and provided you with the best possible hospitality."

"Hey, it's a surprise inspection, so giving advance notice is ineffective."

Wu Hanfeng smiled slightly, "But Staff Officer Zhang, don't be nervous. We're not here to investigate any problems."

"Oh?" Zhang Kai's eyes lit up. "So, what brings you two here?"

"I had long heard that the Fierce Tiger Detachment is a well-known model unit with excellent conduct in our military region. It has won the title of Advanced Detachment of the General Corps for three consecutive years. It has strict military discipline and upright conduct, and is a benchmark that is recognized throughout the entire military region."

"Well, this year the garrison command is going to hold a selection of model units for style construction across the entire military region. Our leader told me to come here first to learn from your experience and learn from your advanced practices."

"Once we thoroughly understand your standards here, we'll have a benchmark when we inspect other units, right? Otherwise, if we're completely clueless, the problems we find won't be convincing."

Zhang Kai was overjoyed, his smile almost reaching his ears.

So you came here to learn!

I'm not here to nitpick!

His heart, which had been in his throat, instantly settled back into his stomach, and he straightened his back considerably.

"Oh, Comrade Wu, you're too kind!" Zhang Kai waved his hand with a smile, his face full of pride. "Actually, it's nothing. It's just that our detachment commander and political commissar are very strict. They have high requirements for military appearance, discipline, and internal order. They check and talk about it every day. Over time, everyone has gotten used to it."

"To put it bluntly, among all the military units stationed in the city, the style of our Fierce Tiger Detachment is indeed second to none."

"Take last year for example, the brigade conducted a random unannounced inspection. They spent a whole day in our branch and couldn't find a single problem. When they left, the brigade leaders gave them a thumbs up."

As Zhang Kai spoke, he became more and more animated, all his previous tension vanished, and he began to recount the "glorious deeds" of the brigade in its efforts to improve conduct.

From routine patrols to nighttime bed checks, from housekeeping and hygiene to military bearing, they described it in great detail, as if their detachment were the pinnacle of discipline and conduct in the entire military region.

He Dong, standing to the side listening, almost couldn't help but laugh.

He saw it all: there was a half-bag of sunflower seed shells hidden in the roadside bushes that hadn't been thrown away yet, and casual clothes hanging on the dormitory balcony that hadn't been taken down yet.

Is this what you call being number one or two?

He glanced at Wu Hanfeng furtively and saw that his deputy had a serious expression on his face, nodding from time to time and adding phrases like "That's right" and "Really impressive," as if he had really come to learn from Wu Hanfeng.

He Dong thought to himself, "This is an expert!"