Who taught you to be a recruit like this?

Chapter 1336 I'm too late. It's me who's too late.

"Let's go, the new recruits' commissioning ceremony should be starting soon."

"Ah."

Lü Chong led everyone to the viewing platform on the main playground.

Upon arrival, they discovered that Army Commander Wei Shanhe was sitting on the stage.

"Hello, Commander!"

Everyone, including Lü Chong, quickly stood at attention and saluted.

But no one expected that even the army commander would attend this year's new recruits' commissioning ceremony.

Wei Shanhe raised his hand in return, and said with a smile, "I arrived early this morning. I didn't expect you to be so late."

Lu Chong looked at him suspiciously: "Weren't you supposed to be at a meeting at headquarters these past two days? Why did you make time to come here?"

Wei Shanhe said with a smile, "Since we finished early, we came around to take a look."

He pointed to the new recruits who were entering the field one after another and forming a huge square formation on the parade ground, and said, "The overall military appearance of these college students who join the army is different. They are full of energy."

Lü Chong: "With cultural literacy as the core, and physical strength, learning military skills will naturally be twice as effective."

Wei Shanhe nodded: "When the youth are strong, the nation is strong; the higher the quality of the soldiers, how can the national defense not be strong?"

"By the way, where's Qin Feng? Isn't that kid the one who cares most about his old squad leader? Why is he late this time?"

"I've already sent the message," Ge Zhiyong replied. "It should be arriving soon, right?"

"Ah."

Wei Shanhe suddenly spoke up: "Do you have any good suggestions regarding Zhao Pengfei's job assignment in the company? What unit and position do you think would be most suitable for him?"

All eyes turned to Lü Chong. This was a conversation between two big shots, and they had no chance to interrupt.

Lu Chongze took the initiative to suggest, "I'm planning to appoint him as the guard company commander, responsible for the security of the brigade command. Zhao Pengfei is already a special operations company commander; he has the skills and expertise, so we're confident in him serving as the guard company commander."

Wei Shanhe nodded: "This is indeed a good arrangement, and it's exactly what I was thinking."

Lu Chonggang was about to leave when Wei Shanhe poured cold water on his idea: "However, what I'm thinking is to have him come to the military headquarters to serve as the deputy battalion commander of the guard battalion."

Lu Chong: “…”

Seeing the brigade commander's face turn pale and then red, everyone was trying hard not to laugh.

Everyone wants a good soldier, especially an elite soldier with more than ten years of service.

Most importantly, Zhao Pengfei also has a connection with Qin Feng.

Making proper arrangements for him is tantamount to giving Qin Feng face, and he will definitely repay the favor in the future.

No matter how you look at it, this was a very good deal; but unexpectedly, at this crucial moment, the army commander came to steal the credit.

Although he was able to enter the army and serve as the deputy battalion commander of the guard battalion, which was a promotion in rank and position, once he was in the army, he would have nothing to do with his brigade.

This loss is really quite significant.

Lu Chong wanted to try appealing to Wei Shanhe's emotions, but Wei Shanhe didn't give him that chance.

"This year, there are many outstanding new recruits, and they were given priority to be assigned to your 33rd Combined Arms Brigade."

"Once you have a watermelon, don't worry about a tiny sesame seed anymore, or other units will have complaints."

"It's settled then. Everyone, please sit down. The conferment ceremony is about to begin."

Lü Chong was furious!

It's like there are thorns on a stool.

The others felt much more at ease afterward.

Might makes right, and a higher rank in the military can crush you.

At the same time, as commands were given, the new recruits below lined up in formation.

Some companies near the front row had their eyes shining when they saw so many high-ranking officials sitting on the reviewing stand.

Wow, so many high-ranking leaders have arrived!

"Is the one sitting in the middle the general?"

"My God, even the general came to observe the ceremony. The higher-ups really value us."

"It is said that new recruits are the lifeblood of the army, and every unit attaches great importance to new recruit training and job assignments. It seems that this is absolutely true."

"Old Zhao, you've been in the army for a long time, could you tell us quietly, have you ever met any of these leaders? What's the highest rank of the leader you've ever met?"

Zhao Pengfei stood in the ranks, and the new recruits around him were already whispering among themselves.

Anyway, there are so many people, and this is the last day of basic training.

Being a little more lively, as long as you're careful not to overdo it, you won't get criticized.

In fact, even the squad and platoon leaders in the unit were listening intently, wanting to hear how Zhao Pengfei, this veteran who was over the age limit, fared in the army in the past.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Pengfei's words almost made everyone around him kneel down.

"I know everyone."

"???"

The squad leader turned his head in disbelief: "You know all these leaders?"

It was the last day, and Zhao Pengfei no longer needed to pretend, but he didn't say much.

But just that one sentence made everyone look at him with new respect.

Not only does he have exceptional military skills, but he also knows so many high-ranking officials.

Holy crap, this is definitely a max-level pro, they've wiped out the newbie village.

At the same time, the duty officer ran to the front and reported to Qiu Guohai, the regimental commander of the new recruit training base, that everyone had arrived.

At that moment, Qiu Guohai picked up the microphone and said loudly to everyone present: "After more than three months of training, I am very happy to see you have shed your original immaturity and become tough men!"

"Soldiers are the steel of steel, the iron wall of the motherland, and the guardians of stability and prosperity!"

"I am honored to have spent this time with you, and I am also honored to have witnessed your growth!"

The room was completely silent; everyone was listening intently and watching Qiu Guohai on the stage.

Qiu Guohai said solemnly, "The end of basic training is the beginning of a new journey. Next, you will be randomly assigned to various units to shine in different positions."

"I hope to see you continue to maintain a positive spirit and keep in mind the lofty belief of protecting the country and serving the people."

"Now, let's begin the conferment of ranks!"

The climax of the commissioning ceremony was the awarding of shoulder insignia to all the new recruits.

As everyone had hoped, a military vehicle slowly drove into the parade ground from outside.

While everyone was receiving their ranks from their respective platoon and squad leaders, a young senior colonel leaning on a cane was walking step by step into the ranks.

When Zhao Pengfei saw the person who had arrived, he finally showed the smile he had been waiting for: "I knew you would come, but I didn't expect you to be so punctual."

Qin Feng changed him into a brand-new captain's rank insignia, straightened his collar, and said with a smile, "You arrived right on time for my commissioning ceremony, so we're even now."

"Seriously, they all look the same, is that alright?"

"It's a minor issue; a few days of rest will do the trick."

"That's good."

"Welcome back to the ranks, veteran!"

Qin Feng saluted the radiant Zhao Pengfei.

With red eyes, Zhao Pengfei raised his right hand to return the salute: "Comrade Commander, I'm late, I'm late!"

At this moment, everyone on the viewing platform stood up, their eyes filled with relief.

This pure camaraderie is the reason why the military can retain so many people and make so many people miss them dearly.

Everyone tacitly refrained from asking Qin Feng why he was injured so badly, because a soldier's destiny is the battlefield.

The more outstanding a soldier is, the more dangers they need to bear and shoulder.

Outsiders may only see the high welfare and benefits of soldiers.

Little do they know that many soldiers have already put their lives and safety out of their minds from the moment they enter the military.

Qiu Guohai was also moved by this scene, because he was there when Zhao Pengfei conferred the rank on Qin Feng.

Now that time has passed and things have changed, it is truly moving to see this scene unfold in a different way.

"Now, everyone raise your right hand and repeat the oath with me!"

"I swear!"

"I swear!"

Including Zhao Pengfei, all the new recruits raised their right fists in unison, their expressions solemn and their voices loud.

"obey orders!"

"Be loyal to your duty!"

"Strictly observe discipline!"

"Keep it a secret!"

"Heroic and tenacious!"

"Fearless of sacrifice!"

"Practice diligently to master the skills to kill the enemy!"

"Be ready for battle at any time!"

"Never betray the army!"

"We swear to defend our motherland to the death!"

"We swear to defend our motherland to the death!!"