"Damn! This guy has become even more powerful! "
When Xia Ruofei heard this familiar voice, he immediately let go of his hand and turned around to greet him, "Hello, Captain!"
The person who had "sneak-attacked" Xia Ruofei from behind the door was Ma Zheng, the captain of Xia Ruofei's company when he was in the army.
Wolf King Guo Zhan was sitting at the table with a few officers, looking at the two of them with a smile.
Xia Ruofei took a closer look and saw that the military rank on Ma Zheng's shoulder had changed to two bars and one star. He had been promoted to major.
Ma Zheng smiled bitterly and said, "I'm not a captain anymore …"
Xia Ruofei was stunned for a moment. This was obviously a promotion, but why did he feel that Ma Zheng was a little unhappy?
At this time, Guo Zhan said, "Blood Wolf, you should call him Deputy Instructor now!"
"Ah?" Xia Ruofei couldn't help but cry out.
He was very surprised that Ma Zheng had become a political officer.
It wasn't that being a political officer was bad, but Ma Zheng had always been a military officer. Needless to say, he had been a platoon leader, then a deputy company commander, then a training staff officer, and then a company commander.
According to the normal development path, even if Ma Zheng had been promoted, he should have been a deputy battalion commander or a staff officer. How did he become a deputy instructor?
In a unit like the Lone Wolf Commandos, after being promoted to a political officer, the path was a lot narrower.
"Ah what?" Guo Zhan said, "Come and sit down. Let's talk while we eat!"
"Yes, sir!" Xia Ruofei said subconsciously.
Guo Zhan sat on the main seat without hesitation. On his left was a major who was the same rank as Ma Zheng, and on his right, the main guest seat was empty. Obviously, it was reserved for Xia Ruofei.
If Xia Ruofei had been serving in the army, there would have been a table full of lieutenants and colonels. As a sergeant, he definitely wouldn't have been able to sit in that seat.
But now that he had retired, he would be a guest if he returned to the old army, so it wasn't inappropriate.
Besides, Xia Ruofei was no longer the ignorant man he used to be. He had seen a lot more things than these captains and majors.
In fact, Guo Zhan had made this arrangement after some consideration. He had also chosen the cadre that he had asked to accompany him.
To put it bluntly, Xia Ruofei had helped him solve a big problem this time. Not to mention, when Xia Ruofei was in the army, he was deeply loved by Guo Zhan. After retiring, he also performed very well. Guo Zhan naturally treated Xia Ruofei very politely.
Xia Ruofei only hesitated for a moment before nodding with a smile. He then walked to Guo Zhan's side and sat down.
Ma Zheng also sat on Xia Ruofei's right.
After everyone was seated, Guo Zhan shouted, "Come, come, come! Fill them up first! "
One of the lieutenants on the other side immediately stood up and filled everyone's cups.
However, it wasn't filled with wine, but Sprite. There were several large bottles of that kind of Sprite on the table.
Since the commander-in-chief had made up his mind to rectify the style of work, the army had implemented the strictest alcohol ban.
Drinking on weekdays was strictly prohibited. Absolutely no one could touch a single drop of alcohol. It was a high-tension line.
Even if they could drink moderately on weekends and holidays, they were absolutely not allowed to drink excessively, and they couldn't drink in the canteen of the unit.
That was to say, they could drink a little on weekends and holidays, but they could only drink with two or three friends at home.
Guo Zhan also explained with a smile, "Blood Wolf, you must know about the alcohol ban, so I definitely can't drink with you today. You should be more understanding! The next time I'm on vacation, I'll find you and we'll drink to our heart's content! "
Xia Ruofei smiled and said, "Old leader, I understand! Besides … as long as the relationship is in place, what isn't alcohol? "
"Haha! That's right! "Guo Zhan laughed and said," It's worth a toast! "
"Come, come, come! Cheers! "
"Welcome back to the old army, Squad Leader Xia!"
"Welcome back! Cheers! "
After everyone clinked their glasses, they raised their heads and drank a whole glass of Sprite. Although they didn't drink alcohol, the heroic spirit of the soldiers was not lacking at all.
After drinking, Xia Ruofei turned to look at Ma Zheng and asked, "Old company commander, what's the situation? Why did you suddenly change your political position? "
Ma Zheng pursed his lips and said in a low voice, "It's not that sudden … In fact, not long after you left the army, I was already changed to an instructor …"
At this time, Guo Zhan said, "Ruofei, something happened to Little Ma a few years ago … He was injured during training, resulting in a rupture of his anterior cruciate ligament. Although the repair operation was successful, his physical functions can no longer be restored to the previous level. Whether it was speed or explosive power, they were greatly affected. After evaluation, he was no longer suitable to be a military commander, so he was changed to an instructor."
Hearing this, Xia Ruofei instantly understood. If it were a normal army, this kind of thing would most likely not be handled like this. After all, although a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament was considered a serious injury, since the repair operation was very successful, it wouldn't affect normal movement. It wouldn't be a problem for him to handle daily training. After all, soldiers weren't professional athletes. However, the Lone Wolf Commando Team's nature was special, and its requirements were much higher than that of a normal army. With Ma Zheng suffering such an injury, it was almost certain that he would be changed to a political cadre.
Xia Ruofei said to Ma Zheng, "Old company commander, take it easy. No matter what position you're in, you're contributing to the army …"
Even Xia Ruofei himself felt that these words of comfort were a little weak, but Ma Zheng smiled very calmly and said, "Little Xia, you don't have to comfort me. This matter has been in the past for a long time, and I've already gotten over it. "
Guo Zhan was silent for a moment, then said, "Ruofei, with the reorganization of the organization system this time, the number of cadres has been reduced a lot, and the positions of leaders have been reduced even more. Coupled with the demotion of the unit, so Ma Zheng might …"
Xia Ruofei couldn't help but be silent as well. He had already guessed this result.
The Lone Wolf Commando Team, a regimental level unit, had become an assault battalion under the Marine Brigade. The ones who were affected the most were cadres at Ma Zheng's level. After all, the department heads and old staff officers in the regimental organization were all deputy battalion commanders, and there were also the deputy battalion commanders and deputy instructors of the other battalions … The assault battalion itself was only a battalion level unit, so how could it accommodate so many people?
Ma Zheng's body was still injured, so elimination was almost certain.
Guo Zhan continued, "The organization has considered Ma Zheng's situation, and he can choose to be assigned to other units. To be honest, with Ma Zheng's military qualities, even if his ligaments were once torn, it wouldn't be a problem for him to be a reconnaissance battalion commander! "
"Yeah! The old company commander's ability isn't a problem, and he has enough experience! "Xia Ruofei said," Going to other units isn't a bad choice! "
Guo Zhan glared at Ma Zheng and said, "But this stubborn donkey firmly rejected the idea of being assigned!"
Speaking of this, Guo Zhan was also angry, and said to Ma Zheng, "Kid, do you know how difficult it was for you to be assigned a military commander position under these circumstances, and even be promoted by one rank? The army chief … even the war zone army chief personally spoke up for you, saying that you are a second-class meritorious official who risked his life for the country and the army, and that you should be given special treatment! But what about you? You didn't listen to anyone and just let go of such a good opportunity! What are you after? "
Ma Zheng laughed and said, "Wolf King, this matter is already set in stone, there's no use getting angry …"
"Isn't this for you to be angry? Whenever I think of this, I can't help but get angry! "Guo Zhan said.
Guo Zhan was really kind to the people under him, especially to people like Xia Ruofei and Ma Zheng who had real ability. He was also really good to them from the bottom of his heart. He looked down on those soldiers who didn't have the quality and were just idling around.
Of course, such soldiers basically didn't exist in the Lone Wolf Commandos.
The smile on Ma Zheng's face gradually disappeared, and he said seriously, "Commander, Ruofei, I'm not as enlightened as everyone says … Actually, my thinking is very simple. I studied special warfare in the military school, and not long after I graduated, I joined Lone Wolf. I'm already used to being the elite of the elite, the tip of the blade! If you want me to go to a normal unit … To be honest, I can't get used to it! "
Speaking of this, Ma Zheng picked up the cup in front of him, as if it was filled with delicious wine, and drank it in one gulp.
Then he continued, "Since Lone Wolf doesn't need me anymore, then why should I force myself to stay in the unit? If I change places, even if I wear the same military uniform, even if I have one more star on my badge, I won't be happy! "
"As for the second-class meritorious official mentioned by the officers …" Ma Zheng said with a self-deprecating smile, "Isn't it normal for our Lone Wolf soldiers to be rewarded for their meritorious service? Ruofei even got a second-class meritorious service after he retired from the army! Our little meritorious service, compared to those comrades who sacrificed themselves, is nothing! What right do I have to shamelessly wear a second-class meritorious service badge and go to another unit to be a battalion commander? "
Xia Ruofei, Guo Zhan, and the others couldn't help but be moved when they heard this.
Although Ma Zheng's words were simple and didn't have much logic, they were very touching, especially for those who had similar experiences. The sense of agreement in their hearts was very strong.
Guo Zhan sighed, stood up, and walked to Ma Zheng's side with a cup in his hand. He patted him on the shoulder and said, "Good brother, let me give you a toast alone!"
"Thank you, commander!" Ma Zheng quickly stood up, raised his cup, and clinked it with Guo Zhan's. After the two of them drank it in one gulp, they couldn't help but laugh heartily.
After Guo Zhan returned to his seat, he turned to Xia Ruofei and said, "Ruofei, Ma Zheng, he …"
"Commander, let me say it myself!" Ma Zheng interrupted Guo Zhan.
Guo Zhan froze for a moment, then nodded silently.
Ma Zheng looked at Xia Ruofei and said, "Ruofei, I heard from the commander that your company needs talents who specialize in combat. If you don't mind that one of my legs is half-crippled, I plan to recommend myself! "
Xia Ruofei couldn't help but widen his eyes — so when Guo Zhan said he wanted to arrange for officers to work in his company, he was referring to Ma Zheng!
"Old Company Commander, you have to think this through carefully!" Xia Ruofei said, "Once you've made your choice, there's no medicine for regret. If you give up the job in the country, it's equivalent to giving up your cadre status, giving up the stability of the rest of your life!"
Ma Zheng smiled and said, "It's not as serious as you make it out to be. I've been in the military for eighteen years this year. According to the policy during the reform period, deputy battalion commanders who have been in the military for eighteen years can also choose their own jobs. This can be considered a preferential treatment for people like us who have been eliminated …"
Guo Zhan chuckled and said, "If you choose your own job, you can at least get your retirement pay every month after you leave. Although the money will be less, at least you won't starve to death. If it weren't for this policy, I wouldn't have agreed to let this rascal leave no matter what! Of course, Ruofei, you weren't here at that time. Now it seems that Ma Zheng choosing his own job to work for you is a good choice! "
Xia Ruofei felt a little relieved when he heard this, but at the same time, he began to hesitate — Ma Zheng used to be his company commander. Now that he was working under him, his mentality …
Ma Zheng seemed to have seen through Xia Ruofei's thoughts, so he said, "Ruofei, you don't have to worry about anything. If I work for you, I'll definitely put myself in the right position. When I was in the army, I was your leader, but when I'm there, you're my boss. I can still distinguish this! "
Guo Zhan laughed and said, "Ruofei, you don't have to worry about this! This phenomenon is very normal. A few years ago, an old comrade of mine transferred to work. He was a level 9 technical officer and didn't have an administrative position. He transferred to his wife's hometown, the city's finance bureau, to be a deputy director. In the end, the deputy director of the finance bureau was a soldier under his command when he was a platoon leader many years ago. After this soldier retired from the army, he became a civil servant. After so many years, he was promoted to the position of deputy director, while his old platoon leader became a deputy director in the bureau. His attitude wasn't bad at all. In private, the deputy director called him old platoon leader very affectionately, but in terms of work, he still did what he should do. "
Xia Ruofei said with some embarrassment, "I'm not worried about this. It's just that we're a private company. It's a waste of talent for an old company commander to go to my place … And this time, the person I'm hiring is going to work overseas. He may not be able to return home for a long time … "
Ma Zheng said, "No problem! As long as you think my ability and quality meet the requirements … "
"That's for sure!" Xia Ruofei said. "How can I not know the military quality of an old company commander? Even if his explosive power has decreased after the injury, it's definitely more than enough to deal with the work I'm doing! "
"Then isn't it settled?" Ma Zheng said with a smile. "As for the worries … My parents are no longer alive, and my wife and I haven't had a child yet. If you can bring a family member over there, I'll bring her over to work. If not, it's fine. Didn't we always live separately when we were in the army? We're all used to it! "
"It's not a problem to bring a family member!" Xia Ruofei said without hesitation. "I have a lot of positions on the island overseas that need people. If I remember correctly, sister-in-law should be a meteorologist?"
Ma Zheng said in surprise, "You even remember this?"
Xia Ruofei laughed and said, "Who asked you to show off every day? Sister-In-Law was your girlfriend at that time! The first time she came to the company, you introduced her to everyone you met, saying that she was your girlfriend and that she would be a meteorologist in the future! "
Ma Zheng smiled embarrassedly and said, "She was still in university at that time! After she graduated, she went to work at the meteorological station in her hometown. Do you know what a county meteorological station is like? Every time, the forecast results are almost the same for every place. There's only so much space in total! It's also divided into a certain town, a certain village, a certain district … "
Hearing this, everyone could imagine the scene, and they couldn't help but laugh.
Xia Ruofei said, "The salary for a county meteorological station shouldn't be high, right? Tell sister-in-law to resign and come over with you! I have a position there! "
Ma Zheng asked in surprise, "You even need a meteorologist?"
"There's a small airport on the island that needs meteorologists! If sister-in-law doesn't go, I'll still have to hire people outside! "Xia Ruofei said." It's settled then! Old company commander, call sister-in-law now. If she has any concerns, tell her that her monthly salary is five thousand yuan! USD! This is just the salary for new employees, and it will increase in the future. In addition, you can help her pay for insurance and housing in China, just like the employees of our Taoyuan Company! "
"Ruofei, your salary is a bit high!" Guo Zhan said with a smile.
"Yeah! Ruofei, if I say that, your sister-in-law will definitely think that I made a mistake and accepted benefits in disguise! "Ma Zheng said.
Five thousand USD was equivalent to more than thirty thousand Huaxia dollars. Some small businesses could only earn this much in a year. Ma Zheng couldn't help but feel a little scared after hearing this.
Xia Ruofei said with a smile, "This is really not high. If it's a job in China, the standard might not be so high, but there's an overseas salary standard! Moreover, that island is in the South Pacific Ocean, thousands of miles away from home. The sacrifice of working there is still a lot. This is also a kind of compensation! "
Then Xia Ruofei said with a smile, "Old company commander, you can't be worried that your family status will drop because your salary can't compare to sister-in-law's, right? There's no need for that at all. After you join the company, your salary will only be higher than sister-in-law's! Even if the economic foundation determines your family status, you must be very firm in your words! "
After everyone heard this, whether they had families or not, they couldn't help but laugh. The few officers who were eating together also had a look of anticipation in their eyes.
After laughing, Guo Zhan said seriously, "Ruofei, I absolutely trust you! That's why I'm handing over these outstanding cadres to you … The few people here today, besides Ma Zheng, are also facing the problem of redundancy. Let me introduce them to you … "
After that, Guo Zhan pointed to the major next to him and said, "This is Liu Mingtian, the head of the Quartermaster Department. Due to his age, he is also redundancy this time. Old Liu also chose to choose his own job. I talked to him in the afternoon, and he is also very interested in your position. Old Liu is an expert in logistics, and his military accomplishments are no worse than the scouts in the general army. He used to be a commando captain! He should be able to help you! "
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