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Fang Zhenhua nodded thoughtfully, understanding what to do next.
Finding some free time, Fang Zhenhua went to the regimental headquarters, where Liu Xudong was already working on his tasks.
Fang Zhenhua sat down opposite him and then asked.
"Political Commissar, I heard that the matter of promoting someone to deputy division-level wasn't handled very well?"
Liu Xudong was writing furiously when he heard this, and his pen paused instantly.
Then he said it in a nonchalant tone.
"Where did you hear this news, Commander? This was all arranged by the organization. It's my incompetence that led to this result, so it's not unexpected."
Liu Xudong's words sounded fine, but Fang Zhenhua, sitting opposite him, could clearly sense a sour undertone in his tone.
He doesn't just not care.
Since you care, that makes things easier.
"Political Commissar, we are comrades working together in the same team, so I won't hide anything from you. If you help me this time, I will definitely help you get a deputy division-level position."
Liu Xudong, who had been keeping his head down, finally raised it.
"Help me? How does the leader plan to help me, or rather, why do you think you can help me?"
"Didn't the political commissar try to find out about my past before I came here?"
"I don't have that kind of ability."
"Political Commissar, our army's Deputy Commander Fang was my teacher at the military academy, my father-in-law is Director Liu of the Science and Technology Commission, and Commander Zhao of the Southeast Military Region's son is my brother-in-law. Do you think I can help you?"
Liu Xudong was shocked. He had guessed that Fang Zhenhua would have a powerful background, but he hadn't expected it to be this powerful.
"You...you're really willing to help me?"
"Old Liu, when I help you, I'm helping myself. Your abilities are obvious to all. In the military, the capable should rise and the mediocre should fall. What do you think?"
At this moment, Liu Xudong's breathing began to become rapid.
He couldn't help but ask.
"How do you want me to help you?"
"In my opinion, the next battle is not far away. I must improve the combat effectiveness of the 122nd Regiment before the war begins. In the next war, our regiment must become a well-deserved main force regiment and shine brightly. You help me with the training."
Liu Xudong lowered his head again, and after a while he raised his head, his eyes shining brightly.
"Okay, I promise you."
A gentleman's word is as good as his bond; I will never forget your help.
After securing Liu Xudong's approval, Fang Zhenhua's request for logistical ammunition from the military region was granted.
He not only had connections within the military, but also had a powerful patron, Deputy Commander Lei of the military region.
With Deputy Commander Lei present, the 122nd Regiment's application for ammunition became incredibly smooth.
As the main force of the front line, after receiving a large amount of ammunition, Fang Zhenhua began intensive training in the regiment.
Physical fitness, shooting, demolition, and hand-to-hand combat skills have become inescapable challenges for every soldier in the 122nd Regiment.
Fang Zhenhua even brought the same intensity he used to train special forces, conducting intensive training throughout the entire regiment.
The 122nd Regiment consists of three battalions.
Fang Zhenhua and Liu Xudong were stationed at the regimental headquarters to oversee all training tasks.
Each of the three battalions was assigned a deputy regimental-level officer to be stationed there: Yue Jun was in charge of the first battalion, Lei Kaihua was in charge of the second battalion, and the deputy political commissar was in charge of the third battalion.
The 122nd Regiment's vigorous military training program even caught the attention of the division headquarters.
The division called to ask Fang Zhenhua what he was up to.
Fang Zhenhua's answer was...
"We will use training as a substitute for combat. The 122nd Regiment is willing to act as the vanguard of the entire division. We must be ready to fight the first battle and win the battle."
The answer was reported to the division and then to the army.
The Party committees at both the army and division levels highly praised Fang Zhenhua's training work.
Even other main regiments began to follow the example of the 122nd Regiment and carry out large-scale training programs.
As a result, the logistical burden has increased dramatically.
However, the results of this training are extremely encouraging.
Three months are up.
Fang Zhenhua returned to the company.
This time, he wanted to see a completely transformed company.
Chapter 43 Reborn
The garrison of the 1st Company, 1st Battalion.
The same people, Battalion Commander Huang Xing'an and Deputy Regiment Commander Yue Jun, came together to greet Regiment Commander Fang Zhenhua and Political Commissar Liu Xudong.
"Commander, Political Commissar."
Yue Jun and Huang Xing'an saluted Fang Zhenhua and Liu Xudong.
As the political commissar, Liu Xudong still praised their recent work.
"Lao Yue and Xing An, you've worked hard these past few days. The First Battalion's training has been very rigorous, which shows how much effort you've put in."
"Thank you, commissar."
On the way here, Fang Zhenhua and Liu Xudong had already reached an agreement: one would play the good cop and the other the bad cop.
As the military commander of the 122nd Regiment, Fang Zhenhua was undoubtedly the one who played the bad cop. He had no fear of being the bad guy, and as long as the troops could progress, Fang Zhenhua was eager to continue playing the bad cop.
"Alright, enough with the formalities. I'm not here to be a nice guy; I want to see changes in the company."
"Huang Xing'an, I've given you three months, I've applied for ammunition resupply for you, and even Deputy Regiment Commander Yue is stationed at the First Battalion. If I still don't see what I want to see this time, then don't blame me for being impolite."
Fang Zhenhua's words put a lot of pressure on Huang Xing'an.
He immediately stood at attention and saluted Fang Zhenhua.
"Please rest assured, Commander, the First Company is fully prepared. This time, the First Company has been completely transformed."
"Anyone can say nice things, but I want to see more than just that. Let's begin! Let me see how the company has been transformed."
At the shooting range, it was still the same row as before.
There were three classes in the row, and each class took turns going up to shoot at the target. Fang Zhenhua stood aside and observed with binoculars.
Ten soldiers in one squad fired shots, "bang"~"bang"~"bang", and on the 100-meter fixed target, three scored 50 rings, four scored 45 rings or higher, and three scored 40 rings or higher.
All staff members are at a good or above level.
One shift is disbanded, and the second shift takes over.
Compared to Class 1, Class 2's results were not much worse: two students scored 50 rings, three students scored 45 rings or higher, four students scored 40 rings or higher, and one student scored 35 rings or higher.
Overall, the situation remains at a good level.
After all three squads had finished firing, the entire platoon of soldiers had achieved a shooting level that was above average.
Fang Zhenhua's serious face finally softened, and Huang Xing'an, who had been watching quietly from the side, couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
The training went exactly as planned.
But before he could fully recover, Fang Zhenhua immediately spoke.
"Bring the second platoon up to the 100-meter fixed target."
Political Commissar Liu Xudong, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but ask.
"Old Fang, are you planning to have the entire company fire at the targets?"
"That's right. Since they said they trained, and trained very hard, then we can't just let one platoon come up. Everyone has to come up and show their faces!"
After all the soldiers in the company had practiced shooting at the target, the final result was extremely gratifying.
Apart from a few soldiers in the third platoon who achieved passing grades, the rest of the year was at a good or above average level.
After that, they underwent physical fitness, combat, and explosives tests, and still achieved excellent results.
Fang Zhenhua ordered Huang Xing'an to assemble the entire company, while he himself stood in front of the company and addressed all the officers and soldiers.
"Three months have passed, and I've finally seen some satisfactory aspects in the first company. This is what a sharp knife company should be like."
"To be honest, I was very dissatisfied last time, but the officers and soldiers of the company were motivated by shame and worked harder, which led to today's excellent results."
"What is our company? It's the spearhead company. What is a spearhead company? A spearhead company is the model for the entire regiment, and even the entire division. It is an honorary unit, a heroic unit."
"Comrades, I hope you will not forget the oath you took when you enlisted, and you will not forget that you are soldiers of the First Company. We must carry on the glory of our revolutionary predecessors and keep going. We must never tarnish the name of the Sharp Knife Company."
"Comrades, the Party and the people are watching us. Do you think we can let them down?"
When Fang Zhenhua finished speaking those last words, the entire company of soldiers roared in unison.
"Comrades, today's training is just the beginning. I hope that everyone can continue to work hard. Those who are good should become even better, those who are good should become even better, and those who are qualified should strive to reach a higher level. War may break out at any time. Our company, our battalion, and our 122nd Regiment must strive to become the main force of the entire army. Use me in the first battle, and we will surely win."
"Use me in the first battle, and I will win."
The morale of the soldiers reached its peak at this moment. Liu Xudong, Yue Jun, Huang Xing'an and others applauded enthusiastically upon seeing this.
After Fang Zhenhua finished speaking, as he walked out of the company with Liu Xudong, Yue Jun, and others, he said to Liu Xudong.
"Political Commissar, the soldiers have achieved such outstanding results, and the regiment must make an effort to commend them. Soldiers who have made meritorious contributions should be commended, and those who should apply for merit awards should apply for them."
"We must let our soldiers know that training is arduous and that there will be sacrifices in war, but the Party and the army will always be their strongest support."
"Rewards must be given for merits and punishments must be given for mistakes. Only by clearly distinguishing between rewards and punishments can soldiers be of one mind and be invincible in battle."
This is actually a very simple military principle, but as the saying goes, the greatest truths are the simplest.
The simplest truths often contain the most profound meanings.
Liu Xudong nodded in agreement after hearing Fang Zhenhua's words.
"Commander, don't worry! I will definitely handle this matter well."
Fang Zhenhua nodded slightly, then looked at Huang Xing'an.
"Battalion Commander Huang, you did a great job this time! You deserve encouragement."
"Commander, this is what I should do as a battalion commander. There's nothing to encourage or discourage about it."
"Battalion Commander Huang, the fact that you have this idea shows that you have made progress compared to before. You have to be strong yourself to succeed. Once you get up to the top, no difficulty will be a difficulty, and no doubt will be a doubt."
"I will always remember what the commander said."
"The first company has been inspected. Next, your battalion has the second and third companies. I hope that even if these two companies are not as good as the first company, they should still look like the main force regiment."
"Commander, since the last inspection, our First Battalion has thoroughly corrected its mistakes and is training diligently. Deputy Commander Yue is keeping a close eye on things, and we certainly won't let you down."
Fang Zhenhua glanced at Yue Jun without revealing his expression, and saw Yue Jun nod slightly.
This proves that Huang Xing'an did not lie.
After inspecting the entire battalion, Fang Zhenhua was extremely satisfied. He and Liu Xudong then rushed to the other two battalions.
After spending several days inspecting the entire group, Fang Zhenhua felt even more confident.
Since there are still several months before the start of the war, the 122nd Regiment can definitely make further progress if it seizes this precious window of opportunity.
The 122nd Regiment embodied Fang Zhenhua's entire being.
Chapter 44 The war begins
Time flies, and several months have passed.
As the year 84 approached, the atmosphere of war intensified.
As the commander of the 122nd Regiment, Fang Zhenhua felt this atmosphere most deeply.
Their regiment was at the forefront and was one of the main forces, so Fang Zhenhua attended many meetings at the division headquarters.
After the first month of the lunar calendar, the pre-war atmosphere finally reached a critical point.