Chapter 139

After finishing, Lin Feng drove away and arrived at the Brigade Headquarters shortly after.

Since today was Army Day, the brigade entrance was decorated with red flags and banners everywhere.

There were also many more people coming and going than before.

Every unit was in motion, which was normal.

Without further ado, Lin Feng went to the Brigade Commander's office, familiar with the path.

"Report,"

"Come in, come in."

Getting permission, he pushed the door open and entered, only to see He He Zhijun instructing his secretary on something.

"Why is it you kid? Sit and wait a while."

"Alright, you go ahead, I'm not in a hurry."

Lin Feng sat down on his own, and the things He He Zhijun was instructing also reached his ears.

Sweat, it was some trivial arrangements for the holiday, very tedious.

About ten minutes later, the secretary left, and He He Zhijun also walked over.

"I'm very busy today, if you have something to say, say it quickly!"

Emmm, did he come at a bad time?

Lin Feng scratched his head sheepishly: "Leader, my matter is not small, and it won't be finished in a short while."

"Anyway, it's not urgent, should I come back tomorrow?"

Hearing this, He He Zhijun immediately glared: "Are you trying to squeeze me, kid?"

"If you have something to say, say it; if you have a fart, let it out. Stop dawdling, hurry up."

Alright, Lin Feng said solemnly: "Leader, has the war merit for Lone Wolf Group B been confirmed?"

What the hell?

He He Zhijun was surprised: "Chasing after war merit, you must be the first person in the whole army, right?"

"Sweat, you misunderstood, old man!"

Lin Feng shook his head: "I just wanted to confirm it so I can talk about the next things."

So that's how it is, fine.

He He Zhijun said: "The Military Department has affirmed the encirclement operation of this battle."

"It has emphasized and commended Lone Wolf Group B, and even the Wolf Fang Brigade, to the entire army."

"The Minister personally gave a review."

"Daring to fight, tenacious, capable of winning, fearless."

"The praise is very obvious..."

He He Zhijun said a lot, but just wouldn't mention the war merit, which made Lin Feng anxious.

What about being very busy?

What about not dawdling?

Then what are you doing?

"Leader, regarding the war merit?"

"What's the rush? I'm about to say it!"

While glaring, He He Zhijun continued: "The results of this battle were brilliant, and the merits were illustrious."

"The Military Department did not hesitate to approve one collective Special Class Merit."

"All members of Lone Wolf Group B received one individual First Class Merit."

"Including you, plus one Second Class Merit, are you satisfied?"

Satisfied, and it was exactly as expected without any discrepancy.

The next second, He He Zhijun said again: "The paperwork is currently being processed."

"It will take at least another week before the medals and certificates are in hand."

"Hmm, what matter do you have, kid? Can you say it now?"

No problem, Lin Feng smiled obsequiously: "Leader, the team members all received First Class Merits, so there's no problem with promoting everyone to officers, right?"

Holy crap, so he was brewing a collective promotion!

At this moment, He He Zhijun had a feeling that great minds think alike.

However, he restrained himself and pretended to be unhappy: "Your ambition is not small, kid?"

"It's not ambition, it's responsibility."

The oblivious Lin Feng said sincerely: "Just as you care for me, I also care for my subordinates."

"The main point is: they are absolutely qualified to be promoted, right?"

It was absolutely the case, but He He Zhijun pretended it wasn't and shook his head.

"Promotion is deserved, but Wolf Fang's promotion quota for this year has been used up."

"So you have to wait until next year, can you understand?"

Understand what? I don't understand at all!

Lin Feng said: "Leader, quota and normal promotion are two different things."

"Lone Wolf Group B made such a great contribution this time."

"As long as you apply, the Theater Command will definitely approve..."

He He Zhijun interrupted and glared: "You want me to beg people? Why don't you go yourself?"

"Sweat, it's not begging, it's a normal application!"

While speaking, Lin Feng smiled slyly: "As a leader, isn't it right to seek benefits for your subordinates?"

"As for me going?"

"I don't even know where the door to the Political Department opens."

"The main point is, you are here, how could I overstep my authority?"

"Hmph, I wish you would overstep your authority; it would save me the trouble!"

Saying that, he felt comfortable in his heart.

Just as Lin Feng said, as a leader, seeking benefits for subordinates is right, and it is a responsibility.

Otherwise, what is the meaning of being a leader?

"Alright, I won't tease you anymore."

"Chen Chen Chen Chen Chen Guotao has enough ability and seniority, so an exceptional promotion to Captain is almost no problem."

"Lao Pao is a Third Class Sergeant; turning him into a Lieutenant is difficult, but there is room for operation."

"Geng Geng Jihui is a military academy student; granting him the rank of Lieutenant in advance is no problem at all."

While speaking, He He Zhijun shook his head: "For the remaining few team members, there is no room for operation!"

"One Second Class Sergeant, two First Class Sergeants, and one Private."

"For those four, at most they can be Second Lieutenants, can you accept that?"

Can I accept it?

Remove the 'can', Lin Feng can accept it!

Although it wasn't the all-Lieutenant outcome he envisioned,

it was already very rare, and completely within expectations.

Chen Chen Chen Chen Chen Guotao's promotion to Captain is an exceptional promotion, but there is no problem.

After all, Lone Wolf Group B is a company-level assault team, and the deputy leader's rank cannot be lower than the team members.

Geng Geng Jihui is a military academy student, so granting him Lieutenant in advance is no problem.

Lao Pao is a Third Class Sergeant, a Staff Sergeant; turning him into a Lieutenant is an exceptional promotion.

There is a fundamental difference between a sergeant and an officer.

The former, no matter how awesome, is just a soldier.

The latter, even if a Second Lieutenant, is an officer, and they cannot be mentioned in the same breath.

The reason Lao Pao has difficulty is because his cultural level is relatively low.

Future military academy advanced studies are unavoidable, and Lin Feng is also prepared to take him to the National University together!

— Author's Notes —

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