Chapter 273

After finishing, Lin Feng drove away and arrived at the brigade headquarters in no time.

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

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

Every unit was in motion; it was the normal situation.

Without further ado, Lin Feng went to the brigade commander's office, familiar with the route.

"Report."

"Come in, come in."

Having received permission, he pushed the door open and entered, only to see He Zhijun giving instructions to his secretary.

"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 matters He Zhijun was discussing reached his ears.

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

About ten minutes later, the secretary left, and He Zhijun 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, it won't be finished in a short while."

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

Hearing this, 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 then, Lin Feng said seriously: "Leader, has the combat merit for Lone Wolf Team B been confirmed?"

What the hell?

He Zhijun was surprised: "Chasing after me for combat merit, you must be the first person in the entire military to do so, right?"

"Sweat, you misunderstood, old man!"

Lin Feng shook his head: "I just wanted to confirm it so I could talk about what comes next."

So that was it, fine.

He Zhijun said: "The military headquarters has affirmed the encirclement operation of this battle."

"They emphasized and issued a commendation to the entire military for Lone Wolf Team B, and even the Langya Brigade."

"The Minister personally provided a critique."

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

"The tone of the commendation was very clear..."

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

What happened to being very busy?

What happened to not dawdling?

Then what are you doing?

"Leader, regarding the combat merit?"

"What's the rush? I'm getting to it right now!"

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

"The military headquarters did not hesitate to approve one collective Special-Class Merit."

"Every member of Lone Wolf Team B receives one individual First-Class Merit."

"Including you personally, plus one Second-Class Merit. Are you satisfied?"

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

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

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

"Well, what is it you wanted to say, kid? You can say it now, right?"

No problem, Lin Feng smiled flatteringly: "Leader, the team members have all been honored with First-Class Merits, so there's no issue with promoting them all to officers, right?"

Holy crap, so he was brewing a collective promotion!

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

However, he restrained himself and feigned annoyance: "Your ambition is not small, kid."

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

Lin Feng, completely unaware, said sincerely: "Just as you cherish me, I also cherish my subordinates."

"The main point is: they are absolutely qualified for promotion, right?"

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

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

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

Understand what? He didn't understand at all!

Lin Feng said: "Leader, quotas and normal promotions are two different things."

"Lone Wolf Team B has achieved such a great merit this time."

"As long as you apply for it, the theater command will definitely approve it..."

He Zhijun interrupted and glared: "You want me to go 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 your duty to seek benefits for your subordinates?"

"As for me going?"

"I don't even know where the front door of the Political Department is."

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

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

He said that, but he felt comfortable inside.

Just as Lin Feng said, as a leader, seeking benefits for subordinates is a duty, and even more so, a responsibility.

Otherwise, what is the point of being a leader?

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

"Chen Guotao has sufficient ability and seniority; an exceptional promotion to Captain is almost no problem."

"Lao Pao is a Third-Class Sergeant; transferring to a Lieutenant officer is difficult, but there is room to maneuver."

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

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

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

"For those four, the most they can get is Second Lieutenant. Can you accept that?"