They are all in the army, who is in love?

Chapter 419: Trip to Jinling, list of promotion titles

Regarding the list of departures for Niutoushan, Chen Ming can finalize the list on a small scale. The final notification still needs to be issued by the headquarters.

After dinner, all squads and squadron leaders were gathered for a meeting.

Chen Ming and Lao Xiong were not from Longya, so they were arranged to wait for news in the dormitory.

Looking at the dark night sky outside, Chen Ming's thoughts wandered. He had been in the army for many years and had experienced a lot of hardships here.

Cruel selection, actual combat in Heizhou, rescue in Wugai Mountain, promotion to captain

The past events are vivid in my mind, as if they were just yesterday.

Lao Xiong didn't have such a mood. He held the water glass in both hands and nestled in Chen Ming's dormitory, sipping tea and thinking about the day's experiences.

For him, the trip to Longya was deeply emotional.

For soldiers, when ordinary troops see the hard-core company or the Nakano Tiger Division training very fiercely, they can at most express a few words in their hearts, admitting that they are good, and they will not think that they are bad.

This stems from the bloody nature and unwillingness to admit defeat of soldiers.

Dragon Ya was different, leaving this veteran who had experienced the battlefield in silence for a long time.

I can't do it, I really can't do it.

In Lao Xiong's mind, except for a freak like Chen Ming, no one can be the opponent of Long Ya, whether it is an individual soldier or a cooperative battle, as long as the number of people is the same and the weapons are of the same size.

He was a little convinced.

Holding the water glass, he drank for a long time, then looked up at Chen Ming who was standing at the window, and said with a smile: "Chief of Staff, I heard that you discussed with Long Ya's people for a long time today."

"Since the higher-ups intend to integrate such a strong Red Army joint force for the next red-blue confrontation, will the net be effective that day?"

"I don't quite understand this either."

Hearing Old Xiong's question, Chen Ming calmed down and shook his head slightly, "Nothing will definitely work."

"Establishing Skynet is only a necessary step in building a blue army. Nowadays, the times are developing, and national defense construction is also continuing to progress. It is very different from when I first joined the military camp."

"The significance of forming the Blue Army is to train troops on a larger scale and closer to war."

"As a blue army, we just have an advantage, but it is nonsense to say that any arrangement is useful. If we can determine which arrangement can achieve absolute victory in the war."

"That is definitely not Skynet, but an epoch-making arrangement."

"Ah?!" Old Xiong swallowed in surprise. He had preconceived the idea that such an awesome Dragon Ya would send out a team and a team of engineers, which would definitely make the Blue Army invincible.

"Then you discussed the joint tactics of the Marine Corps, Air Assault Brigade, and Combined Brigade today. You discussed it with several captains for a long time."

"Isn't it still a sure win?"

"A sure win?" Chen Ming looked at Lao Xiong in surprise, and then realized that the experience during the day might have been too much of a shock.

As a result, the old squad leader had a delusion of confidence in Long Ya.

But this is normal. Anyone who encounters a group of fighters who have coordinated and practiced tactics to be invulnerable will be hit more or less.

Chen Ming ignored Old Xiong's doubts and took the water glass to himself, poured himself a cup of hot water, and held it in his hands.

"There is nothing in the so-called battle that we definitely think we can win from the beginning."

"The Skynet system is only an assistance. It allows us to know the enemy's movements more clearly. Squad leader, you are coming from the border defense. You may not know much about these things. You will know it later."

"Yes, I really don't understand command." Old Xiong scratched his head honestly, and his words were true.

Not everyone is capable of commanding troops in combat, and most of them cannot command even a small team of three or four people, not to mention thousands of people.

"I have a question. When commanding a war, how do you know what method the Red Army will use to conduct it?"

"Or how do we deal with it?"

"This?" Chen Ming put the water glass on the table with a smile and said confidently: "Combat command is a long, complicated and varied subject."

“But it is also a discipline with the broadest scope and the most extensive autonomy.”

"When two armies are at war, they usually conduct exploratory attacks when they are not familiar with the other side's commander."

"At this stage, we can often test out the other party's commander's intentions and command habits."

"At the beginning of the war, we don't know the enemy, and the enemy won't know us. If the intelligence is too biased, there will be no fight."

"Under this general premise, just like the last time we fought against the Red Army, I don't know what their tactical arrangement is, and I don't know what their next step will be."

"But I know what our Blue Army was most afraid of at that time. What we were most afraid of was the Red Army's most hoped-for offensive target."

"This is a very general combat idea to develop tactical arrangements, contain their firepower, and defeat their main force step by step."

"Can you understand me?"

"Oh~" Old Xiong nodded suddenly, and then said: "I still don't understand."

Thinking he understood the sudden "oh", Chen Ming rolled his eyes and did not continue.

This afternoon, he and several captains analyzed the weaknesses of each unit's operations for a long time, just to be able to better arrange operations in the future.

One of them talked about science, the other was ignorant, and they talked for most of the day.

Chen Ming's dormitory door was pushed open again, and Xu Dongsheng, captain of the Fire Knife Team, ran back.

As soon as he came in, he smiled loudly and said: "Okay, Old Chen, it can be said that you have achieved perfection this time."

"The team has just issued an order to arrange for the Thunder Team to go to Niutoushan for training in the next few days. The forces involved will take at least a year and a half."

"Assist the engineering unit to fully build the Skynet system."

"You're fine these two days, okay"

"I'll be back early tomorrow morning." Chen Ming stood up with a smile and interrupted what Captain Xu was saying.

"Ryuga's brother is going over, I should go back in advance to prepare."

"We also need to discuss cooperation with the meteorological department and the aerospace department."

"The establishment of an adjustment system involves more than just problems within our military. All units must be properly prepared."

"I also want to stay here for a few more days, but now the tasks are heavy and the time is tight, so I really can't delay."

Xu Dongsheng was slightly startled when his words were interrupted. When he looked up at Chen Ming again, he could only sigh.

Yes, Chen Ming's identity is different now.

The chief of staff of the only blue brigade in the eastern theater is also responsible for the formation.

We can no longer be as casual as before.

The little guy grew up so fast back then that he, the captain of the Fire Knife Team, felt a little uncomfortable.

Xu Dongsheng came to Chen Ming, raised his hand and patted his shoulder. After a while, he said: "That's okay."

"I know you're busy, so I won't keep you here."

"Hui Ge and the others don't need me to explain. You can command them. This time, the captain of the Thunder Team is Zhou Hai, codenamed Pili."

"You also met him today. He is a comrade who came to our Longya in recent years."

"There may be some deficiencies in experience. If you have a chance, you can give him some advice. After all, most of the members of the Thunderbolt team are the new team you led before."

"Okay, I know."

Chen Ming nodded and said nothing more.

Ryuga may look at qualifications when selecting squadron leaders, or qualifications may be part of it.

But when selecting a team leader, qualifications are never the first thing that is looked at.

They only look at abilities, whether they are suitable for command, and whether they have the strength to take the entire team out and bring them back.

After all, it is not easy to train a warrior for a combat unit like Dragon Fang.

If there is no suitable commander to lead the team and rashly goes to the battlefield, the team will be destroyed.

It has always been Longya's purpose to rather lack than to abuse.

That's why Chen Mingdu has been gone for so many years, and the Thunder team has only found a suitable candidate.

Regardless of whether there will be a direct relationship with Longya in the future, one thing is right what the leader of the Fire Knife Team just said. Many of the Thunderbolts were brought out by Chen Ming before.

It takes more or less care.

Early the next morning.

Chen Ming did not go to see the team, and Long Ya only had the stipulation to come back to report, but there was no precedent for setting off to say goodbye.

There was not much movement when coming, and even less movement when leaving.

It was just that the broiler flew the helicopter and sent the two of them back to the artillery brigade of the 71st Army.

The sports meeting here is still going on. Except for those who stayed behind in the brigade, most of the others went to watch the competition.

Chen Ming didn't bother Brigadier Tang anymore and arranged for Lao Xiong to drive out.

Go straight to Jinling.

Coming to Jinling City, Chen Ming had two things to do.

The first thing was business. Jiang Zhenjun told him that he could go to Longya and ask for help.

He also specifically explained the direction of changes to “brainstorming”.

Now Chen Mingren has been invited, but in the future, the cooperation of Fuzhou or other units will be needed. Just relying on a combat unit of the 704th Division is not that big, and it will not be easy to find others. If you want to come out to say hello to the theater, you don't have to go to the theater general headquarters Chen Ming, who oversees the affairs of the navy and air force in the entire theater.

Even though the old man was there, he still couldn't do anything like this.

The Blue Army brigade can just contact the army headquarters directly.

After Chief of Staff Jiang's report on the matter was over, Chen Ming went to do the second thing without stopping.

That is to visit my father-in-law's house. Jinling is here, so it is not polite not to go back.

Jinling City, Huaiyin Road, No. 2.

Chen Ming was holding a gift in his hand and wearing a military uniform, standing not far from the gate and watching.

He arranged for Lao Xiong to stay in a nearby hotel. It was not a good habit to bring people to the old man's house.

Today's Chen Ming is not the chief staff officer of Tiger Wolf Battalion many years ago. He is well-informed and knows enough about military matters.

Back then, when I was young and full of energy, a company-level cadre dared to visit No. 2 Courtyard with the tea and Laojiao given by the two brigade leaders.

The whole camp also made suggestions.

Recalling the past, Chen Ming also felt in a daze. Fortunately, he was brave in the first place.

If we put it now, the higher his position, the more cautious he would be, and he might not be able to come over as a guest so calmly.

Courtyard No. 2 is such a place. As soon as Chen Ming arrived, he was spotted by someone secretly and reported to the gate.

One of the majors on duty got the news and strode towards Chen Ming. Now that he was considered half of the Chai family, Courtyard No. 2 naturally had authority.

When the major walked in and saw the person, he was obviously relieved. It was inconvenient to salute on the street, so he raised his hand to invite: "Chief of Staff Chen, why don't you come in when you come?"

"The old man and Director Chai are both here."

"go quickly."

"Haha, I just arrived. I went to the Army Headquarters to report on my work. I stopped by to take a look."

When Chen Ming was asked, he calmed down and responded with a smile, then handed the gift to the major in front of him.

This is not because he is arrogant, but because of the rules.

Even if he has the authority, he still needs to check what should be checked. It has nothing to do with the person, it is purely to approve the gift.

Those who can serve here are all masters specially trained by the military. The major took the gift in his hand, weighed it slightly, scanned it on the instrument at the door, and handed it to Chen Ming.

"Chief of Staff Chen, please go in. The old man happens to be here. I guess he will be very happy to see you here."

"Since you moved to Fuzhou with Director Chai, you haven't been home for a long time."

"go quickly."

"Hey, good."

Chen Ming took the things and strode towards the small courtyard.

This is not his first time here, but every time he comes he has a different state of mind.

The security outside the hospital is very tight, but the inside is quite quiet.

Passing by a small bamboo forest, there is a white three-story building behind it. The front of the building is filled with various green plants.

It is quiet and elegant. Even in spring, the fragrance of flowers is still overflowing. It is really a good place to live.

When Chen Ming entered the small courtyard, the gate post would naturally notify him. Before he could enter, Chai Shuyao quickly ran out of the building, followed by her grandma Yang Lanying.

Grandfather and grandson are very enthusiastic.

His wife Chai Shuyao even hugged Chen Ming's arm. Although they have been married for many years, their relationship has always been very good.

"Why didn't you tell me in advance that you were coming? I'll pick you up."

"What else should I bring? There is nothing missing at home."

"It's okay, come and see grandma and grandpa." Chen Ming looked at Yang Lanying with a smile, "Hello grandma."

"Okay, okay, Xiao Chen, come in quickly." Yang Lanying warmly invited.

She was also extremely satisfied with her grandson-in-law.

Chai Shuyao pulled Chen Ming with a smile, placed the gift on the side of the small courtyard, and said quietly: "Grandpa is at home, making tea and reading in the backyard."

"Grandpa doesn't know about your arrival yet. Come over and say hello."

"okay."

The rules of the Chai family are very strict, and they have the style of being a general in ancient times.

Generally speaking, when men are talking about things, women are not allowed to say anything and disturb them. When they return home, they must first go to meet their elders.

This is a little different from an ordinary family, but the warm atmosphere is similar.

Chai Shuyao's grandfather, also known as the old man Chai Yansong, is tall and has a scar of more than ten centimeters on his face. He is calm and dignified.

He had no other hobbies in his life but was proficient in tea ceremony. Chen Ming was just the opposite. To him, no matter how good the tea was, it was no different than cheap tea foam.

It's nothing more than a sweet fragrance, a refreshing feeling that penetrates the heart and mind, but if you don't pursue this, you don't care about good or bad.

At this time, in the backyard, the old man was wearing glasses and reading a copy of "Leaves of Grass" in his hand.

Next to the charcoal stove was a black teapot, which was bubbling.

Making tea, Chen Ming didn't understand even more. He glanced at it casually, quickly came to the front, stood at attention, and said: "Grandpa, I'm back."

"Oh?" The old man looked up, put down the book in his hand and said with a smile, "Have you gone to the army headquarters to report the situation?"

"Sit down. I knew you were coming back, but I didn't expect you to come so quickly."

"Didn't you stay in Longya for two more days?"

The old man said with a smile, picked up a tea cup and poured Chen Ming a cup.

"No, I still have a lot to do at work. I made some arrangements. I couldn't stay any longer, so I came back early."

Chen Ming sat down and responded truthfully.

"Well, it's better to be busy. Do you have any plans for this war zone?"

"Yes, please rest assured, grandpa, I have some experience in the investment of new combat forces, joint combat thinking, and the arrangements for training troops in real-life situations."

"Just follow the steps, there will be no problem for now."

"Well, that's good." The old man nodded slightly, lifted the stove, fiddled with the coals a few times, and said, "Come sit close and warm yourself by the fire."

"Although it's spring, the weather in Jinling is still a bit cold. Maybe it's because I'm older and can't compare to you young people."

"Just do what you are sure of. Originally, I didn't want you to join the Blue Army Brigade prematurely. You should know the reason why."

"But currently, the military department has not made clear the positioning of the strategic assault division, but it has slowly figured it out."

"While you're still a pilot, just go ahead and do it freely."

Still a pilot now?

Chen Ming was slightly startled. Listening to what the old man meant, would he directly upgrade the command of the Blue Army Brigade to division-level command in the future?

This is completely different.

Don't look at the fact that the 704th Division currently has more than people and has division-level firepower and logistics.

But it’s useless to have them. After all, there is a difference between bases and conventional combat units.

Not to mention the distance, there were always people talking about the Strategic Assault Division in the past. As the division-level blue army attached to the theater, the top two commanders could bring pine branches with them no matter what.

But what's the use of talking about it?

Everything must be based on the final determination. At present, the name of the pilot division has not been removed. It is not clear what the higher-ups are thinking, but internal rectifications have been ongoing.

As if he noticed Chen Ming's surprise, the old man smiled and reached out to light the charcoal fire.

"Just go ahead and do it. I haven't done anything to help you, and I don't need to help you."

"In the last battle, the war zone specially arranged for the 5th Brigade, which knows you best, to go there. Originally, we wanted to see the results of the training so that the war zone could judge the next arrangements."

"I didn't expect that the command you suddenly took over caught us old guys off guard. The outcome of a battle may not mean anything."

"But we don't plan to give 704 too much free time to slowly improve. In recent years, the situation has become increasingly severe. Troop training and war preparations are imminent."

"Just set up a stage, sing a few good plays for the people on the other side, and make the play complete."

"In the past few days, the war zone has submitted a list of promotions, and your name is among them."

"I believe there will be results within a few days."

"Go ahead and do your best. Young people have their own way. Old man, I can still hold on for a few more years."

“No need to worry!!”

"Yes, Grandpa."

Chen Ming nodded hurriedly. Although the old man seemed to have said nothing, many of his questions were answered.

This trip to Jinling is really worth it.

(End of this chapter)