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After everyone returned to the Wolf Fang Special Forces Base, Lei Zhen, the deputy commander of the military region, called to commend them.
"Zhenhua, you did a great job this time. We already know the news. The military region has decided to upgrade the Wolf Fang Special Forces Brigade to a deputy regimental level unit. We hope you will continue your efforts and achieve even greater success."
"Yes, Chief."
"The deputy political commissar we've assigned to you is on his way. I hope you can work well with him."
"Please rest assured, sir."
At this moment, Fang Zhenhua had no idea how much of a surprise this deputy political commissar would bring him.
Chapter 31 Political Commissar Gao Degong
They won their first battle.
After briefly demonstrating their strength, the Wolf Fang Special Forces' training became routine.
Comprehensive combat training, including physical fitness, hand-to-hand combat, shooting, rock climbing, demolition, and driving, is included in all the daily training of the special forces brigade.
Even members of special forces have to learn foreign languages and makeup.
Fang Zhenhua believes that he should strive to train the first batch of 24 special operations soldiers into the world's top special forces soldiers.
Furthermore, we must lay a solid foundation so that all soldiers of the Wolf Fang Special Forces will follow this training outline in the future, and at the same time, other military regions should regard the Wolf Fang Special Forces as a model.
Wolf Fang Special Forces Base, Battalion Commander's Office.
Fang Zhenhua was tidying up his desk when Lao He walked over.
"Are you planning to return to Beijing after the deputy political commissar arrives?"
Fang Zhenhua nodded.
"Yes! The deputy political commissar just arrived, and as the battalion commander, I definitely need to meet with him and arrange some things. Otherwise, I won't be able to rest easy even if I go back to Beijing!"
He Zhijun looked at Fang Zhenhua with a hint of heartache in his eyes. Old Fang had three children born, his wife had a brush with death, and he himself couldn't even see his wife and children one last time.
At that time, the troops had just finished their Shadow Training, and as the battalion commander, Fang Zhenhua couldn't leave at all.
Fang Zhenhua smiled as he looked into He Zhijun's eyes.
"Alright, don't worry about my family. My wife comes from a military family, so she'll understand me."
This time, Liu Fei not only suffered a lot, but also made great contributions.
Who knew she was pregnant with triplets, two boys and one girl, and they were extremely rare fraternal triplets.
After receiving the news in the army, Fang Zhenhua was so happy that he couldn't sleep for two days and two nights. The probability of having triplets is one in 1.4 million.
He really is God's favorite child.
After completing the mission of destroying the armory, he was already eager to return to the capital and be with his mother and four children.
Unfortunately, the higher-ups sent a deputy political commissar instead.
Three days later, the deputy political commissar sent by the higher authorities finally arrived.
Fang Zhenhua and He Zhijun went to greet them and took them to the office. The deputy director of the political department, who was accompanying them from the military region, introduced them with a smile.
"Captain Fang, Captain He, let me introduce you. This is Comrade Gao Degong, the deputy political commissar specially sent by the military region. Because your special operations brigade is a deputy regimental-level unit, that's why Political Commissar Gao holds the position of deputy political commissar."
"However, your situation is special. I estimate that you are not far from being promoted to the rank of regimental commander. Political Commissar Gao has actually participated in the battles on the eastern front. He has served as company commander, deputy battalion commander, and battalion commander. He is a truly capable military commander."
"The military region hopes that the three of you can cooperate with each other, make persistent efforts, and build the Wolf Fang Special Forces Brigade into an extremely elite force."
Fang Zhenhua saluted the deputy director.
"Please rest assured, Director Ma."
"That's good, that's good. Before I came, the military region leaders told me to go back immediately, so I won't stay any longer. I hope everything goes well for you."
After seeing Deputy Director Ma off, it was easier to talk to family members once the door was closed.
Gao Degong also participated in battles on the Eastern Front and was a battalion commander.
This identity sounds really strange.
First of all, Gao Degong is a military officer by training, so his appointment as deputy political commissar is the first strange thing, because generally speaking, military and political officers rise in tandem, and there are very few changes in their positions.
Secondly, there's Gao Degong's own identity: Eastern Front, Battalion Commander. Could it be...?
Now that Fang Zhenhua has a good father-in-law, he is no longer from a poor family. He has some understanding of the various families in the capital.
If I remember correctly, one member of the Gao family served as a battalion commander in the Central and Southern Military Region, and the patriarch of the Gao family was no ordinary man; he was the current deputy chief of staff and a veteran, no less distinguished than the Zhao and Liu families.
Gao Degong before my eyes?
Just as Fang Zhenhua was deep in thought, Gao Degong took the initiative to introduce himself.
"Captain, I heard a lot about you when I was in the capital! The son-in-law of the Liu family, your brother-in-law Liu Anguo and I are good brothers!"
Fang Zhenhua smiled and shook hands with Gao Degong.
"Oh, it's Brother Gao. How is the old man's health?"
“My father-in-law is in very good health. He even called me a while ago to attend your child’s one-month celebration. Those three children are so good-looking, unlike my little rascal.”
Hearing someone praise his three children, Fang Zhenhua's smile became even brighter.
"How old is Brother Gao's child?"
"He's eight years old now, which is exactly the age when everyone hates him. I don't know how many people in the compound despise him."
He Zhijun chimed in from the side, asking a question.
What's the child's name?
Upon hearing this name, Fang Zhenhua's gaze towards Gao Degong changed somewhat.
Gao Degong, Commander Gao.
Gao Cheng, company commander of the Seventh Steel Company.
"Captain, why are you looking at me like that?"
"It's alright, it's alright. Brother Gao, you don't need to call me Captain anymore, just call me Zhenhua. I didn't expect Brother Gao's children to be so big, while my three are only a few months old."
"Haha, I know you're eager to get back to Beijing, so I rushed over from the Central and Southern Military Region just so you can get home sooner."
The three of them chatted happily. This is our army; the overall atmosphere is quite harmonious.
He Zhijun brought out three cups of tea, and the three leaders of the Wolf Fang Special Forces gathered together for a short meeting.
"During my time back in Beijing, I'll be relying on Brother Gao and Lao He to help with the work."
“Zhenhua, I won’t lie to you, this trip is related to my old man; it was his arrangement.”
"How to say?"
Fang Zhenhua's heart skipped a beat.
"This matter dates back to the full moon celebration of your three children. After discussing it, my father and Mr. Liu arranged for me to join the Wolf Fang Special Forces. After things settle down, you will be going to the regular army."
A rare look of shame appeared on Gao Degong's face, because in this man's view, the Wolf Fang Special Forces Brigade was founded by Fang Zhenhua and He Zhijun, and what he did was actually suspected of being a swindler.
Fang Zhenhua was stunned for a moment. At this moment, Gao Degong took out a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes and handed one to each of them.
Fang Zhenhua took the cigarette and lit it, his mind in deep thought.
Why did the old man make this arrangement?
He quickly grasped the meaning behind it.
Special forces have many advantages, but for someone like Fang Zhenhua, there is a drawback: there is a glass ceiling in terms of career advancement.
However, conventional troops do not have this concern.
So the father-in-law and the old man of the Gao family made this arrangement because they felt that they should wait until they had enough merit before stepping out of this limitation, and at the same time, they wanted Gao Degong to be gilded with experience.
"Brother Gao, I suppose you won't be able to stay in Wolf Fang for much longer, will you?"
Upon hearing this, Gao Degong gave a thumbs up.
“Zhenhua, your political acumen is no less than your brother-in-law’s! That’s right, according to the arrangements above, I’m afraid I won’t be able to stay for long, but don’t worry, after I leave, Lao He will be the only one to take charge of the Wolf Fang Special Forces.”
As the son of the deputy chief of staff, Gao Degong had the confidence to say this.
Fang Zhenhua nodded.
“Brother Gao, we’re all on the same side, so I won’t hold back. The Wolf Fang Special Forces has been a huge investment of our time and effort for Lao He and me, so I hope you can take it seriously.”
"Don't worry! I, Lao Gao, am not the kind of person who just tries to get by. After you return to Beijing, I will train with Lao He. Every commander of the Wolf Fang Special Forces must master the essence of special operations."
Gao Degong's words impressed Fang Zhenhua.
As expected, none of those who participated in the war were cowards.
After helping Gao Degong adapt to the brigade for a few days, Fang Zhenhua embarked on his journey back to Beijing.
Wife, son, daughter.
I'm so eager to go home!
Chapter 32 Daily Life Back in Beijing
Beijing Railway Station.
A car was parked at the exit, and a man in his thirties was standing next to it. He was Pei Yihong, Liu Zhongming's chief secretary.
Liu Fei had just given birth and couldn't spare much time, so the task of welcoming Fang Zhenhua fell to Pei Yihong.
Fang Zhenhua exited the station and, upon seeing Pei Yihong, immediately waved and jogged over.
Pei Yihong threw away the cigarette in his hand, then opened the car door and got in.
Fang Zhenhua got into the car, and the car headed towards the Liu family's house.
In the car, Fang Zhenhua took the initiative to start talking.
How is my father-in-law doing lately?
“A new department was just established in May. The head of the department is now the director of the Science and Technology Commission. He has a lot of work to do and rarely goes home these days.”
"Looks like you've been really busy lately?"
Pei Yihong drove the car with a smile on his face.
"As the leader's secretary, I naturally have to follow in his footsteps. However, since the leader knows you are returning to Beijing today, he specially let me out to welcome you."
"Hahaha."
"You've done a great job in the special forces, and the commander is very pleased. Oh, and there's one more thing I haven't told you yet."
"what's up?"
"The leader has already reported the situation in the Middle East. It is precisely because of this matter that the leader has taken notice of it, which is why the position of the Science and Technology Commission has been given to the leader."
Although the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense was part of the State Council, it was still under the military's command and was responsible for managing the national defense science and technology industry. It was a truly large department.
The fact that Liu Lao was able to transfer from the Fifth Ministry of Machinery Industry to take charge of the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry fully demonstrates that the higher-ups had a great deal of trust in him.
As a member of the Liu family, the higher Fang Zhenhua's father-in-law rises, the more beneficial it is for him. They are a community of shared interests, so Fang Zhenhua couldn't be happier for his father-in-law to advance further.
"By the way, you should know about the Gao family's situation, right?"
"Gao Degong told me."
"You stay in the special forces for another year. By this time next year, General Gao will transfer you to the regular army and serve as the commander of an infantry regiment."
Next year will be 83, so why was Fang Zhenhua transferred to serve as the commander of an infantry regiment at this particular time?
Soon, Fang Zhenhua thought of something important.
The year after next, my country will launch another attack on the Vietnamese army, and the five-year-long border conflict between the two mountains will officially begin.
His father-in-law transferred him to the infantry regiment ahead of time, surely with this in mind, hoping that Fang Zhenhua could take this opportunity to rise to a higher level.
Nowadays, the goal is to make cadres younger, and wartime is the easiest time to get promoted. As expected of a veteran, Liu Zhongming is very politically astute.
So what will Fang Zhenhua choose?
He naturally wouldn't refuse his father-in-law's kindness. The Wolf Fang Special Forces Brigade was indeed founded by him, but that didn't mean he had to stay there for the rest of his life.
From another perspective, by cooperating with his father-in-law, Fang Zhenhua can go further, and going further can also give back to the Wolf Fang Special Forces Brigade.