Chapter 25: The Old Soldier (Continued)

  "Thank you, Commissar...Commissar, I guarantee that with these veteran soldiers and commanders, the combat effectiveness of our special operations company will definitely increase by at least 20%..." Zhang Hua was stirred up after hearing Commissar Yang Yong's words and hastily made a promise.

  "Well, I believe you. Because of your previous guarantee, there has never been a single instance of unfulfilled promise. How about it, old soldier? You've already got what you wanted, do you want any other rewards...?" Regimental Commander Yang Yong said with a smile, looking at Zhang Hua.

  "Squad leader, that's all I need, just these old soldiers. As for the other equipment, I'll bring the special forces company and capture them from the enemy..." Zhang Hua said firmly.

  "Good, you have spirit... Zhang Hua, do a good job. No matter what you do, as long as it's beneficial to our 10th Regiment and our Red Army, I'll support you. If there's nothing else, I'll take you to the communications unit now to assign you the cadres and soldiers you need." Yang Yong said with satisfaction, patting Zhang Hua on the shoulder.

  "Yes, Captain..." That's it. Under the leadership of Captain Yang Yong, the three quickly arrived at the residence of the team's direct detachment. First, what caught their eyes was a sentry at the gate.

  As soon as I entered the courtyard, I saw dozens of cadres and soldiers sitting on the empty ground in the big yard, surrounding each other and discussing something. However, when they saw the team leader come in, dozens of people immediately stopped and stood up together.

  "Report to the team leader, the team is conducting a day's summary training, please lead the guidance." In front of him, a man in his thirties ran out from the team and answered loudly to Yang Yong and others. However, this man was not an ordinary person in Zhang Hua's eyes. Because, from his eyes, Zhang Hua saw the killing aura of a true soldier.

  "Hey, Guo Chengzhu, not bad. The dozens of people in the direct team are well-trained and organized under your leadership, looks like you're quite suitable for being the captain of this direct team..." Yang Yong said with a smile.

  "Captain, stop teasing me. I haven't fired a gun in months. When are you going to send me to the front lines? Even as a low-ranking soldier is fine... Captain, please hurry up and let me go to a first-line unit, I don't want to be the leader of this direct unit..." After hearing Yang Yong's words, the man in front of him named Guo Chengzhu sighed with a bitter smile and begged.

  "Zhang Hua, Xu Bin. Let me introduce you to each other. This is our Tenth Regiment's Guo Chengzhu, Commander Guo. However, due to the Long March spirit and severe casualties, Commander Guo had no choice but to demote him and have him serve as the commander of our directly affiliated unit instead. Guo Chengzhu, these two will be your direct superiors from now on. They are Zhang Hua, the commander of the Special Operations Unit, and Xu Bin, the political instructor. Let's get acquainted." Yang Yong introduced with a smile.

  "Ah, you're Zhang Lianchang. I've finally met you. I've heard a lot about your exploits at the regimental headquarters, you don't know that. Every one of your battles, our squad has conducted in-depth research on them. It can be said that every battle was fought extremely perfectly, making me admire you to the point of prostration..." Seeing Zhang Hua standing before him, who turned out to be the commander of the special operations company he idolized, as well as instructor Xu Bin, Guo Chengzhu exclaimed excitedly.

  "Guo Lianchang, from now on we are comrades in the same company. Let's learn from each other and help each other out." Zhang Hua also warmly shook Guo Chengzhu's hands and said.

  "What? A comrade in the same regiment, are you saying... Battalion Commander, is this true? You're really transferring me to the Special Operations Regiment... This is great, I can finally go to the front line and fight the enemy..." Guo Chengzhu suddenly reacted and said excitedly after hearing Zhang Hua's words.

  "Stop being so anxious, from now on you are a soldier under Zhang Lianzhang's command. As for what tasks Zhang Lianzhang assigns to you, that's not my concern. Go take a look at the other comrades..." Yang Yong cast a glance at the excited Guo Chengzhu and walked towards the remaining dozens of soldiers in the direct unit.

  "Captain's good..." Seeing the captain walking over, the dozens of people in the direct team didn't have any restraint, smiling and greeting him.

  "Comrades, I've come today for no other reason than our special operations company needs some old soldiers and platoon leaders. I'm here to select a few people to go to the special operations company. Those whose names I call out, please stand up. Former instructor Huang Zhengqing, former platoon leader He Guanghua, Xu Guorong. Former squad leader Zhong Wei, Gao Zhirong, Huang Yiping, soldier Zhong Guochu, Tang Kai, Gao Houliao, former company commander Guo Chengzhu, step forward..." Yang Yong shouted loudly.

  Immediately, ten cadres and fighters walked out of the ranks together. One by one, they stood in front of Regimental Commander Yang Yong with excitement all over their faces, clenching their fists and rubbing their palms, ready to make a big effort.

  "Comrades, from now on, you are all members of the Special Operations Unit. After arriving at the Special Operations Unit, you must continue to carry forward the revolutionary spirit, study hard, and make new contributions to the great cause of revolution. Of course, regarding your existing positions in the Special Operations Unit, Commissar Zhang Hua and Political Instructor Xu Bin will make arrangements and report back to the Regimental Headquarters... In this way, the ten of you will follow Commander Zhang back to the Special Operations Unit's base, while the rest of you are dismissed..." Yang Yong shouted.

  "Report to the company commander, instructor, we have been ordered to return to our unit..." As soon as the battalion commander's words were finished, the ten cadres and soldiers standing in front of him excitedly came to Zhang Hua and Xu Bin to report. The more than a dozen remaining cadres and soldiers on the scene, however, walked back to their barracks with disappointment on their faces.

  "Comrades, from now on you will be like me, Zhang Hua, a member of our Tenth Regiment's Special Operations Company. I hope that after entering the special operations company, everyone will unite and make new contributions to the revolution. Let's go, we're returning to our base."

  The next morning, the refreshed special troops stood in the courtyard of the enemy's security team. Similarly, the ten old soldiers and cadres who had just been assigned to the special troops also stood neatly beside them.

  "Comrades, the reason why we have gathered everyone here today is that our team leader has specially supported the development of our special operations unit and has appointed ten cadres and soldiers. Now, please let the instructor announce the appointments of these cadres and soldiers." Seeing the well-equipped special operations unit in front of him, as well as being intimidated by their numbers and equipment, Zhang Hua walked to the front of the soldiers and loudly commanded.

  "Clap, clap, clap, clap..." Immediately, a warm applause erupted in the courtyard of the enemy's security team leader. And Instructor Xu Bin walked out amidst the applause. At the same time, he took out an appointment letter.

  "Comrades, according to the decision of the company and approved by the battalion, Comrade Guo Chengzhu is appointed as the combat advisor of the special operations company, and Comrade Huang Zhengqing is appointed as the deputy instructor of the special operations company, strengthening the leadership power of the special operations company. At the same time, Comrade He Guanghua is appointed as the platoon leader of the 4th platoon, Zhong Weishi as the squad leader of the 10th squad, Gao Zhirong as the squad leader of the 11th squad, and Huang Yiping as the squad leader of the 12th squad. Comrade Xu Guozhen is appointed as the platoon leader of the heavy equipment platoon, Wu Tao as the squad leader of the 1st squad, Hu Zhengping as the squad leader of the 2nd squad, Zhao Wenjin as the squad leader of the 3rd squad... Three veteran soldiers are respectively appointed as deputy squad leaders of the 4th platoon..." Instructor Xu Bin shouted loudly.

  "Yes, Comrade Long, I guarantee to complete the task..." The ten cadres and fighters who were called out by name all stood up with excitement on their faces after hearing the appointment, and said in unison.

  "Well, how is it? Are there any unclear points about your appointments that you'd like to ask now?" He looked at the ten newly appointed special task force officers in front of him. Captain Zhang Hua nodded his head in satisfaction and asked with a smile.

  "Report to Company Commander, I have a question?" Just as Zhang Hua's voice had barely fallen, He Guanghua and Xu Guizhen, who had just been appointed platoon leaders, stood up.

  "Well, you two platoon leaders, what's on your mind? Speak up now!" Zhang Hua was very fond of the two platoon leaders and nodded in satisfaction at their frank nature.

  "Yes, Comrade Commander, we need soldiers... The other platoons in the Special Operations Company have already reached full strength, but our 4th Platoon only has cadres and not a single soldier..." said He Guanghua, the leader of the 4th Platoon, following Zhang Hua's words.

  "Yes, company commander, I also have this question. We've already eliminated one platoon that reached full capacity, and the remaining two platoons don't even have a single soldier, not to mention the equipment issues of the logistics platoon..." Logistics Platoon Leader Xu Guozhen chimed in immediately.

  "Haha, you don't need to worry about this. Below is what I am going to announce, comrades also saw that on the right side of the special task force, 66 new recruits are standing, and these new recruits are the soldiers of our newly formed two platoons. He Platoon Leader, you select 36 warriors from the new recruits as the soldiers of your fourth platoon. Xu Platoon Leader, you select 28 warriors. The remaining warriors will be supplemented to the firepower support platoon, forming a new ammunition squad. As for the squad leader, it will be appointed by Zhou Zhigang Platoon Leader and reported to the company headquarters. As for your equipment, it is the same as the other three platoons, all equipped with Type 38 rifles, light machine guns, and ammunition will also be fully equipped. How's that, are there any questions?" Zhang Hua commanded with a smile.

  "Yes, Commissar, no problem..." Upon hearing the commissar's response, both platoon leaders were excited. Because in their eyes, the firepower of a platoon equipped according to the special task force standard was enough to match the firepower density of half of their original company. More importantly, their troops had sufficient ammunition.

  "Alright, since everyone is satisfied, now each of you take your positions. Each squad will select their new recruits according to the regulations. Dismissed!" Zhang Hua commanded loudly.

  "Yes, Commander..." everyone shouted in unison.

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