Free Web NovelChapter 407: Chapter 332: First Class Merit, Take Action!
Fang Huai seemed to have changed.
As soon as Boss Wu arrived, he casually began discussing the importance of establishing a forest rescue team and then the significance of such a comprehensive rescue unit to the entire province.
The soldiers were a bit stunned.
Fang Huai began to speak in terms that they couldn’t understand, which were dull, yet somehow seemed grandiose.
"Macro", "nationwide", "sustainable", "regulation"...
The level of report writing Fang Huai possessed from his previous life was now fully utilized.
Of course, there were some popular terms from the future that couldn’t be used.
Terms like whole-region docking, contingency prevention, goal-induced pressure, struggling through two quarters, the big game, moat, innovation drive, resource integration, the last kilometer, multi-dimensional matrix closed loop...
He feared that when those Internet poverty-stricken big bosses boasted in public in the future, everyone seated would find the phrases eerily familiar.
Anyway, the goal was one.
It was not just forest rescue but setting sights on the entire plan.
It wasn’t right that the firefighting budget from training funds should cover the cost of this squadron’s transformation, should it? The government should be footing the bill separately!
We’re purely doing this to ensure the smooth development of the regional economy, assembling a multi-functional squadron with great effort!
"I believe the upgrade and transformation of the Second Squadron is a powerful demonstration of the responsibility and urgency that cannot wait, and the crisis mentality that one cannot remain seated about, within this new five-year development plan as our whole corps strengthens our sprint for the examination in Guizhou."
"I’m done talking."
At Fang Huai’s last sentence, the soldiers all breathed a sigh of relief.
Damn, what was he talking about? How come the transformation of our squadron is all about economics?
The two leaders, however, fell into deep thought, and there was a somewhat chilly atmosphere below.
Fang Huai reminded again, "Corps Captain?"
"Hmm."
Boss Wu extended a finger and scratched his face, which from the stage looked like a question mark.
He glanced at Fang Huai and then at Zhang Zhongting, wanting to ask a question.
I’m lacking a secretary to write speeches here, would this Little Fang be interested?
The level of this guy’s wording, his image... Keeping this kid at the grassroots level is truly a waste of talent!
Meanwhile, Zhang Zhongting’s mind was completely in the mindset of a parent.
Hehehehehe...
You’re using official jargon with me.
I hope you apply the same diligence you’ve shown in studying these materials to pursuing graduate studies!
"Little Fang, these things you mentioned, you spoke without notes, right? Do you have a text version?"
Finally, Boss Wu spoke up.
Fang Huai thought for a moment and said, "Report to the Corps Captain! Yes, but not much, about two pages worth. I think it would serve well as the preface for the entire transformation plan."
After listening, Boss Wu pondered for a few seconds before speaking.
"Then take this plan, extract a part of it. Mountain rescue and aquatic rescue can be removed first, as well as the squadron instruction training. Just keep the eye-catching parts—earthquake, chemical, forest, search and rescue—retain only the essence of the entire plan, make it as concise as possible, understand?"
The surrounding soldiers panicked when they heard that parts would be removed. Cao Yi also quickly looked at Fang Huai.
But Fang Huai understood.
For a funding proposal, the big bosses definitely don’t have time to flip through dozens of pages of documentation. Guizhou doesn’t have a sea; aquatic rescue doesn’t need too specialized a force. Mountain rescue isn’t common, and the firefighting instruction team’s part is even less their concern as it should come out of firefighting training funds. Including it seems like taking advantage of a situation.
"Alright, Corps Captain. Actually, the aquatic part of our performance at Tangjia Mountain Barrier Lake and Wangmo Reservoir was quite commendable. There were interviews, and blasting and sorting of the Reservoir Dam was also a very important part, right?"
"Hmm..." Boss Wu fell into thought again.
Fang Huai’s capabilities were indeed a highlight and could be said to add significant flourishes to the entire brigade’s work report for the year.
This was about someone who would go to BJ to receive recognition. After he got recognized in October, bringing up this plan later would add weight with the titles he’d have behind his name.
It’s a pity that he’s not a squadron leader...
Boss Wu thought, then slapped the table and said, "Add your name to it. You’re one of the people responsible for the transformation plan for this squadron, and you will also be one of those in charge during the actual transformation process."
Damn times 25. (The Logistics Officer, Zhang Yaohuan, Chang Ming, two people on compassionate leave, five people absent.)
Fang Huai was about to be officially recognized!
Zhang Zhongting couldn’t help but be moved, glancing at Boss Wu.
The word "responsible" signified not just duty but also power.
At the squadron level, there are only two main officers responsible.
This transformation, along with subsequent work, would last two to three years. This matter would be the main work of the Second Squadron for a quite a while. Soldiers themselves have unstable tenure, let alone conscripts. It would normally be impossible for them to be in charge.
A cadre of Boss Wu’s level doesn’t make casual statements; he was definitely interested.
Fang Huai’s expression remained unflustered.
In his view, this matter had always been within his grasp, sooner or later.
However, after such a long effort, to be acknowledged by a senior leader and entrusted with an important task, he felt that in this life, he had truly completed a full transcendence of himself.
In his past life, he was too timorous even when dealing with property management or when colleagues sought signatures to petition the return of deposits from Little Yellow Bikes. In this life, he was ready to shoulder any great responsibility.
At this moment, unlike that time, he had become a new Fang Huai.
Fang Huai saluted solemnly and said aloud, "Yes, Corps Captain! Please rest assured, leadership, I will resolutely complete the task!"
"Good lad." Boss Wu smiled, lifted his hand to glance at his watch, stood up, and said, "Come, let’s go down and get ready. When Minister Chen arrives, he will present awards to you thirteen comrades and your squadron."
Everyone was shocked.
Since Instructor Cao had no definite news, and the involved personnel were numerous—some were recognized, some were not—this matter hadn’t been communicated. Many in the squadron had only heard vague whispers of it.
And indeed, the actual news differed from what he had learned—it was not the originally mentioned eleven people but thirteen!
Only at this moment did many realize that so many had earned recognition.
Thirteen soldiers were commended, and the squadron received honors!
The Second Squadron was about to become a squadron of meritorious service!
Cao Yi immediately stood up and shouted,
"All rise!"
Some twenty soldiers all stood up at once, standing as straight as posts.
...
The front yard was beaming with joy.
Cao Yi, following the list, notified those who were to be awarded.
In addition to the previous list, there were He Zhijun and Zhang Tianwang.
He Zhijun had originally refused to let Cao Yi submit his name because during the rescue, a woman had died because he insisted on bracing the tunnel entrance first, which delayed the rescue by about half an hour.
Cao Yi had tried to convince him that even if he had been half an hour earlier, she would not have survived; it wasn’t his fault.
But He Zhijun felt he didn’t deserve the commendation and had also insisted that Cao Yi not submit his name. fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓
Nevertheless, the third-class merit still came through.
Everyone felt that He Zhijun’s brave performance warranted recognition.
The organization hadn’t forgotten him either.
The entire squadron also switched back to their regular uniforms, which they hadn’t worn for a long time, and adorned themselves with their Military Merit Medals, to mark the gravity of the occasion.
This month, what they had worn most was the emergency rescue suit, and that uniform had brought them endless honor.
For the first time, Fang Huai hung all three of his Military Merit Medals on his chest, and under the sunlight, his entire being shone brightly.
Once he received the First Class Merit, his uniform would serve as proof of a loyal guardian of the Party and the People.
"Damn, Director Fang, with all those medals on your chest, you’re almost rivaling He Zhijun!"
Liu Jianfeng had just begun to bluster when the back of his head was smacked by Squad Leader Fang.
"The Corps Captain is here, what the hell are you cursing for?"
At that moment, Chen Zhenghai also approached with a grin, "Liu Jianfeng knows nothing but to curse all day. He contributes about twenty-odd curses to the squadron daily. I’m looking forward to you shouting damn when the leadership commends you later."
"Squad Leader Fang, Squad Leader Chen, you are not on the list of honors this time, does that make you feel disappointed?" Fang Huai said with a smile.
Chen Zhenghai rolled his eyes, "I just drive a car, what kind of merit is that? I’ve already got a third-class merit, and when I’m discharged and return home this year, I’ll get an extra 10% on my settlement allowance. That’s enough! It will be enough to brag about at home!"
Though he said that, his eyes were firmly fixated on the three Military Merit Medals on Fang Huai’s chest.
Squad Leader Fang chuckled and pointed at the one second-class meritorious service and three third-class merits on his chest, saying,
"That’s enough for me, too. I’ve been a soldier for eleven years, but it’s you younger ones who dare to take risks and charge ahead. Little Fang, keep working hard, and strive to be a living honorary title! I think you have a chance!"
Fang Huai listened, his mouth curving into a smile tinged with memories of the past,
"To be honest, I don’t even know what it means to be meritorious. It seems like I just went to some places, did some things, and without really understanding how, I was commended."
This smile was Fang Huai genuinely reminiscing.
But in Chen Zhenghai’s eyes, this was just boasting.
"Snap." Chen Zhenghai slapped Liu Jianfeng again, laughing,
"See that? Learn from Fang Huai. That’s how you talk big with style! Damn, you already have a third-class merit. What if we fight and if you lose, you give me your third-class merit?"
"You..." Liu Jianfeng, clutching his arm that throbbed from Chen Zhenghai’s casual slap and gazing at his robust frame, felt angry but dared not speak out.
Fang Hongliang, hearing Fang Huai’s words, felt moved and stepped forward to pat his shoulder, saying,
"Merit isn’t about chance; it’s about hardship. Those actions weren’t done for the sake of merit. Just do your job well, and the honors will naturally follow."
Fang Huai nodded with a smile.
At that moment, a hand landed on his shoulder.
The voice of Squad Leader Hao came from behind,
"Kid, before I’m discharged, I’m waiting to see you fill up your chest with Military Merit Medals for me!"
Fang Huai turned around, clicking his tongue.
Squad Leader Hao didn’t even have a second-class merit, but he sure had a bunch of third-class merits.
Seven third-class merits.
Still, Fang Huai couldn’t help but say with a slight disdain, "Squad Leader Hao, how come you don’t have a single second-class merit, all third-class?"
Hao Chengbin’s eyes widened,
"I’ve spent so many years focused on leading soldiers; where would I find the time for a second-class merit?
My medals are all piecemeal!
Today, I’ll add another half. A first-class merit! Your first-class merit is only half of what this squad leader has achieved!"
Fang Huai couldn’t help but burst into hearty laughter.
"Right, Squad Leader, my commendations must be at least half of yours!"
The old soldiers around them, hearing these words, all revealed knowing smiles.
Yes, they might have fewer commendations or none at all, but the soldiers they trained included many men of merit.
The Military Merit Medals worn by those soldiers they had taught hand in hand - they could claim half the credit.
The glory of the military can be shared, and everyone acknowledged this shared pride.
Latter, when the leadership arrived in the hall and announced the awards half an hour later, everyone barely remembered the details.
What they did remember was that the sky was very blue that afternoon, and everyone was very happy.
Before the leadership presented the awards, they read the deeds that belonged to them. Even the soldiers themselves didn’t realize they had been so brave, yet looking at each shining new Military Merit Medal, they resolved to continue their bravery.
This valor, passed on from one to another, has no end.
