Who taught you to be a recruit like this?

Chapter 1159: Has the application for promotion to General Star been approved?

"Hahaha, I told you my soldiers could resist temptation, but you still insisted on making this bet with me!"

"Give me the money, give me the money. Everyone transfer me a red envelope later. No cheating!"

In a private room on the second floor of the military academy canteen, Ge Hongbin laughed heartily.

The other bigwigs, with dark faces, took out their phones to send red envelopes, accepting their loss.

Qin Feng's eyelids twitched as he watched from the side. Such a big game, such small stakes, and they're just going to give each person a 200 yuan red envelope?

Thank goodness he resisted the temptation, otherwise he would probably be tied up and shot by Ge Hongbin by now.

"Eat the vegetables, eat the vegetables, don't be shy!"

Ge Hongbin acted as if he were at home, urging everyone to start eating.

Principal Wang Guohuai rolled his eyes and muttered something under his breath: "A petty person has gotten his way."

Liu Changming also looked annoyed: "What are you so smug about? You were just lucky to get your men assigned to your side when the troops were divided."

"If the troop transport train had gone north back then, you wouldn't have had a chance."

Ge Hongbin laughed loudly, "Luck is also part of strength; you can't envy it."

Although everyone present held higher positions and military ranks than Qin Feng, the meal was not at all formal.

It's like having a meal and drinks with your elders at home—a lively and fun occasion.

As the drinking progressed, Liu Changming even sang a couple of lines of Peking Opera, emboldened by the alcohol, which drew applause from everyone.

It was during the conversation that Qin Feng realized that Ge Hongbin and Major General Liu from the garrison region were old comrades-in-arms.

Therefore, it must have been through their help that I was able to go to Russia and participate in the military parade.

During the meal, Qin Feng quietly asked Ge Hongbin if he had any work-related instructions.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have made such a long trip just to make a bet and earn a 200-yuan red envelope from each person; that wouldn't even cover the round-trip travel expenses.

Ge Hongbin was enjoying his meal when he turned to him and said, "We'll talk about it later... Come on, let's raise a glass to celebrate Comrade Qin Feng."

"If it weren't for benefiting from him, you guys wouldn't have been able to arrange such a high-level reception."

"I guess they'll just have a simple meal and that'll be it."

The principal and the commissioner laughed heartily: "What you're saying is a bit chilling. In such a large military academy as ours, with a leader like you here, would we really let you go hungry?"

"Come on, everyone, let's have a toast to Qin Feng. He's your soldier, and he's also a faculty member at our military academy."

Liu Changming coughed and said, "If you put it that way, Qin Feng is also a strategic partner who has cooperated sincerely with our Guard of Honor and achieved a successful outcome!"

All four big shots are trying to associate themselves with Qin Feng.

In the past, he would have been flattered and overwhelmed at this moment.

But after experiencing a gathering of his old comrades from the farm and having dinner with Minister He, Long Zhenguo, and the head of the National Security Department, his state of mind underwent some changes.

Once you've seen truly towering mountains, it's hard to feel much excitement when you look back at other scenery.

Nevertheless, Qin Feng still had to act like a proper junior, trying his best to appear humble and flattered.

The purpose was simply to make these leaders happy and provide them with plenty of emotional value.

After the dinner, Ge Hongbin asked for a meeting room, intending to speak with Qin Feng alone.

The other leaders also wisely went about their own business.

Although they are all military personnel, the work between different units is classified, and it is not convenient for others to be present.

After closing the door, Ge Hongbin continued drinking coffee. He didn't like tea, but he had a special fondness for hand-ground coffee.

Qin Feng is a rather easygoing person; he's fine with coffee, tea, or even plain water, so he just drank some along with him.

Ge Hongbin took a sip, his brows furrowing slightly, seemingly dissatisfied with the coffee powder provided by Hao Zhengwei.

But he didn't say anything, and went straight to the point: "I came to Beijing this time to attend a meeting at headquarters, which lasted for three whole days."

Qin Feng guessed that unless something particularly important happened, someone of Ge Hongbin's rank would most likely not travel so far to the capital.

Ge Hongbin said: "Two things. The first is mainly about the training content of the troops' combat-oriented training, which I mentioned to you before."

"Currently, only a few units are carrying out this project, but the progress is not very smooth. The higher authorities are not very satisfied with the expected results of our initial plan."

Qin Feng frowned: "Yes, the pilot units weren't selected well?"

Ge Hongbin shook his head: "We selected the elite division of the H Group Army. We don't know where the problem lies yet, but we are preparing to change the pilot target next."

"T Group Army's 33rd Combined Arms Brigade?"

"Yes."

Since Ge Hongbin has brought up this issue with me, it's highly likely that he intends to use my former employer as the second pilot company.

The 112th Reinforced Regiment's overall level has just reached the average, and it is not yet sufficient to shoulder this heavy responsibility.

The only one in the T Group Army who could shoulder the main responsibility was Lü Chong, a veteran.

Ge Hongbin continued, "We will take the 33rd Combined Arms Brigade as a pilot project. If it works, we will first promote it within the 60th Army and then use it as a model for wider application."

"This is my focus going forward, and it's also your priority."

"This task must be precise down to the grassroots level, even down to the squad, platoon, and every soldier."

Qin Feng understood that shifting training towards a more combat-oriented approach was a major policy from higher authorities and a completely new strategic direction.

Each stage of a military operation involves its own route planning.

For example, Qin Feng experienced a rotation shortly after enlisting, followed by the combined arms transformation from division to brigade and from regiment to battalion.

Next came the streamlining and downsizing after the synthesis was completed, and now it's time for a transformation towards more practical training.

The purpose of these different strategic adjustments is to better cope with potential crises and complex situations that may arise at any time.

To complete the mission, it requires not just one person's efforts, but the concerted efforts of everyone. The phrase "ready for battle at any moment" must be instilled in the minds of every soldier.

But this is not an easy task. The long period of peace has numbed everyone's senses, especially the grassroots soldiers in some ordinary units, who have become rather indifferent and complacent.

Mobilizing everyone from top to bottom and achieving a breakthrough is no easy task.

Qin Feng: "Commander, I still have some work to do. After I finish that..."

Ge Hongbin raised his hand to stop him: "You don't need to report these things to me, I understand. Wait until you finish what you're doing before you go back, this matter can't be rushed."

"In addition, in order to take into account your commander's feelings and to facilitate your next work."

"After careful consideration, I've decided to have you temporarily work at the 60th Army's training department until the work progresses, then you can come to the army group headquarters to get to know the job better."

"Yes, I will follow the organization's arrangements."

Immediately afterwards, Ge Hongbin brought up the second matter.

"Regarding the matter of the theater command submitting materials to higher authorities to try and promote you to the rank of general."

"For this reason, the higher-ups spoke with me privately, which is also the main reason I came to see you..."

Qin Feng's heart raced: Could it be that the report was approved and the higher-ups gave their approval?