Chapter 1058
: The Third Army Recruitment Begins Again, Public Patriotism Soars
After a long while, both sides finally put their hands down.
At the same time, this also means that the topic is getting to the point.
"Gentlemen, our authorities have made arrangements for your return to China this time to ensure that you can utilize your expertise in your respective fields of study!"
At this point, Zhang Zhaoxin took a step back and then made an inviting gesture.
Soon, a man wearing an executive jacket walked out slowly, stood in the center, and looked at the crowd.
"This is Mr. Chen Gang from the official department. He will represent the government to liaise with you and provide you with the best service."
After Zhang Zhaoxin finished speaking, Chen Gang nodded to him and then took the microphone and spoke.
"Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of the official authorities, I extend a warm welcome to your return!"
"Since you have chosen to return to China and serve the country's development, the higher authorities will absolutely not let you suffer any injustice. The top leadership has always been paying attention to you."
"Bringing you back this time was personally approved by the higher-ups, and the Navy was specifically responsible for carrying out the mission."
"After you return, we will provide you with convenience in terms of research funding, team, and projects, and we will open green channels for you."
"Our purpose in doing this is to protect and support you, so you can confidently and boldly innovate, conduct scientific research, and make any attempts."
“Our country is much richer and stronger than before, with enough funds and confidence to support you in doing these things.”
Next, Chen Gang introduced the relevant national policies, various funding projects, and even provided a very detailed explanation of how to apply.
The entire process took about two and a half hours. Lu Xiangdong and more than 2,000 people left the scene in an orderly manner under the guidance of Chen Gang and other official staff.
Everything proceeded quietly, thus avoiding any external interference.
From the moment they disembarked until their departure, this group of people never came into the public eye, and were fundamentally different from those who hitched a ride home.
The secrecy was handled exceptionally well.
Knowing that the last person had left, Chen Gang turned to Zhang Zhaoxin and said, "Your navy has worked hard this time; you are the greatest contributors. Please convey my thanks to Captain Zhou and the others!"
"Mr. Chen, this is what the Navy should do."
Zhang Zhaoxin responded solemnly, "I will definitely convey your gratitude."
"By the way, I've already given them a pep talk, but what they do next is up to them."
Chen Gang took a deep breath and explained the specifics, "But there are still some directions we can grasp. I've already done the statistics, and more than half of them should join the military industry. The rest will go to various universities and social research institutions, etc."
"Those who enter the military industry will most likely engage in research."
"But you still need to be discerning; imperialism will never give up its desire to destroy us."
Even though Chen Gang didn't say it explicitly, Zhang Zhaoxin already understood the meaning.
The vast majority of those highly skilled individuals who returned to China were filled with patriotic fervor, but inevitably there were also those who betrayed their country for personal gain. They were like cockroaches, lurking among the crowd, waiting for an opportunity to cause trouble and sabotage.
These cockroaches have no conscience; they've basically all been bought off by those empires.
As for how to pick out these cockroaches from the crowd, that requires someone with sharp eyes in the army.
"Mr. Chen, please rest assured that we will pay attention when selecting talent."
Zhang Zhaoxin nodded slightly. "Whether those people join the Navy, the Air Force, the Army, or the logistics department, we will conduct very strict screening."
"We will absolutely not allow cockroaches to enter the military industry and cause us damage!"
In fact, the military and other key departments have always worked together with the national security department to try to keep those "cockroaches" out before they even start their jobs.
Even if those people enter the industry, there will be continuous and uninterrupted vetting activities to catch all those who have been turned, leaving no one alive!
"That's good. I'm relieved that you're all prepared."
Chen Gang nodded, seeing that the instructions were almost complete, and said, "Colonel Zhang, I won't bother you any longer. Farewell!"
After saying that, he turned around and left with his staff.
However, Zhang Zhaoxin did not stop there but immediately took action and began the preliminary work of selecting those people.
No matter when, they need to nip potential problems in the bud.
The military industry is naturally one of the most sensitive and highly confidential sectors in a country, and absolutely no mistakes can be tolerated. For this reason, the scrutiny required is much more stringent than that of other industries.
Precisely because it involves the lifeline of a nation, the enemy tries every means to infiltrate these key departments. Many "cockroaches" have been caught before, all of whom had close ties with Western intelligence agencies; some were even spies for those agencies.
The following morning, Zhang Zhaoxin arrived at the naval headquarters military base.
After finding Xu Dongguo, who was in charge of the duty shift, he immediately reported the situation.
"Reporting to the commander, everyone has landed safely at the Shanghai dock without any injuries."
"Those highly skilled overseas returnees have also been settled. Many of them have expressed their willingness to enter the military industry and join our military."
It would be ideal if those top-performing overseas returnees could join the military.
"good."
Xu Dongguo smiled with satisfaction, then asked, "How many are willing to join our navy this time?"
Zhang Zhaoxin quickly reported: "Report, we haven't done any specific statistics yet. We only conducted a preliminary survey of potential participants."
"In addition, after the recruitment video for the three armed forces was released, many people expressed their desire to join our army, navy and air force. However, due to the subsequent detention by Western countries and the war in the waters of East Asia, the recruitment plan has been temporarily suspended."
"Do we need to restart immediately?"
Xu Dongguo was well aware of what Zhang Zhaoxin had said. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Now that things have calmed down, let's officially restart the enrollment plan tomorrow."
"Our navy also needs to be replenished with fresh blood, so let's stick to the old rules!"
"For highly skilled individuals returning to China, we should provide them with conveniences as long as they do not violate principles. However, we must remain vigilant and maintain a firm bottom line. We absolutely cannot allow a single bad apple to spoil the whole bunch!"
Zhang Zhaoxin quickly straightened up and said, "Yes, I understand, I will definitely make the arrangements."
"Okay, you can go ahead and get busy."
Xu Dongguo then waved his hand, indicating that Zhang Zhaoxin could leave.
Zhang Zhaoxin got up and turned to walk out of the office, but Xu Dongguo's voice came from behind him.
"Wait, there's something else I need you to do."
Zhang Zhaoxin immediately turned around and looked at Xu Dongguo.
"A celebration meeting for the three armed forces will be held on the 18th of this month. It has been stipulated that it will be held within each unit."
"Go and contact Zhou Qinglei, Cao Youren, and others, and tell them to prepare and attend on time."
"Whether it was the battle in the Eastern Sea or the Yuanzheng Operation, they performed exceptionally well, and the higher authorities should commend and award them medals."
After listening, Zhang Zhaoxin immediately replied, "Yes, sir, I'll make the arrangements right away."
Soon, Xu Dongguo was the only one left in the office, sitting in his chair, lost in thought.
The regulations have already been established that the three armed forces should celebrate their achievements, but those below the rank of general should be commended by their respective armies according to their merits.
As for commanders, those of general rank and above are naturally decided by their superiors!
If determined by rank, Su Dingping would only be a senior colonel, a decision made by the navy itself.
However, the Navy could no longer make the decision on Su Dingping's commendation and awarding of medals on its own; it could only report to higher authorities for a final decision.
At the last high-level meeting, Liu Huaming, the head of the Navy, handed this difficult problem over to Marshal Xue.
"I wonder what kind of reward the higher-ups will give Ping this time," Xu Dongguo said, taking a sip of tea, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.
Su Dingping has achieved a great deal. The navy has so much good equipment, and the confidence to do so is all thanks to his leadership.
The next second, he suddenly burst out laughing.
"Haha, Dingping is getting promoted faster and faster. I guess it won't be long before he becomes a major general."
Xu Dongguo couldn't help but think of Su Dingping. "He's probably the youngest major general in our army. His promotion speed is like flying."
Even though he said that, he wasn't envious at all.
Regardless, Su Dingping held a technical rank, which is completely different from the powerful ranks held by these generals. Yet, in many situations, Su Dingping wielded more influence and influence than these powerful generals, especially when it came to military development.
Especially in front of Liu Huaming and Xue Shuai, that was particularly true.
Mentioning these things doesn't mean Xu Dongguo was jealous or anything like that; on the contrary, he was very happy and pleased to see it happen. Because if he were in that position, he would probably be even better than them.
Besides, Su Dingping was a talent he personally approved and recruited, which proves that he has good judgment.
If he hadn't acted decisively back then, Su Dingping might have been snatched away by the Air Force or the Army, and the Navy wouldn't have its current glory.
If they miss that opportunity, the navy will probably end up like the army now, with nowhere to turn for help.
Thinking about the wise choice he had made, Xu Dongguo's smile widened, filled with joy.
"It seems that my decision back then was very correct, as it secured such a strategic-level talent for the Navy."
Xu Dongguo became happier and happier as he thought about it, "The Navy is where it is today thanks to my keen insight."
At that time, the Navy was at a critical moment of transformation, and the Navy also held a talent conference in the hope of discovering talents for the Navy’s development. Obviously, he exceeded expectations!
For him, this was just a fragment; he needed to focus his energy on other things next.
Whether it's recruiting for the Navy or holding an awards ceremony, these are all major events that cannot be overlooked. He must do them well, especially the selection of talent!
Besides these two major tasks, he also had many other matters to handle.
His daily workload was so heavy that he never had a moment to relax, as the navy also had a lot of things to deal with.
The following morning, the Army, Navy, and Air Force, as if they had reached some kind of tacit agreement, released the latest news on their respective official websites at almost the same time, welcoming all aspiring young people to apply.
The recruitment video that was released earlier has been re-pinned to a very prominent position.
Almost a month later, seeing the recruitment video for the three armed forces again still gets military enthusiasts excited.
On the Tiexue forum, numerous military enthusiasts and netizens gathered to engage in heated discussions.
The forum immediately became lively again.
"See that? The recruitment for the three armed forces has started again."
"It was delayed before due to the armed conflict, but now it's just a matter of resuming normal procedures. This is a great opportunity, so everyone must seize it. If you're of suitable age, hurry up and take the plunge! Maybe the next chance to make a name for yourself and bring glory to your ancestors will come."
"Upstairs, I completely agree. It's not easy to have a separate page for the family genealogy these days. If I weren't too old, I would sign up now. Now that I'm older, my reactions in all aspects are slower. It's such a pity."
"Oh, I almost forgot about that if you hadn't brought it up. This year's admissions are out of my reach. I originally wanted my son to go, but he's still in junior high. If he were in high school, I would definitely send him there. I hope he'll have a chance to make a name for himself when he's older, bringing honor to the family."
"Hahaha, seeing you all so upset makes me so happy! I just checked my ID card, and I'm the right age, plus I'm in college. I'm going to register tomorrow. When I'm flying a fighter jet and circling over the Eastern Wilderness tribes, you'll all be envious, won't you?"
"Envy my ass! I'll join the navy too, and then I'll sail around the Eastern Wilderness tribes in a warship. Aren't you envious? Piloting a warship to fight against the Eagle Tribe, with the cannons pointed at the Eastern Wilderness people. Just thinking about it makes me excited."
"If I join the army, will I miss this opportunity? But I can apply to go to the southwestern border and beat up the Indians, that would be pretty good too. I found out that it's a place where you can fight on orders!"
"Holy crap, when did you all become so Versailles-like? Everyone's showing off. Seriously, is there no justice? Is there no law?" (End of Chapter)