NFBE Chapter 1333: Those who have thunder and lightning in their chest but calm face can be made generals
Chapter 1333: Those who have thunder and lightning in their chest but calm face can be made generals
Mr. Ye was surrounded by a group of people, all of whom were talking to each other, expressing dissatisfaction and doubts about Chen Jun's departure from the celebration party, as if they all believed that it was Mr. Ye who let Chen Jun go.
"Comrade Chen Jun left because of his own decision. I really didn't ask him to leave. In fact, I wanted to keep him..." Elder Ye felt somewhat helpless under the accusations of the crowd. He couldn't help but complain loudly, eager to reveal the real reason why Chen Jun insisted on leaving. He knew that if he delayed explaining any longer, he would probably be drowned in the saliva of these people.
"You all know that Chen Jun is a man who values friendship and loyalty, and he always sees things through to the end. As the chief designer of military industry, two new fighter jets - let's call them air fortresses - have been dispatched to carry out missions, and there will definitely be a lot of data feedback later. This data is crucial, and someone needs to conduct professional analysis and final processing immediately. That's why Chen Jun rushed back in a hurry. I really wanted to keep him to attend the celebration party, but he didn't even eat a bite of food, turned around and left with Qu Qiang, without even looking back..." Old Ye said, shaking his head helplessly.
After hearing Elder Ye's words, everyone fell into a collective silence. They hadn't expected Chen Jun to be so resolute. Everyone thought that anyone present would choose to stay if faced with such a situation. Even if it wasn't just to impress others, building more connections would be beneficial for their future development.
But Chen Jun, on the other hand, left without a word, giving the excuse of going back to do the finishing work. You know, as the chief designer, he has so many talented people under him, does he really have to keep an eye on everything personally?
Obviously this is not the case... This only shows that Chen Jun doesn't care about these external false reputations and so-called personal connections at all.
This time, even Marshal Long couldn't help but sigh, "It seems we've all underestimated Chen Jun. A man who would give up a priceless patent without hesitation, a soldier who's transcended vulgarity and possessed an incomparably noble soul, his pursuits are truly unlike those of ordinary people. This is a great, noble, and pure pursuit! Comrade Chen Jun is absolutely a role model for us, a modern-day god of war! We owe him the highest respect."
Many bigwigs nodded and expressed their deep agreement with Long Shuai's words.
"Indeed, in peacetime, it is very rare to find a pure soldier like Chen Jun with such comprehensive abilities. This is our Yan country's luck! I'm afraid that in his heart, the cause of the motherland will always come first, and as for other things, he doesn't care at all. With his pattern and realm, it is not an exaggeration to award him the rank of general!" A senior general said with emotion.
As soon as this suggestion was made, everyone was silent for a moment.
Indeed, in peacetime, the sudden emergence of a remarkable figure like Chen Jun seems to fill a glorious chapter in Yan's military history that had been missing for decades. Looking back, no matter which general was promoted to full general, their military careers often featured some kind of "gilded" rank. But Chen Jun was different. He relied on solid achievements. In this confrontation with the United States, he demonstrated exceptional command, perfectly commanding the overall situation and, without sacrificing a single soldier, completely shattering the United States's arrogant image as the "world policeman."
It's foreseeable that the world landscape will be reshuffled in the near future. Those nations that have already chosen sides will inevitably waver like fence-sitters amidst the volatile international landscape, ultimately tilting eastward. Those nations that consider Yan State an enemy will likely be left shivering in the international "winter."
It seems that Chen Jun, in peacetime, skillfully employed peaceful means to create an astonishing miracle. On the surface, he may not have the traditionally illustrious military achievements, but in reality, his contributions are truly formidable. Therefore, Chen Jun's promotion is a natural progression.
that's the truth……
No one was surprised by this result. The scene was strangely quiet, not even a cheer, as if everyone had expected it. One could only say that Chen Jun's outstanding performance and this promotion were a perfect match. The only thing that surprised everyone after they came to their senses was that Chen Jun seemed to be only in his early twenties, and he was about to become a general?
If it were in ancient times, he would be a young war god like Huo Qubing and Wei Qing!
This thought flashed through someone's mind, and suddenly, endless shock surged in his heart. This was too incredible. In peacetime, it was like cheating.
Just as everyone was immersed in this silence and shock, Long Shuai continued, "Awarding Comrade Chen Jun the rank of General may seem like a supreme honor, but in fact, it means a heavier mission and greater responsibility. Our Yan soldiers are fundamentally different from Western soldiers. They pursue freedom and democracy and value personal honor more. For us Yan soldiers, once we reach a certain position, it is like taking off with heavy wings on our backs. Military rank is like a towering mountain for us. Anyone standing in this position bears enormous pressure, unless he degenerates and becomes a sinner of the country and the people."
"And I firmly believe that a pure soldier like Chen Jun will be able to stick to his original aspirations and see it through to the end. Since no one objects, I have decided. After approval from the Supreme Command, Comrade Chen Jun will be officially promoted to General. Today, I will go with Comrade Ye Xun to confer the title on him."
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The next day, sunlight streamed across the courtyard of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Marshal Long and Elder Ye rode in together to confer the title to Chen Jun. Chen Jun had already been busy all day and night finishing up the work, and coupled with the previous decisive battle with the United States, he had barely slept for two days and two nights.
"Where is Comrade Chen Jun?" Long Shuai asked the welcoming staff as soon as he got off the car.
The appearance of Long Shuai and Ye Lao instantly caused a stir among the expert group. Everyone cast respectful glances at them and whispered about them. However, calm soon returned to the scene.
"Chen Jun leaned against the crew over there and fell asleep while standing. Should I go call him over?" A staff member pointed to a place not far away and asked softly.
Long Shuai and Ye Lao followed the staff member's pointing direction and were immediately stunned. They saw Chen Jun, dressed in a gray training uniform, quietly leaning against the wing of a fighter plane, a white towel casually draped over his arm, his eyes slightly closed, already asleep. Yet, even in his sleep, he remained upright, like a sturdy pine tree, standing there like a statue of determination.
At that moment, Long Shuai and Ye Lao silently gazed at the sleeping figure standing, their hearts awash with emotion. They knew full well that Chen Jun was exhausted; after all, he wasn't a robot. He had commanded the battle for a day and a night, his mind constantly on edge. Then, he rushed back to the Chinese Academy of Sciences to review and finalize work, another full day and night. And just like that, he fell asleep standing up, right in the workplace he loved.
The scene before them was like a stunning masterpiece, deeply engraved in the hearts of Long Shuai and Ye Lao.
The two did not wake Chen Jun, but waited quietly. Not long after, about ten minutes later, Chen Jun slowly opened his eyes.
"Commander, why are you here..." Chen Jun perked up when he saw Long Shuai and Ye Lao. He quickly saluted them with a standard military salute, his eyes revealing a hint of surprise. His voice was still a little hoarse because he had just woken up.
"Would you like to rest for a while? We can wait for you. We can also take a look at your fighter plane." Long Shuai said with concern, his eyes full of love and appreciation.
Chen Jun showed an embarrassed expression on his face: "No need, Chief, that's enough. Alas, I feel like I'm getting old. I used to have no problem staying up for three days and three nights, but now it's only been two days and I'm falling asleep while standing." As he said this, he smiled slightly self-deprecatingly.
Hearing Chen Jun's words, Long Shuai and Ye Lao couldn't help but smile at each other, feeling both angry and amused. This kid is only in his early twenties, and he actually said he was old?
"Haha, you've become a general. In terms of seniority, you are indeed considered an 'old' one. It seems to be correct to say that, haha..." Long Shuai joked with a smile, trying to ease the atmosphere.
Upon hearing this, Chen Jun was stunned for a moment, as if struck by lightning, and pointed at himself in disbelief.
"I?"
"General?"
"What does this mean?" Chen Jun's eyes widened, his face full of disbelief.
Old Master Ye smiled and patted his shoulder, saying, "Chen Jun, this time we won without fighting, and the military merit you have made is the greatest. It can be said that you turned the tide! With the approval of the headquarters, your rank of general has been officially approved. From now on, you will be on par with me in terms of military rank. It's just that I have struggled for more than 40 years to reach this position today, and you have been here for less than four years. I really admire you! Congratulations!" As Old Master Ye spoke, he patted Chen Jun's shoulder vigorously, his eyes full of satisfaction.
"Holy crap... I'm a general now?" Chen Jun was completely stunned. He couldn't process it. What did a general even mean? In the entire Yan Kingdom, there were probably only a few dozen generals. Before he left, his wife An Ran joked, "Maybe next time you come home, you'll be wearing a general's uniform." Unexpectedly, this joke actually came true.
Before he knew it, he had become a general? This was the rank of "top leader" of the Central Military Commission, the military region chief, and other important departments.
This is too exaggerated!
Chen Jun's mind went blank for a moment and he was a little confused. After a long time, he came to his senses and his spirits became lifted.
At this point, many experts and students remained at the scene. Long Shuai didn't shy away from the issue and announced the decision directly in front of everyone. Instantly, a huge cheer erupted from the audience.
Thunderous applause erupted, and everyone was deeply moved. They had never imagined they would have the privilege of witnessing such a historic moment—a soldier being awarded the rank of General right before their eyes. But upon closer inspection, for Chief Designer Chen Jun, this was a supreme position earned through his own strength.
Amidst enthusiastic applause, Marshal Long signaled for silence and continued, "Comrade Chen Jun's promotion is not only a personal honor for him, but also an honor for our Yan Nation's military. He has demonstrated with practical actions that, in peacetime, we are still capable of cultivating outstanding military talent and safeguarding the dignity and interests of our nation."
Then, Marshal Long personally stepped forward and replaced Chen Jun's military rank shoulder straps with those of general. He patted the young general's shoulder and looked him up and down, as if he was seeing Chen Jun for the first time.
"Handsome, really handsome. I have some of my youthful appearance, but he's much more handsome than I was back then. Chen Jun, you're the head coach of the three armies and a general. I can say that in the peaceful era of Yan Country, no one of your age has reached such a position."
Chen Jun himself was a little confused. He subconsciously looked at the epaulettes on his shoulders, and there was an indescribable sense of realization in his heart. Instead of the initial excitement, it was a heavy burden that came randomly. It seemed that after changing to the epaulettes of the rank of general, his shoulders had been heavier for a long time. Especially, it was the first time for him to command thousands of troops and participate in the war between countries. After only one day and one night, despite his strong physical fitness, he was exhausted.
You know, in national-level warfare, a single inappropriate command, or a single decision, can lead to disaster. Some countries have even torn apart an agreement, and the conflict has not stopped for three years...
It looked like his rank had risen, now reaching the ranks of dozens of men. However, Chen Jun saw it as a sign of the trust his country and people placed in him, a power they had bestowed upon him. At the same time, they had placed their hopes on him. He couldn't be like some other commanders in Western countries, where an actor with no experience could leapfrog to become a commander. He couldn't do that...
In an instant, Chen Jun was silent and couldn't say a word.
Seeing him like this, General Long was a little surprised and asked, "So, now that you're a general, you have nothing to say?"
"Hey, Chief, I just want to take a rest now. I feel so tired."
Long Shuai and Ye Lao looked at each other and nodded, and immediately understood what Chen Jun meant. He really felt the pressure of taking the lives of the people as his own responsibility. They were not wrong about him.