Just when Tom was worried, the lieutenant colonel asked, "Second Lieutenant, have you repeatedly applied for transfer to the base logistics department?" ”

"Yes!" Tom replied subconsciously, the apprehension in his heart suddenly turned into anticipation, and at the same time he was a little nervous, could it be that these officers did not come to him to check the logistics, but for their own application? Thinking of this, Tom said, "There were four times, and the last one was ...... a month ago." ”

The lieutenant colonel nodded slightly, but his expression was still as cold as before, and he looked at Tom and asked, "According to the requirements made in your application, do you want to be transferred to serve in the combat unit?" Why did you have this idea? ”

"It's my dream!" Upon hearing this question, Tom blurted out.

"Dreams?" As if somewhat surprised by this answer, the lieutenant colonel asked repeatedly, not only him, but also the colonel, who had not spoken, with a hint of interest in his eyes.

"Yes sir, this is my dream!" Tom clenched his fists quietly, and he frankly told the three officers that they had a dream since they were children, that they had dreamed of becoming a soldier, a soldier who traveled in space. Tom started with his family, and gradually talked about the cause of his dream, and the hard work he has been working on over the years, although his grades in the military school were not very good, but in the same period, Tom was not the worst one, but after graduation, he was assigned to work in the logistics department of the Mars base, and the logistics work was more than two years.

It's not that logistics isn't important, as a soldier, especially an officer, Tom certainly knows the importance of logistics, but for him, this position is the exact opposite of what he has always dreamed of. Tom doesn't want to stay in this position that looks comfortable but wastes his time, he wants to be a real soldier, a representative of the earth's civilization and fight against humanity and enemies. Or a member of the quest to explore the mysteries of the universe.

Tom said everything in his heart, he had overcome the initial restraint in the face of these three officers, and the other party was asking him about the transfer application, Tom felt that it was better to tell the truth, no matter what the commander thought, it was an opportunity for him. Even if the commander eventually vetoed his transfer, or even let him retire early for this reason, Tom would not regret it.

In his opinion, the work of the logistics department is not his pursuit, and if he wants to continue to work in this position, it is better to retire early. Even if he retires, he can go to Jamie's company on Mars to help out and become a member of the merchant ship, maybe when he saves enough money to buy a small commercial spaceship to travel to and from various small galaxies, this can be regarded as fulfilling part of his ideal.

Tom's words. Including the emotions he expressed when he recounted, the three commanders were a little surprised, they never thought that this young, ordinary-looking officer would have such a thought in his heart. When Tom had finished speaking, the lieutenant colonel hesitated for a moment and asked him to go out and wait first, and Tom understood that the three chiefs were going to discuss, so he immediately stood up and saluted them, and then turned and walked out of the office.

When the office door closed, Lieutenant Colonel Wang, Tom's immediate boss, looked a little embarrassed. Explained to the other two chiefs, "I'm sorry sir, I don't know how he could have thought that. I ...... about the personnel management of the logistics department. ”

The colonel, who had not spoken, waved his hand at him at this time and asked, "How is the second lieutenant doing in the logistics department?" ”

"He has a good working attitude, he has never made a mistake since he came to work in the logistics department, and more importantly, the second lieutenant is an honest and responsible person." Lieutenant Colonel Wang replied, and when he heard Lieutenant Colonel Wang's comment on Tom, the Colonel nodded slightly. This is a very high comment, you must know that logistics are very important, and Tom's position is low, but he holds power, and if he is a scheming person, he can use the power in his hands to make his own personal gain. This is also the main reason why the logistics department regularly conducts routine personnel checks.

Lieutenant Colonel Wang said that Tom was an upright soldier and a responsible person, and it was certainly reassuring for such a person to work in the logistics department. Maybe this is also his willingness to be assigned to the logistics department of the Mars base after graduating from the military academy, thinking that the colonel turned his inquiring eyes to the lieutenant colonel who had questioned Tom before.

"Yes, the military academy will conduct an assessment of the situation of the cadets before they graduate, and then hand them over to the intelligent brain to analyze them to find the most suitable position. Second Lieutenant Tom is not outstanding in the military profession, but he is good in several other aspects, and based on his various performances and evaluation results, he has come up with an analysis report that he is suitable for this position, so he will be sent to the Mars base to take up his current position. ”

After understanding the reason, the colonel couldn't help but laugh, to be honest, these assessments and analyses do have their truth, and Tom is doing a very good job in his current position, just judging by Lieutenant Colonel Wang's comments about him, it is enough to prove that he is a very good logistics officer.

If it weren't for Tom's so-called "dream", maybe he could become an excellent logistics officer like Lieutenant Colonel Wang in the future, and even have a greater development in this area. But it was precisely because Tom never gave up on his "dream" that there were four consecutive requests for transfer to his superiors, and the Colonel came this time to meet this particular logistics officer to find out what he really thought.

Now everything is in front of everyone, although this young logistics officer is excellent in logistics work, he is unwilling and has been seeking a front-line position. For this situation, Lieutenant Colonel Wang felt a little uncomfortable, he did not receive the previous three application reports, but was forcibly suppressed by him. In the logistics department, there are very few outstanding officers like Tom, and Lieutenant Colonel Wang has always hoped that Tom can work in this post in a down-to-earth manner, in order to appease his emotions, Lieutenant Colonel Wang has even proposed to his superiors to promote his military rank, and the superiors have approved it, so he will be notified and conferred the title.

As for the fourth application report sent by Tom a month ago, Lieutenant Colonel Wang also wanted to suppress it, but there was something wrong at that time, which led to the two chiefs around him coming to verify today. And judging from the current situation, it seems that this colonel with a lot of background is a little unhappy, and in order to protect his subordinates, Lieutenant Colonel Wang is a little anxious, after all, no matter what Tom's idea is to move, it is inappropriate to do so within the military. A soldier is a soldier. Obedience is the duty of a soldier, and this military discipline was born since the advent of the term army in human civilization, and it is the same now.

If the commander is not satisfied with this, and even thinks that Tom has violated military law by doing so, then Tom will face the punishment of military law, and think of this Lieutenant Colonel Wang trying to say a few more kind words to Tom. lest this young officer, whom he values, ruin his future.

But who would have thought, before Lieutenant Colonel Wang could say his words, the colonel smiled and said: "Since he has his own dreams to pursue, as a young officer's superior, we should encourage their ideas." There used to be a saying that a soldier who doesn't want a general is not a good soldier, and in my opinion, this sentence can also be applied to this second lieutenant. ”

Lieutenant Colonel Wang was stunned for a moment, he couldn't believe his ears, the chief not only severely criticized Tom's actions. Instead, he took the initiative to speak for him, how is this possible? But he stared at it, and found that he had heard it correctly, and that there was another meaning in the colonel's words.

"Sir, what do you mean ......?" After asking tentatively, the colonel said, "Go through the transfer procedures for the second lieutenant, and you can coordinate with Lieutenant Colonel Wang on specific aspects." ”

The colonel's last words were addressed to the lieutenant colonel who had come with him, and the lieutenant colonel nodded. After the colonel said this, he stood up, regardless of how the two lieutenant colonels coordinated. Walk straight to the door.

Pulling open the door, Tom, who was waiting outside the door, saw the Colonel come out and hurriedly stood up and saluted, the Colonel stopped and saluted back, and then gave Tom a meaningful look and left without saying anything.

Looking in the direction the colonel left, Tom was a little confused, he didn't understand why he left? Is this the end of the matter for yourself? It shouldn't be!

At this moment, the voice of Lieutenant Colonel Wang came from the office behind him. Tom quickly turned around and walked into the office.

"Your transfer application has been approved, second lieutenant, give you three days to hand over the work, and go directly to the airport to report after three days."

Hearing this, Tom was stunned for a moment, and then showed an ecstatic expression. He had prepared for the worst, but he could never have imagined that things would work out like this. After being delighted, he couldn't help but express his gratitude to the commander again and again, and Lieutenant Colonel Wang smiled bitterly at the corner of his mouth, Tom's departure was not a good thing for him, and it would not be easy to find such a trustworthy and serious logistics officer in the future.

After delivering the order, Lieutenant Colonel Wang and another lieutenant colonel left the office, and Tom sent the two officers out with excitement, and watched them go away. It wasn't until he was out of sight that Tom withdrew his gaze, and when he returned to the office, it still felt like a dream, and he pinched himself hard to prove it, and the pain in his arm made him almost scream, but his face was full of happy smiles.

Leaving Tom's office, Lieutenant Colonel Wang still complained a few words unwillingly, but the lieutenant colonel smiled and comforted him, and patted him on the shoulder.

"Lao Wang, don't complain, the twisted melon is not sweet, and the second lieutenant has also proved his ability in your logistics department these days, and the headquarters needs such a basic officer to perform an important task."

"Important? What task? Lieutenant Colonel Wang asked subconsciously.

"Lao Wang, you should be clear about the regulations."

"Yes, yes! It's my fault, it's something that shouldn't have been asked. Lieutenant Colonel Wang reacted immediately, quickly shut up, and then chatted with the other party about other topics, as if he hadn't heard anything just now, let alone asked.

Three days was a bit of a tight time, but it was enough for Tom, who had been in the position for two years, and during those two years all the documents and materials were neatly organized, which was very convenient for the handover. When the handover was completed on the last day, Tom was overjoyed to take off the special badge representing the officers of the logistics department from his chest, he had been wondering where he would be transferred for the past few days, the main warship of the Space Fleet? Or a cruiser? Even the escort fleet at the forward base was a good choice, and he finally left this place anyway and was able to fulfill his dream.

It's a pity that Jamie is not on Mars these days, but he has already told Jamie about it through communication, and he is also sincerely happy about the transfer of good friends, and wishes him a good job in his new position. It's a pity that Su Zhe can't be contacted for the time being, and this guy doesn't know what he's busy with all these years, although everyone still keeps in touch through communication, but Su Zhe often disappears for several days, and he can only leave a message when he is found. According to Su Zhe, his laboratory work is very busy, and it seems that being a scientist is not so easy.

left a message for Su Zhe, and when he was free, he would naturally see the message. After doing all this, look at the time is almost up, according to the order of the commander three days ago, Tom went directly to the airport, the airport is not far from the logistics department, and it will arrive in a short time by a small shuttle, Tom is no stranger here, you must know that he is a member of the logistics officer, and the distribution of materials must pass through the airport.

It is said that it is an airport, but it is actually a small base, of course, much smaller than the whole city, and it is also a transit point for various military institutions, including various troops, Tom inquired about the specific places to be reported, and then strode towards that side.

A few minutes later, he came to a relatively remote building, this building is newly divided, and Tom does not know which unit it belongs to, but judging from the soldiers guarding the door before entering the building and the guards inside, the units in this place do not look simple, and Tom's heart is even happier at this moment, because he feels that he is likely to enter an important army, and may even be a main fleet.

"Report!"

"Come in!"

Pushing the door in, he saw the two chiefs he had seen in his office before, Tom stood up and saluted again, and the commander replied and signaled him to take a break, and then the lieutenant colonel who had a cold conversation with him at the beginning asked him with a smile if the work of the logistics department had been handed over, and when he received a confirmed reply, the lieutenant colonel announced something unexpectedly.

"Promotion?" Tom asked in surprise.

"That's right, Lieutenant, you've been promoted." The lieutenant colonel turned around and picked up a box from the table, and when he opened the box was a pair of epaulettes and collar badges of the rank of lieutenant, he took them out with a smile, and then personally replaced Tom's original epaulette, after doing this, the lieutenant colonel took the initiative to salute Tom, and at the same time said, "Congratulations, Lieutenant Tom!" (To be continued......)