County Armed Forces Department.

When the dilapidated jeep rushed into the compound at the maximum speed that it could drive in the county, the few staff members in the three-story building breathed a sigh of relief.

Looking at the boy in the big office reading the information carefully page by page, they had very good reason to believe that if Minister Chen came two or three hours late, the book would be turned over by him. At that time, no matter what the boy named Xiao Chen thought in his heart, they all felt that their hospitality was a little inadequate.

Even if this is the Ministry of Armed Forces, it is a county party committee unit, and it is a place where parents of other children who have signed up for the army should put 10,000 cautions.

"What about people?"

The jeep turned off, and Minister Chen didn't even bother to pull out the key, so he opened the car door and rushed down, glaring at the staff who had been waiting at the door for a long time, and asked in a low and eager voice.

"In the big office on the second floor, I was reading the book that Xiao Li gave him. If you don't come again, he will have to read the "Atlas of Military History". ”

"Atlas of Military History" is a popular military science book published only in the last two years, covering the military technology and military level of various generations, as well as famous military wars. Originally, it was purchased by the Ministry of Armed Forces to decorate the façade, but I didn't expect that there would be a person who could read it seriously today. Before they met, Minister Chen first became interested in this long-known child.

"Let's go, let's see."

The large office on the second floor is only a few steps away, but just a few steps away, most of the staff on duty have gathered behind Minister Chen.

They were all very curious about what kind of sparks would collide when their minister met this legendary prodigy for the first time.

"Haha, sorry, it's late. Xiao Chen, I'm Chen Guanglin. ”

A warm but majestic voice sounded in Xiao Chen's ears, Xiao Chen, who pulled out his thoughts from the sea of books, looked up at the middle-aged man in military uniform in front of him, quickly closed the book in hand, and got up very respectfully:

"Hello Minister Chen, I'm Xiao Chen. Originally, I just wanted to sign up, but I didn't expect you to come in person. ”

Minister Chen didn't expect that this seething prodigy of the outside world would be so modest in person. Previously, he had always felt that a child like this would generally show extraordinarily frivolous arrogance and pride.

Minister Chen waved his hand and motioned for Xiao Chen to continue to sit down:

"In ancient times, there were thousands of dollars to buy horse bones, but what I am meeting now is a real thousand-mile horse, if you can't pay a little attention, won't it make people think that our armed forces department does not pay enough attention to the recruitment work."

"Xiao Chen, you tell me the truth, you obviously have a great future, why did you choose to be a soldier?"

It seemed that he felt that this question was a bit of a rejection of people thousands of miles away, and Minister Chen immediately added:

"I'm just curious, after all, no matter how you weigh it, many people think that being a soldier is the last path you should choose."

Xiao Chen smiled and nodded, this question was not only asked by Minister Chen, but also by many people before. He couldn't answer that he had a system that forced him to be a soldier, so he could only use his own understanding to say the complex of being a soldier in his heart.

"People say that good iron is not nailed, and good men are not soldiers, which is a very pragmatic idea. If I had to tell a false story, I could write a flowery paper that would win a lot of applause. But when it comes to you, as an ordinary young man who aspires to be a soldier, I will explain it like this:

The current situation within the armed forces is that the growth of combat effectiveness and the downsizing of personnel have always been in a dialectical relationship. However, with the development of science and technology and the modernization of military training and equipment, it will become a trend for more high-quality soldiers to master weapons and equipment with higher scientific content and carry out precise delivery and precision strikes on regional battlefields. ”

"Under this trend, it will be increasingly difficult for the average elementary and even junior Chinese level that was previously prevalent in all units to keep up with the development of military skills and military equipment."

"You have been a soldier, and you should understand that a soldier with a high level of education is more likely to adapt to a new environment and master new equipment. At the same time, it is also easier to stay in the company and become an experienced veteran. ”

Looking at Chen Guanglin's speechless appearance, Xiao Chen continued:

"I don't have very lofty ideals, but as far as I am concerned, whether it is out of personal military complex or out of the pursuit of personal value, it is undoubtedly easier to take shortcuts to the army than to go to the locality."

"While you may think I'm cheating, the truth is, it's only when you need it that you have more value. And I, too, are pursuing this value. ”

Chen Guanglin was speechless.

He didn't feel that Xiao Chen was stealing and sliding a shortcut at all, because based on what this young man said just now, he deserved to be trained by the army.

The reason why he didn't answer was because he was completely shocked by Xiao Chen's words. This kind of vision for the development of the army does not even have him, a colonel-level officer who has recently changed careers, and this is not surprising.

Chen Guanglin swallowed and foamed: "Classmate Xiao Chen, did you come up with those words just now?" ”

Although he had already made up his mind, he still wanted to confirm it. Seeing Xiao Chen nodded, Chen Guanglin was completely convinced.

"That's a very good point. On the question of why you joined the army, I think I understand now. To tell you the truth, the shock you gave me today is much stronger than when you came to tell me that you were going to be a soldier. I think, that's it, you fill in the form now, if you don't bring the photo, I'll fill it up in a few days. ”

The registration procedure for joining the army was originally simple, and Minister Chen now wanted the comrades who came to receive the troops to immediately rush to take this young man away, thinking that the consideration of other people was completely abandoned here.

"Xiao Chen, if there is nothing to do this holiday, you can't come to the Armed Forces Department to help. I'll arrange a dormitory for you, and the meal will be solved in the canteen of our armed forces. You can do things here while you look at these books that we have in the cabinet. Although it won't help you much to get to the recruit company, it can broaden your horizons. ”

Having the intention of taking Xiao Chen with him to cultivate in advance, Minister Chen said such a thing before Xiao Chen left.

After Xiao Chen's figure disappeared from the entrance of the armed department, Chen Guanglin praised the staff around him with a satisfied face:

"This good soldier, you can see it from that spirit."

"This kid may be a little weaker, but I can tell from his eyes that he is a good material for a soldier. If he agrees to help in a few days, Xiao Li, Xiao Gao, you two will take it with you. Forget it, I'll take it personally, you two bastards, maybe you bring out some bad habits that don't fit in tune. ”