According to the organizational structure of the Marine Corps Command, at least half of the cadres of the leading organs of the two Marine Brigade Headquarters must be eliminated, which is not a small number.

There are several factors that Wen Chaoyang took the initiative to take over this job, which will offend a large number of people, and among several factors, the post of chief political officer of the Marine Corps Headquarters is actually the most unconvincing. Convincing middle-level cadres to change jobs ahead of schedule is a matter for the two chiefs, and usually the number one officer plays a greater role.

The reason why he did this was first of all because he and Li Mu were the same kind of people, and they were both very eager to contribute to the development and construction of the army and the reform in the new era as soon as possible. If he didn't have such an ideal, he wouldn't have partnered with someone like Li Mu who had made as many meritorious contributions and caused trouble for so long, and he would still be able to live well in Lu Yuan.

Secondly, it is a manifestation of the importance of the organization.

It is unrealistic to transfer him across military branches just because of Li Mu, and if the higher-level organization does not recognize his personal ability, it will definitely not make such a personnel arrangement. He has to be worthy of the organization's attention to him and the organization's trust in him.

It's a hard job.

Among the four cadres at the division level, two brigade commanders and two brigade political commissars, one of whom will be transferred to a brigade political commissar ahead of schedule, is Zheng Guangming, political commissar of the First Marine Brigade.

Wen Chaoyang had to gnaw this bone first.

On the fifth day of his post, Wen Chaoyang took the guards and confidential secretary to change into civilian clothes and came to the compound of the headquarters of the First Marine Brigade and went straight to Zheng Guangming's home, which was a small one-man building on the edge of a small guest house, with two floors, which seemed unique and quiet in this downtown area.

Zheng Guangming had been notified early and stood at the door waiting at this time.

The political commissar of the regular military rank personally visited the home of the political commissar of the regular military rank, and no matter how old the qualifications were, he would not dare to slack off. Don't look at the difference in level, it's only two levels, but the treatment is very different. According to the standard, cadres at the rank of regular military can enjoy the more obvious benefits of official planes, single-family cottages, security guards, and confidential secretaries, all of which cadres at the rank of regular military cannot enjoy. What needs to be pointed out here is that regular military cadres and regular military cadres are not the same thing. Some regular army-level section-level cadres, literary and artistic cadres, as well as regular army-level cadres who do not hold leading positions, will be treated very poorly, and they will not be of the same grade.

Facing Wen Chaoyang, who is two years younger than himself, Zheng Guangming is more aware that his age has become a big problem.

"Commissar Wen, welcome. Zheng Guangming, whose hair was gray, greeted him with a smile and shook hands with Wen Chaoyang.

Wen Chaoyang took two steps, clasped his hands, and said, "Political Commissar Zheng, why did you come to the door." ”

"It should be, it should be. ”

The two walked inside side by side.

Wen Chaoyang said with a smile, "Political Commissar Zheng, I am wearing civilian clothes today, according to my military age, I have to call you squad leader." ”

"It's different, it's different. Zheng Guangming waved his hand and said continuously.

Zheng Guangming invited Wen Chaoyang to the living room, Wen Chaoyang's guards and confidential secretaries were on guard outside the door, and Zheng Guangming's family also avoided it after greeting him, and took a few sips of tea before starting the topic.

Wen Chaoyang said, "Lao Zheng, squad leader, I came here tonight to have a heart-to-heart conversation between our veterans as a veteran. ”

"Political Commissar Wen, I am indeed flattered that you came to my old man's house as a guest just a few days after taking office. Zheng Guangming lit a cigarette and smoked, he knew that Wen Chaoyang did not smoke.

"Old Zheng squad leader, you are not an old man, if I remember correctly, you are only fifty-four years old this year, hehe, this is not the age of an old man. Wen Chaoyang said with a smile.

Zheng Guangming said, "Among the cadres at the division level in the whole army, I am probably the oldest who serves as political commissar. Commissar Wen, I served as deputy political commissar in the Marine Corps for four years, and then I was transferred to the 1st Marine Brigade as political commissar, and this year is my fourth year. I did it for eight years. ”

In other words, he is an absolute veteran commissar in the Marine Corps. Division-level cadres who have served in a unit for four or five years are already rare, and his deputy division and full division are both in the Marine Corps, and they are two Marine brigades that are only a few dozen kilometers apart. This is a rare occurrence.

Wen Chaoyang nodded slightly and said, "Yes, you are an old land war." As I remember, you were one of the first recruits recruited after the formation of the Marine Corps, and since that time, you have been in the Marine Corps for almost ten years, except for some units of the fleet. ”

"That's right, to be specific, I worked in the fleet for four years and four and a half years at the base. Thirty-five years into the military, I have been in the Marine Corps for twenty-six years. Zheng Guangming is both emotional and proud, such a resume is unparalleled.

Among the first batch of Marine Corps recruits who were recruited for service that year, only a small number were able to be promoted, and even fewer were able to continue to serve as a full-time division, and he was the only one who remained in the front-line troops when he reached the status of a division-level cadre. Most of the other division-level cadres have been transferred to units such as military academies.

Maybe he can get to this day with such a posture, and it has something to do with such a special resume.

This is also where Li Mu and Wen Chaoyang feel tricky.

Wen Chaoyang sighed and said, "Twenty-six years, it's not easy. Lao Zheng, squad leader, you are a very experienced political officer, and the achievements of the 1st Marine Brigade in political work in recent years are obvious to all, and it is not easy to be rated as an advanced unit in the navy's political work for three consecutive years. ”

Zheng Guangming nodded slightly, knocked on the ashes, and said, "Political Commissar Wen, I heard that the brigade headquarters will be abolished, and the cadres will be enriched to the Marine Corps headquarters. Honestly, I feel like I'll have a few more years to fight for the Marine Corps. But I also know that my age and education have become problems. ”

Seeing that Wen Chaoyang was about to speak, Zheng Guangming waved his hand and said, "Commissar Wen, you let me finish speaking." ”

Wen Chaoyang nodded, "Old Zheng squad leader, please speak." ”

Zheng Guangming sighed and said, "I'm really surprised that you can come tonight." As you said, we are a conversation between veterans. ”

"Yes, the veteran's previous talk. ”

Zheng Guangming asked, nodded, sighed again, and said, "Then I'll stand in the perspective of a veteran and talk about what is in my heart." After so many years of efforts to make the cadres younger and more highly educated, the cadres of the armed forces are now very fruitful, and there are more and more very young cadres of very high rank. If nothing else, let's talk about our Chief of Staff Li Mu. Thirty-four years old, chief of staff of the regular army, double master's degree, personal honorary title, three first-class merits, combat hero. My Lao Zheng has never really admired a few people, and Chief of Staff Li Mu is one. Others think that Chief of Staff Li Mu is so young, how can He De hold such an important post, but I think that such a post should be filled by a cadre like Chief of Staff Li Mu, who has excellent theoretical knowledge and rich experience in commanding operations. ”

After a pause, Zheng Guangming said, "I know your intention to come tonight. I, Zheng Guangming, know where my shortcomings are, and the congenital conditions can no longer meet the needs of the development of the troops. I should give up my position to someone younger and more capable. Political Commissar Wen, I can make a statement to you, as long as the order is issued from above, let me change jobs or retire early, I don't have any complaints. From the day I joined the army, Zheng Guangming, I had already decided to hand myself over to the party, the people, and the army. In a word, my old Zheng will resolutely implement it without discounting, and will never become a stumbling block to the development of the troops. ”

The consciousness of the old comrades is high, Wen Chaoyang was very moved in his heart, but how could he be easily affected by a calm person. His other feeling was even stronger - his feet were still old and spicy, and Comrade Zheng was not easy to deal with.

Note: There is one more chapter later.

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