Chapter 67: Commendation Ceremony
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In the open space in front of the viewing platform, the seven squads participating in the actual confrontation exercise were lined up in an orderly manner. The recruits stood in high spirits, their eyes leveled ahead, ready to be inspected by the princess.
For the vast majority of recruits standing here, this is the brightest and most memorable precious moment of their lives. At this moment, they are the well-deserved protagonists on this huge stage after experiencing the baptism of war, the royal princesses, the prominent generals of the empire, the celebrities from all walks of life in the imperial capital, and the reporters of major newspapers are all focused on them, so that they have a new understanding of the profession of soldiers and what honor is. Even if they will melt into the sea of troops like droplets after today, and they may no longer be able to stir up a brilliant wave, today's experience is enough for them to sit in the sunset and talk proudly about their youth to their children and grandchildren when they are old.
The honor is about to be added, and Mo Tianci's mood is very complicated. His gaze pierced through the recruit beside him and fell on Zhu Xiaoqi, who was only a few meters away from him. This is a respectable opponent, a hateful opponent, and a guy who will never make you feel better regardless of victory or defeat.
In the two confrontations, Mo Tianci had the upper hand, but in the end, he felt more depressed and aggrieved than if he lost. For the first time, he won Zhu Xiaoqi, but Zhu Xiaoqi won a full house. The second time he lost both, he won the first, but Zhu Xiaoqi won the hearts of the people. Although the rejection of Donna's kindness cost him the first place, it was praised by everyone in the know. The power was extraordinary, and the full scoundrel became the most personable gentleman and the knight who kept his oaths. At this moment, Mo Tianci only had a faint bitterness in his heart, and he didn't like the winner at all, and even began to reflect on what he had done wrong. However, Mo Tianci also knew in his heart that as Li Yuncong said, Zhu Xiaoqi acted wildly, not because he could learn it if he wanted to, if he did that, he would not be Mo Tianci.
"That's the end of it! I hope we will have a chance to compete one day!" Looking at the chubby background, Mo Tianci couldn't help but have a trace of respect in his heart. It's a blessing to have a respectable opponent to have, and he's looking forward to meeting him on a bigger stage.
"Everyone, please be quiet!" Zhang Lingfeng, Minister of War, looked at his watch, and when the time was up, he stood up and walked to the center of the viewing platform.
"I announce that the Haiyue City Recruit Training Commendation Ceremony is now open! Everyone stands!" As soon as his words landed, all the guests on the viewing platform stood up. The soldiers around the viewing platform also stood up.
"Pacesetters in position!" shouted an officer of the Royal Guards Protocol Corps to the left of the viewing platform. The 10 servicemen of the protocol team ran out quickly, 10 meters in a row of 10 meters and two people, forming a long and narrow passage in the open space in front of the commended detachment and the viewing platform.
"Play the military song, welcome the military flag!" the officer shouted again.
Amid the majestic military music, the flag guards of the Royal Guard Concierge Corps, led by a handsome major, escorted a bright and dazzling military flag and walked into the passage with heroic steps. When they reached the center of the detachment and the viewing platform, the officer who walked in the front made a beautiful sword movement, and the flag guards raised the military flag in their hands.
"Salute the flag!" the officer saluted. A group of generals and all the soldiers in the audience looked at the military flag and saluted solemnly. The military flag fluttered in the wind, the military power was terrifying, and a mighty force made the guests' blood boil.
"The form is there, but the soul is gone. After the guests took their seats, the young man beside Princess Long Xueling let out an almost inaudible sigh.
"Since my cousin knows this, why is he obsessed with the beauty of mountains and rivers all day long?" Although the voice was small, Long Lingxue heard it clearly, looked at him and smiled.
"Because I'm your cousin, there's a lot I can only think about. Look at the excitement and sigh with emotion. The young man smiled bitterly.
"Uncle has been dead for many years, why should you be too nostalgic about the past. My father has always admired you. He often sighed and said, 'Long Rui, this kid is too playful, otherwise he is a talent that can be created.' Long Xueling gently explained.
Long Rui smiled, a little bitter. In the royal family, no one knows better than him how dirty the road of power is, and the evil desires that breed in the dirty soil often devour people's reason, conscience, and soul, and invite great calamities. The light one falls, and the heavy one is punished. Although the second uncle Long Xiaoyun has the measure of tolerance, he will never set foot in the political power half a step today. When the prince does not know and runs into that pool of dirty water to stir up, is he looking for trouble or death? How can he be a carefree little marquis, indulge in the beauty of the mountains and rivers?
"Cousin, never forget, we are all surnamed Dragon. Seeing that he didn't speak, Long Xueling sighed lightly and stopped talking. Father's vision of people will not be wrong, Long Rui's IQ is very high, and he is unwilling to bear the burden that belongs to him, just because the time has not yet come.
"Now for the first part of the commendation ceremony. Senior Colonel Du Yu, commander-in-chief of the Xishan Recruit Training, is invited to announce the list of commended detachments, individuals and instructors. After the ceremony of welcoming the military flag, Zhang Lingfeng continued.
Du Yu strode to the front of the stage.
"The Xishan recruit training has officially come to an end today. In the past three months or so, under the strict requirements of the instructors of the Wolf Killing Cavalry, the recruits from various units in Haiyue City have carried forward the spirit of not being afraid of hardships and sacrifices, and have completed the high-intensity training that is three times that of the ordinary new training, and have achieved relatively excellent results in the assessment stage of the exercise. Combined with the recruits' performance in their usual training and their achievements in the exercise stage, and after soliciting the opinions of the wolf-killing cavalry instructors and the personal guard battalion, the general headquarters of the new training decided to give commendations to the three participating teams, 10 recruits and 10 instructors. The participating detachments that received commendations were: the first company of recruits, the third company of recruits, and the sixth company of recruits. The ten recruits who received the commendation were: Mo Tianci, Li Yuncong, Zhu Xiaoqi, Zhao Tiedan, Hou Xiaoshan......"
Hearing his name, Zhao Tietang and Hou Xiaoshan in the audience were stunned for a moment, and then fell into irrepressible ecstasy. There are only ten recruits to be commended, and these two guys who never dared to count on them didn't expect to be selected. For Zhao Tiedan, he can finally go home with his eyebrows held high, and his father, who values the glory of the family more than life, will definitely be very satisfied with his achievements. Facing the happiness that fell from the sky, tears appeared in Hou Xiaoshan's eyes. For him, being commended not only means that the children of the poor family have jumped over the dragon gate and embarked on a bright road, but also means that he may have the opportunity to change his fate, change the fate of his lover, and change the fate of his family.
Hearing the names of the two comrades-in-arms, Zhu Xiaoqi smiled with satisfaction. After losing the first place, the first thing he thought of was to try to make some compensation. So he found Commander-in-Chief Du alone.
"Commander-in-chief, I definitely can't ask for this first place, can I make another request?"
"Say it. ”
"Can you take proper care of our detachment?"
"Name. ”
"Zhao Tiedan, Hou Xiaoshan. ”
I have to say that Commander-in-Chief Du is very simple, and he does things properly. Seven recruit companies, one company has an average commendation quota, and the remaining three were divided between him and Mo Tianci. Of course, it is reasonable to be commended at Li Yuncong's level, and as for the two guys under him, well, it can be regarded as an advance, and they will definitely be able to afford this reward in the future.
"Don't forget your brother in front of interests, and distribute benefits without hurting harmony, this kid's ability is really not small!" Hearing his name, Leng Yunfei was not excited at all, but he admired Zhu Xiaoqi's arrangement. Although he wanted to come to these two commendation places, and he also had candidates in his heart, he was determined by the democratic recommendation of the recruits in the Tongguò detachment. It is a great skill to be able to realize one's will through the actions of others. When an army can fully implement the will of its commander-in-chief, it becomes invincible. He began to ponder the invitation that Zhu Xiaoqi had sent to him again, and it was time for him to make a decision.
Du Yu retired after announcing the commendation decision. After the applause dissipated, Zhang Lingfeng continued: "Next, please ask Her Royal Highness the Princess to announce the list of personnel who have obtained the training qualifications of the Yanyue Royal Military Academy. ”
Long Xueling stood up amid warm applause, and there was a click of camera shutters in the press corps, and a large amount of film was sacrificed at the moment she got up. For the soldiers and civilians of the Celestial Dragon Empire, the princess is extremely mysterious, although they know about her existence, this is her first appearance in public, and the first appearance perfectly conforms to the fantasy in people's hearts.
"On behalf of the royal family, I announce that the soldiers who have obtained the qualification to participate in the triennial training of the Yanyue Royal Military Academy are: Mo Tianci, Zhu Xiaoqi, and Donna!" Her voice was gentle, melodious, and kind, which perfectly matched her appearance.
It's a big slap in the face, and Zhu Xiaoqi's eyes are full of gold stars. This Nima is doing hair, a man and a woman, all of them are Lao Tzu's nemesis, is this to let Lao Tzu go to training or go to find a smoke?
I want to yin Lao Tzu again, no way! Big deal, this old man is not going to be on it. He looked at Donna, but he didn't expect the latter to look at him blankly.
"On behalf of the royal family, I congratulate you!" said the princess again.
Wait, this voice ....... Zhu Xiaoqi's whole body trembled violently, and he looked up nervously at the viewing platform.
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