After Zhao Ting and the others handed over the Luo Zhen camp to the 58th division, the 51st division retreated to the back to rest.
They had been fighting with the Japanese for so many days, and the number of casualties was very large. Although they had replenished some, even the Iron Men could not stand the continuous fierce battles.
The place where Zhao Ting and the others were resting was a small village with less than a hundred families. The village had already been blown up by the Japanese planes into ruins.
Fortunately, the Japanese soldiers would not bombard a destroyed village like this, so the division headquarters was set up in a house that had not collapsed yet.
Zhao Ting and the other ordinary troops did not have such good treatment. Most of them hid in the cotton fields and reeds around the village to rest.
Zhao Ting had been fighting the Japanese ever since he transmigrated, so he finally had a good night's sleep on the day he retreated.
However, Zhao Ting did not know that although he was only a company commander now, everyone knew about him.
When he woke up in the evening, he was eating when a signalman from the regiment headquarters found him.
"Company Commander Zhao, the regiment commander is looking for you. Come with me quickly.”the signalman said to Zhao Ting.
"Brother, why is the regiment commander looking for me?" Zhao Ting was also puzzled.”
"I won't hide it from Company Commander Zhao. I'm not sure either, but the brigade leader and the teacher are both in the regimental headquarters.”the signalman replied with a smile.
Zhao Ting didn't ask much and quickly followed the signalman to the regiment headquarters in a small forest.
"Reporting, Company Commander Zhao Ting of the 3rd Company of the 3rd Battalion has been ordered to report!”
Zhao Ting shouted loudly in front of the tent of the regiment headquarters, instantly attracting the attention of many people around him. Their gazes were filled with envy and admiration.
"Please come in."
Zhang Lingpu's voice rang out from the tent. Zhao Ting lifted the curtain and entered the military tent.
"This humble servant greets Master, Travel Advisor, Regiment Advisor!”
Seeing the people in the tent, Zhao Ting already knew their identities. He stood up and saluted them. These people were his immediate superiors. If he wanted to develop, he had to have a good relationship with them.
Regiment Commander Wang and Brigade Commander Zhou looked at Zhao Ting, who was standing straight and emitting a murderous aura, and nodded in satisfaction. They could tell at a glance that he was a soldier who had fought through blood and fire. This was what they liked the most.
Unfortunately, they had already received orders from the commanding officer of the army group. Zhao Ting would soon be out of their jurisdiction.
"Company Commander Zhao, please take a seat."
Although Zhao Ting was no longer under their jurisdiction, he was still a member of their army, so their relationship was still there.
After Zhao Ting sat down, Division Commander Wang and Brigade Commander Zhou chatted with Zhao Ting for a while. They were mostly concerned about his life and how many people he had in his family. Zhao Ting had completely accepted the memories of this body, so he naturally answered smoothly.
Soon, they cut to the chase and announced Zhao Ting's appointment.
"In view of your heroic performance on the battlefield, you have set an example for our entire army. Therefore, the military council has specially promoted you to the rank of major and battalion commander of the model battalion. I hope that you will perform well in the future and bravely kill the enemy.”
After Division Commander Wang announced the appointment, he handed a sealed letter of appointment to Zhao Ting.
Zhao Ting had originally thought that he would lead the battalion to victory and let Battalion Commander Wang Hai rise to the position of vice regiment commander. Then, he would be able to replace Wang Hai as Battalion Commander.
However, he didn't expect the promotion order to come so quickly. Moreover, it wasn't a promotion from his original unit, but to become a battalion commander of the model battalion.
"May I ask which unit is this model battalion? Who is in charge of it?" Zhao Ting asked the question in his heart.
Division Commander Wang replied," The model battalion is a newly established unit approved by the committee to serve as a model for the entire army. Of course, it only has a number now. It still needs to be established after you take office. Currently, the model battalion is directly under the command of the war zone.”
After hearing this, Zhao Ting finally understood. The war was at a stalemate, but it was not advantageous. It was self-evident that the model battalion was established now. Its main purpose was to publicize, not to fight.
After all, Zhao Ting had already been in the limelight on the battlefield. Now that he was the commander of a model battalion, this unit would be a hero unit. They might even be pulled to perform all over the country.
Of course, what Zhao Ting didn't know was that although the chairman's original intention was to establish a hero team for publicity, he also wanted to expand the influence of his faction.
However, the other factions naturally wouldn't just stand by and watch the chairman's faction grow. They agreed to form this model battalion because they considered the big picture and compromised with the chairman.
At the same time, they also knew that since they were heroes, they could not go to the battlefield again. If they were destroyed by the Japanese, it would be a joke and become negative publicity.
Since he couldn't go to the battlefield, even if he wanted to promote it for a while, he couldn't promote it forever. It was much safer for Zhao Ting to stay in the model camp than on the battlefield.
If Zhao Ting continued to stay on the battlefield, he might even make some great contributions. This was something that the other factions did not want to see.
"Brother Zhao, although you've become the battalion commander of the Model Battalion, the 74th division is your family. If anyone dares to cause you trouble in the future, we will help you.”
Although Zhao Ting had only been promoted to a battalion commander, he had been personally appointed by the chairman. Regiment Commander Zhang Lingpu was also aware of this, so he directly addressed him as a brother to get closer to him.
"Regiment Commander Zhang is right. After all, you are a member of the 74th division. If you have any difficulties in the future, feel free to look for us.”
"Thank you for your kindness, officers.”
"The model battalion is just a number now. The troops are tight, so I'm afraid they can't give you many people. I've already applied to the commander of the army group.”
Just as Zhao Ting was thinking about how he would still have to think of a way to form a model battalion as a widowed family, he was instantly grateful when he heard his teacher's words.
"Thank you, Master! I, Zhao Ting, am a soldier of the 74th division for life!”Zhao Ting also expressed his stance.
"Alright, your words are enough.”
"Let's not talk about it anymore. I've already instructed the kitchen to prepare a meal for you to celebrate. Come, let's go eat.”
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