The next morning.
The recruits put on their uniform and stood in front of the ceremonial stage in the training square.
Unlike the previous gatherings where they gathered close to each other, this time, everyone maintained a certain distance between them.
Behind the ceremonial stage, a large military flag had already been drawn.
However, at this moment, there was no one standing on the stage.
Four people stood below the stage.
Instructor Gong Jian, Regiment Commander Kang Lei.
Behind them were two soldiers holding trays.
"Reporting, the new recruits have all assembled. Please give your orders!”
Old Hei shouted at Kang Lei as he ran out of the formation after the recruits finished counting.
"Return to the team!"
Kang Lei raised his right hand, looked at the time on his watch, and said loudly,""I hereby announce that the Iron Fist Regiment's new recruit title ceremony has officially begun!”
After he finished speaking, he and Gong Jian stepped forward at the same time and walked to the two ends of the first row of recruits.
With solemn expressions, they picked up two private ranks and a national defense service badge from the tray behind them and personally put them on the soldiers.
Every time they completed one, they would take a step back and give a military salute to congratulate the recruits.
Soon, it was Fan Qiu's turn.
Kang Lei did not turn around to get it from the tray. Instead, he took out two epaulets from the right pocket of his shirt.
The pattern on the captain was very simple.
In the middle was a thin golden line, and in the middle of the line was a golden star.
Second Lieutenant!
The moment he saw the military rank, even Fan Qiu, with his temperament, was a little surprised.
He had thought that he would at most be a sergeant. He did not expect to jump several levels and become a second lieutenant, an officer!
"You should have been awarded a first-class medal for adapting the military boxing, but in order to protect your privacy, the higher-ups reduced the publicity and changed the medal to second-class merit.”
Kang Lei said in a low voice as he helped Fan Qiu put on the medal,""That's why I've given you more compensation in terms of military rank.”
"Yes."
Fan Qiu responded and did not ask any more questions.
After Kang Lei and the others left, He Chenguang, Wang Yanbing, and the others immediately turned to look at Fan Qiu with envy.
"My goodness, the difference is too great.”
"Yeah, we've only just become private soldiers, and he's already an officer.”
"Second Lieutenant, can I become a platoon leader after I leave the company?”
"In the future, when we see Fan Qiu again, shouldn't we also salute him and greet him?”
Seeing that the discussion in class one was getting more and more intense, Old Hei quickly shouted,"What are you arguing about? Shut up!”
Captain Kang Lei was nearby, so he didn't dare to be too loud.
Fortunately, the dignity of the class monitor was still there.
The members of Class One quickly quieted down. However, they would turn to look at Fan Qiu from time to time with envious expressions.
Soon, the military rank was worn.
Kang Lei walked up the stage and looked at all the soldiers below. He shouted loudly,"Hello, comrades!"
"Hello, Chief!"
The recruits responded in unison, completely different from when they first entered the military camp!
"Not bad, you have a bit of the spirit of the Iron Fist Gang.”
Kang Lei praised with a smile and sighed." In three months, you have overcome laziness, pain, and ego, becoming qualified soldiers.”
"However, you are only qualified now. You are still far from being outstanding.”
"Because your concept of the word 'soldier' is still very vague. Many young men don't even volunteer to join the army.”
"You still don't realize what it means when you bid farewell to your hometown, your parents, and put on this green military uniform.”
Kang Lei's expression suddenly became solemn, and his voice also suddenly rose.
"Now, as a twenty-year-old veteran, when you put on this green military uniform, the national defense service badge, and the rank of private, you are shouldering a responsibility!”
"Soldiers are the children of the people. When the people are in danger, we have the responsibility and obligation to help them remove the danger!”
"Soldiers are the strength of China. When the country is in danger, when someone insults China, we have to charge to the front lines. For this country, for the homes of countless people, we have to charge into the front lines!”
" Being a soldier is still an honor. It is an honor that countless soldiers have poured out with their sweat and blood!”
"If you can do what I say, then I believe that one day, when you have no choice but to take off this green military uniform, you will miss every day, every minute, and every second of your life as a soldier!”
The further he went, the louder Kang Lei's voice became and the more determined his tone became.
In just a few short sentences, he spoke passionately.
The recruits below also felt their blood boil as they listened. It was as if there was a ball of fire in their bodies that continued to burn their blood.
" Finally, let me tell you that soldiers are still a group, a glorious group that is ready to sacrifice for the country and the people.”
Kang Lei swept his gaze across all the soldiers below and asked loudly,"Soldiers, are you ready?”
"Be prepared at all times!"
The recruits, who had been ignited by Kang Lei's speech, burst into a roar that tore through the clouds.
"Alright, now, you guys swear with me!”
Kang Lei turned around and faced the flag. He raised his right fist and took the lead in swearing.
"I'm a Chinese soldier. I swear!”
"Obey the leader, obey the command, and serve the people wholeheartedly…"
When the oath was over, Kang Lei announced the dismissal.
He looked at the soldiers who left in an orderly manner with an extremely solemn expression.
Perhaps, for other companies, these oaths and preparations would not be needed even after they retired.
However, for the Iron Fist Regiment, especially for this batch of recruits, what he said just now was not empty talk. It was something that these people needed to put into practice.
Just two days ago, the Iron Fist Regiment had been given the order to reorganize within a time limit. The new base that the military had prepared for the Iron Fist Regiment was almost ready.
When the new base was completed, the Iron Fist Regiment would bid farewell to the Army and become a member of the Marine Corps!
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