Chapter 1147: Inspecting the Base Camp
The freshmen who had been trained by Xu Zhenyu were doing rather well in the base camp. Xu Zhenyu was known to be the harshest commander of all and was branded as Hades and the commander from h.e.l.l. Hence, he treated the freshmen like his actual soldiers and demanded them to follow his strict standards. He did not hesitate to put them through vigorous and arduous training. Strangely, they were rather compliant towards him.
Everyone knew how pampered, arrogant and untamed the freshmen were. Hence, the commanders could not be too strict nor too lax with them. Yet, Xu Zhenyu managed to train the freshmen exceptionally well, thus earning the respect of the other soldiers who were initially displeased with him for entering the military and becoming a major because of his connections.
Even the senior officer could not help but be impressed by Xu Zhenyu.
He knew right from the start that Xu Zhenyu was the second son of the Xu Family who had used their status and connections to arrange for him to be transferred to the camp. Hence, he did have his doubts about Xu Zhenyu, though he had to keep his displeasure and opinions to himself because of how powerful the Xu family was.
Xu Zhenyu made tremendous progress and growth during the three years of his military life in Northwest Military Camp. He was also promoted rapidly. However, everyone knew that he was the once-spoiled brat of the Xu family who was infamous in Capital city. Hence, plenty of military personnel, including the senior officer, reckoned that he must have been promoted so quickly because of his family’s power.
Although the Xu family could not quite meddle with the matters in the Northwest Military Camp, they were still affiliated to the military.
Hence, the senior officer had been secretly observing Xu Zhenyu while he trained the freshmen.
When training soldiers, it was important for the commander to place emphasis on holistic training and train his soldiers to possess grit and pa.s.sion that they ought to have as soldiers.
He managed to see Xu Zhenyu doing that.
The Xu family was indeed cut out for the military!
The senior officer of the base camp felt that he could nurture Xu Zhenyu.
At this moment, Xu Zhenyu said, “Sir, Second Military Commander-c.u.m-Military Training Commander Xu Zhenyu reports.”
Upon sight of Xu Zhenyu who was standing at attention and saluting to him, the senior officer smiled in satisfaction, feeling rather proud of his soldier.
He answered with a tender expression, “Come in!”
As soon as Xu Zhenyu entered the office, he showed his true colors and took a seat without even saying anything. He felt like his bones were coming apart.
The senior officer’s face grew sullen, rather shocked to see such a brazen soldier. If others were to behave like Xu Zhenyu, he would probably punish them. However, he somehow did not feel the urge to reprimand Xu Zhenyu.
The senior officer decided to turn a blind eye to his behavior. “Go get ready now! Some people will be coming here for inspection and observation.”
He sounded rather solemn. Although the people were not exactly big shots, they were in close cooperation with the military and hence, the higher-ups instructed the senior officer to pay more attention.
He delegated the task to Xu Zhenyu, mainly because the latter did not have any training lessons arranged for the afternoon. He also felt that Xu Zhenyu was competent enough to represent them.
Xu Zhenyu asked in shock, “Around what time will they be arriving?”
It’s already past 3 PM. Shouldn’t these observations and inspections be conducted in the morning with prior notice? What’s with the sudden attack? Could it be that the higher-ups are here to inspect?
Xu Zhenyu could not help but feel a little perturbed.
The senior officer answered, “In about half an hour. I just received the news too.”
He got a great shock when he received the noticed earlier on.
Greatly taken aback, Xu Zhenyu asked, “What am I supposed to arrange within half an hour?”
Even if it’s a surprise check, it shouldn’t be so last minute!
The senior officer answered, “I heard that they pa.s.sed by Base No. 7 and hence, decided to come and take a look. You don’t have to prepare anything. Just act as per normal. However, it’d be better to take it seriously.”
He could not understand what the higher-ups meant by “act as per normal”, for it was strange that they did not take the inspection as seriously as they did, the people who would be conducting the inspection. Although he was nervous and uncertain, he had no choice but to act according to the requests of the higher-ups.
Xu Zhenyu felt that the inspection was not as simple as it seemed. He chuckled and asked sheepishly, “Hehe! Boss, c’mon, tell me who the inspectors are going to be. Well, at least I’ll know how to prepare.”
Although he found it strange, Xu Zhenyu was not nervous at all. After all, he had experienced such inspections several times before when he was in Northwest Military Base Camp. However, Base Camp No. 7 was a very important base camp for the soldiers in China. Yet, they actually allowed non-military personnel to enter. Hence, he found it bizarre.
The senior officer said, “I’m not too sure about the exact situation, but I know that they’re not from the military. However, one of the generals and two lieutenants will be coming along. The higher-ups regard them very highly.”
He did not mention the part about one of the highest-ranked commanders calling the military division-level commander to tell him about the matter.
Xu Zhenyu exclaimed in astonishment, “He must be a big shot!”
I wonder how Xu Zhenyu would feel if I were to tell him that one of the vice admirals was present during the inspection at Base Camp No. 7.
Xu Zhenyu could not help but lament. “It’s just an inspection. Why do they have to make it so secretive?”
Of course, Xu Zhenyu only dared to make such a remark because he knew that the people inspecting did not belong to the military. Otherwise, he would be punished.
He had always despised those who pretentiously acted all secretive and mysterious. Hence, he could not help but be reminded of the man who never failed to make his blood boil. He had never been duped or taken advantage of all his life, except that once.
However, Xu Zhenyu also took the matter seriously since the person was definitely not a simple man. Because he had the power to make a general and two lieutenants accompany him.
The senior officer said sternly, “Wake yourself up and pay utmost attention. If anything goes wrong, I’ll hold you responsible. You hear me?”
Although he did admire Xu Zhenyu to a certain extent, Xu Zhenyu was still a soldier who rose through the ranks because of his family’s connections. Hence, he did not know him too well yet and had merely handed the important task to him because he was the second son of the Xu family and a military major. He was actually worried that something would go wrong.
Xu Zhenyu rose from his seat, saluted and exclaimed, “I heard you, Sir!”