Early the next morning, Zhou Anyu and the political commissar rushed back to the army.
They have been away from the army for two days. The army still has tasks and training. As a chief officer, the political commissar cannot leave for a long time.
Moreover, orders for military officers to re-enter the military have been issued this year. Some of the retired officers have already returned home, and their wives and children are anxiously waiting for them to return home.
The transition work must be started as soon as possible and cannot be delayed for too long. Otherwise, whether they are transitioning or staying in the team, everyone's military morale will be unstable.
On the day he returned to the army, the political commissar summoned the standing committee members of the army at home to hold a standing committee meeting overnight. At the meeting, it was decided to hold an all-staff meeting the next day to read out the transfer order and hold a retirement ceremony.
The Political Department has already come up with a plan for the agenda of the re-employment conference, which was unanimously approved by the Standing Committee.
At the same time, at the Standing Committee meeting, the political commissar informed everyone of the results of this trip to Handong.
Although everyone felt sorry for Zhou Anyu, they were also happy for him. He could be placed in the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and his future would be unlimited.
"Although my current military rank is higher than that of Xiao Zhou, maybe after I change my career in a few years, I will have to work under Xiao Zhou's leadership."
Minister of Security Wang Dayou said with emotion.
"Old Wang, you are only thirty-six years old and can work as a full-time soldier at least until you reach the level of a full-time master. If you decide to change your career then, you can just retire."
the chief of staff said with a smile.
"Huh, Chief of Staff, you just stand and talk without hurting your back. You are already the deputy division commander, and I am the deputy division commander and I haven't even done that yet."
Wang Dayou said gloomily.
The director of security is at the regimental level, half a level lower than the chief of staff and director of the political department, so the chief of staff and director of the political department are both at the deputy division level.
The chief of staff was only two years older than him and had been serving as deputy division commander for a year. The comparison between people was infuriating.
Why didn't he think about how many thirty-six-year-olds couldn't even be transferred to the deputy regiment?
"Don't worry, once I adjust the timing, I will make room for you."
The chief of staff said evilly, deliberately making words to annoy Minister Wang.
"If I became chief of staff, I would definitely do a better job than you."
Wang Dayou said.
The three of them usually have a good relationship and often joke together.
the next day.
In the auditorium, the singing was loud and clear.
La Ge is an indispensable subject for all troops before a meeting.
Two teams sang songs, and their respective commanders led everyone in front of the team to shout chants.
"One, two, three, four, five!"
"We waited so hard!"
"one two three four five six seven!"
"We are so anxiously waiting!"
"A team!"
"one comes!"
"Quick, quack, quack!"
"Wow..."
The conductor's hands slowly rise, and everyone's applause slowly increases. When the conductor's hand moves down, everyone's applause slowly decreases.
The commander and everyone cooperated with each other, and everyone shouted with blushing and thick necks, fearing that their own momentum would overwhelm their opponents.
Whichever side's momentum is weak, then it loses, and then it has to sing a song, otherwise it will be laughed at by everyone.
The singing team roared the song hard, while the others were playing time.
After the leader comes, he will not stop everyone from singing.
This kind of lively atmosphere is liked by everyone.
Zhou Anyu sat in the front row and shouted slogans loudly.
"One, two, three, four, one, two, three, four, like a song!"
"Green Barracks, Green Barracks, teach me!"
"Singing makes the mountains shake and the earth move, singing makes the flowers bloom and the water bloom with joy..."
The loud singing sounded in his ears, and Zhou Anyu sang along with tears in his eyes.
There was a surge of blood in his chest. This would be the last time in his life to sing.
After the singing was completed, the conference officially began.
"Comrades, today we are convening an all-servicemen meeting, mainly to carry out this year's cadre transfer work. Superiors have approved the transfer orders for eight cadres of our department. Now I will read out the superiors' orders."
Having said this, the political commissar stood up, looked around the audience, and then said sonorously:
"Order!"
"Uh-huh!"
As soon as the political commissar finished speaking, everyone stood up at attention.
"[Military Order No. 13]"
"Based on the needs of army construction, eight people from your department, including Zhou Anyu, have been approved to retire from active service. They have made outstanding contributions to our country's defense industry. I hope that your department will properly complete the resettlement work, protect their legitimate rights and interests, and maintain the stability and unity of the army."
"Military Region Political Department."
The political commissar read out the order, and then everyone sat down.
"Comrades, I know that everyone must be in a bad mood at this moment. Another group of comrades who have been with us day and night are leaving. This is a scene that we must experience every year, and it is also a scene that none of us want to experience."
"Perhaps there will be me, you, or him on next year's list. Whether you want to leave or stay, this is the need for our army construction, and we must all obey unconditionally."
"Comrades, when you were in the army, you dared to fight, fight, bleed, and sweat. Sometimes you had to face the test of sacrifice. After you transfer to other places, I believe you are not cowards. You will definitely be able to succeed in your new positions. Make extraordinary achievements.”
"Comrades, although you have put down your guns today, never forget that you were once a soldier. If one day, China needs to call you, I hope you can take up arms again and defend China!"
The political commissar's voice was sonorous and powerful, making everyone's blood surge.
"If there is a war, we will be summoned back!"
"If there is a war, we will be summoned back!"
Thousands of people spoke in unison, deafening and enlightening!
"If I need to ride on the battlefield again, I will bravely take the lead!"
Zhou Anyu said silently in his heart.
The political commissar gestured to calm everyone down and continued:
"After talking about the country, it's time to talk about the family."
"All of us owe it to our families, our parents, wives and children. Without their support behind us, we would not be able to serve and train with peace of mind. Their military medals have more than half of their contribution!"
"Here, on behalf of the director and all our soldiers, I would like to say thank you to our families. After you go back, you must take on the responsibilities of being sons, husbands and fathers."
The political commissar's words made everyone feel sad. Many people had not been home for a long time.
Before their eyes appeared their elderly parents, hard-working wives, and lovely children.
Many people have mist in their eyes and they really miss home.
"Don't be like this, everyone. How can a man cry like a man? If your wife knows about it, why don't you laugh to death! If you have something to do, you can take a vacation. It's not like the director and I won't grant you leave."
The political commissar's words made everyone laugh.
"Let's move on to the next agenda, resigning from the military rank."
The political commissar's words were like a heavy hammer hitting the chests of eight professional cadres.
Although he had imagined it countless times, Zhou Anyu felt that he would not be uncomfortable. It was just changing jobs and not wearing military uniforms. What was the big deal?
But when that day came, and when he heard the political commissar said he would resign his military rank, Zhou Anyu still felt uncomfortable with a tight chest.
"stand up!"
"turn right!"
"Let's go together!"
The person at the head of the queue gave the order and they stepped onto the podium.
After standing still, they first faced all the officers and soldiers in the audience.
"salute!"
At the command, eight people raised their hands and saluted at the same time.
"Uh-huh!"
All the officers and soldiers in the audience stood up at the same time and returned the salute together.
At this moment, their tears could no longer be held back and flowed down.
Turning around, Zhou Anyu was facing the political commissar.
"Why are you crying? This is not like the soldiers I lead!"
Not letting others cry, the political commissar's voice also trembled.
"Release your rank!"
The order was issued, and the Standing Committee members relieved the eight demobilized cadres from their military ranks.
This is a solemn and heavy task.
The eight members of the Standing Committee looked grave and took off the collars and ranks of their soldiers with their own hands.
The eight of them stood still, letting tears fall freely.
