Even Zhou Wen felt a little uncomfortable when these big guys in the military circles of the Republic of China looked at him like an alien. He knew that he couldn't stay silent like this. The principal was putting himself on a high pedestal. If he didn't respond appropriately, he might be unable to get off the stage.
He knew that most of these military bosses were high-minded and unruly people. Even if many of them were just trying to get their reputation by showing off their qualifications, there was no need for him to offend them.
Since he did not receive a response from the principal, Zhou Wen could only maintain a posture of standing at attention and saluting, and said loudly: "I dare not take credit for my humble position. The little credit for the front line of the Great Wall is due to the strategizing of the principal and the Military Commission. General Shang Zheng of the 32nd Army commanded well and was exemplary." Brigade General Zhao Changshu fought hard to achieve this together. In a humble position, I just follow orders and just try my luck..."
"It's just your luck. If it's really your luck, why don't you see other people have this luck? In more than three years, you, Xiao Zhou, have turned into such a submissive person. How can you still have the demeanor of Zhao Zilong who was in the army back then? "The principal became furious, pointed at Zhou Wen's nose and cursed.
Zhou Wen knew in his heart that the principal was scolding the chickens to show the monkeys. In fact, the so-called submissive people probably meant that some of the generals here no longer had the ambition to be soldiers.
But now he could only smile awkwardly, and did not dare to put down his saluting hand.
He couldn't get involved in the affairs of other people's teachers and students. Not only did he add a few enemies to the situation, it was not worth it.
And some of the generals here began to come to their senses. It was the principal who saw other people's children excelling, and became a little angry at his own confidants.
Some generals who only thought that Zhou Wen's performance in the Central Plains War was exaggerated rumors were really shocked this time.
It turns out that those rumors back then were true.
It turned out that the young officer in front of him, who looked to be in his early twenties, was really praised by the principal as "Zhao Zilong in the Army."
At this time, the principal nodded to signal Zhou Wen to take a break, and then said to Commander Qian next to him: "Mu Yin, come and read out the commendation order."
Chief Qian immediately stood up, picked up an official document in his hand, and read loudly: "Commendation Order from the Central Military Commission of the National Government."
Zhou Wen quickly stood upright again, standing with his chest held high.
"This is Colonel Zhou Wen, the commander of the Central Party Training Corps. In the Battle of Jehol against the Japanese invasion in the 22nd year of the Republic of China, he showed bravery and fearlessness. He led his troops to win consecutive battles and killed the enemy... and killed the enemy chief Masayou Sakamoto. Lieutenant General Gate and Major General Yamada Guiura..."
"Colonel Zhou Wen is hereby awarded a Medal of Blue Sky and White Sun, and is actually awarded the rank of Major General."
After listening to a long list of narrations of achievements, Zhou Wen finally got what he wanted, and couldn't help but feel a little excited.
You know, no matter what era you are in, as long as you are in the army, whether it is a regular army or a local army, being able to join the ranks of generals is a military honor and achievement.
Although the generals of the Republic of China are really not worth much, Zhou Wen, who has been a soldier for two generations, naturally has the pursuit of military honor.
Since you are in the military, the higher the military rank, the better. It will also make it easier to move around in the military in the future.
Besides, although Liu Ruolan didn't care about Zhou Wen's identity, compared to a prominent top wealthy family like the Liu family, there was a huge difference between whether his future son-in-law was a colonel or a general.
Maybe Zhou Wen and Liu Ruolan don't care, but the Liu family does! This is a matter of face for the Liu family.
And in the army of the Republic of China, military rank is indeed a benchmark for measuring a person's status. People who are familiar with you will know your name Zhou Wen. Not only will they be in awe, but at least they will be polite.
But in this world, there are many people who look down upon others, and there are too many generals in the Republic of China. No matter which warlord nominally recognized the leadership of the Nationalist Government, the principal would seal off a lot of generals, lieutenant generals, and major generals. Even a bandit like Liu Guitang, who was full of crimes, also had the rank of lieutenant general. .
If Zhou Wen encounters a crooked general like Liu Guitang in the future, and he has to salute and obey orders respectfully, it will disgust Young Master Zhou to death.
And this time the principal was not stingy, and even awarded a Medal of Blue Sky and White Sun, which made up for the shortcomings of the Songhu War of Resistance last year.
You must know that the Medal of the Blue Sky and White Sun is mainly to commend senior officers who have made outstanding contributions in resisting foreign enemies and defending the country. Basically, those who were awarded before the victory of the Anti-Japanese War can be regarded as national heroes.
Therefore, during the Republic of China, although the principals awarded military ranks indiscriminately in order to divide and win over various forces, the awarding of the Medal of the Blue Sky and White Sun was very strict.
Before the Great Wall Anti-Japanese War, among the millions of soldiers of the Republic of China, only 19 people had received this honor, and even the principal himself was only ranked 7th.
Moreover, among the honorees, the person with the lowest military rank is also a lieutenant general.
During the Songhu Anti-Japanese War, Zhou Wencai was a colonel, and being awarded the Medal of Baoding would be a blessing.
The Baoding Medal also has strict grades, which are divided into first to fourth grades for generals; third to sixth grades for school officers; fourth to seventh grades for lieutenants; and sixth to ninth grades for soldiers.
The first-class Baoding Medal awarded to Zhou Wen at that time was considered an exception.
However, because the Medal of Baoding is mainly awarded to those who have made special military exploits in suppressing civil strife and stabilizing the country, that is to say, those who have made outstanding contributions in the civil war, Zhou Wen does not attach much importance to it.
But the meaning of the Blue Sky and White Sun Medal is very different. Even in later generations, it is a symbol of lofty honor. It is proof of your outstanding contribution to the country and the nation in the war against foreign enemies. Therefore, Zhou Wen is also very rare and very care.
Before the Great Wall Anti-Japanese War was completely over, the principal awarded him a Medal of Blue Sky and White Sun early. It can be seen that it was because of the Kong family's affairs that he wanted to appease him.
"Thank you principal for the commendation. I will continue to work hard in my humble position and will never hesitate to serve the country." Zhou Wen stood at attention and thanked the principal again.
The principal looked a little worried and was not satisfied with Zhou Wen's answer.
Hum hum, serve the country, why not serve the party-state? Doesn’t this little bandit know that there must be a party before there is a country? Fortunately, he is still a high-ranking official in the Central Party Headquarters. I don't know what the people in the Party Headquarters do for a living. So far, this kid has not been accepted into the party.
Chief Qian picked up two yellow collar badges with a triangular golden bean in the middle from the adjutant's tray, and pinned them on Zhou Wen's collar. He also picked up a glittering Blue Sky and White Sun Medal and pinned it on Zhou Wen's chest.
Although the principal didn't like Zhou Wen's answer, now was not the time to argue, so he immediately took the lead in applauding.
