Chapter 1305 Clever Allocation

As Director Luo finished speaking clearly, a brief, almost eerie silence fell over the classroom.

Everyone's brains seemed to be working at lightning speed at the same moment, processing this appointment that sounded somewhat "ordinary" at first glance, yet subtly revealed something unusual.

1st Infantry Brigade of Yezhou?

This number was like a key; with a click, it instantly unlocked the floodgates of everyone's memories.

Zhao Jie, the classmate who had to interrupt his studies shortly after enrolling due to an emergency mission in the war zone and hurriedly returned to his unit to lead his troops to Nanjing, is he not the brigade commander of this brigade?!

The guy who was secretly envied by his classmates and called "lucky" and "with a bright future" was the one who led the army!

Further information was quickly linked together: the 1st Infantry Brigade of Yezhou, under the newly established Jinling Military Sub-district, was one of the first frontline troops to advance and face the tens of millions of zombies in the direction of Jinling!

That was the true front line, the very forefront of the blood and flesh grinder!

Let's look at Gu Yun's appointment again—First Battalion, Battalion Commander.

Given Gu Yunzhong's comprehensive evaluation results and his newly awarded lieutenant colonel rank, being appointed as a battalion commander in the "Night State Infantry Brigade" seems, on the surface, somewhat "underqualified".

After all, the classmates who were previously assigned to the four major army groups, even those ranked lower, were assigned to positions such as section chiefs or staff officers in regimental-level units, or deputy brigade commanders in second-line brigades.

A battalion commander, that sounds like... nothing special?

But then, another, more significant title came to mind: "Broken Enemy"!

The 1st Infantry Brigade of Yezhou is the only unit in the entire infantry brigade sequence to have been awarded the honorary title of "Breaking the Enemy" by the theater command!

That is a true mark of an elite unit forged with blood, battle merits, and seniority; its status and combat effectiveness cannot be summarized by the ordinary term "infantry brigade."

It may not be as flashy as the Type 99A tanks and Type 04A infantry fighting vehicles of the heavy armored group army, but it was one of the earliest second-line units established in the theater command, starting from when its leaders were lowly, and doing the most tiring, dirty, and arduous work...

Even now, the commander still mentions from time to time in his speeches that the entire army should learn from the "spirit of defeating the enemy"!

Moreover, it is now stationed on the Nanjing front, which is the focus of the theater's next strategic move, a place where both crisis and opportunity are magnified.

Being a battalion commander there, especially a battalion commander of the "1st Battalion," which usually signifies the main force and spearhead, would likely present more direct and intense challenges, provide more practical combat experience, and potentially earn more merit than being a regimental-level staff officer in some heavily armored units in the rear!

This is no ordinary battalion commander. This is clearly throwing someone directly into the "steel furnace" where the toughest battles are fought and where the most results are most likely to be achieved, and it's in the territory of his old classmate and acquaintance!

For a moment, the trainees in the classroom exchanged glances and their minds raced, unsure of how to evaluate the appointment.

Could it be said that it didn't take care of Gu Yun's special status? It placed him in a front-line unit, and in a commanding position at that, with his old classmates looking out for him (at least they wouldn't deliberately make things difficult for him), in a relatively "simple" environment, making it easier for him to achieve results.

Is it considered a special favor? A lieutenant colonel being promoted to battalion commander is not a promotion in rank or position; it even conforms to the conventional pattern of "demotion for training," and there's absolutely nothing wrong with it.

They were assigned to an infantry brigade, rather than one of the four major army groups that everyone was eager to join, which diminished their prestige.

This subtle feeling left everyone, who had been prepared to witness some kind of "special arrangement" and feel a surge of excitement, speechless for a moment.

This arrangement... is ingenious, so ingenious that no one can explicitly accuse it of being preferential treatment, yet it undeniably places him in a position of great potential.

"Awesome..." Someone uttered two words in a very low voice, with a complex meaning.

This exclamation contained an understanding of this art of balance, a vague premonition of the perilous path Gu Yun was about to face, and a touch of envy or relief that was hard to define.

At least, this is far better than being assigned to a newly formed unit like the 17th Infantry Brigade of Yezhou, or to a logistics unit.

This is a real combat post, a place where we can fight and fight tough battles.

After Director Luo finished reading, he calmly looked at Gu Yun, waiting for his response.

Gu Yun's heart skipped a beat the moment he heard the appointment.

"The battalion commander of the 1st Infantry Brigade of Yezhou?"

The initial thought flashed through my mind with a hint of instinctive disappointment—it wasn't the imposing main force of the army group.

But keywords like "Zhao Jie," "Jinling," "Breaking the Enemy," and "First Battalion" immediately flooded in, quickly diluting the sense of loss and transforming it into a rapidly rising, burning passion.

He almost immediately understood the deeper meaning of this arrangement: it was not to let him gain prestige or to let him enjoy comfort, but to throw him to the front line, on the edge of a knife, where real skills were most needed and where people could be tested and tempered the most!

Working under an old classmate eliminates the need for adjustment and suspicion, allowing you to get into the swing of things quickly.

The battalion commander position is the most effective grassroots position for developing comprehensive command skills. He must personally oversee all tactics, management, logistics, and ideological work, making it an essential step towards becoming a higher-ranking commander.

More importantly, that's Nanjing! It's the direction where the war zone might pour resources and make great strides in the future!

Achieving results there would likely have a far greater impact and visibility than being a department leader in a heavy-armored brigade in the rear.

Having figured all this out, the slight sense of loss that Gu Yun felt due to the "infantry brigade" order instantly vanished, replaced by a torrent of tension, excitement, and immense fighting spirit.

He stood up abruptly, his posture as straight as a pine tree. The previous unease or feigned composure was gone from his face; instead, he radiated a clear, firm, and even somewhat sharp brilliance.

He met the complex gazes of his classmates, and also the scrutinizing look of Director Luo, and answered in a clear and powerful voice:

"I will resolutely obey the organization's assignment! Thank you for the organization's trust!"

The voice landed firmly and powerfully, without the slightest hesitation or reluctance.

A barely perceptible hint of satisfaction flashed in Director Luo's eyes, and he nodded slightly.

Pah, pah, pah, pah—

After a brief silence, applause broke out again in the classroom.

This time, the applause, compared to that given to the students assigned to the elite army group, contained less pure envy and more complex meaning—a knowing appreciation for this "ingenious" arrangement, admiration for Gu Yun's impending departure to the real front lines, and perhaps, a touch of melancholy about the uncertainty of their own future.

Gu Yun sat down, feeling as if a fire was burning in his chest.

1st Battalion, 1st Infantry Brigade, Yezhou, Jinling...

I can finally truly become a commanding officer in the army!

battalion commander!

Battalion Commander Gu!

This is much better than the civilian uniform team I used to lead with a group of college students!

A brand new chapter, full of challenges and opportunities, is about to begin.

And the starting point of all this was this seemingly ordinary, but actually profoundly meaningful, appointment of a battalion commander.