Chapter 1311 Li Weimin: A Royal Flush!

Lieutenant General Li Weimin, facing everyone's gaze, slowly opened the folder in front of him.

He didn't look at the dense notes and assessments; his gaze fell directly on a few names circled in red.

These names seemed to carry a special weight, causing his fingers to pause on the paper for a moment.

"Commander, comrades." He cleared his throat, his voice standing out clearly in the unusually quiet conference room.

"Regarding the selection of the commanders of the First through Fourth Army Groups, I recommend the following comrades."

He raised his head, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable weight:

"Commander of the First Army Group, I recommend Comrade Yang Ren."

"I recommend Comrade Peng Yi as the commander of the Second Army Group."

"Commander of the Third Army Group, I recommend Comrade Han Feng."

"Commander of the Fourth Army Group, I recommend Comrade Liu Lue."

Four names were uttered smoothly from his mouth.

There are no lengthy job titles or complicated resumes; it's just a name.

However, the moment this simple syllable fell into the air—

In the entire conference room, the complex "air currents" that had previously been subtly clashing, carefully weighing options, or secretly calculating seemed to be instantly smoothed out and solidified by an invisible hand, transforming into an absolute, almost breathless silence.

Chief of Staff Wu Bin's fingers, which were tapping the table, froze in mid-air.

The deputy commander of Shaogang Steel Company turned his gaze from the ceiling and suddenly focused on Li Weimin's face, his pupils shrinking slightly.

Army Commander Wang Tiefeng's tightly pursed lips relaxed almost imperceptibly, then tightened again, but the taut lines no longer conveyed pressure, but rather a complex emotion that was almost... awe.

...

At that moment, everyone's expression underwent a subtle yet unified change. There was no questioning, no surprise, no immediate thought of weighing the pros and cons; instead, there was an almost reflexive solemnity and a sense of "I see" understanding.

These four names... or rather, these four comrades, hold entirely different significance for the highest-ranking officials of the Central Plains Theater present here.

They were not "famous generals" in the usual sense of the military record, but rather a more special group.

Tracing back to their roots, they were among the earliest and most core founders of the "Revival Military Academy," and could even be considered as one of the "founding fathers" of the current Central Plains Theater Command system.

Going back further, each of them, in various capacities during the early stages of the "Army Group Command Academy," served as an instructor, led research, or directly participated in training the prototypes of a large number of mid- to high-ranking commanding officers in the Central Plains Theater.

More importantly, they share a common label that most of the people present cannot reach—a blood-stained legend—they all personally experienced that era of constant gunfire, devastation, and what can be called the most brutal "meat grinder" in the history of human warfare!

That was not just experience at the battle level, but also a personal understanding and profound imprint of a nation’s amazing will to fight and strategic wisdom in the face of the deepest suffering.

Their command skills, understanding of large-scale battles and even strategic levels, and ability to control troops and turn the tide in extreme adversity have been repeatedly proven by history, countless battle examples, and classic chapters written in military academy textbooks, reaching a level that is difficult for ordinary people to match.

To some extent, they themselves are "living war textbooks," one of the most valuable "strategic legacies" left to this new regime by that bloody era.

Because of their unique nature, after the establishment of the Fuxing Military Academy, most of them chose to step back and take a back seat in teaching and research, with their main responsibilities being to train more young officers and summarize war experience. They rarely directly participated in the specific command of front-line troops or personnel struggles.

This also means that their names are rarely mentioned in ordinary promotion discussions and power balances, similar to the supreme elders of sects in fantasy novels.

But now, Li Weimin has put them directly on the table as the only candidates to command the four main army groups.

“The reason is simple.” Li Weimin’s voice broke the silence. He looked around, his gaze frank:

"These four army groups are the absolute main force for our theater to expand our territory and recover lost land in the future. They are the heaviest hammers to smash the Iron Curtain of the Apocalypse!"

"Their commanders need more than just conventional command skills; they need profound strategic vision, unwavering composure in the face of mountains of corpses and seas of blood, and an almost instinctive war wisdom to find a way out of any difficult and complex situation!"

“These comrades, with their abilities, experience, and prestige, are more than capable of commanding an army group. You could even say they are being used to a great extent.”

He paused, his tone becoming even more earnest:

"Comrades, our current situation may seem stable, but in reality we are surrounded by powerful enemies (referring to large-scale zombie hordes, mutated creatures, and potential hostile forces) and have many things to rebuild."

"This is precisely the time when we need a stabilizing force the most!"

"Bringing these incredibly experienced veterans out of retirement to oversee their respective regions will not only ensure the stability of these four strategic directions, but will also greatly boost the morale of the entire army—if even such legends are being brought back into battle, what reason do the soldiers below have not to strive for excellence?"

“Moreover,” Li Weimin changed the subject, looking at Gu Chengyuan, then glancing at the other standing committee members:

"It is precisely because of these individuals who are in charge, serving as the strongest support and 'ballast', that we can be more bold and confident in promoting a group of outstanding young officers who have been tested in actual combat, are in their prime, and are ambitious to more important positions such as deputy commanders of army groups, chiefs of staff, and even commanders of main force brigades, thereby accelerating the rejuvenation of the entire command system and the upgrading of combat capabilities."

"With their support, we can be bolder and more prudent in our actions!"

"As for the age issue..." Li Weimin shook his head slightly: "For the strategic position of army commander, their age is not only not a problem, but rather an advantage - experience, prestige, and composure all require time to accumulate."

"Moreover, I learned before the meeting that their physical condition and energy are fully capable of meeting the requirements of front-line command."

His words were logically clear, well-reasoned, and based on the strategic interests and future development of the entire theater of operations.

The four candidates he proposed were so qualified, capable, and symbolic that any conventional "competition" or "controversy" seemed pale, powerless, and even somewhat laughable.

A longer silence fell over the meeting room.

But this silence was completely different from the previous solemnity and calculation; it was a tacit agreement and a calm that came from being impressed by a grander vision.

Gu Chengyuan's gaze remained calmly fixed on Li Weimin's face, then slowly swept over the changing expressions of each of the Standing Committee members present.

He saw the relief that flashed in Wu Bin's eyes, the excitement hidden beneath Wang Tiefeng's tense body, and the complex expressions on the faces of the others that were impossible to conceal, a mixture of admiration and reassurance.

He knew that Li Weimin's "hammer" had indeed shattered a potentially protracted and even contentious battle between various parties.

There is indeed no controversy among those present regarding these four candidates.

There is no right to argue about it.

In terms of military achievements, each of them has written a chapter that can illuminate an era; in terms of ability, each of them has commanded troops of a size no less than that of an army group on battlefields far more desperate than today, and achieved brilliant victories.

In terms of prestige... the Standing Committee members present here, during their student days at the military academy, studied their battle examples extensively and admired their demeanor.

To put it bluntly, if these legendary war generals hadn't mostly chosen relatively low-profile teaching and strategic research work (Liu Zhenguo took Wang Meng to the Ghoul Army), we probably wouldn't be sitting at this conference table today.

Finally, Gu Chengyuan spoke slowly, his voice steady and decisive:

"Comrade Li Weimin's reasons are very valid. These four veteran comrades are indeed the most suitable candidates at present. I agree in principle."

"However, it is not enough for us to agree alone. We must also give full consideration to the opinions of the veteran comrades. Since this personnel appointment was proposed by Comrade Li Weimin, let Comrade Li Weimin act as an advocate on behalf of the Standing Committee of the Theater Command and persuade these four veteran comrades to come out of retirement!"

"Yes, we will not fail in our mission!!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Weimin immediately stood up to accept the order!