It's better to conquer them than to command the steel torrent

Chapter 10｜Happy to bump into people

Shang Ke, who was cold and hungry, was too lazy to argue or refute.

He glanced at the superintendent and casually took out his ID and flashed it.

After seeing the ID clearly, the patrol officer's anger instantly turned into embarrassment and helplessness.

"I'm sorry, sir. I was rude. A murder involving a gun tonight is really hard to handle..."

"It won't end well?" Shang Ke asked sternly, "A few fewer troublemakers, isn't that good?"

Now it was his turn to be angry. Petty theft was one thing, but this was highway robbery!

The salaries of the capital's security police officers are quite considerable. If they receive high salaries but do not do their job, wouldn't that be just a waste of time?

"You're right." The superintendent was speechless and said politely, "Sir, please cooperate with us."

"Funny! I don't have time to deal with you right now. Please send all correspondence related to this case to the Legal Affairs Department of the First Mobile Division." Shang Ke said as he turned and got into the car. As he opened the door, he reminded them, "That lady might be injured. Send someone to take her to the hospital."

Snowflakes fell, and in full view of everyone, the car quickly disappeared into the darkness at the end of the road.

Civil affairs and military affairs do not interfere with each other, and civil law and military law are clearly distinguished. At least in this matter, Shang Ke doesn't care at all that it will cause trouble.

The 1st Mobile Infantry Division, stationed in the eastern suburbs of Gyeonggi Province, is a three-unit motorized force. It is a Class A standing force with very few vacancies, sufficient training, and a regular strength of 1.64 troops.

There was no warm welcome, of course. It was freezing cold, and most people, except the sentries, stayed indoors.

Shang Ke arrived at the entrance of the division headquarters, pushed the door open and walked into the lobby, he saw several officers sitting in a corner drinking, and a steaming hot pot was placed on the small coal stove, the aroma was everywhere.

No one in the division headquarters expected him to come back so late at night. The scene was very awkward, and time seemed to freeze for two seconds before several officers quickly put the bottles behind them.

The lieutenant of the communications battalion quickly changed the subject and asked, "Shangri-La, why are you back at this time?"

"If you don't come back, you'll be damned!" Shang Ke waved his hand and said angrily, "You guys didn't take your leave, did you? Drinking at the division headquarters? Confiscated!"

"Thank you caravan for showing mercy!" Seeing that he did not pursue the matter, the few people who seemed to have been pardoned prepared to slip away.

"Why are you leaving? Let's eat together." Shang Ke called them and started chatting while eating.

For a long time, "Shang Ke" has existed in the 1st Mobile Division with the image of a gentle, good guy, but several officers have noticed that he seems to be sharper than before. Could it be that going to the battlefield with real guns and swords once can completely change a person?
Talking about the recent changes, the lieutenant said excitedly, "The Co-construction Association is probably dead. The People's Livelihood Party coming to power is the will of the people. I heard that if they start expanding the army next year, the promotion rate will also be accelerated."

Shang Ke said "Oh" and said casually: "Are you so sure? The result is hard to say."

"It's all in the newspapers. Several newspapers have published the same polls. The gap is huge."

"Hopefully."

There are three major political parties in the Grand Unified Federation. The current ruling party is the Co-construction Alliance. The right-wing Renhe Party and the center-left People's Livelihood Party are fighting fiercely for next year's general election.

As the situation becomes increasingly tense and the clouds of war gradually loom over Europe, people in the easternmost part of the World Island also feel a sense of crisis, and strengthening national defense has become the focus today.

Shang Ke's father is a member of the People's Livelihood Party. If the opinion poll is true, it would naturally be a good thing.

But he didn't have the time to think about anything else. After enjoying the dinner to his heart's content, he returned to his residence and wrote a civil accident interference report in triplicate, and had someone submit it to the division's legal affairs department.

After finishing all this, Shang Ke fell into a deep sleep, exhausted. This was probably the most peaceful sleep he had ever had since crossing over. Even the sudden robbery at night did not affect him.

A dreamless night passed quietly, and I was awakened by the roar of a truck in the early morning.

Looks like the pigs the kitchen staff bought have arrived? We can have an extra meal for New Year's Day.

Shang Ke smiled knowingly, packed up briefly, and headed straight for the division headquarters.

Division Commander Ding Shu was a typical academic general, who was elegant and amiable. Shang Ke's sudden arrival interrupted his thoughts as he was reading the newspaper.

In his opinion, Shang Ke was competent as a military police officer, but apart from that, he had no outstanding qualities and was considered a dispensable existence.

However, the unexpected act of revenge made him curious. Could it be that this guy was a rough diamond?

"Greetings, Your Excellency! This is a letter written by Chief of Staff Xu of the 24th Brigade. He asked me to give it to my superiors." After Shang Ke entered the room and saluted, he took out the letter of recommendation written by Xu Bowen, took two steps forward and handed it over.

Ding Shu opened the envelope and said calmly, "I heard you were eager to go with us and even caused a big commotion?"

"I'm unwilling to give up halfway, so I suggest taking the initiative."

"Good job, you improvised and didn't bring shame to our First Mobile Division."

"Your Excellency, thank you for your compliment."

After reading the recommendation letter, Ding Shu pondered for a few seconds, then said, "Army expansion is a major trend. There will be a significant shortage of officers in the future. Staying in the military police unit is indeed a waste of talent. Therefore, I recommend that you go to Ganden for further training."

Ganden?

There was no military academy there originally, and the Ganden Tank Academy was only built a few years ago.

Shang Ke was very excited when he heard this.

Ding Shu had his own considerations - the number of reserve officers in each branch of the military was insufficient, and the armored forces, a new branch of the military, were the most scarce, so it was natural that they should be filled first.

"Look at how excited you are. Don't forget where you came from when you go to other places." He pointed with his index finger and smiled, took out a stack of notes, and started writing.

"I promise I will never forget your training." He then curiously inquired, "Your Excellency, I remember that Ganden academy only accepts officers, right?"

"It has been changed. It is divided into two categories, company and platoon level and battalion and regiment level. In addition to the normal two-year academic system, a new short-term training course has been opened." Ding Shu replied.

"Short-term training course? Reduced to one year?"

"Ten months to be exact, but that's generally enough. The short-term training course only accepts active-duty officers and non-commissioned officers selected from various units."

Admittedly, Shang Ke had some thoughts of enjoying himself, but the temptation was indeed hard to resist.

After leaving the division headquarters, he was thinking deeply all the way. Putting aside the appearance and perception, armored forces are also extremely important ground forces in conventional warfare. The mobility and breakthrough capabilities of armored forces are far beyond the reach of infantry forces.

From the perspective of personal long-term planning, this opportunity to study at the Ganden Tank Academy is a rare opportunity. If it weren't for this unexpected military achievement, it might not have been his turn.

What made him feel lucky was that with this military achievement he could easily cross the gap between lieutenant and colonel, saving himself a lot of trouble.

(End of this chapter)