Special Forces: At the beginning, An Ran pulled him to get his certificate.

In the spacious and solemn office of the Commander-in-Chief's Mansion, sunlight streamed through the cracks in the windows, casting bright rays that shone on Commander Long and Chen Jun.

Commander Long sat upright behind his desk, his expression serious yet tinged with satisfaction. His gaze fell on Chen Jun, and he slowly spoke: “Comrade Chen Jun, from this day forward, you are officially a second-rank general. This is not only a high recognition of your past outstanding performance, but also a significant mission and responsibility entrusted to you by the nation. I must solemnly inform you that soldiers in this position will enjoy the highest privileges in Yan State. This means that in your future work, if you need to use relevant powers due to strategic needs, you will no longer need to apply to anyone; you can make your own decisions and exercise them directly.”

The highest privilege of Yan Kingdom... Upon hearing this, Chen Jun felt a little excited.

The significance of this privilege lies in the fact that, in the past, every important action had to go through a cumbersome approval process by the military, which consumed a lot of time and energy, and sometimes even caused the best opportunity to be missed due to the lengthy process.

Now, this privilege has opened a convenient door for him, allowing him to allocate any necessary resources more freely and efficiently according to his strategic vision, thereby successfully achieving his established strategic goals. This undoubtedly reflects the country's absolute trust in him.

With a solemn expression and a ramrod-like posture, Chen Jun saluted the commander-in-chief in the most standard manner, his eyes shining with determination and gratitude: "Thank you for your trust and careful cultivation, Commander! I will always remember your kindness and dedicate myself to the cause of the country and the people!"

The commander smiled and nodded, his smile filled with expectation and encouragement for Chen Jun: "Power has been handed over to you. Now it's up to you to use your outstanding abilities to make the Strategic Bureau more complete and efficient. Right now, the most urgent and crucial task before you is to dismantle that anti-Yan Kingdom alliance. This alliance poses a serious threat to our country's security and development and must be resolved as soon as possible. As for the specific implementation plan and strategies, you can decide for yourself based on the actual situation. I have faith in your abilities."

The commander waved his hand slightly, his tone calm yet exuding undeniable power: "Go. There's no need for excessive words between us; mutual understanding is sufficient. There's no need to waste time expressing gratitude here. Time is of the essence; execute your plan as soon as possible. The nation and its people await the results of your actions."

"Understood!" Chen Jun saluted again, his movements crisp and efficient. Then, he turned and strode away from the commander's residence with firm and powerful steps.

Just as Jiang Ling stepped out of the Commander-in-Chief's Mansion, the head of the National Security Bureau happened to see the rank insignia box in Chen Jun's hand. In an instant, his eyes narrowed sharply, his previously calm eyes widened, his eyeballs seemed about to pop out of their sockets, and his expression was exactly like "Old Deng's," full of shock and disbelief.

"Holy crap, you've already been promoted to a second-tier general? This... this is just too enviable!" Jiang Ling couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, his voice filled with envy and admiration. "I've worked diligently and tirelessly in the National Security Bureau for so many years, always striving to climb higher, but I've never been able to step into the second tier. I never expected that you, so young, would achieve this so quickly! Comrade Chen Jun, from now on, I must respectfully address you as 'Commander.'" As Jiang Ling spoke, he looked at Chen Jun with an almost astonished gaze, his eyes filled with not only envy but also deep admiration.

"Come on, Director Jiang, you're older than me, and in my heart, you've always been a respected senior. Even if I'm a rank higher than you now, what's wrong with calling you 'Director'? Let's not be so formal with each other," Chen Jun replied with a smile.

"This is completely different! The difference is enormous!" Jiang Ling quickly waved his hand and said seriously, "From today onwards, you possess the highest privileges in the country. This means that when you make any decisions, you no longer need to go through the cumbersome meeting and approval process of the military. What a tremendous power this is! It's beyond imagination! You can now allocate resources more freely and quickly to promote the implementation of various strategic plans. It's truly something to be envied and jealous of!"

After the two left the commander's mansion and got into the car, in the relatively private space inside, Jiang Ling's envious expression instantly vanished, replaced by a serious look. He turned his head slightly, looked directly at Chen Jun, and asked solemnly, "Has Commander Long given you a new strategic mission?"

"Director Jiang, I'm really sorry. Now that I possess the highest privileges in the country, according to relevant regulations and confidentiality requirements, I cannot inform you of this task for the time being. Please understand, this is not because I intentionally concealed it, but because of the special nature of the work." Chen Jun said earnestly and sincerely, with a hint of apology in his eyes.

"I... Holy crap... So he's already exercising supreme power over me? He was calling me 'Director' so affectionately just a moment ago, and now he's a real jerk! One minute he's all sweetheart, the next he's a bitter old hag." Jiang Ling complained, feigning anger, but a hint of amusement flashed in his eyes. Then, he added self-deprecatingly, "How about this, from now on I won't call you Chen Jun anymore, I'll call you Chen Niu. You're really something. This promotion speed is simply unmatched!"

Midway through the journey, Chen Jun changed vehicles and got into the car that Xu Zhengyang had come to pick him up. When Xu Zhengyang saw Chen Jun get into the car, he immediately gave him a respectful look, and at the same time noticed the military rank box in his hand.

"Commander, you've become a second-tier general. I remember this rank very well; only Commander Ye and Commander Dai hold it. No other generals have it... Your promotion speed is just too fast! I can hardly believe my eyes." As Chen Jun's personal bodyguard, Xu Zhengyang has always been a calm and composed soldier. No matter what situation he faces, he can maintain a calm and unperturbed attitude.

But now, seeing Chen Jun, who was about the same age as him, already become a second-rank general, he was truly shocked. In peacetime, such a speed of promotion was faster than a rocket, and was extremely rare.

"Look at you, you even dropped your cigarette butt in shock. Is it really that dramatic?" Chen Jun joked with a smile, trying to ease Xu Zhengyang's slightly tense and shocked emotions.

Xu Zhengyang then came to his senses and hurriedly picked up the cigarette butt that had fallen to the ground, a slight blush creeping onto his face. He had indeed been smoking to stay awake, but he hadn't expected to be so startled by the sudden news that he had let go of the cigarette and dropped it.

"Commander, where are we going?" Xu Zhengyang steadied himself, focused on the road ahead, and asked Chen Jun.

"Go straight back to the strategic base," Chen Jun said decisively and succinctly, his eyes revealing a firm determination for the work ahead.

"Okay!" Xu Zhengyang replied, then focused intently on driving the vehicle and sped towards the strategic base.

Back at the Strategic Security Bureau base, the scene was bustling yet orderly. Upon learning of Chen Jun's return, Lao Fan immediately put down his work and jogged after him, his face beaming with a warm smile. He even brought Chen Jun a steaming cup of tea.

"Commander, it's rare for you to come back to the base! We've been waiting for you." Old Fan said with a smile, handing tea to Chen Jun.

"Old Fan, don't be so polite." Chen Jun accepted the tea and responded with a smile.

"Commander, there's something I've been wanting to ask you. You mentioned before that once the National Security Bureau is fully established, you'd help me get promoted to general. How's that going?" Old Fan looked at Chen Jun expectantly, his eyes gleaming with longing.

It's worth mentioning that Chen Jun had indeed mentioned this matter to Lao Fan before. Now that the National Security Bureau has its own official designation and its operations are gradually getting on track, General Lao Fan's rank has yet to be finalized; he currently only holds a nominal title. This has been on Lao Fan's mind, as it represents an honor and an affirmation of his years of hard work.

"Don't worry about that. Now that I have the highest privileges in the country, promoting you to major general is just a matter of a word." Chen Jun patted Lao Fan on the shoulder with confidence, his tone full of certainty.

"Holy crap... the highest privilege of the state?" Old Fan's eyes widened in shock at Chen Jun's words, his mouth slightly agape, a look of disbelief on his face. "This is the first time I've ever heard of such power. Just from the name, it sounds incredibly powerful. Boss, do you really have that much power?" Old Fan was filled with curiosity and astonishment. He simply couldn't imagine what kind of immense power this "highest privilege of the state" truly meant. Moreover, Old Fan always knew that Chen Jun was not one to speak carelessly. Since he said so confidently that he had this power, it was probably absolutely true!

"Then when will you exercise this supreme power and... get my matter settled?" Old Fan asked impatiently, his eyes full of urgency.

Seeing Lao Fan's anxious look, Chen Jun teased him, "What's wrong? Are you so impatient you can't sit still? Judging from your eagerness, do you have some other idea?"

"That's not what I meant... It's just that I bragged to a lot of people before that I was going to become a general, and they're all waiting to see my rank. Our Security Bureau has also been established, and all the work is progressing steadily. I'm just afraid that you'll forget about me when you get busy, and then they'll think I was just bragging..." Old Fan explained with an embarrassed look on his face.

Hearing this somewhat lame excuse, Chen Jun couldn't help but roll his eyes, saying with a mix of amusement and exasperation, "How old are you? Why are you still so anxious about this kind of thing? Who announces things everywhere before they're even settled? You're just digging your own grave! Aren't you afraid of being laughed at if it doesn't work out?"

Chen Jun stared at Lao Fan, his gaze sharp and serious. Lao Fan felt uneasy under his gaze, as if Chen Jun had seen through his inner thoughts. His body involuntarily trembled, and the smile on his face gradually disappeared, replaced by a sense of tension and unease.

"Boss... well, I was just bragging earlier... You don't need to take my affairs too seriously. After all, I'm getting old, and whether I become a general or not doesn't really matter to me. I've thought it through, so I'm leaving now..." Old Fan said, trying to slink away and cover up his embarrassment.

"Sure, you're trying to provoke me? Do you think I can't see through your little tricks?" Chen Jun sneered, looking at Lao Fan, this complete "drama queen," but a hint of a smile flashed in his eyes.

Hearing this, Lao Fan felt incredibly embarrassed. He wasn't entirely acting; he genuinely felt a bit aggrieved about the matter and had been hoping to receive his military rank soon. However, in front of Chen Jun, he dared not show the slightest dissatisfaction. At this moment, he was like a poorly fed puppy, pitifully looking at its master, hoping to receive his attention and care.

“I will naturally keep my promise. But before that, I need to assess you. I need to see the results of your work over this period, especially the quality of the new recruits you have trained. After all, the rank of major general is not awarded casually; I need to see if they are worthy of your rank.” Chen Jun said with a serious expression, his tone carrying an unquestionable authority.

Hearing Chen Jun's agreement, Old Fan immediately perked up, thumping his chest confidently, and said, "Boss, don't you know me? Since I joined the Strategic Bureau, I've devoted myself entirely to training troops, neglecting everything else. I've put in a tremendous amount of effort to train these new recruits, spending every day training with them, meticulously developing training plans, and strictly controlling the quality of training. Don't worry, you can inspect them anytime; these recruits will definitely not disappoint you! They are all elites, their military skills are top-notch!"

“Alright, I’ll go test it now. I want to see just how capable this so-called elite recruit really is.” With that, Chen Jun followed Lao Fan and headed straight for the Strategic Bureau’s training base.

At this moment, the training base of the Strategic Bureau was bustling with activity. New recruits from different military regions were constantly pouring in, all of whom were personally selected by Lao Fan. Lao Fan knew the importance of these recruits, and he personally oversaw every step, from setting selection criteria to interviews and assessments, and finally to the final selection of candidates. He was personally involved in everything, striving to select the most outstanding and promising talents.

Afterwards, Lao Fan personally led the training, tailoring training programs to each recruit's characteristics and strengths. Ever since Chen Jun demonstrated the training method, Lao Fan had used it as a foundation to continuously optimize and improve the training content and methods. He devoted himself wholeheartedly to the training work; whether in the scorching summer sun or the biting winter wind, he could be seen on the training field. He shared the hardships with the recruits, guiding them step by step, correcting their every movement, and teaching them every skill. It can be said that Lao Fan deserves both credit and hard work in training the recruits.

"Comrades, our director is here today to personally inspect your training. Everyone, pay close attention! This is a great opportunity to showcase your training results. Don't let me down. Everyone, give it your best!"

"Yes, sir!" The elite members from various military regions responded in unison.

The next moment, everyone quickly dispersed and began to demonstrate their training results to Chen Jun. The training content was rich and diverse, covering various aspects such as daily tactical training, combat skills in various complex terrains, infiltration and breakthrough, and more.

Chen Jun stood quietly to the side, watching intently with a scrutinizing and thoughtful look in his eyes. He would sometimes frown slightly and sometimes nod gently, carefully observing and evaluating the new recruits' performance. He remained silent for a long time, which made Lao Fan, who was standing to the side, feel a little uneasy.

Old Fan stood beside Chen Jun, his eyes darting over to observe Chen Jun's expression. Finally, Old Fan couldn't help but cautiously ask, "Boss, what do you think of the elite team members I've selected? What are their military skills like? Do they meet your standards?"