Chapter 217: First make merit, then be punished, the ups and downs of life are really exciting

Awards?

Give me?

Jiang Chen stood under the podium, looking confused.

offstage.

Hundreds of students from the flight academy also looked at Jiang Chen in astonishment.

Countless eyes shot towards him.

These looks, which were a mixture of astonishment, envy and jealousy, instantly made him the most handsome guy in the small auditorium.

Even though he now has an unshaven beard, looks tired, and has messy clothes, he looks like a homeless person.

But all these external appearances did not affect him from being the 'most handsome guy' in the audience.

There was silence for several seconds.

Then a shout of "Wow, that's awesome" broke the silence.

Followed by.

The tide of discussion instantly filled the entire auditorium.

"Outstanding freshman representative, outstanding student, and winner of a heroic act? Is this a buff?"

"Wait, isn't today a welcome party? How did it become a commendation meeting?"

"Didn't they say that this kid was put in solitary confinement for violating school rules? Why is he showing off again?"

"He is an outstanding representative, an excellent student, and a hero. What kind of reward will this kid get?"

"Isn't it a third-class merit?"

"Hiss, don't say it, it's really possible!"

"A freshman who has only been enrolled for a month actually won the third-class merit?"

"Fuck, look at his luck, why didn't I run into any of those little hooligans?"
Just when everyone in the audience was talking about it.

An old man wearing the light sky blue Air Force uniform, with gold star shoulder straps of a major general and a dignified face, has walked to the center of the stage.

This old man, of course, is the dean of the Aviation University’s Flight Academy—Major General Jian Yonghua.

Jian Yonghua took the microphone from the host and swept his majestic eyes across the audience.

Only then did he briefly recount Jiang Chen's 'glorious' deeds.

The case from a few days ago has been determined.

Based on the investigation and evidence collected by the military discipline department, as well as the witness testimonies of the victims and other personnel.

The investigation conclusion obtained is that Jiang Chen's behavior fully meets the requirements of "heroism".

Jiang Chen’s heroic act of saving people without fear of danger.

After being reported by the college and approved by the school committee.

Jiang Chen was awarded the third-class individual merit.

After Jian Yonghua finished speaking, the entire small auditorium fell into silence again.

Although it was expected that Jiang Chen would be awarded the third-class individual merit.

But after hearing it with their own ears, everyone was still speechless.

This is a third-class individual merit!
Don't think that a third-class individual merit award is nothing great.

In peacetime, more than 90 percent of soldiers cannot receive this honor.

For soldiers, military merit is the most valuable.

How do you say that?

The third-class merit is received while standing, the second-class merit is received while lying down, and the first-class merit is received by family members!
Individuals who are awarded first-class or second-class merits will either die or become disabled. Unless they have made outstanding contributions, it is impossible to get first-class or second-class merits.

Moreover, Jiang Chen has only been in school for a month.

Just an ordinary recruit.

A new recruit was awarded the third-class individual merit only one month after joining the army.

It really makes people envious (jealous) and gnashing their teeth!

Center stage.

Dean Jian Yonghua glanced at the audience, who had not yet reacted.

There was a brief pause.

The conversation turned.

He continued, "However, Jiang Chen's behavior this time also exposed his 'individual heroism', impatience, and recklessness, which violated military discipline and regulations. After the report of the school committee and the approval of the higher-level leadership department, it was decided to give Jiang Chen a serious warning and put him in solitary confinement for seven days. I hope Jiang Chen will learn from this and other students will learn from this."

What?
Just awarded a third-class merit.

Now he is being punished with a serious warning again?
Isn't this like giving a sweet date and then giving someone a slap in the face?
offstage.

Jiang Chen was already stunned.

It wasn't just him. Almost everyone had a similar expression.

Many eyes turned to Jiang Chen again.

But this time it was no longer envy, jealousy or hatred, but sympathy mixed with some gloating.

Uh!
Many people have no sympathy at all.

Only gloating.

Should!
I told you not to show off!
Should!
I told you to get the third-class merit before any of us!

Not a moment later.

When Dean Jian Yonghua finally finished reading out the commendation and punishment for Jiang Chen, he came to the middle of the stage to accept the "reward" under the "pushing" of Tan Gang.

When he saw a medal hanging on the right side of his chest.

My mood, which had been caused by the punishment, suddenly improved.

Gee!

No wonder countless predecessors fought and risked their lives for such a small medal.

When the medal is hung on my chest, I really feel a sense of honor.

Jiang Chen felt that the blood in his body had begun to boil.

Now even if he is asked to carry a pack of explosives to blow up the enemy's bunker.

He absolutely didn't even blink.

In confusion.

He was led off the stage again.

Was taken to a seat near the front.

By the time he woke up from the illusion of "blowing up the bunker", the welcome party had already officially begun.

"Boy, do you feel confused about the hospital's rewards and punishments for you?"

At this time, Tan Gang, who was sitting next to him, suddenly spoke.

Jiang Chen blinked and said, "The hospital wants to express 'rewards and punishments are clear'?"

"Yes and no." Tan Gang smiled and said, "I'll tell you a story and you'll understand."

"A few years ago, when I was in the airborne troops, I led a brigade-level live-fire confrontation exercise. Because we are paratroopers, although every soldier is an elite, our equipment is worse than others, especially heavy equipment. How can we paratroopers have any heavy equipment? So the live-fire confrontation exercise is actually just us getting hammered unilaterally."

"Then a new recruit saw that all the soldiers in his platoon except him were 'killed'. He got so angry that he rushed under the 'enemy' tank with a bunch of grenades and successfully 'blew up' the tank."

"When the director discovered the rookie's behavior, they were so scared that they immediately stopped the exercise."

"why?"

"Because the grenades in the hands of the recruits are not loaded with explosives and have little killing power, but tanks can crush people to death. Real casualties in exercises are common, but this kind of unnecessary casualties must be prohibited."

"Guess what happened to this rookie?"

Jiang Chen shook his head.

Tan Gang continued, "Just like you, he was put in solitary confinement for a few days and then received a punishment, but he was also awarded a third-class individual merit and was recommended to attend a military academy. Oh, by the way, his solitary confinement was the same as yours. Not only was he well fed and well served, but he also had comrades to chat with and relieve his boredom."

"Do you want to understand why the troops made such contradictory decisions?"

Jiang Chen thought for a moment before saying, "The army doesn't encourage this kind of behavior, but this recruit is very courageous and is ready to die. He is a talent worth training."

"That's half right," Tan Gang said. "There's also a deeper reason, which is that this kind of behavior is out of one's heart the first time, and it's indeed worth encouraging. But once it's publicized, there's no guarantee that someone will follow suit and use this behavior as a ladder for promotion. Do you understand?"

"The ladder of promotion?" Jiang Chen finally reacted.

Yes.

Heart is under the kyte.

There are so many people with "enterprising spirit".

When someone tries something new, it will definitely cause others to follow suit.

Therefore, the army's approach of both rewarding and severely punishing does make sense.

It not only avoided wasting talents and discouraging the soldiers who sacrificed their lives bravely, but also eliminated the evil intentions of some people with ulterior motives.

Kill two birds with one stone!
only!

One day

Not

One hour

Not

Within one minute
He first won a third-class individual merit, and then received a serious warning.

First great joy, then great sorrow.

Life’s ups and downs happen so fast, it’s really exciting!
Could you let me take it easy first?
(End of this chapter)