Chapter 417: How About You Be Company Commander?


    Trantor: Dragon Boat Trantion Editor: Dragon Boat Trantion


    “Is this military camp your home? If you want to be a soldier, be one. If you can’t, then go home. Do you want to be a deserter?” Wang Ye scolded Han Yi, ring at him.


    “N-No, toon Leader, I…” Han Yi faced the possibility of his ss leader’s outburst, but when confronted by Wang Ye, he had no temper. His face turned red, and he stammered.


    “What about me? Shut up and get out!” Wang Ye didn’t wait for him to speak and scolded him again.


    At this moment, Han Yi bit his lip, looked at Wang Ye, then nced at his own ss leader. Finally, with a red face and a thick neck, he turned and walked out of ss Seven.


    Indeed, he didn’t respect his ss leader, but as for Wang Ye, as he had said, he respected him a lot.


    This was a ss leader and toon leader who took the lead and worked with the new recruits no matter what they did.


    Perhaps he was strict, and he often scolded people, but Wang Ye set high standards for his subordinates.


    In this situation, even if everyone cursed him in their hearts, called him a maniac, no one dared to disrespect him.


    Watching him leave, Wang Ye’s gaze fell on ss Seven leader, whose face was still pale. “ss Seven leader, write a report, and exin in detail why this happened!”


    ss Seven leader was a nonmissioned officer, and he was also a veteran who had been in the army for five years and had already led a group of new recruits once.


    But now, facing Wang Ye’s words, although his face was pale, he could only respond with a simple “Yes.”


    Hearing his response, Wang Ye didn’t look at him anymore, he turned to the remaining new recruits in ss Seven.


    “This noon, you will lie down on your beds for a rest, and you are not allowed to make any noise to disturb your ss leader while he’s writing. Understand?”


    “Yes!


    II


    The remaining nine new recruits in ss Seven immediately responded.


    Although they were getting some rest, there was no hint of happiness on their faces right now.


    Because something like this had happened in their ss, they were all worried about what would happen next.


    They had been in the military for some time now, and they understood the unconventional saying that “unity is strength.” They had been eating from the same pot since the first day of training.


    So now, they were concerned about the possibility of being unfairly punished.


    Of course, Wang Ye certainly didn’t have that intention right now.


    ss Seven leader might have it in his mind, but after this incident, Wang Ye would definitely not let him act recklessly again.


    Psychological issues of new recruits must be taken into ount.


    During training, the instructors repeatedly emphasized this when it came to handling new recruits.


    Transforming from an outspoken and individualistic civilian into a qualified soldier was a painful process for a new recruit.


    Perhaps, when they looked back on the life and training in the new recruits’ toon after they moved on to their regr units, they would think that it wasn’t that difficult, and they might even consider the training intensity as enjoyable.


    But that was when they had already transformed into soldiers.


    Right now, during their time in the new recruits’ toon, these considerations were crucial.


    The problem of trainees deserting during basic training is a recurring issue in the new recruits’ toon, and it happens every year.


    After dealing with the members of ss Seven, Wang Ye was about to turn around when someone blocked the door.


    “toon Leader Wang!”


    The instructor had heard themotion and arrived.


    Wang Ye looked at him and said, “It’s not a big deal. I’ve handled it within the ss. I’ll have a chat with this one outside. Instructor, I’ll report to youter!”


    “Alright!”


    The instructor nodded; if Wang Ye could handle it, that was the best oue.


    Wang Ye walked out through the door where the instructor had retreated.


    He looked at Han Yi, who still had a frustrated expression.


    “Follow me!”


    Young men, especially at this stage, were sensitive about their reputation.


    So Wang Ye didn’t n to discuss anything with him here.


    He led Han Yi downstairs.


    During the descent, Wang Ye was contemting how to deal with Han Yi.


    In the new recruits’ toon, especially at the beginning, some incidents were unavoidable.


    Sneaking cigarettes, defying ss leaders, wasting food during meals, struggling to keep up with training…


    These were recurring issues that happened almost every year.


    However, it was the first time that a new recruit had openly defied the ss leader within his own toon.


    Listening to the footsteps behind him…


    To be honest, at this moment, Wang Ye felt a bit of a headache.


    He had already warned the other ss leaders in the second toon not to constantlypare themselves with his own ss and its new recruits.


    When he led his own ss, he could set the example because he was Wang Ye himself. And no matter what he did, he did it together with them.


    In such a situation, even if the new recruits were tired and scolded, they had noints.


    Furthermore, although Wang Ye had high expectations, he also provided rewards and punishments.


    For example, now the entire new recruits’ toon was required to get up at 4:00 AM to fold their nkets, but some of the better performers in ss Five could now get up at 5:00 AM.


    There was also the issue of formation. If they did well, they could get some extra rest time, and Wang Ye would even buy some drinks as rewards.


    Strict, with high demands.


    But Wang Ye’s original intention was to use himself as the standard, continuously stimte and unleash their potential, and then apply his systematic teaching methods along with thepetitive spirit among the new recruits to effectively improve their performance.


    Of course, Wang Ye was still a toon leader, so he didn’t withhold his experiences and techniques from the other sses in the second toon.


    When he discussed these things, he did it with the entire toon.


    However, their ss leader was not him, after all.


    They didn’t have Wang Ye’s abilities, and some of the techniques and experiences Wang Ye mentioned might be unfamiliar to them. However, they were eager to show results, so during training, they resorted to increasing intensity and used examples from ss Five and Wang Ye.


    Wang Ye had already warned them about this situation.


    But, even though they agreed on the surface, in practice, due to theirpetitiveness, they didn’t follow through.


    Well… mainly because they didn’t know how to change.


    The culture within the second toon, or the entirepany, hadpletely transformed due to the consistently improving performance of Wang Ye’s ss Five.


    The military was naturally a ce where people constantlypared themselves, and this was even more encouraged in the new recruits’ toon.


    If they couldn’tpete with ss Five every day, how would they stay motivated? How could they avoid extra duties?


    “Close the door!”


    Entering the toon leader’s duty room, Wang Ye turned to Han Yi, who had followed him in, and gave an order.


    After giving the order, Wang Ye sat down at the desk inside.


    Looking at Han Yi closing the door with a gloomy expression, Wang Ye took out a cigarette from his pocket.


    He didn’t provide one to Han Yi.


    This guy didn’t need a heart-to-heart talk with a cigarette, and his behavior today didn’t warrant encouragement through cigarettes.


    *Click!* He lit a cigarette for himself.


    Wang Ye put the cigarette and lighter on the desk and then looked at Han Yi again. “Do you still want to be a good soldier or not?”


    Han Yi, it turns out, was one of the troublemakers among this year’s batch of new recruits.


    On the second day of training, he was caught smoking in secret.


    His resentment toward ss Seven leader might have been one of the reasons that led to today’s outburst, probably stemming from when he was made to drink cigarette tea.


    “Sir, if I may,” Han Yi said in a subdued voice, looking at Wang Ye with determination. But he hastily added, “But, toon Leader, 1 don’t want to stay in ss Seven anymore. 1 want to transfer to your toon. Our ss leader may not be as capable as you, but he pushes us even harder than your ss Five. Moreover, he punishes us physically and verbally. I can’t take it!”


    “We also have verbal reprimands and physical punishments in my toon!” Wang Ye replied directly.


    He was telling the truth; he scolded them daily, and as for punishment, that was a given.


    However, when it came to physical punishment, Wang Ye mostly just gave them a smack on the hat brim or kicked their butts when he was truly angry. He wouldn’t actually beat them up.


    “I know, but toon Leader, you have the ability, and you are willing to endure hardships with everyone. 1 can ept being punished and scolded for not keeping up with your pace. But our ss leader constantly uses you as an example to pressure us. The key point is, can he even do what he demands from us? He can’t even do it himself, yet he keeps pressuring us with your example. 1 can’t ept it!” Han Yi’s words became more impassioned as he spoke.


    Listening to him, Wang Ye couldn’t help but feel a bit troubled.


    Han Yi, who had openly defied his ss leader today, had developed significant resistance towards ss Seven leader. This was a practical situation that needed to be considered.


    Forcing the issue down wouldn’t work.


    Trying to mediate the situation forcefully as a toon leader could potentially lead to even bigger problems afterward.


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    So, here’s what we’ll do. Later, you’ll apologize to ss Seven leader, and then 1’11 transfer you to my ss Five!” Wang Ye looked at him and eventually made this decision.


    Han Yi was stunned for a moment. He didn’t expect Wang Ye to agree.


    In fact, when he erupted earlier, he had decided that he could just quit the military if things got too difficult. He knew that during the new recruits’ toon, there was a period when recruits could voluntarily leave the military. Even though quitting had its reputation and consequences, he couldn’t care less at this point.


    However, he didn’t anticipate that when Wang Ye called him over, there were no physical punishments or harsh words, and he actually agreed to let him transfer to the ss Five.


    “Alright, toon Leader, rest assured, 1’11 definitely be a good soldier in the ss Five!” Han Yi quickly expressed his willingness aftering back to his senses.


    Wang Ye looked at him and said, “I hope you’ll do what you say. Once you’re in my toon, don’t think 1’11 give you a second chance, do you understand?”


    Han Yi spoke solemnly, “Yes, I promise there won’t be a second chance!”


    Wang Ye nodded.


    After shaking off the ash from his cigarette, he reached for a piece of paper and a pen on the desk.


    “There’s paper and a pen here. Write down all the details of the incident for me, right here. Finish it and hand it over to meter!”


    “Yes!”


    “How did it go?”


    The instructor had been waiting at the door.


    Wang Ye looked at him, sighed, and shook his head slightly with a wry smile.


    Then, Wang Ye briefly exined the situation to him.


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    It’s indeed a problem! And this issue can’t be left unchecked any longer!” The instructor had a serious expression.


    “Come, let’s go to my office to discuss this!”


    Today, it was just one Han Yi, but this phenomenon was present throughout the entirepany.


    As mentioned earlier, the root of the problemy with Wang Ye.


    However, it couldn’t be said that Wang Ye was in the wrong.


    In the military, what mattered wasbat readiness and producing good soldiers. If Wang Ye’s training methods could produce better soldiers, then it was his ability.


    Oh, the kind ofpanymander I’ve be!” In thepanymander’s office, when Jiang Huai, who had been waiting there, learned about the situation, he sighed helplessly.


    Looking at Wang Ye, he suddenly spoke again, “How about I report to the regiment, and we switch roles? 1 feel like maybe switching positions could solve all the problems. You lead the toon, and 1 take charge of the ss!”


    Wang Ye looked at him, suddenly at a loss for words.


    The instructor immediatelyughed and scolded, “What nonsense are you saying!”


    This method actually sounded feasible.


    After all, if Wang Ye became thepanymander and didn’t lead a toon, he would be responsible for the entirepany’s performance.


    Instead of just focusing on improving his own toon and driving the others crazy.


    However, the problem was that even though this might solve the issue, Jiang Huai couldn’t do it.


    Unless he nned to retire as a deputypanymander in the future, he couldn’t take on this role.


    Voluntarily relinquishingmand would be like passing the buck, and it would mean that he couldn’t handle the responsibilities of being a toon leader in a new recruits’ toon.


    What did that imply?


    In the eyes of higher-ups, it would mean that hecked the ability to fulfill the role..