At this time, the principal walked up to Chen Ming with a stern face, looked at Chen Ming, carefully took off Chen Ming's original corporal shoulder straps, and placed them on the soldier's tray.
At the same time, he picked up the shoulder straps of the rank of major and put them on Chen Ming personally.
Then he took the major rank order and awarded it to him.
Chen Ming quickly took it with both hands.
Finally, the principal picked up the red ribbon with the words "Go wherever the motherland needs you" written on it from the wooden plate and hung it on Chen Ming.
At this time, Chen Ming stood straight, and the golden five-pointed star on his brand new epaulettes was very eye-catching.
Holding the red book in both hands and with a red ribbon hanging on his body, his whole spirit seemed to be sublimated at this moment.
The principal looked Chen Ming up and down, nodded with satisfaction, and then saluted Chen Ming.
Chen Ming held the order in one hand and returned the gift in a dignified manner.
After the ceremony, the principal said with a serious face:
"Awarding a rank means being given a mission, and taking an oath means going to war. The awarding of a rank gives you new responsibilities and establishes a new image. To become a formal officer, you must understand your mission."
The purpose of awarding a military rank is not to make him show off in front of others, but to allow him to shoulder heavier tasks and missions.
Chen Ming nodded heavily and responded in the same serious tone: "Yes, Principal, I will serve the people and devote myself to the motherland. I am always ready!"
The principal then relaxed his dignified expression and smiled at Chen Ming.
Then he turned to face everyone in the audience and said loudly: "Now, we will enter the last part of the inauguration ceremony. Stand up and take the oath!"
Everyone in the audience stood up at once, all with serious expressions and sharp eyes.
Taking an oath is not just a formality, nor is it just lip service.
This is a very serious matter. After taking the oath, everyone must remember their oath and never betray it.
Chen Ming also turned around and faced the teachers in the audience.
Everyone followed the principal, slowly raised their right hands, clenched their fists, and took the oath.
"I am a soldier of the Dragon Kingdom. I swear to obey the leadership of the army and the country, serve the people wholeheartedly, obey orders, be loyal to my duties, strictly observe discipline, keep secrets, be brave and tenacious, not afraid of sacrifice, practice hard to kill the enemy, be ready to fight at any time, never betray the army, and defend the motherland to the death."
Lang Lang's voice came out unwaveringly from everyone's mouth. Every sentence, every sound, and even every word was unusually clear and firm.
Chen Ming also followed them and recited the oath word by word. With every word he said, he felt an extra burden on his heart.
This awarding ceremony is not only his glorious moment, but also a symbol that he has to shoulder greater responsibilities!
After the oath was taken, the awarding ceremony came to an end.
Everyone put away their serious expressions and gave Chen Ming a sincere smile.
The principal patted Chen Ming on the shoulder and said with a smile: "After returning to the army, work hard and strive to set new records."
Chen Ming smiled and nodded heavily.
After saying this, the principal left first, and many teachers followed his steps and left the auditorium.
However, Dean Jin and Dean Song did not leave, but gathered in front of Chen Ming.
Song Yuliang smiled and said, "You are only nineteen years old, and you are already a major. When I was nineteen, I was just a military school student."
Jin Wenling smiled repeatedly, "Yes, now that you're gone, I don't know how long it will take before we see each other again."
Chen Ming was also in high spirits at this time, as he was celebrating the good news. Although the burden on his shoulders was heavier, he was no longer a private soldier after all.
Thinking about it, he said with a cheerful look on his face: "Dean Jin, Dean Song, if it weren't for your great help, I wouldn't have been able to get to this point so quickly. I have to thank the two deans for their cultivation."
It was Song Yuliang who saw Chen Ming's ability and asked him to write the graduation thesis on the satellite navigation system. This is how Chen Ming was able to become a doctor in the satellite navigation department in one step.
As for Jin Wenling, it goes without saying that she particularly trusted Chen Ming's ability and directly brought him into the research of Tianhe-1.
Moreover, Chen Ming also knew that Jin Wenling did not want Chen Ming to make much contribution at that time.
After all, the project was almost completed, and they just wanted Chen Ming to be included in the project and graduate successfully on the basis of achieving research results.
The two deans waved their hands, and Song Yuliang said, "This is mainly because you have the ability, otherwise it would be useless for us to help you."
If Chen Ming did not have this ability, it would be useless no matter how much they tried to open up opportunities for Chen Ming.
The few of them chatted for a few more minutes, and asked Chen Ming to be safe on the journey. Chen Ming also asked them to take care of themselves, and then they parted ways.
Chen Ming walked out of the auditorium, the warm sunshine shining on his body, as if everything was new.
His eyes would glance at the two-bar and one-star military rank on his shoulder intentionally or unintentionally, and the corners of his mouth could not help but rise.
It feels so good to be an officer. I feel more confident when I walk.
Chapter 166: Going home. After serving in the army for more than a year, my reputation has changed
After walking out of the auditorium, Chen Ming walked all the way to the cafeteria entrance.
At this time, the two brothers of the Zhao family were still waiting for him in the cafeteria, guarding his luggage.
Chen Ming walked slowly in front of the two of them.
Zhao Fei raised his head and asked casually, "Is the inauguration ceremony over?"
Chen Ming had a stern face, put his hands behind his back, and said in a serious tone:
"Comrade Zhao Fei, do you know that you have to shout 'report' before speaking to an officer? You are so disrespectful. I will punish you by making you copy the order a hundred times."
Zhao Bing, who was standing by, couldn't help but cover his mouth and laugh when he heard this.
Zhao Fei couldn't help but roll his eyes.
Although when he saw the two poles and one star on Chen Ming's shoulder badge, he was indeed a little dazed.
Looking back to half a year ago, this kid who claimed to be a freshman in our school suddenly became a grade older than me.
It feels a bit unreal in my heart.
Of course, facing the behavior of an old leader like Chen Ming, he would definitely not talk to Chen Ming about any rules.
After all, their relationship is so close that they can even wear the same pair of pants.
Just because Chen Ming got promoted, does it mean we have to rank people according to their status
This is absolutely impossible!
It’s not like when Zhu Yuanzhang ascended the throne, where all his old good brothers had to respectfully call him “Emperor”.
Besides, this is a new era. Even if Chen Ming put on the yellow robe and declared himself emperor, he would only unite all the students and teachers in the school to take Chen Ming to the police station.
After Chen Ming finished speaking, he couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Of course, it was just a joke. Then he brushed the non-existent dust off his epaulettes with his hand and said with a smile: "I have to say, becoming an officer makes me feel completely different."
Then, he said with a chuckle, "It's a pity that you can't understand how I feel at the moment."
After hearing this, Zhao Fei and Zhao Bing were speechless.
This kid has been getting more and more pretentious lately.
What’s infuriating is that you know he’s pretending, but you don’t even have the chance to refute him.
Zhao Bing quickly changed the subject and said with a smile: "Chen Ming, your return home this time can really be said to be a glorious return."
They all knew that Chen Ming joined the army right after graduating from high school, and his service had not even been two years.
But in these two years, he not only graduated with two doctorates, but also won three military medals and was promoted to major.
It's like a rocket-like promotion. I'm sure he'll scare the villagers when he returns.
Listening to what Zhao Fei said, Chen Ming couldn't help but smile.
Who could have imagined that the boy from the Chen family, who was uneducated and only knew how to surf the Internet all day, would become an officer in just over a year
If I go back to the village, I'm sure everyone will be shocked.
Thinking of his parents’ shocked expressions when they saw him, Chen Ming couldn’t help but feel happy.
Pretending to be cool outside is just to satisfy one's own vanity.
But going home and showing off not only makes my parents happy, but also brings honor to the whole family.
Thinking of this, Chen Ming's desire to go home became impatient again.
Zhao Bing, who was carrying a backpack and no luggage, pulled the handle of Chen Ming's suitcase.
The three of them walked out of the school gate talking and laughing.
At this time, many people walked out of the school gate one after another, but unlike other schools, they were not carrying large and small bags.
The students here basically don't bring any luggage.
It is rare to see someone like Chen Ming dragging his feet in saluting.
After all, it's a military academy, and many things inside can't be used outside, so when you go home, you basically just need to carry a backpack.
Standing at the school gate, Chen Ming looked up at the school gate that looked like an ancient city gate, and couldn't help but let out a deep breath.
Not long ago, I just sent Wang Gui away, and now I am the one who is leaving.
I don’t know if I will have the chance to come here again in the future.
Thinking of this, Chen Ming couldn't help but smile bitterly.
Zhao Fei and Zhao Bing, who were beside him, looked at Chen Ming's appearance and tactfully did not disturb him.