Chapter 42: Reward for Merit
Chu Lingyun already had an idea in mind about how to arrange the expanded Action Squadron 3.
With the help of this case closing report, it is a good opportunity to commend these people. With their contributions, it will be justified to arrange for them to do other things, and no one can say anything about it.
The headquarters was very efficient this time. Just two days after Wang Yuemin forwarded the report, the commendation order was issued.
All officers of the Military Intelligence Department and all members who received awards this time were gathered in the conference room. The station chief Liao Wenwu, who usually never showed up, also showed up this time and sat in the first seat.
"Everyone, through the joint efforts of the entire station, our Wuhan station has achieved gratifying and proud results. Headquarters has highly praised our work, and the director is very satisfied. Now I announce the headquarters' commendation to our entire station."
Wang Yuemin was wearing a military uniform and looked particularly energetic. However, Liao Wenwu, the top leader, was wearing a Zhongshan suit and sitting there with a smile on his face.
The rewards for the entire Wuhan station are very generous, but Shen Hanwen and others are eagerly waiting. The collective commendation is nothing. The focus is still on the rewards for the meritorious personnel.
"Our Wuhan Station's success is largely due to the hard work of Captain Chu Lingyun. I hereby announce that Chu Lingyun has been promoted to Lieutenant for his contributions in uncovering the Japanese spy organization, seizing the radio and code book, and arresting six genuine Japanese spies. He will be appointed Deputy Chief of the Operations Group and concurrently Captain of the Third Squadron of the Operations Group."
Chu Lingyun was also wearing a military uniform, and Wang Yuemin personally changed his collar badge from second lieutenant to first lieutenant.
Normally, it is not easy to get promoted in military rank without any merit. It requires a period of experience. Chu Lingyun is only 22 years old. If he were really in the army, it is unknown when he could become a lieutenant.
Being promoted to lieutenant at a young age can be said to be of great help to his future development.
The commendation did not end after the change of military rank. Wang Yuemin took out another box and took out a medal from it.
"In view of Chu Lingyun's outstanding performance, the director personally reported it and, after approval, awarded Chu Lingyun the Fourth Class Cloud Banner Medal as an encouragement."
It turned out to be the Yunhui Medal. Chu Lingyun was very surprised. Wang Yuemin had never told him before that there was a medal reward.
The medal is mainly awarded to those who have made great contributions. At the lieutenant level, the Yunhui Medal can be awarded from fourth to seventh grades. This time, Chu Lingyun was given the fourth-grade Yunhui Medal, which is the highest grade that can be given to him.
"The captain has been awarded a medal."
"Very good."
"I wonder what rewards we'll have in a while."
Shen Hanwen, Zhong Hui, Niu Qiu and others were all looking at the stage excitedly. Chu Lingyun's reward was so generous, so it wouldn't be too light for them either.
Chu Lingyun had already told them that if they wrote more about their contributions in the report, they would definitely be rewarded this time.
He was promoted in rank, promoted in position, and now there was also the more honorable Yunhui Medal. The headquarters was rarely generous, and many people in the audience applauded enthusiastically.
"An additional reward of 500 French francs will be given. I hope Lieutenant Chu Lingyun will continue to work hard and achieve more meritorious deeds in the future."
The rewards have not ended yet, there are still substantial rewards. Although five hundred French francs is not a lot, it is a huge sum of money for ordinary people.
After Chu Lingyun was promoted, his monthly salary was only more than 60 yuan, which was equivalent to a bonus of more than half a year's salary.
"Thank you for your cultivation, Station Master. Lingyun will definitely live up to your expectations and keep up the good work to achieve more."
Chu Lingyun saluted with a standard military salute, and Wang Yuemin returned the salute, and his reward was completed.
Shen Hanwen, Niu Qiu, Zhong Hui and others then came on stage to receive their awards.
Each of them was rewarded with 100 yuan and appointed as a team leader. After the expansion, each squadron had three teams, with more than 50 people, and the three of them led a team respectively.
In addition, the three men's military ranks were simultaneously promoted to second lieutenant. After receiving their second lieutenant collar badges, Shen Hanwen was so excited that he burst into tears on the spot.
Shen Hanwen did not graduate from a military academy. He had been in the army for several years and had always been a soldier. A soldier who did not want to be a general was not a good soldier, but before becoming a general, one must first become an officer.
Shen Hanwen’s biggest dream was to become a real military officer one day. Now that his dream had come true, he could hardly control himself. The burly man cried like a child.
Even more people were commended. All members of Team Three received rewards, ranging from fifty to one hundred yuan in cash, but none of them were promoted. Many people looked at the three of them with envy. Becoming an officer had finally taken the difficult step forward, and their future prospects were promising.
The award ceremony ended quickly. Stationmaster Liao Wenwu didn't say a word from beginning to end, and he refused Wang Yuemin's invitation to speak.
He just came here to show off and go through the motions.
Wang Yuemin seems to have not received any substantial rewards, but in fact he is the one who gained the most.
This time at the headquarters, the director specifically talked to him.
Originally, it would be no problem to promote him to the position after he had made such great contributions, but Liao Wenwu of Wuhan Station and the director had been good friends who had known each other for many years. He did not really want to make much contribution by becoming the station chief, it was purely a transition.
The director specifically explained to Wang Yuemin that although he was still the deputy station chief, he would have the final say on all matters concerning the entire Wuhan station in the future, and asked him to wait for Liao Wenwu to be transferred without worry.
As soon as Liao Wenwu leaves, the director will immediately promote Wang Yuemin to the new position.
Although he is still the deputy station chief and his position has not changed, his power has increased a lot. From now on, he is the real boss of the station and everyone must obey his orders.
This result did not fully meet Wang Yuemin's expectations, but it made him very satisfied.
He couldn't get rid of Liao Wenwu, but the higher-ups helped to completely sideline him. The lack of the title of deputy was no longer important.
"Stationmaster, Ling Yun thanks you for your promotion."
Inside Wang Yuemin's office, Chu Lingyun saluted again. Wang Yuemin happily adjusted the medal hanging on his head for him and nodded with satisfaction, saying, "Not bad. This is the most energetic look. No need to thank me. You deserve it. It's a recognition of your achievements."
"Without the stationmaster's cultivation, Ling Yun would not have had the opportunity to gain these achievements. I still have to thank the stationmaster."
Chu Lingyun smiled, and Wang Yuemin laughed heartily: "You are so capable and your words are so pleasing. I really picked up a treasure this time."
"Let's not talk about this anymore. What do you think about Yamada Yoichi?"
After laughing, Wang Yuemin started talking about the case again. The previous achievements were in the past, and they had to look forward and make more great achievements.
When Yamada Yoichi's case was opened separately, Wang Yuemin had such an idea. At least he still had the Japanese spy case on hand and could continue to make meritorious contributions.
"Yamada Yoichi has been staying in the Japanese Concession lately. I'm afraid he'll get wind of Endo Yuki's arrest, so I'm thinking of luring him out. If he does, I'll arrest him immediately."