Chapter 2, Unwritten Rules (Part 1)

Thank you, Principal

Lieutenant of the Imperial Navy, Tan Renhao, reporting for duty

Tan Renhao smiled a bit shyly, which reflects his character

Please take a seat. Now, you are officially an officer of the Imperial Navy. How does it feel?

Moreover, the Fifth Fleet has only recently been established, and everything is still in the planning stages. The promotion pace over there will certainly be much slower. If you are unable to become a captain within the first five years, you will lose the opportunity for further advancement

In Nie Renfeng's eyes, every young officer he sent out was like a son to him

This is currently the only fleet in the empire that is entirely centered around aircraft carriers

Nie Renfeng looked up from behind a pile of documents at Tan Renhao, then nodded his head

However, you come from a common background, and just a little more, you have already performed better than any other trainee.

Nie Renfeng smiled as he patted Tan Renhao on the shoulder, then sat down on the sofa. "The car accident last time was indeed unexpected, but you are a strong child, and being able to fully recover is nothing short of a miracle. What surprises me even more is that you are the second highest achiever among this year's graduates. I believe that if it weren't for that unfortunate incident, I would have been the first to award you the medal!"

Less than two years after the end of the last great war, due to a particular reason, Liao Hanxiang left the Imperial Army Air Force and "switched" to the newly established Imperial Navy Flight Squadron, where he played a pivotal role in establishing the Imperial Navy Air Force. He was the first to propose a new naval warfare concept that emphasized aircraft carriers as the decisive force in future naval battles. Furthermore, one year ago, following the commissioning of the first three fast fleet aircraft carriers of the Empire, he began the formation of the Fifth Fleet.

Tomorrow morning

Have you made your decision

Upon seeing Tan Renhao, Nie Renfeng nodded and smiled, "Alright, young man, forty years ago, I was just like you. Of course, I believe that with your abilities, no matter where you go, you will become one of the best. Tomorrow morning, you will take a flight to the Naha Naval Base!"

Please sit down, you have been standing all day!

Certainly, according to the regulations of the Imperial Navy, you may decide whether to go or not to go

Alright, enough of this. I believe that in ten years, or perhaps five years, I will be proud of you!

Tan Renhao hesitated slightly and said, "Principal, wherever you need me, I will go there."

However, someone has already discovered you in advance and came to me six months ago to request assistance

Nie Renfeng slowly nodded, stood up, and went to the desk to pick up a document. Upon seeing Tan Renhao also hurriedly stand up, he pressed his hand down, indicating that Tan Renhao need not stand on ceremony

Indeed, every founder of an imperial naval family has risen from humble beginnings. I believe that one day, you too will become the most distinguished general in the history of the imperial navy

The Fan family is one of the most prominent naval families in the empire. Since the time of Marshal Fan Shien, the Fan family has produced more than twenty generals, among whom are many outstanding leaders

Nie Renfeng cast a somewhat meaningful glance at Tan Renhao and said, "Fan Peikun is indeed very outstanding, but you are different from him"

Tan Renhao quickly took the coffee cup. Major General Gan Yongxing is a graduate of the 173rd class, a recipient of the Gold Lion Medal, and one of Nie Renfeng's most esteemed disciples. He is currently the Chief of Staff of the Fourth Fleet of the Empire, specifically the South Atlantic Fleet

General Liao Hanxiang can undoubtedly be considered a super alternative within the Imperial Navy

Tan Renhao immediately nodded

Thank you, Principal. In fact, I just want to do my job well and contribute my strength to the Empire

Nie Renfeng patted Tan Renhao on the shoulder and said, "Now, the ball is about to begin. You must not miss the first round, otherwise this ball will lose its luster"

After Nie Renfeng signed his name on the document, he had his secretary take the document out, and then he removed his reading glasses and walked over from behind the desk

Tan Renhao spoke very tactfully; had he filled out his preferred destination at the outset, he would certainly have chosen the Fifth Fleet as his first option

Tan Renhao is somewhat overly modest; over the past three years, he has been a standout among the current cohort of students. Had he not been in a car accident, Fan Peikun would have had no opportunity to stand in the far-right position of the front row

Tan Renhao certainly was not so casual, as he still stood straight by the door

Originally, according to the rules of the academy, if you missed the first opportunity to submit your preferred choices, you should be placed at the end of the list

With your achievements, you can find a position that belongs to you in any fleet or at any regional naval command.

He is a genuine proponent of the "airplane victory theory" and also a passionate aviation enthusiast

Tan Renhao's voice is not loud, but it is very resonant

Now, I would like to know where you are planning to work

Do you know General Liao Hanxiang of the Fifth Fleet

Then, he walked over and placed the document on the armrest of the sofa beside Tan Renhao

He was originally a cavalry (armored unit) battalion commander in the Imperial Army, and before the last great war, he proactively applied to join the newly established Imperial Army Air Force, which is now known as the Imperial Army Aviation.

Including more than ten trophies in the cabinet, dozens of medals; a saber hanging on the wall; a model of the battleship "Taihu" placed next to the coat rack by the door (Nie Renfeng was once the captain of this ship, and later, when he served as the fleet commander, this battleship was his flagship); and more than ten portraits and photographs on the bookshelf to the left of the entrance, all depicting the imperial navy generals who emerged from the Nie family over more than ten generations

General Liao Hanxiang has also reviewed this paper, and he has requested that I assign you to the Fifth Fleet

Second Lieutenant, pour yourself a cup of coffee, just casually!

Nie Renfeng made a gesture, signaling Tan Renhao to review the documents, while stating: "I have read your paper titled 'A Brief Discussion on Naval Aviation Operations' published last year, of course, this does not mean that I fully agree with your views

Nie Renfeng was originally very easygoing, which is a consensus among all the teachers and students in the school. He went to pour a cup of coffee, "This is what General Gan Yongxing brought back from the Gold Coast last time. I have kept it for more than half a year, and I haven't had the time to drink it. Let's see how it tastes!"

General Nie Renfeng's office is spacious, yet the decor is quite ordinary. Every decorative item inside is, without exception, related to the military and soldiers

Principal, in fact, Second Lieutenant Fan Peikun has always been more outstanding than I am. Even if I had not encountered an accident, I would not be better off than I am now

Children should have confidence in themselves

Principal, if General Liao Hanxiang truly wishes for me to go to the Fifth Fleet, I will not refuse

Yes, it is a seaplane used for transporting mail