1009: Chapter 994 Things Shouldn’t Be Like This 1009: Chapter 994 Things Shouldn’t Be Like This Marshall clapped his hands, and although there were few people in the room, the applause still seemed enthusiastic.
When Marshall stopped, the applause ceased as well.
Marshall exhaled and said, “Who is the photographer?”
Farouk stepped forward, saluted, and said loudly, “It’s me, General.”
Marshall nodded, turned around, and looked at Gao Yang sitting behind him, “You are the commander, aren’t you?”
Gao Yang stood up and smiled, “Yes, General.”
After Marshall nodded and gestured for Gao Yang to sit down, he turned back for a moment but then said to Farouk, “Captain, play it again.”
After speaking, Marshall turned back to Gao Yang and said, “Major Gongyang, please come sit over here and tell me about your operation.”
Gao Yang didn’t know what he needed to say, but since Marshall had requested, he went over.
While the video played a second time, he explained the situation as it occurred, like a commentator.
The entire operation hadn’t lasted long, so naturally, the video wasn’t very long either—just over seven minutes.
After the video played a second time, Marshall suddenly said, “Our pilots performed well.
Commend them.”
While speaking, Marshall didn’t turn around.
Gao Yang glanced back slightly and saw Colonel Kuteli looking embarrassed, not knowing what to say.
Why was Kuteli embarrassed?
Because none of the pilots were his men.
The operation was carried out by Satan’s men, and even the pilots were provided by Satan.
Other than the planes and a Mi-17’s accompanying mechanic, there wasn’t a single Syrian on the aircraft.
If Marshall wanted to commend the pilots, was he going to single out that mechanic for a rapid commendation?
Kuteli didn’t know how to respond to Marshall, and Gao Yang certainly wouldn’t jump in to say they shouldn’t be commended, suggesting a cash bonus would be more practical instead.
Of course, he couldn’t.
This moment should follow the rhythm of people lifting each other up.
Without getting a response from Kuteli, Marshall was about to turn around when Gao Yang immediately said, “Correct, the pilots’ performance was flawless.
The success of this operation owes at least half its credit to the pilots, whether it was entering the battlefield, cutting off enemy reinforcements, or retreating.
It’s unimaginable without the perfect performance of the pilots.
Therefore, this victory is not only ours but significantly yours as well.”
A slight smile appeared on Marshall’s face; he nodded slightly.
Kuteli looked immensely relieved, but the director of the Military Intelligence Bureau and the army major general appeared hesitant, although they eventually nodded slightly as well.
It seemed Marshall was unaware of the true situation, but the other two were informed, seeming to have assurance from their colleagues that they wouldn’t reveal it.
Kuteli said energetically, “Yes, commend the pilots involved in the operation.”
Marshall nodded slightly and said, “This form of operation is very good.
We should do more of it.”
After saying this, Marshall turned to look at the major general sitting behind him, his expression filled with anticipation, and spoke solemnly, “We need to carry out more such operations in the future to fundamentally strike at the Rebel Army.”
Gao Yang didn’t know who the major general was, but he didn’t expect that after Marshall spoke to the major general, he turned and smiled at him, “This is Dahid, deputy commander of the Republic Guard Division.
You can discuss the possibilities of in-depth cooperation, whatever you need, just make your requests.”
Marshall didn’t give Gao Yang a chance to express any opinions and immediately continued, “Are you facing any difficulties now?
Whatever difficulties you have, whether they are related to life or any other aspect, feel free to mention them.”
Gao Yang immediately said, “Well, there are indeed some difficulties.
I hope we could receive cooperation from fixed-wing bombers or attack aircraft.
That way, we could achieve greater victories.
For instance, when we air-drop into ground combat, if due to insufficient manpower or other reasons the attack plan can’t be smoothly executed, we can call for air-strikes.
We have the air superiority, and if we can confirm targets on the ground and accurately guide the fighter aircraft to bomb, our air superiority can be more effectively utilized.”
Marshall waved his hand and nodded in satisfaction, saying, “Yes, that’s right.
Your request can be satisfied.
As for details, you should discuss them with Colonel Kuteli.
Whatever we have, we can provide to you, Colonel.”
Colonel Kuteli respectfully said, “General.”
Marshall lifted his hand and waved it powerfully before addressing Kuteli, “Fully support Major Gongyang and his Night Demon Squad.”
After finishing, Marshall stood up and paced back and forth in the room before stopping and saying sternly, “Our enemies have been living too comfortably all this time.
They are causing chaos in the country, while we can only kill those little figures, those minor characters who are deceived and bewitched at the front-line.
This is not sufficient for quelling the rebellion.
We need to eliminate those who hide behind the scenes, playing the role of commanders.”
Marshall waved his hand, took a couple of steps, and then continued, “From the operations Major Gongyang and his team conducted last night, you can see that a well-planned, closely coordinated operation can achieve great success.
Killing and capturing many Rebel Army commanders in one fell swoop is a great victory and of tremendous significance in our pacification efforts.
We must make the enemy understand, that even hidden in solid bunkers, they are not safe.
We need to take more decapitation operations to let those who dare disrupt this country realize that their actions will surely come with a heavy price!”
After a brief and impassioned impromptu speech, Marshall again addressed Gao Yang, “Need airplanes, I’ll give them to you; short of hands, I’ll fill your ranks; still under your command.
If you do well, I’ll give you more room to leverage your skills.
General Dahid, transfer a Special Forces company from the Republic Guard Division to Major Gongyang for him to command.”
Gao Yang internally groaned; he really didn’t want to command a Special Forces company, not at all.
He would have preferred a newly-formed squad led by Farouk to follow and learn from him rather than an established company, especially a Special Operations one.
The Republic Guard Division was Syria’s most elite force, equipped with the finest gear, truly the Imperial Guards in every sense.
However, the problem was that the fighting capability of the Imperial Guards was often questionable.
The Republic Guard Division was renowned, but since the Syrian civil war started, their military achievements were less satisfactory.
And it was foreseeable that a Special Forces company from such a unit would not be easy to command.
Gao did not want an uncontrollable unit stuffed into his forces.
Although it might seem like an increase in headcount, whether it would enhance or reduce combat effectiveness was debatable.
If nothing unexpected happened, it was most likely that his team, currently named Satan, would be dragged down.
So, getting a Special Operations company was more of a burden, a significant one, to Gao.
Farouk also secretly lamented.
Jihad had already selected a team of English speakers to create a force intended to shadow Gao Yang’s team and then become a Special Forces framework under Jihad’s command.
However, Marshall’s maneuver threw into question whether this Special Forces squad could be successfully established.
After hesitating, Farouk finally saluted and reported, “General, regarding Special Operations, language could be a problem for the Night Demon Squad, as they only speak English.
Therefore, I have been ordered to form a squad of English speakers to coordinate with the Night Demon Squad.”
Marshall nodded and said, “Language is a challenge.
Hmm, you’ve done good work.
How many people have you recruited into this squad?”
Farouk replied loudly, “Twenty-seven, General.”
Marshall waved his hand dismissively, “Too few, far too few.
Just over twenty, how would that be enough?
It should be at least a hundred.
Dahid, let’s not dispatch a Special Forces company.
From the Republic Guard Division special operations forces, select excellent soldiers who speak English and send them here.”
Farouk inwardly groaned, but Gao Yang felt slightly relieved.
Although there might be some issues with coordination, at least it disrupted the established order, making it somewhat easier to command after some integration, definitely more manageable than a whole company transferred in one go.
The surprises, or shocks, from Marshall were not over yet.
He glanced at Farouk and asked, “What’s your name and which unit do you belong to?”
Farouk saluted again and loudly reported, “General, my name is Farouk Aler.
I am the operations staff of the Syrian Third Independent Infantry Brigade, First Infantry Regiment, currently assigned as the liaison officer with the Night Demon Squad.”
Marshall pointed at Farouk with a smile, “You’ve done well.
Transfer to the Republic Guard Division.
Your rank remains the same, and you still hold the responsibility of liaison officer with the Night Demon Squad.”
After finishing, Marshall thought for a moment, then with a look of sudden realization, said, “I remember now — Third Independent Infantry Brigade, under Jihad, I remember you, one of the officers commended during last year’s major victory at Aleppo.”
After finishing, Marshall nodded repeatedly, thought for a moment, and then gestured to Dahid, “No need to specifically select a commander now.
I think Farouk is quite good; let him be responsible.”
Farouk was now feeling mixed emotions; happy because his future career seemed promising, but worried because Jihad had finally gotten the chance to set up a special operations squad, just for it to be appropriated by someone else.
Initially part of the Third Infantry Brigade, and now with a word from Marshall, it was switched to the Guard Division.
In the military, transfers back and forth are quite normal.
As long as it is still under national control, frequent movements of officers are ensured.
A unit that doesn’t move from its original deployment could create a Warlord, sö, with just a word from Marshall, Farouk’s reassignment was already finalized, with no chance of any change.
(To be continued.
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