After Han Lang and the others heard Song Heguo's commendation order, they were all beaming with joy.
Although they knew that the organization would definitely reward them handsomely this time, after all, they not only thwarted Bai Xiang Country's plan to establish a battlefield but also killed three X-class superhumans.
The most crucial part was that they had gathered so much intelligence.
Therefore, they expected to be rewarded.
However, being directly promoted by three or four levels was something they had never anticipated.
What surprised them the most was their military ranks.
It was obvious that their military ranks were not in sync with their positions in some aspects.
This was clearly a special exception made by the organization.
Therefore, they were quite satisfied with the commendation.
Only Dan Nan spoke slowly.
"Commander, I believe Han Lang has made great contributions on this trip. If it weren't for him, we not only wouldn't have been able to complete the mission but might have perished in a foreign land. Therefore, I would like to suggest giving my commendation to Han Lang. I still want to continue to serve as your adjutant."
After Dan Nan finished speaking, everyone looked at him in surprise.
No one had expected Dan Nan to be so indifferent to this commendation.
Han Lang quickly objected.
"That won't do, that won't do. I was only doing my duty. Deputy Officer Dan's leadership and combat abilities are both extremely strong. It would be better for you to continue serving as the Army Commander. I still lack experience and am not suitable..."
Before Han Lang could finish, Dan Nan interrupted him directly.
"Han Lang, stop being so polite. We all know how much you contributed this time. Moreover, I truly have no interest in the position of Army Commander. You are still young and a very promising talent. With a higher official position, you can learn faster. You must not refuse now!"
Song Heguo listened and glanced at Dan Nan.
He understood Dan Nan quite well.
Having followed him for so many years, he truly wasn't very keen on power.
In his heart, perhaps staying by his side was the life he desired most.
Therefore, before Han Lang could refuse, Song Heguo said directly.
"I think this is feasible. Moreover, Old Dan and I have the best tacit understanding in many matters. If he leaves me, I will also feel uncomfortable. It's rare for him to have such good intentions. Han Lang, you should accept it. I was going to promote you last time, you can't always refuse like this, can you?"
Seeing that Song Heguo had already said it so directly, Han Lang couldn't continue to decline.
After thinking for a moment, he replied.
"Alright! Then I won't refuse this time. But Commander Song, you still have to arrange for my brothers to be in the same system. I'm not comfortable without them!"
"Haha..."
Han Lang's words made everyone laugh.
"If that's the case, young sir, I estimate you are the most promising young general in the entire Special Envoy Special Forces, no, the entire Xia Kingdom!"
Looking at Ma Long's smug face, Han Lang didn't know how to respond for a moment.
If he went along, it would seem immodest.
If he went against it, it would seem hypocritical.
Fortunately, Liu Xiaoxiao took over the conversation at this moment.
"Ma Long, what you said is incorrect. Being promoted directly to Army Commander and holding the rank of Lieutenant General within three years of enlistment is probably unprecedented in history. Han Lang, your achievements are enough to be recorded in history!"
Zhao Wu also said happily.
"From this, it seems that the decision to wholeheartedly recognize you as our leader was not wrong at all. In the future, I hope General Han will guide us more!"
Tang Geng also joined in the fun, not afraid of making things worse.
"Yes, yes! In the future, we all have to curry favor with Han Lang more. As his direct subordinates, as long as we keep him happy, our careers will soar!"
Tang Qin was also very happy for Han Lang.
"Tang Geng, what you said is too much. Don't forget, we are all soldiers of Xia's most organized and disciplined Special Envoy Special Forces. How can we rely on connections?"
Tang Geng was somewhat ashamed and quickly corrected himself.
"My wording was inappropriate, my wording was inappropriate! In the future, we all need to perform well in front of General Han!"
"Haha..."
Another burst of laughter followed.
After everything was arranged, Song Heguo looked at everyone solemnly again and asked.
"In this era of declining magic, the overall environment is indeed unfavorable to us. I've thought for a long time and don't know what kind of material rewards to give you. We don't have anything too good, and giving anything too poor would feel like we're letting you down. So, I sincerely want to ask you, do you want any other rewards yourselves? Don't just say that promotion is enough, one thing is one thing. You can state your requests boldly, whether it's for the army to take care of your families or various cultivation resources, as long as the army can do it and it doesn't violate principles, I can give it to you!"
Song Heguo's demeanor when he said this did not seem like he was joking.
Moreover, it was clear that he had even violated some principles by giving everyone the privilege of promoting their family members.
The Special Envoy Special Forces were inherently places with unique cultivation resources in the cultivator world.
And as cultivators, Han Lang and the others' families and friends would certainly be eager to obtain these.
Therefore, this reward was not insignificant.
However, the more this was the case, the more Han Lang and the others felt that they did not deserve it.
So they all refused.
"Commander Song, I believe the army's recruitment requirements are like a filter. We cannot make exceptions for anyone, allowing those who have not made efforts to enter. This is wrong and will set a bad precedent. Therefore, I think these rewards you mentioned can be declined!"
Tang Geng and the others also echoed.
"Yes, Commander. Our families are already cultivation families. If this loophole is opened, too many people will flood in. I also cannot guarantee that every relative is loyal to the country. I think Han Lang's suggestion is very good; this loophole should not be opened. I also believe that our family's juniors have the ability to meet the conditions of the Special Envoy Special Forces!"
Hearing such patriotic words, Song Heguo was also moved.
Just as he was about to praise them, Han Lang suddenly said.
"However, Commander Song, since we're talking about it, I do have a suggestion."
"In the words of cultivation families, I am actually just a rogue cultivator. If it weren't for the help of Tang Geng's family, I might have been screened out by the recruitment interview. Therefore, I want to take this opportunity to exchange your promised rewards for reforms in the recruitment of the Special Envoy Special Forces. Recruitment quotas should not be solely in the hands of local aristocratic families; this is not conducive to our absorption of talent!"
Song Heguo listened, his face filled with astonishment.
To be honest, people at his level did not know the drawbacks of low-level recruitment interviews.
If Han Lang hadn't brought it up, he would never have thought about this issue.