Chapter 26: The True Master Appears!
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The train has slowly left Baoding Station and gradually accelerated. The scenery outside the window began to retreat rapidly.
Zhang Xinghan leaned back with his eyes closed, while Du Qianxue sat in her seat, occasionally turning her head to steal a glance at Zhang Xinghan, then quickly turning away as if she had been caught doing something wrong, pretending to appreciate the scenery outside the window.
The train has started at full speed, like a wild horse that has broken free from its reins, galloping and flying across the North China Plain.
At some point, Du Qianxue, who was sitting beside him, had quietly fallen asleep, and whether intentionally or unintentionally, she leaned against Zhang Xinghan's right shoulder, her soft black hair cascading down, a faint fragrance wafting out.
Zhang Xinghan had long been aware of this situation and did nothing, thinking that after all, she was just a woman, and no matter how experienced or energetic she was, she couldn't compare to a man.
Zhang Xinghan slightly opened his eyes, looking at Du Qianxue who was leaning on his shoulder and sleeping soundly. Her pale face and adorable cherry lips made one's heart ripple with emotion.
If she hadn't been born in the war years, she should have been a naive and innocent modern college student, although she looked cold as ice for the past two days, it was just her intention, how could Zhang Xinghan not know.
Looking at Du Qianxue peacefully leaning on his shoulder and sleeping soundly, her lazy appearance made Zhang Xinghan unable to bear pushing her away or waking her up.
Just like that, quietly watching her fall asleep, it doesn't feel bad either. Far away from the smoky front line, temporarily bidding farewell to the life-and-death battlefield of beacon fires, Zhang Xinghan savored this brief tranquility and this inexplicable feeling.
Arriving in this chaotic world, especially when the Chinese nation is about to face an unprecedented disaster, how can a child of China just sit back and do nothing?
Zhang Xinghan had already made up his mind, and first entered the Nanjing Military Academy "to study". In fact, with Zhang Xinghan's many years of experience in special forces, as well as his combat experience, although he lacked experience commanding large-scale troop operations, it shouldn't be a problem to become a qualified mid-to-low-level officer. Furthermore, with advanced theories and tactics that were decades ahead of this era, as long as he had a well-trained army, there was still much to be accomplished.
In fact, Zhang Xinghan agreed to enter the Nanjing Army Military Academy just to make a name for himself.
In this era of warlords and strong enemies at the border, where the weak are preyed upon by the strong, if you want to do something for your nation and country, first you must preserve your own life and stand firm on your own feet.
There's an old saying that goes: if you want to save others, first you must save yourself.
The current Nanjing Central Army Officer School is the most ideal place for Zhang Xinghan to improve his status and influence, as it is well-known that those who come out of the Central Military Academy will be the backbone of the future national army.
Since its founding in 1924, the Whampoa Military Academy has held eight sessions of cadets. This time it is less than two months since the ninth session started.
In the previous history of the Anti-Japanese War, the Kuomintang army generals from Huangpu Academy fought bravely on the front lines, shedding blood to protect their homes and defend their country, with numerous examples.
After the outbreak of the war, due to the intense fighting at the front, the grassroots army officers suffered heavy losses. The 11th, 12th and 13th batches of students from the Whampoa Military Academy graduated ahead of schedule. During the war, the Whampoa Military Academy became a major base for training military talents in the National Revolutionary Army, with all graduates immediately dispatched to the front lines upon graduation.
Throughout the eight-year war of resistance, Huangpu officers and soldiers were fearless in the face of death, and there were countless examples of fierce battles with the Japanese invaders. These young officers, full of passion and blood, bid farewell to their schools, took off their school uniforms, put on military attire, shouldered their backpacks, picked up their steel guns, and threw themselves into the intense anti-Japanese war.
For the prosperity and independence of the motherland, countless passionate men shed their blood, went on expeditions thousands of miles away, wrapped their corpses in horsehide, and it was these numerous anti-Japanese heroes whose names are no longer remembered by later generations who used their flesh and blood to build a steel Great Wall for the Chinese nation.
With invaders in bloody battles, the Chinese nation can forever exist and stand for thousands of years!
So Zhang Xinghan wanted to make a difference, and the Nanjing Central Army Officer School (Whampoa Military Academy) was a must-go.
To win Chiang Kai-shek's trust in the future and stand firm in the National Army camp with many factions, it is essential to have a Whampoa background.
Actually, everything Zhang Xinghan did was to prepare for the future Anti-Japanese War. Only by standing firm in the National Army camp could he play the greatest role. He couldn't defeat the powerful Japanese imperialism with his own strength. The only thing he could do was to make his best effort in the war of resistance and kill as many Japanese invaders as possible, washing away the shame of China with the blood of the Japanese invaders!
No extravagant hopes of brandishing swords and riding horses to conquer Tokyo, only a humble wish to defend our homes and country against the strong enemy.
Thinking too much, Zhang Xinghan felt a bit mentally exhausted, turned his head to look out the window, enjoying this rare tranquility.
However, life is often disappointing, and just as Du Qianxue was still fast asleep, Zhang Xinghan carelessly gazed out of the window at the scenery outside.
Several burly men strode in from the carriage door as soon as it was opened by someone, and several burly men instantly walked in.
Behind these few big men, the Cannon Three who was severely taught a lesson by Zhang Xinghan several hours ago made a comeback, with a ferocious expression following behind a middle-aged man wearing black clothes, pointing at Zhang Xinghan's direction: "It's him, let my brother lose face."
Zhang Xinghan heard the sound and had already turned his head, calmly looking at the situation around him.
It was Du Qianxue who was awakened by the sudden footsteps and chaotic sounds, she first looked at Zhang Xinghan with some shyness, then followed his gaze.
Saw Cannon Three's furious glare, as well as the people beside him. Those people all had unsavory expressions and angry intentions in their eyes, already surrounding them.
Du Qianxue was only slightly surprised, but immediately calmed down, her right hand quietly reaching for the leather bag behind her.
The man who was invited by Cannon Three wore black clothes, a round hat and sunglasses, looking exactly like a **character.
Zhang Xinghan sat still on the spot, quietly observing his surroundings.
He immediately raised his head and exchanged a glance with the black-clothed man, both of them fell into deep thought, sizing each other up.
At this time, Cannon Three shouted loudly with a proud face: "You little bastard, you're so arrogant, dare to humiliate me, Cannon Three. Today, let you taste the power of Cannon Three. You offended our Hongmen, huh? Looking for death!"
"Alright! Cannon Three, you're no longer a member of the Hung Men, don't use their name to intimidate people!" The black-clad man beside him seemed somewhat displeased with Cannon Three's words and said impatiently.
"Yes!" Cannon Three clearly held the man in high esteem, and changed his expression, nodding repeatedly.
