Chapter 55 Special Training Part 2! Seeking Recommendation Tickets!

  At the same time as Zhou Wei fired his first shot, Logenov also fired his last bullet.

  Two gunshots rang out almost indistinguishably one after another at the same time.

  Everyone held their breath, waiting for the outcome.

  Zhang Xinghan was also worried, after all, Logunov had already hit 39 rings, and this shot would definitely exceed 40 rings if it wasn't for Zhou Wei's first shot being crucial.

  Two scorers rushed over quickly, one after another. The man in front shouted loudly: "Target number one, ten rings!"

  "Target number two, seven o'clock!"

  Obviously, target number one is Logenov and target number two is Zhou Wei.

  Luganov hit 49 rings with five bullets, while Zhou Wei only hit seven rings with his first shot, so even if he hits ten rings with the remaining four shots, he will still lose this round.

  After the results came out, Chinese students looked somewhat downcast. Soviet students were quite excited, and several even whistled.

  At this time, Zhou Wei had stopped firing and stood in place with a somewhat lost expression, holding his gun.

  Lichev and several instructors walked over, Lichev first went to Logunov and patted him on the shoulder in encouragement, then smiled and walked towards Zhou Wei.

  "Sorry, you lose. Now you believe that you can learn something here that you couldn't in China, right?" It turned out that Lichev could speak Chinese.

  Zhou Weiqi's face turned iron-gray, his breathing was heavy and coarse, and he didn't respond.

  "But isn't it just shooting? We Chinese can learn that too!" Just then, Zhang Xinghan strode forward and said loudly.

  Lichev turned around and looked at Zhang Xinghan, who was walking towards him, with some curiosity. In Chinese, he asked: "From your tone, it seems like you're not quite convinced?"

  "There's no need to be arrogant or humble, you're guests from afar and we Chinese are a nation of etiquette. Logically speaking, one should yield in reason, but as you would say it, not going all out is the greatest disrespect to your opponent, so I will go all out!" With that, Zhang Xinghan took large strides towards Zhou Wei and took the Mosin-Nagant sniper rifle from his hands.

  He immediately retreated about fifty meters under the gaze of everyone's astonishment, quickly pulled the gun bolt, and then raised his gun to aim at the front.

  Those Soviet students saw Zhang Xinghan retreat fifty meters, and they couldn't help but be surprised. This way, the distance from the target was as far as 550 meters. Several tall Soviet students looked at Zhang Xinghan with disdain on their faces, thinking he was overestimating himself.

  All Soviet students looked at Zhang Xinghan with a schadenfreude gaze, waiting for him to make a fool of himself.

  Under the gaze of the crowd, Zhang Xinghan took a deep breath and pulled the trigger decisively. A crisp gunshot rang out, and a 7.62x54mmR bullet whizzed out, flying towards the target over 500 meters away.

  "Ten rings!" Amidst everyone's waiting, the target scorer's voice rang out once again.

  "Beautiful!"

  "Too good!"

  All Chinese students were excited and applauded.

  While Likhachev and Logunov, a group of Soviet students and instructors were quite shocked. They did not expect that this short Chinese man in front of them would have such excellent marksmanship, and his proficiency in using firearms seemed to be no worse than theirs.

  After Zhang Xinghan finished the first shot, he got four more bullets from Lichev and fired them one by one. As a result, without a doubt, 50 rings, with one ring advantage over Lodnev's 49 rings. Even if Lodnev also scored 50 rings, Zhang Xinghan can still be said to have surpassed him.

  After all, Zhang Xinghan was shooting from a position 550 meters away.

  After Zhang Xinghan fired five shots, all the Chinese students cheered in unison. The Soviet students couldn't help but shake their heads awkwardly and reluctantly followed with applause. Indeed, the Soviets were very proud, but they also admired opponents stronger than them.

  Zhang Xinghan earned their respect with his actions, and Logenov also walked up to Zhang Xinghan with a smile, extending his right hand in friendship and saying in Russian: "Hello! Nice to meet you!"

  "Ah!" Zhang Xinghan smiled and extended his hand for a handshake, saying warmly: "Welcome to China."

  Lichev walked over, patted Zhang Xinghan's shoulder with a profound meaning, and said: "Young man, the future is boundless. I hope that in the next training session, you can perform even better! For the sake of Chinese people, fight for face, fight for dignity."

  In the following days, Zhang Xinghan and Zhou Wei followed Soviet instructors to learn many things that were not available at the Central Military Academy, including the use of various advanced firearms and rigorous outdoor survival military training.

  The Chinese people's innate ability to endure hardship and hard work was fully demonstrated by Zhang Xinghan and others in the training. Among them, except for Zhang Xinghan, who seemed relatively relaxed, because these trainings were really nothing compared to what he had experienced before in the special forces.

  Although everyone else still has some shortcomings in physical strength and perseverance, each person is very dedicated and persevering to the extreme. Being selected for this special training is enough to show that they are excellent, it can be said that they are one in ten thousand.

  Although the special training was very hard, the trainees' food was still good, with a balanced nutrition of various meats and vegetables that made their bodies strong and healthy.

  Time flies like an arrow, in the meantime, the December 12 Incident broke out, but because the special training team belonged to a closed training system, it wasn't until later that they learned about the December 12 Incident. After the December 12 Incident, the KMT and CPC cooperated again, established the Anti-Japanese National United Front, and actively prepared for resistance against Japan.

  Just then, the shocking July 7th Incident broke out at Lugou Bridge in Beiping. On the day of the Lugou Bridge Incident, Zhang Xinghan, Zhou Wei and others had already completed their special training and bid farewell to Soviet instructors like Lichev and Lozhenov.

  Zhang Xinghan and others were all assigned to the Central Instruction Corps, First Instruction Regiment, Third Battalion. Zhang Xinghan, Zhao Desheng and Sun Siwei were assigned to the First Company, First Platoon of the Third Battalion of the First Instruction Regiment. Coincidentally, Zhou Wei was also in the First Company, First Platoon of the Third Battalion of the First Instruction Regiment.

  It is well known that those who can enter the Teaching Regiment are all excellent graduates of Huangpu. Since Zhang Xinghan originally had military exploits and was deeply favored by Chairman Chiang, after entering the Teaching Regiment, Zhang Xinghan was formally appointed as the captain of the 1st Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Regiment of the Teaching Regiment. His deputy company commander was Zhou Wei, who had been promoted three levels from squad leader to battalion commander.

  Zhao Desheng and Sun Siwei, Li Sihai and others served as platoon leaders.

  Nanjing City, the headquarters of the 1st Regiment of the 3rd Battalion of the 1st Brigade of the Guidance General Team, Zhang Xinghan, Zhou Wei, Zhao Desheng, Sun Siwei and others gathered together.

  "Brothers, on July 7th, the Japanese army suddenly attacked our Chinese garrison at Lugou Bridge, preparing to occupy Pingjin and Huabei, and destroy our entire China. The 29th Army of the National Revolutionary Army is currently fighting a bloody battle under the command of General Song Zheyuan. Now, Pingjin and Huabei are in urgent danger, our nation is on the brink of destruction, as soldiers of the party and country, can we, students of Huangpu, stand idly by?"

  "Xing Han, I heard that the principal has already assembled the Central Army to reinforce North and come up with reinforcements. With the reinforcement of the Central Army, Pingjin should not be lost, right? Moreover, our mission is to defend Nanjing and guard the principal! Without receiving orders to go north, what can we do?" After more than a year of getting along, although Zhou Wei still had some hostility towards Zhang Xinghan, it was no longer as severe as before.

  "The current situation is obvious to everyone. During the Long March, our Chinese army of over 300,000 soldiers relied on the Great Wall's passes and fought a bloody battle for over a month. What was the outcome? The Great Wall defense line collapsed, and the Japanese army approached Beijing, forcing us to sign a humiliating ceasefire agreement. Now, without any natural defenses in Pingjin, it is impossible for the 29th Army alone to resist the Japanese attack. If Pingjin falls, the Japanese army of hundreds of thousands will surely march south, and the entire North China will fall into enemy hands! Tens of millions of our compatriots will suffer under the iron hooves of the Japanese army, their homes destroyed, their families torn apart, and their suffering beyond words." Zhang Xinghan spoke with righteous indignation.

  "What can we do now?" Zhou Wei was also a patriotic young man with a passion for his country, and he too yearned to go to the front lines.

  "Joint petition! Requesting the Chairman to take command and lead us into battle! Asking the Director to approve our Central Instructional Corps to go north and resist Japan." Zhang Xinghan spoke out his mind.

  "What's going on?" Zhou Wei, Zhao De Sheng and Sun Si Wei were all shocked.

  "What? Not dare? Now the national crisis is at hand, compatriots from all over the country are eager to take up arms and go into battle. We have the highest military honor, equipped with the best weapons, how can we fall behind others? Watching the Japanese invaders invade China without taking action?" Zhang Xinghan said excitedly.

  "How dare you! I protest!" Zhou Wei's neck stiffened with anger as he slammed his hand on the table and shouted.

  "We agree too! Petitioning the Chairman and going north to resist Japan!" Zhao Desheng and Sun Siwei said in unison as they stood up.

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