Chapter Eleven: Principal Hu Longxiao

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  However, Jiang Shouqi established a Military Studies Research Association at the Army University during the reform of teaching regulations. This research association was similar to a club, providing a gathering form for Chinese instructors to discuss and explore teaching methods, greatly enhancing communication and unity among Chinese instructors.

  Xu Shaowen, upon hearing Jiang Shouqi's words, immediately showed a flustered and startled expression, repeatedly nodding his head in respect to Hu Longxun, saying: "It is truly an honor for the principal to have taken the trouble to come find students, making Shaowen feel ashamed. I wonder what important matter has brought the principal here this time?"

  Hú Lóng Xiān smiled calmly and said, "This match against the Baoding Military Academy is one that Chief of Staff Lei attaches great importance to. Internally, a strict order has been given: our Army University can only win, not lose. The list of students representing our Army University in the competition was announced today, I suppose you've seen it, Wén Yuǎn?"

  "Yes, the students just saw it on the bulletin board in the dormitory." Xu Shaowen nodded and replied.

  "Originally, Jiang Jiaolong emphasized that for this selection of students, they must have military experience, after all, being in the military is also a kind of accumulation of understanding of the situation and self-cultivation." Hu Longxiao always wore a smile, as if he was chatting with an old friend, "However, Wen Yuan, you should have seen that although you don't have military experience, I still put forward your name in the end."

  "It's really like that, and the students are also feeling strange about this matter." Xu Shaowen was slightly stunned, always thinking that his quota was added by Jiang Shouji, the head of the teaching department, but unexpectedly it was Principal Hu who personally made a note, which was somewhat unexpected for him.

  Hu Long looked at Xu Shao-wen's somewhat surprised expression, and explained: "Actually, Hu is not good at beating around the bush, so I'll just tell you the reason directly. Because a few days ago, when I was selecting the list with Director Jiang, President Yuan specially sent Minister of State Xu Shi-chang to inspect here, and Mr. Xu noticed your name, Wen-yuan, on the list of students in the Department of Physical Education, so he especially recommended you to me and Director Jiang."

  Xu Shao Wen was shocked again, a chance encounter half a month ago, Xu Shi Chang actually recognized this nephew of his, didn't expect he even specially recommended himself. But how did Xu Shi Chang recognize that he was a student of the Army University? Of course, this question isn't important, Xu Shi Chang is an old hand in the Beiyang political arena, can't a young whippersnapper like him see through it?

  Xuan'er, Xu Shao-wen became worried again. What if Xu Shi-chang told Hu Long-xi and Jiang Shou-qi that he had deserted the team during the petition? That would be terrible! His heart tightened for a moment, and he didn't know what to say.

  Hú Lóng Xiāng saw that Xú Shào Wén didn't respond, and his expression was somewhat tense. He couldn't help but think that the other person knew he had been admitted due to connections, so he felt a bit guilty. He involuntarily nodded slightly, and his eyes showed a hint of admiration. "Actually, Wén Yuǎn, you've been in school for seven months now, and you haven't even mentioned that Mr. Xú is your uncle. If it weren't for Mr. Xú coming to the Military Academy himself, this relationship between you and Mr. Xú would probably have remained hidden forever."

  On the side, Jiang Shouqi also interjected a sentence. He patted Xu Shaowen's shoulder with great praise and said: "Wenyuan, you have such a family background but deliberately conceal it. It seems that you are indeed an ambitious young man. The revival of China is a heavy burden that needs to be shouldered by hot-blooded men like you."

  Xu Shao Wen was stunned, still not understanding why Hu Long Xiang and Jiang Shou Qi would say such things. He didn't have any secrets about his family background, and although he shared a common ancestry with Xu Shi Chang, it was only something he had learned about half a month ago. He smiled awkwardly, not making excuses, and said: "Principal and Dean are really too kind to Shao Wen, Shao Wen just thinks that relying on one's own abilities to forge one's own life is what makes for a fulfilling and complete life."

  "It's precisely because Wen Yu has such insight that I recommended you to participate in the competition," Hu Longxiang nodded his head in great satisfaction after hearing Xu Shao's words, "It seems that I, Hu, didn't misjudge the person after all."

  Xu Shaowen repeatedly pushed back, saying: "Principal sir is mistaken, Shaowen is young and ignorant, only understands empty theories, has no actual combat experience. This time being able to participate in the exchange with Baoding Military Academy colleagues, I still feel a lot of pressure."

  "So, are you confident?" Jiang Shouqi asked with a smile.

  Xu Shao-wen did not hesitate, and solemnly replied: "The expectations of the President and the Dean of Studies, how can I betray them? I will definitely do my best to bring glory to our Military Academy."

  "Good, with your confidence, Principal Hu and I can rest assured." Jiang Shouqi nodded in approval.

  Hú Lóng Xiāng was silent for a moment, then changed the subject and said with a somewhat sentimental tone: "Actually, regarding this competition organized by the General Staff Headquarters, I'm sure the students of both the Army University and Baoding University are all aware of it. It's called a competition, but in reality, it's just a propaganda campaign for the Beiyang government."

  Xu Shaowen was stunned for a moment, and he didn't understand why Hu Longxun suddenly thought of saying these things. However, it's true that after the announcement of this competition was released, the students of the Military Academy had already guessed its inside story. The Baoding Military Academy and the Military Academy are no exception. The students in the academy are not inexperienced young people, so they can naturally understand such obvious things at a glance.

  Hú Lóng Xī let out a slight sigh and continued, "As for me personally, this competition is neither here nor there." He stopped here, but instead of continuing, he looked at Xú Shào Wén with a serious gaze, his eyes filled with a hint of expectation.

  Xu Shao thought for a moment and knew that Hu Longxiang was probing him. After all, this trial was arranged by the Army General Staff Headquarters, and behind it was President Yuan Shikai's personal instruction. This was a matter of the Beiyang warlord showing off its power to the whole country of China. How could it be said lightly that it was dispensable? Hu Longxiang said so because as the president of the Army University, he was not very satisfied with the real purpose of this trial.

  "Principal Xu is right," said Shao-wen, his face looking somewhat dejected, with a hint of sigh in his tone. "If this competition is to enhance the friendship between Baoding Military Academy and our Army University, that's fine. But if there are other private interests involved, it would be a pity."

  He didn't put it too bluntly, although Hu Longxian was speaking from the standpoint of the president of the Military Academy, after all, the Military Academy still had to stand on the side of the Northern Warlords at this time. So he used a phrase "what a pity", not only did he not show any dissatisfaction with the Northern government, but also subtly revealed a kind of sincerity.

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