Chapter 20: Military Academy Confrontation (4)

  Shocked, absolutely shocked! Everyone, even Song Zhe Wu, felt shocked! If earlier in the confrontation with the 3rd district team, everyone had some dissatisfaction for various reasons, now there is absolutely no one who still has such thoughts after the announcement of the judgment results. Not only the people on stage, but also the students in training below were silent.

  Shang Zhen was shocked to find that if the tactical literacy of the Security Regiment was relatively high, it would be understandable. After all, Song Zhiwu received military education in Germany and modern European military thought was very active after World War I. Many experiences and lessons naturally gave birth to some new and advanced tactics. The outstanding performance of Song Zhiwu's Security Regiment in attack and defense drills was not surprising. However, this intense attack and defense drill gave them a huge shock.

  After Wang Zhe returned from Japan, he strongly advocated for the single-soldier quality of the Japanese army, especially their bayonet skills. He believed that the Japanese army's bayonet skills were among the best in the world. Shang Zhen also agreed with this view and even went further to say that an army that dared to and was skilled at using bayonets would put immense psychological pressure on the enemy. Therefore, Shang Zhen not only strengthened bayonet training in the 32nd Army but also made it a top priority from the start, emphasizing its importance almost every day. Moreover, after half a year of training, the student army even defeated the 32nd Army's troops, which was a testament to the effectiveness of their training. However, the result of losing to the Security Regiment left Shang Zhen stunned. Even the Northwestern Army's fierce and powerful Big Knife Squad, with 100 men against the military school's 200 students, would not have been able to achieve a good outcome, and the most likely result would have been mutual defeat. But the Security Regiment ended the exercise with an undisputed victory, with a staggering casualty ratio of 4:1. This result left Shang Zhen speechless for half a day.

  What shocked Wang Zhe was not only the terrifying number of 4:1, but also the familiar stabbing techniques and superb tactical coordination of the security troops. He even thought that now, these security troops who had been trained for only two years would not be inferior to the Japanese army, and might even have a slight advantage in tactics.

  The 4:1 casualty ratio was also completely unexpected by Song Zhe Wu. In the past, when the Security Brigade trained against each other internally, the strength and weakness differences were not significant, and the tactics used were similar. There had never been a casualty ratio exceeding 2:1. Therefore, Song Zhe Wu had never felt that the Security Brigade was so strong in close combat. From his perspective, these military school students, although they had only trained for half a year, had a high level of proficiency in using bayonet techniques, surpassing many domestic troops. Before the confrontation, Song Zhe Wu saw Wang Zhe confidently propose a second round of bayonet fighting and knew that the military school must have put effort into this area. The fact proved it to be true. He proposed using 100 people against the military school's 200 not only because he had confidence in the Security Brigade but also because there was an obvious advantage in fighting with a significant difference in troop numbers. Although defeat was inevitable, as long as they could inflict casualties of over 100 on the opponent, it would be considered a win. In his memory, this should be roughly equivalent to facing Japanese soldiers who had enlisted for seven or eight years during the initial stages of the war of resistance. If he added his custom-made pistol tactics, he believed that the Security Brigade could now compete with the Japanese army.

  Everyone fell silent for a while, and it was Wang Zhe who broke the silence first. He said to Song Zhiwu with some excitement: "Commander Song is indeed worthy of having studied in Germany. His military training methods are truly impressive. These two confrontational exercises have broadened my horizons. In my opinion, the combat effectiveness of the Security Regiment is not inferior to any domestic troops. I even think they are not inferior to the Japanese army, and in some aspects, they may be slightly stronger."

  Regarding Wang Zhe's words, Song Zhe Wu did not think it was an exaggeration, on the contrary, he thought it was just right. Through these two games of confrontation and training that were different from before, Song Zhe Wu believed that he and Bao An Travel deserved it, his heart and soul had finally grown up. Song Zhe Wu suppressed the excitement in his heart, only smiled and did not speak. Song Zhe Wu did not want to be humble, at this moment's humility, he thought was not only hypocritical but also blasphemed the hard work and achievements of all members of Bao An Travel. Moreover, he now believed that being more high-profile would be more impressive to these future military talents, these people were not ordinary soldiers, they were officers with potential, and might even become generals leading thousands of troops.

  Wang Zhe continued to ask Song Zhewu seriously: "Please tell the truth, Commander Song. Is this company the best in the Security Regiment?"

  Wang Zhe asked this, and everyone perked up their ears. This question was very pointed, if this team is the strongest in the security regiment, then it's no big deal that the military school students lost. Many people didn't even need to hear Song Zhe Wu say it, they already thought it was definitely like that.

  Under the gaze of everyone, Song Zhe-wu calmly said: "This company is one of my guard battalion's, and every soldier in the guard battalion was selected from each regiment. In terms of individual quality, they can be ranked among the best." As soon as Song Zhe-wu finished speaking, everyone felt a sense of relief in their hearts, thinking that if the security brigade was at this level, it would indeed be unbelievable.

  But then Song Zhe Wu's words shocked them again: "Although their individual qualities are very good, they are a guard unit and have less training time for mutual coordination and field combat capabilities compared to other units."

  Continued shock! Such a team in the security travel is not the best? This time everyone was shocked by the combat effectiveness of the security travel.

  Shang Zhen was shocked, no less than anyone else, that such an army wasn't the strongest. Song Zhe Wu was a true talent, a true military training talent. Thinking of this, he looked at everyone in shock, mixed with some abnormalities. Shang Zhen had made up his mind.

  Shang Zhen cleared his throat and said in a deep voice after everyone had quieted down: "Everyone, the military academy has been established for more than half a year, and the improvement in the combat skills of the students is obvious. The recent confrontation exercise with the 32nd Army is a clear proof." He then changed the subject: "However, today's exercise also showed that our students still have a big gap when facing strong opponents. As the principal, I have been too busy with other matters and haven't paid enough attention to school affairs, which is a dereliction of duty."

  Shang Zhen did not explicitly express his dissatisfaction with the officials, but the implication of his words was that they all understood and had subtly expressed their discontent.

  Shang Zhen turned his head to face Song Zhe Wu and immediately changed his expression, with a smile all over his face: "Ah, your troops are well-trained! But since you're my general in Hebei Province, you should help me share the burden of being the provincial chairman. Come to the military academy to serve as vice president."

  Shang Zhen did this for two reasons: first, to leverage Song Zhe Wu's ability to improve the military school's level; second, considering that these instructors would lose face in front of their students today, not only would the instructors have psychological pressure, but also the students would have ideas that would be extremely detrimental to the school's teaching in the future. If Song Zhe Wu became vice president, it would mean that the military school had lost to its own people, which anyone could accept.

  Shang Zhen's words startled Song Zhewu, leaving the troops was absolutely out of the question. This troop had poured all of Song Zhewu's heart and soul into it, it was his only hope. The troop must be under his complete control, constantly developing and growing stronger. "The training, equipment, and various other matters of the Security Regiment are complex and numerous, I couldn't leave even if I wanted to." Song Zhewu carefully chose his words, cautiously reminding Shang Zhen, "That's my own troops, all funded by me!"

  Shang Zhen understood Song Zhe Wu's meaning and thought to himself, "I'd like to, but I don't have that much money." He waved his hand: "Ge, don't decline. The security team can't leave you behind. My intention is for you to take on the role of vice principal as well. You don't need to come to school often, just since you're vice principal, you should frequently inquire about school matters. You can regularly send people to guide and instruct, and our school's instructors can also go to Taiyuan in batches to learn and observe. How does that sound?"

  What does Shang Zhen mean by letting himself take charge of the military school affairs that he treasures, Song Zhewu didn't quite understand, but being able to hold a deputy principal title is already a teacher for these students. When Shang Zhen left Hebei, taking over the military school was only natural, thinking about this, he readily agreed

  Shang Zhen, due to the provincial government still having matters for him to personally handle, after giving a speech to all students and encouraging them to study hard etc., announced the appointment of Song Zhe Wu and then hastily returned to Beiping with Song Zhe Wu and others without even eating dinner.

  After lunch, Song Zhiwu took a short rest and then called Chu Feng to go out. This time in Beiping, there was one more person he had to see, and that person was the current president of Yenching University, American Dewey. Every year before New Year's, Song Zhiwu would personally visit him.

  Song Zhe-wu brought a gift specially prepared for Smedley - a high-priced Northeastern tiger skin bought from the Northeast. Unfortunately, Smedley, who had not returned home to reunite with his family for two years, went back to the United States in early December to spend Christmas. Song Zhe-wu could only hand over the gift to his secretary.

  After returning from Yanda, Song Zhiwu went to the Peking Union Medical College in Dongdan Sanchiaohutong, which was established by the Rockefeller Foundation of America with Johns Hopkins University as a model to cultivate high-level medical talents. The school implemented an eight-year system, including three years of pre-medical studies. With the help of Stuart, Song Zhiwu arranged for 20 men and women to study here, and of course, also donated some funds to the foundation.

  Song Zhe-wu's main purpose this time was to encourage them to study hard, and secondly, to give them red envelopes. To be precise, it should be said that they were red pockets. Each person received 200 big yuan, a total of two envelopes. Several girls also received an additional 30 big yuan as "lipstick money". It's worth noting that the American dean of Xiehe Medical College had an annual salary of $2,400, and this 200 big yuan was more than their professors' monthly salary.

  Song Zhe-wu first gave them a lecture on the great situation of the Liyuan Security Brigade, and then encouraged them again. Only after that did these 20 people welcome him with "warm enthusiasm" and voices full of expectation, saying "Commander, please come visit us often".

  After entering Concordia, Song Zhe Wu had a feeling that he had forgotten something very important, but what it was, he couldn't think of no matter how hard he tried.

  Everyone, after collecting, Deep Blue would like to express his heartfelt gratitude once again. May all good people live a peaceful life!