Chapter Thirty Special Operations Training (Six)

  After ten days of training, the team members' momentum has clearly changed. They have adapted to this high-intensity training, and there are obvious improvements in hand-to-hand combat, stabbing, shooting, rock climbing, and more.

  Wang Mingyu looked at the several people with increasingly dark and shiny skin and said with satisfaction: "After ten days of training, everyone has a good understanding of skills such as hand-to-hand combat and shooting. However, mastering these things is not a shortcut, only through hard training can we master it. What I want to say next is that our rations are only left for one day, but the next few projects we need to train are - wilderness survival training!"

  "Captain, isn't it just hunting in the wild?" Sun Dabao laughed, this is his specialty! Wang Mingyu smiled: "Your statement is also correct, but not comprehensive. What is the purpose of wilderness survival training? It's to let everyone create conditions when they have nothing, that is to say, special forces must be firm in their beliefs and not give up any hope of survival under various circumstances. Today I taught you mainly these points: First, how to correctly identify directions? Second, how to find water sources? Third: How to prevent and face wild beasts?"

  "First, how to identify the direction. Generally, we will be equipped with a compass, which makes it easy to distinguish directions. But what if we don't have such equipment? The North Star is the best compass, and the direction where the North Star is located is due north. Also, the dense side of tree crowns and moss should face south, while the sparse side faces north. Moss works similarly. Additionally, by observing the annual rings of trees, you can also determine the direction. The side with sparse ring patterns faces south, while the side with dense ring patterns faces north. Does everyone understand?"

  "Understood, captain!" Several people nodded in agreement. "Secondly, we need to find a water source. First, listen carefully with our sensitive hearing organs for the sound of running water from mountain streams or waterfalls at the foot of the mountain, near cliffs, basins, and valleys. Also, pay attention to the sounds of frogs and birds. If you can hear these sounds, it means you are not far from a water source, and it's likely to be flowing water that is safe to drink directly. However, be careful not to mistake the rustling sound of wind-blown leaves for running water. Next, use your sense of smell to detect any damp or humid smells, or the scent of mud and grass carried by the wind. Then, follow the direction of the smell to find the water source. Of course, this requires some experience."

  "Finally, just observe carefully with rich experience and knowledge. Observing animals, plants, climate, and geographical environment can also find water sources. I will demonstrate these to everyone tomorrow!

  Thirdly, prevent and face wild beasts. First, if several people build a campsite, carefully observe the surroundings for any signs of wild beasts' footprints, feces, or nests. Don't build in areas with many snakes or rodents to avoid injury or damage to equipment. If conditions permit, sprinkle some grass ash around the campsite, which can effectively prevent snakes, scorpions, and poisonous insects from invading.

  Secondly, during the process of making a fire, be careful not to cause a wildfire, which can harm people and oneself. Making a fire can effectively prevent wild beasts' invasion. If encountering fierce wild beasts or a pack of animals, try to climb up a tree first and wait for an opportunity. In such emergency situations, don't panic and believe in yourself! Does everyone understand?" Wang Mingyu asked.

  "Understood!"

  "Alright, now let's get some rest. Starting tomorrow, we'll be conducting a three-day wilderness survival training! During this period, our goal is to cross this valley and reach the other side!" Wang Mingyu said, and several people went to set up their tents to rest.

  No words were spoken throughout the night, and early next morning, everyone gathered together to start their three-day wilderness survival training.

  "This time our wilderness survival training not only tempers our will, but more importantly, it allows us to survive in any environment. In this training process, I will teach everyone how to hunt and kill edible creatures, and how to distinguish their edibility. I hope that through the passage of time, everyone can continuously accumulate their own experience." Wang Mingyu said, and then led the team members to set off.

  All the way, Wang Mingyu kept introducing how to identify directions and find water sources. The rapid march tested their willpower, and an iron-like team should have an iron-like willpower.

  "Everyone look, this place is relatively humid, indicating that it is close to a water source."

  "Look carefully, the trees in the forest are tall and dense. The only way to tell direction is by looking at which side of the branches are more lush. The lush side must be facing south!"

  "Brothers, these plants in dark corners are brightly colored and highly likely to be toxic, beware not to eat them!"

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  Everyone listened to Wang Mingyu's narration of these seemingly ordinary knowledge on the way, but in this era, no one has made a summary, so when Wang Mingyu spoke, everyone listened very seriously and felt that their own knowledge was constantly expanding.

  These seemingly ordinary skills can be fatal at critical moments. Although everyone still doesn't quite understand why they need to learn wilderness survival, they all know that mastering one more skill means having one more guarantee.

  At noon, Wang Mingyu taught everyone to catch fish. He found a thick branch and tied the dagger on it, making a simple small fork. Then he let the team members practice spearing fish. Sun Dabao and others were not unfamiliar with this, but Li Xianyu and Wu Peilin were city kids, they had never done these things before, so they learned relatively slower.

  However, their harvest today is also quite rich. Not only did they not use up their own rations, but they also stored several fish that can be used for the next meal, and they are also very nutritious, it's just that there are no seasonings, otherwise life would be very comfortable.

  By evening, Wang Mingyu saw that everyone had been walking for a day and was tired. The distance to the target was only one and a half days' journey, so they started camping in a relatively empty area.

  When camping, Wang Mingyu told everyone how to know if there are wild beasts nearby. However, this generation only has some small feces, and it seems that there are no large wild beasts. Generally, small wild animals do not pose a threat to them either.

  Build a bonfire, roast fish, and everyone is happy to chat together, summarizing today's experience and talking about their own future.

  "Captain, I say, after we graduate, why don't our group go to a unit together? I'll be your squad leader or something?" Sun Dabao said with a smile. "Yeah, I think following the captain is definitely not wrong, I've always wanted to say it, but I'm afraid that when the time comes, the school will disperse and reorganize us." Huang Boxiong also expressed his concern, saying: "We just want to follow Wang Mingyu because first of all, we won't be short of money; secondly, we won't be short of equipment; and thirdly, we can really fight against the devils. Why not? We don't have any thoughts of being a chicken head."

  Wang Mingyu took a bite of the roasted fish and said, "I think this shouldn't be a big problem. My family still has some connections, so when the time comes, I'll ask my father to help out. It should be fine as long as we're sincere about resisting Japan and fighting against the devils!" Wang Mingyu had even thought that if they really didn't agree, they could join the Eighth Route Army instead. The conditions would be tough, and there would be a lot of movement, but at least his brothers would be able to reunite. However, going now wasn't as good as waiting until later to lead a team to do it. But these worries were actually unnecessary, because Wang Mingyu had received special attention from General Zhang Zhongzhong, who would try to satisfy some of his requests. The instructors, Zheng Rong and the others, also cared deeply about this most outstanding disciple in history, even though he didn't hold a high military rank. As an instructor and as a student of the Tianzi Gate, he still had some connections and say in the matter.

  Just as they were chatting about their future plans, Lin Wen suddenly picked up his gun and shouted: "Captain, look..."

  Wang Mingyu turned his head and saw that things were going badly, so he hastily said: "Prepare for battle..."