Volume 1: Rebirth in the Republic of China Chapter 12: Central Military Academy (Part 2)

  At dinner time, Zheng Rong and Tian Yuguang came to check on Wang Mingyu's teaching situation. Looking at the several people with big sweat, they were amazed in their hearts, thinking that they had done something, but it was not good to ask, so they could only hide it in their stomachs, thinking that they were too tired from teaching students.

  After Instructor Zheng Rong finished checking, the trainees ate dinner and started their political class. As for the political class, Wang Mingyu wasn't very interested, it was all in one ear and out the other! There was no way around it, Wang Mingyu would have to follow GCD for now. The Nationalist Party had an advantage in the early stages of the war against Japan and were able to obtain a lot of equipment and personnel. So for now, that's how it would be. Later on, when he had his own troops, he would go to GCD, find Chairman Mao, find Premier Zhou! And bring them a hundred-battle mighty brigade!

  The first day of life at the Central Military Academy came to a close, and Wang Mingyu, who had put on his uniform once again, was excited beyond measure. He didn't know what lay ahead for him, but he was determined to do his utmost, even if it meant sacrificing everything, to save the Chinese nation from its predicament and his fellow countrymen from their plight. The power of one person may be insignificant, but the combined strength of a hundred, a thousand, or ten thousand people is a formidable force that can make the enemy tremble with fear! It can also help achieve one's ideals and goals.

  At this moment, Wang Mingyu knew that the Central Military Academy was just a springboard. What awaited him might be death or honor.

  Death is not scary, and achievements are equally unimportant. What matters is that one can do something for the country, so as not to waste their arrival in this era, and not waste what they have learned in their lifetime.

  The following week, Wang Mingyu and others were practicing basic projects such as split columns, positive steps, and gatherings. After a week of training, the trainees' gathering, team formation, etc. have all improved significantly.

  That afternoon, Instructor Zheng Rong was in a truck loaded with backpacks. Wang Mingyu came forward and each person was given a backpack.

  "Classmates, you'll know the use of these backpacks later. Now, I want them to go back and stuff their quilts into the backpacks, then get equipped and assemble at the venue in ten minutes! Time's up!" Zheng Rong said. Everyone dispersed with a commotion, all rushing to pack their quilts.

  "Ming Yu, why did the instructor tell us to pack our quilts?" Sun Dabao asked in confusion. "This backpack will be a necessary item for us to march and fight in the future, it can hold bullets, it can hold other things, so now the instructor told us to pack our quilts, the main purpose is still to let us run with it on our backs," Wang Mingyu said. "I think that in the future, not only will we have backpacks but also guns, and a person's load is generally between 30-40 kilograms. So I want you several to put a few more bricks in your backpacks and then train!" Sun Dabao said to them, "En, okay, Mingyu, you tell us what to do and we'll do it, Xianyu, Mingren, Boxiang, each of you put five bricks in your backpacks, and then pack the quilts on top!" In the dormitory, Wu Peilin curiously looked at them as they not only packed their quilts but also stuffed five bricks underneath, and curiously asked: "You guys, isn't this too heavy? What if the instructor calls us to run and you guys will be in trouble?"

  "No big deal, we just knew to run away and put these inside, otherwise I'd give you a few slaps! You're quite bold!" Huang Bo Xiong said with a smile "Forget it, forget it, I don't want to look for trouble! Hehe" Wu Pei Lin knew that they were all Wang Ming Yu's "little brothers", and must have been told by Wang Ming Yu to do this. He thought to himself: "Still calling him brother? Not treating people like this! Why didn't I see him lay bricks?"

  What he didn't know was that Wang Mingyu didn't use bricks, but both of Wang Mingyu's legs were tied with 10 kg sandbags, and there were also 20 kg sandbags in his backpack! The few people saw that there wasn't much time left, so they hurriedly ran to gather. As expected, Zheng Rong immediately started making everyone run around the field for ten laps, one lap being about 500 meters, which is roughly equivalent to five kilometers.

  Wang Mingyu had been running with a load of twenty kilograms for the past few days, feeling okay, but today he suddenly increased it to over forty kilograms, and running was also a bit laborious. Sun Dabao and others carried loads of around fifteen kilograms on their backs, also running with great difficulty, and before long, they had fallen behind the team.

  "Come on, brothers! If we can't even get through this little difficulty, how are we going to handle the more intense training later? Don't forget our goal, don't forget our family and compatriots who died at the hands of the Japanese devils! Follow me!" Wang Mingyu shouted "Yes!" The others didn't say a word, silently running, their footsteps getting heavier and heavier, but not one of them was willing to fall behind, all gritting their teeth and persevering.

  Instructor Zheng Rong looked at Wang Mingyu and others who were falling behind, slightly frowning, and said to Tian Yuguang beside him: "These people's performance has been okay in the past, why do they become like this when it comes to running?"

  "Is that so? They've only run half the distance and they're already like this. Could it be that these few days of training have left them a bit mentally fatigued?" Tian Yugang thought for a moment before saying, "Nonsense! Although we've increased the training time over the past few days, the intensity is still not high. If they can't even withstand this little bit of training, how can they join the army and serve the country?"

  Zheng Rong disagreed, saying, "Just look at whether they can persevere or not. I'm not afraid that they won't be able to run, but rather that they don't have the willpower! Not being able to run is still forgivable with regular training, but if they don't have the determination, then it's absolutely unacceptable!"

  Tian Yugang said this to Zheng Rong, and in his heart, he also admired Wang Mingyu. He was decisive and efficient in his work, and could be considered a rare talent. Moreover, he seemed to understand many things, had strong comprehension skills, and could learn things quickly. In just a short while, he could master things that others took several days to learn, and his standards were even higher than those of this soldier.

  Finally, Wang Mingyu, Sun Dabao and others finished this ultra-limit challenge for their bodies with the result of half a lap behind the team. When they arrived at the finish line, they all let out a long sigh of relief. Wang Mingyu looked at his brothers and gave them an encouraging look before quietly giving them a thumbs up.

  Wang Mingyu knew that although the training was tiring, the gains would be substantial later on. Learning more combat skills now would mean being able to kill more devils and have a greater chance of survival in the future. Running may seem insignificant, but it's also a combat skill and an essential one at that.

  "Hey, you few, and you! Come here!" Zheng Rong pointed at Wang Mingyu and the others, scolding loudly. "How come you're running so slowly? The other trainees have already finished, but you're still dawdling along. In the future, when we're marching and fighting, are we going to have to stop and wait for you?"

  "Report to the instructor, we must work hard in training and not bring shame to the first squadron. After tonight, we will continue to intensify our practice!" Wang Mingyu said loudly, he too did not want to tell the instructor about this matter of dereliction of duty, after all it was also a matter of disobeying orders.

  "Great, you can be ashamed and then brave, worthy of being my Zheng Rong's soldiers!" Zheng Rong heard Wang Mingyu say this, the corner of his mouth slightly raised, "You several are not in good physical condition, but I think you have perseverance, as long as you can do it, you can do well, won't be worse than others. I approve your extra practice after dinner!"

  The other students looked at these people with some disdain, because the instructor was very fond of Wang Mingyu from the beginning and also appointed Wang Mingyu as the captain. Among them, a student from Nanjing named Lin Wen was quite dissatisfied. He had practiced martial arts and had good physical quality, and his learning ability was not bad either. Just because Wang Mingyu learned to fold blankets ahead of time, he was surpassed by him. Originally, he wanted to strive for the position of captain, so that he could get a good job in the future.

  "Reporting to the instructor, I think Wang Mingyu's behavior is not suitable for the position of squad leader. Cadet Lin Wen requests the instructor to reappoint a new squad leader!" Lin Wen stepped forward and saluted as he spoke. As soon as he finished speaking, several people next to Wang Mingyu became anxious and wanted to step forward to argue, but were pulled back by Wang Mingyu.

  Zheng Rong knew that Lin Wen had good learning ability, had practiced martial arts, and was a bit arrogant. He didn't expect him to have doubts about the position of squad leader. Of course, since the students brought it up, if Wang Mingyu couldn't take on the role, Zheng Rong wouldn't let him either. If he did, the other students would be dissatisfied, and it would be difficult to lead the team in the future.

  "So, Lin Wen, you think Wang Mingyu is not suitable for being the captain?"

  "Yes, instructor! Captain Wang Mingyu may have performed well in the past, but his physical condition is too poor. This time, he was even last in the run. How can he sit comfortably in the position of captain with such a performance?" Lin Wen said with a glance at Wang Mingyu's proud expression, this time he, Lin Wen, was the first to reach the finish line.

  "Then who do you think is suitable to be the captain of this team?" Zheng Rong smiled and said, he thought that there would be progress among the trainees as long as they had something to compare with each other. Just like how different teams were also comparing with each other, having comparisons would lead to better training.

  "Everything is decided by the instructor, as long as it's suitable!" Lin Wen couldn't be stupid enough to say let himself be "That's good, since this matter was brought up by you, then you can be the team leader. If next time someone is dissatisfied with your performance, then please have him stand out, he can defeat you and make you speechless, then he will be the new team leader? How about it?" Tian Yu suddenly interjected "Thank you instructor for nurturing us!" Lin Wen excitedly saluted and said "I don't accept this!" A student's voice rose up, astonishing not only Lin Wen but also Wang Mingyu and others.