Chapter 9: Military Academy Re-examination (Part 2)

  In the past few days, Wang Mingyu has become familiar with Zhao Guotang, Sun Dabao and others. Under the corrosion of "Sugar-coated Cannonball" in De Feng Building every day, Wang Mingyu's status has been greatly improved.

  These days, Wang Mingyu deliberately started talking about some classic examples of war, such as the siege and relief during the Vietnam War, like the Sparrow War and tunnel warfare after the Anti-Japanese War. Of course, he integrated the background of the Anti-Japanese War to explain some knowledge, mainly to help them understand better.

  Zhao Guodong was listened to by several people as if they were intoxicated. They didn't think that there could be such a way of fighting. Especially when Wang Mingyu mentioned special warfare, it made the others yearn for it even more. Although when they heard about the cruelty of the training, the several people were also a bit dizzy, but they couldn't imagine that there was actually such training, and the intensity was so high, unheard of and unseen, naturally their longing hearts grew even stronger.

  Wang Mingyu said: "Sweat more in peacetime, bleed less in wartime!" and settled the matter with a few people. Now Wang Mingyu is just explaining some theoretical things. Because these things were never touched upon before, they need to be taken slowly. He told them that if they are admitted to the Central Military Academy, they will likely train together as students of this period. Wang Mingyu informed them of the training standards, which include not only regular training but also a lot of additional training. When the few people heard Wang Mingyu say that special operations were so fierce, they naturally wanted to learn more skills to gain an extra guarantee for their lives. Moreover, it is said that such special operations can silently take out generals and colonels, and the few people nodded in agreement.

  If we can take down some generals and colonels, it will be fun in the future. Promotion is not a dream, and fighting devils will be even more exciting.

  Finally, Wang Mingyu mentioned the role of learning Japanese. Why learn Japanese? Wang Mingyu said that special operations deep in enemy territory are naturally fraught with danger, and being able to speak one more language is an additional guarantee. If Japanese is learned well, then disguise will be done very well in special operations, not only can intelligence be gathered, but also sneak attacks on the enemy's arsenal, destroy the enemy command center, etc.

  Although Wang Mingyu's words were exaggerated, due to the limited conditions, only Li Xianyu said that learning Japanese was not a problem, while the others shook their heads as soon as they heard about studying Japanese.

  No wonder, although having a high school cultural foundation, but after all, it's just general learning, and university students like Li Xianyu are rare. In the end, Wang Mingyu had no choice but to order Li Xianyu to study Japanese, of course, including himself.

  Time flies quickly, and it's already August 20th. This day is also the day of the re-examination of the Central Military Academy, which lasts for three days. All personnel must complete all re-examination projects within these three days. The first day is the exam.

  The written test was much simpler than Wang Mingyu had imagined. In the end, only Zhao Guotang said he wasn't confident, while the others looked very confident, which made Wang Mingyu feel a lot more at ease.

  As expected, the next day, except for Zhao Guotang, several others passed and entered the second round of interviews. Zhao Guotang unfortunately did not pass the exam. Heartbroken, he wanted to bid farewell to Wang Mingyu and others, and join the army.

  "Brother Zhao, don't go just yet, all the brothers are here. I have an idea - I've recently started a business and it's not being taken care of outside, so I was wondering if I could trouble you to help out?" Actually, Wang Mingyu didn't originally plan on this, as he thought everyone would be able to make it through. But life is unpredictable, and no one knows what the outcome will be. However, through these past ten or so days, Wang Mingyu has come to understand that Zhao Guodong has a natural talent for business - being meticulous and calculating, but most importantly, he's a patriotic person, a straightforward person!

  "Now is the time of national survival, what mind do I have to do business?" Zhao Guotang said with a sigh. "Brother Zhao, if this business is done well, can we better fight against the devils and win the war?" Wang Mingyu asked calmly with a smile.

  "Can doing business defeat the devils? What kind of business? As long as it can defeat the devils, I'll do anything! Isn't everything about defeating the devils?"

  Zhao Guotang was overjoyed when he heard that they could win battles by doing business. He asked in surprise, "Since we're all brothers, I won't hide it from you either. The business I'm doing is actually arms and medicine trading!"

  Wang Mingyu's words sparked a huge reaction. "What? Brother Wang, selling arms is a capital offense!"

  Li Xianyu said in horror, "I'm just behind the scenes, Brother Zhao is only helping out as an intermediary. My company is in America, so it's fine!"

  Wang Mingyu waved his hand and said, "That's good then. Haha, I didn't know Brother Wang was such a capable person, able to do arms trading and medicine trading. No wonder he's so rich!"

  Li Xianyu sighed and said, "Brothers, the reason I'm doing these things is for the country, for our nation. Do you still remember when I told you that there will definitely be a war between China and Japan? I've been preparing for that day, making hay while the sun shines."

  Wang Mingyu felt it was better to have everything out in the open, so he said, "Ah, Brother Wang, you're thinking about things that won't happen for years or even decades? We're ashamed! We thought you were just doing business to make money!"

  Li Xianyu looked embarrassed and said, "Of course making money is important. Why let others make it when we can make it ourselves? Moreover, the money we earn can be used to better equip our future troops, so they'll have good food and supplies. That way, we can defeat the devils more effectively!"

  Wang Mingyu's eyes shone with determination as he said...

  Zhao Guotang thought for a moment before saying, "Yes, Brother Wang, you're right. Since we're all fighting against the Japanese, our weapons are so outdated, and our logistics are often wrong. We don't have good supplies, so it's hard to win battles. If we can make money and use it to defeat the devils more effectively, why not? Brother Wang, I've decided to join you! From now on, you're my boss. As long as you're determined to defeat the devils, Zhao Guotang's life is yours!"

  "Brother Zhao, don't say that, we'll be brothers from now on! This afternoon, I'm going to the military academy with a few others for an interview. If everything goes smoothly, I think we'll all pass. So, Brother Zhao, I have a task for you! Go to Shanghai and find a British trading company, ask them to find a British medical doctor named Fleming in England! Here's a check for 20,000 yuan, and if you can bring Doctor Fleming to Shanghai, I'll give you another 20,000 yuan! If Doctor Fleming comes to Shanghai, just let him name his price, and I'll agree to hire him no matter what he asks for. Then send me a telegram!" Wang Mingyu said to Zhao Guotang, "Brother Wang, this is 20,000 yuan in cash, you trust me that much?" Zhao Guotang was slightly excited as he spoke, and the others were also looking at Wang Mingyu with some excitement.

  "If you suspect someone, don't use him; if you use someone, don't suspect him! If Brother Zhao thinks our friendship is only worth $20,000, then I'll use this $20,000 to get to know Brother Zhao!" Wang Mingyu laughed and said "Thank you, Brother Wang!" Zhao Guotang's eyes were a bit red as he said this. The others also looked at Wang Mingyu in the same way, thinking that if someone trusts their friends so much, then they must be trustworthy. Several people thought that following someone like Wang Mingyu would make this life worthwhile!

  So Zhao Guotang parted ways with Wang Mingyu and the others. Wang Mingyu and the others went to attend the re-examination interview of the military academy, while Zhao Guotang went to find Dr. Fleming. In Wang Mingyu's opinion, it would be at least half a year before there would be any results.

  Several people parted with Zhao Guotang and followed Wang Mingyu to the Central Military Academy for the next interview.

  At the time of the division, Li Xianyu and Sun Dabao were all in front, and they also passed smoothly, becoming one of the students of the 10th Central Military Academy. As several people congratulated each other, they also asked Wang Mingyu to hurry up and said that they would gather at Defeng Building tonight, this time they invited Wang Mingyu, which was also a return for these days of "rotten" life.

  Wang Mingyu nodded in agreement and then quietly waited for his own interview to arrive. What he didn't notice was that a pair of eyes were sizing him up. The man had a square face, a resolute countenance, exuding determination, and the two glittering stars on his epaulets told others that this person was a general, and more specifically, a lieutenant general.