Qin Qinghuai smiled bitterly. He had been here for more than a year, and the bravest time was when he met Jian Dan, who crossed from one end to the other. He didn't know where he got the courage from, or maybe it was because he was new to the place. Commander Lin tried to persuade him, but he wouldn't listen.
Even more fortunately, he actually made it through unscathed. If it were any other time or place, even now, he might not be able to guarantee that he would have returned unharmed.
"The soldiers' advantage lies in flat terrain, where they have no problem with offense or defense. However, they are still weak in mountain warfare. As you know, you have seen it in these few patrols. Although they are all from rural areas, they are only good at the outer areas. In the deep mountains, only very experienced hunters dare to go."
"That's true. In the years I've been working in the countryside, that's what they all say. The only one I know is that Dazhuzi. He got in, but he was lucky. He ran into Old Man Liu, who was collecting herbs in the mountains. The two of them accidentally escaped from another direction. Otherwise, he would have been in grave danger."
However, they are all trained, so it shouldn't be that difficult, right? I think as long as you understand the characteristics of the deep mountains and the habits of various plants and animals, it shouldn't be impossible.”
"If it's difficult, you won't know it; if you know it, it's not difficult. Just like Professor Wei and his colleagues, they understand their own profession, but they are laymen when it comes to other people's professions."
You're the expert in these mountains; probably no one in the entire camp knows as much as you.
Professor Chen and his colleagues have a wealth of theoretical knowledge, but almost no practical experience. You saw the students' condition before; although it has improved a lot now, but…
He shook his head.
“After we came back last time, we noticed that their attitude and behavior in class had improved a lot. However, many people still seemed to be listening to gibberish. On the other hand, those who went up the mountain with us had thoroughly understood the knowledge that had been taught before and even knew to ask the teacher questions.”
It's simple, yet it gives me a sense of accomplishment.
"Of course, only by combining theory and practice can we gain a deeper understanding of theoretical knowledge and apply it to practice, thereby improving our overall quality and practical abilities."
The leader said that practice is the sole criterion for testing truth; who can sit still and listen to just dry talk like that?
Qin Qinghuai smiled bitterly.
"You're still so smug? Because of this, they've set their sights on you again. The regimental commander was hesitant before, but this time he's already prepared the offer letter—a field instructor position. He was originally planning to wait until after you gave birth, but…"
The connection in Jian Dan's mind clicked, bringing them back to the previous topic.
"ah!
Because of what happened at the lab in the mountains?
"......right,"
Qin Qinghuai felt bitter and apologetic. He knew that his wife's pregnancy was already difficult, but in this laboratory, his wife had almost become a victim yesterday. To say that he could swallow this anger was naturally impossible.
But the facts are clear: if he wants revenge, his wife has to take matters into her own hands. In other words, it's no wonder he's not happy about this.
At this moment, he hated that he had the title of political commissar but couldn't think of any solutions.
At this moment, he had never wanted to improve his and his brothers' skills and the overall capabilities of the army as much as he did at this moment. If they had the ability, if he had any other way, why would he bother to make his pregnant wife come up the mountain with him?
With Cheng Chao gone, he had no one to confide in. Commander Lin had naturally considered everything comprehensively, but this was his wife. Aside from Cheng Chao, probably no one could understand his feelings. Even the old lady just patted him on the shoulder; she felt sorry for her daughter-in-law, but she wasn't a clueless housewife. So she was conflicted and hesitant.
"Third brother, this is your responsibility, not your wife's. She's your wife, and you can't take advantage of her abilities to make her do this and that for you. You have to ask your wife for her opinion. You can't force her. Even if she agrees, you have to make sure you protect her."
Thinking about all this, Qin Qinghuai felt very sad. They couldn't even get enough to eat, and their daily training was already quite demanding. They barely had the energy and stamina for extra training. Under these circumstances, it would be even more difficult to hone their skills through such excessive training.
"young married woman,"
Compared to Qin Qinghuai's predicament, Jian Dan wasn't as troubled; in fact, she was even a little secretly pleased. Of course, not because of the matter itself, but because she felt it would be even better if they could help her gain access to the mountain openly.
"Don't worry, don't you know how good I am?"
Furthermore, when it comes to going up the mountain, you guys definitely only choose those who are usually good at fighting. So if something happens, I'll just be the one talking. You can't expect me to actually fight wild boars, can you?
Their only weakness is their lack of understanding of the mountain environment; they might not know how to deal with wild animals more easily and quickly. So, that's my only advantage, right?
? ? ?
Although it seems right, after hearing her say that, Qin Qinghuai felt that something was not quite right. It didn't sound like they were going to suppress bandits at all. This relaxed manner sounded more like they were going out to play. It was even more relaxed than the last time they went up the mountain.
"Wife, those might be desperate criminals, and their exact location is still uncertain,"
The mountain environment is complex and unpredictable. Although the bearded man has given instructions, it's uncertain whether they can find him. However, Jian Dan isn't worried.
"You're professionals at this, what's there to worry about?"
It's the same as your usual missions, except the location has changed to the mountains. Otherwise, it's no different from plains. You can find the location, and you'll have to handle the people. All I can do is rely on my experience from going into the mountains more often and my knowledge of the environment and flora and fauna to try to avoid direct confrontations with wild animals. Even if we can't avoid them, we should try to minimize our losses, right?
Ultimately, this mission isn't fundamentally different from others, except for the added constraint of being in the mountains. So, you're feeling restricted?"
"...I guess so. This mountain isn't unfamiliar, but it's not exactly familiar to the brothers either. The main reason is the mystery of the deep mountains, the unpredictability of the wild beasts, and all sorts of unknowns,"
Qin Qinghuai smiled bitterly.
"People always have an unconscious sense of anxiety and fear when faced with the unknown. I know that this is actually very bad. It's like the stress reaction after leaving the battlefield or killing someone. It will affect people's emotions and training results."
He gave a simple, shallow yawn.
"It's because you haven't experienced enough. You get scared once or twice, or even eight or ten times. So you just keep training until you develop muscle memory, and then you won't have the mind to think about anything else."
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