"So, what's your conclusion? The training intensity is too low? You want me to act as an intermediary and get my daughter-in-law to come and train your people?"
Commander Lin, “…”
Not really.
"That's what I thought before. After all, I don't have many people under my command who can move freely in the mountains. I don't have anyone like Cheng Chao. We really only have these conditions. We don't have enough to eat or oil, and their physical fitness can't keep up with the high-intensity training."
"These past two years, since the political commissar came, and with all this constant turmoil, everyone's living conditions have finally improved a bit, but the high-intensity training has only just begun."
The old man thought about it for a moment, then looked puzzled.
"Are most of the soldiers here locals?"
Commander Lin nodded.
"Yes, most of them were soldiers after the founding of the People's Republic of China, and the vast majority were local rural children."
"As the old saying goes, 'Those who live near mountains live off the mountains, and those who live near water live off the water.' This place isn't far from the mountains, so logically, rural kids should be quite familiar with the mountains, right? But Xiao Jian, Qinghuai's wife, grew up in the capital. She's only been in the countryside for a few years, and she says she's more comfortable in the mountains than at home."
Commander Lin
"......"
It feels like they're showing off.
"Old leader, that's true, but think about it, why do these greenhorns join the army? Isn't it because their families can't afford to eat, and they come to the army to find a way out?"
Even this old man couldn't deny it.
"In the years before the founding of the People's Republic of China and the preceding decade or so, there was a shortage of soldiers, so the age of enlistment was lowered again and again. Even right after the founding of the People's Republic of China, this situation was not significantly resolved. Think about it, those teenagers, even if they often went up the mountain, they were usually on the outskirts, right? How many of them dared to go deep into the mountains?"
Even if they have experience, it's only when they encounter large animals like wild boars that they can at most protect themselves. They're just kids; it's good enough if they don't panic. Can you expect them to take up a big knife and kill wild boars one by one the first time they see one?
That's unrealistic.
When they were training with the team there, Cheng Chao would often lead them into the mountains for training exercises. With him leading the team, they would go into the mountains all the time.
But you know this better than we do. This isn't a skill you can learn in a few training exercises or field trips. It takes countless hours of hard work and training in the mountains. Real combat is the best way to hone a person's skills, but first and foremost, they also need the ability to protect themselves and the composure to remain calm in the face of adversity.
Otherwise, tell me, would I feel comfortable leaving them out alone?
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, things were never truly peaceful here, but there weren't any major wars. It was mostly small-scale skirmishes and skirmishes. Before, due to limited resources, I didn't arrange many actual drills for them, but now it seems absolutely necessary.
The two reached the foot of the mountain and watched as the arranged people went up in orderly and swift lines. The old man was worried about going back, and also concerned that going up would interfere with their work, so he simply strolled around at the foot of the mountain.
"Hmph, just tell the truth that you're poor, that you can't afford to consume anything, whether it's people or things, and that's it."
I understand your concern for your subordinates, but you're right about one thing: real-world experience is crucial for growth. Real-world experience is the fastest way to learn.
"hey-hey!"
Commander Lin smiled憨厚ly and then started talking about simple things.
"Old leader, to be honest with you, when I first asked my sister-in-law to lead the team up the mountain, I thought the same thing. Some soldiers, after years of service, have become a bit of a shrew. Whether their skills are average or outstanding, they are not convinced by others who are capable. Especially my sister-in-law, a woman, they all became troublemakers."
I was thinking, once we go into the mountains, let them face whatever they encounter themselves. My sister-in-law will be there to keep them in check. She won't intervene unless there's immediate danger, but if they do, she'll step in and teach them a lesson.
"Hmph! And what was the result?"
"As it turned out, just as I said before, we encountered a herd of wild boars not far into the mountains. These guys are brave, but they've never been on a real battlefield. When facing wild boars, they were at a disadvantage in terms of both reaction time and ferocity."
They watched in disbelief as their younger brother and sister-in-law effortlessly lifted or killed the wild boar that they, several of them, had been unable to subdue, with ease. They were completely stunned.
Since then, their training has become much more rigorous than before.
This was the second time he'd heard it this way, but the old man still couldn't help but laugh.
"Now, don't you feel ashamed of being inferior to women?"
"Haha, those who followed were all terrified. How could they be embarrassed?"
This was the first time. Then there was the time during the Chinese New Year, which was even worse. My sister-in-law made such a huge pit. I estimate there must have been at least several hundred animals in it. The stench of blood was so strong that it could be smelled for miles around.
That time, during the Lunar New Year, it completely stunned everyone. It didn't matter if they were men or women; whoever had the ability got to decide.
It was clear he was deliberately steer the conversation towards exaggerating the simplicity. The old man sighed.
"I know what you mean. Don't worry, she is indeed capable, I know that."
The main thing is, I thought I had been busy for half my life and had achieved success, but look, I can't help with this kind of thing, can I?
If I followed her into the mountains, she'd have to come looking for me when she came out with the child. I'm not going to be reckless and cause her any trouble.
Commander Lin found it difficult to respond to this, and the old man had only made a casual remark before changing the subject.
"Do these people understand the situation in the mountains?"
“During class, Teacher Wu explained the theory to them, and my sister-in-law also provided on-site guidance. This is exactly what my sister-in-law meant when she said that connecting theory with practice makes a deeper impression.”
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