Chapter 29 Training Ground

  At this time, more than 100 cadres from the regiment who had been mobilized to come and help with the harvest had arrived. They were standing around sparsely, and when they saw Yang Xing walk to the front, many of them looked at him with disdain on their faces.

  Yang Xingling's four children blew the assembly whistle, and the scene became even more prominent. The officers of the first battalion had already completed their assembly.

  The officers of the second, third and fourth battalions have not yet formed up properly.

  Yang Xing was very pleased and let Wang Lingji, Wang Zanxu and others supervise the formation of various military officers.

  Wang Huaixu saw that the artillery battalion was not only neat and uniform, but also majestic and powerful, while his own battalions were sparse and disorganized.

  Yang Xing wanted exactly this effect, constantly calling out the company commanders one by one to let everyone see the differences in formation, although some people looked rather disdainful, but more people were full of shame.

  Next, Yang Xing launched a physical fitness competition, a shooting competition and a hand-to-hand combat competition.

  When they saw a battalion and an artillery company defeat themselves with absolute advantage, these officers had already lost face.

  At this time, Yang Xingcai let the old men of the artillery company come out and tell them what kind of situation the artillery company was in the past and what it is now. Everyone saw that the old soldiers had a completely new look, and they couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

  At this time, Yang Xing knew he had to speak up for himself. He walked to the front and swept his gaze over the crowd with a fierce expression: "Fellow brothers, some of you may be familiar with me, some were my seniors in school, and some were even my classmates at the Sichuan Army Officer Training School and Military Primary School. However, from now on, in this training ground, there will no longer be any distinction between past instructors, seniors, or juniors. We are all just ordinary trainees in the military officer training camp."

  After one month of intensive training, all trainees will be tested. Those who fail the test will stay for further training, while those who pass will return to their original units and continue to lead troops, also requiring them to train their subordinates using the methods learned in the training camp.

  Now, after hearing the order, each battalion officer will disperse and reorganize. The first battalion just reported 1, the second battalion just reported 2,... Each battalion is now dispersed and reorganized.

  Looking at the officers of various camps being dispersed and reorganized, Wang Lingji exclaimed in surprise: "Zhen Dong, with such a reorganization, isn't it detrimental to internal training?"

  Yang Xing shook his head and continued: Now, the officers of each battalion have been reorganized. Every 4 people form a small group, and all the name lists have been reported. I've said it before, now everyone is no longer divided into company commander, platoon leader, and squad leader. Everyone is just an ordinary trainee. After two hours later, each group will conduct target practice, 3 km running training, and combat training. I hope that according to the training results, you can elect the most representative team leader of your small group and report to the regimental headquarters.

  Wang Lingji was shocked: "Zhen Dong, how can you let these officers elect each other, and treat those company commanders like this? Isn't it a bit unfair?"

  Yang Xing laughed and said: "Commander Wang, in this world, there is no absolute fairness. Those battalion commanders should be better than those company commanders and platoon leaders in terms of military quality, and they should do a better job in leading the troops and ensuring the combat effectiveness of the troops. If not, how can they convince others just by relying on their seniority?"

  Wang Lingji opened his mouth, but ultimately didn't say anything. He just followed Yang Xing to inspect each group, watching as everyone was in the midst of competing in combat trials, shooting competitions, and physical endurance tests.

  By noon, the election results were announced. Among 30 groups, the first battalion had 16 group leaders elected, the second battalion had 3, and the third and fourth battalions had 6 and 5 respectively.

  Seeing the situation on the field, Wang Lingji's face turned iron-green, while Cheng Peng let out a long sigh.

  Everyone sings "Unity is Strength" with lyrics revised by Yang Xing

  Unity is strength

  This power is iron

  This power is steel

  Harder than iron, ?? First issued Ai Wei 29

  Stronger than steel

  Fire at the reactionary ruling power!

  Let all undemocratic systems die!

  Towards the sun

  Towards freedom

  Towards New China

  Emitting boundless radiance!

  Thinking that two battalion commanders in the Second Battalion were not elected as group leaders, Wang Lingji's expression was still serious, looking at Yang Xingdao: Zhen Dong, is this method of electing small group leaders by lower-level officers a bit inappropriate?

  Yang Xing laughed and said: "Commander Wang, this was decided earlier and also selected by the military officers among themselves. Is there anything wrong with it?"

  Wang Lingji shook his head and said, "Zhen Dong, look at us. Two battalion commanders from the second battalion were eliminated, one battalion commander each from the third and fourth battalions were also eliminated. How can they lead their entire battalion in the future?"

  Yang Xing smiled and said: "Wang Ying Chang, this is a good thing. This way they can understand their own inadequacies? This way they can strive to catch up, as long as they take the lead in future training, in military quality, in team building, I think in the future they will be able to gain more respect from the soldiers."

  Cheng Peng also advised: Deputy commander, as you just said, the troops are united. If we let these company commanders be ordinary students after completing their training, it would indeed disappoint them.

  Yang Xing nodded and said: You see if this can work, for now let's do it this way. After completing the training, each small group will conduct a secret ballot. If at that time these four company commanders still cannot gain everyone's affirmation, then they should reflect on themselves.

  Wang Lingji's expression relaxed as soon as he heard this, and he secretly made up his mind to go back and educate the two defeated company commanders properly. If they were to lose again in the future and lose face, it would be their own fault.

  After hearing the completion of the training, there will be another match, and after re-selecting the team leader, those confident officers who were eliminated in the morning selection, took a deep breath, some secretly vowed that within the next month, they must strive to perform well for their group to win glory, so as to regain everyone's trust in the small group selection process.

  Under this circumstance, the atmosphere of the entire training ground suddenly became enthusiastic.

  Yang Xing led the soldiers of the instructional regiment in weaving through the troops, so as to give tactical guidance to these officers at any time.

  From that day on, each group conducted half-day training every day and then returned to their own troops to lead their subordinates in military training.

  Under the influence of this atmosphere, the military quality of the whole team has improved rapidly.

  Three days later, he finally met with the famous masters of Sanqinghui. In the previous few days, Yang Xing used training as an excuse to let Liu Ergou take 30 soldiers to receive the Sanqinghui group.

  However, Yang Xing can no longer hide today, after all, today is the last performance, as the host of this performance, Yang Xing has to come out and entertain.

  Looking at the cook finally bringing up all the dishes, Yang Xing took another glance at Meng Yuxian, his face still a bit red. He raised his cup and said: "Everyone, esteemed guests, has arrived at our model regiment, but I'm afraid I've been busy with military duties and have kept you waiting. Here, let me offer a toast to make amends. Let's drink three cups to show my apology."

  Everyone tried to stop him, but Yang Xing was unmoved. He downed three cups in a row, his face growing even redder, and sat down amidst the crowd's astonished expressions.

  Beside him, Meng Yunxian wiped his nose with a handkerchief and looked unusually shy: "Deputy Commander Yang, in the past few days of rehearsals, from General Yin down to ordinary soldiers, everyone has made us feel respected. But you, Deputy Commander Yang, really..."

  Blushing, he explained: Meng Banzhu, you know that I have just been promoted to deputy commander of the model regiment and there are a thousand things to attend to, so I really can't find time to meet with everyone. If there's anything improper, please forgive me.

  Kang Zilin smiled and said: "Deputy Commander Yang, we are quite tolerant of you, but this has made things difficult for our Master Meng. Since entering the model regiment, he has had no chance to meet with a great hero like you."

  Yang Xing laughed a few times to calm his nervousness, then smiled and said: "Kang Batian, you're joking. Meng Batian is indeed a beauty, the most famous beauty in our Sichuan province, but I'm just an ordinary person, how can I be considered a great hero? If we're talking about heroes, then Commander Yin and Captain Tao are more suitable for that title. As for me, Yang Xing, I'm as common as the hairs on a cow's back."

  Meng Yunxian's face turned slightly red, and she raised her wine glass to toast: "Deputy Commander Yang, you're too modest. Since the Western Expedition against Zang, who doesn't know about Ping Cang's heroism? But what surprises people is that Deputy Commander Yang seems to have no interest in watching plays?"

  Upon hearing this, he thought to himself: In this era, everyone enjoys watching plays. But in our time, apart from some self-proclaimed artists, who else would watch such things? He immediately said: Meng Bo, you're joking. I also enjoy listening to plays. It's just that official duties are busy, and listening to one act of a play takes at least an hour. As a coarse person, it's hard for me to sit down and listen.

  Kang Zilin smiled and said: "Deputy Commander Yang, wait until Captain Meng brings out his trump card. Let's see if you can still sit down then?"

  Yang Xing burst out laughing and saw that everyone had eaten and drunk enough. He immediately led the crowd to the stage that had already been set up.

  Although Meng Yunxian's play was very wonderful, it still didn't fascinate Yang Xing. What really fascinated Yang Xing was Kang Zilin's face-changing skill, which was far beyond the reach of later generations. Watching the thrilling parts, Yang Xing was overjoyed and stood up from his seat, applauding repeatedly.

  Looking at Meng Yunxian on the stage, soft and silky, thinking of the past, every detail, after crossing over, except for training, it's all about fighting, although life is quite meaningful, but for a 21st-century person, it's too dull.

  Thinking of this, I couldn't help but feel particularly annoyed in my heart, picked up the wine cup on the table and drank several cups in a row.

  Seeing Yang Xing's unusual expression, or wanting to see Yang Xing make a fool of himself, Wang Lingji kept urging Yang Xing to drink wine, until eventually Yang Xing became half-drunk.

  Wang Lingji perhaps felt the opportunity had come, and stepped forward to say: Zheng Dong, you are now the deputy commander of the model regiment, and you're not young anymore, how come you don't have a good match?

  Yang Xing burst out laughing and said: "Wang Lingguan, I used to be a big dumb soldier, who else could look down on me?"

  Wang Lingji was overjoyed and shook his head: "Zheng Dong, things are different now. You're a famous general of the Sichuan army. Beautiful women love heroes, don't they? What do you think of this Meng Yuxian?"

  He raised his drunken eyes and shook his head, saying: She's no good?

  In his heart, he thought: Conquering the East, what's wrong with her? You know he is a famous Sichuan opera actor, you know she is a renowned beauty in Sichuan.

  Yang Xing nodded and said: This is true, but what about her?

  Wang Lingji's eyes widened in surprise: Isn't she beautiful?

  She raised her drunken eyes and slowly said: She's beautiful, she's really beautiful.

  Patting his arm, he asked: What's wrong with that? Is it because she is an actress? So what? Many big shots like actresses.

  Her heart tightened, she suddenly raised her head and pulled Wang Lingji's hand: "Wang Lingguan, people are not divided into high or low, noble or humble. In our time, actors were extremely popular."

  Zhang Er and Shang were confused, their eyes wide with question: "Deputy Commander, what was going on back then? What was happening back then?"

  Let out a loud belch and waved his hand: Wang Lingguan, I won't tell you, I won't tell you.

  At the thought of letting Yang Xing lose face, he smiled and said: Deputy Commander, this Meng Ban Zhuang, do you like him? If you like him, I'll help you.

  Grabbing Wang Lingji's hand, he said: Meng Banzhuan, I like it. But the way I like it is different from the way you like it.

  Wang Lingji ignored Yang Xing and beckoned the guard, Si Wazi, to come over. He whispered: "Si Wazi, you know that Deputy Commander is a bachelor, don't you? And didn't you just hear him say he likes Meng Banzhou?"

  Fourth Girl nodded and said: Wang Ye Chang, I know all these things, but what can I do?

  Wang Lingji whispered a few words in Si Wawa's ear, and Si Wawa said repeatedly: "Commander Wang, no way, absolutely not. If that's the case, Deputy Commander will definitely kill me."

  Wang Lingji scolded: You, this fourth child, these days you've been in Kangding with a Tibetan girl, how can you not consider our deputy team leader, and also be on guard?

  Si Wa Zi heard this and cried, with a sad face saying: "Commander Wang, I'm not that I didn't tell the deputy commander about these things, but seeing his serious expression day and night, I didn't dare to."

  Wang Lingji said with a straight face: Just do as I say, if anything happens, find me then.

  The four girls had no way out and could only stand aside and ponder.

  The play was a great success, and Yang Xing got drunk, after the show, Wang Lingji asked Si Wawa to support Yang Xing back to the camp.