Chapter 3 (2/2)

Most of Wufeng’s command consist of raw recruits, but they are also young, athletic, and hard-working. The only thing they truly lack is experience which could be found in the battlefield.

The Third Division that Wufeng was a.s.signed to was a mixed division, with the Fourth Brigade, Fifth Battalion that he a part of an infantry Battalion. Because it was a newly reorganized, many veterans from other battalions was transferred to provide the backbone and improve the combat effectiveness of the unit.

For Wufeng’s platoon, he also taught them a relaxation technique of his master’s, allowing the soldiers to recover faster and maintain a healthier body. This technique, along with the year of intensive training, allowed Wufeng’s unit to stand out heads above the rest.

During Wufeng’s journey westward, he studied politics, military strategy, culture, and economics at the world recognized Heidelberg University. After comparing the military doctrines of the east and west it gave him ideas for a revolutionary in military organization system that will be much more effective than the current one. However, he had to perfect it before it is ready to be implemented.

In the blink of an eye, another year had pa.s.sed, entering the year 689 of the Continental Calendar. During these years, the platoon under Wufeng’s command had placed top in the war games, martial tournament, and team training. Wufeng himself had demonstrated his talent and modesty that greatly differs him from other aristocratic officers, earning the good graces of his superiors of humble origins at the battalion and company level.

As such, when the first company’s Captain was honorably discharged due to a training accident and Wufeng’s Major were transferred to replace him, Wufeng was chosen as the replacement as Company Leader, promoting him to the position of Major as well.

Under his recommendation, Liang Chongxin was promoted to sergeant and chosen to accompany him as his deputy. Replacing Liang Chongxin is Kang Jianguo for his martial prowess, who was also promoted to the rank of corporal.

During these two years, Liang Chongxin couldn’t help but admire and respect his superior. Wufeng’s knowledge, a.n.a.lytical ability, and stratagem, all of which had made Chongxin speechless. As for his recent promotion, when Wufeng had first recommended it, he hadn’t really put in any hopes of it succeeding, but once again he was wrong and the proposal smoothly pa.s.sed.

Recalling his young superior’s actions over the pa.s.s two years, Chongxin could clearly see that despite the youthful face, Wufeng displays an intellect and maturity that is far beyond his age. Even now, despite familiar way that they acted around each other, Chongxin still cannot fathom the depth of the mystery that is Wufeng. Futhurmore, Wufeng had also gifted him with stacks of books with regards to military stratagem for his improvement.

What is Wufeng thinking? What is his goal of joining the army? These are questions remain unanswered, yet Chongxin feels that Wufeng is not a simple man and his desire to help is sincere. Comparing how he had been treated in the army before and after Wufeng’s leaders.h.i.+p, Chongxin soon decided that since the path of life is his to choose, he will devote it for Wufeng.

After taking the post as the leader of the Third Company, Wufeng had all the company start on its training exercise, citing the second platoon’s performance as a standard. The overall length of this exercise is three months, with a focus on the improvement of the overall unit’s combat ability.

Liang Chogxin was appointed as the organizer of this excursion as well as handing out the rewards and punishments for those of acts in contempt of the command in accordance with military law.

When Wufeng had announced this at the company meeting, the crowd had an immediately reaction. Kang Jianguo was a regular soldier before his promotion, so many of his peers were jealous with his fortune. However, under Wufeng’s command, he was given the opportunity to advance.

Similarly, Liang Chonxin’s promotion was also because he received recognition as part of Wufeng’s staff. For both these individuals, they would normally have been stuck in their meagers roles if it weren’t for Wufeng’s help. Thus, the regular soldiers felt that this was an great opportunity to gain some attention by showcasing their talents and advance in the ranks.

However, when the company started their exercise, Wufeng did not personally lead and observe, an action that differs from his normal habits. Instead, he delegated the task to Liang Chongxin, emphasizing the importance of supervision and training methods for the best outcome before going into the city.

While Chongxin did not really understand the reasons behind Wufeng’s mysterious actions, nevertheless, he did as he was asked and oversaw the training everyday, bringing the original training methods of the Second Platoon to the entire company.

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