Who taught you to be a soldier like this!

Chapter 496 The Spirit of a Rebel Who Never Blindly Follows Others. [Please Subscribe! Please Vote!]

This is probably the most acute and irreconcilable contradiction in the world.

These two diametrically opposed ideologies share the same starting point: the well-being of the land beneath their feet and the motherland behind them.

Zhao Weihong and Guan Jiwu stared at each other stubbornly, neither willing to look away first.

Their eyes both contained an unwavering determination to defend their beliefs without backing down an inch!

Rather than a conflict between two theories, this is more of a conflict between two theories.

It's more accurate to say it's a clash of ideas between the old and new generations of soldiers.

Unlike Zhao Weihong, who had never witnessed the smoke of battle.

Guan Jiwu, and indeed all the soldiers of his generation still active in the Yan Kingdom's military, have reached where they are today step by step under extremely oppressive and urgent conditions.

Leaving aside that small island in the southeast that is still dreaming of a "counterattack".

Southwest, Northwest, and even the entire vast North.

Over the past forty years, we have faced constant and severe threats, and even three fierce battles have broken out!

Looking around, all I see are enemies.

This was the most accurate depiction of the crisis situation that Yan Kingdom faced at that time.

Especially with a million troops stationed on the northern border and repeated threats to use nuclear weapons to strike major cities in Yan, the Russian army felt immense "oppression."

While this description may not be entirely accurate, it aptly captures the threat posed by the Russian bear to Yan at that time.

The people of Yan Kingdom may not have felt this deeply.

But Guan Jiwu's generation will never forget the pressure brought to them by the million-strong mechanized army on the border and the world's largest nuclear arsenal.

Although this threat was quickly dismantled by the Russian bear's unparalleled operational capabilities.

But new challenges also arrived as expected.

The United States, riding high on its victory in the Cold War, looks down on the world and has repeatedly regarded China as a punching bag that can be trampled on at will, intending to intimidate the world in this way.

Just a stone's throw from the southwestern border, the area has become a breeding ground for chaos and evil, thanks to the deliberate machinations of several forces.

The northwestern border is rife with disputes. A clown who once considered moving the capital dared to set up outposts on Yan Kingdom's land, repeatedly provoking Yan Kingdom's bottom line.

This moment feels just like that moment back then.

The dark clouds of war are truly looming over the Yan Kingdom.

The great development achieved by generations of Yan people through hard work and dedication seems to be on the verge of being shattered by a sudden war.

As a soldier who had been on the battlefield, Guan Jiwu was never afraid of war.

But he feared that the hard-won opportunity for Yan Kingdom to revive would be destroyed by a seemingly successful war.

Victory is achieved without fighting.

This is the philosophy that Guan Jiwu embraced after entering middle age and witnessing the rapid development of Yan State firsthand.

To achieve this goal given that our weapons and equipment are lagging behind international standards, we must establish deterrence in both conventional and strategic weapons.

Whoever wants to wage war against Yan Kingdom, regardless of the scale of the conflict, must be prepared to pay the price.

The price they pay will be extremely high, far beyond what they can bear!

The development of "defensive weapons" naturally became a top priority for soldiers of Guan Jiwu's generation.

As soldiers, they "lack" the ambition to expand territory or the aspiration to win battles across vast distances.

They only hope to use their own flesh and blood, their lives, and everything they can sacrifice to build a magnificent Great Wall to keep enemies away from the country.

That's it.

Wheeled armored vehicles, being a highly offensive and emerging type of equipment, are naturally not suitable for investing a lot of energy in at this time.

Therefore, Guan Jiwu had already compiled a plan for the information transformation of the motorized infantry, but he kept this masterpiece, which embodied his life's work, hidden away and dared not let outsiders know about it.

In particular, this manuscript draws heavily on the existing troop building strategies of the US military.

Military development is undoubtedly the most closely guarded secret in every country.

Would the US really be so kind as to openly reveal its true military development strategy?

He feared that this seemingly selfless sharing might be a trap with ulterior motives.

He feared that his hard work might give rise to inappropriate thoughts in some people.

He feared that because of his own actions, his country would waste precious human and material resources during this unprecedented period of change.

To put it bluntly, it's all because of poverty.

Soldiers of Guan Jiwu's generation were used to hardship and believed that good steel must be used where it is most needed.

Despite knowing that other equipment is more important in modern warfare and that national defense needs such equipment more.

It is quite obvious what choice Guan Jiwu will make.

True.

Providing this manuscript, in line with the current vigorous wave of information technology construction, is entirely beneficial to Guan Jiwu himself.

Not only can they shed their "troublemaker" label, but they can also go a step further and acquire the coveted rank of wheat ear.

Given his achievements and reputation, in time, Wang Chuan and Zhou Kehu's current level is merely the starting point for him to step onto a higher stage.

As for the difficulty of developing wheeled armored vehicles, or the various problems of being "outdated from the start," those are things that military industry personnel should worry about.

What does it have to do with a mere military man like him?
On one hand, there is a bright and promising future for them.

On one hand, there is the distress and frustration of being questioned and misunderstood by relatives and friends.

Guan Jiwu, who was just like Zhao Weihong, was a "fool" who resolutely chose another path that was "of no benefit to himself but harmless to the public."

However, the price for this "harmless to the public" was himself.

no doubt.

Guan Jiwu is stubborn and also "conservative".

But no one can question his unwavering loyalty, nor can anyone deny his affection for the Republic!

at last.

After a long eye contact.

Zhao Weihong, still staring directly at Guan Jiwu, slowly spoke, breaking the increasingly oppressive silence around her.

Has anyone ever told you this?

"You are arrogant."

Upon hearing this, Guan Jiwu seemed to have heard some extremely high praise and immediately replied with a smile.

"Arrogance? Perhaps."

"But I know what I'm doing, and I know even more clearly what I should be doing."

"But you, junior brother."

"My master and I have praised you a lot."

Guan Jiwu stepped forward and asked Zhao Weihong a question with a meaningful look in his eyes.

"A descendant of heroes, a recipient of double first-class merit, a theoretical master under thirty years old, and one of the leading figures in the field of information technology construction in China."

"They're incredibly popular."

"As long as you don't make any fundamental mistakes, let alone someone of my rank, it's only a matter of time before you're awarded the rank of a soldier with a wheat ear."

Strange to say.

Guan Jiwu's words were clearly a very "sincere" praise of Zhao Weihong.

But Zhao Weihong felt her face burning with embarrassment upon hearing this, and subconsciously interrupted Guan Jiwu. "Just say what you want to say, stop beating around the bush!"

Zhao Weihong's tone was quite impolite.

It's astonishing that Zhao Weihong, who is always polite and well-mannered, and whose behavior is impeccable, could show such an expression.

It must be said that Guan Jiwu is quite a figure.

Seeing that Zhao Weihong didn't seem to like these pretentious pleasantries, Guan Jiwu's smile deepened.

"Alright, I'll be frank with you then."

"These words are both advice from a veteran and heartfelt words from a senior to his junior."

The words fell.

Guan Jiwu put away his smile and spoke to Zhao Weihong, who was standing close by, in a resounding voice.

Do you know what you should be doing right now?

"Are you aware of the consequences of every word you say and every decision you make, given your current status and position?"

"In the future, countless people may follow behind you and cheer for your views."

"But you can't see through their thoughts, and you don't know whether their support is because they agree with your point of view or want to achieve some other purpose."

"Informatization is an inevitable trend for the military, and I have never denied that."

"But have you really considered the priorities and unpredictable twists and turns behind this inevitable trend?"

Looking at Zhao Weihong, who was becoming increasingly silent and seemed to be deep in thought.

A hint of satisfaction and approval appeared in Guan Jiwu's eyes.

He knew that Zhao Weihong had taken his words to heart.

For Guan Jiwu, meeting such an oddball as Zhao Weihong in the "late stage" of his military career was a great stroke of luck.

Even if one day in the future, this "troublemaker" has to leave the military he has spent his whole life in and deeply loves.

There can also be someone to take up his will and pass on this rebellious spirit of "never blindly following others".

"Once your internship is over, talk to your teacher and ask them to change your assigned unit."

"It would be so much better to stay in the North; that's where you can truly showcase your talents."

After patting Zhao Weihong on the shoulder, Guan Jiwu, who rarely spoke so much, jokingly said something to Zhao Weihong.

"However, don't expect to be idle for the next six months."

"You haven't finished your graduation thesis yet, have you? The year-end assessment is coming up soon, and the military headquarters will be sending people, maybe even a few high-ranking officers."

"Although we don't know which company we'll be assigned to yet, I feel the Second Red Company has a very good chance!"

"After the New Year, there is a big event waiting for our entire division to participate in, which will keep us busy for several months."

"Seriously, looking at it this way, you'd better get out of here!"

"How come I not only got a beating as soon as you arrived, but also have all this trouble?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Weihong suddenly frowned and asked Guan Jiwu for confirmation.

"A big show? What big show?"

"Could it be a drill?"

For veterans like Guan Jiwu who have been on the battlefield, exercises are just that—they don't really interest them.

But Zhao Weihong is different!

Having served in the military for so many years, Zhao Weihong has only participated in one exercise, which was an "asymmetric warfare" exercise conducted under restrictive conditions.

The steel torrent he had long anticipated, the clash of armies, was something he had never seen in reality!

Even if it's just an exercise, it's one of the few opportunities Zhao Weihong has to experience the atmosphere of real combat, so it would be strange if she didn't take it seriously!

Hmph! He's still just a greenhorn after all!

Look at how excited you are, you're so pathetic!

Upon seeing Zhao Weihong's excited expression, Guan Jiwu briefly considered leaving Zhao Weihong in the 149th Division.

Despite the fact that the 149th Division is a motorized unit, it is not easy to let Zhao Weihong display his talents.

However, the 149th Division, which was renowned in the western frontier and deterred countless villains in Southeast Asia from making any rash moves, could still provide Zhao Weihong with many opportunities for actual combat.

Although these conflicts are not very intense and cannot be compared with real wars.

But the feeling of a bullet whizzing past your ear, the brush between life and death, is something that can never be provided by a drill with a magazine full of blanks.

But the next second, Guan Jiwu dismissed the idea and instead asked Zhao Weihong in a mysterious tone.

"Want to know?"

"Mmmmmmm!"

Zhao Weihong nodded frantically, her expression even showing a very obvious eagerness and longing!
"Okay, let me test you."

What is the second rule of the confidentiality code?

When Guan Jiwu suddenly started testing her on regulations and rules, Zhao Weihong was taken aback at first, and then muttered to herself.

"The first rule is to ask questions about the biography and keep it safe! The second rule is not to ask about secrets that shouldn't be asked!"

"Yep!"

"It means not asking about secrets that shouldn't be asked."

Looking at Zhao Weihong, who was standing there dumbfounded with a blank expression.

Guan Jiwu finally couldn't hold back any longer. He immediately revealed a very cunning smile, laughed loudly, turned around, and quickly left.

You little brat, you're always spouting rules and regulations!
Surprised? You've had moments where someone tried to shut you up with rules and regulations.
This act of making Zhao Weihong suffer in her area of ​​expertise gave Guan Jiwu a peculiar sense of pleasure and satisfaction.

Even though she had already walked quite a distance, Zhao Weihong, who was standing still, was so angry that her teeth were itching, could still hear his smug laughter!
I shouldn't have held back with that kick a few days ago!
We should kick you, you old codger, into the general hospital and let the military doctors give your brain a thorough check-up!
He glared fiercely at Guan Jiwu's retreating figure as he headed towards the main building.

Zhao Weihong grew angrier the more she thought about it, and stormed back to her dormitory, announcing to Wang Fei with a gloomy face!
"All platoons, assemble!"

"Conduct an emergency internal hygiene inspection!"

"Yes!"

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After half an hour.

Guan Jiwu, returning from the regimental headquarters building, looked at the messy blankets on his bedside table and fell into deep thought.
Did I go to the wrong dorm?
Guan Jiwu scratched his head and walked back to the door, looking at the nameplate hanging on the wall.

The glaringly obvious words "Class One" silently revealed to Guan Jiwu the reality he had been deliberately avoiding.

What? So I didn't go the wrong way after all.

It was just that the blanket was pulled off.
Wait a minute!

"Who the hell ripped the blanket off me?"

Hearing Guan Jiwu's shocked and indignant wail, Wang Fei and the others couldn't help but shudder. They quickly pretended to be very busy, acting as if they hadn't heard anything, and remained silent.

A figure silently rose from a corner of the dormitory and went straight to Guan Jiwu.

"Oh dear, old soldier, look what this mess has become!"

"We just had a housekeeping and hygiene inspection, and I thought this blanket was really in a terrible state, so I just tossed it aside, forgetting that this was your bunk!"

"I'm so sorry, I'll restore it for you right now!"

Guan Jiwu: "."

You brat, are you trying to fool me?

(End of this chapter)