Chapter 22: Make an Example of One to Warn the Hundred

Of course, it wasn't just Guo Jing and Zhang Chu'an who displayed their strength; Zhang Xiaofan of the Iron Fist Regiment also demonstrated his formidable power. He Chenguang's military skills were solid, and Wang Yanbing was a troublemaker. Facing this situation, Zhang Xiaofan said, "You two come at me together. If you can't handle me, put your tails down."

So both He Chenguang and Wang Yanbing ended up lying on the ground. They stared at each other in disbelief, unable to believe this was real. Especially He Chenguang; he was a national-level youth martial arts champion, yet even with both of them attacking together, they didn't win and were defeated utterly and effortlessly.

"Well? Are you convinced yet?"

Zhang Xiaofan looked down at the two troublemakers who had been knocked down.

"Deputy Company Commander, I'm convinced."

He Chenguang said, panting heavily.

"Deputy Company Commander, I'm convinced too. From now on, I'll definitely put my tail down."

Wang Yanbing also hurriedly said.

"Sigh, why do you always add the word 'deputy' when addressing my rank? Nie Huaishang has used 'deputy' to mock me plenty of times, especially you, Wang Yanbing, calling me 'Deputy Women's Federation'."

Zhang Xiaofan said slowly and calmly.

"Company Commander, let me ask you, is Huaishang's skill level about the same as yours?"

He Chenguang asked curiously. He felt Nie Huaishang's skill level might not be inferior to Zhang Xiaofan's right in front of him, but he had never had the chance to see him fight; he solved all problems using his brain.

Hearing He Chenguang's question, Zhang Xiaofan pondered for a moment and said, "Our hand-to-hand combat levels are about the same; his level is a bit higher than mine."

Zhang Xiaofan was just about to say that he might be fiercer in a fight and would win against him when he was interrupted by the roars of He Chenguang and Wang Yanbing:

"What did you say? Huaishang's hand-to-hand combat is that powerful?"

He Chenguang was furious at that moment.

"Damn, this guy has such great skills, yet every time we have a group fight, he just watches the show."

Wang Yanbing shouted angrily.

Just then, Nie Huaishang came over inspecting the dormitories one by one.

"Huaishang, is it true your hand-to-hand combat is that powerful?"

Wang Yanbing and He Chenguang asked in a chaotic rush, but they were immediately silenced by Nie Huaishang:

"What are you doing? What are you doing? Do you know where this is? This is a military unit, not Liangshan Marsh. With your behavior, do you still have any military regulations and discipline in your eyes?"

The three of them could only stand straight and salute Nie Huaishang: "Hello, Company Commander."

After speaking, they all looked at Nie Huaishang, hoping for an explanation, but Nie Huaishang severely criticized them:

"Don't think that because I grew up with you, you can speak to me so recklessly in the military camp. From the moment we entered the camp, we have shouldered the heavy burden of defending our country and protecting our people."

"How can such a momentous matter be treated so lightly? If you act like this, the entire company will follow your example. Do you still want discipline in the company? A unit without discipline will only be a disorganized mass on the battlefield; don't you know that?"

He Chenguang and the other two lowered their heads, not knowing what to say.

"From the moment we stepped into the military camp, we became soldiers of the state. The entire nation has entrusted their safety to us. What a great trust this is! And this is how you treat their trust? You three go stand under the Iron Fist Regiment for a whole night to reflect properly."

The three immediately ran to stand straight under the Iron Fist. Looking at the three standing outside the window, Gong Jian teased Nie Huaishang: "They are your childhood friends, and also the soldiers you have your eyes on. You just let them stand outside for a whole night like this?"

Nie Huaishang said with a serious face: "War is a matter of vital importance to the state; it is a field of life and death that cannot be left unexamined. How can a commander neglect public duty for private reasons?"

"Then why didn't you keep their status as your childhood friends a secret?"

Gong Jian asked curiously.

Nie Huaishang said, "Why keep it a secret? I want everyone to know that even if he is my childhood friend, if he violates military discipline, I will still punish him."

Gong Jian understood; Nie Huaishang was making an example of one to warn the hundred, so He Chenguang and the other two had directly walked into the line of fire.

Gong Jian couldn't help but feel sympathy for the three standing under the Iron Fist. Nie Huaishang thought inwardly: "To ensure you shed less blood on the battlefield in the future, I can only make you shed ten times more sweat in training right now."

In the following training, everyone began their own training methods. Zhang Xiaofan was the strictest of the four and was called the Cold-Faced Instructor by the people in the camp.

Compared to the other three, Nie Huaishang was more meticulous, striving to do the best, achieving the best in handling military affairs and training.

Guo Jing appeared very approachable, and the unit he led had the strongest cohesion.

After Zhang Chuan displayed his formidable strength, everyone in the platoon believed in him, but it was also the beginning of their nightmare, because the punishment Zhang Chuan gave had little physical harm but was extremely humiliating. They estimated that when Dog-Head Gao's few provocative remarks came later, they would have to say, "We are used to it."

When the new recruits were assigned to companies, Wang Yanbing, He Chenguang, and Li Erniu were all assigned by Nie Huaishang to the Sharpshooter Fourth Company.

As for Xiao Zhuang's place, Guo Jing found Company Commander Miao and asked awkwardly: "Company Commander Miao, I'm really sorry, but I'd like your clerk to come to my platoon."

Hearing Guo Jing's request, Company Commander Miao laughed heartily: "What's there to be sorry about? You don't know that Sergeant Lao Pao is careless and inattentive. I've wanted to replace him for a long time, but unfortunately no platoon leader wanted him. I couldn't bear to let him leave, so I had to make him my clerk."

"And during this phase, since no one wants Xiao Zhuang either, he might as well go to your platoon. These two are not cut out to serve others."

Hearing Company Commander Miao's words, Guo Jing happily agreed: "Then thank you, Company Commander Miao."

With the new recruits assigned to companies, everyone began to get busy, not only improving their own combat effectiveness but also enhancing the combat effectiveness of the entire army.

At this moment, Xiao Zhuang fired repeatedly at the thrown wine bottles. After a few shots, the wine bottles were all shattered. Seeing Xiao Zhuang's results, Guo Jing nodded in satisfaction: "Mm, not bad. You've made great progress recently."

"Then is my level good enough to enter the Wolf Tooth Special Forces?"

Xiao Zhuang asked excitedly.

Guo Jing lowered his head and pondered for a moment: "Entering the Wolf Tooth Special Forces requires not only hand-to-hand combat and marksmanship but also tests survival skills in the wild."

Just then, they received an urgent notice that superior leaders were coming to inspect the Night Tiger Reconnaissance Company.

Zhang Chu'an: "Guo Jing, this should be the time your Gao Shu comes to challenge us. If we beat him, will he give us a hard time in the future?"

Zhang Chu'an: "That would be great. Guo Jing, can you beat Company Commander Gao in marksmanship?"

Guo Jing: "No problem. I could beat Gao Shu two years ago."

Zhang Chu'an: "When Company Commander Gao comes to challenge us later, I'll challenge him in hand-to-hand combat, and you challenge him in marksmanship. How about that?"

At this moment, Guo Jing felt that Dog-Head Gao might get his face slapped this time, after all, the whole platoon knew the special skill of smashing beer bottles from the plot.

And with Gao Shu's level, catching a tossed coin in the air was obviously impossible, while he could do it very easily. Getting his face slapped by the whole platoon on smashing wine bottles, getting his face slapped by Guo Jing in marksmanship, and getting his face slapped by Zhang Chu'an in hand-to-hand combat.

At this moment, Dog-Head Gao, accompanying the regional military commander to inspect the troops, had his right eyelid twitching wildly. According to his years of experience, tomorrow would definitely be an unforgettable day for him.