Chapter 175

Zhao Sijie saw everything Lu Fan did for Ningyang education and was deeply touched, which made her see that in such a large Ningyang County, there are really people who sincerely think for the common people and do things for them.

Young people are easily impulsive. Zhao Sijie suddenly said to Lu Fan: "I guess I will leave Ningyang in a few months. I sincerely hope you can succeed me as Deputy County Chief! If Wu Xiaohua is a waste, I will help you think of a way!"

Lu Fan was ecstatic inside. Zhao Sijie's father is the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary. Settling a small Deputy County Chief is not a matter at all. Even the positions of County Chief and Mayor are not difficult for him!

But his face had to remain as usual. Lu Fan said: "Thank you for your kindness, Sister Zhao. Ningyang cannot break out of 'Tsinghua and Peking University', I am really not reconciled!"

On August 2, the Ningyang County Government held an executive meeting, and the Education Bureau's military training topic was discussed at the meeting.

After Lu Fan finished reporting, Zhao Sijie immediately expressed her support, and her attitude was extremely firm, which made other attending leaders unable to put forward different opinions. Finally, County Chief Hu Chengwei made the final decision, and the military training plan was successfully passed.

Taking out 6 million for military training made Hu Chengwei feel very painful, but Ningyang's education work had indeed achieved results, and it would be unreasonable not to support it.

After three days of planning, the Education Bureau held a county-wide principals' meeting on August 5 to specifically deploy summer military training matters.

The Deputy Director explained this year's military training plan in detail, including first aid, fire escape, simulated jungle crossing, jungle zip-lining, obstacle racing, rock climbing, live CS, and archery, which opened the eyes of the principals.

The Deputy Minister of the Armed Forces Department gave specific instructions on the requirements for military training and at the same time requested that all schools do a good job in ideological work for parents and let students prepare mentally for hardship.

On August 5, all schools in the county began to notify parents that the school would conduct closed military training for all students in the fifth grade and above on August 10, adopting the principle of voluntary participation. Camouflage uniforms were purchased by themselves, and accommodation and meal expenses were free.

Thus, military training became a hot topic in Ningyang again these two days.

"Except for legs being numb and faces being tanned, I didn't learn anything else. Is military training meaningful?"

"That's all old news. I heard that this year's military training is led by Director Lu, and the content is very rich! Besides, even if the legs are numb and the faces are tanned, isn't it better than staying at home playing games? I raise both hands in favor!"

"By participating in military training, letting children suffer a little, endure a little, hone their will, and exercise their physique, I think it's a good thing. My child will definitely participate!"

"I heard that military training doesn't charge money and provides meals!"

"That's right, after Director Lu took office, didn't you feel that the cost of going to school has come down? Tutoring doesn't cost money either!"

"As long as it can exercise the body, my child must participate. They are already in junior high school, and they can't even do a push-up. If this continues, they will be ruined!"

Just like this, amidst the doubts and expectations of parents and the resistance of students, on August 10, the military training for the fifth grade and above in the whole county was carried out as scheduled!

In this hot summer, all students of the County Middle School ushered in an important lesson in their lives—military training.

At eight o'clock in the morning, accompanied by the scorching sun, all teachers and students held a military training camp opening ceremony in front of the national flag platform.

County Party Committee Secretary Gao Yuanfei, Minister of the Armed Forces Department, Deputy County Chief Zhao Sijie, and Education Bureau Director Lu Fan attended this opening ceremony.

Secretary Gao Yuanfei made a military training mobilization speech, encouraging students to actively participate in military training, exercise their physique, and hone their will.

Just like this, the 10-day closed military training life kicked off...

Lu Fan accompanied Gao Yuanfei to observe from the side. The armed police instructors presented a wonderful exhibition. The loud slogans and uniform movements showed everyone the strong physique and heroic posture of the soldiers, making the students more full of expectations for military training.

The first day of military training began with compact and orderly training. Everyone suddenly discovered that the Education Bureau Director who had just spoken on the stage was actually accompanying and participating in the military training throughout the whole process, and even stood in military posture with everyone!

Military training is to let children strengthen their physique, hone their will, cultivate organizational discipline awareness, and the quality of enduring hardship, which means that there are inevitably some difficulties in military training. However, the students were all full of spirit. From standing in military posture, saluting, swinging arms to running and standing still, they all tried their best to keep up with every instruction of the instructor.

Starting from the second day, five laps of jogging warm-up, at ease, standing at attention, standing in military posture, turning in place, reviewing yesterday's training subjects, the students' foreheads were already sweating, but today's challenge had just begun.

How high should the feet be lifted? How far should the arms swing? How big should the steps be? Marching in step—this is the main subject today, and it is not easy to practice well. The instructor shouted "use peripheral vision to manage the formation", but before the peripheral vision was cast out, the formation was gone... silently reciting "left foot with right hand, right hand with left foot", the first step taken was wrong... the "stand still" instruction had been issued, but the feet were out of control, they had their own ideas... problems would always arise, but as long as you hold the determination, concentrate, and gather strength, the transformation is right in front of you!

In the evening, Lu Fan walked into the student dormitory to visit the exhausted students and encouraged them to have perseverance and willpower. With a strong physique, everyone would be fearless and forge ahead!

On the third day, the scorching sun could not stop the children's enthusiasm for military training! The main content this afternoon was learning to fold military quilts and organize internal affairs.

The instructors personally went deep into the dormitory to teach students how to fold military quilts. First, the instructors demonstrated to everyone: laying flat, pressing down, folding, picking corners, and pinching lines. The movements were done in one go. In a short while, the quilt was carved into a square tofu block by the instructor's skillful hands, drawing bursts of admiration and applause from the students.

After watching the demonstration, the students were eager to try and began their own practice. Although everyone would encounter various problems, and the quilt folding was not as angular as the instructor's, everyone practiced tirelessly, again and again, and finally folded tofu blocks. In this process, the students realized the serious and neat military appearance and discipline.

Along the way, they used the power of youth to cast a beautiful landscape. And accompanying them in training and witnessing their growth were their dear and respectable head teachers.

The breeze passed through the leaves and the sun was setting. In addition to the daily normal training, in order to adjust the state and enhance the cohesion of the class, each class carried out activities one after another.

Three days ago, the children dressed in olive green and came to the military training field. They exercised their physique, honed their will, cultivated their character, learned the style of soldiers, and gradually showed a spirit of tenacious struggle, self-improvement, and unity and progress. At the same time, it also let everyone feel what is called iron discipline! Let us understand what is called a bloody man and what is called a heroic style.

Outside the playground, there were countless parents who hoped their children would become dragons and phoenixes. Watching their children sweating like rain, some parents even shed tears of excitement, feeling both distressed and moved, and at the same time full of pride!

Finally, the fifth day of military training arrived! This day was the day the students were most looking forward to, because various exciting and interesting simulated military projects were about to unfold. The students had long been unable to suppress their inner excitement and were ready to meet the challenge.

What came into view was a realistic simulation scene, and everything was like a real battlefield. Next was the exciting simulated jungle crossing, where students needed to overcome many difficulties and show their courage.

Immediately after was the zip-line, where students fastened their seat belts and slid down from a high place, feeling the whistling of the wind and the excitement of speed.

The obstacle race was a link to test team cooperation and personal physical fitness. Students needed to cross various obstacles and complete a series of difficult tasks.

And rock climbing was a very challenging sport. Students had to use their hands and feet to climb the steep rock wall and challenge their own limits.

In the live CS link, students were divided into small groups, holding simulated firearms, launching fierce confrontation, and experiencing the tension and excitement in the real war scene.

Finally, there was the archery project. Students drew bows and shot arrows, aimed at the target, and released their strength to their heart's content. These projects not only exercised the students' physical fitness but also cultivated their team spirit and ability to deal with difficulties.

Facing such a professional and realistic simulated training ground built by the Education Bureau with heavy money, the students' enthusiasm was completely ignited, and they were tireless and eager to throw themselves into it and show their skills.

Everyone was full of confidence, believing that through this military training, they would definitely be able to gain a lot and become stronger and braver people.

By the seventh day of military training, the fame of Ningyang County's military training had spread to all counties in the city, making students in the whole city envious!

City Education Bureau Director Di Bin personally came to Ningyang to visit and inspect, accompanied by County Chief Hu Chengwei, Deputy County Chief Zhao Sijie, and Education Bureau Director Lu Fan.

On the training ground, Director Di praised Ningyang County's emphasis and investment in military training.

Director Di Bin carefully observed the students' military training situation and gave a high evaluation of their mental outlook and training results.

He pointed out that military training is an important way to cultivate students' patriotism, collectivism, and good behavioral habits, and has a far-reaching impact on students' growth and development.

County Chief Hu Chengwei stated that Ningyang County has always attached great importance to students' military training work and regarded it as an important part of quality education. The County Government has continuously increased its investment in military training, and this year it has historically invested 6 million yuan to improve training conditions, improve training quality, and ensure that every student can get sufficient exercise and improvement in military training.

Director Di Bin expressed high praise for Ningyang County's approach and hoped that Ningyang County could continue to maintain a good work momentum, continuously explore and innovate, and provide better guarantees for students' growth and development.

He also stated that the City Education Bureau would support Ningyang County's education work as always, jointly promote the development of the city's education cause, and list Ningyang as a city military training demonstration base, giving 500,000 yuan in funding support!

Hu Chengwei beamed with joy, not expecting that doing military training could also get his money back!

When Director Di revealed that the Provincial Education Department Director was very interested in Ningyang's military training and expressed that he also wanted to come and see, Hu Chengwei was even happier, feeling that the 6 million was completely back!

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