Chapter 8: Republic of China: Starting from the First Class of Whampoa Chapter 8 Principal's Talk

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Protagonist:

Lv Muzhi

Party Representative Liao Zhongkai wiped the fine beads of sweat from his forehead and said: "The Grand Marshal means we shouldn't resort to force directly. Chen Lianbo's Merchant Corps controls the entire Business World, and most of our funds still come from them. Give him one more chance... after all, our own troops aren't trained yet, and the equipment agreed with the Soviets hasn't arrived..."

As Liao Zhongkai spoke his last sentence, he deliberately lowered his voice.

The Principal turned to look at the weapons spread across the Playground, gritting his teeth: "I really can't swallow this anger. A few merchants dare climb over my head!"

Liao Zhongkai's eyes lit up: "Hah, this Chen Lianbo says he has no money when asked for taxes, but has money to buy guns! Come on, classmates, each person takes one German New Rifle, five hundred Bullets per rifle, take them quickly..."

Liao Zhongkai called on the students to take Chen Lianbo's weapons and ammunition. The students looked at each other, then at the Principal, and no one dared be the first to step forward and take a gun.

Lv Muzhi looked at Liao Zhongkai, the Party Representative of the Military Academy. As the Second Figure, he was regarded as the 'Merciful Mother of Whampoa Students'. The school's funds, weapons, and School Buildings were all gathered by him traveling far and wide to solicit donations, and he was usually very kind to the students.

The Principal played the role of 'Strict Father'. The students absolutely obeyed the Principal's orders, otherwise they were very likely to be put in Confinement.

"Is that appropriate? The Grand Marshal only said to have me seize them. They might even have to be returned." The Principal had some misgivings.

Liao Zhongkai waved his hand: "Don't be so rigid. I'll speak to the Grand Marshal about it. Look at what guns our students are using. Chen Lianbo won't pay up, and now he's delivering guns to our doorstep. Should we refuse them?"

Hearing that Liao Zhongkai was willing to take responsibility before the Grand Marshal, the Principal waved his hand: "Everyone come and exchange for new guns!"

The students were elated, and some shouted excitedly, "Long live Party Representative Liao!"

Immediately someone else shouted, "Long live the Principal!" Lv Muzhi looked back and saw He Zhonghan shouting the loudest.

Party Representative Liao watched the students line up to receive guns, extremely happy. Seeing a student with both cheeks red and swollen, he asked: "I say, Guan Linzhen, how did your face get swollen?" He then immediately summoned Regimental Commander Deng Yanda and Deputy Regimental Commander Yan Zhong to find out the reason.

Deng Yanda truthfully reported the matter of Tactical Instructor Qian Dajun punishing Guan Linzhen.

"Call Qian Dajun to me!" Party Representative Liao was obviously very displeased.

He scolded Qian Dajun as he ran over: "How can you hit people? Everyone came here to join the Revolution. They're children in their teens. It's not easy for one of them to leave home so far away. If you drive him away by beating him, what do we do about losing talent?"

Qian Dajun smiled wryly: "Sometimes they won't listen unless you hit them... Party Representative Liao, you also came through that age. These boys in their teens are just a bit mischievous, and a bit of beating does them good..."

"But don't hit the face. How ugly is that? Can't you hit the buttocks?"

Guan Linzhen had been away from home for too long. Seeing Party Representative Liao care about him so much, he secretly wiped away tears.

Chen Geng saw this scene and laughed. Now he had more material to mock Guan Linzhen with in the future.

The Principal saw someone crying and was very displeased. He blew his nose and glared: "Damn it, Revolutionary Soldiers are not allowed to cry. Cry again and you'll get Three Days Confinement!"

The students continued to receive guns. Chief Instructor He Yingqin handed the Map Survey Exercise homework to the Principal for review.

This time, only two groups submitted Terrain Maps for the Map Survey Exercise. Because the Merchant Corps came to cause trouble, it had to be temporarily cancelled.

After learning the reason, the Principal looked at the two Terrain Maps. One was drawn by Lv Muzhi of the Second Group as the main drafter, clear and complete.

The other was drawn by Fan Hanjie, He Zhonghan, and others of the First Group. Some details hadn't been processed yet when Chief Instructor He Yingqin called a halt and withdrew them from the Military Academy.

"Was this Terrain Map drawn by Jiang Xiangyun?" The Principal held the high-quality Terrain Map and naturally thought of the excellent student Jiang Xiangyun.

He Yingqin smiled: "No, it was drawn by Lv Muzhi of the Second Team, a Qingtian Party Member!"

"Oh?"

The Principal remembered. The Small Old Fellow who chatted with him yesterday was Lv Muzhi. He didn't expect Lv Muzhi to also be a Good Hand at map homework.

"Not bad. You Instructors should discover more Talent. Anyone with a Specialty should report to me immediately. They are all Revolutionary Talent. I want to have a good talk with them." The Principal instructed He Yingqin.

As Principal of Whampoa Military Academy, his greatest reliance in the future would be his own students. Therefore, regardless of party affiliation, the Principal would take turns talking to them, fully Winning Them Over, so they could be Used for Himself in the future.

Last time he talked with Jiang Xiangyun, Chen Geng, and Li Zhilong, the Principal probed indirectly and hinted in every way, wanting to Win Them Over. But the three just talked Revolutionary Reasoning to the Principal and said some words about Following the Commander-in-Chief, leaving the Principal with nothing to show for it.

"Like this. Tonight pick three more people to talk to in my Office. Lv Muzhi, who can draw maps, one. Song Xilian, who is Seventeen Years Old, one. And Guan Linzhen, who was Crying, counts as one too!"

That evening, Lv Muzhi didn't attend Night Self-Study again. But he wasn't sleeping in the dormitory; instead, he went to the Principal's Office to talk.

Lv Muzhi, Song Xilian, Guan Linzhen. The Talk Objects this time had very obvious characteristics. They were all Qingtian Party Members.

The youngest, Song Xilian, went in to talk first. Lv Muzhi and Guan Linzhen waited Outside, sitting on Long Benches.

With nothing to do, Lv Muzhi stared at Guan Linzhen's swollen face. One had to say, Instructor Qian Dajun really used Excessive Force. It hadn't gone down in Two Days, looking like a Pig Head.

Lv Muzhi's Sympathy and Laughing Point were at odds. Thinking of Chen Geng's vivid Description of Guan Linzhen getting beaten, Lv Muzhi couldn't help but Laughing. He immediately coughed to cover the laughter.

Guan Linzhen wasn't Stupid. He got a little Angry: "Laughing at what? If you're capable, go train on the Playground!"

"Don't misunderstand. I've had some Physical Discomfort recently. I took Sick Leave a few days ago. You don't remember?"

"Tsk... You'd better really be Coughing." Guan Linzhen was Displeased. He had been Embarrassed Multiple Times these past few days. His Cold-Faced Man Setting had collapsed. Originally, relying on being tall and strong, he presented himself as Guan Er Ye to outsiders. Now someone behind his back was calling him Zhugou San.

"I've long heard of Student Guan Linzhen's great name. Today, in close contact, indeed you are strong and robust, full of bravery."

Seeing Lv Muzhi's praise was pleasant to hear and without malice, Guan Linzhen let down his guard.

The two began talking. It turned out this Guan Linzhen was from the same hometown as Du Yuming, and the two came together.

The difference was Guan Linzhen maintained the ferocity of a Northwest man, but Du Yuming had an elegant and profound appearance.

Lv Muzhi also asked them about their relationship circles and dormitory relationships: Sun Yuanlang, Yan Kuiyao, Hou Jingru, Hu Zongnan... and most importantly, He Zhonghan.

"You say He Zhonghan? This guy is eloquent, and what he says is very reasonable. I have strength, one literary and one martial. Our Qingtian Party students following him is correct!" Guan Linzhen approved of He Zhonghan very much.

"So you formed a small clique centered on He Zhonghan? And you often Win Over others to join?" Lv Muzhi probed indirectly.

"This isn't entirely He Zhonghan's idea. It's also..."

"Guan Linzhen! It's your turn. The Principal wants you to go in quickly!" Song Xilian came out from Inside and urged Guan Linzhen to go in and talk.

Only Lv Muzhi was left waiting Outside. Guan Linzhen's voice was extremely loud, and Outside one could hear his conversation with the Principal.

Principal: "What are your Future Expectations?"

Guan Linzhen: "Reporting to Principal, I want to be a Company Commander!"

Principal: "What?"

Guan Linzhen: "Reporting to Principal, I want to be a Company Commander!"

Principal: "Damn It, Not Wanting to Be General, Not Good Soldier — next!"