Chapter 971

Elder Yu learned martial arts when he was young, and his kung fu was very remarkable. Otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to become a famous fierce general in the army. Having the experience of learning kung fu, he also learned the Five-Animal Exercise very quickly.

While Elder Yu was practicing the movements seriously according to Su Xinghui's guidance, he asked, "Xinghui, I heard from Little Zhi that your martial arts are also very good, right? He said he wasn't even your match."

Su Xinghui said, "That's Brother Ruizhi being too modest. At most, we can only be considered evenly matched."

Elder Yu said, "Don't fool me. Don't I know Little Zhi's character? He is not a modest person. He doesn't know how competitive he is. If he wasn't truly convinced, he would absolutely not have said that to me."

Su Xinghui could only smile.

Elder Yu said, "You are so young, yet you have such skills. Your master must be very powerful, right?"

Su Xinghui said, "My master is also my uncle-in-law. My Five-Animal Exercise and other kung fu were all taught to me by him. He is also a famous local physician."

Elder Yu nodded, "Your uncle-in-law is powerful. Such strange people and extraordinary people in the folk are everywhere."

Su Xinghui said, "Hmm, my uncle-in-law is also someone I respect very much. He taught me martial arts, taught me many life principles, and also taught me how to write and paint."

Elder Yu said, "No wonder Little Zhi and Little Qiu both say your calligraphy is good and your painting is good. Since I retired, I have also started learning to write and paint. Why don't you give me some guidance later?"

Su Xinghui said, "How can I deserve this? It's more like I should ask you for advice."

Elder Yu shook his head, "Don't say that. I haven't read a few years of private school since I was a child, and my culture is not high. Writing and painting were all learned after retirement to kill time. I know what level I am at. Don't look at my old age and perfunctory me. That is not a realistic attitude. Learning has no order, and the one who achieves is the teacher."

Only then did Su Xinghui nod, "Fine, then after you finish learning the Five-Animal Exercise, I will discuss calligraphy and painting with you."

Only then did Elder Yu nod happily, "That's more like it. But Xinghui, are you really only twenty-three years old?"

Su Xinghui nodded, "I am really only twenty-three years old."

Elder Yu looked at him and said, "It really doesn't look like it. It looks more like a person in their thirties or forties. But don't misunderstand, I'm not saying you look old, I'm saying your skills in both literature and martial arts, as well as your steady demeanor and rich experience, make you look like a person in their thirties or forties. There are not many twenty-three-year-olds as outstanding as you."

Su Xinghui was somewhat embarrassed. Isn't he a person in his thirties or forties?

While practicing the Five-Animal Exercise, Elder Yu said with some nostalgic expression, "People under thirty who are as outstanding as you, I only saw when I was young. At that time, they were already important leaders of our Party and our Army. After the founding of the country, those who survived all became national leaders."

There was some nostalgia in Elder Yu's expression. This should be thinking of his comrades who sacrificed during the war.

Elder Yu's words were plain, but Su Xinghui didn't dare to take them for granted. He said to Elder Yu, "Elder Yu, you overstate it!"

Elder Yu looked at Su Xinghui again and suddenly smiled, "By the way, Xinghui, do you want to join the army?"

"Join the army?" Su Xinghui was somewhat stunned. This old man's thinking is too jumpy, right? Why did he suddenly talk about joining the army?

Elder Yu nodded, "Yes, with your skills in both literature and martial arts, as well as your steadiness, if you join the army, you will definitely have great achievements. 'One who has thunder in his chest but a face like a calm lake can be worshipped as a top general!'"

Elder Yu's evaluation of Su Xinghui could not be said to be low. However, Su Xinghui still shook his head, "Elder Yu, I don't want to join the army."

Elder Yu said, "Why? Don't worry, if you join the army, your rank will still be given to you. You are a section-level cadre now, right? If you enter the army, you will be at least a battalion-level cadre in a field army. Of course, it's impossible to lead troops directly as soon as you enter. You have to adapt and exercise for a period of time."

Su Xinghui said, "Elder Yu, I still don't want to join the army. This has nothing to do with rank. It's mainly because I feel that if I work at the local level, I can do more things and let the common people under my rule live a better life."

Su Xinghui's choice seems somewhat incredible. This is Elder Yu's invitation. In recent years, as the founding marshals and generals have passed away one after another, there are not many founding generals still alive. As a founding general, Elder Yu's prestige and influence in the military can be imagined. Among the heavy generals in the military today, many were once Elder Yu's old subordinates.

Elder Yu personally named Su Xinghui to enlist, and Su Xinghui's future is undoubtedly bright. Even if he rises all the way up, it is possible for him to become a general. Su Xinghui actually refused.

However, Elder Yu was not angry. He looked at Su Xinghui with appreciation. He naturally knew that Su Xinghui's work was going very well now. Su Xinghui told him personally that tens of thousands of common people in two townships in Shangjun County were living better and better lives now because of him.

Elder Yu said, "Then if you join the army and become a general in the future, can't you also do many things? In case of war, you can make contributions on the battlefield."

Su Xinghui shook his head, "I don't think China will fight a war in the next twenty years. In these decades, China's main task is to do a good job in economic construction and let the common people live a good life. So, I am also responding to the country's call to carry out economic construction now."

Elder Yu became very interested, "How can you assert that China will not fight a war in the next twenty years?"

Su Xinghui smiled, "China doesn't want to fight a war, the surrounding countries don't dare to fight, and the United States also has concerns. In short, synthesizing information from all aspects, at least in twenty years, it is impossible for China to fight a war again."

Elder Yu nodded. He still recognized Su Xinghui's judgment. Although he has retired to the second line now, he is naturally still very clear about the central government's policies. China doesn't want to fight a war; this is the consensus of the high-level officials at present. Unexpectedly, Su Xinghui, a small town mayor, can also judge China's intention not to fight a war.

China doesn't want to fight a war and is dedicated to economic construction. In recent decades, a Korean War and a self-defense counterattack have already shown the prestige of the Chinese army. Those surrounding countries really don't dare to provoke again, and the United States doesn't have the certainty of victory, so naturally, it doesn't dare to provoke a war actively.

After all, both China and the United States are major powers. Once a war starts, it is the rhythm of a world war, and it may even cause a nuclear war. Who dares to make such a decision easily by betting on the fate of the country?

In fact, understanding this information can also lead to the judgment that there will be no war in China for twenty years. However, the problem is that Su Xinghui is only a young man in his early twenties, and his rank is low, so his channels for obtaining information are not that rich. It is truly commendable that he can make such a judgment.