He was so persuasive that he actually practiced extraordinary

"This is called following someone else's path and leaving them with no path to follow."

No sooner had the teasing words been spoken than a pedestrian from Zhangbei arrived.

Zhang Nengliang jumped up from his chair, his face full of surprise.

"Captain Zhang!"

The other soldiers immediately stood up to greet them, each one looking tense and reserved.

"Hello, Instructor Zhang."

"Hello, Instructor Zhang."

Zhang Beixing smiled and waved his hand: "Sit down, everyone. Training ended a long time ago. I'm not here to bother you. Why are you all so nervous?"

The soldiers chuckled foolishly, their faces beaming with smiles, but their minds were racing with thoughts.

Who wants to be tense all the time? But the problem is, you can't not be tense.

Training this thing is like training a wolfhound; the respect it feels for its owner is ingrained in its bones and cannot be changed overnight.

Ignoring their inner complaints, Zhang Beixing walked straight into the dormitory.

After all, he's a very magnanimous person, and I can't make things difficult for him over such a small matter. Running 100 kilometers is too exaggerated; I'm thinking of a discount, 50 kilometers will do.

Zhang Bei walked over to the table where the group was sitting, turned to look at La Qiangdong, and immediately began to criticize Zhang Nengliang without any hesitation.

"Zhang Nengliang used to spend all his time either racing cars or playing video games. Asking him about this kind of question is less effective than going to a temple to burn incense and pray to Buddha."

Upon hearing this, La Qiangdong immediately glanced at Zhang Nengliang with disdain, his small eyes filled with contempt.

"I knew it! So you were just guessing too. Humph, I'll just read the book myself."

Zhang Nengliang pursed his lips and quickly chuckled to defuse the awkward atmosphere.

"Captain Zhang, what brings you here to see us today?"

Looking at Zhang Nengliang's grinning face, Zhang Beixing felt a strange itch in his hands for some reason.

"Yes, a day apart feels like three autumns. I've trained you all myself, and I really miss you all."

“Especially you, Zhang Nengliang, I want to punch you right now, I really want to.”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Nengliang's face immediately fell.

"Huh? Why?"

"Do I need a reason to beat you up?" Zhang Beixing retorted.

Zhang Nengliang couldn't help but tremble and shudder. He was speechless for a moment, feeling a tightness in his chest.

The other soldiers in the dormitory also shut up, keeping their eyes down and adopting an indifferent attitude, as if it were none of their business.

"Damn it! You bunch of traitors, why isn't one of you pleading for me?"

What the hell?
Still pleading for mercy?
You've probably forgotten how "abnormal" Instructor Zhang was during training!

Upon hearing Zhang Nengliang's words, La Qiangdong and the others fled even faster, scattering like birds and beasts.

Of course, Zhang Beixing was just trying to scare him. After all, Liangliang was already a squad leader, so he had to save face for him in front of the soldiers.

Seeing Yu Dalei engrossed in reading at the table, Zhang Beixing couldn't help but say with satisfaction, "Reading is a good habit. Are you planning to apply to a military academy?"

Yu Dalei raised his head and smiled reservedly: "Yes, military academy has always been my dream."

Yu Dalei stated bluntly: "I want to take the military academy entrance exam."

La Qiangdong chimed in from the side, "Instructor Zhang, I also want to apply to a military academy!"

Once the conversation started, it was like a floodgate had been opened; La Qiangdong launched into a long and rambling monologue.

"Instructor Zhang, you wouldn't believe how packed our closed training has been while you were away. Today it's an exercise, tomorrow it's special training, and soon we'll be participating in the tank competition. It's like we're never getting a chance to breathe."

Before Zhang Beixing could speak, Zhang Nengliang, sitting on the bed, retorted, "Do we soldiers have to worry about having too many missions?"

La Qiangdong curled his lip: "Can you please stop misinterpreting me? You're saying this to Instructor Zhang's face. What if everyone misunderstands?"

"I'm a veteran too, how can I not even have this much awareness?"

La Qiangdong frowned slightly: "What I mean is that with such frequent training, we don't have much time to study. I'm talking about our military academy entrance exam."

Zhang Beixing nodded in deep agreement.

"Indeed, not having time to read is quite painful, I understand."

"But speaking of which, the timing of the tank competition seems to conflict with the military academy entrance exam, doesn't it?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Dalei, who was engrossed in his studies, showed an extremely conflicted expression.

Zhang Beixing keenly observed Yu Dalei's expression.

"Da Lei, have you been worried about this?" Zhang Beixing asked. "Is it a difficult question to give up the collective honor for personal development, or to ignore personal prospects for the sake of the collective?"

Zhang Nengliang said slowly from the side, "Anyway, I joined the army so that I could drive a tank. As for whether or not I go to military academy, we can talk about that later."

"but."

Zhang Nengliang changed the subject and looked at Yu Dalei.

"Yu Dalei, don't feel guilty."

“Taking the military academy entrance exam is indeed a major turning point in life. Whatever decision you make, I will support you as your brother.”

Upon hearing this, La Qiangdong suddenly exclaimed, "My God, Da Lei, you're not really planning to abandon us, are you?"

"If that happens, we'll have to find a new driver, which will be a real hassle!"

Zhang Nengliang glanced at La Qiangdong with annoyance.

"Don't interrupt. This is Da Lei's own business; let him decide for himself."

Yu Dalei hesitated, his face full of doubt: "I..."

Indeed, his thoughts were the same as Zhang Beixing's.

Yu Dalei is torn. He is still wavering between participating in the tank competition to win glory for the country and applying to military academy to become an officer.

To be honest, he really wanted to fight alongside his comrades, but he also didn't want to give up the opportunity to take the military academy entrance exam.

He had been preparing for this for many years. It could be said that he enlisted in the army so that one day he could get into a military academy through bonus points.

After a moment of silence, Yu Dalei looked up at Zhang Beixing and asked hesitantly:

"Instructor Zhang, if I go to Battalion Commander Yang now to ask for leave and withdraw from this competition, wouldn't I be being too selfish?"

When Yu Dalei asked this question, Zhang Beixing did not answer it immediately.

Zhang Beixing sighed softly and said slowly, "If a person doesn't look out for themselves, they'll be punished by heaven and earth. Actually, there's not much to say about it."

"But if you ask for my opinion, I support you taking the military academy entrance exam."

Upon hearing Zhang Beixing's words, Yu Dalei's eyes lit up.

Instructor Zhang actually supports him?

This was the only genuine word of encouragement he had heard in all these days!

Zhang Beixing said calmly, "As soldiers, we often have to give up personal gains and losses for the sake of the collective interest."

"Making a choice between participating in a competition and applying to a military academy is indeed difficult." "But let's be realistic, conscription only lasts two years. If you can't become a non-commissioned officer after two years, you'll have to leave the military, and your military career will end there."

Zhang Beixing's words were very direct and realistic.

"And military academy is your only chance right now."

"If you get into a military academy and graduate successfully, you will have better career prospects in the military, become an officer, and be able to better serve the troops and the country."

"If you want to apply to a military academy, no one has the right to stop you."

"But similarly, if you give up military academy to participate in a competition, no one will praise you for it. Because you are a soldier after all, and this is what you are supposed to do."

That's my answer. You can think about it carefully.

After hearing Zhang Beixing's words, Yu Dalei fell completely silent, lost in deep thought. The other soldiers also remained silent.

After a long while, Yu Dalei suddenly looked up and finally made up his mind.

"Instructor Zhang, I still want to apply to a military academy. Because I want my military career to last longer!"

Zhang Beixing smiled and nodded: "Good luck."

"By the way, I have a friend from the Jiaolong Commando Team who will probably be participating in next year's spring recruitment with you. His name is Luo Xing, you can get to know him then."

With Zhang Beixing's support, Yu Dalei nodded excitedly.

"Yes, thank you for your support, Instructor Zhang!"

Just as Zhang Beixing finished counseling Da Lei, Niu Nuli, who had just finished talking with the brigade commander, lifted the curtain and walked in, and happened to overhear their previous conversation.

Niu Nuli agreed with Zhang Beixing's opinion and reassured him, "Da Lei, don't feel guilty. It's a good thing to want to take the military academy entrance exam. I support you."

"Thank you, squad leader! I'll go ask Battalion Commander Yang for leave right away."

"Well, come on."

Zhang Nengliang also came over and patted Yu Dalei on the shoulder.

"Study hard and do well on the exam. By the time you graduate, I might already be a general."

"Come on, how many people can become generals?" Yu Dalei said sarcastically. "Just hold on and make sure you don't get forced to retreat when I come back."

Zhang Nengliang grinned and said, "Yu Dalei, I'm telling you, it's really hard for you to make friends."

"No matter how unpopular I am, I'm still better than you."

Yu Dalei retorted with a smile.

Zhang Nengliang chuckled nonchalantly, walked slowly to Yu Dalei's side, and before he could react, suddenly lunged and grabbed him by the neck.

"Quickly! Dong-ge, don't just stand there, you two too, Xiaowang and Liang Shan! Come over here and help me deal with this traitor!"

"beat him!"

"Let Dong-ge handle this!"

"Spare me! I was wrong!" Yu Dalei cried out, begging for mercy.

Someone kicked him hard, and Yu Dalei screamed in pain.

"Holy crap? They're really going to fight!"

"Did you think I was joking? With you gone, our crew's combat effectiveness will definitely drop significantly. We have to train to get back on track now!"

As they spoke, La Qiangdong, Wang Xiaowang, Liang Shan, and others, led by Zhang Nengliang, rushed directly at Yu Dalei.

The soldiers of the first platoon of the original armored company were laughing and joking around. Niu Nuli looked at these new recruits in his eyes and unconsciously smiled.

The military is a place where new and old generations change hands; this is an inevitable law that no one can avoid.

Niu Nuli only hoped that he could stay in the army longer and watch them grow into a new generation of warriors who protect the people.

Thinking about the latest orders issued by the brigade commander, Niu Nuli couldn't help but feel melancholy and was immersed in his chaotic thoughts.

At this moment, Zhang Beixing slowly got up, stood up from the chair, and walked to his side.

Zhang Beixing glanced sideways at Niu Nuli and asked meaningfully:

"Old Niu, judging from your expression... you already know?"

Niu nodded hard and sighed deeply: "I know, what's meant to happen can't be avoided."

Zhang Beixing gave a noncommittal "hmm" and asked, "So, what's your decision?"

"I've already thought about it."

"What's the answer?"

Niu Nuli smiled faintly and said confidently, "I am a tank soldier of the Chinese Army, invincible and fearless!"

Since he said that, the answer is obvious.

Even though this tank competition is fraught with danger, he will never back down because of it.

But mere mercenaries... Chinese soldiers are never easily intimidated!
Zhang Beixing couldn't help but chuckle, and patted Niu Nuli's shoulder as a token of comfort.

"Don't talk like you're ready to die. With me here, you won't die."

"I believe you." Niu Nuli laughed heartily.

Hearing the two's rambling conversation, Zhang Nengliang couldn't help but look around curiously: he glanced at Niu Nuli and then at Zhang Beixing.

"What do you mean by 'dead or not'? Squad leader, Captain Zhang, what are you two talking about?"

When Zhang Nengliang asked the question, Niu Nuli hesitated for a moment.

He didn't intend to tell Zhang Nengliang about the kill list; the more people who knew, the greater the danger.

Zhang Beixing shared the same thought, so he preemptively replied, "You probably don't know this, but each country has a death penalty quota for this tank competition. So, everyone must pay attention to their own safety when participating in the competition and not be careless."

As soon as he finished speaking, the combined arms battalion soldiers who were laughing and playing around instantly fell silent.

good guy?
This international tank competition actually has death penalties!
My God! Is this for real? Participating in a competition could actually put your life in danger?
These words immediately caused an uproar in the dormitory, with the soldiers discussing them animatedly.

They had no idea about the death quota before, but now that they had just learned about it from Zhang Beixing, their previous ease vanished instantly.

The World Tank Competition was being held overseas when the sudden appearance of a death penalty spot created an invisible tension that permeated everyone's hearts.

The topic shift worked as expected. Seeing the soldiers' enthusiastic discussion, Zhang Beixing and Niu Nuli took the opportunity to come out of the tent together.

Watching the two figures leave, Zhang Nengliang felt that things weren't so simple. However, he was a smart man, and since Zhang Beixing wouldn't say anything, he decided to keep his curiosity to himself for the time being.

Outside the dormitory tent, Zhang Beixing and Niu Nuli walked side by side.

Niu Nuli sighed meaningfully.

"To be honest, among this batch of new recruits, Yu Dalei has the best driving skills. With him gone, it will be difficult for us to find a suitable replacement in a short time."

Zhang Beixing saw right through his little scheme.

Zhang Beixing rolled his eyes lazily: "Alright, Lao Niu, playing mind games is really not for you."

"I know what you're going to say. I'll fill in for Yu Dalei as the driver."

"Haha, I've been waiting for you to say that!"

Seeing Zhang Beixing so readily drawn into the fray, Niu Nuli burst into laughter. (End of Chapter)