Chapter 166: Four Days and Three Nights of Field Training Begins
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Field training?
A new term emerged among the recruits.
“Class monitor? What is field training?” Zhang Ping’an scratched his head, his confusion evident.
Before joining the army, this young man had been quite innocent.
In his own words, back when everyone chatted, he was still at the stage where he could use QQto talk to girls online.
He didn’t even play games, let alone search for information online.
Ye Sanshi glanced at him, then at the others. Finally, he smiled and said, “150 kilometers, four days and three nights of marching. That’s what field training entails!”
The room was silent.
Some were stunned, some were left dumbfounded, and even Wang Ye was momentarily taken aback.
Wang Ye had researched on the Internet and knew that recruit companies had field training, usually covering dozens or perhaps a hundred kilometers.
Yet, 150 kilometers was beyond his expectations.
This was no short distance; it would take four days and three nights to complete.
“Damn it, Class Monitor, isn’t this too far? Are we really walking?” Qin Li couldn’t help but complain.
“No worries, I’ll carry you!” Ye Sanshi looked at him and said nonchalantly, causing Qin Li to laugh awkwardly.
Nonsense. If such treatment were real, he’d get beaten up the moment he stepped out of the door.
However, if he were truly in such a situation, he’d end up in the hospital, not continuing training.
Ignoring Qin Li, Ye Sanshi looked at everyone again and explained, “Field training can be seen as a war preparedness march. It’s also a practical training assessment for new recruits like you.”
After a pause, Ye Sanshi continued, “Today marks the 70th day of your training. Your time as recruits is coming to an end. After the field trip, you’ll need to review what you’ve learned and prepare for the graduation assessment. Then, you’ll move on to the next phase!”
Ye Sanshi’s words left everyone in a daze.
Was the recruit company nearing its end?
Over these two months, everyone had been waiting for when their lives as new recruits would conclude.
Many had even wished they could skip the next two years and retire early.
But now that this reality was upon them, emotions were mixed.
They were initially elated, but then they looked at their comrades with a sense of reluctance.
Even though only 70 days had passed, they’d gone through a lot together and formed bonds.
Graduation meant separation, and everyone understood that.
“Class monitor, what will we do during the field trip?” Wang Ye gathered himself and asked.
Though he knew about field training, the internet didn’t provide specific details.
“Right! Class Monitor, we haven’t even started shooting yet. Are you waiting for the recruit assessment to give us five bullets?” Yan Zhiming broke in after Wang Ye, articulating something he’d been pondering.
Shooting practice, despite no longer being glamorous, still sparked enthusiasm among the group.
Ye Sanshi looked at Yan Zhiming, then smiled. “You got half of that right.”
“All?”
Ye Sanshi chuckled. “Actually, you recruits will indeed get five bullets, but those won’t wait until you return for the graduation assessment.”
As he spoke, he saw the excitement on everyone’s faces. His smile remained as he continued, “No need to thank me. During this field training, 1’11 arrange target practice for you. Your shooting performance will be directly factored into the final assessment.”
“Ah!”
Someone exclaimed.
Yet this time, Ye Sanshi paid it no mind. He turned to Wang Ye and said, “Regarding what you’ll do during field training, 1 can only reveal that there will be various activities. Besides the target practice 1 mentioned, the rest will remain a secret for now. Focus on taking care of your feet during these 150 kilometers.”
“In that case, 1’11 go buy the stuff!”
Gu Yingnan got up and headed out.
He feared the service center might run out of shoe padding if he delayed.
Wang Ye remained unperturbed; he’d visited the service center multiple times and noticed stacks of shoe paddings.
It should suffice for a recruit like him.
Just remember, don’t buy much else. A pack or two of shoe paddings is fine, but don’t load up on snacks. Even if you buy them, they won’t let you bring them. They’ll inspect your backpacks before departure.”
Ye Sanshi offered a reminder.
With that, Gu Yingnan and others left together.
Since field training was previously unannounced, it was crucial to be well-prepared now.
That night, as usual, the lights went out in the recruit dormitory.
But that night, no one slept soundly for long.
There was a reason for that. They’d been living comfortably for the past few days.
No training, just relaxation and feasting. A feast for New Year’s Eve, and feasts on the first and second day of the year.
In these few days, anyone could have easily gained three pounds.
Now, the price for such indulgence was due.
A 150-kilometer march.
Many couldn’t fathom walking 150 kilometers, Wang Ye included.
He had no idea how he’d manage the next four days and three nights, or what tales he’d unearth during the journey.
His imagination ran wild until he drifted to sleep.
“Fuck, assemble!”
Half-asleep, Wang Ye was roused by the call to assemble.
Then…
“Why are you shouting? Were you dreaming?”
Ye Sanshi’s head popped up from the bed, reprimanding Liang Fan in a low voice.
Liang Fan, who was already standing and almost dropped his blanket, froze.
The next moment, the rest of the dormitory began to grumble.
“All, Brother Fan, what’s going on!”
“You scared me…”
Almost everyone woke up. After all, the past few days had been good, and no one would sleep like a log because of exhaustion.
Now, with all the commotion, they were fully awake.
“Fuck, what’s Class Five doing!”
Wang Ye even heard voices from the adjacent class.
Clearly, their neighbor’s sleep was also disturbed by Liang Fan’s outburst.
As everyone lambasted Liang Fan for his slip, they resumed their slumber.
After all, it was still dark outside.
It couldn’t be more than four o’clock.
Around five o’clock, the anticipated emergency assembly ensued.
Ye Sanshi was the one to rouse everyone.
They tidied up and readied themselves for the march ahead.
The good thing was that everyone had backpacks, so there was no need to pack.
Just stuff the blankets, sheets, individual tents, and even small yellow basins into the bags.
For now, blanket folding was the least of their concerns. It saved them precious time.
Finally, their bags were prepared, water bottles and necessary gear included. They even placed shoe paddings in their shoes.
With that done, everyone awaited in the dormitory.
Until six o’clock.
“Woo!
The familiar reveille had transformed into an emergency call.
Let’s move!”
Without any delay, Ye Sanshi gave the order, and one by one, everyone shouldered their bags and descended the stairs.
Eventually, on the ground floor, they hurried to the armory to retrieve their guns.
“By order of higher-ups, the Iron Bones Hero Regiment and the Recruit Company will initiate combat readiness training today.”
No beating around the bush. Everyone lined up. Upon lining up, Wu Jianfeng got straight to the point.
“Wang Ye!”
Suddenly, Wang Ye’s name was called.
“Present!
Despite his confusion, Wang Ye responded.
“Step forward!”
“Yes, sir!”
With his gun in hand, Wang Ye stepped out from the second row and moved to the front of the formation.
At this moment, Wu Jianfeng turned around and extended his hand to the armory officer behind him, fetching a flag.
He unfurled it.
The recruits formed a line.
The words on the red flag were clear.
Holding the flag, Wu Jianfeng descended the steps.
“Recruit Wang Ye! Approach,” Wu Jianfeng called to Wang Ye.
“Present!”
“I’m entrusting you with a challenging task!”
At that moment, Wang Ye wanted to decline.
What the heck, he was already carrying so much weight. He liked rolling around, sure, but that didn’t mean he wanted to do so without reason.
Moreover, there was only one company of recruits in the entire Iron Bones Hero Regiment.
And most importantly, he’d never seen a flag before. Suddenly brandishing one and instructing him to carry it…
But now, he had no choice.
“Yes, sir!”
“This is the flag of our recruit company. It embodies our military essence and our spirit. You’ve demonstrated exceptional performance as a recruit. Now, carry this flag on your shoulders and lead everyone in completing this war preparedness exercise.”
“Yes, sir!” Wang Ye swiftly hoisted the gun onto his back.
With both hands, he stepped forward and accepted the flag. Surprisingly, it didn’t feel heavy at all.
“Alright, follow me to the front of the formation.”
“Yes, sir!”