Songhu: Never Give Up

Chapter 25 Studying in West Point (Seeking follow-up reading)

At the regiment headquarters, when Commander Zhu Chi saw Yue Qianli running towards him impatiently, he laughed and scolded:
"You have a pretty good nose. It's just right that you're here. You can choose one of the two. You're really lucky this time. I heard that the division commander personally decided to give you this spot in the regiment."

Yue Qianli was also a little confused. He had no friendship with his teacher and was not from Jiangsu or Zhejiang. It was really unexpected that he would be given such a good thing as studying abroad.

Of course, this is not necessarily a good thing for most people with promising futures, and they can be promoted faster in China.

Yue Qianli didn't care about so much. He just said some polite words like thanking the commander for his training and the regiment commander for his care, and then started to choose his destination.

This is actually an easy question. More than 99% of people will choose Germany. Compared with the famous German military academy, West Point in the United States is not well-known at all. It is no exaggeration to say that the entire United States is a military desert.

However, Yue Qianli's choice surprised Zhu Chi. He became the "one percent". Zhu Chi couldn't help but ask:
"Why don't you choose Germany? West Point is not well-known in China. It would be great if you could be given a job as a battalion commander when you return after completing your studies."

Zhu Chi obviously still cared about his junior fellow student and thought that he had not figured out the pros and cons of the matter, so he kindly reminded him.

Yue Qianli's reasons could not be made public, but he still had to answer Zhu Chi's question, so he thought for a moment and said:

"I heard that German is very difficult to learn. I have some basic knowledge of English. If I can't even pass the language barrier, how much can I learn?"

Zhu Chi thought about it and it was true. German was much more difficult to learn than English. Many people went to Germany to make money. Since Yue Qianli wanted to learn something real, he didn't say anything more. After all, it was Yue Qianli's freedom to choose where to go.

"Yue Qianli, there is no joking in the army. Once you've made a deal, you must leave it. I will report to the division headquarters right away. You should be prepared for the handover. The person who will take over your position in the third company is Duan Yulin. You two are brothers from the same division, so the handover will be smoother.

After the handover, you will report to the division headquarters and there is no need to come and say goodbye to me. "

Yue Qianli didn't expect it to be so hurried. He immediately saluted the leaders of the regiment and returned to the third company.

After returning to the company, Duan Yulin was already waiting for him with a smile. Yue Qianli hit him with a hammer on the spot. Duan Yulin pretended to feel pain, and Yue Qianli said unhappily:
"No wonder you've been secretly happy these past few days, you must have gotten the news a long time ago!

It is true that the waves behind push the waves in front, and the waves in front are beaten to death on the beach. I guess you have been eyeing my position as company commander for a long time. "

Duan Yulin chuckled and said:

"I just found out about this not long ago. People recommend people from outside the company regardless of their background or ties to the company. It makes a difference between us who will be the company commander."

Yue Qianli smiled bitterly and said:
"Then let's start the handover. The 7 yuan is not included in the transfer. I'm traveling across the ocean and I need money a lot."

Duan Yulin said in confusion:

"Where did the 7 yuan come from? How come I didn't know about it? The Third Company is so poor that it's almost destitute."

Yue Qianli raised his leg and kicked him, then said:
"You've become so capable, aren't you? You're even teasing me! Start the handover."

Duan Yulin then put away his smile and made a brief handover. After that, Yue Qianli whispered to him:
"Whether you are going to Hubei, Henan and Anhui or heading south, be smart. We are not fighting the Japanese. Don't work too hard. Dyeing your hat with the blood of your compatriots will easily give you nightmares."

Duan Yulin understood Yue Qianli's words and nodded:
"Don't worry, brothers, we will fight to the death only when we fight the devils. The principal will not be willing to send elite troops like the 88th Division to the front. At most, they will be strategic reserves."

This topic is quite sensitive, so the two brothers stopped talking about it. Duan Yulin seemed to remember something and said:
"You'll be gone for at least four years. Why don't you write a letter to my sister and explain yourself?"

Although Yue Qianli had some feelings for Duan Yaqin, they were not close yet. With the country in crisis, he had no time to consider personal matters, so he nodded and said:
"This is natural. It's just that you and I have traveled thousands of miles, so it's hard to settle down now. Let nature take its course. Besides, Yaqin is still young. When I come back after completing my studies, she will only be in her 20s. By then, she should know what she needs."

Duan Yulin was just joking, but he wouldn't try to arrange a match. Besides, Yue Qianli would be gone for several years, and there would be too many variables.

After chatting for some more time, the two completed the handover. Yue Qianli found a way to exchange 7 silver dollars for large yellow croakers that were easy to carry, and then rushed to report to the division headquarters.

After arriving at the division headquarters, he naturally had to express his gratitude to Commander Yu. Others might not care, but Yue Qianli must be grateful.

Yu Jishi had a good impression of Yue Qianli and also wanted to train some new people, so he casually gave the quota to Yue Qianli;
He didn't take this matter to heart, but Yue Qianli knew that the person who came to thank him was quite tactful, so he casually took out two large yellow croakers from the drawer and handed them to him.

Yue Qianli naturally didn't dare to answer, Yu Jishi said with a stern face:
"Poor at home, but rich on the road. This is some money I prepared for my junior. There are many places to spend money outside. Take it!"

Yue Qian immediately took it with both hands, tears in his eyes and choked up as he said:
"Thank you for your concern, Senior!"

Yu Jishi then put on a smiling face and said:

"That's right. You are an outstanding company commander from our 88th Division. I will wait for you to return after completing your studies and then serve the Party, the country and the principal."

"We swear to serve our country! Thank you for your cultivation!"

Yu Jishi was obviously quite satisfied with Yue Qianli's performance. Although they were all from the Whampoa Military Academy, there were still branches under the Whampoa Military Academy.

Although he cannot form his own faction now, he still needs to win over people's hearts when the time comes.

Yue Qianli knew that Yu Jishi was not short of money. If he did not accept the two large yellow croakers, he would offend him completely. This was called ungratefulness.

After Yu Jishi encouraged him a few more times, Yue Qianli tactfully withdrew. Ever since he accepted Yu Jishi's two gold bars, he had been branded with Yu Jishi's mark.

It is hard to say whether you can make it or not, but as long as you can, you will be a member of Yu Jishi's faction. Those who cannot will be like two gold bars thrown into the water.

After leaving the division headquarters, Yue Qianli's eyes became determined. This study abroad was a good opportunity for him. He could avoid the civil war and start his own plan on the other side of the ocean. Everything was possible in the United States.

After completing the relevant formalities, he went to the Shanghai International Settlement with the team. This time, the National Government selected a total of 6 students to study in the United States, led by an official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
Compared with the large team of dozens of people going to Germany, they seemed a little shabby, and even the Americans themselves felt a little embarrassed. This was a naked contempt for them.

After they arrived at the Consulate of the United States in the International Settlement, they were gathered together for a month of training, with the focus on language and relevant legal studies.

Yue Qianli was an officer of the special forces in his later life. He was fluent in several foreign languages, especially English and Japanese, which were his specialties. He could even speak more than a dozen Japanese dialects without being recognized.

This was also taken into consideration when selecting international students. The officers who chose to study at West Point Military Academy did not have much problem with English and could at least communicate normally, which made the American consul very satisfied.

There were no Chinese troops left in the International Settlement, and the Japanese Marine Corps went back on its word and failed to implement the agreement to withdraw its troops. The Huangpu River was full of Japanese warships, and their Rising Sun Flag and Plaster Flag were disgusting to look at.

Standing on the deck of the ocean liner bound for the United States, Yue Qianli looked at the arrogant plaster flags with his eyes full of flames, wishing he could burn them with his anger.

"Brother Yue, it's not enough to just rely on hateful eyes. If you want to bury them, you can only rely on an equally powerful navy!"

(End of this chapter)