The Rise of the Youth in the War of Resistance

Zhao Shao followed Wang Shi closely, his heart pounding, and was curious about what the next training would be like.

When they came to the open space outside the tent where no one was paying attention, Wang Shi's unique and eye-catching behavior instantly attracted everyone's attention.

Wang Shi shouted at the top of his voice:

“If any of you desire training, follow me;

If someone doesn't want to train, just stand aside and rest!

However, I still want to kindly remind you that people can die on the battlefield!"

Every recruit was exhausted from hunger, and the rumbling sound from their stomachs seemed to be protesting the arrangement of having to train before eating.

However, when they thought of the long string of tempting coins, their yearning and longing for a better life in the future was rekindled.

They know very well that only through hard training can they have the chance to survive in the cruel battlefield and realize those beautiful dreams.

As a result, only a few determined people chose to stay and train. After all, most people were exhausted by hunger and complained:

"My stomach is growling, what's the point of practicing..."

Zhao Shao's mind clearly emerged with the military training content he had seen in the museum:

The training focuses on physical training, basic tactical and technical training, and night training.

Physical training covers a series of physical training such as apparatus gymnastics, chopping, stabbing, boxing, martial arts, and obstacle crossing, and places great emphasis on the training of hardship and endurance. No matter whether it is severe cold, scorching heat, or marching and combat exercises under harsh weather conditions such as wind, snow, and heavy rain, one must persevere.

Basic tactical and technical training includes weapons drills, use of terrain, construction of fortifications, hand-to-hand combat and other subjects, with particular emphasis on shooting training, which aims to improve soldiers' combat skills through day-to-day practice and actual combat simulations.

Night training focuses on night combat skills, such as night marches, building fortifications, and night combat exercises, with the goal of improving the troops' ability to fight at night...

But these are just his ideas at the moment. In fact, after a long time, he still hasn't used the relevant content.

Wang Shi naturally heard those people's complaints, and his heart couldn't help but feel a wave of turmoil.

He knew very well that in this cruel world, no one was willing to waste precious energy while going hungry.

So, without hesitation, he shouted to those who were willing to train: "Everyone, do horse stance!"

As soon as the order was given, everyone took action and stood in a neat row.

With his legs shoulder-width apart and knees bent, his body slowly lowered, as if to crush the earth.

Wang Shi himself did not back down and resolutely joined in, demonstrating his firm determination and tenacious perseverance with practical actions.

The warm sunlight gently fell on everyone, bringing a sense of comfort at first.

But soon, this brief comfort was drowned by pouring sweat.

Time passed by little by little, and one after another, exhausted, people ran to the shade nearby helplessly to gasp for breath and take a short rest.

However, there are still some people like Zhao Shao who, despite the sweat flowing like a waterfall and soaking their clothes, still grit their teeth and persevere.

Finally, Wang Shi, his face covered in sweat, came over panting.

He raised his hand to wipe the sweat off his face and exclaimed in surprise:

"Hey guys, you guys have really good physical fitness!"

After saying this, he glanced at the soldiers who were slumped on the ground resting and shook his head helplessly.

Then, he shouted to Zhao Shao and the others:

"Alright, that's enough, let's all go and rest!"

Hearing this, the soldiers who insisted on training felt as if they had been pardoned. They dragged their heavy legs and walked towards the shade impatiently.

Some people just lie down on the ground, gasping for breath, as if they want to suck all the oxygen into their lungs;

Some people leaned weakly against the wall, closing their eyes exhaustedly, trying to relieve the extreme fatigue of their bodies.

At this time, Wang Shi walked up to the soldiers who had given up training early, looked at them exhausted and said, "They are so tired that they can't straighten their backs.

"You guys, now you know what's happened!"

As he spoke, he turned his gaze to Zhao Shao, with a hint of undisguised admiration in his eyes.

At this time, a soldier couldn't help but ask:

"Captain Wang, why do we have to train so hard?"

After hearing this, Wang Shi smiled bitterly and replied:

"You rookies don't understand the cruelty and ruthlessness of war.

Only through such rigorous training can one survive on the battlefield."

After saying that, he turned around and left with heavy steps.

The people sitting in the shade drank water in big gulps and started talking about their past.

Someone curiously asked the person next to him:

"Brother, what did you do before?"

The man took a big gulp of water and replied with a wry smile:

"I used to sell sesame cakes, but unfortunately, with all the chaos and chaos going on, I can't do any business at all."

Another person then asked:

"Then how did you get drafted into the army?"

The man selling sesame cakes sighed deeply, raised his head, his eyes filled with memories, and said slowly:

"That day, I went to the toilet and was arrested as soon as I walked out the door."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone burst into laughter, and the laughter echoed throughout the venue.

However, happy times are always short, and in the blink of an eye, it was time for dinner.

The feeling of hunger swept over like a surging tide, and everyone's attention was instantly drawn to the food.

They were chatting and laughing just now, but now they were like a group of hungry wolves, rushing towards the cafeteria desperately, with extreme desire for food flashing in their eyes.

But at this moment, the crowd that was rushing forward suddenly stopped as if they were cast under a spell.

Their eyes were focused in horror ahead, and they saw a black gun barrel pointed coldly at them.

Facing the black muzzle of the gun, everyone's heart instantly rose to their throat, and their originally strong appetite disappeared in an instant.

They lowered their heads silently, not daring to make a sound. They could only line up obediently in a long queue and wait quietly for food to be distributed, while the rumbling sounds in their stomachs continued.

Wang Shi looked at everyone expressionlessly, the gun in his hand pointed steadily at them.

"Stand still for me!

Anyone who dares to cut in line will not be able to have lunch!"

His voice was as cold as ice, making people shudder.

Everyone had no choice but to stand still, but they felt miserable.

Finally, it was Zhao Shao's turn.

He took the simple meal and dish. He was so hungry that he didn't care whether the food was delicious or not, and ate it voraciously.

After finishing his meal, Zhao Shao found a corner to sit down, his thoughts drifting away. He worried about He's mother, who was deep in the mountains. He wondered if she was worried about him day and night.

.........

In the distant mountains, a dilapidated wooden house with a thatched roof stands alone at the foot of the mountain.

Every time, He's mother would stand at the door, her eyes full of worry, staring blankly at the winding forest path leading to the outside world.

Because this trail is the only way Zhao Shao can take every time he goes out to look for food and daily necessities.

This time, Zhao Shao had been out for two days, but there was still no sign of him returning.

On the first day, He's mother was not too worried about Zhao Shao's return.

As usual, she was busy cleaning the room, cooking, knitting...

But whenever she had a little free time, she couldn't help but walk to the door and look at the forest path for a long time.

Although she had some concerns in her heart, she kept telling herself to believe that Zhao Shao would return safely.

The next evening, He's mother began to feel restless.

Based on past experience, Zhao Shao would only need two days at most to return home along the forest path.

However, today is the third day and he still hasn't shown up.

He's mother continued to busy herself with knitting, but her eyes drifted towards the forest path from time to time, and she silently prayed in her heart that Zhao Shao would come home soon.

Sometimes, when she heard a faint sound coming from the forest path, her heart would skip a beat, fully expecting that it was the footsteps of Zhao Shao returning.

But each time, she was disappointed to find that it was just a naughty little animal or the rustling of leaves in the wind.

As time slowly passed, He's mother's mood became increasingly heavy.

On the fourth day, He's mother finally decided not to wait any longer. She packed some simple items and prepared to go along the forest path to look for Zhao Shao.

Her steps were a little hurried, and her heart was filled with anxiety and uneasiness.

As she walked hurriedly, she kept calling Zhao Shao's name loudly, her voice trembling slightly and filled with endless anticipation. She hoped so much to get a response from Zhao Shao.

However, she could hear nothing except the whistling of the wind and the chirping of birds.

He's mother's pace was getting faster and faster. She didn't know what was waiting for her ahead, but she knew clearly that she could no longer wait passively like this.

Her eyes were extremely determined, and there was only one firm thought in her mind, which was to find Zhao Shao.

The branches on the roadside mercilessly scraped the corners of her clothes, and the stones under her feet almost made her fall several times, but she ignored them all and just hurried forward anxiously.

Every time she walked a distance, she would stop and listen carefully, afraid of missing any possible response from Zhao Shao.

.........