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Chapter 449 Time Flies By: More Than Three Months

In the days that followed, the military academy's intensive training for officers and the arts academy's teaching activities proceeded smoothly. Commander Jin Tai became increasingly strict with the officers' training, leaving no aspect unchecked, from tactical theory to practical exercises. Under his tutelage, the officers gradually shed their former arrogance and began to diligently learn new knowledge and skills. At Commander Jin's suggestion, the instructors at the arts academy improved their traditional teaching methods, adopting a theory-plus-practice approach to ensure the students' comprehensive improvement in both theoretical knowledge and practical abilities.

Jin Shuai shuttles between the Military Academy and the College of Arts every day, keeping a close eye on the students' growth. The end of the year is fast approaching, and the officers of the Military Academy will soon complete their advanced studies. In a few days, after their final exercises, they will return to their respective armies. They are the seeds sown in the military, carrying the future of the nation's armed forces. They will cultivate generation after generation of outstanding military talents for the country. This newly established academy is gradually shining brightly on this land, writing a glorious chapter belonging to this era.

Since the wave of reform swept through the imperial court, the Song Dynasty seemed to be injected with a brand new vitality. Carrying this hope, besides the reform of officialdom, were two emerging academies—the Military Academy and the Academy of Literature. In the long years that followed, these two academies shone like two bright stars in the sky of the Song Dynasty, each flourishing and thriving.

Inside the military academy, a scene of bustling activity unfolded. Commander Jin Tai, his posture upright and his gaze piercing, moved among the training ranks of the officers. His training demands on the officers were becoming increasingly stringent, meticulously refining every aspect from in-depth analysis of tactical theory to intense and stimulating live-fire drills, allowing no room for error.

At dawn, before the faint morning light had completely dispelled the chill of the night, the military officers were already lined up neatly on the drill ground. Commander Jin Tai's booming voice rang out in the air: "Today, we will study how to flexibly apply guerrilla tactics in complex terrain. This is not just theoretical; it is a matter of life and death, and of the peace and security of our nation!" He then unfolded a detailed military map, his finger moving quickly across it as he explained the key points and essence of guerrilla tactics. The officers held their breath, listening intently, occasionally jotting down key points in their notebooks.

During live-fire exercises, Commander Jin Tai personally provided guidance. Seeing a general's tactical application deviate slightly in the simulated battlefield, he immediately shouted, "Stop! Your actions just now were too reckless, neglecting flank defense. In a real battlefield, this would be a fatal mistake!" The general, filled with shame, humbly accepted the lesson and quickly adjusted his strategy. Under Commander Jin Tai's rigorous daily training, the generals' former arrogance gradually faded, replaced by a reverence and thirst for knowledge and skills. They began to eagerly learn new military knowledge and combat techniques.

Meanwhile, a strong academic atmosphere permeated the School of Humanities. Under Jin Shuai's careful guidance, the faculty boldly innovated traditional teaching methods, adopting an innovative teaching model that combined theory and practice. Classrooms were no longer monotonous and tedious lectures, but rather filled with lively discussions and hands-on activities.

A military strategy professor, holding a classic battle formation, smiled and said to the students, "Today, we will study the Thirty-Six Stratagems: 'Openly Repairing the Plank Road While Secretly Crossing the Chencang Pass.' After I finish explaining, we will analyze and respond to this battle based on each person's understanding." After the professor finished speaking, the students fell into deep thought, then picked up their pens and wrote down their insights. In social practice classes, the professors would organize students to go deep into the streets and alleys to observe the lives of ordinary people. Afterwards, they would write down their observations and experiences, applying what they had learned to improve people's lives, as homework. This teaching model allowed students to go beyond textbook knowledge, achieving a comprehensive improvement in both theoretical understanding and practical skills.

Commander Jin hurried between the Martial Arts Academy and the Liberal Arts Academy every day. His eyes were full of concern and expectation, constantly watching the students' growth and progress. He exchanged military training experiences with Commander Jin Tai, discussing how to further improve the generals' comprehensive qualities; he also shared teaching philosophies with the instructors of the Liberal Arts Academy, offering suggestions for improving teaching methods. Through his efforts, the two academies were closely linked, jointly cultivating well-rounded talents for the Song Dynasty.

Time flies, and the end of the year is fast approaching. Inside the military academy, the atmosphere is tense yet enthusiastic, as the academy's officers are about to conclude their long journey of advanced study. In a few days, they will face their final exercise, which will not only be a test of their learning but also a crucial opportunity for their return to the army. They are like sparks sown within the military; a single spark can start a prairie fire, carrying the future and hope of the nation's armed forces. Upon returning to their respective units, they will shoulder the heavy responsibility of cultivating generation after generation of outstanding military talents for the country, forging an indestructible Great Wall of Steel for the defense of the Song Dynasty.