SWDnovel Chapter 34 The Eastern and Western Military Regions Compete for Personnel
Chapter 34 The Eastern and Western Military Regions Compete for Personnel
The benefits and treatment offered by the military took root in his mind.
After thinking it over, Wang Xing first called his mother to inform her.
"Ah-Xing, why are you calling at this hour? Is it because the students in the Yuanpei class aren't used to it?"
On the other end of the phone, Yang Xiaoxia's voice sounded tired, but couldn't hide her concern.
"Mom, there's something I want to tell you."
Wang Xing recounted the details of the compulsory military service system in detail, from the five-year training program to the 900,000 yuan stipend, from the officer's certificate to the internal rewards at the mecha university...
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone.
"Ah Xing," Yang Xiaoxia sighed softly, "you decide your own path and walk it yourself."
"Mom knows that once you've made a decision, there's nothing I can do to change it. You called me not to ask for my opinion, but because you already have the answer in your heart and just wanted to tell Mom, right?"
As the saying goes, no one knows a child better than their mother.
Wang Xing was definitely not there to seek his mother's opinion.
"Just follow your heart. Mom knows you never do anything you're not sure about."
Yang Xiaoxia's voice was tinged with laughter, "Mom didn't get much education and doesn't know anything about mecha universities or military regions. If you want to go, then go. Mom will wait for you at home, five years or ten years, it doesn't matter."
"I understand, Mom." Wang Xing's eyes welled up with tears.
After hanging up the phone, Wang Xing gazed at the figures running on the distant playground, and the fog of hesitation in his heart completely dissipated.
The decision-making power is entirely in your own hands, so just follow your own ideas.
"Two years of mandatory military service, I want to go!"
To spend an extra year in exchange for around 100 million yuan in cash and an improvement in one's capabilities within the military...
Wang Xing felt it was worth it.
He didn't call his sister, who had always held the military in almost fanatical fervor and had mentioned several times in video calls that he should apply to a mecha academy. If Wang Yue knew, she'd probably be even more excited than Lü Yun…
"Let's wait until things settle down before surprising her..."
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The meeting room at Rongcheng No. 2 High School.
A huge holographic projection screen floated above the mahogany desk, playing video clips of the practical assessment from the September college entrance exams on a loop.
In the conference room, besides Li Zhengyuan and a vice principal, there were four people in crisp military uniforms, two representatives from the eastern and western theater commands respectively.
The representatives from the Eastern Theater Command were a man and a woman. The female instructor, named Lu Ling, sat on the left side of the sofa. She was in her early thirties, with neat, dark brown short hair. She sat upright like a gun, with striking features and a commanding presence. Her epaulettes had two bars and one star, indicating she was a major.
She placed her hands on her knees, her eyes fixed sharply on the screen.
The male instructor beside her was named Fang Bin. He was burly and dark-skinned. He was Lu Ling's deputy and a captain. At that moment, he was recording data with his head down.
On the other side of the conference table sat the two men in charge of the Western Theater Command, both around forty years old, wearing dark green theater command uniforms with the same two bars and one star on their shoulder insignia.
They are Colonel Lin Xishan and Colonel Liu Cheng, respectively.
"Principal Li, we've seen all the report cards."
Lu Ling, a female instructor from the Western Military Region, spoke up, her voice crisp and decisive like a soldier's: "Let's start directly with the student who ranked first in actual combat. This Wang Xing seems quite interesting."
Li Zhengyuan smiled slightly, tapped his finger lightly on the table, and the image on the screen immediately changed.
That was a recording of Wang Xing's battle in the metaverse during the September school entrance exam.
On the desolate Gobi Desert, a dark red "Berserker" mech pressed forward relentlessly, launching a fierce attack.
Wang Xing's Tiger Mech moved like a dragon, its Tiger Walking Nine Mountains technique unfolded to its fullest extent, constantly moving, observing, and searching for weaknesses despite being at a complete disadvantage.
The third-tier movement technique and the third-tier sword technique were perfectly integrated, with spear and cannon skills interspersed in between, and the timing of the Qi and Blood Abyss Core Chest Cannon's energy accumulation was controlled to the millisecond level.
"Not bad, lad!"
Lu Ling's pupils narrowed involuntarily.
Li Zhengyuan introduced at the opportune moment: "Wang Xing is our school's ace. What's most commendable is that he hasn't awakened the power of Void Element yet, and he's achieved such combat results purely through his Qi and blood and practical combat skills. Moreover, he's the most hardworking student I've ever seen... He comes to the school's training ground to cultivate every day at four in the morning, rain or shine, without fail."
The video on the screen continued playing.
The Tiger-type mech, like a streak of yellow lightning, swept across the virtual battlefield. Its blade flashed like a waterfall, fierce and unparalleled, each strike carrying a resolute killing intent.
Although ultimately defeated by the AI's "Berserker" mech, the combat intelligence and execution it displayed under extreme pressure were truly admirable.
"Decisive and ruthless, fierce and sharp." Lu Ling nodded slowly, suppressing the look of amazement that flashed in his eyes: "In his hands, the Tiger-type mecha truly exudes the aura of a ferocious tiger."
"Moreover, the swordsmanship he used just now..."
"Colonel Lin."
She paused, then turned to look at Lin Xishan, the representative of the Western Theater Command, who was standing to the side: "If I'm not mistaken, it should be the Three Forms of Breaking Army, right? It's the standard sword technique that your Western Theater Command likes."
A sharp glint flashed deep in Lin Xishan's eyes.
He was deeply shocked, but his expression remained calm.
In fact, he knew the name Wang Xing even earlier than the people in the Eastern Theater Command.
A month ago, he came to Rongcheng No. 2 High School to visit his old friend Lü Yun. The boy wielding a knife that he encountered by chance at the training ground in the early morning was Wang Xing.
At that time, Wang Xing's swordsmanship was already skilled, but it was far from reaching its current level.
In just one month, his swordsmanship reached level three, his movement technique reached level three, and his health and mana increased by 0.4 levels.
Moreover, the powerful foundation of qi and blood displayed in the battle scenes is definitely not something that can be achieved solely through the use of medicine.
The speed of progress is terrifying!
This was precisely what shocked him so much.
"He is indeed a promising talent."
But Lin Xishan said calmly, "The Three Forms of Breaking Army are indeed the standard martial arts of my Western Theater Command. One of my comrades, Lü Yun, works at this school. I sensed a trace of my comrade's style in his swordsmanship, so I guess he is this child's teacher."
He commented casually, not wanting to reveal too much of his high regard for Wang Xing.
"What's his rank in the metaverse?" Lin Xishan asked casually.
"I recently broke through to the Gold rank."
Principal Li Zhengyuan replied, "The ranking on the Youth Gold List is over 10,000, and it's still in the dynamic adjustment period."
"It's normal to have a low ranking when you first enter the Gold tier."
Lu Ling picked up the conversation, looked at Lin Xishan, and smiled meaningfully: "Instructor Lin, this child is majoring in the Three Forms of Breaking the Army in your Western Theater Command. It seems that the Western Theater Command is determined to get this talent."
Her eyes were sharp, with a hint of probing.
This year, the country has provided substantial subsidies for military spending, and all major military regions are flush with cash and urgently need to inject fresh blood. This is why there has been this rush to recruit promising students from various universities in advance.
Moreover, the Chengdu Hundred Schools Competition is about to begin, and those students with strong practical skills will shine even brighter. The competition will only intensify after the competition ends.
Therefore, they must act in advance and poach the best seedlings beforehand.
Lin Xishan remained calm and composed, saying, "It's too early to talk about these things now. We know nothing about this child, and we don't even know if he has any intention of joining the army."
"That's true."
A hint of relaxation flashed in Lu Ling's eyes before she turned her gaze back to the screen.
Then, the big screen began to play the actual combat footage of other trainees according to their rankings.
"Bai Lingxue's White Tiger Wing-type mecha is equally eye-catching, but I wonder if she's willing to enlist."
"Raymond, the Bear-type mech is also quite good, with maxed-out defense and considerable offensive capabilities."
"...Lu Mufei? This student is interesting. Her qi and blood are so weak, but her mecha is very strong..."
After watching the practical videos of the top 100 students, the leaders gained a preliminary understanding of the strength of this year's class at Rongcheng No. 2 High School.
"Chengdu No. 2 High School is indeed full of hidden talents, with many promising young soldiers. It seems we need to put in more effort at the publicity conference."
.........
End of the meeting.
In the corridor outside the principal's office.
The instructors from the east and west went their separate ways.
"So, Captain Lu? Which one have you chosen?"
Seeing the Western Theater Command instructors walk away, Fang Bin, an instructor from the Eastern Theater Command, asked in a low voice.
"Is that even a question?"
The spirited female instructor narrowed her eyes. "Rongcheng No. 2 High School truly lives up to its reputation as a key high school in Rongcheng, teeming with talented individuals."
"But... the boy with the highest combat score is too outstanding. He's a pure Qi and Blood Mecha student, with third-tier swordsmanship and third-tier movement techniques. His combat score is the highest in the entire school, and he doesn't have any Void Yuan Power..."
"He is perfectly qualified to be offered an 'enlistment appointment' by us."
In the recent practical rankings, three people caught his eye.
Raymond, ranked third, possesses a Bear-type mech that excels in both offense and defense, boasting top-tier defensive attributes and a devastatingly powerful finishing blow, making him well-suited for military service.
Bai Lingxue, who ranked second, possessed a White Tiger Winged Mech, making her even more formidable, and her combat skills were also quite impressive. However, the entire mech exuded an air of nobility, suggesting she came from a wealthy family and was probably unwilling to enlist and endure hardship.
The most outstanding performer was undoubtedly Wang Xing in the Tiger-type mech. Despite lacking the power of spatial manipulation, he achieved near-perfect scores in actual combat; this kind of talent, relying purely on his own hard skills, is exactly the kind of talent the military admires most.
She didn't show any excitement in the meeting room because she didn't want to reveal her thoughts in front of the Western Theater Command.
But in reality, my heart was already in turmoil.
"His enlistment wasn't a regular appointment; if we missed him, it would be a regret for the entire military region."
Lu Ling narrowed his eyes, his gaze as sharp as a knife.
Fang Bin nodded: "Captain Lu, what level of pre-enlistment appointment do you think we should give him?"