Chapter 1617 Losing the Exercise but Winning Qin Yuan's Approval
At this point in the exercise, it was obvious that the recruits had much more paint on their bodies than He Chenguang and the others, but even so, it could not deny their performance in evasion and counterattack.
For a team that has only trained under Qin Yuan for a few days, it is already very good to be able to achieve this level.
Li Erniu looked at the paint on his body. Although it was not much, it could be regarded as the damage caused by the recruits. On the battlefield, this represented injuries.
"I knew that we would definitely improve a lot under the captain's training. We should be more serious next time. Don't capsize in the gutter. The captain will definitely not give us good things to eat."
Not only He Chenguang, but others also deeply agreed with what Li Erniu said. The performance of these recruits was already good enough. Even if they lost in the end, no one would say anything about them.
Qin Yuan stood at the commanding heights of the exercise ground, scanning the entire battlefield with piercing eyes. He held the telescope tightly in his hand and carefully observed the movements of each recruit.
Although the recruits had much more paint on their bodies than the veterans, in his eyes, these colored marks seemed to be medals of their growth.
In the distance, the recruits were quickly covering and counterattacking. In terms of their training time, they had performed quite well. Qin Yuan thought silently in his heart: "Yes, at least they can continue to maintain the passion and tenacity of fighting."
Not far away, He Chenguang and the others were still conscientiously fighting against the new recruits. Although they had little paint on their bodies, there was no trace of contempt on their faces.
After all, under Qin Yuan's training, they knew that anyone who underestimated the enemy would pay a heavy price. Li Erniu also looked around from time to time, trying to find every potential threat.
In the center of the training ground, a group of recruits were facing He Chenguang's continuous suppression. They covered each other and gradually advanced with skillful tactical movements.
Although the speed is not fast, they are step by step, the tactics are coordinated properly, and they show an amazing tacit understanding.
On the other side, the onlookers were also amazed. They never imagined that these new recruits would already have such a level not long after they entered the army.
On the simulated battlefield, facing the offensive of He Chenguang and others, the recruits felt more and more strenuous. They could clearly feel a different momentum than before.
"We already have too much paint on our bodies, we can't embarrass the instructor any more!"
This sound seemed to have touched something, and the expressions of all the recruits became extremely serious. The atmosphere of the entire battlefield made it impossible to feel that this was an exercise.
In this regard, Qin Yuan and all the veterans can see that what these new recruits lack now is the killing spirit on the battlefield, which is the momentum that can only be possessed by those who have actually been on the battlefield.
The veterans on the side whispered: "I'm afraid these guys can go directly to the battlefield to practice after the special training is over."
"I think so. With their current performance, even on a real battlefield, the probability of survival is very high!"
Invariably, those who watched the exercise gave very high evaluations, and more recruits were already eager to train under Qin Yuan.
Qin Yuan didn't pay attention to the surrounding situation. His eyes were still on the simulated battlefield. In his eyes, the exercise was almost over. After all, no matter how well the recruits cooperated, they were still not good enough when facing He Chenguang and others who were serious. Quite a few.
They all came back from the battlefield and were so experienced that they would not be ashamed even if they lost.
The result was too different from what Qin Yuan expected. Half an hour later, the recruits' team failed due to too much paint on their bodies.
They looked dejected, as if they had embarrassed Qin Yuan.
However, at this time Qin Yuan walked over and did not criticize their results, but gave a rare compliment.
"I have seen the performance of all of you in this exercise. Although you lost, in my case, you all passed!"
Qin Yuan's tone was very calm, so calm that it was impossible to tell that he was praising them.
"But, we lost..."
A voice came out from the crowd. Qin Yuan didn't know who said it, but it didn't matter.
"What did you lose? An exercise? So what? What you are facing are special forces who have experienced hundreds of battles. Remember, one day, you will become just like them!"
The mood that was still feeling sad changed after Qin Yuan's words. At this moment, the recruits became more determined to train under Qin Yuan.
Although this exercise ended in the failure of the recruits, no one would mention it. After all, everyone performed very well in the exercise. The only difference between the two sides was experience.
Time passed quickly, and the training day fell on the recruits again, but now they had more expectations than before.
Qin Yuan gathered everyone together and took them to the foot of a mountain. There were many tactical backpacks placed at the foot of the mountain, which was obviously the weight they had to bear.
"Take your backpacks and follow me. If you are left behind, I don't need to tell you. You should understand."
Without any nonsense, after Qin Yuan finished speaking, the recruits immediately picked up their backpacks.
There were heavy iron blocks in the backpack, and the weight almost caught up with their weight.
Qin Yuan walked in front, deliberately slowing down, but even so, he was much faster than the recruits carrying backpacks weighing dozens of kilograms.
After a while, the distance difference between the two sides became obvious, but Qin Yuan did not slow down, let alone stop and wait.
Qin Yuan walked firmly in front, and the thick clouds behind him cast a shadow, which seemed to add an invisible majesty to him.
Every step he took was precise and powerful, as if the mountain road under his feet was just a flat road to him, while for the recruits behind him, every step they took was difficult and heavy, and the tactical backpacks on their backs seemed like they might crush them at any time.
Sweat quickly soaked the training uniforms of the recruits, but none of them would choose to stop or give up at this time. Everyone's eyes were fixed on the strong figure in front of them, with only one belief in their hearts: to catch up with him!
No matter how steep the slope is or how dangerous the gravel is, they firmly believe that they can persevere.
The mountain road is getting steeper and steeper, and the recruits have already felt what real extreme training is at this moment. As the altitude rises, the air becomes thinner, and every breath in the chest is as heavy as a bellows.
Every step required a huge amount of strength, and the backpack on his back was like an endless burden, and every muscle in his body was protesting violently.
Qin Yuan still maintained a steady pace, as if the mountain had no effect on him. He could tell from the subtle expressions and movements of the recruits that they had reached the edge of collapse, but he remained calm.
Suddenly, he stopped and turned to the sweaty, panting recruits.
His eyes scanned every face that was close to despair, but he did not speak immediately, but stood still for a moment, letting the pressure of silence weigh on everyone's hearts like a mountain.
"Does anyone want to give up?" Qin Yuan asked coldly, his voice echoing in the mountains, breaking the silence.
Silence, still silence, recruits, you look at me, I look at you, although every muscle and bone is screaming for rest, no one stands up.
Everyone knows in their hearts that this is not only a test of physical fitness, but also an extreme exercise of will.
Seeing no one responded, Qin Yuan nodded and continued: "Very good, remember how you feel now. This is the price for you to become stronger. In the future, you will encounter more and more severe challenges, but only in the most difficult time." Only in difficult times can your will be truly tempered.”
After saying that, Qin Yuan turned around again and continued to move towards the top of the mountain. The recruits gritted their teeth and followed step by step with heavy steps.
The recruits began to feel the soreness of their leg muscles and the dull pain in their knees. Sweat mixed with dust soaked their training clothes, and the scenery in front of them became blurred due to sweat and fatigue.
Qin Yuan in front suddenly raised his hand and signaled the team to stop. The recruits were breathing heavily and took this opportunity to slow down a little.
They looked up at Qin Yuan and saw him taking out a rope from his backpack and placing one hand on a huge rock.
Tie one end of the rope firmly to the rock, then throw the other end to another rock face on a slightly gentler slope.
After completing all this, Qin Yuan turned around and said, "Climb this cliff, and then we will continue."
No one asked why, no one complained. The recruits quickly formed a formation, grabbed the ropes one by one, and began to climb up with difficulty. They already understood that every instruction from Qin Yuan was unquestionable.
Their fingers became stiff due to excessive exertion, and there was a painful feeling in their palms. The field of vision in front of them gradually broadened as the height increased, but they had no intention of admiring it. They could only stare at the path in front of them and try to maintain balance. Don't dare to relax at all.
The wind on the cliff blew their faces, bringing a slight chill, as if to remind them of the danger they were in. Some of the recruits' breathing became rapid, and their bodies began to tremble due to the prolonged exertion.
Several recruits slowed down slightly while climbing, but whenever they felt that their physical strength was about to be exhausted, they would always raise their eyes to Qin Yuan in front of them. He was like an immortal monument, silently inspiring them to continue moving forward. OK.
"Keep on holding on and we'll reach the top!" A recruit whispered to his comrades beside him through gritted teeth. They cheered each other up. The sound of the rope rubbing in their hands was in sharp contrast to the tent that was gradually receding behind them.
Finally, they all successfully passed this cliff. When the last recruit stepped on stable ground, Qin Yuan looked at them again and commented expressionlessly: "Okay, it took longer than I expected, but you guys We did it this time.”
Although Qin Yuan said this, he did not have this idea in his heart, because the time he expected was actually the passing time in future assessments.
Of course, he would not say this out loud. Qin Yuan wanted to give these recruits enough pressure at all times, so that it could become the driving force for them to move forward.
Seeing that it was getting dark, they should have ended the training and returned to the army at this time, but because they were currently located far away from the army, they could only sleep here for one night.
Everyone had no objection to Qin Yuan's decision. They were already very tired at the moment, so it wouldn't be a bad thing if they could just rest where they were.
After everyone fell asleep, no one knew that Qin Yuan left here quietly, leaving only a timer alarm clock.
Suddenly, the alarm clock rang, and everyone was awakened. They suddenly became nervous when they saw that Qin Yuan was missing.
"There are no traces of wild animals passing by. The instructor may have left on his own..."
Someone suddenly said this, thinking of the alarm clock that appeared inexplicably, this reason was very convincing.
But no one could figure out why Qin Yuan left in the middle of the night. Could it be that this was also some kind of special training? But the question is, what should they do next?
The sky became darker and darker, and the cold wind blew, bringing a hint of chill, but this made the recruits more sober.
They looked in the direction of the darkness, and seemed to be able to feel Qin Yuan's sharp eyes like a falcon.
Just as they were hesitant, a note next to the alarm clock attracted their attention. The note was written in iron-painted and silver-hooked handwriting: Find where I am, then you can leave here.
The woods were dark and deep, with weeds growing everywhere, and the chirping of night birds echoed from time to time. Drops of cold sweat slid down and rolled silently to the ground.
Someone in the team suddenly stopped and carefully compared something on the map in his hand. Another person came over and whispered: "Be careful of possible traps in this area."
Sure enough, Qin Yuan had already set up various mechanisms, including ropes, traps, and obstacles. They carefully crossed the forest with tangled tree roots and cut the thorns on the way forward with knives.
During the process of advancing, the roar of animals and the friction of leaves came from the forest from time to time, which made people shudder.
Although the recruits endured fatigue and cold, their spirits were extremely tense. Every step they took was for fear of stepping on any possible trap.
Although the forest was dark, it did not make the recruits completely lost. They nervously moved forward in the direction indicated by the map, and every step was cautious to avoid triggering the traps hidden in the bushes.
No one knew that Qin Yuan had not left at all. He was always following them not far away, and it was difficult to find him in the dark.
"There is no clue at all. Where is the instructor?"
The recruits searched for nearly an hour and still had no clues. This made them wonder if Qin Yuan had left? Or, in other words, was the real purpose for them to find him?
Having vaguely heard their conversation, Qin Yuan's mouth corners slightly raised: "Did you finally react? It's still a little slow."