Resumo do episódio 7 de Ace Troops
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Qin Hanyong intervened in the incident involving Jiang Nanzheng and the poetry book, aiming to protect Gu Yiye. He sought out Song Jianshe to explain the situation, firmly asserting that Jiang Nanzheng and Gao Liang shared only a normal comrade-in-arms relationship. Song Jianshe, however, criticized Qin Hanyong for his habitual overprotection of his soldiers, stating that the problem extended beyond the soldiers to Qin Hanyong himself, who had not yet grasped the severity of the situation.
Song Jianshe recounted a detailed timeline of the previous night's events, including his movements and the provost's report, emphasizing that the records were clear. Qin Hanyong argued against hasty judgment, fearing the potential impact on his soldiers' futures and the purity of their friendships. Song Jianshe countered that it would also affect Qin Hanyong's career.
Their tense exchange was abruptly halted when Liu Hongyan called Song Jianshe on his phone, demanding that he find her lost laying hen, threatening to bar him from home if he failed. Following a directive from division headquarters, Qin Hanyong was issued a demerit. With the three-month new recruit training period concluding, the soldiers prepared for their assignments to various companies. At a ceremonial farewell party, Gu Yiye delivered a speech.
He reflected on how the three months in the new recruit company had transformed him from an ordinary citizen into a soldier, teaching him the profound connection between love and responsibility. He declared his commitment to protect those he loved and who loved him, concluding with a moving rendition of "My Motherland and I," which touched everyone present. That night, the new recruits of Ninth Squad were restless, discussing Qin Hanyong's transfer to Night Tiger Company and his recent punishment.
They acknowledged their company commander's strict exterior but warm interior, realizing they would genuinely miss him. As Qin Hanyong packed his belongings, the Ninth Squad unexpectedly entered his room. They surprised him by enthusiastically offering to wash his feet. They then gathered around a table, exchanging heartfelt apologies for the pranks they had played on him throughout their training, from dismantling his bed to lacing his toothpaste with chili.
They confessed to their initial hatred for his rigorous methods but admitted he had forged them into soldiers, acknowledging him as their "soul." Gao Liang then presented Qin Hanyong with two cups, one wine and one water, asking him to drink the wine if he was satisfied with them. Qin Hanyong, initially suspicious of a trap, ultimately downed the 62-proof Shaodaozi wine, signifying his approval, and called for more food. The recruits promptly produced hidden liquor, peanuts, and melon seeds.
Gao Liang proudly served a special pot of braised chicken. The impromptu celebration was cut short by the arrival of Song Jianshe, who had traced the scent of the cooked chicken while searching for his wife's lost hen. His unexpected appearance created immediate tension. Qin Hanyong, slightly inebriated, invited Song Jianshe to join them, but Song Jianshe's gaze swept the room before locking onto Gao Liang.
Gao Liang, still chewing a chicken foot, was pulled up by Song Jianshe, who carefully identified the chicken as his own hen, Erhuang. This final act of severe indiscipline, coupled with the prior violations, led the Regimental Communist Party Committee to hold Company Commander Qin Hanyong responsible. His command was revoked, and he was demoted to deputy company commander. During the company assignments, Shu Jiagui was assigned to be a pig farmer, a placement considered fortunate by his comrades.
However, the rest of the new recruits, including Gu Yiye and Gao Liang, were sent to Regiment 720's old Ninth Company, notoriously known as the "tail-end company" of the entire regiment, which was a highly undesirable posting. Qin Hanyong watched his soldiers depart, feeling a sense of disappointment. Zhao Hongying, seeing his somber mood, told him she envied him.
She believed that despite not being conventionally "good" soldiers, his recruits were fiercely loyal and united, ready to take bullets for each other on the battlefield. She quoted, "If you treat soldiers like babies, they'll be willing to share wear and woe with you. If you treat soldiers like your kids, they'll be willing to die with you."
Qin Hanyong humbly remarked that if he continued to be demoted, he'd soon be calling her "chief," and affirmed that he would make the same choices again to protect his men. Upon reporting to the old Ninth Company, the new recruits were surprised to find Qin Hanyong, their former "demon chief," now serving as Deputy Company Commander. This offered a glimmer of hope amidst their bleak assignment.
Old Squad Leader Zhang Fei, valuing camaraderie, requested Song Jianshe to assign all his new recruits, including Gao Liang and Gu Yiye, to a single squad under his command. Song Jianshe warned Zhang Fei that failure to cultivate elite soldiers could lead to his demobilization. However, Zhang Fei passionately advocated for Gu Yiye's intellect and theoretical prowess, and Gao Liang's innate soldierly spirit, expressing his desire to personally lead them to achieve the excellence he had aspired to.
Qin Hanyong supported Zhang Fei, reminding Song Jianshe of their shared history. Despite Song Jianshe's concerns about the volatile combination of such strong personalities, he reluctantly agreed. Later, Zhang Fei briefed Gu Yiye and Gao Liang on the selection for squad deputy. He noted Zhao Hongliu's physical limitations for the demanding role and explained that Qin Hanyong aimed to select a "mischievous soldier" who, given responsibility, would excel and motivate others.
Gu Yiye and Gao Liang were identified as the top contenders for this role. Gao Liang confidently claimed the position, while Gu Yiye challenged him to a competitive run. Zhang Fei urged them to channel their rivalry into training, stressing his own critical promotion period and requesting their cooperation. Both assured him they would "give him a way out" and compete only on the training field.
During morning drills, Qin Hanyong observed the new recruits training diligently while many senior soldiers were still asleep. He commented that the new recruits' zeal was likely fueled by his own recent demotion and assignment to their company. After the drills, a group of senior soldiers, led by a veteran who still held a grudge against Gao Liang from a previous exercise, provoked the new recruits in the washroom. Gao Liang, splashed with water and called a "rookie," retaliated.
A fight nearly broke out before Zhang Fei intervened. He punished Gu Yiye and Gao Liang with push-ups and a five-kilometer run, while Qin Hanyong summoned the instigating senior soldiers to his office for a reprimand. Qin Hanyong admonished the veterans to prove their superiority through training, not petty conflicts, warning them that being outshot by new recruits in the upcoming firing practice would be a humiliation. The senior soldiers vowed not to disappoint him.
For shooting training, Lu Pingfan's First Company received a new gun-testing mission. They were to select new recruits with no prior shooting experience to act as a control group for the new Dragunov sniper rifle, assisting First Company veterans. Lu Pingfan emphasized that only those with the best scores would be chosen. Gao Liang and Gu Yiye intensified their practice, focusing on developing their "gun sense" and maintaining steady hands, each determined to surpass the other.
Qin Hanyong invited Lu Pingfan to the Ninth Company's gun room for his insights. Lu Pingfan acknowledged Ninth Company's illustrious history, particularly its pioneering role in capturing a Soviet-made PKM machine gun, which influenced China's Type 80 machine gun. He revealed his personal involvement in replicating the PKM in his academy days, calling it an "engineering miracle" due to its superior performance and lighter design attributed to "flexibility" in its gun mount.
Qin Hanyong connected this to the shooting technique Lu Pingfan had taught Gu Yiye. Lu Pingfan lauded Gu Yiye's intelligence, eagerness to learn, and talent, assuring that the gun-testing selection would be based purely on merit. Qin Hanyong then expressed his intention to assist Gao Liang as well. Gu Yiye, seeking more knowledge, consulted Lu Pingfan about the complex design of the flexible gun mount, asserting that war was a science, and victory depended on adaptability.
Lu Pingfan agreed, noting that such advanced designs required the robust foundational science of superpowers like the Soviet Union and the United States. He pointed out, however, that the American system lacked the cohesive coordination necessary for the extensive mathematical calculations and interdisciplinary communication involved. He concluded that while this "beautiful path" wasn't for everyone, he believed that future generations, specifically Gu Yiye and Gao Liang, would eventually achieve it.
Lu Pingfan ultimately affirmed that despite technological advancements, the true strength that instilled fear in adversaries came from the myriad soldiers like Gao Liang, who, even through the most straightforward methods, formed the unyielding core of their army.
