Old Master Cheng gathered his sons who were in charge of the family matters to discuss the future direction of his grandson, Cheng Jiasheng.
Cheng Jiasheng, the son of Cheng Yaozong, is twenty-three this year and studying at a military academy. He is currently the only male in the Cheng family pursuing a military career, so both Old Master Cheng and his uncle, Cheng Yaoguang, among others, place great importance on him.
Attending a military academy already makes him an enlisted soldier, and he is studying a specialized course, which provides him a solid background. So upon graduation, he’ll be eligible for getting a platoon position.
But Old Master Cheng does not see it that way.
Military rank can be conferred, of course, but when it comes to real battlefield missions, lacking genuine strength will simply make one cannon fodder.
The Cheng family has never intended for Cheng Jiasheng to take a mere clerical role. Since he has chosen to be in politics and military, he should strive for military merits in these areas.
However, these can only be achieved based on personal strength, and to gain such strength, one must undergo rigorous training.
Of course, as a son of a distinguished family, seeking stability in command or information services, weapons research, etc., can also lead to success. But that is not what the Cheng family desires.
In Old Master Cheng’s eyes, a real soldier must have shed blood and killed enemies to be considered a true iron-blooded warrior. A sissy soldier is not something the Cheng family wants.
"...Sending him to grassroots is a good place for training. Participating in a few missions will provide valuable experience, and military merits will naturally follow," said Old Master Cheng.
"What does Old Master mean?" Cheng Yaozong asked cautiously, glancing at his elder brother.
"Let Jiasheng go to the local unit, retaining his rank, starting from the bottom. He’s studying reconnaissance and information, so gaining practical experience in these areas would be beneficial," Old Master Cheng said.


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