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After halfway through the banquet, Yashima Haruka gave Xiao Yiming a glass, put down the wine glass, and asked with interest:

"Xiao Jun, we are all surprised. You have not studied formal military theory, nor have you ever been to study in Japan and Europe's military powers, but you have the military theory level and far-reaching vision that exceeds most of your Chinese counterparts... During my co-written book "Shooting Model" with Xiao Jun, Xiao Jun's erudition, diligence, rigorous and realistic style, and superb translation level left a very deep impression on me.

"Xiao Jun, a few of our colleagues admire your personality and talent very much. They often wonder why Xiao Jun is willing to be in the status quo and does not pursue a stage that can better display his talents? Can you tell us the reason?"

Xiao Yiming knew that the show was coming, so he put down his wine glass and thought for a while, and answered very frankly:

"Yajima, you guys, I feel ashamed and helpless. Actually, I really want to study in Japan or a strong European country. But I am humble and young, and I have never had the chance before. In order to change my destiny, I have made considerable efforts and was lucky enough to be admitted to the Army Police Academy, which is why I am now.

"To be proud, I have never stopped studying and thinking in the past two years. With the help of my friends in Britain and Germany, I have read a large number of books on various European affairs and industrial technology. The new knowledge has opened my horizons and filled me with a sense of crisis. So I no longer pursued the opportunity to study abroad, but turned my energy to self-study and translation.

"Although I do this, although I lose the opportunity to quickly improve myself, I can also learn and apply it and slowly accumulate some experience. Frankly speaking, through this, I can gradually establish my reputation and honor. After all, there are not many people in China currently engaged in translation work, and even fewer people are engaged in military book translation, which is easy to achieve success... All of this is attributed to my selfishness."

Everyone smiled with understanding, secretly admired Xiao Yiming's frankness, and little stars appeared in Miss Michiko Tsuka Gen, who is proficient in Chinese.

The sturdy artillery chief Kuriyakura raised his wine glass and said loudly in inexperienced Chinese Mandarin:

"Xiao Jun, I never praise a Chinese-American, let alone you are so young, but today I have to praise you because you are honest, frank, and not at all artificial! In the past few months of cooperation, you have supported my work. No matter from any aspect, you deserve my praise and respect! Come, Xiao Jun, please drink this glass of wine."

"Thank you for the compliment, please!"

Xiao Yiming raised his glass toast and drank it all in one go. It was not because of the arrogance in Kuriya Guan's words that made the Japanese look up at it.

Yajima smiled and brought the topic to a happy place: "Xiao Jun, do you have any lover?"

Xiao Yiming was stunned and after a while he said apologetically: "Yajima, I'm still young, let's talk about it in a few years."

Everyone laughed, Yajima pointed at Miss Tsukaru Tsukagen beside Xiao Yiming and joked: "Xiao Jun, Michiko is very beautiful. She has all the advantages of our Japanese women. Didn't Xiao Jun see it?"

Xiao Yiming subconsciously turned his head to look, and Michiko Tsukazuki's pretty face turned red and shrank behind him, attracting a lot of kind laughter. Tsukazuki and his wife also covered their mouths and laughed happily.

Xiao Yiming turned to everyone and pretended to be serious and said:

"I feel that I am not worthy of the beautiful Miss Tsukagen. Please don't joke anymore, otherwise I will think randomly after I go back and can't sleep, and the consequences will be very serious."

Everyone burst into laughter and felt that Xiao Yiming was so humorous and cheerful, so amiable, without the slightest restraint of Chinese young people, and was very tempted by everyone.

Jiro Tsuka Genyo finally spoke:

"Don't listen to Xiao Jun's jokes. Xiao Jun has more money than me. Chengdu women like him much. The business between him and the British is getting bigger and bigger. Two months ago, he jointly opened a business specializing in civilian machines and accessories with the British Zhuang Sen. In just two months, this business that has not moved to the new address has become the largest sewing machine dealer in Chengdu. I heard that merchants in Shaanxi and Qinghai have established cooperative relationships with this business. I have been wondering, if Xiao Jun goes all out to engage in business, will it be more successful than joining the army?"

"Not necessarily, I personally think that Xiao Jun's army has a better future for development, which is determined by China's national conditions."

Sakai is worthy of being the old fox with the highest military rank, and he can see the key to the problem at a glance.

Several other instructors nodded thoughtfully, and Yajima asked: "Xiao Jun, are you interested in introducing a large number of Japanese weapons and equipment?"

Xiao Yiming hesitated for a moment, and according to fact:

"Yajima, this problem is far beyond my ability. I remember that a year ago, the Governor sent the Sichuan New Army Chief of Staff Cheng Qian and others to your country. They bought 8,000 30-year-old rifles and twenty-four infantry artillery at a time. There are still 3,000 rifles in the warehouse. It is estimated that they will not purchase weapons and equipment before the expansion of the 17th Town of the Sichuan Army will be completed.

"Of course, as the military chief of the military supplies department of the military academy, I am very willing to apply for more shells and rifle bullets. Moreover, I have submitted the purchase application report to the Governor's Office Supervision and Training Office. Other matters cannot be participated by me, a small lieutenant chief.

"Didn't the Beijing Military Department approve the plan for the establishment of the three divisions of the Sichuan New Army?" Sakai asked in confusion.

Xiao Yiming smiled:

"It was approved four years ago, but it has not been established until now. The real new army is only General Zhong Ying's 33rd Association, which is actually an infantry brigade. The so-called sixteenth town, seventeenth town and eighteenth town are still in the plan, and you all know these situations."

Yajima showed regret: "It's so regretful. Sichuan is a province with a large population and resources. It cannot be a new army with only one brigade!"

"I feel deeply the same."

Xiao Yiming nodded and made a statement of listening.

Sakai obviously didn't want Xiao Yiming to be just an audience member. After proposing everyone to have a drink, he asked Xiao Yiming again: "Xiao Jun, what do you think of Sun Wen and Mr. Huang Xing's Tongmenghui?"

Xiao Yiming was not mentally prepared for this problem and couldn't help but put down his cup and ponder. It took more than two minutes before sighing:

"You guys, I know that there are members of the Tongmenghui lurking in the military academy, so I can only turn a blind eye to this... To be honest, I do not advocate strict suppression. On the contrary, I am willing to see the emergence of advanced ideas and the thinking of students and military colleagues on new ideas.

"However, all new ideas should not be reflected in violence, which is also the thing I worry most. It is not easy for us to establish this military academy. I believe you have already known it... Therefore, I sincerely hope that the military academy can develop normally and healthily forever, and cultivate more soldiers with modern military knowledge, rather than politicians."

A group of Japanese looked at each other and Sakai praised loudly: "Well, Xiao Jun, soldiers should be purer. I agree with your point of view."

"Thank you! But your wishes are probably difficult to realize, because Chinese soldiers have risen to a certain position, and no one does not want to be a politician. This is also the sorrow of China for thousands of years!"

After Xiao Yiming said that, he picked up a glass of wine and drank it all in despair, making Michiko beside him worried.

Seeing this situation, Zunyuan stepped forward to smooth things over and talked about some relaxed topics. Not long after, the guests and hosts all had fun and parted.

After seeing Xiao Yiming away, the Japanese returned to the table to continue discussing.

Yajima said helplessly:

"It seems that it is difficult for us to complete the task, but we cannot relax our efforts to win Xiao Jun. Although Xiao Jun is young, he is deeply trusted and respected by the governor of Sichuan. Manchu general Zhong Ying treats him like his own brothers. The Mauser pistols that Zhong Ying's guards and many border troops are now equipped with are all connected with Germany through Xiao Jun. They were directly purchased from Germany by the British Huayang Company, which was established shortly... I guess Xiao Jun is likely to own shares in the Huayang Company opened by the British."

The chief of the engineering division, Murayamatao, said dissatisfiedly:

"I don't think the focus of his efforts should be placed on the young Xiao Jun. He is just a lieutenant officer responsible for the formulation of military training plans and has no actual power at all."

"No! Murayama-kun, you were wrong."

Yajima interrupted Murayama: "Saki and I both think that at most, only five years will the young Xiao Jun will definitely become an important and outstanding figure in the Sichuan army. Even if he does not have much real power, those in power will not underestimate his opinions. Please think about it, we have all stationed in China or worked for more than five years, and have been in contact with the local army in the Northeast, the new army in Tianjin and Beizhili, the new army in the Huaihe River Basin, and now we have come into contact with the new army in Sichuan. Have you ever seen outstanding soldiers like Xiao Jun who have their own unique insights?"

Everyone thought about it a little and couldn't help but nod in agreement with Yajima's words.

Yajima continued: "We gained a lot when communicating with Mr. Xiao tonight. At least we can draw the following conclusion: First, Mr. Xiao respects our Japanese soldiers and has a good impression of the Japanese Empire; Second, Mr. Xiao has no good impression of the Tongmenghui, which our country secretly supports. Therefore, we cannot rashly agree to the request of the Tongmenghui, otherwise it may arouse Mr. Xiao’s disgust towards us; Third, Mr. Xiao has great development potential and is worthy of our struggle and secret support."

"I agree with Yajima-kun's opinion." Sakai made a loud statement.

The other four Japanese instructors then stated: "We agree."

Sakai nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, then I'll report it like this. Please have another drink!"
Chapter completed!