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- 51 The Quietly Rising System: I’m a King of Soldiers 偷偷拔尖系统之我为兵王 Soldiers are born to win battles. Gou Buyu transmigrates into the body of a seventeen-year-old boy in a parallel world and, after a friendly negotiation with his System Dad, enlists in the army. The blurb can't do it justice. Read the story... 3Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 52 Special Forces: My Myriad Worlds Fusion System 特种兵之万界融合系统 Lin Yi transmigrates into the world of special forces as the worst new recruit, facing elimination from the very start. At the critical moment, the [Myriad Worlds Fusion System] activates! And so, a “nonhuman” is born. He fuses the genes of Kenya's flying man and leaves even the best soldier in the dust on an armed cross-country run; He fuses a conceptual-level gun spirit and hits his target every time! He fuses Xiang Yu's godlike strength and wields an overlord's power in an ordinary human 407Reads6.9Score10714d adds
- 53 Special Forces: The Strongest Mess Hall Cook in History 特种兵：史上最强炊事班员 Lin Han is reborn in a parallel world with a Merit System. After spending three years undercover, he returns and chooses to join the mess hall. What? My elite Blood Wolf Squad got captured while simulating foreign military training, and even had their weapons taken? Who did it? Those seven cooks. What? The commanding officer got taken out, and now the Blue Army has no leader? Who snuck around behind the lines? Those same seven cooks. I've never seen cooks this ridiculously powerful. Who trained 13Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 54 From the Start, I Joined the Army, and the System Made Me a God of War 开局去当兵，系统助我成战神 The future is surrounded by powerful enemies, and humanity has been invaded by outsiders. In response, Huaxia developed a super System equipped with an array of advanced technologies. To change the future, history itself had to be changed. So they gathered all their energy and sent the System back in time to before the war broke out, to the very moment when Xu Feng finished watching a movie and decided he wanted to join the army. 60Reads5.8Score2014d adds
- 55 Special Forces: I’m Longya, and I’ll Never Admit Defeat 特种兵：我龙牙，永不言败 [Special Forces] [Military Life] [Passionate] [Power Fantasy] [Scheming] [System] [Genius] [Transmigration] Wherever the eye falls, there is the August First emblem; wherever five stars shine, there is faith. No one joins the army just to suffer, but every soldier must be able to endure hardship. We give our youth to the military and our clothes to camouflage. Youth takes many forms, and we are fortunate that ours took the form of a uniform. If you choose the military, you must be willing to ser 79Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 Enlisting: The Nation Sent a Special Plane to Take Me to My Medal Ceremony 入伍：国家派专机接我去授勋 [Military Life + Ace Soldier Transmigration + Good-for-Nothing Rich Second-Generation Heir + Face-Slapping Comeback + No Female Lead + No System + Blood-Pumping Power Fantasy] Chen Shaoyang, an elite ace soldier, died a heroic death during a top-secret mission. When he opened his eyes, he had become a notorious good-for-nothing rich heir in the capital. Street racing, clubbing, brawling: his scandals outnumbered the hairs on his head. His wealthy father finally had enough and made one phone call 7kReads7.4Score56014d adds
- 57 Scaling Cliffs for a Decapitation Raid! The Post-00s Soldier Gets Scolded and Praised by a General 爬悬崖斩首！00后让将军骂着夸 When Li Qichi signed his school-leave application, no one expected this high schooler to become the grim reaper of the special forces. Within a year, he was parachuted straight into Wolf Fang as deputy captain. With his fists, he taught “Old Gao” not to underestimate him. His god-grandmother got so angry she threatened to make him copy the family rules? He promptly turned around and wiped out a drug gang on the border. During an exercise involving all five military theater commands, he had his t 94Reads—Score—14d adds
- 58 Bright Sword: A Mountain from the Start 亮剑，开局一座山 Zhou Shenyuan woke from a nap to find himself a hunter. He had just gone out hunting, but when he returned, the Japanese had ransacked his home. Of the more than 130 people in his village, only he and a childhood friend survived. This blood debt had to be repaid. He would claim a mountain as his own and become an outlaw, with one goal: fighting the Japanese. But one night, half-asleep, he somehow found Zhou Weiguo standing there, asking to become his second-in-command. And why was there a New Fi 342Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 59 From Street Punk to the Pinnacle of Power! 从小混混到权势巅峰！ Li Qing was a small-time hoodlum until an accident sent his soul into the body of a rookie police officer who had just started the job. His parents are both senior officials, and the elders in his family hold positions of great power. After taking over the body, Li Qing discovers that he has awakened the ability to grow stronger and heal. He’s not afraid of bullets, and even bombs can’t kill him. Li Qing: “I didn’t have a choice in my last life. This time, I’m going to be a good person!” “Hei Sa 1.6kReads8.4Score11114d adds
- 60 I Slammed the Campus Queen to the Ground on the First Day of School, and Now the Whole School Is Hunting Me! 开学抱摔校花，我被全校追杀！ What should you do after tackling the campus belle to the ground in front of everyone on the first day of school? Asking for a friend. It's urgent! Then... Chen Mu was hunted down by the newly formed Campus Belle Guard, the Miss Yan Protection Squad! "That bastard's in the bathroom! Brothers, charge!" "We have to tackle him to the ground over and over to soothe my rage!" "That guy's going onstage with a guitar to sing. Get ready to boo him!" But just then, Chen Mu's online gaming buddy stepped i 71Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 61 Plenty of Fun in the Barracks, Half Tears and Half Sweat 欢乐军营趣事多，一半泪水一半汗 Military + everyday life + lighthearted + missions + growth + comedy + passion + nostalgia. The main focus is comedy and everyday life, so there's something for everyone. Specialized in physical fitness, hand-to-hand combat, and firearms Passive wilderness survival skill A human battlefield ghost Recruit camp: No elite soldiers here, just everyday life. Being a soldier is tough, but it's cool too~ Refresher training team: This kid's got a bit of a stubborn streak. Commander: Huh, someone survive 122Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 62 I Gave Up a Billion-Dollar Fortune and Became a Special Forces King 放弃百亿家产，我成了特种兵王 Who could have imagined that Leng Feng, the top young heir in Yangcheng known for spending money like water, would give up his claim to a fortune worth hundreds of billions and enlist instead! Everyone thought he was bored and looking for a thrill, and waited for him to come crawling out of the barracks in tears. They had no idea he had already undergone six months of brutal training in Southeast Asia: ten-ring hits with rapid-fire weapons, the skill to thrash retired special forces soldiers in 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 63 You’re a Military Academy Freshman, So Why Is Your Rank Higher Than the Principal’s? 你一军校新生，军衔比校长还高？ Chen Rui transmigrated, and opened his eyes just as it was time to choose a major for the college entrance exam. Without hesitation, Chen Rui chose to attend a military academy! The instant he made that choice, his System awakened. From then on, Chen Rui practiced during the day and kept training in his dreams at night. The squad leader saw the new recruit go to sleep. The next day, he'd folded the best tofu-block blanket in the entire campus! What? You say I don't have enough experience to beat 285Reads—Score11614d adds
- 64 Enlisting: Recruited by the National University of Defense Technology from the Start 当兵:开局被国防科大特招 292Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 65 Military Life: From Dead Last to the Top Cadet 军旅：倒数第一？我成最牛军校生 Chen Feng, a scientist in his previous life, transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes a high school student ranked at the bottom of his class. The local armed forces come to promote military recruitment and ask who wants to attend a military academy and apply early. With his dream of military life, Chen Feng signs up without hesitation, only to be mocked by the entire class. Faced with doubts and ridicule, Chen Feng simply focuses on studying. Then the college entrance exam results come out 55Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 66 My Days in the Military 我在部队那些事 Life in the army has its hardships and its joys. Looking back, the hardships have gradually faded from memory, while the good times remain vivid. Now and then, I feel inspired to write them down, hoping to bring readers a laugh. If anything here is inaccurate or incomplete, I hope readers will forgive me. 184Reads—Score1814d adds
- 67 Military Life: You Call Me a Bad Student? I’m Applying Only to the National Defense University! 军旅：笑我学渣？高考只填国防大！ (A passionate military and patriotic story) Lin Fan transmigrates to a parallel world, where he becomes the school’s most notorious underachiever, mocked and scorned by everyone. But when the gaokao results are announced, he shocks them all by earning the highest score and getting into the National Defense University! 190Reads—Score—14d adds
- 68 The Dark Eagle Returns 暗鹰回归 When Lu Xiaolei turned eighteen, inspired by his father, he answered the nation's call and joined the military, driven by his longing for army life. From then on, his life would never be ordinary. But he had no idea this was only the beginning. The world isn't as beautiful as it seems. Someone must always protect the mission, and even in peacetime, there are bloodshed and sacrifice… 1.2kReads8.9Score17614d adds
- 69 You Joined the Army, but Ended Up Reviving Your Family Lineage 让你去当兵，结果你重开族谱 Military fiction [System + soldiers + military] The female lead may or may not appear later; she might just be a plot device. This is my first novel, so please go easy on me. Luo Jin was reborn in the past, only to enlist in the military after her parents urged her to. She hadn’t planned to pursue a military career, but then the System appeared. “Let’s give the family business to my older sister. I want to earn my first military merit.” Luo Jin, now wearing stars on her shoulder, said to her par 384Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 70 Special Forces: I Trained Eight War Gods! 特种兵：我训练出八大战神！ Several instructors have already been driven away by the troublemakers. Li Lei only meant to whip those eight oddballs into some semblance of shape, then send them packing. He never expected that, by accidentally pushing too hard, he would turn them into eight God of War-level warriors. As it happens, one has been assigned to each of the four directions... 116Reads—Score—14d adds
- 71 Enlisted and Immediately a God of War! From the Start, I Send the Commander to Buy Cigarettes 入伍即封神！开局指挥司令去买烟 [No romance! No romance! No romance! Repeating it three times!] Ye Yun is feeling pretty down. One moment, he was a rich second-generation heir with a fortune worth billions. The next, he was the most miserable recruit in boot camp. To ease his homesickness, he slipped ten yuan over the wall to an old man out for a stroll: “Sir, could you pick me up a pack of Hongtashan? Keep the change and buy yourself a drink.” When the company commander and regiment commander rushed over to the laundry yard w 3.8kReads6.1Score25914d adds
- 72 The Young Idol Enlists 小鲜肉从军记 After transmigrating to a parallel world, Zhang Xiao becomes a hugely popular young idol. A real man belongs in uniform, sharing brotherhood with his fellow soldiers. How could he act like a delicate girl? Zhang Xiao promptly quits showbiz and enlists! But who would have thought that he’d become the king of soldiers? And his legend would live on in the entertainment industry, too. Zhang Xiao proves to the world with his abilities: He’s here! 231Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 73 Fine, I'll Come Clean: I'm an All-Around War King 摊牌了，不装了，我是全能兵王 His soul transmigrated to a parallel world, where he became the son of a wealthy family who had enlisted to pursue a woman. He was frail and sickly from the start, and was about to be kicked out of the new recruits’ company. Just then, a Training System appeared. As long as he trained, he could keep getting stronger. “Ding! Congratulations, Host. Physical training complete. Stamina +1!” “Ding! Congratulations, Host. Sprint training complete. Speed +1!” 60Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 74 You Made Me a Reservist, and I Flattened the Langya Command Center 让你当预备队，你平推狼牙指挥部 [Special Forces + Urban + Wish-Fulfillment + System] Xia Yang transmigrates into the world of I Am a Special Forces Soldier. Using the Devil Instructor System, he steamrolls the Wolf Fang headquarters and becomes the first instructor ever to receive a special promotion in the Wolf Fang Special Operations Brigade. After becoming a Wolf Fang instructor, Xia Yang immediately starts poaching people. He Chen Guang, Er Niu, Wang Yanbing, and the others all end up under Xia Yang's command. Wait, why ar 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 You Joined the Army for Two Years, So How Did You Become a General! 让你当兵两年，你咋成将军了！ Original female lead + light System + power fantasy + action-packed + patriotic + special forces Zhang Beichen had a few regrets from his previous life. He never became the world's strongest soldier, but then he transmigrated into the world of special forces. His father only wanted him to serve two years as a conscript to toughen him up. But when his father saw the insignia on his son Zhang Beichen's shoulder again three years later, he was stunned! 114Reads—Score—14d adds
- 76 They Canceled Our Unit Designation? I'll Build the First Special Forces Team 取消番号？我建立第一支特种部队 At the end of the last century, a once-heroic unit was on the verge of having its designation revoked. Watch as the protagonist, Ye Yu, steps in and turns the tide. 332Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 Tiger Roar Assault Team 虎啸突击队 Although it’s tagged as no-cp, I couldn’t help adding a couple by the end. The contracted book’s category can’t be changed, so I’m clarifying that here. Feel free to ship whoever you like. Xu Yanchen, codename Night Hawk, grew up in an orphanage and never knew who his parents were. He was often bullied there, so he got used to enduring it in silence. After leaving the orphanage, he joined the army just to get by. He never expected to be selected by the Tiger Roar Assault Team’s superiors and bro 807Reads8.0Score11414d adds
- 78 Your Ancestors Were All Traitors, and You Still Dare to Enlist? 祖宗全都是汉奸，你还敢来当兵？ Ling Feng transmigrates into the world of special forces, only to discover that he's descended from a traitor who collaborated with the enemy. What a disgrace! In his previous life, he was a soldier. He almost wants to dig up his own family graves! As it happens, a military recruitment team comes to give a presentation, and Ling Feng learns that anyone can join the army as long as their immediate family members (their parents) have no criminal records. So Ling Feng signs up without hesitation, d 3Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 79 I Took Your Advice: I'm Born to Be a Soldier! 听劝，我是先天当兵圣体！ Ten years on the job, and no one knew his name. One day in the military, and the whole world knew him. Give him one chance to fold a blanket, and he'll outdo every veteran. Give him one chance to compete, and he'll break international military records with his eyes closed. He was an ordinary military academy cadet, but after learning about his achievements, even his instructors and principal couldn't believe it! He earned countless honors while at the academy and won awards in military compe 3Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 80 You Were Asked to Manage the Worst Company, and Now They're All War Gods 让你代管垫底连，全成战神了 Lin Yuan is reborn in a parallel world and, right after graduation, is assigned to take charge of the worst company in the entire regiment. Then he awakens the Strongest Instructor System. With the System’s help, he puts the bottom-ranked company through brutal training and gradually turns it into the strongest company of all! 229Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 81 I Have a Special Forces System 我有一个特种兵系统 After transmigrating into the world of I Am a Special Forces Soldier 2, he receives help from a Special Forces System. He's a special forces soldier, a pilot, a tank soldier, and a combat engineer, and he excels in every role. Disguises and infiltration are all about acting. He's the king of soldiers and a peerless marshal who protects the nation. Can you guess who the Enchantress is? 242Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 82 I Am a Special Forces Cook 我是特种兵之炊事尖兵 After transmigrating into the world of I Am a Special Forces Soldier, Tang Chen somehow became an honored army cook. He activated the “Extreme Challenge” System, and from then on, he could do everything from peeling potatoes to flying planes. He won over Li Erniu, defeated He Chenguang in an instant, and charged out of the Amazon alongside Leng Feng of the Wolf Warriors. A man of iron will, he would become the strongest soldier and bring honor to his country! 301Reads5.2Score—14d adds
- 83 Xiao Zhuang Transmigrates into Soldiers Sortie and Teaches Team A a Lesson 小庄穿越士兵突击，给老A上一课 [Bright Sword + I Am a Special Forces Soldier 1] Xiao Zhuang transmigrates into Li Meng of the Grassland Fifth Squad. A copy of the novel I Am a Special Forces Soldier draws the attention of the military brass. After entering regimental headquarters and showing off his skills on the training ground, he is selected by Colonel Wang of the 702nd Regiment for special forces training. He is also tasked with secretly forming a twelve-man assault team, with Xiao Zhuang free to choose its members. Xu Sa 4.9kReads8.6Score28814d adds
- 84 Special Forces: Daily Rewards, Joining Langya from the Start 特种兵：每日结算，开局加入狼牙 [Patriotism + Military King] [Joins Wolf Fang training in the early stages, then forms Lone Wolf B Team and begins overseas missions later on] War came without warning, and the invaders' iron hooves crossed into our homeland as flames of war spread... Lin Feng, who grew up in an orphanage, enlisted at eighteen on the recommendation of the veteran director. He then successfully joined the Wolf Fang Special Forces Brigade. “Once Wolf Fang, always Wolf Fang!” “Hey, Medical Unit, isn't that t 459Reads—Score—14d adds
- 85 From Mercenary to Special Forces King 从雇佣兵到特种兵王 Qi Bai accidentally transmigrates into the world of special forces. From the start, terrorists sell him into a bronze coffin, where he becomes a trainee assassin. See how Qi Bai goes from mercenary to the king of Great Xia's special forces. 557Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 86 Awakening from My Days as a Special Forces Soldier 从我是特种兵开始觉醒 Tang Wen transmigrates into the world of Special Forces 1 and becomes Chen Xiwa, the dim-witted son of a landlord. He comes with a Naruto Awakening System, which grants him the skills of all kinds of characters. From a cowardly fool afraid of death, he transforms into an unparalleled soldier who can take on an entire army single-handedly! 100Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 87 I Am a Special Forces War God 我是特种战神 A mysterious assassination. A raw recruit who’d only just enlisted. Together, they unleash a storm that sweeps across heaven and earth! 402Reads8.4Score10314d adds
- 88 One Song of Camel Bells, and the Steel Seventh Company Avoids Disbandment 一首驼铃，钢七连取消撤编 [Military Life] + [Comedy] + [Passionate Action] + [Beating Up the Japanese Invaders] Shen Fei suddenly wakes up to find he has transmigrated to a parallel world. On his way to the military camp, he activates the Peerless Soldier King System. Shi Jin: I thought Xu Sanduo was already invincible, but I never expected someone to be even tougher! Good thing he’s one of my men! Wu Liuyi: They call me an armor-piercing shell, but you’re a nuclear warhead! Yuan Lang: I’d only just finished disguising m 28Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 89 The Trade School's Military Training Livestream: America Flees Overnight with Its Planes 技校军训直播，鹰酱连夜扛飞机跑路 The ultimate showdown! Eagle Sauce vs. Dragon Kingdom in a military training livestream battle! “Wu, your Dragon Kingdom is doomed to lose this one!” Eagle Sauce revealed the list of schools it had drawn, leaving Dragon Kingdom Foreign Minister Wu Guohua stunned! [Xisu Military Academy] Eagle Sauce's top military academy, and the best in the world, had been drawn by its Foreign Ministry! Footage from the international film crew's interview: [Thousands of Eagle Sauce soldiers race past with assau 80Reads—Score—14d adds
- 90 Special Forces: I Asked You to Train New Recruits, So Why Are They All Becoming War Gods? 特种兵：让你带新兵，都成兵王了？ Transmigrating to a parallel world, he obtains a God-Tier Training System and grows stronger by training recruits! Three months later, everyone arrives at the training ground and sees what has become of the recruits. They can't help exclaiming, “We asked you to train some rookies. How did you turn them all into super soldiers?” 272Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 91 I Dropped Out of Peking University to Enlist, and Became the King of the Army 从北大辍学去当兵，我成全军之王 Chen Hao, a soldier in his previous life, transmigrates into the body of a top student at Peking University, then resolutely drops out to return to the military. Thus, a legendary military “grind king” is born! As long as you push yourself relentlessly and break through all kinds of physical limits, you can grow stronger! If the grind won't kill you, grind until it does! Fellow soldiers: Chen, the Grind King, please stop! We can't take it anymore! Squad leader: Brother, I'll even call you Squad 4Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 92 The Recruit Company 新兵连 Lin Jinghua was forced to leave the military in his previous life because of an injury. He transmigrated to a parallel world. He became a new recruit on his way to report for duty. On the way, he came across a school bus accident. The bus had plunged into a river. While everyone else could only watch from the sidelines, Lin Jinghua, with a soldier's instincts, jumped in without hesitation to rescue the teacher and children trapped inside, risking being swept away by the current. But fresh from t —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 93 Special Forces Glory (Complete in Four Volumes) 特战荣耀（全四册） The complete series tells the passionate military story of Yan Poyue, a “soldier king” with outstanding skills who struggles to fit in with the group. Forged by harsh conditions and grueling missions, he gradually learns to work as part of a team. Alongside military engineer Ai Qianxue, female soldier king Guo Xiaoxiao, comrade Xiao Yunjie, and others, he fights and grows, eventually becoming an outstanding armed police special operations officer. 1.6kReads9.2Score41414d adds
- 94 From Private to General: I’m the Ultimate One-Man Army! 从列兵到将军：我，最强单兵！ When Lin Chen wakes up, he finds himself in a cold, rainy night. His squad leader is badly wounded, and his comrades are out of ammunition! At the brink of despair, the “Ultimate Solo Soldier System” binds to him! With master-level rifle proficiency in hand, he takes on the world with just a rifle, creating a legend among new recruits. From then on, he joins the special forces and takes on the elite! Military honors follow, skills awaken, and wealth is within easy reach. From enlisted man to off 745Reads6.9Score11914d adds
- 95 Military Life: What Do You Mean My Title of King of Soldiers Was Filmed? 军旅：什么叫我这个兵王是拍来的 [Military Comedy]+ [Straight-Man and Funny-Man Daily Antics]+ [Passionate Youth] (If you don't laugh by chapter three, come find me.) Enlisting to dodge trouble? Qin Xiao, a top salesperson, opened his eyes and felt like the sky had fallen! Luckily, on his very first day in the army Squad Leader: “Back in my day, the squad leader only had to show me how to fold a blanket once, and I turned it into a perfect square!” [Congratulations, Host. You have acquired Advanced Barracks Organization Sk 48.5kReads8.3Score6k14d adds
- 96 In Full Bloom: Graduation Day, Time to Enlist 斑斓：毕业了，当兵去 The original novel behind The Trumpeters Are Ready, starring Chen Xingxu, Zhang Xinyu, Xiao Yang, and others. Forging a mighty sword to safeguard the peace of the motherland, the trumpeters are ready! This book tells the story of new recruits in the Rocket Force who endure trials against the vivid backdrop of youth and ultimately grow into the Chinese Rocket Force’s elite trumpeters. The series is directed by Li Lu, director of In the Name of the People, and Zhang Hanbing, assistant director of 3.1kReads9.6Score20514d adds
- 97 A Glorious Life 辉煌人生 Also known as The Leopard Commando A young man trained in ancient martial arts leaves the mountains with a magical leopard. Together, man and beast battle thugs and bullies in the dazzling city, search for true love amid the vast sea of humanity, and compose a fiery song of youth with their blood and lives. 2.1kReads8.9Score15114d adds
- 98 Military Life: Starting in 2002 军旅：从2002年开始 In his previous life, Lin Yi left the army and never returned to military service. Given another chance at life, he returns to the 2002 recruitment season, determined to seize the opportunity. He will not only serve for as long as he can, but make a name for himself and become a true career soldier. In this life, from the moment he steps into the recruit company, he throws himself into “hell-level” training. While his fellow recruits are still struggling to pass the three-kilometer run, he has a 34.7kReads8.5Score3.9k14d adds
- 99 Special Forces: Taking on Fire Phoenix Solo and Beating An Ran to Tears 特种兵：单挑火凤凰，揍哭安然 Zhao Yunlong transmigrates into the world of special forces just as a new batch of recruits begins training. But every one of these green recruits is so unruly that the instructors are all at a loss. At the crucial moment, Zhao Yunlong, who serves in the mess hall, is entrusted with the important task of training this batch of troublemakers! He Chenguang: “Company commander, if you're going to shoot, then shoot. Why are you pointing that sniper rifle at me?” Wang Yanbing: “Reporting, company com 51Reads5.0Score—14d adds
- 100 From Frail Recruit to Borderland Blade 从病弱新兵到边境利刃 Lu Feng was sickly and frail from childhood, gasping after just a few steps. Everyone in the village said he wouldn’t live to grow up. The year he failed the college entrance exam, he refused to accept his fate. Armed with the breathing exercises and standing meditation taught to him by an old Taoist, and a stubborn refusal to bow his head, he boarded the train to enlist. From the weakest, least promising country boy in recruit training to enduring fitness drills, inspections, formations, and on 5Reads—Score—14d adds
