Looking back more than 2500 years, a timeless maxim was engraved on the rocks of Mount Elados in ancient Greece: "If you want to be strong, run! If you desire to be beautiful, run! If you long for wisdom, run!"
In distant ancient Greece, wars raged between city-states, with smoke and fire filling the air. To gain an advantage and stand invincible in cruel warfare, each city-state spared no effort in training physically strong Soldiers.
And running, due to its significant training effects, was highly favored and became an important part of a Soldier's daily training.
The marathon, now popular worldwide, originated from the famous Greco-Persian Wars.
In those days, the Greek Soldier Pheidippides, to deliver the news of victory, ran all the way from the plain of Marathon to Athens, a distance of 42.195 kilometers. This feat not only led to the birth of the marathon but also highlighted the immense role of running in warfare.
In ancient China, running was also closely linked to warfare.
"Speed is paramount in warfare," this ancient military maxim reveals the critical importance of speed in war.
During the Spring and Autumn period, the renowned military strategist Sun Wu, with his keen insight, specially trained 3000 elite Soldiers with exceptional running abilities. These Soldiers, relying on their extraordinary running speed, swiftly broke through the Chu capital of Ying City like tigers descending a mountain, winning the war with lightning speed, writing a legend of victory through swiftness.
When ancient armies recruited Soldiers, those who were physically strong and excellent at running were often prioritized. After all, on a rapidly changing battlefield, good physical fitness and running ability often meant the hope of survival and the possibility of victory.
As time flowed, into modern times, our Chinese army, relying on its strong physical fitness and tenacious will, became one of the most capable running forces in the world.
During the tumultuous years of the Anti-Japanese War and the War of Liberation, our Chinese Soldiers, relying on their legs, outran the enemy's vehicles. They conducted long-distance raids, outflanked, and engaged in flexible guerrilla warfare across the vast land, making it impossible for the enemy to defend against, repeatedly annihilating the enemy's effective forces in motion.
Relying on their powerful running ability, the Chinese army created countless classic battles of winning with fewer numbers and overcoming the strong with the weak. Whether it was a strategic surprise attack involving a long-distance raid of thousands of miles, or close-quarters combat, running ability became a magic weapon to defeat the enemy.
Even in the highly technologically advanced 21st century, the mechanization of armies has significantly increased, but high-intensity modern warfare has instead placed more stringent demands on a Soldier's physical fitness. In complex battlefield environments, Soldiers not only need to skillfully operate various advanced weapons and equipment but also need to possess a strong physique and tenacious willpower to cope with various extreme situations.
Running remains a severe dual test of a Soldier's speed and endurance, an effective way to improve a Soldier's physical fitness, and a crucial Link in forging a brave and victorious fighting spirit and enhancing the ability to fight and win wars.
The role of running is self-evident; it has long been deeply ingrained in the army's bloodstream, becoming an indispensable "compulsory course" for Soldiers.
After listening to Lord Link's explanation, Lina felt her mind suddenly clear, as if she had found a rare treasure. Her gaze, shining brightly, fixed on Lord Link, unable to hide her excitement.
"So that's it! I really hadn't thought that these seemingly ordinary training exercises would contain such deep meaning! Lord Link, you truly are a genius! Lina sincerely admires you!"
With that, Lina raised her hand and patted her large, soft chest, her eyes sparkling with admiration like twinkling stars.
Faced with Lina's heartfelt and unreserved praise, Lord Link felt a little embarrassed, his cheeks slightly flushed.
After all, most of these training philosophies and key points he knew came from the earnest teachings of his drill instructors during military training; as for the other parts, he drew them from the practical manual, friend of military and civilian dual-use talents.
To be honest, he was merely a "knowledge porter," bringing these beneficial contents to Winterfell City.
However, on second thought, what did it matter if he was a plagiarist?
As long as Winterfell City could grow stronger day by day, as long as its people could live in peace and contentment, as long as this city could remain as stable as a rock in troubled times, and as long as he could live a happy life with many wives and concubines, then everything would be worth it.
"Alright, Lina, I should go back and rest. You too, get some rest early and don't overwork yourself."
"Okay, Lord Link, be careful on your way."
...Night fell, and stars dotted the sky.
Returning to the Lord's Mansion, after a wash, Lord Link slowly walked along the corridor towards his room, preparing to continue Olivia's "education" for the night.
At this time, the castle was completely silent, with only his faint footsteps echoing in the empty corridor. Turning a winding corner, Lord Link inadvertently looked up and caught sight of a slender figure by the balcony.
Agnes stood there quietly, her head slightly tilted back, gazing deeply at the vast, boundless starry sky. Her eyes seemed to hold a myriad of thoughts swirling within, yet also countless secrets, like a deep, unfathomable pool, making her difficult to read.
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