California Recruiting Office
(That is, the military recruitment agency of the Military Service Commission. The recruitment agency is coordinated by the Department of Defense)
As Tangleh was filling out the information, a middle-aged fat man in a military uniform patted Tangleh on the shoulder. Young man, why do you want to be a soldier? It's tough being a soldier. I'm not afraid of hard work, Tangleh replied. If it's a war, you might die on the battlefield.
I'm not afraid of death. If I die, I die. There's nothing to be afraid of. Hehe … Can you tell me why you want to be a soldier? I've admired soldiers since I was a child. I joined the army to protect the country and the free world of my family.
Very good, well said, young man. Just based on these words, I believe that you will definitely become a qualified soldier. Interesting. I have high hopes for you, young man.
After you fill out the information, go back and wait for the notice. As long as you receive our recruitment call or letter, you don't need to bring anything. Come to us first. We will take you to a physical examination. After the physical examination, you will leave for the army. So when you go back, you have to make it clear to your family first and then prepare. Okay, thank you. No need to thank me. This is just a small matter. The middle-aged fat man said with a smile.
The Most Reverend Mr. PETRORANCE;
You have been recruited by the United States of America. Please report to the local recruitment office on a certain day of a certain month. Salute,
May your family be healthy. United States of America, California Recruitment Office.
January 24, 1960
After reading the letter, Tangleh folded the letter and put it in his pocket. Stan's voice came from beside him. Young Master, who sent the letter? Oh, it's from the recruitment office. I've been drafted. Is it? That's great. This is good news. I have to tell the master quickly. Stan ran back into the house to report the good news. Old Rolans was also very happy to hear the news. He ordered the housekeeper to add more food for dinner.
This dinner was the best Tangleh had eaten since he came to this family. On the table, there was red wine, roasted sausage, steak, roast goose, pudding, fruit salad, fruit platter, and Tangleh's favorite mango juice. Is it too expensive, Dad?
Oh, my son, you shouldn't say that. You've been drafted. This is a new beginning for you. Work hard in the army and strive to be an officer in the future. I'll try my best, Dad. Stan, fill the glass in front of you and have a drink. Wish our little Peter all the best in the army.
My lord, the steward is not to eat or drink at the table of the master.
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The butler, Stan, also raised his glass to Tangleh and said, "Young Master, I wish you the best of luck in becoming a great general soon, and then marry a beautiful wife to bring home." Under the blessings of his family, Tangleh drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.
The plaza of the California recruitment office was filled with young people who came to enlist.
A fat middle-aged man stood in the middle of the square and lectured these young people.
Hello everyone, I'm Louis, an officer in the recruitment office. I'm glad that you're here on time, because it shows that you have a strong sense of time. I appreciate this. But then again, appreciation is appreciation. Whether or not you can join the world's most powerful American army is still a test of time.
Okay, time is limited, so I won't say any more nonsense. Now, we'll set off for the physical examination. I look forward to your passing. After a series of general examinations such as eyesight, weight, color blindness, and so on, Tangleh and the group of young people were arranged to a large room to wait for the final physical examination.
With a click, the white door opened, and a burly, 1.82-meter-tall white doctor walked out. Take off all your clothes, and don't leave your underwear behind. I want to do a comprehensive examination on you. Facing the fierce white doctor, Tangleh and the others could only obediently take off their clothes. Listen up, you bastards. I'll check every single one of you seriously, so that the vermin among you won't be able to sneak into the army. I'll definitely find the vermin among you. Don't try to hide from me.
Hearing this, Tangleh cursed in his heart, This idiot, I don't even have words to describe you.
If it wasn't for historical reasons, I wouldn't have joined the army even if you beat me to death. All of you, do 50 push-ups. When Tangleh and the others got up, panting, another order came down. Do another 50 push-ups. This time, other than Tangleh and a few people with better physical fitness, not many could get up. The white doctor walked to Tangleh's side and hit Tangleh's chest with a small wooden stick in his hand. Hmm, not bad, this one is very strong, very sturdy, can be sold for a good price.
Tangleh was unbearably tired, and just as he stood up, he was hit a few more times with a small wooden stick. He grimaced in pain and cursed in his heart, F * ck, does this guy think we're slaves or animals?
We can even sell for a good price. The middle-aged officer who led the physical examination came over and said to Tangleh, Young man, give me another 50 push-ups. I'm very tired, and my hand hurts so much that I can't continue. Just do what I tell you to do, and don't talk nonsense. Tangleh had no choice but to do another 50 push-ups. This time, Tangleh was lying on the ground and couldn't get up.
The middle-aged officer smiled with a little interest and said to Tangleh, Young man, your physical fitness is very good. Are you interested in joining the Marine Corps? I only want to join the Army, the Marine Corps is not in my consideration. Young man, don't be in such a hurry to answer. The Marine Corps is not only the strongest branch in the United States, but also the most challenging branch. The salary there is also not bad. Soldiers with good performance can also be given priority to apply for military school. How about it? Thank you for your invitation, but I still prefer the Army.
Oh, what a pity, what a pity, such a good talent is wasted like this.
The middle-aged officer shook his head and walked away regretfully. You're too skinny, and your height isn't high enough to meet our requirements. Go home, you're too fat. The Army is not a pig farm. Go home. The person who was asked to go home put on his clothes dejectedly and helplessly. You, you're as skinny as a telephone pole. Go home, sir, I protest. I did 100 push-ups according to your requirements, the first 50 and the last 50. Can't I do that?
Your protest is invalid. Hurry up and pack your things and leave. Sir, don't let me leave here. Please let me stay. Do you know why I want you to leave? Why? Because you're a black man, and I hate black men.
Sir, this is racial discrimination. I'm also an American, why can't you let me stay? The skinny and tall black man's eyes turned red, and two lines of tears slowly flowed down. Seeing this, Tangleh understood that this was a young man who was oppressed and helpless by life. If it wasn't for the fact that he was forced by life, this black man wouldn't have come to be cannon fodder.
。 (Most of the soldiers in the US Army in this era were cannon fodder. Due to the limitations of the times, they hadn't been upgraded to high-tech digital infantry.) Seeing this, Tang Lei couldn't take it anymore and decided to help the young black man.
Who are you? What right do you have to protest against me? Hearing that someone was dissatisfied with him, the white doctor turned his head and stared fiercely at Tangleh. Tangleh didn't care about him and continued. This black man's body is not bad. Among all the people present, there are less than 20 who can do 100 push-ups and still stand up. He's one of them. If this kind of physical fitness can't be a soldier, then who else can be a soldier? When the black men present heard someone call them black men, they all turned their faces and looked at Tangleh with gratitude in their eyes.
This is not your place to speak. This is my territory. The white doctor shouted at Tangleh. I protest, I protest, we all protest. This is against the rules of the physical examination. This doctor must have received bribes from others. Look at this man beside me. He's fatter than a pig. He's 10 pounds fatter than the man who just compared to a pig. How can he pass? This is a joke. It can't be, right? Someone asked. How can it not be? I just saw a tick on his physical examination form. Hearing this, all the people present who were waiting to pass the physical examination became agitated and protested.
Everyone present had had enough of the white doctor's bullsh * t. Now that someone was standing up for them, all of them shouted excitedly. You, you, you, you actually dared to make the white doctor so angry. Alright, Carl, you can leave. Do you think I don't know your situation? You probably drank too much last night and still haven't sobered up. Go wash your face first.
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