City High School

Author: Zou Lei
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: City Colonel is a modern military-themed work, with the protagonist being a colonel-level officer, serving as a department head, division head, or deputy commander in combat units, holding the rank of senior captain. This group is the backbone of the People's Liberation Army of China, playing a pivotal role in operations and handling major events. They typically have 20 years or more of military service, having been long nurtured by the Party and the army. This special group holds deep affection for the military. After dedicating their youth to the defense cause, they also face many awkward issues. For example, the military's organizational structure makes it difficult to advance from the regimental level to the division level, with most people facing stagnation at this stage and the prospect of leaving the military. The second career path for those in their forties is undoubtedly a challenging decision, marking a new fork in life. Another issue is that regimental-level officers have entered middle age, with responsibilities both above and below—facing problems like children's school selection and spouses losing their jobs, which are difficult to resolve. On one side is the military camp, and on the other is society, with urban soldiers bearing more responsibilities than civilians. In peacetime, soldiers face many confusions, and the impact of social issues on their families is evident everywhere. Soldiers must move forward with these problems—how to solve them? How to keep pace with the times? How to adapt to social development? How to lead the forefront of military transformation? Etc. These are all challenges that modern, responsible soldiers should consider and address.