Lu Xiaoyou then asked, "What is a martial arts competition?"
"On Friday, the military unit will hold a fighting tournament. Anyone who lives in the military region can participate, even if they are cooks from the catering squad or cleaners.
During the competition, contestants may use traditional martial arts, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Karate, or any fighting moves. The ultimate winner will get a half-month of vacation."
Jinling Military Region is known for its rare holidays; soldiers there do not have weekends or public holidays off.
They can apply for annual leave, and at most request a 20-day vacation each year.
However, the higher an officer's rank, the busier they are with military duties, making it difficult for them to take their annual leave even if they do apply for it.
With the martial arts competition offering a direct reward of 15 days of vacation, it entices even high-ranking officers to participate, all vying for the rare opportunity of an extended break.
