The next morning, the squadron leader tells the battalion commander that he has brought zhou to him. The battalion commander tells zhou that since he has slandered his superior, he is to be punished with ten whippings. He tells him to beat zhou up a bit so that he can relieve his anger. He also tells him that he will personally train him to strengthen his physique before the recruits' training begins. He says that if he does not meet his expectations, he will discharge him immediately. He adds that the army ration is better than what he got at home, and that the commander leads by example in educating zhou