After settling down in Taiwan, Chu and his colleagues began to study languages, take part in national examinations or found outlets for their interest in writing and painting. In this way, the armed forces nurtured many notable young writers and artists.
政府遷台後，戰事停息，這批青年的熱情無處發洩，於是紛紛各自找尋心靈的寄託。有的自修語文，有的參加政府考試，有的寫作、繪畫，後來產生了不少知名的軍中作家和畫家。