The train driver in the courtyard

Chapter 121 Arrival
The railway distance from Beijing to Alashankou is 4245 kilometers.

The construction speed of the forward steam locomotive is 80 kilometers per hour.

In order to ensure the safety of trains and passengers, the speed of general operating trains is limited to 60 kilometers per hour.

In order to reach Alashankou as soon as possible, the speed of the rescue train has been kept at 80 kilometers per hour.

The driver team worked in two shifts, and people stopped and stopped.

So that when the comrades in the driver's group encountered physiological excretion problems, they would directly open the door behind the driver and open the brakes on the Mercedes-Benz train to release water.

Of course, there are also skills in releasing water.

There was a lot of wind on the train.

Even if the Heavenly King Lao Tzu came, he would not be able to 'piss three feet against the wind'.

It would be embarrassing if it was blown in and spilled on the pants.

So like jumping on a train, let the water go backwards.

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Overcoming all kinds of hardships along the way, the rescue train finally arrived at Alashankou in the early morning two days later.

"Comrade driver, there are many people ahead, we should arrive at our destination."

The co-driver, Liu Qingquan, withdrew his head from the car window and reported with his red head straightened out.

It's summer now, the frontier is high, and the ultraviolet radiation is strong. Liu Qingquan has been sticking his head outside for the past two days, and he is about to be turned into a spicy crayfish.

Cheers came from Laomao's radio station: "Zizizi sweet potatoes, sweet potatoes, here are mochi, the sweet potatoes are ripe and can be dug out."

Without an interpreter, Li Aiguo knew that the goal was ahead, so he immediately became energetic and slowly pushed the hand brake.

The speed of the train dropped suddenly, and it stopped slowly along the rails.

puff
With a violent exhaust sound, the train door opened.

Dozens of young comrades in yellow-brown uniforms and bamboo hats surrounded them.

They looked anxious, and there was hope in their eyes.

"Commander, you are finally here!"

Zhang Gong, captain of the rescue team, led the rescue team members off the train.

First he trotted all the way to the front of the car, held the hands of Li Aiguo and Cao Wenzhi through the car window, and said words of gratitude for a while.

"Comrades on the railway, thanks to you this time, we were able to reach Alashankou in time despite all difficulties and difficulties."

"When the rescue is successful, I will ask the Ministry for your credit!"

"The rescue mission is about to begin, and we will see you soon!"

Then began to direct the team members to unload the rescue roadheader on the train.

Li Aiguo braked the train, and together with Cao Wenzhi and the others, checked the inside of the front of the car.

After confirming that there was no problem, he jumped off the train.

After a few days of bumping on the train, the whole person was almost limp, and it felt really good to step on the solid ground.

It was early morning.

The morning fog is lingering, and Alashan in the distance is like a sharp sword, breaking through the morning fog and piercing the sky.

Surrounded by the bare Gobi Desert, Ala Mountain is full of greenery, the original pine forest is green and tall, and the mountain wind blows the pine waves.

"Let's go, Patriotic, the local comrades have prepared the truck, and we can go back to the capital."

Drive the rescue train to the predetermined location, and the task of the driver team is considered complete.

Since the railway track is a dead end road, the train has no way to turn around, so it can only temporarily stop on the railway track, waiting for the locomotive depot to send the locomotive to pull it back.

Comrades from the local locomotive depot are responsible for these trivial matters.

Li Aiguo and the rest of the driver group needed to take the Jiefang truck to the county town more than 200 miles away, and then took the train back to the capital.

Cao Wenzhi's shout came from a distance, Li Aiguo threw the cigarette butt on the ground, glanced back at Alashan, and ran quickly towards the liberation truck.

Cao Wenzhi and Liu Qingquan were already squatting on the truck.

After two days and two nights of running around, even the old drivers like them were exhausted and urgently needed to go back and take a good rest.

Li Aiguo was about to step on the wheels to climb up, when a voice came from a distance.

"Driver Li, please wait."

Turning his head, he saw Zhang Gong and Lao Mao walking side by side.

"Comrade Li Aiguo, the rescue team is about to go up the mountain to rescue, I hope you can also participate."

Zhang Gong directly explained the purpose of his visit.

"I'm just a train driver, and I have to go back to drive the train." Li Aiguo hesitated.

He doesn't know how to rescue himself, even if he follows him into the mountain, it may not be effective.

Zhang Gong: "This is the suggestion of Comrade Lao Mao. We have already notified your locomotive depot."

Li Aiguo looked at the old cat, and the old cat blinked at him, his expression seemed a little smug.

Li Aiguo frowned.

I don't understand the intention of the old cat.

But since the rescue team gave the order, he couldn't shirk it.

Zhang Gong used the word 'notification', which is enough to explain everything.

Cao Wenzhi and the others didn't know what was going on, but seeing Li Aiguo's hesitation, they tried to persuade him.

"Patriotism and rescue are of great importance. It is your honor that the rescue team can let you participate."

"You don't have to worry about the crew, we have motorized drivers in the workshop."

See this situation.

Li Aiguo nodded heavily and said, "Then let's see you in the capital!"

"goodbye!"

The liberation truck emitted a puff of black smoke and disappeared into the boundless Gobi Desert.

In this way, Li Aiguo became a non-staff member of the rescue team.

This situation seems unbelievable, without any formalities, the person was left behind with just one phone call.

But in this fiery age, it is very common.

As the saying goes: We are a brick, we can move it wherever we need it.

Now Li Aiguo's brick has been moved to the rescue team.

His direct supervisor is Lao Mao, and the specific job content is unknown.

At present, it is to assist the truck drivers to send the rescue equipment to the collapsed hole.

Li Aiguo accepted the order and hurried to the truck.

Zhang Gong looked at his back and turned to look at the old cat.

"Comrade Mao, do you think this kid is good?"

"Not only is it good, it's simply excellent."

The old cat chuckled, and said, "When the train was about to overturn, you were also on the train. At that time, it was Li Aiguo who did not panic and saved the whole train."

He took out a cigar from his pocket and lit it. Ignoring Zhang Gong's envious eyes, he squatted on the ground and continued.

"On the way here, I have thoroughly analyzed the collapse accident, and I always feel that there is a problem.

"This time we have to rescue and find out bad elements, which is very difficult.

"This kind of comrade with reliable background, clean background, courage and ability is needed.

"Li Aiguo has nothing to do with the rescue team or the geological team, so he can be trusted.

No matter how sophisticated the enemy's layout is, it would never have occurred to a train driver to join the rescue team.

"One more comrade of mine, one more pair of eyes, one more chance of winning."

Of course, the old cat has retrieved Li Aiguo's file, and knows some things that cannot be disclosed.

Zhang Gong's fingers trembled when he heard the words, and he frowned: "You even doubt the comrades of the rescue team?"

The old cat chuckled: "The situation is really serious. Not only the rescue team, but also you, and even my investigation team are among the suspects."

Zhang Gong turned his head to look at the old cat. His face was covered by the smoke, so he couldn't see clearly.

The old cat does not belong to the rescue team, nor does it belong to the Ministry of Petroleum Industry, but comes from a special department.

It is normal to develop a thinking that likes to doubt others during years of hard fighting.

The old cat stood up, and the smoke swayed with the wind, taking away an almost inaudible sentence.

"Even I doubt myself all the time."

(End of this chapter)