The door of the courtyard house has been welded dead

Chapter 423 Veterans and Recruits

Time; 1962. XX month XX day, autumn.

Location; Beijing Railway Station

"Today is the day I leave my hometown. My heart is full of complicated emotions. I will soon follow this green train to the southwestern border of the motherland, join the army, and contribute to the tranquility of the motherland!" ”』

"When I left, I felt both scared and excited.What I'm afraid of is that this is the first time I've left my family and a familiar environment, and I'll have to face unknown challenges and difficulties.I am worried about whether I can adapt to the new life and whether I am qualified for the responsibilities brought by this military uniform. I am also afraid of leaving the care of my family and no longer have their company and support. 』

"However, the excitement was even stronger.I knew this was my chance to become a real man and fight for my country.I will receive professional military training to strengthen my will and body.I will work with like-minded comrades to shoulder the heavy responsibility of safeguarding national security.This opportunity is a precious opportunity for me to grow into a brave and determined man. When I come back, I will impress them. 』

"Despite the uncertainty and difficulties, I am confident and courageous.I will take the expectations and blessings of my family and strive to progress and grow to repay their expectations.I will use my actions to bring glory to my hometown and my motherland, and continue to fight for those martyrs who have sacrificed their lives for this country. 』

"Of course, I hope that in the eyes of my parents after I leave, I will no longer be the Li Xuewu who was doing nothing and wandering the streets, but the revolutionary soldier Li Xuewu who stood above them and held up the blue sky. No matter what challenges I face in the future, I have to remember this goal, move forward courageously, and believe in myself, and I will grow into a stronger and more responsible person. 』

"I hope the scenery of my hometown will remain in my memory forever, and I hope my efforts can bring glory to their hometown." 』

"I will miss you all the time!" 』

"Crack~!"

The diary was closed by his owner and stuffed back into the bag under the seat. With the mood of a wanderer away from home, Li Xuewu, who felt lost, looked greedily out the window at his hometown that was gradually fading away.

On the platform, not only Li Xuewu's family was standing, but no matter whether they were dignitaries or ordinary people, they all had only one equal status at this time, that is, military family members.

Looking at the train going away, many people, including mothers who felt sorry for their children, had tears in their eyes, while the man straightened his back and held back his tears with red eyes.

Originally, the mother was only sobbing slightly, but when she heard the cries of other mothers, she began to sob emotionally.

"Mom, it's not going to happen. It's just three years. Next year, the year after that, and the year after that, we'll be back. Don't cry. Let's go back!"

"It's all you. If he has to be a soldier, how can this kid endure this hardship? And you, boss, he already has a driver's license, so you can't find connections and drive a car for others. Now that's good Now, he’s gone, no one will cause trouble for you, are you happy?”

Mother Li choked with sobs and patted her husband's chest as she spoke. She didn't know where the southwest was at first, and Li Xuewen only said it was diagonally opposite the capital. After looking at the map, she knew where the west was.

Knowing that her child was thousands of miles away from her, Mother Li regretted it, but the list was finalized. It was not until the child got in the car and looked at her son through the car window that she felt her heart hurt.

Li Xuewen shrank his neck. This little troublemaker was gone. He felt secretly relieved and looked at his father. He probably wasn't the only one in his family who had such thoughts.

"Mom, it was Xuewu himself who said he wanted to be a soldier, not me who instigated it. It would be good to go and exercise, otherwise you would have to worry too much, right, Dad!"

Father Li clearly understands his lover. At this time, although he is also a little sad, the most important thing at the moment is to deal with his wife's emotions quickly, otherwise he will probably get scolded again when he lies in bed at night.

"Okay, okay, everyone got in the car and left. This bastard, if he works hard in the army, if he uses his brain to get to the point, he will most likely be able to do it in a few years. It's better than just fooling around here. It would be a good idea to be caught and sent to the artillery station one day!"

"You two just teamed up to fool me. I don't believe that he could be selected without you having some connections!"

Wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes, Mother Li said bitterly, how could she not know her son's virtues? She was a frequent visitor to the police station and became very familiar with Mr. Weimen over there.

With that kind of reputation, he could still be selected. I'm sure the two father and son would have interfered with it. Otherwise, otherwise, it wouldn't have been like kicking a ball from one side of the map to the other. In the opera, this was not called exile for thousands of miles.

Li Xuewen and his father looked at each other silently. When it comes to finding a relationship, they really didn't find it. They just passed it through a tricky method. Taking the small book of the driver's license, they passed it immediately. No one was ready, so they gave it to them. Getting in the car, I felt more anxious than both of them.

Looking for connections is non-existent. At least Father Li's eyes gleamed when he saw the recruitment office. When he looked at his son, all the prepared excuses were useless. The driver's license was checked and the big red stamp was stamped, and he knew immediately. The army I want to go to seems to be slightly different from what I heard in the past.

On the clanging train.

Little did Li Xuewu know that his brother and father were undergoing a moral trial by his mother.

As for myself, I saw that it was about to be my turn to introduce myself, and my expression was a little uneasy.

The people around me were strange and distant. If someone hadn't been able to hold it back and took the lead in boldly introducing themselves loudly in a crowded carriage, nothing would have happened next.

"My name is Wang Qiang. I come from the Peace People's Commune. My ancestors were all poor farmers. After I turned over, my father was the secretary of the brigade and my mother was the commune broadcaster. I am still young. I want to go to various parts of the motherland to see the great mountains and rivers. After graduating from junior high school, I reported I didn’t expect to be on the same train with everyone, I feel very lucky!”

There was a trace of excitement on Wang Qiang's face, and the whole carriage looked at him quietly. This young man, who was not tall and sturdy, had a blush on his cheeks, but he still spoke fluently. It seemed that he was partly inherited from his mother. .

"Pah, pah, pah!" A group of young people applauded after he finished speaking, and some even waved their hats.

"That's good. I also want to visit other places. The capital is too small to accommodate me~!"

"Coax, hahaha~!"

Listening to the joke, all the fellow soldiers in the carriage laughed together, like the officers leading the team. Seeing this scene, a hint of smile appeared on their stern face.

"My name is Yan Song. I am from the Hongqi Commune. My parents are farmers. I am a soldier because I want to lighten the burden on my family. There are too many brothers and sisters in the family and I want to have enough to eat!"

The next person opposite Li Xuewu was a thin and frail young man who looked more introverted. Although his voice was much softer and very unconfident, it instantly silenced the people around him. His smile just now, unconsciously , all disappeared. "Don't worry, go ahead and eat with an open belly, I'll definitely make you full!"

The words of the leading officer made these young people who had just stepped out of the society feel the warmth brought by the military family. Everyone continued to applaud, and the applause became even more enthusiastic. Li Xuewen looked at the somewhat moved soldiers of the same year opposite him and took out his hand. I bought the sesame seed cakes that my mother stuffed into my luggage.

"Here, I'll treat you to something. There's not enough food on the way. Tell me, I have a small appetite, so the extra food is yours!"

"Thank you!"

Yan Song, who was opposite, was holding the sesame seed cake handed over by Li Xuewu with an indescribable expression and pursed lips tightly. The child didn't seem to have eaten enough before getting in the car. Maybe he had walked too far and the food in his stomach was already gone. After it was completely consumed, the burnt aroma came to the tip of the nose, which moved this young man who was not yet underage to the point of being moved.

"We are all brothers. We can take the same bus after all. It won't be a big deal. Hurry up and eat!"

Pushing him back to his position, Li Xuewen turned around and looked at everyone in the car. He quietly made a fist with his right hand to cheer himself up. After all, so many people's eyes were focused on him, and he felt more nervous than when he took the driver's license test.

"My name is Li Xuewu. My home is at Nanluogu Lane at the foot of the Imperial City in the East City. People in the steel rolling mill area may know me. My father is a doctor and my brother is in the security department of the steel rolling mill. I am a soldier because of Change myself, but I need a tense environment to push myself. I heard that the army is a big melting pot, so I joined the melting pot just to turn myself into a puddle of molten iron. When it comes out of the furnace, the iron can turn into steel~!"

"Hey, the steel rolling mill is quite famous. Does that factory have a driving school? I heard from my relatives that it only recruits the children of employees in the factory. I originally wanted to learn it!"

A high-pitched voice came out from nowhere. It sounded like a man or a woman. Li Xuewu didn't know when his voice was changing. He grinned and looked in the direction of the sound.

"Yes, I graduated from the driving school in the steel rolling mill. Thanks to my brother, I spent 160 yuan on tuition. I only got my driver's license two months ago. Look at it!"

As he said that, Li Xuewu took out the driver's license he carried with him from his pocket, held it firmly in his hand, and let the person who spoke over there take a look.

At his age, he got a driver's license issued by the state when he was in his teens. He was unique in this carriage. Everyone looked at the notebook with envy. No matter what kind of family he was, the boy was very interested in industrial machinery such as cars. , that’s what I like.

No matter how good the family conditions are, they have only sat on it and touched the steering wheel at most. Those who have certificates can actually go up and drive, which is different from them. Of course, some of them are surprised by the tuition fee of more than 100 yuan. .

Especially for Yan Song opposite Li Xuewu, it cost more than 100 yuan. For a family like his, that was an astronomical amount, just to exchange for a small notebook.

"Oh~, you are that Li Xuewu. You keep your driver's license and use it to exchange for a driver's license in the army when you go somewhere. You need a stressful environment to push yourself, right? Haha, it will be as you wish~!"

The leading officer's eyes stayed on Li Xuewu for a little longer than the others, but the smile behind him made Li Xuewu a little creepy.

After hearing what the other party said, Li Xuewu quickly took back the driver's license that had been passed elsewhere and was being viewed by others. This thing seemed to be quite important.

"Um, may I ask, chief, what's your surname?"

The clever Li Xuewu quickly took out the Evergrande cigarettes from his pocket and handed them over respectfully with both hands.

From this we can see the difference between children living in the city and those from the countryside. Most children from better-off families in the city at least do not have stage fright and do not act coy at important moments.

"Hey, little guy, you are quite a thief, this is our thunder...!"

A cadre leading the army, who paid only [-] cents, stood up nervously and prepared to introduce!

"My surname is Lei. I am a veteran. I cannot be a leader without being a leader. You cigarette, Xiao Shi, take it away from him. You will not be given cigarettes in the car. You will give them to him at the halfway station!"

"You are lucky. This train is not a stuffy truck. Back then, we were all airtight. Once the big iron door was closed, it was dark inside. People had to watch you even when you went to the toilet, so , if you have difficulties, just overcome them yourself!”

"If you have any questions, go to Battalion Commander Shi. He is your leader. You don't have to deliberately try to please me. I'm just taking the bus with you!"

After that, Chief of Staff Lei picked up a topographic map, laid it out on the small table, and started studying it.

The thankless Li Xuewu awkwardly handed over the cigarette, scratched his head, and sat back in his seat obediently. He originally saw that the self-proclaimed veteran was the only one armed with a pistol in the carriage, but he didn't expect it. , it was a disappointment.

"Steel rolling mill, interesting~!"

Chief of Staff Lei lowered his head and looked at the map. After repeated insistence, he was now assigned as a combat staff officer by the General Staff to the Southwest Front Point. He was divided into three front positions: Eastern Front, Central Front, and Western Front. The most difficult Western Front.

Of course, right now, he doesn't know the existence of the other two front fingers.

On the map in front of you, it is written clearly on the right side, Lake Spangur. It is densely covered with some incomprehensible signs marking both sides. However, from the contours, it can be seen that the environment is very harsh and the sea is very harsh. .The drawing height is often in the range of four thousand, five thousand, or six thousand.

This place can be said to be a restricted area for humans. It is extremely difficult for ordinary people to live here. No, it is extremely difficult to survive. Faced with such an environment, Lei Zhen did not frown. He calmly judged the opponent's potential according to his own judgment. Places to be stationed, and places where one's own side may be suitable for counterattack or even blocking.

It was quiet for a while, and then returned to the noisy carriage, which did not affect his own work. He scrutinized and corrected carefully with a pencil, changing the map that was still clean in front of him into something completely different.

When the swaying carriage arrived at Yangquan Military Station, it was already afternoon. The green train slowly entered the station and stopped for the first time after leaving Beijing. On the platform, there were piles of steamed buns already packed in bamboo baskets and iron buckets. It contains freshly dug well water, which is sweet and clear, making it a feast for young people who are going out for the first time.

Staff Officer Lei was among them. He held the steamed buns of Erhe Noodles with a nonchalant expression, faced the west, and took a big bite.

(End of this chapter)