Lin Gao Qiming

Chapter 2799 Night shift

It was not until the start of the Guangdong and Guangxi expeditions that the entire army was preparing for war that he really encountered such a thing. Some soldiers suddenly jumped up in the middle of the night, put on their military uniforms, and screamed that they wanted to "die on the battlefield." Others sat on their beds at night, half asleep and muttering: "I won't go... I won't go..."

After arriving on the battlefield, such things happened from time to time. However, the legendary "cutting and trampling each other" did not happen, but there were always soldiers showing various crazy behaviors. If you wake up in time, you will most likely be able to return to normal. Some are so depressed that they can no longer hold a gun. In the end, he had to be evacuated to Hong Kong for treatment.

When the troops return to the camp, it stands to reason that this will be a down-to-earth feeling of "going home" and people will truly relax. But the accumulated emotions of fear, anger and hatred accumulated over hundreds of days and nights are likely to burst out suddenly when a person is most relaxed.

Regarding the issue of Yingxiao, when Tan Shuangxi was promoted to corporal, he listened to a course taught by Section Chief Deng of the Mental Health Center in the training team. Although he heard it in a foggy way, he only knew that someone was kicking someone, "hysteria", and "group" "Unconsciously" and so on, but he also learned a simple fact, that is, the trampling and slashing in the Camp Roar were largely done intentionally by someone taking advantage of the "Campus Roar". Revenge when there is a grievance, and revenge when there is a grudge.

Although they knew how the camp roar came about, the officers and sergeants still felt numb when they heard the word. In a large dormitory of thirty or forty people, someone howling in the middle of the night was scary enough even if it didn't cause a commotion.

"Everyone is sleeping while we are on duty. It's really hard." The sergeant said in the duty room over the freshly brewed strong tea.

"It's okay. I've been sleeping and sleeping on the boat these days. I've had enough sleep. Why don't we play a game at night?" He made a mahjong gesture.

"Let's play together?" The horse sergeant chuckled, "The leave order hasn't been issued yet! We are playing cards while on duty, and you are preparing to stay in the solitary room."

"Now that you've realized it, it's a pity not to continue to be a soldier." Tan Shuangxi said with a smile, "If you can't play cards, you have to set up the dragon gate array." He took out a pack of cigarettes from his bag, "Come on, some strong tea with it." Cigarettes, duty rations!”

The sergeant took out a cigarette from his shoulder bag: "Smoke mine!"

Tan Shuangxi was also a long-time smoker. He smiled and said, "You chandelier guy! This is not a large-scale military supply production. It's the White Holy Ship! Officers are reluctant to smoke this thing on weekdays. Where did you get so many of it?" "

"What do you mean by that? Did I steal it? Consider this one a gift from me. You can keep it and smoke it slowly."

"There must be something wrong with you being so generous." Tan Shuangxi did not open the cigarette, but took out the large-scale military supply from his pocket and lit it. "Come on, what do you want?"

"Do you know Ma Kui from the Grenadier Company?"

"I know, I know." Tan Shuangxi nodded, "He's a tall and strong young man who was added last year. Are you a relative?"

"A brother who came out of the fifth server. His family was originally from Wenchang. After more than a year since he came here, the young man also got a second-level courage medal. It just so happened that the camp was going to be promoted on a large scale this time, and he was also promoted to sergeant. candidate."

"Isn't this great?"

"You also know that there are many people who meet the qualifications for being promoted to sergeant this time. He only has one and two brave men, so he is not strong enough."

Tan Shuangxi nodded. Er Yong was rarely seen in the first place. In peacetime, most of the ones you can get are second- and third-level outstanding service badges. To be eligible for the Medal of Valor, you must have participated in direct military action. Very few people originally got it. But after the mainland strategy, Er Yong suddenly became common. Now, not counting the wounded, sick and deceased in the entire company, approximately one-third of the company has two brave men. This alone is indeed not enough.

"In terms of seniority, he's about the same. But he's not senior enough." The horse sergeant took a deep breath of his cigarette and exhaled it. "I asked someone to check it out, and he's still one chapter short."

It was obvious who he was looking for to interrogate, and it was most likely a clerk from the battalion headquarters. He has a clear understanding of various rules, regulations, award criteria and so on.

"...This time I come back for a long break, and there will be another award. It is a comprehensive evaluation of the performance during the entire campaign, and I will issue one, two, and three excellent service medals. You also know that as long as you have two brave men, it is not a problem to get a three excellent service."

Tan Shuangxi understood what he meant now. If it was just a third-level outstanding service badge, Ma Kui still wouldn't be able to stand out. Must go to the next level.

However, there is a quota for each battalion of the second-level Distinguished Service Medal. Among them, it is easy to say that those who have made outstanding achievements have served for a long time, participated in many battles, won more "Close Combat Medals", or have won the "First Arrival" of a higher level." "Capture the Flag" chapter... Naturally, the ranking is at the front. These are hard indicators, and no one can compare with them. The rest depends on "service performance." This is the operating space.

He didn't know Ma Kui's specific situation, but Ma Shi's words showed that he was lacking in hard indicators. These two advantages must be obtained.

The sergeants of each company have a great say in the matter of award evaluation. After all, officers don't deal with soldiers every day, sergeants do. The sergeant knows the situation of the soldiers best.

He immediately smiled and said: "Whatever I take, this is nothing. But there are many sergeants in the camp, and besides, he and I are not in the same company..."

The soldier on the horse was confident, "It won't be a problem. Just tell me if it can be done!" "No problem." Tan Shuangxi knew that he had probably already taken care of this matter.

"It's so refreshing!" The sergeant raised his thumb and lowered his voice and said, "Ma Kui will never forget this kindness."

"It's a trivial matter." Tan Shuangxi said as he opened the sergeant's cigarettes, took out a box, opened it, took a puff, and praised: "Good cigarettes! Much better than large-scale production for military supply!"

"If you like, take another one." Ma Shi smiled brightly and took out another one from his satchel. Pushing it to his hand, "Ma Kui, please take care of me from now on."

"How can I do this?" Tan Shuangxi quickly said modestly.

"Don't hide it," the sergeant said with a flattering smile, "I heard that you will apply for officer candidate soon."

"Don't you still have to apply? Besides, it's not easy to get a Category B diploma." Tan Shuangxi said, "I don't know if there will be a big break. If I can take a three-month break, I will sign up for a cram school." Try to get it."

"I know this." Sergeant Ma said somewhat mysteriously, "The big break is definitely going to be a three-month leave for everyone. It's just that it hasn't been announced yet, and it's probably going to be in the next few days. The matter of retiring from the army has also been decided. Related The documents are all down.”

"So, do we really have to stop fighting?" Tan Shuangxi was a little disappointed. If he didn't fight, he would be promoted even if he became a warrant officer.

"There are rumors that the imperial court wants to negotiate peace," the horse sergeant slowly blew out smoke rings, "I don't know whether it is true or not. But there are not many people who meet the conditions for retirement..."

At this point, he probably felt that he had revealed too much: "Who knows! One thing I know is that the troops are going to be reorganized."

"Reorganization?"

"After the rest, we will start reorganizing." Sergeant Ma said, "After the war in the past two years, a lot of people have changed, and the organization is a bit chaotic. The higher ups have to reorganize the team - demobilization is also part of the reorganization."

"Since it's reorganization, it means we still have to fight."

"Are you afraid that we won't be able to fight?" The horseman suddenly smiled, "Isn't Chongzhen still the emperor? There are no two days in the sky and no two masters in the country. Can the elders tolerate this?"

"That's right."

"It's a good thing to fight to earn a living. However, people will die in fighting." The horse sergeant stared at the lantern on the table and said quietly, "It's okay if I die, I'm afraid of bringing down my brothers. I just feel too bad. Can’t overcome this hurdle.”

"Since ancient times, swords and guns have no eyesight. Everyone goes into battle according to destiny. It is not something that your brother can control alone." Tan Shuangxi comforted him.

"Don't talk about that." Ma Shi smiled and shook his head, "Brother, I'm going on a blind date. Do you have anyone?"

Sergeant Ma is one of the few sergeants who has a wife. Like him, his wife is also from the Dan family. Married as a teenager. So Ma Shi is not very old, and he already has three or four children in his family. When I first joined the army, I wanted to earn more money to support my family.

"Why do we have a blind date if we have one?" Tan Shuangxi said with a bitter smile, "My family's conditions are average. If it weren't for the proposal of becoming a sergeant, the matchmakers would not come to the door. There was a message from home saying that no local girl is willing to marry a soldier. This time It’s up to the village to come forward, otherwise there might not even be anyone willing to go on a blind date.”

The reluctance to marry a soldier is simply "fear of death" and "fear of being disabled." Being a soldier also means that the husband and wife need to be separated and stationed near their hometown. Now that there are more and more "overseas deployments", the separation time is getting longer and longer.

"...My father said that it's no wonder that the girl doesn't want to get married. The Magpie Bridge only meets once a year! You've been in the mainland for almost two years. Which girl wants to be a widow?" Tan Shuangxi sighed, "I really envy you for being able to retire. Go back and manage the family business. I don't ask for wealth. I just want to marry a wife, have a few children, earn enough food and clothing for my family, and live a happy life."

"Don't say you have no ambition. Fishing and farming are for those with no means. You are younger than me and have more military achievements. You have a bright future in the army." Sergeant Ma joked, "Maybe in the future. What a great leader!”

"Alas, don't make fun of me. The chief is a veteran. Who am I? I'll be satisfied if I can be a battalion commander in the future." For Tan Shuangxi, Lin Fu is his biggest idol.

"If this blind date happens, don't forget to treat me to a wedding banquet." Sergeant Ma blinked, "I'll take care of all the money you spent on setting up the banquet. I'm sure it will be the best stuff and the lowest price."

"There's nothing wrong with the eight characters." Tan Shuangxi waved his hand. He looked at the ceiling and said faintly, "Coming back from the battlefield alive and kicking, and having the opportunity to be a candidate for military merit, I'm lucky enough. I don't dare to have too many Unreasonable thinking.”