Age of Rebirth

As soon as Tang Qiuli's voice fell, there was a burst of laughter at the airport. Sun Zhenbang quietly wiped away his tears, waved his hand, and said angrily: "Master, although we haven't seen you for several years, how can we forget you?" It’s your favorite, don’t worry, the whole sheep banquet, safekeeping will make you a real treat!”

Major General Liu Chun, the cavalry commander, squeezed forward and said with a smile: "Master, you don't know. After Commander Sun informed us of your coming, we old brothers were very happy. Let's get together and discuss, simply, don't use public funds, we big fellows join in, pay for it yourself, invite the teacher to taste the authentic Outer Mongolia-style whole lamb feast, I will keep it and you will never forget it!"

Tang Qiuli said jokingly: "I haven't seen you for a few years. You Liu Chun will be flattering. I think this is your idea. In fact, you don't want to join forces. The allowance of Brigadier Liu alone is enough for me." For a few whole sheep feasts, the subsidy of the Outer Mongolian border guards is nearly one-third higher than that of the inland troops, and you can't eat enough for one meal, Major General Liu Chun!"

Liu Chun grinned in embarrassment, and said with a smile: "Teacher, I really think so, but they don't agree. You can ask them what they said. The teacher is not your teacher alone. Why should you Commander Liu?" It’s impossible to entertain alone, the teacher can’t live in Kulun for a few days, and it’s not up to each of us to say that this opportunity can’t be taken by you alone, teacher, listen, let them save money and don’t do it!”

Tang Qiuli laughed so hard, he said, "Okay, it's better to have everyone's idea. It won't hurt Liu Chun secretly after I leave!" [

There was another burst of laughter, the happy air reverberated in the evening wind under the setting sun on the Outer Mongolia Plateau, disturbed for a while, seeing everyone's eyes, looking at me from time to time, Mei Xue standing with a smile, in the eyes Full of inquiry and curiosity, this young and breathtakingly beautiful female lieutenant colonel.What is the relationship with the teacher?

Tang Qiuli took Mei Xue's hand and said loudly: "Let me introduce, this is my wife, Mei Xue, who is currently serving as the director of the Teacher's Propaganda Department!"

Before everyone could react, Mei Xue hurriedly stepped forward, saluted first, and said crisply: "Mei Xue, Director of the Propaganda Department of the Independent Division Headquarters, has met all the generals!"

Mei Xue's etiquette is also reasonable.Those who came to greet her husband were basically major generals.He was two ranks higher than his lieutenant colonel, and I saw with my own eyes that the sincere emotion between my husband and these soldiers exuding a strong aura was the reverence and trust between men.

If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, Mei Xue would never have thought that other than the independent division troops she saw, they were on the prairie of Outer Mongolia outside the Great Wall.Her husband also has such a huge cavalry unit. From these cavalry officers, Mei Xue can feel the iron and blood aura on them, which is unique to soldiers who have personally experienced the baptism of blood and fire on the battlefield and wiped out the Japanese invaders. temperament.This alone has won Mei Xue's respect.

Sun Zhenbang and Liu Chun were shocked, and the teacher's wife saluted us.How can I take it calmly, and they all returned the courtesy, saying repeatedly: "Madam, you are too polite, I really dare not take it!"

Tang Qiuli didn't care, and rushed to say: "There is nothing to be afraid of. Mei Xue's military rank and position are there. It is a military rule to salute you. If I say you guys, just hang me at the airport, all the way away." I have been flying for four or five hours, and I must find something to feed me and my wife!"

The welcome method of the Outer Mongolian border guards is different, it is definitely Mongolian characteristics, there are no cars and jeeps, all tall horses, Tang Qiuli, Shanhu and special guards are naturally elated, everyone is on horseback, After a long period of time, stepping on the horse again, I feel a sense of familiarity and excitement. Sometimes, riding a horse and riding a whip on the prairie as far as the eye can see, galloping to the fullest, is definitely more like driving a car.

But Mei Xue and the accompanying command team of more than a dozen male and female officers will not be able to do it. These people are all civilian officers. They are doing telecommunications and staff work. With a look of embarrassment on his face, he quietly pulled Tang Qiuli's skirt and twisted it.

Tang Qiuli laughed, hugged Mei Xue's slender waist, and with all his might, sent Mei Xue onto the horse's back. Mei Xue, who was caught off guard, let out a low cry of fright, and rode on the horse, not daring to move. Fortunately, Tang Qiuli Holding his back with his big hands, otherwise, he would have to fall off the horse.

After setting up Meixue, Tang Qiuli said to Sun Zhenbang: "Commander Sun, my entourage can't enjoy the treatment you have, so let's get some cars. If I fall off my horse a few times, I will become a Blind and dumb!"

After finishing speaking, Tang Qiuli flew on the horse, hugged Meixue tightly in his arms, let go of the reins, and shouted "Drive!" He slammed his feet on the horse's belly, and galloped towards Kulun City in the lead. Leave dust along the way.

The others, not to be outdone, got on their horses one after another, and followed closely behind. They were all experts who had been on horseback for many years. When it came to riding skills, they were much better than Tang Qiuli. A large group of cavalry rode their horses and galloped wildly, rolling up a burst of smoke and dust, and the sound of horseshoes smashed the grassland, startling the late returning birds.

Tang Qiuli felt relaxed and happy as the wind blew past his ears, blowing mottled hair. All the worries and anxieties on the special plane disappeared after meeting Sun Zhenbang and Liu Chun. The only thing left was to guard them silently. Touched by the Northern Territory.

Feeling the stiff body of Mei Xue in her arms, Tang Qiuli clung to her ears and shouted: "Xue, a man should gallop on a horse. On the vast grassland, driving and riding a horse are two completely different feelings. You can see waist-deep pastures passing by against your body. People and horses are like speedboats galloping across the sea of ​​grass! Snow, feel the wind go away from your ears, and the grass floats in front of your eyes Wonderful feeling!"

But Mei Xue's answer made Tang Qiuli almost fall off the horse, "Qiuli, I'm afraid, I dare not open my eyes, hold me tight! Don't fall!"

In Kulun City, in the courtyard of the Outer Mongolia Frontier Defense Army Command, a huge tent has been set up long ago. There are several bonfires. On the bonfire, several whole sheep are roasted. In the tent, all kinds of meat and dairy products have been filled. After sitting on the long table, it was steaming hot. As soon as you entered the tent, the rich aroma of meat and milk came over your face.

For Tang Qiuli, there was nothing more relaxing and satisfying than this scene, without too many formalities and nonsense, after Sun Zhenbang made a few simple opening remarks, the roasted whole lamb was placed on the table, and the dinner immediately reached its climax.

Because the teacher Tang Qiuli ordered everyone not to drink too much alcohol, so everyone tasted it lightly, but it did not affect the atmosphere of the dinner. The meal lasted for two hours. After the end, Tang Qiuli stayed outside. Sun Zhenbang, head of the Mongolian Military and Political Department, Major General Liu Chun, Cavalry Commander, Colonel Wang Jun, Chief of Staff of the Outer Mongolia Frontier Defense Force, Colonel Meng Qingpeng, Commander of the Outer Mongolia Patrol Area of ​​the Northern Aviation Group of the Air Force, Lieutenant Colonel Qi Shuanghe, Director of the Outer Mongolia Region of the Investigation Department, and the Intelligence Department Lieutenant Colonel He Junjie, director of the Outer Mongolia Central Station, and several others. [

This was a small-scale meeting. Tang Qiuli mainly wanted to hear about the current situation in Outer Mongolia and whether the issues he was considering on the special plane existed.

Sun Zhenbang first reported. From his report, Tang Qiuli learned that in recent years, the strength of the border guards of Outer Mongolia has continued to expand. With six cavalry brigades as the backbone, each brigade has drawn a main force to form a garrison The garrison forces in various places have now grown to eighteen local garrison brigades, of which twelve cavalry brigades and the rest are infantry brigades. In addition, there are three artillery brigades, with a total strength of more than 16.

What is lacking is the armored troops. So far, there are only two tank regiments, plus four independent tank battalions. Officers at all levels served as commanders at all levels of the newly formed units, forming a new unit based on the officers of the independent division veterans and local soldiers from Outer Mongolia.

Generally speaking, the current combat effectiveness of the Outer Mongolian border guards is relatively weak. They are all soldiers who have not experienced actual combat and smelled the smoke of the battlefield. Moreover, the centripetal force of ordinary soldiers is not strong, and there is no sense of belonging for the veteran soldiers of the independent division. And the sense of honor, especially recently, some unstable factors are spreading within the army. If such an army is pulled into the battlefield, even Sun Zhenbang himself does not know what it will look like?

When he said these words, Sun Zhenbang felt a little ashamed. He seemed to feel that he had a great trust from his teacher. Tang Qiuli waved his hand indifferently and stopped Sun Zhenbang from criticizing. He understood Sun Zhenbang's difficulties. Outer Mongolia, after all, Occupied by the Soviets for many years, there is a constant feeling of giving up. Some things have penetrated into the bones. Although land reforms with local characteristics have been carried out, it is impossible to completely drive out the influence of the Soviets within a few years. .

Therefore, Tang Qiuli does not blame Sun Zhenbang, he has done his best, and, from Sun Zhenbang's report, he found a problem that made him vigilant, that is, there are unstable factors inside the Outer Mongolian Border Defense Army, which is a big problem. Any problems with the army, which is the pillar of stability and defense in the Outer Mongolia region, would be a major loss that cannot be made up for, and it would even cause serious consequences for the division of Outer Mongolia or civil war.

Knowing the existence of this unstable factor and digging out its root cause is the only effective way to eliminate the unstable factor. Shen Jun's investigation office, the branch in Outer Mongolia, should have a grasp of the situation.

Therefore, Tang Qiuli called his name directly, "Leugeant Colonel Qi Shuanghe, the head of the Outer Mongolia Region of the Investigation Department, I want to hear your report. The focus is on the unstable factors mentioned by Commander Sun. What caused it?"

(To be continued) (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point to vote, monthly pass, your support is my biggest motivation.)