Spike

Chapter 7

Geng Hui didn't speak any more.He Zhijun's voice was very flat: "Give me the No. [-] station in the military area." Geng Hui said anxiously: "You are going to offend people by doing this. Leapfrog reporting is a taboo in the army!" He Zhijun sneered: "I can't care about that much anymore. I I’m afraid He Zhijun’s promotion to colonel has reached the end, I can’t just sit and watch my soldiers go hungry!” Geng Hui picked up the phone: “The switchboard of the military region, I want station No. Brigade, new unit."

He Zhijun walked over to answer the phone, and Geng Hui went out and closed the door.He Zhijun held the phone: "Old Commander, I'm Xiaojun!" The old man's voice rang in He Zhijun's ears: "It's the first time you've called me that, and yourself, in so many years—tell me, tell me!" What landmine was planted?" He Zhijun choked, he had never been in any relationship.The old man's voice was flat: "My time is precious, let's talk!"

"Deputy Commander...Old Army Commander, my little army will go all out and report today!" He Zhijun took off his training cap and threw it on the table, with tears in his eyes, "Our brigade is about to run out of food! The soldiers are going to be hungry soon Stomach!"

"What's going on? Talk slowly." The old man was very calm, "Didn't the headquarters and the military region give you funds? According to the current establishment of your brigade, it is still sufficient, what happened?" He Zhijun said: "It has not been in place. "The old man didn't speak for a long time. After a long time, he still said calmly: "I know. You are the commander of an independent army, so you have to be calm! The more difficult the time, the more the time to test the cadres!" He Zhijun asked anxiously: "Then how to solve our problem?"

The old man was angry: "Am I the head of logistics?! Can I give orders directly to the logistics system?!——I already said that I know, so let's do it!" The phone hung up, and He Zhijun was dumbfounded with the busy signal on the microphone.He walked out with his hat on, and Geng Hui asked anxiously, "How is it?" He Zhijun sighed, looking at the barracks playground that had been gradually cleared out: "Assemble! The whole team has a meeting! You are the main speaker, talk about Nanniwan." Geng Hui asked: "Have you been bullied?"

He Zhijun didn't speak, looked at the soldiers in the distance and suddenly shouted: "Chen Yong!" Chen Yong ran over and saluted: "Here——Big Captain, political commissar!" He Zhijun said: "Now, you start to lead a squad of soldiers up the mountain. Carry a dagger and a machete, and a rope up the mountain. Dig wild vegetables, set up pheasants, rabbits, whatever—no guns."

"What are you doing?" Chen Yong's eyes lit up, "Start practicing wild survival now?" "Yes, that's a good idea—from now on, the whole brigade will take turns doing wild survival subjects in addition to cleaning up the camp and leveling the grass. Training." He Zhijun smiled wryly, "Isn't it just to endure hunger? The standard for survival in the wild is a week, and it will be over after one top."

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On the morning of the eighth day, the troops were still clearing the camp and leveling the grass.The soldiers were still alive and well, but they were even thinner; He Zhijun and Geng Hui both held tools and worked with the soldiers, singing "Nanniwan" loudly.There were of course armed sentries at the door.Two dark-faced soldiers, wearing steel helmets and camouflage uniforms, stood there vigorously with rifles in hand, motionless.A sentry blinked his eyes, thinking that he had read it wrong: "Impossible?" The squad leader with the sentry asked, "What's wrong?"

"Car... Convoy!" The sentry stuttered. "People in the nearby villages should get married." The squad leader looked over.It doesn't matter if you don't look at it, you will be shocked when you see it! ——Hula la, more than 10 various high-end cars, take a closer look, "Fuck, the first one is actually a Mercedes-Benz! When did so many high-end cars come to this bloody place? The county magistrate's marriage is not such a ostentation Ah!" The sharp-eyed sentry said, "It's a military license plate!" The squad leader squinted his eyes and looked at it, his expression changed drastically, no matter how stupid a soldier is, he knows what rank these license plates belong to!He waved his hands: "Quick, quick! They are all the heads of the military region! Go report to the captain and the political commissar, and I will stand guard at the door." A sentry came down from the sentry platform and ran in. The posture is very good.As soon as the convoy arrived at the gate, He Zhijun and Geng Hui ran over with all the cadres.The door opened quickly, and the cadres poked at the side to salute.The convoy rushed in, but there was no response.

Sitting in the Mercedes-Benz, the old man looked at the barracks on both sides silently. The barracks had already taken shape, and there was even a blackboard newspaper.However, the barracks, which had been abandoned for many years due to the dismantling of troops, were full of depression, and it was still impossible to change in three days.Then, he saw soldiers lined up on the playground covered in dust, holding shovels, picks and other tools.The convoy stopped one by one in front of the soldiers. The soldiers drawn from various field army reconnaissance units in the valley, where did they see so many generals at the same time?It's rare to see a large school, so it must be a teacher!But the facts are the facts. The senior colonels who got out of the car were all followers, and the ones poking in front were several generals.The golden generals announced their majesty, the biggest one was a lieutenant general, and the rest were major generals.He Zhijun and Geng Hui had already run over to salute: "Hello, Chief!"

The old man looked at these thin and dark fighters, their bloodshot eyes, and the sweat on the camouflage uniform, and said nothing for a long time.No one knows what he is thinking now.He turned his gaze to the field cooking truck in the corner, and strode over.He Zhijun and Geng Hui hurriedly led the way.The cooking squad leader was so excited that he stood at attention and saluted.The old man returned the salute and ordered: "Open the lid of the pot." The cooking squad leader was taken aback, looking at He Zhijun and Geng Hui.The old man had a very good temper, and he repeated it once: "Open it." The cooking squad leader didn't dare to hesitate to lift the lid of the pot, and there was a pot of wild vegetable soup.The old man's hands began to tremble, and he turned to the chief officers of the logistics department behind him.The logistics minister lowered his head: "Sir, it's because I didn't do my job well."

"See?" the old man asked in a trembling voice.A deep voice said: "I see."

"Open your eyes wide and take a good look!" The old man got angry and finally shouted out.The chiefs quickly stood at attention.

The old man's voice lowered: "Today, stay here for me to eat! I will eat here too." The secretary hurriedly said: "Chief, you..." The old man shouted again: "I can eat whatever a soldier can eat." Eat!" No one dared to speak.The corners of He Zhijun and Geng Hui's eyes were wet.Many soldiers shed tears, and so did cadres.The logistics minister said cautiously: "Chief, it doesn't matter if we eat, you can forget about it." The old man's strength came up: "No! I will eat here!" The logistics minister turned to his subordinates: "When will the grain and non-staple food be available?" Transferred here?" The second-level minister in charge hurriedly said: "One day." The logistics minister was angry: "One day? What have you been doing for a month?!" The second-level minister didn't know what to say.The Minister of Logistics ordered: "One hour, first dispatch from the nearby troops for today, and make up for it later!" "Yes!" The second-level minister hurriedly turned and ran to his car.The colonel started running like a recruit, and he had not seen many people.The head of logistics said cautiously: "Chief, wait a moment, dinner will be served later." The old man said again: "Let's go! Go to the barracks." Stepping into the dark and damp military building, the old man walked into the dormitory without saying a word.There are no beds yet, and the soldiers' bedding is placed on the ground.The housekeeping is absolutely standard, all are tofu cubes.He squatted down and lifted the bed, and there was hay underneath.He got up again without saying anything, and went to the door to pull the light cord. Of course, there was no electricity.He Zhijun said cautiously: "There is a well behind. We can still drink water."

The old man didn't even look at the heads of various departments he had brought, and turned around and left.The head of the barracks said this time without waiting for the old man to speak: "In two days, the construction team will go up the mountain. I will dispatch the field tents this afternoon, and the generator car and the bathing car will also come here." The old man glanced at him and said nothing , and there was no expression of satisfaction.What is there to be satisfied with?This is what should be done?Why did you go early? !But he still didn't say that he could get involved in many things, but he couldn't get too deep into it--the cadres who can climb to this position will not be stupid, and there are people behind them.This kind of network is often maintained by many things that you can't see, and it is often not such a simple relationship with old subordinates.Everything can only be done slowly. If the fire is too high, the dish will be burnt.Therefore, don't ask what the headquarters and the military region allocated to the special reconnaissance brigade for the funds, just implement it.

While waiting for the cooking class to resume, the old man inspected the Army Special Forces under him, which had not yet been born.Nothing less, although unprepared - both He Zhijun and Geng Hui meant this.Military parades, military boxing, grappling, capture of prisoners by car, climbing...everything that can be reported has been reported. They are all veterans, and they are not weak if they are drawn casually; besides, many people come from the same army. Been taking classes for many years.Although it is the same old style of scouts, the spirit of the tiger and wolf division is definitely coming out.The old man just watched, didn't speak, and showed no expression.It's over, it's time for him to lecture.He stood on the viewing platform, without a microphone - salute - he saluted his subordinates for a long time, and did not put it down for a long time.The sobbing of the younger soldiers in the phalanx gradually sounded, and the veterans and cadres were holding back their tears.After a long time, he put his hands down: "Comrades!"

Swish—all stand at attention.His Adam's apple wriggled, and after a long time, he asked, "Is it bitter?" "Not bitter!" The voice shook the mountains.On the dark and thin face under the steel helmet, and in those bloodshot eyes, what came out was the spirit of a tiger and wolf teacher.The old man didn't say a word.He raised his right hand again, saluting his soldiers.He Zhijun shouted: "Salute——" Swish!All officers and soldiers saluted to their generals.There was no sound in the depressed barracks.Only the uncontrollable cries of dozens of young soldiers in the phalanx—— Veteran doesn't mean old! — What other sounds?The bright five-star red flag fluttered above their heads with the sound of the wind.

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Zhizhi cried helplessly in the compound of the military region, as if the heat was unbearable.Lin Qiuye was pushed out of the corridor by He Xiaoyu, with a helpless expression on her face: "The college entrance examination is coming soon, can I go?" He Xiaoyu pushed her to the side of the Mitsubishi jeep: "Mom, isn't Dad sick? I need you more! Mom, you go! I can do it myself."

"Remember, don't eat too much sorbet! The exam is coming soon! Diarrhea is terrible!" Lin Qiuye didn't forget to turn around and say.He Xiaoyu pushed her into the car: "Oh! Are you annoying!" The car drove away, and when Lin Qiuye turned around, he saw Xiao Yu staring at him anxiously, waving his hands.She also waved her hands, and tears fell down—is it easy to be a soldier's child?He Xiaoyu watched the jeep go away before he breathed a sigh of relief. Dad didn't know what happened.She didn't turn around and go upstairs until the car was gone.A familiar whistle sounded behind him.He Xiaoyu smiled and turned his head.Liu Xiaofei rode on the bicycle, smiling and riding slowly out from behind the flower pond.His face was covered with sweat, as if he had been in the sun for a while.He Xiaoyu just laughed: "Why did you come out there?" Liu Xiaofei wiped the sweat off his face: "I saw your mother was gone, so I dared to come out." "Yo! Why are you afraid of my mother?" He Xiaoyu His face flushed, but then he returned to normal, "It's not that you don't know her, is my mother treating you badly?" Liu Xiaofei didn't know what to say, and her face also turned red.Then, they saw several military officials passing by looking here.

"Go, let's go up." Xiao Yu said.There are too many things going on in the agency, and this is an old problem.No matter how young Xiao Yu is, she is still a girl after all, she understands this truth.Liu Xiaofei smiled and said, "No, I..."

"It's already at the door, why don't you go up?" Xiao Yu was a little puzzled. "I came to see you, I'm going home." Liu Xiaofei turned the car around to leave. "Hey!" Xiao Yu shouted, Liu Xiaofei turned around and smiled: "What's wrong?" "What's wrong with you?" unfamiliar.She blushed. "I just came to see you." Liu Xiaofei smiled, "I see, it's time for me to go home and review. I told my mother that I came out to ask you to borrow review materials, and I will go back immediately. This morning has passed, She'll be angry if she doesn't go back." "You've been waiting here all morning?" He Xiaoyu's eyes widened.Liu Xiaofei smiled embarrassingly, sweat was pouring, and his face was absolutely red: "I didn't wait specially, I was reciting vocabulary at Huachizi." Looking at his sweat, Xiao Yu understood—this ga boy I really waited all morning just to see myself.He Xiaoyu's voice became severe: "Go up!" Liu Xiaofei was taken aback.

(End of this chapter)