"Nonsense! This is utter nonsense!"
This was the first time Xiao Aiguo had heard this news.
He strode to his desk, picked up the order that the division had just issued, and after reading it, his face turned very ugly.
"Old Gao, Xiao Zhuang's injuries haven't healed yet. What's the division thinking? No way, I'll go to the division and tell them to replace him!"
Gao Dajiang smiled bitterly and quickly stopped Xiao Aiguo.
"Old Xiao, calm down. I've already spoken to the division, but they only designated the First Battalion."
He sighed and continued, "There's nothing we can do about it. The Second and Third Battalions are both on missions now, and they have to ensure the absolute safety of '851.' So, we can only send the First Battalion now."
Xiao Aiguo's face was gloomy; he really couldn't understand it.
Their regiment is stationed here, so they shouldn't have any other tasks; those are the responsibility of the second regiment.
But why is the division suddenly giving them a mission? There was no prior warning.
"Old Gao, but Xiao Zhuang's hand isn't fully healed yet. We can't let him go to the battlefield with a sling on, can we?"
Gao Dajiang glanced at Zhuang Mingcheng, considered for a moment, and said, "Xiao Zhuang, continue your sick leave. Let Deputy Battalion Commander Li Dajun take over."
"No, I don't trust Li Dajun."
Xiao Aiguo retorted without hesitation, shaking his head and saying, "Besides, Li Dajun just made a mistake, so we can't let him carry out such an important mission."
"Commander, Political Commissar, I'll go."
Zhuang Mingcheng stood in front of the two men and began to untie his bandages. "No matter what the mission is, I am the battalion commander of the First Battalion. I cannot be a deserter."
"Hmm!"
Cold sweat beaded on his forehead, and he forced himself to endure the excruciating pain as he unwrapped all the bandages from his arm.
Gao Dajiang couldn't help but stand up.
Seeing Zhuang Mingcheng's appearance, he was filled with shame. "Damn it, I can't even protect my own men. What kind of regimental commander am I? No way, I'm going to find the division commander."
"Commander, we can't let the whole battalion be delayed because of me."
Zhuang Mingcheng tossed the bandages aside and then moved his injured hand around.
"Commander, Political Commissar, I'm fine. My arm should have healed a long time ago. I'd like to know the specifics of the mission."
Gao Dajiang and Xiao Aiguo, seeing the cold sweat constantly dripping from his forehead, knew that Zhuang Mingcheng's words were completely unbelievable.
But that's how soldiers are; they'll complete their mission even if it means risking their lives, let alone getting injured!
Gao Dajiang walked over and patted him on the shoulder. "This is a top-secret mission. Once you've read it, you have to complete it. Have you thought it through?"
Zhuang Mingcheng nodded firmly and picked up the paper on the table.
After reading it, he felt a little heavy-hearted. Their battalion's top-secret mission this time was to escort scientific research materials to the neighboring province of Xinjiang.
It wasn't specified what it was, but since it required a battalion of soldiers to escort it, it must be extremely important.
Looking at the time above, the division required them to depart the day after tomorrow.
"the day after tomorrow……"
Zhuang Mingcheng pursed his lips, saluted Gao Dajiang, and said, "Commander, I would like to ask for a day off."
"Okay, I approve it."
Gao Dajiang agreed readily.
The kid's marriage application is still in the troupe; he knows what Zhuang Mingcheng wanted to do by taking leave.
Seeing that Zhuang Mingcheng still hesitated, he said directly, "I have already told Wang Haibing about this mission. You don't need to worry about things in the camp."
Wang Haibing is the political instructor of the first battalion, and he is much more reliable than Li Dajun.
Upon hearing this, Zhuang Mingcheng was completely relieved.
"Comrade Zhuang Mingcheng, your marriage application has been approved by the regiment. Comrade Lu Fangfang has a clean background, and the organization agrees to your marriage. Congratulations."
Xiao Aiguo pulled out a drawer, took out a stack of certificates, signed them, and handed them to Zhuang Mingcheng.
In this day and age, registering for marriage requires a letter of introduction from one's work unit and the signature of a leader. Their unit is a classified unit, so the requirements are even stricter, and a political vetting process is also required.
Logically speaking, the process shouldn't be that quick; the higher-ups need to thoroughly investigate Lu Fangfang's family situation before they can approve it.
But now that this has happened, Xiao Aiguo is willing to take some risks and agree in advance.
Otherwise, if Lu Fangfang moves into the family compound, there will definitely be gossip.
Holding the certificate, Zhuang Mingcheng felt a mix of emotions. He gave Xiao Aiguo a military salute.
"Commander, Political Commissar, I have another request."
"you say."
Zhuang Mingcheng opened his mouth, then said somewhat embarrassedly, "I'd like to request a military vehicle to go to the city tomorrow."
Seeing that Gao Dajiang and Xiao Aiguo were somewhat puzzled, he explained the situation of the family compound.
The house in the family compound has just been approved, but there's nothing inside.
He left just like that, I really couldn't rest easy.
Before going on the mission, Zhuang Mingcheng wanted to buy everything the family needed so that Lu Fangfang wouldn't have to be alone and inconvenienced.
Gao Dajiang and Xiao Aiguo were stunned for a moment, then they both laughed.
"You little rascal, I didn't realize you were such a romantic. Alright, I agree."
Gao Dajiang smiled and shook his head, then said, "By the way, do you have enough money and coupons? If not, I'll give you some. You can pay me back when you receive your allowance."
In those days, soldiers generally received good treatment.
New recruits receive a monthly allowance of six yuan, which increases by one yuan for each full year of service.
Female soldiers also receive a sanitation allowance of 75 cents, which amounts to 6.75 yuan per month.
Don't underestimate six yuan. The army operates on a supply system. Apart from personal necessities, you don't have to spend money on anything else. If you use it sparingly, you can even send it home.
The group leader's salary is even higher, over a hundred yuan per month.
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