On May 6th, red flags fluttered and gongs and drums were beating in the square in front of the Qingshan County Government.
Big slogans written in black and white are posted all over the world.
There is a row of tables on a raised platform in the open air.
The table was piled with green military uniforms, green military caps, green Liberation shoes, gun belts, and instruction manuals.
A banner hung high behind the table.
Written on it were the words "Qingshan County All-Invincible Team Establishment Conference".
In front of the banner stood a flagpole, and on the flagpole fluttered a red flag with the four black words "Invincible Team" written on it.
Zhang Xudong and He Jingxian, wearing military uniforms and belts around their waists, stood on the stage in high spirits.
The stage was already full of people—all young and inexperienced people.
Zhang Xudong didn't say much, he just announced the recruitment conditions, and domineeringly declared that the Invincible Team was the only legal team in Qingshan County, and then opened the business.
Then, under his kicking, the young men lined up obediently to register and receive their uniforms.
Then we had a group haircut. The boys all had flat heads and the girls all had short hair in a 2:8 ratio.
After getting a haircut, you will be given a red armband as a symbol of status.
Today, all the barbers from state-owned barber shops in the county were recruited.
They showed the spirit of not fearing hardship or death, and managed to cut the hair of more than 300 soldiers in just one morning.
As for the quality, there is a saying locally that it tastes like it was chewed by a dog.
The recruitment here was completed, and bursts of fragrance wafted from the two large pots next to the county government gate.
Several chefs from the county government canteen set up a large stove next to the county government office, stewed two large pots of dishes, and steamed hundreds of steamed buns made of two grams of flour.
Commander Zhang was very straightforward. He said he would provide meals, and he did.
The big piece of meat was plump and shiny white. The food was much oilier than the one in the county canteen.
"Commander Zhang, the county can't afford your food standards, you have to find it yourself.
These kids are at the age where they can eat, be careful or they’ll eat you into bankruptcy.”
County Magistrate Liu said this after swallowing a piece of pork belly.
Zhang Xudong looked at a group of county officials squatting nearby and wolfing down their food, and said to County Magistrate Liu:
"I suggested setting up the headquarters in the empty yard next door, but you refused.
I was forced to set up the headquarters in the county government.
They even made a sign and hung it by the gate, saying that they supported the leadership's call and our activities.
Look at you leaders, none of them eats any less than us young guys.
Is this why you asked me to set up my headquarters right next to you?
You can't even afford our meals. Just look at it yourself: is the money and food allocated to me by the county enough for you to feed yourselves?
You are also quite interesting. You will be the main targets of our supervision, education and criticism in the future.
You're still pushing forward like this, don't you have any psychological trauma at all?"
County Magistrate Liu took a bite of the steamed bread and said:
"We are actively responding to the organization's call and proactively seeking you out for criticism and education.
As for eating, we are now in a state of accepting your scrutiny while continuing to work.
We will be under your supervision from now on, Commander Zhang. If we don't eat your food, where else can we eat?"
Zhang Xudong was left speechless by County Magistrate Liu's shameless words.
Oh, it’s not enough that I’m protecting you in disguise, I also have to take care of your food?
Zhang Xudong shook his head and said, "Then I will have to intercept some of the funds when I make some income in the future.
I can’t possibly support hundreds of people out of my own pocket.”
County Magistrate Liu asked in confusion, "You're looking for income? How do you do it? Are we going to confiscate property like other places?"
You can't do anything reckless. Our Qingshan County can't afford such turmoil."
Zhang Xudong laughed and said:
“I am different from them, I want to confiscate illegal gains and those prohibited items.
Of course, I also do it in a targeted manner.
Most people still need to rely on publicity activities to make them voluntarily hand in prohibited items.
You know how it works elsewhere.
We have to put on a show here and not let others pick on us, right?
Don't worry about these things, just take care of yourself first.
Have you done what I asked you to do?
If anything is found in a house that shouldn't be there, don't blame me if you get into trouble."
County Magistrate Liu sighed and said,
I have already explained to everyone I need to explain.
They also searched the house and dealt with everything that needed to be dealt with.
Why use such extreme methods when normal procedures can be used to handle this?"
Zhang Xudong glanced at him, curled his lips and said:
"If I don't use those who have really made mistakes as an example, then why would I use those innocent people as an excuse?
If we continue to do things in such a rigid manner, how many of you will still be able to eat?
I tell you, the situation is not the most serious yet.
Just wait and see in two months how many innocent people will be implicated in other places.
If I wasn't afraid that Qingshan County would be messed up by others, I wouldn't care about your affairs."
County Magistrate Liu also knew that Zhang Xudong was telling the truth.
I had no choice but to face reality, turn helplessness into motivation, and work hard on the food in my hands.
After everyone had finished their meal, Zhang Xudong asked Sanniu and the others to divide the teams and temporarily divided everyone into six teams.
Zhang Xudong's explanation to them was simple and crude.
If anyone is not convinced and does not obey orders, they will be beaten until they submit and obey.
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