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After National Day, Lao Zheng and other comrades who were going to the military academy for further studies were leaving. Xiao Li and others had a simple meal with them as a farewell to them.
A group of old men sat on small stools around a small wooden table. On the table was a plate of peanuts, a dish of pickles, some green onions, and a few bottles of Erguotou. In front of each of them was a ceramic jar with a picture of a big leader printed on it. The dishes were so simple that it didn't look like a farewell party, but rather a group of people who came out to drink secretly.
The group leader, Liu Shijun, held up the ceramic jar in his hand and said with emotion, "The dishes are a bit simple. You guys know the situation here, so don't be disgusted."
"Why would I dislike it?" Old Zheng took a mouthful of peanuts, chewed them slowly, and said, "Crunchy, this fruit is good! Come on, everyone, eat it."
The leader spoke, and several people instantly lost their restraint.
Most men are introverted and don’t like to talk about some things. They are not as direct as women, and they talk more after drinking.
Liu Shijun's eyes were red with wine, and he kept toasting to Lao Zheng. No one could stop him from drinking. After drinking too much, he began to reminisce about the past. "Lao Zheng, I still remember when we first met, we were both young men in our prime. In the blink of an eye, time has passed, and you and I have become old men. It's time to say goodbye."
"Yes, at that time, the old leader asked us to be partners. I was unwilling in my heart, thinking that you were rude and uneducated. Who would have thought that in the end I would spend more time with you, an old bastard, than with my wife." Old Zheng drank and looked at Liu Shijun leisurely, as if he wanted to see the lost youth on his face.
Liu Shijun laughed and scolded, "You think I'm willing to partner with you? You only studied two years longer than me and know a few more words. Why are you so arrogant, like you're in the sky?"
Liu Shijun and Lao Zheng have been partners for more than ten years. They disliked each other when they were young, but they supported each other through the difficult war years. Now the relationship between them is deeper than that between their own relatives. They both feel uncomfortable when they are separated and start to hurt each other.
Liu Shijun pursed his lips, put his arm around Lao Zheng's shoulders, and said with tears in his eyes, "Lao Zheng, you must study hard in the military academy and work hard. Later, when I brag to others, I can also tell them that I have a brother who is a general. I will be retired and return to my hometown in a while. You must keep the address I gave you and write to me when you have time."
Old Zheng's eyes were red, and he choked up a little as he said, "Okay."
"And you young men, don't bring shame to our 8147th Regiment when you go! Do your best!"
After a simple farewell, four positions in the regiment suddenly became vacant. Just when Xiao Li and others were worrying about these positions, they received news from the organization that people would be transferred to replace them in a while.
"Airborne troops!" Xiao Li said happily, holding the notice in his hand. "This is such good news. I have to tell that idiot Wang Dahai about it, so that he won't have to follow me around all day long without doing anything."
Ever since Wang Dahai was punished to go to the kitchen last time, he has been following Xiao Li when he has nothing to do, trying to show himself and trying hard to get back to his original position. Now it seems that his efforts may have been in vain.
Xiao Li wanted to know with evil curiosity what Wang Dahai’s expression would be when he found out.
The chief of staff standing by saw Xiao Li's cunning smile and couldn't help but feel pity for Wang Dahai: why did he have to provoke Xiao Tuan when he could provoke anyone else?
Is it true that he has been given so many smiles that he has forgotten his own last name?
Poor child!
Chief of Staff Yan Bing felt that he should say something, "Captain Xiao, Wang Dahai is a good soldier overall. He has excellent qualities in all aspects. You can't..." He has ruined him.
He used to be such a capable and honest soldier, but now he follows Xiao Tuan and flatters him. He is almost exhausted. What should he do if things continue like this... Such a good soldier cannot be wasted!
"I know." No matter how good a soldier is, if he doesn't know how to respect his leaders, he will be finished sooner or later. It is better to train him now, let him know the dangers of society and why the flowers are so red.
This will prevent you from causing any trouble in the future.
Yan Bing looked at Xiao Li with a look of disapproval and sighed, "You know what I mean, it would be strange if you do."
Sigh~ I still need to let the political commissar do some ideological work on Xiao Tuan...
In early November, the 8147th Regiment welcomed new members.
"Remember, after receiving a new comrade, you must return to the team on time."
"yes!"
After receiving the notice that a new comrade was about to arrive, Dong Shiyi arranged for several soldiers to pick him up at the county station early in the morning. He didn't want the new comrade to experience the same thing that happened to Xiao Li.
Let the people around laugh at you.
Around 7 o'clock in the evening, Xiao Li finally met the legendary new comrade.
"Wang Tiezhu?"
A group of three people, carrying their luggage, followed the soldiers who came to pick them up and walked forward step by step. Xiao Li looked at the soldier in the front who was looking around like he had ADHD. No matter how he looked at him, he looked like the silly Wang Tiezhu.
"Oh shit!" As the man got closer, Xiao Li finally saw his appearance clearly...it was none other than Wang Tiezhu!
Dong Shiyi came over and asked, "Do you know him?"
"I know him. He's the new recruit who joined our company after you left." Dong Shiyi had already returned home injured when Wang Tiezhu arrived in Korea, so naturally he didn't know Wang Tiezhu. However, Xiao Li was kind enough to introduce him to him. "He's a soldier ruffian. If he hadn't enlisted, he'd probably be beaten up by people if he went out."
Dong Shiyi: ...Is there anyone who can introduce someone like this?
"Company Commander!"
As the two were talking, Wang Tiezhu finally saw Xiao Li. He dropped the luggage he was carrying, ran over excitedly with his big white teeth bared, hugged Xiao Li, and shouted happily, "Company Commander, it really is you!"
Xiao Li gave him a symbolic push, with a smile on his face, and said mercilessly: "Get out, get out, get out, get out..."
After hearing that Xiao Li was not angry, Wang Tiezhu did not let him go. Instead, he hugged him even tighter, overjoyed. "Captain, I didn't expect you to be here too. I'm so happy!"
There was silence all around, and everyone looked at each other as their own Xiaotuan and the new comrade hugged each other.
What’s going on? Does the new comrade know their Xiaotuan?
When Xiao Li came to his senses and noticed everyone's gazes, his mind was filled with black lines...
Grass!
His image has been completely ruined by this idiot.
Xiao Li pushed him and shouted, "Wang Tiezhu!"
The person who had been holding Xiao Li tightly just now quickly moved away from Xiao Li Zhengzheng and shouted loudly: "Here!"
"What's wrong with you?" Xiao Li rubbed his brows, as if he couldn't believe that Wang Tiezhu was sent by the organization.
"Reporting to the company commander, after returning home for vacation, I was assigned by the organization to serve as the platoon leader of the 3rd Platoon, 2nd Company, 1st Battalion, 8147th Regiment!" Wang Tiezhu chuckled, touched his head, and said with a hint of naiveté, "Commander, I joined the party in North Korea and I am now a member."
"Congratulations, do a good job." Although Xiao Li really wanted to ask him if he could do a good job, when he thought that Wang Tiezhu was standing in Wang Dahai's position, he completely lost that feeling.
Of the two idiots, he thinks Wang Tiezhu is better. If he, Wang Dahai, can do it, why can't Wang Tiezhu do it?
The person who succeeded Dong Shiyi as the deputy political commissar of the regiment was Guo Jianguo, an old acquaintance of Xiao Li.
Guo Jianguo is a man in his forties, reserved in his emotions. He is not like Wang Dahai who bluffs. After a few pleasantries, Xiao Li looked at him as a different person.
He looked at the other person and could hardly believe his eyes. The boy who used to say he wanted to eat longevity noodles for his birthday had changed a lot.
There was a bumpy burn on his left cheek, making him look a little scary. His eyes no longer had the previous innocence and simplicity, and were only filled with the indifference of having seen everything and the pain of growing up.
That boy has grown a lot.
The price of growing up is always so cruel. Xiao Li felt a little heartbroken. If possible, he hoped that the other party could always remain the same, but unfortunately there is no if.
People always grow up.
"Squad leader." Liu Tutu saluted Xiao with a serious face, then said, "Report, Liu Tutu, the battalion commander of the 1st Battalion of the 8147th Regiment, reports in."
Xiao Li responded with satisfaction: "Welcome new comrades to join the 8147th Regiment, this big family. I hope we can help each other and make progress together..."
After a round of handover, everyone found that the regiment was still short of an instructor. Finally, Dong Shiyi and Liu Shijun jointly selected a soldier who had attended junior high school and had good ideological and political awareness from among the old comrades to serve as the instructor.
The next day, after a simple meal in the cafeteria, Liu Shijun introduced the men to the regiment's soldiers: "These are outstanding soldiers who have come out of the Korean battlefield. They will make progress together with everyone in the future. Everyone, please give them a round of applause."
Unlike Xiao Li at that time, the soldiers in the regiment were quite accepting of them. They clapped their hands and looked at Wang Tiezhu and the others curiously, their eyes full of admiration.
Xiao Li felt like vomiting when he saw this scene.
When he came, the Volunteer Army had not yet publicly returned to the country. When he was introduced, he was only said to be the new deputy regiment commander, which led everyone to believe that he was an airborne soldier. Wang Dahai was even dismissed from his post because of this.
Now thinking about it, if he had been introduced like this at the time, Wang Dahai would still be doing well as a platoon leader.
Xiao Li suddenly felt a little sorry for Wang Dahai.
Wang Dahai was indeed feeling very aggrieved. He heard yesterday that the organization had sent new comrades, who were the first group of volunteers returning to China. One of them even took over his position as platoon leader.
Wang Dahai slapped himself twice in frustration: "I told you to be so mean, now you feel better."
All his efforts were in vain. Wang Dahai regretted it because he thought he had strong business capabilities and refused to obey the Chinese government's management. He even ignored his leaders.
When Wang Dahai heard that Xiao Li knew them all, and that the battalion commander and platoon leader called Xiao Tuan the squad leader and company commander respectively, he felt that his life was over. If he wanted to make a name for himself again, he had to deal with Xiao Tuan, and he learned to be Xiao Li's lackey without any instruction.
Wang Tiezhu, who claimed to be Xiao Li's most popular man, rolled up his sleeves when he saw this and said, "Damn it! You're actually competing with me for my favor!"
As a result, Xiao Li was often followed by two little tails.
Dong Shiyi finally understood after seeing that scene why Xiao Li had said that about Wang Tiezhu. It was truly unreliable...
The two people caught by Dong Shiyi became frequent visitors to his ideological and political work. He would drag them out for a walk whenever he had time, which made the two people run away as soon as they saw the political commissar, as if they saw a ghost.
After hearing this, Xiao Li burst into laughter: "Serves you right. You bother me every day..."
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