Seeing this scene, the soldiers of the squad were extremely sad, but at the same time the flames of anger burned even more fiercely.
The comrades, holding back their grief and tears in their eyes, carefully lifted up the fallen comrade.
Step by step, his comrades took turns carrying him as they struggled forward. While they were battling the enemies hiding in the shadows, they were carrying their fallen comrades on their backs. They had only one thought in mind: not a single one should be left behind, and no matter how difficult it was, they had to bring their comrades home.
Finally, after a long and arduous journey, the comrades, tears in their eyes, carried their fallen comrade back to the camp. At that moment, the entire camp fell into a dead silence, with only the comrades' soft sobs echoing in the air...
A command post built with tents by a border defense unit.
Zhao Lihan looked disheveled at this time. He looked down at his body and saw that his clothes were covered with dirt and blood.
He felt that it was really impolite to meet the leader in his current state, so he began to carefully tidy up his clothes. He first carefully straightened his hair so that it was neatly attached to his scalp; then he carefully smoothed out the wrinkles on his clothes, patted the dirt off his clothes, and fastened the discipline button on his collar.
After doing all this, Zhao Lihan stood quietly at the door, took a deep breath, raised his head, straightened his chest, and a confident and determined expression appeared on his face.
He opened his mouth wide and shouted in a loud and clear voice: "Report!" The report seemed to carry an invisible force, penetrating the door and reaching the ears of the people in the house.
At this moment, a deep but powerful voice came from behind the tightly closed door of the command post.
The sound seemed to have passed through layers of obstacles and barriers and went straight into Zhao Lihan's ears.
"Come in."
After hearing this, Zhao Lihan opened the curtain of the tent and walked in.
In the tent, which was not spacious to begin with, there was a huge sand table, which looked like a three-dimensional military map before one's eyes.
Before this sand table stood a leader, approximately fifty years old, silently. His brows furrowed, his deep eyes fixed on the terrain layout, seemingly lost in deep thought over a thorny problem.
He heard footsteps and immediately looked up, his eyes meeting Zhao Lihan, who had just entered the tent. His solemn expression was instantly replaced by eagerness. He waved towards Zhao Lihan and shouted, "Xiao Zhao! Come here quickly. I'm waiting for your reconnaissance results. Tell me what new information you've discovered during this reconnaissance." His voice revealed an urgent desire to know the truth.
Zhao Lihan handed a blueprint to the commander and said, "Report, Commander, this is the situation of our reconnaissance."
The chief took the information from him, started reading it immediately, then quickly walked to the sand table and made some marks.
After marking, he said with a smile: "No, the information you brought back is very important. It solved a big problem for us. How did you get such important information?"
Zhao Lihan will report in detail what he encountered along the way.
After the old leader finished listening, his face was filled with surprise, as if he couldn't believe what he heard. However, this surprise was soon replaced by relief, and his weather-beaten face gradually relaxed and revealed an appreciative smile.
He nodded repeatedly with great satisfaction, praising me non-stop, "You, boy, you really didn't embarrass me! You're worthy of being the soldier I trained! You were able to sneak into the enemy's command post all by yourself without anyone noticing. What courage and wisdom does that take? Even I, an old man who has experienced countless hardships, have to give you a thumbs-up and express my sincere admiration!"
Zhao Lihan, who was standing by, heard the old commander's praise and said humbly, "Old Commander, you're too kind! The successful completion of this mission is not just my own achievement!"
"If it weren't for my comrades who fought desperately outside the cave and successfully stopped the enemy's attack, buying me precious time and space, I would never have had the opportunity to sneak into the command post and obtain such important intelligence. Therefore, this honor should belong to our entire team, not just me."
Speaking of this, Zhao Lihan's eyes revealed deep gratitude to his comrades.
The old commander smiled, his eyes filled with satisfaction. He gazed tenderly at the tall, heroic Zhao Lihan before him, and said slowly, "Xiao Zhao, every one of our comrades in this squad is excellent! They were fearless and brave on the battlefield, fighting bravely against the enemy, demonstrating extraordinary courage and tenacious fighting spirit. They have made tremendous contributions to our army's large-scale general offensive deployment."
"But you have to understand that the command post isn't unprotected. The soldiers who remain inside aren't pushovers either. They're even tougher than those fighting outside the cave. This is the command post! It's the heart of the entire operation, where a vast amount of intelligence, tactical decision-making, and command and dispatch—all crucial tasks—are gathered."
"That's why the soldiers at the command post are the most formidable. You can imagine the difficulties you face facing them alone. I've also experienced countless battles, and I know the difficulties here are difficult for ordinary people to cope with. I know you're seeking credit for your comrades in the small unit, and I will truthfully report your deeds to my superiors. I will especially highlight yours."
Zhao Lihan was not happy about the leader's praise, but had a gloomy face.
The old leader looked at Zhao Lihan with a sullen face and asked, "What's wrong with you?"
Zhao Lihan's Adam's apple rolled a few times, and he said, "Commander, I have violated discipline this time. Please punish me!"
When the old leader heard what Zhao Lihan said, he frowned, stared at the person in front of him, and slowly said: "In my life, I have seen countless people come to ask for commendations and promotions, but this is the first time that someone like you has taken the initiative to ask for punishment. You completed your reconnaissance mission very well this time. I really can't understand why you made such a request? Come on, tell me the reason." His low and powerful voice echoed in the room, as if it could penetrate people's souls.
Zhao Lihan's face, which was originally serious, was now as solemn as frost. He narrowed his eyes slightly, and his deep gaze revealed a trace of worry and uneasiness.
The old leader listened quietly as he slowly recounted the various hardships and tribulations he encountered on his way back from this mission.
Zhao Lihan's voice was low and steady, like a huge bell ringing in the old leader's heart...
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