After lunch, Xu Jianguo strolled around the farm, then left the space, lay down on the bed and began to sleep.
In this way, Xu Jianguo lived a lazy life for two days, and all the fatigue he had felt before was swept away.
On the morning of the third day, Xu Jianguo was woken up by Zhao Gang. After washing up, Zhao Gang led him to the third underground floor.
"Brother Zhao, what's the matter?" Xu Jianguo asked.
"The awarding ceremony will be held soon, and the leader asked me to take you here to get a haircut." Zhao Gang said with a smile.
Xu Jianguo touched his hair, nodded and said, "My hair is indeed a little long."
The person who cut Xu Jianguo's hair was an old soldier in the kitchen squad. In Zhao Gang's words, this man was a master who had shaved the hair of every soldier in the base. Later, because there were too many people and he was too busy, he taught a few apprentices, which solved the problem of cutting the soldiers' hair.
The veteran's technique was very skilled. The manual clippers and razor flew up and down in his hands. In less than ten minutes, a neat short haircut was completed.
The old soldier brought over a large copper kettle and asked Xu Jianguo to use the bucket to wash it briefly. After cleaning up, he thanked the old soldier and left with Zhao Gang.
It was not lunchtime in the cafeteria on the second underground floor, and the whole cafeteria was quiet. When the two walked in, Xu Jianguo saw Wu Dajiang standing not far away waiting for them.
There were two officers standing next to Wu Dajiang. From their military ranks, we could tell that they were colonels. I guess they were sent by higher-ups.
"Jianguo, come here quickly! Let me introduce you. These two are Colonel Tan Zhuo and Colonel Pan Libin sent by the Organization Department of the Central Military Commission. They will award you titles today." Wu Dajiang said.
"Hello Colonel Tan, hello Colonel Pan, thank you for your hard work!" Xu Jianguo said with a smile.
"Hello, Comrade Xu Jianguo. It's not that hard. Compared with your contributions to the country, we are still far behind!" Tan Zhuo said.
"That's right! Comrade Xu Jianguo, I hope that after joining the army, you will continue to work hard and strive to make more outstanding contributions to the country!" Pan Libin also echoed.
"Please rest assured, leaders. I will never let the country down!" Xu Jianguo also said solemnly.
"Okay, let's get started! Comrade Xu Jianguo, due to your special situation, the process of today's awarding ceremony has been simplified. You just need to do what we say." Tan Zhuo said.
"Okay!" Xu Jianguo said.
"Comrade Xu Jianguo, please go change into your military uniform first. We will wait for you here." Pan Libin said, holding a green military uniform in his hands.
Xu Jianguo looked at the brand new military uniform in front of him and felt a little excited. He nodded vigorously, took the uniform with both hands with a serious expression, and walked towards a room not far away under the guidance of Zhao Gang.
Ten minutes later, Xu Jianguo came back in military uniform. Since he had not been awarded a rank yet, his collar badges were still empty, and there was only a shining Longxia Army badge on his hat.
Xu Jianguo stood tall and straight in his brand new military uniform, looking extraordinarily heroic and exceptionally energetic.
When Xu Jianguo walked in front of the few people, Wu Dajiang stepped forward to help him adjust his cap badge and tighten his discipline button, then laughed and patted his shoulder.
Tan Zhuo and Pan Libin on the side also looked at each other, smiled and nodded.
"Comrade Xu Jianguo!" Pan Libin shouted.
"Here!" Xu Jianguo replied loudly.
"Read the order to award the title!" Pan Libin said on the side.
Everyone stood at attention. Tan Zhuo opened the folder he was carrying and began to speak, "According to the order of the Longxia Military Commission on April 7, 1961, Comrade Xu Jianguo is hereby approved to join the Longxia Army and become a glorious Longxia soldier. He is awarded the rank of Major. I hope that Comrade Xu Jianguo will inherit the legacy of the revolutionary martyrs and continue to carry forward..."
Xu Jianguo listened quietly, and after Tan Zhuo finished reading the order to award the title, several people applauded vigorously.
As the applause died down, Pan Libin continued, "Please invite Comrade Wu Dajiang, Commander of the Black Mountain Base, to confer the military rank on Comrade Xu Jianguo!"
"Yes!" Wu Dajiang shouted.
He walked up to Tan Zhuo, took the collar badge from his hand, turned around and came to Xu Jianguo, and solemnly put on two collar badges with a red background, two yellow bars and a gold star on his military uniform.
After putting on the shoulder straps, Xu Jianguo was in a trance for a moment. He suddenly felt that the military uniform on his body had become extremely heavy, as if he had suddenly taken on an extra mission and responsibility.
Wu Dajiang said, "Jianguo, from now on, you are a glorious Longxia soldier. I hope you can continue to be strict with yourself and contribute more to our country!"
"Yes, Chief, I will!" Xu Jianguo said, exerting a little force with his right hand and clenching it into a fist.
Wu Dajiang nodded, patted his shoulder, and turned back to his original position.
"Read the oath! The reader, Xu Jianguo, please stand at attention with his right fist raised. Colonel Tan Zhuo will lead the reading, and Comrade Xu Jianguo will repeat!" Pan Libin said.
"yes!"
Tan Zhuo and Xu Jianguo simultaneously raised their right fists and read aloud, one after the other: "I am a citizen of Longxia Country. To join the Longxia Country army and shoulder the glorious duty of a revolutionary soldier, I solemnly swear:
First, under the leadership of the number one leader, I will be a loyal, brave, resourceful soldier who strictly observes discipline, abides by regulations, and obeys orders. I will not hesitate to sacrifice anything to defend the motherland.
2. Strive to study modern military science, improve political and cultural standards, master weapons, be ready for battle at all times, overcome all difficulties, and resolutely destroy the enemy;
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