Chapter 337: Securing the Nation 1
At the same time, Lu Jiang led his men to wipe out a group of foreign armed elements who intended to invade the country's territory.
After a fierce encirclement and suppression battle, our side sacrificed 13 people and killed more than 100 enemies. We also destroyed an armed stronghold of the enemy, captured the enemy leader alive, and seized a large amount of supplies as our own supplies.
Only after dealing with the aftermath of his fallen comrades did the thin and dark Lu Jiang get a chance to breathe a sigh of relief.
No one would feel good after burying a comrade with their own hands.
None of their ashes were taken home. All were buried on the spot, within the border, in accordance with their wishes, allowing them to rest here and guard the country's territory forever.
After taking off the hat, Lu Jiang did not continue to wear it. His face was so black that his original features could not be seen. He was bare-chested, with a bandage with faint blood stains wrapped around his left shoulder. He bent one leg, bit a piece of grass in his mouth, and sat quietly in front of the tent, listening to the training slogans in the camp and looking at his hometown in the distance.
"What's wrong? Lao Lu, are you missing home?" A comrade sat down next to him and handed him an enamel jug of water.
Although there was alcohol among the seized supplies, they did not dare to drink it as it would cause delays. They had heavy responsibilities and did not dare to take risks.
Lu Jiang turned around and saw Zhao Anbang, half of his body was wrapped in bandages. He took a big sip of water from the enamel pot and replied, "I'm not homesick. We have a heavy responsibility and don't have time to miss home. I miss my family. According to the date, my wife should have given birth. I don't know if the mother and child are safe, and I don't know if the baby is a boy or a girl."
The medical level in the countryside is low. Even if his wife studies medicine, a doctor cannot treat himself. He is still very worried. His only hope is that Wu Zheng can be of use and not put his wife in danger.
Zhao Anbang smiled brightly, "We are fighting on the front line, aren't we just to protect our family's safety? I believe that under our protection, our family will be safe! I have to remind you, you promised me that no matter whether my sister-in-law gives birth to a boy or a girl, she must be my godson or goddaughter! This child is half mine!"
"Go to hell!" Lu Jiang nudged him with his elbow. "I only agreed to this because you were dying on the battlefield. Now you should be well. Marry a wife and have children in the future. Don't worry about my child!"
Zhao Anbang looked up at the sky and said, "I will never have a child in my lifetime!"
No emotion could be seen on his dark, weather-beaten face.
Lu Jiang was stunned, then immediately understood what he meant. He stretched out his uninjured hand and patted his shoulder. A considerable number of comrades who had left the battlefield had lost their fertility, but what could they do?
"Alright, alright, I'll give you half of my child, okay? When we're old, if he doesn't support you, I'll spank him."
Lu Jiang was well aware of Zhao Anbang's military achievements. Born in an old revolutionary family, he was brave as a teenager and had survived many dangers before crawling out of a pile of corpses. He had made outstanding contributions, but in recent years he had been unsuccessful because of his father. Before he set off, he was transferred from the northwest to his own army to be his deputy, which was actually an injustice to him.
Zhao Anbang chuckled, "Wouldn't it be enough if you agreed earlier? Tell me, is it a boy or a girl? If it's a son, I'll take him to target practice in the future. If it's a girl, I'll buy her beautiful clothes, hairpins and dolls. I don't know who the son or daughter will look like when they are born. It will be terrible if the daughter looks like you! Your appearance and aura can scare children to tears. Also, if you spank him, be careful that your sister-in-law won't forgive you. They are your sister-in-law and you have no right to spank him!"
(End of this chapter)