There were many people, most of whom were unaware of the situation. While working, they were naturally curious about these houses.
This is no secret. Besides, bringing in new people is a great help to this area. Rather than letting people speculate and the families not knowing what can and cannot be said, it's better to use these people to spread the word. Whether it's veterans, their families, or these new villagers who are not yet familiar with the area, they all have their own connections. Who knows which word might attract a golden phoenix?
So, after asking Commander Lin, they simply and directly explained the situation to the families.
"Aunties and sisters-in-law, I heard from the regimental commander that everyone is so conscientious. They are not negligent in their commitment to confidentiality. I just arrived here and I don't know much about the situation on site yet. I went to the site today to check on the progress, and everyone is working very hard. I believe that the day we move into our new home should not be far away."
Having lived in the family compound for so long, everyone has gotten used to it. It's close to the barracks, with patrols day and night and sentries at the gate, so everyone feels safe. It's convenient for the men to go to and from get off work, and for the women to go to their jobs. The hospital is also nearby, so it's good in every way.
The sudden suggestion of moving to a distant place can feel a bit awkward, perhaps psychologically, because people who are used to living in one place don't want to adapt to a completely new environment. While the idea of moving to a new place sounds appealing, some people still feel uncertain about it.
"Sister-in-law, do we really have to move out? We're also military dependents, and we haven't done anything wrong. Why can't we stay here?"
"Yes, they say it's a new house, but to be honest, I've gotten used to living here. I've gotten along well with the neighbors on both sides, and I've already planted the vegetable garden. I'm even thinking of adding a back window to the house next year."
"Yes, yes, the kids are used to it. Now they can run around in the compound, and as long as they don't go up the mountain, I don't have to worry about them. They come back on their own when it's time."
"We've moved to a new place, can we really trust them there?"
"I also feel at ease doing anything here since it's right next to the military base."
"It's so far, you'll have to leave a little earlier if you're going to work."
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Everyone was talking at once, but no one was causing trouble. They were all mothers, living their lives, and they were all sharing their worries. I listened attentively and got a general idea of what was going on. Only when everyone had said their piece did I speak.
"Dear aunties and sisters-in-law, the logistics department may not have explained things in detail before, so you are all a bit unsure, aren't you?"
I may know more than you all, but let me put everything else aside and reassure you.
Everyone hopes that our military region will become better and stronger, and I think everyone agrees on that.
"Yes, yes, that must be it!"
"That's right, only when the military region prospers can we prosper even more."
"Yes, only when the military region is doing well can we do better."
The aunties who came here a few years ago know this family compound best. Back then, there was no other place, and this was the most suitable. I also asked the regimental commander, and at the time, we didn't consider any other issues. After all, this place is too desolate, and there are only a few families accompanying the military. It's impossible to build a separate compound for them, because no one would feel at ease if we did.
But things are different now. Our family members are growing bigger and bigger. We are now a very powerful group. Not to mention them, we ourselves can't let them down, so we definitely need to become more and more professional.
It wouldn't sound good if people from higher up came to inspect, or if people from other units came and saw that you were doing such a big operation, clearing land and building factories, but your own affairs were in such a mess.
Everyone is familiar with this area. That's the river, this is our family compound, and in front is the wasteland we reclaimed. Now it's where everyone works, and it's also our army's granary. Our rations, the men's rations, and the children's rations all come from here.
So, what do you think? Should we move out?
Can we move out?
Aunts and sisters-in-law, we are military families. Our spouses are soldiers who defend our country. They are honorable. Similarly, I know that every one of us here has noble ideals. However, our noble ideals are not just empty words; it's time for us to demonstrate them and show our willingness to step aside.
These words, though simple to say, gave her goosebumps. She had heard before that the family members had some complaints about moving. She didn't want to be the political commissar, but things had gotten to this point today. If she didn't make things clear to them, even if she sent them out to pass on the message, it probably wouldn't achieve the desired effect.
"Aunties and sisters-in-law, let me give you another sneak peek. Our new home is even more, um, complete than this one."
To put it simply, we will gradually improve all the facilities we need on a daily basis.
You can gradually manage to mail packages and letters to relatives and friends, make phone calls and send telegrams, send money to your parents, buy daily necessities, exchange surplus vegetables from your own garden for money or other goods, or buy some meat to improve your child's diet.
In other words, our new home is actually the same as the commune, or even the county town, except it's a bit smaller, but it has everything else.
Are you all relieved now?
"So, you mean this area isn't actually a rural area, but a town?"
Simply smiled and nodded.
"That's one way to put it, but for now, everyone's household registration is still with the military. Although this area is being expanded and improved, whether you treat it as a commune or a town, it is still under the jurisdiction of the military region. The confidentiality regulations and rules that we talk about in our usual ideological and political classes still need to be followed."
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