Chapter 76

This mosquito and fly eradication campaign was initiated by Lin City, covering all counties, towns and communes under its jurisdiction.

Individual households, units and agencies, hotels and shops, hospitals and schools, and even streets are all within the coverage area, and all local residents are mobilized.

But in addition, there are a large number of canals, gutters, bridge holes, unrepaired wartime ruins, and all damp, dirty, garbage-filled places are breeding grounds for mosquitoes.

If these places are not covered at the same time, it will lose its meaning.

However, to cover all of them, a large amount of manpower must be involved, weeding, dredging, and spraying pesticides, and the workload is huge.

The local government does not have enough manpower to allocate to cover such a large area.

What should be done?

Coincidentally, there is a place with sufficient human resources in the local area. Yes, that's right, it's the army.

The army has no shortage of people. They are all young and strong men, all strong laborers.

This matter is coordinated by the government, and the army is supporting.

After all, the army is the people's army, and the soldiers are the people's soldiers.

Every year during the double-snatch period, if there is abnormal weather, the army will send a large number of people to the surrounding villages to help farmers.

Fighting can protect the home and the country.

Returning home can help the village.

This is the people's army, the people's soldiers.

This time, people from all over the place came to borrow people, and there are people from all over the place. Yan Lei took the opportunity to seize the town of Xiahekou.

Everyone knew that his wife had recently started working at the town committee radio station, and they had all heard Qiao Wei's fluent Mandarin broadcasting from the loudspeaker during weekends. Everyone

laughed at Yan Lei for abusing his power for personal gain, and that he must have taken the opportunity to visit his wife at her workplace.

They didn't know that Yan Lei was not just going there to see his wife.

He also wanted the people at his wife's workplace to see him.

When Yan Lei and Secretary Gao shook hands, they could both feel the power of the other.

"Actually, I have." Yan Lei said with a smile, "Two years ago, there was a coordination meeting in the city. I went there with Commander Pan, and I saw you speaking at that time. Our commander and I could tell at a glance that you must have been a soldier. Later, I went out to smoke and asked around. I found out that you were from the old 71st Division. When you participated in the battle, I hadn't joined the army yet, but you are an old revolutionary."

Serving in the army and fighting on the battlefield is a lifelong honor. If Secretary Gao had not been forced to retire due to injuries, he would not have left the army so early, leaving behind regrets.

Hearing people talking about his past, he was filled with infinite emotion, nostalgic and sighing, and said with emotion: "I can't compare to you, combat hero. I have heard of your deeds, but I have never met you in person. I didn't expect to meet you so early, it's fate!"

He opened his hands and welcomed these comrades from the army who came to support into the conference room.

The meeting was attended by the secretary of the town committee, the town chief, the deputy town chiefs, and the heads of various departments. Chief Xie of the Propaganda Department was also present. The army

was headed by Yan Lei.

Now the army still has a three-three system. As the head of the regiment, he has three battalions under him, and the three battalion commanders all came with him. There were also several company commanders and two health workers.

So many people filled the small meeting room of the town committee.

After sitting down, Secretary Gao called out to everyone, "Don't use this. Bring me the tea on the bookshelf in my room."

Yan Lei sat in the first guest seat, raised his hand, and said with a smile, "Don't be polite to me. I'm not an outsider."

What does "not an outsider" mean? This sentence made everyone present a little confused.

Under the gaze of everyone, the young, promising and handsome leader Yan smiled and said, "My wife works in the town committee. I am not an outsider to you."

Secretary Gao was surprised and said, "Look at me, I don't even know. Then I'm really not an outsider. Which department is she in?"

Yan Lei said, "She's a broadcaster at the radio station."

Huh?

This sentence made everyone in the town committee confused.

Broadcaster... who?

There must be four or five "broadcasters" in the radio station, and there are indeed a few military dependents.

First, exclude Qiao Wei.

Then, then...ah, then? Who could be Yan Lei's lover?

There was no one who matched the name.

Secretary Gao did not rule out Qiao Wei. After all, no one would spread such a rumor in front of this strict leader, and he had never heard of it.

But in fact, when Yan Lei said that his lover was a broadcaster, a figure flashed through Secretary Gao's mind - that young comrade was really good, with very standard Mandarin, cheerful conversation, and generous manners. The key point was that such a beautiful young comrade had such a hard-working and simple style.

It was touching.

She was a perfect match for the handsome and capable young officer in front of him.

Although these thoughts flashed through his mind for a moment, Secretary Gao, as the top leader, certainly couldn't speak carelessly. If he made a mistake, it would be a joke. He looked directly at Section Chief Xie and asked with his eyes: Who is it?

Section Chief Xie was confused.

Of course, he knew who the staff were at the radio station, but after excluding Qiao Wei, he couldn't think of who could be Captain Yan's lover.

None of them... were a good match.

Yan Lei deliberately remained silent for a few seconds, allowing everyone's confusion to focus on him.

Section Chief Xie really couldn't think of it, and asked with a little embarrassment: "Who is it?"

Yan Lei smiled and tapped the long table with his knuckles: "Qiao Wei.

"My wife's name is Qiao Wei. She just started working at the radio station this month. She is a broadcaster. By the way, she speaks Mandarin better. Everyone should have heard it.

"You may have seen my child. He is a little taller than this and will be four years old soon. His name is Yan Xiang."

"It is indeed Comrade Qiao." Secretary Gao said happily, "I guessed it was Comrade Qiao. Comrade Qiao is very good here, has a good spirit, and has excellent work performance. He is a very good comrade."

These two young comrades, one beautiful and outstanding, the other handsome and promising, and both young, are so well matched.

However, unlike Secretary Gao's jubilation, there was an eerie silence in the conference room, and the atmosphere was very subtle.

Everyone looked at Section Chief Xie.

Section Chief Xie was given a mission by everyone's eyes. Of course, to satisfy his curiosity, he asked Yan Lei for confirmation: "Qiao Wei is the lover of Headmaster Yan?"

Yan Lei asked: "You are...?"

"My last name is Xie, and I am the head of the Propaganda Department."

"Section Chief Xie, Qiao Wei often mentions you." Yan Lei laughed.

"She has received a lot of help from you since she started working. As her lover, I am very grateful."

Yan Lei raised his hand, folded his thumb, and stretched out four fingers: "She is four years younger than me, still young. You are her leader, please give her more guidance."

Look carefully, there is only a difference of four years.

Yan Lei is also a leader, but he is different from this kind of leader who sits in the office for a long time with a cup of tea and a newspaper.

If Section Chief Xie and others are all civil officials, then Yan Lei is a military general.

Military commanders have their own style, and their authority is full of arrogance. Although he was smiling and speaking politely, his aura filled the conference table, and only Secretary Gao was not suppressed.

"Let's not talk about this. Let's talk about business." Yan Lei took out his red-leather notebook and spread it out, bringing the topic back to "17th Regiment 1500 officers and soldiers are on standby. How big an area do we have to hand over? How much medicine powder has the county distributed? Is it enough?" "

Are the tools provided by the town committee or do the troops provide them themselves?"

"How about the meals?"

...

...

The meeting ended at half past ten.

The specific work arrangements were not the most important content. The troops have done all kinds of work, harvesting wheat, planting rice seedlings, building houses, and repairing bridges. It was just a mosquito extermination. The troops had no shortage of manpower and organizational and dispatching capabilities.

Nothing could stump them.

But although the troops were supporting, some costs could not be passed on to the troops by the local government. Many details needed to be fought over.

Labor could be provided. But the local government could not be allowed to fleece them.

When everything was settled, the town committee members felt that it was very hard. Usually, they were

drowsy in meetings. During this meeting

, I always felt that if I closed my eyes, a row of green military uniforms across from me would draw their bows and shoot arrows.

Nervous.

Tired.

"The powder will be moved there today."

"Our truck is at the gate."

"Section Chief Wang, how are you doing?"

"The powder has been moved to the gate, waiting for the PLA comrades to load it on the truck."

Yan Lei said to his three battalion commanders, "You take the powder back, I won't go back with the truck."

The battalion commanders laughed and said, "Please say hello to us."

Yan Lei was too young, and the battalion commanders were older than him, so it was not appropriate to call her "sister-in-law."

But a higher rank can suppress others, and Yan Lei is a leader, so he cannot call the leader's wife "sister-in-law."

The subject was omitted, and the words could convey the meaning.

The battalion commanders took the company commanders and the sanitation workers to follow the town committee to load the truck, and they would go back directly later.

Secretary Gao and Yan Lei have very similar auras. He smiled and said, "Come on, I'll take you to the radio studio."

Yan Lei said, "No hurry, I haven't gotten off work yet. Let her do the work."

He said, "I want to visit the town committee. You go and do your work, I'll take a look around."

When a guest says "you go and do your work, I'll take a look around", it's just a polite remark. How could the host really be busy?

If Yan Lei came here in a private capacity, it would be his own business.

But he came here today in an official capacity, and a regimental-level cadre must have the reception standards of a regimental-level cadre.

In particular, although Secretary Gao and Yan Lei are quite different in age, they get along well. He waved his hand and said, "Come on, I'll accompany you on a tour."

When the top leader brings a guest in green military uniform to visit, no matter which department they go to, the staff must quickly stand up to welcome him.

The top leader introduced: "This is Captain Yan who came to support our town this time."

Of course, he had to add: "Captain Yan's wife is Qiao Wei from the radio station."

Captain Yan smiled politely: "You guys are busy, don't delay your work." Captain

Yan is tall and straight, with shoulders and chest that fully support his military uniform. The brim

of his hat pressed down his long eyebrows, revealing a pair of bright eyes and a sharp jawline.

In his every move, he carried the same official authority as the secretary, full of oppression.

The little girl in the department's heart beat at first sight, and just after a few beats, the secretary said that this is Qiao Wei's lover?

Hey? Hey?

Yan Xiang's father?

...You know what, at this glance, Yan Xiang's eyebrows, eyes, and lips are exactly like the head of the group, Yan.

Everyone has always thought that Yan Xiang is so cute because her mother is beautiful.

It turns out that her father is not much less handsome.

The head of the town committee personally took Yan Lei to scan all the departments, and finally came to the radio station.

Stationmaster Lu quickly stood up: "Secretary, do you have any instructions?"

"No problem. Where is Comrade Qiao Wei?"

After a glance, Comrade Qiao happened to be not in the office.

Yan Lei's surprise was in vain, and he was just about to be disappointed. Suddenly, someone said "eh!" and then a familiar baby voice called out, "Dad!"

Yan Lei turned around and saw Qiao Wei had taken Yan Xiang to the call center to visit friends. When she came out, she saw the familiar green military uniform and the tall figure.

Yan Xiang ran over. Yan Lei bent down, picked him up and held him high, then held him in his arms: "You didn't expect it."

Yan Xiang asked: "Dad, why are you here?"

Qiao Wei also walked over quickly: "Why didn't you tell me in advance?"

A woman who doesn't even say a word to defend her man doesn't deserve to know in advance.

Humph.

Captain Yan said indifferently: "I'm here to do business. There's nothing to say."