The snow in the capital was three feet thick.
"This winter, wheat covers three layers of quilts, and next year, you will sleep on steamed buns as pillows!"
Liu Yongzhi opened the window, pointed to the fields covered with snow in the distance, and recited a proverb that has been passed down for hundreds of years.
Jiang Jun's expression was frozen, and only her eyes, which were slightly looking into the air, revealed her thoughts. Shouldn't it be a heroic poem about the scenery of the northern country, with thousands of miles of ice and snow, at this moment, which would be more in line with the character of the chief of staff?
Liu Yongzhi put his hands behind his back and looked into the distance: "Jiang, is there such a law in your hometown?"
Jiang Jun shook his head. "I was too old at that time. My grandpa and uncle were just hunting and chopping trees in the mountains. I don't think I've ever heard of this. I just knew that the mountains were blocked by heavy snow and we couldn't leave."
Liu Yongzhi's sentiments are very much like those of an old farmer: "If there were no war, as long as we were hardworking and willing to work, every household could be self-sufficient, with men farming and women weaving, and we would have enough food and clothing. How simple it would be."
After being in this time and space for so long, this is the first time that Jiang Yun has heard the leader talk about people's livelihood issues in the army.
This proposition was a bit broad, and Jiang Jun did not respond. What she wanted now was just to eat and drink well on the basis of limited material resources, be less restricted, and make herself happy.
Liu Yongzhi turned around and instructed the guards: "Take a guard squad and go for a walk at the nearby reservoir."
During the coldest days of winter, the reservoir had already frozen over, with the ice being tens of centimeters thick. Jeeps could drive directly on the ice, so some people going to work no longer had to take a long detour, saving four or five kilometers.
The children in the family compound who did not have to go to school played together at the reservoir, riding on homemade ice sleds and wearing simple ice skates, and were having a lot of fun.
After all, it is a big city, and there are many more entertainment activities.
Jiang Jun was itching to try his hand at it, and stared intently at several people who looked like athletes practicing short track speed skating on the ice.
Seeing this, Liu Yongzhi asked with a smile: "Jiang, can you skate?"
After talking with Liu Yongzhi for a while, Jiang Jun had already figured out Liu Yongzhi's preferences, so he tried his best to give full play to his all-round development of morality, intelligence and physical fitness: "Yes!"
The guard quickly ran over to the sports team, spoke to the team leader, and soon returned with a few ice skates.
The ice skates used for the competition need to be customized abroad, which is very expensive. The team members usually use the simplest ice skates for training.
Liu Yongzhi excitedly took off his cotton coat, sat down and tied ice skates to his cotton boots, and called out to Jiang Jun: "Put them on too!"
Jiang Jun was addicted to playing. He took off his military coat and cotton-padded jacket, wearing only a high-necked sweater and a cotton waistcoat. He pulled up the scarf he had knitted to cover his head, revealing his two eyes. He stood up and tried the ice skates, took two slow steps, and soon got used to it.
When Chen Yuanwu finished his work and found the reservoir, he only saw Liu Yongzhi and Jiang Jun competing in short distance racing on the ice. Several soldiers in the guard squad were nervously observing their every move, while the children who were playing and fighting had already gathered around and cheered loudly.
It is obvious that Jiang Yun is skilled in technique and moves lightly, while Liu Yongzhi excels in body stability. The two players are of equal level.
During the final sprint, the children watching from the sidelines were so excited that they were shouting "Come on!" Suddenly, Jiang Jun slipped and slid past the sprint line due to inertia, only to be two steps slower than Liu Yongzhi.
Chen Yuanwu ran over, pulled Jiang Yun up, and looked at him carefully: "Did you get hurt anywhere?"
He knew at first glance that Jiang Jun was faking a fall, but his movements were just more clever.
Jiang Jun smiled and shook his head, breathing hard: "It seems that there is no Ying"
When skating on ice and snow, although your body will feel hot, you will hardly feel any pain from bumps and bruises, as long as you don't have any fractures.
Liu Yongzhi turned around and said, "Jiang, you didn't break any bones, did you? Oh, I didn't expect my old bones could still hold on. If I were thirty years younger, it would definitely be different."
Jiang Jun laughed playfully, "If you were to form a team now, you'd definitely still be the champion! Your strength is so formidable that others wouldn't be able to catch up even if they trained for another six months or eight months!"
Liu Yongzhi sat down, took off his skates, and pushed them to Chen Yuanwu's feet: "Play with Jiang for a while longer, I'm going back first."
Jiang Jun secretly tightened his grip on Chen Yuanwu's arm and replied with a smile, "I'll return the ice skates later. Thank you, Commander!"
The children who were watching the excitement nearby saw Liu Yongzhi and the guards leave, and they all came over in a circle: "Auntie, can you teach us how to skate?"
The training team wouldn't let these kids go over there, but the aunt in front of them looked particularly kind and would speak nicely, so she might be willing to teach them.
Chen Yuanwu didn't know how to skate, so he offered his skates: "Yun, how about you teach me?"
These kids are all from the family compound. Although I can’t remember their names, I can basically tell who they are from as soon as I see they look very familiar.
Jiang Jun hadn't played like this in a long time. It was as if he was back in the divisional staff quarters, running around with He Xiangdong and the others. "We only have one more pair of skates. You guys can take turns, one lap each."
Among these teenagers, some knew Chen Yuanwu: "Uncle, I know you. You're really good at basketball. My dad is on the same team as you!"
Chen Yuanwu's eyes followed the spirited Jiang Yun, who was gliding across the ice as nimble and light as a butterfly. Hearing this, he turned to look at the child, who looked about twelve or thirteen years old. "Are you the eldest child in Director Wei's family? Are you in middle school?"
In the 1970s, joining the workforce marked a generational divide. A twelve or thirteen-year-old child who was still in school would often call a sixteen or seventeen-year-old who had already started working or had joined the army uncle or aunt, unless they knew the person very well, then they would call him brother or sister.
Wei Jun replied with a high chest, "Yes, I'm the oldest, and I'm in the first grade this year. The sister just brought my younger brother, Wei Xiao, who is in the third grade. It snowed heavily recently, and the school was closed, so the two of us came here to play. Uncle, your sister is really good at skating!"
Jiang Jun took seven or eight children and took two laps each, which made the children very happy. They called each other "sisters and aunts", but the only thing they all agreed on was calling Chen Yuanwu "uncle".
Chen Yuanwu was so upset. What was he calling her? He was the uncle and Jiang Jun was the sister. Wasn't there a generation difference?
Jiang Jun was tired from playing, so she returned the ice skates to the skating training team and returned to the staff quarters with a group of children.
Ice skating is like swimming. Once you learn the moves, you will never forget them. But if you haven't practiced for a long time, you might go crazy and consume too much energy. By the time you realize you're tired, you can't even lift your arms and legs.
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