Hearing the squad leader hurriedly leaving the dormitory, Wang Shuaibing quickly got up and ran to the window to look outside.
At this time, except for the lights in the dormitory, the corridor lights and street lights outside have been turned on, which are very bright and do not affect the line of sight.
Seeing the squad leaders and even the people from the cooking class running around outside the dormitory building, Wang Shuaibing was stunned: "Damn it, Brother Chen, there won't be a real war this time, right?"
"I just saw a cook carrying a scapegoat passing by the entrance of the cafeteria outside. He seemed to be in a hurry."
"Why take the blame?" Chen Ming was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "What are you thinking about? There is still a war. How serious must the situation be before we are allowed to join?"
"Besides being able to hold a gun, who among us knows how to shoot a gun now? We haven't even seen real bullets. Don't talk nonsense. They think we are a burden during the drill, and we are still fighting."
"That's right, Lao Wang, how can such words come out of your mouth." Wei Chongchong curled his lips, "Judging and fighting are two different things. I haven't even learned to fire a tank howitzer, so let's fight with a hammer."
Seeing that no one else believed it, Wang Shuaibing suddenly became anxious and pulled Chen Ming, who had already put on his pants, and ran towards the window.
"No, Brother Chen, even if there is no fight, something is definitely wrong. If you don't believe me, just take a look."
Chen Ming looked in the direction of Wang Shuaibing's finger and frowned slightly. The atmosphere outside was really different from usual. I don't know when, two troop carriers had stopped at the entrance of the canteen.
There was actually a soldier carrying a cooking pot who was busy putting things on the car.
"Having a picnic?" This idea flashed through Chen Ming's mind, and then he rejected it instantly.
During the tactical skills week, the squad platoon leader trained them as hard as a chicken blood all day long. How could there be a picnic?
"Zooming, yes, it should be zipping." Looking at the busy figures outside, Chen Ming racked his brains and finally figured out what these people were doing.
It's impossible to fight. They are still young people now. There is such a big movement in the army. They are still new recruits. They seem to have nothing else to do except training.
After thinking about it, Chen Ming patted his forehead, quickly returned to his bed and urged: "Quick, quick, quick, brothers, pack up quickly and gather at the door of the gun warehouse."
"If I guess correctly, there may be training scheduled for today and Saturday. Don't be late. If you make a mistake during training and fall into the hands of the monitor, he will have plenty of ways to deal with us."
"Bring all the basins, toiletries, toothpaste and toothbrush, towels, spare military uniforms, and everything you need for washing. Don't leave anything behind, and be quick."
Everyone originally wanted to ask what training meant, but when they heard Chen Ming's urgent voice, they all panicked.
Anyway, it’s okay to know that it’s definitely not a good thing.
Under Chen Ming's urging, a group of new recruits quickly dressed up, lined up, and trotted all the way to the door of the gun warehouse.
really.
A group of people had already gathered here. Jiang Peng and the monitors of each class were standing not far away.
Zhao Lifei saw them coming and waved hurriedly: "This way, Chen Ming, bring someone here."
"In addition to receiving guns, we will also receive helmets, bullet belts, and grenade belts later. Everyone will fill their water bottles with water. After receiving them, they will line up at the gate of the camp."
"yes."
Chen Ming agreed and led a group of recruits behind him to line up to receive supplies.
During this period, other classes also arrived one after another.
Changing the brimmed hat into a steel helmet, holding a steel gun in both hands, carrying a satchel, grenade belt, bullet belt, and a water bottle, he really has the spirit of charging into battle.
There wasn't much space at the entrance to the gun warehouse. After collecting these things, each squad was led by their respective squad leaders to assemble at the entrance of the camp.
On the way, many recruits looked around anxiously, much more nervous than before during the competition. After all, the competition had been informed long ago, and there was no warning for this action.
Suddenly in the middle of the night, everyone gathered in full gear and led everyone to the gate of the camp.
The unknown always brings fear to people.
What made them even more uneasy was that this time not only the new recruits, but also the platoon leader Jiang Peng were fully armed and were already standing at the gate of the camp, scanning the crowd with their tiger eyes over and over again.
"Quiet, everyone, please report."
"1"
"2"
"3"
.......
Although everyone was nervous, they still shouted out the numbers when they heard the order. After this period of training, everyone gradually had the temperament of a qualified soldier.
"Report, the entire second brigade of recruits has been assembled. 120 people should be present, but 120 are actually present. Please give instructions."
"Take a break."
Jiang Peng glanced at the team with a serious look and said loudly: "Comrades, do you know the purpose of today's gathering?"
"I don't know." There were a few sparse responses from the team.
Usually they either don't answer this kind of question, or they respond knowingly, but when it happened today, they really didn't know the inside story.
It seemed that because of the sparse response in the queue, Jiang Peng's eyes stood up on the spot.
"Louder, what are you afraid of?"
"I just heard the anxiety in your voices, and I saw the hesitation in your actions. Is this how a soldier should behave?"
"No." The recruits responded louder this time.
"Very well, I hope not."
"It's been almost two months since you entered the camp. According to our artillery brigade's annual recruit training tradition, there is a special training subject at the end of the second month."
"That is the outdoor training subject, which lasts for three days and three nights, with a total distance of 118 kilometers. During the training period, each of you, including me, will eat, drink, and defecate in the wild. This will have a great impact on your will and ability to survive. As well as teamwork ability, it is a great test.”
"This is not a sightseeing tour, let alone a stroll. The reason why we did not inform you in advance is because you are soldiers, and soldiers are born to deal with emergencies."
"There are no surprises that will be notified in advance. You have to learn to adapt, blend in, and conquer. Do you understand?
"clear!"
"Artillery Brigade."
"The Iron Fist of the God of War, defend the country and defend the border! The Iron Fist of the God of War, defend the country and defend the border!!!"
The roars resounded over the military camp, shaking away the confusion in their hearts.
Although at this time many people still don’t know what exactly is required for outdoor training.
"Okay, very good. Not only our second team, but also the other three teams will participate in this outdoor training. My requirements are not high. No one should let me down during the training. If I am in front of the other three teams, Shameful."
"I won't let you get off the stage, do you understand?"
"clear!!!"
"Okay, monitors of each class will distribute breakfast. We will set off to the meeting point in five minutes."
"yes."
After Jiang Peng finished speaking, each squad leader moved a few boxes from the direction of the cafeteria.
Chen Ming turned his head and looked sideways. There were buns wrapped in plastic bags inside the box. The heat had wetted the inside of the bag and stuck to the buns.
There are rows of bagged snacks under the buns, which look like compressed biscuits.
Zhao Lifei moved the box to the first class and waved: "Chen Ming, come here, give each person a pack of compressed biscuits and a pack of steamed buns. Share them quickly. Eat some now if you want, but eat less."
"Just eat a few mouthfuls to fill your stomach. We'll set off in five minutes. Remember, don't be full."
"What's the matter, squad leader? Are you going to be exercising strenuously later?" Chen Ming took over the question in confusion, picked up the buns and started distributing them.
There are four buns in one bag, plus compressed biscuits. If you eat them all, you will really fill your stomach.
"Well, we'll set off in five minutes. It's about nine kilometers or ten kilometers from us to the gathering place of the Fourth Battalion."
"I'm too full. How can I run away later?"
"ah?"
"I'll go, ten kilometers?"
After hearing what Zhao Lifei said, Chen Ming didn't react much, but the other recruits were so frightened that their hands shook.
Ten kilometers.
It's quite unexpected to have such a surprise so early in the morning.
Zhao Lifei looked at the big bitter faces and stared: "What's so surprising?"
"Let me tell you, this journey does not include training. The four recruit companies will be in a hurry. I don't require us to be the first to arrive, but we will never allow the last to arrive."
"Otherwise, I can spare you, but the platoon leader cannot."
"Class 1 is the first class, so don't take any chances."
"Get ready, let's go."
"yes."
Chen Ming smiled bitterly, the competition between the troops was really everywhere.
When there are no outsiders, we have to fight with each other. When there are outsiders, we have to fight even for the way to go, but the complaints are just complaints.
five minutes later.
No. 120 of the recruit company, led by Jiang Peng, formed four columns and set off.
In the winter morning, the fog was very heavy. Chen Ming and the others had not run far when their hands and feet felt cold, and their helmets were covered with a layer of frost.
The cold in the south tends to be cold and damp. Not far away, the steel gun in my hand felt like it was glued to my hand, and the tips of my fingers were sore from the cold.
While running, from time to time you can see recruits putting their hands together, rubbing them vigorously, and then putting them to their mouths to breathe, trying to keep warm in this way.
I was so excited when I heard that I could spend the night outside that I woke up from the cold.
"Hey, Brother Chen, where are our squad leader and platoon leader? Why can't we see anyone while running?"
Wang Shuaibing sighed and looked around. Apart from his team, there were no squad leaders or platoon leaders around him.
Only a few squad leaders followed slowly behind, and the fog was too heavy to see clearly.
When Chen Ming heard the inquiry, he smiled and nuzzled at the truck transporting supplies for the cooking squad in front: "We're all in the truck, what are you thinking about? The team leader also takes turns running, who would be like us and stay stupid all the time?" Two legs."
"Depend on!"
Everyone was speechless for a while.
But if you are unhappy, you still have to run.
Chen Ming had no idea how far he had to run. Anyway, the full moon was in the sky and he kept running, stopping and stopping along the way. It was only when the sun was rising that he saw four or five trucks transporting supplies parked in the open space in front of him. car.
In addition to the trucks transporting supplies, there was also a small military vehicle.
Chen Ming secretly drank a potion on the way to refresh his physical condition, so when he arrived at the finish line, he didn't look too tired, but the other recruits were very tired.
The helmets they wore when going out were tilted to one side, and some people even carried them directly in their hands. The guns they originally held in their hands were all slung on their shoulders.
Without waiting for anyone to give instructions, after reaching the finish line, they all fell limply to the ground, gasping for air.
Wang Shuaibing lay down directly on the ground: "My mother, I almost died of exhaustion. I'll do it next time, next time... Huh? Why is this person so familiar?"
The position where he lay happened to face the area where the vehicles were parked, and Chen Ming stood in front of him, with his back to the back.
He didn't notice a tall female officer getting off the small military vehicle at the rear and walking over with a smile.
Wang Shuaibing was still confused just now. When he saw the appearance of the person clearly, his eyes widened instantly and he casually tugged on Chen Ming's trouser leg: "Chen...Brother Chen, look who's here. That's not the one I saw some time ago." Whatever it’s called, that’s it, hey, you can see for yourself.”
This guy stretched out his fingers and didn't say a complete sentence for a long time. Chen Ming was also confused and turned around subconsciously to look over.
Even he was a little surprised, because the person who came over was none other than the Director Chai whom he met at the competition venue a week ago. However, this time she did not wear regular clothes, but changed into training clothes.
The whole person looks more capable and heroic.
"Everyone stand up." Chen Ming shouted. After all, the opponent's military rank is a lieutenant and he is a leader. When they come over, they can't just lie down and collapse on the grass.
Wang Shuaibing and the others obviously knew this, but after struggling a few times, they still had the strength to get up.
After running for more than two hours, the distance was definitely more than ten kilometers. It was okay not to sit on the ground. But once my butt hit the ground, my legs were so weak that I couldn't get up at all.
Seeing this, Chai Shuyao walked a few steps quickly, came to him and smiled lightly: "You're welcome, no need to stand up, just rest."
"Chen Ming, long time no see."
"Hello, Lieutenant Chai." Chen Ming stood at attention and saluted!
"Well, you guys should rest first." Chai Shuyao returned the greeting, glanced around for a week, and said with a smile: "I have been following the military region these days to shoot some material for the large-scale military training. Unexpectedly, the two armies have been conducting military training in recent days. War games.”
"I heard from Tang Brigade that your new comrades here are going to practice training near Xiao Wugong Mountain. I came over to take a look and take some pictures of the training."
"You guys rest first."
After Chai Shuyao said hello, he turned around and left. Chen Ming didn't think much, sat down on the ground, took out the plastic bag and started to eat the buns.
Judging from the situation, no one from the other three recruit companies has arrived. The official training may take a long time, so it's a good time to take a break.
.......
On the other side, the sky was brightening, and a white Volkswagen car in Pengcheng drove out of the city.
The driver was a girl wearing a white down jacket, half-lying on the steering wheel, staring nervously ahead as the car drove crookedly onto the provincial highway.
There were three girls sitting in the back seat. The one on the far right of the back seat kept staring at the road ahead, shouting from time to time: "Hey, hey, Lulu, can you watch the road? You can take us out as soon as you get your driver's license." Play, you should be more reliable."
"What are you doing lying down there, feeding the steering wheel!"
"I'm still young. It's New Year's Day today, and I would risk my life to accompany you, the eldest lady. You have to watch the road."
The driver, known as Lulu, adjusted the direction and said firmly: "Don't worry, my driving skills are fine. Ke Xin, you have been depressed recently. This time I will take you to Xiao Wugong Mountain to relax during the holiday. "
"Don't worry, my home is not far over there, and the scenery of Xiaowugong Mountain is pretty good. Winter vacation is coming soon, so you need to cheer up."
"Aren't you still going to take the English CET-4 test?"
"Well, I understand. Just watch the road." Behind the car seat, a sweet-looking girl wearing a purple down jacket nodded.
Jiang Kexin turned her head outside the car and looked at the scenery passing by along the road.
If her roommate hadn't insisted on coming out today, she would have planned to go back to her hometown.
But her roommate was also out of concern, and she couldn't refuse, so she went out with him as a way to relax.
