The two battalion commanders were reprimanded for a while and talked about how to work in the future, and then they were let go.
It's just that after the two of them left the group leader's office, they didn't look very good on their faces, and they both exuded a strong aura of "wanting to settle accounts with the future."
Even if his soldiers are about to get military medals, they can't calm down this anger.
Which soldier would use his kick to break the glass in the kitchen? Aren't you afraid that the cooking team's hands will shake when they beat the meat? No matter how old you are, it’s not embarrassing! !
Xia Li and Li Qingnan escaped quickly and did not immediately fall into the hands of the two Lords of Hell who had been trained all afternoon.
After a quick dinner, we ran to the conference venue.
Today's commendation meeting was attended by all members. When Xia Li and the others arrived, almost everyone was already here.
In the huge conference hall, there were tens of thousands of soldiers wearing military uniforms and standing straight. Even if they didn't do anything radical, they looked majestic.
Li Qingnan and his company commander were sitting in the front row. When they saw the two coming, they stood up and waved to them.
"Here! We are in the first row!"
Under the envious gazes of everyone, the two of them strode towards the first row of seats with their heads held high.
Everyone has already received the news. Those who survived have made a collective second-class merit.
Military merit is rare, let alone second-class merit that is not the highest merit other than outstanding contribution and sacrifice.
Even if this military merit is not used for promotion, it will be easier than others to stay in the army without changing careers.
Xia Li has a lot of military merits in his hands, but this is the first time he has officially received the merits in front of the entire division, and it still feels a little fresh in his heart.
I walked quickly to my seat and sat down. While talking quietly with others, the female host came on stage and started to speak.
“First of all, on behalf of all military representatives, I would like to express my heartfelt welcome to all leaders and guests.
Today, we are holding a performance meeting here. A few days ago..."
Ever since someone spoke on the podium, the whispers below had stopped.
Xia Li listened to the host above talking about how dangerous it was on the day of the war with Mao Ziguo, and how powerful those of them who had achieved merit were.
By the time she finished all those words of praise, nearly twenty minutes had passed.
To be honest, this kind of meeting scene was quite boring. Xia Li couldn't sit still anyway.
Seeing that everything that needed to be said was said, Xia Li thought that the other party would immediately award them with military medals, and then let their superiors encourage them before ending the meeting.
The host on the stage said solemnly: "Now I would like to invite the family members of the seven soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the Chinese territory to come to the stage to receive the first-class group merit medal."
Xia Li:...?
The conference hall suddenly fell silent, and the whole place was completely silent. Even breathing could not be heard, only some low sobs remained.
Several family members were helped up to the stage, including a stooped old lady with white hair who was over eighty years old, a pregnant woman holding a little girl who was not even taller than her thighs, and a half-grown child with patches all over his body...
These people's eyes were red, and they had obviously cried a lot before. They looked haggard, as if they hadn't slept well in several days.
The scene suddenly became a little depressing.
Xia Li had never participated in a real commendation meeting before, and this was the first time he knew that some people who participated in the same task received second-class merit, while some people "could" receive first-class merit.
But for this first-class merit, the recipients of the medal cannot come by themselves, and must be received by their family members.
The host on the stage told them about their achievements during their lifetime in a heavy tone and thanked them on behalf of the organization.
Relatives on the stage who were receiving honors for the seven sacrificed soldiers heard about the great achievements of their sons/husbands/fathers, and thought that they would be separated forever and never see each other again. For a moment, they felt so sad that they burst into tears. Heartbroken.
The white-haired old lady held the military medal she had just received, raised her head and cried loudly, "My grandson! Your father left on the battlefield fourteen years ago, how could you have the heart to leave us two too?" Is this old guy gone?"
The old lady couldn't bear the death of her only descendant in the battle, so she cried so much that she fainted on the spot.
In the midst of the panic, an old man in military uniform ran quickly from the audience to the stage, helped the old lady up, his eyes were red, and he said in a choked voice: "Chaobei and his father both died fighting for the country. They are great heroes. They are very special." Glory, no shame!
Don't cause trouble to the organization, let's go home. "
As he spoke, he picked up his wife and staggered down the stage with the support of several soldiers.
Many people in the venue had red eyes.
Even if no one knows the past of these two old men, they can guess from their words that three generations have been in the army, two generations have died in battle, and the white-haired man sent the black-haired man.
This sad atmosphere spread throughout the entire conference venue. Xia Li felt sour and his eyes were a little red.
That was someone who had fought alongside her, so how could she not be touched?
She stood up, faced the two old men, and gave them a military salute sincerely.
With her taking the lead, everyone else in the venue also stood up and gave a solemn military salute to the two elders.
No one is taking advantage of the situation. They are their brothers who have defended their homeland and country together and have been on the battlefield together.
Their efforts deserve recognition, and their widows deserve respect!
