When we arrived at Uncle Geng's house, Gu Maolin was playing his broken flute and harmonica. Now for Gu Maolin, they were all on the road.
When they saw Hu Yanlou, the two fellow villagers nodded.
Wang Ke handed Gu Maolin's quilt and one month's allowance to him, and then put away his own quilt. He turned around and took out fifty kilograms of food stamps and twenty yuan from his pocket, stuffed them into Hu Yanlou's jacket pocket, then turned around and pushed Gu Maolin away, and said to Hu Yanlou: "Take it, let's talk, you have been making trouble." What do you want to see me for?"
"Hey, old squad leader, it's okay. I just want to chat with you, talk about life, talk about the future, and talk about Nanshao Village."
After wandering around for a long time, Hu Yanlou still thought about work and getting married to Cuihua.
"Empty talk is equivalent to talking on paper. Hu Yanlou, if we are determined to do something, no matter how great the resistance and difficulties are, we must go on firmly." Speaking from the bottom of his heart, Wang Ke admired Hu Yanlou's persistence.
"Well, I always feel uneasy."
"No need, you don't trust my godfather, why don't you trust me?"
"I definitely believe it, that's why I came to you."
"Well, Hu Yanlou, there are many people going to Nanshao Village in the future, including our old squad leader Huang Zhonghe, including your fellow villager Gu Maolin. Of course, these are secrets that must not be told to outsiders. If anyone knows, don't blame me for not helping. you."
"Ah!" Hu Yanlou was shocked, this was really a big secret. It turns out that this guy Gu Maolin has also been thinking about going to Nanshao Village for a long time. When he thought of this, he immediately realized that this was reliable and definitely a good thing. Otherwise, Huang Zhonghe, the wireless squad leader, would not go.
"Platoon leader, you are truly a noble person in my life. Don't worry, I will do my job well and never let you down."
"Definitely, ten thousand words are worth less than one line. I hope you can get out of your life well. The country also hopes that we can be a pillar in the future economic construction."
"Yes!" Hu Yanlou was as if he had been given a shot of blood now, full of passion.
"Platoon leader, the health worker is here." Gu Maolin walked in from outside, followed by health worker Yu Deben.
"Lao Kezi, you went to the company headquarters just now, and as soon as you turned around, you couldn't be found." Health worker Yu Deben and Wang Ke were soldiers of the same year, and their relationship was deeper than that of ordinary comrades.
"Hello, hygienist." Hu Yanlou quickly stood up.
"Haha, deputy squad leader Hu of the cooking class, want to go back to your parents' house to see the old squad leader?" health worker Yu Deben joked.
"Yes, I'll come to the old squad leader to report my thoughts."
"Then I'll also report my thoughts."
"Lao Yu, what do you mean, you're trying to accuse me?" Wang Ke pressed the hygienist Yu Deben on the edge of the kang, took out the teapot, grabbed some five-finger peach, poured boiling water, and handed the teapot to Yu De. Book.
Did you see that Hu Yanlou doesn’t have this kind of treatment?
Hygienist Yu Deben took the teapot with satisfaction and said with a smile: "Lao Kezi, I came to you today to ask you two questions. Otherwise, I don't know when I will see you again tomorrow."
"Tomorrow? Will the company leave tomorrow?" It was too sudden. Although the company was said to leave on Tuesday or Wednesday, Wang Ke was still surprised when he suddenly got the news that he would leave tomorrow.
"Well, the company will have a platoon leader meeting soon." Hygienist Yu Deben obviously got the news and came over in advance to say goodbye to Wang Ke on the pretext of asking for advice.
"Lao Yu, it's not urgent to ask for advice. I'll hold a full platoon meeting right away for everyone to prepare first."
"Lao Kezi, I suggest you wait until the company's platoon leader's meeting is over before you start. You start now, what are you talking about?"
Seeing Wang Ke singing along with the health worker Yu Deben, Hu Yanlou couldn't sit still anymore. He stood up and was about to leave. When the company set out, the cooking team must go first. They had to prepare enough food for the journey and prepare to go back to the barracks immediately. Cook.
"Platoon leader, I'm leaving now. See you tomorrow morning." Hu Yanlou blinked, immediately waved to health worker Yu Deben, and retreated in advance.
As soon as Hu Yanlou left, Gu Maolin became anxious. He quickly went to the west wing to inform Song Ruimin.
"Lao Yu, let me ask you a question. We have been comrades for one year. Do you plan to demobilize this year?" Wang Ke looked at the health worker Yu Deben. At this time of year, demobilization has become a hurdle that veterans cannot get around. .
"Lao Kezi, to tell you the truth, I have always dreamed about demobilization. My parents are old. When I return to my hometown, I can still practice my old profession and open a clinic. It will be good to be a barefoot doctor and take care of my parents. . Of course, it would be better if I could be admitted to a medical school for further study. But I can’t leave. The company is about to start construction. The position of a hygienist is not even as good as a deputy squad leader, but it is very important. The instructor has already talked to me, Let me be mentally prepared to stay on the team.”
At this point, the health worker Yu Deben stared at the corner of the kang edge and continued: "Old Kezi, I have another wish. If I don't fight in the army, I will wear the military uniform for nothing. I think the relaxation of the situation in the south is temporary. , this battle will be fought sooner or later, I have another idea to stay in the team, and compete with you Wang Ke for a return to the front line."
"Well, Lao Yu said it right. If you are a soldier and don't fight, you will wear the military uniform for nothing. I think the same as you. Let's be prepared together and go to the front line at any time."
While the two were talking, a long and two short whistle of "beep-beep" suddenly sounded outside.
"Huh? Why did it change to the whole company gathering?" said the health worker Yu Deben.
"Quick, the whole company assembles." Wang Ke grabbed his military cap and belt and rushed out of the room.
The soldiers from the reconnaissance squad also came out. Gu Maolin panicked and rushed into the house, wearing a military uniform, a military cap and a belt.
The company gathered at the company gate, with the bearded company commander Tian and instructor Ding standing in front of the team.
"Comrades!"
The whole company stood at attention with a "swipe" sound.
"Please rest a moment. Comrades, after receiving the notice from our superiors, our company will return to the barracks at nine o'clock tomorrow morning. Tonight, each squad and platoon is required to go back and hold a squad meeting or platoon meeting to carefully count weapons, equipment and personal belongings, check mass discipline, and Be prepared. The instructor will give you specific requirements below."
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The roll call lasted twenty minutes. When we returned to Uncle Geng's house, regardless of fatigue, the reconnaissance squad immediately organized a squad meeting. Wang Ke, on the other hand, went directly to the wireless class. After attending their class meeting, he and the old class leader Huang Zhonghe went outside to have a heart-to-heart talk.
"Old monitor, please do everything."
"It's not a question. You can rest assured that you are here on a business trip. There are three of us squad leaders in the platoon, so nothing will happen to you."
"Well, there's one more thing. When we go to Kyoto for construction, I feel like it's all a temporary mission. We can't relax on war preparations. My judgment is that this year, there is a high probability that veterans will not be discharged. What is the situation in the south? It's hard to say."
"Platoon leader, do you have any news?" Huang Zhonghe was obviously a little anxious when he heard that his discharge might be canceled this year.
Wang Ke shook his head, there was indeed no news. These are all feelings, although I am not an immortal who can pinch and calculate.
"That means that the plan for a few of us to settle down in Nanshao Village may come to nothing." Huang Zhonghe was really anxious. If he didn't retire from the army this year, all his plans would be disrupted.
"That's not necessarily true. Maybe nothing happens and everything is business as usual."
"That's the best."
After Wang Ke finished chatting with the old squad leader Huang Zhonghe, he transferred to the telephone class. When we returned to Uncle Geng's house, it was already past the time to turn off the lights. The comrades in the reconnaissance squad were still awake and were all packing their things.
How many things can a soldier have? It can be finished in five minutes. The key is that everyone is waiting for Wang Ke.
This is the last night. Although we say we haven't been apart for long and we will see each other again soon, I still feel worried.
Wang Ke came to the reconnaissance team, including Gu Maolin.
"Song Ruimin, construction is construction, but I have to give you a special task. All teaching materials and business must not be lost. Everyone must promise that no matter how busy and tired they are, they must make sure to give themselves some time to practice hard every day."
"Yes!" the reconnaissance squad replied in unison.
"Also, pay attention to safety during construction and use your cleverness. The whole class is united as one person. Let's see who can defeat it in the world?"
"Hahaha!" Everyone laughed together.
Because the troops were in action, the lights were turned off very late that night, and there was no exercise on Tuesday morning, so each class helped the landlord clean up. Early in the morning, Song Ruimin divided the work into divisions for the whole class, including those who cleaned, those who pulled soil, those who carried water, and those who helped cook in the company kitchen.
After Wang Ke got up, he saw that a bag of noodles and a five-pound bucket of peanut oil had been placed on the desk in the main room where he lived, and he immediately understood that Hu Yanlou had been here in the middle of the night.
He didn't point it out and walked around outside silently.
After coming back, wash up and have breakfast.
The company's military GAZ63 has long been lined up on the road at the entrance of the village.
This GAZ63 is a product of World War II. It was originally produced by the Novgorod Automobile Factory in the Soviet Union. Wang Ke and his artillery company use domestic four-wheel traction drive, two in the front and two in the rear. The tires are taller than ordinary ones. Their hometown is Jiangbin. The commercially produced one should actually be called Gas Six Nine.
The company headquarters vehicles and cooking vehicles are at the front, followed by the command platoon and artillery platoon, with a total of ten vehicles at the front and rear.
The command platoon does not need to make arrangements. After breakfast, one person from each class is left to clean up, and the rest of the people go to help load the truck.
As for Hu Yanlou, he stayed up almost all night. He took several soldiers to make breakfast and lunch.
Lunch was steamed buns, four for each person, and the whole company made hundreds of steamed buns stuffed with radish and meat. After breakfast, one person from each class came to pack a bag. After the whole burst was completed, he called Liang Xiaolong, the sweet potato from the reconnaissance squad.
"Bring a basin and a bag."
"Squad Leader Hu, our reconnaissance squad has fought."
"You know what the hell, did your platoon leader fight with Gu Maolin? Did they not eat at noon?" Hu Yanlou's words made Liang Xiaolong choke on the sweet potato.
Liang Xiaolong quickly picked up a basin of sweet potatoes, and Hu Yanlou filled the basin with nearly thirty buns.
"Squad Leader Hu, did you hit me too much?"
"I deliberately over-steamed it. How will they cook today? Let's prepare today's and tomorrow's. You stubborn person."
"No, if you leave this basin, there will be one less basin in the class."
"Go away, you new recruit, you must be filled with paste in your head. I'll find another basin for your class later."
"okay."
Sweet potato Liang Xiaolong finished packing the buns and sent them back to Uncle Geng's house. But here, Wang Ke and Gu Maolin ran behind the company and stood there to help load the truck.
Many fellow villagers and children crowded there to watch. Among the people's pointing, Wang Ke suddenly discovered a familiar face. The lean face was full of concern and anxiety.
who? The old salesman who had followed the reconnaissance team yesterday was carrying a rattle in his hand.
Wang Ke stepped forward and said, "Uncle, are you coming to Longquanzhuang for business today?"
"Oh, yes, no, no." The old man still had the robe on his shoulders and his face was sallow.
Wang Ke turned around and shouted to Gu Maolin beside him: "Gu Maolin, go get some food for the uncle."
"Yes." Gu Maolin glanced at Wang Ke and the salesman strangely, then turned and went to the kitchen. After a while, Gu Maolin came over with two steamed buns and a bun.
"Thank you, thank you, comrades of the People's Liberation Army, are you leaving?" The old man took the food and quickly put it into the sack along with the rattle.
"Oh, we are not leaving, but the troops are leaving." Wang Ke felt that there was something in the old man's words. If you inquired about the movements of the troops, in normal times, you would definitely suspect that he was a spy.
"You two don't want to leave? That's great." A burst of surprise immediately appeared on the old salesman's face. After that, he turned around and left.
This old man is so interesting.
