As countries pay more attention to maritime interests, disputes over maritime interests seem to be intensifying. In order to effectively control and consolidate coastal defense, the state has also begun to increase the surrender of the navy and build more coastal defense posts.

For many people in the interior, it may not be clear where the South Reef is. But for the fishermen who often go to sea near Nanzhou, they have witnessed the changes of this island and reef. From the former shack, to the current modern outpost.

In order to better control the increasingly serious dispute over maritime rights and interests, and to curb the forcible occupation of their own maritime interests by some neighboring countries, the country has also invested heavily to build a fixed aircraft carrier at sea with the courage of Jingwei reclamation.

Once upon a time, Zhuang Haiyang, Wang Yanming and others also went to the South Reef with the team, but they mostly looked at it from a distance. Even if they have participated in several naval exercises, most of the places where the actual military exercises are carried out are in the waters near the South Reef.

Although he applied to land on the island in the name of condolences and meeting old comrades-in-arms, he still waited for a long time. After receiving the notice from the old platoon commander, Zhuang Haiyang naturally did not dare to delay, and quickly organized a sea trip to prepare to go to the South Reef.

Considering the impact, Zhuang Haiyang did not choose to land on the island during the day, but waited until night fell before Zhuang Haiyang let Zhou Yang sail and sail towards the sea where the South Reef is located. Arriving at three nautical miles, Zhuang Haiyang dialed the phone again.

Knowing that Zhuang Haiyang had arrived, Chen Zhijun, the former old platoon commander, also smiled and said, "Wait there, I'll send a speedboat to pick you up!"

"Okay, then I'll slow down, and I haven't eaten dinner yet!"

"You kid, are you here to offer condolences or to eat?"

After chatting for a few words, Chen Zhijun, as the head of the reef, immediately ordered the patrolling soldiers to drive two speedboats to pilot. Under normal circumstances, fishing boats are not allowed to approach the islands and reefs at will without the consent of the troops stationed on the reefs.

Of course, if a fishing vessel has a special situation, it can also seek help from the reef guards. It is also normal for the reef guards to rescue some fishermen in distress or accidents. Supporting the army and loving the people is the tradition of the army!

The fishing boat that was slowing down had already turned on its headlights, while Wang Yanming and others stood at the bow of the boat, looking in the direction of the South Reef. Not long after, I saw two patrol speedboats approaching at high speed, with national and military flags fluttering on them.

Seeing the speedboat appear, Wang Yanming was also very excited: "Ocean, the boat is coming!"

"I know!

gestured to Zhou Yang in the cockpit, and Zhou Yang, who had confessed before, also quickly honked his horn. Waiting for the two patrol speedboats to approach, Wang Yanming and his entourage soon saw a familiar figure standing on the speedboat.

"It's the old knife squad leader! This guy looks strong again!"

When Wang Yanming and the others saw their old comrade-in-arms Daobin, Daobin, who was sent to pick up the ship, was also very happy. Looking at Wang Yanming, who was standing at the bow of the boat waving, he was also very happy and said: "Old Wang, you are finally here!

"Brothers, when you saw the old squad leader, did you forget to salute?"

With Zhu Junhong shouting, Zhuang Haiyang and the others also quickly stood up and saluted Dao Bin standing on the patrol speedboat. Seeing this scene, Dao Bin also scolded with a smile: "You guys, it seems that you still don't need to clean up!"

After chatting a few words, Dao Bin immediately said: "Xiaozhuang, let your people follow me." ”

"Okay! Trouble the squad leader!"

With two patrol speedboats leading the way in front, Zhou Yang also slowly accelerated, and followed the speedboat to the brightly lit South Reef Wharf. Under the guidance of the officers and men on the speedboat, it was safely docked on the pier.

This dock can dock large ships, and docking a fishing boat is naturally not a problem. At the South Reef Wharf, some patrol speedboats are usually docked. When a maritime ship is on patrol, it will also dock at this reef for replenishment and rest.

In order to prevent other countries from encroaching on their own maritime rights and interests, inland maritime patrol vessels must stay at sea for several days every time they conduct ocean patrols. In view of the difficulty of returning to the sea for resupply, the rebuilt South Reef has also become a sea supply center.

Waiting for the fishing boat to stop, looking at Dao Bin and the old platoon commander Chen Zhijun who were waiting at the pier, Wang Yanming and others also got off the boat and saluted the old platoon commander and old comrades-in-arms with a military salute. Seeing this scene, Chen Zhijun was also a little crying and laughing.

But he was still very happy and said: "Xiaozhuang, yes! Listen to Lao Miao, you kid has made a fortune?"

"No, don't listen to Miao Pai, I'll beg for food at sea. No, I'm here to get you. I don't know, the old platoon commander can enjoy the food! We all keep our stomachs and prepare to taste the big pot of rice of the troops!"

"You kid, I haven't seen you for a few years, but your mouth is getting more and more powerful. Who are these people?"

For Chen Zhijun, Wang Yanming is naturally familiar with Zhuang Haiyang and others. But Zhou Yang and his entourage, he is naturally unfamiliar. But as the commander of the reef, he still needs to show enough politeness and politeness.

Under the recommendation of Zhuang Haiyang, Chen Zhijun still shook hands with Zhou Yang and others. Similarly, Chen Zhijun also introduced his partner to Zhuang Haiyang. Chen Zhijun, who used to have a military rank of one Mao and two Mao, is now a major and a reef commander of two Mao Yi.

Due to the importance of the South Reef, it was initially garrisoned by only one squad, which was later increased to a company formation. And today's scale, although it is not comparable to the strength of a battalion of the army, it is also stationed with two or three hundred officers and soldiers!

After chatting for a while, Zhuang Haiyang also smiled and said: "Old platoon commander, let your soldiers do me a favor! I bought some things in the town and pulled another net of fish on the way here.

There are a lot of things, and I also trouble your soldiers to help unload the goods together. I know the discipline of the troops, but you must also accept what I give. Since you say that I have made a fortune, it is reasonable to support the construction of the army, right?"

"You kid, it's hard for me to do this! Old Xu, what do you say?"

asked the partner next to him, but Lao Xu, who was also Ermaoyi, said with a smile: "Your soldier, you just have an idea!"

Seeing that the other party had no opinions, Chen Zhijun thought for a while and said, "Old knife, call the people in your platoon to help!"

"Yes!"

While waiting for the arrival of the soldiers, Zhuang Haiyang also led Chen Zhijun and his partner onto the boat. Looking at the seafood that had been packed, Chen Zhijun was very surprised and said: "This seafood is also a condolence product?"

"Yes! Although you have supplies from above, you shouldn't eat seafood much, right? In addition, the troops should have cold storage, right? I know that the troops are not short of supplies such as grain and oil, and what you lack most are fruits and vegetables, right?

In addition to the fact that the seafood is locally sourced, the boxes are filled with fruits and vegetables that I buy from the town. By the way, these baskets of fruits and vegetables are grown by me at home, and the quantity is not much, but the taste is very good, can you taste them?"

took out a few cucumbers from the basket, handed them directly to Chen Zhijun and others, and said with a smile: "They have all been washed, pure natural and pollution-free." By the way, the taste and quality of my fruits and vegetables are stronger than those fruits. If you have money, you may not be able to buy it!"

"You kid, you can't brag, can you? A little gherkin, is it so exaggerated?"

Facing Chen Zhijun's laughter and scolding, Zhuang Haiyang also smiled and said: "Platoon commander, if you don't blow it, you can know if you taste it?"

It turned out that after these officers tasted it, they did find that these seemingly ordinary gherkins were really not simple. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Zhuang Haiyang also whispered: "Platoon leader, there are not many fruits and vegetables, you can keep them for a taboo!"

Seeing the condolences placed on the deck, Chen Zhijun finally said: "Xiaozhuang, I have received your heart for the troops, but you should keep these seafoods! If you really want to accept it, there will be opinions from above!"

"Old platoon commander, what do you have any opinions? You can accept it with confidence, the last time I went to sea, I also gave a generous gift to the old troops, and the value is much higher than this. You can't feed all this seafood, you can't let me throw it away, right?"

Seeing Zhuang Haiyang's insistence, Chen Zhijun glanced at his partner, and finally nodded in agreement. Although the current supply of the troops stationed at the reef is much better than in previous years. However, in terms of welfare conditions, there are still some deficiencies with the inland troops.

As Zhuang Haiyang said, there is really no shortage of grain, oil and non-staple food. But fresh fruits and vegetables are not enough to eat every time the supply ship arrives. Officers and men actually prefer vegetables to meat, but vegetables are not easy to store.

As for the fruits, even if there will be a supply above, the quantity will naturally not be too much. From these condolences, it can also be seen that Zhuang Haiyang has spent a lot of thought. In this regard, Chen Zhijun also feels that he has face.

Everyone knows that Zhuang Haiyang is a soldier he has led, and now he has come to comfort him, the old platoon commander, and the officers and soldiers stationed on the reef are also touched by the way. When Dao Bin took the soldiers of his platoon to the boat, boxes of things were quickly removed from the fishing boat.

The officers and men stationed at the garrison were also very happy to see these fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as baskets of equally fresh seafood. Knowing that this is a condolence and not a supply means that these supplies are extraordinary!

"Wow, so much seafood? It seems that in the next few days, we will be able to eat seafood. ”

"Those boxes are full of fruit, aren't they? apples and bananas, good stuff!"

"I heard that the person who sent the condolences was an old subordinate of the reef chief, and he was also an old comrade-in-arms of the knife platoon. The price of these condolences is not low!"

After removing the condolences on the deck, Zhuang Haiyang smiled again: "Brother Jun, go to the cabin where I am resting and bring down the good things I brought all the way." Let's have a good fight with the old platoon commander in the evening. ”

As soon as these words came out, Chen Zhijun was stunned and said: "What kind of good thing? compete with me, if you want to pour me wine, you can't do it!"

"Old platoon commander, why can't you do it? I believe that Major Xu should be happy to be on duty for you for one night. Although I have been out of the army for some years, I know how much that you can't be on combat readiness duty every day, right?"

Sure enough, seeing Zhu Junhong coming out with a box of wine, these officers on the ship also felt very interesting. The most surprising thing for them was that these national wines brought by Zhuang Haiyang turned out to be the old national wines from ten years ago.

The price of a ten-year-old national liquor is not low per bottle. The most important thing is that as long as you have drunk this sauce-flavored national liquor, you will know that this wine tastes good. People who are good drinkers, in the face of this kind of wine, really don't have much resistance!