The temperature plummeted, and winter rain began to fall. Hong Yan sat under the eaves and accompanied his younger siblings. Rongrong either climbed onto Hong Yan's back or played on his knees. The most difficult year in her previous life has passed, and the little sister is no longer the thin yellow-haired girl, but the white and chubby lively and beloved little sister. Xiaofeng entered the pre-school of the brigade and had to go to school every day. Xiao Zheng squatted on the threshold and fiddled with toys, gesturing his hands to make a "da-da" sound in his small mouth.

Although he only imitated the sound of the submachine gun in the movie, Hong Yan still couldn't help but think about it in his heart. What happened to the pilot team members in Jiangyang? Transferred? In the previous life, it was written that the troops in question began to move in November. Veterans are discharged, recruits catch up with the war, and the minimum training is three months to the battlefield. In the eyes of the Vietnamese army, the Chinese soldiers were all child soldiers, who did not understand war, could not fight, and would definitely be afraid of death.

As a matter of fact, the Vietnamese army has been fighting for many years, and its individual tactics are excellent and its personal military qualities are strong. On the other hand, after many years of peace in China, due to internal reasons in the country, the army's equipment is backward and it is short of training, and the recruits only have a few months of targeted training, so it is inevitable that they will sacrifice a lot.

It was pointless for him to explore the real reasons for the outbreak of this war. In any case, these young soldiers are called "the loveliest people of the new generation", and perhaps some of them have been cowardly and confused, but in the end they have all passed the test of blood and fire.

As an honorary team member, he stayed far behind at the most critical moment, and he couldn't see the excitement. But who would think of him, a little doll who is only 8 years old? It will be less than three months until the outbreak of the war in February next year. The war is ruthless, the bullets don't have long eyes, and Hong Yan doesn't think he can dodge the rain of bullets. However, he also thought about it for a long time, and dared to go to South Korea, which was actually preparation.

In the next few days, Hong Yan was sullen and felt a cigarette on it. Li Yun saw that her son was not in good spirits, so she asked her what problems she was encountering. In the past year or so, the eldest son has changed too much, even if he went out alone for ten days and a half months, he was not so dull and in a bad mood. Hong Yan suddenly remembered the joke and blurted out: "The motherland has not been reunified, and I am very depressed!" Hong Jianguo took his son's cigarette from his hand and scolded with a smile: "Get out." If you have anything, do it if you want to do it, so as not to regret it for the rest of your life! ”

Now that his parents have spoken, Hong Yan can let go and do it. The third and second uncles are going to get married before the year. In this era, there was a shortage of materials, and ordinary people were frugal with food and clothing. When it comes to a wedding banquet, then open your stomach to eat and drink. Therefore, if you don't have a certain family background, you will have a difficult time after getting married. He quietly prepared a large amount of food supplies and some gifts for the two families.

On December 9th, the four phases, Yuede, Yihou, and Jinkui. It is advisable to pray for blessings, travel, make alliances, and take account.

Hong Yan hugged Xiao Zheng and Rongrong, hugged his parents again, and waved his hand: "Don't worry, Mom and Dad!" Then he turned around and walked firmly towards Takahashi Station. He told his parents that this time he might go out for a few days, or three or five months. However, in order to reassure his mother, he made a promise.

Li Yun was very uneasy, but her son made up his mind to go out, and she didn't want to block it too much.

The sky was overcast and it seemed like it was going to rain again. Find a place to release the car, and Hong Yan drove straight to Jiangyang. After checking his documents, the military sentry stood up and saluted: "Welcome to the little chief!" ”

Hong Yan hurriedly returned the salute, a very ordinary young pioneer kind of hand salute. Hong Yan sensed that there was tension in the military headquarters. The soldiers in and out were in a hurry, getting on and off the vehicles quickly, and there was no leisure like the last time. He went directly to the house of the old Red Army. Grandma Shao was at home, and then Hong Yan, and the two chatted for a while.

"Grandma Shao, there seems to be tension, is there any action in part?" Hong Yan lowered his head to peel oranges, and asked casually without raising his head.

"yes!" Grandma Shao also blurted out, suddenly woke up, and said with a smile: "Little slippery head, this is a secret of the army, grandma doesn't know!" ”

"Haha, Grandma Shao, you are not very vigilant! Is Grandpa Wu going too? Hong Yan broke the orange and handed it to Grandma Shao.

"Eat! It's cold, and the stomach is cold when you eat it. I don't know if Grandpa Wu is going or not, and he didn't tell his grandmother when he came back. Still, I guess he'll have to go. The special forces you're throwing up are definitely going to the front. Grandma Shao took it and put it in Hong Yan's hand. The information has been revealed. Hong Yan's family background, she and the old Red Army are clear, and it is impossible for her to communicate with foreign countries.

"Grandma Shao's stomach is cold, why don't I give you acupuncture?" Hong Yan said, took out a pack of silver needles and said.

Hong Yan knows acupuncture, Grandma Shao is clear. She cooperated very well after acupuncture in Juque, Zhongguan, and Zusanli, and her stomach was really warm, her body was lightweight, and she lost a lot of weight.

"Alright, alright! The old problem is really good! Your medical skills are not simple! If you're hungry, grandma will make lunch! Grandma Shao said that she was in a hurry to go into the kitchen to cook.

At noon, the old Red Army did not return home, and in the afternoon there was no one to be seen, and it was not until after 8 o'clock in the evening that he was seen pushing the door in. Obviously, he looked a little haggard.

"Grandpa Wu, you're back! I see you're so tired! Hong Yan got up to greet him. Grandma Shao was busy preparing shoes for him to change his feet.

"Little rabbit cub, do you still know to come to see Old Man Wu?" The old Red Army sat down and said to Hong Yan angrily: "You are a night owl entering the house, don't come if you have nothing to do!" ”

Hong Yan smiled and said cautiously: "Grandpa Wu, I don't seem to have offended you, right?" Whoever makes you unhappy, teach him a good lesson. Or I'll help you beat him up, and make sure he doesn't know his parents. "I'm going to pat my chest later.

"Haha! Okay, but what you said was to help Grandpa Wu beat him up, beat him with peach blossoms all over his face, and let him know why the flowers are so red. "The old Red Army laughed loudly and had a good time.

"But what you said, you want me to help you, don't cheat! The children all said, "What is Laipi......

"Raippi is a puppy, isn't he? Hmph, when did your Grandpa Wu ever play Lai? ”

Grandma Shao stood next to her and looked at her grandchildren with a smile, and she said that Lai Pi was a puppy.

The old Red Army asked about the situation at Hong Yan's house, and then asked him what was the matter with coming down. Hong Yan briefly introduced the above situation, and then asked about the training of the pilot brigade. The old Red Army lamented: "The time is too rushed, it has been less than a year since it was drawn from various units, and many projects have not yet been trained." ”

"When are they leaving?" Hong Yan asked quietly.

"Little Hongyan, you care about them so much?" The old Red Army stared at him and asked, "Alas! You're still too young! No matter how old you are, if you don't come, I'll tie you up! ”

"yes, I feel a little younger, too! But as the old saying goes, ambition is not at an advanced age! You don't think I'm as good as your old soldier? Don't look at me like that, I'm also proven. Hehe, Grandpa Wu, you have promised me just now that you are not allowed to cheat. If you don't let me go, it's a huge loss. If nothing else, my acupuncture is not covered. ”

Hong Yan's words are not unreasonable. His skills are not comparable to ordinary soldiers, the only thing he lacks is actual combat experience! The old Red Army has experienced a rain of bullets and bullets, and he has died for a lifetime, how dare he promise Hong Yan to follow?

"Yes, Lao Wu, Hong Yan's acupuncture at noon has cured my old stomach cold." Grandma Shao was on the side to help.

"Really? That's good, I'm relieved. Little rabbit cub acupuncture has improved again. So what? Why don't I take your little bunny to play? ”

"Don't talk empty words. Don't play with me? Old man Wu, with your attitude, I don't want to take you to play, and I'm afraid that your crying nose won't look good, you know? Just, I'll say it, don't regret it! Hong Yan glared at the old Red Army, but there was a grin on his face.

What are the words? Old man Wu called out. However, if it is threatened, it is also non-lethal. Grandma Shao looked at it kindly and smiled happily.

"Yesterday, the military order came, but the combat mission has not yet been officially issued. What are you doing with this, isn't this a leak? "As an old qualified soldier, how can the old Red Army not understand the reason of secrecy, but it just does not answer Hong Yan's unreasonable demands positively. That is, I want to hang Hong Yan's appetite.

Hong Yan put away his grin, revealing a heavy look that didn't match his age, and asked, "Grandpa Wu, are we all ready?" ”

Hong Yan continued to stay in the old Red Army's house, and the special forces continued to train and could not enter for the time being. The old Red Army did not drive him away, and listened to him every night.

After the × Army was ordered to take part in the combat mission of self-defense and counterattack against Vietnam, the troops immediately entered a state of full preparation. First, it is necessary to do a good job in ideological mobilization in the face of war, organize cadres and fighters to conscientiously study the important instructions of the Central Military Commission and the military region's instructions on combat readiness and mobilization, resist exposing the ugly features of hegemonism in the aggression and expansion of the "two hegemons," and deepen their understanding of the great significance of this war preparedness operation. At the same time, we have extensively carried out education on the glorious traditions and revolutionary heroism of our army to enhance the sense of strength and mission of officers and men, stimulate their fighting spirit, and ensure the fulfillment of the combat tasks entrusted by the party Central Committee and the Central Military Commission.

The military department drew up a plan for transporting combat readiness and various support plans, carried out emergency expansion and organizational adjustments, and within a week set up a shelf for the expansion, readjusted the backbone within 10 days, and equipped the leading body. Replenish, repair, and maintain weapons, equipment, and equipment in a timely manner, so that the intact rate of vehicles, artillery, and various types of weapons will reach more than 95 percent.

In mid-December, the troops began to assemble from the stations in the predetermined direction and area. Except for a small number of people left behind, more than 35,500 cadres and soldiers of the whole army carried artillery, various vehicles, and various materials and equipment, and formed an echelon of nearly three trains, which marched to Chuncheng in Yunnan along the two railways. Then change trains and cars to the border between the two countries. Finally, on January 5, 79, the fully loaded personnel arrived at the mouth of the Yunnan River in the assembly area on time, and immediately engaged in intense and orderly combat training.