The old general, who had left home as a young man, left by helicopter for the second time in 53 years.

The founding of the People's Republic of China has not been back for so many years, and the busy official business and inconvenient transportation seem to be just an excuse, not a reason. Throughout the ages, it is really incomprehensible how many high-ranking officials have become famous but have not returned to their hometowns. But few people know about the unspeakable secrets.

"Wealth does not return to the hometown, such as brocade clothes at night", from the mouth of Xiang Yu, who loves vanity. In the eyes of King Chu, after a person is promoted and makes a fortune, if he doesn't go back to his hometown to show off, it is like wearing a good dress and walking at night, and no one knows how rich and expensive he is at the moment.

After the victor Liu Bang leveled the world, he returned to his hometown and returned to his hometown Pei County, aiming to proudly chant "The wind is blowing and the clouds are blowing, Weijia is returning to his hometown, and the warriors are guarding the Quartet." "Straight to the heart, full of pride.

Returning to the hometown is the original surname of the person, the tree is thousands of feet high, and the fallen leaves return to the roots. Qiankun returned to his hometown with honor after grasping, glorifying his ancestors and blessings in all directions, how comfortable it was. What an honor it is to think of the source and benefit Sangzi.

However, the longjiang that haunts the soul is the pain in the old general's heart!

In terms of revolutionary history, the old Hulin area cannot be compared with the holy places such as Jinggangshan, Yan'an and Xibaipo. But for the sake of the revolutionary cause and the liberation of the whole of China, the people of Hulin also paid a huge price.

Just as he told the leaders of Hulin County a few days ago, the people of Hulin sent more than 1,000 of their outstanding sons to join the army. And how many of these 2,000 have returned? How many people are alive? How many people became senior cadres? This is only the period of the Red Army, and if you count the War of Resistance and the War of Liberation, then this number has to be followed by a zero. Hulin County's mother and wife, after decades of hard waiting for the war, received only a martyr's certificate.

53 years have passed, why is their life still so bitter! Everywhere he went, his family was deprived of poverty, and instead of enjoying the fruits of the revolution, he had to sell blood to make ends meet. The old general's heart felt like a handful of salt had been sprinkled, and it was like being hit with a heavy hammer.

Before getting on the plane, tears rolled down his weathered face, and after staring at Dean Tian for a long time, he climbed onto the plane with the support of Deputy Political Commissar Peng and Secretary Chen.

On the way back to the labor service company, Chen Hongjun was silent for a while, and then said sadly: "The old man knows that there is not much time, and he doesn't believe anyone except you." ”

The way the relevant departments deal with emergencies seems to have formed a modular convention, whether it is after a mining disaster or an epidemic, the following processes will always appear:

After the incident, the relevant departments concealed the situation and even carried out anti-propaganda refuting rumors; But rumours continue to circulate and people panic; Then there is the intervention of journalists and the media, who have fought with the relevant authorities to investigate and disclose the truth; Then higher-level relevant departments intervened, some officials were dismissed, the relevant epidemic and disaster situation were disclosed, and the rectification and prevention and control efforts and information transparency were intensified, and the disaster was finally brought under control.

It can be seen from this handling model that some people's efforts and desire to prevent the spread of news seem to be stronger than disaster prevention and the epidemic itself when dealing with emergencies. I really don't know what kind of logic comes from this absurd attitude?

The AIDS epidemic in Longjiang is not only related to the image of the local political axe, but also involves huge economic and political interests. Even if the veteran general can reach the heavens, he, as a "political assistant and staff officer," can only "continue to play a certain role" and has no right to directly intervene in the next investigation.

Thinking of this old man who has not written any books or expressed any grandiose words, but after coming from the rain of bullets, he is still doing his best, obscure, practicing his ideals and beliefs for more than 60 years, and facing a huge interest group and political group, he even feels helpless, and can only turn to himself, a recruit who has just joined the army, Tian Wenjian can't help but feel a burst of bitterness.

"The barefoot are not afraid to wear shoes, if they dare to lift it high and put it down gently, then I will fight with them to break the net." Dean Tian pondered for a moment, and continued expressionlessly: "The premise is that Professor He and their side have gains, if there is not enough capital, then there is nothing I can do. ”

Chen Hongjun nodded slightly, looked at the busy maintenance staff outside the car window, and said thoughtfully: "Today's noise will not be hidden for long, and the blood sample must be transferred immediately as soon as it arrives." The eldest lord is a person who has carried the general's star, and he can eat well inside and outside the army, you can't stand it. ”

Tian Wenjian took out his mobile phone and looked at the time, and while starting the car and driving towards the headquarters, he said eagerly: "If nothing else, the investigation team in the province will arrive immediately, and it will be too late to inspect at the airport." Mr. Chen, I can only hand over the blood sample to you, and you take Professor He and them to find a safe place to test. ”

According to the late-stage patient who was ulcerated all over his body, many young adults in their village had a strange disease, fever and diarrhea, and died one after another. With the sensitivity of a medical scientist, Professor Le realized that Panshan had become the hardest hit area of the AIDS epidemic. Leaving aside whether the people in their village are infected with HIV or not, the spouses and children of the four patients diagnosed with the case are likely to be also living with HIV.

But considering the separation of military and government, the Longjiang Air Force Hospital cannot stretch its hand too long. The far-sighted veteran general took everyone to Weifu for a private visit with great fanfare, covering Professor He and others to go to Shiqiao Village, Gumiao Township, Panshan County to collect blood samples. The first is to know what to do, and the second is to prevent the investigation team from deliberately concealing it.

Chen Hongjun's worries are also reasonable, and when he visited in the afternoon, he said, "Lao Tzu will not embarrass his son, and his own family has no reason to beat his own family." The next investigation must be dominated by the Ministry of Health, to put it bluntly, it is "grandpa came to check on his grandson", who knows if they can kill their relatives in righteousness?

Not to mention the fact that this matter involves the interests of the top and bottom, several levels of political axe and almost the entire health system. Removing this lid not only cuts off people's financial routes, but also asks for people's black gauze hats. One can imagine how fierce the struggle will be.

As soon as the car drove in front of the building of the labor service company, I saw Mr. Xu, Political Commissar Wang, and Director Zhao of Factory 315 greet me with a pale face. The three of them glanced back, then slammed open the back door and quickly squeezed into the car.

"Turn around, it's not convenient to talk here." Political Commissar Wang patted Dean Tian on the shoulder and said impatiently.

I didn't come back in the afternoon, and the sky at the Air Force hospital had changed.

In order to ensure the absolute safety of the Air Force D Division and the 315 Plant, the Air Force Health Department of the Military Region immediately took over the hospital. The four major wards and the airport outpatient clinic, as well as the headquarters on the second floor of the labor service company, were full of people from the General Hospital of the Military Region and the Air Force Hospital of the Military Region.

Dean Tian, who had been notified earlier, how could he not understand what Political Commissar Wang meant, and hurriedly killed the steering wheel, and asked eagerly while the office building of Wang 315 Factory was driving: "Political Commissar, who is up there?" ”

"Deputy Commander Shi is in command, and Deputy Director Wang of the Regional Logistics Department, Director Zhong of the Air Force Logistics Department of the Military Region, and Director Tao of the Air Force Health Department of the Military Region are also there."

"What's wrong with me?" Dean Tian sighed lightly, shook his head and smiled bitterly.

Master Xu glared at him fiercely, and said angrily: "Even we are standing aside, what else can I do with you?" ”

"Oda, strategically speaking, we've won." Director Zhao patted Dean Tian's arm, glanced at the expressionless Chen Hongjun, and said lightly: "The three of us came to you just to ask you what you plan to do next." ”

Without waiting for Dean Tian to speak, Chen Hongjun suddenly turned his head, glanced at them, and asked coldly, "What do you three mean?" Do you accept it when you see it? ”

"Mr. Chen, it's not what we want to do, but what we can do?"

Political Commissar Wang raised his head and said-for-tat: "The attitude of the regional and military air forces is very clear, asking us to hand over all patients and medical records to the local political axe. As soldiers, we can only obey orders and listen to commands. ”

The local forces should not be involved in much of the matter, and this matter also involves political struggle at the top. It is also reasonable for the military region and the military district air force to make such a decision.

Dean Tian pondered for a moment, patted Chen Hongjun on the shoulder, nodded and said, "Mr. Chen, aren't you still in trouble?" You go first, I didn't sleep all night yesterday, and I should rest for a while. ”

It is important to do big things, but Professor He, who went to the countryside to collect blood samples, cannot be allowed to throw themselves into the net. Chen Hongjun reacted, and while pushing the car door, he smiled casually: "Since it's done, then my people should also withdraw." Three, we'll see you later. ”

Seeing Chen Hongjun swaggering towards the gate of Factory 315, Political Commissar Wang asked uneasily: "Xiao Tian, is he okay?" ”

Dean Tian took out a cigarette, distributed it to the three leaders, lit it and said slowly: "If the investment is successful, just wait for the returns, what can he do?" ”

Political Commissar Wang nodded thoughtfully, then took out an order and a military merit medal from his briefcase, and said with a smile: "Xiao Tian, this is the third-class merit when you were set up as a positive example, we have been pressing, and now it is time to return it to its original owner." In addition, Deputy Political Commissar Peng and Deputy Commander Shi were very satisfied with the hospital's behavior of serving the people. If nothing else, a collective second-class merit will not be able to run. In addition to this third-class merit, your kid is going to make new merits. ”

Director Zhao glanced at the military merit medal, and said with a smile: "Dean Xiaotian, the word no one is perfect, and it is vividly reflected in you!" Three punishments, two military merit medals and an excellent soldier, exactly three to three, and five to five in character, which is a little worse than [***]. ”

Within the scope of Dean Tianda's cognition, excellent soldiers are a matter of course, and there is nothing to say; Third-class merit can still be mixed theoretically, but it requires character and opportunity, and it is said that it can be done with a lot of money; As for the second-class merit, it is a legend, ordinary people can't get it, and it is your ability to work hard; First-class merit is a legend of legend, just listen to it, and if you can fight hard, you are not in vain.

Having just experienced a shocking and painful discovery, Tian Wenjian felt that he was sinking into hell, how could he be interested in these meritorious awards? Stuffed the military merit medal into his pocket, raised his head, and asked lightly: "Division commander, political commissar, is this considered hush money?" ”

"Chen Hongjun was here just now, and I can't say some things."

Political Commissar Wang took a deep puff of his cigarette, puffed out the light blue smoke ring, and said solemnly: "According to Deputy Political Commissar Peng, the chief's cancer has entered an advanced stage. This time I went back to 301 chemotherapy, and I don't know if it can come out. You know these things, I don't think I need to remind them. ”

As soon as Political Commissar Wang finished speaking, Senior Commander Xu took over the conversation, stared at his eyes, and said eagerly: "Xiao Tian, we are soldiers, and we have no right to interfere in local affairs. The Air Force Hospital has evolved into what it is now, and you have fulfilled your promises. Everyone admires you and is very satisfied with the current situation of the hospital, so don't make any more troubles. ”

The investigation takes time, and once the old general is gone, it means that no one is watching this matter, at least not at the top. Without the support from above, the Air Force Hospital is nothing. Instead of taking risks, it is better to enjoy the fruits of victory honestly.

"Longjiang is the second largest city in J Province, and once this matter spreads, it will inevitably cause panic among people, which will directly affect investment attraction and affect the economic development of Longjiang."

Director Zhao pondered for a moment, leaned on the car window, and continued: "Besides, there is no cure for this disease, if the news spreads, those infected people will have a revenge mentality, and they will try their best to infect others, and there are also difficulties above, we have to take care of the overall situation." ”

"Three leaders, did anyone greet you?" Dean Tian thought for a moment and suddenly asked.

"You think too highly of us."

Master Xu gave him a roll of his eyes, pointed to the direction of the second floor of the labor service company, and said angrily: "Even if people say hello, it won't be our turn, the reason why I tell you this is just to see that the hospital can have today's hard-won, and I don't want it to be involved in the next turmoil." ”

For some high-ranking leaders, it is unjustifiable not to investigate such a big problem, and a powerful investigation team will definitely be organized to investigate. Stability overrides everything, and the news is blocked first from the overall situation. The health department and the public security department cracked down on a few bloody heads, and the discipline inspection and supervision department dealt with a few "leaders", standardized the behavior of the slurry mining station, and then everything was business as usual.

Obviously, the three people in front of him must have thought of these things, otherwise they would never talk to themselves at this time.

The news of Indonesia's anti-Chinese exclusion has not been shaken out, because even if it is shaken out, it is useless. But this matter must be made public, and if they are not forced to have no way out, then they will never pay attention to this issue.

Stay in the green mountains, and don't worry about running out of firewood.

As long as Professor He's actions on their side make progress, it can be revealed through other channels. After Tian Wenjian weighed it, he nodded heavily and said, "Please rest assured, the three leaders, I will not cause you any more trouble, let alone the Air Force Hospital." ”

"Oda, we must believe that the party and the political axe can properly handle this matter."

Political Commissar Wang breathed a sigh of relief, patted him on the shoulder, shook his head and sighed: "You are tired after working for so long, I will give you a few days off and take this opportunity to rest and rest." ”

(To be continued)