The Basic Law on Hong Kong Island clearly stipulates that the personnel of the garrison must abide by both national and Hong Kong laws. For the first time in the history of the PLA, it is the first time in the history of the People's Liberation Army to fulfill its dual legal obligations. There are many things on Hong Kong Island that are completely different from the way the mainland handles them. Words familiar to mainlanders, such as "acting bravely in the face of righteousness" and "helping others", often have a different meaning on Hong Kong Island. If we fail to get all the officers and men of the garrison to establish a completely new ideology, it is very likely that jokes and even incidents will arise.

Therefore, during this period, Song Jinping also strengthened the education and training of officers and men in this regard. In order to meet the needs of carrying out the defense of Hong Kong Island, the troops stationed on Hong Kong Island have adopted various channels to enable cadres and soldiers to learn legal knowledge. They specially distributed books such as "100 Questions on the Basic Law," "A Reader of the Laws of Hong Kong Island," and "A Compilation of Laws Currently in Force on Hong Kong Island" to enhance the awareness of officers and men in abiding by special laws in a special environment.

Although Lin Yu's point raised again at this time seemed a little redundant and lagging behind, with his age and experience, he could actually think of this, which still made Song Jinping a little surprised.

Lin Yu didn't pay much attention to Song Jinping's reaction, but continued: "Second, it is necessary to strengthen the establishment of a management system that can adapt to the new environment and forms of officers and soldiers stationed in Hong Kong, and avoid 'disturbing the people'. Whether the troops are resting, training, or on duty, they must ensure that they do not disturb the people. Hong Kong Islanders have different living habits, it is possible that when the garrison wakes up, they are still sleeping, and when the garrison is resting, they may still be working and playing. In addition, Hong Kong Island is a small area, and most of the military camps are very close to the residents' living quarters, so if we still maintain the domestic practice of turning on loudspeakers and blowing trumpets in the camps, and even the sound of planes taking off and landing, it is very likely to cause "disturbance to the people" and arouse the dissatisfaction of the people of Hong Kong Island. Rather, it should make the citizens of Hong Kong Island feel that the garrison on Hong Kong Island will not have the slightest impact on their lives. ”

This time, Song Jinping changed slightly when he heard this. What he didn't even think about for a while was broken by Lin Yu. Don't you be surprised?

As a matter of fact, as early as July last year, Song Jinping visited Hong Kong Island at the invitation of General Deng Siu-yan, commander of the British forces stationed in Hong Kong. This is the first time in history that soldiers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army have come to Hong Kong Island, the sacred territory of the motherland, in a public capacity. At the same time, since serving as the first commander of the Hong Kong Garrison. It also has an in-depth understanding of the various situations on Hong Kong Island. But if it weren't for Lin Yu's reminder today, he would have ignored this point at all.

Don't look at these as trivialities, and according to convention, how can there be no trumpets or even drills in the barracks? But in a critical and sensitive place on Hong Kong Island, these small things can have a very bad social impact. Deepening the rejection and dissatisfaction of the people of Hong Kong Island with the garrison.

"Xiao Yu is right." Old Man Lin also nodded appreciatively and said: "Details determine success or failure, don't underestimate the value and power of these details." We want to let the people of Hong Kong Island truly understand these details. Our army is the people's army, the army that proceeds from the country and the people. ”

"We must pay attention to this and take other ways to overcome this problem!" Song Jinping said loudly, and at the same time couldn't help but glance at Lin Yu very gratefully, and decided that after going back, he would definitely hold a meeting to discuss and analyze these problems, and he must come up with a proper solution. It is necessary not to affect the normal operation of the armed forces, but also to do its best not to disturb the people.

In order to give full attention to this issue. Song Jinping even took out a small notebook from his newspaper pocket and wrote the words "do not disturb the people" on it, but it seemed that the decision was not enough. A few more circles were drawn on the three words.

"Also, we must pay attention to military appearance and military discipline." Lin Yu glanced at Song Jinping and said very cautiously: "The current citizens of Hong Kong Island do not know or cannot correctly understand the PLA. The reason for this is complicated, because Hong Kong Island has been under the pressure of British rule for a long time, and the ** forces have been carrying out anti-mainland propaganda in the media and ideology for a long time. They will not let go of distorting the image of the PLA. Even in many film and television works of this period, the PLA appeared as a negative image. Hong Kong people have received colonial education on Hong Kong Island since they were children, and they do not understand the history of China or the growth process of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, and they have not gone to the mainland to see the achievements of the motherland's reform and opening up in recent years. Coupled with the incitement of some people with ulterior motives. So they became unfamiliar with the People's Liberation Army and even looked at us with suspicion. ”

"It is precisely for this reason that our Hong Kong Garrison represents the image of our People's Liberation Army (PLA) and is a window for them to know our PLA and the mainland. Even more attention and strict requirements than the domestic troops. ”

Before the Hong Kong Garrison entered Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Island media conducted a survey and asked the public to say where the headquarters of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) stationed in Hong Kong should be located, and the result was that more than 80 percent of the people believed that it should be in the "New Territories." Note the subtext of the survey: the headquarters of the British forces stationed in Hong Kong at that time was in Central, the heart of Hong Kong Island. The location of the headquarters "chosen" by the citizens for the PLA stationed in Hong Kong contains a considerable degree of distrust and even fear. Many citizens are worried that the garrison's military discipline is not good, and that after coming to Hong Kong Island, they will become the emperor and gamble. They are even worried that the People's Liberation Army (PLA) will cause many scandals such as rape and drunkenness like US troops stationed all over the world.

It can be said that when I heard the chief say that he wanted to garrison troops, the sky over Victoria Harbour was full of fear, confusion, and well-intentioned doubts.

"Who dares to smear the face of our People's Liberation Army, don't look at Lao Tzu who has retired, and still shoot him!" Old Man Lin glared, slapped the table and said angrily, and when he opened his voice, he had a momentum that was not angry but mighty.

At this moment, he was like a statue that had existed since ancient times, staring at Song Jinping in front of him without moving, his eyes were fierce and almost hideous, as if Song Jinping was this heinous person.

Song Jinping was so frightened by the old man's actions that the corners of his mouth trembled slightly.

The old man's tiger power has long left a deep impression in his heart. Think at the beginning, in the face of the old man's anger, which one was not trembling, silent, pale, as if the end was coming?

Song Jinping hurriedly stood up and said: "Old chief, please rest assured, I, Song Jinping, am here to make a statement, if the Hong Kong garrison loses its ugly and smeared on Hong Kong Island, there is no need for your old man to criticize me, I, Song Jinping, will be the first to take the blame and resign!" The tone was very firm and resolute, and it was clear that he really took this matter to heart.

Old Man Lin nodded with emotion, slowed down his voice and said, "Jinping, this matter can't be paralyzed. You know, we insist on garrisoning the army, and our attitude is so resolute, I don't know how many people are waiting to get a magnifying glass, or even a microscope, to find fault! Therefore, the Hong Kong Garrison has no trivial matter, and it must not relax its vigilance at any moment. ”

"Jinpei must remember the teachings of the old chief!" Song Jinping replied loudly.

Seeing that Song Jinping had indeed attracted great attention in this matter, Old Man Lin smiled and scolded Lin Yu again: "You Xiaoyu, if you still have any good ideas, say them happily, don't hide them, like squeezing toothpaste, it's not happy at all." ”

"Actually, there is nothing left, and if there is any more, we should try to maintain a good relationship with the media on Hong Kong Island, appropriately increase some positive exposure, and carry out more interaction with the public, so that the citizens of Hong Kong Island can know and understand our Hong Kong Garrison more often." Lin Yu scratched his head and smiled when he heard this.

In fact, he didn't have too many more unique opinions, but while talking, he recalled the problems that had arisen and encountered the Hong Kong garrison in his previous life, and then summarized and sorted them out, which could be regarded as a wake-up call to Song Jinping in advance, so as not to take another detour.

"News media?" Song Jinping also had a headache when he heard this.

Hong Kong Island was originally a place of free speech, unlike in China, where the news media were subject to government guidance and supervision. In their opinion, as long as it is newsworthy, as long as it can attract the attention of readers, whether it is true or not, whether it is exaggerated or not, everything will be made public, and even in order to dig up news topics, they will not hesitate to dig three feet into the ground. The paparazzi on Hong Kong Island are also world-famous, with their extremely keen sense of smell and vision, as well as unimaginable perseverance and perseverance, they can always get a variety of news topics, and then make a lot of hype, which often makes the Hong Kong Island government also have a headache.

There is no doubt that the Hong Kong Island garrison will definitely attract a lot of attention from the media on Hong Kong Island, and even a small incident can become a big news sensation in the whole city.

"So what do we do?" Song Jinping rubbed his forehead and couldn't help but ask Lin Yu for advice.

"It is better to write some reports that are taken out of context and not very objective than to be generously invited to visit and interview." Lin Yu said with a smile: "Since they need news points, we will give them news points." ”

Speaking of this, Lin Yu felt that his mouth was a little dry, after all, he had said so much. But now that we've talked about it, we might as well go a little more thoroughly.

He took a sip of water and continued: "Uncle Song, I think that since the citizens of Hong Kong Island do not know about our troops, and are even more worried and afraid, it is all the more necessary to create more contacts with the citizens, such as holding regular open days for the barracks, inviting the citizens of Hong Kong Island to visit the barracks, so that they can see the life and training of our Hong Kong Garrison with their own eyes, dispel their vigilance and misunderstanding of the troops, understand the superb military quality of our people's army, and gain confidence in the stability of Hong Kong Island."