Chapter 1: The Oath (Part I)

"I volunteer to join China**.Adhere to the implementation of party discipline. Not afraid of difficulties. Not afraid of sacrifice. Fight for the cause to the end." Three months later. Located in a makeshift camp in an oasis. Zhang Songling and Zhao Tianlong will clench their right hands into fists. Lifted on their respective shoulders. He solemnly made a lifelong vow to the same banner (Note 1)

The night wind in the desert is cold. Blow through the thin tent. Blow the torches on the shelves to the light and dark. But it can't blow the warm atmosphere in the tent. The oath of joining the party has just ended. Squadron Leader Lao Zheng, Cooking Squad Leader Feng Tianhua, Guard Xiao Zhou and other old party members immediately stood up from the charcoal fire. A round of applause to welcome the new members of the organization.

"Zhang Songling and Zhao Tianlong. Your application for joining the Party has been approved by the Organization Department of the Chabei Military Division. According to the last wishes of Comrade Zhao Xiaoshui. He and I will be the introducers for the two of you. From today. You have been honorably a member of the Chinese Communist Party. Waiting period of three months. On behalf of the military sub-district party committee, I would like to extend my welcome and congratulations to the two of you on joining the party organization." Wave your hand first and signal everyone to sit down. Subsequently. Wang Hong, the leader of the guerrilla brigade who led Zhang Songling and Zhao Tianlong to take the oath, was the same as when he welcomed them to the guerrilla unit for the first time. Stretch out a big strong hand to the two.

Zhang Songling and Zhao Tianlong quickly stretched out their hands. Shake hands with the old man one by one. Thin. You can already feel the bones on the back of your hand. Compared to when the retreat was organized three months ago. The old man's body is getting weaker and weaker. However the temperature of the palm. But it still has an irresistible magic. It makes people feel comfortable and peaceful.

Gently holding the hands of the two of them and shaking them a few times in turn. The old captain in the tone of educating his juniors. continued: "You two . . I was introduced to the party. The two most special party members. One before joining the guerrillas. has already made a name for himself on the grassland; Another one. He already has the rank of lieutenant colonel at a young age. It's a teenager's ambition. I can guess what prompted you to make up your mind to submit your application for party membership. I can understand when I asked you to go further. Wandering in my heart. So now I want to ask one last question. Join this party. Always ready to sacrifice everything for her. Even their own lives. Are you really ready?"

"A gentleman's word. Horses are hard to chase. Previously, the captain you arranged the mission. Our old Zhao has not frowned once. In the future, if you always see that our old Zhao has a bad seed. Or discredit this party . Just take out the box cannon directly. Hit it here." Zhao Tianlong still has the habit of rivers and lakes that cannot be washed away. Pointing to the door of his head. Swear aloud." If I dare to flash to both sides. Let the sky strike five thunderbolts."

"I can't look at you for the rest of my life." Redbeard pulled Zhao Tianlong's fingers away from the door of his head. Laughing and shaking his head." Any comrade here. are ready to sacrifice for the country. The same can no one supervise you for the rest of your life. What you're going to do in the future. It's yourself who supervises yourself. Whatever it is. Don't forget the vows you made today. Comrade Zhao Tianlong. Can you do it?"

"Yes." Zhao Tianlong put his legs together. The waist pole straightened again." The heavens and the earth testify. I, Zhao Tianlong, will always listen to the party in this life. Never do anything that would damage her honor. Never discredit her image. Even if you give your life for it. And never regret it.."

"I believe in you. Organizations believe in you too. Comrade Zhao Tianlong. I hope you will always be a qualified ** member." Because of the excitement. Redbeard's breathing was heavy again. While gasping. While patting Zhao Tianlong's shoulder with both hands.

Turn your head. He looked at Zhang Songling, who had been waiting for a long time. Smiled. continued: "Comrade Zhang Songling. This is where you read the most. I want to ask questions and think about them the most. So. In addition to those requirements for Comrade Zhao Tianlong just now. I'd like to ask you one more question. Comrade Zhang Songling. Now you're on the **Manifesto. Did you read it completely? Please answer me truthfully."

This question. It's a bit beyond Zhang Songling's pre-preparation. He couldn't help but be slightly stunned. But familiar faces soon flashed in front of me. Lao Lu, Da Zhou, Xiao Wu. There were also three months ago who took the initiative to stay by the stone bridge to block the Japanese army. In the end, all the five ** soldiers who died in their lives.

"We are all party members." Zhang Songling in the last three months. Almost every time I wake up from my sleep in the middle of the night. I will think of the time when five people showed their red books. A proud expression on the face. That pride is like sunshine. It shines into his heart all the time. Don't let go of every inch of the shadow.

They were ordered to set out to meet them. It is already known that this trip is very likely to have to go without returning. But. They still stepped on the war horse without hesitation. Talking and laughing like going to a banquet and walking to the end of life. Pull one of them out at random. The military age is longer than Zhang Songling. The qualifications are older than Zhang Songling. Some of them were even married. I still have a wife and children at home. But. They did not hesitate to leave the chance of survival to others. Do not hesitate to use your own death. In exchange for the safe evacuation of the robes.

This is not the first time someone has sacrificed for him. Last winter he fell ill when he was in a coma. Lao Lu, Da Zhou et al. It's the same obligation. Zhang Songling didn't know why he was so important in the eyes of his teammates. But he knew it well. This love. This righteousness. He can't pay it back in his lifetime. And want to be eligible for repayment. He must become a person like Lao Lu, Da Zhou, and Zhao Xiaoshui. Choose the same faith as them. Otherwise. Next time in a crisis. Staying for everyone is still not his turn Zhang Songling.

When charging, the ** member is the first to go up. When retreating, the ** member is the last to go. This is the Blackstone Guerrillas. It is also the rule of the entire Eighth Route Army. Zhang Songling didn't understand. Right now. But I know it clearly. If you don't join the organization. Not even qualified to stay for the rest of the group.

So. For the sake of this discontinuation. He also has to join China**.He knows that Zhao Tianlong is actually thinking the same as he is these days. are all fighting for the same sacrifice qualifications. Even if. He was always confused about that ** declaration in his heart.

"I don't understand." After a moment of silence. In the presence of all party members in the partisan detachment. Zhang Songling admitted frankly. I recognize every word. I can even recite most of the passages. But. Some places. I still don't fully understand. But.."

Quickly turn your body to the guys. He has no fear. And with a frank face to add." What exactly does the member look like. But I can see it clearly. So. I'm willing to be a ** member. Willing to sacrifice everything they have for this organization anytime, anywhere. and even life. This is an oath. No regrets for life."

I'm afraid everyone heard this. The most individualized new party members have made a statement after joining the party. All the old comrades showed a bit of astonishment on their faces. Immediately. This confusion is replaced by understanding and emotion. Everyone got up again. I would like to extend sincere and warm applause to Zhang Songling and Zhao Tianlong.

Truly. What Zhang Songling said. in each of them . More or less there is a little shadow. Especially for those who have basically not read a book. A veteran who only got the opportunity to read after joining the guerrillas. Let them understand what feudal society is and what capitalism is. What is Big Industry. It's all very difficult. They don't even have a specific concept of Europe or Africa in their minds. I can't even understand the vivid metaphor of the ghost at the beginning. But. But they are from the ** people around them. Got it and what it looks like. And then the former as an example. Step by step, he has grown into a determined ** person. Rather sacrifice for this ideal. Unswerving in this life.

"Good. You are an honest person. Because of your honesty. Makes me even more convinced that you can be a qualified party member. A ** member. First of all, you should be a person of integrity. An honest person. And not some ruffian. Gangsters. in our team. I don't need that." Captain Wang Hong took Zhang Songling's hand again. Hold it in the palm of your hand and shake it gently.

It's as if I looked at the one who resolutely made the choice himself. Redbeard was a little excited. A touch of blood. It also quickly surged from the neck to the face. Stain his haggard old face red. Moment. The glow of youth burst out on his face again. Fill in all the wrinkles on your face. Shine a light on the eyes of everyone present.

In the surprised and worried eyes of everyone. Blackstone Guerrilla Brigade Captain. Wang Hong, nicknamed the red-bearded man in the outside world, straightened his body. Lang Sheng said. Right now. I announce. Zhang Songling and Zhao Tianlong's oath-taking ceremony for joining the party. It's officially over. Next. We conducted the sixth plenary meeting of the year of the Blackstone Party group. A deputy captain is elected. During my illness. Assist and replace me in some of my team leader duties. All candidates are welcome to submit a list of candidates. Then everyone raised their hands to vote."

"Ahh Didn't expect. I just joined the organization. It came to such an important issue. Logically. Isn't it a matter of the previous sentence who will be the vice-captain? How did you get to the guerrillas? It's a different kind of rule...

Just confused. Suddenly, Redbeard's hoarse but determined voice came from his ears. It's hard to choose, right? Then I'll take the lead first. The big guy then added. Based on the contributions made to our guerrillas and the abilities shown by individuals over the course of the year. I recommend. Comrade Zhang Songling came to be a candidate for deputy captain of the Blackstone guerrillas. Who has a different opinion. Please raise your hand against it. and state the reasons for the objection."

Note 1: ** of the oath to join the party. in different historical periods. There are different versions. Among them, this version during the Anti-Japanese War is the most simple and straightforward. Also the most confident.