Chapter 68: The Fate of a Soldier
Standing in front of nearly a thousand soldiers in different costumes, Hu Biao did not feel very proud, on the contrary, he felt very heavy in his heart. Facing the grateful eyes of these soldiers, Hu Biao knew that as the commander of the Snow Shame Battalion, the burden on his shoulders was very heavy.
If they are not careful, these young warriors who have just come out of the cage may fall under the guns of the little devils. As their commander, Hu Biao has always reminded himself that he must be cautious in formulating battle plans.
Looking at these soldiers, Hu Biao raised his voice and said, "After a night's rest, you all seem to be in a lot of energy." But if I look closely, I don't think we are like a regular army, but like a ragtag army, wearing all kinds of uniforms.
Speaking of which, this is also a dereliction of duty on the part of me, the battalion commander, who failed to change into military uniforms for my brothers. But I think that no matter what you have on your body, as long as you know what you are in your heart, then it doesn't matter. We're military, right? ”
Regarding Hu Biao's inquiry, the soldiers who stayed below were somewhat surprised. In their opinion, isn't Hu Biao knowingly asking this kind of question? So much so that many soldiers were stunned, not knowing whether to respond or not.
And Hu Biao continued: "Maybe some brothers think that the question I asked is not too stupid. But what I want to tell my brothers is that as long as we consider ourselves soldiers, then we should assume the responsibilities of soldiers.
It doesn't matter what unit you came from before, and why you were captured by the little devils. Standing here, you have only one identity, that is, the soldier of the Snow Shame Camp, my brother Hu Biao. An army that dares to play with little devils, am I right? ”
"Yes!"
Compared to the previous question, there was no warrior voice. At this moment, the question was quickly responded by a soldier, but Hu Biao shook his head and said: "Nearly a thousand masters, why is the sound like a mosquito, I can't hear it!" Again, am I right? ”
"That's right! Right! Right! ”
The tsunami-like voice sounded, and Hu Biao showed a smile and said, "Not bad! As a soldier, you need such morale and domineering. The little devil is really powerful, but he is no different from us, and he also carries a head on one shoulder.
When you are fighting, as long as you aim a little and a bullet passes, the little devil will be finished. Our Snow Shame Camp is all people who have died once. There is nothing else, and the only thing left is this little life that has been picked up.
As early as a month ago, I was a big soldier just like you. I was fortunate enough to pick up a life on the battlefield of Songhu, and with the heart of avenging those dead comrades, I finally came here and happened to rescue you.
I don't want to say anything else, I just want to tell you one fact. Next, every time we go to war, every time we fight with little devils, there will be brothers who fall. Maybe one day, I will die on the battlefield, and this is the fate of soldiers.
Perhaps we can shrink our heads and pretend to be kings, but who will avenge the vengeance of those dead brothers? How will we answer when our children and grandchildren ask us why we have become slaves to the little devils?
It is better to live with humiliation than to die vigorously. We have 40,000 compatriots, how many little devils are there? As the saying goes, killing one is enough, killing two earns one, and one day you can kill all the little devils.
We may have died by then, but I believe that when our country is rebuilt and the nation is rejuvenated, our future generations will always remember what we have done today. When we get underground, we can also pat our chests and say to Hades, Lao Tzu is a Chinese soldier! ”
For many young people who are in the army at this moment, they do not have much faith and do not have a clear understanding of why they are joining the army. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Hu Biao instilled in the soldiers the concept of protecting the family and defending the country.
It is also hoped that these soldiers will understand that peace cannot be exchanged for enduring humiliation and stealing life, and that only by carrying guns and fighting the aggressors can real peace be exchanged. Some people may not see the day of peace, but future generations will not forget their dedication to the realization of peace in the motherland.
Hu Biao, who came from later generations, knew very well that in peacetime, people were indeed prone to ignore the existence of soldiers. But for those soldiers who defended their homes and defended the country, there are still countless people who enjoy peace, and they will always be grateful and remembered.
After making some political mobilization for these soldiers under his command, Hu Biao continued: "Yesterday we captured Lin Cheng and captured a lot of booty. Wait for the soldiers of each company to receive their salaries from your company commander. Then take the company as a unit and go to the city for a walk.
It's up to you to decide how you want to spend that money. Of course, if you want to keep it, I don't have a problem with it. Soldiers who made meritorious contributions on the battlefield yesterday can receive an extra reward. It's not a lot of money, but it's a little bit of my heart.
In addition, I have established a rule here, any soldier who died on the battlefield, as long as I am alive after the war, I will entrust the people of the military commander to send them a pension of two hundred oceans. Whoever dares to be greedy for this money, Lao Tzu will take someone's life!
Maybe in the future, you will become someone else's subordinate. But one day you are under my command, I will be your battalion commander, and I will treat you as my own brother. Two hundred oceans may not be able to buy a life, but at least it can give you peace of mind.
I won't say much more, and the soldiers of the fourth company will go to your company commander to register later. Remember, be sure to make your address clear, and if you want to leave a suicide note, you can also find someone to write it on your behalf.
It may be unlucky to say these words, but we are soldiers, and if we live today, we may fall tomorrow, and it is not ashamed to prepare ourselves for the aftermath in advance. At least let the family know why we didn't go home, we didn't die! ”
As this rule was said in front of all the soldiers, many soldiers also said gratefully: "Long live the battalion commander!" ”
One of the warriors shouted such words, and the rest of the warriors naturally responded in a loud voice. When the rest of the officers saw this scene, they also knew that Hu Biao had captured the hearts of these soldiers. These warriors will also willingly die for them.
Perhaps for many young warriors, they may not be afraid of death, but they are afraid that death is not worth it, and death is worthless. But this time Hu Biao made this promise, whether it can be fulfilled or not, it makes these soldiers grateful.
The soldiers who had already been paid once in Juxian County yesterday were naturally happy to learn that they could receive their salaries again today. Hu Biao did not personally handle this kind of salary, but handed it over to the company commanders of each company to be responsible.
In doing so, it is also necessary to establish the prestige of these company commanders and make these soldiers have a good impression of the company commanders. In that case, if they really go to the battlefield, these prisoners of war from different units may obey the command of these new company commanders.
Looking at the soldiers who killed the little devil yesterday and received five more oceans, many soldiers were envious. But what I really envy is the soldiers of the guard platoon. These soldiers were obviously paid more than the soldiers of other companies.
The soldiers who had just joined the Snow Shame Camp were also puzzled: "Are they soldiers of that company?" Why do we receive more rewards than us? ”
"That's the battalion guard platoon! These guys, all equipped with twin guns, are all elite soldiers personally selected by the battalion commander. In yesterday's ambush battle, these guys killed a lot of little devils. People have the ability, and we can't envy it! ”
Compared to the three combat companies, only a very small number of soldiers received their salaries. Most of the soldiers of the guard platoon received their salaries. Although the money is not much, for the soldiers of the guard platoon, they feel that it is an honor, and they are very proud in their hearts.
At this time, they will really understand that it is indeed their luck to be able to enter the guard platoon. Following Hu Biao, the commander, they fought happily, even if they made more money than other soldiers.
Correspondingly, Hu Biao also asked Xu Sandao to talk to the soldiers of several companies. As long as the soldiers of the four combat companies want to apply for transfer to the guard platoon, they can also join exceptionally after Xu Sandao's assessment. The premise is that they have to be capable!
Marksmanship, fighting and other skills must be more powerful than ordinary fighters. Only then will one be eligible to join the guard platoon. In this way, the guard platoon also became a combat team that the fighters of the four combat companies were eager to join.
After the salary, Hu Biao took the company as a unit and asked these soldiers to go out of the camp and go to the streets one after another. It is rare to have money in their pockets, and these warriors do not intend to save it, they all want to spend it. Buy some clothes or go to a restaurant and spend the money as soon as possible.
As a result, for a while, the shopkeepers of shops and restaurants in the city all made money with a smile. For these troops who look like motley troops, I hope that these soldiers can stay in the city as long as possible.
In order to prevent the soldiers from getting drunk and making trouble on the street, Hu Biao arranged for the guard platoon to serve as a temporary picket. Fighters who violate military discipline are given warnings or arrested on the spot. Before the soldiers left the camp, the company commanders had explained that they should not harm the people and make trouble.
Even if you go to a restaurant to drink, you can't get drunk. If anyone dares to violate discipline, Hu Biao will deal with it without mercy. They may not be shot, but they will be kicked out of the team and left to fend for themselves.
Prisoners of war who are behind enemy lines, without the protection of large forces, and leave the ranks alone, may be able to safely escape to the rear. But in this kind of unfamiliar place, it is more likely to be caught by little devils or traitors. That end is absolutely tragic!