Luohe, located in the south-central part of Henan, is located in the intersection of the eastern foothills of Funiu Mountain Plain and the Huaibei Plain, and has become a prosperous water and land transportation artery and an important commercial port in the Ming Dynasty.

In the 32nd year of Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty, the Jinghan Railway was opened to traffic, and a first-class station was set up in Luohe, so far, Luohe has become a famous town in the Central Plains with developed economy.

When Li Siwei and his entourage hurried to Luohe, it was already late at night on 20 April.

The train slowly stopped, the doors opened, and voices outside shouted, "Get off, assemble......

Li Siwei suddenly perked up, "Take your things and get out of the car to gather!" ”

Sitting all the way, the car was crowded, stuffy and noisy, not at all more comfortable than squatting in a trench.

All the soldiers were also in good spirits, quickly got off the train, and assembled on the platform, with a little more joy on their dusty faces.

At this time, an officer came straight over with his entourage, glanced at Li Siwei in front of the team, and gave a military salute with a "snap", "Commander Li, right?" I am Major Yu Zhengde, a staff officer of the Military Training Department of the Fifth Theater, and I am ordered to receive your unit. ”

Li Siwei hurriedly returned a military salute, "Staff Officer Yu, I'm tired." ”

Staff Officer Yu smiled slightly, "Let's go to the station with me first." ”

The station is located in the northern suburbs of the town, near the Shahe River, with an old house as the main body, in front of which is a school field of more than ten acres, and a low shack is built around it...... It can be seen that the shacks were built in a hurry, but it is always good to have a place to live, and most of the time they need to find a place to live.

Staff Officer Yu led Li Siwei and his entourage into the station, turned around and smiled at Li Siwei, "Let the brothers settle down here first, and talk about other things tomorrow." ”

"Okay," Li Siwei nodded, "Staff Officer Yu, hard work." ”

Staff Officer Yu's expression was pale, "You shed blood and sacrificed for the country on the front line, compared to you, what we have done is really small......"

Li Siwei shook his head, "They are both soldiers, but they have different divisions of labor, and they are all serving the Anti-Japanese War." ”

When Major Yu heard this, there was a hint of joy between his eyebrows, "Tomorrow, I will send supplies over as soon as possible." ”

Li Siwei nodded again and again, "Thank you." ”

Staff Officer Yu took two steps, then suddenly turned around and walked back, hesitated for a moment, and lowered his voice, "Commander Li...... There are some things that my brother thinks should be told to you. ”

Li Siwei smiled, "But it doesn't hurt to say it." ”

Major Yu pondered for a moment, "This Luohe River is no better than other places...... He also asked Commander Li to restrain the brothers more. A while ago, a team suffered a loss here, and one brother lost his life...... It's not worth it. ”

Li Siwei was stunned, "Why is this happening?" ”

Major Yu sighed, "At first, we didn't expect such a thing to happen...... No, this barracks was built by rushing after the accident. ”

Seeing that he refused to say it directly, Li Siwei didn't ask anymore, and smiled, "Thank you for reminding me." ”

"Hmm," Major Yu turned around and hurried away with his entourage.

Li Siwei looked at his back and frowned, "Turtle's, it seems that the water here is also very deep." ”

Liao Heiniu's voice suddenly sounded in his ears, "It doesn't matter if he is deep or not, Lao Tzu wants to sleep...... The train was stuffy and crowded in its belly, and it wasn't as comfortable as Lao Tzu squatting in the trenches. ”

Li Siwei turned his head to look at him, and scolded with a smile: "Don't you turtles, don't be ignorant, if you let Lao Tzu come on foot, I don't know which barren mountain and forest to spend the night in." ”

Liao Heiniu sneered, "That's right." ”

"Okay," Li Siwei smiled, "let the brothers hurry up and settle down...... Tonight, I will support myself with dry food, and tomorrow I will let Wei Yidao go to the town to make something good. ”

"Okay," Liao Heiniu perked up, "Following your turtle is comfortable, and your belly must not suffer." ”

After a bustle in the camp, the brothers settled down, and soon there was a sound of snoring...... It's not easy to travel all the way.

Li Siwei made the bed and prepared to sleep, but he was always a little unsteady in his heart, "Gan Fei." ”

"What's the matter, Commander," Gan Fei hurriedly slipped in, still buttoning his buttons, apparently preparing for sleep.

Li Siwei glanced at him, "Can you still hold on?" ”

"Hold on." Gan Fei perked up, "What's the task?" ”

Li Siwei groaned for a moment, "You work hard, take a few brothers to pull up the sentry...... This place may not be peaceful. ”

"Yes!" Gan Fei saluted, turned around and left.

Li Siwei was obviously very sleepy, but he couldn't sleep while lying in bed.

What kind of order will there be tomorrow? Where do you go after resting? What will the replenished recruits look like? What kind of weapons and equipment will be added to it......

He suddenly felt that it was better to be on the front line, and took his brothers to kill the devil happily...... At least, there's no need to think about so many things!

Li Siwei thought about it and fell asleep in a daze.

I don't know how long it took, but he was woken up by the noise outside.

Listening to the familiar shout, Li Siwei smiled, turned over and sat up, full of energy...... Whoever cares about his turtle, with this group of brothers in life and death, what are you afraid of!

Li Siwei tidied up his clothes and strode out.

The battalions and companies were training in the open space in front of the barracks, and more than 600 men were in good spirits.

Li Siwei walked out, and Zhang Yu greeted him, "Commander, Gan Fei is asleep." ”

He was a clerk and rarely attended training.

"Well," Li Siwei nodded, "Let's stop for a while...... Assemble, I have something to say. ”

Soon, the team was gathered in one place.

Li Siwei slowly swept over the sweaty brothers one by one, and slowly opened his mouth, "Brothers, now, we are in the rear...... The rear is not the same as the front. ”

Everyone was shocked, the rear must be different from the front!

"Laugh a hammer!" Li Siwei's eyes widened, "Liao Heiniu, you have the happiest smile at the turtle, then tell me what is the difference between the rear and the front line." ”

Liao Heiniu smiled, "Then it goes without saying, there are little devils on the front line, but not in the rear." ”

After speaking, he looked at Li Siwei proudly.

Li Siwei stared at him, "What else?" ”

Liao Heiniu smiled proudly, "That's more, there are only devils and bullets on the front line, and there can be wine, meat and women in the rear......"

The crowd burst into laughter.

Li Siwei waved his hand, "Let's talk about the point!" ”

"The point?" Liao Heiniu was stunned.

Everyone was also puzzled.

Li Siwei's expression was full, and his gaze slowly swept over everyone, "On the front line, we only need to fight bravely to kill the enemy, and that is a qualified soldier!" When you get to the rear, what does it mean to be a qualified soldier? ”

Everyone looked at each other.

Li Siwei's voice sank, "Strict military discipline and strict military appearance, these two points are the most basic requirements!" If we bravely kill the enemy on the front line, but when we reach the rear, the military discipline is sloppy, the army is not in order, and even the people are harmed, then we must not be considered good soldiers, remember? ”

Everyone suddenly looked full, "Remember!" ”

"Good!" Li Siwei looked around at everyone, his eyes blazing, "First, without my approval, you are not allowed to leave the barracks without permission!" If you have something to go out, you have to report it, understand? ”

"Understood!"

"Second, if you go out, be kind to the people, and if there are those who oppress the people, don't blame Lao Tzu for being ruthless! Remember? ”

"Remember!"

"Thirdly, this is no longer a battlefield, so pay attention to your dress and personal hygiene...... Clothes, shoes and hats should be washed, and mended! Every day, wash your face when you wake up in the morning and wash your feet before going to bed......"

Everyone was stunned, they didn't have this habit!

Liao Heiniu sneered, "Cannon, do you still have to wash your feet and face?" I can't remember how long I haven't washed it, and I don't have a broken towel......"

Li Siwei was stunned, yes, it is precarious on the front line, so do this at that time?! Isn't it the same for yourself? I forgot how long it had been since I had washed my head, face, hands and feet, and there was a pungent smell of sweat on my clothes......

Li Siwei looked at the dusty and ragged brothers in front of him, his nose was a little sour, "Brothers, you don't need to train today...... Zhang Yu went to find a few head shaving masters and came back and cut everyone's hair; Blackwater took a few brothers to buy some towels and basins...... Today, the soldiers of the three regiments must come out as individuals! ”

Come out as a living person?!

Everyone was shocked and hung their heads silently.

Once upon a time, even the poorest people washed their faces and feet, and even dressed up like dogs if they were from a better family, but when they arrived at the front line, they shuttled in the rain of bullets all day long, crawling in the pile of dead people, their clothes were dirty and torn, and no one cared, no one cared if they washed their faces or not, no one cared...... If you are alive, you are lucky.

Li Siwei sighed secretly, "What are you doing with your head down?" Cheer up the spirits, Lao Tzu is a soldier, even if he dresses like a beggar, as long as he takes out the strength to kill devils on the front line, who dares to underestimate it! ”

"Yes!" Liao Heiniu raised his head, "Brothers, take out your spirits, let the people see what soldiers are, and let them feel at ease!" ”

Li Siwei perked up, "Black Bull said it well!" Cheer up and let the people see what a mighty army is, and let them believe that as long as the soldiers are not dead, China will not die! ”

"Yes, as long as the soldiers do not die, China will not die......"

Everyone looked up and echoed loudly.

At the beginning of the rising sun, Staff Officer Yu came, followed by a long queue, and the crowd was mixed with wheeled cars, and the items on the cars were piled full...... They sent supplies to the three regiments.

Walking to the gate, the situation in the camp made them all stunned...... Is this still a barracks?

The school field was bustling: on the left, there were five long queues, and five head shaving masters were busy shaving the heads of the soldiers; On the right, a group of soldiers are washing clothes, splashing and laughing; In the corner, a new shed was built, and the sound of water in it was mixed with the sound of fighting.

Li Siwei just came out of the room, and when he saw the team at the gate, he hurriedly greeted him, "Staff Officer Yu is here, please come in." ”

Staff Officer Yu was stunned, where was the officer in front of him still the ragged and unkempt head Li he had seen last night?

Staff Officer Yu couldn't help but exclaim, "Commander Li, you are so young!" ”

Li Siwei was stunned and smiled wryly, "I'm twenty-one years old this year......

Major Yu was also a little embarrassed after speaking, and hurriedly took out a list and handed it over, "This is the supply list, please take a look." ”

Li Siwei was stunned for a moment, took the list, looked at the long convoy outside, and was a little surprised, "These...... All for us? ”

"Yes," Staff Officer Yu nodded, "a share of a reinforced regiment." ”