0162 Blood spilled on the embankment

The higher authorities ordered Li Xiangqun's Unit 75121 to immediately rush to the disaster area in Hubei Province to participate in the rescue.

After the order was issued, the officers and men did not complain or complain, and it took only 40 minutes for all of them to board the train heading north.

Woowoo woo –

With a flute, the car departed.

In the hot summer, the stuffy tank carriage.

It is a great test for the body of the exhausted soldiers who have been fighting for days.

Because the order came urgently, there was no food prepared, and the soldiers carried only a water bottle with them and received two bags of compressed biscuits.

The dehydration is serious, how can that little water be enough.

After drinking, it's really gone.

Hungry and thirsty along the way, after more than 20 hours of bumpy driving, the troops finally arrived in Beisha City, Hubei Province.

"Rest and eat? If it doesn't exist, go directly to the embankment to rescue it. ”

Wang Liang explained: "It's not that we are too cruel to the soldiers, but because the situation is too urgent, once the levee is washed away, tens of thousands of lives will be lost." At that time, all the troops were on top, and there were no more troops to adjust! ”

After receiving the order, Li Xiangqun and his comrades-in-arms of the 9th Company rushed to the embankment and threw themselves into the rescue.

Others carry one sandbag at a time, but Li Xiangqun carries two.

The comrade-in-arms asked, "Xiang Qun, aren't you tired?" Save some effort, we don't know how long we're going to do it yet. ”

"It's okay, if I take one more pack, the more safe I will be. I'm young, and I have a lot of strength. Li Xiangqun smiled and responded.

"Fill me with a little more! Fill up a little more! ”

The battle felt sorry for his brother and refused to fill his sandbag.

As a result, Li Xiangqun lost his temper, he snatched the shovel and filled himself with sand.

During the four-hour rescue, Li Xiangqun's shoulders were rubbed by woven bags, and blood oozed out.

Even so, he refused to stop.

At twelve o'clock in the evening, the danger was temporarily eliminated, and the exhausted warriors lay down on the embankment to rest.

Li Xiangqun didn't sleep, he took advantage of the faint light on the embankment, lying on the sandbag and writing something.

Wang Liang put on his gloves and took out the letter paper, which was only a few lines of words.

"This is a copy of the thing that Xiang Qun wrote back then, not a suicide note, but an application for joining the party."

Wang Liang continued: "Join the party? Li Xiangqun's proposal to join the party at this time must have a motive. Of course, there are great benefits to joining the party. What are the benefits? Only party members are eligible to join the flood fighting and rescue commando! ”

[People are in the embankment, swear to defend the embankment! ] 】

[As a soldier, I am willing to defend the safety of the people in the disaster area with my life and blood. Please test me by the party organization! 】

[Please test me on the waterline, give me the most difficult task, let me go to the most dangerous place, and I will definitely prove my oath to join the party with practical actions. 】

The next night, the flood control headquarters monitored that the fourth peak of the Yangtze River was approaching, and it was necessary to organize another flood fighting and rescue assault team to go deep into the most dangerous areas and carry out the most difficult tasks.

Time: August 8, 1998, 11 p.m.

Location: 9th Company Station.

In the sweltering tent, a meeting was held.

The meeting decided on the list of members of the flood fighting commandos for one purpose.

The competition was fierce, and everyone submitted their petitions.

Li Xiangqun muttered in his heart that he had just submitted an application to join the party.

However, he heard from the platoon commander that all party members, cadres, and backbones who joined the commando team must be members.

But I'm nothing, what should I do?

Li Xiangqun thought carefully.

"Report!" ran to the door of the tent where the meeting was held, and boldly shouted a report, and Li Xiangqun rushed in directly.

Reckless.

The company commander, the instructor, and the platoon commanders were all stunned, not knowing what this kid was going to do.

The instructor was the first to come to his senses, remembering the application for joining the party that Li Xiangqun gave him yesterday, he immediately understood what was going on, and said, "Xiangqun, why haven't you rested yet?" I'll talk about it tomorrow! Hurry up and go to bed, maybe you will gather urgently to rescue in a while! ”

Li Xiangqun stood up straight and replied loudly: "Report to the company commander instructor, I am here for this matter, please approve me to join the commando!" ”

The words are sincere, the eyes are hot, and the attitude is resolute.

The instructor was very touched and said, "Your request is very good, and we are very happy." But, Xiang Qun, as a warrior, you must obey the organization's arrangement! ”

Li Xiangqun was anxious, and hurriedly said: "Instructor, I am from Hai Province, I grew up in the water since I was a child, my body is strong, the water is good, and I am most suitable for serving as a flood fighting and rescue commando!" Just let me participate! ”

At this time, the company commander also stood up and said: "Xiang Qun, we can understand your feelings. However, the requirements for the commandos are party members and backbones. You are not a backbone and you have not yet joined the party, so he should not participate. ”

Li Xiangqun's tears were about to fall, and he was anxious: "Company commander, instructor, although I am not a party member, I have submitted an application to join the party, and I am willing to use my life and blood to protect the safety of the people in the disaster area!" You just let me be put to the test in the commando! ”

Li Xiangqun's platoon commander also expressed his attitude: "Company commander, instructor, just let Xiang Qun go, I will take him with me when the time comes." ”

The company commander and the instructor exchanged glances with each other and nodded.

The instructor stood up and said, "Okay, according to Comrade Li Xiangqun's consistent performance and his strong demand, I agree with him to join the commando!" Raise your hand in agreement! ”

Brush –

Everyone's hands were raised.

The cadres present all know Li Xiangqun well, and he is a good soldier.

A good soldier should be used on the blade.

In this way, Li Xiangqun became a commando as he wished.

On the morning of August 13, the assault team rushed to the Mishi Happiness Gate to clear the danger.

Because the flood peak is approaching, a large area of scattered leaching has occurred in the Xingfu Gate, and it is necessary to quickly identify the loopholes and eliminate the danger.

In this place, the river bends and the water is rapid, the whirlpools are continuous, and the vicious waves rush to the embankment one after another.

The commando captain, that is, the company commander, was still considering the candidate for the water clearance.

Li Xiangqun stood up and said, "Company commander, I'll go down and try." ”

Without waiting for the company commander to agree, Li Xiangqun stabbed down one by one.

It was nearly a minute before he came to his senses.

The company commander asked, "How is it?" ”

Li Xiangqun: "Company commander, the water is too turbulent, and I can't control my body at all after going down." ”

The company commander ordered to bring the backpack straps, and then tie six sandbags together and put them in the water, and he took off his clothes to go down himself.

Li Xiangqun snatched the backpack strap at once and said, "Company commander, I went down once, I know the situation below, and I have the bottom in my heart, I'll go down!" ”

After speaking, Li Xiangqun sank into the water with a sandbag in his arms.

In the process of sinking, his right ankle accidentally touched the gate, and a four or five centimeter-long hole was cut, and blood flowed......