Gan Qimao Road, a place name that many people in the Republic of China have never heard of. Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.info but with the increase of trade between the Eighth Route Army and Outer Mongolia, it has gradually become a place for some business trips in and out of Outer Mongolia and temporary supply transit.

But with the advent of the Spring Festival, business trips that usually come and go to this trade route will naturally not appear again. In addition, it is located in the middle of nowhere, except for a small village that provides food and accommodation for business travelers, there are no people to see at all.

In such a cold weather, most of the villagers who have settled here are staying at home and refusing to go out. For the villagers living in this small village, winter is a time for them to recuperate.

It's just that many traders who come and go to this trade route know that in the early years there was not even a small village here. The reason is simple, there used to be horse bandits running rampant here. However, since the Eighth Route Army sent troops into the station, these horse bandits gradually did not dare to rob the merchants at will.

He Zhengdao, who came out of Wuyuan City, rushed to the road in the middle of the night before letting the accompanying troops set up tents to rest. Early the next morning, they continued to rush to the station of the Ganqimao Road Frontier Defense Company.

Compared with many people who are not familiar with this place, He Zhengdao knows that this place is a foreign trade port in later generations. Many of the commercial and trade exchanges between China and Outer Mongolia also entered and exited through this port.

As an important commercial transportation artery, He Zhengdao will naturally not give up. After taking over the defense of the Wuyuan region, He Zhengdao ordered the military sub-district to send a border company to this desolate place.

Even the small villages that currently specialize in providing services to passing business travelers have only slowly emerged after the border guards were stationed. In a certain sense, the stability of the border can indeed attract many people to rely on the military garrison to build villages and live in peace.

In the eyes of these people, they may feel safer with troops on their side!

The people of the small village, who rarely go out, because today is the Chinese New Year's Eve, they also began to prepare for the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner. To the surprise of the people, today they heard the sound of horses' hooves in the distance.

Many people in small villages who were preparing the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner were also curious to go out and look, and soon saw a cavalry unit appear. Looking at the costumes worn by these cavalrymen, the people in the village were also a little relieved.

'It's the Eighth Route Army!' However, what are they doing here at this time? Don't the troops want to celebrate the New Year? ’

Just when the villagers felt that these should be the patrol troops of the Eighth Route Army. The militia captain in the village said with a puzzled expression: "This is not the cavalry of the third company, it should be the cavalry of the main force." ”

'The cavalry of the main force? Today is the thirtieth year of the Chinese New Year's Eve, what are they doing here? ’

'Who knows! However, these Eighth Route Army are really different from the previous troops. During the Chinese New Year, they will patrol, and I think we can celebrate the New Year with peace of mind. In previous years, we didn't dare to live here. ’

Some older villagers, listening to the chats of these militiamen, also lamented the difference of the Eighth Route Army. They dared to settle down in this place, because they felt that these Eighth Route Army would not harm them, but would protect them.

And when they have any difficulties, the troops will occasionally help them. Even before the Chinese New Year, the army gave them some food, cotton clothes and trousers. This was simply impossible before.

When the people looked at the cavalry unit of the Eighth Route Army galloping past the snow in front of the village, this cavalry unit, which was very elite at first glance, was quickly discovered by the patrol cavalry of Ganqimao Road.

Compared with the people, when they saw this cavalry wearing the uniform of the Eighth Route Army, most of them were just surprised. But for the patrolling border guards, they looked a little nervous. Because they know that there should be no troops coming over recently.

The cavalry squad leader who led the team immediately said: "Go back to one person, send the situation to the company commander, and the others will follow me to meet me." Without my orders, everyone cheered up, you know? ”

'Yes, squad leader! ’

As troops stationed on the front line of border defense, they also knew that some horse bandits were armed in those years, and sometimes they would pretend to be the Eighth Route Army. Therefore, even when it comes to delivering supplies to the outpost, most of them have a set time.

They must be vigilant if the troops appear outside the allotted time. After some checking, the identity of the other party was confirmed to be correct, and the unit was eligible to enter their camp.

If there is no real document, as well as a certificate issued by the military sub-district or border battalion and border regiment. Such troops, they must report to the battalion headquarters as quickly as possible, and at the same time refuse to allow such troops to enter their posts.

The leading cavalry, seeing the patrol cavalry riding towards them, also made a timely gesture to stop advancing. The cavalry brigade that followed behind quickly slowed down their horses.

Such an action made the cavalry squad leader who led the patrol over to check a little relieved. At least this cavalry, which looked very elite, still seemed more polite when dealing with them.

Just as the cavalry squad leader was about to step forward to ask, the leading cavalryman said with a serious expression: "You are the patrol cavalry of the third regiment and three companies?" ”

'Yes! May I ask what kind of unit is Comrade from? We have not received orders from our superiors, and recently there have been troops here on a mission! ’

The cavalry squad leader, who had already stopped the advance of his horse, also replied cautiously, and then expressed his suspicions. As a cavalry squad leader, he knew very well that these cavalrymen wearing white cloaks should be elite cavalry.

'Please show your ID!' I want to confirm your identity! ’

The leading cavalry suddenly said such a thing, which surprised the cavalry squad leader. But the cavalry squad leader still hesitated and said, "I'm sorry! I can't show my ID until I can confirm your identity! ”

Just when both cavalry teams felt that this meeting was a little awkward. Behind the interrogation cavalry, a man said, "Gray wolf, give your documents to this squad leader." We came here suddenly, and it was normal for him to be suspicious.

This is our defense area, and today is the Chinese New Year's Eve, so I don't think anyone will pretend to be the Eighth Route Army and wait for us here. By the way, did your company still arrange normal patrols today? ”

Listening to the young cavalryman's inquiry behind him, the cavalry squad leader was also a little confused and said, "I'm really embarrassed!" I can't tell anything about our company until I've confirmed your identity! ”

'Nice! He's a good soldier! Gray wolf, give him the papers. If I'm not mistaken, their company commander should be coming over soon. We suddenly appeared here, and I guess they weren't prepared at all.

Go back to one person and let the cavalry battalion that follows begin to assemble towards the headquarters. By the way, try to avoid the village in front of you and don't disturb the people in the village. Also, remember to put the guard out. Go for it! ’

'Yes! ’

Just as the squad leader began to check the documents of this cavalry team, the words of the young cavalry made the cavalry squad leader look surprised again. From the words of the young cavalry, it was not difficult for him to hear that the other party had come to a cavalry battalion.

It's just that after reading the documents of the leading cavalry, the cavalry squad leader was a little surprised and said: "Hello chief!" Do you have a certificate issued by the military division? If not, the certification documents of our regiment headquarters or battalion headquarters will do! ”

'What? Do you doubt my identity? ’

'No! But this is our inspection ordinance and I must strictly follow it! ’

Just when the leading cavalry felt a little annoyed, the young cavalry behind him smiled and said, "Gray wolf, it's okay!" He's the duty too! Don't worry, I think the cavalry of their company should have arrived. Their company commander, they should know me! ”

As the young cavalry had expected, it didn't take long for the cavalry of the 3rd Frontier Company to quickly reach the position where the two cavalry were located. The leading cavalry is the commander of the border company stationed here.

To the surprise of the soldiers of the third company, when they saw the young cavalryman, the cavalry company commander almost fell off his horse. With an exclamation on his face, he said, "Ah! It's Commander Ho! ”

The cavalryman who was riding next to him heard the exclamation from the company commander's mouth, but he didn't react for a while. It's just that when they think of the commander surnamed He, they quickly think of He Zhengdao, the commander of the military region who is often mentioned by the company commander.

In the thirtieth year of the Chinese New Year's Eve, when thousands of families were reunited, the commander of a large military region like He Zhengdao actually appeared at such a remote outpost as theirs. When you think about it, it seems a little unlikely!

Just as the squad leader in charge of patrolling was about to hand over the documents to the company commander who rushed over, he found that the company commander, who was usually very steady, jumped off the horse before the horse stopped, and ran to the young cavalryman standing in front of him in a few steps and saluted: "Hello commander!" ”

As soon as they heard this, the border guards who came out to check the situation were a little dumbfounded. On the contrary, it was the young cavalryman who turned over and fell off his horse and saluted in return: "Chen Quan, I haven't seen you for more than a year, you have been a lot darker!" ”

Wait until Chen Quan said with some excitement: "Commander, why did you come here?" ”

'Why, isn't that welcome?' ’

'What about that!' It should be an honor for all the officers and men of our company to have the commander come to our company. Hey! I really didn't expect that you, commander, would come to our company commander for the New Year at this time, great! ’

Looking at Chen Quan, who was smirking, it was He Zhengdao who led the team here, but he scolded with a smile: "I have become a company commander!" You're stupid, boy. However, the soldiers you brought are good, and it seems that you really did the right thing to let you come out and lead the troops. ”

Just when many people were confused, Chen Quan looked at his subordinates who still hadn't dismounted, and yelled a little sternly: "Are you all stupid? This is the commander, Commander He Zhengdao, he has come to our company for the New Year! ”

As soon as these words came out, the cavalrymen who were still sitting on their horses were stunned for a moment, and then decisively turned over and dismounted. Although they all heard that this company commander was an officer who had been sent down from the reconnaissance brigade to the grassroots level, they did not know that he knew He Zhengdao.

But hearing Chen Quan's words, they naturally wouldn't doubt He Zhengdao's identity. After all, they had all heard that this young commander liked to go to the most basic units to celebrate the New Year with the officers and men during his year-end inspection.

They thought it was impossible before, but they didn't expect to be so lucky today. But no matter what, to have such an honor, every soldier feels warm in his heart. It is indeed a blessing for them to have such a commander! (To be continued.) )