A big commander came to the small outpost, which was undoubtedly a great New Year's surprise for the Ganqimao Road sentries who were preparing for the New Year. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 What a lucky thing it is for the Commander to accompany them to the outpost for the New Year!

Although many veterans have heard that every time it is time for the Chinese New Year, He Zhengdao will not stay at the relatively safe and warm military headquarters for the New Year. Whenever he had the opportunity, He Zhengdao would go to the places where the conditions were most difficult to express his condolences to the officers and men of the troops.

But most of this is some hearsay, but no one expected that He Zhengdao would really suddenly appear at their outpost this year. In addition to the surprise, many of the soldiers at the outpost also truly believed that this was a general who loved soldiers like a son.

Most importantly, many new soldiers have heard that their commander, who is also not too old, has just gotten married and started a family this year. It stands to reason that the first New Year, shouldn't you spend the New Year with your newlywed wife?

But He Zhengdao is still the same as in previous years, abiding by the regulations of sending warmth and condolences to the troops during the Spring Festival. In a sense, it can also be explained that in the heart of this commander, the troops are the most important in his heart.

As He Zhengdao and his entourage settled in the outpost where the border defense company was located, looking at this outpost, which was not very strong, at least there were buildings such as dormitories and canteens. Generally speaking, this border post military district still attaches great importance to it.

It's just that being in such a desolate place, staying on duty at such a border post is undoubtedly a boring thing. But no matter what, after the third border company was stationed, it was indeed much safer here than before.

Looking at the border post with so many people coming at once, Chen Quan, as the company commander, said with some embarrassment: "Commander, the conditions of the outpost are limited, I'm afraid that I won't be able to arrange accommodation for everyone tonight!" ”

Looking at a guard company brought by He Zhengdao, Chen Quan did look a little surprised. After all, when the post was first built, the scale was also designed and built according to a border company.

Now there are suddenly more than 100 people, and I really can't vacate so many dormitories. Thinking of this, Chen Quan also felt a little embarrassed. After all, He Zhengdao can't even vacate a place to live when he brings people over, which is a bit embarrassing!

'It's okay! A lot of the time we camped in the wilderness. You don't have to worry about arranging the camp, they will arrange the camp themselves. However, for the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner in the evening, you send someone to prepare a little more.

By the way, when I came over, I purchased a lot of New Year's goods and supplies from Wuyuan City, and I will have people send things into the kitchen to cook them. It's rare to celebrate the New Year, so let the comrades have a good meal tonight. ’

'Okay, I'll take care of this in the kitchen myself.' Speaking of which, we're going to touch the commander's light again this time! ’

As a cadre officer who came out of the reconnaissance brigade, Chen Quan also had a lot of contact with He Zhengdao. Compared with other officers and soldiers who were sent to the grassroots units, Chen Quan, an officer who went to the border defense units, was deliberately delegated by He Zhengdao.

The reason for this is also very simple: He hopes that these grassroots officers who have come out of the reconnaissance brigade will be able to carry forward the combat skills of the reconnaissance brigade. With these people serving as military commanders, it is believed that the combat effectiveness of the border guards will not be too bad.

In this case, if there is any unexpected battle, He Zhengdao believes that the border defense company can hold on for a little longer. In addition, the stronger the combat effectiveness of the border troops, the more capable they are of maintaining security in the border areas.

Looking at the large amount of supplies carried by the guard company, they kept untying them from the horses. The officers and men of the border defense company who came to help unload the goods were also very excited. For them, there is never too much material.

Although they are used to living a hard life, they can eat well at times like New Year. They still looked looking forward to it. Compared to the excitement of ordinary soldiers, the soldiers of the cooking class have some headaches.

The reason is simple, there are so many more people in the company, which means that they need to prepare more food. Fortunately, Chen Quan seemed to have expected this situation, and soon sent a lot of helpers to the cooking class.

Although there was still a little time before nightfall, Chen Quan still asked the officers and soldiers of the company to clean up and prepare to celebrate the New Year with He Zhengdao. Knowing this, the soldiers of the company were naturally very happy.

He Zhengdao, who accompanied Chen Quan to inspect the outpost, stood in a high mountain position in front of the outpost, looked at the small village in the distance that was also smoking and asked: "Are the materials for the people of the village sufficient for the New Year?" ”

'Report to the commander, we have already organized a condolence visit at the end of the year, and there should be no problem with the fellows. There are quite a few caravans coming out of here this year, and most of them will be resupplied in the village before leaving the customs.

Even some time ago, there were several shops that bought land and built houses in the village, and stored a lot of materials there. In addition, the villagers have also opened up a lot of wasteland, so there should be no problem with their food and clothing this year. ’

After truthfully reporting some of the information he knew to He Zhengdao, He Zhengdao also felt very satisfied. At least in He Zhengdao's view, this outpost and this territory will still play a great role in the future.

After thinking about it, he said: "The population of the village is still a bit small, and we will try to attract more people to settle here next year." As for the reclamation of wasteland, next year I will order the government of the border region to give tax exemption to those who are willing to relocate.

As the population increases, the area will gradually become more prosperous. As for your company, I intend to expand to at least one regiment in the future. From one side to the other, some communication passes must be fortified with solid fortifications.

With the increase in business and trade between the two places, there will definitely be people who will play here in the future. Therefore, starting next year, you must also strengthen your patrols and guards in the surrounding area. This matter will be announced by Commander Zhou after the New Year. ”

'Yes, Commander! ’

It is clear that He Zhengdao told them before they were released. They need to stay on the border line for a few more years to prepare for future operations in Mongolia. Therefore, the troops under their current command will be expanded accordingly.

The expansion of the army also means that their positions will be promoted accordingly. This step-by-step strategy of expanding the number of troops can also ensure the combat effectiveness of the troops. More importantly, also give them a time to adapt.

After all, before they were promoted, most of them were ordinary military backbones. To become a qualified commander, they also need time and experience to accumulate. And this is also the reason why He Zhengdao put them here.

Although they only served as a company commander, most of the areas they were stationed in were far from the rear. This means that if there is any emergency at the border, they need to make a decision on the spot.

This means that they have more opportunities to adapt and learn. Give them more experience, and He Zhengdao believes that they will be able to stand alone in the future and become the backbone of the Northeast Anti-Japanese Allied Army in the future.

When He Zhengdao chatted with Chen Quan, the officers and soldiers of the company really realized that their company commander was also a little different. In fact, as they guessed, Chen Quan was really a little different.

Compared with other outgoing grassroots officers, Chen has another use in his body, that is, to collect information in border areas. At present, the intelligence department of the Eighth Route Army needs to go to Mongolia to collect intelligence information, and will also ask Chen Quan to help arrange it.

In addition, those caravans that carry materials into Mongolia for business also need to be registered by Chen Quan. The purpose of this is also very simple, that is, to provide the intelligence department with corresponding intelligence reference through this kind of reconnaissance record.

Not long after, with the help of many kitchen soldiers, the cooking class finally prepared a hearty Chinese New Year's Eve meal. Although it is still a big pot dish that the fighters are familiar with, many fighters know that there is more meat than vegetables in the big pot tonight.

In the past, most of the big pot dishes they ate could only see some meat, but they ate vegetarian dishes such as potatoes and radishes. And tonight's big pot dish is a big fat meat that the soldiers covet. These meats were all purchased by He Zhengdao from Wuyuan.

Considering the large number of people, the instructor who was finally responsible for arranging the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner party ordered the chairs in the cafeteria to be removed. I found some more tables and filled the entire cafeteria.

As pots of steaming cauldrons of dishes were served, the aroma wafting from the cafeteria made many soldiers look forward to the whistle of the meal. For them, such a Spring Festival is also what they are looking forward to.

'Toot toot! ’

Accompanied by the instructor who was responsible for organizing the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, after asking He Zhengdao for instructions, He Zhengdao smiled and said, "Okay!" It's pretty fast! Okay, then blow the whistle and prepare for dinner. Eat early, and we'll have fun in the evening! ”

'Yes, Commander! ’

Wait until the soldiers of the border defense company, who have changed into clean military uniforms, walked into the canteen under the leadership of the squad leader, found a table and sat down. Looking at the still steaming cauldron on the table, many soldiers swallowed desperately.

Some soldiers even said with joy on their faces: "Squad leader, tonight's cauldron dish is so meaty!" ”

Listening to the soldiers' happy words, the squad leader nodded and said, "Well, this is the material that the commander specially brought to us. If the commander hadn't come over, it is estimated that our Chinese New Year's Eve dinner tonight would definitely not have been so rich. But don't talk yet! ”

In order to let the soldiers of the border troops have a stable Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, He Zhengdao asked the guard company to transfer a platoon and take over the duty of the outpost. In this way, for the first time, all the officers and men of the entire border defense company gathered in the canteen to eat at the same time.

With the remaining fighters of the guard company, they also arrived at the canteen one after another, standing at the table and waiting for the meal to be served. Looking at these officers and soldiers of the guard company with somewhat serious expressions, the soldiers of the border company can also see that there is indeed a big gap between them and the other side.

And He Zhengdao, who finally walked into the cafeteria, also quickly heard the instructor shouting: "All of them, welcome to the commander!" ”

He Zhengdao, who walked to the middle table, looked at the soldiers who were desperately applauding, and said with the same joy: "Today is the Chinese New Year's Eve, and it is rare to have the opportunity to celebrate the New Year with comrades, so I will not talk too much nonsense."

It's too cold now, and if I say too much, I guess everyone will have to eat cold dishes and cold rice later. I just want to say that on the occasion of the reunion of thousands of families, we are guarding the country at the border, comrades have worked hard! ”

The phrase 'comrades are fortunate', although there is no nutrition. But for these soldiers who have taken root in the border defense, they feel warm in their hearts. At least in their opinion, there are still people who affirm their dedication! (To be continued.) )