Chapter 20 (Happy New Year)

It was late at night, and in the barracks of the 10th Brigade headquarters, the lights went out early, and the entire barracks was pitch black. Only in a few places are there a few lights, like stars dotted in the night sky.

The environment in Qamdo is relatively poor, using kerosene lamps or horse lanterns, for most of the poor people, at night, it is even more early to go to bed, after all, kerosene also costs money. The fuel they use is cow dung. The lives of these herders are much better than before. After Wang Xiao occupied the plateau and Xikang, he abolished all the Tusi here, and the serfdom system was also abolished, so that the common people of the Tibetan Ba nationality no longer had to be exploited by the Tusi. This makes these simple people have great respect for Wang Xiao, and in the propaganda of Theravada Buddhism on the plateau, Wang Xiao has even become the protector of Buddhism.

Although, for such a claim, Wang Xiao himself is dismissive. But the herdsmen believed very much that they had completely regarded Wang Xiao as their god.

The office of the commander of the 10th Brigade was still brightly lit. Two horse lamps illuminate the office transparently. At this time, the brigade commander Zhao Bowen and the deputy brigade commander Tashi Dorjee of the 10th Brigade were drinking around a small table. Although it was only September, the night on the plateau was already very cold, and both of them put on their coats. Liquor is a spirited liquor with a high alcohol content, and the dish is stewed beef. Although it was simple, the two of them drank happily.

Soon, Chief of Staff Li Zhuo also pushed open the door and came in. Zhao Bowen hurriedly took out a wine glass and poured wine.

"Lao Li, come and have a drink. Are the little ones settled? Zhao Bowen handed the wine to Li Zhuo and asked.

With a "sip", Li Zhuo drained the wine in the wine glass in one gulp, and then said, "It's all settled." The little ones, every one of them was drunk. Tomorrow there will be them! ”

"Hey, it's fine. Since we are soldiers of the 10th Brigade, we naturally have to know how to drink! Deputy Brigade Commander Tashi Dorjee said with a smile. The dark face was full of smiles, revealing a mouthful of white teeth.

"What about that person? Nothing, right? Zhao Bowen asked.

"It's okay! But, Lao Zhao, do we really want him to go to the third company of the second battalion? Wouldn't it be better if you stayed at the brigade headquarters? There will be no problems that way. It's going to snow soon, and the station of the third company is not very safe! Li Zhuo said with some concern.

Zhao Bowen, Tashi Dorjee and Li Zhuo, as the commanders of the 10th Brigade, naturally knew Wang Yuze's identity very well. When they learned that the young marshal was going to serve in their troops, the three of them were surprised and delighted. After all, the young marshal came to serve in the 10th Brigade, which means that the marshal can afford their 10th Brigade and attach importance to their 10th Brigade. Otherwise, the young marshal wouldn't have been allowed to come here. However, the conditions of the 10th Brigade are too poor, in case the young marshal has something to do in the 10th Brigade, how can they explain to the marshal, how can they explain to the tens of millions of people in the three provinces of western Sichuan!

"That's right, the station of the 3rd Company of the 2nd Battalion, in Gasanka. In that place, the conditions were ten times worse than in Qamdo. Moreover, it is already the northernmost part of the area we control, and there are often horse bandits. Ma Jiajun, on the other side, doesn't seem to be at ease recently. If there is any problem, we may not be able to rescue it! Tashi Dorjee was also a little worried. He is a member of the Baba tribe, and in his heart, Wang Xiao is the god who gives them a good life, and Wang Yuze is naturally the son of God. Naturally, he didn't want Wang Yuze to go to a dangerous place.

"But what can we do? The commander personally gave the order, and it was specified that the young marshal should go to the third company of the second battalion. Can we still disobey? However, we should not be careless. Now that the young marshal has come to the 10th Brigade, we must be completely prepared. In the event of a crisis, it is necessary to rush to the rescue. In addition, I think the marshal has already thought of this, hasn't the commander of the second battalion been changed? Unexpectedly, the new battalion commander Zhang Shusen is from the guards of the Marshal's Mansion. He must have also come with the task of protecting the young marshal. Brigade Commander Zhao Bowen said.

"Hmmm! But we can't be careless. All units of the brigade headquarters must be prepared to be able to leave as soon as something happens. I heard from my colleagues in the military department that the marshal had already issued an order and began to prepare for war. Maybe it won't be long before our war in western Sichuan against the Qing court will start again. At that time, even if our 10th Brigade is not transferred to the east to participate in the battle, it will definitely have to attack to the north. Chief of Staff Li Zhuo said with a smile.

"That's good! The horse bandits in the north have bullied our herdsmen. If it weren't for the strict order of the military headquarters not to take the initiative to attack Qinghai, I would have led people to kill them a long time ago! Deputy Brigade Commander Tashi Dorjee shouted.

For the war, these generals are all full of expectations. Although, if there is a war, there will be deaths. However, war also means war achievements, which will be the capital of their promotion! A soldier who does not want to be a general is not a good soldier. Whether it is Zhao Bowen, who is already a brigadier general, or Tashi Dorjee and Li Zhuo, who are only with the rank of colonel, they are all looking forward to making progress.

The next day, when Wang Yuze woke up, he had a splitting headache. He estimated that he didn't drink less last night, at least he had to drink about two catties of white bars! It was completely more than he had drunk, no wonder he was drunk like this. In contrast, Wang Wei is much better. Although he was drunk, he was not that powerful.

After Wang Yuze stayed in Qamdo for two days, they set off for their respective destinies, and the dozen or so young officers who had just arrived in the 10th Brigade all went their separate ways.

The 2nd Battalion of the 10th Brigade was stationed, in a small town of several thousand people, north of Chamdo. Here, Wang Yuze and Wang Wei met with Zhang Shusen, the commander of the second battalion, and Gong Zhiqiang, the deputy commander of the second battalion. Zhang Shusen is not very old, less than thirty years old, and he looks very burly and capable. And the deputy battalion commander Gong Zhiqiang is about the same age, but he looks a little dark and thin, but he is very enthusiastic. In addition, Gong Zhiqiang also said that he would personally send Wang Yuze and Wang Wei to the third company.

After resting at the battalion headquarters for the night, Wang Yuze and Wang Wei, under the leadership of Gong Zhiqiang, deputy battalion commander, rushed to Gasanka, the garrison of the third company. Gasanka is still more than 100 kilometers away from Khwuzi, and it takes three or four hours to ride a horse. When Wang Yuze and Wang Wei arrived, it was already past noon.

Gasanka is nothing more than a small village. Except for the third company's station, only a few dozen herdsmen gathered here. In addition, these herders only arrive here in autumn to spend the winter, and when the spring flowers bloom, they go to the places where water and grass are abundant to graze. It was the first time for Wang Yuze to go to such a desolate place. The thought that I was going to stay here for a long time, although I was ready, I still felt a little uncomfortable.

When Wang Yuze and the others came to the gate of the station, they found that except for the two sentries, none of the officers of the third company had arrived. Gong Zhiqiang's face was not very good at that time. He had obviously sent someone to inform him yesterday, but now he is still like this, isn't this embarrassing for him? Although, he knew, it wasn't against him, it still made him very unhappy.

Gong Zhiqiang rode his horse to the station, but the sentry stopped him.

"Who are you looking for, chief?" The sentry asked.

"I'm Gong Zhiqiang, and I'm sending your company commander and deputy company commander to take office. What about your platoon commanders? Gong Zhiqiang asked with a tiger face.

"Reports the deputy battalion commander. The first platoon leader led people to patrol, and the second platoon leader led people to pursue a group of horse bandits. Only three rows are long! The sentry replied.

"Let him come to me!" Gong Zhiqiang shouted with a tiger face.

"Yes, deputy battalion commander, please wait!" The sentry hurriedly ran to report.

"Company Commander Wang, I'm smiling at you. These soldiers are all old and coarse, and they don't know how to be polite. Gong Zhiqiang said with a smile.

"The deputy battalion commander is serious, these soldiers are simple and good soldiers!" Wang Yuze said with a smile. It's just that he's realized that the people here don't seem to welcome him! No, the first day he came, he wanted to give him a dismount!

ps: Xiaoyu has a New Year's greeting to all book friends! I wish you all a prosperous Year of the Snake and all your wishes come true!