Chapter XXIV Compulsory Enlistment
"What about them?" Li Ru pointed to Li Wei and Li Qiulandao, although he was very happy to be rescued, but if he was separated from Li Wei like this, he would naturally be very reluctant, and he didn't know if he could meet again in the future.
Zhang Shuhao thought for a while and said, "Come together, I'll take you to report to the head of the regiment."
The result was unexpected that Li Qiulan refused to go with her, and went in line by herself, Li Ru didn't care what she meant, now that she is safe, she makes her own decision, Li Wei naturally didn't say anything.
Looking at Zhang Shuhao, Li Ru scratched his head, feeling inexplicable, even if he was stupid, he understood it, first he felt wrong when he took the car, those two soldiers always looked at themselves, and now that other survivors are arranged, he is different and has to find someone to report! What kind of medicine is sold in their gourd? Why is it weird everywhere? What is there that I don't know? But now he has no position to refuse, he can only agree, if they really want to be unfavorable to him, he will not engage in these twists and turns, he is not worried about his safety.
After he got out of the car, he took Li Wei to follow behind Zhang Shuhao, guessing the possible reason as he walked, but he didn't have a clue at all.
I don't know what this military base is used for, the door they enter is made of tightly packed metal poles, which looks very safe, and along the sides of the main gate is a maintenance structure like an ancient city wall, which is obviously the result of man-made modifications, and if you look closely, you can see that there is a circle of very common iron railings at the bottom of the wall, and you can't see the end on the left and right sides.
In the distance, by the city wall, rows of military vehicles that Li Ru couldn't name were lined up neatly, and several armored vehicles were equipped with heavy weapons that looked very powerful, although he didn't know them. Looking inside from the main entrance, the large tents are also neatly arranged, with many soldiers and survivors entering and exiting the tents. Everything is arranged in an orderly manner, and there is no trace of rush and messiness, which should be the atmosphere of the army.
A group of survivor-looking men were already led by the military to a nearby building. The space here is really large, it is difficult to estimate how big it is, but it is estimated that it is at least 300 meters from the entrance to the nearest building.
"Uh-huh, I understand!" Captain Zheng, who is over half a hundred years old, has a solemn expression in his red eyes, and constantly nods into the phone. After putting the microphone down, his elbows were propped up on the table, and he rubbed his eyebrows tiredly and twisted out of the deep ravines, these days he worked hard, and the army was also hit hard after the catastrophe, and now it is difficult to recover, and the rescue operation is imminent, but the source of the army is a headache, and the superiors have discussed it for a long time, and finally came up with a way that is not a way, although he does not agree much, but as a soldier, the implementation of military orders is the most important thing.
Outside the office, Zhang Shuhao sorted out his military uniform, cleared his throat and shouted at the door: "Report!" Voices echoed back and forth through the hallways, layer upon layer.
"Come in!" Head Zheng put down the documents in his hand, leaned into the back of the chair a little lazily, twisted his neck, and his stiff cervical vertebrae clicked inaudibly.
Zhang Shuhao pushed open the door of the office, snapped and saluted, and said, "I put Li Ru... Well... And that Lee... Li Wei brought. His expression was serious, and since he was not impressed by Li Wei, he thought about it a little when he reported her name.
"Invite them in." Head Zheng rubbed his face and put the documents aside. When Li Ru and Li Wei heard his words, they walked in by themselves without Zhang Shuhao's invitation. Zheng Shuang nodded at Zhang Shuhao and said, "You go get busy first." ”
"Yes!" Zhang Shuhao gave a standard salute, and did not forget to close the door when he went out.
"You may be seated." Zheng Shuang gestured to the row of sofas across from the desk. Li Ru sat down stiffly, his breathing had stabilized, but in the face of this tired officer, he only felt that his throat was dry and his tongue was stiff, and his heartbeat couldn't slow down, he didn't know what would happen next, he was currently under the roof, and his position was very embarrassing.
There are many photo albums on the wall of the office, a neat row of bookcases at the foot of the wall, and a single bed in the corner, the quilt on the bed is like a tofu block, and the white sheets are as smooth as an iron.
He doesn't know exactly how big an official the regiment commander is, but he is definitely much better than him as a flat-headed commoner! The biggest official he had ever seen before was the president of his university, but in any way, Li Ru felt that the president of that university was definitely not as powerful as this one. Such a regimental commander saw him in person, which made him feel flattered in his heart, but more panic, beating a drum in his heart, there must be a demon when things go wrong, and most of the time there is nothing good.
Zheng Shuang got straight to the point, took out a piece of paper from the thickest pile of paper on the desk and pushed it forward: "Li Ru, right?" I didn't come to you for anything else, so I signed this one. His finger tapped on the piece of paper. Li Ru wanted to refuse directly, he didn't know anything, so what did he have to sign, what was the difference between signing and signing a deed of sale? But he couldn't open his mouth, and in the end he didn't say anything.
He looked at Li Wei, got up and took a few steps forward to pick up the piece of paper, looked at it, and subconsciously exclaimed: "Join the army?" He was anxious, "Make a mistake, I never wanted to join the army!" ”
His eyes turned to the pile of paper, below which was the same enlistment form as the one in his hand, and there were a lot of papers on the desk, but this pile was the thickest, which showed that there were many people to be sent. Li Wei ran over in a few steps when she heard his words, snatched the form in his hand, the light flashed in her big beautiful eyes, and she didn't know what she was thinking. Head Zheng didn't pay attention to their reactions, as if everything was under his control, picked up the teacup on the table, poured a sip of fragrant tea and said, "Make no mistake, your situation is special," he pulled out another form and handed it over, "You can sign it too." ”
"Why?" Li Ru pulled the form back and asked puzzledly. The moment the commander pushed this form to him, everything that was abnormal was linked, as if they had known that he was coming, and they had long been ready to pull him into the troops!
No matter how Li Ru thinks about it, he doesn't feel that he is a piece of material for being a soldier, being a soldier is hard and tiring, and now he has to die, he himself is quite clear about how many catties and taels he has, just joining the army like this is basically tantamount to harming others and himself. Li Wei was not surprised at all when she took the form, and stood beside Li Ru wordlessly. She probably guessed the reason, but she was used to following Li Ru, so let's see what Li Ru would do first.
"No, it's not just you, all survivors who have escaped from the infected area have to sign this form as long as it is appropriate." Regiment Commander Zheng said with a serious expression, "The only thing that makes you different from others is that you have the recommendation of active duty soldiers, so you don't have to go through political censorship." His eyes were like torches, as if he wanted to see Li Ru from top to bottom, he didn't think Li Ru stood out until now, if it wasn't for Zhang Shuhao's recommendation, he wouldn't have seen him alone, if he wanted to enter his regiment in the past, the requirements were higher than those of ordinary soldiers, but now he still has a few qualified soldiers in his hands? Now we can only compromise with reality, even if it is indiscriminate, it is good.
"What? Who is it? Zhang Shuhao's appearance suddenly popped out of his mind, this was the only active duty soldier Li Ru could think of who could have a relationship with him.
"I won't tell you who it is," replied Captain Zheng directly, his eyebrows tightly twisted, he pulled out the box of cigarettes, took out one and stuffed it into his mouth, and then sent the cigarette case forward. Li Ru shook his head: "I can't, I don't think I'm suitable." ”
"You don't have a choice." Commander Zheng said forcefully with a cigarette in his mouth, he lit a cigarette with a lighter, took a deep breath and spit it out, "This is a forced enlistment, I'm not discussing it with you, you have to understand this." ”
"Why? There has to be a reason, right? The eager Li Ru put the restraint just now, what is he trying to live for now? Just enlisted in the army without knowing what to do, and then returned to that chaotic place where you could lose your life at any time? Li Wei's hand was hidden under the desk and secretly pulled Li Ru's placket.
"I'm still a little smarter, how can you ask questions like them?" Regiment Commander Zheng took a deep breath of smoke and puffed it out, "Let's put it this way, the situation in the infected area is complicated, the casualties of the active soldiers in the army are not small, and now the source of soldiers is seriously insufficient, in order to cope with this situation, even the conditions for enlisting in the army have been greatly reduced, and it is imperative to recruit all people."
Li Ru drooped his head, he was not an unreasonable person, although he felt a little sudden, but he could only accept it.
"Okay, I'm enlisted, is someone in charge of training? I can't be a qualified soldier at all, and I don't want to harm others and myself. Li Ru asked with some concern.
"There will be people training newcomers, but now the situation is special, there won't be much time, you should be mentally prepared" Seeing Li Ru accepting, Head Zheng also smiled.
Just like that, Li Ru and Li Wei signed their names on the enlistment application.