march to victory

"Assault company! Well done, everyone is like a real tiger... Assault company! A real hero, the revolutionary spirit will never die...Crossing the river, capturing the enemy camp, killing the enemy like dogs..."

"Long live the Communist Party!"

"Long live the Red Army!"

"Long live the people!"

After the swearing-in meeting, other companies can take a rest, but the assault company has to set off immediately.

I heard from others that every time the large troops set off, comrades from the propaganda team would stand by the side of the road, cheering the comrades up with allegro, singing and various slogans.It's a pity that the assault company has to set off at least three hours in advance every time, so there is no chance to see it.I thought this time would be the same as before, but I never expected that this time I was lucky enough to meet him.Moreover, from the jingles they made up, it can be heard that this is definitely specially arranged to send off the assault company.

The comrades of the assault company were very excited to receive this special treatment for the first time. They were all very energetic, and the slogans they chanted were much louder. Guys, I really hope to hear more of their singing.

The Zhongdian Snow Mountain is the first snow mountain that the Red Second and Sixth Army Corps have faced since the Long March.

Fortunately, with the information provided by the Central Red Army, everyone has a preliminary impression of this snow mountain: the mountain is more than 5500 meters above sea level, more than 50 kilometers up the mountain, and more than 20 kilometers down the mountain. Cold, thin air, severe cold and lack of oxygen are the biggest problems.

As the pioneers of the Red Second and Sixth Army Corps, they also made a lot of preparations based on the valuable experience provided by the Central Red Army: Everyone tried to bring as much food as possible, such as dried vegetables and fried rice, especially wine and chili, to eat on the road. Drink some to achieve the effect of protecting against cold and promoting blood circulation.In addition, the assault company also brought one more thing than other companies-a shovel!This is to be able to shovel the one or two feet of snow aside and open a path for the convenience of the main force behind.Among them, the third company had three more small steel cannons and eighteen rounds of shells.This is to deal with some places where the snow is too thick and soft (some people call this kind of place a snow pit).

Although it is indeed difficult to open the way compared with the main force behind, there are also advantages and disadvantages. It is relatively easier for them to collect supplies.

After the assault company couldn't see the propaganda team, Zhang Qingshan gave an order, and the team started to "herd the sheep": take off those leather things while walking first, which was worn by Zhang Qingshan before, saying that it was to cheer everyone up , but in fact, everyone knows that he is showing off, although everyone has this idea.Then, according to the snow-climbing experience provided by the Central Red Army, there is little firewood available for fire on the snow-capped mountains. Therefore, the assault company must collect as much firewood as possible along the way-not only for their own use when climbing the snow-capped mountains, but also to leave firewood along the way. Down some, provide as much firewood as possible for the troops behind.

When they came to the foot of Zhongdian Daxue Mountain, the assault company consisted of 140 five people (130 of them were commanders, five doctors and nurses, and ten cooks), and everyone carried a large bundle of firewood on their shoulders.

In the Red Second and Sixth Army Corps, most of the commanders and fighters are from Jiangxi and Hunan, which belong to the south, and heavy snow is relatively rare. When have you ever seen such a big snow mountain? Therefore, once at the foot of the snow mountain, Zhang Qingshan ordered everyone to rest in place , Immediately the sheep were really herded.

The soldiers were laughing and playing, and some even climbed up the mountain to have a snowball fight. The whole team was full of laughter... Looking at these, Zhang Qingshan smiled, but he was extremely worried: Although the Central Red Army provided Although the soldiers all know the experience and information, they think they have made sufficient preparations and are not afraid of these hardships.

Hu Yingze on the side watched directly with a worried expression on his face, opened his mouth several times, but never said anything - he felt that it was rare for the soldiers to play so easily, so it was better not to disturb them.

"Old Hu, I think comrades are probably not fully prepared for the difficulties they are about to face. Do you want to remind everyone after dinner?"

"Well, I also have the same feeling..." Hu Yingze sighed, and said, "Anyway, it's not a bad thing to mention more magic spells to everyone. Let's talk about it together later?"

"it is good!"

After eating, taking advantage of the half-hour break, Zhang Qingshan called everyone together for a meeting.

"Comrades, although we have said everything we need to say when we set off, and everyone has thanked the letter of guarantee and the letter of challenge, but now, I still have to say a few words..." Zhang Qingshan pointed his right thumb back Qiao, pointing at the Zhongdian Snow Mountain behind her, said seriously: "I am from Hunan, I have never seen such a big snow mountain before, so it's okay to think about it. But now I'm at the foot of this big snow mountain, and I'm very excited." Worried... It's no wonder that the local villagers say that not only people can't pass through the snowy mountain, but even birds can't fly over it. The enemy also threatened that our Red Army has reached the end of the mountain and will die. Seeing it makes people feel sad Han, so I would like to ask everyone first: Do you have the confidence to cross this snow mountain?"

"Have!"

"Do you have the confidence to overcome these harsh conditions?"

"Have!"

"Good! This is the courage and determination that a qualified Red Army soldier should have. For the cause of the party, for the sake of going north to fight against Japan, even if there are mountains of swords and seas of fire ahead, we will never back down."

"Well said!" Hu Yingze responded loudly, and was the first to stand up and applaud. The comrades also applauded one after another, and the atmosphere became enthusiastic.

Zhang Qingshan pressed his hands down and said: "Next, let our instructor speak to everyone."

"Actually, there is nothing to say. I have said everything that needs to be said. But here, I still want to emphasize one point again: everyone, don't forget how we got here..." Hu Yingze gradually put away the words Smiling, his complexion gradually became solemn: "I have said long ago that the reason why our Red Army can win every battle is not only the well-deployed commanders and the brave soldiers fighting the enemy, but also another very important factor, that is, Solidarity and mutual assistance... This has been said many times, so I won't waste everyone's time, but I want to remind you that now, what we are about to face is the worst natural environment, which requires every one of our comrades to play their best The merits of the unity and mutual assistance of our party and our army..."

I don't know if I was too worried, anyway, Hu Yingze said that he only talked a little bit, but he talked a lot, and summed it up in four words: solidarity and mutual assistance!

"The squad leaders of each squad are responsible for checking the preparations of every soldier in the squad. If there are deficiencies, they must be reported immediately, and no concealment is allowed. This is an order!" After Zhang Qingshan gave the serious order, his tone softened: "Platoon leader I and the deputy company commander stayed for a meeting, and the rest went to take the time to rest and get ready. Okay, let's go."

Amid the gathering of classes, Zhang Qingshan, Hu Yingze, Peng Peng, Wang Wu, Tian Guozhong, Li Honghui, and Qi Zixuan had a meeting on the spot.

After talking about his own and Hu Yingze's concerns, Zhang Qingshan made a self-criticism: "...I realized that I didn't know enough about Zhongdian Daxueshan before when I came here. Here, I want to criticize myself. Please also criticize."

After waiting for a while, everyone smiled and said nothing - what can I say?The previously formulated plan was put forward at the meeting. Although Zhang Qingshan suggested it, everyone agreed. Now, Zhang Qingshan is already very responsible for undertaking it all by himself.

"Since everyone doesn't say anything, then I won't waste time. Fortunately, it's still too late to change the plan."

"The previous plan we made was for seven of us to take turns to lead a section in front, but now it seems that at least two people must lead together, otherwise, if there is any accident, it will be troublesome. What do you think? "

"I think it's okay." Hu Yingze took the lead, and everyone nodded.Then Wang Wu pondered for a while, and asked: "We have seven people, two people will open the way ahead, what about the remaining one?"

Zhang Qingshan glared at him viciously, and said angrily: "The rest of the people rest...do you have any objections?"

Wang Wu curled his lips, and Peng Peng pulled down his sleeve again, but he didn't dare to make a sound.Everyone knew who this person was referring to, so they naturally agreed.

"There is one more thing." Tian Guozhong asked immediately: "Previously we made a shift to clear the road ahead to shovel snow. But when we look up from the foot of the mountain, we feel that the snow is white. It is conceivable that the snow on it is not only Thick and big... I think one class is definitely not enough, and it is better to use the platoon as a unit. This will not only shovel more snow, drive more roads, but also benefit from taking turns to rest."

"Agreed!" Everyone raised their hands in agreement.

After Hu Yingze waited for everyone to express their opinions, he raised the third point: "The rule of our assault company is to bring half of the food for ourselves and half for the cooking team. This is no problem in normal times, and because we have seriously estimated the situation in Daxueshan before. Insufficient, did not bring up this matter, now it seems that this is definitely a big problem, must be resolved immediately."

"En!" Zhang Qingshan nodded, and after answering, he pondered for a while, and said: "How about this, distribute all the food, and each one takes his own. The cooking team is only responsible for carrying the big pot, and the rest of the simple things are all With a horse camel..."

"Aren't those two horses used to hunch those small steel cannons and shells? In this case, what about the small steel cannons?"

"Tsk!" Zhang Qingshan smacked his mouth and said, "I forgot about that."

After thinking for a while, he said: "Then why not, we are the leadership of the assault company, so we should work harder. We will divide the pots and pans and the like, and they are not heavy anyway."

"it is good!"

Seeing that everyone agreed, Zhang Qingshan smiled at Hu Yingze: "Old Hu, you haven't recovered yet, so I don't need to trouble you with such a little thing, you just need to carry the flag in front."

"That can't be done, I'm in good health, how can I..."

"Old Hu, don't talk about it, it's settled like this. Do you have any opinions?"

"No." Everyone replied in unison.In fact, everyone knows that Lao Hu's health is not as good as everyone else's, but during the long-distance rapid march, he ate less than others, did more than others, got up earlier than others, and slept better than others. Every night before going to bed, he must first go to each class to check the sleeping conditions of the comrades, and then go to the sentry to wander around before falling asleep. One can imagine his dedication.That is to say, he was holding on, otherwise, his body would have collapsed long ago.Everyone knew about Xueshan's difficulties and was afraid that he would collapse from exhaustion, so they all knew that the extra person Zhang Qingshan mentioned just now was referring to him.Only a reckless man like Wang Wu would ask such a stupid question.

"Look, Lao Hu, this is everyone's decision. You, the minority, must obey the majority." After finishing speaking, without giving Hu Yingze a chance to speak, he asked everyone directly: "Okay, do you have any other questions?"

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In this way, after discussing all the details, the assault company immediately moved into action. After perfecting these details, they finally set foot on the Zhongdian Snow Mountain...