I asked you to repeat your senior year of high school, but did you miss out on joining the military

Chapter 454 Reminiscing about the past, the years are hot

Looking at the group of brothers around me who are so familiar to me, and the surprised looks they give me.

Chen Jun grinned and explained: "He is the brigade chief of staff, but this is only because the brigade has a large range of work transfers, and the military district has temporarily appointed him."

"The Kyoto military and the theater of operations will not recognize this appointment. According to my personal information, I am still a deputy regimental officer."

But Chen Jun's explanation obviously cannot gain much empathy.

This is said at the deputy regimental level.

It sounds like he is very aggrieved.

You have to know that among the people present, except Li Haifeng, who is also a deputy regiment leader at the same level, he is also older.

The others are lieutenant platoon leaders.

Including He Jing, he is only the deputy company commander.

The title of brigade chief of staff, or if it were Chen Jun, it would not sound that impressive.

But if it is really placed in the border defense regiment, that level is equivalent to the commander of the border defense regiment.

At the regimental level in any unit, a platoon leader cannot just say yes and meet with his superiors whenever he wants.

He Jing was the first to bring up this topic. After a moment of silence, he concealed the bitterness in his heart and drank the wine in one gulp.

He was not jealous of his class vice-chairman, but he felt a little depressed when comparing the two.

Think about it, he was recently promoted to deputy company commander because the deputy chief of staff of the 301st Brigade valued him.

However, the people who valued me and promoted me were not as high-ranking as my class vice-chairman.

Old He felt somewhat touched.

"I'm sorry for thinking so much."

Liang Kui realized that something was wrong with the atmosphere at the table, so he simply stood up, picked up the big teacup again, and shouted: "Come on, brothers, fill them up."

"Just now we were celebrating the deputy class leader's wedding. This time, we wish the deputy class leader a successful promotion."

“Come on, do it!!”

"Dry!!"

A group of people stood up with great enthusiasm and clinked their glasses with laughter.

The cups were raised, and some people were hiding the tears flashing in their eyes. These were good brothers who had joined the military academy together, and grew up from ignorant local youths to become soldiers step by step.

They were very happy to see each other again.

Even though it’s only been less than a year since graduation, there’s still one month left to complete a year.

After graduation, you can be assigned to various units.

In a strange place, in a strange environment, one's heart goes from being hesitant to accepting, and then to enduring the deserted or extremely harsh living conditions to perform duty and defend the motherland.

What they recall most are the details of their time at the Xijing Army Border Defense Academy.

The squad leaders are capable and have a successful career in the army, but they have also grown up.

He is no longer the young boy he was back then.

During the toast, I don't know who started the conversation first, but everyone started talking about their life in college.

Reminiscing about the past, the years are hot.

As the seasons changed, they talked about how they first joined the Army Academy, the hardships they experienced during their new training, and the hardships they endured.

They talked about the things they had experienced together, the summer training under the scorching sun, the Xiling tactical class under the freezing cold wind, and the shooting at the shooting range under the rain and snow.

Putting on the uniform and determined to become a soldier, they have laughed, been tired, struggled, fought, and strengthened their beliefs.

It was also during these experiences that I gained precious comradeship.

When we meet again, these fierce memories grow wildly in my heart like fragrant grass.

Everyone was drunk and talked about too many things that happened in the past.

Especially during the freshman year, the school basically did not arrange any conducting courses, but only some cultural courses and physical training.

The training base at the foot of Zhong Nanshan served as the new training base for Chen Jun and his colleagues, and they visited it briefly several times later.

The most unforgettable thing is that hot summer. The quaint dormitory building had no air conditioning or fans, not a breath of wind could get into the room, and sporadic footsteps could always be heard in the corridor in the middle of the night.

That was the comrade who couldn't sleep well and got up to take a shower.

I will never forget the East Shooting Range in August. Chen Jun and his colleagues sat on the ground under the shade of trees, listening to the cicadas chirping. They held their rifles in the scorching sun and competed in round after round at the shooting range.

Continuously improve your skills.

On the unforgettable winding mountain road, they kept chasing the speed of the squad leader and catching up with time.

From three kilometers to five kilometers, and then to eight kilometers.

There are also the unforgettable autumn breeze with iron horses and yellow flowers on the battlefield. After the new training, several military academies in Xijing arranged to go to Yanzhou for red lecture education.

Let them feel for the first time what it means to sharpen swords and spears more and not let the smoke of war rise in China.

That was the moment when their will was sublimated, and they truly felt the inheritance from their ancestors.

At that moment, the soul, ability, blood, and character were all tempered.

Later, under the flying military flag, they signed a letter of determination to go to the border for the sake of their relatives and friends, and for the people behind them to have an ideal life.

Also for the hope and honor of soldiers.

They continue to grow their wings, muster up courage and determination, and have come this far.

Sighing for the past, I feel overwhelmed with regret.

It's just a pity.

Even though these guys look scary and have loud voices, they can't drink much.

After drinking a few teacups of craft beer, which is about seven or eight bottles per person on average, I felt dizzy and didn't know which way was which.

After all, alcohol is prohibited in the army, not to mention border and coastal defense units, where it is common not to see alcohol all year round.

Only Chen Jun is better off. He lives relatively close to the Second Battalion’s Soldier Service Center, so he can go there to get a couple of bottles to satisfy his cravings. His alcohol tolerance is acceptable.

They drank so much, and no one knew who proposed it. They didn't care what the occasion was or whether the leaders were resting here.

After eating and drinking enough.

A few of them ran to a farther stadium with their arms around each other's shoulders, and the group of them sang the songs they had sung during the initial training.

"A tough company, tough soldiers, tough thoughts - red, tough bullets have eyes, tough bayonets are stained with blood."

"Charge against the long raging wind, and firmly defend the Great Iron Wall..."

The song is not pleasant at all, but it expresses the soldiers' truest emotions.

Far away upstairs, Li Hongtao, Feng Hongyi, Wu Jianguo and others were standing in their respective rest rooms, listening to the faint roar coming from afar.

There were smiles on their faces.

Who hasn’t gone through this stage?

I’m tired of singing and I’m tired of yelling.

A group of people collapsed on the grass, and even Chen Jun didn't care about his image anymore and collapsed to the ground as well.

Only Li Haifeng was quite helpful. He always helped to look after these young people.

It’s not that he doesn’t want to lie down, but that he doesn’t dare to lie down.

He was afraid that if he wasn't paying attention, his father would suddenly appear behind him with the Seven Wolves. Although he hadn't been beaten for more than ten years, he had known it since he was a child. Li Haifeng didn't dare to offend him.

I've shouted and made a fuss, and I've almost used up all my energy. I'd like to do this while everyone is here.

Chen Jun glanced at Wang Heng who was lying not far away and said with a smile: "Class monitor, you haven't told me why you don't want to contact us after graduation."

"I called Chu Hongfei, Zhou Yan, and Vice President Wang."

"They can't contact you, but they know something about what happened to you."

"I suspected that it was because you were too harsh on us during the training, but later on, I felt that this was not the reason."

"Can you tell us?"

Chen Jun's voice was calm, but He Jing, who was standing next to him, was startled. He suspected that the new training was too harsh. Wasn't it him who suggested it?

Did the deputy squad leader block it for him on purpose?
Hearing Chen Jun's question, the other people suddenly sobered up. As the saying goes, it is not the wine that makes people drunk, but the people themselves.

But when faced with the issues that concern him the most, no matter how drunk he is, as long as he still has consciousness in his brain, he will sober up in an instant.

No one said a word. They were waiting for the answer from the class monitor. They should have been the closest person to them, but there had been no news from him in the four years since he graduated.

Everyone wants to know why.

Even Li Haifeng sat cross-legged and waited for the answer with his ears perked up.

10 seconds. 20 seconds. Half a minute.
Wang Heng lay on the ground for more than a minute before he finally sighed and said in a leisurely voice: "At first I didn't know you were looking for me."

"I was assigned to the North Wind Outpost in the border town by the college at the end of July 13. The place is too remote, the mobile phone signal is sometimes intermittent, and food and drinks have to be transported from far away."

"I had just graduated and had to stay there for a while. I was not used to it at first. There were many mosquitoes and the conditions were very harsh. I also had to carry a gun while on patrol."

"I remember it very clearly on April 14, 4. It was my turn to lead a patrol that day, but I didn't expect it to happen."

When Wang Heng said this, his emotions began to obviously fluctuate, and his voice was not as calm as before.

Seeing this, Chen Jun quickly sat up and felt through his pockets. He didn't feel any cigarettes, so he looked at Li Haifeng again: "Brother, do you have any cigarettes?"

"Bring it."

Li Haifeng handed one to Wang Heng and threw the rest to Chen Jun, asking him to distribute them.

At this time, everyone had already sat up from the ground. At this point, they all knew what had happened to Wang Heng.

After all, he was not the only one going to the border defense unit.

Liang Kui, Shen Congjun and others have more or less encountered it, or heard about it from veteran soldiers.

Wang Heng did not relax for long. He shook his head slightly and refused the cigarette handed to him by Li Haifeng. Instead, he took out a pack of Marlboro from his pocket and said with a smile: "This one is strong. I just bought it."

"I haven't learned anything else in the past few years, except that I've become more addicted to smoking."

Wang Heng lit up the cigarette, and only after he took a deep breath and slowly exhaled two streams of thick smoke from his nostrils did he continue: "On the afternoon of the 18th, I went on patrol with three comrades and encountered a dozen people carrying weapons."

"What a shame! It's all my fault that I wasn't alert enough at the time. I didn't expect the other party to suddenly pull out a gun and shoot."

"Due to our lack of experience, we were in a very passive position. We fought with that group of people for more than ten minutes. Fortunately, we had good weapons and were familiar with the terrain."

"Most of the enemies were armed with pistols, and some had hand grenades. In the end, they were all captured."

"But I also made a fatal mistake. When I was injured and hiding in the bunker at the beginning, I used my helmet to help attract some of the opponent's attention."

"When I rushed forward at the last moment, I forgot about the helmet because I was so focused on charging. The earth grenade exploded too quickly and it exploded before it even hit the ground."

"When I woke up for the last time."

"I was transferred to a hospital in Zhongqing, but at that time, surgery was too troublesome and I spent half a year in the hospital."

"During this period, I didn't stay awake for many times."

"Haha, I should be thankful that the quality of that earth grenade was really poor. It saved my life."

“But it also ruined my life.”

When Wang Heng said this, he smiled bitterly and said no more.

He sat on the ground, smoking silently.

Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment, even though the squad leader described the entire process in a light-hearted manner, as if it was very easy.

But they all heard the danger in it, it was a battle after all.

This is not a drill or physical training. It will be a battle of death if you are not careful.

Chen Jun took a deep breath. He had heard Zhou Yan talk about Wang Heng's injury before, but no one knew the details.

I didn't expect there were so many twists and turns here.

"that."

After a long silence, He Jing suddenly said, "Well, my squad leader and I are both in the 301st Coastal Defense Brigade directly under the Eastern Theater Command."

"I am the deputy company commander of the infantry company. My squad leader is now a cadre in the personnel section of the 301st Brigade."

"Harmful"

Wang Heng heard this and turned his head to glance at He Jing. His depressed mood just now seemed to ease a lot in an instant.

"Speaking of which, when I first arrived at the 301st Brigade, I was quite surprised to see He Jing. I can no longer lead troops, nor can I serve as a military commander."

"Due to the military reform, my unit was transferred back and forth, from the provincial military region to the theater ahead of schedule, so I also came to the 301st Brigade in the east. To be honest, when I first arrived, I really felt that there was no hope."

"We graduated from the Conducting Department, but in the end we couldn't be a conductor. I felt very sorry and couldn't understand it at that time, but I don't think so now."

"In the brigade, I can watch He Jing lead the troops, and it's the same as if I could lead the troops myself."

"In the war zone, we still have Chen Jun. I can't replace him as the brigade chief of staff, but seeing you all grow up, I don't have any regrets."

"Haha, it's okay. I'm still eating well now. I just got injured before and can't do strenuous exercise. I can't lead the troops anymore. It's nothing."

Wang Heng's voice was like soft thorns, piercing into everyone's heart.

Those present thought that the class monitor was arrogant and graduated early and didn't want to bother with them.

We also discussed that the squad leader was too harsh during the new training and was embarrassed to face them.

In fact, most people think that Wang Heng has changed and no longer has the tough-mouthed, soft-hearted personality he had in college.

But no one thought that he was injured and had struggled back from the brink of life and death. No wonder he stood outside the car window and adjusted his military uniform after getting off the car.

No wonder he always wears a hat that is clearly not the right size for his head.

Now, everything is clear.

Chen Jun pondered for a moment and was about to speak.

Wang Heng seemed to know what he was going to say, he patted his butt and got up from the ground.

Staring at him with a serious look, he said in advance: "Chen Jun, don't tell me your suggestion. I won't accept it, and I don't need to accept it."

"Do a good job. As your former squad leader, I am very happy to see your current achievements."

"That's it. I'm tired. I'm going to rest first."

After Wang Heng finished speaking, he waved his hand to politely refuse the help from others, and then walked away unsteadily.

Chen Jun also stood up. He watched the squad leader leave, but he didn't know why.

He felt this back.

It’s very similar to the time just now, when I just separated from him.

Battalion Commander Zhao Ziheng walking back to the Second Battalion.

Really, very similar.
(End of this chapter)