The Red Era: Living in Seclusion in a Siheyuan as a Boss

Chapter 485 Never Abandon, Never Give Up!!!
At around 7 o'clock in the morning, the Xia army, which was divided into two groups, encountered the enemy almost at the same time, and the two sides engaged in fighting.

The good news is that the enemy forces they encountered were only small in size, with only a few dozen people, so they were quickly dispersed by the Xia army.

But if we encounter the enemy, it means that the enemy is already trying to return to the defense line.

And the gunshots may have attracted a large number of enemy troops, so staying here for a moment longer would increase the danger.

However, when the soldiers arrived at the two places where the bodies were buried, they encountered a very troublesome problem.

At this time, almost half a month had passed since the remains of the martyrs were buried. Given the temperature in the "ungrateful wolf" and such a long time, the remains of the martyrs had already begun to decay severely.

Faced with this tricky situation, the leader gritted his teeth and decided to cremate the remains of the martyrs on the spot and bring the ashes of his comrades back home.

The troops then began to collect wood and slowly dug out the bodies of the soldiers.

The troops risked being surrounded by the enemy and spent several hours finally dealing with the remains of 108 martyrs.

The ashes of the martyrs were carefully placed into body bags and their names were marked one by one.

Afterwards, this small force completed the task of collecting the remains and returned home smoothly. The 108 martyrs were eventually buried in the Martyrs' Cemetery and their souls returned to their hometown.

This made Liu Zhiye feel quite relieved.

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Another important task after the war is to commend individuals and groups with outstanding performance.

The heroic deeds of people like Ge Xiaohu, Zhong Xingguo, Huang Guangrong, Liu Benming, Xie Yunlong, Yu Guohua, Tan Hongjun... Martyrs Wang Peng, Liu Shuliang... etc. were also reported in newspapers, and they became heroes known throughout the country in a short time.

Although this war was short, its intensity was not low at all, and countless heroic people and stories emerged.

Yu Guohua is one of them.

Before the smoke of the self-defense counterattack had cleared, Yu Guohua had already won the title of "Combat Hero" for his outstanding combat performance.

Before the counterattack began, Yu Guohua, who was only 23 years old, had just made a name for himself in the army and served as a squad leader of the second company of the 122nd Regiment.

The 122nd Regiment, where Yu Guohua was located, was responsible for the important task of conquering the ungrateful Meng County.

Meng County is an important strategic stronghold of the White-Eyed Wolf Army with strong defensive capabilities.

To ensure the smooth completion of the mission, Yu Guohua and his comrades were assigned to the front line to prepare for infiltration operations.

The core objective of the mission is to cut off the enemy's retreat and ensure that our frontal attack forces can advance smoothly.

On the evening of February 2, the smell of war was approaching.

Yu Guohua and his comrades quietly crossed the border and entered the enemy-controlled area.

It was a dark and moonless night, with only the faint light of the stars guiding them forward. The troops carefully passed through the dense woods, trying to avoid making any noise.

They were heading to Hill 748, an important enemy stronghold.

This high ground is strategically located and easy to defend but difficult to attack, so the enemy has deployed heavy troops here for defense.

At 6:30 in the morning, the general attack began.

The battlefield was filled with artillery fire, flames and smoke.

The Second Company led by Yu Guohua was ordered to launch an attack from the flank, with the aim of occupying the two flanks of Hill 748 and providing fire support for the frontal attack troops.

The enemy's counterattack was extremely fierce, and bullets fell like raindrops around Yu Guohua and his comrades.

Faced with such a difficult situation, Yu Guohua calmly commanded and led the soldiers to gradually approach the enemy's position. He himself rushed to the front, holding a submachine gun and leading the team to advance in one go.

On Hill 748, Yu Guohua received an order to lead a team to guard an unnamed hill.

Soon, four enemies rushed towards his position, attempting to capture this vital commanding height.

Yu Guohua did not hesitate. He raised his gun and aimed, and with a few shots he killed three of the enemies cleanly. The remaining one was also quickly eliminated by his comrades.

After the battle, Hill 748 was finally captured by Xia's army. Yu Guohua killed 7 enemies alone. This battle made him famous in the army.

On the afternoon of the 18th, Yu Guohua's company suddenly received a new combat order, and they were required to capture the key Hill No. 7 at all costs.

This high ground is not isolated and helpless. It is closely connected with the surrounding high grounds No. 10 and No. 13, together forming an indestructible defense network.

Because of its important strategic location, this group of highlands was vividly called the "Mengdi Barrier" by the enemy. It was a military stronghold that the enemy was determined to defend at all costs.

In this battle, Yu Guohua was wounded again and his left arm was hit by shrapnel.

Instead of retreating from the battlefield, he continued to charge at the forefront and eventually led his troops to capture Hill No. 7.

His calmness, composure, and precise command ability enabled the entire company to escape danger many times.

After the battle, Yu Guohua was awarded the titles of "First-Class Combat Meritorious Service" and "Second-Class Combat Hero" for his outstanding performance.

After the war, the 122nd Regiment did not rush to withdraw, but chose to stay in Shi County, Yunnan Province, a strategic location.

This place is only 280 kilometers away from the smoke-filled battlefield, and the air is still filled with tension, as if a war is about to break out.

In this brutal battle, Yu Guohua won unanimous recognition from the entire army with his outstanding performance and became a combat hero in everyone's eyes.

The army soon promoted Guohua and appointed him as platoon leader, shouldering the heavy responsibility of training new recruits and post-war recovery work.

However, Yu Guohua was facing the dilemma of poor health at this time.

Recalling the thrilling battles at Hill 748 and Hill No. 7, he was seriously wounded many times.

The injury to his right leg was particularly serious, which greatly restricted his movements and made every step extremely difficult.

The doctor suggested that he rest for three months, but Yu Guohua firmly refused.

He chose to stay in the army and personally participate in the construction of the new garrison. Shi County is located in a mountainous area with complex terrain, and the construction of new barracks was extremely difficult.

Yu Guohua took the initiative to participate in physical labor, digging foundations and carrying wood with the soldiers.

Although his body is no longer as strong as before, his will is still as strong as steel.

There is also the martyr Wang Peng.

Wang Peng, a soldier who was seriously injured during the war, saved a woman from the enemy country at a critical moment. It was this action that made his life stay at that moment forever.

Afterwards, in order to repay Wang Peng for saving her life, the woman traveled across mountains and rivers to send his remains back to his hometown.

So how did Wang Peng sacrifice himself? We have to start from the beginning.

"Help, help!"

One day, at the border, a ungrateful woman named Ruan Wenzhu screamed in fear.

She didn't dare to move her feet, because not long ago, she stepped on a landmine laid by the "ungrateful" soldiers to fight against the Xia army.

Ruan Wenzhu has lived on the border since she was a child. Ever since she can remember, her family has been living on relief food provided by the Xia government.

At that time, the war had just ended in the "ungrateful" country, and the country was in a mess. Even the people's food, clothing, housing and transportation were difficult to guarantee.

Under such circumstances, Xia Guo resolutely stepped forward to provide them with support in the form of relief supplies.

At that time, Ruan Wenzhu's mother often said to her: "The food we eat is all given to us by Xiaguo. You must remember this kindness and be grateful forever."

However, the ungrateful "ungrateful wolves" began to frequently harass the border.

After that, the tension on the border continued to escalate, and Nguyen Van Zhu's husband was also transferred to the front line, leaving Nguyen Van Zhu and her son to depend on each other.

That day, Ruan Wenzhu, as usual, carried her one-year-old son on her back and went to Liangshan to look for food.

She didn't dare to be careless on the way, because she knew that the mountain was full of mines laid by the "ungrateful" army.

Therefore, she walked extremely carefully on this short stretch of road, but even so, she still stepped on a landmine.

Ruan Wenzhu knew that he had to remain still. If he moved, both his life and his son's life would be in danger.

In desperation, she could only shout for help, hoping someone would hear her and come to save her.

"Help! Help! Someone come quickly!"

Her cry woke up her son who was sleeping on her back, and he also started crying loudly.

The cries for help echoed through the mountains, but seemed to elicit no response.

As time passed, Ruan Wenzhu's legs became numb, but she still stood there.

"Don't move! Don't move!"

Just then, a weak voice came from behind her.

When Ruan Wenzhu looked back, she found a pale, blood-covered Xia soldier limping towards her.

Although Ruan Wenzhu grew up on the border, he did not have much hostility towards the Xia people.

But now it is a time of war, so when she saw the Xia soldier in front of her, she couldn't help but feel a little scared, worried that the soldier would take the opportunity to attack her.

But when she found that the soldier was risking his life and slowly lying on the ground to remove the mines.

The doubts and confusion in Ruan Wenzhu's heart disappeared instantly, replaced by deep gratitude towards the soldier.

"Thank you! Thank you!" She thanked him repeatedly, tears streaming down her eyes uncontrollably.

The Xia army soldier was fully focused and did not dare to be distracted in the slightest.

He carefully dug up the surrounding soil to expose the mine. His movements were slow, but as time went by, he finally cut the fuse and successfully removed the mine.

"Let's go," the soldier said softly.

Hearing this, Ruan Wenzhu cautiously took a step back.

Then they hurriedly expressed their gratitude to the soldier, but the young soldier just waved his hand and told them to leave quickly.

Seeing that it was getting late, Ruan Wenzhu turned around and walked down the mountain with her son on her back.

Before she had walked far, she heard a loud "bang!"

It turned out that the mine had not been completely removed and there was another one buried underneath.

Ruan Wenzhu didn't have time to think and quickly ran back to the Xia army soldier.

But the scene before her made her freeze in shock.

The Xia army soldier who had just saved him was lying on the ground.

There was a bloody hole on his head, with blood gushing out. His right leg was also blown off, exposing the bones inside.

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Seeing her lifesaver with blood all over his face, Ruan Wenzhu was at a loss. Tears blurred her eyes. She hugged the soldier in front of her and said with a sob, "Hold on, I'll go get help!"

However, the soldier did not respond. He just reached into his arms with trembling hands, took out a letter and a photo, and then closed his eyes.

Ruan Wenzhu was heartbroken. She had never thought that a Xia soldier would sacrifice his life to save her.

Afterwards, she buried the Xia soldier in a pit nearby.

Since then, Ruan Wenzhu has been concerned about this matter, and she vowed to help her savior find his mother.

It turned out that this brave young soldier was named Zhang Wangpeng. During the counterattack against the ungrateful wolves, he and six other soldiers unfortunately got separated from the team and were then surrounded by the enemy.

The group fought and retreated at the same time.

But within a few days, his companions fell one after another.

Only Wang Peng survived with serious injuries.

Wang Peng is not afraid of sacrifice, but he is always concerned about his old mother at home.

If he died on the battlefield, his old mother at home would be completely helpless.

Facing an uncertain future of life and death, Wang Peng was filled with worries. He didn't know whether he could return to his mother alive.

So he wrote down his longing for his mother in a suicide note.

However, just as he finished writing the letter, the enemy approached again, so Wang Peng quickly got up and walked towards his hometown.

Wang Peng arrived in Lang Son with wounds all over his body and was about to go home to reunite with his mother.

But it was at this time that the cruelty of fate made him rest forever on this land.

Under the current circumstances, many young people who have received patriotic education have enthusiastically signed up to join the war.

As one of them, Tan Hongjun firmly believes that responding to war in peacetime is the mission of soldiers and the responsibility of the entire nation.

He was full of passion and was entrusted with the important task of commander of the seventh company.

Faced with unknown dangers on the front line, soldiers often choose to leave suicide notes to express their unfulfilled wishes.

However, Tan Hongjun refused to do so. He firmly believed that despite the cruelty of the war, he would be able to overcome all obstacles and return victorious.

Before leaving, his wife hurried to the station and told Tan Hongjun: "Inherit the revolutionary spirit and be brave and fearless; be sure to return safely; even if you are disabled, I am willing to accompany you for the rest of your life."

These words strengthened Tan Hongjun's determination. When he swore the oath-taking ceremony, he vowed to achieve victory with his teammates and return safely.

Tan Hongjun will lead the Seventh Company, which is composed of soldiers drawn from sixteen units, to the front line.

Although they had only undergone one month of training, they showed no fear and vowed to devote everything to the country with all their passion.

One late night on the eve of the Spring Festival, the soldiers boarded the vehicles urgently and rushed to the battlefield.

On the way, the military train stopped briefly in a border town.

The moment the car door opened, a strong smell of Lysol and blood filled the air.

That was the trace left by the wounded train, and then the train set off again.

After arriving at the battlefield, the Seventh Company received an order from its superiors to carry out a breakthrough towards Hill 650 behind Liangshan.

This was particularly difficult for the newly formed team, especially as they were in a rugged and exotic jungle.

Tan Hongjun deployed the troops calmly, with the vanguard squad clearing a path with knives in hand, and the troops following closely behind.

Fighting in late winter and early spring, there was a significant temperature difference in the "white-eyed wolf" territory, the summer army was short of equipment, and colds and diarrhea occurred frequently.

In addition, the vegetation is lush and poisonous insects are rampant. Their bites are extremely painful and leave scars. Leeches are even more troublesome and can only be cured by fumigation.

The harsh environment further sharpened the soldiers' will and the team moved forward courageously.

After four days of fierce fighting, Tan Hongjun led his team and successfully defeated the enemy in front of them.

On March 3, in the Battle of Kunzi Mountain, seven of their men were killed and seventeen were injured.

After the war, the Seventh Company received a transfer order and quickly went to the Boling area 40 kilometers away to prepare for new combat missions.

The scenes on the battlefield were heartbreaking and the heavy casualties were too much for Tan Hongjun to bear. He felt deeply heartbroken.

The cruelty of each scene made him realize the ruthlessness of war and strengthened his determination to pursue peace.

Within three months, Tan Hongjun and his team experienced the baptism of war, witnessed the cruelty of war, achieved great results, and killed more than a hundred enemies.

After receiving the transfer order, they acted quickly without hesitation. The soldiers either evacuated urgently or moved in the dark after giving a simple burial to their fallen comrades.

After the transfer, Tan Hongjun repeatedly checked the number of soldiers and found that the number of soldiers had been greatly reduced, which made him worried.

He was concerned about whether the bodies of his fallen comrades were properly placed, and worried that the unpredictable climate of the "ungrateful" country would damage the bodies.

Recalling his pre-war promise, he felt deeply pained at not being able to bring all his men back safely.

Tan Hongjun was deeply saddened and realized that he could not abandon his fallen comrades.

He firmly believed that even if his comrades had passed away, they should not be left behind in a foreign land.

Therefore, he resolutely decided to return to the battlefield and bring the remains of his comrades back to his hometown.

After Tuo County was captured by Xia’s army, the Seventh Company withdrew for rest.

Tan Hongjun volunteered to return to the battlefield and bring back the bodies of his comrades.

The regiment political commissar knew his intention very well and did not want the martyr to be left in the territory of the "ungrateful wolves".

It was approved immediately, and reinforced companies and civilian labor teams were dispatched for support.

Tan Hongjun led the team back to Kunzi Mountain after six hours of arduous journey.

The battlefield was dreary. Before we could feel any emotion, the enemy artillery launched a surprise attack, the artillery roared, and our comrades were killed.

Tan Hongjun immediately commanded his troops to transport the bodies and retreat. The enemy pursued them fiercely with artillery fire, which did not stop until they were five miles away.

The jungle mountain road is rugged and difficult to navigate. Some sections are narrow and slippery after rain, and only one person can pass through.

The stretcher could not be used, so the soldier's body was fixed on bamboo poles and carried in groups of two, making it difficult to walk on the steep slope.

To ensure that the team did not disperse, they walked and stopped, and the bodies were gradually covered with soil.

Tan Hongjun's team continued to move forward, and as night fell, they were overtaken by the transport team, their personnel were separated, and their communication equipment was damaged.

But there was finally light at the end of the tunnel, and at 10 o'clock the next day, all personnel gathered at the Popei transfer point.

Tan Hongjun and his team successfully recovered 17 bodies, including those of soldiers from the 7th Company and other units.

After the body was recovered, identification work began immediately.

Identification is as difficult as finding him. The martyr's body had been soaked in rain and exposed to the sun, and had become swollen in just two days.

The wounds were exposed and maggots were infested, and the faces of some of the bodies were damaged.

When Tan Hongjun saw this scene, he felt heartbroken to see his former comrade-in-arms in such a miserable state.

To ensure that the personnel are correct, careful verification is required. The migrant workers wear masks, wash the remains of the martyrs with clean water and dry them, and then identify and register them.

The bodies were wrapped in white cloth, put into bags and carefully lifted onto military trucks.

After the war, only 7 of the 134 people in the 126th Company survived. The 5th Company was awarded the second-class collective merit, 6 people were awarded the first-class merit, people were awarded the second-class merit, and dozens of people were awarded the third-class merit.

After the battle, what Tan Hongjun remembered most was the pot of water he obtained after the battle of Kunzi Mountain.

During the victorious transfer, they received a pot of muddy water, which was the first precious water source the soldiers had seen in many days.

Seeing that water was precious, Tan Hongjun resolutely gave it to the wounded, and he and others ate grass stems and tree bark to fill their stomachs.

The wounded were also humble and no one wanted to drink from the water bottle as it was passed around.

It was not until someone suspected that the water was poisoned by the enemy that everyone rushed to drink it.

(End of this chapter)