War Military: From 1978

Chapter 32: Slap in the face, read the newspaper!
Half a day after the recruits were divided into classes, Chu An had already clearly seen the first person in the class.

This Xu Ji'an is definitely a mediocre player.

He just came to the army to get the status of a veteran.

Chu An knew the general situation these days.

There were many people in the city, but not many jobs, so educated youth were sent to the countryside.

But not everyone is willing to be an educated youth.

So many young people set their sights on joining the army.

If you join the army, you will be given priority in finding a job after you retire, and you don’t have to stay at home and wait idly.

Of course, if his purpose was just this but he didn't say it out loud, Chu An wouldn't look down on him.

It is true that soldiers serve to defend their country, but there is no war in the country now, so most of the soldiers have their own purposes and pursuits.

Either change from farming to non-farming, or have a full meal.

Chu An originally wanted to join the army so that he could have enough food to eat and have the opportunity to change his status from farmer to non-farmer.

In this case, there is nothing wrong with him planning to retire and get a job. After all, this is the right policy.

But his words, tone and expression were obviously wrong.

He was punished for being sneaky and still wanted him to help lie. Chu An was not his father and would not tolerate him.

"No! Man, I'm really tired!" Xu Ji'an wanted to say something else, but Chu An looked at the other two: "Go on, you two should get up as soon as you finish!"

After a pause, Chu An added: "I am not using chicken feathers as a token of authority. We are in the army and now we are wearing military uniforms.

As a soldier, it is my duty to be honest and responsible."

Chu An continued with a serious face: "As the deputy squad leader, we are still soldiers of the same class. As long as it does not violate the principles, I will help you if I can.

But I can't do such a deceptive thing now, and I don't want to help you do it, and then cause you and me to suffer even more severe punishment again!"

Chu An's words seemed to be directed at the other two recruits doing push-ups, but in fact they were meant for everyone to hear.

Li Guoping immediately gave face and said with a smile: "Yes, deputy squad leader, I support you!"

"I support you too!"

As soon as Li Guoping started speaking, the new recruits in the class expressed their opinions one after another. Even the two recruits lying there said, "Deputy squad leader, you are right. We don't need to cheat!"

On the spot, Xu Ji'an's face turned a little ugly.

Chu An is really disrespectful!
Even slapped him in the face.

He wanted to get angry, but when he thought about the consequences if Lao Wang found out, he immediately lost his temper.

But he couldn't help but grumble in dissatisfaction: "It's really too serious, isn't it?"

Chu An glanced at him, but said nothing this time.

"Okay, okay, don't look at me, I'll do it, I'll do it, okay!"

Although he felt it was shameful and embarrassing to bow his head like this.

But he was also very clear about one thing, that is, he had to work for three years before he could go back to find a job. If he had a quarrel with Chu An and others now, it would be fine, but he would have no way to explain when the squad leader came back.

If others complained about him, he would either be severely punished by the squad leader or continue to make trouble and then be sent back without joining the army.

If that were the case, not to mention whether I would be defined as a deserter, there would be no chance of finding a job after returning.

Therefore, he could only give in.

He slowly bent his waist up and down again.

Chu An glanced at him but still ignored him.

If he does this, he will be the only one who suffers in the end.

It's not easy for me to deal with him, but Lao Wang will not be polite to him.

It's only the first day now, there's a long way to go, and with his bad attitude, he must be dealt with.

Time passed minute by minute, and after about ten minutes, the rain stopped outside.

At the same time, Li Guoping, who was guarding the door, suddenly whispered, "The squad leader is back!"

Immediately, everyone in the dormitory hurriedly stood up.

In fact, no one did anything. After Xu Ji'an and the other two finished their punishment, they took out the notebooks and pens they received in the afternoon and started writing self-criticisms.

Others took out the bench under the bed and sat down, or simply sat on the floor leaning against the edge of the bed and chatted.

Naturally, under these circumstances, Xu Ji'an and the other two didn't actually write much in their self-criticisms. Especially that idiot Xu Ji'an, he barely finished a single line. Soon, the dormitory door, which had been half-open, was pushed open.

Old Wang walked in holding a folded newspaper and a red-covered book.

"Very well behaved!" He smiled and spoke when he saw everyone standing on both sides in front of the bed.

After that, he looked at Chu An and said, "Deputy squad leader, have you completed the task assigned to you?"

"Report!" Chu An saluted him: "The three of them have completed 100 push-ups and started writing their self-criticisms!"

"Yes!" Old Wang nodded, then looked at Xu Ji'an and the other two. "Self-criticism isn't just a superficial formality. You need to clearly understand your mistakes and write something profound, okay?"

"Yes!"

The three of them responded honestly.

"Okay, take out your paper, pen and stools and sit down!" Lao Wang ordered again.

As he spoke, he put the red-covered book in his hand on his bed, and the newspaper looked at Chu An who had just taken out the bench.

"Deputy monitor!"

"To!"

Chu An quickly stood up and responded.

"Come here, you are the intellectual of our class and also our vice-monitor. Today's newspaper reading job is up to you!"

"Yes!" Although Chu An was surprised that the newspaper had to be read and not passed around one by one, he didn't say much and just stepped forward to take it.

After handing the newspaper to Chu An, Lao Wang looked at the others and said, "Even though we are soldiers, we cannot be disconnected from the outside world. Moreover, because we are soldiers, we must always pay attention to the situation at home and abroad."

After a pause, he continued, "From now on, every night at 7 o'clock, unless there are special circumstances, we will organize a newspaper reading activity. Today, Deputy Chu will come first, and it will be your turn later.

This is also a process of developing your courage and getting used to speaking in front of people!"

After saying that, he looked at Chu An and said, "Deputy squad leader Chu, come here!"

"Yes!"

Chu An walked to his seat, then lowered his head and unfolded the folded newspaper.

At the same time, Lao Wang also said: "Listen carefully, take notes if necessary. I will ask questions later and even ask you to summarize.

Anyone who doesn't take it seriously and can't answer the question later will have to copy this newspaper three times before going to bed tonight!"

As soon as he said this, the remaining ten recruits immediately sat up straighter.

What a joke!

This newspaper is so big, and the densely packed words on it make people even more frightened.

Copy three times?
Let no one live anymore.

"Deputy squad leader Chu, we can begin!"

"Yes!" Chu An looked at him and answered, then turned to the recruits sitting on both sides and began to raise the newspaper to read.

"R People's Daily, Friday, March 10, 1978."

Only after reading this did Chu An realize that this newspaper was actually published two days ago.

Look at Lao Wang next to him.

Wang Qinghe said calmly, "It's nothing strange. We're not in the city, so newspapers are usually delivered about two days late!"

"Yes!"

Chu An turned around, picked up the newspaper and continued reading.

"Recently, ambitious young people from cities and towns across the country have donned their military uniforms and embarked on the journey of serving their country."

The first article published in the newspaper is about the hottest thing in the country at the moment.

Starting in early March, troops were being transported across the country.

Chu An and his group arrived early, and the train took only two days and one night to reach the army, but there are some places where it takes five, six, or even seven or eight days to get to the army by bus.

It’s not surprising that those new recruits are still on the road.

Of course, this is not the point. At the moment, Chu An read the article line by line.

Chu An didn't have any emotional fluctuations when reading, just like reading a normal text.

But several of the new recruits in front of him were now furious.

(End of this chapter)