Lin Yi was infected by this enthusiasm and quickly took the cup, feeling the hot milk tea and feeling very comfortable.
At this time, Deputy Captain Kong said: "You drink while I talk. The place you are going to this time is Class 8. The position of Class 8 is relatively difficult. Because of this situation, the squad leader did not go home for a long time."
He was originally granted family leave several times, but every time the road was blocked by wind and snow, it was always delayed."
When Lin Yi heard this, he quickly said: "Then when we deliver supplies next week, let the 8th squad leader go back and take a longer rest. This year's Spring Festival is early, so it's not too late for him to come back after the New Year. After all, we have two
I haven’t been home for years.”
When Deputy Commander Kong heard this, his face was full of joy, "Comrade Xiaolin, I can see that you care about your comrades. We border guards are relatively simple. If you are good to them, they will be good to you. I believe that you are the only one who cares about your comrades."
This kind of energy can also manage Class 8 well."
However, Lin Yi looked through the car window and looked at the snow-capped mountains piled up around the road in front, and was a little surprised, "It's just not long since winter, and it's snowing so heavily here? I saw it was piled up to three or four meters high."
Already."
Deputy Commander Kong smiled and said, "Winter has just started there not long ago. It started snowing in October, and it won't melt until May of next year."
"We have to survive the winter and have to prevent floods. But when the snow melts and the flood season is over, the place will be full of small yellow flowers. The scenery is really beautiful. But you can't see it. When you come down from the post, I can take you to the Youth League Cultural Center
Look at the photos everyone took, they are so beautiful.”
Lin Yi walked through the snowy mountains and saw at a glance the flat road going up, the deep blue sky, and the warm sunshine. Lin Yi really couldn't help but want to run wildly in the snow.
This view is simply heaven.
Deputy Commander Kong pointed to the flat snow around him, "By the way, I forgot to tell you, never deviate from the scheduled patrol route, especially don't step on the snow. You look at the snow and think it's not much.
It’s deep, but there’s probably a deep valley below, and the snow is only flat because of the wind.”
"Like this, if you accidentally step into it, you will fall four to five meters in an instant. If your teammates don't find you, the situation will be terrible."
Lin Yi was shocked when he heard this.
But then Deputy Commander Kong smiled and said: "Actually, it doesn't matter if you fall, it is snow after all, you can always climb up, but you have to protect yourself not to touch the rocks. The rocks here are very sharp, and it will hurt for a long time if you touch them.
"
Lin Yi nodded, "I will definitely be more careful."
At this time, Assistant Xu said: "You must be careful at night and try not to go out if you can. There are wolves here. We just reported yesterday that a herdsman's two cows were eaten by wolves."
"Think about it, those wolves can even eat cattle, let alone people. Although the outpost is well lit, the wolves generally don't dare to approach, but once the snowstorm passes and the wolves' stomachs are empty, they will be so hungry that
Go crazy, there's no chance of an accident."
Lin Yi listened carefully to the explanations of the two men. They were both veteran border guards and knew the situation here very well. Listening to their experience would definitely save him a lot of detours.
After the car had been driving for an hour and a half, Deputy Captain Kong pointed to the front, "This is class 8."
When Lin Yi heard this, he quickly looked carefully, but there were a bunch of snowy mountains in front of him. How could there be a sentry post?
It wasn't until I got closer that I discovered that there was a post hidden under the snow-capped mountains. At this time, squad leader 8 also led the team to run out to carry supplies. Even though the post was built at a slightly higher position, the strong blizzard still buried the entire post, leaving the
a channel.
It looks like it was newly built.
Deputy Commander Kong got out of the car and pointed to the dug passage, "The post is a hundred meters away from the road. Because it is a mountain road, the road cannot be repaired, so every time supplies come, all personnel have to go into battle.
Move it up."
"How are you? Are you satisfied with the environment here?"
Lin Yi was shocked beyond words. He really didn't expect that people could still live in such a place.
The 8th squad leader was a man in his thirties, but he looked to be forty years old. At this time, he saluted: "Deputy Commander Kong, Assistant Xu, Comrade Lieutenant."
Assistant Xu organized people to move supplies, and Deputy Commander Kong pulled Lin Yi over and introduced: "This is a young officer from brigade A, Comrade Lin Yi. He took the initiative to take over your post at the outpost, and it happens that you are also two years old."
He’s not going home, so while he’s here, you can go home and celebrate the New Year.”
"Stop wiping your tears secretly from now on and saying that your child knows to call you daddy but doesn't know that you are his daddy. It's sad to hear that."
Squad leader 8 scratched his head in embarrassment, "Oh, that's all in the past. Lieutenant Lin, I'll help you with your luggage."
Lin Yi looked at the smile of this rough man and felt a little sad. He waved his hands quickly and said, "Thank you for your hard work. I can just take it myself. By the way, Squad Leader 8, did you dig this road to the outpost?"
Squad Leader 8 nodded, "Yes, although the road is not long, it still takes a whole day to dig, almost two to three times a month. Lieutenant Lin, if you take over my squad, you must dig with everyone."
Okay, no matter what we do in Class 8, we all act together. There is no such thing as the class leader being more senior than the others."
Looking at the sincere eyes of squad leader 8, Lin Yi smiled and said: "Don't worry, I will definitely bear the hardship you have endured. I will not lose our A brigade people."
The supplies were carried quickly, because the outpost playground was buried in a snowstorm and had not been cleaned out yet, so the introduction ceremony was held inside the outpost.
Everyone stood in line. After Deputy Commander Kong finished speaking, he pulled Lin Yi to his side and said, "This Comrade Lin Yi is the platoon leader who will be in charge of your Class 8 squad. The squad leader of Class 8 will not be able to take charge of you within a week."
Please explain everything within the squad clearly to Platoon Leader Lin."
"During squad leader 8's vacation, Qiao Fu, deputy squad leader of class 8, temporarily takes over as squad leader. Now everyone applauds to welcome Platoon Leader Lin's arrival."
The clapping of the palms was very enthusiastic. It seemed that everyone was very excited because they had not seen strangers for a long time.
Deputy Commander Kong looked at Lin Yi and said, "Platoon Leader Lin, please say a few words."
Lin Yi looked at these soldiers with their faces peeled off by the cold. They were obviously several years younger than him, but they all looked older than him. He really didn't want to say official words, "I came here to study, not to be a leader."
From now on, we will eat, drink and live together for three months. Don’t treat me like an outsider. I will treat you like brothers, that’s it.”
As soon as the brother said these words, the officers and soldiers at the outpost burst into violent applause. Lin Yi is an officer and a serious lieutenant. He can blend in with us soldiers. With just these words, he won the recognition of all the soldiers.