Chapter 12 Chapter Twelve

Wei Mingkun wanted to talk to Zhou Dongjin before deciding to report the candidate for the chief of staff of the military division.This is the most important personnel selection he faces after taking office as the division commander, and he must proceed with caution. Although the appointment of division cadres is not decided by the party committee of the military division, the opinions of the party committee at the same level are very important.Who is recommended by the party committee, the order of recommendation and the strength of the recommendation are all very interesting.At present, there are three people competing for the position of chief of staff within the division, one is the deputy chief of staff, the other is the head of the third regiment, and Zhou Dongjin is the third.According to Wei Mingkun's understanding, although Zhou Dongjin is the oldest and most capable among the three, he is not the most vocal.The most vocal voice was Ji Anding, the leader of the third regiment.Head Ji occupied a good position first, led by the public opinion of cadres from the three regiments, and then supported by the old model of "Longbeishan Hero Company".Head Ji is also a very well-behaved person, and he handles the relationship between the upper and lower levels very well.He was a military supply cadre, and he has a special skill in catching farms and army food, and these aspects are precisely the ones that can best support the grassroots troops.When the leader goes to the company, it is generally necessary to look at the greenhouse, pigsty, and canteen.Seeing the dazzling array of vegetables, melons and fruits in the greenhouse, the clean and beautiful pigsty full of pig fat, and the delicious chicken, duck, fish and meat in the cafeteria, you will be impressed immediately.Head Ji is especially good at adjusting meals. It is said that once the head of the military region came to inspect, the three regiments served four thin, eight dry, and sixteen dishes for breakfast.Four rare milk, soy milk, millet porridge, and small ballast porridge; eight dry steamed buns, flower rolls, steamed buns, sticky bean buns, bread, fried dough sticks, shortbread, and cakes; the sixteen dishes of small dishes are even more varied.But the most praised by the head of the military region is boiled eggs.The eggs were cooked perfectly, neither old nor tender. Looking at the translucent yolk, I thought it was undercooked, but when I tasted it, I found that the yolk was congealed, and it was just right. of dry sand.Immediately after peeling off the egg, the head of the military region said with satisfaction to Commander Ji, this egg of yours is a newborn, it must not exceed three days.Head Ji immediately replied, Chief, I just laid this egg this morning.The chief said yes, yes, I have the most experience with this, fresh eggs are yellow in the middle after being boiled, and they will be on the side after more than three days.I never eat eggs more than three days old, your eggs are very fresh.Head Ji said happily, Chief, you can eat at ease, I pick the eggs right after the hen.At that time, not only the chief was satisfied, because he gave the chief of the military division a face, and the chief of the military division also praised the three regiments many times, so he was very impressed with the commander Ji.Although some people also reported that Head Ji "is not a real soldier, but doesn't understand tactics", but he is generally recognized.It is said that after the head of the military region left, Zhou Dongjin told the head of Ji at a meeting of cadres above the regiment, "Old Ji, I think your name can be changed, and the word "an" in the middle can be removed. Just call Ji Dingduo bright.Head Ji didn't catch it at first, and explained very seriously that this can't be changed. This word is arranged according to the family tree of Ji's family, and I happen to have committed the word "an" in my life.Later, when he heard someone laughing next to him, he realized that what Zhou Dongjin was talking about was not "Ji Ding" but "chicken butt", and his face immediately changed color.But Zhou Dongjin didn't care, and from then on whenever we met, he called him "Chicken Head", and he finally called out this nickname.

Zhou Dongjin ranked first among the three in terms of ability, but last in terms of popularity.If it weren't for this, it's impossible for Zhou Dongjin to be unable to mention it until now.Wei Mingkun learned about Zhou Dongjin's views from the Standing Committee, and found that the main reaction was that Zhou Dongjin was too "good" and he was not good at work.Wei Mingkun felt very sad for Zhou Dongjin. After so many years, his habits are still hard to change. He really complied with the old saying that the country is easy to change, but the nature is hard to change.Wei Mingkun also understood the feelings of the members of the Standing Committee, so he managed to get a "bull" in the Standing Committee, staring at the bull's eyes all day long, with horns sticking out, so he could feel nervous.In fact, if we put aside the relationship between Wei Mingkun and Zhou Dongjin, he would definitely strongly advocate that someone like Zhou Dongjin be included in the standing committee and be the chief of staff.Of course Wei Mingkun hoped that his chief of staff would be someone with drive and personality, and he also hoped to use such a person to dilute the tacit and dull atmosphere among the Standing Committee members for a long time, but this person had better not be Zhou Dongjin.Only Wei Mingkun knew in his heart that in fact, it was Wei Mingkun who frightened Zhou Dong into the Standing Committee the most.

Wei Mingkun knew that Zhou Dongjin's most formidable trump card in the competition for chief of staff was that the Second Regiment could prevent major accidents for ten consecutive years.If the Second Regiment can do it, and if the Second Regiment is established as the "safety work model regiment" of the military region or even the whole army, Zhou Dongjin will basically win, and you won't be able to do it if you don't ask him to join.Therefore, Zhou Dongjin's situation has undergone several subtle changes around the Montenegro outpost.At first, everyone believed that this was an accident, that the ten-year effort of the Second Regiment had come to naught, and that Zhou Dongjin was also finished.But Wang Yaowen's explanation brought hope to the Second Regiment and Zhou Dongjin.If it is true as Wang Yaowen said: what happened at Heishankou was not an accident but a deed, then Zhou Dongjin will not end, but will be more hopeful.But many people privately expressed doubts about Wang Yaowen's explanation.In this way, the problem is complicated.It is needless to say the deeds, if not?If not, what the Second Regiment lost would not only be ten years of hard work and the title of Safety Model, Zhou Dongjin would not only lose the position of chief of staff, he might even lose his old book completely.It wasn't until Zhou Nanzheng led the military region and the provincial military region working groups arrived, and until the two-level working groups basically recognized Zhu Zhiqiang as an advanced model after investigation, that the situation really began to develop in a direction that was beneficial to Zhou Dongjin.

After Zhou Nanzheng came, Wei Mingkun had contact with him several times.Although he had met Zhou Nanzheng when he was a child, he had never had any contact with him because of the age gap.This contact left a very deep impression on Wei Mingkun, he found that Zhou Nanzheng and Zhou Dongjin's personalities were completely different.Zhou Nanzheng is steady and modest, especially easy to give people a sense of trust.On the day of the first meeting, Wei Mingkun still had some concerns. After all, Zhou Nanzheng was Zhou Dongjin's older brother, so he would not be ignorant of the festival between himself and Zhou Dongjin.But as soon as the deputy director of the Political Department of the Provincial Military Region introduced Wei Mingkun, Zhou Nanzheng greeted him with a smile, and even said that we knew each other, and that our two families used to be neighbors.Right, Commander Wei?Wei Mingkun was flattered by the name of a "neighbor", and immediately felt close to him.In the evening, Wei Mingkun stepped forward to toast the working group, and just called Minister Zhou, Zhou Nanzheng laughed immediately, saying that it’s okay to call someone else, how can you still call him that?Wei Mingkun was stunned for a moment, not knowing what to call him, so Zhou Nanzheng patted him on the shoulder affectionately and said, "Big brother."Wei Mingkun's heart became hot, and he blurted out to call out big brother.

What impressed me the most was the time when Zhou Nanzheng took him to the sauna.That day Zhou Dong entered the camp and didn't come back. After dinner, Zhou Nanzheng quietly pulled Wei Mingkun aside and said, hey, can you go out with me tonight?Wei Mingkun hurriedly asked where to go?Zhou Nanzheng said that he was looking for a place to take a sauna. He hadn't had a thorough bath for several days and felt uncomfortable all over his body.When Wei Mingkun heard that Zhou Nanzheng was going to take a sauna, his heart sank, but he still said enthusiastically, "Okay, I'll let them arrange it for you, and turned around to find someone, but Zhou Nanzheng stopped him.Zhou Nanzheng said that they don't need to arrange it, you just go with me.Wei Mingkun hesitated for a while, and said that I am not familiar with those places, so let them take you there.Zhou Nanzheng just laughed, saying that if he goes there once, he will get acquainted. He couldn't help but say that he took Wei Mingkun and got into the car.

The car drove around the street a few times before Wei Mingkun noticed that saunas, karaoke, hair and feet washing rooms can be found everywhere in this not-so-prosperous border town.Wei Mingkun knew that it was very fashionable for grassroots troops to entertain guests in such places, and also knew that guests would often offer to arrange such activities. Although Wei Mingkun was very disgusted with this, he didn't go too deep into it due to the relationship between various parties. Ask your own troops not to take the initiative to arrange such activities for the guests. If the guests request, they can arrange it according to the circumstances, but they are never allowed to violate discipline.

Wei Mingkun never went to these places, and even if a guest asked him, he would always arrange someone else to accompany him.Being dragged by Zhou Nanzheng today, Wei Mingkun naturally felt very uncomfortable.Thinking of Zhou Nanzheng's evasive demeanor when he called him, Wei Mingkun couldn't help but feel a little worried. He was not sure if Zhou Nanzheng really just wanted to take a bath?Not sure if Zhou Nanzheng made an unreasonable request, how should I deal with it? When the car passed by the gate of Huansha Palace, Zhou Nanzheng stopped the car.Huanshagong Bathing Center has a large front door, and the decoration is quite exquisite, making it look quite bright.After getting off the car, Zhou Nanzheng said to let the driver go. I don't know how long it will be washed. Don't let the car wait. Let's take a taxi back.Wei Mingkun felt even more uncertain when he heard this.Reluctantly following Zhou Nanzheng into the door, he was immediately greeted to the counter, and each of them received a set of toiletries before entering the locker room.When undressing, Wei Mingkun was still thinking, today was truly "dragged" by Zhou Nanzheng.

It's a strange human feeling, it's one thing to be clothed, and quite another to be undressed.When we are naked together, the differences between people seem to be smaller, and the distance between people seems to be shortened, especially when there is water as a lubricant in the middle, the relationship between people will be natural. Get friendly.The two of them chatted while washing without saying a word. This kind of brotherly casualness easily dispelled the guard and estrangement between the two. After following Zhou Nanzheng in and out of this door and steaming and roasting for a long time, Wei Mingkun became a little interested.He didn't like the steam room very much. The chaotic and ambiguous hints rising in the steam room made him feel oppressed and made him breathless.He likes the feeling of standing under the cold water immediately after roasting his whole body by the charcoal fire, which is very stimulating and exhilarating.After Zhou Nanzheng took a shower, he asked him to go to take a shower too, and Wei Mingkun said that I could do it myself.Zhou Nanzheng said that he couldn't rub it clean, so you should lie down and let others rub it.Wei Mingkun felt that it was uncomfortable for others to take a bath, and he was like a piece of meat on the chopping board, being turned over and moved around at will.

After taking a shower, Wei Mingkun wanted to go out and change clothes. Zhou Nanzheng said that we were not busy and we went to rest for a while. The two of them changed into bathrobes and went into the lounge. They picked two reclining chairs next to each other and lay down.Immediately someone came over and asked softly if he wanted to go to the private room for a massage. Zhou Nanzheng asked what kind of programs were available. The person replied that there were full body massage, head and neck massage, and foot massage. Then the person lowered his voice and said that if the two of you have special requirements for massage It can be brought up, we can all be satisfied.Zhou Nanzheng asked over there, and Wei Mingkun became nervous here, thinking that Zhou Nanzheng's serious appearance on the surface was actually full of men and women, otherwise why would he ask so carefully?I really wanted to lift my ass and walk away, but then I thought about it, getting on a pirate ship is easy to get off a pirate ship, anyway, I have been with you until now, if Zhou Nanzheng really asks for something, I can only turn a blind eye and close the other Let him go.I was muttering in my heart, so I heard Zhou Nanzheng say, let two people come over and give us a foot massage.The man immediately responded, and Wei Mingkun's heart fell to the ground.After a while, two girls crept over and started rubbing without saying a word.Although Wei Mingkun was upset, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and let others press him.Turning his head to look, Zhou Nanzheng looked up there, looking satisfied.I thought to myself, isn't it just to spare two feet and let others ravage me, so I no longer feel awkward with myself, and I can lean on there with peace of mind.

A Hong Kong and Taiwan martial arts movie was playing on the TV, and two guys dressed in inexplicable clothes were wrestling together and fighting hard while speaking broken Mandarin.A fat man was sleeping on the recliner next to him, his cheeks were puffed up and snoring like a toad, causing the two women in the front row to keep looking back and making various dissatisfied movements.It's an uncomfortable place. While being annoyed, Zhou Nanzheng suddenly closed his eyes and asked Wei Mingkun: Kunzi, are you used to transferring the border guards? Wei Mingkun replied hesitantly, it's okay.

Zhou Nanzheng said, I got to know it from the side, and the provincial military region is quite satisfied with your work after you took office. Yeah?Wei Mingkun turned to Zhou Nanzheng to look at him seriously.After waiting for a while, Zhou Nanzheng kept his eyes closed and stopped talking.Wei Mingkun didn't want to ask any more questions, so he closed his eyes, thinking over Zhou Nanzheng's words in his heart. After a while, Zhou Nanzheng suddenly said again, Kunzi, I think you are making the right move. Transferring to the border guards will be very beneficial to your future development. Yeah?Wei Mingkun responded as if it was dispensable, but he was still very serious in his heart. of course.Zhou Nanzheng said that the cadres of the border guards are generally older than the cadres of the field army. Your age does not have an advantage in the field army, but it has an absolute advantage in the border guards. This is one of them.Second, after all, you came from a Type A division of the field army, and you have actual combat experience. Your military vision and ability to grasp military training are better than border guard cadres.Third, the timing of your transfer is also very good. Wei Mingkun wanted to hear why Zhou Nanzheng said that the timing of his transfer was good, but Zhou Nanzheng stopped.Wei Mingkun's appetite had already been whetted. After thinking about it, he couldn't help asking, Minister Zhou, what do you mean by "timing"? Zhou Nanzheng opened his eyes and smiled, and said, Kunzi, why did you return to the minister? The minister wouldn't tell you about "opportunity". Only the eldest brother would say such things to you. Wei Mingkun quickly corrected and said, yes, it's the big brother, the big brother. Zhou Nanzheng said that when I said "opportunity", I meant two meanings: one is that the position of chief of staff of the provincial military region will definitely be replaced next year. Wei Mingkun said, brother, the position of chief of staff is not my turn, and my tenure is too short. Zhou Nanzheng said, you have to analyze the specific situation. Among the commanders of the military division, there are only three who are capable of taking over as the chief of staff.Although your current position is short, you have been transferred from a regular teacher position, and you have been a teacher for more than two years, so as long as you have obvious achievements in your current position, you have great hope. Hearing this, Wei Mingkun couldn't help laughing, saying that it's easy for you to say, big brother, the grades are not something you can just grab. Zhou Nanzheng said that this is the second meaning of "opportunity".I said the timing of your transfer was good because when you went down the mountain, the peaches were about to ripen, and the peaches that the second group had raised for ten years allowed you to catch up. Brother, you are wrong about this.Although Peach made me catch up, no one will take credit for that on me.Wei Mingkun said. You are right, so Zhu Zhiqiang came out.Zhou Nanzheng opened his eyes, turned to Wei Mingkun and said with a smile, Kunzi, this is your fate, this Zhu Zhiqiang was sent to you specially for you.Then, he suddenly looked at his watch and said, ouch, it's so late, let's go back quickly. When Wei Mingkun got dressed and came out, Zhou Nanzheng had already rushed to pay the money.Wei Mingkun insisted on giving Zhou Nanzheng money, but Zhou Nanzheng refused to ask for it, saying that Wei Mingkun was called by him to accompany him, and he deserved his treat.He also said that bathing and foot massage here are much cheaper than theirs, how could Wei Mingkun take advantage of such a cheap thing.After giving way for a while, Wei Mingkun had no choice but to give up.Thinking of all the speculations he had made about Zhou Nanzheng before and during this time, Wei Mingkun felt a little guilty, but he was treating the heart of a gentleman with the heart of a villain. Afterwards, Wei Mingkun kept thinking, did Zhou Nanzheng say those things to him that day because he was happy in the sauna, or did he go to the sauna because he wanted to say those things to him?Wei Mingkun also felt very strange about his behavior that day. He never easily talked about such topics with others, so he was very puzzled: Is it easy for people to say naked things when they take off their clothes?Could it be that Zhou Nanzheng deliberately arranged to do this because he understood this truth?Wei Mingkun had an indescribable feeling in his heart, he thought, if this is the case, Zhou Nanzheng is too deep and unfathomable. Wei Mingkun called the Second Regiment to find Zhou Dongjin, and the deputy head of the Second Regiment reported that the head of the Second Regiment had gone to the general hospital to visit Lu Sheng, an injured soldier at the Montenegro Outpost, and went to the military area to urge communication equipment.Wei Mingkun asked Zhou Dongjin when he left, and the deputy head reported that Zhou made a sudden decision an hour ago, and left immediately. Putting down the phone, Wei Mingkun felt a little unhappy, thinking what happened to Zhou Dongjin, the political commissar of the regiment was not at home, how could he, the regiment leader, abandon the army and leave without hesitation? The blueprint design of the multifunctional frontier field duty vehicle has been basically completed.Zhou Dongjin has been running the factory during this time, preparing to refit a Beijing 212 jeep.But I went to several companies and failed. The main reason is that the fee proposed by the other party is too high.The funds for the development of multifunctional border field duty vehicles can only be solved by the Second Regiment themselves. Zhou Dongjin knows that he has no pockets, so he always wants to find a place that can guarantee quality and save money.But now it's a market economy, and no one is willing to give in easily. Even the military industry companies have lowered their faces and bit the price to death: 180,000 yuan, at most a reduction of 10,000 to 20,000 yuan, and no less.Zhou Dongjin actually had 200,000 yuan in his hand, but he set aside the 200,000 yuan for two things together. The installation of the electronic tracking and monitoring system still required a lot of money, so he had to save it. Zhou Dongjin's money was not easy to come by, and it was all grown from the hard work in the big sheds on the farm.When he first took over as the head of the regiment, the regiment had no savings at all, and Zhou Dongjin was so anxious that he ran around all over the ground when he encountered something that made him feel uncomfortable every day.When such a big family doesn't have any quick money, Zhou Dongjin gritted his teeth and thought, no, I have to find a way to make money!At the beginning, Zhou Dongjin caught people everywhere, and even led his troops out to do manual work for others to earn money.But soon Zhou Dongjin discovered that this was not a solution, and it would affect the normal training of the troops.Later, Zhou Dongjin fixed his eyes on the farm.The farm in Tuanli occupies a lot of land, but it only cultivates a single variety of crops. It only grows corn and soybeans all year round. The money sold is only enough to feed the few people on the farm and maintain production for the second year.Zhou Dongjin thought that it is difficult to eat vegetables in this place. If a vegetable production base with a certain scale can be built on the farm, it can not only solve the problem of food for the troops themselves, but also provide a large amount of fresh vegetables for the market, and the benefits will definitely be good.But building a vegetable production base is not just a matter of building a few plastic greenhouses like other places. It is necessary to build greenhouses with geothermal heat suitable for alpine regions, which requires a large initial investment, which again involves money.When Zhou Dongjin was suffocating with money, he heard that the head of the production department of the military region was passing by, and he might stop in the military region and rest for a few hours.This news made Zhou Dongjin very excited. That day Zhou Dongjin ran to the military division early and waited.People said that the head of production would not arrive until noon, but Zhou Dongjin said that no matter what time he arrives, I will wait!At noon, before the head of production arrived, Zhou Dongjin went looking for a place to eat.Unexpectedly, as soon as he left, the head of production arrived on the back. When he came back after eating, the head of production had already taken a lunch break.The logistics chief of the military division advised him, Commander Zhou, you should go back first. The production chief may not have time to sleep. Even if we meet, he may not have time to answer your questions. before rushing to the next location.Zhou Dongjin said that since I came here, there was no reason for me to go back. If it’s okay, I have to see him. If it’s really not going to work, I will give up my heart and think of other ways to go as soon as possible.Anyway, I'm waiting for him today. I'll wait until he sleeps.After finishing speaking, he sat down at the door, stretched his posture and waited. It rained that day, it was still light rain in the morning, and it started to rain more and more at noon.Sitting at the door, listening to the head of production snoring long and short, watching the lightning and thunder outside, even Zhou Dongjin wondered why he was so calm. The head of production fell asleep for more than two hours, and Zhou Dongjin just sat and waited at the door for more than two hours.When the production minister woke up, he was startled by the door god at the door.After finding out what was going on, the Minister of Production felt a little bit offended, and asked Zhou Dongjin how far was your regiment farm from here?When Zhou Dongjin heard that there was a door, he quickly said that it was not far or far.The production minister asked how long it would take to go back and forth?Zhou Dongjin stretched out a finger and said, one hour, one hour.The logistics minister was anxious when he heard it, isn't this blatantly deceiving the chief?Just when he was about to open his mouth to speak, Zhou Dongjin kept winking at him.The Minister of Production looked at his watch and said, there is still time, why don't we take a look?Before he finished speaking, Zhou Dongjin rushed out and called the car over.Before getting into the car, the head of logistics pulled Zhou Dongjin aside and whispered, Commander Zhou, isn't it a little too much for you to do this?Zhou Dongjin said with a playful smile, aren't you just afraid that the minister will blame you?It's okay, I promise to pick you out.The logistics minister said, I can put the ugly words up front, I can't take care of this for you, I will report the truth to the political commissar of the commander.Zhou Dongjin immediately agreed happily, yes.But you have to wait for our car to drive out of the camp before reporting, otherwise I will say that you and I made the buckle together.The head of logistics stared blankly with anger, his face turned pale. In fact, it takes an hour to drive to Tuan Farm.During this hour, Zhou Dongjin told the Minister of Production in detail about his vision for building this vegetable production base. The more the Minister of Production listened, the more interested he became, and he actually discussed some details with Zhou Dongjin seriously, and the farm arrived before he knew it. The rain was still falling, Zhou Dongjin was drenched in the rain by himself, holding an umbrella for the head of production to watch the scene, carefully explaining everything.Seeing Zhou Dongjin who was drenched all over, the head of production was moved.The Minister of Production said, Commander Zhou, I admire you for your enthusiasm for army building and your spirit of never giving up if you fail to achieve your goals.I believe you will definitely build a vegetable production base.You just let it go, the upfront cost is covered by me! The Minister of Production simply postponed his trip, so he stayed in the second group, drank wine with Zhou Dongjin all night, and studied the vegetable production base all night.When the wine was half drunk, the production minister smiled and said to Zhou Dongjin, you lied to me.Zhou Dongjin said, Minister, I am pointing fingers at you, how dare I lie to you?The Minister of Production said, you lied to me. You said that it took an hour to go back and forth to the farm, but it turned out that you ran for an hour one way. What is it?Zhou Dongjin said, minister, I said one hour is true, but I didn't say one hour round trip?You think about it?The Minister of Production said, I asked you how long it took to go back and forth, and you said one hour.Zhou Dongjin said, yes, I mean it will be there in an hour.Do you think I said so?The production minister just laughed, saying that you kid took advantage of my loopholes and punished you with alcohol!Zhou Dongjin said yes, I accept the punishment.Do you think this kind of punishment is good? I'll drink cup by cup. When you think the punishment is enough, Minister, you will talk. If you don't talk, I will keep drinking.The production minister said, drink!Zhou Dongjin began to drink one cup at a time. After drinking three cups in a row, the head of production said, Captain Zhou, I was cheated by you today, but I was happy to be cheated, I was cheated happily, and it was worth it!Just for this, I will drink three cups with you! Now the vegetable production base has been set up as the second group and one scene. Anyone who comes to the second group must visit here.In the cold season, seeing the green, bright yellow and bright red in the greenhouse, the heart-warming surprise is something that people living in the interior will never be able to feel.While the vegetable production base provided vegetables for the troops, it also brought considerable economic benefits to the regiment.The 200,000 yuan was allocated from the farm income and reserved for these two studies. Zhou Dongjin finally negotiated with a military-to-civilian arsenal. He could pay 120,000 yuan in advance, and the factory would pay the rest. After the settlement, he would pay in installments according to the situation.This was already the most favorable condition. If Chen Qi's classmate He Jia hadn't been the chief engineer of that factory, and if He Gong hadn't played around with it, the factory would never have made such a big concession. However, when Zhou Dongjin was about to withdraw the money, he realized that there were only more than 100,000 yuan left in the 200,000 yuan, and the tens of thousands were withdrawn by Wang Yaowen a few days ago. Not long after Zhou Nanzheng left, information came back, saying that the head of the political department and the head of the military region were very interested in Zhu Zhiqiang as a model, and had basically agreed to make him a model of the military region. report.He also said that the military region has submitted the materials to the headquarters, and is actively striving to establish Zhu Zhiqiang as a model for the entire army and spread the propaganda nationwide.Zhou Nanzheng also made a special phone call, specifically asking Wang Yaowen to bring enough funds, saying that it is very likely that Wang Yaowen will go directly to Beijing with him after reporting in the military region. Zhou Dongjin remembered that Wang Yaowen had indeed greeted him before leaving, saying that he would bring more money.Zhou Dongjin didn't pay much attention at that time, thinking that the extra money he brought was nothing more than tens of thousands of travel expenses, so he said that you should bring some money from the special expenses first, but he took away tens of thousands! tens of thousands!Why did Wang Yaowen bring tens of thousands!Even if the entire reporting group goes to Beijing, it doesn’t need to bring tens of thousands?Besides, the report group has not been sent to Beijing yet.Zhou Dongjin couldn't figure it out, so he picked up the phone and called Wang Yaowen.Wang Yaowen's room was not answered, no wonder, he would not stay in the room during the day.After Zhou Dongjin thought about it, he called Zhou Nanzheng's office. The phone rang for a long time before Zhou Nanzheng answered the phone. After answering the phone, he only said "Wait a minute", and then continued talking with another phone.After finally finishing the lecture, he took it over and asked Dong Jin what's the matter? Zhou Dongjin said, I can't find Wang Yaowen, so I want to ask you where he is now? Zhou Nanzheng said that he happened to be with me, so you can tell him. Wang Yaowen's voice came from the phone, saying Dongjin, what can I do for you? Zhou Dongjin said why did you withdraw tens of thousands of yuan all at once? Wang Yaowen said, didn't I say hello to you? Zhou Dongjin said, you didn't say you would take so much money?Besides, what are you using so much money for? Wang Yaowen paused for a while without speaking, and Zhou Nanzheng's voice was replaced on the phone again. Zhou Nanzheng said, Dongjin, I asked Yaowen to take the money for publicity expenses. Do publicity fees? !Zhou Dongjin was taken aback, did he need so much publicity money? many?Zhou Nanzheng said, going to Beijing may not be enough? Zhou Dongjin said hey brother, we have to talk about this matter, isn’t it normal to promote the model, why do we have to pay for the promotion? Zhou Nanzheng said, Dongjin, you don't understand the way here, so don't worry about this matter, just do as I say. Zhou Dongjin quit when he heard it, and said, big brother, am I the head of the group or you are the head of the group, and if I took tens of thousands of dollars, why don’t you let me take care of it?Do you know what I keep my money for? I know, don't you just want to make some field vehicles? Yes, now the factory is waiting for me to pay, and if I can't pay the money, they won't start work! Dongjin, listen to me, your car can be dragged for a while. The money was taken away from me, what am I going to do with it! Go east!Zhou Nanzheng said in a stern voice, why do you always lose your priorities?Don't even think about it, how important Zhu Zhiqiang is to you and to your second regiment?In the final analysis, what if you don’t have that car anymore? Brother, you...how can you say that?You know how much I've put my heart into it!Zhou Dongjin shouted loudly, I won't tell you anymore, you ask Wang Yaowen to answer the phone for me! Zhou Nanzheng said forcefully that Yaowen sent materials to Deputy Director Lu. Zhou Dongjin paused for a moment, and suddenly roared furiously, telling you, this matter is endless!After speaking, the phone dropped with a "click". After putting down the phone, Zhou Nanzheng and Wang Yaowen looked at each other, both feeling uneasy.Based on their understanding of Zhou Dongjin, Zhou Dongjin's reaction was so strong, it was definitely not a good sign. After being bored for a long time, Wang Yaowen finally asked, Minister Zhou, is Dongjin... all right? It's okay, Zhou Nanzheng frowned and said, I'm with him.Then he asked Wang Yaowen, are you ready? Ready. OK, I will report to Deputy Director Lu and try to go to Beijing tomorrow. Seeing Zhou Dongjin drop the phone, Chen Qi understood everything in his heart, he turned around and walked out without saying a word. Zhou Dongjin shouted from behind, where are you going? Without turning his head, Chen Qi said, go back to the office and go to work. You stop for me! Chen Qi stopped, turned around and looked at Zhou Dongjin and asked, what instructions does the regiment leader have? Zhou Dongjin said, the matter is not over yet, who told you to go back to work? Chen Qi looked into Zhou Dongjin's eyes and said, Captain, I'm afraid this matter won't be done for a while, right? Who says it can't be done?Zhou Dongjin's eyes widened. Chen Qi smiled slightly, a smart woman can't live without rice, and she can't do anything without money these days. Zhou Dongjin didn't answer for a long time, Chen Qi looked up, and saw Zhou Dongjin staring blankly in a daze, the eyeballs were covered with strands of blood tendons.Chen Qi couldn't help sighing in his heart, only he knew how much Zhou Dongjin had spent on this, how many nights he had stayed up, and how much effort he had spent on it. Zhou Dongjin is different from Chen Qi, he is the leader of the regiment, he is in charge of more than 300 kilometers of border, and has countless complicated affairs to deal with every day, but no matter where he goes during these days, as long as Zhou Dongjin can hurry back Come back no matter what.And no matter how late he came back, he would plunge into Chen Qi's dormitory and study and discuss with Chen Qi.Once, Zhou Dongjin went to the farthest third battalion, Chen Qi thought that Zhou Dongjin would definitely not be able to come back today, thinking that he was really tired after being forced to work by Zhou Dongjin for a while, and today was just the time to take the opportunity sleep tight.Unexpectedly, just after falling asleep in the middle of the night, he was awakened by a knock on the door.Chen Qi opened the door in a daze, and saw Zhou Dongjin rushing in excitedly.At that time, Chen Qi was so angry, he never thought that this desperate guy would come back from the third camp in the middle of the night!Looking at the watch, it was already past one o'clock in the middle of the night, Chen Qi immediately pulled his face down and pushed Zhou Dongjin out.Zhou Dongjin said, don't, I have good news for you.As he spoke, he broke away from Chen Qi, dragged the blueprint and began to talk about it with gestures.Chen Qi was angry at first and didn't want to hear it, but he soon discovered that Zhou Dongjin was using a new method to solve a problem they couldn't solve the night before.Zhou Dongjin said that he suddenly came up with this method after dinner, so he immediately decided to rush back overnight.Chen Qi found out that the idea of ​​this method was very good, and he immediately came to his senses, and moved forward to study it with Zhou Dongjin.It wasn't until he thoroughly researched this problem that Chen Qi remembered that his good night's sleep was disturbed by Zhou Dongjin again, and couldn't help complaining bitterly, "Head, you really don't have a surname of Zhou."Zhou Dongjin asked triumphantly, Chen Qi, do you want to praise me for being better than Zhou Yu?Chen Qi said viciously, I'm praising you for being better than Zhou Papi.Zhou Dongjin immediately yelled that he was wronged, saying Chen Qi, you can't be so heartless, there is an essential difference between me and Zhou Papi, Zhou Papi wakes Gao Yubao up to work and go to sleep by himself, but I sleep less than Gao Yubao.Chen Qi said, that's why I said you are better than Zhou Papi.Zhou Papi was just peeling other people's skin, but you are lucky, even peeling your own skin.Zhou Dongjin laughed, and said that no matter what, Comrade Zhou Papi is very particular about leading by example, and Comrade Gao Yubao should not always be full of resentment.Chen Qi said depressedly, if Comrade Zhou Papi continues to lead by example like this, Comrade Gao Yubao will die in the line of duty together with him.Zhou Dongjin said in amazement, that's terrible, it doesn't matter that Comrade Zhou Papi is so old, Comrade Gao Yubao is the successor of the revolution.How about this, from now on Comrade Zhou Papi approves that Comrade Gao Yubao can not go to the gym in the morning, and the working time can also be two hours later, how about it?As soon as the words were said, the calling number rang.Zhou Dongjin and Chen Qi blurted out at the same time: The rooster crowed.After speaking, the two couldn't help laughing. Zhou Dongjin was stunned for a while and suddenly said, no!I have to get my money back! Chen Qi said with obvious distrust in his tone, forget it, besides, it may be difficult to recover the money. Zhou Dongjin cocked his neck and said, I don't believe in this kind of strength. I will call Political Commissar Wang first tonight. If the discussion fails, I will go to the military region tomorrow! Chen Qi glanced at Zhou Dongjin suspiciously, and asked tentatively, Captain, are you serious?Setting an example is a top priority for our group. Zhou Dongjin said impassionedly, this is no small matter for me!Chen Qi, you've been doing this for so long, don't you still understand?If these two projects are completed, it will be a historic breakthrough in border defense construction!This is my top priority!Chen Qi, do you think this makes sense? 陈奇一笑，说，这要看怎么说了，如果树典型能使二团摆脱困境，能使你摆脱困境，当然树典型才是我们的头等大事了。 周东进惊讶地望着陈奇，脸色多少有些尴尬。 陈奇默默地注视了周东进一会儿，认定自己的判断是正确的，不由叹了口气说，既然我们为了达到树典型的目的都能不惜隐瞒事实真相，那我们还有什么不可以舍弃的呢？ ! 陈奇你说什么？周东进一惊，你这话是什么意思？ Means nothing.陈奇说，我是说如果这两件事发生冲突的话，还是应该以树典型为主。团长，我看这两个项目就往后拖拖再说吧…… 陈奇，你老老实实回答我，周东进打断陈奇的话逼上来问道，刚才你说的隐瞒事实真相指的是什么？ 陈奇不耐烦地说，团长，你是真糊涂呢还是在我面前装糊涂？其实你用不着这样，这些事我能理解，我全能理解！我…… 你少他妈的给我罗嗦，到底怎么回事！周东进“咣”的一声拍响了桌子。 陈奇一看周东进是真急眼了，心想看样子团长恐怕的确没听到下面的反映，心里不由有些后悔自己多嘴了。正犹豫着是不是该如实说出来，周东进在那边又急了。 周东进说陈奇你不用在那跟我转心眼子，告诉你，我周东进最听不得吐一半吞一半的话，今天你不把话给我说清楚，就别想出我这个门！ 陈奇心想也是，反正话已经说出口了，干脆痛痛快快全说出来得了。就说，团长，我可都是听说的，不一定准确。 speak! 有人反映，说黑山口那两个战士是因为追野鸡掉下悬崖的。 周东进惊异地大瞪着眼睛看着陈奇。 陈奇说，哨所有明文规定，巡逻、巡线中严禁追捕野生动物。如果真是这样的话，这就是一起严重的人员伤亡事故了。 impossible!周东进说，这是王政委到第一现场亲自调查的。 人家说，就是王政委把事实真相隐瞒下来的。 joke!就算王政委想隐瞒，还有上级工作组呢！全部事实都是由三级工作组核实过的，这绝对不可能！ 人家说，三级工作组是周部长挑头，周部长不会做不利于二团，不利于你周团长的事。 周东进一屁股跌坐在椅子上，脑子里顿时一片空白。 北京的事情进展还算顺利。目前已经与各方商定，准备在人民大会堂召开一次新闻发布会，届时要将各大新闻单位全部邀请到会，争取第二天主要媒体都能在最好的位置发布这条消息，随后几天再陆续发布有关朱志强事迹的通讯、报告文学、故事，这样就能造成一种声势，把这个典型一下子推向全军乃至全国。 现在周南征急需做的事有几件：一是在人民大会堂订个厅开新闻发布会用。这件事好办，只要人民大会堂没有重要会议，拿钱就行。 二是要把几个主要新闻单位都拜到，让他们开会那天务必到会，稿子务必要发，还要发得好。这件事有点难度，现在有些新闻单位黑得很，记者们早就撑坏了胃口吃伤了食，一般的东西根本看不上眼。尽管如此，王耀文还是捂着腮帮子坚持着把该拜的都拜到了，各新闻单位也都初步表示届时会派人到场。 第三件事也是最难办的一件事，就是要想办法弄几幅领导的题词。有没有领导的题词、有哪一级领导的题词对典型宣传所起的作用是截然不同的。 周南征今天约刘希文出来吃饭，想把这事再探讨一下。刘希文在电话里问还有谁，周南征说随你便，今天主要是请你，你愿意叫谁就叫谁。刘希文沉吟了一下说，那你就把李小兵叫上吧，周南征刚想拒绝，刘希文就在那边说，南征，我知道你不喜欢跟你这个大舅哥打交道，不过我替你想了一下，你这事绕不过他，只有他能把小不点儿呼悠出来，只有小不点儿能帮上你这个忙。你就捏着鼻子请他吃顿饭吧，但是得让他务必要把小不点儿请出来。 说老实话，周南征斜半拉眼儿也看不上他这个大舅哥，整天咋咋呼呼的头发梢都是精神头儿，但就是没一点正经精神。到北京这些日子了，周南征也没给他打过一个电话，实在是避之惟恐不及。如果不是刘希文把话说到这个份上了，周南征是绝不会主动去找这个麻烦的。 周南征给李小兵打了个电话，李小兵说南征我知道你到北京来了，你怎么也不早点跟我联系，我正有事找你呢。周南征一听李小兵说有事找他，心里立刻叫苦不迭。李小兵只会找麻烦，今天让你给他调个兵，明天让你关照个他哥们儿的哥们儿的什么什么人，从来没好事。自己躲他就是为了躲这些麻烦，这下可倒好，上赶子撞到他的枪口上了。周南征毫无热情地说，那正好，今天晚上我请你吃饭，还有刘希文。你愿意叫谁也可以一起来，对了，你把小不点儿叫来吧，咱们找个好点的地方怎么样？周南征尽量轻描淡写地把小不点儿带出来，他不想让李小兵感觉到他的目的是为了请小不点儿。 今天不行！没想到李小兵一下就回绝了。李小兵说，今天我们研究会有活动。 什么研究会？周南征一时没反应过来。 李小兵说，就是我上次跟你说的，小不点儿领我们一起策划的那个民间研究机构嘛。 周南征这才记起，李小兵曾经告诉过他，小不点儿领着他们一帮干部子弟筹划着要搞一个民间研究机构。据李小兵的介绍他们这个机构的架子拉得还挺大，研究范围从国际经济发展到世界军事动态，从WTO的全球化到人类空间发展战略，没一样不关系到中国的前途和世界的命运，一句话，没小事。当时李小兵唾沫星子乱飞地跟周南征说他们的设想时，周南征根本就没往心里去，李小兵这样的牛皮吹多了，没一件最后能见到影的，何况是这种哪跟哪都不搭界的莫名其妙的东西。没想到，他们还真把这个莫名其妙的东西弄成了。 李小兵说，我找你就是想让你参加今天晚上的会。 周南征问，这个会是什么内容？ 李小兵说，是有关军事方面的战略研讨会。 周南征一听是军事战略研讨会就动心了，问都什么人参加？ 李小兵说，当然都是在这方面有影响、有造诣、有建树的人了，又随口点了两个人的名字。 周南征明显感兴趣地说，这两个人的文章我都看过，还算是有见解。 李小兵立刻就得意了，说，那是！我们研究会的门槛高，看不上的人想来我们还不让他参加呢。 周南征问，那我去算是怎么回事？ 李小兵说，你是我的特邀嘉宾呀，研究会成员每人手里有两个特邀嘉宾的名额。我是想，你也不常到北京，既然赶上这个机会了，就趁这个机会与各方面多建立点关系。 周南征想了想说，可我已经通知刘希文今天晚上请客了。 李小兵说，甭管他，刘希文这小子最滑了，妈的自己的事倒摆弄得透明白，是不是他出主意让我把小不点儿搬出来的？ 周南征一怔没说话。 李小兵接着说道，肯定是。你知道他为什么吗？他又给自己瞄了个好位置，想让小不点儿找人过个话儿。我就一直压着不让小不点儿给办，他刘希文算什么呀，要没有你们家老爷子，他能有今天吗？现在可倒好，人模人样的比咱们谁都混得好了，这他还不满足，他还想怎么着啊他…… 得了吧，小兵，周南征打断李小兵说，你不就是上次找刘希文办事没办成吗？人家刘希文可帮过你不少忙。 李小兵说，南征你不知道，刘希文现在谱摆得越来越大了，事情办成办不成不说，动不动还想旁敲侧击地教训我两句，我吃他那套？ 喂，你手里不是还有一个嘉宾名额吗？周南征懒得听李小兵胡搅蛮缠，转开话题问道。 Yes, I have. 让刘希文去吧？ What are you doing? 就算给我个面子，我正让刘希文给我办事呢。 李小兵说，南征不是我说你，你就是太把刘希文当盘菜了。办什么事你找我嘛，他刘希文能办的事哪样我李小兵办不了？ 小兵，你要是不同意让刘希文去，那我也不去了。 得得得，给你个面子，妈的又让刘希文这小子捡了个便宜。 放下电话，周南征就觉得心里有点不得劲儿，心想，原来刘希文是想借他的手让李小兵把小不点儿请出来为自己办事。这几年周南征对刘希文多少也有点感觉，发现刘希文给家里这边办事不像以前那么周到，那么心甘情愿了。这些周南征倒是能理解，毕竟刘希文现在也是相当一级领导了，不能总把人家当成自己家的秘书看，不能总指望人家像当秘书时那样为你家东跑西颠的。但周南征没想到刘希文会跟他耍小心眼儿。周家人与刘希文关系最密切、来往最多的就是周南征了。周南征和刘希文历来无话不谈，包括最隐秘的升迁去向和个人情感，几乎没有互相回避的话题。周南征觉得刘希文大可不必跟自己掖着藏着，倒不如实话实说他想认识小不点儿，这样周南征反倒会更积极帮他的。 周南征打电话把情况告诉刘希文后，刘希文果然很高兴，提前下班回家换了套便服，就拉上周南征一起出来了。 路上，刘希文询问周汉的病情。周南征说现在还不好说，医生说需要再观察一段时间，如果再醒不过来，也许从此就成植物人了。刘希文问谁在医院照顾首长。周南征说主要是川川，亏得川川了，别人谁也指望不上。刘希文踌躇了一下低声问道，川川好吗？周南征说还行吧，就是看上去总挺忧郁的，问她也不说个啥。刘希文就半天没说话。周南征说，这么多年了你还一直惦念着川川，真看不出来你能这么痴情，也真是挺难得的。刘希文就长叹了一声说，初恋嘛，谁能忘得了初恋啊？周南征心里“咯噔”一下，扭过头怔怔地望着车窗外川流不息的人群。 刘希文突然想起来问道，和平给你打电话了吗？ 周南征说没有，他没事从来不给我打电话。 刘希文说，他今天到北京了，来接美国MG公司的老板和亚洲事务助理。 周南征哼了一声说，他肯定有求于你，要不然能给你打电话？ 没错，刘希文说，和平正在跟美国的MG公司谈一笔生意，有些事想让我帮忙。又突然问道，哎，你知道MG的亚洲事务助理是谁吗？ who?周南征心不在焉看着车窗外问道。 刘希文轻轻地说出了两个字：苏娅。 周南征猛地扭过头，惊讶地看着刘希文。但他立刻发觉了自己的失态，掩饰着说了句，苏娅？这可是她去美国后第一次回国呀。 刘希文若有所思地默默看着周南征。 周南征把脸转向窗外，一路上再也没说话。 到了会场才发现，这个军事战略研讨会居然是在五星级酒店举办的一个冷餐会。 李小兵把周南征和刘希文介绍给小不点儿，小不点儿心不在焉地与他俩握了握手，紫茄子般的脸上毫无表情，只在嘴里哼哈了两声：好，好。 李小兵容光焕发地说，我得忙着招呼客人，你们俩就自行方便吧，想吃吃，想喝喝，想找谁聊就找谁聊去。 刘希文很快就发现了几个熟识的人，过去与他们攀谈起来。 周南征自己随便往盘子里搛了几样东西，边吃边去几个聚堆的地方转了一圈，听听议论。周南征发现，这里的到会者个顶个自我感觉绝佳，一个个或擎着酒杯或端着盘子满地转悠，逮着个话头就高谈阔论，什么都敢侃，谁都敢啐，好像说得越接近高层就越显得自己信息通透，骂得越淋漓痛快就越显得自己敢做敢为，说得越云山雾罩就越显得自己博大精深似的。而且谁也不服谁，谁也不尿谁。周南征只听了一会儿就明白了，这些人唇枪舌剑地争来争去，其实没几个真有研究探讨问题的诚意，大多数人都是憋足了劲在那争尖儿，给自己找感觉呢。 没一会儿，周南征就腻味了。他悄悄问李小兵，今天这个研讨会的费用谁出？ 李小兵说，我们出呗。 周南征问你们不就是个民间研究机构吗，哪来这么多钱？ 李小兵得意地说，哪来的？要来的呗。 谁那么大头，肯拿钱供你们这帮家伙吃喝玩乐？周南征不相信。 李小兵扑哧一笑说，大头还不有的是，就看怎么要了。 周南征哼了一声说，怎么要也离不了一个“骗”字。 李小兵说，南征你还真别这么说，这钱可都是堂堂正正要来的。拿小不点儿的话说，凭咱们，要钱也得要得体面，要得智慧，要得有档次…… 看着李小兵满嘴跑舌头白白唬唬的那副得意样，周南征拳头攥得直冒汗。说实在的，周南征并不认为自己有多么高尚，但这么多年来，他毕竟还是一直在努力做事，从来也没想过要绞尽脑汁地用什么办法去骗吃、骗喝、骗钱花。眼前小不点儿那张紫茄子脸、李小兵那副虾米身材加上满地乱窜的舌头和嘴，突然都令周南征感到十分厌恶。周南征一刻也不想呆下去了，他用眼睛寻找刘希文，远远地看到刘希文正俯下身子与仰在沙发上的小不点儿攀谈。 周南征连个招呼也没打就悄然离开了。 外面的冷风吹在脸上真舒服。走在冷风里，大口大口地吐着嘴里的浊气，周南征心里感觉好受多了。 刘希文的司机看见周南征走了出来，立刻乖巧地跟上来问要不要送他回去。 周南征说不用了，我自己走回去。 司机就笑了，说那么远的路您怎么可能走回去呢，还是我送您吧？ 周南征说不用，走累了我自己打个车回去就行了。 北京是太大了，没一个地方是能用步量就能走得到的，没车在北京几乎是寸步难行。 路两边的高楼在夜空中沉默着，高楼的窗户眼睛般或睁或闭。苏娅回来了，周南征突然想到，苏娅今夜也在这个城市里，只是不知隐在哪扇或明或暗的窗户后面。周南征本可以问刘希文她住在哪里的，但他克制住了，他没问。 刘希文说得对，谁能忘得了初恋呢？