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Chapter 163 The nameless highland has a name (16)

Collected Works of Lao She 老舍 3906Words 2018-03-20
Really, spring has begun, will winter still hold water?Days of spring rain have almost cleared the snow.The spring breeze is soft and powerful, and it keeps blowing, preventing the ground from freezing again.The mountain peaks on all sides, without the snow cover, looked no longer so severe and formidable; although they were bare, they were obviously simple and clean.The naughty Yiguchuan got a chance to go crazy, soared up, threw the broken ice on both sides of the bank, the mountain torrent laughed and went down the river, and set off white waves in ecstasy when encountering obstacles. The simple and majestic fighters like a mountain, the excited and active fighters like a torrent, are all ready, ready to go!They are the spring rain and the spring wind, they are going to eliminate the ice and snow in the severe winter, and put a warm and happy spring in the world, where the flowers will bloom and the trees will be green.

A semi-circular spring moon hangs in the sky, an affectionate spring breeze blows in the ravine, and the marching team is lined up in the long black mountain shadow. The red flag of victory is flashing, and the glorious names of the soldiers are written on the red flag. There are only stars and moonlight, only the shadows of the mountains and the sound of the wind, not a sound of cows or birds, the world seems to be dead.not dead!not dead!Look, the red flag is fluttering and advancing, shining on the brilliance of the spring moon for a while, and hiding in the shadow of the spring mountain for a while, the team of heroes is moving and advancing!No one made a sound, no one coughed, only the slight movement of footsteps, the leap of ambition, and the silence of heroism.

Leaving the tunnel they dug with their own hands and their own sweat, no one looked back, just as they left their hometown and motherland with determination and enthusiasm.With patriotic fervor, loyalty to aid neighboring countries, determination to uphold truth and justice, and education and training of the party, they march forward.Everyone is sure that their hands can dig through the mountains, and they can also beat the despicable and shameless invaders to death.They walked up the hillside and down the hillside in silence, with the red flag in front and the shadows behind, everyone was prepared, everything was prepared, they walked towards the "Old Bald Mountain" and captured the "Old Bald Mountain"!

Quietly and impassionedly, they advance.The whole world is watching them.They are not just going to capture a mountain surrounded by mountains, they are going to fight a duel between justice and hegemony, peace and aggression, freedom and persecution!Kind people all over the world are watching them, wishing them victory; warmongers are also watching them, wishing them failure.Their victory or defeat is the increase or decrease of the power of justice.They march forward with dignity and fury, each of them knowing that the world is watching them, and that they must teach justice to prevail!They are not two companies of soldiers crossing mountains and mountains, they are a revolutionary force supported by the Korean people, the Chinese people and the kind people all over the world.

Under the spring moon, next to half an ancient pine, a "lonely lady" in white stands, waving to them.Women all over North Korea waved to them.Their victory will bring them peace and happiness.Their victory will make these hills once again clothed with evergreen green shirts of pines and cypresses, and roosters crow and dogs bark and sweet red apples will reappear by the streams at the foot of the mountains.How they trust the Korean People's Army, how they trust the Chinese People's Volunteers!With vocals!The cadres and cultural workers representing the head of the division, the heads of the regiment, outside a small mountain pass, saw the red flag, saw the marching team, sounded gongs and drums, cheered, and applauded.The sound blew towards Chunshan along the spring breeze, and received a warm response.The sound also reached the hearts of the soldiers. Their hearts beat faster, their heads were raised higher, and their footsteps were more uniform.The military appearance is also more solemn, the red flag is held high, the team is neat, and a steel troop is marching forward.

coming!coming!The send-off people, headed by the tall and majestic Captain Qiao, came forward to welcome them.Holding safflower, grapes and wine from the motherland, and cigarettes, everyone also went forward.Captain Qiao glanced at the soldiers, as if he was about to be an inch taller.He is proud of such a heroic unit, and he is sure that they will be able to win the day! The team leaders were Chief of Staff Cheng Youcai and Political Commissar Pang.Chief of Staff Cheng's eyes were shining brightly, the corners of his mouth and nose were filled with a proud smile, and his face was full of spring breeze and talent.Political Commissar Pang was still so calm and at ease, but his stature was significantly taller, and he looked deeply at the distant mountains.

He Zhongyun, the commander of the Hero Battalion, followed closely behind.He was excited and nervous, but he hid it in his heart, and he was calm and calm outside, leading the team forward at a leisurely pace.Only his flushed face revealed some of his inner feelings.The smile that often hangs on his face is gone. The "Third Company of Sharp Knives" that stormed the main peak arrived, and the well-received tenth squad was in charge of the red flag.Xiaofeng unfurled the red flag, which was dotted with the signatures of the warriors. Company commander Huzi's tiger eyes are wide open, his canthus is about to split, he can't see the mountains, he can't see the spring moon, he just stares directly at the red flag of victory, and strides forward.

The small bugleman Gao Jiabao followed the company commander closely, his handsome face flushed, his slender neck straight, proudly carrying a bright copper horn, shining under the spring moon. The experienced and prudent third platoon leader Nie Jinlin led the blasting squad and the assault squad. Deng Mingge, the hero of the blasting squad, walked forward in an orderly manner without looking sideways.Beside him was the old soldier Zhang Fuxiang, Zhang Fuxiang was so excited, his round face was flushed, his eyes were burning, he wished he could step over to the enemy's position!Behind him was the new soldier Yue Dongsheng, who really brought an extra blasting tube, three grenades, and four grenades, and made up his mind to make extraordinary achievements.

In front of the assault squad, squad leader Liu Tiehan gritted his teeth and hurried away.In front of him is not a rugged mountain road, not a moat in the moonlight, but a "slaughter field" in Longgang, where more than 3,000 kind-hearted people have been turned into dead bodies, and a little boy who just started talking was stabbed three times with bayonets!He wants to avenge them, and the day of revenge has come!It's tomorrow!Behind him walked the hero Song Huaide and the hero Jiang Boan.Behind them is Wu Sandi.Wu Sandi's big eyes were wide open, his thin lips were tightly closed, he saw everything clearly, he understood, this is a big battle to smash the enemy's adventurous landing attack, he must make meritorious service, he is a member of the Youth League!

Instructor Yao Ruliang and platoon leader Qiu Zhongyong led the second platoon.The slender instructor seemed to have become another person, from the usual sincere and modest appearance to the brave and vigorous with the head held high above the sky.Platoon Leader Qiu was still calm and steady, but his face was determined and majestic.The second row was followed by health worker Wang Junhua, carrying two canvas satchels, full of first-aid kits and bandages—afraid they might not be enough, he washed his sheets and sweatshirts and put them in the canvas bags.On his back, he carried several pairs of splints.His short and broad body is full of strength and courage. He not only has to rescue the wounded, but also has to build several bunkers and capture several prisoners.Beside him is Tan Mingchao with a walking machine.Xiao Tan doesn't have much flesh on his face or body, but his limbs and body are all made of iron tendons. He is brisk, lively and vigorous.Another telephone operator followed Xiao Tan, also carrying a walker.Behind them is a combat team composed of cooks, clerks, and barbers, led by the deputy instructor.Cooking squad leader Zhou Dashun has done that before, and now he still wants to do it: when necessary, join the battle!The teacher Shen Kai also came. He looks like a soldier, and he intends to prove that his courage and bravery are also like a soldier!

Deputy company commander Liao Chaowen and platoon leader Jin Suyu led the platoon.The light and nimble deputy company commander seemed to feel that the mountain road was so ordinary that it was not worth his while, so he walked carelessly.His small pointed chin was raised proudly, and he could see everything clearly with a casual movement of his eyes.He despises the enemy as he despises a crow, and he can knock it down with just a single aim.The tall and honest platoon leader Jin was just the opposite of the deputy company commander. He knew he was honest, so he didn't dare to relax a bit. His big feet stomped loudly, and the muscles on his face were tense.He is honest, and he has only one mind when fighting a war—to fight to the death!Behind them are the famous machine gunners Jin Biao and Wu Dahai, and... after the "Third Company of Sharp Knives" finished, another red flag came up, and the red flag was held by the famous "Four Good Squads"-Squad Six of the Second Company. Sergeant Tang Wanshan was at the end of the second company, leading the combat team.He really wanted to talk, but he didn't dare to speak, he just muttered to himself silently: Why didn't squad leader Chang Ruogui show up?Has he already gone to the front? ... Captain Qiao stopped the team.Niu Xianlong rushed over first, and the other lesbians followed her.Light as a fawn, she ran to the front of the chief of staff.Her face was full of smiles, but her eyes were slightly moist.Such a heroic troop moved her to tears.She controlled herself.Quickly, she put a big red flower on the chest of the chief of staff.The cultural workers shouted together: "Glorious flowers, blossoming red, congratulations to the chief for his outstanding achievements!" They put red flowers on Political Commissar Pang, Battalion Commander He, and Company Commander Li...they also wore red flowers. "Glorious flowers, blossoming red, congratulations to the chief for his outstanding achievements!" Captain Qiao made a toast in person, and everyone drank it down, even Political Commissar Pang, who never drank alcohol, drank it in one gulp. "Victory wine, please cheers, you have made an extraordinary contribution and returned home with triumph!" "I wish you victory!" "I wish you victory!" Captain Joe shook hands with everyone. A warm handshake, a heroic handshake, a strong handshake, and an immediate parting are more intimate and clear than a thousand words: hand to hand, heart to heart.Resolute, courageous, honorable, and victorious are the words of the hand! Everyone receives victory smoke. "The hero smoked the victory cigarette and captured the 'Old Bald Mountain' in one fell swoop!" The soldiers answered: "After smoking the commander's victory cigarette, we must attack the 'Old Bald Mountain'!" The troops moved and walked down the mountain. The send-off people refused to leave, and stood still, waving to the backs of the heroes, and to the red flag shining in the spring moon and spring wind. "Okay!" said the head of the regiment when he could no longer see the troops. This "good" is not a casual compliment.Our military capacity and morale are indeed good!The firepower of each of our squads is much stronger than in the past, and there are automatic firearms, so that the regimental commander who has been in the army for many years has no choice but to praise; besides, so many weapons are in the hands of heroic soldiers! Niu Xianlong made a request: Tomorrow, they will go to the camp to condolences and agitate.The captain shook his head. "I know you are brave! I can't teach you to take risks! You can always encourage the soldiers, and everyone can win the battle!" The team members asked again and again, and the regiment leader finally agreed: "You are only allowed to go to the battalion command post. Go one more step!" The expedition troops arrived at the ferry of Yiguchuan. The engineers and soldiers are waiting here, fearing that if the enemy fires coldly, they will damage the bridge. In addition to the wooden bridge and pontoon bridge, there are also two rubber boats. I don’t know who put these two small boats here. For many, many days, they just sit idle like a wild crossing.The young engineer Wen Jishuang saw them and tidied them up for emergency use during the war.Today, he just wanted to try it out.Although there are not many people, it is good to get through a few people early, this is a blockade! Wen Jishuang was very satisfied that the boat could be used.Until the soldiers told him: There is still a "Navy" in attacking "Lao Bald Mountain"!He felt even more happy, and told the soldiers: Only with eyes can there be no waste! After crossing the river, the soldiers feel more cordial about the war: the "Old Bald Mountain" is ahead!At this time tomorrow, "Old Bald Mountain" will have to change hands!This feeling made everyone extremely quiet and cautious, and they whispered to each other when they wanted to speak.This is everyone's responsibility, and we must not teach the enemy to detect any sound or light.Chief of Staff Cheng and Political Commissar Pang went straight to the battalion command post.Battalion Commander He stayed by the river and gave instructions to the company commander and platoon leader.After receiving the instructions, they marched towards the Tunbing Cave, very lightly and quietly, because they were under the eyes of "Lao Bald Mountain" and they were going to the root of "Lao Bald Mountain".The soldiers have been guarding here for more than three months, and they know what it means to be cautious.During the garrison, everyone knew that the cooks would risk their lives to fetch a bucket of water from the river or a small ditch!A little sound will attract countless bullets!War is the most complicated thing, and a simple-minded person can't even bring back a bucket of water! Each row ran to a soldier cave, which was just below the "Old Bald Mountain". The enemy is above, how can we make a hole below?This is the wisdom of the soldiers, and it should be a secret! Seeing the last person crossing the river, Battalion Commander He took two correspondents and two telephone operators to Yilian to have a look.Yilian didn't have to go to the Tunbing Cave, so he crossed the river early. In this area, the mountains are not big, but there are many. You squeeze me, and I cover you.Walking to a suitable place, Battalion Commander He stood still and said to Tan Mingchao in a low voice: "Did you see it? That's the main peak of 'Lao Bald Mountain'. By this time tomorrow, the red flag has already been planted there!" "Definitely!" Tan Mingchao said, looking at the bald and vicious main peak.
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