Who taught you to be a soldier like this!

Chapter 478 Where flowers bloom.

The words fell.

The master and disciple suddenly fell into a frightening silence, with only Xie Guoliang's heavy breathing heard from time to time, as if the old man was undergoing a very intense psychological struggle.

Zhao Weihong understood why Xie Guoliang had such a conflicted mentality.

From the moment Zhao Weihong became Xie Guoliang's disciple, this old man, who could be regarded as the master of Yan State's military theory, hoped that Zhao Weihong could inherit his mantle and become a leading figure in Yan State's informatization construction in the future.

And Zhao Weihong did not disappoint his expectations. He continued to study informatization and synthesis. Before the internship began, Zhao Weihong had already shown a tendency to integrate the two paths!

Xie Guoliang originally thought that this internship would allow Zhao Weihong to gain new insights based on the current status of the Yan State Army, and then make a splash in the thesis defense that was destined to attract worldwide attention a year later!
Xie Guoliang also particularly appreciates Zhao Weihong's research style of "coming from practice and going to practice" rather than working in isolation.

Who would have thought that this trip to the grassroots, which should have been the icing on the cake, would cause a great change in Zhao Weihong's thinking, and he then wanted to visit more difficult and remote grassroots units.

There's nothing wrong with going to these units for internships and research.

Xie Guoliang has the power to decide these matters, not to mention Yan Wenyuan, Wang Chuan, and even Deputy Chief Wei who are of higher rank.

However, these units themselves are synonymous with danger and despair, and are high-incidence areas for all kinds of accidents.

It is understandable that Xie Guoliang did not want to put his promising student in danger.

But as Zhao Weihong said.

He is the most dazzling new star in the Yan Kingdom’s army in recent years.

He is also a master in the field of information technology recognized by countless people.

But in the final analysis, Zhao Weihong is a soldier, a soldier who is determined to defend his country where the motherland needs him most!

Xie Guoliang really couldn't think of any reason he should use to refuse a request made by such a soldier.

Zhao Weihong also could not accept that the work he had painstakingly compiled had ended up being out of touch with reality and even attracted ridicule and abuse from grassroots officers and soldiers!

So he wanted to go to these most difficult and harsh places to see how the soldiers there lived, and how the information construction that Zhao Weihong was studying should flourish and bear fruit in such a harsh environment!
At this moment.

Zhao Weihong is very grateful to Wu Fengxu.

Because he awakened Zhao Weihong.

True.

The 347th Regiment is the ace representative of the Yan State Army and is responsible for its combat power.

But the Yan State Army is definitely not just the 347th Regiment!
How could Zhao Weihong's paper, written based on his past knowledge and his experience in the 347th Regiment, treating "special cases" as general situations, be possible to meet the current situation and development needs of most units?
Of course, Zhao Weihong could also pretend that nothing had happened and continue to complete her graduation thesis according to her original idea.

But if that were the case, Zhao Weihong would no longer be Zhao Weihong, no longer the idealist who, even if he was beaten to a pulp, still had passion and faith in his heart.

Although they are capable of doing better, they turn a blind eye and remain indifferent.

Zhao Weihong can't do such a thing!

".How long do you plan to stay, and which units do you plan to go to?"

Listening to Xie Guoliang's hoarse and somewhat tired voice, Zhao Weihong suddenly felt a surge of apology and worry in her heart, but she still said it firmly.

"About half a year, excluding the time on the road, I spend half a month in each unit."

Zhao Weihong answered quickly, obviously having already made a plan in mind.

"Humph!"

"Half a year? Such a short time is not enough for you to travel through all the difficult and remote areas above the fourth category!"

"This does not include island areas above Category 2!"

Xie Guoliang snorted coldly and used words to remind Zhao Weihong that the difficult and remote units in Yan Country were far more numerous than he had imagined.

"I'm sorry to trouble you, teacher!"

Zhao Weihong smiled and said without hesitation.

"Time is limited, so we can only go to those representative hardship and remote units."

"I also hope that the teacher can help me plan the route so that I can walk it again when I have time in the future!"

Upon hearing this, Xie Guoliang got so angry that his nose became crooked, and he immediately yelled in annoyance!

"You still want to go through all of them? Dream on!"

"I'm telling you, if you dare to sneak into these units during your vacation or any other opportunity, I'll whip you!"

Seeing that Xie Guoliang's tone had begun to soften, Zhao Weihong also put down the burden in her heart and assured Xie Guoliang in a cheerful tone.

"Yes! I promise not to sneak over to these units!"

"Teacher, when can I leave?"

Listening to Zhao Weihong's voice, she finally became as energetic as usual. Xie Guoliang's originally irritable mood became much happier, but he was still unforgiving in his words.

"Hmph, just wait. I will definitely make arrangements for you and give you a good lesson so that you won't have to cause trouble for me in the future!"

Even though he expressed his disdain for Zhao Weihong.

But in the end, Xie Guoliang did not forget to give some instructions to Zhao Weihong.

"Your research took too long, went to too many locations, and was too hasty."

"I can't send anyone to accompany you."

"Be careful on the road and put safety first in everything."

"Let me tell you something ugly first. If I learn that you were injured on the road."

"No matter how far you have progressed, or whether the rest of your journey is necessary, your investigation will be terminated immediately!"

"Did you hear that clearly?"

After Xie Guoliang's stern and worried voice finally fell silent on the phone.

Zhao Weihong stood at attention where Xie Guoliang couldn't see her at all and answered word by word.

"is teacher!"

Four days later.

The western border welcomed an unexpected guest.

Zhao Weihong, wearing camouflage clothes, trudged along a gravel path in the mountains.

In the distance, there are white mountains.

Under my feet is a barren land without a single green spot.

Zhao Weihong was carrying a backpack containing all her luggage. She was breathing heavily, and her face turned a bright purple due to lack of oxygen.

"Comrade Zhao Weihong, how are you? Do you want to take a break?"

"This is your first time on the plateau. It's normal for your body to feel uncomfortable. Don't force yourself."

"What's more, the environment here is extremely bad even on the plateau!"

Listening to the captain's questions, Zhao Weihong wanted to say that there was nothing wrong with him.

But as soon as the words reached his lips, they were immediately blocked back into his stomach by the big gulps of air he inhaled.

Helplessly, Zhao Weihong had to shake his head, made a sign language for "keep moving forward", and raised his thumb to show that he was fine.

Looking at the endless snow-capped mountains in the distance, Zhao Weihong suddenly felt dizzy.

Although the ground beneath my feet seemed relatively flat.

But Zhao Weihong knew that she was walking on the top of a mountain that people far away could only look up to.

In the distance of Zhao Weihong, there are mountains that are higher and more dangerous. This is the wonder of the Himalayas, this is the magnificent view called "Roof of the World"!

Walking on the land here, Zhao Weihong felt that the backpack on his back was getting heavier and heavier.

Every step is a big challenge for Zhao Weihong.

Apart from taking big gulps of thin oxygen from the air, Zhao Weihong's mouth seemed to have lost the ability to speak, forming a very obvious contrast with the captain's ease.

In fact, Zhao Weihong's performance is already very good.

Because he can still walk while carrying a load weighing dozens of kilograms.

If an ordinary person suddenly came to such an area with an altitude of more than 5,000 meters, let alone exercise, it would be good if he did not lie down on the spot!
Looking at the breathless Zhao Weihong, the captain's eyes flashed with confusion. He didn't understand why Zhao Weihong, who was a little famous, would choose to suffer such hardship.

It is clear.

Zhao Weihong would not give an answer.

He just walked towards his goal silently, trying his best, step by step.

At this moment, Zhao Weihong is still in the Bashu military region.

The destination he was about to reach was exactly the first stop chosen by Xie Guoliang for Zhao Weihong in this long journey.

Located at the northern foot of the Himalayas, at an altitude of 5318 meters, it is the highest border outpost in the entire army and also one of the most difficult border outposts.

Chagola outpost.

Probably because I was extremely tired.

Zhao Weihong finally stopped, leaned on his waist, looked into the distance breathlessly, and also looked back at the direction he came from.

There is still endless yellow sand and gravel, with some old snow covering the surface of the sand and gravel.

Occasionally, a strong wind would blow, bringing with it flying sand and dust all over the sky, hitting Zhao Weihong fiercely. Every inch of exposed skin could feel the pain as if it were being cut by a knife.

No matter in front or in the places Zhao Weihong passed, there was no sign of human habitation.

no doubt.

This is a life-forbidden zone that is even worse and more difficult than the "fourth category areas".

If given a choice, I believe no one would come to live in this desolate and harsh land.

But Zhao Weihong knew.

Ahead, at the destination obscured by the mountain top.

There is a sentry post rising from the permafrost.

The dozens of soldiers stationed here are guarding the security of the motherland's western border. They have proved with practical actions that even the harshest environment cannot defeat the will of Yan's soldiers to defend their country!
Swallow the last bit of saliva in your mouth.

A strange sound came from Zhao Weihong's throat, like the whimpering of the earth in the wind.

After a short rest, Zhao Weihong continued to walk towards the distance.

I can tell.

Xie Guoliang probably had some thoughts of "persuading" Zhao Weihong to quit.

Otherwise, he would not have arranged Zhao Weihong's first stop in such a harsh area.

In fact, the vast majority of the troops in the Bashu military region are located in difficult and remote areas, and there are only a handful of troops that do not fall into this category.

In other words, Xie Guoliang actually has many options.

Not only in the western border, but also in the southwestern border, there are areas with harsh environments that are even not inferior to the Chagula outpost.

The snow-capped mountains and primeval forests are hot all year round and full of mosquitoes and miasma.
However, no matter how bad these places are, at least they are still "popular."

He would not be like Zhao Weihong now. If he had not had the captain's company, he would be all alone, the only one left in the world.

If you want to stay and serve in a place like this, the harsh environment and difficult conditions are actually secondary.

The most important thing is to overcome the loneliness and solitude that follows you like a shadow.

Xie Guoliang might have wanted Zhao Weihong to give up, or he might have hoped that this harsh environment, which was far worse than that of other units, would allow Zhao Weihong to gain more and finish the journey as soon as possible.

No matter what Xie Guoliang thinks.

Zhao Weihong will never give up this "Long March" that she has chosen for herself.

After walking past an inconspicuous "small earth slope".

In front of Zhao Weihong, the world originally composed of yellow and white finally showed different colors.

It was a bright red.

A touch of red standing on the top of the mountains, fluttering freely in the wind!

Not far from the red flag is a gate so simple that only the signboard and frame are left.

【Chagula Outpost】

To be honest, the existence of this door has no meaning.

Because the only building, which is a three-story dormitory building, does not have any fences or walls to prevent others from entering.

In other words, from any angle of the dormitory building, you can actually enter this so-called "camp."

But the dilapidated door, with only its frame left, still stood there stubbornly.

Just like the officers and soldiers of the Chagula outpost, they live stubbornly in this land known as the "forbidden zone of life".

"Comrade Zhao Weihong has arrived?"

"Please come in, please come in!"

"The company commander and the others in the company are either on duty at the sentry tower on the top of the mountain, or patrolling the mountain pass."

"They won't be back until dark, let's go in first, I'll introduce them to you one by one in the evening!"

The instructor of the Chagula outpost seemed to have known about Zhao Weihong's arrival for a long time. He led the only two remaining cooks in the base and warmly welcomed Zhao Weihong's arrival.

Zhao Weihong tried her best to calm her disordered breathing, and after a moment, she finally managed to force out a smile that came from the heart.

"Thank you."

"Hahaha, no trouble, no trouble!"

"Except for new recruits, we may not even have one guest throughout the year!"

"We can't thank you enough for coming to our place for research. Is it any trouble at all?"

As he spoke, the instructor of the Chagula outpost enthusiastically led Zhao Weihong inside and introduced her to the various conditions inside the outpost.

Well, to be honest, there is nothing much to introduce.
The dormitory, canteen and toilet are all integrated into one building, which is the three-story building that Zhao Weihong sees in front of him.

At the end, the instructor said with a smile on his face.

"In the local dialect, Chagola means a place where flowers bloom!"

"It's a pity that we don't have any flowers here, otherwise we would definitely take some out to welcome Comrade Zhao Weihong!"

Hearing this, Zhao Weihong was silent for a moment, looked at the barren land in front of him without any greenery, and spoke sincerely.

"It's ok."

“I can already see the flowers growing from here.”

(End of this chapter)