Bloody Romance: I, the big troublemaker, Zhong Yuemin!

After the third day of the Lunar New Year, Zhong Yuemin was going to visit his relatives in the Northeast, to visit his grandparents. He didn't bring many gifts, just some simple Beijing specialties. It was too far and inconvenient, so it would be better to give money directly. He took the train with his brother-in-law. On the platform of Yongdingmen Railway Station, Zhou Huaibin looked at the affectionate couple next to him. As the eldest brother, he felt a little jealous and couldn't help interrupting.

"Little sister, Yuemin, the train is about to leave, it's almost time."

He thought to himself that I, your elder brother, was the one fighting on the front line, and Yuemin was just visiting relatives. He was so reluctant to leave, and as the eldest brother, he was heartbroken.

Zhou Xiaobai said: "You have to take care of yourself, big brother, you too."

"Yeah, good!"

Zhou Huaibin waved to his wife who came to see him off, "You go back too, we're leaving."

The two got on the train and found their seats. The locomotive made a few "woosh..." sounds, and thick white smoke billowed out. The wheels rolled slowly. Zhong Yuemin waved goodbye to the girl on the platform outside the window, "Besides, what's more..." The speed was getting faster and faster, and they drove away from the platform. The distance from Beijing to Zhenbao Island was nearly 2000 kilometers, and there was no direct route. It was estimated that the whole journey would take two or three days. They went all the way north, passed Shanhaiguan, and arrived at Shenyang Station. His brother-in-law had to report to the Shenyang Military Region Headquarters. After staying there for half a day, they continued on their way. They went to Changchun, Harbin... Jixi, Hulin, Zhenbao Island Township, changed several means of transportation by train, truck, bus, tractor, and arrived at Zhenbao Township on the third night.

After leaving the station, a military jeep was waiting for them. When the two of them came out, the driver came out to greet them and saluted them.

"Commander, you're here."

Zhou Huaibin has not been in the army for long, but he is now a battalion commander and a major. According to the promotion system of later generations, it will take at least ten years to reach the rank of major after you graduate from a military academy and join the army. Now is an extraordinary period, and it is a time to use people. In addition, he has a father with a strong background, so it is not surprising that he has achieved such results.

Zhou Huaibin nodded and asked his subordinates,

"Where is the front-line headquarters located now?"

"Wulindong Town!" the soldier said.

“It’s only about 10 kilometers from Zhenbao Island.”

"Yuemin, your grandfather's village, Gazitun, is right near the border, only five or six miles from Zhenbao Island. Several surrounding villages have border patrols and police outposts. Come with me to the headquarters first. There will be a car going down there tomorrow morning, so just follow it."

"Brother, am I suitable as a commoner? How about I find a hotel here tonight and stay there by myself tomorrow?"

"What's the inconvenience? If I leave you here, my sister will scold me when we get back. Hurry up and get in the car."

The soldiers nearby came over enthusiastically to help with the luggage, so he got on the car and arrived at the destination after about half an hour. The command center seemed to be in a school. There was a row of military trucks parked on the playground outside, and military trucks came in from time to time. When the cars stopped, the soldiers jumped out from the back of the trucks one by one and quickly formed a line. Each of them held a submachine gun or a rocket launcher on their shoulders. This should be the 40 rocket launcher that was so powerful in the Zhenbao Island counterattack, which was specifically used to attack the Russian armored vehicles and tanks. Looking at this scene, it has already entered the first level of combat readiness.

Zhong Yuemin was arranged by his brother-in-law to stay in a temporary residence near the command post, a single room. Zhou Huaibin said:

"You're staying here tonight. Go to bed early and don't run around."

"Brother, I live here. Where will you live when you come back?"

"All the troops are gathering outside. We'll be busy tonight. Don't worry about me. That's it!"

After settling the people, he hurried out.

He didn't wash up either. He had been traveling for the past two days and was indeed a little tired. He sat on the camp bed, took off his shoes, and wrapped himself in clothes to sleep. Lying on the bed, he felt like he was still on a train, swaying. Outside, the sounds of trucks, assembly, and counting were intermittent. But he was also sleepy and fell asleep quickly. He got up early the next morning and went out. The trucks on the playground were gone. They were replaced by several rows of howitzers, 85mm cannons, 122mm howitzers, and some other models he didn't know the specific models. He grew up in the compound and his father had fought in the war. He was exposed to it since he was a child, so he knew a little about weapons and equipment. The whole playground was full of them, and they were all outside. With such a number, there must be five or six artillery battalions.

"Yuemin, wake up!"

At this time, Zhou Huaibin came over from a distance. When he came to the front, Zhong Yuemin saw that he looked exhausted and his eyes were bloodshot.

"Brother, you didn't sleep all night last night?"

Zhou Huaibin nodded.

"There are too many things to do. I am now responsible for the reception, registration, deployment and other related matters of each participating unit. I will be very busy these days," he said while yawning continuously.

"Brother, then you should go in and get some sleep. It's not easy to rest on the train. You can't let your body get tired. No matter how busy you are, you have to balance work and rest."

"I'm going to catch up on some sleep later. Have you eaten yet? I'll take you to dinner, and then you can go down with the border patrol."

"No, I'm not hungry!"

Zhong Yuemin said, "I'm leaving now. I can eat at my grandpa's house."

"Row!"

Zhong Yuemin boarded a border patrol vehicle, and their destination was Gazitun, where there was a temporary outpost. Zhou Huaibin repeatedly reminded him beside the vehicle,

"After visiting your grandparents, don't stay any longer. We can get together more often when the border is peaceful. In this emergency, if you want to come back, just take the patrol car. Remember, don't wander along the border. The Russians' artillery shells are blind."

"Remember, big brother, you can rest assured!"

"Okay, let's go!"

The car drove away. Zhou Huaibin watched the car disappear from his sight before turning around and leaving. This "brother-in-law" must not get into trouble. Although his mother and second brother at home don't like him very much, his younger sister likes him very much and loves Yuemin to the bone. As the eldest brother, how could he not know his younger sister's temper? There is no point in opposing it. What will happen if something happens to his younger sister?

After half an hour's journey, we arrived at Gazi Village. Zhong Yuemin got off the car, holding the luggage in one hand and a net bag filled with some gifts in the other. Then he walked into the village by himself. The last time he came to his grandfather's house, he was only eleven or twelve years old, and he could hardly recognize the road. The village was also in a state of combat readiness. There were patrol teams in military uniforms, all equipped with submachine guns, and there were also people in civilian clothes, with Type 56 semi-automatic rifles hanging on their shoulders. These should be the militia in the village, right?

After walking about 50 or 60 meters, I encountered two patrol teams. I was just looking for someone to ask for directions.

"Hey, what are you doing?"

He was stopped by another patrol team coming from the front. He stood there without moving. When the team came in front of him, the leader was a very sturdy-looking man with broad shoulders and a big waist. He was as tall as him, about 1.8 meters, with a beard, spoke in a rough tone, and looked alert.

"I'm here to visit relatives!"

"Visiting relatives? Haha!"

A patrolman behind the bearded man laughed.

"You really know how to pick the right time, kid. Look at the situation now. We're going to war with the Russians. Why are you visiting relatives?"

Zhong Yuemin said:

"The Russians only dare to poke around on those small islands on the border. They don't have the guts to come here. Besides, there are so many border guards and militiamen in the village. There's nothing to be afraid of."

"Oh, you little kid, you're so arrogant!"

The bearded man asked, "You're here to visit relatives. Do you have any relatives in the village?"

"Ah, my grandpa's house is here."

"What's your grandpa's name?"

"Yao Gaoyuan!"

"Huh?" The bearded man was stunned. "Your grandfather's name is Yao Gaoyuan? Then...what about your mother?"

"Yao Ping!"

"You...what about you?"

"Zhong Yuemin!"

The bearded man suddenly slapped Zhong Yuemin on the shoulder excitedly and said excitedly:

"Are you Xiao Yueyue?!"

PS: Special thanks to Bosi Qiancengxue for giving 10 reminder tickets at once. Thank you very much!!!