On that hot summer day in '97, I put on a green uniform and walked into the barracks with great ambition. At that time, I was young and vigorous, and I always felt that I could be tempered into steel in this melting pot. Unexpectedly, on the first day of enlistment, he had a conflict with Zhao Tianyu, a wealthy son.
On that day, the commander of the receiving company led our recruits into the dormitory and assigned beds. I happened to be in the same room with Zhao Tianyu. He is tall and fair-skinned, and at first glance he is a pampered young master. I couldn't help frowning, thinking to myself that such a boy brother came to the army, I'm afraid he came to gild.
In the evening, the company commander arranged for us to sort out the housekeeping. Zhao Tianyu crossed Erlang's legs and smoked leisurely. I couldn't help but say a few words to him and get him to be disciplined. Unexpectedly, his eyes widened, and he retorted, "How old are you?" Dare to teach me a lesson? In this way, the two of us argued, and even almost got started.
At this moment, the commander of the receiving company walked in, widened his eyes and asked, "What's the matter?" I hurriedly explained: "Company commander, Zhao Tianyu did not obey the management and contradicted the veterans. Zhao Tianyu preemptively said: "Company commander, he bullied me, you have to be my master." ”
The company commander was silent for a while, then glared at me and said, "You're done." I was stunned, thinking I had misheard. The company commander continued: "From now on, you are Zhao Tianyu's squad leader, responsible for his training and life. If he still makes a mistake, I'll ask you! ”
My eyes widened, and I thought to myself, isn't this making me carry the black pot? But the military order is like a mountain, and I can only agree to it. From that day on, I became Zhao Tianyu's "follower", not only to manage his training, but also to take care of his life. But he didn't appreciate it, and always stumbled me and made me lose face in the company.
At one point, we did a five-kilometer off-road on the playground. Zhao Tianyu deliberately fell on the side of the road, tears streaming down his eyes. I was so anxious that I picked him up and ran to the health team. After examination, the doctor said that it was just a scratch and nothing serious. I breathed a sigh of relief, but turned around to find the company commander standing behind me with a black face.
The company commander questioned me, "Why is it so serious?" I was about to explain, but Zhao Tianyu grabbed the conversation: "Company commander, he deliberately corrected me and made me lose face in front of my comrades." My eyes widened and I was speechless. The company commander waved his hand and told me to go back first.
During that time, I was tormented and felt like the whole world was targeting me. However, just when I was about to collapse, the company commander found me and said earnestly: "I know that you have been wronged, but you must understand that a soldier is to obey orders unconditionally." I believe that you can get this job done. ”
Since then, I have begun to reflect on myself and try to understand Zhao Tianyu. Gradually, I discovered that he was not useless, but just rebellious and lacked love. So, I tried to communicate with him, care about his life, and guide him to the right path.
Time passed, and Zhao Tianyu gradually became mature and no longer deliberately opposed me. On the training ground, he no longer dragged his feet and even began to help other comrades. The company commander looked at all this and smiled with satisfaction.
Finally, at the end of the recruit company, Zhao Tianyu said to me with tears in his eyes: "Squad leader, thank you." It was you who made me understand what responsibility is and what responsibility is. I smiled and patted him on the shoulder: "Silly boy, these are your own efforts. ”
At that moment, I understood the good intentions of the company commander. He asked me to be Zhao Tianyu's squad leader, not to let me carry the black pot, but to give me an opportunity to learn how to take responsibility and how to lead my comrades to grow together.
This experience has become the most valuable asset in my military career. And Zhao Tianyu and I have also become good brothers who talk about everything. In the days to come, we will work together to contribute to the prosperity of the motherland.
The days of the recruit company ended in tension and fulfillment. Zhao Tianyu and I were both assigned to the same regiment, I was in the infantry company, and he went to the reconnaissance company. Even though we are no longer in the same class, our relationship is still very close. When night falls, we sneak into the corner of the playground and chat about each other's dreams and futures.
One day, the regiment suddenly received an urgent task to send a squad on a special reconnaissance mission. Zhao Tianyu was selected as a member of the team because of his outstanding performance. Before leaving, he found me, his eyes were full of determination: "Squad leader, this mission is very important, I must make meritorious contributions." ”
I held his hand tightly and felt the heavy responsibility: "Be careful, safety first." We are all waiting for your triumph. ”
When the day of the mission came, Zhao Tianyu and his party set off in the morning light. I led my comrades-in-arms to sweat on the training ground, silently praying for them in my heart.
A few days later, news suddenly came from the regiment that Zhao Tianyu's squad had encountered an enemy ambush while performing its mission, and the situation was unknown. My heart slammed into my throat, I dropped my training and ran to the regimental headquarters like crazy.
In the regiment headquarters, the company commander and several cadres were anxiously discussing the rescue plan. I broke in, and asked in a trembling voice, "Company commander, how are Zhao Tianyu and them?" The company commander glared at me and said in a heavy tone: "There is no news yet, we are now preparing to organize a rescue team." ”
My eyes widened and I said firmly, "Company commander, I apply to join the rescue team!" The company commander hesitated, but finally nodded in agreement.
The rescue team soon set off, but my heart ached like a knife. The noble son who used to give me a headache is now uncertain about his life and death. We weave through the dense forest, with caution at every step.
Finally, in a patch of grass, we found Zhao Tianyu and them. He was covered in blood, but he still held his gun tightly, guarding his wounded comrades. Seeing us, he smiled weakly: "Squad leader, I did it." ”
I burst into tears and hugged him tightly: "You are really a hero, Zhao Tianyu." "We moved the wounded comrades to safety, and Zhao Tianyu was rushed to the hospital.
After rescue, Zhao Tianyu was finally out of danger. I stayed at his bedside, and he smiled weakly and said, "Squad leader, I owe you another life." I smiled and shook my head: "Silly boy, we are comrades-in-arms, life and death together." ”
In that battle, Zhao Tianyu was awarded a second-class meritorious service, and I was also commended for my meritorious service in the rescue. Our story was passed down as a good story in the regiment and became an example for our comrades-in-arms to learn from.
The days were quiet again, and we were still crawling around in the barracks. The difference is that Zhao Tianyu has become more mature and stable, and I am also growing.
Military career is like a war without gunpowder, in which we have learned to grow and learn to take responsibility. And that deep comradeship has become an eternal concern in our hearts. In the days to come, we will continue to fight side by side and contribute our youth and blood to defend the motherland.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, Zhao Tianyu and I spent several spring and autumn in the barracks. Our relationship grew closer and closer, like brothers. During this time, we have experienced countless hard training together, and we have also faced the test of life and death together.
One night, we had a night training on the playground. The moonlight was like water, sprinkled on the wide playground, reflecting our young faces. Zhao Tianyu suddenly stopped, looked at me and said, "Squad leader, do you think our youth will be dedicated to this land?" ”
I smiled and patted him on the shoulder: "Our youth, of course, will be dedicated to this land. Because here, there are our dreams, there are our beliefs. ”
Zhao Tianyu nodded thoughtfully, and then suddenly took out a letter from his pocket: "Squad leader, this is a letter I wrote to my parents, I want them to know that I am no longer the wayward son-in-law, I have grown into a real soldier." ”
I took the letter and read it carefully. In the letter, Zhao Tianyu described in detail his life in the barracks and his heroic performance in the line of duty. I looked at it, and my eyes couldn't help but moisten.
"Well written, your parents will be proud of you." I patted him on the shoulder and smiled.
At that moment, a hurried whistle pierced the silence of the night. The company commander hurriedly ran over and said with a grim expression: "Urgently assemble, there is a new mission." ”
We quickly packed up our equipment and followed the company commander to the meeting place. The company commander stood in front of the queue and said in a serious tone: "Comrades, we have just received an order from our superiors that we will urgently go to the border to carry out the mission. This mission has a bearing on the security of the country, and we must go all out to accomplish it. ”
Hearing the news, Zhao Tianyu and I glanced at each other, and we both saw the firmness in each other's eyes. We quickly packed up our gear and set off with the team.
On the border line, we met a fierce attack by enemy troops. In the fierce battle, Zhao Tianyu was unfortunately injured and sent to the rear hospital. I fought valiantly on the battlefield and led my comrades to successfully repel the enemy's attack.
After the battle, I immediately rushed to the hospital to visit Zhao Tianyu. He lay on the hospital bed, his face pale, but his eyes were full of determination.
"Squad leader, it's a pity that I couldn't fight side by side with you." Zhao Tianyu said with a wry smile.
I patted his hand lightly and comforted him, saying, "You've done a good job, Zhao Tianyu." We have all seen your heroic performance. ”
Zhao Tianyu listened to my words, and a trace of emotion flashed in his eyes. We held each other's hands tightly, as if that would convey each other's strength.
During my time in the hospital, I would visit Zhao Tianyu every day and tell him stories about the battlefield. He listened with relish, as if he were there. Gradually, his injuries began to improve, and we cherished each other's company even more.
Finally, Zhao Tianyu recovered and was discharged from the hospital. When he returned to the army, he immediately threw himself into training, as if to make up for all the lost time. I also continue to lead my comrades-in-arms and stick to the borders of the motherland.
As the days passed, our youth burned in the barracks, and our dreams took root in the frontier lands. We know that as soldiers, our mission is to defend the country and protect the people. In this land, we will continue to fight side by side, with our youth and blood, to write our own legend.
During the years in the frontier, Zhao Tianyu and I spent many unforgettable moments together. Our friendship has been strengthened by hard training and trials of life and death. However, fate always seems to like to play a joke and present us with new challenges when we least expect it.
It was a cold winter, and Zhao Tianyu and I were sent on a special mission. The goal of the mission is to go behind enemy lines and gain vital information. The two of us worked together tacitly and successfully completed the task. However, on the way back, we were ambushed by an enemy army.
In the face of heavy enemy fire, we resisted bravely, but the situation became more and more critical. In the fierce battle, Zhao Tianyu was unfortunately hit by a cannonball and was seriously injured. I did my best to get him out of the field, but his injuries were very serious.
I anxiously guarded Zhao Tianyu's side, watching him struggle in pain, and my heart was like a knife. I held his hand and whispered, "Zhao Tianyu, you have to hold on, we will get through this together." ”
Zhao Tianyu nodded weakly, his eyes flashing with determination. I am deeply impressed by his tenacity and courage. I took care of him every inch of the next few days and hoped that he would recover soon.
However, Zhao's injuries were much more serious than we thought. The doctor told me that he might never be able to get back to his previous state. The news came like a bolt from the blue, and I fell into deep grief.
I couldn't accept this fact and decided to help Zhao Tianyu recover no matter what. I accompany him every day in his rehabilitation training and give him encouragement and support. Although progress was slow, Zhao Tianyu never gave up, and he used his tenacity and perseverance to overcome physical difficulties.
After a long recovery process, Zhao Tianyu gradually regained consciousness. He looked at me with gratitude in his eyes: "Squad leader, thank you for always being by my side and not giving up on me." ”
I held his hand tightly, and tears welled up in my eyes: "Zhao Tianyu, you are my best comrade-in-arms, we will always be together." ”
As time passed, Zhao Tianyu's recovery gradually improved. Although he was no longer able to fight valiantly on the battlefield as he had before, he continued to contribute to the army in his own way. He became an instructor, passing on his experience and wisdom to a new generation of soldiers.
I watched Zhao Tianyu standing on the podium, confidently imparting knowledge, and my heart was full of pride and emotion. His tenacity and courage inspire not only me, but everyone around him.
In the days that followed, we continued to fight side by side in the barracks and contribute to the defense of the Motherland. Our youth burns in the barracks, and our dreams take root in the frontier lands. We know that as soldiers, our mission is to defend the country and protect the people. In this land, we will continue to fight side by side, with our youth and blood, to write our own legend.