It was a gloomy autumn day, 95 years ago. My name is Li Dazhu, I am an engineer, I was twenty-three years old that year, and I was strong in blood. On that day, our troops received an order to lay mines in a mountainous area. The partner I am with is a fellow countryman named Zhao Tiezhu, an honest person.
We were in groups of two, driving the old jeep along the winding mountain road. In order to save power, the iron pillar is hung in neutral gear and allows the car to slide. I looked out the window, and my heart was beating a drum, this mountain road is steep, if something happens, what can it be?
"Tiezhu, isn't it dangerous for you to do this?" I couldn't help but ask.
"Dazhu, don't worry, I'm very familiar with this road, no problem." Tie Zhu patted his chest, full of confidence.
As he was talking, there was a sudden jolt, and the car rushed out of control towards the cliff. My face turned pale, I clung to the handrail, and silently said in my heart: "It's over, it's over!" ”
At this critical moment, the iron pillar suddenly pulled the handbrake, and the car stopped on the edge of the cliff. Tie Zhu and I looked at each other, and we both saw the horror in each other's eyes.
"Dazhu, we have to go down and have a look, maybe we can find the place where the mine is laid." Tie Zhu said, opened the car door, and carefully got out of the car.
I followed closely behind, my heart rising to my throat. Walking along the cliff for a while, we found a hidden cave. Tie Zhu said: "Dazhu, this place is good, let's lay mines here." ”
In the process of laying mines, we encountered a strange thing. There was a strange pile of stones in the cave, which was cold to the touch and emitted a faint light. I asked curiously, "Iron Pillar, what is this stone?" ”
"I haven't seen it either, maybe it's some kind of baby." As he spoke, he picked up a stone and looked at it over and over again.
At this moment, there was a sudden noise at the entrance of the cave. We nervously looked at the entrance of the cave and saw a figure flash in. It was an old man dressed in tatters, his eyes widened, he looked at the stone in our hands, and said excitedly, "You have found the legendary pearl of the night!" ”
The two of us were stunned, the pearl of the night? Isn't that a legendary treasure? The old man saw our doubts and said, "When I was young, I heard the elders say that there is a night pearl in this mountain, but I didn't expect it to be found by you!" ”
We were about to ask more questions when suddenly there was a burst of gunfire from outside the cave. Our hearts tightened, and we knew that the enemy was coming. The old man said nervously, "You have to leave quickly, they will not let you go when they find the pearl of the night." ”
The three of us hurriedly packed our things and planned to escape from the back mountain. But as soon as he got out of the hole, the enemy surrounded him. We were forced into a fierce battle, bullets passing by, life and death hanging by a thread.
Finally, we repelled the enemy, but the old man was badly wounded. Before he died, he told us: "The pearl of the night is a treasure of the country, you must take good care of it, and never let it fall into the wrong hands." ”
We buried the old man with tears in our eyes and returned to the army with the Night Pearl. Later, we handed over the Night Pearl to the state and received a commendation. And that encounter has become the most unforgettable memory of our lives.
Time flies, and now Tie Zhu and I have been retired from the army for many years. But whenever we mention that past, we will be enthusiastic, as if we have returned to that prime age.
The days passed like this, and although Tie Zhu and I had taken off our military uniforms, that experience seemed to be engraved in our bones and became the most precious treasure in our lives. That day, I was drinking tea with Tie Zhu in the teahouse at the head of the village, when suddenly, a familiar figure walked in, it was our old company commander.
The old company commander was still so energetic, and when he saw us, he smiled and said, "Big pillar, iron pillar, you two are the pride of our troops!" ”
We quickly stood up and respectfully saluted the old company commander. The old company commander waved his hand, motioned for us to sit down, and then said mysteriously, "There is something I want to leave to you." ”
I looked at Tiezhu and immediately became serious. The old company commander said, "Do you remember the night pearl you found back then?" Recently, there was news that the pearl was stolen that night. ”
"What?" Tie Zhu and I stood up at once, "Who is so bold as to dare to steal the country's treasure?" ”
The old company commander sighed: "I don't know the specific situation, but the superiors ordered us to get the Night Pearl back." I think it's best to leave this matter to you. ”
"Guaranteed to complete the mission!" Iron Pillar and I replied in unison.
In this way, we once again embarked on a journey to find the pearl of the night. Following the clues, we came to a remote mountain village. While inquiring about the news in the village, we met a strange old man, who said to us, "You are here to find the Pearl of the Night, right?" ”
We were taken aback, how did this old man know what we were coming from? The old man saw our doubts and said with a smile: "I was also in the army when I was young, and the legend of the Pearl of the Chinese New Year's Eve was widely spread in our army. ”
We were immediately in awe of the old man, who told us that a stranger had recently come to the village and was probably the one who had stolen the pearl of the night.
We followed the clues provided by the old man and found the stranger's residence. It was a dilapidated courtyard with a locked door. We cautiously climbed over the wall and found that the yard was full of antiques.
At this moment, the owner of the courtyard suddenly appeared, he was a middle-aged man with a cunning eye. As soon as he saw us, he sneered and said, "You guys are here to find my pearl of the night, right?" It's a pity that you're one step too late. ”
Tie Zhu and I trembled with anger, and Tie Zhu shouted: "Hand over the Night Pearl, otherwise we will be welcome!" ”
The man laughed and suddenly pulled out a glittering stone from his bosom. We recognized it as the Night Pearl, and were about to rush to snatch it, but we saw that the man suddenly threw the Night Pearl into the well next to it.
"You'll never find the Pearl of the Night!" The man laughed maniacally.
Without hesitation, Tiezhu and I jumped into the well, the water was cold, and we tried our best to grope in the dark. Finally, I touched the smooth stone, and the pearl of the night was found!
We brought the Night Pearl back to the troops, and our superiors commended us. And the treasure thief got the punishment he deserved. As for me and Tiezhu, our story does not end, and in those days, we continue to fight side by side, for the country, for the people, for those unforgettable memories.
The days are like water, calm and deep. After the Night Pearl incident with Iron Pillar and I, our lives seem to be back on a peaceful track. Deep down, however, we all know that as military personnel, we are always ready to take on new challenges.
One day, Tie Zhu and I were chatting at home when we suddenly received a mysterious letter. The letter mentions that someone has found a mysterious map in an ancient temple on the border, which is said to lead to a treasure. Our hearts moved, knowing that this was going to be another adventure.
"Dazhu, are you reliable about this?" Tie Zhu held the letter, his brow furrowed.
I thought for a moment and replied, "Anyway, let's go and see." If it is true, then we will make another contribution to the country. ”
And just like that, we once again embarked on a journey into the unknown. After some twists and turns, we came to the temple located on the border. The temple is quaint and dilapidated, as if telling a thousand-year-old story.
With the help of the presiding officer of the temple, we found the legendary map. The map is full of strange symbols and routes, and it looks quite complicated. The host told us that the map was old and that it was said to hold a huge secret.
We decided to follow the map and discover the secret. After several days of arduous trekking, we came to a desolate mountainous area. There, we meet an unexpected person - the man who once stole the Pearl of the Night.
He looked embarrassed, and when he saw us, he was surprised and said, "Why are you guys again?" ”
Tie Zhu sneered: "It seems that you haven't learned your lesson yet. ”
The man smiled bitterly: "I do regret it, that night Pearl brought me endless trouble." I heard you were looking for treasure, and I'd like to take you there. ”
We hesitated for a moment and finally decided to believe him. Under his leadership, we passed through one dangerous situation after another, and finally came to the location marked on the map.
There is a huge stone tablet with ancient texts engraved on it. The man told us that the treasure was under the stone tablet. We followed his instructions and moved the stele together.
Beneath the stele was a deep cave, and we cautiously walked down and found a stone chamber. There are many precious artifacts placed in the stone room, and one of the sparkling gems caught our attention.
"This is the legendary Stone of Light!" Tie Zhu said excitedly.
We were about to pick up the gem when suddenly, the walls around the stone chamber began to vibrate, and the mechanism activated. We were shocked to know that this was a trap to protect the treasure.
At the last moment, we managed to escape the trap with the instinct and courage of a soldier. Eventually, we brought the treasure back to the country and were once again recognized.
After that adventure, my life with Iron Pillar gradually returned to peace. However, we know that deep down, that thirst for adventure and challenge never goes away. We continue to live ordinary days, but we will always remember those unforgettable memories in our hearts. And those experiences have become the most valuable wealth in our lives.
Day after day, the ordinary life does not let us forget that adventurous heart. Tie Zhu and I often talked about those thrilling experiences after tea and dinner, as if those days were just around the corner.
"Dazhu, do you think we can have another adventure like that?" Tie Zhu looked out the window at the sky, his eyes shining with anticipation.
I patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile, "As long as you have that heart, everywhere is an adventure." However, I would like to see a few days of peace. ”
However, fate always seems to like to joke. Just when we thought life would be at peace, a letter from afar shattered the silence again.
The handwriting on the envelope was strong and powerful, with our names written on it. I cautiously opened the envelope, and inside was a yellowed piece of parchment with a map drawn on it, and a scribbled note: "Secrets Hidden in the Wind." ”
Tie Zhu and I looked at each other, and we both knew in our hearts that this would be the beginning of a new journey. We decided to set out at once to find this secret hidden in the wind.
After an arduous search, we came to a remote desert town. The town is sparsely populated and sparsely populated, as if isolated from the world. We took a break from the town and asked the locals about the location on the parchment.
Following the instructions on the parchment, we came to a desolate desert. In the heart of the desert, we found an ancient castle buried by wind and sand. The gates of the castle were closed and covered with a thick layer of sand.
With great effort, we finally opened the gates of the castle. It was pitch black inside, with only a faint moonlight shining on the ground through the high windows. We cautiously walked in and found a huge underground palace.
The palace is filled with treasures, the most striking of which is a crystal coffin. In the coffin lay a beautiful woman, her face still the same, as if she were just asleep.
"This can't be the legendary Sleeping Beauty, right?" Tie Zhu couldn't help but blurt out.
I stepped forward and looked closely at the woman's face, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of respect in my heart. This woman must have an extraordinary identity and story.
At this moment, a voice suddenly came from the corner of the palace: "You are finally here." ”
We turned to look, and saw an old man coming out of the darkness. He had gray hair and a glow of wisdom in his eyes.
"I am the guardian of this castle, and the parchment in your hand is my invitation." The old man said slowly, "This woman is the princess of the castle and my master. She has been asleep for a thousand years, waiting for her destined awakener. ”
I looked at each other with Iron Pillar, my heart full of doubts. The old man seemed to see our confusion, and said with a smile: "Only the truly brave can awaken the princess and unlock the secrets of the castle." ”
We did not hesitate to accede to the old man's request. Under the guidance of the old man, we began the ritual of awakening the princess. After some effort, the princess finally opened her eyes slowly.
Her eyes were filled with surprise and gratitude, and she told us that there was a huge secret hidden in the castle, and this secret was related to the fate of the whole country.
Led by the princess, we delve into the castle and uncover the secrets hidden in the wind. In the end, we not only helped the country defuse a crisis, but also restored the castle to its former glory.
And Tie Zhu and I were once again commended by the state for this adventure. Our story has once again become a legend.
Time flies, and Tie Zhu and I have grown old, but that experience is always in our hearts. Whenever we talk about that past, our blood will boil, as if we have returned to that prime age. And those adventures have become the most valuable wealth of our lives.