My name is Li Tiezhu, and I grew up in a small mountain village in the northeast. I was twenty years old. The eldest aunt in the village, a division-level cadre, has just returned home from retirement. She has always been my idol, and I want to be like her, to be a soldier and defend my country.
But just when I was confidently signing up for the army, something strange happened. My registration form was like a stone in the sea, and there was no news at all. This made me anxious, and I ran all over the place, but I couldn't find the reason.
On this day, I found my aunt's house and wanted to ask her to help ask. My aunt was wearing a military uniform, and she was heroic, and after listening to what I said, she frowned: "Tiezhu, I know about you, but you have to let me inquire again." ”
I said anxiously: "Auntie, I'm waiting to join the army and serve the country!" You can help me. ”
My aunt patted me on the shoulder: "Don't worry, Tiezhu, I will definitely help you find out." ”
And just like that, I began the long wait. During this period, I went to my aunt every day, and she also kept helping me inquire. Strangely, nothing was found every time.
On this day, I came to my aunt's house again. My aunt was exercising in the yard, and when she saw me coming, she beckoned: "Tiezhu, come here." ”
I walked over and saw my aunt hand me a piece of paper: "This is the news that you signed up to join the army, you can see for yourself." ”
I took the paper and saw that it was written: "Li Tiezhu, due to physical reasons, does not meet the conditions to join the army." My eyes widened, I couldn't believe it was true: "Auntie, how is this possible?" I've been in good health! ”
The aunt frowned: "Tiezhu, I know your body is fine." There must be a problem here, I'll help you ask again. ”
I came home depressed, and my parents were worried when they saw me like this. At night, I lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep. Suddenly, I heard movement outside the window, and I quietly got up and noticed a figure flashing past my door.
I hurried out, only to see the figure running into the village chief's house. I was hiding in a corner and heard a conversation between the village chief and a man coming from inside.
"How's it going?" The village chief asked.
"Don't worry, Li Tiezhu's qualification to join the army has been cancelled." The man said.
"That's good, this kid has always wanted to join the army, and I can't let him succeed." The village chief said.
I was trembling with anger, it turned out that the village chief was playing tricks on all this. I was about to rush in to theorize, but was grabbed by a hand. When I looked back, it was my aunt.
"Iron pillar, don't be impulsive. Now is not the time to make trouble, we need to find a way to solve the problem. The aunt said.
With the help of my aunt, we found the head of the unit and reflected the situation. The chief attached great importance to it and immediately sent people to investigate. In the end, the truth was revealed, and it turned out that the village chief deliberately prevented me from joining the army for his own selfish interests.
With the intervention of the chief, I successfully joined the troops. Before leaving, my aunt said to me: "Tiezhu, you must remember that the purpose of being a soldier is to protect the family and defend the country, not to take revenge. You should learn from this and be vigilant at all times. ”
I nodded and said firmly, "Auntie, I will not let you down." ”
In this way, with my aunt's expectations, I embarked on the journey of protecting my family and defending the country. And this is a new starting point in my life.
The moment I stepped into the barracks, my heart was filled with excitement and anticipation. In the boot camp, I met comrades from all over the world, and we grew together together. In the dead of night, I always think of my aunt's teachings, and those words seem to have become my motivation to move forward.
After three months of recruit training, I was assigned to the border company. Life here is harder, but I know this is the time to test me. The instructor of the company was an experienced veteran, he was strict with us, but he also cared about us.
One day, the instructor came to me and said earnestly: "Tiezhu, I heard that your process of joining the army was quite tortuous, but you were not defeated by difficulties, which is good. In the Border Company, you have more challenges to face, and I hope you will continue to maintain that spirit. ”
I replied firmly, "Instructor, please rest assured that I will definitely prove my worth with practical actions." ”
Soon after, I took part in a real combat exercise of the company. During the exercise, my squad was responsible for guarding an important hill. As night fell, we stared nervously ahead, when suddenly, a burst of gunfire broke the silence of the night.
"There are enemies!" I shouted loudly and immediately threw myself into battle with my comrades.
In the heat of battle, I was unfortunately wounded and hit in the leg by shrapnel. The pain made it almost impossible for me to stand, but at the thought of my aunt's expectations, I gritted my teeth and persevered. We managed to repel the enemy's attack and defend the hill.
After the battle, I was taken to a field hospital. The instructor came to see me, and he patted me on the shoulder and said, "Tiezhu, you have performed very well, and the company is proud of you." Your injuries need to heal, but don't worry, you'll be fine. ”
I spent two long months in the hospital, and during this time, I reflected a lot. I realized that as a soldier, you must not only fight bravely, but also learn to protect yourself, so that you can better defend your home and country.
After returning from injury, I was recommended to participate in the military region's martial arts competition. After hard training, I finally achieved good results in the competition and won glory for the company. When I sent the medal home, my parents were moved to tears, and they said that I had lived up to my aunt's expectations.
One day, I received a letter from my aunt. She wrote: "Tiezhu, I am proud of you when I heard that you have achieved good results in the martial arts competition. You have to remember that the mission of a soldier is to defend the country and honor is just a passing moment, don't be carried away by it. ”
I held the letter, tears blurring my eyes. I know that my aunt's words will always inspire me to move forward. In this vast land, I will work with my comrades-in-arms to guard the peace of the motherland and write an extraordinary chapter with our youth and blood.
Time is like flowing water, and in the blink of an eye, I have spent three spring and autumn seasons in the border defense company. In the past three years, I have experienced countless drills and tasks, and each time I have become more mature. I always have my aunt's letter with me, and it is my most precious treasure.
It was another winter, and the company received an order to send a squad to carry out a special mission. I was chosen to be the captain of the team, responsible for leading my comrades into the deep mountains and forests of the border to search for a group of enemy agents who might infiltrate the mainland.
On the eve of departure, I flipped through my aunt's letter, and my heart was full of nervousness and uneasiness. It was my first time as a captain and I had a lot of responsibilities and I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to do it.
"Iron Pillar, I believe in you." The instructor's voice sounded in the background.
I looked back and saw the instructor standing behind me, his eyes full of trust.
"Instructor, I'm ......" I tried to voice my concerns.
The instructor waved his hand and interrupted me: "Tiezhu, you don't need to speak. Remember, you are a military man, and your actions will speak for themselves. Auntie is in the spirit of heaven, and she will be proud of you. ”
That night, I had insomnia. I kept thinking about the instructor's words, and my heart gradually became firm. At dawn, I set out with my team on the journey.
The mission was extremely difficult, and we were faced with experienced agents whose movements in the mountains and forests were ghostly and difficult to track. But my comrades-in-arms and I did not flinch, and we relied on each other's trust and tacit understanding to narrow down the search area step by step.
On a cold night, we finally found traces of the enemy. In a fierce battle, we managed to capture all the agents who had infiltrated. At that moment, my heart was filled with the joy of victory, and I knew that we had lived up to the uniforms on our bodies.
After the mission, we returned to the company. The instructor greeted us, and he held my hand tightly: "Iron pillar, well done!" You have proven your ability and the strength of our company. ”
I smiled, but my heart was unusually calm. I know that all this is just my duty as a soldier.
Soon after, I received another letter from my aunt. This time, there was only one sentence in the letter: "Iron Pillar, you are my pride." "I burst into tears when I looked at the familiar handwriting.
I know that no matter how bumpy the road ahead may be, I will continue to walk with determination. Because in my heart, there are the expectations of my aunt, the trust of my comrades-in-arms, and my deep love for this land. I will use my life to guard this glory forever.
Time continued to pass, and so did my career in the border company. Every mission and every training has given me a deeper understanding of the responsibilities and missions of soldiers.
When summer arrived, the company received an urgent task to go to a small town near the border line for urgent reinforcements. According to intelligence, a group of militants is planning an attack on the town in an attempt to create chaos.
As the elite of the company, I was appointed deputy captain of the operation. Before leaving, the instructor came to me again, with anticipation and trust in his eyes.
"Iron Pillar, this operation is very crucial, you have to use your experience to lead the team to complete the mission." The instructor said solemnly.
I clenched my fists and replied firmly, "Instructor, please rest assured, I will definitely lead the team to a successful mission." ”
We quickly assembled and headed to the town in military trucks. On the way, I repeatedly thought about various possible situations, and my aunt's sentence kept echoing in my mind: "Tiezhu, you are my pride." ”
Once we arrived in the town, we quickly deployed and operated in conjunction with the local garrison to carry out intensive reconnaissance and arming. During an intense night patrol, we finally spotted traces of militants.
In a fierce firefight, we managed to repel the attack of the militants and protect the peace of the town. After the battle, I led the team to count the casualties, and although a few comrades were wounded, fortunately no one was killed.
The instructor personally came to condole, he patted me on the shoulder, smiled and said, "Tiezhu, you have once again proven your ability, and the company is proud of you." ”
I modestly replied, "Instructor, it's all a credit to everyone, I just did my duty." ”
After the mission, I received a letter from my aunt again. This time, there was only one sentence in the letter: "Iron Pillar, I am immensely proud of your bravery and tenacity." "Looking at the familiar handwriting, I felt a sense of pride in my heart.
I know that no matter how bumpy the road ahead may be, I will remain steadfast. Because in my heart, there are the expectations of my aunt, the trust of my comrades-in-arms, and my deep love for this land. I will use my life to guard this glory forever.