MMB Chapter 1081 Repeat the order, everyone return to the team!
Chapter 1081 Repeat the order, everyone return to the team!
Chapter 1081 Repeat the order, everyone return to the team!
Who says weather forecast is inaccurate?
The newspaper said it would rain on the 19th, but it didn't say it would rain on that day. Can't it rain until the 20th?
"Are you going out in this heavy rain?"
Liu Yin came down from upstairs and saw her son putting on rain boots. She couldn't help but ask him a question.
Li Xuewu turned around and smiled at his mother, "I'm going to the club to do something. What's the matter?"
He stamped his feet and asked, "Is there anything I can help you with? Buying groceries? Or something else?"
"You only know how to shop, and don't you even know to take Sunday off to spend time with your wife and kids?"
Liu Yin scolded her son with a little dissatisfaction: "Who has kept you busy on weekdays? You are not home on weekends. Do you think this is a treat?"
"Leader, the car is ready." Just as Liu Yin was speaking, Han Jiankun came in from outside holding an umbrella and reported: "Now is...?"
"Go, go!" Seeing her son's embarrassed expression, Liu Yin said impatiently: "All you care about is work, not home."
"Look at what you said, as if I'm so dedicated, but I'm the laziest person in the whole factory."
Li Xuewu joked with his mother and then assured: "I won't be back for lunch, but I will be back early in the afternoon if I really have something to do."
"Go ahead, go ahead, I don't want to bother with you anymore!"
Liu Yin waved her hand and scolded her son: "Who cares where you eat? Just don't come back."
Li Xuewu smiled, not caring about his mother's attitude, took an umbrella from the door and walked out. Han Jiankun followed behind him in a daze.
The rain today is really holding back. I don't know who poked a hole in the sky, it seems like all the water in the Milky Way is leaking out.
There was no wind either. The wind died down in the middle of the night, and now it was raining non-stop.
Li Xuewu could feel the heavy force of the rain hitting the umbrella even when he was holding it. The rainfall was really heavy.
Before getting in the car, he looked up at the gray sky. He was most afraid that the clear clouds would disappear and it would rain endlessly.
The drainage ditch at the entrance had long been filled up, rushing towards the lake. The rain was heavy this year, and the ditch could not hold any water, let alone small fish. However, there were quite a few toads.
If you open the window when sleeping at night, you can definitely hear the croaking sound of toads. Even if the sound is mild, it will keep you awake and make you very anxious.
I don’t know if the fish were there earlier or released later, but I can hear the cries of the kingfishers at night.
Of course, Li Xuewu didn’t know why Wang Ba was called Wang Ba. It was the old man who was fishing who told him.
That old man is a god. He doesn't sleep at night and doesn't need to prepare any snacks with his wine. After twelve o'clock, he listens to Wang Ba's call and drinks two taels of wine.
After Wang Ba finished shouting and he was drunk, he lay down on the bed to sleep, and then got up in the morning to go fishing again.
He still hasn't figured out the old man's origins. Han Jiankun was willing to help him investigate, but he refused. What's the point?
In the morning, he and Li Shu's usual routine was to go to the lake to tease the old man, disrupt his peaceful fishing life, and borrow a few fish to take home.
It won't work today. The water is so high that even the old fisherman can't stand it. If he rushes into the lake, he will be fed to the fish and shrimps.
There is a brick-paved road in front of Li Xuewu's house. The little kid had spared no effort in building this villa area, and the people living there must be extraordinary.
You know what, the little devil was really mean, but the quality of the craftsmanship was really high.
No matter how strong the water flow in the drainage ditch is, it will not spread to the yards of each household, let alone flow into the streets.
There are disadvantages to open channels. There are many mosquitoes in the summer, especially when the fallen leaves from the trees on both sides of the road mix with the soil and accumulate, causing blockages.
But the amazing thing is that as soon as it rains, the mud and fallen leaves will be washed into the lake by the rain, and the canal will be clean.
When it rains, we are afraid of mosquitoes in the stagnant water, but when the water flows away, the environment for mosquitoes to breed is gone.
The advantages of open channels are obvious. They are convenient for maintenance and mosquito control. At this time, we should focus on eliminating the four pests.
"boom--"
After closing the car door, Li Xuewu shook off the rain that had blown off his body and said to Han Jiankun: "Let's go to the Wei San Regiment first. The rain is too heavy and I'm worried."
When Li Xuewu took his daughter to the lake to play, he didn't go empty-handed. He always brought some cakes with him, otherwise how could he feel comfortable borrowing fish from the old man?
It rained heavily this morning, so when Han Jiankun came, Li Xuewu asked him to go to the big lake to take a look, so that the old man would not get into trouble by fishing in the rain.
As a result, Han Jiankun came back and said that the lake water had risen and had already passed the path along the lake, and would continue to rise.
"Leader, at home..."
Han Jiankun turned around and pointed to the yard and reminded Li Xuewu: "Aunt Liu seems angry."
"Haha, don't mind it, my mother is not angry. She is deliberately speaking in favor of her daughter-in-law."
Li Xuewu patted him on the shoulder and said, "You are already married. Sooner or later, you will find yourself in the same situation as I am now. You have to choose between two options."
He turned his head and looked at his home. The heavy rain fell on the car window and he couldn't see clearly, but he could still feel the warmth and responsibility of home.
Han Jiankun didn't quite understand what he heard. He turned the steering wheel and slowly drove out of the street, still thinking about what his leader had just said.
"No matter how respectful and in love a couple are, there will come a day when their love is worn down by the daily necessities of life, elderly people and children."
Li Xuewu explained: "There is always someone who has to shoulder the responsibility of taking care of the family. Unfortunately, even if I want to play this role, the conditions do not allow it, so I have to bear the brunt of the criticism."
He shook his head helplessly and said, "It doesn't matter if my mother helps Gu Ning scold me or discipline me, it's better than making Gu Ning angry or saying these words, even if Gu Ning is not that kind of person."
"Um... so Aunt Liu said this on purpose for Sister Xiao Ning to hear?"
Han Jiankun finally understood now. He knew why his leader was said to be cunning in the factory. It turned out to be a family tradition!
Li Xuewu smiled and shook his head slightly, saying: "You are talking about me. It doesn't matter who hears it. What matters is that I have to listen."
There is a saying since ancient times that it is difficult to be both loyal and filial. This is especially true for a person like Li Xuewu who works like this and is a cadre in charge of major work in the factory.
Just think about it, how can a person who can't even control his own time have a leisurely and restful life?
As he grows older, Li Xuewu more understands the care and love of his parents, and he understands the significance of family to a person and a cadre.
Some young people may think: I have no old parents and no young children, and I can serve the people wholeheartedly.
This is bullshit!
The teacher has long conducted in-depth analysis and interpretation of human nature and human heart, and has also made clear requirements and instructions for the organization to inspect cadres.
If a cadre doesn't even have the ability to start a family, what kind of work ability can you expect from him?
If a cadre is unwilling to take on the responsibility of life and family, what kind of work can you expect him to take on?
How can you clean up the world if you can't even clean up your own house?
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The car got onto the main road, and the rain seemed to get heavier, even with the help of the wind.
There were few pedestrians on both sides of the road, and there were only some fallen trees and broken garbage blown onto the street, blocking some traffic.
"It looks like I'm going to break my promise again today."
Li Xuewu sighed and said, "It's raining so heavily, I hope nothing happens."
Yes, if something happened in the past, there would still be a chance for emergency remediation, but it is raining heavily and we really need help. I am afraid that the emergency construction conditions will not allow it.
Even though there are not many vehicles on the street, the speed of cars still cannot be increased.
The speed of cars these days is not slow, but the tires' grip on the road is average. If you drive too fast and can't stop the car, it will be very troublesome and you will definitely overturn or crash.
When they arrived at the base of the Wei San Regiment, rainwater from the eaves of the gate tower flowed out through the tiger's mouth, forming a water dragon that rushed into the alley.
There were even fewer pedestrians on this side, except for the guards at the gate and in the sentry box, who stood as steady as ever.
After returning the salute from the guard, Li Xuewu stepped into the gate and walked along the corridor towards the office area.
The rain rushed down from the eaves of the corridor, forming a beautiful curtain of water, but Li Xuewu was not in the mood to look at these things at the moment.
"Comrade Xuewu? Why are you here?"
Qi Yaowu, who was walking out of the command center, heard footsteps and turned around to find it was him.
"What? You came to help me with my shift because I'm tired of it? That's great!"
"Don't be happy too soon! I'm here to cause you trouble!" Li Xuewu approached and said seriously: "How many mobile forces are there in the garrison now?"
"What are you doing? Stop making trouble!"
Qi Yaowu was shocked by his words. Asking him how many people he had at this time, was he going to do something big?
As far as he knew, Li Xuewu was incredibly courageous and had very unconventional ways of thinking. If there were any special actions, he would have to be vague about them.
Li Xuewu didn't give him time to hesitate. He pointed to the large water tank in the yard and reminded him, "It's raining heavily today!"
"Yes, it is very heavy. What's wrong with heavy rain?" Qi Yaowu raised his eyebrows and asked, "But it rains, so what does it have to do with us?"
He tilted his head, pointed in the direction of the dormitory and introduced: "The soldiers are doing ideological education in the activity room, and some are tidying up their housework."
"If it rains, it has nothing to do with us, but if it rains too hard, it does have something to do with us."
Li Xuewu patted his arm and said, "The military and the people are like brothers and sisters, and true friendship is revealed in times of crisis. I just called the city and asked, and the drainage system is saturated."
He reminded: "On my way here, I have seen countless fallen trees lying across the road, bicycles lying in ditches, and blocked drainage channels."
"You mean... you want us to go out and support local disaster relief? This... How can this be..."
Qi Yaowu frowned and said, "But without the order from our superiors, not a single soldier can move!"
"That's why I told you to apply!" Li Xuewu stared and asked, "Which is more practical, applying actively or being arranged passively?"
"Hiss—how did you know that the higher-ups would arrange for us to support local disaster relief?"
Qi Yaowu still didn't believe Li Xuewu's guess, and asked doubtfully: "Such heavy rain has not caused a rain disaster, right?"
"If you wait until a rainstorm occurs, it will be too late. How can you show your ability? Are you stupid? Fight now!"
Li Xuewu pushed him and gestured for him to go to the office, reminding him: "Do you want to apply or not? If you don't apply, don't blame me for being angry with you."
He glanced in the direction of the dormitory and said, "The Wei San Regiment is partly the bloodline of the Public Security Brigade. Its ties with the local area are closer than those of ordinary teams, so it must take the initiative to assume responsibilities."
The two walked along the corridor, and Li Xuewu told him his thoughts and opinions.
Of course, everyone who listened was impartial, and they also saw the practical difficulties that the people of Dongcheng faced in dealing with the rain.
But there is also a sense of active application and positive performance behind this, which Qi Yaowu heard.
When he walked into the office and there were no outsiders around, Li Xuewu stood opposite the desk and said to him: "The Public Security Brigade still has merit in maintaining public order."
He placed his palm on Qi Yaowu's phone and asked, "Have you accumulated any new merits since the establishment of the Wei San Group? If you don't take the initiative to fight for it, who will remember you?"
"I may not care about these honors, but you have to know why the comrades in the regiment are training day and night."
"I…I have to make this call?"
Qi Yaowu was still vague and asked with a frown: "What if the higher-ups don't allow it? You should know what period it is now."
"What period? Who doesn't allow it? Who dares not to allow it? Who dares not to allow it and for what reason?" Li Xuewu raised his eyebrows and said, "Are you going to fight or not? If you don't fight, I will fight you. Don't say that I am stealing the credit from you then."
"Fuck! You make me sound like a nobody!"
Qi Yaowu didn't believe Li Xuewu's nonsense. Only when things are done well can one take credit. If things are not done well, then one has to take the responsibility and bear the blame.
He is on duty today, so naturally he should take the responsibility. How could he let Li Xuewu take it?
Although the two men had never fought in the same trench, Qi Yaowu knew Li Xuewu's past in the south, so he respected him very much.
Especially the things that Li Xuewu did for the Wei San Regiment were really for the benefit of the regiment.
Otherwise, why would he come to the group today to cause trouble? He understands the starting point.
In the garrison sequence, the Third Regiment of the Guards was not raised by a stepmother, but he was not a prince either.
If we say that the equipment and personnel are of excellent quality, that is also the achievement brought by the Public Security Brigade.
The earlier field warfare approach was not considered to be a professional match for the garrison. The only real achievements were the projects planned by Li Xuewu, which required him to think carefully.
Qi Yaowu scratched his head and asked, "What should I say? How many people and equipment should we send out? What are we going to do with the support?"
"Except for those on duty, everyone else! All of them!" Li Xuewu narrowed his eyes and said, "You report to your superiors now, and I will apply to the branch and the street office. The only equipment you can bring is a shovel and emergency supplies!"
"We will help with whatever Dongcheng needs, and we will do whatever the people of Dongcheng need, including power repair, drainage dredging, rescuing disaster-stricken people, checking dangerous buildings, etc."
"Also! The medical vehicle is also heading out, including the command vehicle and patrol car, and they are following the street cars and the police station cars to carry out joint operations!"
He tapped the phone and said, "Hold up the three flags, fly the flag of the Third Regiment. We must not only shout slogans, but also truly practice the three spirits in the face of difficulties and organizational needs."
Qi Yaowu grabbed the phone that Li Xuewu pushed over to him, looked at him and said, "Ask me for the garrison duty room. I am Qi Yaowu, the commander of the 3rd Regiment of the Garrison."
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"Unity is strength - this strength is iron! This strength is steel..."
It only took the time of an emergency assembly call for the dormitory building to go from quiet to bustling with footsteps.
As instructed, each class and platoon quickly ran to the conference room, gathering and waiting, carrying only raincoats and water bottles.
The four leaders at home were already standing on the stage, namely Qi Yaowu, head of the Wei San Regiment, Li Xuewu, first deputy political commissar and deputy head, Wang Xiaoqin, deputy political commissar, and Zhang Chenggong, chief of staff.
After everyone had gathered, Qi Yaowu gave a brief speech, explaining the difficulties that the people of Dongcheng were experiencing due to the heavy rain.
Calling on everyone to not fear sacrifice or difficulties, to take on the responsibility of a soldier, and to help the masses escape danger...
After Qi Yaowu finished his speech, Chief of Staff Zhang Chenggong issued support work instructions to each battalion and company.
The vehicles and cadres coordinated by the branch were already waiting behind the meeting room. In the street liaison area, specific support arrangement instructions were conveyed to the command room.
Wang Xiaoqin was in charge of the command room, Qi Yaowu and Li Xuewu were responsible for one direction each, while Zhang Chenggong was responsible for on-site coordination of the command vehicle.
After all the officers and soldiers of the battalion and company had clarified their respective tasks and directions, the leading cadres connected with the personnel from the branch and district and set off.
The vehicle was already waiting at the dormitory entrance, with a shovel and emergency tools in the car.
Li Xuewu even mobilized light kayaks and water pumps from the Red Star Factory and joint units.
The first team to set off naturally had no chance to sing, but the team waiting to set off, led by the cadres, started singing a song of unity.
Li Xuewu had a brief discussion with Qi Yaowu and others, and then they set out to the worst-hit areas to provide on-site command.
Before leaving, Li Xuewu reminded Wang Xiaoqin that the logistics system must be arranged to keep up. He might not be able to return at noon, but the officers and soldiers' meals must be guaranteed.
Especially the calories, ginger soup is necessary on rainy days, and more meat and oil should be added. Only by eating a full meal can you feel warm in your heart and protect your hometown.
The phone call that Qi Yaowu just made set a precedent for the garrison, which is to predict and support disaster prevention and mitigation in advance.
In the past, when a disaster occurred, the local authorities would coordinate with the garrison, and the garrison would then issue specific support orders. But now the situation is reversed.
The Third Regiment of Wei proactively predicted that heavy rain had been falling for nine hours and that problems would occur in the city’s drainage system, so they contacted local authorities in a timely manner to obtain disaster information.
The leader on duty who answered the phone was also confused for a moment, and only remained silent after confirming with Qi Yaowu.
Fuck! Qi Yaowu, what’s wrong with you?
This question was not only asked in the minds of the officers on duty at the garrison, but also by other regiments that had received the news: Is even the disaster relief work going to be abandoned now?
The country has been at peace for a long time, and the chances of gaining military merit for the garrison troops are slim.
On weekdays, people just perform by repairing the third line, conducting training, or doing disaster relief in extreme weather conditions.
But now there is a rollicker in the team. He doesn't play by the rules and actually took the initiative to call and apply for a mission. Do you think we should scold him?
The garrison was also laughing in their hearts. What should we do now? No matter who is assigned to go, the Third Regiment should go first. They should be praised for this action.
Why? Because the slogans were well-shouted and the actions were well-defined.
Qi Yaowu also mentioned this period, but Li Xuewu also mentioned this period. What happened to this period?
It’s not a big deal, but as long as they keep the masses in mind, hold the three spiritual banners in the forefront, and put the work of disaster prevention and mitigation in the forefront, no one will dare to have any opinions or stop them from expressing themselves.
Li Xuewu asked the team to carry out three flags. What are these three flags?
There are three flags of the Dan, August 1st and Wei regiments.
With a red heart, protecting the people and bravely shouldering heavy responsibilities, no one can break Li Xuewu's trick.
Qi Yaowu also sensed something meaningful in the leader's attitude, and decisively expressed the soldiers' worries and concerns for the people of Dongcheng.
Don't forget that half of the troops in Wei San Regiment are from the capital, they are definitely local soldiers.
Good fellow, you are not allowed to go to school, but you still have to write a volunteer application? You don't have to be so eager!
Qi Yaowu doesn't care about the possible internal criticism, he is determined to take this piece of meat!
Whoever comes first gets it. There is no such thing as the most competitive, only more competitive. He must be the first to call the duty room! He must carry this flag.
In the past, they rarely had such missions in the field troops, after all, they were all in the mountains.
Now our base is in the city, but our thoughts are still in the mountains and have not been completely transformed.
Why did he insist on keeping Li Xuewu? Wasn't it because he valued the other party's connections and foundation in the city, and his powerful means?
Li Xuewu was very frank with him and his words were very clear. When arriving at the garrison, there must be a change in mentality, and the way of leading the team must also change.
Waiting, relying on and asking for help is not the right thing to do. There are not only Qi Yaowu and Li Xuewu in the Third Guard Regiment, but also more than 3,000 comrades.
Li Yunlong once said that if one soldier is incompetent and the generals are incompetent as well, and the team cannot be led, then that is the problem of the regiment commander and has nothing to do with the political commissar.
Half of the sentence was said by Li Xuewu, because there was absolutely no problem with him being the deputy political commissar. The only problem was with the regiment commander, who was too conservative.
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Dongcheng, Liangmahe branch line.
Teams have already started clearing blockages on the main roads in the city, and are also helping power companies to restore power supply. There are also patrol cars patrolling the drainage channels to check for blockages and clear them in a timely manner.
Li Xuewu first came to the drainage system in the direction of the steel rolling mill for inspection. This was the first area in the district to be contacted with problems.
The amount of water coming down from Miyun Mountain was huge, and part of it poured into the Liangma River branch, causing the river water to backflow into the drainage system. Some residential areas outside the city were flooded.
Li Xuewu, wearing a raincoat, stood in knee-deep water and communicated with the cadres in charge of the on-site command.
"First open the passage connecting to the moat, and then solve the problems of backflow and waterlogging."
He told Pazile and the neighborhood leader who followed him: "People should go where cars can go, and boats should go where cars can't go!"
"Don't wait, drive the boat in first to check the situation and rescue the people affected. You must prioritize the safety of people's lives and property!"
"Yes!"
Pazile, wearing a hat and ignoring the rain flowing down his raincoat into the collar, waved to the company commanders to take action.
Li Xuewu emphasized to the street leader: "We must explain the situation at the scene clearly, including unexpected situations such as electric shock, to ensure the safety of the rescue."
The lives of ordinary people are lives, and the lives of soldiers are lives as well. Li Xuewu will not take anyone's life for granted or make sacrifices.
"You should follow my people wherever they go. You are most familiar with the on-site situation. Move the command center forward. The rescue must be quick and efficient!"
A street official frowned slightly, looking at the knee-deep sewage. If it's so flooded here, what will the situation be like further inside?
They didn't want to go, and their superiors didn't tell them to go. This dangerous situation was not something they could handle or resolve.
But Li Xuewu didn't care about that. He, a native of Beijing, was not very familiar with this place, let alone those soldiers. Who could he find to understand the situation on the scene?
So he stood with his hands on his hips in a very arrogant manner, with a bulge on his waist, obviously carrying a weapon.
Even though the soldiers only brought shovels and emergency tools, Li Xuewu was there to support them.
Wherever my soldiers dare to go, you must go there too. We are not afraid to sacrifice for the people, but we cannot make sacrifices blindly.
There is no point in letting these people stand in the back and shout through walkie-talkies. Send them directly to the front and they will be more active and proactive than anyone else.
Looking at Li Xuewu's serious attitude, the scar on his face twitched slightly, and the timid street cadres didn't dare to say no.
The district instructed them to actively cooperate with the rescue team in handling the disaster within their jurisdiction, and the on-site emergency command would be the responsibility of the team leader.
Now Li Xuewu, as the deputy commander of the Wei San Regiment, ordered them to rush forward with the disaster relief soldiers. If they dared to retreat, Li Xuewu would treat them as deserters.
Regarding the work of flood prevention and disaster relief, Li Xuewu actively listened to the opinions of the water conservancy support department, gave orders to the team, and watched the street cadres get on the kayaks with stiff faces before getting in the car.
He had to rush to the next disaster relief site, as this was not the only area that was severely flooded.
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"Report, your lunch box is ready."
Li Xuewu's secretary Gao Guang in the Wei San Regiment got on the command vehicle carrying a hot lunch box.
Just as he was about to open his lunch box, Li Xuewu raised his hand and stopped him: "Have all the other comrades had their meals?"
"Yes, the logistics support vehicle from the regiment's base is already distributing lunch, and the comrades are eating in order..."
Li Xuewu jumped out of the car before he finished speaking. The heavy rain had stopped, but the drizzle continued.
A food truck converted from a large truck was distributing lunch boxes. Steam was coming out of the soup bucket and the scent of ginger could be smelled from a long distance away.
"long!"
“Grow well!”
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At around 1:00 p.m., Li Xuewu appeared at the dining scene with cracked lips.
Like everyone else, he left his raincoat hood up and didn't wear it, leaving his head bare and letting the rain wet his hair, which made him feel more breathable.
As he walked, the white shirt that was exposed from his raincoat was covered in mud, not to mention his pants, which had long since become like a rag.
He was wearing rain boots when he left home, but when he followed the soldiers into the waist-deep water at the scene to check the situation, he had thrown off his rain boots long ago and was now wearing the same yellow rubber shoes as everyone else.
Seeing his embarrassed appearance, the soldiers did not laugh, but greeted him with respect in their eyes.
Li Xuewu walked towards the dining car, nodded from time to time, patted their shoulders, and even smiled when he saw someone who was more embarrassed than him.
When someone received a lunch box and walked back, Li Xuewu would pick a few and lift up a corner of the lunch box to take a look.
Only when I saw that the food inside was full and all the same did I feel relieved and continue walking.
“Is there enough ginger soup?”
Li Xuewu walked to the soup bucket, took a look, and asked the person in charge of the kitchen team.
Although it was drizzling and the raindrops fell into the ginger soup bucket, everyone still drank it hot.
The leader of the kitchen squad saluted first, then introduced: "The amount we carry exceeds the number of current comrades. The logistics department has also taken the people on the scene into consideration. Please rest assured."
"Yeah, good, that's thoughtful."
Li Xuewu nodded, took a green teacup used by the soldiers from the table, shook it in the rain without washing it, scooped a cup of tea from the soup bucket and drank it in front of everyone.
"Mmm - hot, spicy! Hahaha!"
Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Li Xuewu exhaled a breath of white air and laughed out loud.
“Hahahahaha!”
The soldiers in line also laughed heartily, and the atmosphere on the scene suddenly became much warmer, driving away the cold brought by the rain.
Li Xuewu's secretary carried the lunch box to the car. The door of the command car was open because the temporary command center needed to contact the radio station.
Everyone could see that the chief was busy, just as busy as them and didn't have time to eat.
But they all started to eat, but the director came to see them first. The lunch box in Gao Guang's hand was still in the car.
"Chief, the city leaders are here." Gao Guang received the news from the command vehicle and trotted over to report.
According to the focus of Dongcheng’s drainage system, the support layout of the Third Regiment is also divided into blocks.
Li Xuewu is mainly responsible for the flooded areas along the Liangma River and outside the city.
Qi Yaowu went to the county. The situation there was more serious and more dangerous, so he had to take the lead.
Zhang Chenggong is in the city, mainly responsible for emergency response and cooperation with local organizations.
Sijiu City will be flooded, but the Imperial City will not. The location where Li Xuewu is located is a relatively large key node for drainage and salvage.
So it was normal for leaders from the city to come here. When the rain was heaviest, the county’s emergency phone was flooded with calls and the city was also very anxious.
Having teams like the Wei San Regiment offering support also gave the city confidence in its rescue efforts.
At the initial stage of a disaster, hidden dangers can be quickly and decisively dealt with and key targets can be checked.
It is still daytime now, so some problems are easy to deal with and the conditions allow for them to be dealt with. If it were to wait until night, who knows what problems might arise.
"Comrade Xuewu, thank you!"
A small convoy arrived at the scene and the person who got out of the car was Liu Xiangqian, who was dressed the same as Li Xuewu and looked just as disheveled.
Obviously, he also traveled all the way here from the scene, most likely from the lower county.
The two people held hands together, which was a world of difference compared to the hypocrisy of the previous few days.
Li Xuewu stood here with a different identity, covered in mud, which made Liu Xiangqian feel deeply moved.
Especially when he saw the exhausted soldiers, he was moved from the bottom of his heart.
"From this morning till now, under the guidance of our comrades from the street level, a total of 78 blockages have been cleared, ensuring the smooth flow of the drainage system."
Li Xuewu accompanied Liu Xiangqian and stood in front of the command vehicle. In the background were soldiers sitting on shovel handles or squatting on the ground eating.
"My area is the most severely flooded and the drainage situation is the most critical."
He pointed to the turbid water in the river and explained the emergency rescue situation on the scene.
When he heard that more than 800 people in need had been rescued, Liu Xiangqian was so moved that he once again shook Li Xuewu's hand and expressed his gratitude.
"I just came back from Mentougou. The situation there is more serious than here."
He nodded with emotion and said: "On the way back, I was still worried about the situation in Dongcheng, but when I heard that you were here, I felt relieved all of a sudden."
“It is our duty and it is our duty”
Li Xuewu's answer was very concise, except that he went into more detail when introducing the situation and named the local cadres who had done the work.
At this time, street cadres gathered around. When they heard Li Xuewu's call, all the resentment they had about being forced onto the boat in the morning disappeared, and they even felt a little warm!
Political Commissar Li is such a nice guy!
Yes! It's hard to find such a good person!
If anyone dares to say anything bad about Political Commissar Li, I will never agree!
When Liu Xiangqian arrived, he had already learned about the general situation of the disaster relief here. The reason why the Wei San Group started eating late was entirely because the first batch of food and ginger soup were supplied to the disaster-stricken people and street cadres.
This was the order given by Li Xuewu. If there was any danger, the people from the Third Regiment would rush forward, and the people from the streets would follow. But when it was time to eat, the people from the Third Regiment would eat last, and the people from the streets would eat with the crowd.
The disaster-stricken people saw all of this, ate their fill, drank ginger soup to warm themselves up, and then followed the instructions to move to a safe location.
The people who remained at the scene watched the soldiers squatting on the ground or sitting in the mud to eat, wiped their tears, and secretly brought them boiled eggs.
In this day and age, eggs are equivalent to money. Although the economy has improved in the past two years, eggs are still a scarce commodity and a major nutritional source.
The soldiers refused and pushed it away. Someone then peeled the eggs, broke them into pieces and sprinkled them into the ginger soup.
So you can see scattered egg yolks in those buckets of ginger soup. Although the taste of the ginger soup has changed, the deep love between the couple has not changed, and their love has become even stronger.
When Liu Xiangqian left, he told Li Xuewu that he and the city would definitely remember the dedication and sacrifice of the Wei San Regiment, and the people would never forget it.
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With unity, man can conquer nature. Even God understands that some things cannot be done.
So even though the rain started to get heavier again at two o'clock in the afternoon, it stopped before five o'clock.
The setting sun dyed half the sky red. The sun, which had been hiding for a whole day, finally showed up, dyeing the three flags red, and dyeing the hearts of the people at the disaster relief site red.
"The sun sets in the west and the clouds are rising - the soldiers are returning to the camp after target practice~returning to the camp!"
"The red flower on my chest reflects the colorful clouds, and the joyful singing fills the sky..."
The platoon leader waved his hand and the squad leader took the lead in singing. The soldiers were covered in mud, with tired smiles on their faces, and they sang loudly in hoarse voices to celebrate the victory of the Third Regiment again.
The big green trucks were lined up in a row, and the soldiers got on one by one and handed the scene over to other brother units.
In accordance with the instructions of the garrison, the Third Regiment has successfully completed the disaster reduction and relief mission. They will complete the handover with other regiments, withdraw from the front line, and return to the base for rest.
A whole day of continuous high-intensity work is a test for the soldiers and also a serious test for the logistics support system of the Third Regiment.
The district will be responsible for coordinating the post-disaster cleanup and restoration work, and the second-tier garrison brother units will take over to complete this work.
Wei Santuan can finally go home, and Li Xuewu can finally go home too.
Watching the last soldier get on the truck, Li Xuewu waved to the commander, gave the order to return to the team, and the truck started moving.
Li Xuewu turned around and was about to get into the car when he saw the street officials surrounding him from behind.
"Political Commissar Li, thank you!"
“Thank you——!”
"It's what we should do! Don't be polite, we are comrades and relatives!"
Li Xuewu smiled and waved his hand, saying: "We have been ordered to return to the camp. Your work ahead is still very arduous. I hope you can continue to win!"
"Okay, everyone has worked hard. If there is any danger again, we will definitely be here!"
Street cadres surrounded the car that was carrying Li Xuewu, and the people along the way back to the camp surrounded the large truck that was transporting the soldiers.
The convoy was moving slowly, and from time to time the disaster-stricken people would cry and wave goodbye to the convoy, and the soldiers in the carriages were also wiping their tears and waving goodbye.
Some people shouted "the cutest people" loudly, and some people wrote "thank you" on big red paper, saying "thank you, the cutest people!"
A whole day of sharing weal and woe and overcoming difficulties together gave the best interpretation of this close relationship.
Many of the people who came to the disaster relief team were from Beijing, and they were most likely saving their own families and relatives.
Even if they didn't meet their relatives, they knew that their comrades and friends-in-arms were rescuing their families, so they dared not not work hard.
Some people stuffed eggs, steamed buns, and dried dates into the hands of the soldiers who were waving at them on the car... The soldiers who received the order were polite and refused, but they could not stop the enthusiasm of the people.
If you don't want it and you don't accept it, then I'll throw it into the car and stuff it into your mouth.
You don’t accept it because of discipline, but I give it to you because I love you and this group of young soldiers!
There were soldiers who were recognized by their families and neighbors. When they heard them calling their nicknames, the pride filled their hearts and swept away all their fatigue.
All the efforts today are worth it, and only at this moment will these young people remember it forever.
The singing became louder when they returned from target practice. They sang to their families, to their neighbors, to the masses, and to themselves.
As the truck moved forward, steamed buns and dried dates hit the soldiers' bodies and their hearts.
The tears shed along the way can make people remember better than this heavy rain who rushed forward in times of crisis and saved people from the flood.
Li Xuewu sat in the car with the windows closed, and remained unmoved as he watched the people outside banging on the glass and trying to stuff eggs and steamed buns into his mouth.
Glory and victory belong to the soldiers, and he only did what he should do.
This glory should be given to the young man in the truck in front. It was they who dared to charge forward. No one made any conditions with them, and no one asked them to retreat.
What made Li Xuewu happiest and most gratified today was not the love he received from the masses, but the news that there was no sacrifice when he received the order to withdraw his troops.
Wang Xiaoqin, who was in charge of coordinating the command in the command room, sent a message to Li Xuewu. The first reply she heard was asking whether anyone had died.
Wang Xiaoqin was silent at first, and then she told him proudly: Repeat the order, everyone return to the team!
I wrote this chapter very slowly. I cried while writing it. I am easily moved by emotions. Please understand that the update is late.
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