Chapter 104: Being able to command a division may not be able to settle a family
The guest house of Division E is in a small valley, not far from the division headquarters building, only 600 meters away.
Zhuang Yan worked in the logistics and equipment departments for a few days after he arrived. The biggest part of the military reform was the transformation and quantity adjustment of equipment.
When a unit is divided into brigades from the division level, how to allocate the numerous previous equipment? How to divide them? To whom?
All these require re-dividing plans after checking the register, which is a huge workload.
Zhuang Yan is assisting in name, but the specific matters are actually done by E Division's own cadres. He also understands the deep meaning of Zhuang Yan asking him to come here to assist in the work, because he may become the commander of one of the brigades, so he should familiarize himself with this unit as soon as possible.
It is much better than taking office temporarily. After the military reform, the original army organization was completely disrupted. The old foundation of E Division, the new members who were merged, the relationship between cadres and cadres, between soldiers and soldiers, and between business changes.
There are many things that need to be adjusted.
The cadres of E Division were polite to the senior colonel who came from the military region, but there was a sense of distance in their politeness.
When he was present, he spoke in a serious and polite manner, with a serious and businesslike air.
But others were talking among themselves, joking and making jokes, all in a relaxed and relaxed manner.
That's what the army is.
Recognize people.
For example, if you slept in the same room with your comrades when you were new recruits, no matter how old they are, you will always be able to joke with each other when you meet.
It's not as good as your old squad leader when you were in the army. Even if you haven't seen him for many years, your military rank is higher than that of your old squad leader. When you meet the old squad leader, he will call you "Diobing"!
This is the feeling between soldiers.
Being polite to you means treating you as an outsider, nothing else.
In fact, many people do not actually welcome solemnity.
E Division needs military reform, everyone may have to be separated, and the old units will even have their numbers changed.
People are all emotional beings, and soldiers pay special attention to the number of their unit. That kind of emotion cannot be understood from an ordinary person's perspective.
And Zhuang Yan was the one who pushed the E Division to the ground on the prairie and rubbed it, and now he is here to demolish the house with orders from his superiors to reform the army. Who can like that?
Zheng Yan was under pressure. When Zheng Yan called him several times to ask about his situation, he joked that you were pushing me into the fire pit. Now I just want to put a roast pig on the fire, and it is roasting until it is sizzling with oil.
Zheng Zheng smiled on the other end of the phone and said that you, Zheng Zheng, are the masters who are missing. Think about it, from when you were a recruit to when you became a senior colonel, when was it not the most difficult time, your creativity and personal abilities will be maximized?
Explosion? You are born to take on heavy responsibilities and are born to solve problems.
Zhuang Yan laughed loudly, "Seriously, when did you become so glib? You have been at the headquarters for a few years, and you have been in the military area for a few years. Where did you learn the art of wearing a top hat? I don't want to be like you."
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The two of them tease each other like this at work, except when talking about business, and Zhuang Yan likes this feeling.
This is the comrade who treats you as one of his own.
To be polite, I can only say that we are colleagues.
The two words "comrade-in-arms" are very important and cannot be recognized casually.
After dinner at the guest house that day, Zheng Zheng's cell phone rang.
When he got through, he saw that it was his wife Lin Qingying on the other end.
Zhuang Yan was a little scared when he saw his wife's call.
It's not that I'm afraid of seeing my wife, it's not that my wife is mean, it's that I feel guilty.
Before coming to Division E, I agreed to take a month's leave before leaving. I said goodbye to my comrades on the prairie, but I was reluctant to leave and was delayed for two more days.
Now the children and wife are in the capital, living at the mother-in-law's house. In recent years, I have only been with them for one month every year. The rest of the time, Lin Qingying ran to the prairie.
When I returned to the capital this time, I wanted to spend time with my children and wife, but I didn't expect that after only a week here, I received a serious call, saying that the military reform work was ahead of schedule and that he needed to be in place immediately.
Military orders are like mountains.
Zhuang Yan had no choice but to bite the bullet and explain all this to his wife, then pack his luggage and head south.
During this process, Lin Qingying didn't complain a word, but after being married for many years, he could see the reluctance and sadness in his wife's eyes.
The biggest headache is my son.
Lin Qingying is too busy at work, and her mother-in-law and the old aunt at home usually take care of the children. The problem with intergenerational education is doting. Even though her mother-in-law is also an old revolutionary and can be said to be strict in educating her children, when it comes to her grandson, all rules and regulations apply.
There is no bottom line.
One time, the family went out to eat. After the meal, the child tried to get a toy, so he hugged the table leg and refused to leave. Lin Qingying swore, but he refused to let go. He was so arrogant and unreasonable that he was so angry.
I almost wanted to use my belt to beat him in public.
Even though Zhuang Yan could command thousands of troops in the army, when he got home and faced his seven-year-old child, he couldn't do anything about it.
What is used on soldiers will never work on babies, and it will hit every wall and become useless.
When Zhuang Yan was about to whip the baby, his uncle Lin Jianjun was standing by and said coldly: "Everyone here is qualified to whip him, but you are not."
With this sentence, the solemnity is gone.
That's right.
Everyone is eligible.
Over the years, I have been with him for less than a year, let alone taking care of him.
Indeed, if the time for companionship and education is not there, how can you feel confident and at ease when you beat him?
That time was the time when Zhuang Yan felt that he had failed the most.
The call was answered, and Lin Qingying's profile picture appeared on the phone. The son shook his head twice in front of the camera, as if he was extremely reluctant, and solemnly greeted him. He just said "uh" absentmindedly, broke free from Lin Qingying's restraints, and ran away.
Lin Qingying sighed helplessly and said, "That's just his temper."
Zhuang Yan said: "I think our mother is still too indulgent. Can you tell her to be stricter?"
Lin Qingying looked at the screen and said in a daze for a moment: "What do you want me to say? Do you know what my mother said?"
Zhuang Yan asked: "How to say?"
Lin Qingying said: "She said seeing me like this was like seeing an orphan and a widowed mother. She felt sorry for me and her children..."
Zhuang Yan was speechless.
What else can be said?
Lin Qingying said: "I don't blame you, but you can't force anything. Don't call this kid a bastard. In fact, he is most like you. Think about it for yourself, were you such a bastard when you were a child?"
Once again, Zheng Yan had nothing to say.
I can't refute even a single word.
That's right.
I was never like this back then.
My father was also in the army at that time, and the lack of his father's company during my childhood turned me into a bastard.
If he hadn't joined the army, if he hadn't met a good squad leader in the army, if he hadn't met Han Yanwang, Lao Baimao and others, if he hadn't been serious, comrades like Xu Xingguo might have embarked on a completely different life path that would surely lead them to perdition.
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"Tell me something happy." Lin Qingyin didn't want Zhuang Yan to worry too much, so she changed the subject and said: "My child went to the vocal class to sing today. The teacher praised him for being very talented and singing well. I plan to hire a pair for him in the future.
I have a professional teacher who takes a class once a week, what do you think?"
Zhuang Yan said: "I think you should stop treating boys like girls. Go to any art class, vocal class, dance class, piano class, there are so many classes... If you ask me, the army is the best university.
, I remember when I was in the army, our division commander threw his child directly into the army and trained with us. That is how to train people! Boys should play with guns, learn military skills, and learn singing..."
"Okay." Lin Qingying's tone became cold: "Your teacher is your teacher, and I am me. Do you think boys must wield swords and guns to be successful? I have never learned to shoot a gun or joined the army. I just
Oh no?"
Zhuang Yan was speechless again.
The conversation between the two ended somewhat unhappily.
hang up the phone.
Zhuang Yan stood in front of the window and thought for a long time, unable to calm down for a long time.