Shen Jianlin had memorized the map in his mind. He was carrying a basket and holding Yun Shan. Chen Miao was holding Yun Xin. The three of them walked very fast.
In fact, they are all anxious. It's already the first month of the year, and spring planting will begin soon, but we can't wait too long outside.
Delaying spring planting means delaying one year's harvest, which means that next year's rations will be reduced.
The base area has been liberated, so you don't have to worry about little devils or robbers just walking outside. I guess there are no bandits or robbers.
"We should buy a car." Chen Miao felt that her legs were numb and her walking speed today was like jogging.
It's almost twelve o'clock, I'm tired and hungry.
"We have to rush back to buy a car? What if there are no liberated places along the way?" Shen Jianlin said.
Chen Miao was really stunned by the question and simply said, "Let's eat, I can't walk anymore."
My health has improved a lot in the past two years. But I still can't stand it if I continue like this.
The Shen family father and son were also tired and found a relatively secluded place to stop.
Shen Jianlin went to collect firewood. He was too thirsty. He was not willing to drink the water in the kettle along the way, so he waited to boil some hot water to drink during his break.
After continuing on the road, the two children sat in the basket and fell asleep after a while. This was good, as it saved the two of them from making a fuss and not wanting to be held.
It wasn't until after five o'clock in the afternoon, and it was almost dark.
"How far is it?"
"According to what the leader Zeng said, we estimate that we will be able to reach a stronghold in another hour."
"That's fine. I really can't walk anymore."
This was the first time that the Shen family and his son heard her say no, and they seemed really tired.
Chen Miao kept complaining in her heart that she had walked fifty or sixty miles that day, which was too tiring.
In fact, the three of them are still worried. They are afraid that if the stronghold changes, what will they do if they can't find anyone?
The two children were really annoyed. Chen Miao took Yun Xin and walked beside Yun Shan and talked to the children in a low voice.
Finally we arrived at the place Zeng Ziwen mentioned. In fact, it was just a small camp.
Shen Jianlin went to negotiate, while Chen Miao was waiting behind with Shen Wufu and two children on his back.
It was dark and I couldn't see clearly what was going on over there, so I could only wait patiently.
After a while, Shen Jianlin ran over. "Let's go there together. A person in charge will come out soon."
It was really cold outside, so Chen Miao covered the basket with a quilt and hung it in front of her so that she could still talk to the children.
We didn't keep them waiting for too long. Several people came out after a while.
Shen Jianlin explained the situation again. "This is the letter brought to us by leader Zeng Ziwen."
Zeng Zimo happened to be here today. He looked at the handwriting and it was indeed his eldest brother's.
"Please come in, Hu Ming is going to prepare the meal."
Chen Miao felt her legs hurt even more after sitting down, so she only rested for an hour that day.
I took out the two children and told them to take them out for convenience.
Sitting on the stool, Shen Wufu felt like a puddle of mud. After all, he was old.
Zeng Zimo looked at his eldest brother's letter and understood the purpose of these three people's coming.
"Thank you, fellow."
"Leader, this is what we should do. Our good life was bought by you at the cost of your flesh and blood."
Zeng Zimo was a little touched after hearing this. This kind of gratitude made their hearts even hotter.
Chen Miao came in with her two children. They were already hungry.
She would not be afraid and directly ask, "Boss, is there hot water?"
"Yes, yes, I'm sorry, I was so excited that I forgot."
Chen Miao took out a bowl, soaked it in milk powder, and quietly watched the two children drink it.
"Fellow, I am Zeng Zimo, Zeng Ziwen's cousin. You will eat later and have a good night's rest. I will take you to see the leader tomorrow."
It can be seen that they want to communicate directly with the leadership and understand their approach.
Chen Miao raised her head and looked at Zeng Zimo. Ask him about Zhao Manfei's matters.
"Leader, a friend of mine is also here. She is waiting at the hotel next to the train station. A lesbian also wants to join the team.
This is her letter of introduction, can you read it?"
The elder brother also mentioned in the letter that this woman was the wife of a comrade. I couldn't see it clearly at night, but I just felt that she was a very young woman.
Chen Miao had already handed the letter to Zeng Zimo.
He opened it and read it again, "I know this introducer. Since he recommended it, of course it's okay."
"Well. Leader, I wouldn't worry about her being a lesbian waiting outside alone. If someone goes to the county town, can you bring her over?" This is something I can help her with, and I have no other ability.
"Okay. I will send someone to find her tomorrow."
"Leader, thank you."
At this time, the cook brought over rice, steamed buns, and pickles.
They were all poor country people, and no one cared about it. Even Chen Miao ate one, but he didn't give it to the children. He might as well sneak some extra food for them later.
Zeng Zimo was talking to Shen Jianlin on the side. He thought this was a pretty good young man.
Seeing him stop eating because he was talking to me, "You eat first, then go and rest after eating."
Because there were women and children, their mother and daughter were arranged to live in Zeng Zimo's room.
Shen Jianlin brought a basin of hot water and left. Chen Miao closed the door, and the third mother ate dumplings.
It’s been such a tiring day. I have the ability, but I don’t want to eat spicy steamed buns.
It was really uncomfortable to take the child into the space to take a shower in the middle of the night. Anyway, he would be wearing a headscarf tomorrow, so no one would be able to tell.
After breakfast the next day, I got into Zeng Zimo's car. She sat in the front holding her two children, and three men sat in the back.
Zeng Zimo asked Shen Jianlin many questions. Knowing that he was familiar with the Four Books and Five Classics, Sun Tzu's Art of War, he became even more interested in him.
Shen Jianlin is not a fool, and he can see that the leader appreciates him.
I kept fighting in my heart, but finally said, "Leader, can I join the team?"
Shen Wufu glanced at his second son. He had wanted to go for a long time, but he had never agreed. He was blind, and he really didn't want a white-haired man to send a black-haired man away.
But seeing the days after liberation, he decided not to stop it anymore and let the children go if they wanted to.
"Do you really want to join? You might sacrifice yourself."
"Leader, I have made plans to sacrifice my life for the country. I will never back down. I am willing to do so for millions of people to live a good life with self-respect."
Listening to this, Chen Miao felt that Shen Jianlin was quite good at speaking. He also knew that these were the true thoughts of the aspiring young people of this era.
"Okay. Bravo. You are welcome to join. I hope you can use your abilities."
Shen Jianlin glanced at his father again. The old man had no objection, and then a smile appeared on his face.
He was really excited. This was his dream. He felt that he could not be a coward for the rest of his life. He had to stand up bravely and drive out the little devil.
