Chapter five hundred and sixty-one shake hands and make peace
After eating a meal of military sticks, the brothers suddenly became more honest. Although both the new recruits and the veterans did not say anything, the grievances between them had long since disappeared.
Deputy Battalion Commander Qin Shou was regarded as a typical example of someone who killed a chicken to scare the monkeys, and received thirty military sticks. However, he was also a tough man. He gritted his teeth and remained silent throughout the whole process, and was finally carried back to the tent.
The recruits had previously complained about these bullying veterans, but after seeing the scars all over their bodies and their bravery in the face of military sticks without blinking an eye, their mentality has quietly changed, from resentment to admiration.
In the afternoon training, there was a group fight. After all the brothers received military sticks, the sky had darkened and the training was forced to end.
"We really made the mistake of blaming the company commander and the others this time. Seeing the wounds on their bodies, I'm afraid they've fought with their lives against the Japanese."
Although the new recruits were hit with military sticks and their buttocks were sore, the military sticks did not cause any damage to their muscles and bones. After returning to the tent, they felt a little regretful for fighting recklessly with the veterans.
"Isn't that right? I saw that our squad leader had several bullet holes on his body, and there was also a new bayonet wound..."
Chen Ming deliberately asked them to take off their clothes and hit them with military sticks. The purpose was to show the recruits that they were not the troops that collapsed at the first touch as rumored. Instead, they had fought head-on with the Japanese and had shed blood and sacrificed their lives.
"I was so dizzy at the time, I really deserved it." Some recruits' minds were filled with the scars on the veterans' thin bodies, and they couldn't help but slap their own mouths.
"It's useless to say anything now. The relationship is finally settled."
The recruits were dejected and regretful about the mistakes they had made.
"How about we go and apologize to our platoon leader?" Some recruits felt tortured inside and couldn't help but suggest.
His suggestion was unanimously echoed by the other recruits: "But they were almost shot because of us, can they forgive us?"
Upon hearing this, the recruits suddenly became dejected again.
"It doesn't matter if he can do it or not, let's go and talk about it first."
There were also impatient recruits who stood up immediately. They misunderstood the veterans and caused them to be implicated and slapped with military sticks. They felt bad if they didn't do something.
Before joining the army, the recruits were all simple farmers. What they feared most was owing favors. Such troubles during the day made them feel bad and always wanted to compensate the veterans.
"We can't go empty-handed." Someone grabbed the recruits who were about to leave the tent and said.
"But we have nothing?"
A recruit took out a few silver dollars from the package and said, "My mother gave this to me when she left. Let's go to the village to see and buy some things, and then go and apologize."
"Okay, we'll pay you back your military pay when you get it back."
The recruits left as soon as they were told, limping out of the tent and heading to the village to buy things.
But when they walked out of the tent, they found that there were many people who had the same idea as them. They all felt sorry and wanted to buy something to apologize.
Naturally, the actions of the recruits cannot escape the eyes of the sentries, but the sentries also turn a blind eye. As long as they are not deserters, they don't bother to care what they do.
Qin Shou received thirty military sticks and lay in the tent groaning in pain. First battalion commander Lu Xing opened the tent and walked in with dinner.
"Brother Qin, haven't you eaten yet?" Lu Xing looked at Qin Shou who turned away and put the rice bowl next to him with a smile.
Seeing Qin Shou's angry look, Lu Xing also knew that he was blaming himself in his heart, so he was not angry and found a place to sit down.
"Brother Qin, I can't forgive you for what happened during the day. I know you must resent me in your heart, but I also have my own reasons. I hope you can understand me." Lu Xingye sighed.
When Qin Shou heard Lu Xing's words, he suddenly became furious and turned over and asked: "They were the ones who provoked us first. Although it was my fault for the fight, you decided to shoot our old brother as soon as you came up. I can't figure it out.
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Hearing Qin Shou speak, Lu Xing shook his head: "The regimental deputy has just left. The villagers around you are watching such a large-scale fight. It's not like you don't know how bad the impact will be. If we don't punish you severely, our regiment will
I'm afraid it's even more chaotic. If we fight every day, how can we still fight the Japanese?"
"But you want to shoot us as soon as you open your mouth. Why don't you shoot the new recruits who make trouble? It's not fair. I don't accept it."
Seeing Qin Shou's angry look, Lu Xing also said earnestly: "The new recruits don't know anything when they first arrive in the army. You are all veterans for many years. It's not like you don't know the rules of the army. If you knowingly break the law, I won't punish you first."
Who do you punish?"
Although Lu Xing explained, he was almost shot. Qin Shou still couldn't get rid of the knot in his heart, and he was sulking.
"If Camp Commander Chen and the others hadn't begged for mercy, would you really want to kill us?" Qin Shou raised his head and asked.
When Lu Xing heard this, he laughed: "You are the newly promoted deputy battalion commander of the regiment. I am just a battalion commander. Although I am temporarily responsible for the affairs of the regiment, I do not have the power to decide your life or death."
, Besides, we are all brothers who came from the trenches, do you think I am so hard-hearted to attack my brothers? "
Seeing that Lu Xing was serious about what he said, it didn't look like he was telling lies. Thinking that they were brothers who had been in the trenches and knew each other well, Qin Shou believed most of Lu Xing's words.
"Brother Qin, I am here to apologize to you. If you still don't feel relieved, I will give you my gun. If you shoot me, we will be even." Lu Xing said and was about to take off the holster on his waist.
pistol inside.
"No, no, if I really give you a shot, it would be strange if the regimental deputy didn't kill me when he comes back. I still want to live for a few more years." Qin Xiaoou hurriedly stopped Lu Xing from drawing the gun, and his expression softened.
"Okay, let's eat quickly, it's already cold." Lu Xing saw Qin Shou forgive him, turned around and handed the rice bowl to Qin Shou.
Qin Shou followed the training of the new soldiers during the day and had a fight with the new soldiers. He was also hungry at this moment, so he took the rice bowl and wolfed it down.
"The new recruits are ignorant. You old men should be more considerate, be patient, and teach them more. Don't get into trouble by wielding swords and guns. They will also be our brothers in the future."
"I know, but these little bastards are really good. They are good soldiers." Qin Shou touched his red and swollen cheeks and laughed.
"I can see that as long as these guys train rigorously for a period of time, they will definitely be good soldiers." However, Lu Xing couldn't help but shake his head when he thought that they were about to go to the battlefield.
"This is the anti-inflammatory medicine I bought myself from the black market. It's a bargain for you kid. Apply some to the wound after eating to prevent infection." Lu Xing changed the subject, took out a small medicine bottle from his arms and threw it to Qin Shou.
In this era of shortage of medical treatment and medicine, anti-inflammatory drugs are more valuable than silver dollars. Various countries have imposed embargoes on China. Sometimes, even if you have money, you may not be able to buy precious medicines.
Seeing Lu Xing give the medicine to him, Qin Shou felt warm in his heart. Although his butt still hurt, the resentment towards Lu Xing disappeared without a trace.
"Okay, go to bed early after finishing this. I have to go check the post." Seeing Qin Shou who wanted to thank him, Lu Xing smiled and waved his hand, turned around and left the tent.
Not long after Lu Xinggang left, Luo Wencai, a recruit who had a fight with Qin Shou, walked outside Qin Shou's tent with the help of a recruit, carrying food wrapped in oil paper, and shouted a report.
"Come in."
After hearing Qin Shou's call to come in, Luo Wen asked the brother to go back, then he limped open the curtain and walked in while carrying his things.
"Deputy Battalion Commander, it was my fault during the day. I am here to apologize to you. If you feel angry, I will stand here. If you hit me, I will never fight back."
Luo Wencai felt guilty for causing Qin Shou to almost be shot, so he came over to apologize.
Seeing Luo Wencai's nose and face swollen, Qin Shou's anger had long since dissipated. He pointed at the thing wrapped in oil paper in his hand and said, "What did you get?"