Chapter five hundred and sixty-four pre-war awards
"Everyone listens to the order! Stand at attention! Salute!"
Seeing brigade commander Zhou Zhidao walking toward a slightly higher field surrounded by officers, deputy battalion commander Qin Shou puffed up his cheeks and suddenly roared.
"brush!"
More than 2,000 brothers who were standing in awe were moved upon hearing this, and they all raised their hands to salute. Their movements were uniform, and a fierce murderous aura rushed straight into the sky.
Brigadier Zhou Zhidao also stood up straight facing the brothers, raised his hand and returned a standard military salute.
Under the turbulent dark clouds, more than two thousand brothers stood there steadily and silently, which made brigade commander Zhou Zhidao very satisfied.
If he didn't know that they were new recruits, he would have thought that they were an army of tigers and wolves who had experienced hundreds of battles.
"The ceremony is over!" Qin Shou heavily lowered his right hand raised above his ear amidst the roar.
There was another neat brush sound, and the brothers neatly lowered their right hands. Their hard faces were full of determination, and their thin bodies seemed to be full of strength like steel.
Brigadier Zhou Zhidao also put down his hand and ordered in a deep voice: "Take a break."
When the onlookers saw the more than two thousand officers and soldiers standing silently in the field, they were shocked by the majestic and heroic appearance. Thinking of their bombed-out homes, some were so excited that they burst into tears. With these soldiers standing in front of them,
They can definitely defeat Little Japan.
Brigadier Zhou Zhidao's eyes slowly scanned the audience. The grassroots officers promoted by veterans in the front row held out their chests with pride, and the new recruits who stood motionless were also full of energy, with the momentum of newborn calves not afraid of tigers. These are all
It made Zhou Zhidao feel satisfied.
"Brothers!" Zhou Zhidao calmed down, took a deep breath, and spoke suddenly.
The penetrating voice immediately shook the spirits of the officers and soldiers in the audience, and their eyes turned to Zhou Zhidao who was standing high up.
"When the country is in trouble, every man has a responsibility. Today, the bandits are ferocious, killing our people and slaughtering our homeland, causing our mountains and rivers to be broken and covered with desolation. In ancient times, there were Yue Wu and Mu who served the country loyally. Today, thousands of officers and soldiers of our revolutionary army are killing the enemy with blood.
, In Shanghai, 300,000 of our officers and soldiers generously went to the rescue. In Nanjing, 100,000 of our officers and soldiers sacrificed their lives for the country. The little devils had planes and cannons, and they were fierce and ferocious, but we stepped on the land of the motherland, and behind us were 40 million people who supported us.
Fathers and fellow countrymen, for the eternal survival of the nation! For the eternal survival of the motherland! Our soldiers will go forward and fight to defeat all invading enemies!"
Zhou Zhidao's voice was thunderous and his words were clear, making every brother's blood boil. They were soldiers, and their sense of responsibility and honor made them unable to sit idly by.
"kill!"
"kill!"
"kill!"
The brothers were filled with hatred for their country and family, and their chests were filled with blood. They raised their bayonets high with murderous intent, and roared like soldiers in their throats.
The sharp bayonets and the roars of the brothers made the horses around them neigh uneasily, and the air was filled with the murderous intent of an iron horse.
The new recruits had long heard stories of bloody killings of enemies in front of them, but now that they were on the battlefield, they also felt the heavy responsibility on their shoulders.
They are now soldiers. Behind them are their hometown elders. In front of them are ferocious enemies. They hold steel guns in their hands and must not retreat even half a step to defend the only remaining homeland behind them.
"Brothers! The little devils have arrived at our door. They are burning, killing and looting all the way. They are bombing our crops and houses wantonly, leaving countless people dead in the wilderness. They are just a group of wolves and wild beasts. You think we can let them go.
Continue to do evil?!"
Zhou Zhidao's voice was sonorous and powerful, and the brothers, filled with grief and anger, shouted in unison: "No! No!"
"Well, you can raise an army for a thousand days and use it for a while! Since the jackals and wild dogs have broken into our home and are causing mischief, we must use the guns and bayonets in our hands to give them a severe blow and drive them out of China completely!"
After hearing Zhou Zhidao's words, the brothers clenched their weapons tightly and wished they could rush to the battlefield to fight the Japanese.
"The devils are ferocious wolves. I hope that each of you will be prepared to fight with the devils in a bloody battle and to sacrifice for the country. We may die a lot of people, but I hope you don't be afraid. What we are fighting is
In national battles, sacrifice is glorious. As long as one of us is alive, we will keep fighting until the last drop of blood is shed. We Chinese soldiers are never afraid of death and never surrender!"
The recruits may have had other thoughts before, but now they have been washed away by the strong patriotic atmosphere. Countless veterans have sacrificed their lives to fight for the country. Now it is their turn, and they cannot be embarrassed.
"Kill the enemy bravely! Would rather die than surrender!"
"Kill the enemy bravely! Would rather die than surrender!"
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The brothers' shouts grew louder and louder, making everyone excited. Zhou Zhidao nodded with satisfaction, pressed his hands down, and the brothers became quiet again.
"Our 74th Army crippled the Japs Maruyama Brigade and killed thousands of Japs in the Battle of Minshan. I am here to thank every brother who fought bloody battles. This victory belongs to you! The medal also belongs to you. This time I
Brought them all to you!"
As Zhou Zhidao spoke, he took the shining medal from the adjutant's hand and held it up, causing the veterans standing in the front row to breathe quickly with excitement.
If Zhou Zhidao's previous speech was to inspire the brothers to fight bravely against the enemy with patriotic sentiments, then now the awarding of medals in public is a real thing, which invigorates the spirits of the recruits.
"Now the person whose name I have read comes forward to be awarded the honor!" Zhou Zhidao said loudly after slowly glancing around.
After hearing Zhou Zhidao's words, every veteran looked eagerly, hoping to hear his name.
"Yang Ling, deputy commander of the 301st Regiment——" Zhou Zhidao opened the document and began to read it aloud.
Yang Ling was standing next to Zhou Zhidao and was stunned when he heard his name. He didn't mention himself when he reported his military merits.
However, when he saw Zhou Zhidao looking over with a smile, he quickly recovered from his surprise.
"Here!" He immediately straightened his appearance and strode forward.
"Deputy Commander Yang Ling was loyal to his duties and abided by his duties as a soldier. He led the entire regiment's officers and soldiers to fight the enemy bravely. He inflicted heavy losses on the enemy many times, killed countless people, and seized a lot of supplies. In recognition of his example for all officers and soldiers and his ability to kill the enemy.
For his merits, Yang Ling was promoted to colonel of the 301st Regiment and awarded a third-class Baoding Medal!"
Zhou Zhidao said as he took the shining medal from the adjutant's hand and walked up to Yang Ling with a smile. Witnessed by all the officers and soldiers, he put the medal on Yang Ling's chest.
Yang Ling looked at the medal on his chest and received his appointment letter. He was also excited, not because he was promoted, but because he was recognized for killing the enemy. This is a soldier's honor.
"Congratulations, I hope you will continue your efforts and fight bravely against the enemy." Zhou Zhidao said with a smile and congratulations.
Yang Ling calmed down his excitement, raised his hand and saluted Zhou Zhidao with a solemn military salute, and said loudly: "In your humble duty, you should fight the enemy bravely and live up to the military uniform of the brigade!"
Yang Ling turned around, and more than 2,000 brothers saw his superiors conferring medals, and they all clapped excitedly to congratulate him.
"Major Lu Xing, commander of the first battalion of the 301st Regiment, adheres to the duty of a soldier, takes the lead, and has meritorious service in killing the enemy. He is specially promoted to lieutenant colonel and battalion commander and awarded a third-class Baoding Medal!"
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"Qin Shou, captain of the 301st Regiment, is brave in combat and fearless in killing enemies. He was specially promoted to major and deputy battalion commander and awarded the fifth-class Baoding Medal."
"Su Er, the second lieutenant platoon leader of the 301st regiment, fought bravely and killed an enemy officer. He was specially promoted to captain and company commander and awarded a medal of loyalty and bravery."
"Liu Yidao, captain of the 301st Regiment, took the lead, refused to retreat even after being seriously injured, and gained a lot. He was specially promoted to major battalion commander and awarded a fourth-class Baoding Medal as a token of recognition."
"Niu Dagen, captain of the 301st regiment..."
Under the eager eyes of the recruits, officers and veterans with meritorious service in combat stepped forward with sonorous steps to accept the award. This award was hard-won, but countless brothers had sacrificed their lives. Many people were groping for the medals on the mountain ridge.
All had tears in their eyes.
Every recruit is excited. They yearn for the honor of being awarded a medal in public, and they also long to get a military medal one day.
Many veterans were seriously injured and were lying in the hospital and could not reach the scene, but the solemn awarding of medals did not forget them. Those brothers who sacrificed their lives also received posthumous medals and will be sent back to their homes.
Captain Liu Yidao, the company commander who was seriously injured in the Battle of Lanfeng, returned from his injuries. For his bravery in battle, he was promoted to major battalion commander and received the Baoding Medal.
Every brother who has made meritorious service in combat has more or less received promotions and military medals, and even those who have not have received silver dollar rewards. Looking at the veterans standing there proudly, with the medals shining on their chests, the new recruits