The food here is two meals a day, each meal consists of a steamed bun and some soup. This is quite good for the survivors who have fled, but for Wang Bin and the others, it is a bit shabby.
After finishing the meal in the canteen, everyone went back to the house and turned on the stove. Because they were afraid of being discovered while cooking, everyone could only eat a little fast food, but everyone ate with gusto.
What did others eat? Steamed buns and soup, but what did they eat, bread, braised chicken legs, beef jerky and various cans and snacks, and of course beer and cigarettes.
The only thing they regret is that they won't be able to eat hot pot for a long time, but even so they are very content.
When everyone was taking a lunch break, Platoon Leader Liu found Wang Bin and found him alone in a place to discuss the matter.
"Tomorrow the division commander will gather everyone together for a commendation meeting. You will get a medal. You must be mentally prepared!"
"Give me a medal? I'm not a soldier, why should you give me a medal?"
"Although you are not a soldier, you can be considered a meritorious service this time. We are short of supplies here and have nothing else to repay you with, so I can only express my contribution to you with a medal. Please don't refuse!"
"This, okay."
"I was just promoted to company commander!"
"Ah, congratulations!"
"Thank you, I can't be a company commander without you! Are you interested in joining the army? I can give you a platoon leader? As long as you join the army, I know that with your talents, you can definitely become a company commander or a higher position.
It’s not a problem!”
"Well, let's forget it. I have no plans to join the army for the time being!"
Regarding Platoon Leader Liu, Wang Bin was probably very moved by Captain Liu's proposal. Unfortunately, after joining the army, his actions would be restricted. In the end of the world, if he wants to become stronger, he must search for more gold. He does not want to be restrained.
live.
Company Commander Liu did not expect Wang Bin to refuse, and felt quite disappointed. If Wang Bin helped him, he believed that it would not be a problem for his position to be promoted several levels.
It's a pity that he couldn't force Wang Bin, so the matter could only be temporarily postponed. Before leaving, he didn't forget to ask Wang Bin to think about it again. As long as he wanted to come, he would be given a position as platoon leader at any time.
After returning to the house, Guan Xiaoyue couldn't help but ask what Captain Liu was doing. Wang Bin told the story without hiding anything. Everyone was very surprised when they heard that he was offered the position of platoon leader but was rejected.
Especially Li Dazhu, the apocalypse broke out not long after he retired from the army, and he still yearned for officers.
"Dazhu, why don't I tell Company Commander Liu that you should be the platoon leader?" Wang Bin could tell at a glance that Li Dazhu was envious, and he understood after thinking about his past.
"Ah, me! Forget it, I swore that I will follow you for the rest of my life, and I will never be a platoon leader!" Li Dazhu was very shocked. He did not expect that Wang Bin would want him to be a platoon leader.
Platoon leader.
However, although he is very yearning, he is a very emotional person and a person who knows how to repay kindness. Wang Bin is kind to him and his sister. He has already made a decision in his heart that he will follow Wang Bin in his life.
Bin is here.
Wang Bin didn't force Li Dazhu, it would be better if he stayed to help him.
Early the next morning, everyone was woken up by the loud sound of the bugle, and then the announcement came to mind and asked everyone to gather on the playground.
A solar generator has been installed here, which can provide some electricity. However, the electricity is limited and is mainly used by the military. There are electric lights in the square. If people want to move around at night, they can go to the square.
After hearing the announcement, everyone came out of the house one after another.
It was still a bit crowded when 50,000 to 60,000 people gathered together, but under the protection of the soldiers, everyone was divided into several square formations and stood in order, so there was no confusion.
At almost nine o'clock, a group of officers arrived. They looked quite old. Although the epaulettes on their shoulders could not be seen clearly, Wang Bin knew that these officers should be the leaders of the 98th Division.
"salute!"
An officer saw the chief coming and immediately shouted loudly.
When the soldiers heard the command, they made a swish sound and uniformly performed a military salute to the leader on the high platform.
The leading officer looked to be in his fifties, with a little gray hair. He stood at the front of the stage and said loudly: "Yesterday we welcomed another group of survivors. On behalf of all the officers and soldiers of the 98th Division, I welcome you."
arrival!"
As he spoke, the chief clapped his hands, and everyone below also clapped his hands.
"In this rescue operation, we sacrificed many soldiers, including our company commander Zhao and all the soldiers in the first and second platoons. Please let us observe three minutes of silence for them!"
After hearing this, everyone lowered their heads and silently paid tribute to these fallen soldiers.
Most of them were rescued by soldiers, and many of them were attacked by zombies during the rescue, so they were actually very grateful to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for them.
After the silence ended, the leader talked about some of the glorious deeds of Company Commander Zhao and others, and then it was time to commend them.
"During this rescue operation, our soldiers performed very bravely and fulfilled their duties as soldiers. After our discussion and decision, all the soldiers of the 1st Regiment, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Company and 3rd Platoon were awarded a collective second-class merit award once, and the 3rd Platoon
Chang Liu Feng received second-class personal merit, and the first-class monitor, second-class monitor and third-class monitor received third-class personal merit. Let us welcome them to the stage with warm applause to receive commendations!"
Upon hearing this, Company Commander Liu brought all the members of the third row to the stage with red eyes, and everyone present gave him warm applause.
After all the medals were distributed to all the soldiers in the third platoon, the chief said loudly: "In this rescue operation, in addition to our soldiers, there were also some survivors who performed outstandingly. He did not care about personal gains and losses, and paid them all for their hard work."
The ammunition collected was selflessly dedicated to our soldiers, and they also fought side by side with our soldiers to buy time for hundreds of survivors. And the night before yesterday, if it weren't for them, the hundreds of survivors you saw yesterday would have been with us.
There is no way the warriors would have come here alive.”
"Now please welcome Wang Bin and his companions Guan Xiaoyue, Miao Ruyun and Li Dazhu to the stage with warm applause to accept our commendation!"
As soon as the chief finished speaking, the audience burst into warm applause again.
After they arrived yesterday, their deeds were spread widely, but they didn't know who Wang Bin was, so many people didn't recognize them when they saw them.
Now that they heard that the troops wanted to commend them, everyone admired them very much, especially the soldiers. After learning that Wang Bin saved their third platoon, they all clapped vigorously.
Guan Xiaoyue, Officer Miao and Li Dazhu did not expect that they would be commended. They were all shocked, especially Li Dazhu. As a former soldier, he was very eager for medals.
The three of them looked at Wang Bin in surprise. Wang Bin shrugged and said that he didn't know either.
In fact, the commendation of the three of them was decided later. Company Commander Liu came to win over Wang Bin only after being prompted by the division commander, but unfortunately Wang Bin refused.
They felt that they should make some compensation to Wang Bin and the others, so after much deliberation they added the names of the three of them.
"Let's go, why are you standing there in a daze?" Wang Bin saw the three of them still standing there and giggling. He quickly reminded them and strode toward the high platform with a smile.
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