Chapter 334: Moving In
"We stand guard beside the Party Central Committee and serve as the shield and sword of the Party and the people. The three-foot sentry post is of great importance, and the safety of the leaders is always in mind..."

At the founding ceremony of the Second Guard Division of the Beijing Garrison District, Division Commander Guo stood on the stage with more than 18,000 spirited officers and soldiers behind him.

They were dressed in majestic military uniforms, in uniform and heroic, with determined eyes, as if they were ready to take on new missions.

This team, whether in the arrangement of the queue or the posture of the soldiers, demonstrated their rigor and fortitude.

Commander Guo raised his right hand and led the entire division to take an oath in a loud voice, with every word filled with strength and determination.

At this moment, they are not only warriors guarding the capital, but also a steel Great Wall defending the dignity of the country.

The Beijing Garrison District was officially established on January 1959, 1 (its predecessor was the Beijing-Tianjin Garrison District). At that time, the Military Commission ordered the establishment of the "Beijing Garrison District" based on the General Staff Security Department, the Beijing Military Region Command Garrison Service Office and the Beijing City Military Service Bureau, which was affiliated to the original Beijing Military Region.

The garrison is known as the "Imperial Guard". Its functions are like a combination of the provincial military region and the army group. On the one hand, the Beijing Garrison continues to retain garrison troops and other arms to perform the functions of military guard and defense operations.

On the other hand, the Beijing Garrison District also undertakes the responsibilities of a provincial military region, including national defense mobilization, reserve force construction, conscription, militia management and construction, military-civilian coordination and liaison, combating military-related crimes, protecting national defense combat readiness facilities, and maintaining the capital's military appearance and discipline.

"Mighty and heroic guards,

Be alert and keep the sentry string tight.

Keep an eye on all directions and observe the details.
Solemn and holy, guarding peace. "

After the reorganization, the two chief officers of the Beijing Garrison District are now at the deputy military region level, and their administrative rank is deputy corps level (purely fictitious, don’t take it personally).

The garrison now has four guard divisions under its jurisdiction, each of which is a full army-level organization.

Each division has approximately 15,000 to 18,000 officers and soldiers, and is composed of six to eight regiments to strengthen the division's organization.

The Second Guard Division has seven regiments under its command. The Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Regiments are like an iron wall. The Armored Regiment, the Anti-aircraft and Biological Chemical Regiment, the Artillery Regiment, and the Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment are all elite divisions. They have strong manpower and fierce firepower, which is unmatched by ordinary infantry divisions.

The security of the capital is strictly guarded by the four major guard divisions in the garrison area. They are stationed in different directions to ensure the peace of the capital.

The First Guard Division stands in the north, like a steel Great Wall to resist foreign enemies; the Second Guard Division is stationed in the west, like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, ready to attack at any time; the Third Guard Division guards the east, like a tiger descending from the mountain, with great momentum; and the Fourth Guard Division guards the south, like a solid wall of steel, indestructible.

Together, they guarded this ancient land and built a solid barrier for the peace of the capital.

Liujiazhuang, the former Beijing Public Security Training Center, has now transformed itself into the headquarters of the Second Guard Division (511XX) and concurrently serves as the base for the Fourth Guard Regiment.

This land has witnessed the changes of the times and also carries a heavy historical mission.

Here, these iron-blooded men shoulder the heavy responsibility of defending the country. They patrol day and night, on high alert, to ensure the safety and stability of this land.

After Commander Guo finished his speech, Political Commissar Xie gave a talk to all officers and soldiers on "The nature and tasks of guard work, familiarizing yourself with the basic principles and requirements of guard work, and fully understanding the significance of guard work."

"Comrades, you all come from all corners of the country. Some are reorganized from the Public Security Army, some are reorganized from old troops with fine traditions, and some are fresh graduates from military academies...

From today on, we all have the same identity, that is, the glorious soldiers of the Guard Division of the People's Liberation Army's Beijing Garrison District...

So what is guard work? What is the difference between a guard division and a field division?

...The basic form of security work is "tight inside and loose outside". Tight inside requires security work to have a high degree of vigilance, accurate information, strict measures, and a sound system. "Loose outside" means that the external form is natural..."

The third speaker was Deputy Division Commander Luo Weihan, who was the deputy commander of an armored division and was reorganized into the 2nd Guard Division along with two regiments of the division.

Deputy Commander Luo gave a lecture on "Cultivating the awareness of the "Five Loves" of loving the Party, loving the people, loving the leaders, loving the motherland, and loving the security career."

The emphasis was placed on the differences between guard forces and field forces: different division of labor, different work centers, and different living environments.

The more they come into contact with society, the more they are influenced by various ideas. The cadres and soldiers have long military service and are older. We should establish the spirit of not seeking fame or profit, and be an unknown hero. "

Finally, Chief of Staff Liu Zhiye stood up to speak. Among this group of middle-aged and elderly cadres over 40 years old, he was like a shining star and was particularly eye-catching.

The righteous chief of staff of the division, Liu Zhiye, delivered an impassioned speech as a general mobilization before the training, entitled "Carry forward the glorious traditions of our army and be an excellent guard soldier."

The main contents are: the nature, tasks, routes, policies and principles of guard work; how to strengthen administrative management under dispersed duty; how to do a good job in political work during guard duty; the purpose is to establish a guard-centered idea.

Since then, the Second Guard Division has taken root in Liujiazhuang. They began an intense and fulfilling training life and made full preparations for the future.

The Second Guard Division's engineering battalion, transportation battalion, logistics department and other departments, together with the Liujiazhuang Construction Company, are vigorously advancing the construction of key facilities such as family quarters, division hospital, guesthouse, radar station, and air defense base.

With the strong support of Liujiazhuang, they not only generously provided land and labor, but also took the initiative to provide various building materials.

The professional construction team in the village also came out in full force to assist the military in the construction. What is even more admirable is that they sincerely stated that they would not charge any fees. This spirit of selfless dedication is moving.

Therefore, various projects have been progressing very smoothly recently. Soon, these facilities will emerge like mushrooms after a rain, providing solid guarantees for the lives and work of officers and soldiers.

The two division commanders were very satisfied with this. It was the first time they had seen a local government that was so actively supporting the military.

Although Liujiazhuang is voluntarily doing something for the People's Army, the Second Division cannot take advantage of the people so comfortably.

As the autumn harvest approached, the division party committee called on all officers and soldiers to devote themselves to the autumn harvest work in Liujiazhuang in addition to their intensive training.

The officers and soldiers worked tirelessly and took turns to help the villagers harvest crops, pick fruits in the mountains, and catch fish, shrimps and crabs in the muddy rice fields to ensure the smooth completion of the autumn harvest.

In this harvest season, the figures of the soldiers have become the most beautiful scenery in Liujiazhuang.

In just a few days, the officers and soldiers of the Second Division who had just arrived in Zhadi had become as close to the villagers of Liujiazhuang as family members. The military and the people had a deep bond and were like fish in water.

Afterwards, under the leadership of Liu Zhiye, the main leading cadres of the Second Division visited Liujiazhuang, which has a strong modern atmosphere.

"Oh my god! Is this still a village?" Political Commissar Xie's eyes widened and he looked around in disbelief. Compared with the prosperous scene before him, the county town of his hometown in Nanhu was nothing.

Several other leading cadres were also extremely shocked. The prosperity of this village was beyond their imagination.

Liujiazhuang covers a vast area, with crisscrossing roads, spacious and clean, and the layout of the buildings in the village is orderly.

When night falls, street lights are lit on every village road, with one every few meters, like loyal guards protecting this peaceful countryside.

In this land, dilapidated houses have almost disappeared, replaced by brand new and bright red brick and green tile houses.

The windows of these houses are bright and transparent, and the sunlight shines through, making them look vibrant.

Not only that, there are also two-story, three-story, and even four-story buildings. They stand on this land like solid fortresses, telling of the hard work and wisdom of the people here.

In the vast school area of ​​the village, there are brand new buildings for the children's school. The space is spacious, the light is bright, and the environment is clean and tidy.

Whether it is sports facilities or teaching equipment, they are all available, providing children with excellent learning and living conditions.

Two years ago, various schools in Liujiazhuang launched free lunch programs, and some schools even generously donated money to provide free dinner and lunch for students.

This measure not only reduces the financial burden of families from other villages who come to school, but also allows children to eat more safely and nutritiously on campus. In such a living and learning environment, students in Liujiazhuang are more focused on their studies and have a higher success rate.

This year, the top scorer in the college entrance examination in Beijing once again went to Liujiazhuang. This outstanding student once again brought glory to his hometown.

What is even more gratifying is that more than 40 students have successfully been admitted to key universities and colleges, and more than 300 students are currently studying and graduating from technical secondary schools.

In the second half of the year, the branch of Beijing No. 2 Middle School opened as scheduled, and more than 100 students from Liujiazhuang were admitted to the first-year high school. From then on, children in Liujiazhuang area had the opportunity to attend high school right at their doorstep.

As the population of Liujiazhuang increased year by year, schools at all levels were expanded one after another. However, the land on the west bank of the Yongding River was limited after all and could not meet the growing educational needs.

As a result, Liujiazhuang No. 2 Primary School, kindergarten, No. 2 Middle School branch and other schools settled on the east bank of the Yongding River.

As the pace of urbanization continues to accelerate, the East Coast District has not only attracted many schools to settle in, but also welcomed the relocation and expansion of many newly built factories.

In order to better connect the two banks, the village made a decisive decision to build a magnificent large bridge across the Yongding River, closely connecting the originally scattered two banks.

This move not only improves the transportation convenience of the East Coast District, but also injects new vitality into the village’s economic development.

The family quarters of the Second Guard Division are now built on the east bank. In the past, this place was a barren land, like a blank sheet of paper, waiting for creation. Precisely because of its blankness, planning is easy and has no obstacles.

According to the policy on accompanying the troops issued in 63, family members of cadres at the rank of deputy battalion commander and above can accompany the troops.

This regulation applies to cadres who are 35 years old or above and have more than 15 years of military service (including revolutionary history), as well as pilots and cadres working on ships.

In addition, it also includes cadres who have been working for more than five years after graduating from college, cadres engaged in scientific and technological work in cutting-edge scientific and technological departments, and cadres working in border defense and immigration and reclamation area troops.

The first is the education of migrant children: the children of military personnel’s families can attend kindergarten or school in the local military station or military academies.

The second is basic living allowance and insurance: military dependents who have no job and no income enjoy a basic living allowance every month, and the basic pension and medical insurance are handled uniformly by the military.

The third is housing security: cadres and non-commissioned officers whose families accompany the army are guaranteed apartment housing according to their rank.

Fourth, arrangements for rest days and holidays: If the spouses of cadres and non-commissioned officers accompany the troops, they can take turns to go home and stay at home on rest days and holidays according to unified arrangements made in accordance with regulations.

The 2nd Guard Division is a reinforced division with more than 300 cadres at the deputy battalion level and above, plus some qualified non-commissioned officers and officers, a total of about 800 people who need to accompany their families.

These soldiers and their families number several thousand in total. In order to properly accommodate them, a fully functional and large-scale family quarters must be built.

This family quarters should not only meet their living needs, but also take into account many aspects such as living convenience, leisure, entertainment, education, etc.

The construction of the family quarters not only concerns the daily lives of these soldiers and their families, but is also a form of feedback and respect for their selfless dedication.

The east bank area of ​​Liujiazhuang has now become a busy construction site. With the pace of urbanization, it is undergoing earth-shaking changes.

From the laying of infrastructure to the improvement of living facilities, everything seems to be in order.

Public welfare projects such as sewers, heating pipes, water and electricity are carefully planned to ensure the convenience and comfort of residents' lives.

At the same time, various functional areas such as living areas, school areas, factory areas, and commercial areas have also been carefully planned to meet the needs of different groups of people.

With the official opening of various functional areas on the east coast, it will become a vibrant living and working area, expected to accommodate 20,000 to 30,000 people.

By then, Liujiazhuang area will also welcome a population of nearly 100,000 people, who will live, work and study here, jointly weaving the prosperity and bustle of this city.

Of course, Liujiazhuang has now been transformed into a powerful city with a large population and a vast territory.

Therefore, its administration is no longer at the village level, but is directly promoted to Liujiazhuang Sub-district Office, and the Jingxi Special Economic Zone (county level) is established, separated from the district, and directly governed by the city.

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When visiting Liujiazhuang, the leaders of the Second Division walked into a farmhouse on a whim. They saw that there was only an energetic old lady in the house. She was neatly dressed, with a rosy face, sitting there concentrating on sewing the soles of shoes.

When Liu Zhiye led a group of people into the house, the old lady did not show any panic, but enthusiastically made tea and poured water for them. She took out bright golden red dates and sweet apples and pears to entertain these uninvited guests.

The leaders of the Second Division witnessed the farmer’s spacious and bright residence, which was fully furnished with modern gas stoves and running water facilities.

What was even more surprising was that the family, without any deliberate preparation, was able to warmly entertain the guests with tea, fruit and snacks. This simple and unpretentious hospitality and affluent living conditions shocked the leaders beyond words.

Such living conditions are not something that even some dual-income families in Beijing can afford, not to mention in rural areas.

Political Commissar Xie smiled and said, "Grandma, thank you very much for your kindness. This has cost you a lot of money. Tell me a price for these things, and we..." His words revealed his respect and gratitude for the old lady, and also showed his straightforwardness as a soldier and his desire to compensate her.

The old lady smiled and waved her hands, her tone revealing simplicity and humility: "This cadre, you are too polite. We are all family. How can we ask for money when relatives come?"

"Besides, these fruits and vegetables are not scarce to us, and we enjoy them often. They are really not worth mentioning. Haha..." Her smile was like a spring breeze, warming the whole room and making people feel the tranquility and simplicity of the countryside.

During the relaxed conversation, he learned that the old lady had four children, three sons and one daughter, who all worked hard on the farms and factories in the village.

Her grandchildren are all studying hard and growing up healthily on campus. Although this family is simple, it is full of hardworking and hopeful atmosphere.

In recent years, Liujiazhuang has implemented a new policy to provide a monthly living allowance of 65 yuan for the elderly over 5 years old. For those elderly people without children, the allowance is increased to 15 yuan per month.

This move has undoubtedly brought tangible benefits to the elderly in the village, allowing them to feel the warmth and care of society.

Therefore, the life happiness index of the villagers in Liujiazhuang is definitely the highest in Xiaguo.

The relationship between the army and the people in Liujiazhuang is now as harmonious as that between fish and water. After in-depth consultations between the village committee and the garrison troops, the two sides decided to jointly hold a grand traditional harvest celebration.

This celebration is not only a display of the fruits of hard work, but also a symbol of unity and common development between the military and civilians.

Planting in spring, weeding in summer, harvesting in autumn, and storing in winter, this is the summary of the laws of nature and life by the ancients. In the context of traditional agricultural civilization, people tend to compare humans to a kind of plant with roots, veins, and four seasons, and golden autumn happens to be the most vigorous and fullest stage of the plant. Therefore, the golden autumn culture of the old capital is extremely rich.

Since the beginning of this spring, the rainfall in the western part of Beijing has been just right. The abundant rainfall has moistened the earth without causing floods, as if it is a gift from nature, bringing vitality to this land.

This contributed to a bumper agricultural harvest in the Liujiazhuang area, thanks to newly reclaimed rice fields and existing paddy fields in the lower reaches of the Yongding River, totaling 30,000 acres of rice.

Through scientific planting, the yield per mu is expected to reach about 400 kilograms this year, and the total output is estimated to reach 1.2 tons.

These 1.2 tons of "Beijing West Rice" are still in short supply in the market.

Because its price is about five times that of ordinary rice, the current price of ordinary rice is 0.13 yuan per catty, and the current price of Jingxi rice is 0.65 yuan per catty.

Therefore, 1.2 tons of "Jingxi Rice" can bring nearly 1600 million yuan in income to the village.

In addition, each acre of rice field can produce at least 0.7 kilograms of crabs, which is 170 tons of "Shengfang crabs". The current price of Shengfang crabs is about yuan per catty, and the income this year can reach million yuan.

(End of this chapter)