Chapter 5 Unforeseen circumstances
1958 9 Month 23 Day.

Gangling City, East Suburb Railway Station.

With the sound of "chi~chi~chi~", the train stopped safely on the platform.

Liu Zhiye gave an order:
"Get ready. Check your equipment and wait for orders to disembark in formation."

Everyone quickly gathered their belongings, dressed neatly, and automatically lined up in two rows, standing at attention in the corridor awaiting orders.

At this moment, there was silence inside and outside the car.

Suddenly, three quick whistles sounded, and the leaders of each carriage gave an order.

"get off!"

"Step together, let's go!"

As the vehicles filed out one after another, the military band outside the vehicles played the Chinese People's Army's anthem.

"Forward! Forward! Forward!"

"Our team is heading...!"

"With our feet on the motherland..."

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Each team walked out of the platform and sang in unison.

After arriving at the gathering point, we boarded the car that had been waiting there for a long time.

These dozens of Jiefang CA10 vehicles, which have just been manufactured by FAW, are eye-catching with their unique appearance.

The body of the truck is painted in military green, and the classic big nose with two black headlights is particularly eye-catching. The back of the truck is made of a wooden box with a green tarpaulin on it, which can carry both people and goods.

The wheels are painted with white rims, adding a touch of sophistication. These cars are not only classic in appearance, but also perform very well, making them ideal means of transportation in this era.

Compared with the GAZ-1955 equipped before 150, some improvements have been made.

The improved vehicle model is more suitable for my country's fuel situation (my country is short of oil at this time, and the two major oil fields have not yet been victoriously fought, making it an oil-poor country. Oil still needs to be imported, and in this situation where the country is in a state of disrepair, funds are needed everywhere, and every penny counts) as well as the load-bearing capacity of roads and bridges.

With a loud engine roar, a mighty GAZ-69 jeep led a team of Liberation vehicles and slowly drove out of the station gate.

One after another, the Jiefang trucks, like a giant steel dragon, drove out of this important transportation hub with great momentum.

"Welcome! Welcome! Warm welcome!"

"Welcome! Heroes are back home!"

"Long live the fight against magnesium and aid to Gao!"

"Long live the People's Volunteer Army!"

……

On both sides of the road, the enthusiastic citizens of Gangling City gathered into a sea of ​​jubilation.

Among them are hardworking workers wearing blue work clothes and peaked caps, energetic students wearing white shirts and red scarves, and vibrant young women wearing ponytails and floral clothes.

Of course, there were also those naughty kids who ran happily following the convoy, holding flowers and waving red flags, warmly welcoming our arrival.

As the motorcade passed by, the crowds on both sides cheered enthusiastically, as if playing a joyful movement for this grand scene. The colorful flags fluttered like a rainbow across the sky, embellishing this ocean of joy.

On both sides of the road, the picturesque scene of factories, shops, courtyards and small high-rise buildings comes into view. They proudly hang national flags and colorful flags, like a vivid picture scroll.

Slogans were painted on the walls on both sides of the street:

"Eat for free, work hard to produce!"

"Carry out production activities well and ensure good health
Improve production and build our great motherland..."

"Everyone take precautions to crush the germ warfare of magnesium imperialism!"

"Respond to the call of the motherland and resolutely eliminate the germ warfare of the invaders from the Magnesium Country!"

"The Magnesium Emperor Wolf, get out of here!"

"We must liberate Taiwan!"

"Fight against magnesium and aid Gao, defend our country!"

It's really full of the colors of the times.

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In his previous life, Liu Zhiye was born in the 80s and had never experienced this kind of hot, passionate and vigorous atmosphere of the times.

This gave him a sense of being in a period drama.

After the convoy passed the city, people on both sides of the road began to disappear sparsely.

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Old Ge, who was sitting in the passenger seat, smiled and handed Liu Zhiye a cigarette, saying with emotion: "Battalion Commander, today is the autumnal equinox, and in a few days it will be the Mid-Autumn Festival. You see, time flies, and another year has passed in the blink of an eye."

Liu Zhiye took the cigarette, lit it elegantly, and helped Lao Ge light his cigarette, saying, "That's right. Today is already August 11th. Time flies so fast..."

"Are you missing home?" He asked Lao Ge with concern while taking a puff of his cigarette.

Then, Liu Zhiye reached out and patted his shoulder and said, "How old are your Huzi and Yueying this year?"

Hearing this, Lao Ge immediately said, "Hey! A little bit, I don't think about it that much at other times. But when I came back to China, I couldn't help but think of her mother..."

"Oh, time flies! Our eldest is already 10 years old this year, and our youngest, Huzi, is already over 7 years old. He was born when we first entered Korea, and I didn't have the chance to see him born."

"At this moment, I don't know whether these two children recognize me as their father..." As he said this, he wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes.

"Hey! Look at me, I'm sorry!" He said this while scratching his head embarrassedly.

He went on to say, "It seems that I will not be able to make it in time for the festival and go back. But you, the battalion commander, may be able to go home in time for the Lantern Festival after completing the demobilization procedures..." "Ka!"

"Cough cough cough cough..."

Hearing this, Liu Zhiye was shocked and almost choked by the smoke.

"How did you know that I changed my career?" Liu Zhiye said in surprise.

There was a hint of regret in Lao Ge's words. He said softly, "Do you still remember that Political Commissar Guo talked to you before you set off? He mentioned that your application for transfer has been approved by your superiors, and promised that he would handle the relevant procedures for you immediately after you return to the base..."

"Ah! Speaking of this, I just don't understand. Isn't it just that the head injury hasn't healed yet?

It's been a few years, and I haven't seen any major problems with you. It shouldn't affect your continued service, right?
Why do you have to change your career? All your hard work over the years will be in vain.

You have a bright future in this army. What's the point of going back to the local area? Even if you want to see a doctor, it's much better to stay in the army than in the local area. If the regiment commander doesn't approve, you go to the political commissar. If the regiment doesn't approve, you go to the division. In the end, even the division can't persuade you. "

"Hey!"

"You go find the old leader. You are really determined."

"We have been friends for so many years, but many of our comrades didn't make it to this day. In our old class, only the two of us are still alive."

"How could you bear to leave me alone..."

As he spoke, he began to cry, with cat urine in his eyes.

Lao Ge was mumbling something, but Liu Zhiye couldn't hear a word clearly.

When Liu Zhiye heard the news of his career change, he couldn't help but recall some unpleasant memories.

At that moment, it seemed as if a loud "bang" exploded in his ears, like the sound of a huge bell, making my head buzz.

This was followed by a strong feeling of dizziness, and the world around him seemed to start spinning, making him feel dizzy.

Then, the pain surged like a tide, becoming more and more intense, making it unbearable for him. It felt like being tightly bound by invisible shackles, making him feel depressed and helpless.

Liu Zhiye's face was distorted, pale as paper, he held his head in agony and screamed. His body was shaking, as if the whole world was spinning above his head.

"Ah! It hurts! It hurts so much!"

Just like this, Lao Ge who was standing next to him was scared.

When Lao Ge saw the sudden situation, he shouted, "Stop the car!" His voice was full of tension and urgency.

The car soldier subconsciously stepped on the brakes, and the car stopped with a "squeak" and "click" sound.

When the young soldier saw this, he was instantly panicked: "Commander, what happened to you..."

Old Ge's eyes were red, and he ordered loudly in a trembling voice: "Go quickly! Find Doctor Ye in the back car and tell him that our Captain Liu's old head injury has recurred. Go quickly!"

He finished speaking in a hurry, no longer caring about the little soldier, and quickly carried Liu Zhiye down from the cab, looking for a flat place on the side of the road for him to lie down.

Then he took off his shirt and covered Liu Zhiye with it to prevent him from catching a cold and worsening his condition.

At this moment, the car behind saw that the car in front was stuck in the middle of the road, and they were anxious. So they quickly sent someone to check the situation.

When they found that there was a problem ahead, they immediately called over several agile soldiers, and they formed a circle to block the wind and sand for Liu Zhiye.

Soon after, a male military doctor in his 40s came running quickly from the back of the convoy.

He was carrying a heavy medical box on his back and wearing a large white coat over his military uniform. The flowing hem of the coat fluttered up and down as he ran, showing his heroic demeanor.

As he ran, he held his eyes with his hands, and his eyes revealed an anxious and panicked look, as if he was worried about something.

"Director Ye, come here quickly!"

"Captain Liu, his old injury may have relapsed!"

When he saw Doctor Ye, Lao Ge quickly called him over and looked happy, thinking that the patient could be saved now.

Director Ye is a highly acclaimed figure. He is an outstanding leader of the military hospital. With his outstanding medical skills and noble medical ethics, he has brought hope and new life to countless officers and soldiers.

He presided over countless rescue operations, saved countless lives, and had superb medical skills, and was deeply loved and respected by the vast majority of comrades.

Most importantly, he was also the attending physician that Liu Zhiye once trusted and relied on the most.

That year, it was he who personally presided over the crucial craniotomy operation, successfully saving Liu Zhiye's life and allowing him to be reborn.

Director Ye can be said to be Liu Zhiye's savior, and can also be said to be his adoptive parent. Such praise is by no means an exaggeration.

Liu Zhiye, in order to express his gratitude, sent him gifts many times, even though he might not accept them. But as time went on, the two of them interacted more and more frequently, and thus formed a deep revolutionary friendship.

At this moment, Liu Zhiye had fallen into a deep coma. Director Ye carefully looked at his pale face, gently stroked his eyes, and felt his pulse.

He was focused and meticulous, trying his best to find any possible signs of life.

Then he said with a serious expression: "The situation is not optimistic! Send him to the military hospital for emergency treatment."

"Xiao Ge'er, you must quickly organize a car so that we can take Xiao Liu directly to the military hospital. Also, use the walkie-talkie to contact the base so that the hospital can be prepared..."

"Xiao Ge! Xiao Ge!"

Lao Ge was just standing there blankly, staring at Liu Zhiye, as if he was frozen in time.

At the moment, he was in a state of confusion due to concern. When he heard Director Ye's serious words, a cold wave surged in his heart.

The feeling was like a bolt from the blue, which stunned him instantly and made him unable to move.

After seeing that Lao Ge did not respond, Director Ye became extremely anxious and loudly rebuked him: "What are you doing standing there? Hurry up and go! It's already this late, and your mind is still wandering..."

"Oh! Okay, I'll go right away, right away..." As he said that, Lao Ge hurriedly went to contact the base.

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(End of this chapter)