One day in late September, the autumn is high and the sky is clear. I received a notice to go to the Yunzhou militia training base to participate in military training, and I was enthusiastically carrying a black Macgear shoulder bag, which contained toothbrushes, toothpaste, towels and other toiletries. Then, take the bus from the county seat and drive north along the wide 241 provincial highway. Twenty minutes later, the car slowly stopped in front of the base.
The base is located under the cliff of Qianren's sanctuary. Sheshen Cliff, also known as Longmen Gorge. Known as the "Shuofang Barrier". It controls the Mongolian grasslands in the north, Zhangjiakou on the right, and Beijing to the south. According to the "Chicheng County Chronicles": In July of the 14th year of the Ming Dynasty, the Oyako violated the border and Qiando Tian Kun, who was stationed at the border of Cangshangbao, vowed to resist. After fierce battle, Tian Kun died. In order to avenge her father, her daughter led her family to actively fight against her, but she died here because she was outnumbered. Hence the name "Sheshen Cliff". The base is surrounded by mountains and rivers, covering a small area, but it is very delicately built. Entering the gate, what you see is an asphalt tunnel, on both sides of which are covered by trees of white poplars and green willows. There are five rows of bungalows in the courtyard, with red tiles and white walls. Fully enclosed militarized management is implemented, food, lodging and training are integrated, the environment is elegant, and the transportation is convenient.
After the registration, the training kicks off. Starting with housekeeping, the young instructor looked at us and said straightforwardly: "The image of the dormitory is the embodiment of the military style." He explained and demonstrated on the spot. With one of his hands, the quilt was folded into a square while talking. The square is square, "tofu cubes" with edges and corners, without any wrinkles. The sheets are flat, the washbasin under the bed is neat and orderly, and the towels are squeezed into a straight line. We used gourd to draw a scoop and practiced it over and over again until he showed a satisfied smile.
Immediately afterwards, all the militiamen lined up neatly, dressed in camouflage uniforms, and wearing canvas belts , all standing on the training ground in high spirits and fighting spirit. After the county’s military officials called the points one by one according to the roster, under the guidance of the instructor,Start training. Young instructor, thin body, still childish, with a green face. The small piercing eyes shone with majestic eyes. The thin lips made "Stand at attention, take a break, look to the right..." The voice of the words was like Hongzhong, and it was simply powerful. From standing in a military posture to rehearsing with a gun (imitation). Connect theory with practice, step by step, and link closely. The instructors are rigorous and conscientious in teaching. The militiamen are like little tigers riveting their feet, vigorously vigorous. The tenacious fighting spirit of "one is not afraid of hardship, second is not afraid of death", swayed incisively and vividly.
The night is quiet, and the surrounding companions have already snored slightly and evenly. I was lying on a wooden bed, tossing about and couldn't sleep. From time to time, I heard the sound of cars whistling and whizzing on the nearby highway. I thought, thought, and fell asleep unknowingly. Early the next morning, when I heard a long and two short wake-up whistle, I got up all the time, put on my clothes, finished washing, and joined the morning exercise team with enthusiasm. Ranks. At this time, there was still a little bit of cold in the air. The sunlight also converged its wayward light, passing through the gaps between the leaves, spreading a patch of mottle on the ground. When we came to the training ground, everyone's actions were well-regulated, the gestures were neat and uniform, and the whistle was clear and loud, which became a beautiful scenery in the morning.
During the break, a smile appeared on the serious face of the instructor, and he talked with us cordially. At this time, they are no longer instructors and soldiers, but more like brothers. People are interested in an endless stream of company anecdotes and military anecdotes. The instructor speaks in chapters and witty words. Everyone's bursts of happy laughter spread throughout the training ground.
Suddenly, I remembered that in order to make a living, I rushed between my family and the construction site. Following the regular rhythm, the lifeless life is like a pool of stagnant water, which can't stir the slightest ripples. Being divided by fixed procedures all day long, the whole person is dismembered beyond recognition, and the heart is depressed beyond words. If there is a sudden brain hemorrhage, the blood will be sprayed out of the sky suddenly. The military training of the militia is a test of will and a hardening of life. It makes me feel the sour, sweet, bitter, and hot of my career in the barracks. It can be said that on the journey of life, a different kind of colorfulness and excitement has been added.
.
