Who taught you to be a soldier like this!

Chapter 567 Here, there are no innocent victims. [Please subscribe! Please vote with monthly tickets!]

The canteen maintains the high standards of the entire camp.

"Come on, comrades! Come here and get your trays!"

"These are all brand new items that were just taken out of the warehouse. We even had them scrubbed multiple times to make sure they're clean!"

"After you finish eating, wash your plates and put them in the sterilizer over here. You can decide where to sit and what to do."

"Quick, try our cook's cooking. It's all Southeast Asian specialties. I don't know if you can handle the taste."

The armed police lieutenant warmly invited Zhao Weihong and others to dine, and the brand-new stainless steel tableware brought a little "armed police" shock to the people of the 446th Regiment who were "used to being poor".

Plates, chopsticks, and bowls are all made of stainless steel.

In the center of the cafeteria, there is a buffet truck that runs from north to south.

The armed police cooks, dressed like hotel chefs, stood at the window at the end of the canteen, enthusiastically calling out, "Brothers of the main force, eat your fill! There's more in the pot if you're not full!"

Although the policy of "separate dining" has existed for a long time.

However, the 446th Regiment clearly does not have the conditions to implement a separate meal system.

For so many years, when the 446th Regiment ate, they would sit around a table as a squad, wolfing down the dishes served on plates.

Some timid new recruits, during their first few months in the company, didn't dare to touch the few meat dishes on the table, fearing they would be scolded by the veterans and squad leaders.

Although this was merely psychological strain caused by the recruits' excessive nervousness, it also fully illustrates that the food conditions in the 446th Regiment were truly poor.
Let's take a look at the dining conditions of the local armed police.

Each person has their own set of individual cutlery. You can line up at the food cart to get your food and eat whatever you want. The portions are plentiful, so even if you're the last one to get your food, you don't have to worry about some dishes being taken away.

Having already taken her utensils, Zhao Weihong, following her usual habit, stood at the end of the queue, ready to be the last one to get her food.

Seeing this scene, the Red Second Company members, who were experiencing such a scene for the first time and were ready to eat their fill, secretly paid attention to the portion sizes when getting their food, fearing that Zhao Weihong at the end of the line would not get any food.

This is actually a completely unnecessary worry.

Seeing that some dishes on the dining car were about to run out, the armed police cook, who had been observing the situation, brought over a large bowl full of steaming hot dishes without saying a word.

Even Zhao Weihong, who is never a picky eater, was unusually caught in a dilemma when getting her food.

"This is."

"Pineapple fried rice! It's also a Southeast Asian specialty!"

"We also have seafood fried rice. Platoon Leader Zhao, would you like to try one?"

Can you make fried rice with pineapple?

Actually, in terms of appearance, the golden pineapple fried rice looks much tastier than the seafood fried rice.

But the thought of pineapple in the fried rice made Zhao Weihong reluctant, so she opted for seafood fried rice with two or three pieces of dough that looked like spring rolls as her main dish.

As for the remaining dishes, they also gave Zhao Weihong a bit of a headache.

The curry chicken was sticky and gooey. There was also a stew I didn't know the name of, along with a salad mixed together.

The only thing Zhao Weihong was interested in was probably the bright green stir-fried vegetables, which were fragrant and vibrant, and would surely make her very happy with rice.

As for the other dishes, Zhao Weihong also ordered a little bit of each.

Although it doesn't look very appealing, it must be quite good, given that it's a local specialty that the Armed Police have been promoting so enthusiastically.

"Old Zhao, come over here!"

Let's eat together!

Zhao Weihong had just finished getting his food and was about to sit down at the table in Class One when Hu Yiming stood up and greeted him.

Zhao Weihong frowned almost imperceptibly, about to refuse, when she saw the armed police lieutenant sitting next to Hu Yiming.

After thinking for a moment, Zhao Weihong changed her mind and started walking towards where Hu Yiming and the others were.

"Old Zhao, it's been almost a year!"

"Is this your first time eating with me at this table in the company headquarters?"

"Old Gu, let me introduce you. This is our company's top general, Zhao Weihong!"

As he spoke, Hu Yiming introduced the person to Zhao Weihong.

"This is Lao Gu, Gu Minzheng."

"Let me tell you, Lao Zhao, Lao Gu is also a capable man!"

"Don't be fooled by the two stars on his shoulder; he's already a full-fledged company commander this year!"

Have you ever seen a 24-year-old company commander?

"Hey, Lao Zhao, aren't you twenty-four this year?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Weihong nodded, placed the plate on the table, and said calmly.

"After my birthday, I'll be twenty-four."

While speaking, Zhao Weihong's gaze remained fixed on Gu Minzheng.

Regardless of whether it's the People's Armed Police or the People's Liberation Army.

A 24-year-old company commander is definitely a dragon among men, and he will at least become a regimental commander in the future.

If one comes from an ordinary family, then it is undoubtedly a source of pride and honor for one's ancestors.

"Then you'd better work harder!"

"Old Gu is already a commanding officer, and you haven't even graduated yet!"

Hearing Hu Yiming's teasing, Zhao Weihong smiled but didn't say anything.

Gu Minzheng, however, stood up and spoke to Zhao Weihong with great humility.

"Company Commander Hu, comparing me to Comrade Zhao Weihong is just making fun of me."

"I only have the advantage of starting school a year earlier and not having the experience of being a conscript. How dare I compare myself to Comrade Zhao Weihong?"

As he spoke, Gu Minzheng extended his right hand and said to Zhao Weihong with a sincere expression.

"Comrade Zhao Weihong! I've long admired you!"

"I watched your heroic performance at the Military World Games back then. You really brought glory to our Yan soldiers!"

Seeing Gu Minzheng's polite behavior, Zhao Weihong naturally didn't hesitate and immediately reached out to shake his hand.

"It's just luck. Our team has plenty of talented people!"

"I was just lucky to be able to represent our country's soldiers in the war."

"Even if I don't participate, our country can still shine at the Military World Games!"

"Ultimately, it's all thanks to the organization, and has little to do with me personally."

Hu Yiming stood to the side, blinking and looking at Zhao Weihong, who was smiling, with a slightly bewildered expression, as if he were seeing her for the first time.

Is this still Lao Zhao?
When the division commander came to stay at the company headquarters back then, you weren't this polite to him either.
The two men shaking hands completely ignored his reaction. After exchanging pleasantries, their clasped hands remained firmly together, and they shook them vigorously up and down, as if they were heroes appreciating each other.

"Alright, alright, now that we know each other, let's sit down and eat."

"The food's getting cold. Let's talk while we eat!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Weihong and the other person sat down and began to devour the food in front of them.

Southeast Asian dishes are not usually very appealing, which led Zhao Weihong to have little hope for this meal.

But as soon as the dish entered her mouth, the sour, spicy, and savory flavor gave Zhao Weihong's taste buds a very novel experience, making her mouth water.

The seafood fried rice and spring rolls did not disappoint Zhao Weihong either. The subtle base flavors combined with the multi-layered tastes of the dishes complemented each other perfectly, creating an excellent chemical reaction.

Each dish, when eaten individually, is not particularly amazing.

But when combined, the food was so delicious that it was impossible to stop eating. Zhao Weihong quickly got up and got another plate of food. There were quite a few people ordering extra food, and there was still a queue near the food cart.

The cook, dressed as a chef, still stood by the food cart, waving his spoon triumphantly and occasionally directing the other cooks to come and add more dishes, seemingly quite satisfied with the popularity of his masterpiece.

To be honest, these dishes are indeed excellent local specialties.

If Zhao Weihong had eaten elsewhere, she probably wouldn't have had this feeling.

However, when paired with the local hot and humid climate, this meal becomes exceptionally delicious.

After traveling for so long and encountering such harsh weather, even Zhao Weihong lost her appetite.

But now, the entire battalion's appetite has been completely whetted by this special dish, and everyone is wolfing it down, eating with great relish!

When Zhao Weihong returned to her seat, Hu Yiming and the others also got up and ordered another meal.

By this time, everyone had some food in their stomachs, so they weren't in such a hurry to eat as they had at the beginning, and gradually started chatting.

"Old Gu, I remember you just said you were a border police officer, right?"

Upon hearing Hu Yiming's question, Gu Minzheng calmly swallowed the food in his mouth and nodded.

"Correct."

Gu Minzheng seemed to have guessed what Hu Yiming was going to ask next, and before he could speak, he calmly began to talk about the work they were responsible for on a daily basis.

"Patrol and guard the border checkpoints, and cooperate with the public security officers to set up checkpoints and conduct patrols."

"If necessary, we will also go to the vicinity of the border to persuade or bring back those who attempt to cross the border."

"This is our daily work."

Gu Minzheng's tone was very calm.

What he said seemed to be quite ordinary.

But if that were the case, Zhao Weihong and her group wouldn't have been sent here!

Behind Gu Minzheng's calm voice lies a whole history of blood and tears in the southwestern border defense!
"Actually, I really want to thank all of you comrades."

"From the day I started my internship, I have never dared to relax for a moment."

"Even when sleeping at night, they have to keep one eye open, and the sentries' magazines are always full of live ammunition."

"We don't have the concept of separating bullets from guns here."

"Because many times, those ruthless drug traffickers will not give us the opportunity to fire warning shots."

Even after one or two successful operations, we dare not relax during the celebration, and we must always be on guard against possible retaliation from the other party.

This statement came out.

The atmosphere at the dinner table, which had been relatively relaxed, immediately became incredibly heavy.

Whether it's Gu Minzheng or Zhao Weihong.

No matter how they tried to create a relaxed atmosphere and make their soldiers less tense.

However, the danger of this mission is something they cannot change, and something they will have to face sooner or later.

After meal.

The rest of the battalion stayed at the camp to move their luggage and familiarize themselves with the surroundings.

Zhao Weihong and the others were taken by Gu Minzheng to a border post located on the edge of a primeval forest.

"Be careful, try to stay in the middle of the road, there are a lot of poisonous snakes here."

"This will be our temporary command post once the mission begins."

"In a few days, the higher-ups should send us two more helicopters."

"However, apart from its deterrent effect, helicopters are not very effective. In many places, you still have to walk to get there."

As Gu Minzheng introduced the situation of the base to Zhao Weihong and the others, he led them toward the dormitory building.

The People's Armed Police detachment is comparable to a company-level unit of the People's Liberation Army.

However, Gu Minzheng's company did not have as many people as the army company. The entire company only had five squads, totaling no more than fifty people.

In the shadows near the wall, armed police officers, shirtless, lay on sponge mats training their physical fitness, their strong muscles reflecting the glistening sweat.

Upon seeing Gu Minzheng return, the training team immediately stood up and greeted him.

It's clear that Gu Minzheng is highly respected within the squadron.

Some people were also looking at Zhao Weihong and the others beside Gu Minzheng with curiosity, their eager eyes exactly the same as those of the armed police officers who had welcomed Zhao Weihong and the others.

"You guys continue training, don't worry about us!"

"Duty officer! Notify the cafeteria that we have a banquet tonight; the guests are staying for dinner!"

"Yes!"

Seeing that Gu Minzheng made the arrangements without saying a word, Zhao Weihong and Hu Yiming exchanged a glance and simply acquiesced without uttering a word of objection.

Upon entering the building, Gu Minzheng's goal was very clear, and he led Zhao Weihong and the others directly to a door.

The sign in the upper right corner of the door silently revealed the nature of the room to Zhao Weihong and the others.

Hall of Fame

Gu Minzheng slowly pushed open the door, and a hall of honor, which was surprisingly large compared to the size of the border defense squadron, came into view of Zhao Weihong and the others.

"Everyone, please feel free to take a look around first."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Weihong slowly walked into the room and looked at the portraits hanging on the wall with great respect.

Zhao Yaohua was awarded a first-class merit in 2002.

Wu Kai was awarded a first-class merit in 2003.

Zhao Weihong noticed that the portraits that could be hung on the wall all had received first-class merit awards.

This room of honor is filled with such portraits, so many that Zhao Weihong couldn't count them all in a short time!
In 04, seven members of Gu Minzheng's squadron were awarded the First Class Merit Citation!

The most recent portrait is hanging on the right-hand side as you enter.

Jiang Weiwen was awarded a first-class merit in 2007.

Just as Zhao Weihong was still in shock, Gu Minzheng's casual remark instantly stirred up a storm in Zhao Weihong's heart!

"The vast majority of the people in these portraits are no longer alive."

"Those who survived all paid an extremely heavy price; living independently was a difficult task for them."

In an instant, Zhao Weihong's pupils dilated, and she finally realized what these weighty honors really meant!
What I'm about to say might be unacceptable to you.

"But I still want to tell you, in the next operation, put away that unnecessary sympathy."

"No matter how harmless the other person may appear, or how tragic their backstory may be."

"Never take your guns off them until they are completely incapacitated."

"When necessary, we must be decisive in firing."

"This is the experience our squadron gained at the cost of seventy-three lives."

Gu Minzheng turned around and looked at Zhao Weihong and the others.

"it's here."

"There are no innocent people."

(End of this chapter)