Shaoguan District, Heping County, Shuangxi Commune.
This is a mountainous town with a population of only 8,000. Transportation is inconvenient and there are no roads. You can imagine how difficult the conditions in this small commune will be.
As the saying goes, poor mountains and bad waters breed unruly people.
Although this is a derogatory term, it can actually be understood as meaning that in such a mountainous area with a harsh natural environment, everything needs to be snatched.
They rob land, water sources, women, and even occasionally appear as bandits to rob the traveling traders. Only in this way can the local people survive.
It is precisely because of this natural environment that Shuangxi Commune is a famous fierce men's village in Heping County. The men from Shuangxi Commune always rush forward no matter whether they are fighting or fighting.
Brave and not afraid of death.
The key is that the people in the mountains have a really good character and are not so frivolous. They are obedient and follow orders, and they will fight wherever they are told. Therefore, they have always liked to go to Shuangxi Commune when recruiting troops since ancient times.
Today in the commune's dilapidated conference room, Liu Mingwei, the officer of the Heping County Armed Forces Department, was reading out policies to more than a dozen young men sitting below.
"I have called you here this time because the country has a task to entrust to you. This is an opportunity for you personally. Of course, whether you agree or not depends entirely on your own free will. The country will not force you."
There were more than a dozen people below who looked at me and me, not knowing what kind of medicine the superiors were selling.
"Leader, just tell us what the mission is. Do you want us to put on our military uniforms again and go to Wanwan?"
“It is our duty to fight against the Wanwan!”
"That's right, does this still require mobilization? We can set off now."
"Hahaha~~~
Liu Mingwei also smiled and said: "Don't talk about you, I want to go to Wanwan, haha. But this time it is not to Wanwan, but to Xiangjiang."
"Hong Kong?"
People in Dongguang Province are no strangers to Xiangjiang. After all, every county, every township, and even every village has relatives who have settled in Xiangjiang.
"Leader, are we going to regain Hong Kong?"
Liu Mingwei smiled and waved his hand:
"Only half of this mission is a national mission. The content of the mission is that the country wants to recruit 2,000 veterans, go to Xiangjiang as refugees, obtain a Hong Kong household registration, and then lurk in Xiangjiang.
But don't worry, there is a person in charge in Xiangjiang. His name is Lin Sanqi, a colonel staff officer of the General Logistics Department. At the same time, he also has two identities, one is the director of the Capital Infectious Disease Hospital, and the other is the boss of Xiangjiang Lingnan Tang Pharmaceutical Company. ”
Wang Jin raised his hand at this time:
"Leader, I don't understand. Why is he a colonel, a dean, and the boss? What is the identity of this Lin Sanqi?"
Liu Mingwei is actually a little confused. He is just a grassroots armed forces staff member and has no access to news from the capital or Xiangjiang:
"I don't know why Comrade Lin Sanqi has so many identities. But this time he proposed to let the veterans go to Xiangjiang. You can understand that he wants to work there.
After arriving in Xiangjiang, you are obviously workers in the pharmaceutical factory, but secretly, you are actually a sharp knife in the hands of Comrade Lin Sanqi. There are many gangs and societies in Xiangjiang. Your task is to protect the Lin family and the Lin family's industry from infringement. ”
Lu Xuezhi said oh at this time:
"Oh~~I understand, are you asking us to serve as bodyguards for Comrade Lin Sanqi?"
Liu Mingwei nodded: "Yes, that should be the meaning. That's why the superiors did not force the assignment of tasks, but adopted a voluntary principle."
When they heard that someone was going to work as a bodyguard in Xiangjiang, the more than ten veterans at the scene did not feel insulted. Instead, they all became thoughtful.
It’s really hard in the countryside. We work hard every day and still don’t have enough to eat.
Moreover, these ten people only participated in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea, and did not participate in the Liberation War. They were not considered old red juns and could not enjoy certain benefits.
Therefore, the troops were laid off. After they returned to their hometowns, they were not arranged to enter public units and eat public food.
After returning home, I was still a farmer, and at most I received some living allowances.
But as I said before, it’s useless to have money these days. What’s important are all kinds of tickets. Without tickets and only money, you can’t buy anything.
So it seems that it is not unacceptable to go to Xiangjiang to find a way out, even if it is to work as a bodyguard.
Thinking of this, Wang Jin asked the doubts in his heart on behalf of everyone:
"Director Liu, let us veterans go to Xiangjiang to serve as bodyguards for the Lin family. What conditions will the Lin family give?"
Liu Mingwei looked at the information in his hand and explained to everyone:
"The current salary for ordinary citizens in Hong Kong is 200 Hong Kong dollars per month, and the higher one is 300 Hong Kong dollars. The Lin family promises to give you 500 Hong Kong dollars a month, and all food and accommodation are included. They are all high-end dormitories with TVs and air conditioning."
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"Wow~~~" More than ten people in the conference room became excited when they heard this condition.
In 1961, the salary of an ordinary worker in the capital was about 30 yuan a month, which was the highest standard.
Specifically speaking, in this small mountainous town in Dongguang Province, a farmer does not stop working all year round. It would be a miracle if he could receive 20 yuan in cash at the end of the year.
Zhao Jintao suddenly stood up: "Mr. Liu, how many RMB is 500 Hong Kong dollars equivalent to?"
Director Liu thought for a while: "Now it should be 100 Hong Kong dollars for 120 RMB, and 500 Hong Kong dollars is 600 RMB."
Zhao Jintao asked eagerly: "Does this money belong to the country or to us personally?"
In an era when private property was not recognized and everything owned by an individual belonged to the state, if you went to "work" abroad, whose wages would belong to you? Of course veterans should ask.
If the wages they receive go to the state, then they have little incentive to go abroad and work hard.
But if the salary is owned by individuals, with an income of 7,200 yuan a year, these more than ten veterans feel that they can become the richest people in the area.
Director Liu chuckled:
"It is written in the notice from superiors that this money belongs to you personally, but there is a currency exchange in the middle, that is, you send the money to the country. The country receives Hong Kong dollars, but can only give you RMB. Do you have any objection to this? ”
"No opinion, no opinion~~~"
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Although money is not as important as tickets, when the money reaches an exaggerated amount, you can go to the black market in the city to buy various tickets or food.
What's more, foreign exchange is very popular on the black market. It is possible to exchange one Hong Kong dollar for three or four yuan.
Wang Jin said excitedly:
"Aren't I just working as a bodyguard or a worker for the Lin family? They gave me so much, even if they asked me to pick up a gun and become a death squad, I would be willing to do so."
Lu Xuezhi also stood up and said to everyone:
"Against some Xiangjiang gangsters? Humph, let them see how powerful our people's soldiers are. Beat them until they cry and go looking for grandma."
Hahaha~~~
More than a dozen veterans all laughed, and their laughter was full of confidence.
Which of these murderers didn't have the blood of Americans and South Koreans on their hands? None of the thousands of soldiers even blinked an eye. They all crawled out of the mountains of corpses and seas of blood. They had long forgotten about life and death.
Now they are thinking about how to improve the living conditions of their parents, wives and children, so that they can have clothes to wear, food to eat and survive.
Han Zhonghou raised his hand and asked:
"Director Liu, can we take our family to Xiangjiang?"
As soon as these words came out, the scene suddenly became quiet. After all, this topic is sensitive. After all, it is no different from fleeing to Hong Kong.
Officer Liu shook his head: "We can't bring family members with us for the time being."
Han Zhonghou was disappointed when he heard this. He had selfish motives. He was afraid that the money he earned would not reach the hands of his parents and wife. Then he would go to Xiangjiang and not be able to return to China. He would not know what the situation was here.
Officer Liu consoled him:
"Just because you can't go for the time being doesn't mean you can go in the future, understand? As long as you work hard, be loyal to the country, and help the Lin family, the Lin family promises the central government that your family will be taken to Xiangjiang in the future."
"Really?"
My heart, which had just cooled down, became excited again at this moment. What could be more beautiful than going to Xiangjiang with the whole family?
Only then did Director Liu seriously say:
"To tell the truth, Comrade Lin Sanqi is a nail in our country sent to Xiangjiang. He is one of our own in the secret battle. He wants to contribute to the country. The role of the Lin family is very important to the country.
So whoever of you actually goes to Xiangjiang must remember that he is not only your boss, but also your superior. Not only must you obey his command, but you must also risk your lives to protect the safety of him and his family, including the safety of his property.
Of course, you don’t have to worry about anything. The country will stand behind you and help you take care of your wives, children, and children back home. When conditions are ripe, whether you come back or your family members leave, we will be happy to see it happen.
You should discuss it with your family when you go back. If you want to go, come and sign up tomorrow. This opportunity is something our county has fought hard for, and it is to give you a way out. Of course, I reiterate the principle that this is voluntary, and it’s up to you whether you want to go or not. ”
All 13 veterans stood up and stood at attention: "We must never forget the instructions of our motherland!"
...(End of this chapter)