Considering that the situation in the border areas is not very stable, in order to avoid any dangers in herders. After regaining the border areas bordering Outer Mongolia, He Zhengdao strictly ordered herders to try not to get close to the border areas.

At the same time, the Eighth Route Army also issued a notice to the Outer Mongolia border troops, hoping that their herdsmen would not cross the border at will. The advantage of this is to avoid crossing the border between livestock and grazing people, and then the troops of the two countries will be involved.

Despite this, the pastures of many herders seem to have been reduced a lot. But from another perspective, He Zhengdao feels that this grazing system can also ensure that vegetation in border areas is fully protected.

At least He Zhengdao knew that many grassland areas with lush grass and vegetation have gradually faded away in later generations. Over-cultivation of herds has also led to serious soil erosion, forcing many herdsmen to relocate.

Now control the grasslands on the border in advance, which means reducing the possibility of accidental fire among the two troops, and protecting the environment as much as possible. In He Zhengdao's view, this is undoubtedly a provision worthy of his promotion and enforcement by the border government.

While chatting with these herdsmen, He Zhengdao also talked about the benefits of centralized breeding. Even for many herdsmen, they have become accustomed to living with the pastures. However, this method will eventually change in the future.

He Zhengdao, who has tasted the haze in later generations, also enjoyed the blue sky, white clouds and green grasslands at this time. If these herdsmen on the border can realize the importance of protecting the environment in advance, he thinks it is worth it.

Another benefit of centralized breeding is that it can change the lives of herders who change with the pastures. As long as they have work to do and money to make money, He Zhengdao believes that they will also like this centralized breeding model.

For the border government, herders gather together to raise livestock, which is also convenient for them to provide services and management. In short, most of the border governments currently allow these herders to be voluntarily.

Even if some herders already felt that this supply team was a little different. But they didn't know that the young man who came to their yurt to chat with him was actually the supreme commander of this area.

After walking around, He Zhengdao sent a telegram to his wife and children far away in Yan'an on the evening of New Year's Eve to his wife and children who were far away in Yan'an, he led the guards to a newly built border port outpost.

Looking at the strangers riding horses into the barracks on the snow, the officers and soldiers at the outpost seemed a little surprised. Until the company commander of the outpost said excitedly: "Comrades, the commander is here at our outpost this year to celebrate the New Year with everyone. Welcome!"

‘Wow! What a commander? On New Year’s Eve, the commander will really come to the border to celebrate the New Year with us. When I heard about it last year, I thought others were bragging! I really didn’t expect that the commander will come to our post this year!’

These outpost guards, drawn from local forces and main forces, have heard about He Zhengdao inspecting the border troops every year. But he has never tried it in person, so he still doesn't believe it.

But at this moment, looking at He Zhengdao, who was smiling on his face, who served New Year greetings to them on behalf of the Party Central Committee, the Eighth Route Army Headquarters, and the Northeast Field Army Headquarters, all these soldiers felt that the hard work of the past was worth it at this moment.

When He Zhengdao shook hands with everyone, these soldiers were even more excited. For these ordinary border sentries, the opportunity to shake hands with He Zhengdao himself is probably worth remembering forever.

‘Hello Commander!’ ‘Hello! Happy New Year!’

Even if it was just a short stop, for these officers and soldiers sent to the border post, everyone felt warm at this moment. Many officers knew that their post was undoubtedly the luckiest this year.

Since He Zhengdao inspected the border last year, considering that the conditions for the border guards are very difficult, most of the officers and soldiers stationed in the post this year have already had relatively comfortable barracks and no longer have to live in low and humid caves and fortifications.

Although the outpost is not far away, it is only necessary to send a few soldiers to garrison the defensive position, and other soldiers can also come down to prepare for the New Year. Seeing all this, He Zhengdao was still very satisfied.

Regarding the Mandu post in front of him, He Zhengdao also knew that this was a border port in later generations. However, there were caravans coming out to do business here. However, the officers and soldiers stationed here also had to bear the important task of ensuring border security.

In order to ensure that the border posts have certain self-defense capabilities, He Zhengdao arranged a full-scale company to each border post. Three infantry platoons, one firepower platoon and one logistics platoon, and the number of officers and soldiers reached nearly 200.

It can be said that once something happens, such an outpost guard can last for at least a period of time. On the outpost, He Zhengdao also distributed a radio station to facilitate them to contact the military sub-district behind them at any time.

After visiting the officers and soldiers at the outpost, He Zhengdao walked into the kitchen again to check their New Year's Eve dinner. Seeing that the meat was rich, He Zhengdao said with satisfaction: "Not bad! Having such a New Year's Eve dinner can also make the soldiers happy!"

Many others reunite their families, but they have to be on duty at the border. This is somewhat homesick for some new recruits. But for many veterans, they are also used to this kind of life.

According to the regulations of the Eighth Route Army, on the Northeast Field Army, soldiers of the general main force must serve for two years before applying for a family leave, and the same is true for officers. It is not that they can go home if they want to go home.

For many veterans, it is relatively easy to invite some during their daily family vacation. If it is a Spring Festival holiday, unless there is a special reason, otherwise, the leaders will not criticize them and do not want people to feel unfair.

‘Commander, the last batch of supplies at our post this year was sent by the Logistics Department of the Military Sub-district three days ago. In addition to a large number of beef and mutton, there are also many vegetables and vegetables. In fact, the soldiers are more interested in eating vegetables.

But when winter comes, the prices of vegetables in the world are relatively expensive. This time, the military sub-district gave us a batch of stored cabbage, and there were only some potatoes and taro. I waited to cook a big pot of vegetables and mixed them for the New Year’s Eve dinner.’

When talking about vegetables, He Zhengdao also knew that it was indeed a difficult thing to eat a bite of vegetables in the winter in the north. Even the people in the north had learned to store vegetables in winter, but the quantity was also not large.

Thinking of He Zhengdao, he thought for a while and said, "Eating meat every day is indeed unbalanced in nutrition. However, there are not many vegetables grown in various military farms at present. In addition to being sold, there are actually not many that can provide troops.

Given that your situation is a bit special, I will see if I can apply to you near the outpost and open a vegetable greenhouse for you. If the conditions meet, you may be able to eat fresh vegetables in the future."

‘Will this be too troublesome? I heard from the comrades from the logistics department that the price of that kind of vegetable greenhouse is not cheap!’

‘It’s okay! As long as you can manage well and successfully plant vegetables that supply soldiers. I believe that even if you can’t finish eating in the future, you can give them to nearby herders and villages. This will also help strengthen the connection between the military and civilians.’

‘Yes, Commander! If we could really build a greenhouse like this for us, we would definitely manage it well.’

Looking at the company commander of the outpost with an excited expression, He Zhengdao smiled and said, "Building a greenhouse for you will only cost some money at most. It is not an easy thing to grow vegetables successfully.

At present, the newly built greenhouse base of our Military Reclamation Farm is managed by special technicians. In the future, we really have this kind of conditions. Then you will also choose two soldiers and go to the Military Reclamation Farm to study in depth.

Although your main task now is to ensure the safety of the surrounding areas of the border, maintaining good food for the troops will also help improve the enthusiasm of the soldiers to serve. At least it makes the soldiers feel that guarding the border is not a very difficult thing."

He Zhengdao, who also visited some border posts in his previous life, knew that most of the posts far away from the rear had built solar bathrooms and vegetable greenhouses. It can be said that the welfare of the post also concerns whether the soldiers can serve with peace of mind.

After all, compared with the troops stationed in cities, these soldiers who stand guard at the border can deal with the occasional border residents, and the rear troops that often transport supplies.

Only when you enter the border when you are busy with business, you can see business travelers passing through their defense zones from time to time. In this kind of weather, it is difficult to see a living creature except for the white snow in your field of view.

After inspecting the kitchen and dormitory area of ​​the outpost, He Zhengdao personally went to the outpost's defense position to comfort the sentry who were on duty there. At the same time, he asked about some of the situations encountered after the outpost entered.

Regarding He Zhengdao's inquiry, the company commander of the outpost also said clearly: "In general, the current situation on the border is relatively stable. Most of our border herders obey our management and are clear about our rules and regulations.

Generally speaking, they rarely get close to the outpost to grazing. If there is any situation, there have been several times when the herdsmen on the opposite side put the herds in front of our defense zone. But as long as we get closer, they will drive the herds away as soon as possible.

During the period when the caravans entered and left, there were occasionally cavalry teams on the opposite side. But as long as we met, most of them would not say much. Their cavalry did not dare to easily cross the defense zone we set.

I just heard from the business people who entered the other side that the troops there seemed to be quite worried about our existence. They felt that we must have other intentions behind the scenes when we were stationed here to build sentry posts. But this kind of remark is currently limited to private circulating."

‘Don’t underestimate this kind of rumor! From a certain perspective, it is a manifestation of the guilt of being a thief on the other side. But the time is not yet ripe. As long as they do not cross the border and provoke, we should not invade their defense zone at any time, do you understand?’

He Zhengdao also guessed some of the reasons why the Outer Mongolian Army was worried that the Eighth Route Army would send troops to garrison the border and even built sentinels. But the problem is, even if the Outer Mongolian Army guessed it, what if it was. This was a dignified and open plot, and no one could blame anything!
Chapter completed!