As a senior general in charge of the Eighth Route Army, he was also the target of the Japanese. He Zhengdao is undoubtedly more careful when traveling now. News about him is often highly confidential.

During this winter inspection, few people also knew about He Zhengdao’s arrival at the border. He summoned the military and political chiefs of the fertile field for a meeting, and He Zhengdao came to the temporary garrison of the Second Cavalry Division.

Looking at He Zhengdao who suddenly appeared in the canteen, many officers and soldiers of the cavalry division were stunned. In their opinion, in such weather, senior commanders like He Zhengdao should stay in a room with a fire pit in Yulin to work.

But some veterans who were dining said excitedly and enthusiastically: "That's the commander! At this time of year, the commander will go out to inspect the troops. The more remote the place, the more likely the commander will go."

In the eyes of many soldiers who have come into contact with He Zhengdao, He Zhengdao is indeed a general who loves soldiers as much as his son. Even when inspecting grassroots troops, He Zhengdao never eats a canteen meal, but eats with grassroots officers and soldiers.

Looking at the officers and soldiers who were dining at a certain surprise, the division commander Batu also said at the right time: "Okay, what are they all stunned? In fact, the commander has come here long ago, and today we came to celebrate the merits.

However, I don’t need to emphasize the confidentiality discipline. You should all be clear about it. As long as you know the commander’s visit to our division, you can just know it in your heart. Don’t talk randomly when you leave the cafeteria, remember it all?"

‘Remember! Commander!’

Some inconsistent sounds made the canteen, which should have been quiet, a little noisy. Most of the officers and soldiers who were dining in the canteen were not stationed with the division headquarters before the war.

Therefore, they were naturally not clear about the news that He Zhengdao arrived at the border. But no matter what, the appearance of He Zhengdao here at this moment really made these officers and soldiers very excited.

Especially Batu said that the commander personally celebrated their merits, which made the officers and soldiers feel even more proud. But many officers could guess that this battle to suppress bandits in fertile fields should be the work of this commander.

While the officers and soldiers were talking, Batu said in time: "Everyone welcomes the commander to speak!"

With this sentence, Batu was the first to applaud and welcome. Many officers and soldiers in the canteen naturally applauded the same. For them, even if they stayed in the cavalry division for a year, they would not have many opportunities to see He Zhengdao.

After waving his hand to stop applauding, He Zhengdao also smiled and said, "Hello, comrades!"

‘Hello, Chief!’

The deafening "Heart Chief" made the officers and soldiers on duty outside the canteen unable to help but look back in the direction of the canteen. However, many officers and soldiers on duty outside still knew that their commander was in the canteen at the moment.

‘Okay! I still feel very relieved when I heard your angry voice! I feel a little embarrassed to disturb my comrades’ meals! However, it is only at this time that I have time to say a few words to my comrades.

In the earlier bandit suppression battle, the comrades fought very well, which exacerbated the morale of our Eighth Route Army. This time, the bandit problems that plague the border were solved, and the leaders of the Eighth Route Army headquarters were very happy.

I believe that the telegram about your meritorious service and rewards in this battle will be announced by your division commander soon. Although the weather is so cold, comrades will come out to fight. But we are the soldiers of the people, and we must always keep the people in our hearts.

At this time of year, the people are deeply plagued by horse bandits and cannot have a comfortable New Year. If we sit idly, how can we stay in the rear and spend the winter and celebrate the New Year safely?

This year, your division needs to spend this New Year in a fertile field. Although we are far away from your division headquarters, we are soldiers and we must always put the safety of the people first and fulfill our duties and obligations as soldiers.

Next, I will also inspect other troops who are still on duty in combat positions during the New Year. Here, on behalf of the Central Committee of the Party and the Eighth Route Army Headquarters, I would like to wish you an early year in advance and wish you a happy New Year!’

After saying a few simple words, He Zhengdao did not continue to disturb the officers and soldiers' meals. In this weather, the food he made will become cold after being left on the plate for a long time. It is not a comfortable thing to let the officers and soldiers have cold meals!

While making a meal, looking at the cook who was making a meal for him, He Zhengdao also said politely: "Thank you!"

The cooks who helped He Zhengdao cook food didn't know how to answer when he heard such thanks. The cook squad leader who was staying aside also hurriedly said: "Hello Commander! This is our responsibility and obligation! I hope the food can match the commander's appetite!"

Listening to the words of the kitchen squad leader, He Zhengdao smiled and said, "Looking at how delicious the comrades eat, you don't have to taste it, you know that your skills are good. The cooking work is also related to the combat effectiveness of the troops, and you will need to take care of the comrades' food in the future."

He smiled and replied to the kitchen squad leader. He Zhengdao didn't say much, and sat in the cafeteria with Batu and others with a plate to eat. During the meal, He Zhengdao occasionally pulled some soldiers to have dinner and chat.

Although the officers and soldiers named by He Zhengdao felt a little nervous, they gradually relaxed their nervousness when they saw such a friendly He Zhengdao. They gradually became more relaxed when talking to He Zhengdao's homely style.

It is just because of time that He Zhengdao could not do too much ideological work for the officers and soldiers. But the officers and soldiers who have the opportunity to eat with He Zhengdao have also become the objects of envy of other officers and soldiers. This kind of opportunity is really rare!

After dinner, He Zhengdao went to the field hospital set up in the city before leaving the Second Cavalry Division. During this bandit suppression operation, the Second Cavalry Division and the Woye Guard Regiment also suffered considerable casualties.

In addition to the officers and soldiers who died on the spot, they have been arranged to be buried on the spot in the martyrs' cemetery. At this moment, there are also many injured soldiers living in the field hospital. For these wounded soldiers, they undoubtedly feel a little heavy.

After all, many injured officers and soldiers must retire from the active army because of the injury this time. Even if they know that the army will give them proper discharge, if they can choose, it is better for them to stay in the army.

In the ward where severely disabled patients were placed, most of the officers and soldiers who were recuperating here seemed a little depressed. Many of them were seriously injured in this battle, and some even had to amputate their hands and feet.

Looking at the fact that they were amputated because of a battle, even if they saved their lives, they thought of their life after retirement, many officers and soldiers felt a little sad and worried about their future life.

Although the hospital also has special psychological counselors, many officers and soldiers are difficult to accept when facing the reality that their hands and feet are amputated. Faced with the work of these psychological counselors, many officers and soldiers do not listen much.

He Zhengdao, who arrived at the field hospital, was also in a heavy mood after listening to the report of the hospital leader: "Director Zhu, you are also an elderly person in the hospital. I believe you know that it is difficult for the soldiers to accept this kind of thing.

However, your most important task at present is to do your best to treat these wounded people. I will arrange for the military logistics department to prepare the medicines needed for you as much as possible. You must let the injured soldiers recover and discharge them in the shortest time.

Also, Batu, your division headquarters should often send cadres to do work for the soldiers. Regarding the food issues of the soldiers, I have already reminded County Mayor Zhao that he will give priority to the food of the wounded in the hospital.

During the rehabilitation of the wounded, you must keep them relaxed and happy. As for the retirement and resettlement of disabled soldiers, your division can also disclose some things in the future and try to let the soldiers put down their psychological burdens. Do you understand?"

‘Yes, Commander!’

‘Let’s go, take me to see the comrades!’

When He Zhengdao appeared in the ward where the wounded were placed, he saw the division commander Batu appear, and many soldiers lying on the hospital bed felt a little surprised. When Batu introduced He Zhengdao, most of the wounded seemed a little shocked.

At this moment, He Zhengdao, while allowing the wounded to recover with peace of mind, also said seriously: "Comrades, I know that many people can't accept your current situation for a while. But at least, you all survived.

Compared with those comrades who sacrificed, you should feel proud and grateful for your survival. So, I hope you can cheer up, recuperate well, and not think about it, and cooperate with the good doctors to treat you.

The next step for your retirement and resettlement work will be personally responsible for your division headquarters. From the day you join the Cavalry Division, you should know that I, He Zhengdao, will never abandon my comrades and comrades.

Now you have one foot and one arm, but your other hands and feet are still intact. As long as you are willing to work hard and not give up, I believe that after you retire, you will have a new beginning.

When you were in the army, you were my soldiers of He Zhengdao. You were discharged from the army due to injuries, and that was also the soldiers I led by He Zhengdao. I will not ignore you, and the army will not ignore you. So, as long as you recover with peace of mind and recover as soon as possible, do you understand?"

Such words really touched all the officers and soldiers who have been confirmed to be injured and are about to be discharged from the army. As long as they are not abandoned by the army and treat them as useless people, they all feel that there is still hope in the future.

When Batu tells you in time that a regiment-level military reclamation farm will be established in the fertile field next year, they may become the first workers to settle in the military reclamation farm, and these wounded people are very happy.

After all, they have been with the Cavalry Division for so long that they have heard about military reclamation farms. In addition to having fixed wages, the employees of military reclamation farms can also be arranged by the local government to start a family and start a business.

Such an arrangement is undoubtedly very much for many soldiers from poor backgrounds. The most important thing is that they become employees of military reclamation farms, they also have the status of a reserve officer and soldier and are also qualified to use weapons.
Chapter completed!