Chongxi 16 in the 1960s
He Liyuan carried Tao Yuan all the way up the mountain, and only when he reached the camping place did he let him down.
Tao Yuan took out a handkerchief and helped him wipe his sweat, "Thank you for your hard work."
"It's not hard work, I'm not tired." He Liyuan looked at him and said, "There may be poisonous insects and snakes on the mountain. Don't wander around. There is an abandoned temple over there. The soldiers are cleaning it up. After it is cleaned up, give it to Your medical team lives there, and if someone is injured, they will also be arranged there, but you can also sleep with me at night."
"You don't have to worry about me." Tao Yuan said with a smile, "If poisonous snakes and poisonous insects see me, they will definitely escape. But I have medicine, and I will definitely not let them escape. Capture them and take them back to make wine."
"You..." He Liyuan was even more worried after hearing this, and he said seriously, "Let them escape, don't catch them, if they bite, it will hurt even if they are not poisoned."
"Understood." Tao Yuan agreed, "Go and do your work, I'll go to that temple to have a look."
He Liyuan nodded, then turned and left to deploy the battle plan.
Tao Yuan walked into the temple by himself, and when the soldiers who were cleaning saw him, they all greeted him, and he smiled and nodded to them.
Although this temple is not big, it is not too small. Behind the main hall, there are several rooms and a small courtyard in the middle.
Tao Yuan sat on the stone bench in the middle of the yard to rest, thinking that after killing those bandits, he must spend some time collecting herbs, and then bring them back to cultivate. Although cultivated artificially, it is not as effective as wild herbs. But it's better than nothing, if there were herbs planted back then, the original owner's mother would not have died.
After the members of the medical team came up, they sprayed disinfectant everywhere in the temple, and then sprinkled insect repellent medicine on the corners and corners. Although the conditions on the mountain are difficult, since it is a place for medical treatment, hygiene must be done properly.
The next day, the wolf squadron went up the mountain with supplies and ammunition, and then camped on the other side of the temple. The two squadrons guarded the two intersections up and down the mountain respectively, and the medical team was protected in the middle.
The soldiers brought over Tao Yuan's boxes. These boxes were a bit heavy, but the contents inside were very important. Tao Yuan wants to bring back some medicinal materials and poisonous insects and snakes. He can't put them all in the space, otherwise he will be suspected, so he still has to rely on the contents of the box.
After opening one of the boxes and taking out a few things from it, Tao Yuan locked the box again, and walked out with the things.
The local militia sent him some food and meat every two days. Out of good intentions, they sent some sheep to the soldiers, but the soldiers eat in the cafeteria, you really can't count on them How good the craftsmanship can be. The mutton soup made yesterday had a strong smell, and Tao Yuan couldn't drink it at all.
In order not to let the remaining two sheep go to waste, Tao Yuan is ready to do it himself.
Originally, there were still four left, but because the Wolf Squadron came, two were given to them.
The soldiers had already killed the sheep and cleaned them up, and they were waiting for Tao Yuan to take care of them.
In fact, Tao Yuan said that he would take care of the sheep and put them away. When he came to take care of them, the soldiers didn't have much confidence in him. Because Tao Yuan's hands are white, tender and slender, one can tell at a glance that his fingers must not touch the spring water at ordinary times.
But he had a good intention to cook for the soldiers, and they couldn't refuse. Anyway, no matter how unpalatable it is, it is no worse than compressed military rations. As long as it is cooked, they will definitely be able to eat it.
"Sister-in-law, we have already cleaned up the mutton, and the fire you want is ready." Seeing Tao Yuan approaching, the soldier habitually stood up straight, as if reporting work.
"Okay, thank you." Tao Yuan nodded and said, "You guys make some pancakes. I'll cook some haggis soup. After a while, I tear up the pancakes and soak them in the soup. It's the staple food."
"Okay!" The soldier replied, and immediately started to do it.
Tao Yuan put the things he brought up on the clean wooden board next to him, then rolled up his sleeves, and started making haggis soup first, and finally roasted whole lamb.
Tao Yuan had already expected that the food cooked by these soldiers would definitely not taste very good. So he brought some things over, ready to give He Liyuan and himself a little treat. If a soldier is injured, he can also help cook meals for the sick.
It may take a long time to suppress the bandits. There are many people raising sheep in this area. Tao Yuan knew that he would definitely be able to eat mutton, so he made preparations in advance.
After boiling the mutton soup, Tao Yuan started to cook the roasted whole lamb.
Opened a jar of wine sent by the local militia, washed the two sheep with the wine, and put them on the red-hot fire to roast. Tao Yuan called two idle soldiers, and after he applied seasoning to the mutton, he asked them to sit and turn around.
This roasted whole lamb needs to be rotated continuously, and it will taste evenly for two or three hours, so that the taste will be good.
An hour or two later, the aroma of the roasted whole lamb had already wafted far away.
The soldiers who were resting under the big tree or in the tent all smelled the fragrance, and then kept inhaling forcefully, looking for the direction from which the fragrance came.
"smell good!"
"Is this roasting some meat? Why does it smell so good, my stomach is screaming."
"Is our people grilling meat? It's so delicious."
"What you said, there are only our squadron and the Wolf Squadron on this mountain. Judging from the direction the scent is coming from, it must be people from our squadron who are grilling meat."
"Whose turn is it to cook today? How did the cooking become so good?"
"It seems to be Gu Rui and Yan Bin. I remember that they also know how to make some noodles and pancakes. When did they learn to roast meat? They also roasted such a delicious aroma, which is so appetizing."
"What are you still doing in a daze? You'll know if you go and have a look!"
"Go, go and see!"
"Hey, let's go and have a look too. Just smelling the fragrance makes my mouth water."
"Let's go and have a look."
He Liyuan was arranging the mission, and the platoon leaders who had been listening carefully, all became absent-minded after smelling the smell. They secretly breathed hard and smelled the fragrance.
Of course He Liyuan also smelled it, but he was determined enough. Although he also thought it smelled good, he was not disturbed. Thinking of Tao Yuan complaining to him last night, saying that the mutton soup smelled too fishy, and he was going to make roasted lamb and mutton soup by himself today, he could already guess that Tao Yuan must be making roasted lamb because of the smell, and he was the only one Such a good cook.
Seeing that they were all absent-minded, He Liyuan put down his pen and said, "It's almost time for dinner, let's discuss it after dinner."
Several platoon leaders stood up immediately, and after He Liyuan got up and walked out, they also quickly followed.
Tao Yuan squatted by the fire, took out a knife, and made slits on the mutton. After observing the degree of doneness of the mutton, he stood up, turned around, was startled by the crowd behind him, and subconsciously took a step back.
He Liyuan quickly strode over to support him.
"You guys, what are you doing here?" Tao Yuan looked at the surrounding soldiers and asked.
The soldiers didn't speak, just looked at him and giggled.
Tao Yuan looked at He Liyuan, and He Liyuan gave him a helpless look.
Tao Yuan could only helplessly say, "It hasn't been baked yet, you go and rest first, and I will call you when it's done."
The soldiers dispersed quickly, and found places to sit not far away, staring at the roast lamb on the fire.
A soldier squatted next to the soldier who was turning the mutton and said, "Are you tired of turning the mutton? Do you want me to turn it for you?"
Swallowing, the soldier said, "Go away, there's nothing to be tired about."
Tao Yuan shook his head, walked to the temporary stove, opened the lid of the cauldron, and scooped up the haggis soup inside with a large spoon.
As soon as the lid of the pot was opened, the fragrance immediately dissipated, attracting some soldiers to gather around.
The Wolves team was also lighting a fire and cooking, when they suddenly asked about the smell, they were stunned for a long time.
"What's this smell? It's so fragrant."
"It seems to smell like roast meat." A soldier glanced at the processed mutton and said, "Could it be that the Menghu Squadron is roasting mutton?"
"It must be! Why don't we bake it too."
"We didn't bring any spices, just some seasonings, can we roast them to taste like them?"
"No matter what it is, just get it right. They can roast it so deliciously, and ours won't taste too bad. Maybe it's the mutton here that is good."
"Okay! Then let's try."
"Just do it, let's do it!"
The roasting time was almost up, and Tao Yuan asked the soldiers to put the mutton on a clean wooden board and chop it into even small pieces with a large kitchen knife. With so many soldiers, just two sheep are definitely not enough to eat. So Tao Yuan asked the soldiers to make cakes and pile them up there like a hill.
The soldiers took their own lunch boxes and started queuing up early, each with a lunch box of haggis soup, and a small piece of roast lamb, and the scones were enough.
For Tao Yuan and He Liyuan, there was only a small plate of roast mutton, which was only a few pieces.
Putting the bowls and chopsticks on the table, Tao Yuan tore the cake into small pieces and threw them into the mutton soup to soak.
"The few sheep yesterday were wasted, and there is not enough to eat today." Tao Yuan said, "I think they like to eat. I spend my own money to buy some sheep from the local people, and let the militiamen bring them up for us, and let the soldiers eat them once. Eat enough, otherwise a small piece for one person is not enough to fit between teeth."
"I guess it's impossible to eat enough for one meal." He Liyuan first took a piece for Tao Yuan, and then ate a piece by himself, "Your mutton tastes good, if they don't eat enough meals, they may not even be able to sleep well. "
"Then let them eat their fill and risk their lives to defend their home and country. It's too inhumane not to have good food." Tao Yuan said, "I've made a lot of money recently. I was worried that there was no place to spend it, so I bought it for them with my own money."
Ren Xiuyang, the platoon leader of the Wolf Squadron, walked up to Wang Songming and knelt down, and discussed with him, "Wang Songming, how about a bite of your mutton?"
"Give you a taste? What are you kidding?" Wang Songming looked at him defensively, "I only have one bite. I'll give you a taste. What should I eat?"
"I don't want to taste yours for nothing. How about I exchange this pack of cigarettes with you? This is a good cigarette!"
"Go, go, go, I don't smoke! Even if you give me ten packs, I won't change it."
"Then let me have a sip of the soup, we are doing it over there too, can't I just pay you back later? Why are you so stingy?!"
"Give me back what you made?!" Wang Songming stared at him and said, "If you can make this taste, I will take your surname?"
"You take his surname?" Gu Yu, the second platoon leader of the Wolf Squadron, came over, his face was expressionless, but his eyes were very displeased. "Why did you take his surname?"
"I didn't want to take his surname. I mean, if the soup you make tastes as good as our sister-in-law's, I will take his surname." Wang Songming explained, "This is made by our squadron leader's sister-in-law. I have never had such a delicious soup in my life!"
"The sister-in-law who kept your leg?" Gu Yu also squatted down and asked, "Is it really so delicious?"
"If you don't believe me, take a sip, but don't drink too much, I don't have enough for myself." Wang Songming grew up with him, and lived with him a lot, and he didn't dislike him drinking his own soup.
"Ai ai ai, do you want to be so biased?" Ren Xiuyang said unhappily, "It's amazing to grow up together?"
Gu Yu took a sip of the soup with the lunch box he handed over.
Ren Xiuyang hurriedly asked, "How does it taste? Is it delicious?"
Gu Yu gave a thumbs up, "I definitely can afford it, the best soup in my life."
Ren Xiuyang's heart itched even more, but his face showed an expression of disbelief, "How can it be so delicious? If you don't give me a taste, I won't believe it anyway."
"Believe it or not." Wang Songming rolled his eyes.
"Your sister-in-law also made your cake?" Ren Xiuyang asked.
"The cake was made by Yan Bin and the others. There are still more. Do you want it? Take it if you want it." Wang Songming showed a very generous look.
"Then let me dip some soup, and I'll try the taste." Ren Xiuyang said.
"Okay, okay, please don't touch it." Wang Songming was so entangled by him that he couldn't help it.
Ren Xiuyang tore off a piece of cake, dipped it in Wang Songming's lunch box, put it in his mouth and tasted it carefully, and immediately widened his eyes, "It's really good, this taste, how do you make it so good?"
Wang Songming said proudly, "Is our sister-in-law's skill good? Not only is she good at saving people, but she is also good at cooking."
With a smile on the corner of Gu Yu's mouth, he looked at his proud face.
The Wolf Squadron also had dinner.
Ren Xiuyang took his lunch box and rushed over to make soup impatiently, but when he smelled it, he couldn't help complaining, "Why is it so fishy? The soup over there has no fishy smell at all."
The soldier in charge of cooking said, "Platoon leader, we have tried our best, you just have to drink."
Ren Xiuyang took a mouthful of the soup reluctantly, and sprayed it out as soon as it reached his mouth, "What kind of taste is this? Why is it so bad? Even if you don't put anything, it won't be so bad, right?!"
"None of us have ever made mutton soup, so we just made it blindly."
"Isn't this a waste of things? Forget it, didn't you also roast lamb? Let me have a taste."
The soldiers immediately brought out the roasted mutton.
"So dark?!" Ren Xiuyang widened his eyes and said, "Are you grilling meat or charcoal?!"
"Platoon leader, we tried our best, but the heat is really hard to control." The soldier said with regret.
Ren Xiuyang lost his temper completely, "Is there anything to eat?"
"We also made noodles," said the soldier.
Ren Xiuyang passed the lunch box with a straight face.
Ren Xiuyang took the noodles and walked to Gu Yu and squatted down, took a bite and sighed, took a bite and sighed.
"Tell me, is it too late for me to write the report and apply to join the Brave Tiger Squadron?" Ren Xiuyang asked knowingly.
"If it's so easy to apply, I'd have gone there a long time ago." Gu Yu said quietly.
"Sigh~" Ren Xiuyang sighed again, "Wang Songming, that kid, is really lucky. He can follow Squadron He, and his future future will definitely be better than the two of us."
"Everyone has their own destiny, the most important thing is to rely on your own efforts."
"Aren't we working hard enough?" Ren Xiuyang twitched his lips and said, "If we hadn't worked hard enough for this exercise, would we have been able to get the opportunity to suppress the bandits this time? Originally, you should have come here as the squadron leader, but he… ."
Some words are not good to say, and they also affect emotions. Gu Yu remained silent and did not speak, and Ren Xiuyang did not finish his words.