The life of Lao Liu since 1944

Chapter 243 Death Notice?

Afterwards, these leaders ordered the soldiers to spread this information and to promote and chant it through various means, requiring everyone to know it and popularize it to every corner.

The leader continued to ask, "Comrade Hou Jie! Aren't you transporting supplies? How did you enter the battlefield?"

Hou Jie said the lines he had prepared long ago. It was normal to get lost in an unfamiliar area. "Reporting to the commander, I got lost during the transportation and accidentally broke into the area. In my excitement, I rushed to the front line to fight the Korean devils."

"Really? Well, I think it's a shame for you to be a transport soldier. Because you have made outstanding achievements in the war and annihilated 28 Japanese in one battle, I specially approve you to be the company commander. You can take up the post later!"

Hou Jie still argued and gave himself a way out.

"Commander, I have a poor sense of direction and cannot take on this responsibility. How about you reconsider it?"

The commander didn't take it too seriously. He waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about it. That's why you should go to the frontline troops to participate in the battle. These are just trivial matters."

Hou Jie looked helpless, but he could only obey the order. After leaving the headquarters, he ran away. While running, he muttered softly: "Commander! Please don't blame me! I am really a person with poor direction. I can get lost after walking a few steps. If you don't believe me, then I will walk for you and see. Hehe!"

As for the matter of disobeying military orders, he thought that he was originally a labor reform prisoner, and it was not easy for him to achieve such merit now. Besides, he was neither a deserter nor a soldier directly under the command of the commander.

At most, he would be stripped of his military merits and removed from his post! I had already explained the reasons to the leader, so I wouldn't be shot!

Thinking of this, Hou Jie felt a little more at ease and continued to run forward with his head down.

The next morning, the sun shone through the clouds and onto the earth, and all things came back to life.

However, the leader's mood did not brighten, but was shrouded in a layer of gloom. It was originally expected that Hou Jie would arrive at the designated location yesterday and officially begin his command mission, but 24 hours have passed and he is still nowhere to be seen.

The leader was extremely worried and immediately summoned his staff to ask them to report Hou Jie's whereabouts in detail. However, what awaited him was disappointing news: Hou Jie did not report according to the scheduled plan, nor did he act according to the instructions of his superiors.

When the chief heard about this, he was furious. He couldn't help cursing, "This bastard, if you don't want to do this job anymore, just say so directly. Why bother making up these ridiculous excuses! Such an irresponsible attitude, what a bastard!"

Although he was furious, the chief knew that his anger at the moment would not solve the problem. He took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, and began to rearrange his work.

He selected a capable and trustworthy soldier and asked him to complete the command mission on behalf of Hou Jie.

At the same time, the leader also ordered severe punishment for Hou Jie as a warning.

After careful consideration, the chief decided to retain Hou Jie's military achievements to encourage him to continue working hard in the future. However, he must be severely punished for his unauthorized absence and irresponsible behavior. Therefore, the chief decided to deprive Hou Jie of his official position as a warning to all members and emphasize the importance of discipline.

In this way, when Hou Jie transported supplies, he used Zhang San today and Li Si tomorrow. This was his idea.

Using the ability of telekinesis, borrowing identity information from time to time, and doing your best to help the troops.

After much investigation, it was found that the person did exist, but his whereabouts did not show any such behavior.

The supplies that the logistics department had worked so hard to collect would still be lost, and after a while, the front-line troops would inexplicably receive these lost supplies.

The army leaders are all numb.

Tired, destroy it!

The time came to 1952, just after the Chinese New Year.

Sijiu City, Hou Jie’s home.

It has been several days since the parents received the notice of their son's death in action, but they are still unable to get over the grief.

After all, he is my own flesh and blood whom I have raised for more than ten years. Even if I have many complaints and dissatisfactions with him on a daily basis, he is still a piece of my flesh and blood after all. How can I not feel heartbroken?

The father suppressed his grief and comforted his mother: "Forget it, forget it. Fortunately, he died for his country. It can be regarded as a glory for our Hou family."

"It's a pity for my two grandchildren and granddaughter-in-law. They lost their father and husband at such a young age. It's really pitiful."

The mother cried heartbrokenly, "Oh, my son! Why is your life so miserable? Oh, my son."

"This damned boy made me, an old man, experience the pain of sending off a loved one! It really makes me feel sick. Wuuwuwu!!"

The old couple were extremely sad, but they didn't know that Hou Jie didn't actually die in the battlefield. If they knew the truth, they would definitely curse him and break his legs.

There is no such troublesome son. Breaking someone's legs, going to jail, joining the army, each of them is a big deal, but this bad boy has done them all.

"Good men don't live long, but evil deeds last for thousands of years." This is definitely an appropriate way to describe Hou Jie.

Although I was in great pain, I had to go on with my life. I had a young grandson at home who needed to be taken care of, so I couldn't let myself sink into despair. A few days later, my parents' complexion gradually improved.

One morning, a knock on the door broke the silence of the morning. I opened the door and saw that it was Qin Huairu and her father Qin Dazhuang standing outside.

They came here based on the address given by Hou Jie.

Four years ago, our two families had made an engagement. Now Qin Huairu is 18 years old and has reached the age for marriage.

This time they came with the intention of testing the situation in Hou Jie's family and taking a look at the situation. After all, the new marriage law has been implemented and has clearer regulations on marriage.

If Hou Jie's family was wealthy, they would be willing to let their daughter live with him without any official status. In this way, their daughter could escape the poverty in the countryside and enjoy a better life in the city.

Rural people are not stupid, they have their own unique survival wisdom. As long as they can get into a wealthy family, even if they only get some small benefits, it is enough for them to live a good life.

When the country was first established and the times changed, people's lives and concepts also underwent tremendous changes, but the traditional ideas of some elderly people were deeply rooted and difficult to change.

At this moment, Qin Huairu stood quietly in front of the gate of the courtyard, feeling a little uneasy. She turned around and asked her father beside her softly, "Dad, is this Brother Hou Jie's home? It looks so grand! This courtyard is really big!"

Qin Huairu grew up in the countryside and has never left that small village. She is full of curiosity and unfamiliarity with everything in the outside world.

It’s just that she is too beautiful, and it was a turbulent time, so such a beautiful girl could easily bring disaster upon herself.

So her parents and uncles protected her very well and did not let her leave the village.