New Recruits

  The road construction team, although named as a "team", is actually operating in units of "regiments" on the big and small roads of the Gobi Desert. Although they also have their own campsite, but in fact, the time to return is very rare, hundreds of people are constantly moving forward on the Gobi Desert. Those who meet are called lucky, those who don't meet are not considered a strange thing.

  "Hey, old chap, come down and take a rest!"

  Before Song Ba and Hu Song could speak, they saw the transportation team's vehicle approaching, and someone immediately began to shout.

  Although 'comrade' should be a more formal title, perhaps due to social influence, it is rarely called in informal occasions.

  "Which unit are you from and where is your commander? We have a vehicle stranded behind us and need urgent rescue."

  Hu Song only slowed down the speed of the car, but did not stop it. The road construction team must have also known about the arrival of the blizzard, and although they were advancing at a limited speed, they were still chatting as they walked.

  "We are from the 12th company, our captain is Xu Chang, he should be in the front bulldozer."

  Seeing Hu Song's anxious and flustered appearance, no one dared to joke with him anymore. The blizzard was not a good thing, especially when Hu Song was driving on the road, it could be seen that he was still executing some urgent task.

  When he heard that it was the 12th Regiment, Hu Song felt at ease. He had interacted with Xu Chang more than once, and even if the soldiers below were constantly changing shifts, the troops still needed to maintain some habits and traditions.

  "What's wrong, Hu Song? Where did your car break down and who is left to guard it?"

  Xu Chang had long seen the transport team's vehicle approaching, and with half his body sticking out of the bulldozer, he immediately recognized Hu Song. His loud voice was even more audible above the rumble of the vehicles, and he also knew that Hu Song was not in a convenient position to stop the car now.

  Seeing Xu Chang's figure emerging in front of him, Hu Song immediately started the car and caught up with him. The two of them rolled down their windows and began to exchange words.

  "What? The driveshaft broke? This is a matter of life and death." After hearing Hu Song's introduction to the situation, Xu Chang also became somewhat anxious.

  "That's not it, help me contact Transportation Unit, I still have to catch up with X392 checkpoint here."

  "I'll ask the transportation team to help you out, but there's no need for them to come and rescue us. They won't be able to make it through the blizzard anyway. I'll take the engineering team back with me soon and set up camp with Xu De and the others."

  After some thought, he patted the car door and added: "Right, let me send another vehicle to follow you to X392 outpost, it's too dangerous for one car."

  He didn't even give Hu Song a chance to refuse or choose, Xu Chang had already made up his mind.

  When Xu Chang started shouting loudly, Hu Song thought for a moment and did not refuse. This was not the time to show off, everything should prioritize the safety of X392 sentry post.

  "Sa Wang, Dan Dong, this is Comrade Hu Song, the leader of the transportation team. You two take a heavy load and go with him to X392 sentry post for a trip. If you encounter places that are not easy to walk, unload some stones and pave the road."

  As a heavily loaded dump truck drove to the side, Songba, who had not paid much attention to it before, also became excited. If there was a heavily loaded dump truck accompanying them, the road to X392 checkpoint was indeed much safer.

  As a native of the local area, both Su Wan and Dan Dong had some dark red complexions on their faces, revealing a unique highland person's demeanor, which also nodded in Hu Song's eyes.

  "Please take care of it."

  "Don't worry, instructors and company commanders, we will definitely complete the task."

  They exchanged a military salute in the car, and Hu Song could also see the slightly excited expressions on Sa Wang and Dan Dong's faces.

  It seems that Sa Wang and Dan Dong have only recently enlisted and are still not as calm and experienced as Song Ba. However, if they were to carry out this mission, it might also be beneficial for their growth.

  Although he saw that Xu Chang had intentionally let himself help train them, Hu Song also knew that he couldn't haggle with him here, and immediately signaled for the two cars to set off together.

  "Come on! Suwan, Dandong, don't make the engineering team lose face."

  Watching Sa Wang, Dan Dong and Hu Song leave together, the engineering team that was preparing to turn around refueled them.

  "Instructor, why don't you ask Xu Lianzhang for two more experienced people! I think they just enlisted not long ago."

  "It's alright, there are already two cars loaded with goods. Besides, this is what Xu Lianchang meant, and I might have refused if I was more careful."

  As for Songba's concerns, Hu Song didn't take it too seriously. If not for the limited use of dump trucks in transportation, they had always been considering whether to equip themselves with dump trucks. Compared to the heavy truck he was driving now, a dump truck is obviously more flexible and adaptable to snowy road conditions. Once there's any situation on the road, they can also unload stones from the truck to help pave the way.

  Since Hu Song had no objection, Song Ba didn't say much either. He was now far from the time when he first joined the army and would rush to take on any task.

  Pay attention to the changing weather, Songba's face quickly became solemn, even with the accompaniment of a heavy cart, now is not the time for him to worry about Sa Wang and Dan Dong.

  "Sawang, look at the big truck ahead, I really want to drive it myself."

  Compared to the dump trucks of Saiwang and Dandong, Hu Song's heavy-duty truck was indeed more handsome. The extended body, thick and sturdy exterior, and meticulously maintained appearance made it look a whole level higher than the dull and dusty dump trucks.

  When it comes to envy, Shawa and Dandong didn't take the snow in the sky seriously at all. For locals like them, blizzards are indeed nothing out of the ordinary.

  Just as Hu Song and others had guessed, Sa Wang and Dan Dong were both new recruits this year. Unlike the transportation company's emphasis on stability, the Road Engineering Brigade required all soldiers to learn how to drive. Especially for new recruits, they must quickly become proficient in driving skills to be prepared for any situation.

  So it's not a question of what Hu Song wants, but he knows that Xu Chang will only bring him two new soldiers.