It was New Year's Eve.
Dagu Glacier, garrison base military compound.
The sky was still dark.
The soldiers in the encampment woke up early and began to decorate the military compound seriously.
The big red lanterns at the entrance had been hung high up early.
The soldiers split up to clean up the courtyard, wiping every table and stool clean.
Then, he pasted the word 'fortune' on each door.
Each corridor was hung with a long red ribbon, and above the ribbon hung a small red lantern.
The balloons with the word 'Fu' printed on them were placed in every corner.
Even the roof was decorated with colorful lights.
The entire military compound was decorated.
Red hot.
It was lively.
It was especially festive.
In the kitchen, they were chopping the fillings and preparing the dumplings that everyone would make later.
This was the tradition of the army during the new year.
Making dumplings!
Tang Chen had taught him how to make the dumpling filling. It was as delicious as it could be!
In the large conference room, they had already prepared for the tea party in the evening.
On the table, there were not only various fruits such as sugar oranges, but also peanuts, melon seeds, nuts, candy, and so on.
Many soldiers even sent spicy sticks to their hometown. At this time, they took out all their stock.
At night, the soldiers in the military compound would chat, play Mini games, and sit around to watch the Spring Festival Gala.
However, the biggest feature of the military compound in Dagu Glacier was not these.
It was a snowman and an ice sculpture!
Every New Year's Eve, each squad in the company would gather their own people to go out to the ice river to saw big ice cubes.
After moving back, he could start making ice sculptures.
The theme of the ice sculpture was this year's zodiac animals.
Tiger!
After the military compound was set up.
He finished his morning exercises, breathing exercises, and breakfast.
The sky was almost bright.
According to the shift schedule, those who needed to go out for morning patrol would go as usual.
The soldiers who were not on duty could enjoy the long-awaited Spring Festival leisure time after training.
There were no training missions in the afternoon, so they could organize various games.
Just as Tang Chen was ready to leave, the roar of a car came from outside the courtyard.
Who would come at this time of the year?
Could it be that Zheng Yuan said that he was coming to the encampment for the new year?
Tang Chen and the others walked out.
He saw a long line of green military vehicles slowly approaching the military compound, and each car had a big red flower hanging on the front of the car.
It looked extremely festive.
It was the license plate of the military headquarters.
When everyone saw this, they knew that there was good news!
"Wow, is the New Year's Eve bringing warmth?”
"Looks like a comrade has been promoted. Today, those brothers who have good things to do must sing!”
"What kind of skill is singing? At such a good time, of course, it's poetry and painting!”
"If you can't do it, can you dance?”
"Hahaha!"
Soon, under the crowd's call, the convoy slowly entered the courtyard.
The one who got out of the car was the old general who was at the emergency rescue headquarters that day.
Deputy Commander of the Western Military Region!
Old General Xu?
Everyone was not mentally prepared to see their boss!
Who would have thought that a commander-level general would be inspecting the military compound at the border on the eve of the new year?
Usually, when a commander of this level came down, they would have to start preparing at least a month in advance.
Renovations, storefronts, projects, and miscellaneous information about the inspection.
Everything had to be prepared.
The sudden appearance of the attack today caught everyone off guard.
He was stunned on the spot.
Old General Xu said with a smile as he looked around.
"It's full of New Year's flavor."
"Seeing how popular you guys are during the New Year!"
"I'm relieved."
Following that.
Zheng Yuan, Leng Feng, and a group of soldiers alighted from the carriage.
However, the soldiers had a few more items in their hands.
There were more than ten exquisite square gift boxes and a large plaque.
On the signboard with a red ribbon, it was written:
"Ancestor. Country. Merit. This subject."
Everyone in the courtyard was stunned.
Whether it was Qiu Yun, many more, or even veteran Han.
When he saw this plaque, he was so shocked that he could not even speak.
All the soldiers were stunned by the plaque.
Everyone understood the profound meaning of this plaque!
This was a plaque that was specially issued when the honorary title of Class 2 Model Hero was conferred.
To commend those who had made outstanding contributions in the battle!
In order to obtain this honor, one had to make a very important contribution!
There was probably only one warrior who could receive this honor.
Tang Chen!
Seeing everyone's shocked expressions, Zheng Yuan seemed to have expected this.
He walked to Tang Chen and introduced him.
"This commander is Deputy Commander Xu of the Western Military Region."
"Today, I've specially come to visit you on behalf of the military region."
"And on behalf of the military region, I present this plaque to you."
Tang Chen naturally understood the significance of this plaque. It was extremely important and rare even in history.
Tang Chen stood at attention and saluted Old General Xu and the others.
Only then did everyone recover from the shock and salute.
After saluting, Tang Chen wanted to invite the two chiefs into the waiting room of the main building.
But General Xu refused.
He had been sizing up Tang Chen, his eyes filled with admiration as he spoke.
"I still have military matters to attend to."
"I won't stay too long."
"Gather the soldiers!"
"I'm here to add more joy to your new year!”
Tang Chen understood that General Xu wanted to give them an award.
So he shouted sternly.
"Everyone!"
"Line up!"
Everyone quickly lined up in a fixed order and stood at attention.
Old General Xu nodded in satisfaction when he saw that all the soldiers were full of spirit under the cold weather.
Zheng Yuan stood behind Old General Xu and said in a clear voice.
"Captain of Dagu Glacier Company, Lieutenant Colonel Tang Chen, step forward!”
Tang Chen took a step forward, his eyes shining as he looked straight ahead, his heroic spirit extraordinary.
"In view of Comrade Tang Chen's outstanding performance in the emergency rescue operation on Mount Qomolangma and his great contribution to the development of the country's cause,"
"With the approval of the Western Military Region, Comrade Tang Chen is awarded the honorary title of Class II Model Hero."
"A plaque for the meritorious minister of the country."
" At the same time, we'll be presenting an honorary commendation for the special emergency rescue operation on Mount Qomolangma.
"The Western Military Region has made an exception to promote Comrade Tang Chen."
" Promoted to colonel!"
After Zheng Yuan finished reading.
The two soldiers then brought a plaque with the words 'meritorious state', to Tang Chen.
Tang Chen saluted the plaque.
Then, Old General Xu handed over the medal box with both hands.
Tang Chen saluted Old General Xu and took the box with both hands.
After the ceremony ended, someone took the box from Tang Chen and kept it for the time being.
Tang Chen returned to the team and stood at attention.
"In view of Comrade Qiu Yun's outstanding performance in the emergency rescue operation on Mount Qomolangma,"
"With the approval of the Western Military Region, the Special Emergency Rescue Operation on Mount Qomolangma will be awarded with a second-class merit!”
"In view of the many..."
Following Zheng Yuan's announcement, the 11 soldiers who had participated in the emergency rescue were all commended.
Old General Xu would personally present the award!
Although everyone was standing at attention, they were obviously excited and could not hide their happiness!
After the award ceremony ended.
General Xu said.
"Comrades!"
"Your hard work at the border defense is seen in our eyes and remembered in our hearts."
"On behalf of the military region, I wish you all a happy new year!”
"I hope that you will be safe every year and that everything will go smoothly!”
"Carry forward the spirit of the Glacier aircraft carrier that is not afraid of the wind and waves, bravely advancing forward, and never stopping!”
"The country will remember you!"
After Old General Xu finished his speech, the audience burst into applause.
For a long time.
This honor was hard to come by!
Many of them were so excited that their eyes turned red!
Old General Xu repeatedly reminded the soldiers to have a happy and peaceful new year.
As he still had military matters to attend to, it was not convenient for him to stay for long.
As Tang Chen and the others warmly sent them off, Old General Xu and his group got into the military vehicle and slowly left.
Everyone could not wait any longer and hung the plaque on the door beam of the military compound.
Tang Chen didn't expect that the surprise Zheng Yuan mentioned that day was actually this.
This surprise was indeed quite big!
After everyone packed up the medals and commendations.
After Tang Chen packed his luggage, he set off to inspect the boundary marker.
Because there was a tradition in the military compound.
It was the night of Chinese New Year's Eve.
In order to let the soldiers watch the Spring Festival Gala in peace.
Today, the sentry duty and night patrol duty would be taken over by the officers.
After the day's patrol mission was over, the soldiers could return to the military compound to participate in the tea party.
Since there were no officers present, they were having a great time.
Moreover, he didn't have to press the lights to turn off the lights that night.
Tang Chen planned to go to the first checkpoint and not come back at noon.
He directly celebrated New Year's Eve at Point 1.
As for the other three boundary stones and two observation posts, there were five officers on duty.
As an officer, Veteran Han had the responsibility of standing guard.
Tang Chen and the others set off one after another.
The warriors were all excited.
They started to organize an ice sculpting competition. They picked up their weapons and rushed towards the snowfield where the temperature was negative ten degrees Celsius.
He went to cut the ice!
......
6:13:43
The countdown to the Spring Festival Gala began.
Yanjing, in the backstage control room of the Spring Festival Gala live broadcast.
The last rehearsal ended smoothly in the morning.
Although Director Zhang was very confident in the Spring Festival Gala's programs, he was not sure before they officially began broadcasting to the audience.
All the programs had been carefully selected, from skits to songs and dances.
Especially the last performance of the 'New Year' program. He believed that he would definitely be able to sing the Spring Festival Gala.
At this moment, the preparations in the broadcasting hall were progressing in an orderly manner.
The staff was constantly adjusting the lighting, dance, sound effects, and other equipment.
Director Zhang picked up the walkie-talkie and asked.
"All teams, please report your preparations!”
Immediately after, all the workers reported the situation through the walkie-talkie.
"The audio equipment has been tested. There's no problem!”
"The lighting and dance team has finished testing. There are no problems!”
"The stage props team has finished testing. There are no problems!”
As the teams confirmed that there was no mistake.
Director Zhang knew that the next step would be to watch the actors 'performances.
He went to the computer monitoring the Spring Festival Gala's live broadcast room to check the popularity of the live broadcast room.
There were still a few hours before the Spring Festival Gala.
However, with the release of the Spring Festival Gala's program list, many netizens had already come to the Spring Festival Gala's live broadcast room through various platforms.
And the program " Happy New Year " was impressively on the program list.
The bullet comments in the live broadcast room continued to spew one after another.
"How many people are looking forward to seeing Tang Chen?”(50,000 likes)
"Just look forward to it! Charge, charge, charge!" (10,000 likes)
"It's time to fight for seats in the front row. Get ready to chat about melon seeds and fruits."(20,000 likes)
"Let me say this in advance. I won't watch it without Tang Chen."(40,000 likes)
" Palace Jade Wine, 181 cups…"
His popularity had already reached a million.
He believed that it wouldn't be a problem for the Spring Festival Gala to reach the tens of millions mark before the official broadcast.
It was normal for his popularity to break through a hundred million when he officially started broadcasting.
Director Zhang wasn't the most concerned about popularity.
There were two things he really cared about.
One was the viewership ratings, and the other was reputation!
As a famous film director and director of a large-scale international competition, his ability was beyond doubt.
But the Spring Festival Gala was a very special stage.
The experience was highly anticipated by the audience, but at the same time, it was also the target of public criticism.
Taking care of the young, the old audience was not happy.
Taking care of the elderly, the young audience was not happy.
The attention and trivial matters from all directions made people feel anxious.
Many of the candidates avoided him.
Director Zhang had taken over this year's Spring Festival Gala and was determined to do a good job this year.
In the past Spring Festival Galas.
The season with the highest viewership rating reached 37.6%, and the highest viewership rating for a single category program reached 39.2%.
The public opinion was also mixed.
He hoped to be able to organize a Spring Festival Gala that was both well-received and popular!
Right now, the Spring Festival Gala was about to start broadcasting.
The entire backstage of the studio.
Some were doing makeup, some were practicing their lyrics, and some were practicing their dance moves.
The hosts also seized the time to adjust their state of mind.
After putting on light makeup, Bingbing was as beautiful as Lin Dai. However, her slightly furrowed eyebrows showed the nervousness in her heart.
She looked up at the big clock on the ceiling. There were only two hours left until the official broadcast.
She had already memorized her lines.
However, she still couldn't feel at ease when it was her first time hosting a Spring Festival Gala.
The most important thing was that she still had a finale performance at the end.
The video link to the Dagu Glacier Garrison Base had already been contacted. It would only take a while for the Western Military Region to set up a communication signal.
Technically speaking, there was no problem.
....
At this moment.
A fleet of vehicles carrying military satellite communications was heading toward the Dagu Glacier garrison base.
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