Chapter 367 Consideration
In February, it began to snow in New York. Although the snow was not very heavy, the streets were full of people wrapped in coats, and the temperature had reached below zero. In addition to normal training, the students hid indoors on the campus of West Point Military Academy. In addition to the Central District, there was a company shoveling snow.
Today's training is relatively simple. The outdoor training is just a simple exercise. Then the soldiers hid in the dormitory area, and the soldiers in the dormitory area sat around the heated room. Some began to open the wine bottles, and some began to sit around to play poker. Although life seemed a little leisurely, many people Not in the state, this kind of leisure is just a way for them to relax their mentality, but it seems a little uncoordinated.
"Mellens, why don't you come and play two?" Brian shouted at Mylens, who was sitting by the window and looking at the snow outside the window in a daze, "I'm very good luck today. I can provide you with a sufficient loan, um - let me see, I can lend you 200 yuan. Of course, this is only part of what I won!"
But Brian's words were quickly besieged by others, who were dissatisfied with Brian's arrogant attitude. But Melens ignored him and still looked at the thin layer of grass covered with snow outside. Brian motioned to the others and said, "Don't send me the next one. You play first. I have to talk to him!"
Yes, the form of the Korean War took a sharp turn, which surprised all Americans, and the famous bet of West Point was also turned out at this time. It was repeatedly hyped in the newspaper, and it was asserted that General MacArthur would suffer the second failure in his military career. Of course, the first failure was of course. Counting on himself, MacArthur in the Philippines can be regarded as being forced to flee by the Japanese army. Although the military and himself denied this statement, in fact, it is the same thing. This matter may not be mentioned again, but when he failed, there were still people who mentioned it, although they could not afford it. What a wave, but it really worries the American people who are full of hope for MacArthur. At this time, the fourth battle had been carried out at a certain stage, and the U.S. military had severely damaged the Chinese and North Korean army in the Battle of Dupingli, saving a certain decline.
"Hey, are you still thinking about betting?" Brian came over and stood behind Merens, patted him on the shoulder and said, "It's nothing. Even if we lose, it doesn't matter. Lieutenant Colonel Parks does have something special about him. We have nothing to be depressed about. He is an instructor, we are students, that's it!"
"No, no, it's not this!" Melens frowned, turned his head, looked at Brian and said, "I think I have become a laughingstock. Now everyone in the United States knows that I lost this bet, but it's nothing, but there is one thing you should think of. If I lose, it is equivalent to the United States [***] team losing in North Korea!"
Brian nodded and said, "You make sense, but aren't we pulling back a game? We annidied those Chinese people in the peace, and it turned out that their human sea tactics could not withstand our torrent of steel. Our situation is getting better. The war is like this. There are losers and winners. If we lose in the front, maybe we will pull it back later.
"I hope you're right, but I think it's over, and I should also say sorry to Lieutenant Colonel Parks!" Merens stood up and picked up the coat on the chair. "I'll go out for a moment. Maybe I can find Lieutenant Colonel Parks. It's time to end this matter. I don't want to be in arrears for too long!" With that, he walked towards the door without looking back.
As the door of the room opened, a cold wind blew in from the outside, making everyone shrank their necks. The snow on the path outside has not been cleared, and the leather boots will make a creaking sound when walking on it.
Parks and General Taylor walked on a forest path in the school, listening to the sound of stepping on the snow. The two were very close. Parks himself did not expect that it was very difficult to see General Taylor when he was in the 101 Airborne Division, but now the two can be together from time to time. Chatting and walking, there is no such seriousness and rigidity between the superiors and subordinates in the barracks.
"What does this kind of weather remind you of?" General Taylor looked at the snow-capped campus and the woods, and suddenly looked at Parks Road with a smile.
Parks knew what he meant and couldn't help nodding and said, "Yes, General, I think of Baston. It's just that there is no war here, and the snow is not very big, but it's as cold as Baston, just like hell! However, General, are you sure you want to continue walking in such weather? Parks looked at the snowflakes constantly falling on General Taylor's shoulders and leather hat. He did not wear a military uniform, a leather coat, a leather hat and a crutch, which made him look like a neighbor's kind old man.
"This kind of weather can't beat me! Don't forget, I'm also a soldier who survived Baston!" General Taylor shook the snowflakes on his body, and then looked at Parks with a solemn look and said, "It seems that our prediction is accurate. Some people have begun to pay attention to my report. Of course, you also won this bet."
Parks smiled bitterly and said, "I'd rather I didn't win. To be honest, our predictions are based on General MacArthur's surname and the surprisingly smooth battle. It is a famous saying that proud soldiers will be defeated. I don't even expect this war to happen. So even if I win, I don't have the slightest sense of success.
"What do you seem to be worried about?" General Taylor looked at Parks and said, "Are you worried about the future situation?"
"No, General, I'm just thinking of an old friend of mine, and you also know, Major Winters, the battalion commander of the 2nd Battalion of the 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division. Of course, he is still the battalion commander, and he also leads a battalion of the 187th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, a lieutenant colonel! He was reconscripted to the army. I'm worried about him. This war is still in a stalemate, and it's also very cruel!"
"Middle Colonel Winters?" General Taylor couldn't help smiling, "I know him and I'm very impressed with him. A very good officer. If it weren't for you, I think he would be the most popular in the 101 Airborne Division. What impressed me most was the battle of Brekut Manor in Normandy under his command, and now West Point is a teaching model.
Parks couldn't help nodding and smiling. But he was still worried about Winters. Yesterday, he and Nixon talked on the phone. On the phone, he analyzed the situation that Winters might face, and Nixon also began to worry about Winters. In fact, he has been worried since Winters was transferred to the Korean battlefield. Although he wanted to help Winters, the army did not recruit him. He had to stay at home and do nothing. Of course, he had to pray for Winters at home.
"Reese!" General Taylor suddenly stopped. He looked at Parks again and hesitated, "Because my analysis report has shown its value, I may not take much time at West Point."
Parks was stunned. He knew that General Taylor had been in West Point for less than a year, but he didn't expect that the result was still the same. Is it because of his analysis report? He couldn't help looking at Taylor and said, "What? General, are you leaving here?
Taylor nodded and said, "Yes, I want to get out of here. Maybe I will go to the Army Department. Someone has already talked to me on the phone. There is a position of Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army. I know, I'm not the person in charge of the school. The campus is so quiet that I feel a kind of twilight. I don't want to retire here like this.
"Go back to North Korea?" Parks Road.
"I don't know, the arrangement of fate is amazing. Of course, if you don't want to stay here, just let me know! At least, in the army, I still have a way to let you go wherever you want. Of course, it means the army!" When Taylor said this, he couldn't help laughing, "I know you like the barracks, but you don't like war. Don't worry about this." With that, he took out a box from his pocket and handed it to Parks.
"General?" Parks looked at him doubtfully and said, "Is this for me?"
"Yes, you deserve it. The people of the army finally know the value of your words. So they asked me to give this to you. Of course, I don't know if you care about this--" Taylor said, waving his fingers and asking Parks to open the box by himself.
"Silver Oak Leaf Emblem?" Parks opened the box and couldn't help shouting. This was a sign of the rank of the U.S. Lieutenant Colonel. He looked at General Taylor in surprise, with a puzzled look. He had no idea why he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
"It's funny, because in one bet, everyone in the United States knew that you were right and you won." General Taylor smiled and said, "The people of the Army know that if they don't give you a little sign, they will be questioned and criticized. Of course, they also asked me to ask for your opinion. If you want, you will be sent to North Korea. And you said that you will serve as the squadron commander of the Black Panther Special Forces. At that time, you will fight side by side with your old friend, Lieutenant Colonel Hailige.
"Black Panther Special Forces?" Parks couldn't help frowning. At this time, General Taylor mentioned this force. Is there another intention in it? He looked at General Taylor and hoped that he could give himself an answer directly!
Taylor looked at him and said, "I know what you're thinking. The Black Panther Special Forces suffered a heavy hit in North Korea. They were responsible for the task of early reconnaissance and assault operations, but they met a strong opponent. In the assault again, a squadron was besieged by a reconnaissance regiment of the [***] team, and finally broke out of only 500 people, losing half of the time. The manpower. The squadron leader was seriously injured and has arrived on the ship back to the United States. Of course, Lieutenant Colonel Hailiger's squadron did not lose much, and they were able to escape safely.
Parks didn't make a sound. Obviously, this matter came so suddenly that he had little time to think about how to answer. General Taylor looked at him and couldn't help smiling bitterly and said, "Actually, I'm a little selfish. That is, when I am in the army department, I can find someone to solve the problem for them. Of course, you have the right to refuse!"
Parks couldn't help smiling bitterly, "You know, General MacArthur doesn't think very well of me. I don't want to be boring!"
"Of course, I'm just talking about my thoughts!" Parks's reaction was expected by General Taylor.
"How's that army now?"
Taylor was stunned, and then quickly smiled and said, "I'm resting. If there is no suitable commander, they will continue to rest!" This sentence shows that Parks's attitude is a little loose!
"Well, General, I can't reply to you about this matter immediately, but I can think about it!" Parks nodded and then looked ahead. The snow seemed to be getting heavier.
The two of them walked slowly in the snow. Gradually, they were wrapped in snowflakes all over the sky and couldn't see their figures clearly, just like a strange future they were about to face!
(to be continued)