When the snowflakes melted at the tip of Private Zhang Tong's nose, what he felt was not coldness, but the surging heat in his heart. Urumqi, Xinjiang International Bazaar, is a beautiful "business card" of this city, integrating tourist attractions and cultural industry demonstration bases, and is known as the "Window of Xinjiang". Entering the gate, the pointed buildings are shrouded in steam and colorful lights, attracting a continuous stream of tourists from all over the country. Zhang Tong is a post-00s sentry from the Fourth Platoon of the Anti riot Patrol Vehicle of a certain detachment of the Xinjiang Armed Police Force. His post is located at the entrance of the Grand Bazaar. On the watchtower, the words' Capital Defender 'stood out prominently, with the sentries standing in the wind, their shoulders and hats covered in a layer of white snow. This checkpoint is the beginning of my military dream and the place where the old captain once fought. ”Leaving the post, Zhang Tong said. On the first day of the new recruits' deployment, the squadron organized officers and soldiers to visit the honor room and carry out team history education. On that day, instructor Wang Yanming pointed to the blood stained clothes and photos in the display cabinet and told the story of the brave sacrifice of the squadron leader Wan Jingang 17 years ago during his mission to protect the masses and cover up his comrades. Many new recruits heard his story and their eyes turned red. The officers and soldiers of the squadron have long been responsible for patrolling, guarding, and other tasks near the Grand Bazaar. Whenever they pass through that narrow alley, their footsteps will unconsciously slow down. That's where Wan Jingang sacrificed himself. Never let tragedy repeat itself! ”Under the heavy responsibility, a burst of enthusiasm erupted. Because she was eager to fulfill her job responsibilities well, Zhang Tong was highly nervous when she first went on duty. Sitting in the patrol car, her whole body was tense and her calf muscles involuntarily twitched. Zhang Tong stomped her foot and punched her calf a few more times, finally stopping the shaking. This operation caught the attention of Sergeant Zhou Chao. Report to the class monitor, my calf is a bit cramping. ”Zhang Tong blushed when she noticed that her comrades around her were all looking at her. The first time I stand at the sentry post, I feel nervous. As long as I am well prepared, I can complete the task well. "Zhou Chao patted Zhang Tong's shoulder, relieving his psychological pressure while taking the opportunity to explain the situation around the sentry post and the precautions for duty. At the beginning of his duty, Zhou Chao also experienced the nervousness of standing at the post: when he was on duty, he always tensed his muscles, but his movements became stiff due to excessive force; Encountering combat readiness exercises, even though I am familiar with the disposal procedures, I am flustered during the operation. In order to strengthen his skills and be competent in his position, Zhou Chao would understand the situation in advance every morning, familiarize himself with the peak passenger flow period and key area dynamics of the day; During duty breaks, he flipped through the typical case compilation compiled by the squadron and recorded the handling procedures for each unexpected situation in his notebook; After completing his duties, Zhou Chao actively participated in the guidance and adjustment work of the disposal drill, learning self-examination and emergency response in simulating dangerous situations. During a combat readiness drill, the commander temporarily set up an emergency situation where the road was blocked and vehicles were unable to pass. Zhou Chao, as the group leader, led the team members to immediately get off the car, carry more than 10 kilograms of equipment, and rush two kilometers to arrive at the scene on time, maintaining a combat formation throughout the entire journey. After the drill, Zhou Chao's camouflage suit was soaked in sweat. He gasped heavily and said, "As long as we can safeguard the safety of the base, sweat will not be in vain." In order to effectively fulfill our duties and missions, the officers and soldiers of the squadron optimized their team work methods, standardized their service operations, and organized periodic combat readiness exercises to ensure that they always maintain a high state of readiness. Under the guidance of his comrades around him, Zhang Tong practiced hard and gradually grew into a sentinel with outstanding abilities and excellent qualities. The peaceful settlement is the common wish of the officers and soldiers of the squadron. ”Instructor Wang Yanming said that the laughter and joy of tourists coming and going can be heard everywhere here, but the hands of the officers and soldiers tightly gripping the steel guns have never relaxed. The sky gradually darkened, as traffic signals kept changing and pedestrians surged back and forth like tides. Sentinels silently watched, their straight figures blending seamlessly with the city. (New Society)