The Chu brown mountain ranges stretch continuously, with snow covering the peaks that never melt throughout the year. The calm and clear Spangol Lake is like a sapphire embedded in the Ali Plateau. Strands of white mist were steaming on the lake surface, and the lake water condensed into a crystal clear ice layer, shining like a fairyland under the sunshine. On the side of Spangol Lake, the Spangol Border Defense Company of the Xinjiang Military Region is stationed. They are one of the farthest border defense companies from the "heart" of the motherland - the capital Beijing. In this beautiful and distant place, generation after generation of officers and soldiers of the company guard every inch of the territory with heavy breaths after climbing to the top of the mountain and footsteps through countless cliffs and glaciers, just to listen to the "heartbeat" of the motherland and watch the full moon of thousands of households. Years and months are like songs, these memories imprinted in the mind play a melodious melody. The stars in the sky witness our sincerity, and the piercing snow strengthens our will... "In 2021, the officers and soldiers of the company spontaneously composed this song" Song of Spangol ", singing their most heartfelt confession to the motherland and the people with a loud voice. There is a song that I want to sing to you. Is there any moment when you sing a continuous song that you will never forget? ”The most memorable moment was at the memorial ceremony for Hurricane. ”Faced with the reporter's question, Zhang Kai, a private of the Spangol Border Defense Company of the Xinjiang Military Region, blurted out. Zhang Kai said that "Hurricane" is a military horse that collapsed on its way back to the company several years ago after completing a material delivery mission. It was a cold winter, and the officers and soldiers of the company received an urgent task to transport supplies to a location at an altitude of over 6000 meters. The journey was difficult and could only be carried by people and horses. Everyone chose 5 experienced military horses for patrol to accompany them. Along the way, the roaring snowstorm seemed to engulf both people and horses, and everyone struggled to identify their route, trekking towards their destination. The lead horse is a familiar terrain "hurricane", carrying three times heavier supplies than usual and walking at the forefront of the team. The snow is getting heavier and heavier, even the strong "hurricane" that connects the body has to stop and slow down from time to time. Finally arrived! ”The 65 kilometer mountain road is so difficult and long. After arriving at the destination, everyone was covered in snow particles and frost. Looking at the dusty comrades and military horses, the officers and soldiers at the designated positions blushed and quickly called for everyone to rest. Due to the more challenging task of delivering goods the next day, after unloading the supplies, everyone took a short break and immediately set off on their return journey. Let's go, let's go. In the endless snow capped mountains, we've walked through countless winding paths and climbed over many towering mountains. Finally, the lights of the campsite appeared in front of us: 'We're almost home, keep going!' However, the 'hurricane' still couldn't hold on. It stumbled and fell into the snow pit, exhausted, emitting bursts of hissing. The accompanying officers and soldiers quickly reported the situation to the company, and the military horse keeper Dawa Ciren, who learned the news, picked up the medical kit and rushed out. By the time he followed everyone's cries and rushed over, the 'hurricane' had already fallen asleep forever in the embrace of the snow capped mountains. Later, with a heavy heart, the officers and soldiers of the company built a memorial hall at the place where it sacrificed itself, to commemorate this "silent comrade" who had accompanied them for many years. A few months ago, on the day when the hurricane passed away, the company organized officers and soldiers to go to the memorial site to sweep its grave. That was the first time Zhang Kai saw a "hurricane" - in front of the tomb, a black sculpture stood quietly, capturing its majestic and majestic appearance. Prepare, sing! ”The stars in the sky witness our sincerity... interpreting Ali soldiers with their lives. ”The singing is gentle, with a lingering aftertaste, and the moving melody echoes in the valley. Singing along, an indescribable sadness surged from everyone's hearts. The hurricane has left, yet it seems to have never left. Its companionship with comrades as they climb snow capped mountains, steep slopes, and wade through glaciers time and time again appears in the memories of veterans and also in the gazes of new recruits. This song is not only sung to 'Hurricane', but also to the officers and soldiers who have defended themselves in Spangol, and even to myself. ”In the singing, there is a deep longing lingering, as well as a vow towards the future. At that moment, Zhang Kai secretly told himself that only by firmly sticking here can he live up to the "hurricane" and the hard work of generations of officers and soldiers. In the days that followed, when Zhang Kai stood guard until his legs and feet were numb, and when he ran until his lungs were about to explode, he would remember the song of that day and the promise he made to face the hurricane. He told the reporter, "After the plateau adaptation period, I can embark on the patrol road with my comrades. I will use the most vigorous spirit and the highest will to complete the task well." Wind, you blow slowly; Song, I slowly sing the strong northwest wind, bringing cold air currents to the Ali Plateau. Here, the average annual temperature is around 0 ℃. At its coldest, the officers and soldiers of the company have to endure a bone chilling cold of -35 ℃. Therefore, memories related to Spangol are always associated with cold. Li Yujun, a second level sergeant, came here in the autumn of 9 years ago. Although he grew up in Qinghai, if he hadn't been a soldier, he might not have experienced such cold weather for the rest of his life. As soon as the wind blows, it seems like countless tiny needle tips are densely stuck in the face, and we can only grit our teeth, persist, and persist, "he described the feeling of patrolling. When it's tough, we sing. Along with the singing, there seems to be a fire burning in my heart, no matter how cold the weather is, I can get through it. ”Liange has become the spiritual nourishment for every officer and soldier. Li Yujun introduced that at that time, the company did not have its own company song. In 2021, the then instructor Liu Ruohai decided to write a song exclusively for the officers and soldiers of the Spangol Border Defense Company, singing the passionate youth of everyone fighting against wind and snow. For several nights in a row, he and several comrades in arms were composing in the conference room, which led to today's song 'Song of Spangol'. The wind blows the clouds within reach of the horizon; Song, stirring the scorching hearts of soldiers. Over the years, Li Yujun has grown from a young recruit to a responsible and responsible veteran. Since joining the army, he has patrolled more than 700 times, and wind and snow are no longer his opponents. Li Yujun said that there is a young soldier named Liu Hanlong in the class, who is his fellow villager. When Liu Hanlong first joined the company, he couldn't adapt to the high-altitude environment and couldn't help but feel homesick. Li Yujun encouraged him to actively stand in front of the team and lead the singing during the "pre dinner song". Slowly, Liu Hanlong "found the feeling", from being unfamiliar with the song at the beginning to unconsciously humming it later, he understood the weight of this song. There is one of the most difficult patrol routes within the company's management section, where officers and soldiers have to climb over a snow mountain with an altitude of 6250 meters to reach the target location. Later on, Liu Hanlong changed his attitude, actively trained, and performed exceptionally well, becoming the first soldier of the same year to embark on this path, "Li Yujun proudly said. That day, as he climbed up, Liu Hanlong's breathing became heavier and heavier. Just as he was about to reach the mountaintop, he couldn't bear it anymore and his body couldn't stop trembling. Everyone hurriedly rested in place, and comrades formed a "wall" to block the cold wind for Liu Hanlong. Li Yujun took off Liu Hanlong's shoes and tucked his feet into his arms to keep warm. Everyone sang a continuous song to cheer and encourage Liu Hanlong: "Flying snow pierces our will, burning our youth like fire in loneliness..." The song injected magical energy into Liu Hanlong, who withstood the test and successfully completed the patrol mission. A few days ago, Liu Hanlong was discharged from the military and returned to school to continue his studies. At the moment of parting, he cried to tears and held onto Li Yujun, unwilling to let go. Captain Li, I will never forget our duet. ”Hanlong, let's continue singing for you in Spangol... "In the closest place to the sky, a ray of sunshine was sprinkled with the song." Snowy plateau, the closest place to the sky... "A sentry post under the company is located in the hinterland of the plateau at an altitude of over 4700 meters. Second level Sergeant Yang Xiwen told reporters that in this" place where you can touch the sky with your hand, "the company's officers and soldiers seem to live in the clouds. When standing at the sentry post, you can see the surging clouds hitting the wall foundation of the post. Looking down the mountain, Lake Spangol is like a huge sapphire, faintly visible in the veil like mist, breathtakingly beautiful. However, in this place that seems to be isolated from the hustle and bustle of the world, along with beauty comes the loneliness shrouded in the heart like clouds and mist. Yang Xiwen said that like many new recruits, when he first arrived in Spangol, he didn't understand the meaning of watching and often felt that the days were a bit monotonous and the time was particularly long. Transformation comes from a daunting task. Once, the platoon received an order to station at a certain high-altitude point. Yang Xiwen and two comrades volunteered and rode towards the top of the mountain. Along the way, the sky was not beautiful as snowflakes fluttered against the car windows. In extremely low visibility conditions, the group took 5 hours to reach the checkpoint and then rushed into the construction work. For several days in a row, it was either windy and snowy, or shrouded in clouds and mist. Until noon one day, the sun finally emerged, and a few people put down their work and bathed in the long-awaited sunshine. Looking into the distance, one can just see the barracks of the platoon. In the direction of "home", a few people softly sang a continuous song: "Spangur, you are the top of Ali..." One after another, sentence after sentence, Yang Xiwen suddenly understood that every officer and soldier who came to Spangur and stood on this land had sprinkled their sunshine like youth on the clouds and waves, warming the thousands of miles of mountains and rivers of the motherland. This was the meaning of vigilance. The sunshine also shone on the hearts of a group of children. Since 2021, the officers and soldiers of the company and the teachers and students of Xi'an University of Technology Affiliated Primary School have been exchanging letters and emotions with each other. In 2023, Yang Xiwen and Sergeant Li Chuan returned to their hometown to visit relatives. On International Children's Day, they went to the primary school together to share the story of frontier defense with the children and teach them to sing the "Song of Spangur". In the loud and clear singing, a passionate spiritual power like sunshine quietly spreads. Later, student Dong Ying wrote in a reply to the officers and soldiers of the Spangol Border Defense Company: "Uncle of the People's Liberation Army, when I grow up, I will also contribute to the country and the people like you. I remember the couplets you taught me. Next time we meet, I will definitely sing them to you..." (Xinhua News Agency)