When the wind and snow stopped raging and the weather gradually warmed up, the officers and soldiers of a certain unit of the Xinjiang Military Region stationed on the plateau at an altitude of over 4000 meters welcomed their first spring after moving to the new outpost. Previously, they had borrowed land from frozen soil on snow capped peaks to build camps, and their outposts were covered in ice and snow, with harsh environments; Nowadays, the new barracks are spacious and bright, with sunrooms collecting warm sunshine, glass roofs reflecting blue skies and white clouds, and mobile phone signals changing from intermittent to all-weather "full grid". What is more stable than signals is the optimistic attitude and firm belief of officers and soldiers. The seasons change and the environment improves, but there are still some things that remain unchanged for eternity: the cries of the training ground, the gaze on the national flag, the oath of "this is my country", and the unwavering loyalty and love of high-altitude soldiers like mountains. Everyone's pursuit of the value of youth and their determination to watch over the mountains and rivers quietly grow in this snowy land, like dormant seeds waiting for the spring breaking through the soil. The spring breeze brings warmth, and the window frames of the sentinel reflect dazzling sunlight that is different from winter. In their leisure time, soldiers are immersed in colorful clothing, sharing their worries from afar, and receiving greetings from family and friends in their hometown over the phone. The snow outside quietly nurtures vitality, while the warmth flows inside the window. The warm spring breeze and distant concerns converge here, condensing into the spring atmosphere of the new outpost and turning into a warm driving force for them to rush to the patrol line. Spring arrives at the snowy border. This warm current will accompany them to continue to hold the snow border and write a new chapter. The concern from afar makes the plateau forever spring. For soldiers stationed in snowy areas all year round, "hometown" is a distant and hot word. It is hidden in family photos, video calls, and more condensed in packages that cross mountains and rivers. The lingering effects of the recent snowstorm have not completely receded. With the relocation of a certain unit of the Xinjiang Military Region to a new outpost, the officers and soldiers have welcomed the long-awaited moment amidst the white snow. The package has arrived! ”A shout in the morning stirred up waves of joy throughout the entire camp. A supply transport vehicle was parked steadily at the entrance of the new barracks, piled up with parcels sent from all over the country. The officers and soldiers gathered around, eagerly searching for packages with their names written on them. In the past, "express delivery" was a long wait - a package would take ten and a half days to reach the mountaintop. If there is heavy snow blocking the mountain, waiting longer is also common. The longing of family members is diluted by distance and wind and snow, and the warmth in the heart is often cooled down in anxious waiting. Now, I can receive my parents' package in just one week! I feel like my hometown is closer to the checkpoint. ”Private Liu Xun was thrilled to receive his "Love Express". Returning to the dormitory, Liu Xun couldn't wait to open the package: a sweater with a card inside - "The wind in Gaoyuan is strong, pay attention to adding clothes. May it bring you warmth." Putting on the sweater, Liu Xun shyly smiled and turned around. The class monitor praised, "This sweater is not only a 'warm body card', but also a 'warm heart card', it brings the breath of spring." In Corporal Xiao Huiyang's package, there was hometown bacon made by his grandmother, full of strong local feelings. There is also a recipe written by grandma herself in the package, and she specifically instructed 'please have your comrades taste it together'. At dinner, the kitchen team made a dish using smoked meat as raw material according to the recipe. The familiar scent instantly stirred up longing in my heart. Xiao Huiyang silently lowered his head and said, "I miss home..." This scent, spanning thousands of miles, carries longing, family affection, and warmth. Lianli organized the "Write a Family Letter" activity - asking officers and soldiers to write their unspoken emotions on paper. Sergeant Yan Hanghui spread out the letter and told his wife and daughter that the new barracks were very warm, and the stars seemed to be within reach. He also drew a simple sketch: a soldier standing in front of a snow capped mountain, with a shining barracks beside him, and a rainbow hanging in the distant sky. During a video call with his wife and daughter, Yan Hanghui's daughter filled the screen with her small face and asked, "Dad! Is the shining house you drew your new barracks?" On the other side of the camera, his wife couldn't help but laugh beside her daughter. Yan Hanghui looked at his daughter who was making funny faces, and the pain and fatigue of stationed on the plateau were instantly melted by the warmth of reunion across the sky. Logistics has been fully accelerated, communication is unimpeded, and it not only shortens waiting time, but also shortens the distance between hearts. Every package that arrives quickly, every letter that flies to their hometown, deeply makes these border soldiers feel that they are not isolated islands in the wind and snow. The distant concerns are being accurately delivered to their hearts at an unprecedented speed. As a soldier wrote in a letter to his family, "Mom and Dad, although I can't go home this year, my heart has always been with you. Your concern makes the plateau always spring." Hope, always left for those who are filled with sunshine in their hearts. After training, Corporal Li Fei walked into the bathroom and was greeted by steaming hot air. He twisted the flowers and sprayed warm water down. He closed his eyes and took a long breath, his thoughts drifting back to the stories of the past told by the class monitor. Just a year ago, the department was still stationed in the cloud based 'Diwozi'. Sentry hot water is precious and relies entirely on a boiler to boil water. Officers and soldiers can only take a bath within a fixed one and a half hours per week. Before each shower, they form a long queue outside the makeshift bathroom. The people at the back of the queue are always worried about not having enough hot water. Moving to a new outpost, the duty tasks are heavier, but everyone has more confidence in guarding. What are you daydreaming about? Take a hot bath and savor it! "The laughter of class monitor Liu Tianming interrupted Li Fei's memories. Nowadays, water heaters provide continuous hot water 24 hours a day, which was unimaginable in the past. ”He also laughed and shouted loudly to the class monitor. Li Fei felt the continuous heat flow, and the coldness seemed to be pushed out bit by bit from between his bones. This is a warmth from the outside to the inside, inspiring everyone's defense passion from the inside out. The warm barracks like spring, the all-weather hot water guarantee, and the improvement of border defense conditions have made everyone's eyes brighter. Li Fei recalled the class meeting that day, where the class leader took stock of last year's work. When he mentioned that "many people in our class were commended," he and his comrades sincerely applauded - this was the result of the joint efforts of the whole class, and every achievement was a witness to everyone's hard work. Stepping out of the bathroom, changing into clean clothes with hot hair, Li Fei met the company clerk in front of him: "Your phone is ringing!" He quickly ran back to the dormitory, and his parents' smiling faces appeared on the screen. Son, you look in good spirits! ”Just finished taking a shower, the sentry post is getting warmer and warmer now. ”Li Fei smiled and said. In the camera, his cheeks are rosy and full of energy. A refreshing hot bath and a clear conversation - such an ordinary experience, on this snowy plateau close to the sky, was once a luxury for border soldiers. It was precisely the hardships of that time that made the possession of this moment even warmer and more precious. Suddenly, Li Fei seemed to have a deeper understanding of his perseverance at this moment: welcoming the warm spring sun with a high spirited posture, guarding the peace and prosperity of the mountains and rivers behind him. Hope is always reserved for those whose hearts are filled with sunshine. At the new outpost, spring seems to arrive earlier than usual. The bright windows offer a panoramic view of the sky and clouds. The outdoor ice melts and the snow melts, while the indoor warmth melts. The soldier has developed the habit of reading by the window. Outside the window is the awakening snow mountain, and inside the window is a calm and focused figure. Being a steadfast soldier is like a solid nail, with a new atmosphere and the first spring of a new outpost, becoming a new starting point for them to defend their country and borders. The officers and soldiers worked together to clean the camp area: the corridor windows were wiped bright, and the steam from the cooking team carried the aroma of food, which was quickly diluted by the clear air. The snow capped mountains are still pure, and the mountain breeze carries a chill, adding a calm and reassuring warmth to the hearts of the officers and soldiers. At the end of the afternoon training, Private Chen Junhui went back to the dormitory and took out a notebook from under his pillow. It was the notebook he had always carried with him since he went to the plateau. It recorded the training points and the "worries" he didn't want to talk to others easily. Chen Junhui turned to one of the pages, and the edge of the paper became rough due to repeated touching. That page only had a few short lines of words: "Don't worry. Being anxious can easily lead to chaos, and there are mistakes in chaos." Then he added, "Almost, it's not because of the difficulty, but because I didn't stabilize myself." Chen Junhui stared at those two lines of words, his thoughts flying back to last year. At that time, he had just arrived at the plateau, and the most difficult thing for him to adapt to was not the severe cold, but the "anxiety" in his heart: when he was nervous, his movements were easily deformed, he felt tired and wanted to skip steps, and when he encountered pressure, he couldn't help but become anxious. During a phased assessment, he completed the first half of the project well, but in the second half, due to his scattered attention, he fell short of his target by a certain margin. Later on, the almost urgent feeling often troubled this stubborn young man - "It won't crush you, but it will make people ask themselves." During that time, Chen Junhui wrote down that unwillingness in his notebook, in order to give himself a warning and "detach" from this emotion. In the end, it was the simple words of class monitor Wei Dayong that pulled him aside: "It's normal for you to want to be fast and strong. But when we defend on the plateau, what really lifts us up is not a strong force, but a steady force. Steady is not slow, it's about maintaining standards without deviation; steady is not conservative, it's about doing what needs to be done in any situation." Since then, Chen Junhui has broken down the idea of "wanting to be strong" into small steps that can be implemented every day: physical training focuses on the quality of movements; Professional training ensures a solid understanding of the subject matter; After the training is over, take note of the areas where you tend to slack off easily and focus on improving the next day. As the days passed, Chen Junhui did not become the "most dazzling" one in the platoon, but he gradually became the "most stable" one - with more standardized movements, a more calm mentality, and a name on the "Dragon and Tiger List". On a quiet afternoon, Chen Junhui flipped over his notebook to a brand new page. The sunlight fell through the glass onto the paper, and he suddenly felt that he should set a goal for himself in spring. He picked up his pen and wrote down a line of words: "Hold the standards, keep your mind focused, and focus on the details." He paused for a moment, then added a sentence below: "Be a steadfast soldier." These words were not fancy or passionate, but like a solid nail, "nailed" the upward spirit in Chen Junhui's heart. He understood that this sunny goal didn't need to be told to anyone - 'In the years to come, we need to fulfill it with actions, taking small steps every day and big steps next year.' The spring breeze outside the window gradually rose, and Chen Junhui's heart was particularly peaceful. He closed the notebook as if he were also gently cherishing a new beginning. Rooted down and grown up. For this group of officers and soldiers stationed on the snowy plateau, what they sow in this spring is not only the hope for the future, but also the steadfastness under their feet - starting from stationed at the new outpost, continuing to guard the outpost road steadily and keep the outpost firmly established. (New Society)