Episode 29 recap: The 1st Brigade shifted to the Baiyashan Tunnel, where a tunnel collapse accident occurred.
Zhang Biao's sacrifice greatly shook Sha Kai, who was hiding in a corner and burst into tears. Luo Xiang Qian came over to find him and asked if there was anything he needed to report to himself and the organization because he was originally an investigator and there was hardly anything that could be hidden from him.
After thinking for a moment, Sha Kai lightly mentioned the incident of him and Chen Yuanlong drinking, as well as the matter of Li Muyang planning to blow up the bridge. He admitted that he accidentally overheard it, and he wanted Luo Xiang Qian to believe him. After considering it, Luo Xiang Qian said he could trust him, but if he were to collude with spies, he would become an enemy of the people, and the people would never forgive him.
He asked Sha Kai to think carefully. Zhang Biao's memorial service was held by the Tuo River, and Director Zhao personally attended and delivered a eulogy. He represented the organization in posthumously recognizing Zhang Biao as a member of the Communist Party of China and called on everyone to learn from Zhang Biao and contribute their own strength to the construction of the Chengdu-Chongqing Railway and the building of the new China.
To take care of Wang Lanzhi, the organization arranged for her to work at the Neijiang Station. This was the state's care for the families of martyrs. However, Wang Lanzhi stated that she would not go anywhere. She had regarded this place as her home a long time ago and wanted to stay and work with everyone to fulfill Zhang Biao's unfinished wish. In the end, Luo Xiang Qian agreed to Wang Lanzhi's idea and respected her wish.
In order to attend the opening ceremony of the Tuo River Bridge, Luo Xiang Qian specially shaved his beard. After Ye Lan arrived, the two marveled at the complexity of the construction of the Tuo River Bridge. Ye Lan also said that history would remember them as the pioneers. At this time, the battalion commander called and ordered Luo Xiang Qian to lead the middle-level and above cadres to attend an emergency meeting at the battalion.
The construction of the Baiyashan Tunnel encountered significant difficulties. The Southwest Railway Bureau ordered the establishment of the Baiyashan Tunnel Engineering Command, jointly completed by the 1st Brigade and the 8th Brigade. Luo Xiang Qian was appointed as the overall commander, and Ye Lan was appointed as the chief engineer. Luo Xiang Qian, the commanding officer, and Ye Lan each made statements, while Sha Kai also expressed his determination to work hard and firmly support the leadership's work.
The geological conditions at the construction site of the Baiyashan Tunnel were complicated, and Ye Lan reminded everyone not to rush. However, Sha Kai believed that they should speed up and decisively surpass the 8th Brigade. Ye Lan corrected him, stating that they should not seek personal glory.
Given Li Tianzhu's positive performance, he was promoted to the captain of the Second Platoon. Luo Xiang Qian had a deep heart-to-heart talk with him.
Sha Kai approached Luo Xiang Qian and expressed his sadness, saying that once the Chengdu-Chongqing Railway was completed, Luo Xiang Qian might be promoted and he wouldn't be able to work with him anymore. Sha Kai reported to Luo Xiang Qian about his change of mindset since joining the Vanguard Company. He regretted being confused and mentally bound, feeling like a solitary goose. He expressed his determination to catch up with the main force.
Luo Xiang Qian found his words quite profound and encouraged him, saying that there was still a long way to go. Luo Xiang Qian gave a mobilization speech to the newly established Baiyashan Tunnel Engineering Brigade. Ye Lan also encouraged everyone to unite and strive to overcome the final fortress on the Chengdu-Chongqing Railway.
Sha Kai also expressed his determination, hoping that everyone could move forward under the leadership of the two superiors. The construction of the Baiyashan Tunnel began with singing, and everyone pushed forward with great effort. Luo Xiang Qian marveled at Li Tianzhu's progress, and even Sha Kai had undergone significant changes. Ye Lan said it was all thanks to Luo Xiang Qian's leadership. However, Luo Xiang Qian believed it was the influence of the overall environment, as this place was a crucible of revolution.
The construction site of the Second Brigade encountered seepage. Li Tianzhu consulted Sha Kai, who reassured him that it was a normal phenomenon. As a result, Li Tianzhu led everyone to continue the construction in order to meet the schedule. Upon hearing the news, Ye Lan and Luo Xiang Qian hurried over to inspect. Ye Lan saw that it had already started gushing, so he ordered everyone to evacuate quickly.
While everyone was having a meal, Wu Zhi came to call Luo Xiang Qian and Ye Lan, saying that people from the Public Security Bureau were looking for them. Sha Kai became extremely nervous upon hearing this. He stood there in a daze. Li Tianzhu asked Sha Kai if they could continue working, and Sha Kai absentmindedly replied that they could. As a result, Li Tianzhu led the Second Platoon into the tunnel.
Seeing this, the members of the First Platoon also followed suit and entered to work. As for the people from the Public Security Bureau who came to find Luo Xiang Qian and Ye Lan, it was only to resolve the issue of excavating soil. Suddenly, a large-scale collapse occurred inside the tunnel, and Li Tianzhu ordered everyone to run out quickly.
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