Flag Drum Collection: West Line Mobilization

Author: Li Guangzhi
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: The nine short stories selected in this book are mostly about military themes, with the only exception being about the author's father. However, he has three sons and two grandsons who have served or are still serving in the army (Land, Navy, and Air Force), earning him the nickname "Commander of the Three Armies." Thus, it cannot be said that he has no connection to the military at all. A Thousand Years of Red is set in Kunlun Mountain, but it is a mountain embraced by women, filled with a sense of milk. Sunshine Dabang depicts the courage and righteousness shown by soldiers in the face of danger. Death Valley is a film script, but when it is adapted into a movie, the border crossers wear identical spacesuits and ride almost dying old horses, wandering through the mountains as if on a leisurely vacation. No Jokes in the Army and Highland Dreams are both about life in military units, filled with humor. It is the kind of rustic, down-to-earth humor. Deep Affection for the Loess is actually a story about hometown feelings and love. Because this love is dedicated to Western soldiers, it is worth cherishing. Recruiting on the Western Front tells a historical war story, with a touch of ancient frontier culture, making it quite engaging to read.