[Same period at the scene] Comrade Sentinel, when the time is up, please leave the post, (yes).
[Explanation] In the picture, Xiao Rongji is on duty at the guard post of the People's Armed Forces Department in Yanjin County, Henan Province, and Xiao Siyuan, the hero of the border guarding the country, is his brother.
He just turned 18 this year and chose to retain his university status to sign up for the army.
Before the Qingming Festival, after passing both the physical examination and the political examination, you can sign up for the reserve service at the People's Armed Forces Department of Yanjin County, and adapt to the life of the military camp in advance.
At present, they have basically adapted to military training.
[Concurrent] Xiao Siyuan's younger brother Xiao Rongji
(Quilt) From the very beginning, I couldn't fold well enough to meet the standard. I have developed a good daily routine. Through these 10-day training, I have a stronger sense of responsibility to strive to become a good soldier.
[Commentary] Xiao Rongji introduced that his brother was 8 years older than him.
In September 2016, my brother was drafted into the army. At that time, he also made up his mind to join the army when he grew up.
[Concurrent] Xiao Siyuan's younger brother Xiao Rongji
Seeing my brother enlisting in the army, and then wanting to join the army myself, I feel that being a soldier can protect the family and the country like a hero, which is especially sacred.
When I was 18 years old, I also wanted to be a soldier, and then my parents and my mother also supported it, and then I came here to sign up.
[Explanation] In June 2020, Xiao Siyuan died heroically for defending his homeland in the border conflict. He was only 24 years old.
[Explanation] In Xiao Siyuan's home, the two plaques "Military Glory" and "House of Glory" on the door are shining brightly.
The hawthorn trees in the courtyard sprout again on the most beautiful April day.
In the winter of 2019, Xiao Siyuan returned home from vacation to visit relatives. This was the last time the two brothers spent together.
Strictly abide by military discipline is Xiao Rongji's deepest memory of his brother, and it also inspires him to take everything seriously.
[Concurrent] Xiao Siyuan's younger brother Xiao Rongji
When (brother) was on the phone with his comrades, (when there was a notice) he would let me out, and then he would let me come over after he finished the call.
My brother is a role model in my family. Sometimes I think of him, and the pictures of my brother also inspire me to complete every training seriously.
In the future, I must be a good soldier like my brother, and be a person who is beneficial to the motherland, the people, and the society.
[Commentary] Talking about his second son Xiao Rongji signing up for the army, Xiao Shengsong said that as a parent, it is a lie to say that he has no concerns, but after family discussions, they supported his son's choice.
[Concurrent] Xiao Siyuan's father Xiao Shengsong
The school asked for an internship. I said that since you want to be a soldier, I will find a place for you. Let’s go to exercise first.
On the way to pick him up, I asked him what he wanted to do?
He said I was a soldier.
I said if you want to be a soldier, you grow up and respect your own choices, and I respect your opinions.
Regardless of being a soldier, (or doing other jobs), you have to work in one line of work, love one line of work, and no matter what industry you are in, you must make more contributions to the country.
[Explanation] In Xiao Siyuan's hometown, the upsurge of signing up for the army has lasted for two years.
According to the relevant person in charge of the People's Armed Forces Department of Yanjin County, in 2021, there will be more than 500 young applicants in the first half of the year, and more than 700 in the second half of the year.
In the first half of this year, more than 580 young applicants signed up.
[Same period] Zhang Gaosen, a reservist from the People's Armed Forces Department of Yanjin County
I have dreamed of joining the army since I was a child, but I have never acted.
Martyr Xiao Siyuan is also my relative. Influenced by him, I decided to enroll in the army after graduating from college this year. I hope to go to the front line of the army and contribute to defending the country.
Li Chaoqing, Dong Xingjun, Yi Fan, Yanjin, Henan
Responsible editor: [Luo Pan]