And in July, what Xiang Nan had been looking forward to finally arrived.

One day, the political commissar called Xiang Nan and two captains to the office.

"I just received an order from the military region. All the art troupes at the military and division level have been disbanded, and our art troupe has also been disbanded." He said with a solemn look, "The leader asked us to complete this task within half a month."

"What?! How is that possible! The cultural troupe has been around for so many years, how can it be possible to withdraw at the drop of a hat?"

"The cultural troupe has withdrawn, what should we do? This is impossible, impossible, political commissar, don't make this joke."

When the two captains heard this, they were all excited.

They have worked in the art troupe for more than 20 years and have regarded this place as their home. Now that the art troupe is disbanded, what should they do?

Should they change jobs? Where should they go? If they don't change jobs, they can continue to stay in the army. They only know how to sing and dance. Which branch of the army will take them in?

"I will be transferred to the headquarters to serve. Liu Feng has several art troupes on secondment, and all other troupe members will be transferred to other jobs," the political commissar explained.

Hearing what he said, the two captains burst into tears.

Upon seeing this, Liu Feng and the political commissar quickly tried to comfort him, but it was of no use. The two squad leaders were still greatly shocked.

"Liu Feng, look, how should we convey this news?" The political commissar looked at Xiang Nan in embarrassment and said, "Even the captain can't bear it, let alone the team members. If we don't handle it well and everyone gets emotional, we will

It’s not easy to explain to your superiors.”

Xiang Nan nodded.

At that time, joining the army was both an honor and a great opportunity. Especially for rural children, joining the army would greatly improve their quality of life and salary income.

Most rural children did not even have a full meal or wear new clothes before joining the army. Therefore, the army is like a paradise to them.

Now that the art troupe is dismantled, they will have to change jobs and return to their local areas. Soldiers who live in cities can still work in factories and government agencies after returning home, while children from rural areas will have no choice but to go home and work in the fields. Their lives and income will plummet.

Therefore, they must have emotions in their hearts.

As the leader of the regiment, Xiang Nan's wisdom is really tested by how to stand on the last guard, how to properly calm the emotions of the soldiers and make them accept the fact that the art troupe is disbanded.

"Let's see, political commissar, let's not rush to make an announcement first. Let's spread the word first and inoculate everyone so that they can be mentally prepared.

We will observe carefully to see who has higher resistance, and we will talk to them individually to appease their emotions." Xiang Nan thought for a while and said, "Then, we will formally announce this order."

When the political commissar heard this, he nodded. This idea was still a sound one.

…

On the same day, the cultural troupe began to spread gossip.

"I heard that the chief wants to disband our art troupe."

"That's nonsense. How is it possible? The art troupe has been around for so long, how can it be possible to disband just because it's said to be disbanded?"

"I heard that the higher ups are preparing for a major disarmament, not only of our art troupe, but also of the regular army."

"The Cavalry Regiment has just been disbanded. No matter how long its history is, the Art Troupe can't be compared to the Cavalry Regiment, right?"

"Oops, they are really going to be disbanded, what should we do?"

"My father and my mother are married, and I have to take care of myself. Anyway, I'm tired of waiting for a long time. It might as well be disbanded. It just happens that I don't have to be detained."

"Of course you're fine. You can still work in a factory after changing jobs. After we change jobs, we have to go back to the countryside and farm!"

The soldiers talked a lot.

Some people don't care and continue to eat, drink and have fun; some people feel like the sky is falling; some people transform into 007 and go around to spy on news; some people run around to find a way out for themselves; some people are emotional and claim to live and die with the art troupe …

For a time, the art troupe had a somewhat "husband and wife are like birds in the same forest, but they fly separately when disaster strikes" attitude.

…

Xiang Nan and the political commissar watched with cold eyes and suppressed the troublemakers.

Those few people planned to go to the military region to petition, hoping to preserve the establishment of the art troupe.

For such a thorn in the side, measures must be taken. Otherwise, if they go to the military area, they both will have to take the blame.

"The decision was not made by the head of the military region, but by the chief above. It's useless for you to go to the military region to petition." Xiang Nan persuaded, "The reason why the superior commander made this order is because military expenditures are really serious." It's too big.

The country now has four million troops. Do you know how much the annual military expenditure is? Do you understand how much of a burden such a large military expenditure is on the country?

Moreover, the war is now over. Our relations with the Soviet Union and the United States have also eased. It is unlikely that a large-scale war will break out in the future, so it is useless to maintain so many troops and must be dismantled.

In the past two years, the cavalry was abolished. Now it is the turn of our art troupe. In a few years, even the regular army will be abolished.

Don't feel like the sky is falling. Nowadays, rural areas have begun to implement the joint production responsibility system, and each household is assigned its own field. You can farm your own field, and you don't need to earn work points anymore. Everything produced in the field belongs to you. As long as you are willing to work, you can have enough to eat.

Moreover, you have the status of retired soldiers. After you return, you can participate in the recruitment of workers in county and township enterprises and have priority in entering factories. Now the collective economy is also booming, and wages are no lower than those in the city.

But if you make trouble and record it in the file later, then you won’t be able to recruit workers, so don’t ruin your own future.”

Xiang Nan again presented facts and reason, and gave a sweet date a stick, and finally smoothed over all these thorns.

Then he and the political commissar gathered everyone together and formally announced the order to disband the art troupe.

Although everyone was mentally prepared, they all burst into tears after hearing the news.

"Why should we disband? Why should we disband?"

"I really can't bear to leave you all!"

"Captain Liu, I really don't want to leave!"

Everyone cried and howled, saying very excitedly.

"Everyone, please stop crying. As the saying goes, if you build a tent thousands of miles away, there will be no banquet that lasts forever." Xiang Nan advised, "I know that you have been in the art troupe for a long time and have deep feelings for the art troupe. Having met so many comrades in the art troupe, it is normal to be reluctant to part with them.

To be honest, I feel sorry for you all. But obeying orders is the bounden duty of soldiers. If the military district asks us to disband, we must disband, and there is no room for negotiation.

Don’t be too pessimistic. In fact, the outside world is becoming more and more exciting. You have learned the knowledge, skills, and insights in the art troupe. Even if you leave the art troupe, you will have a bright future.
Chapter completed!