A Dream of Jinling Chapter 302 Solving the Cow (15)

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Engineer Montes was panting and leaning against a tree to gasp, as did the seven or eight people next to him. Beniel, the son of Engineer Montes, didn't even have the strength to rest against a tree, so he simply sat cross-legged on the ground panting.

"First...... Gentlemen! Two more miles ahead we will come to a railroad bridge. Blow up that railroad bridge, and Chinese won't be able to ride it...... Take the train north. Engineer Montes evened out a little, and immediately said to the people in his company.

The others were too tired to answer Engineer Montes's words. It's not just because they're tired, it's because they don't really understand these things. After a long pause, one of the federal soldiers who was traveling with Engineer Montes finally spoke: "Mr. Lieutenant Colonel, will the federal government really give us Congressional medals?" ”

Engineer Montes smiled wryly in his heart, that federal soldier was too cute, and he actually believed that a lieutenant colonel could actually say that he could move Congress to award a soldier a medal. But it was also a ploy of Engineer Montes's mobilizer, who was now wearing an unexpectedly well-fitting lieutenant colonel's uniform, which had been taken off by the same lieutenant colonel who had been operating with Engineer Montes a few days earlier. The squadron pursued and attacked the American troops in St. Paul's City in the dark of night, and the American troops were defeated. The lieutenant colonel, who was almost desperate, suddenly forced Engineer Montes, who was hiding behind a house with him, to change his clothes with a pistol, and he fled in the dark of night in the clothes of Engineer Montes.

As a local snake, Engineer Montes did not sit still. He fled the city of St. Paul along the path with his frightened son Beniel. Outside the city, he met several Federation soldiers who were also barely escaping for their lives. It was a time of war, and the various units ran to places they had never been. There was no familiarity between the troops and the officers. So "Lieutenant Colonel" Monters led a small team of these federal soldiers to the north, trying to reach the northern cities.

As a railway engineer, "Lieutenant Colonel" Monters certainly knew how to store materials along the way of the railway system. At the station in the middle of the railway, the secret storage compartment was opened, and the guns and ammunition taken out of it were used to arm the team. After obtaining some more rations, the squad led by "Lieutenant Colonel" Monters continued north.

At this time, there were no trains on the railway, so everyone walked north along the railway for a few days. Just when Montes felt that he was out of the range of the Chinese, the train from south to north alarmed the gang. "Lieutenant Colonel" Monters did not stupidly go to stop the train, he took his puzzled subordinates to hide in the distance. As soon as they took refuge, they saw one train after another, and the trains were full of squadrons.

All the soldiers looked at Lieutenant Colonel Monters with admiration in their panic, and this kind of judgment of the Lieutenant Colonel was too correct. If they try to stop the train, they are bound to be attacked by the Chinese. It's just that at this time, the soldiers were afraid of being discovered by the fierce squadron, so they didn't dare to say anything. Engineer Montes was equally speechless. The squadron was not only riding on the train, they were quite vigilant on both sides of the railway. The troops were riding in strange equipment and were racing on bumpy roads. Looking at the equipment, Beniel, the son of engineer Mendes, stammered and whispered to his father: "Private, the Chinese use these equipment to haul cannons in the city. ”

When the small troops saw the train heading north, they knew that their plan to go north had failed. The Chinese are obviously not going to travel to the north, they are attacking the cities of the north. The federal soldiers knew that the United States was very big, and let the two look at the train full of squadrons, and these beauties actually had a feeling of nowhere to go. Chinese everywhere, Chinese everywhere! To the south, to the north, to the cities, to the forests, these soldiers can see the Chinese everywhere.

Everyone didn't know where to go, but they were going to hide for a while. In the afternoon, Engineer Montes noticed that there were trains on the railroad that were running from north to south, and that there were no soldiers on board. As a railway engineer, Mendes immediately understood what was happening. The Chinese were going to send empty vehicles to the south and continue to meet the troops heading north.

After telling the depressed Union soldiers about the incident, "Lieutenant Colonel" Monters continued: "We will now continue north, blow up the railway bridge, and make it impossible for the Chinese to transport troops. ”

The soldiers also followed Lieutenant Colonel Monters in a daze, and they were not locals, so they instinctively followed the highest-ranking man. Moreover, Lieutenant Colonel Monters was also very capable, and easily found weapons, ammunition, and food from the empty railway station. The soldiers were routed in the east of the city, and they threw away their weapons in order to flee for their lives.

Even so, when they understood the words of Engineer Montes, the soldiers immediately objected. "Lieutenant Colonel, there are only a few of us, and we will definitely not be able to complete this task."

"We're going to be up to the task. After completing this mission, all of you can get a medal! "Lieutenant Colonel Montes" said in a confident tone.

The soldiers had no interest in medals, and no medals were worth anything. Seeing the bear-like appearance of these men, the mind of "Lieutenant Colonel" Monters quickly recalled all the medals he knew. After a moment he exclaimed, "Follow me, I promise you to get the Congressional Medal!" ”

The soldiers were stunned, the Congressional Medal was created in 1862. During the Civil War, many soldiers with a table of excellence received such medals. of getting such a medal

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"Follow me and blow up the railroad bridge, and you can stop the squadron from going north. We then retreat to the east, and we can definitely get rid of the Chinese. You will definitely be rewarded by the President for your great achievements. You can even get a Congressional Medal! "What Montes said was categorical.

It is not known whether it was because of the desire to change their fate with the Order of Congress, or simply because Lieutenant Colonel Montes wanted to act on his own, and the soldiers did not know where to go after leaving the ranks. The soldiers eventually followed Lieutenant Colonel Monters north.

This march was not so lucky, in order to avoid the Chinese, the troops could not go along the railway, everyone had to trek through the mountains and forests. The trek in the barren mountains and mountains was so physically exhausting that even Lieutenant Colonel Montes, a local, was so tired that he could barely walk. At this time, when he heard his subordinates mention the medal again, Mendes could only say loudly: "Don't worry, as long as we complete this task, we will definitely get the Congressional Medal!" ”

As soon as the voice fell, the team led by "Lieutenant Colonel" Monters heard English coming from the steep slope next to them, "Which part are you from?" Was it sent by Hua Gun Ngton? ”

This voice frightened Montes and them, and in order to avoid the Chinese, these people chose the remote road. Who would have thought that there were other Americans here.

The interrogating troops did not continue to hide, and with the sound of leaves and grass, four or five horsemen led their horses out of the slope. The leader was a dignified major, and when he saw the rank badge on Montes' shoulder, the major immediately saluted, "Lieutenant Colonel, I'm Pershing, a cavalry major in South Tacota." ”

Montes wanted to step forward and shake hands, but remembered that the army was talking about salutation. After a few quick turns in his mind, "Lieutenant Colonel" Monters casually returned the salute to the major. "I'm Lieutenant Colonel Monters from the Tun District of the Chinese Shooting District. Now we're going to blow up the railway, major, how many troops do you have left, go with us. ”

Major Pershing listened to the question of Lieutenant Colonel Monters on the opposite side, and he smiled bitterly, "My cavalry regiment was routed by the Chinese, and only a few of us escaped. But Lieutenant Colonel, you really make me admire. I'm willing to go with you to bomb the railroad. ”

Lieutenant Colonel Mendes, after listening to the first half of what Major Pershing had said, was extremely disappointed. He thought that the few defeated troops who had escaped from the opposite side probably did not have the courage to attack. Unexpectedly, the major decided to follow him to complete a more dangerous battle without hesitation, and this courage was extraordinary.

Before he could figure out what to say, he saw the major opposite him and asked with a wry smile, "Lieutenant colonel, do you have anything to eat?" We've been out of food for more than a day. ”

Lieutenant Colonel Monters took a lot of potatoes from the station storeroom, and he took them out. The soldiers hurriedly took out the marching hanging pot and made a meal of mashed potatoes, sprinkled the mashed potatoes with salt brought by Lieutenant Colonel Montes, and mixed them with a little cheese, and the gang began to eat.

Major Pan ate a lot of gobbling up, and even had a lot of mashed potatoes on his beard. Although he ate quickly, his mouth was not idle. "Lieutenant Colonel, where are you going to blow up the railway?"

"Two miles further on, there's a railroad bridge, and after blowing that railroad bridge, five miles further on, there's another railroad bridge. I want to blow these two bridges up. Engineer Monters also said as he ate.

"The Chinese will definitely send people to guard the bridge, can we succeed?" Major Pershing asked vaguely as he shoved two more spoonfuls of mashed potatoes into his mouth.

Lieutenant Colonel Monters really didn't expect that the Chinese would send people to guard the bridge, and after being reminded by Major Pershing, he was a little confused in his heart. If Chinese really sent troops to take strict precautions......

"I have a way. Once there, you'll be able to accomplish your goal. Lieutenant Colonel Montes replied.

"Really?" Major Pershing's eyes flashed, not in doubtful eyes, but in excitement.

"Really!" Lieutenant Colonel Monters replied in the affirmative. As an engineer, Mendes was well aware of the railroad every one thing. There are a few railway bridges that are quite problematic when they are built, and if you blow up the problematic part that has been bothering the engineers, the bridge will definitely collapse. Thinking that the construction problem that he once hated so much had become a lifesaver for stopping the squadron, Monters could only find it extremely funny.

Major Pershing, having finished his share of mashed potatoes and swept over the uneaten mashed potatoes with the greedy gaze characteristic of a hungryman, immediately asked, "When will you leave?" ”

"Rest for a while. Everyone is tired. Lieutenant Colonel Montes replied.

During the break, Major Pershing provided the cavalrymen with sleeping tools and blankets. Everyone slumped into sleep for a while, and continued their departure in the afternoon. Before dark, they finally arrived at their destination.

Sure enough, as Major Pershing said, the Chinese set up sentry posts at both ends of the railway bridge. The sturdy-looking sacks formed bunkers, and heavy machine guns were clamped to them. Even if he was just a pretending lieutenant colonel, Mendes knew that relying on them would be a death sentence.

Engineer Montes, however, had already thought of this, and he led his small force along a rough path known only to acquaintances around the ring of Chinese men. The railway bridge was set up over a river, and Lieutenant Colonel Monters arrived at the shoals upstream. They first waded through the shallows to cross the river, which was not wide, and then made a large circle through the guò path

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Arriving at his destination, Major Pershing lowered his voice and said in a adoring tone: "Your Excellency, you have investigated too carefully. If our regimental commander had been as cautious as you, we would not have been hit like that in anything. ”

Along the way, Montes listened to Pershing's account of what had happened to the cavalry regiment, and this experienced unit had foolishly entered the Chinese encirclement. As a result, it was degraded by the squadron. Major Pershing was able to escape the pursuit of the squadron because he led the reconnaissance. Major Pershing did not dare to take the main road, but could only cross the mountains and mountains. Because of his unfamiliarity with geography, he led the team to almost get lost in the mountains.

"I'm just lucky." Lieutenant Colonel Monters could only answer that. If the major had been told the truth, the major would have fled with his soldiers immediately.

At this time, it was already dark, and horse lanterns were lit outside the Chinese defensive positions. Looking at those shadowy lights and shadows in a hidden place, Major Pershing gritted his teeth and whispered: "Lieutenant Colonel, do you want me to lure the Chinese away?" ”

"Why?" Lieutenant Colonel Monters was stunned.

Pershing pointed to the railway bridge immersed in the darkness of the night and said, "Look at their arrangement, there are no lights on their positions at all, but they are lit in other places from afar. In this way, as long as troops enter their cordon, they will be exposed to Chinese fire. If we can't mobilize their troops, we won't be able to get on the railroad bridge. ”

"Why should we go on the railroad bridge?" Montes asked rhetorically.

"Huh?" Major Pershing was stunned.

"You bring the troops with me." Mendes said.

Pershing followed Menders with interest, and in the darkness they walked slowly. But the path to the north did exist, and following behind Lieutenant Colonel Montes, Pershing asked as he walked carefully, "Why can't you go up to the bridge?" You're only afraid of frying the pillars. ”

"You're right, if you do have to go up to the bridge in normal times. After blowing up a section of the bridge deck, the bridge was unusable. Mendes replied.

"Yes, you're right. Actually, I think we can just get the rails down. Major Pershing hurriedly followed.

"If the rails are not destroyed, the Chinese just need to reinstall them." There's nothing we can do to destroy the rails beyond repair. Mendes replied.

"Why don't we find someone near a river or a cliff and just throw the railroad tracks underneath?" Pershing is still using the idea of a soldier to play his brains.

Amused by this layman's remark, Montes laughed at first, and Engineer Montes explained: "Although the question of large-scale war may not be taken into account when building the railway, we have considered the problem of the railroad on a small scale. Therefore, a certain amount of railroad tracks will be left at the station. The railroad that a few of us had worked so hard to destroy could be repaired by hauling the tracks of a nearby station. ”

"Really?" Major Pershing asked unexpectedly.

"Of course it's true. Not only do there are spare rails at nearby stations, but if they are in the mountains, there are many places where people are not noticed, so they can't be repaired immediately for fear of accidents. As an expert, Mendes tells the secrets of repairs.

"I see!" Major Pershing seemed to be the first time he had been exposed to such knowledge, and his voice was full of puzzled excitement.

At this time, having gone some way, Montes told everyone to stop, and he said to Pershing and the others: "Don't ride horses, don't ride horses, follow me to the river." Others are waiting for me here. ”

"I'll go!" Without waiting for the others to speak, Pershing immediately preemptively spoke.

Benniel also wanted to go with his father, and Monters preemptively ordered, "You and the others stay here." ”

The soldier, who had asked if he could actually receive a medal of Congress, took the opportunity to go with Lieutenant Colonel Montes, and the small force was soon formed. The three of them did not ride horses, but returned on foot with their bags on their backs. When he reached the river, Mendes turned back and ordered, "Watch your step." Then he took the lead and walked into the river.

There was no silt in the riverbed, and now that the aquatic plants were not in abundance, the three of them stepped on stones and entered the cold water. The squadron, in order to avoid shelling, did not light up the bridgehead and on the bridge. This made it easier for the team to discredit and approach the bridge.

After walking for about ten minutes, the three cautious people finally arrived under the bridge. Montes breathed a sigh of relief, the river was flowing loudly, and as long as he wasn't stupid enough to hit the wood hard, the small sound would be muffled by the river.

With the help of Major Pershing and soldiers, a pillar was climbed. I touched it with my hand, and there was a gap there. Stuffing the bundle that had been prepared long ago into the gap, Lieutenant Colonel Monters carefully checked the installation of the fuse, and then coiled the guiding cable on a horizontal log.

After walking for about ten minutes, the three cautious people finally arrived under the bridge. Montes breathed a sigh of relief, the river was flowing loudly, and as long as he wasn't stupid enough to hit the wood hard, the small sound would be muffled by the river.

With the help of Major Pershing and soldiers, a pillar was climbed. I touched it with my hand, and there was a gap there. Stuffing the bundle that had been prepared long ago into the gap, Lieutenant Colonel Monters carefully checked the installation of the fuse, and then coiled the guiding cable on a horizontal log.

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