Chapter 4: Brothers (10th Middle School)

"You go to the back of the ice wall and search for it. Let's see if there's any clue missing." Mitsui Tachibana looked up and down at Private Sakai, who was known as a wreck. While commanding with a straight face.

This is a guy with an average appearance and figure. Ordinary to the point that as long as you don't deliberately look for it. Even if he's standing next to you. It's possible that you will ignore his presence. The only thing that stood out slightly was his greasy and stained hands. Although the back of the hand is full of chilblains and tears. But the nails of ten fingers. But it is trimmed and polished very neatly. Not like other low-level soldiers. Nails that grow are usually gnawed with teeth.

As for the causes of the formation of chilblains and cracks. Mitsui Tachibana can guess without thinking. The Great Japanese Emperor ** team has always been a place with a strict hierarchy. Veterans bully new recruits. Superiors bully subordinates. It's the norm. Like Takaaki Sakai, who used to be an officer and was beaten to the dust because he made a mistake. It is the best target for bullying and revenge for everyone. With the dirty work, the first one will fall on his head. Hot water and dry firewood for the squad at the time of rest. It will definitely be up to him to take it all. Even people from other squads. If you have nothing to do, you can come over and kick him twice. Anyway, don't bully white, don't bully. With this guy's ability to do smaller and smaller. I don't have to fear his revenge in the future.

Mitsui Tachibana has no interest in interfering these days who bullied Private Takaaki Sakai. I am not interested in changing the tradition of the entire emperor team by myself. Opposite. He was like most of the officers in the unit. Firmly believe in the strict hierarchy and the tradition of discriminating against the weak. It can be a motivation to force soldiers to work hard. I want to get rid of the days of being bullied by everyone sooner. No questions asked. Just charge on the front line every time on the battlefield. As long as you have made meritorious service and are promoted to the rank. Naturally, it's your turn to bully someone with a lower rank than you.

He was interested in Sakai Takaaki's easy-to-go mentality. It's all bad luck to be like this. I'm still in the mood to fix my fingernails. As far as he knows. Anyone who has a strong mentality to such a point. Either it's a wise and brave person. In the future, if you get the opportunity, you will definitely be able to soar. Either that's a natural mental retardation. Only care about what interests you. For others there is any ordeal and pain that comes with external exertions. You can be as happy as you are.

It is very likely that Takaaki Sakai falls into the latter category. I know that today is a rare opportunity for me to change my situation. I don't know how to cherish it at all. Just casually rummaged through the corpses of Chinese soldiers behind the ice wall. He came back with two rags that were so smoked that they were barely colored." Report to the Chief. The search has been completed. Some of the enemies were from the Jin Sui army. It's their ......."

"Yaga." Didn't wait for Takaaki Sakai to finish speaking. Tachibana Mitsui raises his sheathed saber. It's a slap in the face." You still need to talk about this nonsense. Didn't hand over fire with them before. I've seen it in my binoculars."

Takaaki Sakai was beaten up. Covering his face and looking at his boss in a rage. His eyes were full of grievances." I. I'm not done yet. Other than that. The other part of the people should be the guerrillas of the Eighth Route Army. Although they also wore the winter clothes of the Jin Sui army. The armbands and badges on his clothes have been torn off."

"Then why didn't you make it clear sooner." Know that you hit the wrong person. Tachibana Mitsui was reluctant to apologize to a private. Stunned. Whisper a whining.

Takaaki Sakai looked at him again. Keep your head down. Muttered, "Subordinate. The subordinates are long-winded. Please. I beg your pardon, sir."

"Alright. I don't care about that." Mitsui waved his hand. Pretend to be generous." As long as you can explain the problem clearly. As for verbosity. That's your personal habit. I guess it won't be changed for a while. Go on to say. How did you determine that the other person was from the Eighth Route Army guerrillas? because they had no armbands on their uniforms. This evidence. It's a little too thin."

I can even guess who they are. I won't tell you.' Sakai Takaaki muttered quietly in his stomach. Then open your hands. Hold up two different rags." This piece is the armband of the Jin Suijun. It's the Thirty-Fifth Army. Fu Zuoyi's army. Another slice. It's a piece of cloth on a military uniform. Also in the position of the armband. I drew four words in ink."

The word "18GA" is written crookedly. Especially the English part. It can only be barely counted as a resemblance. But in the eyes of Mitsui Tachibana, an old devil who has been stationed in China for many years. It is still clear that this is the logo of the 18th Army on the Chinese side. After corroborating with the top-secret telegram in my head. Deepened his belief that there was big prey in this force.

"That's all." With a hint of appreciation. He looked at Sakai again. Re-examination.

"That's all." Takaaki Sakai once again took practical action. It shows what it means that the mud can't hold up the wall. Nodding. The urn responded angrily.

Tachibana Mitsui raises his command knife. Whipped him hard again. Prick up your eyes and ask." Private Sakai. Please correct your attitude. Those guns on the ground. Is it also something that any squadron can have?"

"This. This ......" Takaaki Sakai squatted down with his swollen face. Pick up half of the grenade from the ground." This is in formality. The Chongqing side has just been equipped with guns for the troops. I think the chief has noticed. So. That's why I didn't mention it just now."

"I'm asking you to find clues. And not for you to guess which ones I've noticed." Tachibana Mitsui glared at him. I really feel a little powerless about this hob meat." Look for it again. Report everything you find to me. Regardless of which ones I noticed. It doesn't matter what other people notice."

"Hi Yi." Takaaki Sakai agreed. Pouting like a dog and lying on the snow. Search back and forth. In order not to be pumped by the boss again. also in order to get out of the current situation of bullying everyone who sees it as soon as possible. This time. He really behaved very seriously. Not only did they find some bits and pieces scattered behind the ice wall. And there will also be traces of horseshoe in the snow near the ice wall. Measure them with your fingers one by one.

There are two pairs of horseshoe prints that are clearly different from the others. Takaaki Sakai, who was familiar with the situation in the vicinity of the Black Stone Village and the unfortunate history of his former boss, was stunned. A chubby smiling face quickly flashed in front of his eyes. It's that Chinese sharpshooter. Only him. Only then did he ride a high-breed war horse specially cultivated by the Great Japanese Empire. It was originally given to Redbeard by Junji Fujita. Later I don't know for what reason. was given to a sharpshooter surnamed Zhang by Redbeard. Last time, Junji Fujita took everyone to crusade against the guerrillas of the Eighth Route Army. Halfway through, he was met by a sharpshooter on a large white horse and another steppe thief. It's hard to sleep and eat. Until the end. They also failed to get close to the guerrilla station.

The Oriental Horse walked in a north-easterly direction. The other group of riders went to north-west. Between two sets of horseshoe tracks. It is almost at an angle of about 70 degrees. If Mitsui Tachibana leads the troops to chase. In such bad weather situations. Even with the help of a car. At most, catch up with one of them. So that the other way can get a chance to escape. Unless. Mitsui Tachibana also divided his soldiers in two. Can be like that. In case there are other Chinese in front with troops to pick up . One of the pursuers may disappear into the endless snow with people and cars.

"I didn't read it. What have you discovered?" I couldn't see Sakai Takaaki straighten up for a long time. Tachibana Mitsui asked impatiently.

"Discovery. Two pentagram stars were discovered." Takaaki Sakai quickly stood up. Offering treasures usually holds two blown up five-pointed stars to their bosses with both hands." This proves that. There are some of them. It's the guerrillas of the Eighth Route Army. Fu Zuoyi has been cooperating with Eight Roads. And the guerrillas of the Eighth Route Army on the side of Heishi Village. I've always had a good relationship with the horse thieves."

"Horse thief. Why did the horse thief come out again? Isn't it Jin Suijun?" Tachibana Mitsui frowned. Ask out loud.

"It was originally a horse thief. Later, he was recruited by the Jin Suijun." Takaaki Sakai can finally express himself boldly this time. Sorted out the thoughts. The history and current situation of the Black Wolf Gang and how Zhou Hei Carbon led people to sneak attack the county seat. And how to use this credit to whitewash the experience of identity. Tell Mitsui Tachibana to hear it endlessly.

Some content. Mitsui Tachibana used to learn about it through other sources. Some content. But it's the first time I've heard of it for Tachibana Mitsui. After all of that. He's getting more and more interested in his prey." That you think. Will Zhou Hei Carbon be in the line of escapes?"

"This ......" Sakai hesitated. Respond cautiously." The subordinates are not very clear. But according to the people in the Black Stone Village. Zhou Hei Carbon was indeed not in the city some time ago."

"He went to Wuyuan." Tachibana Mitsui nodded. Take the initiative to give the right answer." I should have heard that I led my troops to recover the Black Stone Village. I hurried back. What about the other group. Who do you think should be taking the lead. It was reported by the soldiers of the Manchurian Army. There's one with a Walter pistol. Age is around forty or fifty years old. Could it be Redbeard himself?"

"A few days ago he led the guerrillas to sack the Qingshui Pioneer Regiment. It is said to be Redbeard himself." Takaaki Sakai thought for a moment. Shake your head slightly." As for the P38 pistol . It doesn't have to be worn only by senior military officers. It's possible that I got a handful by chance. It's also possible. It was given away by Fu Zuoyi in order to win them over."

"That at least proves it. This person has the value of being co-opted by Fu Zuoyi." Disagreed by a private in front of everyone. Tachibana Mitsui retorted very unhappily.

Takaaki Sakai didn't dare to hold on any longer. Keep your head down and continue to look at the horse's hoof marks on the ground. According to the soft bones of the Manchurian Army. Last night's enemy team did have an Oriental white horse. The rider on horseback seemed to be sick. Thanks to the desperate protection of others. before breaking out of the encirclement.

That should be the sharpshooter surnamed Zhang. The son of a Chinese trader. Of all the Chinese whom Sakai Takaaki knew. He's pretty much the only one. Neither bend to yourself. And I'm not particularly hostile to myself. If the two countries don't go to war . Takaaki Sakai believes. It's easy to be friends with each other. Or a business partner.

"Why don't you speak. Do you have anything else to discover?" I can't hear the other person admit the mistake in person. Mitsui Tachibana grew more and more angry. Not even the most basic concept of humility and inferiority. No wonder I'm still a private after so many years. Deserve. That is, this person's former boss is soft-hearted. If this person falls into his own hands. It has long been sent out to do the "Jade Shatter" attack. It is simply impossible to live until now.

"Also. And ....." Takaaki Sakai was scared. Hurry up and excuse your silence." Enemy. The enemy has divided his forces here. All the way to the northwest. All the way to the east-north."

"You still need to say it." Mitsui Tachibana pouted and counted. I can't even remember. Who just asked the other party to ignore what others have discovered. Report as many discoveries as you have.

"There are many people who go to the northwest. There are fewer people going to the northeast." As long as you don't get beaten again. Takaaki Sakai doesn't care if he is wronged or not." The enemy is betting that the commander will not divide his forces to chase him. So want to use this method. Create hope for one of the people to escape."

"Nonsense." Tachibana Mitsui continued to pout. Although in mind. The view of waste Sakai has been agreed. In order to ensure the speed of pursuit. There were only soldiers of the Great Japanese Empire on the car. There were no Manchurian servants. Such. His forces are a little thinner. It's more than enough to concentrate on chasing down the enemy. In case it is divided into two parts. It's likely to be bitten back.

"You don't have to wipe the car anymore. Just follow me. I need someone around me who knows a lot about what was going on before." glared at the timid and obscene Sakai Takaaki again. He continued. If you perform satisfactorily. I would consider reporting to my superiors. Revoke your sanction."

"Thank you, sir." Takaaki Sakai was overjoyed. Hurry up and bow and thank you. Tachibana Mitsui shook his head with a smile. Again." But if you're found out by me, you're still messing around like you used to. I'm definitely not going to keep you in the ranks anymore to affect morale. What does this phrase mean. You yourself should understand."

"The subordinates understand. Subordinates understand. Please see how I do in the future, sir." Takaaki Sakai fought a cold war. Speak out immediately. I didn't wait for his words to fall. Tachibana Mitsui has already put the first test in front of him." Then tell me about it. If we don't divide our troops. Which side should be chased?"

"This ......." Sakai Takaaki was stunned. Zhang Songling's young smiling face quickly flashed in front of him. And also. The rifle in his hand that was two hundred meters apart. Although this person is said to be sick. But no one dares to guarantee it. His condition will definitely affect the accuracy of marksmanship. Think of this layer. Sakai Takaaki immediately had the answer in his heart. He pointed to the horseshoe prints leading to the northwest. Respond loudly." Subordinates suggest chasing this side. There's a lot of people here. It should be able to catch the big guy."

"No. This way." Beyond everyone's expectations. General Mitsui Takaaki has an adjutant knife in his hand. Far away in the other direction." Everyone gets on the bus. This side with fewer chasers. Before dark. It doesn't matter where they want to go. They're going to have to be stopped."