Chapter 5: The Naked Child (Seventh Middle School)

Regardless of Kawada Kuni, Showa and Shirakawa Shirokawa, the strategies of the two were forced by reality. Or is it deliberate after careful consideration. Have to admit it. This move really pierced the vital point of the guerrillas. The Blackstone guerrillas who have just recovered from last winter's blows. At the moment, I don't have the ability to go toe-to-toe with a little devil of the same size. And the guerrillas were logistically replenished. It can't support a medium-intensity head-to-head showdown at all.

In a way. Can you withstand the Japanese invaders of the same size in a defensive battle? It is in the process of evolution from guerrilla areas to anti-Japanese base areas. An unavoidable hurdle. During the Eight-Year War of Resistance Against Japan. There are countless guerrilla detachments. One after the other, they fell before this invisible ravine. Blood stained the picturesque mountains and rivers.

Subject to the communication conditions of the year. Whether it is the experienced redbeard or the sharp-minded Zhang Songling. I don't know about it in the Central Plains. There have been many guerrilla detachments that have gained momentum because of their excessive momentum. suffered a similar setback. They are also unable to learn useful lessons from their peers' setbacks in a timely manner. Avoid disaster. They even knew very little about the situation of the civil war at that time. It is also impossible to make any preparations in advance. So when the test comes suddenly. In addition to meeting it without hesitation. They don't have any other options.

If only I hadn't been in such a hurry to open up a source of money for the guerrillas. Even if the movement of a few trade fairs is not so big. Nor will it pay such a big price.' Looking at the crescent lake, where the water surface has shrunk by four-fifths compared to that year. Zhang Songling's gaze couldn't be taken away for a long time. The setback of the year. The blow to the Blackstone guerrillas was too heavy. Heavy to more than sixty years later. As an eyewitness, he is often awakened from nightmares. However, all the things of the past are a thing of the past. The results are painful or not. It's unacceptable. None of them can be changed. It is even more impossible to turn back time. Start all over again.

John Zhang, who accompanied his grandfather to his hometown, was very interested in the stories his grandfather told. However, he grew up watching Hollywood blockbusters and American soap operas. In any case, it is impossible to understand why the guerrillas knew that there was a huge disparity in strength with the enemy. I actually followed the steps that the little devil had estimated in advance." If you had left the vendors behind and retreated alone. What will be the consequences. Jap. I mean the Japanese army back then. Will they really shoot at the people with impunity? They really didn't care about the international opinion at the time?"

"Don't speculate about the Japanese devils of the year based on human behavior." For the grandson of his own family, who is already close to the banana man. Zhang Songling's heart is always reluctant to be harsh. Although the time. He was in a very helpless mood." Even now. The invaders slaughtered the local people. There are few scruples either. It's like the American ** team in Iraq. Although under the banner of liberating the natives . In fact. Iraqis who died at their hands. No less than those who died at the hands of Saddam!"

Influenced by memories. That's a little deeper. It's even a bit contrary to John Zhang's cognition. In the eyes of the latter. See more about how democratic and prosperous Iraq is after it is rebuilt. When the dictator of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was tried. How the media around the world rejoiced.

Of course. There are also journalists who exposed. Say that American GIs killed innocents indiscriminately in Iraq. However, these reports never make the headlines. It won't attract too much attention. Only when it comes to proving the impartiality and necessity of public opinion supervision. will be deliberately taken out. as a piece of evidence. John Zhang's thinking is deeply affected. Listening to my grandfather's words, I was filled with righteous indignation. Blushing. muttered justification: "That. . . That's all your imagination. There were indeed several massacres. But after being exposed by journalists. The murderer has been brought back to China for trial. The military has also assured it. We will try to avoid similar incidents."

"It's really only a few times. What about the ones that haven't been revealed." Zhang Songling shook his head. Loud sneer. Influenced by personal experience. He has no affection for any aggression. Whatever the banner is to expel the dictator. or to build greater East Asia for common prosperity." Crimes exposed by newspapers. Always the tip of the iceberg. More crimes. Either it was deliberately covered up by the aggressor. Or it was deliberately ignored by the media. Except for the vanquished themselves anyway. No one else cares about the pain they endure."

John Zhang was speechless. He knows the world. Too different from grandfather. The war more than sixty years ago. The understanding is also really limited. He was exposed to a limited number of Chinese films about the War of Resistance Against Japan. Works that explore the human side of the aggressor are also the preference of "cutting-edge" directors. As for the Chinese people who fell under the butcher's knife of the devil. It doesn't attract many eyeballs anyway. And not a relative of the director and screenwriter. Glamorous and noble new directors and screenwriters. There's really no interest in wasting precious film on them.

"What has become of the Japanese now? Grandpa, I don't know." I saw the confusion in my grandson's eyes. Zhang Songling sighed softly. Patiently replenished." I only know about the Japanese devils back then. The vast majority of them are beasts. Not even a beast."

"You mean. If you don't stand in the way of the Japanese army. Words in front of the Japanese devils. They're going to kill all the vendors." John Zhang still can't believe his grandfather's judgment. But hearing the old man's breathing has become very heavy. He decided to ignore his earlier hypothesis. Straight to the next topic." So how long have you been in the way? In the end, the vendors were all evacuated safely?"

"Didn't hold back for too long. But the goal of this battle is to wipe out us completely. So. As long as we haven't died. Little devils don't care about chasing after others." Zhang Songling sighed again. Eyes and soul through the mist on the surface of the lake. It's back to the summer days of sixty years ago. That day experience. It is one of the deepest memories of his life. It is no less than the early morning of Huluyu and the dusk of Niangziguan. Even if it comes to the end of life in the future. Turned into a wisp of green smoke and a jar of ash. Those memories won't go away either. I see it in my dreams. Wake up and see.

The battle officially began at 2:13 p.m. To the surprise of the little devils. Even if the total strength is only one-tenth of theirs. Redbeard still didn't choose to stay put. Instead, he ordered Zhao Tianlong and Zhang Songling to lead all the cavalry around them. Take the initiative.

"I don't care what you two do. In a word. How long can you entangle with the little devil. Just try to dwell on it as long as possible. I led the rest of the men to organize a second line of defense by the lake. Before dark. You can't let the little devil get out of the lake anyway." Before leaving. Redbeard grabbed the reins of Zhao Tianlong and Zhang Songling's mounts. Whisper a whisper. Behind the cavalry. It's a myriad of panicked faces. Although Zhang Shouling and Hebei Lao Qiu and other influential old rivers and lakes. has taken the initiative to help stabilize people's hearts. The housekeeper sent by the little prince Baiyin and Merlin. I also swear to the vendors. It is possible to take them to a relatively safe place. But the retreat order of the vendors is still very chaotic. All those who came to the Crescent Lake for adventure. None of them are mega-rich businessmen. A lot of them among them. If you drop the goods in your hand. It's like losing all your capital. Waiting for the whole family after going back. It will only be the fate of living on the streets.

Neither reluctant to leave the goods. He has no military training. Of course, it is impossible for the vendors to withdraw quickly. They waste most of their time complaining and lamenting. Even to Redbeard could not anticipate the enemy plane first. There are also quite a lot of whispers. But Redbeard was lifeless. I didn't defend myself. After loosening the reins of Zhao Tianlong and Zhang Songling's war horses. Then he turned his gaze to the surrounding vendors. Hands clenched into fists. Apologize to everyone: "Blame me. I am indeed to blame for this. Ill-conceived. The preparation is also not thorough. That's why it affected everyone. But now is really not the time to say those things. The little devil's car will arrive soon. Everyone still hurriedly followed Meng and the young master to leave. He'll be able to find a way out for everyone."

Most of the vendors are very reasonable. Understand that the partisans have done their best . Pulling wagons and donkey carts. Join the evacuated brigade. But there are also some people who have a hot temper. Impulsive mind. Seeing Redbeard, he took the initiative to admit his mistake. Instead, he stopped. Evil faces." Leave. It's not as easy as you say. We don't feed our animals. The carriage didn't have time to be cleaned up."

"yes. We run as fast as we can. You can still outrun the little devil's car. It's your old man. I'll jump on horseback later." "The ground is gone."

"Captain Zhao and Captain Zhang have already led the cavalry to meet them. What else do you want?" Zheng Xiaobao and other guerrillas were furious. Keep your eyes up. Ask aloud.

"Love doesn't go. Wait a minute, the little devil will kill him. Let's see who will be spared."

Hear this. Individual vendors feel even more aggrieved. Pointing at Zheng Xiaobao with his finger. He said angrily, "There is no diamond. Don't do porcelain work. Since you can't beat the little devils. Why trick us into coming here?"

"That's it. You say you'll keep everyone safe. We've just come here. What now. Everything that was said was eaten by the dogs.."

"You're vexatious."

"You guerrillas don't count."

The noisier. The louder the guys. The words that come out are more than the brain. Redbeard heard. I couldn't say a word of reparation that I wanted to say. Pulled Zheng Xiaobao with his hand. He also grabbed several other young team members who were arguing with the vendors. Command in a low voice." Shut up. I'll help the old customers load the car. Whoever fights with others again. I'll punish him."

"It's they who are unreasonable." Zheng Xiaobao and the others protested in a low voice. After all, I don't want to have a hard top with Redbeard. Swallow your anger and help the vendors to tie up the goods. Lost the person to fight with. The resentful vendors were no longer interested in continuing to speak coldly. Stomped. Hop on the van. At the same time, I swore secretly in my heart. In this life, I will never go to the earth again. Never step into the crescent lake market again.

"It's me who wasn't well prepared. I'm sorry guys." Redbeard arched his hand in all directions again. Once again, I would like to apologize to our guests. Then he took a red flag from the guard. Stick it hard into the sand beneath your feet." But I'm not going to jump on my horse and run away. I'll always be standing here. As long as one of you doesn't get out safely. This banner of the guerrillas. It won't be put away."