Chapter 4: Brothers (Ten Upper)

"Boom."" Boom."" Boom." Continuous echoes came from the empty snowy fields. The devil soldiers in front of the ice wall instinctively bowed their waists. Trembled.

After such a violent explosion. There can never be any more living creatures inside the ice wall. But the devil soldiers still didn't dare to go too fast. It took no courage to break away from the cover of the machine gun and climb over the ice wall alone.

The lessons of the car ahead are placed on the snow. It was the first wave to climb over the ice wall. All of them were blown up with grenades. There's not a single one left. At that time, they also thought that the wounded Chinese soldiers inside the wall were dead. Unexpectedly, another one sat up in the pile of corpses. Grinning with yellowed teeth. He picked up a bundle of smoking ninety-one grenades in both hands.

Didn't give the first strike squad any more time to react. More than a dozen forty-eight-petal grenades made by the Imperial Arsenal exploded. The Chinese soldier with a mouth full of yellow teeth was immediately blown up without a trace. The entire 1st Attack Squad also flew up at the same time. Stumps are splashed everywhere.

There was a wisp of wind blowing through the battered ice wall. Make a low "whine" sound. The advancing devil soldiers shivered again. The hand that had been frozen pointed back. So he shot the bullets out of the chamber." Ping Pong. Ping-pong ...... "Ice slag splashes. The snow is falling. Illuminated by the orange sun in the sky. It's like countless falling cherry blossoms falling from the sky. Before the devil soldiers had time to exclaim. Behind the body. It has already been reported that the Manmont detachment of the 7th Division of the Kwantung Army has the characteristic male duck voice of Mitsui Tachibana." Yaga. Blocked by a couple of wounded soldiers for so long. Are you still worthy of being an emperor? Flip it in for me right away. Let's see if there's any useful clue left."

"Clue.! They don't even want their lives. How is it possible to leave useful clues." The ghost soldiers with rifles whispered in their hearts. But they didn't dare to continue grinding. Behind this Mitsui chief. But there is a fierce god. When he was in Jilin to fight against Wang Detai. He once personally shot seven Imperial soldiers with a negative combat attitude. There was no formal trial beforehand. Although he was later reprimanded by the Kwantung Army Headquarters for treating his subordinates too harshly. But the yellow bars on the epaulettes have also changed from one to four. Stepping on the corpse of a tortured soldier. Crossed the most critical threshold for rank promotion (Note 1, Note 2)

The truth is just as the devil soldiers judged. Except for a few rifles that had been shattered by grenades and several mutilated corpses. After the ice wall. Didn't leave any valuable clues. Including the ornaments on the Chinese soldiers. It's all very inconsistent. It's hard to believe that they are an elite force that looks at death as if they were home.

"Kobayashi-kun. Drive. Go straight behind the ice wall." No new explosions sounded behind the ice wall. Tachibana's brow, which Mitsui Tachibana had been frowning, finally stretched a little. Keep your head down. Yelling at the cab.

The driver, Kobayashi Kazuzo, agreed. Slowly press the throttle. A six-wheeled military truck specially modified for the weather conditions of northern China emits a low roar. Crookedly around the stump on the ground. Came behind the ice wall. The devil army Cao, who had carefully checked the ice wall several times, did not dare to slack off. Immediately trotted to the side of the truck. Report loudly to Tachibana Mitsui standing in the carriage." Report to the Chief. The enemy has been wiped out by us. No survivors have been found."

"Yaga." Tachibana Mitsui grabs the sheathed command knife. Hit him in the face." Survivor. So many grenades exploded at the same time. How can there still be survivors. What I want is a clue. Clue. Where exactly are they going to go. Why did the troops divide again on the way? Who was the officer with Walter's pistol. Which way did you escape? It took so long. But you can't even find anything useful. Who gave you the courage to report to me.."

"Hi Yi. Hi Yi." The hapless military cao did not dare to dodge. Holding his neck up, he honestly let Mitsui Tachibana vent his pleasure. Until the latter fought with no strength. I wiped the blood from my nostrils. Respond angrily in Japanese." Report to the Chief. Humble and incompetent. I really can't find any more clues. But a lowly position can recommend a person. He is familiar with the situation in the area of Heishi Village. Maybe you can see something new in the corpse."

"Who." Mitsui Tachibana has a violent temper though. But he is not a stubborn person. Seeing Jun Cao, he said solemnly. frowned. Ask out loud.

"Takaaki Sakai." In line with the principle of pulling others to be unlucky even if you die. Devil Scout Cao responded loudly. Private Takaaki Sakai. It's Takaaki Sakai, who is in charge of cleaning up the wheels of the car."

"Yaga!" Tachibana Mitsui raised his command knife. I want to give the military Cao a beating again. But his arm soon stopped in mid-air." You said waste Sakai. You're sure Private Sakai can find useful clues... How can you be sure that he can do better than you."

"Yes. That's him. He. He is incompetent though. But all these years have been stationed in the Black Rock Village. Familiar with the local situation better than anyone else." As long as you can pull the back of the more unlucky person. The devil army Cao Cai doesn't care if what he says is unreliable. Agitate lips and tongues. Will be looked down upon by everyone all the time. Private Sakai who wants to be bullied by anyone who sees it. Boasted a lot.

"Yo-hee." Mitsui Tachibana Nakasa thought and thought. Finally just remember the corner. The specific resume of Private Sakai was turned over. This person has been in the army for almost as long as he is. But the luck is not a little bit worse than that. It is said that it was in the Kwantung Army back then. Just because of the negative attitude of combat. In private, he loves to complain and has been punished many times. After being kicked to the prairie by his boss. Not only do I not want to change my past. And it's getting worse and worse. His predecessor Fujita Shaosa also disliked this person. His position and rank were demoted again and again. But two or three months ago. But suddenly I discovered this person's strengths. He was quickly promoted to lieutenant.

It's just a pity that Sakai's luck is too bad. It didn't take long to become a lieutenant. His "Bole" Junji Fujita was held accountable by the Kwantung Army headquarters for the loss of the Black Stone Village. And like the waste Sakai, he was temporarily promoted by Junji Fujita. It's not enough to be specially escorted to the Kwantung Army headquarters for trial. It's a simple thing to get to the end. From lieutenant directly to private. Just for the sake of his years of service to the Empire. The pay is just a little bit higher than that of a recruit who has just enlisted.

It's just a piece of waste. Tachibana Mitsui didn't believe he could dig up anything useful from a pile of corpses. But what the military cao in front of him said is not unreasonable. Sakai Takaaki though timid nest. After all, he has served in the area of Heishi Village for several years. I once worked as a confidant for the equally unlucky Fujita Junji Shaozo for a while. I am far more familiar with the local situation than others.

Thinking of this section. Tachibana Mitsui puts away the command knife. Nod lightly at the hapless Juncao." You go. Call Private Sakai over. Tell him. If he can give me useful information this time. I'll consider giving him a chance to start over."

"Hi Yi." The hapless soldier saluted. Hurry up and find your own replacement. Take advantage of this free time. Tachibana Mitsui narrowed his eyes. Concentrate on your next move. According to the top-secret telegram sent by the spy agency. Inside the group of people who blocked it themselves. There should be a few who are responsible for the last fall of the Black Stone Village. But which ones are they. The telegram is not very detailed. And the Manchurian wastes who had fought with these people yesterday evening. It is also unclear the specific identity of the prey. It's just a vigorous yelling. Among them, there is an old man who uses Walter P38 pure German goods, which has just appeared on the market in recent years. It's rare for someone to touch it.

It should be the batch that the Germans privately gave to Chongqing. It's a rarity indeed. As a Nakasa. Mitsui Tachibana on the Walter P38 pistol specific range of use in China. Much clearer than the puppet Manchukuo minions. That's the guns that Germany had just equipped its troops with. Specially designed for junior officers. Remembering the good cooperation experience in the past. to ignore the complaints of the Great Japanese Empire. Secretly sent a batch to the Chongqing government. And the Chongqing side. The guns are considered valuable. In the name of the Military Council. It is specially awarded to the high-ranking officers of the side forces who need to be wooed. Such as Fu Zuoyi and several division commanders and brigade commanders under his command. and some key cadres under Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi.

Those who appeared in the Manchukuo troops. It belongs to the treasures that flow through underground channels. This is also the tradition of the squadron. You can never hide a secret. Including strategic deployment and all kinds of new weapons. As long as you can get money. There must be someone who is willing to take a risk.

'As for the prey........ Forty-somethings. Nearly fifty looks. Wearing a new military uniform. After being injured, someone risked death to save them. It was also accompanied by a Walter pistol. No matter how you look at it. It's not going to be a nobody.' Mitsui Tachibana slowly paints on the edge of the icy compartment.' The prey suddenly split their forces. Presumably also to protect this person. So. It is necessary to catch up with him as soon as possible. Even if only one corpse is caught in the end. It was enough to deal a major blow to the morale of the resisters.'

I'm searching my stomach and thinking about it. Takaaki Sakai had already run over with a roll. I can't even care about wiping the dirty water off my face. Saluted. Shouted loudly: "Report. Private Takaaki Sakai was ordered to report for duty. Ask the chief to assign a task."

Note 1: Wang Detai. Senior General of the Northeast Anti-Japanese Federation. Sharpshooter. Known for its bravery and good fighting. Acting in an old-fashioned way. Many civilian anti-Japanese armed forces in Jilin Province. In 1936, he was unfortunately hit by a stray bullet while chasing and killing the enemy, and died a heroic martyr at the age of 29.

Note 2: Yellow bar. Japanese Army. The lieutenant's epaulettes are on a red background. There is a yellow bar in the middle. Stars are embedded on it to indicate rank. The highest is three stars and one bar. Senior captain. And the adjutant. The epaulettes are two narrow and two wide yellow bars. Among the rank and file officers. Promoted from lieutenant to adjutant. is a very important step. A lot of people who don't have a regular military school education. It's hard to cross this threshold for the rest of your life.