Chapter 1: The Oath (Eighth Middle School)

"What's going on?" Redbeard was stunned. Ask out loud. I haven't met Zhang Songling yet. He shouldn't have wasted his time on captives. However, the scene in front of him was somewhat unexpected. Because in the ranks of the captives. At least seven or eight people originally belonged to other civilian anti-Japanese forces. And the latter's range of activity does not overlap in any way with that of the Blackstone guerrillas. By common sense. It shouldn't be mixed with Yellowbeard anyway.

"I. I don't have the face to tell you. Shoot me. Shoot me." Iron Eagle, the son of a horse thief, hides his face with his hands. Snot and tears continued to flow out of the fingers.

"You fucking put my hands down. Lift your head up." Redbeard flew up with a kick. Kick the Iron Eagle, which is a head taller than himself, more than three feet away." It's easy to shoot you. It's just a matter of a bullet. But you'll have to make it clear to me. The old man has been tough all his life. How can you raise a traitor son back?"

"yes. Where's your father? Watch you treat the little devil as a dog. He must not die alive yet." As a party of the green forest tycoon. Zhou Hei Carbon is no stranger to Horqin's Tie father and son. Looking up and down at the pained Iron Eagle. Full of suspicion.

"I. Woo woo..... "Listen to Redbeard and Zhou Hei Carbon mention their father. Iron Eagle felt even more and more faceless. Squat on the ground. Howl loudly." My dad. My dad was beaten to death by a little devil the other day. I was stunned by a cannonball. And then he was taken prisoner. Yellowbeard pleads with the Japanese. Saved my life. I. I'm here to repay the favor. Only. I had to follow him."

Final Word. It resonated with a lot of captives. They all covered their faces with their hands. Crying echoed: "We. . . We were also saved by Yellowbeard from the Japanese. We don't really want to be traitors. But the grace of saving lives cannot be repaid. I can't help but report it. You know it too. We are ...... people."

"Fuck you." Redbeard glared. Interrupt sharply." Is that saving your lives? He's a few oldest, yellow-bearded. Why should the little devil give him face. It is clear that he discussed with the little devil and sang a double reed. Trick you into being a slave to the little devil with him. You yourselves are greedy for life and afraid of death. I climbed down the slope."

"Woo. "The captives already knew the truth in their hearts. It's just a matter of deceiving yourself not to think that way. Now it's broken by Redbeard. Suddenly all of a sudden, his face turned red. Squatted on the ground and continued to cry loudly.

"Shut your mouth up for me." Redbeard was upset by crying. waved his arm. Loud and severe." Who cries again. I fulfilled him at once. I'm fucking a lackey for the Japanese. I don't believe you still have a backbone behind you."

Except for a few people led by Iron Eagle. Most of the captives obediently closed their mouths . Don't dare to do pain anymore. Redbeard is known as a loyal elder and is not false. Zhang Fatzi and Ruyun Dragon under his command. But they are all notoriously ruthless. Especially that Irumo Dragon. When I came into the camp just now. Almost with a box cannon, he lit the captives one by one. As long as there is not the slightest resentment on his face. He was shot on the spot. Don't even give a chance to beg for mercy.

See the captives resigned. Redbeard felt more and more sorry for his misfortune. Angry and indisputable. frowned. Continue to ask: "When were you all captured by the little devils. Iron Eagle. Haven't you been moving north of Korqin? Ho and Ola. I remember before your spine was broken. I've been looking for food at the small Tianchi. And you. ZHAO Siyan'er. Haven't you washed your hands in a golden basin? Why are you back in the old business this time?"

"I. Whining. We ......" Iron Eagle, the son of the horse thief, wiped away his tears. Whisper in response." This fall. There was a whole group of devils who suddenly came to the door. My dad and a couple of uncles were caught off guard. was directly blocked in the old camp by the devil....."

"So do we. It's Yellowbeard who leads the way for the little devils. The ..... who suddenly came to the door of our camp followed closely behind. Knock your head on the ground." Our big boss was beaten into two pieces by the little devils with machine guns. I. I wanted to die. Later, I wanted to keep my life. In the future, I will find an opportunity to avenge the big boss. So...."

"The little devil didn't take advantage of your old side. And he sprinkled all his anger on us. We avoided it in advance. As a result, he was chased by the devil in a car......"

"The little devil doesn't dare to provoke the old man. Just deliberately looking for things to do on the road. We've done our best not to provoke them. But they said we were reds......"

Prisoners, you have a word. I'm a word. Finally got the outline of the matter. It turned out that Kodama did not complete the task assigned by the Kwantung Army Headquarters at the end of the time in Kuroshizhai. However, the Xing'an garrison brigade that helped the war lost its soldiers. He was afraid that he would not be able to communicate with his head. Right under the guidance of Yellowbeard. Turned around and killed in the Horqin region. I copied all the horse thieves in that area. Get ready with the heads of those guys. Go fool around.

Who expected that the Horqin area had just been swept away. He also heard that the Kwantung Army was fighting the Soviets. was killed by the other party. I don't want to follow the plan and take a detour to the battlefield. simply under the pretext of chasing down the "reds". The second time there was a big U-turn. Put Xilin Gol in the area. also combed back and forth like a grate.

This is down. The evil aura that has accumulated under the feet of the blackstone guerrillas has finally come out. The Battle of the Koharaha River has also largely come to an end. The Japanese devils and the Soviets each took half a step back . Shake hands. Negotiations are now in full swing. It is estimated that the contract will be signed almost in the spring of next year.

"You mean. Kodama last rushed to the battlefield of Nomenhan because he didn't have the courage. That's why I deliberately delayed time on the road.." Didn't wait for the others to digest the captive's confession. Wu Tianci, a staff officer of the independent battalion, has already preemptively raised questions. Thanks to the telegram. The outcome of the battle of Nomenheim was clear to him. But there are also generals in the Japanese army who find excuses to passively avoid the war. It was kind of incredulous to him. To know. On the battlefield of the Central Plains. Every time against the National Revolutionary Army. The little devils are all screaming and rushing forward. How when it was the turn to fight the Soviets. But it's a completely different look... (Note 1)

"Hmm. That's it." The bandit called Zhao Siyan'er rubbed his thick myopia lenses on the side. while answering loudly." The Soviets concentrated several hundred tanks alone. The surface is wrapped in a two-foot-thick steel shell. Heavy machine gun bullets hit only white dots. The Japanese didn't have so many tanks . You can only add human lives. So after Kodama last heard about it. I deliberately waited for time on the road."

"Hundreds of tanks. How is this possible. You didn't go to war with the little devil. How do you know that the Soviets dispatched hundreds of tanks alone .." Wu Tianci still didn't want to believe it. Continue to dwell on the minutiae.

He thought he had caught a big hole. As a result, Zhao Si'er flattened his mouth. Explain with a bit of a cry." Be. It was the little lama who told me. The little lama is the battalion commander of the Hung Yen garrison brigade. Kodama was reluctant to go to the banks of the Haraha River to die. But it forced the Hung Yen garrison brigade to arrive on schedule. The little lama was angry. Halfway through, he led a group of people to rebel. I've been ignoring the rivers and lakes for years. But he forcibly dragged him to be a guide. As a result, I haven't received my military salary for the first month. The Japanese came to the door and took him prisoner."

There's still such a thing. Wu Tianci couldn't question it anymore. According to intelligence within the military command. Inside the Hung Yen Garrison Brigade. It is true that there was a battalion commander nicknamed Little Lama. While assisting the Japanese devils in their attack on the Blackstone guerrillas. He was ordered to die in danger. And this person is in the middle of the ranks of the pseudo-garrison brigade . It is also quite prestigious. If it was he who saw that the situation was not good, he took the lead and deserted. Indeed, it can take away many secrets of the war between Japan and the Soviet Union that are not known to others.

If the little lama and his brothers are brought under the command of the military commander....... Suddenly. A bold plan appeared in Wu Tianci's mind. That's enough to alarm the higher-ups. Maybe it will enter Director Dai's eyes with this. I thought of getting out of this dangerous place where birds don't poop as soon as possible. His heart was hot. was about to ask Zhao Siyan in detail about the whereabouts of the little lama and the others. But I heard the hoarse, deep voice of Redbeard." Kodama last time. Where is he running now.."

"I don't know." Zhao Siyan secretly glanced at Redbeard's face. Timidly responded." Last month. He also commanded the Japanese soldiers to hunt down the little lama in the south of Xilin Gol. That's when I was captured by the little devils. Then, without saying anything, he tied him up and escorted him to the old camp of the Yellow Beard."

"It's the old camp of the red master. Yellowbeard is nothing but a crow that occupies the eagle's nest. As long as the red master is at the foot of the mountain, he greets with a voice. He's going to have to fuck off right now." Several thick-skinned captives seized on the omissions in Zhao Siyan's words. Lie on the ground and refute loudly.

"It's the old camp of the red master. It is the old camp of the red master. Yellowbeard, he's just watching the house for a few days for the red master." Zhao Siyan immediately changed his words. lest this annoy Redbeard. You can't get forgiveness from the other party.

Redbeard didn't bother with these details. His brow furrowed at once. The name Kodama last is ringing in my ears at this moment. Because of the sudden appearance of this guy. As a result, the fighting backbone of the guerrillas lost two-thirds of their lives. This vengeance. Sooner or later, this bloody debt will have to be paid.

"I. I was literally just taken up the mountain last month." Zhao Si saw that the red beard was full of clouds. I thought that the other party was angry because of the mistake in his words just now. Hurry up and carefully replenish." I. I'm under Yellowbeard. Nothing bad. I didn't have time to do anything bad. If you don't believe in Hongye, you can send someone to visit at the bottom of the mountain. I. I'm really forced to be helpless this time. I went back to my old business."

"We. . We're also nothing bad. I didn't have time to do anything bad. Including just now you old attack the mountain. We didn't even dare to put our guns. Just surrender." Other captives were inspired. They began to prove their innocence.

"We were all forced. Forced. I know that Yellowbeard and the little devil are singing red and white. But there's no other way to go."

"We. . We know it's wrong. We are guilty. Ask Master Hong to give him a chance to be a new person. Ask Master Hong to give him a chance."

Moment. Except for Iron Eagle and a handful of two or three bandits. The other captives have become innocents. All of them were forced by the Japanese to become Yellowbeard's subordinates with guns. All of them are unwilling. Reluctantly. If you find an opportunity, you will run away immediately.

"What the hell are you going to do with it? I'm going to ask the folks around me." Redbeard doesn't bother to waste time on a gang of slugs. Turn around. Continue to walk deeper into the old camp. Zhang Songling and Zhao Tianlong have not yet returned to pay the order. Apparently there was some trouble in purging the bandits. He wanted to go over and deal with it himself. lest the brethren have a last-minute moment. lost points in the eyes of Zhou Heicarbon and others. Received the other party's contempt.

"Master Hong, wait. Red Master and so on. I have something to say. I have some important things to report to you.." Zhao Siyan and the others were unwilling to put their fate in the hands of the people around Heishi Village. Hands and feet and chased a few meters. Shout loudly.

Although in the last battle . Most of the people in this area were moved ahead of time with the guerrillas. But after the little devil is gone. There are still many people who can't put down their crops in the field. Sneaked back again. Yellowbeard is a person who has been involved with Tubalu. Extortion, of course, will intensify. As a minion of the Yellow Beard. The hands of the captives. Of course, it is impossible for the blood of innocent people to go unstained.

"What's the matter.." Hear this. Redbeard had to patiently turn around. Look into the eyes of the captives and ask.

"We. . We are all ....." Zhao Siyan first wanted to emphasize his innocence. Suddenly. A flash of inspiration came to mind. Pounce on it. A handful hugged Redbeard's thighs." I know where the yellow beard is. I know where the yellow beard is. I beg Master Hong to spare my life. I'll tell you where he is right away, and the old man knows."

"Yellowbeard is not on the mountain. He had received an urgent notice from the little devil four days ago. Immediately got up and went to the Black Stone Village." Tie Ying, the son of the horse thief, glanced at Zhao Siyan with contempt. directly told the so-called secret in the mouth of the latter.

"Really.." Redbeard turned his gaze to him. Surprised to ask.

"Seriously. Totally true. We started thinking it was something that mattered. I heard that you always want to attack mountains. Ran away ahead of schedule." The other bandits were not to be left behind by their companions. Respond with a gossip.

Hear this. Redbeard's face showed no disappointment. For him. Yellowbeard is no longer qualified to be considered an opponent. However the same news was heard in the ears of Zhou Hei Carbon. But it was like an explosion of thunder. Four days ago. That is, he was on his way to the temporary camp of the guerrillas in the desert. Plus the delay of riding a horse from Heishi Village to Lama Ditch. Obviously. As early as six days ago. Kuniaki Kawada had the entire plan of action for the independent battalion this time. Already know everything.

Regardless of the independent battalion swallowed the partisans . Or re-formed an alliance with the guerrillas. Next goal. It must be a yellow beard. As long as it's someone with brains. After knowing the plan of action of the independent battalion. Similar conclusions are bound to be reached. It's not a difficult thing to do. The question is. Who put the plan of the independent battalion. Secretly gave it to Kuniaki Kawada.. Kuniaki Kawada knew that the lair of the independent battalion was empty. How can you miss the opportunity?

Thinking that there is a Japanese devil spy hiding next to him. And at this moment, it is possible that he is preparing to cooperate with the devil soldiers who came to sneak attack. Zhou Hei Carbon's whole body immediately became cold. Don't care about drinking with Redbeard anymore. Arch hand. Say goodbye to the other person directly." Since there's nothing going on here. Brother, I'll rest assured. Master Hong. You continue to be busy. I've been out for a long time this time. I'd like to go back soon."

"Let's go now.." Most of Redbeard's energy. are all concentrated on a few people such as Zhou Hei Carbon and Wu Tianci. Listen to the other party's sudden resignation. I immediately guessed the crux of the question. But in front of so many people. He also needs to save some face for Zhou Heicarbon. Thought about it. continued: "Then I won't force you to stay. Anyway, our friendship. It's not a day or two. Not on this meal. I'll send you a letter from the camp on the radio in a moment. Inform them that you'll be going back right away. Other than that. My radio station is on 24 hours a day. It doesn't matter if it's a big thing or a small thing. Constant contact. We just need to work together. I'm not afraid of what tricks the little devils play."

"yes. yes." Wu Tianci's reaction was half a beat slower than Zhou Heitan and Redbeard. But from the week black carbon abrupt move. I felt a hint of foreboding. Holding your fists. Help knock on the bricks and nails." It's a hundred miles away. Who doesn't know that Master Hong, you are righteous and thin. Our battalion commander if there is a need . The first thing that comes to mind. It's definitely your old man."

"Alright. Stop talking nonsense. Just talk a lot about you." Zhou Hei Carbon scolded him unhappily. Then he threw a fist at Redbeard. Stretch to the ground." I'm leaving. Other things. Thank you, Master Hong."

Redbeard immediately sent someone to set up a radio station. Then he led the guards to send Zhou Hei Carbon out of the mountain. Until Zhou Hei Carbon urged again and again. before jumping on the warhorse. Smile and wave goodbye to everyone." All right. My old man won't be rambling anymore. In a word. One word. Sunspot. The guerrillas have always treated you as a brother. When necessary. Don't go outside."

"Yes." Zhou Hei Carbon understands the weight of this sentence. Nodding his head heavily. Forthwith. Fly and jump on the mount. Lead a large group of men. The wind is speeding away.

Redbeard looks at his younger generation to go out to study. Standing in the snow and watching Zhou Heitan and the others ride their horses farther and farther. Go further and further. Until the backs of men and horses disappear. The nerves that had been tense suddenly relaxed. Turning his head, he saw Zhang Songling, who didn't know when he quietly rushed over to pick him up. Smiled tiredly. Rush the latter and gently bow your head. Then his body shook suddenly. Slowly fell off the horse's back.

"RED team..." The exclamations drowned out the howl of the wind and snow. Echoing in the Dongmeng grassland. Reverberate.

Note 1: Battle of Normenheim. It took place from May to September 1939. The area along the Haraha River on the border of Inner and Outer Mongolia (now west of Hulunbuir) was called the Battle of the Haraha River by the Chinese side and the Battle of Nomenhan by the Soviet side.