|151Kanshu.com text|.| Chapter 4: The Heroes (Part I)

"Enemy attack......." The devil soldiers screamed and jumped off their horses. Pick up your rifle and shoot around. In order to accomplish the goal of conquering China as soon as possible. The elite forces of the little Japanese generals were all deployed to the south of the Yangtze River. There are only some second-rate or even third-rate troops. to disperse and garrison in areas that have already been conquered. And this time to undertake the long-distance escort Sakai team. It's a third-rate of three-rate again. None of them, including the squad leader Kazuken Sakai, had any combat experience. Suddenly encountered an ambush. Immediately his eyes darkened. I can't even figure out where my opponent is hiding. Shoot indiscriminately at "ping-pong, ping-pong, ping-pong, ping-pong".

On the other hand, look at the performance of another puppet army. It's calmer. After the squad leader Yang Si'er heard the gunshots. Immediately raise the whip. A hard blow to the back of the cart at the front of the line. Then rise to the waist. Straight ahead.

"Driving. Drive. ....... other puppet armies followed. Each is responsible for a large car. With the cooperation of the Mongolian driver in the car. Rush for the road. The nearby terrain has a mound on one side and a creek on the other. Perfect for horse thieves to ambush. And just rush forward for about two or three kilometers. Not out of the hilly range. The road ahead is wide and wide. Regardless of the breakout. Or stop the convoy and hold on to the stream with its back to help. You can choose calmly.

However, the "gunner" lurking nearby refused to give them a chance to change the situation. Pull the trigger. Continuous fire at the first wagon." Ping-pong, ping-pong, ping-pong, ping-pong." Four shots in a row. Finally, two bullets hit the horse's stomach. The poor brute didn't even have time to snort. Blood spurting from the nose and mouth. Fallen to the ground. The carriage behind him loses its balance. Squeak and scream. Left twist right twist. Overturned and fell to the ground and fell apart (Note 1)

"Detour. Detour. Don't stop. Keep rushing forward." Yang Si'er took out the courage of a strong man to break his wrist. Steering the horse around the overturned cart and the rider who broke his head and bleed. Continue to lead the team forward. The horse's hooves have just stepped on the grass on the side of the road. Suddenly, I heard a "click." A crunch. The horse's leg on the left side sank into the ground more than half a foot. The whole horse's body didn't have time to stop. Continue to rush forward with the help of inertia. Twisted the horse's legs that had sunk into the ground to two hundred and seventy degrees. And then howled. One fell more than half a foot away.

"Click."" Click."" Click." Several other puppet soldiers who broke off the road. The crotch mount also stepped on the trap. Broken thigh. Fell to the ground and screamed. The entire convoy was blocked at the foot of the hill. The puppet army and the handlebar guys are blocked. Even a worm will turn. Turn the muzzle. Blindly fire at all suspicious targets on the hills." Ping-pong, ping-pong, ping-pong, ping-pong, ping-pong, ping-pong, ping-pong, ......."

"This way. This way. Your. Stupidly greatly." Kazuken Sakai, the leader of the devil squad, is hiding under the belly of a horse. Shout at the puppet army and the devils." No running. No one is allowed to run. All obey my commands. Concentrate fire. Concentrate fire. Who's running around again. I'll shoot him first."

The puppet army did not dare to act rashly anymore. The road ahead was blocked by an overturned carriage. The grass was full of pitfalls with the thickness of bowls. Continue to rush forward as before. Even if he wasn't shot as a deserter by Kazuken Sakai. They will also fall off the back of a mount with a broken leg. Fall half to death. And the horse thief gunner hiding in the hill . It seems like there's only one. No matter how good the marksmanship is. It is impossible to kill so many brothers.

"This way. This way. I saw him. There's a light behind that stone." After the initial panic of the little devils. Also under the roar of Kazuken Sakai. Barely calmed down. Hold up the 38 big lids. Cooperate with each other. One by one, comb through the mounds where they might be used by the "horse thief gunners" to hide.

It's just a pity that they trust their experience too much. Attention has been focused on suspicious targets within two hundred meters of the road. But Zhang Songling followed Zhao Tianlong's instructions. Hiding his body four hundred meters away from the road. Such a distance. His shooting accuracy dropped considerably. But the good thing is that except for the first shot. Zhao Tianlong's request to him was to kill the horses pulling the carts with all his might. It's not like every shot is left empty.

A distance of four hundred meters. A horse that can't be moved. Far easier to aim than a human body. Zhang Songling quickly filled the bullets for the three eight shots. Raise your gun. Pull the trigger." Ping-pong." Another horse fell in response. Two auxiliary horses run in panic. Pull the carriage out of the line. Knock over a puppet army who can't dodge. plunged headlong into the stream.

Before the carriage capsizes. The Mongolian rider in the car jumped down. Shouting at the devils and the puppet army in Chinese." What are you doing? Stupid to death. Rush up. Rush up. Kill him. On the hillside. It's right on the hillside. Rush over and you'll find him. If you play like this for a while. There are no horse-drawn carts."

"Collection. Gather. Everybody's assembled." Kazuken Sakai woke up like a dream. Hide the body in the side of the warhorse. The command knife was raised high." All of them. Listen to my orders......"

"Yes. of. Of the ...... of the " his voice was swallowed up in the sound of furious horses' hooves. There was a dark yellow cloud of smoke rushing from across the stream. I don't know how many horse thieves with gray cloths on their bodies hide behind the smoke and dust. Pike. Short guns. Light machine gun. Jingle into a piece.

"Watch the back. Watch the back." Yang Si'er, the squad leader who had just gotten up from the ground, covered his bloody head. Hoarseness screaming. The puppet soldiers immediately turned their heads. Shoot at the galloping horses. No one knows how deep the seasonal river is on the grassland. In case the horse thief on the other side relies on his familiarity with the terrain. Rushing straight over the stream. The Imperial Allied Army has lost the opportunity to get on the horse. I can only stretch my neck and be cut off. This kind of muddled thing. Idiots don't do it.

"This way. This way." Kazuken Sakai was annoyed that the doglegs disobeyed. But he also knew that he couldn't let the extremely arrogant horse team on the other side rush to the front. The Toyo sword in his hand quickly turned. Command the devil soldiers to solve the urgent need first.

Take advantage of the devils and traitors to distract themselves. Zhang Songling, who was hiding behind the flowers, raised his rifle again. Ping-pong, ping-pong, ping-pong, ping-pong". The other two horses pulling the cart were killed.

"Taijun. Taijun. This way. This is the one here." One of the Mongolian pilots was so angry that he stomped his feet. Shout out to the devils not to be deceived. Horse thieves commit crimes. The usual trick is to give priority to the destruction of large animals in the caravan. This will make the entire caravan lose the possibility of a quick escape. Then calmly concoct it. And the guy on the other side of the river. Although menacing. But it's most likely a suspicious army. It should not be intercepted with all its strength at all.

No one will listen to him. Whether it's a ghost soldier or a puppet army. They all think they know how to deal with horse thieves better than their chariot drivers. And the short guns in their hands . Because of the limitation of the range. It is simply not possible to pose a threat to the "gunners" on the hills . I can only watch the other party calmly shoot. One by one, they shot the precious horses one by one.

"Something that spoils livestock. I'll fight with you." Witness the "good friends" fall down in front of him one by one. Finally a few Mongolian riders couldn't stand it. Unload the auxiliary horse from the cart. Rolled over and rode up. Turn the horse's head and go straight to the hills. Zhang Songling, who was hiding behind the pigeon flower, saw that the situation was not good. Stand up. Shake off the camouflage. Pull your legs and run. Three or two steps over the highest point of the hills. From behind a lone old tree on the other side. Untie a large ocean horse and jump on it. Slam your legs on the horse's belly." Driving..". In the blink of an eye, he ran three or four miles away. Left a few Mongolian riders far behind.

There are no saddles and stirrups. Even the Mongols, who have been dealing with livestock since childhood. I don't dare to push the crotch too hard. Not to mention the auxiliary horses that they hastily untied from the cart. All grow with endurance and strength. Sprints. Not at all a match for the hybrid Yanmar. So I only chased a few steps. The riders decided to give up. Grabbed a few strings of bullets at the back of the "horse thief". Returning to the team with a curse.

The "gang" of horse thieves on the other side of the creek. also quickly escaped. From start to finish. None of them came within 200 meters of the convoy. Although the gunshots rang out like popping beans. But the bullets that came across the river. But most of them hit the empty space. No material damage was caused to the team.

There was a smell of fireworks wafting through the stream. Drifted into the nostrils of the devils and puppet soldiers." Bagat Neo roared....... "The leader of the devil squad, Sakai Kazuken, who was vaguely aware that he might be deceived, yelled angrily. After swearing to send the convoy to Chifeng. Immediately ask your boss to suppress the bandits. Catch the gang of horse thieves who just messed up. Chop into pieces and feed them to the shepherd dogs. Yang Si'er, the leader of the puppet army squad, hugged his bloody head. Sitting next to an overturned car. Muttered in a low voice." It's not certain that you will have the life to reach Chifeng alive. What are you doing now about things that far away? People just intended to be powerful. I didn't want to hurt anyone. Wait a while. to see the real chapter."

"Captain Yang. What do you say?" Kazuken Sakai has become extremely disgusted with the leader of the puppet army squad who dares to openly act against him again and again. Immediately press your hand on the hilt. Asked in a deep voice.

Yang Si'er, the leader of the puppet army, was frightened. That's when I remembered. What kind of identity is he in the eyes of devils? Hurriedly took a few big steps back. Bow and apologize.: "I'm sorry. Taijun. I was too flustered just now. I didn't hear your commands. I'll definitely correct it next time. Please don't be angry about this little thing."

"Don't be angry, Taijun. Don't get angry. It is important to concentrate on dealing with horse thieves. It's important to deal with horse thieves." I'm afraid that Yang Si'er will suffer. The rest of the puppet army gathered around. Collectively issued a "advice" to Kazuken Sakai.Several of the devil soldiers could not understand Chinese. I saw the puppet soldiers standing opposite their boss with guns in hand. There was a sudden alarm in my heart. Immediately leveled the three eight big lids. Aimed the muzzle of the black hole hole at the heads of the puppet soldiers.

"What do you want to do?" The puppet army was taken aback. Instinctively, I picked up my rifle." The sound of the bolt pulling became one. Kazuken Sakai was furious. Draw your command knife sharply. Swing hard in the air." Yaga. Yang Jun: They are their own people. Do not point your gun at them. YANG Jun. What the hell do your people want to do? Help horse thieves rob the Empire's goods? You don't want your family in the city."

Two sentences before and after. For two different groups of people. But they all worked well. The devil soldiers didn't dare to provoke the anger of their bosses. Quickly put down the 38 big cover. Yang Si'er and the puppet soldiers around him are afraid that they will be held accountable in the future. He also smiled wryly. Put away the gun. Re-distanced from each other.

"What just happened was so sudden. My disposition is not entirely correct either. Captain Yang's reaction. It's normal." Afraid of triggering a fire between his subordinates and the Imperial Allied Army in the wilderness. Kazuken Sakai held back the anger in his heart. smiled and said that Yang Si'er would not be held accountable for interfering with his command during the battle.

"However......." didn't wait for the other party to breathe a sigh of relief. His voice flickered." Captain Yang shouldn't have said those frustrating words. To know. As an emperor. In any dangerous situation. None of them can lose the confidence to win. Besides, we just lost a few big animals. Pull the carriage up. Divide the remaining horses equally into one point. I can still make it to the next village."

"Taijun is right." Yang Si'er didn't dare to argue. Follow Sakai Kazuken's words." Confidence. is the key to victory. Just my performance. I was so nervous."

"Whoa." Kazuken Sakai smiled and waved his hand. It's the first time you've experienced something like this. Panic is inevitable. A few more times in the future. Naturally, you will be strong."

"Yes. Be. Taijun is right." Yang Si'er continued to nod his head. but in my heart I cursed.' One time is not enough for Lao Tzu. You're going to have to go through it a few more times. Fuck off. Die yourself. I don't follow you to find guilt.'

"Don't just say yes. Know how to make suggestions. Especially when I need your experience." Kazuken Sakai smiled again. Take the opportunity to give yourself a formal remonstrance. Left to Yang Si'er.

Yang Si'er shook her head flattered. He whispered, "My subordinates don't have anything to say. The subordinates just think. The horse thieves may come back. Taijun, you'd better send someone to deliver a message to the rear immediately. I would like to ask Chief Fujita for guidance."

The so-called guidance. It's just another euphemism for asking for reinforcements. Kazuken Sakai was reluctant. But he was not sure to escort the convoy to the destination safely. Hesitated for a moment. Asked Yang Si'er in a low voice. You mean. There's a big group of horse thieves at the back."

"I guess so. Horse thieves rarely go it alone. As soon as you show up. It's a big bunch." Yang Si'er was reluctant to answer in the affirmative. Kick the ball quickly to the head of the riders. Zhangjing Jizhigrad of the former banner of Wuqi Yete." If you don't believe me, ask this Mongolian brother. He was very aware of the habits of horse thieves." (Note 3)

Jizhigrad is the leader of the driver who repeatedly reminded the devils to focus their fire on clearing the mound first. The devils and the puppets finally remembered to ask for their opinions. Thought about it. In a low voice in Chinese, he said, "That gunner has good marksmanship. I just found out at the end. His hideout was more than a hundred feet away from the convoy. If he wants to kill someone......."

If he wants to kill someone. Lying on the ground at the moment. It's not just Araki farming. Although several more puppet soldiers were also seriously injured. But the latter injury was caused by a fall from a horse. Can't be counted on the bandit gunners .

The reason is simple. But Kazuken Sakai didn't want to believe it. Keep your eyes up. Angrily interrupted, "Didn't want to kill. How did Araki-kun die?"

"Maybe the bullet was crooked." Jizhigrad is far more courageous than Yang Si'er. Not afraid of Sakai Kazuken's roar at all. Keep telling the truth." If he wants to kill someone. I didn't just shoot at the horse. The reason why he killed the horse with all his might. Just to tell us. If you refuse to give him money for the road. I just want to deliver the goods to the destination safely."

"We can take the horses we are riding. Tied to the front of the cart, too." Kazuken Sakai deliberately pretended not to understand Jizhgrad's words. Bite the bullet and say.

"Then he deliberately continued to kill. Until we don't have a horse to change." Jizhgrad shook his head. Unceremoniously pointed." And they will soon be surrounded by a large number of people. Your own strength is not enough. You can also ask for support from other horse thieves in the vicinity. After we get it, we will discuss how to divide the spoils."

According to the marksmanship shown by the horse thieves just now. It is indeed possible to kill all the horses. At that time. Not only could the goods not be delivered to Chifeng. Kazuken Sakai and the others themselves had to starve to death on the way. And after full resistance, it will fall into the hands of horse thieves. The result may not be any better than starving to death. Kazuken Sakai once heard someone say it during small talk. A horse thief named Yellowbeard tied up a merchant who refused to pay for his journey to the Gobi Desert. Let mosquitoes and wild wolves bite to death.

Think of these two terrible results. Kazuken Sakai's tone immediately softened. YANG Jun. Jizhigrad-kun. According to the rules of your steppe. How much do we have to pay for the road? to get out of here safely.."

"It depends on the appetite of the horse thieves." Jizhgrad thought about it. Whisper." It is usually a quarter of the value of the goods. But you can bargain with them. The size of our fleet. At least three hundred to five hundred oceans must be handed over. Or the equivalent of goods to them. will avoid trouble."

"So much. Why didn't he go and grab it." Kazuken Sakai immediately jumped up. Yells. Suddenly. I realized that the other party was robbing. He sneered angrily. Good. Good. I'd like to see. What can he do to the Imperial warriors. Gather. Everybody assembles. Dig a trench. Prepare for battle."

"I can't. Taijun. I can't." Yang Si'er was so anxious that her voice changed her tone. Dissuade with crying." Here is a river on one side and a mountain on the other. As long as the horse thief puts the front and back of the two ends of the block. Let's ......"

"Then push the carriage to the front. Find another place to hold on." Kazuken Sakai raised his eyes and looked around. Keep roaring. Take out a small amount of ocean and buy a way from the horse thief. Thirty or fifty dollars. He can cover it quietly. Just act as if nothing happened. But if you take out a quarter of the value of the entire fleet of goods. I can't explain it to my superiors. And Fujita Shaoza originally looked at him very unpleasantly. Otherwise. I wouldn't let him do such a hard and dangerous escort errand. In case of.......

At all costs. Kazuken Sakai could not allow himself to suffer the humiliation of being executed by military law. Turn your head sideways. I forced myself not to look at Yang Si'er and Jizhigrad's expectant gaze." No way. I can't do anything that is detrimental to the honor of the Empire. YANG Jun. Jizhigrad-kun. Please. We must stay the course. Never give in to horse thieves. I'll send someone back for help right away. Fujita Shaosa. Fujita Shaoza will never give up on us. Absolutely not."

Note 1: Horses. Multi-horse drawn cart. Take the lion's share of responsibility. Usually located in the center of the front of the body. If the horse falls while walking. Then the whole car is in danger of overturning.

Note 2: Horsemanship. Ride without a saddle and stirrups. The requirements for the rider's skills are extremely high.

Note 3: Zhang Jing. Mongolian traditional official positions. Usually a confidant of the flag owner. Similar to a staff officer.

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