May 12 may be the longest day of many people's lives. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

When the mechanized infantry of the Tiger Regiment rampaged through the Forty-Nine Cities, and the nine gates of the inner city and the seven gates of the outer city were all controlled, this city with a population of more than 500,000 people had become a big cage that could only enter but not exit.

After the Tiger Regiment, the Zhaolie Regiment, and the Shenwei Regiment entered the city one after another, they began to control the dignitaries and dignitaries in the city, and the first group was the princes in the inner city, and the more powerful Eight Banner Clans were also controlled one after another. This night was spent in guns and blood, even if the Tang army did not deliberately kill the Qing soldiers and bannermen, but anyone who stood in front of the Tang army, the Tang army would not have mercy. It's just that the Tang army is an army of hot weapons, even if it kills, it can't kill a person's head, the Tang army has not set fire, but the shelling of some defender camps still caused some fire, but they were all extinguished relatively quickly.

According to later statistics, on May 12 alone, the bannermen who died directly and indirectly in the Tang army's occupation operation, including the guards of the forbidden palace who were severely damaged in the dragon capture operation, and the resistance of the Eight Banners in the inner city to the Tang army's entry into the city, caused at least nearly 10,000 deaths.

What is more impressive is that the soldiers of the Eight Banners such as the Xiao Cavalry Battalion and the Forward Battalion often surrendered very simply after suffering heavy firepower losses from the Tang Army, but the infantry battalion that lost the supreme commander resisted more fiercely in the city, but it was only in a relative sense, and they did not cause much trouble to the Tang Army. On that day, more than 3,000 soldiers of the Green Battalion were killed, and most of the rest were captured.

As for the internal clean-up work in the capital, it will take at least a few more days. The purge will be concentrated mainly in the inner city. Because except for a very small number of Han Chinese who live here. The more than 400,000 people in the inner city are basically banner people. On the second day, the Tang army relaxed its control over the inner city, allowing local Han traders to trade in their stalls, and did not prohibit pedestrians on the streets from moving freely.

In this way, of course, a lot of intelligence and news may be leaked, at least the surrounding officials and Qing troops may know about the situation in the capital. This is also something that Bai Nan has planned for a long time. If there is a song to describe it, it is - Bei/Beijing welcomes you - and he wishes that these people would come to the door and let him clean it all up in one go.

By the time night had completely fallen, the Tigers' troops had entered the palace and taken over the tasks of the Dragon Snatchers and the Marine Corps. At this time, the dragon fighting team, especially the soldiers of the Marine Corps squad, were already fighting with their eyelids and were about to be exhausted.

"It's been a toss-up!" Yang Youguang lay directly on the root of the wall without any manners, just like when he lay under the ruined Dagu this morning.

Zhou Junbao was also very tired, he had killed at least thirty enemies in today's battle, and the excitement of the battle made him very energetic at that time. But when someone finally took over their defense, the whole person wilted as if his soul had been drained.

Luo Teng patted Zhou Junbao's shoulder and said, "I didn't expect it." Our Junbao is usually alive and well, but today he is tired like this. ”

Zhou Junbao endured the sleepiness and said to Luo Teng: "You are still the deputy squad leader, you are amazing, and you are still so energetic." ”

Luo Teng smiled indifferently: "We are different, when we were still hunters in the tribe at that time, in order to guard a trap, sometimes we may need to go without sleep for several days in a row, since then I can almost regulate my sleep and activities, as long as I fall down, I can sleep immediately, and sleep soundly, but as long as I know that I can't sleep, I will definitely not be too sleepy." ”

Zhou Junbao said enviously: "This skill is so good, I also want to learn it." ”

At this time, the squad leader Wang Tao also came over and said: "I just received instructions from Captain Guo, our squad task has been completed, and we have been allowed to return to the building. I'm thinking about going back early and resting early, this capital is estimated to be chaotic these days, let's rest here is not steady. ”

Yang Youguang finally had a smile on his face, "The chiefs are really understanding, long live understanding!" Three days off, I can have a good rest, I want to sleep in bed for a day. By the way, how about we get back tonight, by helicopter? ”

Wang Tao nodded and said: "Cave 2 and Cave 3 have returned to Dagu, let's go back in Cave 4, and it just so happens that Captain Guo is also going back to report to Commander Bai." ”

Who knows that Luo Teng suddenly said weakly: "Uh, that, if we want to take a helicopter, I'm afraid we won't be able to go tonight, just now I was chatting with the comrades of the helicopter crew in Nanxun Palace, I don't know where I touched it, but the helicopter broke down, and now the comrades of the crew are rushing to repair it, saying that it is very likely that it will not be done, and we have to let the professional pilots in Dagu do it......"

Wang Tao and the comrades in the class were stunned for a moment, looking at Luo Teng's eyes full of questions and ill intentions.

Luo Teng also seemed to know that his reputation as a mechanical killer was outside, and he retorted to himself: "Don't look at me like that, it really has nothing to do with me, I'm just curious, I touched it casually, maybe I will be a helicopter pilot in the future, I have such a talent for piloting." ”

Zhou Junbao, an honest child, immediately and naturally mended the knife to him: "It's obviously a good thing to destroy the talent." ”

Wang Tao was also helpless, he went to the comrades of the helicopter crew to check, and sure enough, the helicopter didn't know what was wrong, and the crew members judged that there might be something wrong with the flight control, but it really had nothing to do with Luo Teng, but it was hard to say whether it had anything to do with the mechanical killer aura on his body.

"Okay, there's no trick, let's spend the night in this palace tonight, tomorrow morning the Tiger Regiment can give us a car to rush back." Wang Tao could only pronounce their fate.

But when everyone thought about it, they suddenly felt quite excited: "I can't think of spending the night in the palace." ”

Yang Youguang is a typical country child, and he was in awe of the existence of emperors and officials back then, but after all, he had never touched them. Anyway, what he feared the most were the overbearing officials and those petty officials in the county. Later, he also learned that the little official was something that didn't even have a grade. And even if it is a big official. Or even some kind of prince. Without the emperor's stay, it was impossible to spend the night in the palace.

At this time, the second captain also came over and joked: "What should I do, what about our dozens of people, it's still a question of where to sleep, everyone wants to try what the emperor's dragon bed is like, why don't we have a race, whoever wins will go to the palace to sleep in the emperor's bed." ”

In fact, Wang Tao doesn't have much idea about the dragon bed or something, but everyone seems to be interested. And the soldier naturally didn't want to lose a breath, so he also participated, he asked: "What, everyone is tired like a stupid boy now, and there must be no point in running or something." ”

The second captain actually took out a deck of poker like a trick, "Simple, this has a deck of cards, let's draw dozens of people in three teams, and draw out the comrades of the big ghost to sleep on the dragon bed." ”

Yang Youguang immediately said: "Second captain, this card is yours." Who knows if you've marked it. ”

Wang Tao heaved and gave Yang Youguang, a kid who couldn't speak, a kick. Then he said to everyone: "Come on, let's all come and smoke the row." ”

Everyone who fought for a day today is also tired, which can be regarded as an entertainment activity, so everyone's interest is not bad, and even the pilot who was repairing the helicopter just now came to draw cards. In fact, they are not the only ones who stay in the Forbidden City tonight, but they are gods and soldiers descended from the sky and kidnapped Qianlong from the palace, and this merit is recognized, so if they have any requests, the soldiers of the Tiger Regiment stationed in the garrison will not refuse. Capture the dragon and they will leave tomorrow, but the Tiger Regiment will always be stationed in the palace, who will live in this heart palace and the dragon bed.

There are no armed guards in the palace at this time, and the eunuchs and maids in the palace, as well as the ladies of each palace, have been ordered to stay in their palaces and prohibit their actions. So the Forbidden City has actually turned into an amusement park and a small playground for a group of Tang soldiers, and no one cares how they play. There were no enemies, so the team members even took off the heavy equipment on their bodies and wore a military uniform, which looked much more refreshing and comfortable.

The group snatched up the cards in a moment, and then everyone let out a sigh, apparently not the big ghost.

"Eh, I'm a ghost."

"Idiot, that's black and white, little ghost."

"Hey, which brother has drawn the big ghost?"

Everyone giggled and laughed, unaffected by today's battle.

At this time, Zhou Junbao turned over the playing cards in his hand and said, "It seems to be me." ”

Yang Youguang looked distressed, beat Zhou Junbao's deltoid muscle, and said: "Alas, I know that it's you every time, it's you every time, why is your luck so good all the time!" ”

Zhou Junbao saw everyone's envious expressions, and he felt embarrassed to listen, he said to the squad leader Wang Tao: "Squad leader, why don't I give you this card." It doesn't matter where I live. ”

Wang Tao smiled and shook his head: "If I take your card, the second captain and the third captain will tear me up alive, okay, you are you, you just go to live, it's not a big deal." ”

Zhou Junbao was still shy and said, "Why don't everyone go live." ”

Yang Youguang played treasure again: "Hey, there is just such a dragon bed in the Heart Cultivation Palace, and the rest are lived by eunuchs, why do you Junbao want to enjoy the treatment of the emperor and treat our brothers as eunuchs." ”

Wang Tao was helpless: "Yang Youguang, your mouth, you never spit out any ivory." ”

Zhou Junbao didn't care, and said to everyone with a smile: "Why don't we all go and visit, we haven't been there yet." ”

The third captain smiled: "That's it, when you come to the Forbidden City, it's worth the fare." ”

This large group of young men hooked shoulders and backs, some half-open body armor, some cross-body guns, all of them were not in shape. Zhao Daling had such a view when he formed the Tang Army, that the cohesion of soldiers does not simply come from discipline and organization, and that a lofty combat goal, such as defending the family and the country, and profound comradely friendship, are where the cohesion of the army lies. President Zhao's spirit is very open, so when he is not on duty, soldiers are allowed to have the freedom not to violate discipline, instead of going to the line everywhere and treating the soldiers as real machines.

Zhou Junbao and everyone came to the Yangxin Palace, and they couldn't help but be amazed by the luxurious layout and heavy sense of history and culture here, and Zhou Junbao from the countryside didn't even know how to settle down.

Luo Teng saw his crampedness and said with a smile: "We all kidnapped Qianlong Lao'er directly." You're still embarrassed. Now we are the masters of this palace! ”

At this time, Yang Youguang was groping everywhere. He turned back to Wang Tao and said, "Squad leader, before we set out on the expedition, did the instructor say that everyone can return to China with one or two loot?" ”

Wang Tao said: "There is such a thing, but the number of loot cannot exceed three, and it is not allowed to be too large, let alone a treasure of great value, you can estimate the rest." When you leave, you have to hand it over to the instructor for review, but if you can't do it, you can't do it. ”

This rule is actually set by Bai Nan, and the stipulation that all the spoils of war will go to the public is not very humane, and completely let go of this opening, good guy, who knows how many treasures there are in Jingshi, Bai Nan is not willing to raise a bunch of robbers to come out, and the troops who really have integrity and realm should not be tempted and driven by material interests. Therefore, as a matter of policy, soldiers can have no more than three smaller trophies that do not have great significance and value. And at the same time. Deliberate plundering of booty is also not permitted, such as the treasury of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The small coffers of the palaces are not allowed to be touched by ordinary soldiers, and it is too ugly to take rings from the fingers of some big officials and take earrings from the ears of Fujin, this kind of thing is too ugly, it is a robbery, and it is not allowed. Of course, the safest and most suitable is naturally to take it from the enemy who was killed. There are not a lot of guards in the palace, so it's not difficult to get something out. Anyway, when the corpse is disposed of later, there will be a special person to clean it up again, and the property that has not been taken down will be taken away.

Yang Youguang was very active, he pointed to a painting on the wall, and said: "This thing is small in size, it can be hung here, it must be some famous work, it must be valuable." ”

The third captain has a family history, casually glanced, and said: "This is the work of the Yuan Dynasty painter Ni Zhan, hanging here is naturally a masterpiece among the masterpieces, if you take it to China, at least you can shoot a few thousand pieces, this object has a name and surname, it must not be allowed to be taken by you." ”

Yang Youguang was discouraged and said, "Then what else can I take?" ”

Zhou Junbao casually picked up a few enamel snuff bottles and said: "Be content, there is light, the things here are all used by the emperor's concubines, even if they are not of much value, they are very eloquent." If you wear it for two or three generations, it may be even more expensive. ”

The third captain smiled: "That's right, this comrade's opinion is very correct. Don't think about making a big profit, we soldiers must first have a clear concept of righteousness and benefit, and hope to make a fortune by fighting, which means that our ideological consciousness is not enough. However, even if it is a small thing, it will be an antique after a few decades or hundreds of years, and there are many things here that are in good condition, and they are all collectible. You see, the snuff bottle that this comrade is holding is a miscellaneous item in the antique collection, but if it is placed here, it is the imperial object used by Qianlong, and the fetal quality, workmanship, and pattern are all of the best, and if you put it for decades, I am afraid that it can be sold for tens of thousands of yuan. Moreover, it is small and has nothing to say, and it is estimated that it will be easy to pass in the review of your instructor. ”

Zhou Junbao smiled innocently: "It makes sense to listen to the third captain say this, then I don't want anything else, just keep this gadget." ”

The second captain also said at this time: "You all pay attention to it, don't touch something in the east, touch something in the west, it's really not good-looking, everyone takes the loot for a commemoration, it's not good to make it too much." ”

Wang Tao also agreed with the second captain's statement, he pointed to the palace room, and said with a smile: "See, the floor clock is made by our Datang, and the glass ornaments of the window are also, in fact, there is not much worth caring about." ”

No matter what kind of thoughts everyone has, the matter of collecting loot cannot cross the line, otherwise a good thing will become a bad thing, and it will lose its honor and future. It's nothing like taking a small snuffbox later, but if this group of people sweeps the Heart Cultivation Palace, they will definitely be interviewed by their superiors and punished them severely. It's still the most reliable thing to touch the belongings on the corpse, at least then no one cares.

Everyone slept all night with their own ideas, but Zhou Junbao felt that the dragon bed was quite uncomfortable, and the bed was full of the smell of rotten old people, which made him very uncomfortable. He felt that his home in Los Angeles was more comfortable with the large, spacious Simmons.

Early the next morning, everyone packed up their things and prepared to leave the palace. The second captain stopped everyone again: "How can we say that we have completed a big task, although it may not be possible to leave a name in history, but how many times can people do such a big thing in their lives?" The comrades broke through the heavenly hurdle together. It's all fate. Let's be right in front of this Heart Cultivation Temple. Let's take a group photo. ”

Naturally, his proposal was well received by everyone, and thirty or so young men stood in three rows, each standing straight and looking very energetic.

At that time, a hundred years later, this black and white photo has turned yellowish, but the smile of every soldier in the photo is still bright, and their bravery and exploits are eternally recorded at that moment. 照片的背面有一句题词，上书“长缨在手。 Canglong has to be bound", the next title is "Give friends Junbao, brother Wang Tao"

In this old building in the old town of Tianjin in 1879, Yang Zongyi seems to have his memory back. When he was young, there seemed to be such a photo at home, with the same poem on the back, but the second half of the sentence was "Give my brother a light, brother Wang Tao". At that time, the young Yang Zongyi did not know the story behind this photo, and at this moment, the truth was revealed.

He didn't expect that. I still have such a relationship with the cocoon family in front of me, and I feel helpless and sorry for the hero's descendants to be so down. And at this time. Zhou Jian, who read the diary with Yang Zongyi, seemed to be immersed in the legendary deeds of Gaozu Zhou Junbao, and didn't say anything for a while.

Then, Yang Zongyi asked him, "...... Do you still sell these? ”

In an instant, Zhou Jian's oily face suddenly turned red, and his mouth squirmed: "I ......"

Yang Zongyi sighed, he didn't intend to tell the fact that his ancestors had also participated in this operation, but said: "I know that Mr. Zhou, you plan to sell these things, it must be financially difficult, but you may have seen it now, these relics are handed down by your ancestors, and they mean a lot to you, I think they are ten times more than a hundred times a string of numbers." You are the son and grandson of a hero, and a hero should be respected, and if possible, I think I can lend you a sum of money, five thousand, eight thousand, or ten thousand, and Mr. Zhou can go out and find a job and support himself, and as for the interest, forget it, you can return the money to me when the time is right. ”

Zhou Jian had already become stunned, and he asked, "Can you really do this?" Aren't you from an auction house? ”

Yang Zongyi blinked, with the cunning of the Marine soldier who liked to steal and play tricks back then, and he said, "The owner doesn't want to sell his collection, so what can the auction house do?" ”

Zhou Jian also saw that Yang Zongyi wanted to help him, he nodded, stood up and bowed to Yang Zongyi, and said, "Thank you." ”

Yang Zongyi took out the checkbook from his briefcase and wrote 10,000 yuan, not the company's name and account number, but his own. In the 100 years since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, the Tang Yuan has hardly been inflated, and there have been relatively large fluctuations in the first half of this century, but the country has carried out a round of monetary reform, which has re-stabilized the currency value of the Tang Yuan, so that the purchasing power of the Tang Yuan has not shrunk much compared with the founding of the People's Republic of China. This 10,000 yuan can almost be said to be a huge amount of money, which is the total annual income of the working class.

Yang Zongyi patted the young Zhou Jian's shoulder and said, "You are a descendant of national heroes, don't let your ancestors be disgraced." ”

Zhou Jian is still quite embarrassed, after all, he has come to this point today, basically self-inflicted, lazy, and lacking motivation. And today, he sees a completely different world. His great-grandfather Zhou Junbao lived a more difficult life, at the beginning he was just a small worker who did not have enough to eat, and came out to Nanyang to break through, but later, he became a hero, leaving a strong mark in the history of this country, even if his name is never mentioned, but there is no doubt that his great-grandfather was the one who forged the original cornerstone of this huge country.

Leaving Zhou Jian thoughtful, Yang Zongyi said goodbye and left. Although this business was not completed, Yang Zongyi was still very happy. He never knew that his great-grandfather had done such a thing. He is just an ordinary white-collar worker, seeing that those super-rich people used to be envious, jealous and hateful, and he feels that there are still all kinds of unfairness in society. However, at the moment, he felt that this country was so beautiful. Because this is the kingdom that his great-grandfather created with his life, where his family has lived and worked in peace and contentment for generations.

Perhaps from this moment he also found a reason why this country is worth fighting for and defending. (To be continued.) )