Chapter 995: Kandahar (Part II)
"Dada...... Rumble! Rumble!! Boom...... "Gunfire and explosions rang out in a small courtyard in Kandahar, and Rodney hid in a makeshift fortification on campus with a gloomy face.
Rodney couldn't understand why things had gotten to the point they were. A few days ago, I arranged a dark line in Kandahar and found an Arab nobleman constantly inquiring about the current situation in Kandahar.
There were mentions of the Japanese and the Soviets, which made Rodney immediately nervous. He began to investigate the identity of the man and called Saudi Arabia to ask if there was anything wrong with the children of the family.
But these families were so large that almost every one of them had at least thirty princes at their head. For a while, it was not clear who had sent people to Kandahar.
Therefore, the order given by the British liaison office in Saudi Arabia was for him to find out who the Arab nobleman was. The minimum requirement is to get a photo.
Rodney knew the task was dangerous. Because of the appearance of this Arab nobleman, the situation in the whole of Kandahar changed from calm to confusing.
Unknown people from all walks of life began to wander the market, and the men sent out by Rodney had already bumped into the other party's men several times, and some of them even recognized the men of the Afghan king Zahir.
Others, on the other hand, were the men of Prince Daoud. Rodney was not without gains, he had already ascertained that Daoud was indeed connected to the Soviet side.
The old man who sold spices on the campus was the contact person placed here by the Soviet side.
Just when Rodney asked people to take advantage of the old man's outing, he tried to search there secretly, but there was a huge accident! Daoud suddenly went to the small courtyard, and then there was the sound of gunfire.
And by the time Rodney received the message that he wanted to evacuate, it was too late. Groups of soldiers surrounded the place, machine guns and mortars were fired. It's clear that this is going to kill them!
"I am a citizen of the British Empire! Let your Royal Highness the Prince come to me, I have something to ask him!! The sound of gunfire drowned out Rodney's shouts, but some of the sharp-eared ones reached Daoud.
"See what I'm doing?! These damn Brits should all go to hell! Daoud, dressed in military uniform, sneered and said, "Everyone follow me to the palace, these Englishmen...... Kill them all! ”
"Yes!!"
By this time, Kandahar had fallen into complete chaos, and countless people fled to their homes. When they returned home, they locked their wives and daughters in their homes. Then the family shivered and waited for the matter to be over.
Some of the bold, or those who want to take advantage of the opportunity, began to appear on the streets. Their eyes rolled wildly, and they stared at the shops on the street in an attempt to make a windfall.
"Bang! Bang! Bang...... "It's a pity that these people haven't had time to send their money yet." I gave my life first. Anyone who appears on the street will be killed by the marching soldiers as an enemy.
Those who tried to see the excitement also lost their lives because of the excitement. These officers and soldiers who were able to appear here were undoubtedly die-hard members of the Udud.
They had snatched the guns and ammunition from the barracks and marched towards the palace under the leadership of their respective commanders.
Daoud had a gloomy face, and got into his car and went down to the gate of the palace. Almost two thousand troops have already been gathered here. They surrounded the palace and rushed in at the sound of Daoud's order.
"Tom tom tom...... "Boom Boom Boom ......" The first to sound was the mortar, and the roar of a huge explosion resounded throughout Kandahar. Under the smoke of gunfire, the gates of the palace and some of the low walls were knocked down.
"Attack! Zahir must be caught, even if he can't be caught...... It's okay to die! Daoud gritted his teeth and ordered fiercely. Now that he has activated, there is no way back for the root.
Even if the decision is wrong. He could only go all the way to the dark.
"Bang! Bang! Bang...... Da Da Da ......" The sound of gunfire suddenly resounded throughout the palace, and the palace continued to fire back in the smoke of gunfire. Daoud's soldiers took advantage of the bunker and began to attack the palace.
Daoud's face was gloomy, and he couldn't say a word as he watched his forces being blocked out of the palace. After all, this is the royal palace of the king of Afghanistan. Naturally, there are quite a few firepower points for protection.
The palace guards were not vegetarians either, and dozens of light machine guns rang out with a crisp sound of gunfire that swept down the soldiers who tried to storm the palace.
"Turn up the artillery! I have to open this passage in half an hour! Daoud couldn't wait, he knew what would happen to him if it came to light and he didn't kill or capture Zahir.
There is no doubt about it. Something so big has happened in Kandahar, and those Afghan troops on the periphery will immediately rush to the capital. Although the generals loyal to Zahir in the Central Army have been controlled by themselves, this is only the Central Army.
Afghanistan actually has several legions. Although their station was a bit far from Kandahar, Zahir could reach them by radio.
If he could not take the palace in a short time, Daoud would face a crushing defeat and death in the internal and external attacks.
"Chirp...... Rumble! Rumble!! ......Two 70mm mountain guns were finally delivered, which was also one of the few artillery pieces of the Central Corps. The rest are mortars.
After a bombardment, Daoud was finally satisfied with the effect he wanted. The entire palace wall was blown down, and bursts of screams and shouts came from the smoke of gunpowder.
"Rush in!!" Daoud drew his waist knife and roared. And the soldiers outside the palace walls began to charge the palace after the shelling.
But the palace guards were not so easy to deal with, and they moved their fire to the inner courtyard to continue to hold back the attacking Daoud army.
"Tom...... Rumble!! "Mortars are not only used by the Central Army, but also by the palace guards. They mobilized artillery and began to fire back at Daoud's army, and the palace was slaughtered both inside and outside.
Under Daoud's orders, the soldiers who attacked with him paid a great price and finally occupied a section of the palace wall.
The whole force then began to attack the palace along the palace walls, and the artillery was mobilized to prepare for the return fire on the palace guards. Daoud's palms were sweaty as he clutched his sword, and he knew that if he couldn't attack, he would have to run away immediately.
Now the only place he can go is the Soviet Union.
"Boom!!" Fortunately, Daoud's soldiers did not live up to his high expectations after all. In three or two strokes, it hit the artillery position of the palace guard. After destroying the artillery position, the soldiers who had been suppressed at the palace wall rushed towards the palace with a shout.
Daoud breathed a sigh of relief, and rushed into the palace wall under the escort of his own guards, and threw himself at the palace.
The palace guards seemed to have been frightened by Daoud, and only sporadic rifle fire returned to Daoud's onslaught. But no strong counterattack was organized.
The palace was not large, but for a moment Daoud had seen the door of the palace. It was only then that Daoud breathed a sigh of relief. As long as you enter the palace, you will be half victorious.
"Block all exits! Let's not rush to attack, and the most important thing is not to let anyone escape! Daoud remained calm, and he immediately ordered the palace to be sealed off.
Anyway, the palace has already fallen by itself. As long as those palaces are sure to be able to search for their cousins.
"Yes!!" The officers who felt that they were sure of victory responded excitedly, knowing that as long as they captured the palace and captured King Zahir, then they would be "ministers of the dragon", and it would be just a matter of waiting for them to be promoted to the knighthood at that time.
Everyone was excited and began to act, and Daoud was pleased with the situation. At least now that he has taken possession of the palace, all that remains is to get his cousin out.
Then let him announce his abdication. Implement a republic system on its own. There is no doubt that Tadaoud will be the first Prime Minister of the new Republic of Afghanistan.
At this time, a figure appeared at the door of the royal palace. This man was not far from Daoud, and everyone was nervous for a while! Countless guns were pointed at the man who appeared.
"Don't shoot! Bring him here. The first time Daoud saw the man, he shouted to the soldiers: "Don't hurt him!" ”
The soldiers lowered their guns, and the man was captured and taken to Daoud. Of course, he was searched.
"Aditya, I know you're my cousin's personal butler. Tell me where he went. I'll give you a way to live. Daoud now looks like a victor, high above him.
"As long as you assist me, then I will guarantee you a position in the new government that matches your abilities. I know you're talented, but that cousin of mine has been locking you away from him for his own selfish purposes. Feel relieved! I'll give you the opportunity to use your abilities. ”
Daoud's words are very attractive. After all, Aditya is nothing more than the king's butler. Where is the status of the ruler?!
But Aditya didn't have any heart, he looked at Daoud and sighed silently. Compared to his cousin, His Royal Highness is too far apart......
"Your Highness, stop it. It's still too late. "Despite the fact that Daoud is a rebel. But at the end of the day, he's still royalty. And Zahir also said that he would leave Daoud with a life.
Daoud looked at Aditya with a sneer and said, "Aditya." Now I am standing in the royal palace in Kandahar. It's full of my people, do you think I'll be able to stop it?! Tell me, where is Zahir hiding?! Say it and I'll give you what you want. But if you don't say ......"
Daoud didn't continue, but the captain of the guard next to him took his pistol out of his holster and pointed it at Aditya's head. Daoud nodded with satisfaction: "Don't think I can't catch Zahir, now the whole of Kandahar is my man." It would take days for the other legions to arrive, and that's enough time for me to find Zahir! ”
"Say it quickly!! Where is Zahir?! In the end, Daoud's loud words turned directly into a hideous roar.
Despite the pistol against her head, Aditya didn't seem nervous at all. He bowed slightly to Daoud and said, "Your Highness, do you think you have won the battle......
"Can you still get those legions to appear in the palace right away?!" Daoud looked at Aditya with a sarcastic smile on his face. Not inside Kandahar, even outside the city is already surrounded by the Central Army.
The Central Army Corps had been taken under the control of the officers who had been loyal to them, and they had directly surrounded the whole of Kandahar and prevented anyone from entering or leaving. Daoud is very confident in these people.
Aditya looked at Daoud for a moment before sighing, "Okay." Now you can start performing the cleanup......"
"Bang! Bang! Bang...... Da ......" As soon as Aditya's words fell, the entire palace was once again filled with frantic gunfire. Immediately, Daoud heard screams everywhere.
Daoud's face suddenly turned pale, and he suddenly roared at the captain of his guard: "Kill him!" Kill him!! ”
"Yes!!" The captain of the guard replied loudly, but suddenly turned his gun and pointed at several of Daoud's most trusted guards, and "......bang, bang, bang" was several shots.
Two-thirds of Daoud's guards turned their guns on the soldiers around them and opened fire.
"Bang! Bang! Bang...... Da ......" A burst of gunfire rang out, and all but some of Daoud's men, who were still pointing guns at him, all fell in a pool of blood, and they could no longer die.
Daoud was so frightened by the sudden turn that he stared at the pool of blood in a daze, not even noticing that his waist knife and pistol had been taken away by the captain of the guard.
"Your Excellency Aditya, the order given to us by His Majesty has been completed. Do you have any other instructions?! The chief guard walked over to Aditya. He asked with a military salute.
"Thank you, Colonel Kalmel. His Majesty ordered Prince Daoud's life to be spared. Aditya seemed to have known that this was the result, and there was not even a little wave on her face.
"Your Majesty said that he did not want to come back with blood here. So please and your soldiers get things done as soon as possible. I'm going to clean the palace and ask Your Majesty to come back......"
"Karl Male!! You bastard! How dare you betray me?! Daoud, who had finally come to his senses, roared like a wounded lone wolf. They were about to rush at the captain of his guard, Colonel Karlmal.
But Daoud did not rush over, because several of the guards around him had already stopped him. At the same time, he quickly tied him up.
"I have never betrayed you, because I am His Majesty's man." Karmal looked at Daoud and said coldly: "I have never been loyal to you, because I am loyal to Your Majesty. ”
With that, with a wave of his hand, a guard escorted Daoud, who was constantly struggling and scolding, into the palace.
"Don't get complacent! Don't forget, the Central Army outside Kandahar is still under my control! As long as I don't show up, they'll come in! You're all dead! ”
Daoud roared loudly. But there was only a mocking smile on the faces of Karmal and Aditya. Even the captain of your guard is His Majesty's people, how many His Majesty's people do you think there are in the Central Legion?!
This idiot can't fight His Majesty, that's right. And as Daoud was escorted into the palace, the gunfire in the palace had gradually subsided. Even gunfire throughout Kandahar. It's all gone all at once.
Outside Kandahar, King Zahir leaned peacefully on his velvet blanket, his eyes narrowing slightly. In front of him were more than a dozen generals of the Central Army.
At the door of this big tent, there are hundreds of human heads. These people were all officers loyal to Daoud, and they were directly killed and beheaded by Zahir in the first place.
"There's no need to rush into town. Let Aditya prepare. There's too much blood in the palace......" Zahir casually patted the blanket beside him and said, "You all go down and rest." Tomorrow we will go into town again. ”
"Yes! Your Majesty! More than a dozen generals didn't dare to come out and bowed down in response. Then he slowly withdrew from the big tent. When they walked outside the tent door, everyone knew that they were all soaked behind their backs.
This usually silent majesty has so many means hidden in secret. Those officers loyal to Daoud imprisoned the generals of the Central Army who did not want to cooperate with them.
But then things changed, and when the generals were locked up, more than half of the officers loyal to Daoud raised their butcher's knives against their colleagues.
Unsuspecting, the officers and soldiers who had finally Daoud were all turned off the books. Zahir then entered the barracks.
Daoud was right when he said that the Central Army did surround Kandahar on a layered basis. But not waiting for his orders, but for Zahir's orders.
Even if Daoud had successfully and successfully captured the palace, what awaited him would be nothing more than the strangulation of an entire Central Army. Of course, that was if he could have succeeded.
"Let them go find the Japanese, and say that I will see them tomorrow......" Zahir rubbed his forehead with his hand, "I always felt that something was wrong with this matter." These Japanese people may be able to give me an answer......"
"As you wish, Your Majesty......" one of the chamberlains beside Zahir said softly, then bowed slightly and withdrew from the tent to give the order.
In the city of Kandahar, Rodney, who thought he was dead, survived. At the height of the battle, I don't know why the soldiers on the opposite side suddenly had infighting, and then someone told them to go out. It was said that His Majesty Zahir wanted to see them.
Rodney just survived inexplicably. And Ishihara, who was listening to the gunfire in the courtyard, smiled and ordered people to prepare bath water for him after the gunfire disappeared.
"Soon I'm going to see Zahir, for a king who can control the whole situation. At least I need to shower and change my clothes and show the respect I deserve. ”
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