Before dark, Wu Yue and the others basically had no casualties, and the number of casualties soared rapidly after dark.

During the day, they could see a fire, and no demon beast could walk in front of them alive. After dark, Wu Yue and the others couldn't see anything, but the demon beast could walk on the ground. Every demon beast that rushes into the pile of people will bring a bloody storm.

As the casualties grew, the regimental commanders sent a plea to Gegen, hoping to retreat to the barracks and wait until dawn tomorrow morning to continue the rescue.

"By nightfall, the total number of casualties among the regiments reached five hundred and thirty-seven. The loss of combat strength of the troops was as high as one-tenth, and the regimental commanders asked to retreat, whether to retreat to the barracks? ”

After listening to Ah Feng's report, Ge Gen did not reply to Ah Feng, and instead asked, "Is there a lamp?" ”

Ah Feng shook his head and said: "After the earthquake, many materials were buried and there was no time to clean up, and the lighting equipment found so far, the searchlight was six exhibitions, but there was no generator and it could not be used. There were only a dozen flashlights, and there was not enough to maintain order in the camp. ”

Ge Gen fell silent after hearing this, and then sighed for a long time and ordered: "Order, all personnel retreat to the barracks." On the way back to camp, try to pick up something that can be used to start a fire. Go ahead. ”

"Yes!"

Wu Yue saw Ge Gen's fist squeezed and pinched, and the green tendons were dense on it, and finally let go.

Wu Yue guessed that Ge Gen must have been resentful of giving up on rescuing the rest of the people because he ordered a retreat.

As a soldier, it is shameful to give up the masses of people whose lives are being threatened. But sitting as a leader, Kudzu is qualified.

Reckless advancement in the absence of lighting can certainly save some people. But the casualties of the troops will be greater. If this continues, the gains will outweigh the losses.

And the camp is not very safe. At present, the most suitable thing is to retreat to the camp, protect the people who have been rescued, and continue to rescue them at dawn.

On the way back, a demon beast didn't know where to come around and launched an attack on Gegen, Wu Yue blocked in front of Gegen, and swung out a knife, the knife qi was vertical and horizontal, and directly killed the demon beast.

Ge Gen patted Wu Yue's shoulder and said, "Your sword spirit is really enviable." ”

Wu Yue said modestly: "The small skills of carving insects are not enough to worry about." As long as the chief insists on cultivating, sooner or later he will cultivate to the same level as now. ”

Gegen laughed, "Then I'll borrow your good words." ”

When Ge Gen and Wu Yue returned to the barracks, a fire had already been set up outside.

The soldiers of the Fifth Regiment had built a one-meter-high wall in just a few hours. A simple ring of horses was placed on the wall, and a simple fortification was constructed.

The warriors were leaning against the wall, around the fire, vigilantly observing the situation around them.

When Kudzu walked into the camp, all the rescued people came out of their tents and looked at Kudzu and saluted.

The tents set up were still not enough for them, so the priority for the tents were women, children and the elderly. The rest of the tents were arranged as much as they could, and the rest sat around the tents.

But no one complained.

When they saw that all the soldiers were leaning against the cold wall to protect them tightly in the middle, even if some people with bad conduct looked at them with disdain in their eyes, they still couldn't help but have a trace of admiration in their hearts.

The warriors found a generator from the rubble, which was somewhat deformed but still functional. Quickly find wires to connect the six searchlights. With a rumbling sound, there were a few rays of light in the middle of the camp.

There was a hint of warmth and hope in the light.

That's why Kudzu came back and people were able to see him.

Kudzu knew he had to say something at this point.

Even if he doesn't know what to say, he doesn't know how to say it.

But he wants to give hope to everyone.

"There is no substitute for pathos, every person who is buried in the ruins and devoured by monsters today is a once fresh life, just like us, with a name and a surname, a family and a mouth, living a simple but hopeful life. They are our brothers and sisters.

Today, in the name of all of you, all your brothers and sisters who have died, may you no longer suffer and no longer be frightened by the tremors of the earth. Your family, your homeland, we watch over you, and we will stand firm on this land that you no longer feel.

Sibling. This is your suffering, your misfortune. You have left your loved ones, you have left your once beautiful and intoxicating homeland; In the face of the devastation of the ruins, we must linger on nightmares and remembrance of you for a long time.

Sibling. This is a national disaster and a national misfortune. I mourn for the dead compatriots, which is unprecedented in history, and it is also our greatest memory of the disaster and the strongest insistence on humanity.

I believe that from now on, those of us who survive will know how to help each other better and cherish the people around us.

Sibling. This is the suffering of all mankind. The great catastrophe is the tearing apart of humanity, pushing some people and another part of life into two completely different states, like the separation of hell on earth. Kindness, compassion, conscience and love will bring humanity together again.

The hurt we have received has all converged into an ocean of grief and resilience. All those who have been tormented by disasters will become braver and stronger.

We have to live well, because we carry the hopes and hopes of our departed relatives.

I swear by kudzu! Even if you fight to the death, you must swear to protect everyone! ”

After Kudzu finished speaking, one of the soldiers sang a military song. Then more and more people joined the chorus, and gradually converged into a cry that resounded through the world!

"If the motherland is violated, hot-blooded men should be self-reliant! Drink this bowl of parent's wine, and the strong man will never return. The rolling Yellow River and the surging Yangtze River give me life and strength. Let the blood stain red, this most beautiful flower, sprinkled on my chest! ”

Wu Yue also sang heartbreakingly along, and the tears burst out uncontrollably.

Everyone sang and cried. Their fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters all died in the disaster.

At this moment, everyone was inseparable from each other, hugging each other and crying.

Crying and crying, tired, and falling asleep before I knew it.

Kudzu ordered five regiments to take turns keeping vigil, each for two hours, alternating rest. When he gave the order, he also specially explained, keep his voice quiet, and don't wake up the people.

After Wu Yue left Gegen, he went to find Zhang Tingting and them.

Soon Wu Yue found Zhang Tingting and them. Except for Chen Xian, who was arranged into a tent by them because she had to take care of two children, Wu Yue's mother-in-law, mother-in-law, aunt, cousins Lin Wan and Zhang Tingting were all outside.

When Wu Yue found them, they were sleeping around a fire. This fire was raised by the soldiers of the previous five regiments. They didn't stop for a moment, arranged tens of thousands of people, and they were already tired from running up and down. After Gegen Wu Yue and the others returned, confirming that no one needed to be arranged, they fell asleep directly against the things around them as soon as they sat down.

Wu Yue didn't disturb her mother, Hu Meimei, and turned around and went to the edge of the wall to be silently on duty.