Three green pickup trucks next to the wheat field at the entrance of the town have their headlights on, illuminating half of the wheat field. There were several bonfires in the center of the wheat field, and the smell of meat wafted from the iron pots on the shelves, and the soldiers sat around several bonfires in twos and threes, stirring the contents of the pots. Not far away, dozens of privates armed with guns formed a large circle, pointing their guns at the hundreds of villagers who were squatting on the ground in the circle, all of whom were old and young, and they all lowered their heads and did not dare to say a word.

A young man with long braids and a large-brimmed hat with his hands behind his back paced back and forth anxiously, glancing into the distance from time to time.

When the young man was full of anxiety, a column of soldiers suddenly ran in front of him and said with a humble face: "Adjutant Liu, look at this cold day, why don't you go over and eat something, warm and warm." ”

"Eat, when is it, and how can you still have the heart to eat? The young marshal died tragically, and the marshal went to find the murderer and has not come back yet. If he comes back and sees you like this later, you will still have a life to eat. Adjutant Liu said with a serious face.

"Brother Liu, is this person iron rice or steel? Besides, this is also with the consent of the marshal, the brothers haven't eaten for almost two days, you also know this? If you don't eat, how can you have the strength to give him your life, besides......" The private complained dissatisfiedly.

Before the private's words fell, Adjutant Liu waved his hand and interrupted him: "Is it that I am used to joking with you usually, and I don't listen to my words now, if you want to die, don't drag me into the water, I really didn't joke this time, although this was agreed by the marshal, but you and I know who the marshal is, so quickly ask the brothers to remove the pot, don't hit the muzzle of the gun at this time, otherwise the pond fish will be affected at that time, and even I will have to suffer with you." ”

The private's eyes lowered, knowing that Adjutant Liu was good for himself, but he still complained a little, turned around and muttered to himself: "Follow the marshal to eat for the mix, but now I don't dare to eat anything I have, so it's better to go back to my hometown to farm." ”

The private had just taken a few steps, pointed to the front and said with some apprehension: "Adjutant Liu, the marshal... The big handsome seems to be back. ”

Adjutant Liu followed the gesture of the privates, only to see two yellow lights swaying in the darkness in the distance rushing towards them. The two of them were dumbfounded on the spot and didn't know what to do. The yellow light in the distance was getting closer and closer, and Adjutant Liu clearly saw that there were only three privates, but Zhang Yaotian was missing, and he was immediately relieved, and hurriedly ordered the soldiers to clean up the pots and dishes. When I got closer, I noticed that the three privates were sloppy in clothes, sweating profusely, and looked frightened, as if there was something terrible behind them, and looked behind them from time to time.

"What's the matter, what's wrong, Dashuai?" Adjutant Liu hurriedly stepped forward and asked.

A sergeant with a frightened face looked back nervously as he gasped, "Eyes, baby boy, ghost...... Ghosts. ”

"What kind of nonsense, let me ask you what about the handsome?" Adjutant Liu said impatiently.

"Dashuai, dead, killed by a baby boy, no, no, it was he who shot himself, it was those red lights that killed him. The private's eyes wandered, and his soul did not possess his body.

"What? Dashuai is dead!" Adjutant Liu looked surprised, obviously startled by the man's sudden words.

The private did not answer Adjutant Liu's words, and was still muttering to himself in a trance. Adjutant Liu pushed the privates away, looked at the other two privates in front of him who were in a better state and asked, "Dashuai, are you really dead?"

One of the somewhat skinny privates spoke: "Dead, the shot he shot at his own head, I saw with my own eyes." ”

"What the hell is going on, why did he commit suicide, aren't you going to catch the murderer?" Adjutant Liu knew that it was possible that this person was telling the truth, but he still refused to let go.

"We had found the man, but he had half a life left, and the handsome man was a little angry that he couldn't take revenge with his own hands, so he shot the man's head, and after that shot, something strange happened, a baby boy with red eyes suddenly floated in the air, and his body was also wrapped in a red circle of light, which was extremely weird, and the bullets couldn't penetrate it, and then dozens of half-meter-long red lights came out of the circle, and those red lights were even more evil, I don't know what the hell it was, it was extremely fast, and it couldn't see clearly to drill into people's facial features, and the person who was drilled into it seemed to be very uncomfortable and difficult to breathe, rolling all over the ground。 It was after the red light got into the big handsome that I saw him shoot himself in the head. The private's expression was serious, and his hands kept comparing to life. The whole scene was painted by the description of the private, and Adjutant Liu felt as if he was there, and he couldn't help but shudder in his heart.

"Is the marshal really dead?" Adjutant Liu raised a pair of sly eyes and roamed over the private's face, as if he could see through it at a glance as long as the private was telling a lie. It shows that Adjutant Liu is not interested in the matter of the baby boy, and only wants to reconfirm the authenticity of Zhang Yaotian's death.

The private was uncomfortable by Adjutant Liu, and hurriedly lowered his head and said, "It's dead, it's really dead." ”

"Ha, haha, it's dead, it's dead, it's okay, brothers, come here, come here, I'll announce something to you. Adjutant Liu clapped his palms and said loudly while looking around.

When the soldiers heard the sound, they quickly rushed to Adjutant Liu and stood in line. The private who didn't know the news of Zhang Yaotian's death looked inexplicable, and he didn't know why.

"Brothers, the handsome man is dead, Zhang Yaotian is dead. Adjutant Liu was a little excited and couldn't bear it, and hurriedly informed everyone of Zhang Yaotian's death.

As soon as these words came out, the crowd immediately stirred. Adjutant Liu wandered two steps in front of the team with some excitement, and said in a high-pitched voice: "Quiet down, brothers, what does it mean that the handsome man is dead, it means that everyone doesn't have to live the same groveling days as before." Adjutant Liu saw that the soldiers had stopped the commotion, so he made a sad face and said seriously: "Brothers, I know that everyone has been living with Zhang Yaotian on his trouser belt for the past few years, he is irritable, irritable, and will take out anger on his brothers if he disagrees. I know that many brothers follow him out of necessity, what are we for, not just a full meal and a gun that can save lives. But we have followed him for so many years, and what have we got, just a few dozen dollars per month, so many gold, silver and jewelry, and some brothers have never even seen each other, and we have worked hard for him, but he has filled his own pockets, has he ever been a brother? Now that he is dead, this may be retribution. Since his wife and son are dead, no one inherits this box of gold bars, brothers, we might as well divide it, and I want to continue to follow me in the future. I don't want to be able to leave with my gold bars, I am not embarrassed, and now, I want to stand behind me with me. ”

As soon as the words fell, the soldiers in the crowd seemed to have exploded, and they exchanged heads and ears, and immediately, a soldier in the crowd suddenly shouted: "I am willing to follow Adjutant Liu." After speaking, he walked behind Adjutant Liu with some pride.

Then, there were many voices in the crowd, all willing to follow Adjutant Liu. Adjutant Liu's eyes flashed, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, and he looked at the few privates in front of him who were still in a dilemma. Several columns of soldiers looked at each other, seeing that Adjutant Liu was completely unapproachable at this time, and his words seemed to be for his own good, but there was no lack of persecution, knowing that Adjutant Liu was pulling the banner but did not dare to speak out, because they were more afraid of being the first bird. Then, several people also stood behind Adjutant Liu one after another, and there was no lack of pretending to be willing.

"Good, good. After Adjutant Liu finished speaking, he walked towards the place where the villagers were being held, and several privates around him also looked hesitant.

"Brothers, fortunately, I still say the same thing, I want to follow my past, I don't want to take gold bars with my people and leave. Adjutant Liu said with a smile on his face.

As soon as the words fell, several privates glanced at each other, and the private closest to Adjutant Liu spoke: "Adjutant Liu, we are all willing to follow you, you are righteous and think about our brothers everywhere." In the future, you will say a word, and the brothers are willing to let you go to the soup for the fire. ”

"Okay, good, it's a blessing for me to meet all the brothers for so many years! Adjutant Liu laughed, stepped forward and patted the private's shoulder and said, "Put the gun away, these people are not easy, we don't need to be serious with the unarmed villagers." In the future, there will be mine, and there will be yours, and you will go first. ”

As soon as the words fell, the privates walked towards the crowd of privates with a smile on their faces. I saw Adjutant Liu looking at the villagers with a smile on his face and said: "Fellow villagers, you have all heard of Zhang Yaotian's character, we have to do something as a last resort, and now he is dead, but I am a different person Liu, I was born as a peasant, I know your hardships, now you can go home, all the food collected is in front, you take it yourself, I will immediately lead the brothers to withdraw from the town." ”

Suddenly, everyone couldn't believe it, and they whispered and speculated, and there were chaotic voices. The scrawny old man bowed his body slowly, and said with a suspicious expression: "Commander, are you really going to let us go?"

"Put it, put it for sure. It was Zhang Yaotian's order before, and I have no grievances with you, why don't you let it go, you can go home now. Adjutant Liu smiled, and he couldn't see what his intentions were at all.

Hearing Adjutant Liu's affirmative answer, the old man suddenly stretched his eyebrows, and couldn't help but praise: "Commander, you are really a good person?"

Adjutant Liu smiled slightly and shouted to the crowd: "Folks, you can go home now." ”

As soon as the words fell, the crowd was suddenly chaotic, but no one moved the food at the entrance of the town, and rushed towards the darkness in the distance, and everyone was panicked and hurried, as if they were afraid that the people behind them would regret it.

Adjutant Liu looked at the villagers who disappeared into the darkness, smiled slightly and walked towards the crowd of privates, and laughed: "Brothers, we withdrew from the town overnight, and the box of gold bars was hidden by Zhang Yaotian twenty miles away, and I will take you there now." ”

The soldiers were so happy that they extinguished the campfires and rushed to the trucks. Three trucks drove out of town one after the other and disappeared into the darkness.

The night was even darker, and the whole town was shrouded in darkness, and there was not a single light in sight. The wind was blowing, and the cold wind came as scheduled, but later than usual. The wind blew stronger and stronger, and finally attracted patches of snowflakes, which drifted around with the wind unscrupulously......