XXXIV. The Burning Han Flag
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"That's the situation, Zhu Tong is determined to run, now I want to ask everyone's opinion, should we stay and guard Suoyun Pass, or leave together?"
The four hundred non-commissioned officers sat around and began to discuss the question of whether to stay or go, because among these people, Wang Chang and Sun Xueyou performed the best in the school, so their prestige among this group of interns was also very high, and they were willing to listen to their opinions.
A non-commissioned officer about eighteen years old said: "To be honest, since the guards of Suoyun are all thinking about running away, what can we do?"
After all, this is not our home field, we can't be the master, let's leave, count the days, our internship period is almost over, it's time to return to Beijing, it's time to attend the graduation ceremony. ”
Another non-commissioned officer expressed a different opinion: "It is not an exaggeration to say that this group of Shu troops is rats, what kind of army is it to escape from the battle?" Or the commander of the defenders? I'm not afraid of being laughed at!
They are greedy for life and afraid of death, we are not afraid, just the Chu army, back then I was pushed all the way across the long river by our Han army to survive, such a group of rabble, not to mention 100,000, and then 100,000, I have the confidence to clean them up. ”
Another non-commissioned officer said: "But after all, we are a guest army, and we are still here for internship, and if we don't have the support of the local people, how can we fight a fierce battle with the enemy?"
Don't get me wrong, I'm not afraid of death, I just don't want to guard people for such an unreasonable reason, in my opinion, at least I have to meet General Wang or Yu Tingshi and get their support. ”
Everyone says a word, and it is impossible to come to a unified conclusion.
In the end, Wang Chang said: "To be honest, I don't want to clean up the aftermath for this group of miscreants, but if you think about it carefully, isn't this an opportunity?"
Four hundred interns of the Jingwu Academy, repelled the attack of 100,000 Chu troops at Suoyun Pass, and successfully held the pass without losing it.
Our value is rising gradually, and when the time comes, you don't need to come to the door to recommend which battalion you want to serve, I'm afraid that as soon as we graduate, there will be officers at all levels at the school gate vying to grab us.
What's more, everyone should be clear, this is also Han soil, and we also have our own compatriots behind us who need to be protected, and we can't ignore them because we are prejudiced against the Shu army.
In short, the words have come to this, I am not reluctant to leave if I want to leave, and if I am willing to stay, I will have a good fight with this group of thieves, what are few people afraid of?
Didn't Your Majesty recover the northern states with a force dozens of times the difference? There are also Huo Hussars, 800 people destroyed 100,000 Hu Nu,
The Hunu who fought in a war were not an inch of grass in various places, and the people still used cold weapons at that time, and they were fighting against Hunu with real knives and guns.
Now look at us, then the firearms, grenades, tiger guns, all of them are new firearms, why don't you take this opportunity to fight with the thief army, don't you think it's a pity?
In short, I don't want to go, I can't just miss such a good opportunity to make meritorious contributions. ”
As soon as Wang Chang's voice fell, Sun Xueyou immediately said: "What Non-commissioned Officer Wang said is right, how can you miss such a good opportunity?" I won't leave, I won't go back if I don't make some military achievements, I'm unwilling! ”
Since Wang Chang and Sun Xueyou wanted to stay, the rest of the non-commissioned officers were naturally gearing up and were unwilling to leave.
This is a rare opportunity to experience actual combat, once successful is the object of attention, even if you fail to die here, you can also enter the martyr's shrine to enjoy the incense offerings, and bless the descendants of the family.
As soon as they said they would do it, the four hundred non-commissioned officers immediately began to get busy, checking the weapons they were carrying, determining the reliability of the Huzun cannon, checking whether the rifling in the barrel had been smoothed, and checking the number of grenades.
Sun Xueyou leaned against the wall and carefully checked the paper shells in the bag, which contained eighty-five rounds.
"Five rounds of heat dissipation for half an hour, enough to support a day, just enough to smooth the rifling, almost enough......"
After careful calculation, Sun Xueyou fixed the spring blade of the needle at the front end of the butt of the firebolt and pulled the trigger back and forth a few times to make sure that the force was sufficient, and after the stone could be ignited, he began to clean the gun......
After noon, after Zhu Tong repeatedly persuaded Wang Chang and others to leave to no avail, he left them behind and evacuated Suoyun Pass with the defenders.
Sun Xueyou looked at the defending officers and soldiers who were leaving one after another, and suddenly shouted loudly: "You group of cowards to remember Lao Tzu!"
Just run away like a girl, leave it to us to guard here, your wives and children, Lao Tzu will protect, run away, escape as far as possible! ”
Sun Xueyou's words immediately attracted the surrounding companions to respond in unison, and everyone stimulated this group of Shu soldiers with the most mocking tone.
The soldiers of the Shu army listened to the words in their ears, and they were all ashamed, and they lowered their heads and quickened their pace.
Of course, there were also a few Shu soldiers who were extremely uncomfortable.
"Damn, a group of melon babies, so arrogant!"
A twenty-four-five-year-old man couldn't bear it anymore, and he looked angrily at this group of extremely well-equipped non-commissioned officers, his eyes full of dissatisfaction.
The companion on the side persuaded: "Lao Chen, let's go quickly, leave them alone, and be honest when the Chu army comes." ”
Lao Chen gasped: "Alas! Let a group of melon babies look down on me, I feel very unhappy, listen to what they say, my mother is a, I'm angry! ”
His companion patted him on the shoulder: "Count, what are you talking about with them?" If they want to die, let them go, and from the first day they came, I knew that they looked down on us, and it would be better for them to suffer a little. ”
"Humph!" Lao Chen snorted coldly and quietly followed the team and left.
At this time, Wang Chang suddenly said loudly: "Brothers, put up our military flag and scare the courage of the thief army!" ”
The next moment, a flaming bird flag was erected at the head of the city for the non-commissioned officers, and the bright red flag was waving in the wind, giving people an incomparable shock.
"Salute!"
Wang Chang gave an order, and the four hundred non-commissioned officers stood straight together, facing the Jingwei Army Banner, and hit the left chest armor with their right fist, their faces full of solemnity.
Even the fleeing people were stunned by this scene, and the four hundred people and the flaming red banner gave them only two words.
Peace!
Zhu Xuan's blood was boiling at this time, and the moment he saw the battle flag, he suddenly made up his mind, and said to these girls: "After this pass, you will be safe, and then Ruth will go by yourself, I will stay and fight the enemy with them." ”
When the girl in yellow heard this, she and the women all bowed to him and said, "Thank you Vice General Zhu for escorting you all the way, I will settle down in nearby towns and pray for you!" ”
Zhu Xuan nodded, then walked straight to the city, found Wang Chang and said: "Although I, Zhu Xuan, am a deserter, I also want to do my best to fight the enemy with you. ”
Wang Chang nodded vigorously: "Okay, with the help of Vice General Zhu, the thief army will definitely be able to return in vain under this Suoyun Pass City!" ”