Chapter 458: Defending the Homeland
Experience on the battlefield has shown that a well-hidden sniper can deter a considerable number of soldiers until he is discovered, or the group is completely destroyed.
Therefore, it is very unwise to take the initiative to find a sniper in a superior position, not only to have an equivalent sniper who can deal with the opponent, but also to be mentally prepared to fill it with his life.
When fifty Americans scattered and moved five hundred meters to the scarecrow at the top of the terrace, only forty remained.
After another 500 meters, there were only 30 people left.
At this time, less than half a mile away from the scarecrow at the top of the hill, some people had already reached the effective range of modified guns in their hands, and they began to fire back at the scarecrow.
Naturally, those who fought back were shot down first, and the rest moved on.
Five hundred meters further, the soldiers were still less than three hundred meters away from the scarecrows, but only twenty people were left standing.
The distance of 300 meters is exactly the best firing range for modern guns, and everyone invariably chose to return fire from the ground.
The distance of 300 meters was enough for them to judge which scarecrow was shooting at their side, and their firepower was suddenly concentrated.
But on the bare terraces, the inferior to the upper is too great.
A moment later, in the midst of a dull firefight, five or six more people were knocked down one by one.
"He has cover, we can't exchange fire like this!"
Someone finally realized that something was wrong, those scarecrows on the mountain were covered with a thick layer of wet mud, and after the projectile flew upwards for three hundred meters, how much penetration could it hit on it. Only the Sky Bullet.
There is no way back in front of us, and we can't sit still. The soldiers finally jumped up and launched a final charge.
Simon stepped forward with the crowd in silence. But not a single shot was fired.
He was thinking in his heart: the opponent's bullet stability is excellent, and it can maintain an excellent hit rate even from a mile, how many parts are it to get the shooting accuracy?
Moreover, the frequency of reloading and firing is extremely fast, so there must be a very advanced loading structure on the gun, and if you get this weapon, it will be the most valuable object of study.
The distance was getting closer, and the people who were moving forward could see the black muzzle of the scarecrow's back from time to time, but it was just a barrel, and it was just a random shot. There doesn't seem to be any aiming at all, but someone always goes down with the gunshot.
Simon and the crowd distanced themselves, and their course of action drew a long arc around the scarecrows.
In a battlefield environment where the gunfire was incessant, his steps were simply lighter than a mouse.
The gun in Simon's hand is naturally tempered and tempered, the shooting accuracy is trustworthy, and the power of the special bullet is enough to penetrate any muddy scarecrow. Break any flesh in half.
But after the last time he was overboard, Simon made up his mind to see the target and beat him to pieces, so that nothing could happen again.
He must not be given a second chance to escape.
When Simon was about to cross the parallel position of the scarecrow. Suddenly stopped.
At this moment, the setting sun completely set the horizon, and the darkness around it dropped sharply.
Simon's ears. A trail of footsteps was heard passing by, and five soldiers made the same choice as him. Pulled away a relatively long charge distance, intending to go around the rear of the scarecrow.
Their choice was undoubtedly wise. Those comrades who were charging towards the enemy were already lying on the ground early.
Then, Simon heard the ambush behind the scarecrow finally move.
The guy's footsteps and the sound of the bolt are in a very tight rhythm, take a step, pull the bolt to reload, take another step, and strike the trigger.
In this way, ten steps were taken, five bullets were replaced, five shots were dodged, five bullets were fired, and five soldiers were knocked down.
There were only two people left on the mountain.
Your rhythm, I've mastered it completely.
Simon did not hesitate for the fifth time, and when the gunfire rang out for the fifth time, he stepped out like lightning, turned ninety degrees to the left, and the enemy who had already calculated the position appeared in his sight, and the muzzle of the gun was also aimed at the same time.
The No. 1 gunner in North America not only attacked extremely quickly, but also launched at a very clever time, snatching the "half-step" rhythm by force, and never allowing the enemy to take a full step and dodge the bullets he had been accumulating for a long time.
In his expectation, most of the other party did not find out, and this shot must have hit.
Even if the situation is not so ideal, the opponent has already spotted him, but the rhythm of his steps and reloads has been fixed in five cycles, and at this time, he has just had time to take a "half step", and he will also be hit by himself.
But after the bullet was fired, in Simon's eyes, the young man in front of him was motionless, and he had no intention of continuing to walk at all.
It's just that his rifle, with its dark muzzle pointed straight at itself, also seems to be aiming and shooting.
Is this a reaction to being scared silly?
Simon is completely sure that the other party has not had time to replace the bullet at all, so what's the point of raising the muzzle?
No sooner had he than he had flashed this thought when he heard a violent explosion, and the rifle pointed at him had exploded in its entirety, turning into a pile of fragments.
Wait a minute, this musket should still be very valuable for research......
No, why is it the firearm that is being blown up, not the other person?
At the same time as these questions surfaced, Simon's eyes suddenly saw a flash of cold light, which was particularly dazzling in the canopy that had just turned into darkness.
A murderous aura that seemed to cross the heavens and the earth rushed towards him, and it was even more palpitating than being targeted by a hundred guns at the same time.
The bayonet in Ji Aojian's hand came to Simon's face, pressed against his throat, and his voice was very flat, "I told you a long time ago that cold weapons are very important. ”
Simon still had the gun in his hand, but there were no bullets in it.
And his feeling also told himself that the speed of the other party's knife just now was stable above him. If you really fight with cold weapons, you can't keep up with the rhythm of the other party at all. The slightest movement will definitely be split in half in an instant.
Half a day passed. He finally asked. "What happened just now, my bullet just went into the barrel of your gun?"
Ji Aojian shook his head, "No, I caught your bullet with the barrel." ”
"You've got it ready?"
"I knew you were there. ”
Simon's cheeks twitched a few times, "You can sense everything around you and catch bullets like this, are you omniscient?"
Ji Aojian frowned and asked rhetorically, "The All-Knowing?"
"There's no movement missing. Someone who can be easily captured even by a bullet is, of course, the omniscient. ”
"In the Americas, aren't such people called liberators?"
"How can we believe that we can be liberated without the guidance of the All-Knowing?"
Ji Aojian thought for a moment, "I understand, it is because of the leadership of the Know-It-Knowing, so you firmly believe that you can be liberated?"
"Of course!"
Simon said hatefully, "If we had known you were the All-Knowing, we wouldn't have started this war in the first place." There was no chance of victory at all. ”
Ji Aojian didn't answer his words, but said thoughtfully, "If you say that, there is one thing I can figure out." ”
"What's the matter?"
"It is said that at the time of the War of Independence. There was a British sharpshooter who had once aimed at an American officer in his position, because the officer suddenly turned away. The sharpshooter didn't want to kill in the back and gave up shooting. And then people said. If he had shot at the time, it would have changed history. ”
"Even if he shot at the time. It can't change history. Simon's face was gloomy, "This kind of story made up by the British is just a so-called gentlemanly demeanor to put gold on the face of their own failures." ”
"Now I also believe that he really can't change history. ”
Ji Aojian put down his bayonet, walked away a few steps at will, looked at the trenches of the two armies under the mountain, and said leisurely.
Simon found that he was all exposed behind him, and it seemed like a simple thing to quickly load the bullet and shoot again, but deep down in his heart there was a fear that he couldn't overcome no matter what, and he suppressed himself from taking any action.
He gritted his teeth and couldn't help asking, "Are you the All-Knower?" When I met you last year, it seemed completely different from what it is now. ”
Ji Aojian sighed, "I'm not. ”
"Then why were you able to catch the bullet?"
"I said luck, do you believe it?"
"Don't believe me!" Simon replied loudly, his voice already on fire, "I can feel that you are in complete control of everything in the battle just now, far beyond my comprehension. ”
"Because I'm familiar with this place. ”
"What do you mean?"
"If there is a place that you build brick by brick, grass and wood, you will feel that it is a part of your life, and any movement that happens here will cause you to feel strongly. ”
Ji Aojian said softly, "Since ancient times, it has always been difficult for invaders to conquer the local freedom fighters, because for the people who grow and work here, this is their home, everyone is most familiar with their homeland, and when they want to defend their home, they can burst out with the most powerful combat power." ”
Simon still didn't believe it, "That sounds ridiculous. ”
"Is it ridiculous?" Ji Aojian smiled, "If the Americans don't regard the thirteen states of North America as their home, why would they rebel and defeat the British who are far away in Europe and only think about taxation?"
As soon as this great truth was said, Simon was speechless.
"I still think you're omniscient. After a moment's thought, Simon added, "Or, in what you think is home, you're already close to the All-Knowing?"
"Perhaps. ”
"So, is there a chance that a person who is willing to defend his homeland to the death has a chance to become the All-Knowing?
"Probably. ”
Ji Aojian said slowly, "There are many ways to become omniscient, and guarding your home should be one way. ”
"If you leave your own home, what else can you do to stay omniscient?"
"This question ......," Ji Aojian recalled slightly, "an all-knowing person once told me that heaven and earth are home. ”
Simon didn't seem to understand, but said, "It is enough to reach the realm of the all-knowing, to guard the hometown and defend the land." ”
Ji Aojian nodded and did not speak again.
Simon couldn't help but ask again, "What are you going to do with me?"
"What do you say?" Ji Aojian turned around, "I forgot to tell you that the navy you want to cooperate with was completely defeated by our fleet in a naval battle yesterday. ”
Simon was stunned, and finally spoke, "Then, I surrender." ”
"I accept. Ji Aojian replied casually, "Next, let's talk about the issue of war reparations." ”
"What war reparations?"
"If a defeated country does not pay reparations, what kind of defeated country is it?"
Simon was stunned again, "I'm just the commander of an army all the way, and even if I fail here, it's just a partial defeat." Our main army is attacking Mexico City, and if we take your capital, we will win the war. ”
"That's the reparations for your defeated army. Ji Ao Kendao, "Do you still want to take the rest of your subordinates back to your hometown? If you want to go home alive, you must pay money to ransom people, this is a matter of course." ”
......
A few days later, Guta woke up.
"Sir, why did you let those Americans go?"
"It's simple. "Because they're southerners." ”
"I don't understand, why can you let them go if you're a southerner?"
Ji Aojian touched his head, "Guta, when a person is willing to defend his homeland to the death, he can burst out with unprecedented power. (To be continued......)