Age of Rebirth

Chapter Two Hundred and Seven

It was very late at night, and Tang Qiuli was not at all tired. In addition to ordering the radio station to keep calling and contacting, he also ordered Yuan Jinghao to send troops to search for the wounded along the retreat route. He also sent a squadron of soldiers to search for them. If there is news, immediately send a telegram to yourself.

He never believed that even the wounded and the escort troops, seven or eight hundred people disappeared like this, there must be clues, the bonfire in the cave was burning, but he felt chills in his heart, and various speculations kept circling in his mind, He didn't dare to think about it, he would rather believe that the radio was out of order rather than other reasons.

Shanhu was on the side, accompanying him sadly. This fierce man rarely had such emotions. There were a large number of Japanese troops gathered around Baishi Mountain, and the devil troops from the outside were gathering in this area. Xiaoling and the others had great It is possible to encounter devils, and the strength of the escort troops, plus hundreds of wounded, limits the mobility of the troops. It is not an easy task to get rid of devils.

However, this kind of speculation has been circling in Shanhu's mind for a long time. Seeing Xiaoqiu's anxious and worried look, can it add more psychological burden to him?Xiaoling is also his partner who grew up with him, and the safety of Xiaoling and the wounded is also concerned about the heart of this tough man. What makes him even more sad is that Xiaoqiu looks out of his mind now. [

Tang Qiuli walked out of the cave, Shanhu followed closely, and the sleeping warrior snored sweetly. When the sentry saw two figures approaching, they loaded their guns vigilantly and asked for the password. When they saw that it was the commander and Captain Huang, they hurriedly Saluting, Tang Qiu waved his hand away, and the sentinel returned to his post.

The night wind blew Tang Qiuli's black hair. He stood on the hill, looking at the mountains and forests in the distance. The mountains in the mountains are like beasts with low eyebrows and bowed heads. In the silence, they are full of the rhythm of life.

The night sky is like a curtain, dotted with stars, deep and far away. If a star represents a person, then, among the vast sea of ​​stars, which one is you or me? Dazzling brilliance, just like the lives accumulated for hundreds of millions of years, just for the heroic and poignant burning in an instant!

Watching the shooting star go away and finally disappear at the end of the sky, Tang Qiuli's heart ached for no reason, and he grabbed Shan Hu's hand: "Huzi, are Xiaoling and the others okay?" When he felt severe pain, he could feel the help and trembling in his heart from Tang Qiuli's hand.

The restless night, in the suffocating waiting, finally passed. The new rising sun dispelled the mist in the forest and warmed the bodies of every soldier. After a night of good rest, the soldiers all recovered their strength and youthfulness Blooming life filled the ancient forest, and the soldiers began to prepare breakfast while chatting and laughing.

Over there, the team leader brought a person over. This is a sub-team leader of the fourth team and the third team that followed Yuan Jinghao's breakthrough. Last night, it was his squadron that was responsible for searching for the whereabouts of the wounded. Yuan Jinghao was afraid that he would say no on the radio. I understand, I sent him here overnight to report the situation face to face, the team leader was exhausted, his clothes were wet with thick dew, his hands, feet and face were scratched by thorns, so he drove overnight, in the shortest possible time. In time, bring the news.

This is amazing news. In the southeast direction of Baishi Mountain, near the Huangni River, there are traces of battles. Judging from the items left on the scene and the intensity of the battle, this is our army, and it should be a brigade-level encounter. , The troops are still searching nearby, but so far, our soldiers have not been found.

The Huangni River is about 60 kilometers away from Baishi Mountain. It is a small forest river that is not too wide. It winds through the mountains and leaves deep pools in the mountains. During the summer flood season, the river surges and floods the forest. A large open space formed a swampy area. The retreat route for Xiaoling and the wounded happened to be in the direction of the Huangni River. At the beginning, this was chosen as the retreat direction because of the dangerous terrain and the difficulty of passing heavy equipment. Troops encountered.

Tang Qiuli's heart tightened suddenly. This was the last thing he wanted to see, but it still happened. There was a large group of devils, nearly 2000 people, outnumbered, Xiaoling and the wounded were in danger.

He handed over his troops to Zhao Yuhe's leadership, and returned to the army according to the original plan. He and Shanhu, with ten guards, rushed to Huangnihe as quickly as a spark.

In a hidden mountain depression near the Huangni River, he saw the squadron leader of the four squadrons responsible for searching for the wounded, and the squadron leader responsible for escorting the wounded. The two squadron leaders were anxiously waiting for the commander's arrival.

Tang Qiuli didn't have time to catch his breath, and immediately asked about the situation of the wounded. To his great relief, the wounded were all here, and none of them was left behind.

Seeing that the commander was looking anxiously, knowing what the commander was looking for, the squadron leader who was escorting the wounded went to Tang Qiuli with his head down, and told him what happened.

The night before yesterday, he led a team to escort the wounded. According to the retreat plan, he arrived at the bank of the Huangni River. He planned to cross the river from here, climb over several mountains, and take another road back to the base. The troops were crossing the river, and all the wounded had already reached the other side of the river. At this moment, a group of devils sprang out from nowhere, with a size of a brigade of nearly 2000 people.

The devils found the troops crossing the river and immediately launched an attack. A fierce battle broke out between the two sides. Gunshots resounded through the forest in the night sky. Relying on their superior force, the devils compressed the troops to the riverside. Another group of devils tried to cross the river, and the attack stayed on the other side. the wounded.

The situation was very critical. The troops and the wounded were in danger of being surrounded and wiped out by the devils. The squadron leader asked Dean Zhang to take all the wounded and a part of the escort troops to retreat immediately and go into the mountains to hide. He took three squadrons of soldiers to stop the devils , to cover everyone's retreat.

However, no matter how much the squadron leader asked, even begged, Dean Zhang refused to agree, saying that she is now the supreme commander here, and everyone must follow her command. As a result, Dean Zhang led three teams of 100 A number of soldiers launched a counterattack to the devils, and attracted the devils' attention to the opposite direction of our hiding place.

The squadron leader led the rest of the soldiers and all the wounded in the hiding place. He heard the gunshots very intensely. Later, they gradually disappeared until there was no sound. Because of the unknown situation and the radio was damaged during the battle, They kept hiding here until the troops who were looking for them found them, and then reported what happened to the detachment leader.

As the squadron leader spoke, his tears couldn't help falling, and he choked up and said, "Commander, I'm sorry for you. I failed to protect Dean Zhang. You can shoot me!" The deep relationship between Chang and Dean Zhang, in my heart, I also sincerely wish them both. [

Now, he regrets so much that he almost wants to shoot himself in the head. Why didn't he try his best to stop Dean Zhang at that time, even if he sent a few soldiers to forcibly drag him away, it's too late to say anything now, his intestines are fast Regretted, if Dean Zhang is in any danger, how can he be worthy of the commander, the soldiers still don't eat themselves!

Tang Qiuli patted the squadron leader's shoulder with a smile, he had the right to blame these brave fighters, the blood-stained clothes, the numerous marks, and the intensity of the encounter, for them, only respect and respect approval.

Tang Qiuli's actions made the squadron leader even more uncomfortable, and couldn't help crying. If the commander scolded him and criticized him severely, he would feel better. The more the commander was like this, the more he felt sorry for him.

Tang Qiuli still had hope in his heart. Xiaoling led the blocking force to attract the devils to other places. With the bravery and well-trained soldiers of the troops, and the good military skills of the soldiers, getting rid of the devils should not be a problem. The most serious As a result, the troops were scattered.

He felt that he couldn't stay for a minute, his heart was empty, like a ball of numbness, he couldn't breathe, he led Shanhu and ten guards, and searched all the way in the direction of the blocking troops.

A day passed without finding any traces. Tang Qiuli's heart became heavier and heavier. He didn't take a bite of food all day long, but he felt that his heart was filled with something and he had no appetite at all.

When Shan Hu saw him like this, he saw it in his eyes and was anxious in his heart. When he camped at night, he deliberately killed a few pheasants. They were roasted on the campfire until they were browned. The pheasant sent to Tang Qiuli.

Usually, in Tang Qiuli's eyes, there are delicious things, but now, they are tasteless. His mind is not on this at all. After eating a few mouthfuls, Shanhu puts it down. I took a few more bites.

The bonfire in the cave reflected Tang Qiuli's untiring face. After only two short days, Tang Qiuli's face became visibly thinner. Shan Hu was always by his side. This rough-looking man , and Tang Qiuli's heart is always connected, sometimes he really hates himself, but his mouth is stupid, and he can't even say a word of comfort.

He is also very clear that at this time, no words can dissolve the heavy heart in Xiao Qiu's heart. As time goes by, Xiao Qiu's heavy feeling becomes more and more intense. Shan Hu can only silently accompany him, Do your best to take care of him.

One day at dawn, they were still searching. At a turning point, the mountain tiger in front of them suddenly made a concealed gesture, and twelve people disappeared into the bushes like a wisp of green smoke.

A small group of devils escorted a man in ragged clothes and walked towards him. This man seemed to have been injured and staggered, his hands were tightly tied behind his back. Hitting him on the back, every heavy blow made him stagger forward a few steps, almost falling.

When these devils approached, from the man's tattered clothes, it could be seen that he was a soldier of his own army. After being injured, he was captured by the devils. A flame of hope ignited in Tang Qiuli's heart. disappointment.