Xixia dead book

Chapter 46: Legend of the Undead in the Book of the Dead (46)
"Also, the night before the accident, we camped in a Populus euphratica forest. Because I was very tired during the day, I went to bed early that night. Three Chinese military officers were responsible for the safety of the camp that night. In the middle of the night, I was suddenly awakened by a strange sound, which was not very loud at first. I ran outside the tent, but I didn’t see the Chinese military officer on duty, but I found Katya, the history researcher at Leningrad University. Doctor, we all called him 'Kajia', he was arguing with two Chinese comrades under a Populus euphratica tree far away from the camp..."

"What did they say?" Shelepin asked, interrupting Makarov.

"They were arguing in Chinese, and Kajia seemed to say to the two Chinese comrades, 'No! I don't need it!' I understood this sentence, but I couldn't understand the rest."

"And later?"

"Later, when Katya saw me coming, she went back to the tent. The two Chinese comrades also went back to the tent to sleep. I was worried about the safety of the camp, so I walked around the camp. In the end, I still didn't find what should be done. The three Chinese officers on duty, and that strange voice became louder and louder."

"What is that sound?"

"I can't describe it. In short, it's very strange. It's like the roar of a beast, and it's like a man shouting from a distant place. The next day, I asked Katya, and Katya said that he also heard that sound. But he said that the sound was just the sound of strong wind blowing through the sand dunes and Populus euphratica forest. I was afraid that I would get lost, so I went back to the camp and continued to sleep. In the past, if I couldn’t find those Chinese officers, I would definitely worry about the safety of the camp. And I couldn’t sleep well, but the strange thing is that I slept well after I got back to the tent that night, and it was already dawn the next day when I woke up.”

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"The next day, did you see those three Chinese officers?" Xie Leping asked.

Makarov frowned and shook his head: "No. When I woke up the next day, everyone else was there, except for the three Chinese officers. But something even stranger happened. When we got up early in the morning, everyone We found that the two large buckets used to hold water were leaking at the same time. When we found out, the water in them had already drained. Most of the water we carried had already been consumed, and now the entire scientific expedition team ran out of water. In the scorching desert Gobi, losing water means death, and the pessimistic atmosphere quickly spread among the scientific expedition team. The scientific expedition team canceled the scheduled itinerary for the day and sent five groups out to search for water sources. Also to find the missing Chinese military officer. In order to prevent accidents, all the team members who went out to search were issued with rifles and bullets. I also taught several scientists how to use AK-47. Everyone agreed that no matter whether they were found or not, before the sun set , all return to camp."

"You stayed in the camp that day? Did all the five groups come back?"

"Yes, I stayed in the camp during the day as a camp guard, and didn't find anything unusual. At dusk, all the five groups of people who went out to search came back on time, but to everyone's disappointment, the five groups People neither found the three missing Chinese officers, nor brought back water. A Chinese geologist said it was incredible. He said that he had been here before, and he clearly remembered that there was a water source nearby, and there were more than one place. But I couldn’t find it. Everyone felt desperate, but there was no other way, so they had to go back to their tents to sleep and prepare to go out to search tomorrow. I took the initiative to undertake the task of guarding the camp at night, and a Chinese comrade also asked to come with me on duty."

"A Chinese comrade? Do you know him?"

"He is the Chinese person I know best. I remember that his surname is Liang, and he is the Russian translator of the scientific expedition team. He speaks Russian fluently, so I often chat with him in my spare time. I think he is a very nice person. It would be a pleasure to work with him as well.”

"Did something happen to the scientific expedition team tonight?" Xie Lepin lowered his voice.

Makarov pondered for a long time, recalling the terrible scenes that day: "Yes, it was that horrible night. That night, at about 10 o'clock local time, I was chatting with Liang, and suddenly we heard The strange sound I heard the night before, and this time the sound got louder and seemed to be getting closer to us. Everyone in the scientific expedition team was awakened by the sound. Everyone walked out of the tent and stood straight towards the sound. I still remember their eyes, they were eyes full of fear, it was terrible! I tried my best to keep myself calm, I lifted my AK-47, called my two comrades, and went with me to the sound Look at the place where they came from, but they were frightened and stood there, motionless. In desperation, I had no choice but to take the risk alone. At this time, Liang said that he would go with me, so we carried guns Just run in the direction of the sound."

"What did you two discover?"

"The two of us ran a long distance, about four or five kilometers, but found nothing. What's even more strange is that the strange noise can't be heard. Liang said, maybe it's just the wind, nothing at all. I don't know what to do Well, I had to turn around and go back to the camp with Liang, but when the two of us got back to the camp, something even more terrifying happened!"

Makarov continued: "When Liang and I returned to the camp, we were surprised to find that there was no one in the camp!"

"What? This...how is this possible!" Xie Leping's eyes also widened.

"Yes, there is no one in the camp, but the camels, all kinds of equipment carried by the scientific expedition team, and even most of the personal belongings of the people are still there. Only a few personal belongings show signs of being hastily turned over. Everything is like Everyone had just left, and the terrifying sound that hit the camp just now disappeared. Just when Liang and I were terrified and at a loss, suddenly the sound came again! It was getting louder and closer! I couldn’t help it. To describe the feeling in my heart at that time, I can’t explain the terrifying sound clearly, like the galloping horses, or the roaring of beasts, more like howling ghosts and wolves. Near the camp, accompanied by the horrible sound, the strong wind suddenly picked up a huge sand dune, and even The Populus euphratica tree was uprooted. Liang and I lay on the ground, crawled forward, and tried our best to escape from the camp. Looking back, a puff of black smoke and yellow sand rushed into the camp and hit us again. The sound became more and more terrifying. It's like—like a million people crying."

"What's that? A sandstorm?"

"No! It's the devil, the terrible devil! Liang raised his gun and shot at the black smoke in despair. I also shot at the black smoke, but we both fired all the bullets in the magazine, and it didn't help. We were completely desperate. .There was only one thought in my mind at the time, and that was to run!"

"So, you ran eastward for dozens of kilometers along the border until you fainted."

"What? I ran dozens of kilometers! No! I didn't know the direction at the time, and I didn't know how long I ran. It was just my survival instinct that kept me running. Unexpectedly, I... ran dozens of kilometers."

"Yes. When we found you, the doctors thought it was impossible for you to be saved, but you still survived strong."

"Please tell me, how are Katya, Liang, my comrades-in-arms, and the members of the expedition team?" Makarov stood up excitedly.

Xie Leping spread his hands regretfully: "Unfortunately, according to what we have now, everyone in the scientific expedition team has disappeared except you and that Liang. They should have all died. We have lost many outstanding comrades, including Your comrades..."

"No!—how could this be? That terrible devil, the all-devouring devil!" Makarov yelled out of composure.His shout alarmed the guards outside the door, and two guards broke into the office, looking at Makarov with strange eyes.Shelepin waved to the guard, who left the office.

After Makarov calmed down, Shelepin said calmly: "Let's talk about you, your future and destiny."

"My future and destiny?"

"Well! Ivan Petrovich, you should know that many people outside have a lot of criticism of our KGB. I don't want to deny it completely, because there are indeed many facts; as a person, I am not willing to decide the future of someone And destiny, but, you, unfortunately, because of this 'Black City' operation, I have to decide your future and destiny. Please don't blame me, this is all for the country. Of course, you are not completely without choice I will point you to two paths for you to choose." A cold light flashed in Shelepin's eyes, aggressive.

"Two paths? No! I just want to go back to my original unit."

Shelepin shook his head: "It's unrealistic to return to the army. You only have two options now. One, we will restrict your personal freedom, such as sending you to a prison or some hospital."

"Why? What crime have I committed?" Makarov cried in despair.He seemed to feel the despair of that horrible night again. He stared into Shelepin's eyes and heard Shelepin continue to say, "You don't have to be so nervous. After listening to the next option, make a choice. Second, you join us."

"What? Join the KGB!" Makarov never thought that one day he would become a member of the KGB.The first option is to lose your freedom. Will you be free if you join the KGB?Little did he know, his mind was in complete turmoil.

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"Is there no third option?" Makarov asked after a while.

Shelepin shook his head and said, "This is not my personal decision. It was discussed by the National Security Council and passed collectively." Makarov looked surprised, and Shelepin continued, "However, personally, it is very Hope you will join us."

"why?"

Xie Lepin opened a thick roll of files on his desk, and said: "We have a very detailed understanding of your situation, and I think you have the potential to be an excellent agent--you have served in the reconnaissance force, and you are very skilled. Responsiveness, bravery, sense of responsibility, high vigilance, and more importantly, you are honest and reliable, obey orders, don’t ask things you shouldn’t ask, don’t say things you shouldn’t say, that’s fine! Of course, these are just my personal opinions on you Many people don't see it that way..." Xie Leping stopped at this point.

Makarov asked puzzledly, "What do those people think of me?"

Shelepin stared at Makarov for a long time, stood up and went to the window, looked at the onion-shaped roof of the Vasily Cathedral and said: "Some people in the National Security Council expressed doubts about your escape by chance. They think The death of the scientific expedition team was framed by foreign hostile forces, otherwise, such a powerful scientific expedition team would not have disappeared without a sound, and you, Comrade Makarov, have become the object of their suspicion .”

"Doubt me? Doubt me what?" Makarov tried his best to control his emotions, but still couldn't tolerate the slander against himself.

"Don't get excited, Ivan Petrovich, I never believe their suspicions. Although I still don't know the reason for the failure of this operation, I absolutely have no doubts about your loyalty to the country!" It was getting late outside the window, and Mr. Vasily The onion roof of the church shone strangely in the afterglow of the setting sun.Shelepin turned around and continued, "You can have a week to think about it. This week, you should write out the entire process of participating in the 'Black City' operation. The more detailed the better, then hand it over to me. And tell me your final choice. However, I think I already know the answer. It is getting late, and I have a lot of business to attend to, so you can go back to Lubyanka in my car."

In the twilight, Makarov drove into the KGB headquarters at No. 11 Lubyanka Square again in Shelepin's car.From then on, his whole life in the future will be linked with this place.

Makarov recalled this, feeling as if he had got into a black hole, getting deeper and deeper, getting darker and darker, and he couldn't find an exit.He is so tired.Makarov's vision gradually blurred, he leaned gently under the tree, and fell asleep.

After listening to Makarov's memories, Tang Feng and Han Jiang felt enlightened.The ins and outs of the whole incident are almost clear. The situation Makarov said and the seven top-secret KGB documents they already have can be confirmed by each other.

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I don't know how long it took, when Makarov woke up, it was already dawn, he sat up startled, surrounded by familiar figures - Tang Feng and Han Jiang.Makarov tried his best to recall what happened last night. When he came out of the tunnel, he volunteered to be the guard in the first half of the night. He recalled the past again, and then...then he didn't remember anything.Makarov's mind went blank, did he fall asleep afterwards?Falling asleep during the mission, this... this is an unforgivable mistake, this is a shame for an old secret agent!What's more, last night was a task that I voluntarily requested!Makarov felt a fever on his face. He asked Han Jiang: "Did I fall asleep last night? I remember that I told you about my joining the KGB. As I talked, I seemed to..."

Before Han Jiang answered, Tang Feng replied first: "It's nothing, after all, you are old."

"No! No! This is an unforgivable mistake." Makarov was annoyed.

Han Jiang glared at Tang Feng, then comforted Makarov and said, "Actually, it's nothing, I will make such a mistake too!"

"Han, you don't have to coax me anymore, I know I made a mistake, but I promise I won't make such a mistake again in the future!" Makarov's stubborn temper came up.

Han Jiang shook his head helplessly and said nothing more.At this time, Liang Yuan and Hei Yun also woke up.Han Jiang looked at the dark tunnel entrance, and at the boundless virgin forest around him. He knew that it was not suitable to stay here for a long time, and the pursuers might appear at any time. Last night's rest was already a rare luxury.

The five people kept silent, each packed their bags, no more words were needed, everyone knew their current situation and what they were going to do next.

When the early morning light pierced through the thick treetops into the virgin forest, everyone set off.The whole day, except for the mountain road or the mountain road.After Hei Yun took everyone on the mountain road for a whole day, at dusk, everyone finally saw a prairie.This is a grassland covered with dense river networks. Hei Yun suggested spending the night at the edge of the forest and then on the road the next day.

Han Jiang asked Heiyun, "How long will it take to walk across this grassland?"

Hei Yun thought for a moment, and replied, "It will take at least half a day."

"Are you familiar with this way? I mean, can you take us on a night walk at night?" Han Jiang asked again.

Hei Yun was taken aback by Han Jiang's question, but then replied: "You can walk at night, but you need to use your flashlight, and the speed will be very slow."

Han Jiang checked the flashlight, and there are two spare batteries, at least one flashlight can be used overnight.After Han Jiang analyzed their situation to everyone, he resolutely rejected Heiyun's suggestion to stay here overnight, and asked everyone to walk at night and walk out of this grassland at dawn the next day.

Tang Feng thought that Han Jiang was crazy, and firmly disagreed with his crazy behavior, but Makarov stood by Han Jiang's side.Tang Feng cursed helplessly: "You two are indeed a couple of lunatics!"

Before dark, a group of people set off on the road again. Before leaving, Heiyun specially asked everyone: "Everyone must be careful, there are many swamps on this grassland, everyone must follow me closely. In order to prevent anyone from falling into the swamp, we have to hold hands go ahead."

Heiyun led the crowd to move slowly in the night. I don't know whether it was the credit of Heiyun or the blessing of the god of luck. They did not encounter the terrible swamp. When the red sun jumped out of the eastern horizon again, they saw a road on the grassland A river, a clear river, a meandering river.The hungry and thirsty people all rushed to the river, knelt down by the river, bent down, and greedily drank the clear water.

Everyone had had enough, and they all collapsed by the river, only Tang Feng was still kneeling by the river, staring into the distance stupidly.Suddenly, Tang Feng raised his arms and shouted loudly: "Yellow River! This is the great Yellow River."

"Yellow River?" Everyone else looked at Tang Feng in surprise.

(End of this chapter)