Chapter 30: “......Xue Yena La Ba Qi Shu!”

  Pastor Yang's voice had just fallen when the sound of machine guns rose from their side, and the devils outside the door were caught off guard and fell in a row. Old Yang and Old Cao hid in the dark and fired at the enemy outside the house. Qin Zhiyong quickly flashed to one side and shot at the house with the soldiers inside.

  Makino saw that they were being attacked from both sides and hastily ordered the soldiers to retreat to one side, lie down on the ground, and fire at Old Yang and Old Cao.

  A smoking hand grenade was thrown into the house, and Qin Zhiyong kicked it out of the door with one foot.

  Taking advantage of the explosion of the grenade, Qin Zhiyong led the soldiers to rush out of the house, and several soldiers fell down after being hit.

  Several Japanese soldiers hid behind trucks and jeeps and shot at Old Cao and Old Yang.

  Lao Yang and Lao Cao threw out several hand grenades in a row, the car exploded and caught fire, and the Japanese soldiers hiding behind the car were also blown into the sky.

  Two cars caught fire.

  At this time, Iwai's unit was marching on a mountain path when they heard the sound of gunfire and explosions in the distance.

  Iwai asked: "Where did you shoot?"

  Kuroda listened with his ear tilted: "Sounds like it's near the mountain road below."

  Iwai: "Quickly! Down the mountain!"

  Kuroda ordered his soldiers to quicken their pace.

  The battle is still going on. Qin Zhiyong led the scouts to join forces with Lao Yang and Lao Cao, using abandoned houses as cover to shoot at the enemy.

  Both sides exchanged intense gunfire.

  Soon, the scouts had fired all the bullets of their submachine guns, and Lao Yang and Lao Cao had also fired all the bullets of their machine guns. Everyone picked up the rifles and submachine guns next to the Japanese corpses on the ground and continued to fire.

  The Japanese soldier watching Dong Tuanzhang heard the gunfire outside and nervously looked out, Dong Tuanzhang took advantage of this to grab a wooden bench and heavily hit the back of his head, the Japanese soldier let out a miserable cry and fell to the ground.

  The bullets of the reconnaissance squad were quickly used up, and Old Yang and Old Cao exchanged a bitter smile.

  Makino yelled: "Qin Pai Zhang, you've run out of bullets, surrender quickly!"

  Qin Zhiyong took a glance at the warriors beside him and saw that only Old Yang, Old Cao, Zhou Guangren, Huang Xintian and two other warriors were left.

  "Brothers, we will never surrender!" Qin Zhiyong said resolutely.

  Everyone is on high alert, a soldier hands Qin Zhiyong a rifle with bayonet attached, Old Yang and Old Cao bring over the "crooked-handled" machine gun, holding it in their hands, Zhou Guangren also quietly attaches his bayonet, preparing for close combat with the enemy.

  Makino approached step by step with his soldiers.

  Suddenly, several hand grenades exploded one after another in the crowd of Japanese soldiers, killing more than a dozen Japanese soldiers.

  Comrade Dong hid in a dark place outside the house, firing and throwing grenades, and knocked down several Japanese soldiers.

  Qin Zhiyong and his comrades rushed up to engage in close combat with the remaining enemy.

  Lao Yang and Lao Cao swung the butts of their machine guns and each killed a Japanese soldier...

  A Japanese soldier stabbed to death a warrior of a reconnaissance platoon...

  Huang Xintian and Zhou Guangren joined forces to stab that Japanese soldier to death...

  Qin Zhiyong killed a Japanese soldier, but his own shoulder was also stabbed by the Japanese soldier's bayonet. At this time, the Japanese squad leader stabbed Qin Zhiyong from behind, and a wounded soldier rushed up to block the bayonet with his body. Qin Zhiyong turned around and killed the squad leader.

  Makiyo hid in the dark and shot at Captain Dong, hitting his abdomen.

  The enemy has been annihilated, and two scouts from the reconnaissance company have also sacrificed themselves. Qin Zhiyong shouted loudly: "Quickly go and rescue Captain Dong!"

  Huang Xintian removed a bullet box from the body of a Japanese soldier. Suddenly, Makino emerged from the darkness with a pistol pressed against the wounded Dong Tuanzhang, fresh blood flowing from his abdomen.

  Makino: "Qin Paichang, order your men to fall back! If you don't, I'll kill him!"

  "Qin Zhiyong! Don't mind me! Kill him!"

  Makino shouted wildly: "If the captain dies for the country, you will be held accountable when you return!"

  Qin Zhiyong had no choice but to stop in his tracks and asked Huang Xintian in a low voice, "Old Huang, do you have any more bullets?"

  Huang Xintian: "Yes!"

  "Take him down!"

  Huang Xintian hid behind Qin Zhiyong and raised his gun to aim at Makiya.

  Qin Zhiyong: "Are you sure?"

  Huang Xintian looked carefully and didn't say a word.

  Makino was forced back by Dong Tuanzhang, Huang Xintian pulled the trigger and shot Makino in the face. Makino fell to the ground with a thud, and Dong Tuanzhang also fell down with him.

  Qin Zhiyong rushed over and helped up the injured Dong Tuanzhang.

  "Captain! Captain! How are you?"

  "Old man is still alive - Qin Zhiyong - well done - this is not far from the enemy-occupied zone - hurry up and transfer in"

  "Right! Old Yang and Old Cao!"

  Lao Yang and Lao Cao ran out of the civilian house, holding several cans of food and a few rolls of gauze in their arms, answering as they ran: "Got it!"

  Lao Yang looked somewhat disheartened: "The medicine has all been shot to pieces, only these few rolls of bandages are left." Suddenly he saw the blood seeping from Qin Zhiyong's shoulder, "Squad leader, you're wounded?"

  "Nothing's wrong, don't shout."

  Huang Xintian, Zhou Guangren and Old Cao used gauze to bandage the wounds of Dong Tuanzhang and Qin Zhiyong.

  Qin Zhiyong: "Hurry up and gather ammunition, we can't stay here for long."

  Everyone ran to the pile of Japanese corpses to search for bullets, and Old Yang suddenly found a seriously injured but not yet dead Japanese soldier lying on the ground struggling. Old Yang stepped forward quickly, pulled out his dagger, and cut off his throat with one knife.

  Old Yang wiped the blood on the dagger on his sleeve, raised his head and suddenly found Huang Xintian staring at him. Old Yang walked past Huang Xintian with a nonchalant attitude, also staring provocatively at Huang Xintian.

  Qin Zhiyong said to Huang Xintian and Zhou Guangren: "Quick! Support Captain Dong, hurry up and leave this place."

  Huang Xintian and Zhou Guangren helped Dong Tuanzhang up, the two of them supporting him as they followed Qin Zhiyong forward, Old Yang and Old Cao carrying the "crooked handle" machine gun close behind.

  The sky gradually brightened, and Iwai finally arrived, but what he saw was only the corpses of Makino and his subordinates. He ordered the soldiers to neatly place the bodies in front of the empty space in front of the civilian house, then led the soldiers to take off their hats and bow to the bodies.

  Iwai put on his military cap, his face full of anger. Kuroda examined the number on the uniform of a scout soldier's corpse and said to Iwai: "Captain, this enemy is the one who bombed the Hengshan warehouse."

  Iwai gritted his teeth in anger: "They won't get far, I'll definitely catch them!"

  Kuroda Tatsuaki: "Yes!"

  The entrance of Hexi Village.

  Dongmei carried a water bucket out to fetch water and saw Qiushu hurrying over with his head down from a distance.

  Seventh Uncle looked up and saw Dongmei, and hastily asked: "Is your aunt at home?"

  Dongmei put down her basket: "At home, Seventh Uncle."

  Seventh Uncle hastily walked past Dongmei's side.

  Dongmei watched as Qi Shu's figure gradually disappeared into the distance, then shouldered her burden and continued on her way.

  Qin Zhiyong covered his wound and walked unsteadily in the front, Huang Xintian and Zhou Guangren carried Dong Tuanzhang with difficulty behind Qin Zhiyong. Old Yang and Old Cao, still wearing Japanese military uniforms, hugged machine guns and followed closely behind, looking around cautiously as they walked.

  Qin Zhiyong walked under a big tree and said: "We've been walking all night, let's take a break here and have something to eat."

  As he spoke, Huang Xintian and Zhou Guangren helped Dong Tuanzhang sit down slowly, while they themselves sat down on the ground with a thud.

  Lao Yang and Lao Cao held their machine guns and kept watch in all directions.

  Dongmei carried a bucket of water to the well, just about to draw water, when she suddenly saw two Japanese soldiers under the big tree at the village entrance, and was so frightened that she quickly hid behind a tree.

  Qin Zhiyong took a look at Dong's wound and found that it was still bleeding.

  Qin Zhiyong: "Captain, you must hold on!"

  Comrade Dong smiled wryly: "I can still hold on, but I'm just dragging you all down."

  Zhou Guangren was somewhat unhappy: "How can the captain say that?! Not to mention you're still the captain, even if you were just a regular soldier, we couldn't just abandon you! If you abandon others today, others will abandon you tomorrow."

  Director Dong nodded emotionally and asked Qin Zhiyong with concern: "Zhiyong, how's your injury?"

  Qin Zhiyong smiled and shook his head: "It's just a scratch, it's nothing."

  Old Yang and Old Cao took out canned food and distributed it to everyone. Several people used knives to open the cans and started eating.

  Qin Zhiyong looked around and felt a bit puzzled: "What place is this? It seems like I've been here before."

  Huang Xintian looked around: "Isn't this Hexi Village? Didn't you, Pailang, get caught by the devils here?"

  Qin Zhiyong was taken aback and said, "Hé Xī Village? Isn't that the village where Stump Auntie lives?"

  Zhou Guangren: "Right, it's this village."

  Qin Zhiyong stood up and walked a few steps forward, looking towards the village.

  Dongmei hiding behind the tree saw Qin Zhiyong standing under the big tree at the village entrance, and Qin Zhiyong's body was covered with bloodstains.

  Under the big tree at the village entrance. Qin Zhiyong: "Let's go, we won't enter the village."

  Everyone stood up. Zhou Guangren whispered to Qin Zhiyong, "But Captain Ke's wound needs to be re-bandaged, I'm afraid it will get infected. Why not find a local family..."

  Qin Zhiyong: "I'm afraid it's not safe. There is a stronghold of the devils nearby, and if there are traitors in the village who inform on us, we'll be in trouble."

  Qin Zhiyong led everyone to think of going around the village.

  Dongmei walked out from behind the tree and ran forward a few steps, choking with sobs as she cried: "Zhiyong ge..."

  Qin Zhiyong heard the shout and looked over in surprise, recognizing Dongmei. Their eyes met, and they were overwhelmed with emotions.

  Everyone was also shocked and stared at Dongmei.

  Old Yang winked at Old Cao, and Old Cao nodded knowingly, saying: "Hey, can't escape now."

  Qin Zhiyong looked at Dongmei and suddenly turned his head, saying to everyone: "Let's go!"

  Qin Zhiyong hastened his pace, wanting to leave quickly, but because he walked too hastily, the wound tore open and blood seeped out. Qin Zhiyong was in so much pain that he bent over at the waist, almost falling down.

  Dongmei rushed over to support Qin Zhiyong: "Zhiyong brother, are you injured?"

  Qin Zhiyong pushed Dongmei away and said lightly: "Nothing, you go quickly."

  Qin Zhiyong was about to leave when Dongmei stopped him: "How far can you go like this? Come back with me, clean up and put on some medicine."

  Zhou Guangren also echoed: "Yes, Paichang, the captain's wound needs to be treated too."

  Qin Zhiyong glanced at Captain Dong and helplessly said to Old Yang and Old Cao: "Old Yang, Old Cao!"

  Lao Yang and Lao Cao replied in unison: "Yes!"

  Qin Zhiyong: "You two, wearing these uniforms, don't enter the village. Stand guard at the entrance and report immediately if there's a situation."

  Old Yang and Old Cao: "Yes."

  Dong Mei supported Qin Zhiyong, while Huang Xintian and Zhou Guangren carried Director Dong towards the village.

  In Zhangshan's wife's house, Zhangshan's daughter-in-law was holding a child and complaining to Zhangshan's wife: "...the reward money given by the Japanese has all been taken away by him to squander in town, without caring about the family..."

  Changshan Niang sighed: "This child has changed. He hasn't come back for several days?"

  Changshan's daughter-in-law: "He hasn't been home for two days."

  The gate of the hospital suddenly creaked open.

  Changshan's wife got up and exclaimed with surprise: "Could it be that Changshan has come back?"

  "Is Auntie at home?" came Seventh Uncle's voice from inside the courtyard.

  Changshan Niang rushed out of the house: "It's Seventh Uncle!"

  "Seventh Uncle: 'His aunt, I and Zhangshan went to work for the Japanese and just came back. This battle, ah, the Japanese really did die a lot!'"

  Changshan Niang: "Seventh Uncle, where is Changshan?"

  "Seventh Uncle: 'He said he's going to town to have some fun for two days and will be back, let me tell you all.'"

  At this time, the gate was opened again, and Dongmei and Qin Zhiyong walked into the yard with four people. Qiuniu and Changshan Niang were both shocked.

  "Dongmei: 'Auntie, they were injured while fighting the devils, is there still medicine at home?'"

  Changshan Niang was somewhat flustered: "Yes, yes, I'll go get it."

  Changshan Niang hurriedly returned to the house with a flustered expression.

  Dong Mei supported Qin Zhiyong, while Huang Xintian and Zhou Guangren carried Director Dong into Dong Mei's house.

  Seventh Uncle hurriedly ran out of the yard.

  In the Changshan's wife's room, Changshan's wife was searching for medicine in a box. Changshan's daughter-in-law held the child and said with a crying tone: "Mother, this won't do, what if Changshan comes back?"

  Changshan Niang was also at a loss for what to do after hearing this.

  At this time, Zhangshan was hurrying towards the village entrance.

  Old Yang and Old Cao saw Lao Shan from afar and hastily hid themselves, watching as Lao Shan walked towards the village.

  Changshan walked to the front of his own courtyard, just thinking about entering the yard, when Seventh Uncle flashed out from behind a tree, beckoning him with his hand and softly calling: "Changshan, Changshan, come here."

  Changshan was taken aback and walked up to Seventh Uncle, smiling and saying: "Seventh Uncle, what's going on? You're being so mysterious."

  "Seventh Uncle: 'Changshan, didn't you go into town? How come you're back?'"

  "Hey, never mind, there are soldiers everywhere, I'm afraid of being caught again, so I'll head back first."

  Seventh Uncle pulled Changshan behind the tree and whispered in his ear, "I'm telling you..."

  Changshan Niang walked into Dongmei's house with a medicine box in her hand.

  Comrade Dong said gratefully: "Thank you, Auntie!"

  Huang Xintian and Zhou Guangren helped Dong Tuanzhang and Qin Zhiyong apply medicine and bandage.

  Changshan Niang quietly pulled Dongmei aside and whispered: "When are they leaving?"

  "Dongmei: 'Mother, they're all badly hurt!'"

  Changshan's wife said worriedly: "I'm afraid what if Changshan brother comes back..."

  The people in the house obviously all heard the conversation between the two.

  Outside the courtyard, Changshan was shocked by what Qiuniu said: "What? Into our house?"

  Seventh Uncle nodded and Long Shan turned around and left. Seventh Uncle: "Where are you going?"

  Changshan head didn't turn back and said: "I'm going to report to the imperial army!"

  Seventh Uncle grabbed him: "Are you crazy? You go and report them, the Central Army is coming, will they spare you? There's even an official among them, this isn't like working for the Japanese, you know..."

  Changshan was surprised: "What? There are still officials? Then the reward will be even more! Shaya, come on, Seventh Uncle!"

  Changshan broke free from Qi Shu and ran excitedly towards the outside of the village.

  Seventh Uncle hastily said: "Changshan, why didn't you leave a way out for yourself?"

  Changshan turned back and said while walking: "A way out? Did they leave a way out for me? If the Japanese find out, can my whole family still survive?"

  Changshan finished speaking and stormed off.

  Seventh Uncle looked at Zhang Shan's back and muttered: "He really wants money but doesn't care about his life!"

  Seventh Uncle let out a long sigh, turned around and hastily walked away. After taking several steps, he stopped again, looking back towards the village entrance...

  Lao Yang and Lao Cao were hiding behind a big tree at the village entrance when they suddenly saw Zhang Shan hurrying to run out of the village.

  Old Cao was puzzled: "How did this kid get out of the village again? He's in such a hurry."

  Old Yang: "Huh, doesn't seem like a good person, go ask him."

  Two men took out Japanese military caps from their pockets and put them on their heads, walking towards Nagayama.

  Changshan suddenly saw two Japanese soldiers walking towards him, and he hastily waved his hands excitedly at the two of them: "Taikun! Taikun! What a coincidence! I was just about to go look for you. I am the village headman here, there are wounded National Army soldiers in the village..."

  Lao Yang and Lao Cao exchanged a smile, then Lao Yang said to Changshan: "You lead the way!"

  At this time, Captain Dong and Qin Zhiyong had re-bandaged their wounds.

  "Alright, Zhiyong, let's go." - Dong Tuanzhang

  Qin Zhiyong: "Alright, let's go."

  "General, it's not that I don't want to keep you here, but this place isn't very safe either!"

  Qin Zhiyong: "Auntie, let's go."

  Changshan Niang pulled Qin Zhiyong aside: "Officer, why haven't you seen our Tuozi?"

  Qin Zhiyong glanced at Dongmei: "Zhuangzi - he's very good."

  Dongmei lowered her head. Zhangshan Niang was still worried: "Why didn't that kid come with you?"

  Zhou Guangren heard it and said with a big smile: "Zhuanzi, he's injured."

  Changshan Niang and Dongmei were both startled. Changshan Niang couldn't help but burst into tears: "What's wrong? Where are you hurt?"

  Dongmei also became anxious and shed tears. Qin Zhiyong glared at Zhou Guangren fiercely, comforting Liangshan Niang: "Auntie, his injury is not serious, he will recover soon."

  Changshan Niang said half-believingly: "You didn't deceive your aunt?"

  Qin Zhiyong smiled: "I really didn't deceive you. After this battle is over, I'll let him come back and see you."

  Changshan Niang turned her sorrow into joy: "Good, good, thank you, Officer! In the future, we will still have to rely on your care!"

  "Relax, auntie, we should go now."

  Qin Zhiyong and three others walked out of Dongmei's house and came to the front gate. Qin Zhiyong turned his head and nodded at Dongmei: "Take care."

  Dongmei also nodded at Qin Zhiyong, wanting to speak but stopping herself. Qin Zhiyong turned around and left. Changshan Niang and Dongmei saw them off as they exited the courtyard.

  Four people had just come out of the hospital gate when they saw Old Yang pushing someone towards them from a distance.

  Lao Yang saw Qin Zhiyong, and with a push of his hand, he knocked down the Long Mountain in front of Qin Zhiyong, pointing at him and saying: "This traitor is going to report to the devils, making me and Lao Cao into their masters."

  Qin Zhiyong's eyes widened in anger as he grabbed Changshan's collar, shouting: "It was you! You treacherous dog! You're the one who got Sun Zemou killed and framed me in front of the devils last time!"

  Changshan also recognized Qin Zhiyong and fell to the ground, trembling with fear.

  Seventh Uncle saw from afar and hurriedly ran towards Zhangshan's home.

  At this time, Old Cao ran over and said anxiously: "The devils are coming!"

  "How many people?"

  Lao Cao: "One squadron, almost at the village entrance!"

  Everyone looked towards the village entrance and saw a group of Japanese soldiers walking along the small road, their steel helmets and bayonets shining with dazzling white light in the sunlight...