Chapter 29 Going to the Brothel in Daytime

  Five girls left, and Zhai Qin felt a bit lonely. Although the time was not long, having five beautiful girls around him was a very warm and gentle place. Especially after returning from Xuancheng, Zhu Hongxia and Zhang Juan almost became like maids, massaging his legs and giving him head massages, making Zhai Qin feel so good that he couldn't find his bearings.

  Reluctantly sending several girls back to the rear, Qi Qin's heart was also very lost. Lying in bed for a few days, watching wounded soldiers being carried in every day, and also watching heavily injured soldiers die one after another, Qi Qin felt his heart stuffy.

  He was hospitalized and had a general command order. There were five beautiful women around him, each of whom was an officer. Zhai Qin was just a lieutenant colonel.

  No one understands Qian's background, but in the Battle of Xuancheng, the Independent Regiment wiped out nearly a thousand devils, forcing the devils attacking Ningguo to retreat with heavy casualties. Qian, the commander of this independent regiment, is a hot figure on both the front and rear lines.

  Of course no one drove him out of the hospital, and although the field hospital was in a tight spot, they didn't dare say anything to this hero in everyone's heart.

  But Diqin voluntarily left the hospital, he gave his bed to those seriously injured soldiers with one sentence, winning the favor of the wounded soldiers and making the eyes of the little nurses in the military hospital shine brightly.

  If it weren't for the oppressive atmosphere here, Zhai Qin would not have wanted to leave. Every day, he would indoctrinate some anti-Japanese thoughts in front of doctors and nurses, make a joke with the female nurse, and tease those little girls who love to blush, which was actually quite good.

  But he couldn't bear it, seeing wounded soldiers coming in every day, those who could be sent to the field hospital were all seriously injured, and lightly wounded ones didn't have the qualification to come here, without identity, it was also very difficult to get here. In this field hospital, Diqin learned about something that made him extremely resentful, which was that many soldiers shouldn't have died, but there were no medical conditions, no timely rescue, they closed their eyes forever.

  These made Jiao Qin feel anxious, he didn't want to stay in the hospital, and decided to return to the independent regiment camp of Xiuning Weihe. This is not far from the center of Xiuning. Another lieutenant who was discharged from the hospital together with him was Hu Biao, a wounded soldier who had retreated from the front line of Tongling.

  Tongling front also fought very hard, the 128th division suffered more than half casualties. If it weren't for Qi Zhen's propaganda, which attracted the enemy to focus on Ningguo, Tongling would have been lost. The failure in Ningguo made General Nakajima Teiichi stop attacking, replenish casualties, and take a break from fighting.

  Hu Biao saw Di Qinchang giving up his hospital bed to a seriously wounded comrade, and he also voluntarily discharged from the hospital. He was injured in the arm and leg earlier than Di Qin, and had almost recovered, except that he still wore a sling on his arm and used crutches. Originally, he couldn't be discharged, but after getting along with Di Qin, he accepted Di Qin's invitation and decided to go to the independent regiment camp to recuperate.

  Two men left the field hospital and returned to the Wei River's large camp, which was a village public place, where less than four hundred people from the independent battalion lived.

  There aren't many houses, of course Zhai Qin wouldn't go and occupy civilian homes, let Zhang Min and the others find Huang Bingjie and get some tents.

  When Zhang Min and Zhu Hongxia left, Huang Bingjie personally ran to the hospital to visit Zhai Qin, asking him not to let these women come again. The military supply depot had almost welcomed a few female bandits, he was about to die. Good things were readily available, but still not satisfactory.

  Huang Bingjie, who knew the background of several people, didn't dare to mess with any of them. He didn't even know which one of the five Diqin was going to marry, and if he were to bring all five back home at once, it would be like asking for his own death.

  Looking at Huang Bingjie's bitter melon face, Zhai Qin felt particularly happy. He wondered what these girls would be like when they returned? He was looking forward to Zhang Min and the others' performance. They said it was for supplementary troops, but after so many days, there was still no movement.

  In the entire Xunying troops, only Zhaiqin's independent battalion lived in tents. The climate here is more suitable for living in tents.

  Clean passage, neat tents, made other troops withdrawing to Huining extremely jealous. But others were strong fighting independent brigades, directly under the command of the forward enemy headquarters, and jealousy was useless. It is said that this Diqin is a trusted aide of the commander-in-chief.

  Upon returning to the camp, they were warmly welcomed by Zhao Kai, Zhang Meng and Wang Biao. Of course, the result was that the entire independent battalion had a big feast, which made Hu Biao very puzzled as to where Zhai Qin and his men got the money from. National Army officers would not pay out of their own pockets, but no one came to entertain the troops in Xiu Ning.

  Only after having a big meal did Hu Biao realize that Zhai Qin had paid for it himself. This made him even more surprised, as the Zhai family was indeed wealthy and could afford to invite three or four hundred people to feast.

  Looking at Hu Biao's appearance, Zhang Meng said: "How about it? Come to the independent regiment, and follow the regimental commander who is absolutely no problem."

  Hu Biao certainly wanted to come, which team wouldn't want to join such a unit? Not only can they fight, but they also have good food and drink conditions. Just looking at their equipment makes one envious, the small team leader actually has binoculars hanging from his neck, and his waist is fully equipped with handguns that only the battalion commander would have, on the other side is a brand new large canteen.

  In the Battle of Xuancheng, the Independent Battalion suffered heavy casualties, but the machine guns were not damaged much, and there were even more machine guns. In a 400-man force, there were over 100 Czech-style light machine guns, with an average of one machine gun for every three men. Whether it was charging or defending, they had powerful firepower.

  Hu Biao smiled wryly and said: "I am a registered officer, who can just say what I want?"

  Zhao Kai said: "Don't dawdle, be quick about it. If you're willing to come, our captain will take care of it with just one word."

  Hu Biao saw Di Qian's ability and nodded: "Good, I'll join the independent battalion. It's okay to be a soldier, as long as it's not considered desertion."

  Zhu Houyi patted Hu Biao's shoulder: "Great job, no wonder the captain favors you."

  Hu Biao was injured and let out a miserable cry, causing all the officers and soldiers of the Independent Regiment to burst into loud laughter.

  Diqin did not participate, he waited for reinforcements, but it was late, looking at the azure sky outside, today is a good winter day, the Spring Festival is approaching, this is the southern winter, different from the north, not very obvious.

  He felt annoyed. According to his arrangement, Zhang Min and others in Wuhan first got a radio station to keep in touch with Di Qian, but Ma Chun had not received any news yet.

  He felt uncomfortable in his heart and wanted to go out for a walk. He had never really strolled around Xiuning before, and people would say that Xiuning was quite scenic. Since he had the opportunity to come here, how could he not take a stroll?

  Thinking of this, looking at the early sky, he said to Zhao Kai: "You stay at home and lead the training, I'll go out and take a look."

  Zhao Kai immediately said discontentedly: "Why is it always me who trains? Can't you train for once? I still want to take a stroll."

  Dai Qin immediately glared: "Bullshit, I'm the battalion commander, you're the deputy battalion commander, of course it's your turn to take me shopping."

  Zhao Kai muttered in a low voice: "You're such a rascal, you don't know what's reasonable."

  Diqin Lide asked: "What did you say?"

  Zhao Kai hastily said: "Nothing was said, I told you to take a good stroll and don't worry."

  Wang Biao, Zhu Hou and Li Le immediately burst out laughing. Zhao Kai shouted in a hurry: "Stop laughing, everyone! The platoon leader will lead the team to run five kilometers with heavy loads, and then throw hand grenades 50 meters away three hundred times. If you can't do it, punish the platoon leader!"

  Zhu Hou and the others stopped smiling, staring fiercely at Zhao Kai. Half a day later, they turned around and rushed out to shout for assembly. They found that this guy Zhao Kai was even worse than the big team leader, and offending him would not bring any good results.

  Diqin proudly led his two guards, Cao Fu and Guan Cheng, out of the garrison and towards the center of Xiuning County.

  Huining was in a state of chaos due to the gathering of large numbers of people and troops, but it was also very prosperous. Zhai Qin walked ahead, followed by Cao Fu and Guan Cheng. The three men strolled along with an air of leisure.

  Dai Qin's clothes were neat and tidy, his new military uniform, the rank of lieutenant colonel, of course, was extraordinary. The vendors dared not to provoke such a person, all were respectful. Dai Qin suddenly thought, if he strolled around like this on the streets of Tokyo, what would be the mood? He remembered what everyone had studied, occupying Tokyo, killing men, raping women.

  As I thought of this, I happened to see a three-story building. Such tall buildings are still rare in Xiu Ning County. On top of it were three big golden characters: "Hongxiu Building".

  Dai Qin certainly knew what this place was, and turned back to Cao Fu and Guan Cheng, saying: "Go in and sit for a while, this is a good place."

  Guan Cheng smiled and said: "Captain, this is a place that comes at night, now it's just past noon, isn't it meaningless?"

  "You don't know anything, this is called taste, coming at night is called vulgarity," said Zhai Qin.

  He curled his lip, and the squad leader's tone was still savoring it. What's there to savor in a place like this? Should go to a warm and fragrant pavilion that's what savoring is. But he was a diligent soldier, of course, saying: "The squad leader is indeed different from the others."

  Dai Qin also knew that Guan Chengyan was not sincere, but he just wanted to vent his emotions. The lovers, bosom friends, and many good friends from his previous life were all gone. After coming to this time and space, he had just gotten to know a few girls, only to drive them away again. He wasn't inexperienced in romantic affairs; as a small foreman leading migrant workers, he was also someone who had come out to make a living, and he had seen his fair share of things.

  "A hero is hard to get, with an ambition that soars into the clouds. Where can one settle down in a gentle and peaceful land?" This was a phrase that Zhai Qin often repeated.

  Every time he says this, someone has to belittle him as making excuses. But who else knows the two sentences that follow: "When national enmity and family hatred arise, cut off emotional ties and enter the world of martial arts."

  Arriving in this era, Zhai Qin has never said these two sentences. He is now a national enemy and a family hatred, so he let the five girls go to Wuhan's rear base and refused Zhai Gui's proposal to write a letter to his family to tell his wife that his son had become an anti-war hero.

  A soul that doesn't belong in this time and space, he only thinks of his longing for the afterlife and his hatred for the enemy, nothing else.

  He didn't bring Jia Gui out today, just wanted to indulge himself a bit. No wonder soldiers are all like that, because they don't know if they'll be dead tomorrow or not.

  The old procuress saw the three men entering, and immediately knew that the officer in charge was the real mastermind, while the others were just following soldiers. However, she found it strange that even soliciting prostitutes wouldn't be at this time.

  The quiet brothel was empty, the girls had just gotten up, and some of them might not have even woken up yet. But looking at this brand new military uniformed officer, actually wearing his uniform to stroll around the brothel in broad daylight, he really had guts.

  The corruption of the National Army is a fact, but the Central Army is still very strict. This officer wore the uniform of the Central Army and dared to do such things, so he must have a strong backing. The attendants didn't dare to slack off and hurriedly attended to him.

  Diqin just wanted to take a break, have some fun and didn't plan on doing anything. However, with people coming and going on the main street, his actions were still seen by many.

  Dai Qingen had just sat down when the old madam shouted, "The girls upstairs, hurry up and come down to see the guests!" Before a single woman could emerge, a large group of over ten people burst in through the front door. The tall leader yelled, "Boss, bring out a few girls, let's have some fun!"

  Seeing these soldiers wearing hats, carrying armed belts and with guns slung over their shoulders, the old prostitute was frightened. They wouldn't pay no matter what they did, and if things went wrong, they might even smash her signboard.

  "Hey, officers, we haven't opened for business yet. The girls are still resting. Come back tonight."

  The tall one was a junior officer, his eyes wide with anger: "You don't give me face, am I not an official? The shop isn't even open yet, how did others get in? The girl hasn't even woken up and you're calling her out."

  The old woman knew he was referring to Diqin and the others, who were obviously wealthy masters. These soldiers were no match for them. But with Diqin present, she didn't know what to say for a moment. Although she had some influence herself, she really didn't want to offend these soldier-like bandits.

  Dai Qin had seen this scene early, he turned his eyes and had an idea. He lowered his head and whispered a few words in Cao Fu's ear. Cao Fu hesitated for a moment, looked at Dai Qin with concern, then turned around and ran out.

  Diqin stood up, cleared his throat and walked over, pulling the old madam aside and standing in front of the lieutenant.