Anti-Japanese War: Starting from Yaobai

Chapter 2719 is about to break out!

"Yes!"

Ma Ping'an, Tang Jiujiu and others received the order and immediately returned to their respective posts to order the soldiers to pack up and transfer the wounded and supplies.

Meanwhile, Duanwu continued his meeting.

Duanwu ordered Long Qianyan's Chunjianghao team to send all the troops except the special forces company to protect the wounded and the baggage troops.

Although Long Qianyan was somewhat unwilling, Chunjianghao's team had suffered serious damage in the previous battle and was incomplete, so he had no choice but to obey Duanwu's arrangements.

At this time, Duanwu said to Ma Shanpao and Li Zhenshan: "Now the main force of the Anti-Japanese Brigade is left with only the two of you. Chunjianghao's second team has a slightly stronger combat effectiveness. But Li Zhenshan's new recruits squadron has a lot of people, but lacks some combat experience."

At this point, Duanwu paused, fell into thought, and then said to Li Ergou: "Go and cooperate with your father."

Li Ergou was a little hesitant, because he actually didn't want to cooperate with his father. He would rather fight with the captain.

But Li Zhenshan saw the dilemma of his second son and said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, since the captain is optimistic about you, we can discuss it when something happens."

"hey-hey!"

Li Ergou chuckled, obviously he was afraid that his father was stubborn and would not listen to his advice.

At this time, Duanwu also said: "Coach Li, your son is good and smart. You two can discuss things together if you encounter any problems."

"Yes!"

"Yes!"

Li Ergou and Li Zhenshan received the order at the same time.

At this time, Duanwu looked at Ma Hu and said, "The security issues near the base are left to you."

"Yes!"

Ma Hu also stood up and accepted the order.

Duanwu nodded, then stood up and said, "Everyone, the base will be handed over to you for the time being. I have other things to do, so let's adjourn the meeting!"

"Yes!"

All the officers stood up at the same time.

However, at this moment, a person at the door was about to leave, but was stopped by Duanwu.

This person was none other than Zhao Laonian.

Before, when Duanwu led the team to rescue people, he forgot about this old guy. Now he is hiding in the recruit squadron, and he is doing very well.

So this old guy won’t come out because he received Duanwu’s order before.

But this time, Duanwu caught him.

Duanwu shouted, "Zhao Laonian, within three steps!"

Zhao Laonian smiled apologetically and said, "Captain, those guys are still not behaving themselves. I have to go and watch over them."

Duanwu said: "No need, just follow me and I will take you to see your wife."

"Really?"

Zhao Laonian's eyes widened, but he immediately felt something was wrong. Could the captain be so kind? Why didn't he believe it?

Duanwu pretended to be misunderstood and said, "Look, this is a case of good intentions not being rewarded. Phoenix City is also going to be relocated, and I specially prepared for you to meet your wife. If you still don't want to, then forget it. You should continue to stay in the recruit squadron!"

As he spoke, Duanwu was about to leave.

But at this time, Zhao Laonian hurriedly chased after him, and said with an apologetic smile: "Captain, I misunderstood you. I, Zhao, deserve to be beaten."

As he said this, Zhao Laonian lightly slapped his own face twice.

Duanwu ignored Zhao Laonian's antics and said, "Go find a horse, and we'll go on horseback."

"Hey hey!" Zhao Laonian responded quickly, then ran to the stable, and without Duanwu saying anything, he brought Duanwu's Ferghana horse over.

But Duanwu likes Zhao Laonian's cleverness.

The two men mounted their horses, left the camp, and headed straight for Phoenix City.

He rode his horse at full speed, raising a cloud of dust.

Zhao Laonian was riding on his horse, his face filled with excitement and nervousness that were difficult to conceal.

From time to time, he turned his head to look at Duanwu, his wrinkled eyes full of gratitude, and he even found it hard to believe that this was true.

On the contrary, at this moment, Duanwu looked focused, his eyes always looking forward.

Because it was already dark, he had to reach the black troops before dark.

The Japanese raid has already begun. If he doesn't take action in advance, he will have to passively take the beating.

But Zhao Laonian didn't know this and was still thinking about his wife!

As the distance shortened, the outline of New Phoenix City gradually became clear, and even the outermost wooden houses could be seen.

Zhao Laonian was a little excited. He unconsciously tightened his grip on the reins and his heartbeat quickened.

Seeing this, Duanwu chuckled and said, "Don't worry, Lao Zhao, we'll be there soon. When the time comes, hahahaha!"

Duanwu didn’t continue speaking, but those who understood understood.

At this time, Zhao Laonian was a little shy, even a little timid.

But unexpectedly, when the two arrived in Phoenix City, Zhao Laonian was dumbfounded. Because there was no one in Phoenix City, not a single person.

Zhao Laonian tightened the reins, and the horse stamped its hooves restlessly in place. His eyes searched around the empty streets, but he could only capture silence and desolation.

The doors of the wooden houses were closed, as if this city had been forgotten by the world overnight.

Zhao Laonian's face gradually turned pale, and the excitement and anticipation in his heart were like a flame instantly extinguished by the cold wind, leaving only endless loss and confusion.

“What…what’s going on?”

Zhao Laonian's voice trembled and he turned his eyes to Duanwu, trying to find the answer from him.

Duanwu pretended to frown, looked around, and then murmured, "Maybe they moved. In order to avoid the Japanese raid, the villagers had to leave their homes. But I don't know where they moved to."

But in fact, Duanwu knew it very well because he was the one who gave the order.

But this old guy Zhao Laonian won’t work hard unless you give him some motivation.

So Duanwu has no choice but to resort to this last resort.

Zhao Laonian didn't know it was a trick. After hearing this, the light in his eyes dimmed again. He lowered his head and remained silent, as if he was worried about the safety of his wife.

Duanwu patted Zhao Laonian on the shoulder and said earnestly: "Don't worry, Lao Zhao, we will definitely find them. Why don't we go to the Black Army and ask them first? Maybe they have the clues we need."

Zhao Laonian raised his head and looked at Duanwu, and hope rekindled on his wrinkled face. He nodded, although he was still uneasy, but the captain's words reminded him.

The security of Phoenix City is the responsibility of the Black Force, so the Black Force must know where the folks of Phoenix City have moved to.

The two men spurred their horses again and galloped away.

And this time, there was no need for Duanwu to urge him at all. Zhao Laonian's warhorse ran as fast as a Ferghana horse.

As time passed, the camp of the black troops gradually came into view.

The camp was pitch black, with only a few campfires burning, and no soldiers were to be seen.

Zhao Laonian was shocked and asked, "What happened to the black-clad troops? Why are there only a few of them? And they didn't even turn on the lights?"

But at this moment, Duanwu knew what was going on, because everything was arranged by him!

(End of this chapter)