Late Ming Dynasty: Special Forces in 1645

The three commandos lay in ambush in the grass by the river, quietly waiting for anyone who was about to pass by.

Observer Yan Huidong said, "Li Zicheng is here. The one-eyed man at the front, wearing fine armor, looks like Li Zicheng."

In the fourteenth year of the Chongzhen Emperor's reign, Li Zicheng's left eye was blinded by an arrow at the foot of Kaifeng, making him easily recognizable.

Li Chengming looked at the group of people running towards him. The middle-aged man at the front had disheveled hair, was holding a large knife, was covered in blood, and was walking with hurried steps and looking disheveled, as if he might collapse at any moment.

Closely following the middle-aged man were three guards, and behind them were about thirty soldiers wielding various cold weapons, chasing after them. The guard who was running at the very back was caught up and then hacked to death by the wolf-like pursuers.

The scene was bloody and brutal!

Seeing that the time was right, Li Chengming said into the walkie-talkie: "Didn't you five say that your riding skills are good? Now it's your time to show them. The area ahead is flat, which is perfect for a cavalry charge."

Thirty-one pursuers, how many you can take away is up to you!

At the same time, he was silently calculating in his mind that if the five of them charged on horseback and killed a dozen or so enemies, it should be enough to intimidate them.

Seeing that Li Chengming had given the order, the assault team members hidden behind the bushes jumped onto their horses and drew their pistols.

Commando Liang Zicheng, gun in one hand and reins in the other, chuckled, "Taking out the enemy with a pistol is nothing. We'll switch to sabers immediately after firing one shot. Using sabers is where our skills will be truly tested. We can't let the captain underestimate us!"

After saying that, he smashed the horse's back with his pistol. The warhorse, in pain, galloped away!

Seeing another of his guards fall and the pursuers closing in, Li Zicheng felt despair: Could it be that Heaven truly intends to destroy me!

Since that's the case, it's better to die a glorious death in battle than to be hunted down and killed!

Li Zicheng suddenly stopped, turned around, gripped his broadsword tightly with both hands, and roared at the thirty or so men who had caught up with him, "Fight!"

Whether from exerting too much force or from being too weak, Li Zicheng's hands, which were gripping the knife, were trembling. But he didn't have time to think too much; instead, he looked up at the sky.

This might be the last time I look up at the sky!

"Will I die today? I, Li Zicheng, have fought on the battlefield for nearly twenty years, never expecting to be chased to this place by a bunch of nameless soldiers!"

As Li Zicheng was lamenting his impending death, he heard the sound of rapid hoofbeats behind him.

Five warhorses burst out of the bushes one after another, having already accelerated to their full speed. The distance of about a hundred meters was covered in the blink of an eye!

"Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!"

For the assault team members, firing a gun is as familiar as eating and drinking. At a distance of more than 30 meters, they hardly need to aim. Although they are using pistols, it is not difficult for them to hit the target every time!

After five consecutive gunshots, Li Zicheng saw five bursts of blood suddenly bloom from the enemy in front of him, and then five fierce soldiers fell down!

The five mounted assault men, including Liang Zicheng, put away their pistols, drew their sabers, and in the blink of an eye, they passed Li Zicheng and his men and arrived in front of the pursuers, raising their sabers to slash!

Before the thirty-odd soldiers who had gathered together could react to the gunfire, they were charged by warhorses and slashed with sabers. In just one round, they suffered heavy casualties!

After the five riders passed, more than half of the thirty-one soldiers were killed or wounded. The fear on their faces was still there, and they were all like frightened birds, having lost their will to fight!

Li Zicheng, a powerful and ruthless man, stared at the scene before him in disbelief, as if in a dream. But he quickly realized that these cavalrymen had come to help him, though he didn't know which faction they belonged to!

Li Zicheng's throat bobbed, as if he wanted to say something, but having survived the ordeal, he couldn't utter a word for a moment.

After the warhorses charged, Li Chengming led three other assault team members out of the bushes.

The three men, each holding a gun in one hand and a knife in the other, approached Li Zicheng. Looking at the group of soldiers who had suffered heavy casualties, they were filled with emotion.

Seeing the soldiers still groaning in pain, Li Chengming shouted, "I'll protect these men! If you don't want to die, get out of here!"

Cheng Jiubo, the leader of the soldiers, was not injured, but he was so frightened by the charge of the warhorses that he had lost all courage. When he saw the three tall and strong assault team members holding knives and guns coming in front of him, he trembled!

Cheng Jiubo did not underestimate Li Chengming and his group just because there were only three of them. Instead, he was extremely wary of the dark firearms they were carrying.

Cheng Jiubo just witnessed it with his own eyes. The five men on horseback were carrying those small but terrifying firearms. Five shots were all it took to kill them. They were incredibly powerful and hit the bullseye every time!

Cheng Jiubo had never seen or heard of such terrifying firearms.

If these three oddly dressed people open fire again, it means that three more people on our side will fall!

Most importantly, Cheng Jiubo himself may be the next to fall!

Therefore, Cheng Jiubo had no will to fight and was only thinking about how to escape!

At this moment, the five mounted commandos also turned their horses around and surrounded them.

The bloodstained saber gleamed coldly in the sunlight!

Upon seeing this, Cheng Jiubo and the others felt a sense of despair!

He had long suspected that the people chasing him were likely big shots among the bandits, but this strangely dressed group suddenly appeared, ruining all his plans and even putting his life in danger.

Looking at the dark and terrifying firearms, the five strong warhorses, and the gleaming sabers, Cheng Jiubo was filled with fear and could not muster even the slightest thought of resistance!

If this happens again, the half of me who can still stand will probably perish here!

Cheng Jiubo trembled as he pleaded, "My lord, please spare us! We'll leave right away, right away!"

As a local militia member, he had never seen much of the world. Chasing down Li Zicheng and his gang, who were alone, was the most daring thing they had ever done!

At this moment, Xin Yan saw this group of fierce bandits who had suddenly appeared, and they were carrying terrifying firearms. How could he not be afraid?

Seeing the expressions on Cheng Jiubo's and the others' faces, Li Chengming guessed what they were thinking. He then said a few more harsh words to intimidate them, which scared Cheng Jiubo and the others away!

Seeing Cheng Jiubo and the others dragging the corpses and wounded soldiers away in a panic, Li Chengming breathed a sigh of relief.

These soldiers were not the wicked Qing or Ming soldiers, but local militia organized for self-defense. Although they were supposed to serve the officials and gentry, they did not commit too many evil deeds.

If possible, Li Chengming did not want to commit any more killings!

After they left, Li Chengming turned to the middle-aged man and said, "Your Excellency, let's find a place to talk!"

"Your Majesty is now the Emperor of Yongchang, you..." One of the less seriously injured guards reminded Li Chengming when he referred to Li Zicheng as the King of Chuang.

Li Zicheng interrupted the guard with a glance, and instead politely cupped his hands to Li Chengming, saying, "Thank you for saving my life, brave warrior. If you have any requests, I will do them without hesitation!" His words were extremely humble.

Having fought across the north and south for over a decade, Li Zicheng was certainly not blind to the situation. He saw that although Li Chengming and his men were dressed strangely, they were all tall and strong, with extraordinary bearing. The eight of them could fight against dozens of ordinary people, so they were definitely not ordinary figures.

Li Zicheng saw things very clearly. On the one hand, these eight men had saved his life and should not be treated lightly. On the other hand, these eight men could take his life in the blink of an eye, so he had no choice but to be polite!