Chapter 102 Differences
Under the surprised gaze of the Soviet army, Liu Zhengfeng gently placed the sniper rifle on the table and picked up the receiver of the phone.
"Chiye, Xiaolin, you two should run quickly."
An anxious Japanese voice came from the phone.
Liu Zhengfeng pinched his throat and asked, "Sir, what happened?"
The Japanese on the phone said, "Are you Chiye or Xiaolin? Why does your voice sound weird?"
Liu Zhengfeng's mind raced, and he saw the names Chi Yejueyi and Xiao Lin Haoji written on the table. He said casually, "Sir, I am Chi Yejueyi. I have been sick these past two days. I have a bad cold and my throat is uncomfortable. I am sorry to trouble you."
"Oh, I see."
The Japanese on the phone said, "It's like this. There is a group of Chinese soldiers not far from you. They defeated Miyamoto's squad in the bamboo forest near you this morning. Miyamoto's squad was almost wiped out, and even Miyamoto himself died. You and Kobayashi should run quickly, or you will die."
Liu Zhengfeng smiled, but still pinched his throat and said, "Sir, I don't believe there are such powerful Chinese soldiers. Are you kidding me?"
The Japanese on the phone was a little annoyed: "Baga, Chiye, you bastard, if it weren't for the fact that we're from the same hometown, I wouldn't waste my time talking to you, believe it or not."
Liu Zhengfeng pretended to apologize: "Sir, I apologize to you at least now. Don't be angry. Are you going to let this group of Chinese people act so recklessly?"
The Japanese on the phone sneered and said, "Of course not. Just now, the Huangye City Headquarters has held a combat meeting. Commander Major Hasegawa and Staff Officer Shiro Kimura personally attended. This time we decided to send out a squadron of troops to deal with them."
"At the same time, Liuyang City to our north will also dispatch a squadron of troops to intercept them on the road to Heping Town ahead. This time, these Chinese people will have no way to escape. Do you know how arrogant they are? They actually dared to drive on our roads openly. What's even more hateful is that the cars they drove were also ours."
Liu Zhengfeng's expression became more and more serious. He said, "Your Excellency is right. These Chinese are too abominable. Have our troops been dispatched?"
The Japanese on the phone said, "We have already set off and are expected to arrive at your place at one o'clock next morning. Don't ask so many questions. You and Xiaolin should run for your lives."
Liu Zhengfeng hung up the phone, his face solemn and silent.
Su Jun looked at Liu Zhengfeng in a daze. He was becoming more and more confused. What kind of person was Liu Zhengfeng? How could he even speak Japanese?
"Brother, what were you talking about?"
Liu Zhengfeng sighed and repeated the main issues.
Su Jun stared at the soldiers carrying the half barrel of gasoline outside the town office, thinking that his plan to go to Xuzhou by car seemed to have failed.
"Well, let's not take the car and just walk to avoid them."
Liu Zhengfeng sighed, and suddenly saw a map hanging on the wall. It was the administrative and traffic map of Yangzhou. His eyes lit up, and he took two steps forward to take a closer look.
I saw that Heping Town was just north of Taiping Town. If you want to go to Xuzhou, the shortest way is to go through Heping Town. However, on the map, there is a road that bypasses Heping Town. After a big turn, it still leads to Xuzhou.
Liu Zhengfeng called the Soviet army to come and look at the map, but the Soviet army suddenly became a little discouraged.
"It's possible, but we were too conspicuous in the car. Even if we escaped this time, there will be a next time. I think it's like dancing on the edge of a knife. It's too dangerous."
Liu Zhengfeng was slightly stunned. He didn't expect that the Soviet army was suddenly frightened by the Japanese bluffing.
"Well, it makes sense that you choose to walk. If that's the case, then we'll say goodbye now."
He stretched out his arms, took the map off the wall, quickly rolled it up, and called Big Beard and Wu Erdan to go out.
Platoon Leader Tie had just heard the conversation between Liu Zhengfeng and the Su army, and suddenly said, "Brother, please stay."
Liu Zhengfeng turned around and smiled: "What do you want, sir?"
"I don't dare."
Platoon Leader Tie did not act like a superior in front of Liu Zhengfeng at all, but was very respectful.
"We still need to discuss whether to take a car or walk. Please wait a moment."
Liu Zhengfeng smiled slightly. It seemed that this iron platoon leader agreed to take the car.
Platoon Leader Tie said to the Su Jun, "Commander, didn't we agree to take a bus to Xuzhou? Why are we suddenly not taking the bus?"
The Soviet army frowned and said, "You just heard that the Japanese are mobilizing troops to encircle and suppress us. Do they want us to die?"
Platoon Leader Tie said patiently: "We already know the Japanese battle plan and have found a way to escape. I think we can still give it a try."
The Soviet army sighed and said, "Platoon Leader Tie, you are too naive. The Japanese also have the map. What we can think of, the Japanese can also think of. I think it is very dangerous to do this."
Platoon Leader Tie said patiently, "Commander, we are now in the Japanese-occupied area. We are in danger at any moment. We have more than 40 people, a big target, and we have weapons. Even if we walk, the risk is not small. Why don't we fight?"
Su Jun's face turned pale, and he said coldly: "Platoon Leader Tie, I have made it very clear. The brothers have already died once in Dabie Mountains. It can be said that they are all in another life. I have no reason to joke with the lives of the brothers."
Platoon Leader Tie smiled sadly and said, "You are right. Brothers are indeed in another world. We have all died once. What dangers are there to fear? Since there are dangers no matter what we do, why not choose to do it in a grand manner?"
The Soviet army did not expect that Platoon Leader Tie would be so stubborn. At the same time, he felt that his authority was challenged. He was confused and speechless for a moment.
In the courtyard of the town hall, the Kuomintang soldiers looked at their superiors arguing in blank silence.
Seeing that the Soviet army remained silent, Platoon Leader Tie said, "Commander, since we have different opinions, there is nothing we can do. We... will say goodbye. I choose to go to Xuzhou with this... this gentleman."
He didn't know how to address Liu Zhengfeng. He didn't look like a soldier nor like a superior, so he had to call him "Sir".
He walked up to Liu Zhengfeng and said, "Sir, can I take a car with you to Xuzhou?"
Liu Zhengfeng was in a dilemma. The national army was now divided in opinion, and he should not rashly intervene in their internal disputes.
"this……"
"I also want to take a bus to Xuzhou."
"Count me in."
"And I."
…
Suddenly, the soldiers of the National Army expressed their desire to take a bus to Xuzhou.
Seeing that he was about to be isolated, Su Jun became very anxious. These people were not actually his subordinates. They were all stragglers who had escaped from the Dabie Mountains after their troops were broken up.
Everyone slowly gathered together. Since Su had the highest military rank, everyone was willing to follow his command. Now that disaster was imminent, everyone was fleeing, so it was understandable that others were unwilling to follow him.
Liu Zhengfeng felt a little sorry for the Soviet army as they watched them being alone and embarrassed.
"Sir, I know you want to choose a safer way to Xuzhou for the safety of your brothers. Since no one is afraid of danger, you should do it reluctantly and stop being stubborn."
Platoon Leader Tie said, "This gentleman is right, Battalion Commander, shall we go by car?"
The Kuomintang soldiers also persuaded the Soviet army to join them.
Su Jun breathed a sigh of relief and nodded in agreement. At the same time, he looked at Liu Zhengfeng with gratitude, thanking him for finding a way out for him.
