The War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression Begins in Songhu

Chapter 91: The Death Squad Welcomes You (Additional 410 for Uncle Bo)

Dahammer actually didn't say anything. It's not that he didn't want to say anything, but he simply didn't have the time to say anything.

The gas worker had just opened his mouth when he was forcibly interrupted.

The fundamental reason is that they are people of this era and have never seen the power of modern people's verbal attacks. Those are all developed through repeated arguments on the Internet.

In the above statements by Hu Biao, Hei Xing, Uncle Bo and Huang A-di, not only did they make the Gui army's counterattack plan sound worthless.

Later, when he became more excited, he criticized the entire strategy of the National Army and the senior officials who formulated these strategies to a terrible level.

The key is that they used the information they had in later generations, and when they spoke from the perspective of hindsight, it really made sense.

Chen Xiuci was a high-ranking official in the Nationalist government, and Bai Jiansheng was a giant in the Guangxi army.

They were almost being scolded and pointed at, so no matter how well-mannered they were, they couldn't hold it in any longer.

You should know that there were originally many people who opposed the Gui army's counterattack plan; it was only finalized under the strong push of the bald principal and the two of them.

It is definitely impossible to say that I have no selfish motives, and there are also some considerations that are difficult to tell outsiders.

But this did not prevent them from doing their best in the Battle of Shanghai; they secretly hoped that the national army could achieve ultimate victory in this war to defend their country.

A huge amount of effort and sacrifice was made for this counterattack plan.

Because what Hu Biao and the others said was completely a stab in their hearts, right?
Although he was angry, Bai Jiansheng was still in a better state because he had no command power over the Sichuan Army. Even though he was extremely angry, it was difficult for him to issue any orders for a while.

But Chen Xiuci is different. Among his many identities now, he is the commander-in-chief of the Third War Zone and the commander-in-chief of the 15th Army Group.

With enormous power on the front line in the Magic City, it is easy for him to deal with a few small fry like this.

After suddenly standing up, Chen Xiuci, with a sullen face, shouted:
"How dare they speak so brazenly before the battle, and dare to disrupt the morale of the army! Come! Tie them all up, drag them out, and execute them on the spot."

As soon as the voice fell, his elite men who were on guard in the surrounding area immediately rushed over.

They grabbed the arms of Hu Biao and others in groups of two, took away their weapons, and even tore off the military ranks on their collars. They then tied up the seven of them tightly with belts and straps.

He lifted them up on his shoulders and dragged them towards an open space at the entrance of the village.

Good god! It was like an execution was imminent, with not a minute to wait. Zhu Cong, who had gone to the toilet, was lucky enough to escape.

Fortunately, at this critical moment, the favors that Hu Biao and his men had earned from the 20th Army of the Sichuan Army by holding on to the Dunwu Temple position like a nail house came in handy.

The Sichuan Army officers and soldiers around them were far away and did not hear what Hu Biao and the others said.

But it was also obvious that Hu Biao and his companions had offended these two superiors and were about to be dragged out and shot.

Given Chen Bai and the others' identities, they didn't dare to stop them directly, but instead began to plead:

"Sir, please be merciful. Commander Hu and his men are all bachelors (heroes). They cannot be killed..."

"Your Majesty, this is unjust. The fact that so many of our brothers from the 803rd Regiment survived is all thanks to Commander Hu's effective command..."

Even Yang Sen, a military commander who came from a Pao Brothers clan, hesitated for a moment before stepping forward to plead with Chen Xiuci and Bai Jiansheng:
"My two lords, Hu Biao and his gang are really worthy of death for their foul mouths, but now is the time to use them, so why not let them make meritorious contributions while serving their sentences?

After all, these people have been reported in foreign newspapers recently, and everyone in Shanghai knows about them. If we rashly execute them, people will probably gossip about them."

I don't know if it was the sight of the entire Sichuan Army pleading for mercy that surprised Chen Xiuci and Bai Jiansheng, and also touched their hearts. Or was it simply because they were concerned that executing these guys would cause surprise among the people at home, especially those in friendly countries?

After hesitating for a moment, Bai Jiansheng whispered a suggestion to Chen Xiuci:

"Xiu Shi, our army is preparing to form a death squad of 10,000 people to serve as the vanguard of the main force during the attack. Why not incorporate these people into the death squad to follow in the battle?

If they are dead, then of course, there is no need to mention anything; if they survive, then we can spare their lives, which is considered a lenient punishment for them."

Faced with such a suggestion, Chen Xiuci turned to Hu Biao and asked, "Would you like to join the Gui Army's death squad and redeem yourself for your crimes?"

Things have come to this point, and Hu Biao and the others have no other choice.

Even though they had foreseen such an outcome before, it would be more valuable for them to fight the Japanese to the death rather than die at the hands of their own people.

He could only nod his head and say, "We are willing to join the Gui army's death squad and redeem ourselves from our crimes?"

So, in front of the worried eyes of his Sichuan Army brothers, he was tied up and thrown into a truck, and left with the convoy.

It was like he had only been in the Sichuan Army for about ten days before being transferred to the Guangxi Army.

All the plans they had come up with on the way here, such as making money and taking care of the families of their brothers who died in the battle, ended completely before they even began.

The car drove a short distance when a voice of "Commander Hu" was heard behind him.

Hu Biao and the others looked back with great effort, and saw that it was Zhu Cong who was running towards the convoy with his trousers held up.

But his legs were no match for the wheels, and he was soon thrown out of sight...

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Two days later, Hu Biao and his men were pulled back to the front line of Dachang Town in Yunzaobang.

However, they were not immediately incorporated into the death squad, but were escorted to an empty room, which should be a solitary confinement room.

After a lot of trouble, it soon became completely dark.

But no one came to take care of them, let alone bring them dinner.

The Sichuan Army's food was originally bland and the portions were barely enough to fill them half full; by around eight o'clock in the evening, everyone was very hungry.

Because of my persuasion, this is the result in the end.

Feeling angry, Hu Biao and the others leaned on the small window and shouted loudly, demanding to eat. Soon, two guards appeared.

Unfortunately, before Hu Biao and the others could offer them a cigarette, say a few nice words, or ask how to arrange for them.

The two guards picked up the French-made 1886 Lebel rifle and smashed it at them with the butt of the rifle; if Hu Biao had not dodged quickly, he would have probably had his front teeth knocked out.

"Behave yourself, or I'll give you a good beating."

After uttering this warning in the awkward Guiliu dialect, the two guards left without giving them a chance to speak, leaving the seven unfortunate men staring at each other in bewilderment.

　PS: Well! The Chinese New Year is coming the day after tomorrow, and we haven't had time to prepare for many things for the whole family, so the ten thousand chapters will be updated only today. After that, I will update at least two chapters a day, and then resume on the fifth or sixth day of the new year.

　　Sorry! And I wish everyone a happy Year of the Snake in advance.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)