A magazine of 30,000 rounds, you call it Hanyang

"What's going on? What happened to the captain?"

Zheng Kaixuan was shocked and quickly stepped forward to support the guard.

"Where is the commander? Where are the other brothers in the new regiment? What is the current situation?"

It has been several months since Li Yunlong left Wei Zhuang’s base. During this period, Zheng Kaixuan has never received any news about them.

I didn't expect that there would be news today, but it was bad news.

"The regimental commander and the first and third battalions are trapped in Liujiaao. It's been over a whole night now. Not only do the brothers have no food or water, but it's also snowing. We are almost unable to hold on, so we sent me back to ask for help."

"Liujiaao, where is that?"

"Liujiaao is over 30 kilometers away from Heiyunkou, southwest of Weizhuang, and not far from Xiyang County."

Zheng Kaixuan took the letter that was soaked in mud and water from the guard and read it carefully.

The situation was indeed exactly as the guard in front of him had said. The most important thing was that at the end of the letter, at the signature place, there were three large crooked circles drawn in pencil.

Judging from the handwriting, it is indeed Li Yunlong, the real Li Yunlong.

After all, Lao Li is probably the only one in the world who can write such a unique, elegant and refined signature.

"Aren't you with the brigade headquarters? Why is the regiment commander acting alone again?" Zheng Kaixuan asked.

"During this period, we have been cooperating with the brigade to fight against the 109th Regiment of the Japanese 136th Division."

"Some time ago, we fought several battles, big and small, but this Japanese regiment was a tough nut to crack. Although we won a few small victories, we didn't gain much advantage."

"The mountains have been blocked by heavy snow lately. We are short of food, clothing, and ammunition in the base of the New 1st Regiment. The brothers really can't bear it any longer."

"So the regimental commander led the brothers from our first and third battalions to launch a surprise attack on the 136th Regiment's battalion headquarters in Liujiaao. However, we didn't expect the Japanese to be well prepared. Our regimental commander suffered a great loss and had no choice but to retreat to the depths of the ravine in Liujiaao, holding on by relying on the terrain and struggling to hold on."

"There was really no other way, so the regiment commander had me change into the Japanese army uniform. I took advantage of the cover of night when the Japanese were not prepared, quietly slipped out of the ravine, and rushed back overnight."

Zheng Kaixuan looked up at the warhorse tied at the door. There was indeed a set of taken-off Japanese military uniform on the horse's back, so he continued to ask.

"Didn't the brigade provide our regiment with supplies? When the regimental commander was trapped, did he ask for help from the brigade?"

Li Yunlong's guard shook his head.

"No, the brigade headquarters doesn't have sufficient supplies, and is not much better than our New 1st Regiment."

"As for asking for help, the regimental commander didn't dare let me go to the brigade commander. The brigade commander had repeatedly ordered that the entire brigade must obey orders and act together this time. Our regimental commander led the team out to collect money without permission, which is considered a violation of military orders..."

I understand. Zheng Kaixuan now understands everything.

The temporary base of the New 1st Regiment was not with the brigade headquarters. Li Yunlong acted on impulse and on his own.

He certainly wouldn't dare let the brigade commander know unless it was absolutely necessary.

Otherwise, this matter will become a big deal.

It would be fine if there was only the New 1st Regiment near the brigade headquarters, but the key is that the troops of several main regiments are all in the Xiyang area. If other regiments knew about it, it would be unreasonable for the brigade commander not to punish Li Yunlong.

So, Li Yunlong thought of Zheng Kaixuan.

Zheng Kaixuan lowered his head and looked at the guard who was shivering with cold and looked tired, and showed a hint of admiration.

"You've traveled over 30 kilometers of mountain roads all night, and it must have been exhausting. Go down and rest for a while. I'll gather the brothers and prepare to rescue the leader."

"Two brothers, go bandage him, change his clothes, give him some hot soup, and then warm him up by the fire."

The straight-line distance of the mountain road is more than 30 kilometers. The road is winding and bumpy, and it may take more than 50 kilometers to walk.

To be honest, it was very remarkable that Li Yunlong's guard was able to rush back on foot through mountains and rivers in heavy snow within a dozen hours.

Most of the soles of his shoes had been worn off, and blood was still oozing from his feet. After sending someone to bandage him, Zheng Kaixuan immediately summoned all the battalion commanders and held an emergency meeting.

"What's the specific situation at Liujiaao? Does anyone know anything? Besides crossing the mountains and ridges, is there a shortcut?"

Yang Wanli stood up.

"Captain, my home is in Xiyang County, not far from Liujiaao. I'm quite familiar with the place."

"Liujiaao is actually a valley located between two rolling mountains. However, this valley is very wide, several kilometers wide, and it becomes narrower as you go deeper."

"There is a quick way to get to Liujiaao from our base, but it's not close."

"Where are you going? Tell me quickly."

"From Heiyunkou, head north, then west, and then take a detour south to reach the destination. The total distance is about 90 kilometers, but the terrain is relatively flat, so you can ride a horse."

Zheng Kaixuan made a decision immediately.

"Then we'll take this route. Company One, Company Two, Company Three, and Company Nine, follow me. The rest of you will stay at the base. Everyone, go down immediately and pack your equipment. We'll set off in ten minutes."

"Do you want to call back the other brothers who have gone home for vacation to go together?" Yang Wanli asked.

Zheng Kaixuan waved his hand.

"No need. Reinforcements are needed as soon as possible. We don't have enough time. Let them take a good vacation. This time we are fighting a rescue battle. The main thing is to fight quickly and save the captain from the siege. We don't need too many people."

Ten minutes later, a total of 180 soldiers from the four companies of the Fourth Battalion mounted their horses and, led by Battalion Commander Zheng Kaixuan, went out of Heiyunkou to the north and then headed west. Their figures gradually disappeared in the wind and snow.

Deep in the Liujiaao Valley.

Li Yunlong and more than 200 soldiers hid in a deep ravine in the canyon. Relying on the deep ravine and a large area of ​​protruding rugged rocks in front of them, they held their position.

"Kill him!"

A Japanese infantry company launched another attack with shouts.

Wang Chengzhu picked up a cannonball and hesitated for a long time but still couldn't bear to put it down.

"Zhu Zi, are you fucking asleep? The Japs are charging over here, why aren't you firing?"

Wang Chengzhu turned his head with a wry smile.

"Captain, we only have this one shell left."

Li Yunlong glared angrily.

"Damn it, you loser! Why don't you save some money for me?"

Wang Chengzhu looked at Li Yunlong aggrievedly.

"Captain, we have to be honest when we say this. Just now when we were dealing with the Japs, you were the one who shouted the loudest. Zhuzi, shoot down that Japs machine gun, Zhuzi..."