Espionage: I became sworn brothers with Zheng Yaoxian at the beginning, and became the Seventh Broth

Chapter 473 Chinese Soldiers

Actually, Xiao Zhengguo didn't need to remind him.

As 4 a.m. drew ever closer, those carrying watches and pocket watches in this operation became increasingly nervous.

Their eyes were all fixed on the hands and dial of the watch.

The others who did not have pocket watches or wristwatches gathered around their companions who did.

Ye Shaohong was the same.

As the minute hand of the pocket watch clicked to the 12 o'clock position, everyone looked up almost simultaneously.

They looked together toward the army and navy headquarters a few miles away. "Why didn't we hear any explosions?"

"Could something have gone wrong?"

"It shouldn't be!"

More than ten seconds passed, and still no explosion was heard. The crowd, who had been on high alert and whose minds were taut, could no longer control their tension and began to mutter to themselves.

At the same time, Ye Shaohong, Xiao Zhengguo, and Chi Tiecheng also turned their attention to the middle-aged man with one blind eye beside them.

"brother……."

"It won't go wrong."

"To ensure safety, after the explosives were planted, I did not leave immediately, but stayed in place and checked it three more times."

“We checked all the line sets three times.”

"It definitely won't go wrong..." Even though he said that, the middle-aged man who was blind in one eye still couldn't help but sweat.

Just like what he just said to Ye Shaohong.

He may not care about the glory of being remembered in history, but he cares a lot about his reputation as a soldier.

These words seemed to be a response to Ye Shaohong, Xiao Zhengguo, and Chi Tiecheng.

In fact, he was also reminding himself.

"Then why...?"

Of the three, Ye Shaohong is calm and collected, while Tie Lu is ruthless and vicious, and Xiao Zhengguo is more frank and direct in temperament.

He was the first to lose his temper and prepare to ask another question.

And just then.

In the distance, several miles away from where Ye Shaohong and his group were hiding, in the direction of the Hongkou Army and Navy Command, a loud boom suddenly came.

The sound was very loud.

Even though it was several miles away, the sound still vibrated Ye Shaohong and the others' eardrums.

This also caused Xiao Zhengguo to swallow the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

He stared wide-eyed at the front of him, mouth agape.

"Boom."

After a loud bang, a series of explosions followed.

Then you can clearly see a ball of flame rising from the direction of the Hongkou Army and Navy Command.

The flames swirled and rose several meters high.

It briefly dyed the distant landscape red.

The darkness was abruptly dispelled. Light shone brightly across the sky.

"We...we succeeded."

"Section Chief."

"We made it!"

Looking at the flames that suddenly rose into the distance, staring blankly ahead at Xiao Zhengguo with his mouth agape, he suddenly fell into a state of frenzy and loss of control.

He couldn't hold back and jumped up on the spot.

Amid the cheers, this guy forgot all about the etiquette between superiors and subordinates and actually turned around and grabbed Ye Shaohong's shoulder.

"Yes...that's right, we succeeded."

"Success."

At this moment, Ye Shaohong, like Xiao Zhengguo, forgot everything, forgot the hierarchy among soldiers. His lips trembled slightly as he murmured to himself.

Even Chi Tiecheng, who was as ruthless and vicious as a snake, showed an undisguised look of surprise on his face.

The middle-aged man who had lost an eye and his sworn brother immediately burst into tears.

The four brothers hugged each other, and these men in their twenties and thirties cried like children.

The remaining team members were also celebrating their victory in their own way.

Shouting loudly has become the only sound.

It took Ye Shaohong more than ten seconds to regain his composure. He looked at the men around him shouting loudly and wanted to speak up to stop them.

Tell them that they are still in enemy-occupied territory and may face danger.

But after thinking about it, he ultimately gave up.

"Let them be happy for a while longer."

"Even for a short while." "These past few days have been too depressing, with setbacks on the front lines and a constant stream of bad news."

As he thought this, Ye Shaohong's lips slowly curled up, revealing a faint smile.

The cheers and celebrations lasted for two or three minutes.

When everyone's voices had become hoarse from shouting, Ye Shaohong raised his hand to stop their cheers and celebrations.

"All right."

"If you want to cheer and celebrate, wait until you're back in your respective hiding places, then enjoy it alone."

"Our task now is to evacuate safely."

"go!"

As Ye Shaohong waved his arm, more than twenty men dressed in black began to assemble in an orderly manner. Following the pre-arranged retreat route, they divided into three groups and retreated towards the British and French concessions. When the sun rose in the east and its warm rays shone on the earth, Ye Shaohong, Xiao Zhengguo, Chi Tiecheng, and the four blind brothers also returned to the French concession.

Ye Shaohong and his four brothers embraced and parted ways.

Ye Shaohong inquired about their names, hometowns, and affiliated units, and clearly informed them that he would truthfully report their contributions to headquarters.

Soon, a commendation order should be issued from headquarters.

Then Ye Shaohong asked them where the four of them would go in the future and whether they were willing to continue to follow him.

But the result disappointed Ye Shaohong.

Faced with his sincere invitation, the four brothers exchanged only a brief glance before rejecting him without hesitation.

"no need."

"Thank you for your kindness, sir. The four of us brothers have already discussed it and will try to return to the army after this mission is over. We want to go back to the battlefield to defend our country and our parents and relatives."

The one who responded was the middle-aged man who was blind in one eye. It was only at this moment that Ye Shaohong realized that his name was Ouyang Ming.

"But have you ever considered how brutal the fighting is on the front lines?"

"According to the information I have gathered, the battle between China and Japan has now reached a fever pitch."

“A division-level unit of a local army, once deployed to the battlefield, can only hold out for four hours. Several thousand to nearly ten thousand people will be completely wiped out.”

"The elite local troops can only hold out for eight hours."

“Even the elite German-equipped divisions under Chiang Kai-shek, your old units, can only hold out for two to three days on the front lines.” “If you go back now, you will probably have a hard time finding your original units, and your lives…”

At this point in his story, Ye Shaohong could no longer continue.

Because they all knew what Ye Shaohong meant.

Die.

The most terrifying thing about life.

"we know."

"But we have not forgotten that we are soldiers of China, and behind us are our parents and children."

"We have no regrets."

Ouyang Ming grinned widely, then gave Ye Shaohong a deep look before he and his three brothers helped each other up and turned to leave.

I walked towards the direction where the sun was rising.

"Sir, it's a pleasure to meet you." "See you in the next life!"