Vanguards of the War of Resistance! Let's travel back in time together, classmates!

044 Encirclement and Interception

Looking at Song Xiaoyun, who was crying her eyes out, Shangguan Yun felt a pang of sorrow. He gently wiped away her tears and said:

"Don't worry, Yunmei, I'll personally lead the men there. As long as the chief breaks through, I'll bring them back to you unharmed. You have to trust me."

"We need someone to guard this stronghold. You stay here and help the brothers defend it. I'll be right back..." He turned to leave after saying that.

Song Xiaoyun grabbed Shangguan Yun, wiped her eyes, and sniffed. "Brother Yun, I believe you..." she said, then stood on tiptoe and kissed Shangguan Yun's lips.

It took Shangguan Yun a while to react. Before he could even respond, Song Xiaoyun, blushing, pushed him away, turned, and ran into the village, shouting in a slightly tearful voice:

"You bastard Yun-ge, you must come back alive...you all must come back alive..."

Shangguan Yun licked his lips and chuckled foolishly, "So, she's forgiven me, huh? Hehe..."

He rushed down the hillside; at his speed, catching up with the group would be a piece of cake.

Meanwhile, five miles south of the Dragon King Temple, a group of five or six people had just broken through the defenses of a group of puppet troops and met up with their support team.

"Hurry up, we can't stay here any longer!" With that, the twenty or thirty men ran south quickly. The enemy behind them did not pursue them, which made them breathe a sigh of relief.

"Ah... Father... How are you, Father... What's wrong with my father?" Song Dalong shouted hoarsely as he looked at Song Baichuan, who was covered in blood and unconscious.

"Young Master, the Japanese are despicable and shameless. They ambushed all the heroes during the banquet. Our leader was accidentally shot by Wu Ruhai, the Camel Peak warrior, and then knocked unconscious by a Japanese grenade."

We risked our lives to rescue the leader, but unfortunately, half of our platoon was killed, and the rest were all wounded... Waaah... The casualties were heavy..."

Gong Jun, whose arm was still bleeding, said while crying.

"Dad... hang in there, we're going home right away, let's go..."

"Young Master, which way should we go..." the crowd asked.

"Take the shortcut through the canyon, then turn back at the fork in the road and head south to the fork in the road." The group followed Song Dalong and headed straight for the fork in the road.

Just as they reached the intersection of Xiejiazhai, about 2 kilometers away from the fork in the road, they suddenly heard a gunshot from the left and a group of people rushed out, who looked to be about fifty or sixty people.

The leader, with a fair complexion and thin build, held a pistol and laughed, "Who do we have here? It's the young master of Song Family Village! I've been waiting for you here for a long time."

Upon closer inspection, Song Dalong realized it was Wang Wei, the new second-in-command of Camel Peak. He was furious; it was clear Wang Wei had come to kick him while he was down.

"Haha... Wang Wei, the second-in-command, if you want to fight, then fight! Stop talking nonsense, charge..." As he spoke, he ordered his men to pick up the crooked-handled rifle and start charging.

Suddenly, gunfire erupted from the trench directly in front of them; it turned out that an ambush had been laid.

Seeing that the road ahead was blocked, Song Dalong made a last-minute decision to "take the side road and head towards Taipingzhuang," and the group fought their way back.

Seeing this, the men from Camel Peak were not about to give up. Wang Wei shouted, "Gou San, take a platoon and head to the vicinity of the north gate of Songjia Village to keep watch. If there is no one defending it, attack directly."

I think most of the main force of Songjiazhai is here, and there are probably not many people left in the village. I'll give you a chance to make a name for yourself.

I'll keep chasing. We can't let Song Dalong get away. Brothers, follow me...

"Da da da... pa pa... Qiao Lei, lead the men to cover the rear, retreat quickly..." Song Dalong commanded his troops to retreat towards Taipingzhuang.

"Young Master, the Boss is dying! Come quick!"

"Father...Father...you must hold on...ah..."

Song Dalong screamed in anguish, but Song Baichuan had already stopped breathing.

Qiao Lei's organized firepower has temporarily halted the pursuers, fortunately the bandits of Camel Peak don't have many heavy weapons.

The weapons the Japanese provided them with were outdated and of average power. Song Dalong and his men said they still had a Type 96 light machine gun, which they used to cover their retreat and bought them some time.

Before long, we arrived at Taipingzhuang, a five-way intersection with roads leading to Wulongkou, Longwang Temple, Xiejiazhai, Songjiazhai, and the old hot spring. Its geographical location was very important.

Just as Song Dalong reached the other side of the intersection, a group of soldiers approached. Song Dalong quickly ordered his troops to stop and observe. Suddenly, he heard a shout from the other side:

"Big brother, it's me, Erhu... I've come to meet you..."

"It's my second brother and the others! Quick, brothers, come with me..." Song Dalong was overjoyed. It turned out to be his second brother, Song Erhu. The men opposite were all dressed in plain clothes. Song Dalong didn't think much of it and ran over without further suspicion.

"Second brother, you've finally arrived... Quick, Father..."

Before he could finish speaking, suddenly, "rat-a-tat-tat..." bursts of gunfire erupted from the opposing forces and from the roadside bushes.

"Second brother... what are you doing... are you crazy...?"

Song Dalong tried to dodge, but was still hit by a stray bullet. His brothers were caught off guard and were knocked down one by one.

He quickly hid behind a tree and heard loud laughter from the other side:

"Haha... Song Dalong, who is your second brother? You are just my cousin. You and your father are bullying others and occupying the mountain stronghold."

My father intended to pass the leadership to me before he died, but I don't know what sweet words you father and son used to deceive the managers and my father, and seize the position of the head of the family.

Today, I'm cooperating with the Locust Army to oust you and your son from power and reclaim our stronghold... Die... Fire the cannons...

"Boom... Several cannon shots rang out, and ambushes sprang up from all sides. More than a hundred Japanese and puppet troops rushed out. Song Dalong was shot several times and lost consciousness..."

Meanwhile, Shangguan Yun and his group were also rushing to Taipingzhuang. In the past two days, Shangguan Yun had been somewhat absent-minded because of Song Xiaoyun. It was not until the war started that he sent people to scout and discovered that a large number of Japanese soldiers were lying in ambush in Taipingzhuang. Therefore, he led his troops to Taipingzhuang.

On the way, Shangguan Yun opened the system: "Hong Ling, quickly check the exchange system now. I need a batch of weapons..."

"Okay... Ding dong... Congratulations, Master. With each level up, the system's exchange functions will be adjusted, and some functions will be gradually unlocked and upgraded."

The exchange rate is much higher now than before. For example, one merit point can now be exchanged for any rifle, 5000 rounds of ammunition, 5000 coins, 50 grenades, etc. You currently have 71 merit points and 75 merit values. What weapon would you like to exchange for...?

"Do you have a powerful but lightweight machine gun...?" Shangguan Yun said through gritted teeth.