dtnovels Chapter 1629: But You Can Steal the Japanese Special Train
Chapter 1629: But You Can Steal the Japanese Special Train
Coincidentally, the second-in-command is not a pushover either.
He ordered his trusted men to wait for an opportunity to assassinate the third in command.
All the big and small leaders gathered together and the election meeting began immediately.
The military advisor said loudly, "Brothers! The leader has been assassinated by the Eighth Route Army and has passed away. The stronghold cannot be without a leader for a single day. Please speak freely and elect a new leader."
One of the gangsters exclaimed, "The Eighth Route Army assassinated our leader. Then why are we still holding a meeting here? What if the Eighth Route Army attacks us? Won't we be caught in a trap?"
Some bandits laughed at him, "You're so stupid! The stronghold is impregnable. The Eighth Route Army doesn't have artillery, so they can't even break down the gate. How can they possibly attack us?"
The military advisor pressed his hands down and said sternly, "Everyone! Don't worry about the Eighth Route Army. Now let's get down to business and elect the candidate for the leader. Niu Damao! You will be responsible for counting the votes."
The second in command said hurriedly, "Brothers! According to the order of things, once the first in command dies, it will be my turn. If you vote for me, you will definitely share in the wealth and glory."
The big and small bosses shouted: "Yes! We choose the second in command."
"Snapped!"
The third boss slammed the table, stood up, pointed at the second boss and roared:
"Second brother! Who do you think you are? Most of the credit for the development of the cottage to this day belongs to me."
The second-in-command sneered, "In your opinion? Do the brothers present agree?"
Many leaders raised their arms and shouted: "We don't recognize him! We only recognize the second-in-command!"
The third boss was immediately annoyed, pulled out his pistol, and roared:
"Anyone who doesn't recognize me will die! Go!"
He waved his hand backwards, and countless armed gangsters rushed up from both sides and the back of the Juyi Hall.
The second-in-command gave his confidant a look, meaning that he should act quickly.
"Bang!"
The third in command was shot in the chest and fell into a chair with his hands spread out, dead.
"Revenge for the Third Master!"
The third in command's confidants roared and fired wildly at the second in command and the big and small bosses.
The big and small leaders drew their guns and fought back, and the scene immediately fell into chaos.
There was a chorus of gunfire and wailing, and countless people were killed and injured in an instant.
Niu Damao slipped out of the Juyi Hall in advance and ran towards the village gate, shouting as he ran: "Brothers! Go to the Juyi Hall quickly and save your boss."
Upon hearing this, the bandits on the mountain and the bandits who were escorting their leaders rushed to the gathering hall and joined the melee.
Niu Damao ran to the village gate and said to the bandits guarding the gate: "Brothers! The men of the second and third bosses have started a fight. Now they kill everyone they see. Let's run for our lives."
Indeed, there were sounds of gunfire and shouting in the Juyi Hall above.
"Brothers! Run for your lives."
The bandits shouted and worked together to open the village gate and escape.
Niu Damao took out a signal gun from his waist and fired a signal flare towards the southwest.
From the southeast forest, dozens of riders from eight directions rushed out and headed towards the mountain stronghold.
Behind the Eighth Route Cavalry, the sky was filled with dust and the shouts of killing were earth-shaking, as if thousands of troops were attacking.
Niu Damao ran towards the Juyi Hall, shouting as he ran: "Tens of thousands of Eighth Route Army soldiers are coming to kill us, run away!"
When the bandits in the mountain stronghold saw that things were going badly, they took their money and fled.
In the gathering hall, the bandit leaders were taking revenge for both old and new grudges, leaving corpses strewn all over the ground.
There were less than half of them left, most of whom were injured. Seeing the Eighth Route Army coming from the village gate, they desperately fled towards the back door.
Niu Damao ran to the warehouse, and the bandit leader guarding the warehouse was about to rush in and set the warehouse on fire.
A skinny bandit blocked the gate and roared:
"Thank you, Old Scar! Don't burn it. Leave it to the people."
Xie Laoba pointed his gun at him and roared, "You want to leave it to the Eighth Route Army? Get out of here! Otherwise, I'll kill you."
"Bang!"
Niu Damao shot Xie Laoba to death and praised:
"Wen Ergou! Well done! The Eighth Route Army soldiers who came here are the political commissar and the chief of staff."
When Wen Ergou heard this, he grabbed Niu Damao's hand and said excitedly:
"Big Cat! Are you serious?"
Niu Damao nodded and said, "It's absolutely true! Liu Qihei and I went to Baliwan to capture people. On the way back, I disguised myself as a civilian. Unfortunately, the political commissar caught up with me and saw me. He even called out my name."
Wen Ergou said worriedly, "But when we left the Langya Detachment, we were considered deserters of the Eighth Route Army. If the political commissar investigates, it will be troublesome."
Niu Damao said angrily, "We were separated by the Japanese and couldn't find our unit, so we had no choice but to return home. We shouldn't be considered deserters."
Wen Ergou smiled bitterly and said, "We were forced by Liu Qihei to become bandits again, and we still can't escape the blame."
Niu Damao shook his head and said, "No! We haven't done anything bad. You guard the warehouse, and I'll go see the political commissar."
Wen Ergou nodded and said, "Yes! The political commissar is pragmatic and allows people to reform."
At this time, Xiang Chu led the instructor team and rushed into the stronghold on horseback, quickly taking control of the stronghold.
Niu Damao ran up to Xiang Chu, saluted, and said loudly:
"Commissar! Big Cat has completed the mission you assigned him. He is no longer a bandit."
Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Of course not. I will also give you a credit and promote you to company commander."
Niu Damao shouted, "Thank you, Political Commissar! Damao will never betray the revolution again."
Xiang Chu praised: "Well! Welcome to change your ways. I wish you success in future endeavors."
Niu Damao pointed to the warehouse and said, "Political Commissar! Wen Ergou is here too. He just defended the warehouse with his life. He's in the same situation as me. Can his merits also be used to atone for his crime?"
Xiang Chu was startled and asked with a smile, "Big Cat! Besides Wen Ergou, who else is here?"
Niu Damao shook his head and said, "There's no one else. Wen Ergou and I are from the same village. Liu Qihei threatened us with the lives of our relatives and brought us here to become bandits."
Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Defending the warehouse is a great achievement, so it can certainly atone for the crime. Come on! Take me to see Wen Ergou."
"Yes!"
Niu Damao happily accepted the order.
Xiang Chu brought the shadow spy and followed Niu Damao to the warehouse.
Wen Ergou stepped forward and saluted, crying out in tears:
"Commissar! Chief of Staff! I can see you now. Woohoo!"
Xiang Chu held his hand and scolded:
"Ergou! How old are you? Why are you still crying?"
Wen Ergou said happily, "Isn't it great to finally see you? I'm so happy."
Xiang Chu sighed and said, "Alas! The Japanese and puppet troops are rampaging through Shandong, and the White Party troops have repeatedly targeted our Eighth Route Army. Many comrades have been scattered and can't find their way back to their units. I can't blame you."
Wen Ergou pointed at the warehouse and said, "Commissar! There are hundreds of guns, over 100,000 rounds of ammunition, and a large amount of food in this warehouse. It's enough for us to fight the Japanese."
Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Okay! Thank you for protecting the supplies in the warehouse. I will appoint you as company commander."
Wen Ergou saluted and said excitedly, "Thank you, Political Commissar! I'll go recruit soldiers now."
Xiang Chu smiled and said, "No need to recruit for now! We just received 3,000 new soldiers. Let's go in and take a look."
After he finished speaking, he walked into the warehouse, where there were indeed hundreds of Hanyang-made rifles, pistols, homemade cannons, spears, broadswords, explosives, bullets and other weapons and ammunition, as well as a large amount of food, dried fish, wine and food, and bags of flour stacked up to the roof.
Wen Ergou pointed at the flour pile and said, "Political Commissar! There's a tunnel behind the flour pile. There's some food and weapons in the tunnel."
Xiang Chu said happily: "Great! Apart from this tunnel entrance, where else can we find another entrance?"
Wen Ergou shook his head and said, "I don't know! I discovered it by accident and didn't dare to go in."
Niu Damao said hurriedly: "Political Commissar! I know there is an entrance under Liu Qihei's bed."
At this time, Gan Rong rushed in and reported: "Commander-in-Chief! We have completely controlled the stronghold and seized a lot of weapons and ammunition. However, it feels far from enough."
Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Well! Even with these, it's not enough, but we can rob the Japanese special train."