"Xin, I believe you, don't you think so? Baby, just do it, the team will fully support you."...
"Heaven and earth bear witness, Qi Laoliu killed my son and brother, today I will cut him in two, and the hatred will disappear from now on."...
For two days, Wang Huzi's voice has been echoing in Zhou Wen's ears. There were nagging instructions, heroic words after a great revenge was avenged, and earnest teachings to his nephew... It was as if he hadn't left yet and was still by his side, watching over himself and the transport team...
Zhou Wen's mind has always been semi-blank and he doesn't know what to do? What will be done? Wandering around in a daze. But my heart still ached, and self-blame gradually filled the other half of my mind.
"I could have avoided all of this. If I hadn't had such big ambitions, such big plans, and how complicated it was to surrender. Wouldn't it be over if I just brought the old and young men to the front line? I'd just hide for half a year. never mind?
But what about the future? Continue to be a bandit? Is it safe to live in a single day? How to get home? Start all over again? Is there enough time..."
Zhou Wen stood by the Jialu River, looking at the endlessly flowing river and the busy figures of engineers building pontoon bridges in the distance, but he was in the biggest knot of his life...
At this time, several figures rushed towards them from a distance. I saw clearly that it was Senior Brother, Brother Shan Zi, Dacheng, Xiaoping and Ah Jing. "What are they here for? Are they here to blame me? Yes, I should be blamed. I'm sorry for Uncle Beard and the others. I messed up." Zhou Wen thought drowsily.
Miaohua came first, didn't even answer, and blinded Zhou Wen with just one mouthful.
"Junior brother, look what you have become now? Huh? You must be condemning yourself and doubting yourself. But senior brother, I tell you, you are right. You have led everyone to see the way forward and see the light." Miao. Huasheng shouted at Zhou Wen at the top of his lungs.
Then he reached out and grabbed Zhou Wen, who was in despair, and continued to yell at his brothers: "Ask them, will they blame you? Do you know how they have felt in the past two days? They have also lost their loved ones, and they are just as sad. Just ask them. We need you to comfort and encourage everyone. You are our leader, the backbone, and the soul of this team. Have you forgotten what you said?
'I hope brothers, including me, will be fully prepared, especially the psychological preparation for losing my own brother. You can't lose your cool because of sacrifices, let alone lose your reason and refuse to obey orders. 'You said this yourself, why did you forget it when it came to your head?
Captain, they won’t blame you in heaven. This is just an accident. Do you know that it was an accident? In a battlefield with millions of people, you are not a god, and you cannot have perfect strategies. You have done well enough, brothers will only admire you and follow you, and will never blame you. You still have more things to do, Hongxiu is still waiting for you in Xuchang, wake up! Junior brother. "
Miaohua's voice was hoarse from the roar, and her handsome face was covered with painful tears.
Zhou Wen instantly felt as if an icicle had penetrated him from head to sole. Yes, there are brothers, yes, and Hong Xiu. He calmed down and gradually sorted out his chaotic mood.
Brother Shan Zi, Dacheng, Xiaoping, Ah Jing, who all looked at me with tears in their eyes, worried and confused eyes...
Zhou Wen straightened his body, stretched out his hand to wipe away the blood stains at the corners of his mouth, and his eyes became clear and bright again. He looked at the brothers, looked at senior brother Miaohua and said: "Brother, brothers, I apologize to you. I was wrong. Senior brother is right, we still have a lot of things to do and a lot of road to go. Let’s go. I promise I’ll never do this again.”
After saying that, he walked toward the village surrounded by his brothers, his steps becoming stronger and more determined as he walked. He said silently in his heart: "Uncle Beard, you are in the sky watching and protecting us all the way forward. I will definitely lead my brothers out."
The members of the transportation team rushed out of the village. Seeing Zhou Wen who not only regained his demeanor, but also showed a more determined look on his face, they all smiled with relief and from the bottom of their hearts. They merged into the marching team one after another and formed a queue unconsciously.
The team came to Old Uncle Wu who was standing at the entrance of the village. After two days of training, Old Uncle Wu had regained some energy. Zhou Wen shouted loudly: "All of you, stand at attention and salute Old Uncle Wu!"
After saluting, he took the lead and turned to the east, shouting again: "All of you, stand at attention - salute Uncle Beard!"
All the team members, including Old Uncle Wu, faced east and stood in salute in the direction of Pheasant Hill...
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After returning to the village, Zhou Wen asked Old Uncle Wu in detail about the situation of their abuse in the civilian camp, and then said to Miaohua and Gao Xiaoshan: "Things will come one after another. Let's take care of Old Uncle Wu first." Their revenge has been avenged."
Gao Xiaoshan said: "Awen, old Uncle Wu has already led his brothers to lock up those soldiers who drank the blood of civilians, and they are just waiting for you to punish them."
Zhou Wen said loudly: "Okay! We don't have to wait overnight for revenge. Let's go and take the people out now, pull them down and deal with them after the village."
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In the back mountain of Hekou Village, the transportation team all lined up. Old Uncle Wu and two other surviving old brothers, one surnamed Zhang and the other surnamed Wei, were standing in the queue.
Kneeling in front of the queue were seven prisoners who were gagged, hands tied behind their backs, and trembling all over. Among them was the artillery company commander. It was these soldiers, gangsters and scum who led them to abuse and brutally squeeze the captured civilian husbands. As a result, most of the thirty-strong civilian team died of starvation, exhaustion, and illness.
If Uncle Wu and the others hadn't had good foundations and had gone through a long period of training before being captured, they would have been tortured to death before Zhou Wen and the others arrived.
Zhou Wen looked at Old Uncle Wu, and before he could speak, Old Uncle Wu said loudly: "We will do it ourselves, we don't need you young children."
The three veterans took the pistols from the hands of the teenagers, walked slowly to the prisoners, loaded the guns, and raised the guns.
Some of the prisoners had fainted from fear and fell to the ground, while others were crying and struggling. At this time, the sound of horse hooves was heard in the distance, and then someone shouted loudly: "Awen, brother Awen, listen to me first."
Zhou Wen turned around and saw that it was Chief Qian and a few adjutants and guards who were rushing in on horseback. Zhou Wen motioned to Old Uncle Wu and the others to wait, and then went to greet them.
Commander Qian jumped down before his horse could stand still. He took Zhou Wen's saluting hand and said, "Awen, I came here in a hurry because I regard you as my brother. Let me tell you, there are people in the army since ancient times. It is said that the number of prisoners killed is unknown, not to mention that the army is all around now, and there are so many people there.
No, as soon as you gathered the team to take out the prisoners, someone reported to me. If someone reports to the principal again, it will be detrimental to your future career. I hope my brother will think twice. "
Zhou Wen was very moved after hearing Chief Qian's words. This big brother really thought about himself and did not use his official position to pressure him. So, he said sincerely: "Thank you, Chief Qian, for taking care of me. Today I also regard Chief Qian as my eldest brother, so I have to be on the same page with my eldest brother. After this war is over, I am going to retire with my brothers." Go home."
