Chapter three hundred and fifty seventh lying down and shot
"The ruined walls, collapsed buildings, panicked residents and the never-ending sound of gunfire constitute the main theme of Guangzhou today. In the face of such a man-made disaster, all words are so powerless. I can't
I know how to use words to express everything I saw. More than 100,000 soldiers from China and Japan are constantly fighting in this city of thousands of square kilometers. People are dying every minute and every second. Life is here.
So vulnerable, oh, God, is this war?"
In the dim sunlight, Caitriona closed her notes and touched the leather bag hanging on her waist. There were more than a dozen rolls of film exposed by the captain, which she had taken in the three days since she entered Guangzhou City.
Photos record everything she has seen in the past few days.
Stretching out tiredly, Caitriona really wanted to lean against the wall behind her and have a good sleep. But she couldn't, because it was said that her battalion was going to attack a large Japanese stronghold in the afternoon, and she had to follow.
This camp recorded the entire process.
"ah……"
After a long yawn, she put her notebook and pen into the satchel on her waist. There was still half an hour before the afternoon attack, and Caitlina wanted to take a nap during this time.
At this time, a steaming teapot was handed to him, and a gentle voice sounded in her ears: "Miss Caitlina, take a sip of hot tea to refresh yourself."
"Oh, thank you Benita."
Caitlina turned her head and showed a smile to Benita beside her, took the teapot and drank slowly.
The water was hot, and the tea was just ordinary green tea, but Caitriona drank it with pleasure, because she knew that it was not easy to drink hot tea in this place where there were bombardments.
Taking another sip of hot tea, Caitriona turned around and said, "Benita, thank you."
"You're welcome." Benita smiled, "This is not my credit. These tea leaves are Jack's personal collection, and he also made the tea. My only credit is that I handed it to you."
Caitriona also laughed, "Haha... So I have to thank one more person." After saying that, both of them laughed at the same time.
There were footsteps at the door, and Jack's voice rang out, "Caitrina, can I come in?"
"Of course, come in quickly."
Soon, Jack, wearing jeans with no discernible wink, walked in. At this time, Jack was no longer as energetic as he was three days ago. His originally fair face was covered with dust, and his blue eyes were also deep.
His body was dented, and his whole body showed a deep exhaustion.
Looking at the haggard Jack, Caitlina put down the teapot in her hand and said softly: "Jack, I'm very sorry about John, but he has passed away. Please forgive him and accept the change."
Jack smiled bitterly and said listlessly: "I'm fine, I just don't know how to face John's wife and children when I return to China. John came to China with me, but now he is dead, died in a
Under the bombs, this is really a damn war!"
John died yesterday afternoon. He died under a grenade fired by the Japanese. The grenade exploded less than three meters away from him. John died on the spot without leaving any last words. Jack held him in his arms.
He was saddened by his friend's body for a whole day, and it wasn't until today that he felt relieved.
Benita sighed and said: "Jack, we are experiencing a war now. And it is a war that we actively participate in. Whether we like it or not, whether we are willing or not, it is closely related to us. Everyone
Everyone involved must be prepared to lose their lives. In the past three days, we have seen too much bloodshed and too many sacrifices. The number of Chinese soldiers who fell in front of us was at least a hundred, and the number of people who died was at least 100.
The Japanese are several times that. The Chinese are here to regain their land, and we are here for our work and mission. We are war reporters and should have been prepared to sacrifice before we came here.
I believe the same is true for John, so please stop immersing yourself in grief. Your job now is to use your camera and pen to tell people all over the world what you have seen. This is what we have to do.
"
Caitriona and Jack couldn't help but glance at Benita in surprise. They didn't expect that their British colleague who usually smiled heartlessly and was a bit cunning could actually say such philosophical words.
Caitriona also took the opportunity to change the topic. She raised her head and stretched her neck, which was a little stiff due to being at the desk for a long time, and then said: "Jack, Benita is right, we are war reporters. Before we go to the battlefield, we
We are ready to make sacrifices. If we were afraid of death, we would not choose this career, do you think so?"
Jack sighed: "Maybe, but I always feel sad."
"We won't talk about this anymore." Caitlina picked up the teapot and took a sip of tea before saying: "Judging from the current battle situation, the Japanese suffered heavy losses under the fierce attack of the three divisions of the 300th Army. Their defense line
It has begun to gradually retreat towards the city center. It is estimated that all 300 troops will be able to regain Guangzhou in three or four days. Have you thought about how to report this war?"
"End this war in three or four days?" Jack shook his head: "Caitrina, I always feel that things are not that simple. You have also seen in the past few days that the Japanese are a bunch of lunatics, and they can do anything.
And you have also discovered that as we advance, we find more and more kindling and firewood piled up by the Japanese. Do you think the Japanese will really burn down Guangzhou after their defeat?"
"This is impossible!" Benita exclaimed: "With our reports in the past few days, this news has spread all over the world. Do the Japanese dare to commit crimes at the height of the world's injustice?"
"This is not necessarily true." Jack smiled bitterly: "Originally, I thought that the Japanese would restrain themselves after we reported it, but through observations over the past few days, I found that the Japanese did not put away the other party's firewood and kindling materials.
Instead, they piled up more. You have to know that a person will do many incredible things in despair. As the Chinese gradually occupy most of the city, it is no longer possible for them to burn the entire city of Guangzhou, but burning
It can still be done by removing the most prosperous central area.”
"Hiss..." Caitriona and Benita couldn't help but gasped and looked at each other. Jack's idea was not impossible. People can do anything when there is no hope of survival.
Caitlina stood up and was about to walk out, "No, I must tell the commander outside this news. This city cannot be destroyed in the hands of the Japanese."
At this time, Jack also stood up and stopped Caitrina, "Caitrina, you don't have to be so nervous. General Su can definitely think of what you are thinking of, and he must be thinking of a way now."
"boom……"
A violent gunshot sounded nearby, and the violent explosion caused strong vibrations. Even the house where Caitriona and the others were located also caused strong shocks. Feeling the violent vibrations under their feet, Jack's expression changed and he said: "
Okay, the Chinese army has started to attack, it’s time for us to get to work, everyone go to the front line."
After saying that, Jack picked up a few helmets from the side and gave one to each of the two women, and the three of them walked out of the room together.
When the three Jacks walked out of the room, they saw dozens of soldiers, led by a second lieutenant, following a Somoa S-35 tank and heading forward.
Jack and others were about to follow up, but were stopped by the second lieutenant, "You can't go up with us. It's very dangerous ahead. The Japanese have deployed several anti-tank guns there. It will be dangerous for you to go up. If you want to
As for the interview, we can wait until we capture the bunker group!"
Jack asked in confusion: "Why? Didn't we follow the same route yesterday?"
"But yesterday there were four of you, but today there are only three." The second lieutenant with a beard said lightly and turned away, leaving only Jack who had nothing to say.
Caitriona was unhappy at the side. She shouted loudly in Chinese: "Mr. Second Lieutenant, you are wrong to do this. We were appointed by your government to interview, and we have obtained your supreme commander General Su."
It is wrong for you to do this, if you insist not to let us go to the front line, I will protest your behavior to General Su!"
Caitriona's voice was very loud, which made the second lieutenant feel helpless. He couldn't help but cursed in a low voice: "Granny, these foreign devils are really stubborn, as if I want to harm him."
A soldier on the side whispered to him: "Platoon leader, why don't you let them follow? Anyway, this is of their own free will. If something happens, it is their own business. It has nothing to do with them."
The platoon leader turned around and glared at him, "You know what the hell, the camp said we should try our best not to let these foreign reporters get too far forward, otherwise there will be too many casualties and we won't be able to explain to the top, otherwise we won't wait
Will you go over to protect them?"
"I'm not going?" This soldier was none other than Monkey and the second lieutenant was Shen Bearded. Monkey shook his head like a rattle. "Protecting these foreigners is thankless. If you protect them, they may not be grateful.
If you don't protect yourself well, the board above you will hit your butt. I'm going to do this job after I'm full."
"You don't want to go? It's too late!" Shen Bearded looked at the monkey jokingly and said, "Well, it's not appropriate for you to protect the three of them alone. You and Liu Yi can protect them together."
"Platoon leader, let's not bring anything like this." Liu Yi, who was also shot while lying down, wrinkled his face... (To be continued, please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!
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