I found that the red dot was a salesman, the kind who leads a horse.
In the northwest region where commodity trade is underdeveloped, there are actually quite a few such horseback traders.
They rode horses or led horses through villages, buying or selling goods.
Some go alone and some go together.
The spy in front of me was traveling alone, leading three horses.
There was a gun hidden in the cargo carried by one of the black horses. It was a very ordinary Browning M1903 pistol.
But for a salesman, it's not ordinary.
Wave.
Sun Dexi came up.
Zhang Yong pointed at the salesman, "Do you know him?"
"I know Nicholas Zhaosi." Sun Dexi replied, "I see him often. He also has a shop in the city."
"How long has he been here?"
"It's been three or four years. Anyway, three years ago, we met him when we went out for training. He is eloquent and has a sweet mouth. He often brings us some delicious food."
"So, he is very happy here?"
"I don't dare to say anything about it. A small businessman. He makes some hard money by doing small things. He makes everyone smile when he sees him. There is no one who can't get along with him."
"Where are the bandits?"
"Of course not. What the bandits need most are these salesmen."
"Why?"
"Without these salesmen, the bandits wouldn't be able to buy anything even if they have money. If the bandits have good stuff, they have to sell it through them."
"So, they should be familiar with the bandits around them, right?"
"This is hard to say."
Sun Dexi was obviously worried about involving Zhao Si.
Zhang Yong's behavior is a bit weird. If he keeps an eye on Zhao Si, Zhao Si will be in trouble.
“What does Nicholas Zhaosi say?”
"He said he knew Russian."
"Can you speak Russian?"
"That's how he brags."
"oh……"
Zhang Yong was thoughtful.
I don’t know what this Japanese spy actually means.
Are you trying to cover up what you accidentally said? What if Japanese comes up, so explain that it’s in Russian?
In the northwest region, there are indeed more people who can speak some simple Russian.
In particular, the Northwest Army system received strong assistance from the Soviet Union. A relatively large number of Russians came to teach it.
"Does he always carry a gun?"
"gun?"
"Yes. Does Zhao Si always carry a gun?"
"I think should not be."
"His black horse at the back, facing the horse's head, there is a horse-branded sledgehammer hidden in the cargo on the left..."
"real?"
"Don't be surprised. Pretend you don't know. You go over and ask him to come over. I'll talk to him. Then you quietly check the goods to see what else is there besides the pistol. If you find smoke and dirt, don't make a sound."
"good."
Sun Dexi immediately stepped forward.
He and Nicholas Zhao Si did know each other and soon started chatting.
Soon after, Zhao Si came over on his own. He came to Zhang Yong's side and said hello politely.
"Your Majesty Commissioner."
"Thank you for traveling so far to do business."
"It's a small business, so I can't say it's hard work. I just barely support my family."
"We are here to suppress bandits. Do you have any news about the bandits?"
"Bandits? I haven't encountered them yet! If I did, I'd probably be in big trouble."
"Have you encountered them, but you didn't know they were bandits?"
"Maybe. They may just do business with me. They won't say they are bandits."
"Tell me where you usually hang out?"
"I usually do business in Jingyang, Sanyuan, and Gaoling. The farthest is Tongchuan. But I usually don't go there. It's too far."
"Then do you know a bandit leader named Yang Laoxie?"
"Yang Laoxie?"
"Yes. Yang Laoxie. I came out this time to destroy him."
"I've heard people talk about it, but I've never seen anyone. I don't know where they are. They shouldn't be nearby. There are so many troops nearby..."
"Right……"
Zhang Yong talked to the other party at all times.
Over there, Sun Dexi had already found the Horse Brand Luzi in the cargo on the left side of the Black Horse.
His face became a little gloomy and returned to normal.
I secretly admire this Zhang Yong, he really has a sharp eye.
From such a distance, one could see that Nicholas Zhao Si had a weapon hidden in the cargo. It was a Browning M1903 pistol.
There is no doubt that there is something wrong with this Nicholas Zhaosi.
If you want to defend yourself, you should use a shell gun. Browning, that is a high-end product!
How could a salesman leading a horse from village to village afford such a high-end pistol?
Is this guy a spy?
Is there really a spy hidden among the bandits?
What a bunch of bastards!
Hidden so deeply!
Zhang Yong waved to him, indicating to come back.
Sun Dexi restored the things angrily and then rode back.
Zhao Si, who had his back turned, of course didn't notice.
Zhang Yong waved his hand.
"It's okay. You can go."
"OK."
"Let's go too!"
Zhang Yong pinched the horse's belly and left quickly with the cavalry.
But he didn't go far. Instead, he gradually slowed down in an open space more than 500 to 500 meters away from Zhao Si.
He has marked Zhao Si. As long as it is within the radius...
Wait. Suddenly a new continent was discovered.
But it's Zhao Si's mark that can actually be seen on the world map.
surprise.
This is awesome.
It should be noted that the display range of the world map is 24 nautical miles!
That is about 44 kilometers (44,000 meters). It is much larger than the radius of 1,000 meters. It is almost equivalent to the distance from Xi'an to Tongchuan.
In other words, as long as Zhao Si is active within a radius of 44 kilometers, he can see it.
However, I couldn't see who was around Zhao Si or where he was.
But it's enough. Keep an eye on him and you will gain something.
"Commissioner, there is a large amount of tea and salt in the cargo. It must be sold to bandits."
"knew."
Zhang Yong nodded silently.
Since Zhao Si is a Japanese spy, he will definitely not be content.
It couldn't be that he dressed up as a peddler just to earn those three melons and two dates.
All spies have motives.
This motive must be related to bandits.
Either there are spies among the bandits, and they provide coordination and communication.
Either sell information to the bandits, or provide other benefits, and then force the bandits to do things for it.
For example...
Instruct bandits to launch attacks.
Okay, I'm at ease. All I have to do is watch where Zhao Si goes.
It will definitely go to the bandits to inform them.
Maybe he will also be clever at anti-tracking. He is worried that there is a tail behind him.
but……
Zhang Yong doesn't need to be followed at all.
As long as the target is within 44 kilometers, then it's a matter of comparing the map to determine where the bandit's den is.
In fact, bandits don't always stay in the mountains.
What's there to do in the mountains?
Especially in places like the northwest, the mountains are bare, there is no water, and there is no food. Even survival is difficult.
Drink the northwest wind and eat the sandstorm?
Therefore, most bandits are actually hiding in villages. Some relatively hidden villages are easy to defend and difficult to attack. There are also some bandits hidden in those ravines. There may be their lair in a certain ravine.
"Commissioner."
"It's getting late, let's find a place to spend the night."
"ah……"
Chao Lichun and Sun Dexi looked at each other.
It doesn't seem to be very late. The sun hasn't set yet. Are you looking for a place to spend the night so soon?
By the way, we are out to suppress bandits. We have brought enough dry food and other things. We are preparing to eat and sleep in the wild. As a result, you, the commissioner, still want to enjoy life?
"Qinling."
"arrive."
"Is there any water source nearby? Find a place with water source to spend the night."
"good."
Qinling arranged it immediately.
He also felt that Zhang Yong might be afraid of hard work.
How could it not be hard work when he went out to suppress bandits? However, he did not show it.
Maybe Zhang Yong already has a plan in mind?
So we found a river and there was a village by the river. We stayed in the village for the night.
Zhang Yong took out a stack of oceans and asked a big owner in the village to make dinner. Make hot-boiled mutton.
“Solid food willing to eat solid food!”
“Those who are willing to eat hotpot mutton should eat hotpot mutton!”
Zhang Yong announced loudly.
result……
Of course, they all eat hotpot mutton.
Zhang Yong bought more than a dozen sheep with his own money and fed everyone.
All the money given to the local villagers is cash. It is too immoral to give the people legal tender.
Of course there is confidence in generosity.
Because the map shows that Zhao Si is obviously looking for bandits.
The red dot did not stop all night, but kept heading northwest. It stayed there for half an hour or an hour. It was probably to observe the situation behind it.
After confirming that no one was following him, Zhao Si continued to move forward and finally stopped somewhere.
Because it is a world map and there are no place names, it is impossible to tell where exactly it is. It is estimated to be between Jingyang and Sanyuan.
So, early the next morning, Zhang Yong set off with his team.
Pounce towards the red dot.
At noon, we gradually approached the red dot.
Zhao Si has been there without any movement.
The surrounding wilderness is becoming more and more desolate and gradually deserted.
"Commissioner..."
"Be careful. We are getting closer to the bandit's lair."
"nest?"
"Yes. Zhao Si is right there."
"he……"
Chao Lichun and Sun Dexi looked at each other.
Then he quickly ordered his subordinates to prepare for battle. All weapons were loaded.
Don't ask how the Commissioner discovered the bandits' lair.
All they have to do is fight.
The Commissioner is responsible for discovering where the bandits are, and they are responsible for eliminating the bandits.
keep going.
The terrain gradually became rough.
At the end of the field of vision, there are a large number of ravines and mountains.
Standing in front of it, it's like a maze.
"stop!"
Zhang Yong raised his hand.
Sure enough, the terrain in the northwest mountainous area is complicated!
There are ravines and ravines.
Ridges intertwined.
Any army commander would feel dizzy when seeing such terrain.
Because those ravines and ridges are really troublesome. A slight difference can lead to a mistake of thousands of miles. Once you make a mistake, there is no chance to correct it.
Or, he was ambushed by the enemy.
Or, the enemy ran away.
The straight-line distance between two unremarkable ravines may be only one or two hundred meters. If you shout loudly from one side, you can hear it from the other side. However, it is not easy to climb over the mountain ridge in the middle to get to the other side.
.Climbing the mountain will make you sweat a lot. You may not be able to climb it yet.
If you exit and enter another ravine, the time wasted in going back and forth is enough for the enemy to run dozens of miles away. The bandits are actually quite safe hiding in such terrain, because you don't know which ravine the bandits are hiding in.
in.
Fortunately, Zhang Yong has a map.
There are no precise names on the map, but the mountains, rivers and rivers are clear.
Every ravine was also clear. At a glance, you could see which ravine Zhao Si was in. So he led his troops and prepared to rush in directly.
Suddenly, a dozen white spots appeared on the edge of the surveillance map, 1,000 meters away.
All have weapons and are faster.
I think they are bandits. They may be cavalry. They cannot walk at such speed.
Checking the weapon, I found it was a horse four-ring rifle.
Doubtful. Surprised. Why do bandits have such good equipment and actually have horses with four rings?
There is definitely something fishy!
"Bandits are coming out!"
"Ready to fight!"
"Thirteen bandits. All on horseback."
"They all have weapons. It's a horse four-ring rifle."
"spread!"
Zhang Yong immediately issued an order.
Chao Lichun and Sun Dexi both looked at each other.
How did Zhang Yong accurately determine where the bandits came from?
There is obviously nothing in the ravine!
Nothing can be seen.
"quick!"
"quick!"
Yan Guangkun was convinced.
When it comes to the ability to capture enemies, Zhang Yong ranks second, and absolutely no one dares to rank first.
"quick!"
"quick!"
So, everyone immediately got out of the way.
It formed a fan shape and tightly surrounded the gully exit. But it didn't push too close.
The main reason was that I was worried that the enemy would flee back when the gun went off.
Anyway, there are many people, two cavalry companies, almost 300 people, enough to surround the outside three times.
Sure enough, a few minutes later, the bandits appeared.
Really riding a horse.
Thirteen indeed.
It is indeed a horse four-ring rifle.
There are two more sharp soldiers ahead, run faster.
The people at the back pull down two to three hundred meters. If something goes wrong in the front, they can react quickly.
But they didn't expect that the encirclement outside was very large. The top soldiers couldn't give any warning at all.
boom!
boom!
Gunshots were fired.
The bandits fell off their horses one after another.
Zhang Yong didn't know who gave the order to shoot. There was no need to know.
Combat command is a matter between Chao Lichun and Sun Dexi.
He and Yan Guangkun were watching from behind.
"boom!"
"boom!"
The gunshots continued.
But it wasn't too violent.
Moreover, the gunfire soon stopped.
Less than a minute before and after.
Because all thirteen gangsters were killed.
More than a hundred people laid siege to 13 targets, and basically all of them were killed in the first round of shooting.
The gunfire from behind was purely a supplementary shot to ensure that the bandits were dead.
The soldiers of the cavalry company are basically veterans. The principle they adhere to most is to replenish their guns.
"Report! All targets have been killed."
"Nice job."
Zhang Yong was not stingy with his praise.
The combat is really quite good.
Clean and tidy.
There is no trace of sloppiness.
Thirteen gangsters didn't even have a chance to fight back.
One face-to-face, instant kill!
The only regret is that he killed and injured three horses.
The gangsters' war horses are also good. The coat color is very good. Pulling them back can help the troops do a lot of things.
Clean the battlefield.
The gangster's weapons were collected.
Sun Dexi and Chao Lichun gathered together and whispered quietly.
Zhang Yong came to them.
"Commissioner."
"What are you mumbling about?"
"These gangsters actually have horses and four-ring rifles!"
"It doesn't feel right, right?"
"Something's wrong. How could they have such good guns?"
"Of course someone gave it to them."
"Who? Japanese invaders?"
"Besides the Japanese invaders, who else would be willing to do this?"
"Maba is a kid..."
Sun Dexi started swearing.
But he suddenly discovered that some of the horse's four-ring rifles had stamps on them.
It was a weapon used by their Northeastern Army. Later it fell into the hands of the Japanese invaders, and now it is quietly used to arm bandits.
"Yours?"
Chao Lichun asked in confusion. Unexpectedly, which pot was not opened and which pot was picked up.
Sun Dexi's face suddenly turned ugly.
Chao Lichun quickly shut up.
This is a big scar on someone else’s Northeastern Army. Others are suffering!
"Sun Dexi!"
"arrive!"
"Walk!"
"yes."
"Bring the mortar. Yang Laoxie must be inside."
Zhang Yong waved his hand.
The two people's attention was immediately attracted.
right!
Yang Laoxie!
bandit chieftain!
He must be in the ravine!
but!
Here comes the problem...
There are so many ravines, which one is safe?
Obviously, the route the bandits took just now was very dangerous. There must be a fortification built by the bandits at the end of the ravine.
The ravine is narrow and the terrain is unfavorable. The troops cannot be deployed at all.
No matter how many people enter, they will die.
"Chao Lichun!"
"arrive!"
"You are still lying in wait like you did just now."
"yes."
"The gangsters rushed out and wiped them all out."
"yes."
Chao Lichun hurriedly agreed.
Doubts in my heart. What is this strategy?
What ability does Zhang Yong have to force the gangsters out?
"Sun Dexi!"
"arrive!"
"This way."
"yes."
Zhang Yong did not explain. He took Sun Dexi directly to the ravine next to him.
Indeed, you cannot walk through the ravine where the bandits came out. At the end of the ravine is the bandit's lair. The bandits will definitely set up defenses.
Therefore, he wisely chose the ravine next to it. This ravine was actually not connected to the Japanese invaders' lair. But it didn't matter, there were mortars.
Just set up a mortar in the gully next door and fire it at the bandits' lair.
Bullets can't hit, but cannonballs can still hit.
After a heavy bombardment, the bandits had no choice but to break out along the ravine.
They continued to bombard the next door with mortars. They killed as many as they could kill. They chased them all the way.
By the time the gangsters escaped from the ravine, they would have suffered heavy casualties. It was time to catch them all.
Just do it.
Move forward quickly.
Follow the ravine and gradually deepen.
Sun Dexi looked at the mountain ridges on both sides warily. He was quite nervous.
Worried about an ambush.
In case the enemy shoots from a high position...
The Commissioner still underestimates the enemy! He runs forward regardless...
Fortunately it's okay.
Go smoothly.
Suddenly, Zhang Yong slowed down.
But we are getting closer and closer to the gangster's lair.
The surveillance map shows that there are many white spots next door, several hundred meters away.
There are weapons symbols.
Has a gold mark.
That red dot, Nicholas Zhao Si, is also inside.
good.
Confirmed.
He immediately waved his hand and ordered the cannon to be fired.
"Now?"
"right."
"Target?"
"I'll correct it."
"oh……"
Sun Dexi was confused.
He didn't see anything!
There are no bandits on the mountain ridge.
Zhang Yong wants to...
"The gangster's lair is behind the ridge."
"ah?"
"We used mortars to force them out."
"oh……"
Sun Dexi seemed to understand but not quite.
There is no way, he can't understand this kind of fighting method.
He didn't even know where the enemy was.
I saw Zhang Yong squatting half-crouching and setting up the cannon himself. He seemed to be mumbling something.
Hunting cattle across the mountain?
What's the meaning?
In the end, both mortars were fired at a large elevation angle. Sun Dexi judged that the straight-line shooting distance was about 400 meters.
Is the gangster's lair really on the other side of the mountain ridge?
"emission!"
"yes."
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
Cannon ejected from chamber.
It shot into the air and passed over the mountain ridge.
Then……
There's no after that.
Vaguely, Sun Dexi heard a vague explosion.
Was it an explosion of artillery shells? It was impossible to be sure. The sound was so weak that the human ear could not distinguish it at all.
"continue!"
"yes."
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
The shells continued to fly.
Passing over the mountain ridge, it disappeared from sight.
Sun Dexi raised his head, but still didn't see anything. Zhang Yong didn't give any explanation.
The surveillance map showed that several of the white spots in the gully next door had disappeared, indicating that the shells had indeed exploded and caused casualties to the gangsters.
As for how shocked and panicked the gangsters were, we can only rely on imagination.
In short, they will definitely be confused.
Sure enough, after firing more than a dozen shells in succession, white dots began to flee out of the gully.
However, most of the gangsters are still next door.