To be honest, trains during the Republic of China period were not very comfortable.
The trains at this time were still steam trains, the kind that made a clanging sound whenever they started moving. The braking performance and shock absorption performance of this kind of train were almost non-existent. As long as there was a slight change in speed, the train inside the carriage would be affected by the slightest change in speed.
People will lean forward and backward, and those with a keen sense can even feel the vibration when the train passes the rail joint. If it is a short distance, it is fine, but if it is a long distance, it is also a kind of suffering.
Most people would be wishful thinking if they wanted to sleep on a train like this, but this certainly did not include McTavish and the others.
With the psychological quality of McTavish and his gang, they would probably be able to sleep soundly even if they were sitting on a cannonball.
MacTavish led all veterans. When these people fought in the past, even if the enemy was shelling, as long as there was no battle order, MacTavish and the others should still eat and sleep, and they would not be affected in any way. Besides,
Although the train at this time was not comfortable enough, it was much better than the car. At least people could stretch out instead of curling up, so McTavish had no problem sleeping on such a train.
It is very beneficial to have a local snake like Chen Lansheng to get ahead. In order to facilitate MacTavish and the others, Chen Lansheng used some of his privileges and directly arranged a special train for MacTavish and the others.
This special train has four carriages of sleeper seats and six trailers to transport the cars McTavish and his companions are carrying.
From the moment he got in the car, McTavish fell asleep, and when he opened his eyes again, he had reached enlightenment.
Dawu is less than 100 kilometers away from Hankou. This is still an area controlled by the Beiyang Government. Further ahead is the battle area between the Beiyang Government and the Southern Military Government.
The section from Dawu to Hankou had to rely on McTavish's own strength. Although the railway continued to extend forward, the special train could no longer move forward.
Fortunately, Chen Lansheng did a good job in the preliminary work. This special train will stay in Dawu for a week, waiting for McTavish and the others to return.
Before getting off the bus, McTavish, still wearing four-color camouflage, walked out of the box door carrying a rifle.
Oh, although the performance of current trains is not very good, the service facilities are very good. For example, this special train arranged by Chen Range Rover has a separate door for each sleeper room. Once the door is closed, the space is enclosed. This is better than 21
Century Chase is much stronger.
Stop wearing this and change your clothes. Tang Jiading has changed into the blue-gray military uniform of the southern military government. His rank of major is very eye-catching with his big-brimmed hat and long-barreled riding boots.
The army of the Republic of China, not to mention its combat effectiveness, still paid great attention to etiquette. Officers should look like officers. Even if they go to the battlefield, they will dress neatly, so as not to be recognized by the enemy.
Let's just say this is still our territory. MacTavish was a little hesitant.
Dawu is still the territory of the Beiyang Government. If he changes his clothes now, McTavish is not worried about the people of the Southern Military Government. Instead, he is more worried about being accidentally injured by the Beiyang Government's troops. Now McTavish and the others are still in the Beiyang Government's army.
If a troop of the southern military government appears in the controlled area, it will definitely cause an uproar.
Come on, we have coats, just wear them outside. Just put these clothes in your backpack and throw them in the car to be prepared. Tang Jiading is also carrying a coat from the Northeast Army in his hand. It seems that he is well prepared. I guess these people usually
I also played this set very well.
The clothes of the Northeast Army are very distinctive. The collars and cuffs are all made of fur collars. I'm afraid others don't know that the Northeast produces this. This is also a unique and very eye-catching symbol in the Republic of China.
Since he was fully prepared, MacTavish did not refuse, took the clothes and went back to the carriage to change them.
This suit is the same as the one worn by Tang Jiading, and the long-brimmed hat and riding boots also bear the rank of major.
MacTavish touched the woolen fabric on his body and felt a little uncomfortable. It was not because of the texture of the clothes, but because of the style of the clothes.
Woolen fabrics are rare nowadays. In the entire Republic of China, only the Northeastern Army commonly used woolen fabrics. The direct line of the Anhui and Southern Military Governments all used old coarse fabrics, which is the so-called pure cotton in the 21st century.
To be honest, McTavish is still a little unaccustomed to such ostentation, but there is nothing we can do about it. We can't go to Hankou wearing four-color camouflage. In that case, McTavish's dozens of people may not be enough, even the troops of the Southern Military Government.
No matter how weak its combat power is, if there are too many ants, the elephant will always be killed.
Before setting off, Tang Jiading contacted Zhang Hanqing. As soon as he got off the platform, the liaison officer sent by Zhang Hanqing came over.
This man McTavish knew was Zhang Hanqing's instructor Rommel.
Why are you here? McTavish wonders.
It is indeed a bit strange for Rommel to appear here. You must know that Qin Zhiyuan's previous order was that Lanfang soldiers were not allowed to get involved in the civil war of the Republic of China. They were not even allowed to provide tactical guidance. Under normal circumstances, Rommel should stay in the capital, not thousands of miles away.
Outward enlightenment.
One of the training items, you know, this is my job. Rommel had no intention of violating military orders at all.
Rommel was a pure soldier. As long as it was a war, no matter who the two sides were or how intense it was, Rommel wanted to participate. Of course, Rommel did not want to charge into the battle, but wanted to carefully observe the process of the war and then draw conclusions from it.
Enrich yourself with experience.
The order Rommel received when he came to the Republic of China was to train the troops of the Beiyang government. There was still some loopholes in this order. If Rommel came to Dawu under the guise of training troops, it would be justified without being targeted.
Yes, yes, yes, I understand. MacTavish did not pursue the authenticity of what Rommel said, and had the words "I understand" written all over his face.
How many of you are here? This is to storm Hankou. Rommel looked a little dazed as the soldiers gradually gathered on the platform.
When McTavish came, he brought 36 people with him. In addition to a company sent by Zhang Yuting, the number was already more than 100. This organization was indeed a bit large at the commando level.
Ha, we only have one commando team, and the rest were sent by Marshal Zhang, probably to be placed next to the young marshal. MacTavish didn't pay much attention, even if MacTavish brought a division,
It was MacTavish and these thirty or so people who made the final move.
The situation in Hankou was a mess, and the Beiyang government's troops were retreating due to internal strife. Zhang Yuting must have been worried about Zhang Hanqing's safety, so he sent his own guard company over, which could be regarded as adding a weight to Zhang Hanqing's life.
A force of more than a hundred people would not be able to survive in a major battle, but if you want to protect someone from retreating, a force of more than a hundred people is just right. This size will not attract the enemy.
Attention, and because the establishment is small enough, flexible, and also has strong combat effectiveness, it is most suitable to protect Zhang Hanqing.
Zhang Yuting also spent his life in the military, and spent most of his time trying to survive in the cracks. He also had many connections, at least much better than the original Crown Prince William.
It is said that if Crown Prince William had escaped under the protection of a company, Liu Shuangxi and the others would not have dared to launch an attack rashly.
Who protects whom is probably a matter of debate. Rommel had full confidence in his students.
Well, Zhang Hanqing was indeed trained by Rommel. Although Zhang Hanqing was a bit out of character, if there was a powerful person to supervise him, there was still a possibility that the prodigal would turn around.
Now that he had reunited with Rommel, MacTavish no longer hesitated. He immediately ordered the troops to board the bus as soon as he saw the bus on the platform. MacTavish was not willing to stay outside for a minute longer. He wanted to finish his work and return to the capital early. Su
Mo is still waiting for MacTavish, and MacTavish doesn't want to waste too much time on that bad old man Huang Fugui.
After leaving Dawu and heading south along the road, the speed of the cars was worryingly slow.
It had just rained a few days ago, and the ground was so muddy that it almost sank every ten steps. He set out before seven in the morning and had not gone five kilometers by ten in the morning. MacTavish finally became anxious.
, ordered the car to return to the original route, and led the people on foot.
Lanfang's army could fight so hard, and the Northeastern Army would not show weakness. Tang Jiading waved his hand and led his troops to get out of the car and advance on foot like McTavish and the others.
You can see the difference right away. MacTavish and the others didn't just get out of the car and leave, but they made some preparations.
I saw McTavish and the others each pulling out a handful of rope from their backpacks, and then began to tie bundles on their bodies, such as gun holsters, grenade satchels, bullet belts, etc., all of which were tied together with their bodies.
, the whole person was tied up like a rice dumpling.
Tang Jiading didn't know what McTavish and the others were doing, and it would be useless if he knew. Tang Jiading and the others didn't prepare ropes at all, and they had no conditions to learn if they wanted to.
Fortunately, the instructor was there, and Tang Jiading immediately asked Rommel for advice. Rommel shrugged his shoulders and spread his hands, showing a helpless gesture.
Hmm, there are some things that you have to experience firsthand to be impressive.
So Tang Jiading didn't hesitate, got off the car, simply lined up and set off immediately. Let's just be honest and let the stupid bird fly first.
This stupid bird flies first is actually a false proposition. Since it is a stupid bird, even if it flies first, it will not be much ahead. Just like a tortoise, if it runs 10,000 meters, the rabbit will not be able to beat the rabbit even if the tortoise starts for a day.
Marching on foot, the speed is about four to five kilometers per hour. Although the troops led by Tang Jiading are elite, they can still maintain four to five kilometers due to poor road conditions. This is not easy. At least Tang Jiading is very satisfied.
In about half an hour, McTavish and the others caught up with Tang Jiading and the others, and the gap continued to widen after they overtook them.
Tang Jiading looked at McTavish and the others walking so fast that he felt depressed and wanted to cry. Some of the soldiers from the Northeastern Army around him had already begun to cut off the leggings, which were just ropes. Although we had not prepared them in advance, we could still make them in time.
Sure enough, there was enough time. After Tang Jiading and the others were on the road again, within an hour of walking, they saw McTavish and the others hiding on the roadside.
This checkpoint was probably just set up. It wasn't there when I passed by it yesterday. Rommel was a little scratched his head.
Should we fight or go around?
McTavish and Tang Jiading were also scratching their heads.
