Bourne: Command and Conquer

Chapter 1146: Fighting cattle across mountains

Raise the telescope.

I found that the red dot was a salesman. The kind that leads a horse.

In the northwest region where commodity trade is underdeveloped, there are actually many such horseback traders.

They rode horses or led horses through villages, buying or selling goods.

There are those who walk alone. There are companions.

The spy in front of me is a solitary person. Leading three horses.

There was a gun hidden in the cargo carried by one of the black horses. A very ordinary Browning M1903 pistol.

But for the salesman, it's not ordinary.

Wave.

Sun Dexi came up.

Zhang Yong pointed at the salesman, "Do you know him?"

"I know him. Nicholas Zhao Si." 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?"

"He eats too much and dare not talk about it. A small businessman. He makes a small fortune. He makes some hard money. He makes everyone smile. No one can 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 does things a little weird. Just in case you target this Zhao Si. Zhao Si is in trouble.

“What does Nicholas Zhao Si 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 means.

Is it to cover up what he accidentally said? What if Japanese comes up, so the explanation is 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. More Russians came to teach.

"Does he usually carry a gun?"

"gun?"

"Yes. Does Zhao Si always carry a gun?"

"Probably not."

"The 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 inspect the goods. Look for anything 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. We got chatting quickly.

Soon after, Zhao Si came over by himself. All the way to Zhang Yong's side. Say hello politely.

"Your Majesty Commissioner."

"Good job. Traveling this far to do business."

"It's a small business, so I can't say it's hard work. It's just barely enough to support the 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 might just be doing business with me. They wouldn'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 heard people talk about it. But I haven't seen anyone. I don't know where they are. They shouldn't be nearby. There are so many troops nearby..."

"That's 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. Back to normal again.

Secretly admire. This Zhang Yong really has a sharp eye.

From such a distance, one could see that Nicholas Zhao Si had weapons hidden in the cargo. Or the Browning M1903 pistol.

There is no doubt that there is something wrong with this Nicholas Zhao Si.

If you want to defend yourself, you should use a shell gun. Browning, that’s high-end stuff!

How could a salesman leading a horse from village to village afford such a high-end pistol?

Could this guy be 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.

Of course Zhao Si, who had his back turned, didn't notice.

Zhang Yong waved his hand.

"It's okay. Let's go."

"OK."

"Let's go too!"

Zhang Yong pinched the horse's belly. Leave quickly with the cavalry.

But didn't go far. Instead, he gradually slowed down in the open space more than 500 meters away from Zhao Si.

He has marked Zhao Si. As long as it’s within the radius…

etc. 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's about 44 kilometers (44,000 meters). It is much beyond the radius of 1000 meters. It is almost equivalent to the distance from Xi'an to Tongchuan.

In other words, as long as Zhao Si is moving 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 enough is enough. Watching him is rewarding.

"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 selling information to bandits, or other benefits. Then drive the bandits to do things for it.

For example...

Instruct bandits to launch attacks.

Okay, feel at ease. Just watch where Zhao Si goes.

It will definitely go to the bandits to inform them.

There may also be clever anti-tracking methods. Worry has a tail behind it.

but…

He, 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. No water. 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. The kind that is easy to defend but difficult to attack. There are also some bandits hiding in those ravines. There may be their lair in a 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 quickly?

In other words, we are here to suppress bandits. Bring enough dry food and so on. They are all prepared to eat and sleep in the wild. As a result, you, the Commissioner, still want to enjoy life?

"Qinling."

"arrive."

"Is there any water nearby? Find a place with water 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 you go out to suppress bandits? However, he did not show it.

Maybe Zhang Yong already has a plan in mind?

So I found a river and a village beside the river. Just spend the night in the village.

Zhang Yong took out a stack of oceans and went to the big family in the village to make dinner. Make hotpot mutton.

“Solid food that is 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 that was given to local villagers was Xian Dayang. It is immoral to give legal currency to the people.

Generosity certainly comes with confidence.

Because the map shows that Zhao Si is obviously looking for bandits.

The red dot did not stop all night, but kept heading northwest. There is a half-hour or one-hour stay in between. Probably observing the situation behind.

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 determine 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, gradually approaching the red dot.

Zhao Si has been there without any movement.

The surrounding wilderness is becoming more and more desolate. Gradually it became 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 are 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 them.

keep going.

The terrain gradually became rougher.

At the end of the field of vision, there are a large number of ravines and mountains.

Standing in front of it, it looks 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.

The ridges are intertwined.

Any army commander would feel dizzy when seeing such terrain.

Because those ravines, those ridges, are really troublesome. A slight difference is a thousand miles away. 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 only be one or two hundred meters. If you shout loudly here, you can hear it over there. However, it is not easy to climb over the mountain ridge in the middle to get to the other side. Climbing the mountain made me sweat quite a bit. Maybe you can't climb up yet.

If you exit and enter another ravine, the time wasted 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 have no idea which ravine the bandits are hiding in.

Fortunately, Zhang Yong had a map.

There are no precise names on the map, but the mountains and rivers are clear.

Every ravine is also clear. You can tell at a glance which ravine Zhao Si is in. So he took 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 armed. Faster.

Judgment is a bandit. Probably cavalry. Walking doesn't have that kind of speed.

View weapons. It turned out to be a horse four-ring rifle. Confuse. surprise. Why do bandits have so good equipment and actually have four rings on horses?

There is definitely something fishy!

"Bandits are coming out!"

"Ready to fight!"

"Thirteen bandits. All on horseback."

"They are all armed. 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 moved out of the way.

It forms a fan shape and tightly surrounds the gully exit. But not too close.

The main reason is that the enemy will flee back when the gun goes 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.

Riding a horse indeed.

Thirteen indeed.

It is indeed a horse four-ring rifle.

There are two more sharp soldiers ahead, run faster.

The people behind us pulled down two to three hundred meters. If something goes wrong in front of you, you can react quickly.

But they didn't expect that the encirclement outside was huge. There was no way for the vanguard to give any warning.

Bang!

Bang!

Gunshots were fired.

The bandits fell off their horses one after another.

Who gave the order to shoot. Zhang Yong doesn't know. There is no need to know.

Combat command is a matter between Chao Lichun and Sun Dexi.

He and Yan Guangkun were watching from behind.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

The gunshots continued.

But not too violently.

Moreover, the gunfire soon stopped.

Less than a minute before and after.

Because all thirteen gangsters were killed.

More than a hundred people besieged thirteen targets, and basically all of them were killed in the first round of shooting.

The gunshots from behind were purely supplementary shots. Make sure the bandits are 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."

"Well done."

Zhang Yong is not stingy with his praise.

The combat is actually 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' horses are also pretty good. The coat color is quite good. Pulling it back can help the troops do a lot of things.

Clean up 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, doesn't it."

"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 it?"

"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 is a weapon used by their Northeastern Army. Later it fell into the hands of the Japanese invaders, and now they are quietly used to arm bandits.

"Yours?"

Chao Lichun asked doubtfully. Unexpectedly, which pot is not opened and which pot is picked up?

Sun Dexi's face suddenly turned ugly.

Chao Lichun hurriedly shut up.

This is the big scar of other people's Northeast 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 gangsters took just now was very dangerous. At the end of the ravine, there will definitely be a bandit's fortification.

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're 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. Take Sun Dexi directly to the gully next to it.

Indeed, the ravine where the gangsters came out cannot be walked. At the end of the ravine is the bandit's lair. The bandits will definitely be on guard.

Therefore, he wisely chose the ravine next to him. This ravine is actually not connected to the Japanese invaders' lair. But no matter, there are mortars.

Just set up the mortar in the gully next door and fire it at the bandits' lair.

Bullets can't hit, but cannonballs can still do it.

After a heavy bombardment, the bandits had no choice but to break out along the ravine.

They continued their mortar fire next door. How many can be killed? Chase all the way.

By the time the gangsters escaped from the ravine, they would have suffered heavy casualties. Just catch them all in one go.

Just do it.

Move forward quickly.

Along the ravine, gradually deepen.

Sun Dexi looked at the mountain ridges on both sides warily. Quite nervous.

Worried about an ambush.

In case the enemy shoots from a high position...

Mr. Commissioner still underestimates the enemy! Run forward regardless...

Fortunately it's okay.

Good luck moving forward.

Suddenly, Zhang Yong slowed down.

But it was 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 gold logo.

That red dot, Nicholas Zhao Si, is also inside.

good.

Confirmed.

He immediately waved his hand. Ordered the artillery to be set up.

"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.

There was no way, he couldn'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. There seemed to be something in his mouth.

Hunting cattle across the mountain?

What's the meaning?

In the end, both mortars were fired at high elevation angles. 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 is no more.

Vaguely, Sun Dexi heard a vague explosion.

Was it a shell explosion? Not sure. The sound was too weak. The human ear simply cannot tell the difference.

"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 had no explanation.

The surveillance map showed that several of the white spots in the gully next door had disappeared. It shows that the shell did explode. Caused casualties to the gangsters.

As for how shocked and panicked the gangsters were, we can only rely on imagination.

In short, they are bound to 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.

then…

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

Keep firing!

[To be continued]

(End of chapter)