Expedition to Europe

In early August, a rumor began to spread in Jerusalem.

This rumor was related to Lan Fang. The content was that Lan Fang King Qin Zhiyuan, as the head of the Knights Templar, was about to send troops to Jerusalem to launch a new "Crusade" in the 20th century.

Strictly speaking, this was not a "rumor" because there was indeed a Lan Fang army in Moon Bay ready to fight, and this news had been confirmed by the British.

The news was so convincing that people could not help but believe it. So from mid-August, in front of the Lan Fang office in Jerusalem, there were protests by local Jerusalemites every day. These people's protests were not just talk. They would throw stones into the office and attack every Lan Fang person they met on the street.

There were not many Chinese living in Jerusalem. Including the office staff, there were only more than 100 people. The director of the office, Jesse Faraday, issued a notice to all Chinese early on, asking them to leave Jerusalem in the near future or stay in the office for a while to avoid the limelight first.

After receiving the notice from the office, most of the Lan Fang people chose to return to Lan Fang, and only a few chose to take shelter in the Lan Fang office in Jerusalem.

Although the office was not at the level of an embassy, ​​there was a squad of Marines stationed there, and the staff were also issued weapons, so they could fight when necessary, so staying in the office was safe.

Although Palestine was backed by the British, it did not dare to declare war on Lan Fang. As long as there was no official intervention, they could not break through the Marine Corps' defense line with just a few mobs.

After arranging for the civilians who came to stay temporarily, Jesse Faraday found Ye Zhengqing, the captain of the Marine Corps combat team in charge of security, and asked about the deployment of security work.

"The front door is the focus of defense. We have a barricade outside the door. If anyone dares to enter the barricade, we can regard it as a violent intrusion and shoot at that time. Two Type 20 general-purpose machine guns are placed at the main entrance to form crossfire. No matter how many people break in, they will definitely not be able to return. Steel protective windows have been welded on all windows. Unless there are explosives, no one can do anything. If someone dares to break in, the staff must hide in the basement according to the plan. The basement is our last line of defense. The supplies inside are enough for us to live for a month, so don't worry, this place is impregnable." Ye Zhengqing is confident, which is based on strong defense capabilities.

Jesse Faraday had previously contacted the Palestinian side. The Palestinian government promised Jesse Faraday that if a call was received, support would arrive within half an hour. This is why the office has not closed yet.

The Lanfang Office in Palestine is an old castle. It was originally a hotel. Later, the Lanfang government bought it and after renovation and reinforcement, it became the current size.

The entire castle is a structure of three floors above ground and one floor underground. The main building is made of stone strips and the structure is very solid. After the Lanfang government bought it, it was reinforced with steel and cement. Unless the intruders have heavy weapons, they cannot cause actual damage to the office.

"Well, you have worked hard during this period. After this critical moment, I will ask for credit for everyone. During this period, all staff members will be under your command, including me. If anyone dares to disobey orders, they can enforce battlefield discipline." Jesse Faraday is a French-Lanfang who participated in the World War and is decisive in killing.

"Don't worry, we work in three shifts day and night. Please rest assured that as long as one of the twelve of us is alive, no Palestinian will break in." Ye Zhengqing is also a veteran of the battlefield and can distinguish between what is important and what is not.

Jesse Faraday was about to open his mouth to encourage, when a soldier suddenly rushed in: "Report, someone just came over and said that several of our people were trapped near the Church of the Nativity."

"Our people? Who?" Ye Zhengqing asked repeatedly.

"Impossible, our people have already left Jerusalem, and those who haven't left are now in the office. This news is probably a fraud!" Jesse Faraday immediately denied it. This guy is reading the Romance of the Three Kingdoms recently and is a little too immersed in the play.

"It was a local, with a headscarf covering his face, so his appearance is not clear. He left in a hurry after saying this." The soldier couldn't tell the accuracy of the news.

"Maybe it was Qin Mao and his group-" A cry suddenly came from upstairs.

"Qin Mao?" Ye Zhengqing was confused.

"Yes, it was a young man from Lan Fang, three boys, one girl, and a half-grown child. Qin Mao is the name of the half-grown child. They came to my restaurant for dinner the day before yesterday and said they would stay here for a few days, as if they were going to complete some graduation project." A middle-aged man who took refuge in the office replied.

This middle-aged man runs a Chinese restaurant in Jerusalem. The restaurant has invested a lot of money, so naturally he is reluctant to leave. The middle-aged man plans to avoid the limelight and go back to continue running the business, so he hides in the office.

"Graduation project-it seems to be a student who is about to graduate." Jesse Faraday suddenly had a headache.

Lan Fang was established not long ago, and the entire country had few high-level talents trained by itself. Qin Zhiyuan attached great importance to education, and Jesse Faraday already had a premonition of impending disaster.

"Shanzi, prepare the vehicle. One team and two teams are on the bus and ready to go. The third team and the fourth team are staying behind, all cheering up. This is not a drill, it is a first-level urban combat standard." A series of orders were issued from Ye Zhengqing's mouth before he said anything. At the end, people have rushed into the equipment warehouse.

Lanfang troops are equipped with standard supplies when dispatched. For example, in urban combat, the first-level standard is a base number of ammunition, two flash bombs, two defensive grenades, as well as pistols and daggers. At the same time, a combat team must carry a Breaking hammer.

Since entering preparations for war, the office has been on high alert, and the Marine Corps has entered combat status. The Marine Corps, including resting Marines, can be dispatched at any time.

When Ye Zhengqing put on his equipment and came to the yard, the five marines were already ready and waiting for the captain Ye Zhengqing. Just as he was about to get in the car, Jesse Faraday and an office staff member hurriedly ran in with pistols. Come over: "We'll go with you. At least we can help you drive. More hands means more effort."

Those who can be assigned to work in the office have more or less received basic military training, and there is no problem with driving and shooting. At this time, it was too late to refuse. Ye Zhengqing agreed with a wave of his hand: "Get in the car, get in the car, everyone get in the car." ”

The two enhanced "Matadors" roared away immediately.

Like the troubled Jesus, the Church of the Nativity was also a church that was repeatedly robbed by earthquakes and wars. The current Church of the Nativity was rebuilt by Emperor Justinian in 540 AD. As the legendary birthplace of Jesus, the Church of the Nativity is magnificent and beautiful. It is one of the few well-preserved ancient buildings in Jerusalem and has high cultural value.

Of course, just like the current changing situation, although the Church of the Nativity is still so tall, it is no longer inviolable. Because of recent rumors, the Church of the Nativity, one of the main Catholic strongholds in Jerusalem, is hostile to the people of Jerusalem. .

On a street corner not far from the church, at the door of a shop selling handmade carpets, Jerusalemites crowded the inside and outside of the store, which was airtight. People were a little excited. From time to time, someone in the crowd shouted "Get out." Or "Come in, get them out and burn them all!"

Burn to death!

This is a little too intense.

In the backyard of the store, three young people were arguing fiercely.

"It's all your fault! If you hadn't stayed one more day, we wouldn't be trapped here." A young man's face turned red and he roared at another young man who was covering his head.

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"That's enough. Now is not the time to hold people accountable. Don't say these nonsense. It's our collective decision to stay. You didn't object yesterday." The young man covering his head was not to be outdone.

"But what should we do now? What should we do?" The red-faced young man was furious.

"How do I know what to do? We don't understand each other in the language, so we can't communicate at all, and those people's emotions don't allow for communication." The blood seeping from the young man's fingers is the result of communication.

"That's enough, can you please stop arguing? I've been ignoring everyone all day long, and you're no better than a child when things happen to you. Aren't you ashamed enough?" The only girl who was helping at the table glared.

There was a young man lying on the table with a large amount of blood on his abdomen. A half-year-old child was busy treating the wound and ignored the quarrel.

"Okay, he needs to rest now. You watch him here. If he wakes up, let him drink some water. Don't drink too much." The half-year-old child is Qin Mao. Qin Mao skillfully puts a bandage on the wound. Tie a bow and tell the girl carefully.

"Relax? How the hell is it possible to calm down?" The red-faced young man has entered a semi-crazy state, and the growing shouts outside the door make the young man unable to control himself.

"Shut up!" Qin Mao punched the young man hard in the stomach and beat him until he was half kneeling on the ground. Qin Mao picked up the young man by his collar and stared at the young man. The person's eyes spoke carefully: "Listen to me, your job is to guard the door. If someone breaks in, you can hit him with this. Do you know how to use it?"

Qin Mao was holding a pistol in his hand. Although it was not a standard military pistol, this type of revolver was more suitable for beginners.

"Yes - yes." The young man was not sure, and wanted to take it tremblingly.

"I know how to use it!" the girl said suddenly.

Qin Mao glanced at the timid red-faced young man and handed the revolver in his hand to the girl.

"Where are you going?" the girl asked Qin Mao, who was about to walk out the door. Somehow, this half-year-old child gave people the impression that he could be relied on, much better than these two young people.

"I have this. In this case, this is more useful. I'm at the door. As long as I'm alive, I will protect you." Qin Mao pulled out a dagger with spikes on both ends from his boot and pointed at the woman. The child shook, turned and walked out the door.

This weapon seems to be called "Emei Thorn"!

Looking at the half-grown boy walking out of the door, the tenderness in the girl's eyes is intoxicating.