Twenty Seven Years

  Chapter 407 Untitled

  Afternoon

  Nanre City

  Although the appeal of the government army did not resound throughout the city, the news has spread to every corner at the fastest speed.

   Soon, some citizens responded to the call, packed their bags and prepared to leave Nanre.

  They think very simply, anyway, no matter who wins or loses, they will not be able to settle the case in the end. Of course, the farther away from this place of right and wrong, the better.

   Some citizens who got the news even gave up queuing up to receive the supplies distributed by the Equality Army, and made up their minds to settle in another peaceful area before the war broke out.

   It's just that they are not stupid, and they also know that the International Equality League is not stupid.

  Why haven’t the government forces launched an offensive for a few days? Why can the Equality Army build fortifications without haste?

  That's because they are!

  After they left, the artillery of the government army might launch an indiscriminate bombardment on Nanre.

  So is it possible for the Equality Army to let their protective umbrella go?

  Many people thought it was impossible. They boldly guessed that as soon as they went out, they would be arrested by the Equality Army under various names, detained in Nanre City, and continued to serve as a bargaining chip that made the government army fearful.

   Therefore, many people dare not leave their homes, waiting for the first bird to find the way.

  Ten minutes later, the Equality Army soldiers responded to the calls of the government troops in various blocks through the loudspeaker.

   "The Equality Army will not interfere with citizens' freedom of movement!"

   "Citizens can leave Nanre City at any time! The Equality Army will unconditionally **** everyone out of the city safely!"

   "The Equality Army will guarantee the supplies of citizens who are willing to stay in the city!"

   "We are confident in defending Nanre City. Before our last comrade falls, we will not abandon this place, and we will not let any citizen be affected!"

  …

  Equal Army won't interfere with citizens leaving?

   This makes logical sense, but most people are still not sure whether this move is just a lip service or will be implemented everywhere.

   But it is enough for a small group of people to have the courage to try.

   Someone dragged his family out of the door and walked out of the city.

   During the period, the soldiers of the Equality Army did not have any intersection with these citizens except to ask if they needed to provide escorts.

When the first citizen successfully walked out of Nanre City and walked towards the government army station, the government army watching all this broke out in cheers, and other citizens who wished to leave Nanre City soon also heaved a sigh of relief and went out one after another. Into a stream of people, leaving in a steady stream.

  The residents who were unable to leave Nanre City for many reasons, and the soldiers of the Equality Army who stood firm in Nanre City, felt as if they had been hit hard in their hearts.

  They stayed at home and looked through the windows. They stood on both sides of the street with guns, watching some citizens drift away.

  On the whole, not many citizens left Nanre City. Only about 5,000 people left in two or three hours, but the impact they brought had a real blow to morale.

   Comrades are risking their lives to defend their rights, but they choose to stay away from comrades at critical moments, which will inevitably cool the hearts of comrades.

   "Haha!" In the command room of the 4th Division of the Equality Army, Morais laughed heartily when he learned about the departure of the citizens.

  The chief of staff and others also felt no sense of loss.

"Most of the people who left were former dignitaries. They were afraid that we would further liquidate them, so they rushed to leave as soon as they saw an opportunity. Other ordinary citizens basically did not change, because their families were not as rich as the dignitaries, and the dignitaries went to other places. They can still live a good life here, and they may not even be able to rent a house or find a job..." The military officer in charge of statistics reported the situation.

  This result is within the expectations of Morais et al.

  The dignitaries have never thought of accepting the new policy of the International Equality League, giving up their wealth, and sitting on an equal footing with those they once looked down upon.

   Their departure is inevitable.

  Morais was looking forward to their departure, lest they shake the hearts of the people and crowd out the supplies that were already in short supply.

  The rest of the proletarian citizens are the ones who are truly on the same front as the International League of Equality. Their staying is both forced and destined.

"However, I think it is these dignitaries that the government forces are really afraid of. After they leave, the safety of other citizens should not be so important in their eyes." The chief of staff's view is very pessimistic, but also very realistic, "In addition, they also have They attacked us in the name of justice. After all, as far as they are concerned, they gave the citizens a chance to leave, and if they did not leave Nanre City during this period, it is no wonder to them."

   "Well, so when the people are almost gone, the government army should take action." Morais agrees with the Chief of Staff's view, "The luck of the misfortune is that our fortifications can basically be completed before then."

"I think those who want to leave Nanre City will leave as soon as possible. The government troops will not wait too long. They will attack us tonight or tomorrow morning." At this stage, the government army will not waste any time, and will "recover" Nanre with a thunderous force, and advance towards Laizein.

This is consistent with what Morais thought. He got up and faced the sand table: "During the period between tonight and tomorrow morning, the government forces are indeed more likely to launch an attack, but they don't understand the layout of our army. , it is unlikely to attack directly and comprehensively, but will make a test."

  The chief of staff crossed his arms and stood on the other side of the sand table: "It is estimated that the people of the government army are rigorously interrogating the dignitaries in Nanre, and want to find out our details from them."

"The government army has almost figured out our situation. As for the distribution of troops, it is not known to those powerful and powerful. Next, we need to arrange the defense line and prepare for the surprise attack." Morais frowned, "The biggest problem facing us now is the first The problem we are trying to solve is that our ammunition reserves are not sufficient, and we are completely unable to compete with the continuous supply of government forces."

   Insufficient manpower, you can recruit troops, and if you can't recruit soldiers, you can shrink the defense line and drag the government troops into street fighting.

  Without ammunition, there is really nothing to do. You can’t fight well-equipped government troops with kitchen knives and sticks.

   "This is what I'm most worried about. I don't have enough ammunition. How can I defend it..." a regiment leader said.

   "The government army should also know our shortcoming. When they have exhausted us, even if it is only a regiment of troops, we will not be able to withstand it..."

   "From tomorrow, we will have to persist for five more days when we are fully charged. During these five days, we can only plan carefully and save money."

Listening to the words of his subordinates, Morais, who had nothing to do with the ammunition reserves, sighed softly: "As you can see, we are at a comprehensive disadvantage in this battle, but we have no choice. I hope we can still stand in five days. Here, join General Joseph and the others, and launch a counterattack happily."

  —

  July 21st, early morning

  Bressy, Laizein, Equality Building, Office of the President of the International Equality Alliance

   "Chairman Boyne?"

   "Huh?" Boyin, who hadn't returned to his bedroom to rest all night, slowly opened his eyes and looked at the comrade who called him softly.

"There is a situation in Nanre City." Comrade walked to Boyin, who was resting on a chair, "The government army launched a surprise attack on Nanre City at three o'clock in the morning. Fortunately, General Morais had expected it. The defense was deployed in advance, and the government forces were more probing, so this raid was successfully blocked."

  Boin did not smile because Morais and the others blocked the government army's attack. His eyes were full of worry: "Where is General Joseph?"

  "The ministries are stepping up their mobilization, and they should launch an attack on Puluo City today."

"After the test, the government forces will definitely step up their offensive. Morais's troops are not strong enough, and the weapons and ammunition can't last long. This battle is very difficult..." Boyin glanced at the clock and saw that the time was almost up. Planning to rest again, sit up and take medicine.

   "General Morais sent a telegram yesterday, telling us not to worry. They are confident that they will stay until the 25th."

   "That's the best." Boyne flipped the pill, "Is there anything else to report?"

   "No more. Need me to help you prepare breakfast?"

   "No need, I don't have much appetite." Boyin, who drank the pills one by one, waved his hand and coughed a few times, "Call the doctor to come and check my body."

"Yes."

  —

  July 21st, evening

  Bash Empire, Capital Winterhold, Peace Street

   After finishing their work for the day, Stuart and Clark met at Oscar's work place. Before Oscar knew the situation clearly, the two abducted him from his job and found Connie.

  After explaining the situation on Quentin's side to Oscar and Connie, Connie waved her hand and decided not to be angry at that family's house, and followed a few people to Quentin's tavern.

  This tavern is busy, and the comrades disguised as bartenders are busy, and they are a little surprised when they see Stuart and Clark: "You are here, are you looking for the boss?"

   "Ah, yes, I'm looking for the boss." Stuart, who stood at the front, nodded.

   "The boss is resting in the cubicle, go and find him." Comrade bartender didn't have time to receive a few people, so he directly arranged for them to meet Quentin.

   "Okay, thank you for your hard work." Stuart patted the comrade bartender on the shoulder, and led the three of them to the cubicle with ease.

  In the cubicle, Quentin was flipping through the newspaper. He was not surprised to see four people coming, and said slowly, "Remember to knock on the door next time."

"Didn't you come here in a hurry after hearing from the bartender that you were the only one here?" Stuart beckoned them all to sit down, "Huh... finally got through these five days, we can Have you started discussing plans?"

"Don't be so anxious. I should arrange someone to call you tomorrow morning. You came early at night. Some things are not ready yet, such as your residence." Quentin put away the newspaper and looked at the first time Connie and Oscar who came here, "How are you doing these five days?"

   "One word, tired." Even Oscar can only describe it like this.

  Connie nodded quickly: "Actually, it's okay for me to be tired. I'm mainly not used to serving people like this. I can't fight back when I'm reprimanded for no reason."

  Quentin nodded slightly: "Take it as a way to hone your character. There are still many things that will make you unhappy and humiliate you in the future. You must learn to be patient and consider the overall situation."

"Um."

   "Other things, did Comrade Stuart and Comrade Clark tell you?" Quentin asked.

   "Basically said." Clark said.

"Then I will just briefly talk about it." Everyone came ahead of time, and Quentin simply led everyone into the new task, "The next ten days are our second phase of training. The content of the training is to help The settlers on Heping Street are protected from harassment by the inspection team. This task has the following requirements. First, our identities must not be exposed. Second, the settlers must not be harmed. Third, the conflict between the two parties must not be intensified. fourth…"

  The further they listened, the uglier their expressions became.

  After all the conditions are finished, they basically frame their previous ideas.

"This..." The method that Stuart had worked so hard to come up with in the past two days had to be overturned because it involved something that was not allowed under the conditions, "This can't be done, that can't be done, we can't use ideas to make the conscience of the patrol team Find out, don’t come here endlessly to take advantage of it.”

"It's understandable not to reveal our identities, and it's understandable not to let the people of Heping Street be harmed, but even the patrol team can't move them. Is it possible that we can change them with the idea of ​​equality? If they are so easy to be changed , Bash will not be what it is now. And if we spread the concept of equality with them, won't we still be exposed to the risk of being exposed?" Clark also felt that the conditions set by Quentin were too harsh.

"You're right, but we still can't move the patrol team. Once they are hurt here, we can't predict what the sensitive Bash government will do to Heping Street." Quentin responded to Clark's objection, "I hope everyone is clear that the settlers on Peace Street have no right to speak here. Comrade Clark, you should feel the deepest. They say you are a member of the International Equality League, and you are a member of the International Equality League. They say they want to arrest you." Just arrest you, say that you will die if you die, let them be hurt in this situation, who of you can stop their overreaction?"

   "Then do you have any idea? How do you think we should restore peace on Peace Street without doing anything or revealing our identities?" Connie asked.

   "I want to hear your opinions first." Quentin threw the question back to the four.

Oscar is still the one who actively expresses his views: "I think people in Peace Street are being bullied because they are immigrants, they have no right to speak, their voices will not be heard. If we can find a way to help Peace Street The voices of the people are so loud that the government can't turn a blind eye and turn a deaf ear, so the patrol team can't underestimate everyone and bully them casually."

   "Not bad." Quentin gave a rare compliment.

  (end of this chapter)