"Let's see if there is anything missing." Captain Zheng stepped on the boat to greet the Japanese steamer that was about to be sieved.
"No more, everything that can be moved has been moved, and the rest are iron guys who are not in a hurry."
A few belts and a pair of Japanese military boots hung around his neck. Zhou Houpu responded quickly, and at the same time hurriedly handed two steel helmets filled with blood-stained grenades to Wei Ran on the Paizi boat.
"Did you pump the oil?" Captain Zheng continued to ask.
"Pumped two big barrels," responded a man with two 200-liter diesel barrels tied to both sides of the boat.
"Uncle Old Hammer, chisel the ship!"
"Look!"
Uncle Old Hammer pulled out a wrench on his waist and responded. With a sound, he greeted the two old brothers who came with him, each carrying a bundle of firewood, to get into the cabin.
Without much effort, the three brothers unscrewed an oil outlet pipe with familiarity. When the two bundles of firewood prepared in advance were sprinkled with oil, everyone immediately stayed away. He dodged and watched as Uncle Hammer prepared to throw the lit torch into the cabin.
"Boom!" The two steamboats of the Little Devil erupted into raging fire and billowing black smoke.
"Let's go! Go home!"
As Captain Zheng shouted, the fully loaded platoon boats scattered into the dense reeds on both sides of the channel.
Wei Ran, who was sitting at the stern of the boat, pressed the shutter again against the two steamboats that began to tilt and sink to the bottom due to the explosion of oil tanks. Before he could put down the camera, it was blocked by the dense reeds. All sight.
"The harvest this time is not small"
On the almost overloaded platoon boat, Uncle Chui threw the handkerchief Baotou into the water, squeezed out the water, wiped it carefully and seized it. The remaining blood stains on the heavy machine gun, "When these weapons are sent to the front line, we can fight a lot of Japanese."
"Sent to the front line?" Wei Ran was stunned, "You won't keep them "Down?"
"How can the devils here deserve to use this?" "Besides, this Japanese machine gun costs too much bullets, and we can't afford to use it at all. The distance between the left and right is only a hundred or ten meters, and you can hit a large area with one shot, but it's no worse than this machine gun."
"We can't use this Japanese machine gun, but it would be great if I could get one of those 38 big guns."
Zhou Houpu, who was in charge of punting the boat, expressed his dream with hope. , "When you meet the Japanese steamboats again, use the big lifting rod to hit them for a while, and then use the big guns to shoot the rest. Just like the song says, we are all sharpshooters, every day Kill an enemy with one bullet!"
"Why are you still singing this dream?"
Uncle Lao Chui took out his pipe and lit it, smiling. Said, "Return the 38-meter Gai? It's great that you boy can get a handful of Jizhongzuo. Those 38-meter Gai are all for sharpshooters like your old Uncle He."of. "
"If I practice more, I can also be a sharpshooter! "Zhou Houpu held his neck and said in a low voice.
Hearing this, Uncle Chui didn't say anything. He just squinted his eyes and sat on the bow of the boat, clicking his pipe and pot one after another. No one knew he was there. What are you thinking about?
In the drifting smoke, the reeds gradually fell into silence, leaving only the rustling sound caused by the friction of the bow of the boat pushing away the reeds. >It wasn't until the sky completely darkened that the dozens of rowboats, sheltered by the reeds, took a long way back to the village.
In the yard of Han Shoutian's house, a light was shining not long ago. The newly captured gas lanterns illuminated the courtyard in detail and were spread on the reed mats blocking the courtyard. There were twenty or thirty rifles of various types and two heavy machine guns.
In addition to these. The most important weapons are boxes of ammunition, piles of Japs helmets, lunch boxes, pairs of stripped Japs military boots, puppet army cloth shoes, and even belts, military uniforms, leggings, a few pistols and even some biscuits and cans produced by the Japs. and sake.
As for the prisoner, he was taken to Uncle Zhou's house next door to be watched by someone, and he was also asked to see if he could find out anything. They were already chatting around the trophies on the mat.
“Our gains this time are not small.”
Uncle Zhou picked up a cracked steel helmet and looked at it, “This helmet is all good. It's cracked. Come on, I took it away. I happened to be short of a dung scoop at home, so it was just right to tie it to a bamboo pole. "
"The harvest is more than that."
Uncle Old Hammer picked up a telescope and looked up at the sky. "There are still two Japanese soldiers on the channel leading to Zhaobeikou." On the steamer, there are a lot of good things like the Japs’ cast-iron stoves. When the water gets shallower in the fall, we’ll organize people to transport them together. There’s a lot of good steel on the steamer. I’ll say less about it then. Hitting a dozen more big lifts won’t be a problem. ”
“Let’s talk about autumn. The two Japanese ships were destroyed, but this is just the beginning. "
Captain Zheng bent down and picked up a pack of Japanese cigarettes, opened them, took out one, lit one, and handed the pack of cigarettes to the people around him, "Captain Zhao, have all the villages been notified? "
"Every village has been notified."
Captain Zhao took the cigarette, took out one, continued to pass the cigarette box around, and said at the same time, "Everyone is worried about the Japanese attack this time." The raids were prepared, the newly harvested wheat was hidden, and the nights that needed to be moved were moved away.
Captain Zheng nodded, then looked at Uncle Zhou who was thinking about how to change the helmet into a dung scoop, "Uncle Zhou, this time you, Sanhai, Shoutian and Wei Ran have all been exposed. It's no longer safe to stay in our village. I'm going to let you follow the boat and send the two heavy machine guns to Commander Lu, and hide there for a while. What do you think? "
"I won't go"
Before Uncle Zhou spoke, Han Shoutian was not happy at first, "Captain Zheng, my injury will be healed in at most half a month." , I will followJust hide in some reed swamp, and those little devils and traitors won't be able to find me. So I won't go, I will stay and fight the Japanese. ”
“You are the only one who can fight the Japanese?” "
Uncle Zhou put the dung ladle he was interested in on Han Shoutian's head, and then hit it hard with the pipe pot he held in his other hand, "Do you think we Are you going to Commander Lu's place to enjoy your happiness? "
After restraining the uneasy apprentice, Uncle Zhou said, "Captain Zheng, let the kid Shoutian and Sanhai Yaoyuan report to Commander Lu. I won't go. Otherwise, no matter in this village or in our Yanling team, there would be no one with a headache or a fever, and there wouldn’t even be anyone to see a doctor. "
"Master, you are a bit unjust. "Han Shoutian took off the dung scoop on the top of his head and complained dissatisfied.
"Adults are talking, children, please don't interrupt! "Uncle Zhou couldn't help but pressed the cracked helmet on Han Shoutian's head again.
"You two, please stop fighting"
Captain Zhao pressed his hands , "Just do what Uncle Zhou said, Shoutian, come back when you recover from your injuries. Then I will make the decision for you. When you come back, I will let you join the Yanling Team and fight the Japanese together!" "
"You can't lie to me! "Han Shoutian said in surprise.
"Why did I trick you? "
Captain Zhao and Captain Zheng looked at each other, and then said to Houpu, "Hopu, I also have a new task for you here. "
"Captain Zhao, tell me." Zhou Houpu, who was squatting on the edge of the mat and looking at a 38-meter cap, quickly stood up.
"Hopu, you have to pick up your father. class. "Captain Zhao's words immediately turned the expectation on Zhou Houpu's face into astonishment.
"I...I'll take over from my father? "Zhou Houpu glanced at the two big poles leaning against the courtyard wall, "But...but..."
"Compared with fighting the Japanese on the lake, it is more important to know the Japanese." When did you come out, where did you go, when did you come back, and which waterway you took. "
Captain Zhao continued, "I didn't let you show up in the county before, but I was also preparing for this day. You... you think about it. "
Zhou Houpu gritted his teeth, looked at the big lifting pole again, took a deep breath and said, "Obey the organization's arrangements! ”
“That’s right! ”
Uncle Zhou, who had been silent for the whole time, nodded with satisfaction, reached into his pocket and took out the musket that Wei Ran had given him before and handed it over, “I’ll leave this business to you from now on.” "
Zhou Houpu took the pistol and said, "Then... will I still have a chance to fight the Japanese in the future? "
Wei Ran, who had been silent for the whole time, patted the other party's shoulder and said, "Brother Hopu, when you are spying on intelligence in the county, you are still fighting Japanese invaders. ”
“Wei Ran is right, we are all fighting against the Japanese!” "
Everyone turned to look and saw instructor Wei striding into the yard and saying happily, "I will inform everyone.The good news is that the Japanese captured this time is a squad leader named Kasaburo Ishino. In addition, there is also important news. The time for the Japanese raids has been set, just five days later. "
"Then we have to prepare early." Captain Zheng and Captain Zhao frowned. Five days is not a long time. There are still many farmers in various villages who still have wheat. It’s not over yet.
“Don’t worry.” Instructor Wei waved his hand, “We can still think of ways to postpone this time. "
"How to drag? "Captain Zhao was the first to ask.
Instructor Wei turned to look at the luzi in Zhou Houpu's hand and asked with a smile, "Taking over from your father? "
Zhou Houpu nodded with a grimace. Although he agreed, he was still thinking about fighting the Japanese.
"Since I have taken over, I just have a task to hand. Here's your scouting party. ”
Instructor Wei had already handed a note to Captain Zhao before he finished speaking, “Write this as a leaflet and post it in the county. Remember to find a place where the Japanese are posting leaflets next to each other. Let’s scare them.” This old boy Kamemoto. "
Captain Zhao opened the note, and Zhou Houpu subconsciously approached it and saw that it read, "The steamer sent by Kamemoto has been received in full, and the team leader Ishino Kasaburo has been captured alive. "Yan Ling Team"
"This is a good idea"
Captain Zhao immediately understood Instructor Wei's plan. Once this leaflet is posted, the Japanese will sweep away everyone. We know everything is ready. When the time comes, the raid will naturally have no meaning.
“Without further delay, let’s set off now. "Captain Zhao put away the note and said.
Instructor Wei nodded, "Be careful on the road. ”
“I’ve walked hundreds of times, so don’t worry! "While Zhou Houpu was speaking, he took out the horn funnel from his pocket and gave it back to Han Shoutian, "Shoutian, it seems that I won't have much chance to engrave this straight character in the future, so I'll leave the rest to you.
Han Shoutian took the horn funnel and put it into his arms, "Brother Hopu, don't worry. When I recover from my injury and come back, I will definitely carve all the right characters on this funnel." "
Zhou Houpu patted Han Shoutian's shoulder. He didn't know what to say for a moment. He turned around and followed Captain Zhao and prepared to walk out.
"Wait first"
p>Wei Ran emerged from the side room, holding an enamel plate filled with chocolates in his hand, "We have gained a lot today, so we all have a piece of candy to celebrate. "
"Where did you come from? Han Shoutian asked in surprise, "I remember that I shared the things you asked me to bring back with everyone." ”
“I just got it back on the Japanese ship”
Wei Ran made an excuse casually, and without any explanation, gave a piece to everyone present, and then took another piece. He picked up the camera with the film on his neck and asked, "Guys, how about we take a group photo? When I see Commander Lu, let him see our results! ”
"That's a good idea!"
"Wei Ran, I remember that you were playing with the camera a lot in the afternoon. Did you also take a picture of the scene where we fought the Japanese steamboat?" The first one to be caught was asked the stocky man who held the prisoner.
"Then we must take pictures! Let's show it to Commander Lu then!"
The answer given by Wei Ran immediately put a simple smile on everyone's face, and they let it go The former directed the bench to be placed next to the mat filled with trophies, so that people could sit or stand in a suitable position. Then he took down the kerosene gas lamp hanging on the toon tree and placed it on the table behind him, adjusting the angle.
Moving the camera slightly, the trophies full of reed mats, as well as the Yanling team member Uncle Zhou and others behind the trophies were all included in the frame.
"Folks, let me ask a question!" Wei Ran, who was holding a camera, put his hand on the shutter and asked loudly, "Does that stupid little devil deserve a beating?"
"Ow-!" As everyone responded with a long tone, Wei Ran also pressed the shutter, freezing everyone's smiling faces on the silver salt film.