Chapter 683: Shameful Retreat
Captain Zhang is reluctant to leave Tangshan!
He knew that even if he didn't retreat, he would die here sooner or later.
If he retreats, he is a coward, not a good soldier, and even less a good commander!
However, he would rather bear the infamy than let his other brothers sacrifice in vain.
He couldn't bear to see so many brothers who had been through thick and thin together die so meaninglessly.
Zhang Qing seemed to have gone through a very difficult ideological struggle before he shouted:
"Brothers! Retreat! Retreat!!!"
Da da da! Da da da!
A large number of soldiers began to retreat, fighting back against the ratmen as they retreated.
The Rat King, on the other hand, sat lazily at the end of the rat group, watching the situation on the battlefield with a playful look.
When Sister Zhang was rescued, did you really think the Rat King didn’t see it?
Of course he saw them, but the Rat King was too lazy to pay attention to these people who were like ants.
As he watched Zhang Qing and his men retreat, the Rat King did not give any order to pursue them.
His plan was to enjoy the feeling of cat and mouse.
It is an enjoyment, allowing everyone to enjoy the process of waiting for death while struggling in fear.
What's the point of killing him directly?
Only when they closed their eyes to each other step by step, making it difficult for them to breathe, eat and sleep.
The feeling of waiting for death is what the Rat King really wants.
Only in this way can his inflated vanity be satisfied.
His target was Sijiu City.
There were too many unpleasant memories in Sijiu City, memories that made him hate them.
He wanted to raze the entire city to the ground and make everyone feel the misery of waiting to die and helplessness!
It was as if he was being beaten by his father with a leather belt, feeling helpless with no one to help him.
The Rat King waved his fingers gently, as if conveying some order.
So they stopped chasing Zhang Qing's fleeing troops.
Rest and recuperate, and continue to expand his own army of ratmen.
Time quickly came to noon of the next day.
Sure enough, under the wanton killing of the rat people, three-quarters of the people in Tangshan had fallen.
This also means that the ratman army has become at least several million stronger in combat power.
It was not until the evening of that day that Zhang Qing and his group arrived in Baodi District in a miserable state.
After a day of retreat, we finally have a chance to catch our breath.
The entire team rested in place, on high alert.
Zhang Qing looked at his remaining troops and some of the villagers who had escaped with them.
Finally, I shed tears of unwillingness silently.
He punched the big tree next to him heavily.
"What kind of world is this!"
"If we retreat any further, we will reach the border of Sijiu City!"
"How can I have the dignity to go back to Beijing and face my leaders?"
"It's better to die!"
Everyone can understand Zhang Qing's feelings.
If Zhang Qing were to fight the rat people and sacrifice himself at this moment, I'm afraid no one would doubt it at all.
But what is the meaning of such a sacrifice?
"Captain Zhang, as long as there is green mountain, there is no need to worry about running out of firewood."
Sister Zhang comforted the other person.
"Ah... I know, but... is there no way to stop these ratmen?"
"It feels like we are running out of hot weapons!"
"If the ratmen continue to expand, the consequences... I dare not imagine it."
Sister Zhang also sighed, looked at the setting sun, and said softly:
"Perhaps, there is only one person who can save Dragon Country."
"Who?!"
Zhang Qing asked hurriedly, as if he had grabbed a life-saving straw.
"Jiang Yueshen."
Sima Laodao on the side spoke slowly.
Zhang Jing, this is the second time I heard the name Jiang Yueshen from someone else.
She knew that perhaps, only this person named Jiang Yueshen could save the dragon fruit.
However, Sister Zhang also saw a questioning look in Zhang Qing's eyes.
Then he added: "Comrade Jiang Yueshen went to Liaoning."
"Plus, the line over there has lost contact with Sijiu City."
"So, we have no way of notifying or contacting Jiang Yueshen."
Yes, this is the most difficult problem at the moment.
If Jiang Yueshen could have been contacted, perhaps the problem would not have evolved to this point.
Zhang Qing calmed down and said slowly:
"Then I'll go find Comrade Jiang Yueshen, okay?"
Zhang Qing’s idea shocked everyone present.
Not to mention the distance problem, there are also countless ratmen in between, which makes the journey very dangerous.
You know, traveling across this city is not like taking a train to travel or sightsee as usual.
If you are not careful, these medicines may cost you your life.
However, Zhang Qing actually had such a bold idea.
"Captain Zhang, not to mention the rat-man threat, but the distance is a problem."
Zhang Qing waved his hand and interrupted Sister Zhang and said:
"I know, but rather than dying like this, I'd rather fight them."
"Don't confront acquaintances head-on. Go around them and head to Liaoning City to find Comrade Jiang Yueshen."
Zhang Qing's eyes were deep and firm, even though this idea was basically impossible.
However, what can be seen in her eyes is firm confidence.
"In that case, I'll go with you."
Sister Zhang did not try to dissuade Zhang Qing anymore, but instead supported him.
"I'll go as well."
The one who spoke was Xiaolan.
"Then I'll go too." said the short girl.
"Since you are all going, then I must go too, otherwise the Lun family will be lonely and cold."
The long-haired man brushed his hair at the temples and said.
When Taoist Sima was about to speak, he was interrupted by Sister Zhang.
"Mr. Sima, we still need someone to stay here."
"You'd better not come with us. Protect the other civilians and soldiers here."
“It’s also very difficult work.”
Having said this, Sima Laodao naturally had nothing more to say.
He nodded immediately and said, "Okay, I'll follow the organization's arrangements."
"You must be careful along the way and never come into direct conflict with those acquaintances."
"Find Comrade Jiang Yueshen. He will naturally find a way."
There is no way, Jiang Yueshen is like the backbone in Sima Laodao's heart.
It has nothing to do with age or ability, but the morale that Jiang Yueshen possesses.
Now that things have been decided, Zhang Qing doesn't want to waste any more time.
After temporarily handing over the matter of the retreating troops to his adjutant, several people took advantage of the night and headed directly towards the direction of the zither player.
This time, failure means death, so everyone is ready to die.
Of course, the Jiang Yueshen in each of their hearts is different.
Sister Zhang appeared as an old friend.
Zhang Qing's attitude was one of request, while the long-haired man was more curious.
As for Xiao Lan, he was purely curious about Jiang Yueshen.
He wanted to see what kind of person this Jiang Yueshen was.