The setting sun, the chaotic clouds, and the blood-red sunset glow rimmed the edges of the clouds red and darkened the bottom of the clouds. They looked like numerous troops and horses, like storm waves, diluting the background color of the blue sky. Looking up, it was quiet yet ever-changing, noisy yet infinitely desolate.
The mountains, swung by the slanting wind, swept across their proud chests, unable to shake their upright bodies, and could only leave the fine sand on their shoulders.
"Is there anything to talk about between you and me?" Hu Yi's narrow eyes stared straight at the dark face of Gao Yidao opposite him, and his tone was neither hurried nor slow.
Gao Yidao smiled proudly: "Haha, there is a lot to talk about. Why don't we talk about those chickens first?"
"It's nothing. Sorry, we are very busy and have to continue on our way." Hu Yi had a calm expression and a light tone.
In the past two or three days, the Second Company has only survived on wild vegetables. Now, seeing the chickens carried by the Ninth Squad, their eyes have long turned green. In this special period, food is above all else. It seems that the Ninth Squad only has these ten-odd chickens and no other food. The relationship between the two sides is hostile, and it is a dream to expect Hu Yi to carry forward his style. However, this place is not the regiment. Gao Yidao is not afraid. Even if he uses force, he does not believe that Hu Yi will have the nerve to go back to the regiment to complain. He is selfish and does not care about the life and death of his comrades. Is this what the Eighth Route Army does? Is it what a soldier does? Since they are the same, no one should say anything!
Hu Yi's words were just as Gao Yidao expected. Since his attitude had been made clear, Gao Yidao's face naturally darkened: "Mr. Hu, for the sake of the independent regiment, I will give you a chance. You can set the conditions. Otherwise... don't blame me for being rude!"
Gao Yidao's words sounded like he wanted to make a deal, but in fact it was a naked threat. Not only would he have to go without food, but he would also have to increase his burden. Under such circumstances, only a fool would make such a deal. This was the prelude to a falling out!
In this desolate wilderness, the Second Company has a large number of people and Gao Yidao is the most powerful general of the Independent Regiment. If they really come hard, how many rounds can the Ninth Squad hold out? Hu Yi finally frowned. This is a difficult problem. Hu Yi suddenly felt that it seemed more difficult to keep food than to find it. A whole cart of food was gone. Now this cage of life-saving chickens will not be spared? For now, it seems that there is only one plan left, and it is better to run away!
"Everyone listen to me. Get ready now. When I count to three, run backwards and get rid of the Second Company!" Hu Yi did not turn around. He turned his back to the people from Class 9 and gave the order in a very low voice.
These words hit the mark exactly what Luo Fugui wanted. He had already made this plan a long time ago. Now, in order to have enough to eat and to eat well, he, who always puts safety first, dares to risk his life with someone who steals the chicken!
"one two three!"
The five big ones and one small one suddenly turned around and started running wildly.
The people from the Second Company, who were about thirty meters away, were all stunned. What a shameless Ninth Squad!
"Company, Company Commander, they, they..."
"Chase!" Gao Yidao no longer cared to listen to the nonsense of the soldiers beside him, and rushed out with big strides. With a crash, the soldiers of the second company followed Gao Yidao out like a tide.
For a moment, it was like a thousand horses galloping, the dust raised by their footsteps covered the sky, the momentum was huge, it was spectacular, the momentum was fierce, the swords were shining, and the murderous aura was boiling. The invincible Gao Yidao, the indomitable sharp knife company, swallowed the nine squads like a tiger, it was magnificent!
Looking ahead, the Ninth Squad was fleeing in panic, their helmets crooked, their armor slanted, their tracks in disarray, their flags drooping, their army in disarray. The once powerful and fierce star of the Independent Regiment, Hu Yi, was now defeated by the Second Company and was fleeing like the wind. How tragic!
Under the setting sun, in the barren mountains, the 9th squad fled, and the 2nd squad chased them, climbing hillsides and rushing through gullies, but the distance was always 50 to 60 meters; the 2nd squad couldn't catch up because they were hungry and weak; the 9th squad couldn't get away because they hadn't slept all day and night, lacked rest, and were exhausted. The two sides were evenly matched, and the competition was about who could grit their teeth and who had a stronger will!
For Hu Yi, these chickens are the last chance for Class 9 to turn around and the foundation for the safety of Class 9, so he will never give up!
For Gao Yidao, this is no longer a matter of eating a meal of chicken to fill his stomach. Now it has become a matter of face, a matter of proving that the Second Company is stronger than the Ninth Squad. Even if he is caught up to every last soldier, he will fight to the end!
Suddenly, Xiao Hongying fell down. She held up her stubborn pigtails, endured the pain, gritted her teeth and climbed up again, but she could no longer catch up with the pace in front of her. She was too young and exhausted. Although she was unwilling to become a burden to Class 9, she was not an adult after all, she was just a little girl.
Hu Yi, who was running at the end of the team, stretched out his big hand, picked up the petite body that was about to fall behind, and carried it on his shoulders.
Among the people in Class 9, Luo Fugui was the strongest. In fact, looking at the entire independent regiment, Luo Fugui was still the strongest. If he ran with the little girl on his back, it would not affect his speed too much, but he was running in the front and carrying a chicken cage behind him, so he could not be relied on. Hu Yi could run with the little girl on his back for a while, but after a long time, his speed dropped.
The distance was not far to begin with, and Gao Yidao became even more ruthless, and finally pounced on Hu Yi from behind as he was running with the little girl on his back.
After falling to the ground, the two men immediately entangled with each other. Hu Yi did not hesitate to use his backhand elbow to hit Gao Yidao's chest and shoulder hard. Gao Yidao punched Hu Yi hard in the ribs... With heavy breathing and groans, the two men kept tearing and rolling.
The fallen Xiao Hongying endured the pain of falling, climbed up from the ground with a grimace, rushed towards the two people entangled on the ground, raised her little feet and kicked Gao Yidao hard, one kick after another. Unfortunately, her little strength was just a tickle to Gao Yidao and was simply ignored.
Xiao Hongying was about to continue to be fierce with her pigtails raised, when suddenly someone grabbed her shoulders from behind and lifted her up. Her petite body left the ground and she could only kick and scratch in vain to struggle. The soldiers from the second company came up.
Several soldiers helped the company commander Gao Yidao to hold Hu Yi down, and another soldier took out a legging and tied up Hu Yi on the spot.
Gao Yidao patted the dust off his body and stopped the second company who were still trying to chase him: "No need to chase! Keep an eye on this damn girl. If she fakes an injury or death again, I will hold you accountable!"
After the last "faking death in the artillery tower" incident, the soldiers of the second company finally learned their lesson. This little girl is an absolute troublemaker. Can they keep her under control? A soldier immediately said, "Captain, it's hard to guard against her. It's safer to just tie her up together!"
Little Hongying's feet were not touching the ground, and her hands were not scratching. She was still being held in the air by the soldiers of the second company. When she heard this, she was almost furious. She started kicking her legs again, twisting her arms desperately, and yelling, "You are a bunch of bastards! I will fight you...ah..."
Gao Yidao frowned, looked at the wicked girl who was having a seizure, and nodded: "That makes sense!"
This time it worked. Although she was not tied up like Hu Yi, Xiao Hongying also had her hands tied behind her back and was placed next to Hu Yi. The two, one big and one small, covered in dust and dirt, became prisoners of the second company.
Hu Yi said nothing. What else could he say? Life has reincarnation, and there is retribution for everything. I just didn't expect that I would have to pay it back so soon. I have no choice but to keep them hostages...