Bright Sword: From Northwest Shanxi to Shangganling

Chapter 35 Smoke Attack
"Listen, the Eighth Route Army outside. If you are willing to retreat, I, Zhang Zhen, can pretend that nothing happened! Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude."

Zhang Zhen obviously didn't take the previous injury to the Eighth Route Army to heart. In his opinion, he didn't kill anyone and he had already been let off the hook. But now you, the Eighth Route Army, dare to cause trouble?
After hearing Zhang Zhen's call, Chen Chengxing and the third company commander looked at each other, and both saw confusion in each other's eyes.

Isn't it the New Second Regiment that has the upper hand now? Why are you talking as if you are surrounded?
"Kill them for me!" Chen Chengxing ordered.

Originally, Chen Chengxing didn't want to kill more people. After all, it was Liang Shang who was at odds with the New Second Regiment, not these servants and gunmen.

But since the other party was so ignorant, there was no need for Chen Chengxing to hold back and just send them on their way.

As Chen Chengxing gave the order, the 3rd Company surrounded the guard team with just one charge.

Chen Chengxing walked forward, looked at the guards kneeling on the ground, and asked, "Who shouted just now?"

He wanted to see who was so brave.

"It's our captain. He has been shot dead." A gunman said, pointing at the only body on the ground.

When the 3rd Company was attacking just now, Zhang Zhen was the only one firing wildly with his dual guns, and was killed by a short burst of fire from the machine gunner.

Chen Chengxing looked at the body on the ground and asked in confusion: "What does he do? Has he always been so brave?"

"He used to be a bandit and is said to be a famous quick-shooter," the gunman replied.

"Quickshooter? I don't know how fast the gun was shot, but the person died quickly." Chen Chengxing said speechlessly. It was the first time he met such a person.

"Where is Liang Shang?" Chen Chengxing asked.

"Backyard." The gunners are now very cooperative.

After all, the Eighth Route Army came to cause trouble for Master Liang, so as long as these little pawns cooperate well, saving their lives should not be a problem.

"Go, drag the man out alive." Chen Chengxing turned his head and ordered.

"Yes!" The third company commander waved his hand and led more than ten people to the backyard.

However, the third company commander's actions were not so smooth. After several gunshots were heard in the backyard, the third company commander ran back.

"Captain, that old guy Liang Shang is holding out in the house with a gun. It's not easy for us to rush in." The third company commander said with a headache.

If there was no requirement to capture them alive, throwing two grenades in would calm them down. But it would be a bit troublesome if the regiment commander required capturing them alive. We couldn't let the soldiers take risks.

"Let's go and take a look." Chen Chengxing walked towards the backyard.

If the situation is really hopeless, he can't let the soldiers take risks for a few skill points. When a grenade is thrown, whether Liang Shang can survive or not depends on his luck.

Chen Chengxing stood in the backyard, looking at the house where Liang Shang was hiding.

Because there were no clear orders, the soldiers simply hid under the walls of the house to avoid being exposed.

At this time, Liang Shang was hiding in the corner, shivering, with the gun in his hand pointing towards the door.

He knew very well that the Eighth Route Army came because of the last time he beat and insulted their propaganda officer, and he would be in big trouble.

If he could hold on for a while and wait for his son to bring people back, then he could still be saved. But if he fell into the hands of the Eighth Route Army, he would be badly injured if not killed.

"Captain, what should we do?" asked the third company commander.

"Can such a small house stop us? Liang Wei is really daydreaming." Chen Chengxing said disdainfully.

"Go to the woodshed and bring some firewood over." Chen Chengxing ordered.

"Captain, do you want to burn Liang Shang to death? There's no need for that. It's just a matter of a grenade." said the third company commander.

"Who said we should burn him to death? I said we should capture him alive, so we must capture him alive."

"Today the wind is blowing from the southeast, so let's use smoke attack!" "By the way, go to the kitchen and grab a few chilies, and then add some seasoning to this old guy!" said Chen Chengxing.

"Yes!" The third company commander understood Chen Chengxing's plan.

He excitedly took a few people to the woodshed to move firewood, and also brought a bucket of water, preparing to get some wet firewood to make smoke.

As for the peppers, there was a kitchen next to the woodshed, so I just picked a bunch of peppers from the kitchen door.

"Light it up and let the old guy have a good taste." The third company commander ordered.

At this time, Liang Shang in the room only heard the chaos outside and didn't know what he was going to face.

By the time Liang Shang smelled the odor, it was too late. A large amount of smoke poured in through the door and windows. In order to make more smoke pour in, the third company commander ordered the soldiers to tear up all the paper pasted on the doors and windows.

This time Liang Shang couldn't sit still anymore. The smoke outside was bubbling into the room, choking him and making him cough so hard that he almost passed out.

If he resisted any longer, Liang Shang felt that he would be choked to death.

Now he didn't care about waiting for his son anymore, he just lowered his head and rushed out of the house.

As soon as he went out, a leg appeared in front of Liang Shang's feet.

Caught off guard, Liang Shang fell face first onto the ground.

Looking at Liang Shang who slid more than 1 meter on the ground, Chen Chengxing couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.

This is too miserable. It would be better if he came out earlier. Is it necessary to suffer so much? He will die sooner or later anyway.

"Catch him and put out the fire." Chen Chengxing waved his hand.

Although they used smoke to force Liang Shang out, Chen Chengxing and the others were choking and coughing. Smoke alone was not a big deal, but adding chili peppers made the situation different.

I don't know where this old guy got this pepper, it's so spicy that it's almost choking to death.

Liang Shang, after catching his breath, immediately begged for mercy:
"Have mercy! Have mercy, I won't dare to do it again!"

"My son is the head of the Zhang Family Association's security team. If you can spare my life, my son can give your army some money."

"Your son? Your son has not been in Zhangjiahui for a long time." Chen Chengxing said with a smile.

"Captain of the Third Company, arrange for someone to set up a stage outside and hold a public trial in Liangzhuang. I want to see who dares to bully the Eighth Route Army and the common people!"

"Yes!"

While waiting, Chen Chengxing looked at Liang Shang and said, "Don't worry, go ahead and scout the way for your son. He will come to find you soon."

"Have mercy! Have mercy!" Liang Shang was so scared at this time that his crotch was full of shit and urine.

"Take him away." Chen Chengxing pinched his nose and waved his hand.

As for it, I haven't died yet, so I'll just pull it out.

After having Liang Shang taken away, Chen Chengxing directed the remaining soldiers to search the Liang family mansion.

For this kind of landlord, the most important thing at home is food, and it just so happens that the New Second Regiment is short of food.

This is really a blessing in disguise. With this batch of grain, the New Second Regiment will be able to sustain itself until next spring. If it is frugal, it may be able to last until the summer grain harvest.

However, Chen Chengxing obviously underestimated the ability of each battalion to recruit troops. If the new Second Regiment was fully staffed, it would be good if these food could last until the first month of the year.

(End of this chapter)