District 9

In the Gu family's cover evacuation area, Meng Xi and others rushed in with shields in hand, and with their automatic rifles in hand, they fired around to attract their firepower.

Gunshots rang out. The Gu family was responsible for covering the evacuation of the large forces. At this moment, the guns were pointed at the crowd rushing in. The two sides started to exchange fire at close range within a very short distance.

On the periphery, the person in charge of military intelligence saw that the opponent's defense area was in chaos, and immediately waved his hands and shouted: "The troops are coming!"

"kill!"

The shouts of killing were loud, and the main force instantly rushed to the street exit, and Meng Xi and others defeated them in an instant.

Not far ahead, Gu Zheng, who was about to run out, turned around and shouted: "What's wrong? Why are all the people behind you moving back?"

"They...can't hold on any longer." The adjutant replied.

When Gu Zheng heard this, he paused briefly. When he turned around and was about to continue running, he looked up and saw the Yanbei Zhengyang Gate in front of him.

This is a building that has traveled through centuries and is one of the few well-preserved ancient buildings in Yanbei City. It opens towards the south, and in a sense it also represents imperial power and royal majesty in feudal society.

When Gu Zheng saw this building, he felt a strange feeling in his heart, as if something was right in front of him, but he could never touch it.

More than a hundred people were defeated. Gu Zheng rushed under the tower. Just as he was about to take a step and continue to escape, two gunshots rang out in front of him, blocking his way.

At an unknown point, a sniper shouted: "Surrender, I'll keep your whole body."

From behind, a large number of troops came. Meng Xi held a steel gun in his hand and roared in his heart with a gloomy look: "Traitors will never become traitors! From now on, I will let the 56 members of the Meng family who were slaughtered watch with their own eyes. How do I get my revenge!!"

Under the city tower, Gu Zheng waved his hands and shouted: "Defend where you are!"

…

In the air-raid shelter in the backyard of the Governor's Office, Gu Tai'an was lying on a damp bed and asked in a labored tone: "...are there any unusual movements on the outside...are there any changes on the outside?"

"No, except for the two regiments in the World War II area that are rushing to Yanbei, there is no response from other troops." The chief of general staff replied.

"It's over... it's over." When Gu Tai'an heard this, he seemed to be a little confused and said: "There is no change, which proves that my guess is correct..."

The chief of general staff was silent for a long time and asked in a trembling tone: "Governor, how about you make a phone call and communicate directly with them?"

"...I...what should I say after I made this call?" Gu Tai'an asked in a somewhat aggrieved tone: "How can I persuade or say something that will be useful?!"

The chief of general staff was speechless.

Gu Tai'an gritted his steel teeth, and blood oozed from his nostrils and corners of his mouth.

Everyone looked at this skinny old man and were speechless for a long time.

"That's all, if I die... I won't be able to see anything." Gu Tai'an smashed his steel teeth and swallowed it in his stomach. He directly passed over the grief in his heart and issued the final order: "The Governor will organize two regiments to attract more people." The strength of He Yu's nearly two brigades is already empty in other areas of Yanbei... They thought I would use Fatty Teng's division, but the role of this division is just to attract the city defense troops of He Yu's other brigade. Call... Counterattack Bar……."

"Yes, Governor!"

"Xing'an..." Governor Gu suddenly raised his arm, grabbed the wrist of his chief of staff, and asked in a low voice: "The security commander I promoted with my own hands turned against me, and my own family also turned against me... Now even... Oh, you said...did I do something wrong?"

Gu Tai'an was the most representative banner leader in the military and political circles of the three major districts. In his later years, he unified the eight districts, went on an expedition to the fifth district, accepted the Laojiaopu Clan as his vassal, and played a decisive role in the northwest battlefield for the three districts. Nearly 800 kilometers of defense depth, taking salt islands, building a navy, supplementing the economy, dividing power, reshaping the system, and finally, while suffering from cancer, supported the Zhou Clan and Sichuan Mansion to unify the nine districts.

Such an old man with firm beliefs and shining achievements has his tough character engraved in his bones.

But at this moment, he actually asked himself if he was wrong. This shows how sad and lonely he is in his heart...

The Chief of General Staff's answer was very concise: "Governor, you have to look at the other side of the matter! You are surrounded by those of us who are not afraid of death, are not afraid of any resistance, and firmly believe that the integration of one system is imperative! If you don't have faith, then Can we win the eight-year war of resistance? Without victory in the civil war, unification of rights, founding of the country, and comprehensive economic recovery, can we catch up with and surpass the European powers in the new era? The rise of the Chinese is not the slogan of our new era, but several generations. Nearly one hundred and fifty years of watching! This is why we have to follow you, why everyone believes in you! It has only been more than thirty years since the beginning of the new era, and we have reached this level, worthy of our ancestors and worthy of the nation. So, How can you say you were wrong?"

When Gu Taian heard this, he shed muddy tears and nodded with his eyes closed.

…

WWII Area Headquarters.

More than thirty generals walked into a huge office together and looked at the man sitting in the chief seat.

"What do you mean, why are you all here?" The man in the main seat stood up and asked.

"There has been a reply from Yanbei." The leading general said quickly: "It is only a matter of time before the governor's office falls. We must take action in advance and send troops to enter the pass."

"I told you, just wait."

"We can't wait any longer. Once the governor's office is lost, we must control Yanbei in a short time. Otherwise, Lin Yaozong's sending troops from Xinyang will cut off the connection between us and Yanbei." The leading general shouted urgently: "Move now , the time is right. Our troops are fully prepared and ready to go into battle at any time."

"The situation in Yanbei is not yet completely clear..." The person in charge frowned and wanted to disperse the crowd, but as he was about to finish his words, all the generals who came in stood up straight and saluted him with a military salute.

"Commander, don't hesitate, we are all ready for battle!"

"Commander, please give me the final order!"

The generals present stared blankly at the man in charge and shouted in unison, just like the scene when they all knelt down and asked the commander to take the lead in setting up the meeting before the alliance was established.

…

Inside Yanbei City.

Fu Zhen led the team to the predetermined location and asked Jiang Xue on the phone: "Can you confirm the main target at my point?"

"It's not certain yet. There are three points that need to be screened. Just wait, Meng Xi asked me to pick up someone."

"Okay, as soon as possible!" Fu Zhen replied.

Jiang Xue hung up the phone, opened the car door, and walked into the courtyard of an ordinary private house: "What on earth did he want me to see...?"

Before he could finish speaking, a door to the left side of the courtyard opened, and a tall young man came out with four people.

Jiang Xue turned around and looked to that side, and suddenly froze in place: "...you...why are you here?!"