Tang Dynasty, I can lead troops through ancient and modern times

Chapter 140: The Japanese High-ranking

At this moment, a violent explosion suddenly broke out at the Japanese position in the distance.

Rabe quickly picked up the telescope to check.

Through the telescope, he saw six bloody men wearing ancient armor, waving their knives and killing their way in and out of the Japanese positions.

"Oh my God, who are they? They are like gods!" Rabe exclaimed.

At the same time, Xie Jinyuan responded immediately with a counterattack, successfully dispersing the Japanese troops besieging the safe zone.

The two sides successfully met again!

"We can't hold it anymore. There are more than 80,000 people in the temporary safety zone behind us. If we can't hold it here, they will all die..."

Xie Jinyuan had gauze wrapped around his head, his left arm hung limply, blood was constantly oozing out, it was obvious that his arm was broken.

Li Chengqian looked at the so-called temporary safety zone and asked, "Is it a German named Rabe?"

"Yes...."

At this moment, Rabe ran out in a hurry. He squeezed through the crowd and shouted anxiously: "Make way, make way!"

Finally, he came to Li Chengqian and the others, his face full of concern. He looked each of them up and down and asked anxiously, "Are any of you warriors injured? We have medical treatment here and can treat you."

Li Chengqian looked at this kind international friend with gratitude. He pushed Xie Jinyuan in front of Rabe and said, "Mr. Rabe, please help treat Captain Xie and the other soldiers first. They are seriously injured and need emergency treatment. As for us, we are fine."

Rabe nodded without hesitation and immediately ordered the people around him to lead the wounded into the safe zone for treatment.

But he stayed, with excitement shining in his eyes, looking at Li Chengqian curiously.

"Are you Taoists? I've heard that the Taoists in your country are all extraordinary and have practiced Taoism. Did you use any magical Taoist techniques in the fierce battle with the Japanese just now?"

Li Chengqian was slightly stunned. This was a good excuse, so he responded, "Yes, we are Taoist priests from Mount Longhu. When the country is in trouble, the Taoist priests come down the mountain!"

Rabe said with admiration: "You are real heroes, you are real heroes."

The group walked and talked as they arrived at the safe zone, which was filled with densely packed people, and everyone's face was filled with fear and panic.

The crying of children, the wailing of the wounded, and the desperate sobs of women and the elderly mixed together to form a heartbreaking noise.

The men quietly looked at Li Chengqian and the others. They were covered in blood, and it was obvious that they had come here after a fierce battle.

However, the emergence of the safe zone gradually made their original determination to fight to the death disappear.

When life is threatened, everyone wants to survive.

Once there is hope of survival, the courage to fight to the death will disappear.

Li Chengqian could understand these people's thoughts, but he knew that now was not the time to worry about his personal safety.

Jinling City needs them, and those women and children need their protection even more.

So Li Chengqian did not follow Rabe and continued forward, but walked straight to the men, staring at them closely.

The men felt Li Chengqian's gaze and lowered their heads.

It's not that they don't have a sense of shame, but the fear of death overcomes everything.

They had no face to face Li Chengqian and others who fought for them, nor did they have the face to face the injured national army soldiers.

Li Chengqian looked at these men silently, with a complex emotion welling up in his heart.

He understood that the cruelty of war made people vulnerable and fearful.

But he firmly believed that only by uniting as one and jointly resisting foreign enemies could they win this battle of life and death.

"Look around you and see what has become of our city! The enemy is wreaking havoc and our homes are being trampled. Are you willing to just sit there and wait for death?"

The men looked up, confusion and pain in their eyes.

Li Chengqian continued: "We can no longer retreat, and we can no longer fear death. We must fight for our families and use our flesh and blood to build an indestructible line of defense!"

His voice echoed in the air, like a heavy hammer hitting the men's hearts.

Gradually, the men's eyes began to become firm, and a strong sense of mission surged in their hearts.

If for no other reason, they just want to protect their families.

They clenched their fists and their eyes burned with anger.

Li Chengqian finally said: "Now, I ask you, are you willing to stand up with me for your family?"

For a moment, the entire safe zone fell into silence.

The crying children had their mouths covered by their mothers, the wounded stopped wailing, and everyone was trying to control themselves.

The scene was very quiet, so quiet that you could hear your heartbeat.

But there was still war outside, which made the eerie silence in this safe zone seem even more eerie.

Finally, a man with gauze wrapped around his head couldn't stand it anymore.

"Sir, I can still fight. I request to return to the team!"

Li Chengqian looked at him and said, "You are allowed to return to the team!"

"I also request to return to the team..."

"Me too....."

Looking at the men who had regained their courage, Li Chengqian said nothing, just looked at them.

I've confirmed through eye contact that you are real men!

He knew that at this moment, these men had regained their courage and determination.

Next, they will engage in a desperate fight with the enemy to protect their loved ones.

Rabe silently watched the backs of Li Chengqian and the others. There was thick blood on their armor and a bloody road under their feet...

On the other side, Song Jin Shigen finally arrived in Jinling City with the large army.

After gathering intelligence from various sources, the Japanese high-ranking officials finally discovered some anomalies on the battlefield.

Song Jin Shigen took the information collected from below, and even had a few photos.

"These people are amazing, they seem to be immortal. China is indeed an ancient country with a 5,000-year history of civilization..."

"The airport in the rear must have been destroyed by these elusive Chinese."

"Send an order to stop attacking the so-called safe zone and send an envoy to say that if you hand over these people, I will let the civilians in the safe zone leave."

Soon, a Japanese soldier holding a white flag came to the safe zone.

Seeing this scene, Rabe quickly stepped forward to negotiate.

After understanding the situation clearly, he conveyed the Japanese's intentions to Li Chengqian.

After hearing this, Li Chengqian told Li Shimin and others what he meant.

Everyone was in hesitation. It was a good deal to exchange their own lives for the lives of more than 80,000 people.

But they didn't believe the Japs would keep their promise.

But Li Chengqian said: "Go tell him that we agree, but they must let the civilians leave first, including all the national army soldiers."

Li Shimin quickly stopped him and said, "The devils fear power but not virtue. Their words cannot be trusted."

Li Chengqian nodded: "I know that, but there is no better way now, we can only give it a try."