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Volume 3: The Wind Rises in the South Chapter 48 Chapter 48: Uprising 1

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    "Destroy the rebels and restore order!" Diok turned around and ordered Zhang Qi.  Zhang Qi looked at the fire in the distance and replied: "From here, the scale of the rebellion is too big. The only way is to occupy the armory first, cut off their weapons supply, and then use artillery fire to disperse them. Wait until dawn."  Take further action." "You're right!" Diok nodded happily. He took off a ruby ??ring from his right index finger and called one of his subordinates: "Go to the west gate of the city.  The city gate officer over there is a brother of my clan and is trustworthy. This is a token. Ask him to bring the soldiers guarding the city to the armory and join us!" "Quasha Street, the road leads from the main entrance of the palace and crosses both sides.  After a block, turn right and you will arrive here. Then walk west along the road and pass the vegetable market to reach the armory.  Two piles of bonfires were lit under the eaves of the temple on the roadside. People were sitting around the fires, eating and reading scriptures. They were lying exhausted and scattered on both sides of the road, with rifles placed beside them.  As the night deepened, many people had fallen asleep with their pillows in their pockets, and several of them had their wives and children beside them.  The stars were shining in the deep sky, and the sound of gunshots came from far away, making this place seem particularly peaceful.  In this strange place, people sleep peacefully.  Suddenly, a man got up from the ground, walked to the side of the road, took off his belt, and was about to urinate. Suddenly, a terrifying scene came into his eyes. At the street entrance, there were three rows of soldiers standing, dark.  The muzzle of the gun is pointed at himself.  This is Zhang Qi. He marched rapidly, occupied the street entrance and attacked the sentry.  The first moment is the most terrifying. A large number of people were beaten to death at the same time. What could be more tragic than this?  People were shouting and running, looking for their weapons. Many fell, caught unawares by the attack, and some even shot at each other.  Some people ran into the temple in despair, ran out, and ran out again, dazed and running around under bullets.  Some families were calling each other, and women and children were also involved in this miserable battle. The whizzing bullets pierced the darkness, the smoke was filled, and there was a lot of noise.  People were stepping on the wounded, and people were groaning on the ground.  Some were horrified, others dumbfounded.  Soldiers look for officers, and officers look for soldiers.  And in the midst of it all is a sullen indifference.  A woman was leaning against the wall to feed her baby, and her husband was also leaning against the wall. One of his legs was broken and blood was flowing out, but he still calmly took the bullets and shot blindly toward the dark front.  Some men crawled on the ground and fired guns from the darkness of the corner.  There was a din at times, but the sound of Gatling cannon fire drowned out everything.  The sight was chilling.  This is like logging, the trees are falling down row by row, Zhang Qi's army is hiding in the shadows, almost no shots are missed, and there are almost no casualties.  When the Gatling Cannon appeared, the resistance finally collapsed. Those who could still cannon dropped their weapons and ran to the other end of the road.  "Mount your bayonets, step forward, eliminate the remaining enemies, and capture them alive for questioning!" Zhang Qi calmly ordered.  Armory, this building is different from most buildings in Bagan. It is completely built of heavy granite and bricks. Outside the armory, there is a yard surrounded by a brick wall. In the yard, there are  There are special wells for fire extinguishing and drinking for the garrison, and there is a fortress with perforations at the gate. Simply put, the armory itself is a strong military fortress.  But at this time, the armory was not as strict as usual. The gates and gates had been opened. Judging from the few bullet marks around, there was no fierce battle to seize the armory.  In fact, the fiercest resistance that the mutinous soldiers encountered was the curses of the two noble officers and the warning of shooting in the air. Then the guards of the armory opened the door and welcomed their comrades to rush in. As for that  Two noble officers had been whipped to death on two wooden stakes next to the library gate - where they often whipped Burmese soldiers who violated military regulations.  Song Shen stood by the door of the armory, looking at the dense crowd of people in the yard with a satisfied expression. They were lining up in an orderly manner, waiting to receive weapons. Some of them were soldiers of the New Army, but more  Those who have lost everything are eager to regain everything they have lost in the future revolution - Song Shen himself only learned this new word not long ago.  These poor people gave up the opportunity to rob in the chaos and made sacred vows to each other to unite to face their fate and fight for each other's happiness, not just their own happiness.  During these days, Songcan walked among these people every day, loudly encouraging them, calling on them to unite and use fists and bayonets to get what they couldn't get with sweat.  He knew how high the bounty Diok had marked for his head, but when Song Shen saw those dull eyes that had been tortured by suffering and despair, they gradually became hopeful and angry. With the protection of these people, the secret agent  Pistols and gold cannot hurt yourself.  But now, the door of the armory has been opened, and as long as dawn comes, it will?An army of no less than three thousand poor men, fighting for those who have nothing.  As a leader with natural organizational skills, Song Shen had previously selected more than thirty prestigious people among his comrades as small leaders, and then used people with military experience on hand-mainly those who had served as  Soldiers from the New Army were assigned to serve as assistants to the little bosses.  These assistants had the responsibility to teach their selected men how to advance in column, to fire from column to horizontal, how to load rifles, how to aim, how to shoot, and how to fight with bayonets and butts.  That's why after instigating the mutiny, he was able to quickly control the armory, distribute weapons in an orderly manner, and build an army.  "Big boss, big boss! The regent's dogs are here. They attacked the guards on Quasha Street. Many people died!" A man ran in in panic, with blood still flowing from his cheek. The rebel organization  It's very simple - Song Shen himself is the big boss, directly commanding more than thirty small bosses, and then a large number of people.  "Don't panic!" Song Shen shouted. He knew very well that his team was still very fragile. In the hearts of these people who were oppressed at the bottom in the past, the superior and his army still had some kind of terrifying power. If  If you don't handle it well, it's very likely that these thousands of people will disperse in a rush.  Song Shen jumped up the steps and shouted loudly: "We have so many people and enough weapons. The regent's dogs are nothing special. We can definitely defeat them!" His rich voice soon reached everyone.  To human ears, panic and commotion were stopped.  Song Shen called two little bosses and said: "You two men have already received weapons, and most of them have served as soldiers. Hurry and go to the vegetable market outside the armory. There are many cars there. You pile them up."  In the middle of the road, a barrier will be formed. I authorize you to incorporate all the deserters into your team, and you can resist the regent's dogs at the back! Hold on, I will send new people to support you!"  Like most cities, Bagan is divided into two parts: the magnificent palaces and temples where the king and nobles live, and the chaotic lower city where the poor live.  The armory is located near the lower city. The reason is simple - these bloody and dirty things cannot be placed too close to gods and Buddhas.  Narrow streets and dark, short houses on both sides of the road make the environment even more depressing.  Zhang Qi commanded the soldiers to advance rapidly. As an experienced officer, his method of mobilizing the army was textbook: ten leading soldiers, flankers of ten men on each side, and ten men at the end.  A horse-drawn baggage train, they were loaded with additional ammunition and two Gatling cannons - their only heavy firearms, and he knew very well that the battle just now reminded the enemy that he was coming, and every minute that passed would strengthen the enemy.  power, you must save time.  Suddenly, there was a burst of rapid gunfire from the front. Zhang Qi raised his right hand. The Shunjun soldiers behind him quickly stopped, put down the rifles on their shoulders, hid in the shadows of the houses on both sides of the road, squatted down, and waited.  Follow the officers' next orders.  A moment later, a soldier ran over from the road. He was a member of the vanguard. He rushed to Zhang Qi, squatted down, performed a military salute, and reported: "The rebels built a barricade on the road to block the attack."  "Lead the way!" Zhang Qi quickly ran forward with the soldier. Half a minute later, a barricade appeared in front of him. Using the light of the torch behind the barricade,  Zhang Qi could clearly see that this barricade was temporarily piled up with a large number of wheelbarrows, flatbed trucks, sacks, various wooden barrels, and other strange-shaped household items.  Through the gaps in the barricade, you can vaguely see the reflection of metal weapons behind it.  "How many people are they?" "I'm not sure, but judging from the sound of gunfire, there are no less than five hundred people!" the leader of the vanguard replied. Before he finished speaking, a gunshot suddenly rang out, and a bullet pierced Zhang Qi's right shoulder.  It passed and hit the wall behind him, sending up a cloud of dust.  The leading officer hurriedly pulled Zhang Qi's arm and whispered: "Sir, hide quickly, the enemy has discovered us!" Zhang Qi patted his shoulder without saying a word and retreated. It was obvious that the traitor in the armory was  The army is organized, otherwise they would not be able to build a barrier here so quickly to resist themselves. From the prisoners' mouths, they learned that there should be no barriers here.  He gritted his teeth and ordered: "Mount the Gatling cannon and prepare to attack!" With the firing of the Gatling cannon, the insurgents behind the barricade finally fought back. Under the command of the small leader with military experience, they loaded the weapons with soil.  Bamboo baskets and sacks are placed on flatbed trucks and stacked together. There are many of these things in the vegetable market, leaving enough space for rifle holes.  Although this kind of barrier cannot resist Gatling cannon fire, it is sufficient.Blocking the rifles used by the Shun soldiers, the familiar environment of the market reassured the insurgents. They began to shoot fiercely at the Shun soldiers on the opposite street. Soon, the market became an inaccessible fortress.  Zhang Qi's situation began to become serious. He suddenly encountered this fortress, which he did not expect. He completed the surprise attack, but the rebels gathered again. He carefully climbed up to the second-floor house next to him.  He opened the window and began to carefully observe the vast darkness.  Rows of bullets fell in front of the Shun Army's position, but the Gatling gun was enough to overwhelm them all. The side with the larger caliber always had an advantage. As long as this stalemate continued, the Shun Army would always be able to overwhelm the opponent in the end.  Suddenly, fire burst out from the dark barricade, followed by a thunderous bang. A shell hit a house on the right side of Zhang Qi, tearing off half of its roof.  ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????: It¡¯s the last day of 2012. Let me break out a little and wish everyone all the best in the new year and be happy every day.
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