Even when there was no wind or snow, Song Yan's footprints were still there, and Cheng Yousuo and his group followed the footprints to search.
People who grow up in the mountains, even if they don't hunt, still go into the mountains to gather wild produce. Walking in these mountains isn't a big deal for them. But Song Yan, a woman, dared to go into the mountains carrying a gun; she's really bold!
At first everyone was cold, but they warmed up after walking around.
The further they walked, the more impressed they became with Song Yan. How far had they walked? That was quite a distance. A woman had walked so far alone in such deep snow. They had even encountered a dead wolf along the way.
"Look!" Chen Xiaodong saw it first.
There were two wolf carcasses in the distance.
"Quick! Let's go! Let's go see!" Cheng Yousuo shouted.
I did see the wolf carcasses before, but they were all single wolves…
Those in front could see clearly and shouted, "There are still quite a few wolf carcasses ahead!"
When the group arrived at the scene, they all fell silent. How could there be so many wolves?
They examined the wolf carcasses; some were killed with a single shot, while others had been shot several times.
A blood-soaked overcoat hung on a tree. Cheng Yousuo had it taken down.
Looking at the tattered sleeve of the coat, everyone's heart sank.
"There was a note tied to the coat."
Captain Wu opened it and immediately burst out laughing.
"Wei Aiguo is fine. He and his wife went into the mountains to chase the wolf pack."
Wei Aiguo said, "Song Yan shot all these wolves. He used our guns and our bullets, so the prey belongs to us."
Wei Aiguo and his wife are both safe and sound, so there's nothing to worry about.
Captain Wu: "Let's get to work. Let's bring all the prey back."
Upon hearing Captain Wu's order, they immediately got to work.
This turn of events is too fast! Just a moment ago we were worried about people's lives. And now we've harvested so much prey in such a short time. Everyone feels like they're living a very happy life.
Everyone came looking for someone, and they brought axes, ropes, and other tools just in case.
Use an axe to chop a few sticks to lean on, so it's easier to walk while carrying things.
There were twenty-one wolves in total. Captain Wu led half of the men back, while the other half continued on their way.
He knew everyone was safe and sound, so he stopped chasing them. He was getting on in years; if he continued, he'd just be a burden.
The heaviest wolf weighs only fifty or sixty pounds, so carrying one on one's back is not a big deal. Some people carry two.
After a short rest, the group parted ways.
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Upon learning of Wei Aiguo's incident, Captain Wu arrived with his men. He instructed Lu Xingtian to handle the aftermath. Unexpectedly, Lu Xingtian directly called the county's armed forces department and the public security bureau.
The armed forces department sent vehicles to provide some supplies.
Cheng Wenkai immediately applied to the bureau to equip his criminal investigation team with weapons. They had no choice but to take responsibility when wolves attacked civilians.
When Captain Wu left, he took almost all the guns with him. He called the Hexi Brigade and asked to borrow guns and ammunition from them.
So when Cheng Wenkai and the armed forces arrived, the second wave of 30 militiamen from the Qingshan Brigade had already assembled, each with a gun.
The tractor from Qingshan Brigade hadn't returned yet, so they got into the armed forces department's vehicle and went ahead.
When the security personnel from the arsenal arrived, they happened to run into Lu Xingtian and his group.
Du Zhishan's heart pounded. The previous group of people were all armed, and they seemed to be militiamen. Why were there so many more people, all carrying guns?
The police arrived too. The person who reported the crime should have only just arrived in the county!
How could they be so fast!
Du Zhishan saw that after the police explained the situation, Cheng Wenkai immediately began to investigate the scene.
Lu Xingtian was in charge of leading people into the mountains.
Once the armed forces department unloaded the supplies, their mission was complete.
With his gun on his back, Lu Xingtian vowed that today he would wipe out not only the wolf's den, but also the tiger's den.
Li Jianmin, the head of the security department of the arsenal, and Du Zhishan and Lu Xingtian, the deputy factory directors, greeted each other and introduced themselves.
Li Jianping first expressed his gratitude. Du Zhishan echoed this sentiment.
However, going into the mountains at this time is no joke; the temperature is low, and there are wolves. For the safety of these people, Du Zhishan suggested that the search should be left to the arsenal.
Not only did Lu Xingtian disagree with Du Zhishan's proposal, but even the militiamen of Qingshan Brigade disagreed with it.
What are they doing here? They're looking for someone.
During the winter, Lu Xingtian had nothing to do at the brigade, so he trained the militiamen as if they were his own soldiers. The training intensity was, of course, much less than that of his own men. But he taught them a lot of technical skills.
Unless there is an armed uprising, a few wolves are unlikely to harm such a large number of people.
When the first group of militiamen left, they each brought enough rations for two days. Lu Xingtian was even better prepared, with additional supplies from the armed forces department. He could easily stay in the mountains for seven days.
Lu Xingtian: "Don't treat us like we're here to find someone. Today is a training exercise for the militia of our Qingshan Brigade. If anything happens, we won't hold your arsenal responsible."
Du Zhishan: "Secretary Lu, don't misunderstand, that's not what I meant."
Further in from this area is Laoheishan (Old Black Mountain). You know why it's called Laoheishan, right? It's because once you go in, the forest is so dense that there's little difference between day and night.
Those who go into the forest rarely come out, because it's difficult to find their way around.
"You're quite an interesting official. We locals don't even know this place is called Laoheishan!" The speaker was Wu Eryong.
When these people arrived, they encountered people driving back in tractors, and the tractors told them about the arsenal's reluctance to hire anyone. So, these people were also angry.
"Our second wave has arrived. How many of you went?" The speaker was Xu Qing, a militiaman from the Hexi Brigade. He was responsible for delivering the guns, so he didn't go back.
Li Jianping really couldn't stand Du Zhishan. Such a big incident had happened, yet he didn't contact their security department or bring in the logistics staff. He still hasn't called anyone, dragging his feet.
Li Jianping: "Secretary Lu, you were a soldier, weren't you?"
Do you have anyone here who regularly hikes in the mountains? If we go into the Black Mountain, having someone guide us would be best.
Lu Xingtian: "I wouldn't call myself a frequent hiker, but I know a little bit about it."
"Then let's stop talking and head into the mountains!" Li Jianping waved his hand, and his men began to move.
Lu Xingtian's team also set off.
Du Zhishan, who cares about him anymore!
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