Chapter 489: The Rebels Seize the Cannon
"You have to understand, the rebels are a bunch of ruthless killers after all, and the place we're going to is still controlled by government forces. If we rescue their people, I think they'll be happy to help us leave here and return home as soon as possible. This is an opportunity."
Bai Yangfan agreed with Lu Jingheng's words and nodded. "Yes, that's what I meant. Helping the government forces might bring us some convenience. Twelve! Sometimes, we need to show some kindness, which can bring us unexpected gains."
Since her son Eighteen had said so, Zhuang Liya had nothing to refute. In her subconscious, whatever Bai Yangfan said was right.
I am just so obsessed with it, and I follow it so mindlessly, no one can dissuade me.
"Well! As long as you think it's feasible, let's do it. I have no objection."
Her words left Lu Jingheng speechless. He looked at her with sneer in his eyes and wanted to ask her: If you have no objection, why do you express your opinion?
Knowing that Zhuang Liya was not someone to be trifled with, he refrained from asking.
Asking would only bring bad luck. As long as his wife is involved, this woman is a brainless person.
Just as I was thinking about it, a firefight broke out at the checkpoint ahead.
The government army's truck carrying artillery shells was stopped, and several people climbed into the cab and controlled the driver.
It was probably because the driver refused to cooperate and was shot on the spot by those people, and gunshots were heard.
Several rebels climbed onto each car, and some resisted them, but it seemed to be of no avail, as they were all under control.
Lu Jingheng sighed, "It seems the rebels came prepared. They've taken control of this batch of artillery shells in such a short time. This must have been a long-planned move."
Bai Yangfan added, "And the calculations were accurate. Five people climbed onto each vehicle, two at each door, and one to grab the shells from the back."
Every step has been planned. These rebels don't seem as lazy as before. I don't know who they are, but I guess they have undercover agents among the government forces."
Zhuang Liya never liked to delve into these things, so she yawned and said disapprovingly, "Of course, without an undercover agent, how could anyone set up a roadblock here?
They stole such a large batch of weapons, not only did the government lose a lot of money, but they also lost many lives. It's such a loss."
Lu Jingheng: "There's no such thing as losing or gaining in war. It's just a matter of serving one's own master. At this time, human life is the least valuable."
After he said this, Zhuang Liya also realized that he was right. As long as war breaks out, human life is really worthless and can be harvested at will.
No one can withstand the cruelty of war and can only watch lives being lost forever.
Unfortunately, they are just ordinary people, not gods. Even if they know that war will bring harm to people, they cannot stop it.
"All the government's artillery shells have been taken away. What should we do? We can't help even if we want to!" Zhuang Liya asked Bai Yangfan. "It seems like the rebels are waiting here on purpose. They're outnumbered and powerful. There are only three of us. We'll definitely suffer a great loss if we face them."
"Then don't confront them." Bai Yangfan's eyes were fixed on the rebels moving the roadblocks and directing the trucks forward. "We don't have to help the government forces. As long as we go over and tell them what's going on here, it will be considered as helping them."
"Yes!" Lu Jingheng nodded. "There are many ways to help. We don't necessarily have to resort to violence. Delivering information in a timely manner is also a way."
Zhuang Liya became excited. "Eighteen! Your idea is great. Let's get out of here quickly. Look, the rebels are gone. All of them are gone. They don't even need the roadblocks anymore."
The rebels set up a checkpoint here probably just to hijack these cannons.
As soon as they got the supplies, they drove away without caring about anything else.
Lu Jingheng also noticed: "It seems that they haven't completely occupied this place. They really came here just to hijack weapons. Let's wait until they are far away and then follow them. If we follow too close, we will be easily discovered."
That would be troublesome. They had big trucks, artillery, and even more soldiers. And they only had three people, not even enough to fill the gap.
After waiting for about half an hour, I started the car and followed.
After traveling about fifty or sixty kilometers, the truck turned onto another road. Lu Jingheng judged this based on the tire marks and the smell of diesel in the air.
Not knowing where the weapons were taken, they could only drive along the road towards the Capital Airport.
I can't take care of anything else.
Another night passed and the car arrived at a city.
This place was controlled by government forces. They found the local competent department, and Zhuang Liya reported what she had seen about the robbery of the batch of cannons.
Soon, they were taken to the office of a senior military officer and were politely asked to report again what she knew.
After hearing this, the general cursed and showed her a map, asking her to point out the exact address.
Zhuang Liya threw this task to Lu Jingheng. He was not vague and quickly found the fork in the road and pointed it to the general.
"This is it." Zhuang Liya told him in her standard native language, "This is the place we are looking at."
Lu Jingheng pointed to another spot on the map, and Zhuang Liya quickly explained, "This is where they set up a roadblock and ambush. They seemed to know exactly where the weapons would pass through, so they deliberately set up a roadblock there."
When the truck arrived, they climbed in, killed the driver, robbed and took control of the truck, and drove away."
The general was shocked when he heard this. You know, transporting weapons is a top military secret. How could anyone know about it?
He also told the rebels. Does that mean there are corrupt officials in their ranks?
Of course it is, otherwise why would the rebels set up a checkpoint there? That place is very remote, they must have planned it carefully before setting up an ambush there.
Those cannons were bought at a high price and were powerful weapons deployed near the capital. If they were lost in his jurisdiction, he would be held responsible.
Fortunately, he was seen by these people. If they quickly sent people to chase him, maybe he could still catch him in time. If he couldn't catch up and lost him, he would definitely lose his job.
The general asked Lu Jingheng suspiciously, "If I send someone there right away, what are my chances of finding it?"
Zhuang Liya translated his words to Lu Jingheng and asked, "Brother-in-law! What do you think he means by asking this? He's not asking us to help find it, is he?"
Bai Yangfan: "Don't ask nonsense questions, just listen to what they say."
Lu Jingheng told Zhuang Liya to translate to the general: "If we send someone to look for it right away, maybe we can find it, or maybe we can't. But doing something and not doing something are two different things."
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