Chapter 185: Not Forgetting the Ancestors

Inside the barracks!

The Puppet Army soldiers had also all been gathered together by the Sichuan Army.

Seeing Yu Hua arrive, everyone lowered their heads, not daring to look too much.

Yu Hua's gaze swept over this group of Puppet Army soldiers, and he held an iron megaphone.

"Ahem, ahem..."

Clearing his throat, Yu Hua grinned and said: "Just now... the public trial outside."

"It was our Company Commander who led us to wear this dog skin."

This business deal was simply a massive profit.

Speaking up to this point, Yu Hua felt parched, so he had Wei Dayong fetch him a pot of water.

"I won't force anyone; those willing to fight the devils with my Sichuan Army, stand to the right."

"The few brothers who weren't willing were all killed by the Battalion Commander."

"We welcome those who fight the devils with my Sichuan Army."

After Yu Hua finished speaking, he had people start timing.

Yu Hua reached out a hand, signaling for everyone to be quiet: "Alright!"

Wang Zhizhong grinned: "Hahaha..."

"Drive the little devils out of Zhongtu and back to their old home in the Eastern Ocean."

"Anyone who still has backbone and spirit should pick up the weapons in their hands and fight the little devils."

"I didn't want to be a Traitor either; it was the Battalion Commander who led us to wear this dog skin in the first place."

After reorganizing the Puppet Army prisoners, Yu Hua hurried back to the command post to report to Wang Zhizhong and Chen Qian.

"Those who are cowardly and fearful, those without spirit, do not join the Sichuan Army."

"I still remember that I am a person of Zhongtu."

"Once daylight comes, this Zhuozhou City won't be safe."

Is their own Division Commander not afraid that Tan Yu will hook away the souls of the entire Division?!

To actually let her join the 122nd Division.

Everyone was discussing it heatedly, and many people also spoke of how they were forced to wear this dog skin.

"Fight the devils; at worst, eighteen years later, I'll be a good man again."

"We welcome those willing to join the Sichuan Army; for those who aren't, I will provide travel expenses and dry rations to let them go home and farm."

"If you go home to farm, then farm well; if my Sichuan Army discovers you next time..."

"Division Commander!"

Within the crowd, these Puppet Army soldiers felt their hanging hearts drop after hearing Yu Hua say this.

"You must still be dreaming," Yu Hua snorted coldly, "If you want me to beg you, keep dreaming."

He was indeed very surprised, because the 122nd Division did not yet have any female soldiers.

Xiao Ningxin waved her fists as she spoke.

This Tan Yu was so exquisite and tall; one look was enough to know she was a great beauty.

At the 122nd Division command post.

Yu Hua nodded.

"He has agreed to let you join the Sichuan Army."

"Maybe then I'll tell you."

Yu Hua also saw the changes in the expressions of these Puppet Army soldiers in the crowd.

Yu Hua met Tan Yu, and he grinned: "Miss Tan, why haven't you left the city yet?"

Wang Zhizhong was strict in governing his troops and did not recruit female soldiers; after all, it was a unit of all men.

"Did you hear that clearly?"

Wang Zhizhong turned around: "How did you handle the matter of the Puppet Army?"

"I will give you ten minutes to consider."

"Since that's clear, listen to what I have to say next."

Chen Qian walked into the command post at this moment, "What's the matter?"

This group of Puppet Army soldiers only considered it for three or five minutes before someone stood out.

"All of them are willing to join our Sichuan Army and fight the devils with us."

"I presume you have all heard."

"When the time comes, I will definitely torture you severely."

"Most of you were originally coerced by your own unit commanders."

Upon hearing this, Yu Hua felt that what Tan Yu said was not wrong.

Just like that, several thousand Puppet Army prisoners all joined the Sichuan Army.

He had not discussed it with Wang Zhizhong or Chen Qian.

"I know!"

"Several thousand Puppet Army soldiers; we've made a fortune this time."

"Count me in."

Once there was a first person, a second person soon followed.

"Anyone who still has spirit, come fight with my Sichuan Army and beat the little devils."

After taking a big gulp, he continued.

It is indeed easy to be targeted by others; following the Sichuan Army is certainly safer.

Seeing that Wang Zhizhong's expression was normal, Yu Hua continued, "As for the remaining Puppet Army, I will let them choose for themselves."

Hearing this, some of the bolder Puppet Army soldiers also spoke up, "Exactly!"

The Puppet Army soldiers were also infected by this emotion, and everyone shouted loudly.

"Join the Sichuan Army to fight the devils."

"I am joining the Sichuan Army to fight the devils too; I won't take this cowardly treatment anymore."

"We were forced to become Traitors, just to scrape a living under the devils' hands."

"You are very lucky... you survived."

"Mm-hmm!" Xiao Ningxin nodded like a chick pecking at rice.

In these times, with the chaos of war... plus she had a beautiful face and no man by her side.

"For those who want to go home, my Sichuan Army will give you two silver dollars as travel expenses, along with some dry rations."

Saying this, Yu Hua went to find Wang Zhizhong and Chen Qian without looking back.

"This group of Puppet Army soldiers all still have a patriotic heart and have not forgotten their ancestors."

"That's great!" Tan Yu clapped her hands happily.

"If you are still acting as dogs for the devils, then don't blame me for taking your dog life with a single shot."

Tan Yu smiled, "Battalion Commander Yu, I intend to go with your Sichuan Army."

Thousands of Puppet Army prisoners responded loudly, "Understood."

Yu Hua saw Wang Zhizhong standing in front of a map, stepped forward, saluted, and greeted him.

"Why did Division Commander Wang let Tan Yu join the 122nd Division of the Sichuan Army?"

"I had all those who committed heinous crimes shot." Yu Hua glanced at Wang Zhizhong regarding the matter of shooting the Puppet Army prisoners.

At this moment, Xiao Ningxin stepped forward: "Tan Yu, I just spoke to Division Commander Wang."

"People of Zhongtu!" Yu Hua said coldly, "Since you know you are people of Zhongtu."

The 122nd Division suffered fewer than four hundred casualties in this battle for Zhuozhou City, and now they have instead incorporated thousands of prisoner soldiers.

Xiao Ningxin smiled triumphantly, her eyebrows arching upward: "Beg me!"

Seeing Yu Hua's stunned expression, Xiao Ningxin grinned and said, "Are you very surprised?"

"If you haven't forgotten your ancestors, that means you still have some dignity."

"The little devils often take their anger out on us, just as Battalion Commander Yu said earlier."

Watching Yu Hua leave, Xiao Ningxin's expression tightened, her cheeks puffed up in anger.

"Wearing this dog skin, we only receive cold stares from the common people."

Hearing Xiao Ningxin make her threat, Yu Hua did not look back, only waving his hand slightly.

"Perhaps in your dreams, you can be satisfied."

As for Tan Yu joining the 122nd Division of the Sichuan Army, Yu Hua felt that she must have some extraordinary qualities.

"With the chaos of war right now, it is not safe for me to bring Xixi along."

"It has replenished the strength of our Sichuan Army."

Wang Zhizhong felt it was difficult to manage if female soldiers were recruited.

"I know, then shall I ask you?"

They had finally survived, and everyone felt very fortunate that after putting on this dog skin, they hadn't completely changed their hearts.

"You still haven't forgotten your own ancestors."

"Yu Hua, you just wait!"

Moreover, he was afraid that the male soldiers would constantly hover around the female soldiers, which was not conducive to leading troops in battle.

Otherwise, given Wang Zhizhong's temperament, he certainly would not have agreed.

"One day, you will obediently beg me."

"Which country are you people from?"

"We didn't truly want to risk our lives for the devils."

Hearing this, Yu Hua sized up Xiao Ningxin, "Beg you?"

"Because you did not commit evil, and while lingering in Zhuozhou City under the devils' management, you were able to follow your conscience."

The Puppet Army soldiers responded in unison: "People of Zhongtu!"

"Brothers, I am going to join the Sichuan Army to fight the devils."

"Then let's keep it brief; I will not pursue the matter of you being Traitors."

"This point is very rare."

"I am joining the Sichuan Army too."

"I won't blame you either; after all, no matter the time, there will always be cowardly people, which is unavoidable."

"Exactly... exactly..."

"Those who want to go home and farm, stand to the left; I will give you dry rations and silver dollars in a moment!"

"You are all laughing so happily!?"

"Tell me about it, so I can be happy too."

(End of this chapter)