Chapter 0001: A Shot to the Head

Suddenly, Li Zhen's eyes lit up

At this moment, Li Zhen is covered in blood, having become a bloodied figure

Withdraw immediately

Go to hell

Wu Qigong shouted, "What solution do you have?"

With a bloodied steel knife, Li Zhen continuously weaved through the ranks of the Taiping army, swiftly killing eighteen soldiers.

The sound of drums is powerful and stirring, echoing continuously on the battlefield

Before long, they caught up with the fleeing commander Wu Qigong

Li Zhen, having gained power, showed no mercy. He quickly pursued with swift steps, wielding his knife to strike.

Li Zhen ran forward for a distance, creating a gap between himself and the pursuing Taiping army.

At the moment the steel knife swung towards him, Li Zhen thrust his right foot forward at an angle, his body swaying slightly to the right, narrowly avoiding the descending blade. The glint of the knife passed by him, emanating a chilling aura. Li Zhen let out a low growl, his body suddenly lunging forward, crashing into the shoulder of a Taiping soldier like a fierce tiger descending the mountain

Li Zhen's lips curled into a cold smile; the Taiping army before him was too weak

Li Zhen let out a cold laugh twice, yet a hint of unusual brilliance flashed in his eyes

Assassinating enemies is an old specialty, and it is also Li Zhen's forte. In fact, since Li Zhen arrived in this era, he has always wanted to carry a gun with him, but his official position is insignificant, making it impossible for him to obtain firearms. He even harbored thoughts of forming a regular army, but he had even less opportunity to do so. Therefore, Li Zhen needs to achieve merit, climb the ranks, and realize the goals he holds in his heart

Li Zhen took the firearm and quickly checked its condition. This firearm was not an early matchlock gun; it was an improved percussion cap gun, already loaded with ammunition. By simply pulling the trigger, it could strike the flint and ignite the bullet. Li Zhen ran backward while holding the 1.5-meter-long firearm, simultaneously searching for the position of the Taiping army's main commander.

In fact, Li Zhen's soul does not belong to this era. He is a special sniper in the Falcon Special Forces of the Huaxia Nation, tasked by the organization to assassinate the leader of a terrorist base. Due to a leak in intelligence, his whereabouts were exposed, leading to a pursuit. Li Zhen stealthily evaded capture, but was ultimately forced into a desperate situation, and in the end, he perished alongside his enemies

Seeing the Taiping soldiers around him stirring restlessly, Li Zhen decisively chose to retreat. Li Zhen had already killed a Taiping general, achieving some success, and returning would also earn him merit. He moved swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, he shook off the pursuing Taiping soldiers and caught up with the fleeing Qing troops

The long knife sliced across the soldier's neck, severing the throat and releasing a stream of blood droplets

Wu Qigong shouted: "Alright, I will allow it."

Puff!!

The area within a radius of one zhang was desolate, and no one dared to approach Li Zhen. Glancing over the Taiping soldiers, all of them were trembling with fear, wanting to take action but afraid of being killed by Li Zhen

Li Zhen charged forward with a bloodied steel knife, causing the surrounding Taiping soldiers to retreat in fear. The deputy general, witnessing this, became even more enraged. He swung his knife to meet Li Zhen, and when they were only about ten feet apart, he brought his blade down.

A dull sound emerged, and a Taiping soldier let out a cry, revealing a look of pain. As his body lost balance, the soldier staggered back three steps before managing to steady himself

At that moment, Wu Qigong instructed the guard beside him to give Li Zhen a bird gun

Ding!!

Wu Qigong was also retreating, yet he was assessing Li Zhen's situation

A plume of white smoke rose, and the bullet shot through the air

Puff!!

The spirit of the demon has been defeated, kill them!

In early February, the Taiping Army invaded Nanjing, renaming it Tianjing and establishing it as the capital. Subsequently, Taiping generals Lin Fengxiang and Li Kaifang led troops to capture Yangzhou, initiating a northern expedition. Emperor Xianfeng, filled with fear and anxiety, appointed Qi Shan, the governor of Henan, as a special envoy to organize the Jiangbei camp north of Yangzhou to encircle the Taiping Army

He does not care whether Li Zhen is capable or not, directly treating a dead horse as if it were alive.

Warm, crimson blood splattered out, splashing onto Li Zhen's face. Li Zhen wiped his hand across his face, and the splotches of blood spread out, making him appear even more ferocious and terrifying. Without even glancing at the dead soldier, Li Zhen knew he could not afford to stop. If he did not kill the Taiping army, he would be killed by them.

A sudden roar came from two zhang in front of Li Zhen. A soldier of the Taiping Army bared his teeth, his eyes gleaming with ferocity, and charged fiercely towards Li Zhen, swinging his knife down.

Kill

The clash of weapons produced a tremendous sound

Li M. Hetushucomcom was preparing to charge forward. Upon hearing the noise, he looked over and discovered that the Qing soldiers were retreating in disarray. Li Zhen sighed inwardly; he had intended to break into the ranks of the Taiping army and slay their commander, but unexpectedly, the 6,000 Qing troops were unable to withstand the attack and were defeated by the relatively weak Taiping forces. Now that the Qing army was retreating and there was no one to hold them back, Li Zhen found himself in a precarious position.

Li Zhen's gaze was calm, showing not the slightest hint of panic

Li Zhen saw Wu Qigong inquiring and realized there was an opportunity. He immediately pointed at the bird gun on the guard's body and loudly replied: "General, I require a bird gun to shoot the enemy general."

The long sword transformed into a streak of light, instantly striking the back of the deputy general and piercing his heart

Li Zhen woke up to find himself as a centurion in the Northern Camp of the Qing Dynasty.

Among the Taiping soldiers, a middle-aged man clad in resplendent golden armor, wearing a golden helmet, and riding a magnificent white horse, was fiercely pursuing the Qing army, serving as the main general of the Taiping forces

A subordinate officer can also earn some merit

Bang

Li Zhen quickly thought of a plan and swiftly approached the guard beside Wu Qigong, then shouted loudly: "General, I can turn the situation around."

Li Zhen stood firm and unyielding, showing no signs of being affected, as if the earlier impact was merely a gentle breeze. In contrast, the opposing general was forced back five steps by Li Zhen's strike, his arm numb, his palm torn, and sticky fresh blood covering his hand. The opposing general's eyes revealed a look of horror, and he suddenly turned to flee, no longer willing to engage with Li Zhen.

Li Zhen accompanied the troops into battle, appearing on the battlefield

"Clear the dogs, I am here to kill you." The soldiers of the Taiping Army surrounded Li Zhentuan but did not dare to act rashly. This situation infuriated a Taiping Army deputy general. This man was tall and robust, with a flat nose, sunken eye sockets, and a greedy, fierce gaze. His face was hideous and repulsive, revealing his sharp white teeth, as if he wished to swallow Li Zhen alive and peel him.

Qi Shan urgently sought to boost the morale of the troops and ordered Deputy General Wu Qigong to lead 6,000 Qing soldiers to attack the Taiping army

With sufficient buffer, Li Zhen turned around and stopped, raising the bird gun in his hand

Li Zhen was wearing a tattered military uniform, rolling up his sleeves to reveal his muscular arms. He bent slightly at the waist, holding a steel knife, calmly staring at the advancing Taiping army, like a lurking tiger waiting for its prey to take the bait

Li Zhen killed a Taiping Army soldier, paused for a moment, took a deep breath, and continued to charge towards the position of the Taiping Army's commander. Naturally, in order to achieve merit, one must target the highest-ranking general.

With the bird gun, there is an opportunity to assassinate the commander of the Taiping Army

There was no deviation; the bullet struck the head of the Taiping Army's main general

From the memories in my mind, it is currently June of the third year of the Xianfeng era

Bang !!

Li Zhen let out a cold laugh twice, then shouted in a low voice, and with great effort, hurled the steel knife out.

This person is handsome and elegant, with a good appearance, yet he is a fool who does not understand military formations. Wu Qigong was fleeing amidst a crowd of soldiers, accompanied by more than ten bodyguards. These bodyguards were armed with firearms capable of long-range shooting, but all of them were preoccupied with escaping, and not a single one thought to use their weapons to eliminate the enemy

Li Zhen strode forward, reaching the side of the deputy general. With a swift motion, he pulled out the steel knife embedded in the deputy's back, then deftly swung the blade to sever the general's head, tying the deputy's head to his waist. This was the proof of his military achievement, and he could not afford to lose it. Having killed the Taiping Army's deputy general, Li Zhen's fierce reputation grew, further deterring the surrounding soldiers from acting recklessly

Puff!

Li Zhen looked at the bird gun in the guard's hand, a smile appearing on his face

Suddenly, the shouts of the Taiping soldiers came from afar

Upon careful observation, one would notice a blood hole the size of a peanut appearing in the center of the forehead. Vivid red blood flows from the forehead, creating a terrifying sight. At this moment, the face of the Taiping army's main general still bears an air of invincibility; he opens his mouth but can no longer produce any sound, his body sways twice before falling to the ground from his horse

Li Zhen faced the challenge without fear, brandishing his knife as he advanced.

After aiming, Li Zhen applied pressure with his finger and pulled the trigger

At this moment, the shouts on the battlefield faded away, and the charging Taiping soldiers disappeared from Li Zhen's sight, leaving only the round head of the Taiping general. Li Zhen held the barrel of the bird gun with his left hand, gripped the stock with his right, resting the butt against his armpit, slightly lowering his head as he focused on the front, with his index finger placed on the trigger

A scream of anguish echoed, causing one to fall to the ground, unable to rise.

In order to survive, Li Zhen could only continue to kill

Withdraw!