Chapter 2, Japanese Army

This was originally not incorrect, but the Japanese army had assistance from the Burmese.

This is indeed the specialty of the engineers from Zhejiang and others, as several individuals worked together with great coordination to restore the tunnel wall to its original state, even burying the fuse beneath the grass.

This is not to blame others; no one expected the Japanese army to come around via the small path

This tunnel is at least two to three hundred meters deep. If we were to blow it up and block it, it could delay the Japanese by at least ten hours. Wouldn't that effectively halt the Japanese pursuit?

Zhang Chi let out a helpless sigh, knowing that it was useless to say anything now, as no one would believe him

What is more important is that at this moment, many people in the engineering corps are holding shovels and pickaxes, while their guns are propped up by the roadside. Even if they wanted to fight, what could they use to contend with the Japanese devils

Zhang Chi returned to his post dejected and dispirited

What else can be done? Zhang Chi's voice trembled slightly; at that moment, he could no longer concern himself with blowing up the tunnel or pulling the fuse. He simply shouted, "Run!" and turned to join the flow of people retreating.

"Squad leader! The enemy is really coming..." Zhang Chi did not know how to explain, only feeling anxious as sweat beaded on his forehead

Both the expeditionary forces and the Japanese army were newcomers unfamiliar with the terrain of Myanmar. In these lofty mountains and steep ridges, who could possibly know which small paths were suitable for troop movements and could accurately lead to the designated positions

Firstly, the firepower and combat capability of the engineering corps are inherently far inferior to those of regular troops, and they are even less comparable to the Japanese army.

He originally thought that as long as he waited for the right moment to light the fuse after his people had passed through the tunnel, that would be sufficient. However, the reality was ... . ... The tunnel was pitch black, filled with the sound of gunfire, making it impossible to distinguish between friend and foe. Naturally, he had no idea when his people would pass through the tunnel; all he could see were waves of people desperately rushing in the same direction.

Before Zhang Chisong could catch his breath, gunfire suddenly erupted from the other end of the tunnel... The Japanese have indeed arrived

This cannot be blamed on them either

Just as Zhang Chi was at a loss, the team dismantled the tracks while walking into a tunnel. Zhang Chi glanced at the surrounding terrain and couldn't help but come up with a plan

Zhang Chi was stunned. Although he could be said to have died once in modern times, he had never witnessed a scene like this: blood splattering everywhere, painful wails, convulsing bodies

"Squad leader, the enemy is coming!"

At this moment, Zhang Chi realized that he had made a mistake

It is evident that igniting the fuse at this moment would mean burying many of our own people in the tunnel

Zhang Chi wanted to rush against the flow of people towards the direction of the wire, but after only a few steps, he heard several gunshots, and then saw several soldiers scream in agony and fall to the ground before him

From our perspective, this is indeed the case, but from the perspective of the Burmese, it is entirely different

Several officers brandished their pistols in an attempt to block the retreating crowd, but it was futile; before long, the dispersing throng surged forth like a tidal wave.

Chen Qiming is the one who kicked Zhang Chi in the rear, sporting a mustache. He has a particular fondness for steamed buns, to the extent that he would stuff a few into his rations even during battles. Moreover, he always presents a fierce and intimidating demeanor, which led the soldiers to secretly nickname him - the Demon Head (Bun)

What he is concerned about is neither the lives of his comrades nor the victories or defeats of the expeditionary forces... At this moment, Zhang Chi believes that he is merely a passerby of this era; to put it plainly, what is happening now is all a matter of the past for him, and he has no intention of changing anything

"Go, go, go!" Chen Qiming impatiently interrupted Zhang Chi and ordered, "Let me tell you, Class Leader Qi, if you are afraid of death, you shouldn't have enlisted in the army. Now, if you dare to slack off, be careful that I will shoot you!"

"Class monitor, what should we do? What should we do!" In the midst of the panic, Zhang Chi heard Xiao Zhejiang's voice.

Zhang Chi is concerned about whether he can preserve his life in this chaotic world filled with war.

The demon was directing several soldiers to lift the steel rails. Upon hearing a sound, he turned his head and, seeing Zhang Chi, asked irritably, "What is it?"

When it comes to the assistance provided by the Burmese to the Japanese army, it may seem somewhat perplexing... The Japanese came to invade Burma, so how could the Burmese possibly assist the Japanese?

Secondly, this is the rear of Tonggu, and if the Japanese army has appeared here, does it not mean that the Tonggu defense line has already been breached? The psychological shock this brings to the soldiers is beyond description

The engineer battalion was instantly thrown into chaos. Initially, some attempted to organize a resistance, but after a barrage of gunfire, the soldiers of the engineer battalion quickly retreated, running while shouting: "The enemy is coming, the enemy is attacking!"

At this moment, Zhang Chi no longer hesitated and called a few people from Xiaozhejiang to start working in the tunnel

Therefore, it is not surprising that the Japanese army would find a mountain path to bypass the defenses of the expeditionary forces and directly attack the airport located in the rear of Songgu

Perhaps dying in this time and space may not necessarily allow one to return to the modern era, but maybe this time death is truly death... ? ... Who can be certain? Who would dare to gamble their own life on it?

What is even more serious is that the crowd pouring out of the tunnel is growing larger and more intense, pushing Zhang Chi and Xiao Zhejiang along with their companions far away in just a few moments, to the point where they cannot even reach the wires.

At this moment, Zhang Chi was at a loss for ideas, and he didn't even know how to shoot a gun

Xiao Zhejiang and others were certainly unaware that this was Zhang Chi acting on his own accord; they mistakenly believed it to be an order from their superiors. Consequently, they swiftly drilled holes in the tunnel wall to place the explosives, attached the fuses, and then proceeded to carry out the necessary camouflage.

"Come on, you old hag!" Chen Qiming frowned and glared with both eyes, saying displeasedly: "I ask you, Class Leader Qi, which of your eyes saw the devils coming?!"

The reason for camouflage is to avoid detection by the enemy; otherwise, there is a significant risk that the enemy could extract the explosive device and remove the fuse while it is still burning.

Because for a long time, it was the British who colonized Myanmar, enslaved its people, and oppressed the citizens of Myanmar. The Chinese Expeditionary Force came to assist the British in their war, thus becoming accomplices of the British. In contrast, the Japanese came to drive out the colonizers and liberate Myanmar. In fact, the Japanese capitalized on this situation, entering Myanmar under the banner of "Japan and Myanmar share the same ancestry and support Myanmar's independence," which allowed them to easily gain the support of the Myanmar people. There were even Myanmar independence volunteer troops that assisted the Japanese army in combat. The Japanese indeed took advantage of this, entering Myanmar under the same banner, and thus easily garnered the support of the Myanmar populace, with even Myanmar independence volunteer troops aiding the Japanese forces in battle.

However, how can one survive

It is unknown whether others dare to be relaxed or not, but Zhang Chi does not dare, so he must do everything possible to survive

However, if we do not ignite the fuse, once the enemy emerges, we may not even have the opportunity to detonate it!

Squad leader, squad leader...

Thus, as described in history, the Japanese army collapsed after launching a single charge by the engineering regiment

Zhang Chi promptly found Platoon Leader Chen Qiming