In the second half of the night, Ma Qian'an and Zhou Yucheng were basically not idle either. The two urged the detachment's military supplies to prepare supplies and horses in advance. At 4 a.m., the sky was bright and the fog rose in the valley, making it misty.

Ma Qian'an led a team of more than 4 people and more than 3 horses to travel far in the mountains. The teams that attacked this time were the three strongest squadrons of the tenth detachment, namely the first squadron of the first squadron, the leader Song Jishi and the instructor Yao Yupeng; the third squadron of the seventh squadron, the captain Lu Siguang and the instructor Chen Shizeng; the fourth squadron of the squadron, the squadron leader Xu Shizhen and the instructor Zhang Guangyao. Li Fengshan undoubtedly "fighted" the opportunity to show his face, and his old rival, Li Siqing, the captain of the first squadron, had to act with Zhou Yucheng.

At night, under the guidance of the guide, the troops secretly walked across the shallow Hulan River about 2 in the early morning of the second day and used the morning light to hike over the shallow Hulan River. The team that had traveled more than 60 kilometers a day and night did not dare to rest here. They suppressed their sleepiness and walked through the heavy mountains and forests for a day. In the evening, they reached the highest peak of the Little Xing'an Mountains, and camped at the foot of Pingding Mountain, which was more than 1,400 meters above sea level. This place was also a resting place that Zhang Xiaohua and Ma Qian'an discussed. Walking further forward is the traditional territory of the "Housu" tribe. Although the Husuo tribe has few people, they firmly occupy the mountainous area from Pingding Mountain to the riverside, which is 70 kilometers long from east to west and more than 70 kilometers long from north to south. Any unauthorized armed forces are at risk of being attacked.

After sending a post to have supper, Ma Qian'an received a telegram from Zhang Xiaohua at 8 pm, saying: "I'm discussing the matter of borrowing a road with the patriarch Wunakan. Wunakan is very hesitant, but please rest assured, even if I sacrifice my life, I will convince him."

The telegram scared Ma Qian'an and quickly ordered someone to call back: Don't use force, pay attention to impressing them with emotions. If it really doesn't work, we would rather walk around their territory more. Also, if you can't impress the other party with reason and don't have enough supplies, I can also give them a generous gift, which can add 5 rifles and 1,000 bullets.

Ma Qian'an learned Zhang Xiaohua's approach and prepared some gifts for the tribe. Daily necessities and other items were sent from Zhang Xiaohua. Before Ma Qian'an left, he carried ten more rifles and several boxes of bullets.

Guns and bullets are treasures, and hunters like them the most. Through Zhang Xiaohua, Ma Qian'an knew that these Oroqen people's guns had not been updated for several years. Although the Japanese allowed Oroqen hunters to own guns, they were extremely stingy in supplementing their guns. Especially after the Anti-Japanese United Army withdrew from here, they did not even give a broken gun to the Hoso tribe. Opium was sold to them for hundreds of taels, and bullets were also insufficient. The Japanese only distributed 1,200 bullets to the "Hoso tribe" in a year.

If the other party really likes **, Ma Qian'an can give it more until it touches the clan leader's heart. The reason why the clan leader is difficult to make up his mind is also very straightforward. Anyone knows that if the Japanese know that the Husuo tribe helped the Anti-Japanese Allied Forces, the Husuo tribe's life may be even more difficult. It is very likely that even the rationed grain will not be given to the Husuo tribe. Extreme practices may also treat the Husuo tribe as an accomplice of the Anti-Japanese Allied Forces to wipe out. Perhaps the Japanese need such an excuse. Although the Husuo tribe was oppressed and exploited by the Japanese and Manchus and Han officials, their lives have not been in a state of failure. For them, no matter who the rulers above are, they will treat them the same. As long as the superiors do not force them to death, they will not resist the "official family".

After the troops camped, the soldiers who had been tired for two days and one night quickly fell asleep and snored everywhere. Ma Qian'an didn't sleep for almost two days and two nights, and his body was extremely tired. However, as the leader, he still forced himself to refuse to rest. He woke up two soldiers from hunters and consulted them for a while for "hunting secrets". Finally, he confirmed the combat effectiveness of the hunters. They belonged to the level of elusive special forces in this era. They quietly followed and shot them to kill themselves with one shot. The skill of hiding the traps and setting traps was also first-class.

Without Xiaohua coming to confirm the information, Ma Qian'an could not rashly drive the team onto the mountain road leading to the riverside. Ma Qian'an was ready to take a detour. In that case, he would have to walk more than 100 kilometers, which increased the possibility of being discovered and increased the risk of not being able to reach the designated location on time to cut off the railway. However, it was better than conflicting with the Husuo tribe. The result of being entangled by the Husuo tribe is that he might not be able to get out of this mountain for several days. This is their home. Who can compare with them in terms of familiarity? Almost all of these hunters are sharpshooters and lurking masters pretending to be lurking in the mountains and forests. Fighting with them is asking for trouble. Ma Qian'an does not want to waste his power here, and he started working with his compatriots before he succeeded. This is unreasonable!

Wang Demao, a squad leader who was born as a hunter, was already very trapped, but when he heard that Ma Qian'an was so interested in the Oroqen tribe in front of him, he thought that he would pass through this area tomorrow, so he cheered up and talked about it for a long time in detail. He knew a lot about these "barbarians" living in the Xing'an Mountains. Finally, he heard that Ma Qian'an had sent people to enter the mountainous area in advance and wanted to persuade the "Housu" tribe to take the opportunity. He was shocked and said anxiously: "Commander, it's too dangerous to do this. You can send someone to save them. If you don't hurry up, they will be killed by the Oroqen people."

Wang Demao was in a hurry and was completely sleepy, with an urgent, regretful and helpless look on his face. It seemed that if this order was not given by Ma Qian, he would have jumped and scolded him.

Ma Qian'an felt a stern, and the regretful expression on Wang Demao's face undoubtedly showed what he knew, so he asked urgently:

"Don't be busy, what's the situation? Why let them come back?"

"Hi! The Japanese organized Oroqen people and forest guerrillas. In order to control their lives, each team is equipped with Japanese instructors. They are the Japanese team. Wouldn't we send people to the tiger's mouth?"

Ma Qian'an was nervous at first, but then his expression slowly calmed down. After thinking for a few minutes, he concluded that Zhang Xiaohua had never said that there were Japanese in this tribe, and he did not deliberately conceal his expression. If there were Japanese in the tribe as instructors, how could Zhang Xiaohua make friends with this tribe? He had been attacked long ago.

"Wang Demao, what you said is true?" Although it was concluded that there were no Japanese in this tribe, Ma Qian'an was still interested in what Wang Demao said.

"Yes, my former army was bitten by the Oroqen forest team in the Handaling area of ​​Heihe River. He was like a wolf, and he chased us away under the command of the Japanese. After fighting for more than 20 battles in 10 days, he still couldn't get rid of them. They were familiar with the terrain and shooting skills and were accurate and able to endure hardships. Although we fought bravely, we were still surrounded. We died more than 80 comrades in order to break through! Later, we gradually learned about the armed forces of the Oroqen people and could also interact with individual Oroqen people. We knew that the larger gathering places were all organized by the Japanese, and the Japanese sent people to serve as instructors, so I was worried."

Ma Qian'an friendly pressed Wang Demao's shoulder, took out half a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and took out a piece of cigarette and handed it to Wang Demao. After helping him lit it, he said: "Wang Demao, don't worry. According to the situation I learned, this tribe seems to be not as in the situation you mentioned. I sent Comrade Zhang Xiaohua, and she had never mentioned the Japanese instructor."

Wang Demao then breathed a sigh of relief, "Oh, that's how I'm worried! It's good that it's okay. I really don't want to fight these people, it's harder than the Japanese. When the Japanese enter the mountain, they are sometimes dizzy, and we can't beat them and run away. But these Oroqen people are different. They are more familiar with the terrain than us. There is a pass there, and there is no unpassable swamp. They know very well, oh? Zhang Xiaohua? Isn't your wife, commander? Do you dare to do this?"

Ma Qian'an smiled bitterly and said to himself: The allusion of losing his wife and losing his troops will not make me catch up, right? Looking up at the dark mountains in front and listening to the tiger roar and wolf howls coming from around the camp, Ma Qian'an couldn't help but worry about Zhang Xiaohua.

He asked Wang Demao: "Squad Leader Wang, you said that our army has strengthened mountain combat. If we really fight with the Oroqen people on the opposite side, what will happen?"

Wang Demao pondered for a while and replied with a hint of uncertainty: "In theory, our quality of individual soldiers is not as bad as theirs. If they are all fighting against each other in unfamiliar terrain, they can probably change one. The problem is that if everyone is scattered in the forest here, our casualties will definitely be greater than them. They are familiar with the local terrain and are born mountain war experts. They have been influenced by how to capture prey since childhood. We have been trained in short term and have definitely less experience than them. Besides, they do not occupy any advantage. If the fight lasts for a long time, the Japanese will reinforce them, it will be difficult for us to deal with."

"What if I need to fight?" Ma Qian'an looked at the old Anti-Japanese United Army who had fought with the Oroqen people meaningfully.

Wang Demao was shocked and immediately woke up, "Commander Ma, please give orders! There are no cowards in the Anti-Japanese Allied Forces! As you said, the brave will win when they meet on a narrow road! If you want to fight, I ask to be a vanguard."

Ma Qian'an then clapped his hands and stood up with satisfaction. He did not deny that what Wang Demao said made some sense, but he did not want to hear discouraged words. What he needed was an iron army that was moving forward bravely. This iron army should not be afraid of their opponents because they had suffered setbacks.

At 8 a.m. on the 28th, the radio station that had already started was received by Zhang Xiaohua's latest news: The negotiation was completed! The patriarch Wunakan asked for 2O rifles and 2,000 bullets, and I have agreed. Wunakan will restrain his tribe members to avoid the mountain road and not contact you. Please come and meet me through this area. The guide I sent has moved in your direction to welcome you.

Zhang Xiaohua is now at the base camp of this tribe, more than 50 kilometers away, and according to the route of the Anti-Japanese United Army, it will probably be reached in the evening.

Although Zhang Xiaohua had sent a telegram to indicate that the Oroqen people were allowed to pass, and at noon we also welcomed the guide Wei Huzi, who was sent back by Zhang Xiaohua, Ma Qian'an did not dare to take it lightly and still sent two squads of vanguards to search and advance according to tactical regulations. After encountering suspicious areas, he waved forward before waving forward. In this way, the march was greatly reduced, and when night fell, it was still about ten kilometers away from his destination.

"The entire army's combat defense formation! Camp here!" Seeing that the night was getting darker, Ma Qian'an refused to leave and issued a camping order.
Chapter completed!