Chapter 344： Kazan Gold (7)

In Romania, because of the flu, Christo and his team finally rushed to the next point in Tsaritsyn by boat.

However, they did not land at Tsaritsyn, instead they landed at a riverside town called Yulas upstream of it.

The boat ride for several days has made the group a little physically and mentally exhausted. It's not that everyone was tired from the boat ride, but that it was not peaceful along the way. In a few days of sailing, they encountered several small groups of armed forces one after another, including the Soviet Red Army, the White Army, and other armed forces.

For this reason, they also exchanged fire with two of them across the river, but because they had a boat and their firepower was so powerful, these armed forces could do nothing about it.

After a few twists and turns, they finally arrived at their first destination. Christo finally took the people ashore, and the reception staff here had already prepared food and shelter for them.

Christo took a sip of steaming mushroom soup, and sighed: "I never thought that mushroom stewed fish soup was so delicious."

Standing on the side to respond to their main person in charge, Johnny disguised as a local merchant code name Elk said: "The main thing is that the deputy director has not had a good meal for many days, so everything I eat is delicious."

Facing Johnny, who was dressed decently and with a wig like a poet more than a businessman, Christo said with a smile: "Your flattery problem is getting worse. It's just right to pretend to be a businessman."

Facing Christo's teasing, Johnny replied with no shame: "That's not the boss, you know how to use it."

After taking another sip of fish soup to warm his stomach, Christo asked what he was concerned about. Although he had learned about it through the telegram, it would be better to ask in person to be more specific.

"How is the situation here now?"

Faced with the inquiry of the deputy director, Johnny also replied with a serious expression: "At present, Tsaritsyn has fallen into the hands of an interim government army led by Denikin. According to intelligence, he has obtained a lot of weapons and equipment, relying on the convenience here The traffic in the country is arbitrarily convening the army for training, and it seems that it wants to cooperate with the main force of the Provisional Government Army in Gochark."

Kristol certainly knew the man who had been the chief of staff of Kornilov and now succeeded him as the commander of the Don and Caucasus Provisional Government forces. And he also knows where the weapons and ammunition come from, and Romania has made a lot of effort.

But this time the delivery of gold must be hidden from the General Denikin. He didn't want to work hard to get the Russian general with strong patriotism in vain.

"So are there any other armed forces around here?"

"Yes, there is a small armed force about 30 kilometers to the north of us, and the leader of about 600 people is a former Russian military major named Rodysky. Forty kilometers to the southwest, there is also a force. It was organized by a local Cossack chief named Fisk, who had more than 400 people. In addition, on the Don River, 25 kilometers north of the next meeting point, Verix, there is also a Cossack armed. There are about five hundred people led by a former cavalry officer named Sallev. As for a dozen people who can’t be a threat to the convoy, I won’t say anything.”

Christo knew what Johnny meant. These dozens of people are basically running insurgents or robbers. These people basically pose no threat to transportation, and it is difficult to count them. Maybe you investigated today, and he will go to another place tomorrow.

"It seems that this section of the road is our most dangerous journey."

Christo muttered to himself, and then he asked: "Then how many vehicles and manpower can you use now?"

"I have prepared eight trucks here, five of which are heavy trucks with a load of five tons, and there are 34 people after deducting the driver."

Speaking of this, Johnny complained: "I originally prepared thirteen cars, but because I was robbed by those armed gangs entrenched nearby. In order to prevent accidents, I didn't dare to make extravagances."

"You did it right."

After complimenting him, Christo pointed to the boat parked by the river and said: "We brought seven vehicles from Kazan, but they are all old-fashioned one-ton trucks."

Speaking of this, Christo couldn't help but complain: "Do these Russians know the benefits of five-ton trucks? For the sake of safety, we dare not use a large number of five-ton trucks at all."

Christo’s complaint was wronged by the previous Tsarist government. They bought a lot of five-ton trucks. However, due to war damage and vast territory, five-ton trucks have become rare vehicles everywhere. In fact, most of the one-ton old Dongfeng trucks are currently enlisted in the two armies.

Hearing the complaints of his boss, as a subordinate, of course, he needs to come up with a solution. Of course, Johnny is a qualified subordinate. "Boss, I am afraid that there are not enough vehicles. I have prepared hundreds of horses, and there are also 20 carriages."

Facing Johnny’s words, Christo said directly: “There is no need to consider the carriage. This thing can’t keep up with the speed of the truck, but will make the transportation target bigger and take greater risks in safety.”

Christo thought for a while and then turned to call his entourage: "Let Captain Vasily come here."

"Okay, boss."

Within a few minutes, the sturdy Vasily appeared in front of him: "Boss, what's the matter."

Looking at the sturdy man in front of him, Christo asked directly: "Your man, there is nothing wrong with riding, right?"

Thinking it was something big, Vasily replied directly: "There is no problem at all. My people can ride horses."

"Well, the person who arranged you today will have a good rest. Tomorrow you will be responsible for escorting the goods to a small town called Velix on the Don River. I will send Shirka and your accompanying person to meet the reception staff over there, and Johnny will send someone to act as a guide, and he will also detect nearby movements for you."

Christo's words made Vasily smile slightly at Johnny who was standing beside him, which also got the response of the disguised businessman.

Then he looked at the map lying in front of him, and at this moment Johnny was in charge of talking about the surrounding situation again.

After listening to the explanation, Vasily's forehead wrinkled, and he said: "The armed forces on this road are not weak. We need to be fully armed to protect well."

Christo knew the definition of fully armed in Vasily's dialect. As the person in charge of the entire plan of action, he also values ​​the **** escort very seriously. By entrenching three armed groups on the road from Yulas to Fisk just over a hundred kilometers, it can be seen that the situation in Russia has deteriorated~www.novelhall. com~ And the equipment of Vasily and others is also very good. Equipped with a quadruple telescope sight, there are more than a dozen Mosingana rifles designed to facilitate their actions. In addition, in order for them to have suppressing firepower, they are equipped with 13 machine guns, of which three are Maxim heavy machine guns, and the rest are Madsen light machine guns for single use.

In addition, the company’s newly developed 81mm-caliber portable mortar is also equipped with two. This kind of mortar weighing only 61 kg is very suitable for the action of their capable troops behind enemy lines. It only needs two people or a horse to carry it everywhere.

Therefore, facing the armed forces of hundreds of people, Vasily felt that it is best to be fully equipped to be on the safe side.

"Okay, you go and prepare, and you can start tomorrow."

After seeing Christo agree to his request, Vasily saluted him and left.

Seeing Vasily leaving, Christo turned his head and said to Johnny. "Now talk about the terrain and traffic conditions nearby, do I need to pay attention to it?"

"Good boss,..."