The legend of the Headless Troops in Little Kinmen happened in the 58th year of the Republic of China - at that time in Little Kinmen, not long after the August 23rd Artillery Battle, the situation was very tense, and the water ghosts on both sides often landed on each other to look for sentries. It is common for a squad stronghold, a platoon stronghold, or even a company headquarters to be taken away. In order to cope with the war that may break out at any time, the national army troops march, drill, goose-step, and spear-thrust every day, and the training is very precise. Really. What does the headless infantry company have to do with this?

One morning in the summer of that year, as usual, I rode my motorcycle to a nearby camp around six in the morning to collect clothes and wash them. When I arrived at Nanshan Company, I found that the gate guard was missing. Although I felt strange, I still I rode the car directly into the camp. After entering the camp, it was completely silent and there was not even a single soul. I felt something was wrong. I thought, even if the troops go out for a morning jog, there should be gate guards and safety sergeants staying behind!

I curiously walked into the tunnel where they lived. Suddenly, a gust of cold wind blew straight up from the tunnel. I couldn't help but shiver. When I walked to the dormitory where they slept, I was greeted by a shocking and An unforgettable scene...

Ah Shuibo lit one, took a deep breath, and then slowly exhaled the smoke, with tears shining in his eyes.

"What did you find?" "The whole dormitory was a pool of blood, everyone's throats were cut, and their left ears were all cut off." A Shuibo choked with sobs.

"The entire company was touched by the water ghost? Including the company commander?" "Yes, the division headquarters sent people to investigate afterwards and found that no one in the company was spared." "Why is everyone's left ear missing?" Wang Chengzhuo was puzzled.

"Because all the water ghosts in the world have to use their ears to report back." A Shui Bo replied.

"Then these corpses are the source of the headless army?" asked.

"The headless troops are the heroic souls of Nanshan Company." A Shuibo continued: "After the entire company was killed, there was a period of time when there were no troops stationed in the area. But the strange thing is that every night, the residents of Qingqi Village would listen to The sound of the troops going out to Nanshan was sometimes the sound of spears and spears, and sometimes it was the sound of goose-stepping." Late one night, the sound of goose-stepping was heard again from the Nanshan Company, "Goose-step... go... ., one, one, two, one..." A neighbor and I ran to take a peek out of curiosity. When we quietly looked in from the bushes at the side gate of the camp, we saw a will-o'-the-wisp floating on the assembly ground, a company of troops. They lined up neatly in a square formation and stood in the center of the assembly area. They were all fully armed and holding guns. They were practicing goose-stepping one by one. The command was issued by the company commander standing aside. What was terrifying was that everyone’s head was All disappeared, replaced by green will-o'-the-wisps. This incident quickly spread throughout Little Kinmen. The military invited mages to chant sutras to transcend the dead souls, hoping that they could rest in peace, but it was ineffective. Every night, they could still I heard the goose-stepping sound of thunder.

"Why is this happening? Is it because they refuse to die in peace?" "Actually, they are not unwilling to die in peace, but they blame themselves. Based on the results of the psychic conversation between the mage and them, we found out that the whole battalion of Nanshan Company was killed because of the negligence of the guards. The company commander believes that I did not train the troops well, which led to such an outcome. I felt deeply ashamed of the country, so in order to restore military discipline, I practiced every day after death." "What was the result?" At the beginning, the battalion commander directly under the Nanshan Company took Ji Tong to comfort him. , Unexpectedly, because the rank was too low, it could not be effective. After returning, he was ill for several months before recovering. Then brigade commanders, division commanders and other general-level officers went to comfort them, but because their rank was not high enough, they all returned without success. Even the generals If it cannot be suppressed, who else can subdue it?

"This situation lasted for nearly half a year. Within half a year, no troops dared to enter Nanshan; until one day, after a Gaobin exercise, this matter came to a happy ending." "What Gaobin exercise?" "Gaobin" The exercise is for senior officers to inspect the Kinmen area." Ashui Bo explained.

That winter, Duke Chiang inspected Little Kinmen. When he inspected Nanshan Company, he found that no one was stationed at this important military stronghold. He immediately called the commander of Little Kinmen who accompanied the inspection to scold him... .....

Commander Chen, why are there no garrison troops here?" Jiang Gong asked angrily.

"Report to the President, because..." The commander hesitated to speak.

"What's going on? Tell me quickly." Under Jiang Gong's questioning, the commander told the whole story. After hearing this, Jiang Gong was deeply moved, so he canceled his return to Taiwan that day. , decided to stay and personally appease the heroic souls of Nanshan Company. On this day, after the sun went down, Jiang Gong first stationed in Qingqi Village, accompanied by dozens of civil and military officials, a dozen Taoist priests, and curious people watching. It was packed to the brim. Everyone was waiting for late night to come. Everyone was in a very uneasy mood, especially the accompanying officials, who were deeply afraid that Mr. Jiang would make any mistakes.

As time passed, the atmosphere in Qingqi Village gradually became solemn. At one o'clock in the morning, Nanshan Company finally made some movement. "Go...go...one...one ....., one two one..., look to the left..., forward..." When a strong echo came from Nanshan one kilometer away For a while, it immediately caused a commotion among the people who had been waiting in Qingqi Village for a long time. The civil and military officials wanted to send more Taoist priests, magicians, and accompanying personnel to accompany Jiang Gong, but Jiang Gong refused one by one. Jiang Gong got up and took them with him. An officer-in-waiting got into a jeep and left calmly... The Nanshan Company's assembly area was still flashing with green light, and the headless troops held their guns in high spirits and went out to drill in an orderly manner. Chiang Kai-shek The man slowly walked towards the front of the troops; at this moment, the headless troops suddenly made a move.

"Stand at attention..." The headless company commander noticed that Jiang Gong walked out to the troops and immediately gave the order. Then he turned to face Jiang Gong and reported to the drill class. "Captain Li Kaizhong of Nanshan Company, 1st Battalion, X Brigade, X Division, Report , the whole company has arrived, a total of 130 officers and soldiers, subjects, basic training; enter, military parade layout; report completed, sir!" The officer accompanying him was so frightened that his face was pale, while Mr. Jiang was calm and composed. , said to the troops calmly: "Brothers, you have worked hard, why are you still training so late? Go down and rest!" The headless troops still stood in place; the company commander did not give orders, and no one dared to act without authorization.

"I know you are blaming yourself, but you have not failed the country. Life and death, victory or defeat, are common matters in the military. You have fulfilled your responsibilities, and the country will not blame you." Jiang Gong comforted them. The whole place was silent, and the troops Still standing motionless, the atmosphere seemed even more solemn. The officer-in-waiting beside him was so frightened that his legs were shaking.

"I am Chiang Kai-shek, the five-star general of the Republic of China and the supreme leader of the country. On behalf of the country, I would like to announce to you that I have just seen your military parade. I am very satisfied. From now on, you don't need to come out to practice anymore." None. After the leader listened, suddenly there was a sound of crying, and the sobs spread into a large area, and the scene was filled with sadness.

"I know you are very patriotic. Because of this, you should rest in peace so that new troops can be stationed here to truly defend the country. Don't you think so? Please Captain Li take the troops back to rest!" Jiang Gong's eyes were filled with tears at this time. sparkling with tears.

After listening to Jiang Gong's important words, the headless troops were deeply moved and finally took action. The headless company commander ran to the center of the troops, organized the troops, saluted to Jiang Gong, and then slowly led the whole company. As they walked toward the end of the assembly area, the will-o'-the-wisps on their bodies gradually weakened and disappeared. In less than a few minutes, the entire unit disappeared into the jungle on the coast.
Chapter completed!