Xiang Ziyu emptied his assault rifle magazine at the distant Shen Army Soldiers, then turned and waved to the soldiers behind him: "Retreat!"
"Tat-tat-tat-tat!" After hearing the order, his light machine gun crew fired off the remaining half-belt of ammunition and immediately began to move from their position.
"Smoke grenades! Use smoke grenades!" He ripped a cylindrical hand grenade from his chest, pulled the pin, and threw it out. As he climbed out of the other side of the trench, Xiang Ziyu ordered loudly.
He made sure everyone could hear his order, no longer caring if any Shen Army Soldiers could hear him.
The paratroopers hurled smoke grenades, and white smoke spread across the battlefield, severely impairing the visibility for both sides. For the paratroopers, this was also a signal to retreat; they all scrambled out of their hideouts and fled towards the ruins of the village.
