Tong Linge led the horse team to fight with this group of bandits in hand-to-hand combat. The bandits suffered a great loss. Their rifles were all old rifles, and there were no gun stabs at all. They were just wooden sticks. Tong Linge rushed to the front, and the horse under his crotch was extremely fast. He swung the sword in his hand left and right, and the bandits quickly dispersed. Tong Linge headed straight to the core of the bandits gathering. The so-called Black Tiger was just a nickname, and there were many people with this nickname.

There were four masters around Heihu and also machetes. Seeing that Tong Linge came, they all shouted well, and one person rushed straight to the legs of the horse. This was not wrong in tactics. The cavalry's legs were cut off and the cavalry fell down. Unfortunately, they encountered Tong Linge.

As the blade passed, Tong Linge's front legs suddenly lifted up. On the horse's back, Tong Linge's eyes flashed with a cold light. The machete in his hand slashed down with the howling wind sound. The knife was extremely powerful, and it beheaded one of the four masters. How high is the blood spurted? Before his body was poured out, Tong Linge's big sword suddenly knocked out, bang, knocking another bandit knife away. Before he could come to his senses, the blade swept lightly. The knife was like a spring breeze blowing across the flower branches, but it just slashed gently on the bandit's neck. In an instant, blood gushed, and the bandit's artery was broken. The other two bandit leaders yelled: "Kill him," they jumped on the left and right, and jumped on the spot and chopped at Tong Linge with a desperate method.

Tong Linge didn't even take a look at it. As soon as he urged the horse, the war horse rushed forward. The bandit leader Heihu was looking at Tong Linge in surprise. Wherever the sword passed, Heihu looked incredible, and it took him a long time to slowly fall to the ground.

It turned out that the bandit leader saw his two capable subordinates slashing at Tong Linge desperately, thinking that he wanted to return the knife to protect himself, so he had time to escape. Who knew that Tong Linge didn't care about the two swords that were cut, and directly advanced. The two soldiers behind rushed up and helped Tong Linge block these two swords. Tong Linge killed the bandit leader Heihu in one fell swoop.

"The bandit leader is dead, those who put down their weapons are spared from death," the soldiers shouted.

In an instant, the bandits put down their weapons and surrendered. The battle was beautiful, killing more than 200 bandits, capturing more than 700 bandits, and rescuing more than ten women.

"The weapons and ammunition of the bandits are collected and registered and collected for military use. All animals, money and food will be returned," Tong Linge ordered.

"Yes," the adjutant executed immediately.

Of course, some soldiers did not understand, saying that since the animals seized from the bandits were spoils, why did they still have to be returned to the people? Tong Linge said that the animals belong to the people. If the bandits rob them, we naturally have to return them. If we don’t return them to the people, then what’s the difference between us and bandits? What’s more, if the people lose the animals and cannot cultivate the land, then they will force them to be bandits too.

Two hours later, the adjutant came to report: "Report to the brigade commander, the battlefield was cleaned, the livestock and food were registered and recorded, and they would be returned to the villagers later."

"Are all our injured soldiers treated?" Tong Linge asked.

"The 28 people were slightly injured, all of which have been bandaged and returned to the camp without delay. Five people were seriously injured. They have been arranged to the home of fellow villagers to guard the soldiers and military doctors, and then send them back to the military's nutritional injuries after the condition stabilizes."

"Okay, the others followed me and went to take over the bandit's nest,"

"yes,"

On that day, the horse team raided more than 300 miles, annihilated the bandits, and reimbursed them together with their nests. The next day, he returned to the barracks and the correspondents came.

"Brig Commander, the commander notified you to go to Luoyang after you come back, and there is something to do," said the correspondent soldier.

Tong Linge nodded: "I understand, prepare the car and go to Luoyang,"

"yes,"

Tong Lingge's trip has always been simple. There were only about 30 people in total. The guards knew that Tong Lingge was tired, so they built a simple recliner in the back seat of the jeep and slept until Luoyang with a military coat. Due to poor traffic, it was already dark when they arrived in Luoyang.

Feng Yuxiang was talking to a big and thick officer in the headquarters. At this time, Tong Lingge arrived: "Report to the commander, Tong Lingge will report to you,"

"Come in," said Feng Yuxiang.

Tong Linge came in and said with a smile: "Teacher Han is here too,"

This bearded man is the commander of Feng Yuxiang, and he has more than 5,000 people, more soldiers than Tong Lingge. He is called Han Duofeng, and he is a powerful general.

"Long time no see, I'll treat you later, let's have a drink," said Han Duofeng.

"Haha, you two drunkards talk about eating and drinking as soon as they meet," Feng Yuxiang joked.

Tong Linge said seriously: "Is there anything important to the commander asks us to come?"

Feng Yuxiang nodded: "Yes, there is something important. Han Duofeng, tell me,"

Han Duofeng was not polite, pointing to the map and said, "In the past month and a half, our more than 100,000 troops have launched a vigorous anti-bandit suppression in Henan. The results are remarkable. More than 50,000 bandits have been wiped out and slaughtered, and 60% of them have been eliminated. However, these 60% of the bandits are very stubborn and are real bandits. There is no hope of recruiting them. When the large army comes, they escape into the deep mountains and cannot come out. When the large army leaves, they come out to harm the people. Now it is snowing again. They attack everywhere and robbery everywhere based on the familiar terrain, which seriously disrupts local public security."

Tong Linge frowned when he heard this. He understood that Tong Linge was born with a big sword, but Han Duofeng was born with a machine gun, and his guns were much better than the brigade where Tong Linge was located.

"Old Han, it's still difficult to suppress bandits with so many firepower," Tong Linge asked.

Han Duofeng sighed: "What's the use of firepower? The bandits don't fight with us in positions. They have wide-minded eyes. Before the soldiers arrive, they will run the woods and drill into the mountains. No matter how many machine guns we have, it will not work."

Feng Yuxiang said: "At present, there are bandits in Funiu Mountain, Luoyang, southern, eastern and western Henan. Although the total number is 40,000 to 50,000, the combat effectiveness is low. It is too wasteful for our 100,000 troops to use the 100,000 troops, not to mention that we have more important things to do. I plan to develop other things well, and develop agricultural greening and education," he said.

"Oh, what good way does the commander have to develop agriculture? Henan has a large population, and eating is the first big problem," Tong Linge asked.

"The homepage of agriculture is land. We must not be able to change the land, but we can limit the merger of land by powerful households. At the same time, the newly reclaimed land is allocated to the people according to the population. These lands are used as food fields, but cannot be traded. In addition, there is a general named Ma in our army, through which he can buy large quantities of plowing oxen from Ningxia."

Tong Linge smiled and said, "Haha, I forgot that we are the Northwest Army, so it's not difficult to buy some cattle and horses."

"There are many high-quality scalpers in Ningxia and Qinchuan, which can be used to develop Henan's agriculture. Henan has always been the Central Plains, and it is still very good to use this place as a base. In addition to developing agriculture, I plan to arrange a large-scale training. Compared with the Feng army and even Liu Tianling's troops, our army is much different. We need to practice well," Feng Yuxiang said happily.

"The commander wants to hand over the bandit suppression to me," Tong Linge asked.

"I have this idea. I want to change your brigade's 3,000 people to the Henan Bandit Suppression Army. If you are the commander of the army, I don't know what you think,"

"Ah," Tong Lingge smiled bitterly.

Han Duofeng said: "What are you surprised? Are you a little too surprised when you are promoted from the brigade commander to the army commander?"

"No, I was originally only responsible for one Shangqiu, and I could handle it if I could do it. If the whole of Henan was responsible, it would be a bit difficult," said Tong Linge.

"This is not like what you say, you are asked to mention it," said Feng Yuxiang.

Tong Linge thought for a while: "Horse, equipped with horses, transform infantry into cavalry and infantry. Although the garrisons in various places are no longer responsible for suppressing bandits, they must assist us in suppressing bandits when necessary."

"Okay, that's it. My Commander Tong, based on your original war horses and vehicles, I will find another way to give you three thousand horses and all the guns and ammunition. But you have to give me some time too. How long will it take to pacify the bandits in Henan?"

"One year," Tong Linge gritted his teeth and said ruthlessly.

"One year, it's too long. We need to develop education and agriculture. We cannot let bandits be held back. If we don't do the bandits' affairs well, everything else is a problem," Feng Yuxiang said with a smile.

Han Duofeng and Tong Lingge are good friends, and also said: "Commander, Henan bandits are deeply rooted and have developed for decades. Tong Lingge has been wiped out very quickly in one year. You should know that it is difficult to deal with bandits in the deep mountains."

Feng Yuxiang said: "Some time ago, Liu Tianling from Shandong said that after the beginning of spring, he will dispatch the air force to help us suppress bandits. With their help, I think it should not be too close. As long as these stubborn bandits see that they have no way out, it will be done," he said.

Tong Linge said worriedly: "The young marshal went south and had already controlled Jinan City. The Fengtian Army officially started a war with Liu Tianling's forces in southern Shandong. The situation is critical. Liu Tianling may not be able to take time to help us."

"No, he will definitely do it, because I will help him when the fittings are in place. Just agree. I will be transferred back in the next few days and start to wipe out the bandits in Funiu Mountain," Feng Yuxiang arranged.

That night, Feng Yuxiang held a meeting to inform the appointment of Tong Linge as the commander of the Henan bandit suppression army. The defenders in various places must assist when necessary and must not delay. Of course, Feng Yuxiang's own work focus has shifted. He understood one thing: there is no way out for wandering around. He wanted to learn from Yan Xishan and Liu Tianling, develop agricultural industry and commerce, and build a stable territory.
Chapter completed!