Every time a new permanent army is added to the local area, a heavy tax will be added. This is a common practice.

The owners of several nearby shops came to the teahouse to discuss the matter, and everyone was talking endlessly. It seemed that the new Governor He this time had a good background. Usually when new officials first take office, they always pretend to be aware of the people's sentiments, or at least make a show of it, and visit various places.

A local snake, showing his attitude, this time is good. As soon as the people arrived, the leading figures in the city leaned forward eagerly.

Shopkeeper Han was originally from the capital, and he had a better understanding of official matters than others. He immediately concluded, "Everyone, look at this posture. This one is very different from the previous ones. He has a strong foundation." He extended his thumb, "

As the saying goes, a strong dragon cannot defeat a local snake, but this one is probably not as powerful as a strong dragon!"

Let’s not mention the matter of collecting contributions for the moment. The big boss of the big chamber of commerce has not greeted him yet. When the president of the chamber of commerce decides on the amount, he will naturally send someone to collect the money. That is to say, yesterday, Boss Zhu wanted to pay less, so he thought of several companies.

The stores have come together privately to talk things over and see if they can make less money.

After thinking about it, everyone was a little frustrated. This person had a big background, and it seemed that he was bleeding a lot. According to the rules, the money was handed over, and after some tossing around, it was probably the big boss who paid less, and the small businessman took the lead. Maybe,

People also want to take the opportunity to catch a few.

The president of the chamber of commerce has a great business, and it is not completely without foundation. He can still manage to support it when being targeted. Although it requires a lot of trouble, it is also a battle between gods and gods and has nothing to do with these little shrimps.

It is said that it is easy to enjoy the shade under a big tree. Although it is unfair, at least there can be someone tall to support everyone.

Just as the other shopkeepers were about to get up and leave, and go back to their shops, Boss Zhu rushed in again. When he saw the people who were about to disperse, he shouted: "This is incredible. Another team has arrived and transported a lot of things."

Go to the front of Captain He’s camp.”

Everyone was interested and asked Boss Zhu to lead the way. They wanted to see with their own eyes what the new Captain He was like.

When we arrived at the place, we looked from a distance and saw more than two hundred people gathered at the entrance of the camp, filling half of the open space.

I saw more than a dozen large vehicles parked at the entrance of the camp, and dozens of porters were moving wooden boxes from the vehicles into the camp. It was a troubled time at this time, and the people were not alive. I could tell at a glance that they were guns and ammunition, but I didn’t know the quantity.

How many.

At this moment, a group of people hurried over. Someone recognized Siping Mayor Peng Minsheng inside. Unexpectedly, the mayor was here. Shopkeeper Han was greatly surprised and overestimated He Rui's background.

point.

Someone on the side laughed and said: "Governor He is not an ordinary person. You see, he has not officially taken office yet, and a group of guys have been assigned by the superiors."

Before Shopkeeper Han could ask in detail, someone was already proudly showing off his information: "Do you know why Marshal Zhang values ​​Governor He so much?"

Everyone around them said they didn't know, and the one snorted, "I've heard a little bit about it."

Shopkeeper Han had seen many such guys, so he smiled and said: "This brother, I opened a teahouse. Why don't you go and have a cup of tea in the teahouse."

The man was stunned for a moment, knowing that Shopkeeper Han was buying information. He glanced at Shopkeeper Han. The two left the crowd, with a burst of disdainful ridicule behind them.

The man said: "What's your last name, this boss?"

"My surname is Han. What do you call your brothers?"

"How much does Boss Han want to know?"

"As many as you want to know."

Hearing that Shopkeeper Han was so happy, the man made a gesture. Boss Han stretched out his sleeve, and the two of them linked their fingers to indicate the amount. Shopkeeper Han took out the money from his arms, held it in his hand, and the two of them completed the transaction in the sleeve.

The man came close to Shopkeeper Han's ear and whispered for a while. Shopkeeper Han's face was full of surprise, but he said: "Thanks, brother."

The man said: "I will inevitably have to make trouble in Boss Han's shop in the future."

"We are waiting for our brothers to come."

After that, the two of them walked on their own.

Boss Han has no intention of continuing to inquire. The information he bought is enough. The new troops are not Governor He’s troops, but the troops sent by Marshal Zhang from Fengtian to deliver guns and ammunition to Commander He.

Captain He is from the capital, and he is supported by Marshal Zhang from Fengtian. It seems that the local gentry cannot be suppressed. Boss Han doesn't care about He Rui's victory or defeat. He just sadly discovered that the money this time is probably

There are quite a few.

The days flew by.

When the new governor He took office, a banquet was held in Qinghua Building. The officers of the local garrison, the mayor, the police chief, the director of finance and taxation, and the president of the chamber of commerce, as well as the famous gentry did not dare to neglect and came early to wait.

All the officials were pampered and graceful. They only exchanged greetings and drank tea when they arrived. Only the presidents of the Chamber of Commerce looked a little bitter. They had already sent people to meet with Governor He's subordinates privately to ask how they should deal with this job. They did not expect to be met by Governor He.

Xu Chengfeng, the chief of staff, scolded him unceremoniously.

"Who do you think Governor He is? I will tell you that Governor He never accepts money from others. But you, please do not make money through Governor He's name. If there is anything illegal, don't blame us for being responsible.

The people want justice."

The presidents of the Chamber of Commerce are in great trouble. Since ancient times, the official word has two meanings. It does not matter if you just make money and eat a big mouthful, but you also have to uphold justice. Naturally, the common people and businessmen have to eat both sides. However, this is also a taboo. It depends on how the local gentry deals with it.

Okay. Siping is not an ordinary small place, and the local 500 police regiment is not just a decoration.

Not long after, He Rui arrived with his people, and everyone went up to greet them. At this time, no matter the mayor or the leader, he had already lost his dignity, wearing high hats and flattery, flattery and flattery, showing his ugly appearance. Next to him, Xu Chengfeng was a little uncomfortable.

Be patient and watch coldly.

Seeing that the people were almost here, He Rui stood up and said: "Today we have arrived at the precious land of Siping, and we will have to rely on your support in the future. Please don't treat us as outsiders. If we can't do anything, please help me."

Please give me some advice."

The day before yesterday, everyone saw with their own eyes that Zhang Xiluan and Marshal Zhang made his attitude clear. Moreover, this man was from the central government. How could anyone dare to act like a local snake? It is said that those who know the current affairs are heroes. In troubled times, who dares to go against the soldiers? See He Rui

Being so polite, everyone expressed their full support.

After repeated greetings, everyone had already talked nonsense for three or four times, and the tea had been changed twice. Seeing that it was almost noon, I really couldn't make up a joke. Governor He hadn't started the banquet yet, which made everyone puzzled for a while, so they had to search their intestines and scrape their stomachs again.

He Rui was calm at this time, chatting cordially with everyone, and shook hands with local leading figures one by one impatiently. Among the gentry and officials, the new-style figures had business cards, while the old-fashioned figures did not have this new one.

Stuff. He Rui was very careful and ordered people to record the names of these people.

The crowd had been suppressing Siping City for a long time, and they thought they still had some status. Seeing the situation, they kept looking at Siping Mayor Peng Minsheng. Peng Minsheng also felt that something was wrong, so he stood up and asked: "May I ask whether Governor He is still waiting for others?

What? All the local gentry are here, how about we eat and wait?"

He Rui smiled and said, "I'm really waiting for someone. Please be patient."

Before he finished speaking, he heard a cry of surprise coming from outside. Someone by the window turned his head to look, and stood up in fear.

The others didn't know who was coming downstairs, so they all got up and went to the window to take a look. After a while, their faces changed drastically in shock, and some even screamed out in surprise.

I saw two groups of Japanese soldiers downstairs lined up neatly and quickly walked to the street outside Huaqing Tower. Some started to guard, while others dispersed the pedestrians on the street. The streets downstairs of Huaqing Tower were empty for a moment. There were some timid people upstairs.

The famous figures in Siping have already had the idea that the Japanese army is going to suddenly attack this place and kill all the famous figures in Siping.
Chapter completed!