Chapter 2293 Recovering the West Bank of the Hutuo River
The news that a garrison brigade was to be established in Bingzhou City spread like wildfire after Hu Xiankai returned to Bingzhou City!
The First Military Division did not make any publicity about this, but it did not keep anything secret for this reason.
Before Hu Xiankai had time to discuss the preparations for the garrison brigade with Captain Gu and Captain Qi, some families arranged for people to come and give gifts to Hu Xiankai.
With gongs, drums and suonas playing, it was even more lively than an incense gathering.
Those who didn't know the situation might have thought that a young lady from a wealthy family in Bingzhou City was getting married.
The people who came to give gifts didn't know where Hu Xiankai was, but they knew where Team Leader Gu was.
"The Li family of Bingzhou City congratulates Brigadier Hu on his promotion. The Li family is willing to contribute to the stability of Bingzhou City and specially sends a congratulatory gift to help Brigadier Hu prepare for the army."
The shouts outside proved the other party's intention.
"The general is here so soon?"
Hu Xiankai's buttocks are still hot from sitting with Team Leader Gu.
For the garrison brigade to be established, it must have the full cooperation of Team Leader Gu.
Unexpectedly, these families in Bingzhou City received the news so quickly and prepared gifts. This surprised both Hu Xiankai and Team Leader Gu.
"I thought the trouble would only start tomorrow, but I still underestimated their speed." Team leader Gu said.
Team Leader Gu has never ignored the power of these families in Bingzhou City, but he did not expect that their response would be so fast.
"I'm afraid your threshold here will be broken down next," Hu Xiankai said.
Although Hu Xiankai was the "culprit" in this incident, it was Team Leader Gu who suffered.
"Why didn't I get such treatment before?" Captain Qi said with a smile.
"I have never been treated like this. It seems that these families are wise and think that Lao Hu will become the mainstay of Bingzhou City." Team leader Gu joked.
"Don't make fun of me. Although the establishment of the garrison brigade has been finalized, I am just a brigade commander who maintains security in Bingzhou City." Team Leader Gu said.
"Enough of the joking, let's get down to business now, right?" Team Leader Gu said.
"Yes, it's time to think of a solution. We must not open this hole. If the first one puts down the gift, there will be a second one and a third one..."
Hu Xiankai didn't want to start this bad thing.
The purpose of these people giving gifts is not that pure.
Once he establishes a relationship of interest with the people who gave the gifts, Hu Xiankai will be on their ship in the future.
Hu Xiankaike promised Zhao Zhiguo and Matthew Wen that he was the commander of the garrison brigade to bring stability to Bingzhou City, not to become a tool for some families to safeguard their interests.
"I have an idea." Captain Qi said.
"Lao Qi, please tell me quickly and stop being so pretentious. If we delay it any longer, the door will turn into a vegetable market," Hu Xiankai said.
Hu Xiankai didn't want to cause trouble when he first took office.
"Aren't they trying to help us become an army? Since they are helping us, we will set up a donation box at the door. We only accept donations, not gifts," said Captain Qi.
Team leader Gu nodded: "This is a good idea. Donations can be made without leaving the name, and the person giving the gift can also be blocked out."
"I will do this. Anyway, after the garrison brigade was established, our regiment left Bingzhou City without fear of offending anyone."
Commander Qi knew that after the garrison brigade was established, their regiment would be transferred and replenished into the main force.
The main force will march south and north, and they will go wherever there are little Japs. If they leave Bingzhou City, they may not come back again.
"Not to mention, you, Lao Qi, were really helpful a lot during the last time you stayed in Bingzhou City." Team Leader Gu said.
There are some families that Captain Gu and others dare not offend easily, but if Captain Qi wants to leave Bingzhou City, they don't have to care.
Commander Qi led his soldiers to the gate.
At this time, the gate was already blocked, dozens of people, plus the boxes they were carrying to deliver gifts, occupied the entire alley.
Commander Qi had never heard of this Li family.
Obviously, this Li family is just the pawn of a certain big family, and they only work for a certain family in Bingzhou City.
"What are you doing! Obstructing the traffic in Bingzhou City can be regarded as treason and treason. Move away quickly!"
The soldiers beside Commander Qi were armed with live ammunition. Without Commander Qi's words, the soldiers quickly squeezed their way out of the crowd.
"Whose property is this? They haven't moved it away yet!" the soldier shouted.
Although Team Leader Gu's place is not a military center, it is also the highest functional department in Bingzhou City.
"Master Jun, we are from the Li family in Bingzhou City. We heard that Brigadier Hu has been promoted so highly that we have come to congratulate him with a small gift. Please tell me, Master Jun, please."
The person leading the team did not know Captain Qi.
"Master? We don't call you Master here. Brigadier Hu has just taken office. He is busy with official duties and has no time to see you." said the soldier.
"Military Master... No... Comrade, please give me a recommendation. We also really want to help our army. After all, only with our army in Bingzhou City can we people live in peace and peace of mind."
The soldier held a donation box and placed it at the door. The entire box was as tall as half a person.
"Our regiment commander Qi said that since you have such good intentions, we cannot live up to it and set up a donation box specially. The garrison brigade needs support, and other troops in our first military division also need support. We guarantee that the money you donate will be used
to our military.”
The donation box is actually what they use to block these families.
Since they really want to help the First Military Division build troops, they should do so regardless of reward and not show off.
"Everyone, I would like to thank you on behalf of Brigadier Hu, and also on behalf of all the officers and soldiers of the First Military Division. You should take the gifts back home." Commander Qi said, "I also ask for your cooperation and not to hinder the traffic here.
"
Commander Qi asked the soldiers to line up in a row and form a cordon.
The gift-giver left with his things in despair, and the street suddenly became quiet again.
"Captain, what if ordinary people come to donate?"
The donation box thing will definitely spread throughout Bingzhou City soon.
Many ordinary people don't live a wealthy life, but when they hear that the Japs are going to be beaten, they will definitely donate money and materials.
The donation box was originally only used to block families who gave gifts, not to increase the burden on ordinary people.
"You two stay here!" Commander Qi ordered, "You can't tell the difference between rich people and ordinary people, can you?"
Commander Qi blocked everyone in Bingzhou City who wanted to give gifts to Hu Xiankai with one move.
After the news spread, many people wanted to donate money, but those who wanted to donate money were stopped by two soldiers because they were all ordinary people wearing simple clothes.
"Do the people of the Eighth Route Army really not love money? From Commander Qi, to Team Leader Gu, to Brigadier Hu, if they don't like money, what do they like?"
Some families talk a lot about giving gifts.
When the Jin-Sui Army was stationed in Bingzhou City, there was no gift that could not be given away.
Chapter completed!