The atmosphere in Yan'an Mansion suddenly became tense.
The Nanhaiwei troops who have been staying in the military camp in the city seem to have been accepted by the locals in Yan'an Prefecture for more than a year. Now, these soldiers with Beijing accents and imitating the Shaanxi people have appeared in Yan'an Prefecture.
The streets and alleys will no longer cause bursts of commotion and panic.
When wealthy people see these soldiers, their faces are extremely friendly, as if they are seeing their own disciple soldiers. Yes, this disciple soldier is really literal. Nowadays, almost all the sons of wealthy families in Yan'an Mansion are in Yan'an.
In the eyes of these wealthy households, these soldiers are their own soldiers, aren't they?
As for worrying about robbery and extortion by these soldiers, it will not happen at all. In fact, if there is a robbery and extortion, the first thing these big households will think of is to ask these soldiers for help. Compared with government offices,
With the official missions here, the deterrence of these soldiers has become much greater.
When poor people see these soldiers, they will not run away in panic. What is there to escape from, other than their wealth? Who doesn't know in Yan'an now that these soldiers from the capital are the richest, and they can be used anywhere and anytime
He took out a stack of Sihai tickets, which are as useful as money. Compared with the money from the capital, ordinary people's love is like a beggar worrying that a rich man will rob them of their money.
It's really not worth it.
As for those who are worried that these soldiers will not rob money and sex, this situation will never happen. In the past, if they saw officers and soldiers, these people would like to cover their daughters' faces with ashes from the bottom of the pot, for fear of being seen.
But now, they are afraid that these officers and soldiers will not see their daughters. Although they will not show off in front of these officers and soldiers, when the officers and soldiers go to the streets, those older girls and younger widows will go out.
There are always more opportunities to wander around.
Being able to marry in the capital and not have to worry about food, clothing or natural disasters is an opportunity that doesn't come around every year.
That's right, the people of Yan'an Prefecture are not only accustomed to the existence of Nanhaiwei, but their relationship with Nanhaiwei has also become extremely harmonious.
It's just that the atmosphere is a little different today.
Although the shops on the street are not as prosperous as before, after the grain merchants from Shanxi came, various shops have slowly opened. At this moment, the owners and clerks of these shops are all staring with wide eyes.
, watching groups of heavily armed Nanhai Guard soldiers coming out of the military camp neatly.
These soldiers walked neatly and with radiant faces, walking through the streets, in front of their shops, and then left the city.
No one knows how there are so many soldiers in that small military camp. The soldiers in the front line have already left the city gate, but the last group is still in the military camp. These young soldiers,
With a smile on his face, he walked into the spring sunshine step by step.
When the last figure disappeared outside the city gate, the people in front of the shops on the long street suddenly became panicked. And this panicked atmosphere, along with the messages that spread like wildfire, almost seemed to have grown wings.
It quickly spread throughout the city.
"Nanhaiwei is leaving!"
Many people did not believe such news at all. They seemed to believe that the Nanhai Guards were stationed in Yan'an Prefecture. They completely forgot that the guard army that was supposed to be stationed here was called the Yan'an Guards, not the Nanhai Guards.
However, those who saw Nanhaiwei marching out with their own eyes must have made these people feel uneasy, so many people went to the military camp to see what happened. Although there were still people guarding the military camp,
, the loud noises made by the soldiers practicing every day never came out after all.
At this time, they finally confirmed that this army was really gone. Even if it was not finished, there were not many people left.
Just when rumors began to spread throughout the city, a notice was finally posted at the magistrate's office - a notice to calm the people!
"In view of the fact that there are small groups of thieves in Ansai, Yanchuan and other places near our Yan'an Prefecture, and they are poisoning the people. After the prefect's Yamen earnestly requested, we have ordered Jiang to quell the rebellion. Nanhaiwei Commander Jiang led the troops out of the city to quell the thieves. Our Yan'an Prefecture is full of thieves.
Common people and gentry, there is no need to be alarmed or make rash guesses. Anyone who spreads rumors, incites the people, or gathers to cause chaos will be severely punished! Those who inform will be rewarded, those who are falsely accused will be dismissed, and those who are accused will be dismissed together!"
Anmin made a notice, and the atmosphere of panic in the city was reduced. It was always reassuring to know that the Nanhai Guards were not transferred away, but were fighting thieves near Yan'an Mansion. However, some people were worried that the soldiers in the city
They have all been transferred away. What if the bandits invade Yan'an Mansion again?
The focus of discussion among the people was gathered together once. However, unlike those ignorant people, the slightly knowledgeable people in this city looked at the firearms workshops in the city and the people from the Sihai Trading Company, as if nothing happened.
Nothing has ever happened, which is the real peace of mind.
In particular, the people of the 5,000th household included almost all the military children of Yan'an Prefecture, but none of them left the city.
Even so, there are still people who go to Sihai Trading Co., Ltd., and there are some people whom they cannot contact. However, Catherine Qianhu, who is in charge of the daily affairs of Sihai Trading Co., Ltd., has contact with people like them, but it is her daily business.
Nowadays, the 5000th household has expanded to three full hundred households. Catherine is a 100th household. However, in daily life, she is the deputy 1000th household who directs and trains this group of people who are completely different from the other 1000 households.
At this moment, Renlao was talking to the three hundred households under his command. At the Sihai Commercial Bank not far away, because of the army leaving the city today, there were a lot more people coming to exchange money.
"There's going to be a war!"
Renlao was not wearing a military uniform. In fact, the military uniforms worn by the young people in front of him looked so energetic, as if they were stolen on him. If it were not a formal occasion, he would always be the owner of a clothing store.
The eyes of several young people shone with excitement, Zhao Huchen from the 100th household, Wang Jinsong from the 200th household, and Xu Renzhi from the 300th household who came later. Three young people,
He is the core military officer of this fifth thousand household.
"Don't get excited yet, the war is not our turn!"
Renlao seemed to lift his eyelids feebly and glanced at the young people in front of him: "We Qianhu are not meant to fight against others on the battlefield..."
"Boss Ren, are we happy in vain?"
Xu Renzhi was greatly disappointed and glanced at Zhao Huchen and Wang Jinsong beside him. These two guys were hard-working old subordinates. They did not dare to say this, and said: "I thought we were called here to prepare for war!
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"It's to prepare for war!" He said unhurriedly: "If we don't prepare for war, why did we ask you to come here?"
ah!
Xu Renzhi was overjoyed: "Please give the order, sir!"
"We, the fifth thousand household, will not follow the brigade's actions!" Ren Lao said: "The order from above is that no matter what the war situation is, the Sihai Trading Company and the firearms workshop must not allow any mistakes, let alone be destroyed by spies during the war!"
"Zhao Huchen, you and your people will take care of the business. The three streets surrounding the business are all entrusted to you! There are many businesses here. If you look after this place, there will be no chaos in the city!"
"I obey my orders!"
"Wang Jinsong! You and your people will guard the firearms workshop. During the war, the firearms workshop is a forbidden area. No one, no matter who they are, is allowed to approach without Wei Li's permission!"
"I obey my orders!"
"Sir, what about me? What about me?"
Xu Renzhi shouted. Seeing that Zhao Huchen and Wang Jinsong both had errands, he was a little anxious. Even if you knew my identity, you would not look down on me, Xu Renzhi, so much.
"You?" Renlao glanced at him: "When the war started, Mr. Qianhu had to take charge of the allocation of money, food and supplies for the soldiers on the front line. It turned out that there were some things that Mr. Qianhu had to do himself and he couldn't take care of them. Mr. Qianhu personally ordered that all the people in Yan'an Mansion
All the shareholders of my Sihai Commercial Bank are entrusted to you to take care of and appease me. Xu Baihu, you know how much of the money and food of our Nanhaiwei comes from these people. This matter is much more important than the errands of Zhao Huchen and Wang Jinsong.
Duo, if you mess up, you know the consequences!"
"I can't smash it, I definitely won't smash it, I'll take care of it!" Although Xu Renzhi was a little disappointed, he still took care of it: "I'm good at this kind of thing. I didn't expect Mr. Qianhu to discover my strengths so quickly.
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"Um?"
Renlao hummed softly and looked at him with unkind eyes, while Zhao Huchen and Wang Jinsong also frowned.
"...I mean, it's a real advantage, don't get it wrong!"
Xu Renzhi was agitated and immediately realized that what he said was ambiguous: "I really didn't mean anything else!"
"Be careful what you say!" Ren Lao glanced at him pitifully: "I don't know who you are elsewhere. I only know that you are now my Nanhaiwei Baihu and my subordinate. You are talking nonsense.
People who talk freely usually don't end well!"
Seeing Xu Renzhi being submissive and not daring to speak, Renlao snorted: "That's it, go out and do things. If you can't handle anything, report it to Master Qianhu and me at any time!"
The three young men withdrew without saying a word. Xu Renzhi was still a little angry. He originally wanted to ask how the city defense was arranged after the guards had transferred so many soldiers and horses. Unexpectedly,
Something like this went wrong, and as a result, he couldn't even ask the question.
"You alone have the easiest job, and you talk so much nonsense!"
Wang Jinsong glared at this frivolous guy: "I've told you many times, don't provoke our leader Ren. You haven't seen what he is capable of. If you make him angry, I will deal with you directly!"
"I didn't provoke him. Did he understand what I meant wrongly?" Xu Renzhi muttered: "All the brothers know that our Master Qianhu is Master Jiang's. Even if I talk nonsense, I dare to take us
Are you talking nonsense, Sento-sama?"
"You still said that you fell out with each other!" Not only did Wang Jinsong raise his eyebrows, but even Zhao Huchen next to him also glared.
"Okay, okay, I won't say it anymore, I won't say it anymore!" Seeing that the two people he was usually friends with were about to fall out if they disagreed, Xu Renzhi immediately softened: "I'm a bitch, it's
What I said was not what I said!"
"Go and do your own errands!" Zhao Huchen shook his head: "Ren Zhi, your errand seems simple, but it is the most difficult. In this big battle, the people in the city are unstable, and it will be easy if the people are unstable.
Chaos, if you pacify all those big households, there will be no chaos in this city!"
"In case the bandit army attacks the city, my comfort will be of no use!" Xu Renzhi spread his hands and said, "What should be chaos will continue to be chaos. When the time comes, we won't have to use swords and guns to suppress them!"
"Hmph!" Zhao Huchen smiled contemptuously: "If we really want to attack the city, that's a good thing. I haven't gone back to see my parents for a long time. These traitors should come earlier. Let's kill them and return to the capital as soon as possible!"
"Me too, I miss my brother!" Wang Jinsong nodded with a serious face: "Quickly finish the killing and go back early, we have been out for too long!"
ah!
Xu Renzhi looked at the two people in front of him. For a moment, he couldn't tell whether they were teasing him or if that was what they really thought.
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Outside Pingyang City, there is the camp of Nanhaiwei.
While Jiang Wan looked at the map sent by the Pingyang government office, he put the collected scout information on the map.
The map is relatively rough. Fortunately, we are in a prefectural city. If we were in the following prefectures and counties, it would not be an easy task to obtain such a map of the entire prefecture.
At this moment, on the map, there is a winding route arranged by soybeans and mung beans, and at the front of the route is a huge pea.
Soybeans are the information and location discovered by the scouts, Mung Beans are the traces of bandits reported by local prefectures and counties, and Peas are naturally the bandits from Gao Yingxiang's department.
Now the situation of the bandits is basically clear. They are a group of bandits who abandoned the city in Ansai County. They are led by Gao Yingxiang and Zhang Xianzhong. There are not many people. It is estimated that they will not exceed 3,000. And among this number
, and possibly some women and children.
But because there are not many people and they are always on the move, it is very difficult for all the officials to catch their traces. Gao Yingxiang and Zhang Xianzhong are obviously very cunning and never stay in the same place for more than two days.
Above the sky, the result is that by the time we get information about their location, they have already left for a long time. Even if we launch a large army to catch up, they will only be in vain.
In this regard, Jiang Wan's countermeasure was for Li Zicheng's troops from a hundred households to form a pursuit posture, but the other troops remained stationary under Pingyang Mansion. He did not believe that Gao Yingxiang and Zhang Xianzhong could continue to flee like this.
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Anyway, as long as he holds Pingyang Prefecture, he is holding the throat of this tributary thief. Whether they want to go to Taiyuan Prefecture or Henan, they have to pass through here.
Anyway, the other party would definitely not think about it and go to Datong Town to find the border troops to die.
"Sir, urgent report from Yan'an Prefecture!"
Li Zicheng walked in from the door, with a look of excitement on his face: "The first, second, and third thousand households have been stationed in Ansai County and are waiting for your order at any time. If you need it, our troops will be sent to you within a day."