"We got it this time, so much smoke is worth a lot of money." Old Dongbei, whose hands were still stained with blood, happily looked at the wooden boxes found in the mountain temple. There were 14 boxes in total.
This is the main purpose of Tang Cheng's visit to Wangzhuang Town this time. The group of horse bandits entrenched in the mountain temple are not as brave as Tang Cheng imagined. At least they are the same as Tang Cheng had seen in Beiping City.
The charlatans were different. They only threw two grenades into the mountain temple. These horse bandits, who were still resisting, were already in disarray.
"Bring those two alive and these things with you, let's go to Wangzhuang Town to rest." After using more than a hundred selected soldiers, Tang Cheng also brought a few of his own veterans, and Tang Cheng washed his hands and face.
He seemed a little sad, and he didn't expect that the battle would end so easily. This group of horse bandits were only equipped with short guns, let alone long guns. They didn't even have grenades. Laodongbei and the others only fired a volley and a gun shot behind the mountain temple.
A single machine gun magazine scared these 30 horse bandits out of their wits.
This was a battle of unequal strength. Huang San and the soldiers of the garrison were ecstatic because they could receive a small amount of money from their regiment commander, while Tangcheng and Laodongbei
But they were very dissatisfied. "Let's go, each of you will keep a short gun, and give the others to Huang San for delivery." The more than 30 short guns seized from the horse bandits became the basis for the old Northeast and Huang San.
The focus of Sanyinyin's confrontation was that, fortunately, Tang Cheng had an agreement with Captain Huang in advance, and Tang Cheng had the first right to select among the firearms seized from the horse bandits.
"Brother, I really have you." They met up with Heizi and the others halfway down the road. Looking at Captain Huang's thick hand that slapped his shoulder vigorously, Tang Cheng couldn't laugh or cry. This man was more than a round older than him, but here he was.
He yelled and called himself brother. The caravan that was robbed by the horse bandits promised to give 40% of the robbed goods as a thank you gift to the Macheng garrison. According to Mrs. Huang's estimate, the 40% of the goods was worth about 400.
It's an ocean away, but the smoke and soil that Tangcheng copied from the mountain temple are far more valuable than the 40% of the goods.
Captain Huang was originally a landlord who lived by collecting rent, but he was not a brainless person. It was Mrs. Huang's idea to round up this group of horse bandits, but it was Captain Huang's own idea to come and watch the fun. Mrs. Huang had many
The first time he praised the young heroes of Tangcheng at home, this somewhat made Captain Huang, the controller of the Macheng garrison, jealous, so Captain Huang insisted on following him to Wangzhuang Town, firstly to boost morale, and secondly to see Tangcheng.
What is the level of the city's command in fighting?
A battle that was expected to be fierce ended so quickly, and it was very fruitful. Only two unlucky ones among the dozen or so people injured died on the way. Captain Huang really couldn't think of any words to use to praise Tang.
Cheng, this boy is indeed good at fighting. It is because of this that Captain Huang, who was excited for a moment, vigorously slapped Tang Cheng on the shoulder and called him brother.
"Master, this smoke should be worth 3,000 oceans. If it is shipped to Wuhan, it may be worth another thousand oceans." Butler Huang is a knowledgeable person. After taking a rough look at the smoke, he estimated an amount for Tang Cheng and Captain Huang.
Price. "The caravan should also pay us 40% of the goods as a reward. Counting the smoke and horses, we can receive at least 4,000 yuan for this trip." Huang Guanjia's valuation made Huang Tuan Zhang beam with joy. Fighting bandits was better than
He made a lot of money from collecting the land and renting it. Captain Huang, who was already enjoying it a little, called Huang San and muttered in a low voice. Judging from his posture, he was going to send someone out to find out about the bandits again.
"Master, you can't fight bandits all the time. There are other militia groups or garrison groups around Macheng. Our family has dealt with all these bandits. What will other families do? Our Huang family has shallow roots. We live alone but we have to recruit people.
Jealousy." After receiving Tang Cheng's look, Butler Huang bravely tried to persuade Captain Huang. "In previous years, the land rent our family collected was only a few hundred yuan, but our family was still living a good life.
Madam said, fighting bandits is just for military training and should not be used as a means of making money."
Butler Huang's words obviously scratched Captain Huang's itch. He didn't have to listen to the steward, but he had to listen to his wife. The interrupted Captain Huang glared at the steward angrily, and then asked Huang
San left in a huff. "Captain Tang, don't be offended. My master is just such an angry person. Just wait until his anger dissipates." Butler Huang was right. He will wait in Wangzhuang after seeing him off.
Of the group of merchants from the town, Captain Huang, who was angry at first, came over with a smile.
"Brother, you are really my lucky star. I don't need to send people to send those cigarettes and soot to Wuhan. Boss Yao and the others will take those things to Wuhan, and the money collected will be sent directly to the Huang family's business in Wuhan.
Here." In front of the housekeeper and Huang San, Captain Huang slapped Tang Cheng's shoulder again. Different from the aggrieved look in Tang Cheng's eyebrows, Captain Huang's eyebrows were full of disdain for Tang Cheng.
appreciate.
The soldiers of the garrison who returned victoriously publicized the siege and killing of horse bandits in the county town. Pubs in Macheng were full of people talking about the garrison's attack on the surrounding bandits. Some of them claimed that the garrison was protecting the people's safety.
Some people praised Captain Huang as a kind man, while others alluded to the fact that the Huang family was making money in the name of the garrison. Anyway, it was all kinds of things. The Huang family didn't care about the garrison being patrolled in the county.
The regiment soldiers ignored those who spoke ill of the Huang family in private. Only those who opened taverns in the county were overjoyed.
The more people in the Huang family, the more people will come to the tavern to drink and chat. The more people come to the tavern, the better their business will be. "Uncle Liu, you look like a stranger, right?"
Are you new?" Qian Guangshen, who often drinks at Liufu Tavern, entered the Liufu Tavern at the same time as usual. When he saw a new face appearing in the tavern, Qian Guangshen couldn't help but be surprised. This tavern has been occupied by Liufu Tavern.
My uncle has been running the restaurant for five or six years. As a regular customer, Qian Guangshen has never seen a waiter in Liufu Tavern.
"I knew you would ask that?" Uncle Liu, the shopkeeper, took a plate of broad beans from the counter and placed it on Qian Guangshen's table. He then took an empty wine glass and sat down to prepare to drink with Qian Guangshen. "This
He is the child of a distant relative of mine. The family was hit by a disaster first, and then Japanese soldiers came. This child had no chance of survival, so he came to me. Do you think I can just ignore it?" He raised his neck and poured out the contents of the cup.
As the wine poured into his mouth, Uncle Liu looked a little lonely.
"Let's not talk about this for now. Let's talk about your garrison. These days, the whole county is talking about your garrison." Uncle Liu, who seemed to be a talkative man, started talking more and more after a few glasses of wine.
Get up. Fortunately, there are not many guests in Liufu Tavern. Although the new boy is a little busy, he can still hold on. As the owner of the tavern, Uncle Liu took some time to sit with Qian Guangshen and chat quietly.
, chatting about the garrison.
It is common for Qian Guangshen to chat with acquaintances about the garrison in his spare time. Uncle Liu, the shopkeeper of Liufu Tavern, is obviously one of Qian Guangshen's few acquaintances. "You mean this Company Commander Tang is yours?"
Captain Huang specially invited you to train you?" Uncle Liu, who was already drunk, looked at Qian Guangshen who was also drunk, "Don't coax me, old man. I have also seen that company commander Tang, then.
You're just a young boy, I don't believe what you say."
Qian Guangshen didn't care about anything, but he couldn't allow people to say that he was a deceiver. So before Uncle Liu could finish his words, Qian Guangshen stood up immediately. "Uncle Liu, what do you mean?
We have known each other for such a long time, have I, Qian Guangshen, ever lied to you? Don’t look at Captain Tang’s young age, but he has fought against the Japs in Shanghai and Nanjing. Captain Tang is a member of the 88th Division, so you can do it*
Search among *'s troops and see if you can find anyone at his age who is an officer."
"Okay, okay, okay, I believe you. You should sit down first. I believe you." Uncle Liu, who couldn't laugh or cry, tried his best to comfort Qian Guangshen in the strange eyes of other people in the tavern.
He persuaded Qian Guangshen, who was already slightly drunk, to sit down. The two of them drank until the pub closed. Uncle Liu, who was already drunk and alone, was helped by the new boy to sleep in the backyard. Qian Guangshen also staggered back.
Qian Guangshen was not on duty today, so he was exempt from military regulations even though he was drunk.
If Qian Guangshen, who was already lying drunk on the bed, knew what happened next, maybe he would regret that he had lost an opportunity to receive a reward for his meritorious service. "Go and watch for some movement." Uncle Liu, who was drunk and helped back to the backyard of the tavern, should have said
Lying on the bed like Qian Guangshen, the gray-haired tavern owner quickly ran behind the firewood pile in the corner of the yard. He moved the neatly placed firewood pile and did not appear drunk at all.
Uncle Six went down the ladder to the hole behind the firewood pile.
The cave was not big but very dry. On the table in the cave were two short guns and a radio. Uncle Liu, who lit the oil lamp, took out a code book, then turned on the radio and started sending codes tick by tick. It took about a quarter of an hour.
At that time, Uncle Liu, who had regained his identity as the tavern owner, appeared in the backyard of the tavern. The young boy Xi Ya Yile, who had been squatting in the yard and listening carefully to the goings-on around him, came over and helped Uncle Liu towards his room.
"Taro, the day to restore our status is not far away. The Imperial Army will come to Macheng soon. As long as we capture this place, we can restore our status as Imperial Japanese soldiers. I think the military department should be able to give it to us this time.
You are an officer." Uncle Liu, who was sitting on the bedside, reached out and patted the young man on the shoulder, with a look of fanaticism in his eyes, but the latter's eyes were filled with joy.