The group of people who appeared in the tavern were the high-rise and dive group.
After being stopped by the New Army in Pingyuan County that day, Gao Qiqian followed the advice of his subordinates and took a detour to the east, preparing to cross through the wilderness.
But I didn't expect that before I could go more than fifty miles, I encountered a group of rioters.
This group of thugs was very ferocious and they pounced on them when they saw them. What was even more frightening was that these thugs actually had firecrackers in their hands.
Several of Gao Qiqian's men were killed on the spot, and they ran away in fear.
Fortunately, they all had horses and escaped with their lives.
After this incident, Gao Qiqian was as afraid of the chaos in Shandong as a snake or a scorpion.
In fact, he had no idea that those who blocked them were not rioters at all, but the militiamen of the New Army.
The plains of Western Shandong are thousands of miles away and extend in all directions. The main force of the new army is dealing with the rebels of Dongjiang. There is no extra force for defense, so a large number of militiamen are deployed outside the official roads.
The east road is blocked, and we cannot return here.
Not content with Gao Qiqian, he thought about it and decided to take a detour from the west.
After returning to Dezhou, we followed the canal official road all the way south to Wucheng and then to Linqing.
As a result, the route was calm and there was nothing blocking it, which is why they appeared here.
But when they arrived in Linqing, their knowledge began to be impacted.
"Sir, I've been to Linqing before, but it's not like this. Why are the city walls missing?"
I was also confused when I dived high.
Although he has never been to Linqing, he also knows that no city in the world can be built without city walls.
Especially in Shandong, there has been no peace since the founding of the Ming Dynasty. There have been rebellions and rebellions every now and then, so the defensive function of the city has always been taken into consideration.
As a result, Linqing in front of them gave them a big surprise.
A city without walls, roads extending in all directions, and no barriers to check, anyone can come in or out.
In a slightly panicked mood, a group of people walked into Linqing and came to this tavern to have dinner, and then encountered the second wave of impact.
"Abolition of Slavery"
The handwriting on it is clear and understandable.
In Linqing, from now on, it is not allowed to keep slaves and servants, and at the same time, the low-level status of actors, prostitutes, etc. will be cancelled.
From now on, everyone is equal and there is no distinction between high and low.
These four big words "Everyone is equal" were so high that I felt dizzy.
No more slaves allowed?
Then wouldn’t he, the most talented servant in the world, have no food to eat?
Why do local governments dare to do this?
Aren't you afraid of losing your head?
The comments from other guests in the tavern made him realize that instead of being frightened, the people here enthusiastically supported him.
This place...
eccentric.
It's really weird.
Just as the shopkeeper said, this pub is really lively during dinner time.
Another person entered the store, and there were still five soldiers.
Gao Qiqian hurriedly winked at his men, telling them to be more alert.
In his subconscious mind, it would be bad if Takefu Qiuba entered a restaurant.
It is common to drink and eat without paying, and extortion is even more common.
I can't believe that the shopkeeper is going to lose his fortune today.
Whether the disaster can be eliminated depends on the mood of these Qiu Ba.
I just hope it doesn't get him into trouble.
Unexpectedly, when these Qiu Ba came in, not only the shopkeeper, but also the other guests were not nervous at all. They were still eating and talking and laughing, as if these were not Qiu Ba doing evil, but the air.
"Shopkeeper, do you still recognize me?"
"Hey, aren't you Battalion Commander Shen? I heard that you went to fight on the Eastern Front. Why are you back now?"
Another man in military uniform gave an explanation.
"Shopkeeper, you don't know, right? Our Battalion Commander Shen is coming back this time to study at the military academy, in the advanced class."
The shopkeeper immediately clapped his hands.
"Hey, so Battalion Commander Shen is going to be promoted?"
The man waved his hands repeatedly, appearing modest, but his face was glowing, which still revealed his mood.
"I can't say it, but it's good to have the opportunity to learn and progress."
As he said that, several people sat down, very politely.
"When we were fighting on the Eastern Front, I was always thinking about your cooking cakes. Bring us some quickly. We are really hungry."
"You have it, you have it, you have it as much as you want, it's enough."
When the shopkeeper went to give instructions, someone from the guests at the table next to him came over with a wine glass.
"This military master, please come."
"Battle Commander Shen" saw this and waved his hand quickly.
"Brother, I'm really sorry. There are regulations in the military that you are not allowed to drink alcohol."
The guest laughed and quickly apologized.
"My, my, I can't apologize to the military master."
Battalion Commander Shen did not feel dissatisfied.
"Brother, is there something wrong?"
The guest looked sad.
"I'll leave it to you. My fourth son is now in the army and fighting on the Eastern Front. I haven't believed this for a long time, and we are very panicked. I just want to ask the military master, how is it over there? "
It turns out to be this.
"Brother, don't worry. The battle ahead is going smoothly, and our army has basically no casualties. The Dongjiang rebels are just a bunch of rabble, and they are not enough for us to fight."
After hearing this, the guest let out a big sigh of relief.
The mother is worried when her son travels thousands of miles, and the hearts of all parents in the world are pitiful.
"I heard that the Eastern Front captured Dengzhou and Laizhou, and there was also a battle on the Western Front. When will those beasts in Dongjiang be wiped out?"
Battalion Commander Shen chuckled and said ambiguously: "Don't you know what our new army is like? Don't worry, it will be soon."
It seemed like an ordinary conversation, but it revealed a lot of information.
At the very least, everyone in the high dive group was dumbfounded.
What's going on?
The Dongjiang rebels were defeated?
Dengzhou and Laizhou were recovered?
Who did it?
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After the first lunar month, it gradually became warmer in Shandong.
The road is open but somewhat muddy, making it difficult to walk.
Sitting in the carriage, watching Li Xiangjun holding a pen in one hand and a book in the other, biting the pen holder and frowning, Li Zhenli's thoughts drifted outside the car.
She opened the curtain and saw Zuo Mengeng riding a tall horse, walking very hard.
"Commander, the weather is extremely cold and the roads are difficult to travel. Why don't you... why not take a rest in the car?"
The eyes of the people around him quickly became ambiguous.
Zuo Mengeng declined.
"It's okay, we men have strong bodies, these are nothing."
Li Zhenli's cheeks felt a little hot, but she still didn't want to give up.
"The commander-in-chief has the most important role in the world, how can he not cherish it?"
Zuo Mengeng laughed, his eyes as bright as candlelight.
"Haven't you heard a saying? The fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold, and the edge of a sword comes from sharpening. You can't build a strong body by hiding in a warm environment."
Li Zhenli felt disappointed.
No one is a fool.
She had already sacrificed her face a lot and invited her twice in a row, only to be rejected both times.
The meaning of the man in front of me is obvious enough.
She silently lowered the curtains and was lost in thought, losing confidence in her own charm for the first time.