Since he could no longer go back to Woniushan to die, Ma Xingkong had to make other plans. There was an unwritten rule in the Green Forest business that no other village could take in an escaped "gunner". So Laojiashan and
Black Dragon Ridge is not a good place either.
After staying one night at Laojia Mountain, Ma Xingkong led several of his brothers down the mountain. Heiwa asked, "Brother, what should we do now?"
"Go to Hunhe!"
"Going to Hunhe? Are you crazy!" Heiwa was shocked: "Hunhe is Wu Xiaoren's territory. If just a few of us go there, it's not like we are going to die."
Ma Xingkong said: "If we can't go back to Woniu Mountain, then we have to go it alone. As long as we can kill Wu Xiaoren, I won't frown even if I die. If you don't want to go, you can go back now. I will never force you."
The first stop on the road heading north from the mountain fork is Huangzhuang. Today's Huangzhuang is a dead city. The whole village is deserted and not a single person can be found. There are still some houses that were used as military camps.
The leggings, boxes, etc. that the soldiers had left behind. Ma Xingkong walked around in it. The strong urine would make people suffocate. He didn't know how those soldiers could live here.
Xiao Shunzi rushed to the yard of the house where he once lived. There were still some bandages on the fence, and the black ashes left by the burned out bonfire were in the center of the yard. When he opened the door, a faint smell of medicine filled the air.
Liu Wu patted him on the shoulder: "Don't miss this place. Like us, you can't go back!"
Fifteen miles away from Huangzhuang is Hunhe County. As the western gate of Gyeonggi, Nanhe was once a battleground for various warlords. In the history of Nanhe, although no warlord has ever occupied it, it has
Suffered more disasters. From time to time, a war would break out on the land of Nanhe.
Hunhe River is located in the southwest center of Nanhe River. When the Northern Expeditionary Army of the Taiping Rebellion, Shi Dakai had a life-and-death struggle here with Li Hongzhang, the governor of Zhili. It was at that time that the city wall of Hunhe County was erected overnight, becoming
A barrier blocking the Northern Expeditionary Army.
Today's city wall has become uneven after decades of exposure to wind and sun, and there are gaps everywhere. At the lowest point, you can reach the top with just a hand. Several officers and soldiers were checking passers-by at the city gate.
, the defense is very strict, and everyone who enters the city must be searched.
Ma Xingkong looked at the firewood loader on his shoulder and slowly approached the city gate.
"Stop! What are you doing?" An officer wearing a hat tilted his head and looked at Ma Xingkong.
"Firewood seller! I'm just making a living, can you gentlemen let me pass?" Ma Xingkong smiled apologetically and stood in front of his firewood picker.
An officer carrying a long gun stepped forward and looked him up and down: "You're in pretty good shape. How about I find you a good job? It's a hundred times better than selling firewood!"
"That's good! Thank you, sir, thank you, sir!"
The officer pointed to the side: "Did you see those two people? The camp is recruiting soldiers now. Seeing that you are in good health, I'll go and become a soldier! You get a rich man every month. Where can you find such a beautiful thing?"
Go!"
"Master, please forgive me! My little one has an eighty-year-old mother. He will starve to death if I leave!" Ma Xingkong hurriedly knelt down and said with tears streaming down his face: "Master, just let me go! I sold firewood.
, I need to get some medicine for my mother!" He stood up, picked up the firewood and left.
The soldier grabbed him, removed the long gun from his shoulder, and put the bullet into the chamber: "If you drive me away, I will kill you, so go quickly!"
"Bang! Bang!" Two gunshots rang out in the distance. Hei Wa fired two shots into the air and shouted loudly: "I am from Woniu Mountain, let Fatty Liu come out quickly, or I will attack the city!"
"The bandits are coming! The bandits are coming!" There was a sudden chaos at the crowded city gate. The people crowded into the city one after another. The officers and soldiers had suffered from the bandits, and they hurriedly squatted behind the sandbags and did not dare to show their heads. Ma Xingkong
Seeing the right moment, he suddenly stretched out his right hand, grabbed the gun barrel of the officer in front of him, turned around, bent his left arm, and hit the soldier's throat hard with his elbow. He picked up the gun and fired five shots in a row, hiding just now.
The soldiers who got up immediately laid down five of them.
"Bang! Bang!..." There was loud gunfire at the city gate, and the chaos was chaotic. I tried to look for Ma Xingkong and Hei Wa, but they had disappeared.
Shitou giggled: "Old Liu's trick is really effective, not bad! He has the potential of a dog-headed strategist!"
Ma Xingkong emerged from an alley, and groups of soldiers and police were rushing to the city gate. Scar yelled and ordered the police to arrest all the running people. The whole south city was in chaos, and the police
, the army, and the people were running around like hide-and-seek.
Several people put on another set of clothes and walked to the north of the city while humming a little tune. Thanks to Lao Zizi who gave Ma Xingkong five hundred silver dollars, he finally didn't starve to death. As soon as they stepped into Zhang Ji Beef Restaurant, Shitou shouted: "Come on ten
It’s been a long time since I’ve made three pounds of beef. Grandpas are all hungry.” The shopkeeper hurriedly prepared.
Although the five people were wearing ordinary clothes, the gangsterism on their bodies still frightened all the diners so much that they just immersed themselves in eating. The waiter hurriedly poured water and wiped the table. Ma Xingkong asked: "I heard that the bandits here are very powerful, but is it true?
?”
The waiter quickly made a silence gesture, leaned down and lowered his voice: "Masters, don't talk about state affairs! Don't talk about state affairs!" He pointed at the red notes posted on the pillars.
Soon ten kilograms of beef were served, and several people munched on it as if no one was watching, shouting that it was delicious. Liu Wu said: "If you want to stay in Hunhe, you must first find a place to stay. The few of us
I have a guy in my hand, and if I don’t keep it in place, something will happen that day!”
Hei Wa smiled and said, "This matter is all mine. I've been living in Hunhe for so many years and I can figure it out." After saying this, he picked up a large piece of beef from the plate and left: "I'll be back in half an hour!
"
Hei Wa really didn't brag, and soon found a single-family courtyard in the east of the city. The courtyard was not big, with only three rooms. It was some distance from the main road, and was surrounded by criss-crossing alleys. If anything happened,
It's easy to escape. Ma Xingkong looked at the house inside and out and nodded: "Yes, this will be our home from now on. From tomorrow on, Heizi will go out to find out Wu Xiaoren's whereabouts. When the time comes, we will take action!"
Ever since Fatty Liu fled into the Hunhe River, Wu Xiaoren's life has not been easy. He is no longer a local emperor with sole control of the gun. There are many more officers and soldiers than police, and Fatty Liu can do whatever he wants in many matters.
Scar could only turn a blind eye, and Wu Xiaoren didn't dare to fart.
Shangguanqing, the head of Hunhe County, also saw these problems. He thought this was a good opportunity. Not only did he give up the county government as Fatty Liu's headquarters, he also tried every means to get some grain and ocean for Fatty Liu. Shangguanqing and Fatty Liu left
Getting closer and closer made Wu Xiaoren feel danger.
At noon that day, Wu Xiaoren and Dao Scar discussed how to drive Fatty Liu out of Hunhe. Wu Liu entered the hall and said, "Sir, Battalion Commander Liu is here, and he has brought many soldiers with him. He is here with bad intentions!"
Wu Xiaoren rolled his eyes: "Open the middle door and I will greet you personally!"