May 5th. Huang Xing, Gong Ren, and Tang Qingying entered Hanoi, Vietnam, from the Sino-Vietnamese border. The next day. From Hanoi to Lao Kai again. Then from Lao Kai to the mouth of the Yunnan River.

On the way to the Sino-Vietnamese border. It's horrific to see. Due to successive years of drought. It's a thousand miles away. The land is cracked. It's bleak. Hordes of hungry people. Clothes do not cover the body. Skinny. Flee under the scorching sun.

After the starvation. The leaves and bark are swept away. From time to time, I saw starving people lying on the road and no one was buried. Countless green-headed flies and snow-white maggots under the flies are crawling around. The rotting bodies and the stench of the smoked people caused even greater panic. From time to time, panic frightened the homeless people who were about to starve to death into the pile of dead bodies.

I came across one or two rice shops by chance. Huang Xing inquired about the price of rice. At that time, the price of rice had risen to two cents per catty. Where can the average person afford it. What was the concept of two cents at that time. In good years. A cow is two dollars to more than ten dollars. Although Tang Qingying's heart is as hard as iron. But at this time, I also covered my nose. Try not to look at the hungry people on the side of the road.

Gong Ren said to Huang Xing: "The wolf is not as evil as the tiger is hungry. Such a serious disaster. So many hungry people dying of hunger. Why didn't the Qing government care about it. The Qing government is really rotten."

Huang Xing said: "It turns out that I still don't believe that the soldiers of the Qing government rely on begging. Survive by robbery. Now I believe it. It's really official coercion and civil rebellion. Officials forced soldiers to rebel. The Qing Dynasty is really going to destroy it."

Tang Qingying said: "It turns out that there are some things that I don't understand. Now understood. I'm a starving man. In their heaps. It's really called every day. The earth is not spiritual; The only way. It can only be a rebellion. By grabbing. Survive by killing the rich. There's really nothing else to do......"

Gong Ren asked Tang Qingying: "Can you understand Western products?"

Tang Qingying said: "I understand a little. Person. to a certain environment. There's really nothing you can do. If only there was a way. Can you do that?" Gong Ren said, "If you want to think like this. It means that you have grown up. It's ripe."

Tang Qingying glared at Gong Ren dissatisfiedly and said, "You are only a few years older than me. Don't lecture me in the tone of an elder at every turn. If you teach me a lesson. I'll be in a hurry with you."

Huang Xing smiled and said, "Look at you two guys. Brothers. It's not in shape at all."

Huang Xing said: "What we lack most here now is funding. If only there were funds. It's up to the conditions. It's really a hoop. Thousands of people responded. Soon a few thousand people can be gathered. Tens of thousands of troops."

Huang Xing said here. Gong Ren suddenly remembered the bloody case in Xijiazhuang. said to Huang Xing: "There is something. It's always been in my heart. It could also be a no-brainer. It could also be an unexpected surprise. I don't know if to say it." Huang Xing said: "You are my brother. What else should and should not be said. If you have something, just say it."

Gong Ren put it 13 years ago. The bloody case that happened in Xijiazhuang. Tell Huang Xing about it.

Huang Xing was silent when he listened. After a pause, he said, "Those corrupt officials. Looting people's fat and people's ointment. Then hide the ill-gotten gains. for themselves and future generations to enjoy. This is highly likely. Anyway. We should find this treasure. If you dedicate this treasure to the revolution. That would be too great a contribution to the revolutionary cause. You should have told me about it earlier."

Gong Ren said: "I think it may be a no-brainer. Say it out. Isn't it fooling revolutionary comrades . This thing. The four hall masters of the royalists and the Brotherhood. How many times have you asked me?"

Huang Xing said solemnly: "Now I know about it. This became a revolutionary secret. Resolutely not to tell them. As long as this battle is over. You want people to give to people. Ask for a gun for a gun. How about you lead the people to dig?"

Gong Ren smiled and said, "The commander-in-chief gives an order. How dare I disobey."

3 people talking and pulling along the way. Soon arrived at the estuary camp.

At the gate of the big camp. Huang Mingtang, Guan Renfu, and Wang Heshun have been waiting outside for a long time. These people are familiar with Huang Xing, Gong Ren, and Tang Qingying. It's amazing to meet and be naturally affectionate. It's not enough to pull up the common words.

After entering the house. Huang Mingtang said to Huang Xing: "Now the front-line army is ready to go. Just waiting for you Commander-in-Chief Huang to give an order. I don't know how much money you brought."

Huang Xing stroked his messy beard with his hand. There was a slight silence for a while. He calmly said to everyone, "Now we have high morale. Plenty of ammunition. It's a good time to go on a big offense. If we go well. Occupied those wealthy towns. Are you still worried about running out of money?"

Huang Mingtang said: "Actually, it's not. The estuary is also a small town. After we occupy the estuary. I thought there would be a lot of money in the estuary. I didn't expect that there was not a single silver dollar in the salt bureau and the centicho. You say strange no. Come to think of it. It's not because of the disasters in this place year after year. The treasury is in deficit. Or it was misappropriated and squandered by those corrupt officials. Why did the officers and soldiers of the Qing Dynasty revolt and surrender to the revolutionary army. Having said it. Pour it over. And not for the money. so that they can live. Some of them haven't been paid for more than a year. As long as we have the money. Invincible. Invincible. But if we don't have any money. I'm sorry. I'm afraid the soldiers on the front line won't listen to us."

Huang Xing fell into deep contemplation. There was silence for a while. Then he asked, "Have you collected taxes at the mouth of the river?"

Huang Mingtang said: "Don't hide it from Commander-in-Chief Huang. We have collected donations at the mouth of the river. This place is too poor. The place is small again. Only $3,500 was collected. We were at the time of the Bayou Uprising. A reward of 2,000 yuan has been ordered to kill the superintendent. Those who occupy the fort on the mountain and the head of the sentry officer. The bonus is 2800 yuan. We can't keep our word for it. Light these two items. It took 4800 yuan. Now there are 3,000 people in our army. Each person is required to pay 3 cents per day. On May 1, Hanoi brought 2,200 yuan of money. The next day, Guan Renfu's team set off for the front, and on May 3, Hanoi brought another 2,000 yuan.......

Huang Xing said, "Is there no other way?"

Huang Mingtang said: "There is only one way. That's still money. It turned out to be a waste of Qing troops everywhere. All have been in contact with our army in advance. As long as we give them money. They are willing to surrender. It's not. They have heard that we are short of food. It's fighting us again."

Wang Heshun said, "On the 4th. I led 600 men to attack the town of Gulin. These soldiers were all surrendered by the Qing Dynasty. It's all fresh faces. Not good to bring. The salaries have run out. The ranks began to disarray. I'm afraid I'll get out of here. There is a change in the troops. I had to bring these 600 people back again."

Huang Xing listened to these words. frowned. Stopped for a while. The brow furrowed again. Encourage everyone and say, "Governors. Though we are short of food. But I think the situation is still quite good. While the Qing army has not come to their senses now. Let's take advantage of this great opportunity. Hurry up and hit it out. As long as you occupy Mengzi, civilization, and brute consumption. We'll take the initiative. This battle will be easy to fight. If the Qing army once stabilized. Gathered on all sides. Trap us in this projectile small ground. We're too passive. As for the money. I immediately drafted a draft to Hanoi Hu Han Min to collect the payment. Let him think of a fundraising of $100,000. Send it to our army as soon as possible."

Gong Ren immediately agreed: "That's a good point. We should take advantage of this great opportunity. Attack now." Tang Qingying also echoed and said, "Listen to Commander-in-Chief Huang."

Huang Mingtang glanced at Gong Ren and Tang Qingying with great contempt and said, "Why did I say it for a long time. You still don't understand. What kind of war is there without military pay? Let's talk about it when Hu Hanmin's money comes. My troops now have no money and no food. and day after day. Debilitated. I can't move anymore."

Huang Xing heard that there was strong resistance in Huang Mingtang's words. If he is urged to lead his troops to the front line again. I'm afraid it's also a bit of a strong man's difficulty. I had no choice but to say in a consultative tone: "Huang Dudu. Do what you say?" Huang Mingtang said: "Anyway, don't come to the money. I can't take this soldier with me."

Huang Xing thought. I didn't bring money or a team. It's really hard to speak in front of Huang Mingtang, who was born in the party. I had to say in a tone of soliciting opinions: "Huang Dudu. Look at it. Or. You sit in the estuary. I'm going to the front to fight."

Huang Mingtang said repeatedly: "That's great. Commander-in-Chief Huang has been in battle for a long time. Use the troops well. Commander out of the horse. It's going to be a big win." Huang Xing smiled and said, "Huang Dudu doesn't need to praise him. You said. Where is it better for our team to attack?" Huang Mingtang said: "I think we might as well concentrate our forces to capture Mengzi. Mongolia has its own foreign bank. It's a big city again. It can't be compared to an estuary. And the Qing army had only 2 battalions. Again on the railway line. Convenient transportation. As long as you capture Mengzi. The problem of food and wages will naturally be solved."

Huang Xing said: "It's the same as I thought. Let's concentrate the teams here and the teams in front. Let's take Mengzi first."

After discussing the military situation. Huang Mingtang led Huang Xing, Gong Ren, and Tang Qingying to the army to check the military situation. Not far to go. Arrived at a barracks. There are 2 battalions of officers and soldiers stationed here.

A few people arrived at the room first. Look at what the soldiers ate . I haven't been to the room yet. And he saw hundreds of unkempt and hungry people at the door of the house. I'm waiting for the room to have dinner. A few soldiers couldn't get rid of it. Several soldiers with guns blocked the door of the house. I'm afraid of slacking off a little. And the hungry people rushed into the houses. Snatch all the soldiers' food.

It's in the midst of these hungry people. Leading the way is none other than Yunzhong Swim and Tanaka Grass. Gong Ren and Tang Qingying hurriedly rushed over. Tang Qingying took Yun Zhongyou's hand and said, "Master. How did you get here?"

Yun Zhongyou smiled and said, "Didn't I say that. To travel all over the world. Steal all over the world's rich. Eat delicious all over the world. It's not. Swim and swim here. Apprentice. I really opened my eyes. There is no beauty here. The plutocrats don't. Delicious either. The only thing is. There are more people dying of hunger than those who are full. Finally got here. Hungry. Smell the food here. I just want to have a full meal. I didn't expect the soldiers to let me in."

Huang Xing and some people saw that Gong Ren and Tang Qingying were so affectionate to these two called Huazi. Curious. Come over and see what is going on. Gong Ren introduced Yun Zhongyou and Tanakacao to Huang Xing and said, "These two are Mr. Yunzhongyou and Mr. Tanakacao who saved the lives of me and Tang Qingying." He also introduced Huang Xing to Yunzhongyu and Tanakacao and said, "This is our commander-in-chief, Mr. Huang Xing."

Huang Xing is extremely respectful to the middle of the clouds and the grass in the field. Enthusiastically stretched out his hand. Want to shake their hand. I didn't expect Tanaka grass to be ignored. The cloud midstream is even more indifferent. He waved his hand and said to Huang Xing: "Our beggar country and your Great Qing Kingdom are not from the same country. We people of the country of beggars ask for nothing more. I just want to ask you for one thing."

Huang Xing embarrassedly put away his outstretched hand and said, "If you have any requirements, just say it."

Yun Zhong lobbied: "We only ask you to give us a meal."

(I wonder if this meal is charity.) Let's see the next breakdown. Thank you for your great support. Please bookmark. Please comment. Make friends.)