Chapter 3: The Morning Star (Part 2)

The little devil has drawn new troops from the Kwantung Army. And we are about to arrive at the Black Stone Village. As for the size, number, equipment and names of the officers leading the unit. Takaaki Sakai refused to reveal another word anyway.

Zhang Songling knew that this was already the maximum limit of the other party's concessions. I don't dare to get an inch. Thought about it. A gold-plated copper hammer was found from the wooden box behind it. on the table next to you. Whispered, "Thank you for the reminder. I'll try to be ready. This gourd. Estimate the price. If the bid is right. You can take it with you today."

"I. I haven't said anything." Takaaki Sakai covered his mouth with his hand. Emphasize loudly. Forthwith. The eye is drawn to the color and shape of the hammerhead. Use your fingernails to lightly pick at it a few times. Hesitantly, he said, "Golden Hammer. It seems that only a thin layer on the surface is gold. This thing. It seems that the age is relatively recent. At least it's not as good as the Kaishan Yue from last time."

"Now that you already know that it was Yu last time. You should know that this is not a golden hammer." Zhang Songling smiled. Unceremoniously exposing Sakai's foolish tricks (Note 1)

Sakai Takaaki's face was slightly red. Grinning. Respond curtly." Joke. Jokes. I just want to test Zhang Jun's level of appreciation. So be it. The gourd is also the same price as the copper Yue last time. Converted into bullet casings and medicines. I'll bring it to you the next time I trade."

"You can bring the bullet casings with you next time. But something else. I'd like to see it in stock right away." Zhang Songling shook his head. Don't hesitate to refuse.

"This. This one. Zhang. I. So I came on a horse. How could I have brought you so many medicines.." Sakai Takaaki Oke. Round eyes in protest.

"Then I don't care. Can I see you next time. It's not guaranteed. How can I rest assured that you will take the gourd away now. You're in my place. I guess I won't say yes." Zhang Songling glanced at him with a smile. Argued.

"I. I ......" Takaaki Sakai protested by jumping to his feet. In his heart, he knew that Zhang Songling was telling the truth. In business. Once the army that had driven from the Kwantung Army headquarters arrived. I want to run out and do business for the guerrillas again. It's not going to be as convenient as it is right now. And with the current strength of the guerrillas. It is impossible to go to Heishi Village to find himself to collect the arrears.

"I don't really bring that many medicines." After shouting for a long time, I saw that Zhang Songling still refused to give in. Takaaki Sakai holds the gourd in his arms. Salivating and begging." Or. Or I'll give you the ocean. Thirty. No. Forty pieces. All the oceans on me. It's all left to you."

"Neither can buy a gun. I can't buy bullets again. I'm going to have a fart in the ocean." Zhang Songling shook his head. It is not at all interesting that Takaaki Sakai proposed alternative conditions.

"That. That ......" Takaaki Sakai kept gritting his teeth. Neither could have come up with better conditions. I was reluctant to put down the gourd in my arms." Otherwise. Otherwise. Except for the oceans. I. I'll give you something else. As long as I can take it out of my body now. You just say it."

"You're a poor soldier like me. What good things can be hidden in your body.." Zhang Songling glanced up and down at Takaaki Sakai with disdain. Shrug your shoulders gently.

"You. . . You look down on people." Takaaki Sakai was furious. Jumping up and down on both feet." I. I'm so good. I've been a business partner with you for so long. How can you say that about me."

It's like trying to give yourself a breath of air. He threw the gourd on the table. Walk briskly outside the tent. Untie two more pockets from the saddle. Walked back with one hand in hand. Put the gauze, first-aid medicines, surgical instruments, the ocean and some other matches, batteries and other loose things in the left hand pocket. They all fell in front of Zhang Songling." These. It's all up to you. That's enough. If not enough. And these."

While huffing and puffing. He unfastened the pocket in his right hand. Boom. Poured out a whole bunch of golden Sakamoto rifle bullets." This one. Also for you. Count you ruthless. You want to do business with me again in the future."

"This. How can I get so happy with that?" Zhang Songling didn't expect that he would take it casually. Actually forced out three or eight shots of ammunition from Sakai Takaaki. Quickly bowed. With a smile on his face." I. I was just. I just want to sell the gourd for a good price... Didn't want you to provide us with ammo. Not really."

The words are to put it mildly. But he kicked the bullet under the table along with the bag containing it. Not much. That's two or three hundred. But it's hard to get started. With this deal. Next. It's not hard to make Takaaki Sakai make another exception.

"If I'm caught by my boss and shot. See who you go to later.." Sakai Takaaki counted a few sentences unrelentingly. Grab the gourd. Quickly slip into another pocket." See my words on the battlefield. Just ask Zhang Jun to blow my head out with these bullets. Anyway, even if it doesn't die in your hands. I'll have to shoot my boss sooner or later."

"No, it won't. No. I promise not to shoot you first. Unless you're at the forefront." Zhang Songling waved his hand. Swear by it.

"I don't want you to die at my gunpoint either." Sakai gave him a sideways look. The anger in my heart is still unresolved." I have to go. You'd be the best. It's best to be more careful. Although you guerrillas are very powerful. But compared to the Kwantung Army of the Japanese Empire. It's definitely not enough to see."

"Thank you. I'll try to avoid fighting you head-on." Zhang Songling nodded. He bowed lightly to Sakai again.

Takaaki Sakai accepted his salute unceremoniously. Then shook his head slightly. Carrying the pocket containing the gourd, he turned and left. This may be the last deal between me and the little fat man. He had a gut feeling in his heart. The little black fat man may not be willing to listen to his own advice. Take the guerrillas elsewhere to take refuge from the limelight. Although the hint I just made is already very obvious. But the guerrillas stayed. Can it really stop the Kwantung Army of the Japanese Empire? The answer is on the bright side. Takaaki Sakai forced himself not to think about it.

Watching Sakai Takaaki's back leave. The smile on Zhang Songling's face gradually disappeared. Although I already knew it in my heart. The current three-legged state in the area around Blackstone Village cannot last long. But he still didn't want to. A new round of war is coming so soon. The guerrilla recruits have not yet been trained. Various handicraft workshops at the foot of the mountain. It's also just getting started. If only the devil's reinforcements could come three months late. With the proceeds of the salt works and workshops. The equipment of the partisans and the physical condition of the fighters. Definitely going up a huge scale. However, this idea is too extravagant after all. Even if the Kwantung Army Headquarters doesn't take Heishi Village seriously. It is also impossible to let the guerrillas continue to develop.

"He. . . He's not going to force you to take things out and sell them to him quickly. Deliberately scare you with fake news.." Seeing that Zhang Songling's face became more and more solemn. Zhao Xiaoshuan gently pulled him. Whisper reminders. Currently both the superior department. Or the underground workers planted by the guerrillas in the Black Rock Village. There was no news that the Kwantung Army Headquarters would send new troops to Heishi Village. Just by virtue of Sakai's clever side. It is necessary to change the work arrangements of the guerrillas in advance. It's a bit of a misprudence.

"You know a." Zhao Tianlong listened. He glared at him. Scolded viciously. With the skills of a fat man. You can still be deceived by the scar. Take care of your own business. Last time, I let the puppet Manchukuo spies infiltrate under our noses. You haven't settled accounts with you yet."

"Ugh." Zhao Xiaoshuan was scolded so much that he almost couldn't breathe. Twist your face to the side. Looking at the endless stream of people in the market. Don't dare to say another word anymore.

Zhang Songling saw it in his eyes. I can't bear it. Smiled. Take the initiative to defend Zhao Xiaoshu." Captain Zhao said this out of kindness. At all costs. It's also right to be cautious. Let's go back. Report to the Captain alone. Don't let anyone else know just yet."

"Ignore him. He's the man. I like to show off my skills everywhere." Zhao Tianlong pursed his lips. Continue to count down Zhao Xiaoshuo's shortcomings. Since the death of Xiao Wu, the head of the telecom team. His attitude towards Zhao Xiaoxuan is no longer as bad as it used to be. But people come before and after. Still refusing to give the latter a good look. Find an excuse to bang at every turn. lest the latter gain an inch. I also want to deepen the relationship between each other one step further.

"I'm telling the truth. Captain Zhao's caution. Everybody is watching it." Zhang Songling knew that Zhao Tianlong still did not forgive Zhao Xiaoxuan for the mistakes he made when he was young and ignorant. Thought about it. Take the initiative to stand up for the latter again.

"Just him. I'm afraid you've all lost your eyes!" Zhao Tianlong pursed his lips. Still full of disdain. But the tone of voice when speaking. After all, it softened. It's not as loud as it used to be.

Zhang Songling smiled. No more talking. Some heart knots. It can only be resolved slowly over time. The more outsiders want to help. I'm afraid it makes that pimple even bigger. It's better to pretend you don't know. Quietly wait for its final result.

Time. All three lost interest in talking again. Silently went to the market management office to get the war horse. The group returns to camp to report back to Redbeard on what he's heard. Along the way, eat and sleep in the open. Nonstop. Finally in the morning of the next day. Sent the intel to Redbeard's desk.

"I guess it's time to come." Redbeard was as calm as ever. After listening to the report of Zhang Songling and others. Smiled. Comment out loud." The little devils began to fight back throughout the occupied territories. There's no reason to let us go. Besides, if he doesn't come again. Lao Tzu couldn't help but attack the Black Stone Village. You can't just keep it going."

Note 1: Gold-plated copper hammer. i.e. gourd hammer. Same as the bronze Yue above. It was a guard of honor for the travel of ancient emperors or princes. Occasionally, they can be found in tombs.