Chapter 4: Brothers (6 A)

Another person who is not in a high mood is Peng Xuewen. Maybe it's because I'm used to seeing the bustle of big cities and don't have a lot of interest in remote places outside the city. In addition to participating in the welcome banquet held by Fu Zuoyi for the lord of Siqin on the first day. Most other times. He shut himself in his room and closed the door. Zhou Heitan made several special invitations to hunt on the grassland. He made excuses and refused. Even his own two henchmen, Lao Yu and Da Qi, didn't care much. Angry, Zhou Heitan complained in private. How can this scholar be so virtuous? When he entered the city, he pretended to be a wolf with a big tail. If you really hate our old Zhou's rustic. Don't ask us for help at the beginning.. Now the merit has been made. The name has also broken out. I just want to draw a line with our old Zhou.. Draw on the row. Wait to return to Heishi Village in the future. Let's go our separate ways. Let's see who will beg for whom in the future.

"He's probably had something going on lately. Don't keep looking for him. Give him some personal space. Wait until he figures it out for himself. I guess it's going to be back to normal." Zhang Songling is also a reader. I don't want to accompany Peng Xuewen to be counted together. I found a few opportunities to pull Zhou Heitan. Explain in a low voice.

"What could happen to him.." Zhou Heitan shook his head. I don't believe Zhang Songling's excuse at all." Look at the cadres that Jin Suijun arranged to receive us. Who doesn't coax Commissioner Peng as a treasure. Including Chief Fu himself. I talked to him for a drink that day. Changed a few of us. Who can have this face!"

"That day. Isn't there also the stationmaster of the military commander's Sui sub-station present? He was Peng Xuewen's teacher. Chief Fu walked over to his table and clinked glasses. I can't let the proud disciple sitting next to him hang out." Zhang Songling smiled. Continue to explain with kind words.

For the military commander, this kind of uncle similar to the Ming Dynasty Jinyi Guard. Any general with troops. They will not offend them easily. This is also the main reason why General Fu Zuoyi and his political cadres have always treated Peng Xuewen as a guest. So in this Five Plains City. There is only one person who can make Peng Xuewen depressed and lock himself in the house for several days and be reluctant to come out. That is his mentor Ma Hansan. As for why Ma Hansan picked up Peng Xuewen. It is a strict requirement for the apprentice from the master's standpoint. Or is it nitpicking on subordinates from the position of their superiors. That's not something Zhang Songling can guess.

Can't guess. Doesn't help much. Zhang Songling is the only one who can do it for Peng Xuewen. There is only one thing left to unravel the black carbon. lest there really be any misunderstanding between this person and Peng Xuewen. After all, Peng Xuewen still wears the official hat of a commissioner of the Chabei Administrative Office on his head. If the relationship with Zhou Heitan, the newly promoted independent battalion commander, is not handled well. In the future, it will be difficult to carry out the work in the area of Heishi Village.

"I won't tell you. Anyway, one of you is a brother-in-law. One is the brother-in-law. No one will look at me as an outsider." Zhou Hei Carbon originally wanted to vent. See that Zhang Songling explained seriously. Pouted. Turn away.

"Where are you going. Don't go too far. In the evening, Director Huang invited everyone to drink." Zhang Songling chased a few steps quickly. Remind loudly behind Zhou Hei Carbon.

"Got it. I can't buy some New Year's goods in the city. Look at the young age. It's up to you." Zhou Hei Carbon responded angrily. Take the reins of the steed from the orderly. Hop on the mount. Walk away.

"I don't know what to do." Zhang Songling shook his head with a smile. Turned around and was just about to enter the door. but he saw his own immediate superior. The deputy captain of the guerrilla brigade, Lu Feng, didn't know when he followed.

"You're looking for me." Stunned. He asked, somewhat surprised.

"Ahh Something is true. Just see you're busy. I didn't dare to disturb you." Deputy Captain Lu Feng nodded. There was a twisted expression on his face. If. If you have time now......"

"Let's go into the house and talk. This kind of dog baring teeth weather. Don't stand in the doorway and get frozen." Zhang Songling smiled. Take the initiative to send an invitation to Lu Feng.

"Actually. Actually, it's not a big deal. Stand here. It's okay to stand here and say it." Lu Feng took two steps forward. Stopped again. The expression on his face became more and more unnatural.

"It's fine. There's no one in my house." Zhang Songling lifted the cotton curtain. Blow away the hoarfrost from the heads of the two of them with the hot air in the house." Let's come in and talk about it. Speak under the eaves of the station. Most susceptible to colds."

Lu Feng hesitated. After all, I still can't stand the temptation of the fire in the house. Rub your hands together. Carefully crossed the threshold. Zhang Songling, who was following him, watched interestingly. I couldn't help but secretly say in my heart: 'This Wuyuan City is really evil. Good people. When you enter the city, everything changes. Zhao Tianlong so. Peng Xuewen so. Captain Lu, this old Jianghu is actually the same.'

didn't wait for the emotion in his heart to finish. Deputy Captain Lu Feng has already taken the initiative to find out what he meant." It's not. Isn't it about to be the New Year? I think. I want to buy something. To give. Send it to our family. Since beating her up and following me. I haven't bought her anything yet."

"Is it my sister-in-law? I've never heard of you before." Zhang Songling suddenly realized. He asked in a somewhat surprised tone. The Lama ditch guerrillas are a monk temple. He had never seen any women in the camp. Of course, I haven't heard anyone talk about it. Which cadres and soldiers and their female dependents lived near the camp.

"yes." Now that you have spoken the words of begging for help. The expression on Lu Feng's face was a little lighter. When I was in my hometown in Jiangxi. Someone else introduced me to it. It's only been a few days since we got married. The troops began the Long March. Then we both went to northern Shaanxi. And then I didn't wait to settle down at home. I got another appointment. Ran to the prairie."

"Then I should buy something for my sister-in-law to compensate." Zhang Songling smiled. Respond very understandingly." Our Black Stone Village is too small. It's not comparable to Wuyuan City. You want to buy something. I'll go shopping with you later. By the way, I ........ for you."

"No, I don't. Don't bother." Lu Feng listened. While waving his hand eagerly.

Zhang Songling's words were interrupted. looked at Lu Feng in amazement. I don't know other than helping staff officers buy gifts. What else can I do for the other person?

His face was hot when he saw it. Lu Feng tilted his head sideways in a daze. Discussed in a faint voice like a gnat. I. When I come. Didn't bring much money. Can. Can I borrow 10 yuan from you first? I. When I go back, I will take the allowance and pay you back slowly every month."

"You wait. I'll get it for you." This time. Zhang Songling finally completely understood the reason why Deputy Captain Lu Feng was looking for him. Hurry up and bend down. Drag out your own package from under the bed. Turn out all the oceans that are left of you. A stream of brains was stuffed into Lu Feng's hand.

Lu Feng hurriedly pushed Zhang Songling's hand back. While pushing. while anxiously explaining." Or so much. I really don't want that much. Ten pieces is enough. Ten pieces is enough. I only earn three dollars a month. And more. It's not going to be on yet."

"If you don't pay it, you will continue to owe it. I don't need money anyway." Zhang Songling magnificently pushed the money back. Added with a smile. Ten dollars can buy something. These five original cities are not as good as those in the mouth. Everything is expensive.."

This is a big truth. Gohara Castle, which has basically become a large barracks. In addition to grain, meat, wool and leather. Basically any other material had to be transported from Shanxi by merchants. And in these years of war. The caravan's goods were lost on the way. After arriving at Wuyuan City, just add a little profit. The price of the goods will have to rise two or three times more than the price of the goods. Especially some luxury objects with relatively fine workmanship. The price is even more high. And it is usually still in a sample-only state. People who want to buy. Payment must be made three months in advance.

"Alas. Tear up a piece of cloth and send it to her. She can't pick on me. Anyway, I'm in the big city. I haven't forgotten her." Who expected Lu Feng to change his true character as a miser. No matter how Zhang Songling pushes it. They all insisted on borrowing only ten dollars." Wait to return to the Lama ditch. I'll pay you back slowly every month. Don't forget to ask me when the time comes."

"And the postage. Sent from Wuyuan City to Yan'an. Postage certainly won't be cheap." Zhang Songling handed over the money in his hand for the third time. At the same time a loud reminder.

"I've done the math. Even the purchase of things with postage. Almost seven two corners are enough. The remaining two pieces of eight I kept in the pressed pocket. In the past few days, I have been drinking tea and listening to the drama with the people of Jin Suijun. I can't always let people spend money on treats. Shame on our Eighth Route Army." Lu Feng smiled and waved his hand. While explaining. While striding out the door.

"This old miser. It's a pretty clear account." Zhang Songling smiled and sneered. Turn around and go pack your own package. The money in it is still on the way to Heishizhai. Killed wolves and skinned to earn. This little half a year though there is not much chance to spend. But there's not much left. After all, the allowance given to him by the Eighth Route Army was only three yuan a month. It's just enough to buy a half-sheep from a herdsman. After killing, the sheepskin had to be returned.

When you find yourself a little tight on money. The pedigree of the merchant in Zhang Songling's body immediately began to play a role. After a few recent battles. The bandits on a large scale near the Black Stone Village have basically cleaned up the pit by Junji Fujita. A stock or two that slipped through the net by luck. Also because he was worried that Redbeard would lead his troops to come to the door to retaliate. Fleeing far into the desert. For the vendors. This should be good news. As long as they can organize a convoy to go to Blackstone Village. You don't have to worry about not having a good return.

If you open a market in the name of Siqin on the shore of Crescent Lake......... The more you think about it. Zhang Songling's mind became more and more active. The guerrillas had no income. The commission for protecting passing caravans is also very limited. But. If the guerrillas opened their own warehouses to do business. There is no need to worry about the goods being robbed by bandits. And don't worry about someone coming to the door for extortion. Even the tax money. You don't have to give it to anyone. It's a profitable deal. It is guaranteed to solve the current financial constraints of the guerrillas. And it is equivalent to opening up a stable source of income. For the future development of the team and the expansion of influence. It's all very beneficial.

I'm thinking excitedly. The door was suddenly pushed open from the outside. Zhao Tianlong was caught in a cold wind. Rushed in." You're there. Just right. I have something to ask you about. You said. Siqin she went to Chongqing. Will I come back again.."

Note 1: The Eighth Route Army did not have military pay. Only allowances. Battalion commander three blocks five. Company commander three pieces. Soldier piece. Technicians follow the technical posts. By arrangement. But most of the time. The allowance cannot be paid normally. It is often converted in kind. Such as rice, coarse cloth or books and paper.