Chapter 2: The Naked Child (7b)

"I'm going to be here all the time. As long as one of you doesn't get out safely. This banner of the guerrillas. It won't be put away."

Moment. The once noisy market has become silent. No one thought about it. Redbeard, who is the organizer of this fair. actually gave everyone such an explanation. Especially the few traders who had taken the lead in accusing the guerrillas of being incompetent. I was so ashamed that I didn't even dare to look at it again. Keep your head down. Stick your head into the pile like a rat.

And the nearby vendors. It was like hiding from the plague to avoid these "masters". All exude deep and contempt. Truly. The guerrillas were indeed not well prepared. I was really caught off guard by the little devil. But the guerrillas have never invited you to come and make a fortune. Since you want to make a high profit. You have to take the corresponding risks. Moreover, the guerrillas also suppressed the bandits and horse thieves along the way. They are not allowed to rob at will. Otherwise. Ladies and gentlemen. Maybe who's going to die on the road. There is nowhere to find the corpses.

Those old rivers and lakes who have a reputation among the traders. Such as Boss Zhang of Shandong. Lao Qiu et al. in Hebei. After being stunned for a while. Then they took the initiative to come forward and persuade them." Master Hong. Don't mess with those stupid boys. Their conscience has long since fallen into the eyes of money. Withdraw first with your brethren. There are so many of us. Little Jap. It doesn't necessarily mean what will happen to us."

"yes. Master Hong. You are benevolent. We've got it. But the little devil must have come for the guerrillas this time. Hurry up and withdraw with your brethren. Leave us alone. We know where we're going." Several other vendors in the neighborhood forced their fears in their hearts. Echo loudly. The red master is righteous enough for the big guy. Don't make too much of it big guys. Otherwise. In case there is still a place to deal with each other in the future. How can everyone come up with a shy face again.

"Master Hong. Please. While. Don't be afraid of running out of firewood."

"Master Hong. That avoids the real is false. No. It's not a soldier......"

"Red Master ......"

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Listen to the concerned words of the vendor leaders. Red beard and wrinkled old face. A smile of relief swelled up again." I can't go. The two captains of my squadron have gone up on top. Before they withdraw to come. I can't go first. I've received everyone's kindness. Let's go......."

"How's that going to work. Let's go, let's go together." Hebei Lao Qiu's head is hot. Rush forward. Grab Redbeard's arm." You're kind enough to us. We can't throw you to the little devils."

"If you don't go. We're not going to go either."

"Yes. Let's go, let's go together." Other hawkers of righteousness stopped their tracks. Vowed to live and die with the guerrillas.

"Get on my horse." Redbeard flicked his arm and broke free of Lao Qiu. Straighten your face. Drink at the enthusiastic vendors." Hurry up and let me go. Go far. The faster you go. The more calmly my brothers withdrew. Walk. No one is allowed to ramble any more."

I've never seen him so angry. Lao Qiu, Zhang Shouling and the others were taken aback. They hesitated and stepped back. Zheng Xiaobao hurriedly stepped forward with several guerrillas. Grab their arms and push them out." Let's go. Uncles and uncles. You're a quarter of an hour early. We'll be able to spend a quarter of an hour less with the little devils."

"yes. Captain Zhao and Captain Zhang have already caught up. If you don't want to distract them. Let's go, everyone. The faster you go, the better."

Hear this. Lao Qiu, Zhang Shouling and the others also slowly regained their composure. Nodding. Slowly walked towards the convoy. Old and young. Hurry up and pack up and go. Let's go faster. They can also withdraw with confidence."

"Let's go. Hurry up. Don't let the blood of the partisans be shed in vain." Someone has tears in their eyes. Loud call.

The vendors nodded slightly. The movements of the hands are getting faster and faster. It's getting neater and sharper. Order is not as chaotic as it used to be. Under the organization of Lao Qiu and Zhang Shouling and others. Take the initiative to line up the horse-drawn carts and donkey carts in a long line. Behind the Mongolian officials who were left behind by the little prince of Baiyin to help. Slowly left the market. Slowly left the crescent lake behind.

The direction of the crescent moon lake a little south. There were already sporadic gunshots. But. None of the vendors dared to turn their heads to look. Suppress the panic in your heart. Follow the brigade. The footsteps are getting more and more determined.

"Master Hong is watching us from behind."

"The faster we go. The easier it will be for him to evacuate."

Everyone encouraged each other. Comforted. Go further and further. Go further and further.

"My brother went up on top. That big black man is my own brother." Zhang Shouling drove the carriage in the center of the retreating procession. The straight back looks particularly eye-catching. The skeletons of the horses pulling the cart all look sturdy. It stands to reason that you can run faster. However, he deliberately controlled the speed of the carriage. so as not to disrupt the order of the whole team.

The gunfire behind him grew louder and louder. The vendors were getting nervous. Someone quietly began to squeeze forward. But I saw the tall backs of Zhang Shouling, Lao Qiu and others. Quietly slowed down the carriage again.

The rich people like Lao Qiu and Boss Zhang haven't taken the lead yet. Why are you embarrassed to break the rules.. On the cargo in the car. Who can compare to a few of them. That's the owner of several rubber-wheeled carriages alone. They all let it go. How embarrassed others are to run away first..

"He's my brother. He's my brother. I can't hold him back." Zhang Shouling was so nervous that he was sweating profusely. but he clung to the whip. Resist the urge to urge the animals." The third child took the lead and went up. The third is a hero. I can't embarrass him."

He is accustomed to the baht must be compared. For the first time in my life. No money issues are considered. Although it was very difficult for him to do so. Until the whole team walked out more than twenty miles away. He sniffed sharply. Handed over the horsewhip to the fellow. Climb to the top of the pile of goods in the carriage yourself. Stand up straight and gaze at the lake.

So far away. He couldn't see anything at all. Except for a rippling glow of water.

Several shells exploded at a great distance. The horse pulling the cart was taken aback. Turned the owner of the car upside down. Zhang Shouling quickly stabilized his body. Continue gazing towards the lakeside. Staring. Unconsciously. Tears flowed down his face.

"Saw something. ZHANG Laoda. Have you seen Master Hong? Master Hong. Are they starting to withdraw?" Several other vendors in the vicinity didn't have such good skills as Zhang Shouling. They straightened their necks. Ask out loud. Anxiety was written on everyone's face.

"Red flag." Zhang Shouling wiped his face hard. Responding with a loud voice." I see it. I see it. Red flag. The red flag is still there. It's always there!"