Chapter 5: The Naked Child (Part 2)

"Shut up." The little prince who had been silent before turned his head. glared angrily at his nephew Meng He." So many uncles and uncles were present. How can you speak.."

The discussion of the civil and military staff under his command before. Almost every word was poked in his heart. I'm irritable. Suddenly, I heard my nephew say that the stronger the guerrillas, the better it is for them. Wouldn't it add fuel to the fire... However, Young Master Meng He, who had just returned from studying in Japan, refused to obey the order. Shrugged his shoulders. "The facts are clear there. I don't say. Doesn't it exist? It's the same as an ostrich with its head stuck in the sand."

"Shut up. Go down." Bai Yin doesn't know what an ostrich is though. But I can guess that the nephew is definitely not boasting about himself. His eyes widened. Almost immediately, fire erupted from his pupils.

The staff saw this. Hurry up and make a round." The little prince is angry. Meng He's words were harsh. But maybe he has a point. Let's listen to it."

"yes. The so-called authorities are obsessed. Lookers-on see most of the game. Meng and Young Master have seen a lot. Broaden your horizons. His views may give us some inspiration."

"That's right. That's right. The prince has made great efforts to cultivate Meng He and Young Master for so many years. Sooner or later, give him a chance to show off his head. Case. Why don't you let him start getting involved in the affairs of the flag now.."

Everybody's gossiping. Try to say good things for Xiao Menghe. It's not because they think Meng He's words are so refreshing. But I don't want Bai Yin to have too much trouble with Meng and this uncle and nephew. Hurt everyone to suffer from pond fish in the future.

Thanks to the Manchu people's fettered policy and Lamaism's demagoguery. The nobles of the Mongolian flags. The men are not very prosperous. In particular, the Wuqi Yete Left Banner Palace. As the lord of the banner, Bai Yin himself has married several wives and concubines. So far, he has only four daughters. Sensei said that according to tradition, he could not take a son to become a lama in a temple. Even the continuation of the throne has become a problem.

So I have been pampered by Baiyin since I was a child. Four years ago, Meng He, who was sent to Japan to study against public opinion. became an alternate successor to the throne of the left banner of the black banner. If Bai Yin never had a biological son. I have to pass him to my knees. Continuation of the royal incense. And even if Bai Yin has a biological son in the future. Meng He, who has the blood of the noble Mu Huali family and is familiar with the government affairs of Zuoqi. He will also be a competent candidate for the great butler of the palace. Under one person. More than 10,000 people. It's still not something that ordinary staff can offend.

"Then tell me about it. Where are our benefits... If you can't say it. Hum ........ "The audience defended Meng He together. The irritability in Bai Yin's heart calmed down a little. Frowning. Commanded in a threatening tone.

"Actually, my uncle himself has been aware of it for a long time. I just don't want to admit it." Young Master Meng and smiled. I didn't take Bai Yin's threat seriously at all." The reason is actually quite simple. Uncle, you have always been of the same mind as the Japanese. Although it is not clearly expressed. But little Japanese children may not understand this. The reason why they haven't turned on you is that they haven't turned against you. It doesn't force you to show your attitude. It's because we still have a red beard on our doorstep. I'm afraid I'll accidentally push you into a hurry. Just join forces with Redbeard. Turn around and bite them hard."

"Bastard. How do you talk about it.." The little prince Bai Yin was said to have a hot face. Hands up. Make a pose to hit someone. But he had to admit it. My nephew's words are right to the point. Secretly train the Black Wolf Guard yourself. And the thing about making salt in partnership with Redbeard. It may not really be able to escape the eyes of the Japanese instructors who have been trained in espionage in the flag. Available until now. Several advisors to the Black Stone Village and the Kwantung Army headquarters. None of them reacted in any way. The reason for this. There is a red beard in the eyes of this Japanese with a thorn in the flesh and a thorn in the front. The threat he brought to the Japanese is not on the list.

"I'm just stating a fact." Young Master Meng smiled and dodged to the side. Continue to explain in a low voice." The Japanese don't just treat you like a dog. To Paulig, small stuffed into them. It's the same. Even the King of Germany and the Emperor of Manchukuo. In the eyes of the Japanese. It's not a dog. The difference is just the size of a head. When all the prey is gone. Lackeys no matter how big or small. I'm afraid it's all a soup pot."

"I'll kill you little bunny." Bai Yin couldn't bear it. Raise your arms. Chasing Meng He, he twitched thoughtlessly. The nephew, Young Master Meng He, held his head in both hands. Desperately digging into the staff pile. While drilling. He also protested loudly. You made me say that. You asked me to say that. I'm just giving an analogy. I didn't say you were really a dog."

"If I were a dog. You're just a puppy." Bai Yin slapped the innocent staff several times in succession. I had to stop. Panting and swearing. After scolding. But my heart suddenly felt much more relaxed. At least. It's not as burning as it used to be.

This is what the nephew and young master Meng He wanted. The head poked out from under the butler's armpit. Smiled and asked, "How. Don't feel bad. In fact, you are not in the same situation as you think. It's just that I've got the tip of the bull's horn."

"Sooner or later I'm going to skin you." Bai Yin smiled and took a sip. Point to the other person's nose and count." Let you go to the Japanese to study. You've learned the ability to be angry. Wait until another day to see your mother and Lao Tzu. I'll see what you do with them."

"My mother and my grandfather are hiding in Hong Kong at this time. It is estimated that this battle did not come to a conclusion before. They're not going back to the grassland." Xiao Menghe shrugged his shoulders. Laugh and deal with it.

That's the truth. Bai Yin has long known this. My sister is not qualified or interested in touching the throne of the Left Banner. And his brother-in-law, who is said to be very knowledgeable. He is also a contented and happy character. It would be nice to be able to take the money given by the family as you are now. He had no intention of returning to the grassland to compete with his own brother for the inheritance of the prince of Zhaowuda. Even his nephew Meng He was negatively affected by them. Since childhood, he has developed a non-contentious temperament. I don't have any ambitions in my heart.

But then again. If nephew Meng He is really a guy who has had big ambitions since he was a child. Bai Yin wouldn't spoil him like he did now. After all, he was only thirty years old. There is still plenty of time to create a lineage heir for the family. If you put a nephew who is both brilliant and ambitious. That's not to train helpers for future heirs to the throne. Instead, he lured the wolf into the house.

The two uncles and nephews made such a fuss. The atmosphere of the whole VIP seat is also much more lively. The staff peeked at the wonderful performances off the field. while laughing and laughing." I understand what the young master means. You are persuading the prince to raise a thief to respect himself. As long as the redbeard is a threat to the Japanese for a day. The Japanese don't dare to force the prince to listen to them for a day."

"Hmm. We should have thought of this a long time ago. Why was you stupid just now.." There is more than one person who is good at enlivening the atmosphere. More staff turned their heads. smiled and cheered Meng He.

That's basically what it means. But it's not all right." The nephew, young master Meng He, stretched his neck and glanced at the excitement of the field. Then he responded with a smile." My uncle never liked to put his eggs in one basket. Redbeard is just one of his dependencies. The other one is Blackbeard. Even if he doesn't have a red beard. If the Japanese dare to push him too quickly. I dare say. He'll have to be like my seventh cousin. Went straight to Chongqing."

The seventh cousin refers to Si Qin, the female flag owner of the right banner of Wuqi Yete. Since the fight to Chongqing. Every now and then it pops up in the newspapers and on the radio. Expose the perverse behavior of the Japanese. Vainly trying to annex the wolf ambition of Manmeng. Those articles are well-written. The writing is rigorous and beautiful. At a glance, you can tell that it is not really from the hand of the queen Ye Siqin. But the Japanese had no way to go to Chongqing to confront Siqin. I had to knock out my teeth and swallow them in my stomach.

The only thing that makes the Japanese still rejoice. Siqin is a woman after all. In the steppe where men are respected at the moment. After all, the influence of the queen is not as great as that of the male prince. But if you force the little prince Baiyin to the opposite side. The little devils have been working hard in Dongmeng for more than ten years. It's completely turned into a puddle of wastewater. At that time. Not only is the four parts of Wuqiye going to be in turmoil. I'm afraid that the other three guards and twelve flags that belong to the same Mu Huali family as Bai Yin and Si Qin. It also has to be a mess.

"Hey, hey, hey....." Although the little prince of Baiyin is by his side. The staff members still laughed tacitly. Last year, at the invitation of the Japanese, they besieged the Black Stone Village. The reason why everyone secretly let Blackbeard's centaur live. It is to be able to use their relationship with General Fu Zuoyi and Chongqing in the future. And Meng and the young master actually relied on a few small words with everyone. I vaguely guessed the real plan of the little prince. I have to say that the blue is better than the blue.

The little prince Baiyin didn't laugh with everyone. Keep your eyes on the game off the field. While watching. Shaking his head with a smile. At the moment, there is a new way to play on the beach. Riding a horse over a one-person-high grass wall and a one-and-a-half-meter-wide deep ditch. From the point of view of cavalry training. This game is a test of the ability of the horse and the rider to cooperate. and the courage of the horses themselves. It is an entry-level project. Horses that can pass the test. to be qualified to be trained as a combat horse. Otherwise. No matter how fast you run. It can only be used as a mount for the Messenger.

For a riding expert like Bai Yin. Obstacle crossing races are nothing new. The rarity lies in. Redbeard was able to organize the game so well. Each round has six horses starting at the same time. each other. It can still be done without interfering with each other. Soon. The horse that rushed to the front crossed all the obstacles. Reached the finish line. And the variegated steed trailing at the end of the line. He was a little agitated. I actually hit two stumbles in succession when crossing the grass wall. I almost threw the rider off my back.

"Come on. Come on. Florets. Come on." Teammates outside the field. Then cheer for the backward war horses in unison. It can be called a floret. A mare for sure. Hear the sound of "come on" off the field. I was as shy as a human being. First, he lowered his hair and let out a soft whistle. Na Na Na Na ..". Then raise your front legs. Kicked the third wall of grass in front of him.

"Hahaha-----" on and off the field. At the same time, a good-natured laugh erupted. Everyone was amused by this unexpected episode. Few people care about winning or losing in the end. Bai Yin, who was sitting in the VIP seat, saw this scene. I smiled happily too. Turn your head. Suddenly, he asked again. Aren't these words inconsistent? Since I have Zhou Heizi, this way out. Why bother with Redbeard's life or death."

"Uncle, don't you want to test me again?" The nephew asked with a smile. Then respond slowly." It's been more than half a year. How much has been shipped from the salt works under your name. I've got you covered. That's a living water. I don't believe you're willing to shut it up."

This is one of the main problems that Bai Yin feels as a headache. Although his people have fully mastered all the key techniques for purifying crystalline snowflake salts from salt sand. But the recipe for the bath salts is completely in the hands of Redbeard. In case both sides turn on each other. The production of bath salts is immediately affected.

But Bai Yin didn't want his nephew to be too proud. It really changed to a smell of school exams. Said in a deep voice: "No redbeard. I'm just missing a dividend. The recipe for bath salts is troublesome though. But find a few more herbs to try. I don't believe I can't figure out the recipe."

"I think my uncle wants it. It's not just a salt pan." Young Master Meng He suddenly changed his solemn tone. Said in a low voice. It is said that we have been on the grassland since the Xinhai Revolution. Neither has experienced warlord scuffle. There has never been any major famine. But the lives of ordinary people on our grasslands. But the worse it is from Guanli, the farther it goes. Didn't you think about what it was?"

The voice fell. The entire VIP table fell silent. All the staff members looked away from the game in shock. looked at his nephew, young master Meng He, in astonishment. It's as if the latter is a different person in an instant.

As one of the top talents in the steppes of Eastern Mongolia. Of course, they could see the chasm between the grasslands and the Kannai region. It doesn't have to be compared with big cities like Shanghai, Tianjin and Beiping. Even if it's a small county in Kannai. The degree of prosperity is also far behind the black stone village. Although Bai Yin is a prince. I'm afraid that the real strength can't even be compared to a slightly larger county gentry in Guannai. Not to mention the equal relationship with Fu Zuoyi, Han Fuqu and other local powerful factions.

Over the years. Everyone is under the leadership of the little prince of Baiyin. I've thought of countless ways to try to change the status quo. Including taking refuge in Zhang Zuolin's father and son and taking the initiative to move closer to the Japanese. Can Zhang Zuolin father and son and the Japanese. In addition to being able to give the palace a few guns and send a few military instructors. There are very few other places that can help the left flag. Instead, they have taken up large swaths of the most fertile pastures. When everyone thinks about it, they choke it.

"I've always thought . We Mongols are no more stupid than Han Chinese. Nor dumber than the Japanese. So when I was studying abroad in Japan. Never allow yourself to be lazy. Academically, I don't think I can lag behind my classmates too much. But I've been doing it all these years. I see outside the plug and inside the gate. The gap between China and Japan is getting wider and wider. Bigger and bigger. Except that the people in our palace can still live a decent life. The lives of other compatriots. Not even a Japanese dog can be compared." I took a hard breath. Xiao Menghe barely suppressed the resentment and pain in his heart.

Including white tones. Everyone in the VIP table was affected. One by one, their complexions became very solemn. There's no denying it. They all have selfish motives. All have their own little abacus. But it's also undeniable. They are all the elite of the Mongolian ethnic group. I don't want to watch my people sink day by day. In the end, it silently went to its demise.

"What do you want to say. Let's just say it. We're all listening." After trying to control your emotions. The little prince Bai Yin commanded in a low voice.

"yes. Meng He, young master. You've seen a lot. Tell us about it. What the hell is this all for. We Mongolians. Do you really deserve to be poor for the rest of your life?" The rest of the staff also spoke. Treat you like a teacher. Seriously ask Meng He, who is twenty years younger than him, for advice.

"It's that our way of making a living can't keep up with the times." Meng He raised his fingers. Gently point to the sky above your head." For thousands of years. We Mongolians live on nomadism. Live well and live poorly. It's all about the immortal heaven above your head. And the immortal sky. In fact, it is the most unreliable. Kannai can grow vegetables and crops for at least eight months a year. And we only have six and a half months of warm weather here. In case of a snow disaster. A whole year's hard work was in vain. I can't even slow down my vitality for three or four years."

"Hmm." The staff nodded slightly. Harsh climatic conditions. It is indeed an important factor that inhibits the development of grassland areas. But unless all the Mongols break out again, as they did in the days of Genghis Khan. Otherwise. There is nothing that can change that. And now it's the era of machine guns and cannons. The Mongols had an advantage on horseback. Long gone. I want to move my place of existence from outside the Kansai to Kannai. It's tantamount to a fool's dream.

Meng He who returned from abroad. Of course, I didn't want to drum up my uncle to go to the Guannai to conquer the city. In fact. The little prince of Baiyin relied on the hundreds of private soldiers under his command. It is true that there is no capital to enter the customs and compete for power." The reason why within a radius of 1,000 miles is that my uncle's Wuqi Yete Zuoqi is the richest. It's because there is a gold mine under my uncle's rule. The way of production is different from the tradition. You don't have to look at the face of Changshengtian to eat. And the Japanese teach you to open a farm here. Turn grasslands into farmland. But it's no different from the traditional way. It also depends on the weather to eat. It's the same as the Central Plains. In the Central Plains, people can rotate winter wheat and cabbage radishes. on our land. Even the Japanese are on a demonstration farm. The same is except for buckwheat and millet. No other crops can be grown. Crops with a slightly longer growing season. Didn't wait for the harvest. He froze to death."

This passage involves a lot of new knowledge. The staff under Bai Yin. It took a long time. Only then did I finally understand it thoroughly. Someone immediately understood some clues. Keep your head up. He hesitated and asked, "Young Master Nephew. The nephew is saying. Redbeard can bring us. We don't make a living in the same way as before."

"Yes." Young Master Meng He nodded vigorously. Passion is written on the face of the young man." You don't think it's just a saltworks. But it's something that has never been seen on our grasslands. Including the Japanese. Didn't expect it. Or deliberately don't want to lead us down this road. At the moment, the scale of the salt field is not large. But it has already made hundreds of people. No more relying on longevity to eat. Instead, they work in the salt works. As long as our salt works are running. And they will not be hungry. No matter if it's sunny outside. It's still a snowy day. There was a white plague. It's still so dry that no grass grows. On the outside. They call it industry. And looking at the most powerful countries in the world. All of them are countries with relatively early industrialization. Japan is inside. There was only one tail in line. In London, England and Deruth in the United States. It is said that there are big chimneys all over the place. There are thousands of cars every day. Lined up to drive out of the factory."

Where is London and Derut. Few of you may not know. But what does it mean for thousands of cars to line up every day. But it can make them shudder. It's a steel monster that can catch up with a horse at speed. And it has a stronger physique than a war horse. Endurance is longer-lasting. The weight-bearing capacity is also more powerful. And a factory that can build thousands of cars a day. Naturally, thousands of machine guns can be built. Tens of thousands of bullets. Feel free to take out the day's products. can arm a regiment of cavalry. Driving a car. Completely flattening the Dongmeng grassland (Note 1)

"Come back these days. I'm not wandering around without purpose. I looked at my uncle's salt pans and gold mines. Looked at my uncle's guards and wolf riders. Saw a model farm for the Japanese. I also went to the Lama ditch. I went to see the little workshops that Redbeard owned." Meng He's words continued to echo above everyone's heads. It sounds sensational and lonely." I don't want to admit it. But I have to admit it. The ones that Redbeard does. is the right choice. is the hope of the whole grassland. The era of industrialization began long ago. If we don't catch up. We'll be left behind forever. Miss this opportunity. We didn't just live up to the black flag and the left banner. and sinners of the entire Mongol race."

The last two sentences are too heavy. It was so heavy that it was unacceptable to everyone in the VIP seats. They know that their eloquence and insight are not as good as Meng He's. So I simply chose to escape for the time being. They all turned their eyes to the underside of the stands. In the arena. The project arranged by Redbeard has been carried out in Gaochao.Izuyunlong and Zhang Fatzi each led a group of cavalry.They were carrying a saber wrapped in strips of cloth and stained with chalk powder.Catch and fight.Every time a saber falls from the air, it will draw a clear white color from the person.Bright and dazzling.

"Okay." The audience stamped their feet and applauded. The cheers will be given to the party who supports them in the field without hesitation. One by one elated. Drunk.

"You studied in Japan. Right.." In the midst of a cheer. The little prince Bai Yin asked in a somewhat uncertain tone.

"That's why I can see that the Japanese are doomed." Xiao Menghe turned his head to his uncle. The gaze is clear and determined." In industrialized countries. Japan can only be ranked at the bottom of the list. Moreover. Domestic resources. simply could not support its development of large industry. So in addition to robbing to China and other parts of Asia . They have no choice. And the world's resources are limited. Japanese people eat more bites. Naturally, those old industrial countries will have to eat less. In case one day I grab food with the British and the Americans. Waiting for Japan. It's the end of being torn apart. It's like they're tearing China apart now."

Although the white sound has come out of many mouths. I've heard the argument that the Japanese are doomed. But there was no one at all. I read it from this point of view. It's a whole new perspective. Let him not understand it for a while. But I also know that it is difficult to refute. Unless. Unless the Japanese can create a new way of production.

If the Japanese are really doomed to defeat . The rest of the options are relatively simple. However, Redbeard is not from the government after all. Who knows if he will continue to be considered a traitor in the future. Think of this layer. The little prince of Baiyin sighed. He continued to ask tentatively. Camp Chief Zhou's side. There is a vacancy for a lieutenant deputy company commander. If I mention ...... to him"

"I'm not interested in being an official." didn't wait for Bai Yin to finish speaking. The young Meng He flatly refused." And I've heard a phrase down there these days. I don't know if my uncle has heard of it."

"What words." Bai Yin was asked a little curiously. Prick up your ears. Do listening.

"They said. This year. Only good people can be the eight roads. Uncle. Have you ever heard of it?" (Note 2)

Note 1: About the rhapsody of industrialization. Looking back from the perspective of modern man. At that time, people's vision was indeed a little narrow. Seldom. Or simply not taking into account the post-industrialization . Damage to the environment. But in the era when even nails need to be imported. Development of industry. But it's imminent. Its side effects. Didn't realize it at all. Or realize it and don't think about it.

Note 2: Good people are eight ways. Bad guys as puppet army. This is the period of the Anti-Japanese War. A phrase that is widely circulated among the people in enemy-occupied areas. Not made up by the author.