Chapter 4 Honor (5b)

No need to ask. The answer is obvious. This year, anyone who goes to the area of Heishi Village to do business. Who is stupid to go into Blackstone City. Not to mention the large amount of taxes to be paid to the pseudo-government. The speed of the goods is also slow. If you're not careful, you may even provoke little devils. Not only was the goods confiscated. People will also be accused of "colluding with unstable elements". I didn't even get a chance to go home.

If you go to the market on the shore of the Crescent Lake. The risks are much smaller. Redbeard is very reasonable. Goods entering the market in addition to a very low tax. Basically, there is no additional cost to pay. Not only that. The man in charge of market management under Redbeard. It will also take the initiative to remind the merchants. There are several kinds of goods that local traders are eating in batches. Which kinds of local specialty goods can be entrusted to the market management department to purchase on behalf of the market. There are really traders who can't get rid of the goods for a while but are in a hurry to go home. It is even possible to entrust the backlog of goods directly to the market management department. The redbearded man helps to find a reliable merchant to sell. Wait for the next time I come over from the Central Plains with other goods. Then settle the accounts according to the remaining situation of the goods. Credibility is absolutely guaranteed. Basically, it can be described by the words "Tong Suo is not bullied".

The contrast between the two sides is so great. Of course, the vendors know how to choose. But in front of the vicious puppet army. Lao Qiu, the temporary leader of the caravan, couldn't tell the truth. I thought about it for a while. Continuing to hold the blanket full of silver dollars, he explained, "Master Jun, you really know how to tell jokes. A long way came running from the mouth. We don't go into the Black Rock Village. Where else can I go? Came to your land. Nothing to be respected. That's a little bit of a thing. Please also buy a bowl of tea and soup for the brothers......."

"Hmm. That's pretty much it." The leader of the puppet army shrugged. The splitter grabbed the blanket. I took it in my hand and estimated the amount. Then he sneered and said, "No merit is not punished. Since you are so sensible. Brethren shall not drink your tea in vain. So be it. You come with us. Lao Tzu escorted you all the way into the city."

"Ahh I didn't expect the leader of the puppet army to be so shameless. After accepting his own bribes, he had to escort everyone into Blackstone City. The leader of the temporary caravan, Lao Qiu, immediately had beads of sweat rolling down his head. Grinned. Poor begging for Ken." Still is. It's better not to bother the military master. It's not far away. We'll just drive the carriage over by ourselves. You're so busy with business. Once we were delayed because of the escort. Our sins will be great."

"yes. Oh, yes. You're so busy. We're so sorry to bother you. Let's drive by ourselves. You're welcome."

"yes. Oh, yes. Get your old escort. Isn't it a discount for the lives of our little people? Can't afford it. I really can't afford it."

"There's a little bit of a little bit of interest here. You used to buy a pair of soles for your brothers. Those of us who can't get on the stage. I really don't dare to trouble your old escort."

Other older vendors also helped. I'd rather come up with more money to get some points. I don't want to ask the puppet soldiers to escort me into the city. The leader of the puppet army was like he had taken the wrong medicine. Dead or alive will not let go. I'm annoyed by everyone. Prick your eyes up. Angrily, he broke off and said, "Shut up for me. Don't give face don't. Lao Tzu is reading that it has not been peaceful here lately. I want to help you. Don't be ignorant of lifting."

"Don't be angry. Don't be angry. They're all country peddlers. I haven't seen anything big on the market. It's not easy to use your brains." Lao Qiu, the temporary leader of the caravan, wiped his sweat while wiping his sweat. While making amends to the leaders of the puppet army." If you have any other needs? Please direct instructions. As long as we can do it. I will never dare to make excuses."

"yes. Oh, yes. You've always been a sensible person. Don't be like us fools. What needs to be done from us. Just give the instructions. We will definitely find a way to meet the requirements of the military master." Several other vendors with more goods also continued to give in. As long as you don't enter Black Rock City. It's easy to say anything.

See them groveling. A few young and vigorous guys in the team gritted their teeth with hatred. However, the big guy and the shopkeeper in charge are all old rivers and lakes. I know it all in my heart. Look, everyone has guns in their hands right now. In case of conflict. A rabble with no training in any way. It is absolutely impossible to defeat the puppet army on the opposite side. So the gas is the gas. I still think that I can spend money to avoid disasters. Fool your way through the other puppet sentry posts along the way.

"Hmm" saw the vendors retreat again and again. The leader of the puppet army hesitated in his heart. Of course he does. What is the real reason why the vendors refuse to ask for their escorts into the city? Be more aware of where these people are really going. This mission out of town. It was also personally arranged by the new military and political adviser of Heishizhai Kawada Kuniaki. The goal is to rob the traders halfway. Stuck the revenue of Redbeard's side from the source. Can forcibly escort the caravan to the Black Stone Village. It does him no good. The upcoming bribe may have to be halved and not counted. In case the vendors are forced to take risks. I'm afraid his minions will be damaged. And may be targeted by Redbeard later. It's really more than worth the loss!

He was hesitating about whether to deal with the two caravans he had encountered earlier today. Scrape a little more oil and water and raise your hand. Suddenly. Lao Qiu and the others, who were waiting for him to make an offer, stopped talking. Lift your head up. The eyes are staring straight into the distance. Immediately after. The shopkeepers and the guys in the caravan. His face suddenly relaxed. Everyone's eyes were full of pleasure.

"Yes. of. The ......sound of horses' hooves came clearly from behind. Such as cheerful music. Quickly spread to everyone's ears.

"Enemy attack ........" The leader of the puppet army instinctively sensed that something was wrong. Screaming and touching the box on his waist. I only half-unfastened the holster. His wrist was held down by several minions who rushed from behind. Meantime. A trembling voice sounded in his ears." Sir. Don't pull out your gun. Don't pull out a gun. Red. Redbeard's cavalry. Redbeard's cavalry is coming from behind us."

"What." The puppet army leader shook his body. Narrowly missed a headlong fall. The reason why he ran to the fork in the road so far from the county seat to intercept the vendors. It's just the idea of doing a few votes and leaving. Grab it before the guerrillas react. Take someone back to the city and give an account to the devil's advisor. Who would have expected that. Fifty or sixty miles of detours. It still didn't escape the eyes of the guerrillas.

There are only two ways to do this. One is to pull out the gun. Take the vendors hostage. Fight with the cavalry of the guerrillas. Another way. It's just honest. Drop your weapon. At the disposal of the other party. Obviously. Most of the puppet armies chose the latter. Especially the ones who rushed over and pressed the wrists of the puppet army leaders. The muscles on the door of the head are full of muscles. I can't wait to remove the little boss's arm directly. lest he command indiscriminately. It hurt everyone to be in different places.

"Let go of me. You let go of me. Lao Tzu is not thin on you on weekdays. You can't wait like this. Such. That's it." So many pairs of strange eyes watching. The leader of the puppet army is a little unable to pull down his face. The mouth screamed hoarsely. It's like a child bride who has been forced to remarry. The right hand is pressed on the holster. But he refused to struggle at all.

"Sir. Calm down. Calm down. We were just sent from the Hung Yen Garrison Headquarters half a month ago. Haven't killed Redbeard yet. I didn't break his rules." Because God is nervous. Several puppet soldiers rushed up to hold down the self-patriarchal officer. I didn't feel like my boss was acting. Vultures with a panicked face. Lament in a trembling voice." We're just mixed rations. You can't fight with Redbeard. People are not ambiguous masters who even cut Taijun up. Let's have a few rotten garlic. That's enough for someone to cut a few times."

"Let go of me. You let me go." The leader of the puppet army was angry and ashamed. The voice of the protest has also completely changed its tone." I don't know how many pounds and taels we have. But you're holding me down like this. You can solve the problem. Hurry up and let me go. We. Let's all line up. Queue up to greet you. Line up to say hello to the red man."

"Hey. Hey." The puppet soldiers who rushed up to hold down the self-patriarch couldn't wait to agree. Release the mini-boss. Carrying him between his body, he leaned towards his own brigade. No need for anyone to order. The rest of the puppet army had already dropped their weapons on the ground. One by one, their legs together. The military posture stands straight. It's more standard than when you are inspected by little devils.

It only takes a minute before and after. The sound of horses' hooves was already ringing around everyone. There was a cavalry squad of less than twenty men. Holding a snowy Cossack saber. Slowly crossed two hundred meters away from the puppet army's ranks. A young man in his twenties in the center rode his horse and took a dozen more steps forward. Smiled. Laughed loudly: "What are you busy with? How to put the gun on the ground. Pick it up. Let's pick it up and weigh each other."

"Don't dare. Don't dare." The leader of the puppet army arched his hands that had been caught. Hurry up and catch up. A smile on his face." We're good at that. Which. Where to hurry up with the red master you stretched out your hand. It's the top that is pressing. We have to go out of town and make rounds. So. That's why we've traveled so far to go around in circles. When it gets dark, I'll go back and talk to the Japanese."

"yes. Whose is the haul on the ground? You didn't pick it up in circles. How I've never had such good luck." The young cavalry captain shrugged his shoulders. Keep cynicism.

"Yes. It's theirs." The leader of the puppet army was covered in sweat. Stooping down to the ground and grabbing a few blankets full of silver dollars. Trotted into the arms of Lao Qiu, the temporary leader of the caravan." This one. This was given to us by him. We. We've been saying we don't dare to ask for it. So. That's why ......."

This kind of lie. Even he himself felt embarrassed to continue. Blushing. The smile is more charming than the old bustard in the brothel." Master Hong. You see. We've already returned the money. It's been returned to others. I don't have a piece of the ocean left. There really wasn't a piece left. Unbelief. If you don't believe me, you can send someone to search us."

Encounter this kind of shameless guy. The young cavalry captain couldn't raise his sword to kill them all. Hesitated. Forced to scold with a straight face." For the sake of your attitude of admitting your mistakes. I'll let you go this time. If there is a next ......"

"Don't dare. Can't. I really don't dare." The leader of the puppet army is like a pardon. Bow and bow." This time it was the Japanese who pushed too hard. We had to go out of town to cope. Next time. Next time there will be a similar situation. Master Hong. You're going to kill my head."

"I'm not a red master. My surname is Zhao. Just a small soldier in the guerrillas." The cavalry captain frowned. Correct loudly.

"You are a member of the Red Master. See you. It's like seeing the red master." On the ability to pat on the back. The leader of the puppet army can be counted all over the world. Follow the other person's voice. Keep your mouth full of honey. 、

"Leave the guns and bullets behind. ." The cavalry captain was too lazy to ramble with them. He waved the knife in his hand. Loud commands.

"This ......" The leader of the puppet army is a little embarrassed. Hesitated for a moment. Bite the bullet and bargain." ZHAO Ye. Can you be accommodating. Leave us half of the gun... Otherwise. Otherwise we'll go back later. You have to be killed by the little devil."

"The world is so big. Do you have to go back to Blackstone? A big man with hands and feet. Not a traitor. I'm starving to death." The young Captain Zhao frowned again. Count out loud.

"This. This ...... "The face of the leader of the puppet army is red like a monkey's ass. Don't dare to look each other in the eye. Keep your head down and continue to distinguish for yourself." We. We've all just been transferred from Hung Yen. And also. And the family over there. If. If you do desertion. Family. Families will be implicated."

"Sir, be gracious. Commander Kai'en. We really can't help it. I had to work for the Japanese." Several other small leaders in the ranks of the puppet army also stepped forward. Let's ask Captain Zhao for permission." If you are also feeling embarrassed. We. We can ransom with money. Leave all the money and bullets on your body. I just ask you to leave us a few guns to go back to."

"Get a few empty guns. I'll be able to make a deal when I go back." A guerrilla fighter behind Captain Zhao found it incredulous. I couldn't help but ask in a low voice.

"Little Chief, I don't know." The leaders of the puppet army immediately beat the snake and followed the stick. Babbling to add." Let's go back. It can be said that it has encountered the large army of the red master. That's why we lost the battle. Japanese. Kawada Advisor himself lost to the Red Master. We can't blame ourselves for not being able to win."

"Hahahaha." Not only were the cavalrymen amused. The vendors in the neighborhood who have been eavesdropping with their ears pricked up. also laughed back and forth. Everyone knows that the puppet army is timid and afraid of death. But I'm afraid to get to this point today. But it's the first time I've seen it in my life. I remembered that I was almost knocked out of my bones by them before. The vendor felt a little ashamed in his heart. I knew it was like this. It's better to just take out the guy and fight hard. It's more than the most unseeded guy in the world. If this is to be spread today. Where will everyone's faces go in the future?