Chapter 1: Early Spring (Sixth Middle School)

If Zhang Songling was born in modern times. He certainly wouldn't trade snuff bottles, jade fingers and other artifacts for bullet casings and first aid kits. Although the number of these items left in the world is very large. It is only two or three hundred years away from modern time.

He would righteously refuse Takaaki Sakai's request. And do their best to protect the development of these grassland cultures. He would even collect small items that the herders didn't pay much attention to out of his own pocket. Avoid their outflow from underground channels to the international antiquities market. However. In the spring of 1939. Zhang Songling's mind. But there is no awareness of protecting cultural relics at all. Opposite. All he was thinking about was how to get more medicines and bullet casings. Save more partners. Train more recruits. so that the guerrillas have the ability to cope with the next battle. Instead of being destroyed in the bleak rain and cold wind of the grassland.

From the perspective of posterity. Zhang Songling's insight back then was undoubtedly short-sighted. It's also too unprincipled. Zhao Tianlong back then was the same as him. The value of items such as jadeite plate fingers, jade pendants and jadeite snuff bottles as cultural relics was not considered at all. The minds of both of them have been forced to fill up with imminent existential questions. There's no time for anything else. And that's not all. Zhao Tianlong also took advantage of his familiarity with the grassland environment. Took the initiative to provide Zhang Songling with the general market of items such as board fingers, jade pendants and snuff bottles. and where they are most likely to be acquired. Don't even hesitate to remind him . Right under his nose. can "excavate" a stable source of goods." Uncle Scar has a lot of inventory in his hands. He used to treat people. My favorite thank-you gift is a variety of cigarette bottles. There is Hetian sheep fat jade. There are green emeralds. There is also a purple agate. The point is that you have to find a way to get things out of his hands."

"This. It's a bit of a challenge." Thinking of the old scar's stingy appearance. Zhang Songling couldn't help frowning. Give us guerrillas a medical treatment in vain. It's already very difficult for him. If I ask him for something again. I'm afraid he'll pack up and go home tomorrow."

"Of course you can't ask for it directly. You've got to do what you like." Zhao Tianlong thought about it. Smiled and gave Zhang Songling an idea." Except for women. He also likes good cigarettes and good wine. And the amount of alcohol is extremely poor. If you can buy him a few bottles of good wine. Accompany him for two more cups. Maybe he's happy when he's drunk. I'll take the initiative to give you some gadgets. But after sobering up. Will I ask you for it again. It's another story."

"This. It's not good." Zhang Songling grinned. The expression on his face is so embarrassed. Wine is easy to find. In the bazaar, there are vendors selling old bamboo leaves into jars. can trick people out of the hands of an old man who is old enough to be his grandfather. It's a little too much. If you don't get it right, you'll get angry. And will forever fall into the bad reputation of a liar.

"What's so bad about it... His stuff wasn't all for nothing... Deal. You give him some money according to the market on the prairie." For those who have sold themselves to devils. Zhao Tianlong didn't have any pity in his heart. Smiled. Continue to give Zhang Songling ideas.

"That's just as well. Whoever buys it from anyway buys it." Zhang Songling hesitated for a moment. Nod slightly." You don't need to buy too much either. Take too many goods out at once. In Sakai's eye. The goods are not worth much."

"I think you can continue to hang the appetite of those two little devils. Let's see if they're willing to trade bullets for them. Instead of fooling us with used bullet casings." Zhao Tianlong is a little greedy and insufficient. Whispered in Zhang Songling's ear.

"I didn't want to change too much with him at once." Zhang Songling continued to smile and nodded. Gotta take your time. I can find him one every once in a while. Such. The two sides can keep in touch. And as long as he can sneak out and change things. It means that the devil definitely hasn't made any big moves recently."

"That's right. I didn't think of that." Zhao Tianlong slapped the back of his head hard. With a bit of admiration." I'm really convinced. I didn't even forget to dig a pit for the little devil to jump on."

"It's not a no-brainer.." Zhang Songling waved his hand. Smile as a sign of modesty." Who made us weak now?"

Two of you, one sentence. I'm a word. While talking. While walking back slowly. I stepped through the temporary gate pulled up by a wooden pole. Zheng Xiaobao suddenly ran over in a hurry. first pulled a handful of Zhang Songling's clothes corner. Then he gasped and whispered." Fat brother. Yes. There are spies. I. We just caught a spy."

"Spies.. Where?" Zhang Songling was taken aback. Keep your head down. Eagerly asked.

"I was taken to the tent in the management office by Brother Bolt and guarded. And then a few of us will look for you." Zheng Xiaobao wiped the cold sweat that broke out on his head. One side responds in a very small voice.

"Captain Zhao and I went out to give someone away just now." Zhang Songling explained in a low voice. Then go ahead and ask." He didn't cause us any damage. Is it a devil's spy or a traitor of the puppet Manchukuo. How did you find him?"

"Not yet. Before he could wreak havoc, little Gibb and I found out." Zheng Xiaobao responded quickly. Straighten up. Lead Zhang Songling to the temporary management office." It's not clear which way he came from. But he had in his hand a picture of you wearing the clothes of a Kuomintang officer. Secretly ask around if anyone has seen this person."

"My photo. He was still wearing the clothes of a Kuomintang officer.." Zhang Songling became more and more surprised. I want to break my head. I can't think of any time I've taken such a picture. And the people of the old twenty-six road if they want to find themselves. It is entirely possible to establish contact with Zhou Heicarbon's independent battalion through telegram first. Then the two sides make an appointment to catch up. It doesn't take so much effort at all. Personally take the photos and ask around.

"yes. The photos are very good-looking. The military uniform is new. You've got a medal pinned to your chest." Zheng Xiaobao nodded. Keep whispering.

"Medal .." Zhang Songling felt more and more strange. Although my time in the old twenty-sixth road is all added up, it is less than a full year. But because he was behind the head of Lao Gou. Medals several. Among the more important are the two Order of the Clouds. One was obtained from a sneak attack near Beiping. The other one was posthumously awarded after the Battle of Niangzi Pass. I didn't even get a chance to touch it.

I'm racking my brain and thinking about it. The tent of the market management office has arrived. Didn't wait to get in the door. I heard someone inside protesting loudly in the familiar Lunan dialect." I said you dude. Let's be reasonable. Since the doors are open to do business. I'm not allowed to say a few words to my colleagues inside."

"You don't have to be sloppy." Zhao Xiaoshuan grimaced. Angry yelling." Which one is not allowed to speak to you... Which one is not allowed to speak to you... If you are serious about buying and selling. We don't bother to care about you. Take a picture of a Kuomintang officer and show it around. Who knows what the hell you ........"

"Big brother." The scolding was interrupted by Zhang Songling's exclamation. Push open the tent door. The latter stumbled in. Holding on to the "spies" who were pressed on the felt mat by two small guerrillas, the tears flowed down like beads of broken threads.

"Who's your big brother.." The middle-aged man, who had been honestly pressed on the felt mat, jumped up like a leopard. He rounded his arm and gave Zhang Songling a big slap." I'm a trader. Who is qualified to be your Lieutenant Colonel Zhang's big brother?"

I was caught off guard. Zhang Songling staggered and fell to the ground. The middle-aged man still didn't understand his hatred. Step forward. Raise your foot and continue to kick at Zhang Songling's ass." Who's your big brother. Didn't you pop out of a crack in the rock? Hide outside the mouth and think I can't find you... Tell you. It's you who run to the edge of the sky. If I want to arrest you, I can still get you back."

While kicking. He scolded. Tears also flowed all over his face unconsciously. Zhao Xiaoshuan saw this. Knowing that I have helped again. Hurry up and get up. Sneak to the door by the edge of the tent. As soon as Zhao Tianlong saw his virtue of daring to do it. I don't get angry. Catch up. Finding his ass is a kick." Hide. Where can you hide.. Don't go and apologize to the eldest brother yet. Wait for our Captain Wang to let you read it in public?"

"Hmm." Zhao Xiaoshuan took a kick from the person he feared the most. I don't feel so embarrassed anymore. Running forward with your head down. Stop the middle-aged man who was cleaning up Zhang Songling. Bow deeply." Eldest brother. I'm sorry for you. I didn't know you were Captain Zhang's eldest brother. So I'm going to arrest you like a spy. I'm sorry. I'm really sorry."

"Big brother. Eldest brother. Extinguish fire. extinguish the fire." Zhao Tianlong also approached quickly. Hold the middle-aged man's arm with both hands." It was not easy to find him. You can't beat Captain Zhang away again, right.! And there were his brothers in the tent; You've got to save some face for him."

"He. . . He still has the face to be your captain.." The middle-aged man pushed Zhao Tianlong and Zhao Xiaoshuan away. gave Zhang Songling a hard kick in the ass again. Kick him to the ground as he struggled to get to his feet." Is it to pretend to be dead again? This little bunny. Nothing else will be. will play dead."

"How can it? How can it?" Zhao Tianlong put his hands around the middle-aged man's waist. forcibly hugged him away from Zhang Songling's side." Captain Zhang knows how to fight again. The marksmanship is accurate. Also particularly brave. I don't believe you ask these two little brothers behind you. They are all Captain Zhang's subordinates. I especially admire Squadron Leader Zhang's ability."

"yes. The fat man's gun is accurate." Zheng Xiaobao and Little Gibb know that they have wronged a good person. Hurry up and find a way to make up for it." He also knows how to lead soldiers. It's not just our squadron that obeys him. Recruits of our entire partisan brigade . He taught it all by hand."

"Phew. Watch out for him taking you to the gutter." The middle-aged man spat at the ground with disdain. But finally stopped blackfooting at Zhang Songling's ass. After all, the younger brother is an officer of the guerrillas. When the brother's even if he hates it in his heart. Nor can he not hold his head up in front of his subordinates in the future.