Chapter 3: The Morning Star (Part I)

Mourning alone is not enough. Redbeard has never wanted to waste too much energy on mourning the dead. After burying Xiao Wu on a sunny hillside near the camp. He immediately united with Zhao Tianlong and Zhou Heicarbon. A hunt order was issued to the entire steppe. Whoever cut off the head of the yellow-bearded Jiang Hulu. Will receive eternal gratitude from Redbeard, Irumo Dragon, and Blackbeard. They can be in ten foot colored gold bars. A brand new crooked-handle machine gun. and asking Iruyun Long to do one thing for himself. Choose one of them as a reward. If you are not interested in any of the above three conditions. They may also take Yellowbeard's head and bargain with Redbeard or Blackbeard in person. As long as the proposed conditions are within the limit. Redbeard, Irukuro Dragon, and Blackbeard will never make excuses.

Do so. Obviously, there are many inconsistencies with the discipline of the Eighth Route Army. But the situation on the steppe is just too special. It's not the first time Redbeard has done something like this. So after hearing the news, the military sub-district heard the news. Just sent a telegram to criticize a few words. He acquiesced to Redbeard's continued to do whatever he wanted. However, to everyone's disappointment. Yellowbeard after killing Xiao Wu. It evaporated directly from the grassland like dewdrops. Not only did the heroes within a radius of 500 miles never see him again. Even Bai Yin and Bao Lige have a cooperative relationship with Yellowbeard. I can't find the slightest news about this person.

"I'm just amazed. He can still fly to the sky.!" The whole partisan detachment . The person who is most interested in chasing and killing Yellowbeard is none other than Zhao Tianlong. I couldn't save Xiao Wu from Yellowbeard's hands that day. He felt very humiliated. And with previous knowledge of Yellowbeard's character. He has absolute reason to believe. Just let Yellowbeard get a respite. Sooner or later, one day. This person will once again lurk at the feet of the guerrillas. Coldly showing the fangs in its mouth.

"He's done so many bad things before. Now the minions are gone. Even without knowing that you were looking for him. I'm sure I'll find a rat hole to hide in." For Yellowbeard's escape skills. Zhang Songling hated it. There is also a little admiration." It's really not possible. I'll just think of a way from Sakai. Maybe. Right now, Yellowbeard is hiding in the Japanese barracks."

Just do it. It's time to trade with Sakai again. Zhang Songling cautiously began to knock on the side. However, what he didn't expect was that. Even the master of the yellow beard is a little Japanese. I don't even know where the leper dog is hiding." He's certainly not in the black market. Definitely not." A big bald head dangling barely. Takaaki Sakai replied loudly. Although it is not in accordance with the rules to do so. But for the sake of the bronze axe you sold me last time. I can make an exception for you. within the last month. Yellowbeard definitely hasn't been seen on our side. Including the fact that he killed an important person on your side. I only heard about it later from other sources."

"What do you mean. Yellowbeard didn't even go to you to get the bounty." Looking at Takaaki Sakai's face that was so excited that his face was full of scars and began to turn red. Zhang Songling asked hesitantly.

"Nope. I take my family's reputation as a guarantee. He didn't show up in the barracks." Takaaki Sakai thought for a moment. Keep shaking your head vigorously. Although last year with good luck and extraordinary physical strength. Escaped from the frozen salt lake. His whole body. But it left many chilblain scars. Even if you shave your hair. The bumpy head still looks very weird. It's like a duck eggshell that has broken and barely reglued back together. There are patched marks everywhere.

"That's weird. I thought he was beaten. I'll look for the master to wag his tail and beg for mercy." Zhang Songling's brows became tighter and tighter. Skeptical. Of course, he didn't dare to fully believe Sakai's words. But since the other party said so sure. At least one point is indicated. That is, Yellowbeard's hiding place is definitely not easy to find. At least. Underground workers planted by guerrillas inside Blackstone Village. It is impossible to dig up the whereabouts of this man in the city.

"Really. Don't look at me like that." felt the suspicion in Zhang Songling's eyes. Takaaki Sakai defended himself very unhappily. If you are asking us about the Great Japanese Empire. No matter how much you buy me. There's no way I'm going to tell you. That's the principle. But what is a yellow beard? It's worth me to lie for him.. I'll be honest with you. Our side. Although it is inseparable from people like him. But they will never look up to them. It's you guys. Even as an adversary. It also deserves our respect."

"Wait until we meet on the battlefield in the future. I will definitely thank you for your respect." Zhang Songling put away his skeptical gaze. Respond with a smile. Sakai Takaaki looks down on scum like Yellowbeard. But he wasn't happy about it. After all, Yellowbeard is also Chinese . Even if this scum is trampled into a mud puddle. It doesn't change the fact that this son is Chinese.

"You say so. It makes me very sad." Takaaki Sakai immediately put on a crying face again. Respond aggrievedly." I sold you the herbs. Raw materials for making bullets. I sold it to you too. Maybe one day. I'm going to die from the bullets I sold........"

"Wouldn't it be better for you to find a way to go back to China. I can guarantee it. I won't go to your country to kill people and set fires." Zhang Songling glanced at the other party with a sneer. Interrupt loudly.

"Which is so easy. The chariot is up. I'm just a screw in the wheel. It's still the one that no one cares about." Takaaki Sakai gives a little thumbs up. Pour bitter water with a helpless face." You think I'm willing to fight... Even if you conquer China. His Majesty the Emperor can you give me a mine? There's no way around it. If only I could do it myself......."

"You can contact other people. Overthrow the Emperor together." Zhang Songling laughed and teased again. After all, I know that what Sakai said is actually the truth. A creep like this one. It doesn't affect the big picture at all. Moreover, the whole Japanese nation has gone crazy. In addition to going crazy with everyone else. Takaaki Sakai had no other choice at all.

Sighed softly. He quickly turned the conversation to something else." Never mind. Forgive me for not having the guts! Let's not talk about that. Say you can do it. ........ the condition I asked you about last time?"

"I wrote to my relative who is a doctor and asked. He said it was overwork. Plus because of chronic malnutrition. At present, in addition to paying attention to rest and supplementing with more nutrients. There's no such thing as a good way to do it in the world. That's right. Who of you has this disease? It's not Redbeard.."

"Of course not. You met our Captain Wang last year. He's in good health." Zhang Songling's heart struck. On the surface, he pretends to be calm." One of the old men we were invited by our guerrillas. When I was young, I was overly drunk and emptied of my body. Currently taking Chinese medicine for conditioning. It's just that the effect of Chinese medicine is too slow. That's why I want you to ask me if there's a better way to do it."

"Wellness. I've always thought that the Eastern approach is better than the West." Sakai Takaaki pondered for a moment. Keep shaking your head." The hundred-year-old ginseng of Changbai Mountain that you asked me to ask. I've inquired for you, too. Except for the puppet emperor of Manchukuo. I don't know anyone can afford to eat that."

Another very disappointing answer. After Zhang Songling listened. I can't help but feel a little depressed. Redbeard gritted his teeth. This is something that can be seen clearly by anyone with eyes in the entire guerrillas. But I want Redbeard to rest in bed like an ordinary old man. Clothes come to open their mouths and stretch out their hands. But it's not possible. First, this person will never be able to lie down on his own. Second. The guerrillas are absolutely inseparable from him at the moment.

It can be seen that Zhang Songling's mood is not too high. Takaaki Sakai is afraid that it will affect his business. Thought about it. Whisper promises." Or else. The next time you trade. I'll help you get some vitamin pills. It should be able to start working. The rich people of our Great Japanese Empire. It's popular to eat this stuff. It is said to delay the exacerbation of various diseases."

Something that cures everything. Often there is no cure for any disease. Zhang Songling has seen the role of vitamins in books. I also know that that thing was once very popular in the circle of rich people. But he needed medicine now that would have an immediate effect. Rather than a psychological placebo. Barely cracked his mouth and smiled. Whispered in response, "Then thank you in advance. In terms of price. I'll do my best to make you satisfied."

"It's good to say in terms of price. If only you could help me find some more axes like last time." Sakai's face was immediately filled with smiles. Solemnly emphasized." It was half a month ago. The axe you sold me to someone else. I've sold him. The sales prospects are very good. You see. I've got you more bullet casings this time. Just to thank you for your help."

Talking. He opened the backpack he had at hand. A backpack full of small yellow things." This one. This one. It's all brand new. In order to collect them. I'm taking a big risk."

"yes. Then I should thank you so much." Zhang Songling's gaze quickly swept over the bullet casing. Smile and show gratitude. The bullet casings brought by Sakai this time are all new. The number is also quite large. At first glance, it was just collected from the training ground.

"You've been training a lot lately." Thinking of this section. He asked suddenly. Then he stared at Sakai Takaaki quietly with round eyes. Quietly wait for each other's answers.

"Nope. Nope. Still is. It's still training as usual. We. We've been training there all the time." Takaaki Sakai was stunned by the question. Immediately waved your hands and protested loudly." Zhang. Zhang. This does not conform to the rules. Didn't we say it before? I don't ask you about the internal affairs of the guerrillas. You won't tell me about our military secrets."

"Oh." Zhang Songling smiled. No more digging into the nitty-gritty. I can catch the line of Takaaki Sakai. Give the guerrillas plenty of bullet casings. It's not easy. He didn't want to force Takaaki Sakai to take the initiative to draw a line with him. Thus completely losing this source of material that was very important for the guerrillas.

Takaaki Sakai also cherishes this hard-won trade route. Seeing that Zhang Songling no longer continued to set his own words. and put away his anger. He slowed down his tone and explained: "Zhang Jun. Tell the truth. I really don't want to fight with you anymore. But don't expect me to do more for you. Those brothers around me. They are all ordinary children like me. It doesn't matter if this war is won or lost. None of the benefits fall on them. If I leak the information to you. It is equivalent to killing your own companion with your own hands. Words like this. I'm going to be very upset."

"I'm just asking." Listen to Takaaki Sakai speak frankly. Zhang Songling patted him on the shoulder. Smile and comfort." You feel embarrassed. I'll try not to ask in the future. Let's get on with business. Go ahead. This time. What are you going to change to.."

"It's the same axe as last time. Or other ancient weapons can also be. I. I can give you medicine for your wounds. If you don't think it's enough. Cash. Cash is fine. As long as you can get me something."

"That's not too much to find. You don't know. It took a lot of effort on my part. I found such a thing." Zhang Songling immediately frowned. Pretend to be very embarrassed in response. In fact. Through Zhao Tianlong's help. He had privately collected several rusty ancient weapons. There are bronze ones. Iron. There are also pure copper products covered with green rust. It's all a "bargain" that can't tell the age and the specific collector's value.At least. In the eyes of the people in this area of Heishi Village. It's not much of a valuable item. Individual herders who are very lucky are able to pick up the sheep while grazing. The usual way to deal with it is to find a blacksmith to re-melt it to make a flask.

In line with the principle of rare things. Zhang Songling was reluctant to take out all the items he had collected. Takaaki Sakai is also a very qualified businessman. Little eyeballs rolled. immediately understood that Zhang Songling was waiting for the price to sell. Thought about it. whispered. Zhang Jun should understand. I made money. You can't end it all up in your own pocket. Otherwise. I've been reported by my peers for a long time. So be it. Try to help me find it when you go back. I'll bring you another 5,000 shells next time. But you try to hold on. Transactions between us. It can't go on forever."

"Oh. Over there. Someone is getting impatient again... No wonder I've been training so hard lately." Obedient listening. Zhang Songling immediately understood that the little devil was afraid that there would be some action. glanced at Takaaki Sakai. Asked with a smile.

Seeing that the other party's face began to turn blue again. He waved his hand. Hurry up and emphasize it loudly." This is not my information for you. It's something you just said on your own initiative. Transactions between us. It may be affected recently."

"You." Takaaki Sakai was so angry that he smoked. But there is no denying it. I accidentally said it and slipped out. glared at Zhang Songling fiercely. Whisper adds." You're cunning. I'm a little careless here. You've taken advantage of it again."

"Each other. each other." Zhang Songling shrugged. Smile and be modest." You dare to say that every time you come to me. Is it just to do business with me?"

"I. I ......" Takaaki Sakai blushed when asked. The arrogance immediately dropped by three points." At least I didn't do it as explicit as you did. Moreover. I'm just wary of you taking the initiative to cause us trouble. I don't have the idea of trying to hit your lair!"

"Don't want to hit the idea of our lair. The training intensity will be so high. It's only been two weeks. Thousands of bullets were fired.." Zhang Songling smiled. Dismissive of Sakai's statement.

"I. I could swear. Swear in the name of my family." Takaaki Sakai immediately became excited. Waving his arms and shouting loudly. Seeing that Zhang Songling didn't take his oath seriously at all. sighed. Sit down in frustration." We train more intensively. It's really not because you want to take the initiative to attack. Now the person in charge of the daily affairs in the Black Stone Village is Okura Shaosa. After he crawled out of the hospital with me last year. Something about the war. I completely lost interest. So knowing that I was secretly collecting bullet casings for money. Also turn a blind eye. But. I'm afraid this kind of good life won't be long."

"How. On the side of the Kwantung Army. I'm going to send troops to reinforce you again." Zhang Songling was stunned. Asked with a smile.

"Hmm." Takaaki Sakai nodded slightly. Not reinforcements. Rather, send a new force to replace us. Of course. We're not going to pull it out either. Merge into the new troops. It's just a collective effort to help others."

"So that Okura Junior Adjutant of yours. I've been trying to make bullet casings for you lately." Zhang Songling thought about it. Said very 'gratefully'.

"He. . . He didn't want to die after the battle. Parents at home can't leave anything behind." Sakai Takaaki replied with a red face. It can be regarded as acquiescing to Zhang Songling's speculation." There is news that says. Several new divisions were transferred from the country to supplement the Kwantung Army. Of course. A new commander and a new unit sent to Blackstone. and are all on the road."