|.| Chapter 7: The Return (Part 5)

This man has big shoulders and a round waist. But he has a little melon-like head. Under two dirty beards. Four yellow teeth poke out of the lips. More than ten meters away. You can smell bad breath. Just by looking at this look. Peng Xuewen knew that the person who came was by no means a good person. Slowly took half a step back. Hands clenched into fists. Lang Sheng responded. Shopkeeper Lao asked. Under is the Rehe Crouching Tiger Ridge male shopkeeper under the command of the white paper fan Peng San. These are our brothers. A few of us were ordered by the big boss to go to the Heishizhai River to collect an old account. Passing through the treasure land. I didn't take time to pay a visit. Faux pas. Please forgive me for the treasurer."

"The faux pas. Please forgive me as a treasurer." Four elite agents worked with Peng Xuewen for a long time. We have already formed a tacit understanding with each other. While loudly talking to the big yellow tooth. While moving slowly. With Peng Xuewen as the apex, a scissor array is formed. Quietly sandwiched the big yellow tooth in the middle.

"Well said. Well said." Big Yellow Fang didn't realize that one of his legs had stepped into the ghost gate. Arrogant yelling. Two eyes are on the salute of the crowd and at the horses." It's Chengde Laoxiong. I've heard of his name. But you boys come to my door to do business. But he didn't even say hello to our big boss. Isn't it too ...... enough?"

"Mouse Liu. What are you messing with?" The blackmail words have not yet been finished. Suddenly there was a snort from behind. A man with a long face rode his horse and ran over. Reached out and took his arm." What did the big boss tell before leaving? I forgot about it so quickly... Don't be too troubled. Hurry up."

"Third brother. Third brother. You. You're lighter. Let go. Let go. I'm about to be removed from my arm." Mouse Liu was pulled and grinned. while protesting loudly. While reluctantly turning the mount. Follow the long-faced man back to the main road." I just look at them in the eyes. That's why I went to the front of the plate. Third brother. You look back and take a closer look. Look at the white horse. That's ........"

"Don't be too troubled." The long-faced man lets go of the wrist of the mouse Liu. He slapped him hard on the buttocks." Knowing that it was a Toyo horse, you still dare to make up your mind. You kid thinks you're too comfortable to live, aren't you... Walk. I'll wait until I'm ready to clean you up."

"Third brother. Third brother. I knew it was an Oriental horse. But a few of them ....... "the rat Liu Wu is unwilling to be reconciled. While urging the mount to hurry. While constantly turning back and sweeping towards Zhang Songling. Until it's a long way off. And the sound of complaints came from the wind one after another. It's full of unwillingness." Since they are from Hebei Laoxiong. It is impossible to ride a Toyo horse. Since there are Oriental horses to ride. It can't be a brother under Lao Xiong. If we take that white horse ......"

"You know how dazzling you are." The sudden crisis went away with the horse thief. Everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Peng Xuewen turned around. Whispered at Zhang Songling. Hurry to the town and buy a bottle of ink. Brush its hairs into flowers. It's still far from here to Zhangjiakou. I don't know if I'll be targeted by any shameless person."

"Got it." Zhang Songling didn't want to listen to his ramblings. Nodding. Respond loudly." What happens next time. Don't get in front of me specifically. Don't go so far from the war horse. In case the accomplices of the other side rush up desperately. Light with a horse to step on. can trample you into a meatloaf."

"I don't know what's going on." Peng Xuewen pouted angrily. But they can't refute what the other party says is the truth. I had to change the topic. He whispered, "These horse thieves are in a hurry to the north. I don't know what I'm going to do. It doesn't seem to be a gang. Four or five waves have passed."

"I guess we're going to make a big deal together." Zhang Songling once took Zhao Tianlong's mouth. I've heard a few things about horse thieves. Frowning. Whisper in response." It is estimated that someone invited them over with a promise of great benefits. I don't know who to harm.. These bastards. All of them are like wolves. I can't smell the flesh at all. Hear about the opportunity to make a fortune. It's going to swarm up."

"Wait for the future to get rid of the little devils. I would definitely recommend above. Kill them early." Peng Xuewen didn't have a good impression of the horse thief in his heart. Frowning. Two cold lights flashed in his eyes.

"Let's wait until the little devil is gone." Zhang Songling shrugged. Dismissive of Peng Xuewen's statement.

Let's talk about it. In a blink of an eye, we are at the entrance of the town. Along the way, he encountered several waves of horse thieves. They were all hurrying north. It's as if you've received some legendary green forest order.

Riding a horse into town. The scene in front of me changed in an instant. The turquoise meadows are gone. In its place is a large area of low-rise adobe houses. Narrow streets on both sides. Piles of garbage. Sewage crossflow. Hungry cats and dogs scurrying back and forth on the road. Catch the corpse of a dead mouse. There will be a few scrambles. Hit the mud in all directions. There are black spots everywhere.

This is a town formed spontaneously by the people who came out of the desert. Very dilapidated and desolate. It's been three shots a day. There weren't many pedestrians on either side of the street. Most of the shops on the street are not open. Only two or three sell the early ones. Carrying a bamboo basket in his hand. timidly approached Peng Xuewen and the others. His eyes were full of pleading: "Old guest. Buy a nest and try it. Fragrant and sweet. Eat one that will last a morning."

"Old corn. Old corn just out of the pan. Old customers. You always buy one and try it. I only dare to accept you two eldest sons." (Note 1)

"Persimmons. Persimmon cakes. Persimmon with frost."

"Rhubarb. Rhubarb cake. Relieve fatigue and hunger. Regular, you promise you won't see it anywhere else." (Note 2)

Drove all morning on the road. Peng Xuewen's stomach really felt a little empty. Jumping off the warhorse. He took out a handful of copper plates and threw them into the basket of one of the cleanest-looking vendors. Commanded loudly, "Six nest heads. Six corns. If you have more, you don't need to look for it."

"Uncle Xie, thank you." The corn vendor agreed. Lift the damp cloth from the basket. Six sticks of corn were detected with tongs. Wrapped in straw paper. One by one, they were handed to the "distinguished guests". Immediately, he bought six nests for Peng Xuewen and others from his peers who sold nests. It was also wrapped in straw paper. Respectfully held the past.

It's mid-autumn. It's when corn is ripe. The old corn that was only broken from the ground last night exudes a unique aroma. Make the first bite. You can't stop your teeth. Soon. An old corn falls into the belly. With a bit of anticipation. Peng Xuewen handed the nest head to his mouth. Just bit a small piece. There was a bitter and astringent taste that ran down my throat and straight to my head.

"Phew. Bah. Phew." Spit out a few big mouthfuls in quick succession. He couldn't even spit out the bitter taste in his mouth. I was so angry that I threw the nest that was missing a small horn to the ground. Pointing to the head of the hawker who sells the nest, he said, "What are you selling? It should be taken out to deceive people.."

"Nest. Nest head." The peddler was so frightened that he retreated. Hand over basket. Whispered quibble." Three-seven sides of the nest head. That's what it tastes like. You're just not used to eating. Not ......" (Note 3)

"Fuck you. Haven't you ever eaten noodle noodles?" Qi Zhiqiang also belongs to the category of eating faster. Holding a nest head that took a big bite. Yelling at the peddlers.

He already had a coffin plate face. Initiate anger. It's even more vicious. The peddler who sells the nest head is so frightened that his legs go limp. A bend of the knee. He fell to his knees." Old customers spare their lives. Old customers spare their lives. It's really a three-seven side nest. Three-point stick noodles. Another three points. Be. It's an acorn ........." (Note 4)

Acorn flour is grown in mountainous areas. Most people just use it to feed pigs. Qi Zhiqiang, who felt deceived, was furious. Picking up the horsewhip is a lesson to the hawker who sells the nest. The peddlers who had sold corn to them saw this. Hurry up and take a few steps. Pray aloud." Old customers. Don't be angry, old customers. Listen. Listen to me explain. Listen to my explanation. It's not that we deliberately deceive you. Be. It's ....."

I quickly looked left and right. He lowered his voice. With a bit of grief and indignation, he added." It was sent by the high president of the town. Use acorn noodles to take away all the white noodles. said that it was on the orders of the prince. Save fine grains. Who dares to sell white noodles again. Let's go outside and shoot the target!"

"You're." Qi Zhiqiang refused to believe it. The whip in his hand did not go down after all. Tightly frowning. Keep scolding." Don't talk about the little devils. They couldn't be more domineering. I can't even let you eat."

"Really. Really." The other hawkers shouted in unison." Old customers. The first sale in the morning. How dare we fool around? It's really a maintenance meeting that takes away all the white noodles. Who dares to sell white flour again. Just shoot him."

"There really is such a thing.." Qi Zhiqiang was a little unsure. Turned around and asked Peng Xuewen for instructions with his eyes. The latter has been heard. The devils in the three eastern provinces do not allow the Chinese people to eat fine grain. But I didn't expect that the same bad government had spread to the grasslands. Waving his hand stopped Qi Zhiqiang from continuing to scare the hawkers. Keep your head down. He asked the one closest to him, "When did this happen?" How I was passing by the other day. I haven't heard of it yet."

"Just. . . It's just the beginning of the recent past." The hawkers listened to him speak softly. I was a little bolder. Keep your head up. Whisper in response." It's about seven days. No. Eight days ago. A prince on a horse came over and gave an order. Immediately after. The leaders of the maintenance association went from house to house. Let everyone hand over all the fine grains for acorn noodles. No one is allowed to keep it private. It is also said that this is support. What ....... to support?"

"Jihad." Another peddler added in a low voice. It is said that it is Kant who led the head. It is necessary to save small grains. Support the ghosts fighting in the front. Too. Taijun."

"His grandmother's." Peng Xuewen scolded angrily in a low voice. I don't know if I'm scolding the little devil. Or the puppet Emperor of Manchukuo Aixinjue Luo Puyi." They don't let it eat. Won't you eat it secretly? It's all from the villagers. Who can go to the city and report you with a clear conscience?"

"Old customer. Old customers. You can't say that." The hawker shuddered. I looked around several times. He lowered his voice to explain. Don't say this in a crowded place. The bosses have smart noses. The day before yesterday, the old Xu family couldn't help the child's begging. Take out the white flour hidden in the cellar. Secretly made a bowl of noodles for the child. I don't know how to be maintained will know. I took the adults that night. Tied to a tree and smoked all night."

"Damn." The more Peng Xuewen listened, the more angry he became. He cursed in a low voice. Then he took out a couple more tickets for the puppet Manchukuo from his pocket. I handed it to the vendor in front of me." Take it and divide it with them. Just now it was my people who were reckless. I'm scared of you."

"Don't dare. Can't. Old customers. Old customer you. You ....... "The vendor lost the corn basket. Holding the "Manchurian Ticket" tightly with both hands, his whole body trembled up and down.

The smallest of those tickets is also five yuan. Enough to cover all the food in the hands of the vendors. All the vendors who got up early to do business were frightened by Peng Xuewen's boldness. waved their hands and excused themselves." Old customers. What are you doing here, old customer? We. How dare we be rewarded by you."

"Take it." Zhang Songling sighed. Whisper to the side." Take it and buy some corn and sorghum. It's better than letting the child eat acorn noodles every day with the adults."

Listen to him talk about the child. The hawkers' eyes immediately turned red. They knelt down again. Kowtow to well-meaning regulars. Peng Xuewen felt very uncomfortable. waved his hand. Hop on your mount and continue on your way. Only walked out three or five meters away. The corn seller is in stride." Old customers. Old customers walk slowly. I have something I want to tell you all the time."

"What's the matter?" Peng Xuewen pulled the war horse in surprise. Asked with a frown.

"Yes. That is true. A few of us were rewarded by old customers. Nothing in return. This corn is for you to eat on the old road." The vendors hold the corn basket above their heads. Make a dedication. Take advantage of people not paying attention. Xiang Peng Xuewen gave him a look. Remind in a very low voice." There was a bunch of devils in town last night. You'd better take a detour. They see what they rob what. I don't do anything at all."

"So much corn. How can we finish eating?" Peng Xuewen was slightly stunned. Then he opened his throat and responded. Take the opportunity to push each other with the corn seller. Whispered: "Where. How many people.."

"I live in the house of the High President of the Society. How many people. I didn't dare to count them. It's a lot anyway." The corn vendor was startled again. Responded quickly with a gnat-like voice. Drop the basket. Betake oneself to one's heels.

Know that the brawler's courage has been used to the limit. Peng Xuewen is not too much for himself. Dial the mount. took Zhang Songling and others out of the town. I'm going to go around in circles. Suddenly, there was a motor sound behind him. Immediately after. Two cars. Each carrying more than 20 devil soldiers. Staggered out of town. Both sides of the street. Chickens, ducks, cats and dogs that get up early to forage are crushed to pieces. The devils have seen it. I won't slow down a bit. While laughing. While stepping on the accelerator to the limit.

Note 1: The eldest son. Copperplate.

Note 2: Rhubarb cake. A food made from wild rhubarb in the grasslands. Sweet and sour. It can be used as a snack for children.

Note 3: Sanqi face. Three into white noodles. Seventy percent cornmeal. A practice for northerners during times of food shortage. It can solve the problem that the cornmeal is too coarse.

Note 4: After the 77 Incident. The battle line of the little devils is advancing too fast. It is no longer possible to guarantee the supply of its army by its own country and Northeast China alone. They plundered the newly occupied territories. The traitors also took the opportunity to enrich themselves. A lot of places. Rice and white flour have become high-quality items that can only be eaten by devils. Chinese dare to eat. After being caught. to the lesser penalty of hard labor. In the worst case, he will be put to death.