Chapter 3 Shannan Shanbei (Wushang)

The last few sentences, he deliberately stretched them out. If someone beats a few gongs and drums next to it at this moment, and an erhu is added, it is enough to sing a big opera. "Good!" "The second master is mighty!" "The second master is powerful!" The villagers applauded and stamped their feet and cheered in unison. Hearing the cheers of the landslide and tsunami in all directions, Xiao Guotao was so proud in his heart, and was about to add fuel and vinegar to tell him in detail about his heroic actions that day, but the big boss Wei Zhankui was already impatient, coughed loudly a few times, and then said slowly: "Hmm! Uh-huh! Uh-huh! I said second, the food and meat were sent out, this gun, but it was replaced?! ”

"Oops! The big boss is also here! I didn't see you just now! Xiao Guotao, the second leader, was so blocked that his chest was stuffy, but he was unwilling to argue with Wei Zhankui in front of everyone, so he smiled and reported loudly, "It's all in the carriage!" There were one hundred and fifty spears and forty thousand pointed bullets. Captain Ji said that as long as we can continue to provide him with food and meat, bullets and guns! You can go to Baoding Mansion to find him at any time! ”

"Commander Ji, didn't you go to see Commander-in-Chief Song, General Guan, and General Sun? Why did a little head of the regiment come forward and send you away?! Wei Zhankui was dissatisfied with Xiao Guotao stealing the limelight just now, and he was determined to find fault in the other party's words.

"People, aren't Commander-in-Chief Song and the two generals Sun and Guan busy?!" Xiao Guotao smiled awkwardly and continued to endure in every possible way, "Besides, who are we, who is Commander-in-Chief Song?" If anyone wants to see it, he will do other things all day long! ”

"yes, yes. Commander-in-Chief Song, it's hard to say whether he's in Baoding or Beiping at this time! How can you say that you will see it! Vice President Lu Fang is an honest man, and seeing that Wei Zhankui was endlessly looking for trouble with Xiao Guotao, he angrily defended the latter.

"Didn't you get the gun back? Last time, I could buy one for ten oceans, and it was still an old sleeve. This time, it only took 4,000 catties of wheat to exchange for 150 guns, and in my opinion, no matter how you calculate it, this transaction has been done! Yang Dashun also felt that Wei Zhankui had been doing too much recently, so he knocked the dry tobacco bag pot on the sole of his shoe, and added it with a bang. (Note 1)

Wei Zhankui originally wanted to squeeze Xiao Guotao a few more words to show that he was the most important person in the Iron and Blood Society. But he didn't expect to accidentally commit public anger, which made the three deputy leaders feel the same hatred for the enemy, and quickly smiled and rubbed his hands, and echoed loudly, "That's right, that's right!" This trade has been done, done! Less than 400 pieces of grain from the ocean, in exchange for 150 guns and 40,000 rounds of ammunition. It's just too much. Second, I calculated that you would come back today, and I had already instructed the gang to stew the pork kidneys in advance. Let's take a look at the guns first, and then everyone will celebrate your success! ”

When he speaks, he doesn't care whether others oppose it or not. With his confidant Zhao Erzi and others, he rushed to the carriage in a hurry and tore off the tarpaulin covering the carriage. More than a dozen neatly stacked boxes were lit up in front of everyone.

Seeing the eager appearance of Wei Zhankui and the others, Xiao Guotao, the second master, shook his head and chuckled at himself. Then he handed over an iron crowbar, "There are big rules in the army, and the guns that are not used are packed in boxes, and they are not allowed to be scattered." If you want to open the box, you have to use this ......."

Wei Zhankui snatched the crowbar and interrupted loudly, "I know, I know, I've seen this thing!" Isn't it just a crowbar, I think my father took me to Tianjin Wei to carry it, to worship the master to learn skills, what kind of crowbar has never been seen. Second son, come here, step on me with your feet. Little Five, Tusheng, you two help me hold this ...... here"

Four strong men who can knock down a yak can disassemble a wooden box even if they don't know how to use a crowbar properly. Besides, the wooden boxes weren't too tightly covered. In the blink of an eye, several boards of wood flew out with nails, followed by four or five pieces of oiled paper that had been torn to shreds. Wei Zhankui, the big boss, dropped the crowbar and raised a long guy with a strong smell of engine oil with one hand, "Hey, made in Hanyang, it's still new." It's a lot stronger than the old sleeve. Brethren, we've got real guys this time! (Note 2)

"There's a gun, there's a gun!" Zhao Erzi and the others also grabbed a rifle each, jumped and shouted in the carriage.

The crowd of Zhuang Ding gathered around the carriage was very excited, and rushed forward to grab the rifles on the carriage. When Wei Zhankui saw it, he hurriedly lowered the muzzle of the gun and gestured back and forth at everyone's heads, "Don't move, don't move!" Beware of misfire, guns can't be handed to you casually. We have to receive it in the treasury first, and then divide it when a few of our leaders come out with the military advisor to discuss a charter. Don't rob, don't rob, I'm really holding the fire if I rob again! ”

"Don't rob, don't rob, guys." Xiao Guotao also opened his arms to protect the carriage and Wei Zhankui and the others in the carriage, and bitterly advised the Zhuang Ding not to use their weapons. "The gun wasn't new, it probably had bullets in it. It's not fun to go off! ”

After being reminded by him, Zhong Zhuang Ding suddenly discovered that the Hanyang made in Wei Zhankui's hand already had traces of wear and tear at the muzzle. This indicates that the gun was withdrawn from the army, and it is very likely that it was packed into a box without removing the bullets. In case the fingers of Master Wei were really trembling just now......

Thinking that they were almost shot open, the Zhuang Ding hurriedly retreated. People stepped on people, people squeezed people, "oops, oops", and fell into a large area like a gourd. Hearing that there might be a bullet in the gun, the big boss Wei Zhankui was also taken aback, threw the Hanyang in his hand on the carriage, and protested in a trembling voice, "Second brother, aren't you deliberately harming me?" Once I pulled the trigger just now......"

"The gun in your hand is on the safe, and it won't be buttoned!" Xiao Guotao smiled and picked up the rifle that Wei Zhankui had just dropped and fiddled with everyone. "That's what it is, turning forward, locking the bolt of the gun. To turn back is to loosen the safety ......"

Only then did Wei Zhankui notice that the safety on the gun had indeed not been opened just now. The splitter recaptured Hanyangzao, and loudly stirred up, "Of course I know there is an insurance here!" Isn't it the same pattern as the old sleeve?! I was too happy to notice. Hey, you guys, put the guns back for me. What to do, if you go out of the fire and kill someone, I will chop you up! ”

The second half of the sentence was yelling at Zhao Erzi and others. Frightened, Zhao Erzi and other descendants stuck out their tongues, and quickly put back the Hanyang Zao in their hands.

"Second brother, why did you get all the old guys back, and there are no new ones?" In order to divert everyone's attention more successfully, Wei Zhankui pointed to the wear marks on the muzzle of the gun and asked loudly.

"Although the guns are old, they can still be used. Otherwise, how much can people give us? Xiao Er nodded and admitted frankly.

"Yes, the old is the old, it's better than the old sleeve!" Other farmers also chimed in. Prior to this, all the belongings of the Iron and Blood Society, including the sand guns used for hunting, were only more than sixty. Everyone said that there is no old Hanyang made available, even if it is an old sleeve, and you have to reach a certain level to touch it.

With the lesson of a previous public outrage, Wei Zhankui did not dare to dwell more on the issue of old and new weapons. Touching the barrel of Hanyang's blue gun, his face was full of pity, "With this guy, our strength will definitely go up a lot." Sensei said that when he met the people of Huluyu in the future, he didn't have to whisper to accompany the smiling face. Even if Qin Dechun and Yue Jingxiong came with the team in person, Lao Tzu would dare to fight with them! ”

"Yes, yes! We've got a good guy this time! Realizing that the guns in the carriage were safe, they pushed each other forward.

"What for, what for? Get out of the car for me! Wei Zhankui pushed the insurance made by Hanyang back, and the muzzle of the gun shook at everyone, "Lao Tzu said that it can't be divided, but it can't be divided!" ”

Zhong Zhuang Ding was afraid that the gun would go off, so he hurriedly took a few steps back, salivating one by one, and was reluctant to give up on the carriage, "Then, the big boss will shoot a few shots, let's listen to the sound, let's do it." More than 40,000 rounds of ammunition......"

"Yes, everyone has been looking forward to it for more than half a month, and they won't even let ....... touch it."

The audience said pitifully, and Wei Zhankui couldn't help but be a little soft-hearted. His eyes secretly swept to Wei Ding, the hunchbacked veteran military master standing outside the crowd, and saw that there was no clear look of opposition on the latter's face. immediately got up proudly, lifted Hanyang in his hand, and shouted: "Okay, Lao Tzu will open your eyes today." Let's unload the car first, and hand over the guns and bullets to the military division for storage. Then let's go to the back mountain to shoot targets! Take turns and each person can fire two shots! Second son, little five, don't unload the car, take the shovel, and hurry to the target of the tree block in the back mountain! ”

"Good!" Ay! Zhao Erzi and Yang Xiaowu, who were named by name, loudly promised to go to the back mountain to prepare targets. The other villagers also stepped forward to help, unloading the trucks, carrying the boxes, and after a while, the guns and bullets were sent into the warehouse in the backyard of the ancient temple.

Taking advantage of everyone's inattention, Wei Zhankui quietly walked up to the old military master and whispered begging the latter to allow him to fulfill the promise he had just made. The old military master Wei Ding was in a good mood today, and he didn't want to disappoint the Zhuang Ding too much, so he nodded and whispered: "Bring a few more guns, don't keep making one, be careful that the barrel is hot!" ”

"Gone! Shoot the gun! The second leader, the third, the fourth, and Adjutant Zhang, each of you will carry one. Everyone has aimed at me to hit, and whoever dares to waste bullets will kick his ass! Turning his head, Wei Zhankui became the unique boss of the Iron and Blood Society again, holding Han Yangzao high and greeting loudly.

"Gone, gone!" Zhongzhuang Ding responded violently, hugging the second leader Xiao Guotao, the third leader Lu Fang, the fourth leader Yang Dashun, and the adjutant Zhang Songling, who had just taken office for a long time, and happily went straight to the back mountain.

Zhang Songling didn't expect to have his own share, and he was a little overjoyed. Holding the Hanyang made by Xiao Er, he walked towards the back mountain surrounded by everyone, and carefully watched the shape of the gun like a baby.

I saw that this gun was about four feet long, and it was wiped clean. The front half of the gun is made of stainless steel, which is black-blue in the sun, and the cold is oppressive. The rear half of the body is made of fine hardwood, painted orange, which, together with a handguard that extends to the front, holds the barrel. Under the wooden barrel of the gun, there was a semi-elliptical iron ring, inside which the trigger was guarded. Before the bolt iron ring, it was an oblique triangle iron box, with relatively rough workmanship, and it was estimated that it should be a magazine.

In addition to these indispensable parts, under the handguard, a bayonet was folded. It was very old, and there were signs of rust on the blade. In the center of the rear of the butt, there is also a round iron cover, and I don't know if it can be opened, or what can be pulled out of the butt after opening.

When a person is happy, his feet are especially strong. In the blink of an eye, the back mountain has arrived. Zhao Erzi, Yang Xiaowu and others erected a wooden board as a target at a distance of about fifty paces, temporarily drew several concentric circles in the center of the wooden board with charcoal strips, and then ran back quickly, respectfully asking the big boss to shoot the first shot.

"Before shooting the gun, you have to adjust the ruler, which is the iron piece on the gun. The foreign yard above is talking about the distance and proximity of the enemy! Wei Zhankui had one leg in the shape of an open arch, and the other leg was half-kneeling on the ground, "After adjusting the distance, you have to aim." Align your eyes, ruler and target, then take a breath and pull the trigger....."

"Ping!" He fired one shot, then pulled the bolt and fired another.

"Good!" In all directions, the cheers were endless. Wei Zhankui smiled and handed the gun to Zhao Erzi, who was eager to try, stood up, and bowed his hands to everyone, "That's it, have you learned everything?" Learning ......"

Suddenly, his smile froze on his face. His eyes were fixed on the slippery target fifty paces away, and the blood ran from the base of his ear to his forehead.

"Oops, I forgot to tell you, this gun is an old gun, and when it is fired, the recoil is high, and the bullet is easy to deviate!" Although he did not get along well with Wei Zhankui, Xiao Guotao, the second leader, still took the initiative to find the other party's stairs. "Blame me, blame me! The big boss will fight again, and the gun will definitely hit the bull's-eye! ”

"What I said, how can you aim well, but you just can't hit! Take warning to you! Give me some heart for a while, don't waste bullets like me! Wei Zhankui reacted quickly, followed the steps laid by the second master, and quickly slipped down.

"Yes! Big boss! Everyone forced back their laughter and agreed in unison.

"Second brother, you teach them how to aim!" Wei Zhankui's mind turned a few hundred times in an instant, pushed away Zhao Erzi, who was aiming, and gave up the shooting position to Xiao Guotao, the second master.

Xiao Guotao raised the gun on his shoulder with a smile, and half-knelt on the ground in the posture of Wei Zhankui just now, "This gun, this is also the first time I have touched it." Not sure! ”

"Bing!" As he spoke, the first bullet flew out and smashed a small black hole in the bull's-eye.

"Blind, blind!" Xiao Guotao shook his head, smiling modestly. Then pull the bolt again, aim, and pull the trigger. "Ping!" A second flash of fire came out of the muzzle, but the target in the distance did not move. A cloud of yellow smoke rose from the ground to the left of the target, scurrying out of the distance.

Note 1: The old sleeve, made in Hanyang in the early days, was modeled after the German Type 88 rifle for the Hanyang Arsenal. In the original design, in order to prevent the barrel from exploding, an additional layer of iron pipe was added. So it is commonly known as the old sleeve.

Note 2: Hanyang-made, that is, the Type 88 improved by the Hanyang Arsenal after 1904. The second layer of barrel was removed, the upper handguard was replaced, the bayonet court was changed under the front guard, the illuminator was improved, the pass was placed in the handguard, etc. Commonly known as Hanyang, it has become the longest-lived rifle in Chinese history after the Xinhai Revolution, the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea.