With the fall of the northeast and southeast coasts to the Japanese army, the Nationalist government, which had retreated to the mountain city, also began to increase its control over the southwest region. In order to cope with the full-scale invasion of the Japanese army, the Nationalist Government also urgently needed war materials purchased or supported from overseas.

Even though the northwest is still under the control of the Nationalist Government, the conditions in the northwest are more complicated than those in the southwest. In addition, the land transportation distance is too long, but the southwest territory, which is connected to the Indochina colony, has become an important channel for transporting overseas goods.

In order to open up a new channel for the transportation of materials and let Haiphong City continue to become a distribution center for materials from all over the world, Hu Biao found a way to open up a relatively narrow but hidden transportation and supply line through Nuvich and with the consent of the colonial government.

If he can fully control this transportation supply line, Hu Biao believes that this supply line will bring him a lot of benefits and collateral benefits. In the next stage, the national government will inevitably strengthen its control over the southwestern border areas.

Receiving the confidential information sent by the Shuo Rat Intelligence Group, Hu Biao was indeed surprised. Fortunately, the current Shuo Rat Squad also has a good understanding of the intelligence station deployed by the military commander in the southwest. Suddenly a big man came, which naturally attracted their attention.

Through the military intelligence officers who had co-opted or rebelled earlier, the Shuo Rat Intelligence Group soon learned the true identity of this 'big man'. As for why this big man suddenly ran to the southwest, Hu Biao and others really can't guess.

It wasn't until he entered Yongfu City with a caravan of horses in the name of a trader and saw the horse team that this 'big man' joined that Hu Biao realized that the place where the other party was going was indeed a key overseas place operated by the national government.

In order to transport materials from overseas to Yunnan Province more easily and quickly, the national government also needs more information and network support. There is such a thing as making contacts, and the national government has capable people. But the construction of the intelligence network needs the guidance of a master!

After receiving the information from the scouts and looking at the map spread in the temporary headquarters, Hu Biao said with a smile: "Inform the people, on the side of the Evil Dragon Ridge, let our guests sleep well." Don't hurt him, sir! ”

"Understood!"

In the process of focusing on the development of Shillong, most of the elite troops drawn from the south were sent by Hu Biao to the Indochina colony to lurk. Most of the settlements that have been established are sparsely populated mountainous areas.

Coupled with the mines that have been established in Indochina in the name of investment, Hu Biao's influence and control in Indochina should be stronger than that of the military commander. At least those officials of the colonial government had friendly relations with Hu Biao's subordinates.

Even some of these factories were directly established in the name of foreigners. And the armed guards of the mine are also recruited by foreign mine owners. Naturally, the colonial government was extremely friendly and supportive of its own mine owners.

If there were more businessmen from China who came to Indochina to invest and set up factories, the colony would also develop rapidly. For those officials who managed the colony, this was not only a benefit, but also an increase in political achievements, which can be described as killing two birds with one stone!

The 'big man', who didn't know that his identity had been revealed, walked along the mountain road with the members of the horse team, and asked with a little curiosity: "How many times a year does your horse team take this road?" Is it risky on the way? ”

"It's alright! We make at least a few dozen trips a year. If you're lucky, you'll have a safe journey. If we are unlucky and we can't protect the goods, we can only choose to flee or resist.

Fortunately, those foreign devils and some people along the way also welcomed caravans like ours. On this path, the real thing to worry about is the bandits who appear from time to time. Here, bandit arming is also rampant! ”

Listening to the introduction of the leader of the horse team, the 'big man' also nodded and continued to ask about the Indochina colony. Especially when it comes to the Shillong Chamber of Commerce, he seems to be particularly interested. But the leader of the horse team always laughed and did not speak.

"Is it possible, can't you say this?"

"It's not that you can't say it! It's just that the big shopkeeper has an explanation, and don't mention too much about the Shillong Chamber of Commerce at any time. You are a friend of the big shopkeeper, if you really want to know about the Shillong Chamber of Commerce, you should ask the big shopkeeper to know more.

As for those of us who are subordinates, especially in the process of shipping, we don't talk too much about this aspect. The Xillong Chamber of Commerce also has an explanation, and tries not to mention the affairs of the Chamber of Commerce outside. We carry goods, and we also trade in the name of our caravan. ”

The words that came out of the leader's mouth made the 'big guys' even more interested in the Shillong Merchants. I even began to think that when I came back from the Indochina colony, I might be able to go to Shillong to see what was so different about that place.

The horse team, which had been marching for half a day, soon came to rest at the supply point that they used to pass by. The man in charge of cooking also began to make lunch for the members of the horse team. During this time, the members of the horse team can also take a break and give the horses some horse feed to replenish their consumption.

As the man made his meal, he called out to the crowd to start eating. The big man and his subordinates saw that other people were eating, so they ate and drank soup with a little caution. As a result, it didn't take long for some of his subordinates to start feeling dizzy.

"Not good! This soup is drugged? ”

"What? There is a case! Protect the sir! ”

Just when these subordinates were about to desperately protect the 'big man', the guy who was pointed at the gun said with a smile: "Don't be nervous! It's okay! After walking for most of the day, I believe you are all tired, so let's take a good rest! ”

"You, you, who are you? Belch! ”

As the power of the medicine began to surge, including the big man himself, he fell to the ground along with his men. Seeing this scene, the leader of the horse team, who had spoken to the big man before, said with a little worry: "Is it really going to be okay?" ”

"Old knife head, it's not like you've cooperated with us once or twice, when have we ever done something that we didn't believe in our words? Relax, you also hurry up and rest, and when they wake up, you can continue to lead them on the road.

If they dare to investigate in the future, then you will come to Yongfu City and specialize in the goods from the port of Haiphong City. You should have heard that the horse teams that went to Haiphong City a while ago have made a lot of money. Don't you want to be with your big shopkeeper? ”

"Okay! Then I'll listen to you! Just please, don't hurt them! The big shopkeeper told me that these people are not easy to come from! ”

"Don't worry! The principles of our actions, I am sure you know. Except for traitors and lackeys, we will never aim our swords and guns at our own people. If I really want these guys to die, do you think they'll survive until now? ”

To pacify the members of the horse team, the man in charge of cooking whistled a few times, and a group of soldiers dressed in jungle camouflage uniforms, with oil paint on their faces, whose real faces could not be seen at all, soon appeared among the horse team members.

In groups of twos and twos, dragging those who had already passed out, they quickly disappeared into the jungle. Seeing that his subordinates were still looking, the leader of the horse team also said, "What are you looking at?" Aren't you tired? Hurry up and rest, and you'll have to hurry later! ”

Under the scolding, the members of the horse team quickly lowered their heads and stopped looking at the place where the group had disappeared. Some time ago, the members of the horse team running the Indochina colonies began to know that those camouflage uniforms were their protectors.

The bandit armament that I used to encounter often has been nowhere to be seen during this time. The bandit armament that I occasionally encountered seems to be much kinder than before. For a small fee, the caravan was able to safely pass through the area where the bandit cottage was located.

Spend a little money and avoid crossfire with armed bandits, many caravans are willing to do so. What's more, as long as the toll money is paid, those bandits will escort the caravan out of the area under their control, without fear of being robbed again.

These mysterious armed forces wearing camouflage and oil paint on their faces, as long as they go to the Indochina area, the horse caravan and the merchant gang will not dare to offend. If you don't give these people face, who knows if these people will be somewhere and give them a fatal blow?

Taking such a big risk to sell goods, isn't the picture just to make money? What's the use of making more money if you put your life on the line?

dragged those who had fainted to a vacant lot not far from the jungle trade road, where Hu Biao, who had already set up a temporary tent, looked at the big man who was carried into the tent, and said with a smile: "Wake him up, and the others will make them faint for the time being!" ”

"Yes, wolfhead!"

With a wet towel, one of the guards washed the other person's face. When the other party opened his eyes, he saw Hu Biao, who was sitting in the tent, smiling and toasting, and said: "I have heard the name of Brother Yu Nong for a long time, I take the liberty to ask for it today, and I hope to forgive one or two!" ”

"Friend, did you recognize the wrong person? I haven't asked yet, who is the sir? ”

This big man who was called 'Brother Yu Nong' by Hu Biao was none other than Dai Li, the head of the military command. Although he didn't know why the other party came, Hu Biao still wanted to meet Dai Li in private in this way.

Dai Li, who had already woken up, quickly took a look at the environment in the tent and found that Hu Biao was indeed the only one. While not admitting his identity, he also carefully inquired about Hu Biao's identity. But in my heart, I still seem a little nervous and angry.

In the face of Dai Li's caution, Hu Biao continued to smile and said: "Originally, I thought that my brother was here to see my younger brother. Unexpectedly, my brother seems to have other priorities. I've always wanted to meet my brother, but I'm afraid of being remembered.

In desperation, he could only choose to use this way to meet Brother Yunong. Your men are still asleep. When we're done drinking, I'll send my brother away. With all that said, my brother should have guessed who I am, right? ”

Seeing that Hu Biao really had no malicious intent, he guessed that it was Hu Biao's Dai Li, and said with a wry smile: "Brother Hu, you are really worthy of the name of Flying Fox." This time, it's a shame for my brother! Can this wine be shocked? ”

"Of course! Although I don't know why my brother is on this trip, my brother also has a little power here. Where it is useful to the elder brother, the elder brother will try his best to help. I have offended a lot before, I will punish myself with three cups to make amends, and I hope my brother will forgive me! ”

Seeing that Hu Biao's attitude was very sincere, Dai Li also understood that Hu Biao might have his own intentions in doing this. This trip was ordered to go to the southwest and the Indochina colony in person, and Dai Li was also asked by the mountain city to find a way to find out the details of Hu Biao!

Presumably, Hu Biao should also know this. Now that I think about it, thankfully he didn't have the time to deploy the manpower to investigate. If you really want to do something to be sorry for Hu Biao, the scene will not be as harmonious as it is now!