Everyone walked around the big set and found Uncle Wang, Sun Hongshan and Erdan, who were setting up stalls.

The business is not very good, mainly because there is no city to collect mountain goods, and it would be good for the people to fill their stomachs, so how can they have spare money to buy meat, animal skins and other things.

"If you can't sell it, keep it for yourself, let's go buy big livestock!" Shen Chen didn't care too much about this, and he didn't buy things with the money from the sale anyway.

Uncle Wang smiled and said, "Hong Shan will follow, I'll squat on the stall for a while." ”

Sun Hongshan said with a smile: "This is not good, with my eyesight, I'm afraid it will not be good." I have to trouble Brother Wang, help me take a look. ”

Juzi pulled up his father and said, "I'll help you watch the stall, and you can help Uncle Wang pick up livestock." ”

Uncle Wang tugged the cigarette pouch on his waist and said with a smile: "Then I'll go and help take a look, this old man is dizzy, I don't dare to say that I can pick and choose!" ”

The north end of Daji is the mule and horse market, but there are only a few livestock in Liao Liao. Large animals have a lot of money, and ordinary people can't afford to buy them; Even if they borrowed and bought livestock, the people were also very expensive, and they were willing to sell it easily.

It's just that the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression has been fought for several years, the damage is enormous, and the lives of the people are becoming more and more difficult, so they have to sell their livestock in order to survive the difficult days when they can't open the pot.

When they saw the customers coming, several livestock sellers all came forward and said how good their livestock were.

Sun Hongshan and Lao Wang Tou were unhurried, but they were very experienced, and began to check and choose.

Shen Chen looked here and there, and felt that there was nothing he liked at a glance. When he expanded his gaze and continued to look, his eyes suddenly froze.

It was a horse, and although it was not a tall horse, it stood out among the mules and donkeys.

Next to the horse stood two men, a man and a woman, both young, like brother and sister and husband and wife. Moreover, the two of them did not seem to be in a hurry to betray, and chatted calmly.

Shen Chen involuntarily walked over and looked at the horse carefully.

When the man and the woman saw someone approaching, they turned their eyes and saw that it was a girl in unusual costumes, and they looked at each other with some surprise.

Shen Chen stretched out his hand to touch the horse's head, but the horse tilted its head to avoid it, snorting slightly, as if expressing dissatisfaction.

"How do you sell this horse?" Shen Chen smiled and turned his head to look at the pair of men and women.

The man had a big square face, a burly figure, and his whole body was more stout than strong. Almost light dark complexion, a pair of shiny black eyes, dark thick eyebrows and hair, and a big grin when he speaks.

"Two hundred in the ocean, no two prices." The man looked at Shen Chen and stretched out two fingers.

Is it so expensive? Shen Chen really doesn't know the market of this livestock, but he just thinks that in such a set, who will bring two hundred oceans?

That woman's Bo Shi Fandai, you can still see the youthful charm from her eyebrows and eyes, it can be seen that she is very young, and she may even be similar to Shen Chen's age.

Seeing Shen Chen frowning, the woman smiled and said, "This is a good horse, running fast." ”

Shen Chen pursed his lips and said, "How fast can you go, and you can travel thousands of miles a day and eight hundred at night?" Do business, don't even bargain, see if you just don't sell sincerely. ”

This man and woman really didn't sell horses sincerely, just under the guise of shopping.

The woman giggled and said, "The eldest sister is right. Then let's hold hands! As he spoke, he pulled down his sleeves and stretched out towards Shen Chen.

Shen Chen didn't understand this very well, he looked very dazed, and stretched out his hand to look at it carefully in front of his eyes.

Poof, the woman's music sounded, and her voice was crisp.

The man also laughed and said, "Big sister, you don't understand anything, what kind of horse do you buy?" Let's go, buy a horse, and let your family come over. ”

Cut! Shen Chen rolled his eyes and said, "If you can't hold hands, you don't understand anything?" Picking at the rope in the sleeve, how good is it? If it weren't for ......"

Just as he was about to go on, Sun Hongshan over there had already beckoned, "Da Mei, come and see this mule." ”

Shen Chen glanced at the young man and woman, turned around and left.

"This girl is handsome, and it's weirdly interesting." The young woman was still laughing, looked at Shen Chen's back, and said, "This name is vulgar." ”

The man smiled and said, "Country girl, it's not a similar name." ”

"You think she looks like a country girl?" The young woman put away her smile and said, "I'm wearing a yellow tweed coat, just like the Japanese devil." Perhaps, it's the Japanese devil. ”

"What's so strange about it being ripped from a dead man." The man shook his head and said, "Maybe someone in her family is fighting with a gun and has seized what she is wearing." ”

The young woman thought about it, but she was not sure, and she did not want to pursue it, and said, "Maybe! Let's stop standing here, it's time to go back, right? ”

"You've had enough, so let's go." The man shrugged his shoulders indispensably.

Shen Chen walked up to his uncle and Uncle Wang to see the animals they had selected. It was a big mule, according to Uncle Wang, this mule could not only pull a cart, but also plough the field, it was used by others, and it was easy to control.

In addition to the mules, there is also a trailer, although it is a little dilapidated, but the price is also cheap, almost half sold and half sent.

"Go back to the village, find a carpenter to clean up, and use it no problem." Sun Hongshan checked the cart, felt that it was quite cost-effective, and looked up at Shen Chen as if he were inquiring.

Shen Chen didn't want to find fault, and he also felt that the old man was thoughtful and better than himself.

The livestock and cart were all there, and Sun Hongshan went to buy some grain and salt, which were loaded on the cart. Back at the stall, Sun Hongshan asked his wife to lead Shen Chen to buy cloth so that he could make new clothes.

Shen Chen didn't rarely have any green clothes, so he only bought some white cloth and prepared to make two shirts to wear inside. The aunt couldn't resist him, so she had to give up.

As for going to a big meal, Uncle Wang and Sun Hongshan both objected, and under the pretext that they couldn't leave the stall, they asked their aunt to buy vegetarian tofu soup, and the three of them dealt with it with dry food.

Shen Chen didn't want to eat and drink by himself, so he took Juzi, Erdan and Xiaohua, found a tent casually, and ate boiled meatballs and sesame baked cakes.

After eating and drinking, Shen Chen and the others went shopping again, bought personal items such as socks and tooth powder, and bought two bottles of wine. Seeing that it was not early, they returned to the stall and packed up and went home.

When I went, I took a step, and when I came back, I got on the bus. Although it is not a rubber wheel, and there are some bumps, it is also much lighter.

Erdan sat in front of him, followed Uncle Wang for a while, and then tried to catch up. When he wants to come, it will be his own job to pull his feet out in the future.

In addition to the things bought, as well as the animal skins and frozen meat that were not sold, there were also a few more baskets in the car, all of which were given by Wei Chun'er.

Although Wei Chun'er said that it was a free gift, she thanked Shen Chen for borrowing money to help, but Shen Chen didn't think about asking her to pay back the money at all. These baskets, even if they are worth two, try to vary greatly in value.

Uncle Wang sat on the wheel, holding a cigarette pouch, pointed out from time to time, and said with a smile: "If you want to say that Da Mei is thoughtful, with this car, it is comfortable to sit." In the future, everyone in the village will be stained with your family's light. ”

Sun Hongshan said with a smile: "What do you say, our family is not all thanks to the villagers to take care of us. ”

Shen Chen and Juzi sat in the back of the car, shoulder to shoulder, whispering.

"I heard Wei Chun'er say that the militia should be drawn from various villages and what district squadron should be established. You say, will you draw me? ”

Looking at Juzi's expectant eyes, Shen Chen scratched his head and said, "Then who knows?" We don't know what the charter is, so we're sitting here thinking about it! ”

Juzi rubbed Shen Chen on the shoulder dissatisfied, and said, "Let you help me find a way, why did it become a blind thought." ”

Shen Chen stroked his forehead, pretended to think about it, and said, "The district party committee is in Zhangzhuang, you can just ask Wei Chun'er to help you ask if you can't." ”

"She can't." Juzi shook her head and said, "Because she is a relative, she wants to help me, and she is not afraid that my father and mother will be angry!" ”

"Then let the militia captain in the village ask." Shen Chen pushed back, not wanting to take this matter on his shoulders.

Juzi sighed softly and muttered: "I don't want to answer him, Mao Mao is stunned, and when he is a broken captain, he feels amazing." ”

Shen Chen laughed twice and said, "Actually, there is no need to inquire in a hurry, there will definitely be a notice from above." When the time comes, it depends on what the conditions are, and whether you are qualified or not. ”

Juzi smiled bitterly and said, "That's it!" Seeing that you don't care, you just want to deal with me. ”

Shen Chen smiled and said nothing, he really couldn't help this girl who was in a hurry to go out.

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It was getting late, but Chen Village was lively.

As soon as the Eighth Route Army entered the village, Shi Deguang and others, who had received the news in advance, had already arranged it, and the people who returned to the village had also done their work, and each family had boiled boiling water and brought out buckets and pots.

When the troops entered the village, under the guidance of the staff, they went to the well-numbered houses, and they heard the shouts of "uncle", "aunt", "eldest brother" and "eldest sister" everywhere.

Chen Hong was originally waiting for Shen Chen to come over at the Zhangzhuang Daji today, but he didn't expect Shen Chen and them to come late, and an urgent notice came from here, asking him to rush to Chen Village and prepare to meet the regular troops.

Although he was not very happy, Chen Hong did not dare to delay, so he had to rush to Chen Village with regret and was busy for a long time. When the troops finally came, he greeted and led two cadres of the Eighth Route Army into the village office.

Shi Deguang was talking with Zhao Tie and Lao Zhouzheng, and when he saw the cadres of the army coming in, he hurriedly got up to greet them. Coincidentally, Company Commander Jiang and Zhao Tie who came in still knew each other and said hello, making them even closer.

"You guerrillas are amazing, and they scared us when they saw them in the village." Company Commander Jiang said to Zhao Tie: "Hey, the 38 big cover accounts for more than half, and this proportion exceeds that of the regular troops." ”

Zhao Tie hurriedly said modestly: "Company Commander Jiang has won the award, and the guerrillas are fighting a little, how can they compare with the regular troops." ”

"When you leave the army, you become modest?" Company Commander Jiang smiled: "The guerrillas have become stronger, but it's a good thing. You are familiar with the terrain and local conditions, and I will rely on you more in the future! ”

Instructor Yang was in his thirties, with a clear face, a box cannon on his belt, and after shaking hands with everyone with a smile and a smile, he asked Shi Deguang about the current situation and situation.

"The Zuwang stronghold is a nail that the enemy has driven into the base area after sweeping, which is very threatening and also brings great pressure to the cadres and masses." Shi Deguang said: "In the past, Chen Village could be counted as the rear. But now, it is just across a small river, so that the people can't work and live with peace of mind. It's good that you're here, and even if you can't uproot the Zuwang stronghold, the masses will feel safer. ”

"How many enemies are there in the Zuwang stronghold?" Company Commander Jiang asked Zhao Tie directly.

Zhao Tie smiled bitterly and said, "A squadron of devils, and a similar number of Imperial Cooperative Army, is a hard nail!" ”

Company Commander Jiang's face became solemn, and he waved his hand to signal the orderly to spread out the map, and after carefully reading the map, he frowned and did not speak for a long time.

The return to the base area was accompanied by a battalion of regular troops, scattered across three villages. But according to Zhao Tie's introduction, even if it is concentrated, a battalion plus guerrillas will not be able to capture Zuwang's stronghold.

"Why would the enemy station so many men and horses in Zuwang?" Instructor Yang felt strange, pointed to the map and said, "It stands to reason that Qijia Town is more important, how can you give up?" ”

Zhao Tie smiled bitterly and said, "Because the devil wants to take revenge, he concentrated his forces on Zuwang. As he spoke, he looked at Shi Deguang.

Shi Deguang took two steps forward, pointed to the approximate place on the map, and said: "Just as the sweeping devils were retreating, the guerrillas attacked them here. According to the information from the line in the enemy-occupied area, the commander of the enemy on this road, a Shao Zuo, was killed by a cold gun, and nearly a small group of devils entered the mountains and forests to pursue, and the whole army was annihilated. ”

Company Commander Jiang and Instructor Yang both looked at Zhao Tie in surprise, almost in disbelief.

"You guerrillas are really good!" Company Commander Jiang quickly reacted, laughed heartily, and slapped Zhao Tie's arm hard, "Killed a Shaozuo and eliminated a squad, no wonder the devil wants to station heavy troops in Zuwang!" ”

Instructor Yang nodded again and again, and exclaimed: "This is a big victory, or the guerrillas have won, and it should be vigorously promoted." ”

Shi Deguang said: "The intelligence has just been confirmed, and it has not yet been reported to the county party committee. Moreover, Captain Zhao and Instructor Zhou meant that they didn't want to be too public. ”

Company Commander Jiang blinked his eyes and said, "Are you worried that the enemy will retaliate and bring losses to the guerrillas and the local people?" ”

Instructor Yang said: "If this is the case, now that the regular troops have returned, there is no need. Besides, if propaganda is not promoted, I don't think it will affect the devil's retaliation. ”

Zhao Tie looked at Lao Zhou, and in the eye contact, a pair of old comrades-in-arms understood their respective thoughts.

Lao Zhou said: "Propaganda is also fine, but it is better to attribute this credit to the guerrillas collective, not to individuals. ”

"During the battle, there was a flurry of gunfire, and it was really impossible to tell who hit the target." Company Commander Jiang misunderstood, and said with a smile: "Since it is not easy to be sure, even if it is a collective credit, there is a lot less trouble." ”

"This-" Lao Zhou hesitated for a moment, thinking that it was better to tell the truth, because the specific situation had already been reported to the district committee.

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