readx; It turned out that the connection between these four counties and the big rear was cut off by the devils. The various armed forces of the four counties www.biquge.info each other and formed several loose joint brigades. The composition of these armed forces is very complex, there are real bandits, there are also pro-Japanese elements, but there is no regular [***].

They are mainly private security forces hired by some of the former wealthy people. There is no doubt that if I come to attack this county, the first one to surrender will be this defense brigade. However, they are still armed with the Chinese, and they still dare not stop a [***] team like Lao Hei.

After Lao Hei entered the city, he reported to the public that the title was, [***] Lieutenant Colonel of the Reading Force Regiment of the 26th Division. It was also announced that the four counties that were separated would be fully responsible for the defense. The original Security Joint Defense Brigade will now be under the jurisdiction of Lao Hei, and the brigades of the other three counties will be able to operate for the time being, but all armed personnel here must immediately accept its reorganization, and those who do not cooperate will be punished for treason.

The Joint Security Defence Brigade was assembled. In view of the mixed situation here, Lao Hei, at the suggestion of his subordinates, expelled some people who had a lot of grievances, and even some people who didn't look like good birds. In the end, their establishment was completely disrupted, and with himself and Sun Qingyun's people as the backbone, two companies with dissatisfied members were reorganized. He received all the guns and ammunition. In this way, Lao Hei has a force of more than 300 people. However, this is only the framework of the new force.

The old black began to recruit soldiers. He did not take the form of a lajonding. In his words, he would never be able to pull people out of the cave to serve as soldiers. Lao Hei's conscription takes the form of voluntary registration. Of course, large-scale propaganda work cannot be done less. "The survival of the country is the responsibility of the husband." "Defend the family and the country!" "I said that I am a beast and a dog mongrel, and I want to take revenge to become a soldier." "The man surnamed blood picked up the gun and made the devil of the dog say uneasy." In these slogans, some of them are more like words, and some are not like words, Lao Hei said that this is closer to the people, so that they can be painted everywhere in and outside the city.

The group of people who escaped under the protection of Lao Hei's troops became free propagandists for Lao Hei. Surrounded by strong enemies on all sides and devils will be dispatched at any time, there are really people who volunteer to be soldiers, and they have maintained more and more momentum. Lao Hei felt the support of the people, and finally felt a little less wronged about the last time he sacrificed most of his people to protect the people, but he maintained a deep hatred for those who asked for money and didn't want their lives.

At the same time as Lao Hei's troops were expanding on a large scale, they did not strengthen the fortifications of the county town much. The wealthy families in the county began to be dissatisfied, and formed a squire newspaper association, asking to negotiate with Lao Hei on the condition of donating money and property to Lao Hei. Lao Hei happily prepared a table of banquets to entertain the members of the Squire's Congress. Of course, the cost of the banquet was also paid by the squires.

The scheduled time for reception and negotiation was noon, and when the time was approaching, a burst of gongs, drums, and firecrackers rang out outside the door of the county elementary school where the old black troops were temporarily stationed. Lao Hei came out to take a look, and the people carrying a few big fat pigs, rice wine jars and other things came over. First, the two of them held a banner - to report to the Congress to comfort the [***] reading group.

"Hahaha! The folks have worked hard. On behalf of the brothers of [***], I, Lao Hei, thank you. ”

"Old black black group, you're polite. The security defense of the countryside still needs to rely on the black group seat and the brothers of your department. You're welcome! A man with a snow-white goatee and a new gown spoke slowly and slowly.

Lao Hei said: "Please! He said no more, and the squires went into the school. Lao Hei ordered the live pigs to be slaughtered and eaten, and the wine was brought in and divided with all the soldiers. In the big hall of the school, there is a whole wine and meat meeting.

In the original school hall, several tables of banquets were set up, and the squires sat down to be satisfied and ready to eat, just waiting for the heads of both sides to finish the scene.

Lao Hei coughed lightly: "Hmm! Ladies and gentlemen, when Lao Hei first arrived in your place, everyone supported me so much, I am really ashamed! However, I still want to say ugly things in front, and I will not be merciless to those who do not cooperate and want to make trouble, of course, everyone here is no exception! Everyone eats vegetables! Hey! Everyone's eating! ”

The squire's faces suddenly became ugly, and the white-bearded man who was supposed to be a president stood up and said slowly: "Heituanza, we squires have reported to the Congress, and this time we have brought a full twenty gold bars, which is enough for you to buy some belongings." We paid so much gold and silver, just in exchange for a word from the head of the tour. Doesn't the black group need the support of us ordinary people? ”

"Hey, hey! Need! Need! How could you not need it? Say what you want! Coming and going! Lao Hei seemed to be looking at the face of the gold bar, and was polite to this person.

"Ahh Well, this one! Kurodanza, I need to talk to you privately. ”

"No need, here today are a few brothers who have been born and died with me. If you people can come together, you must have all discussed what you have to say. If you have something to say, just say it here! ”

"Good! I can see that Kurotuan is a cheerful person. Then I'll get straight to the point. ”

Lao Hei looked at him with a smile and a very kind attitude. The gentleman's expression was in his grasp, and he thought that the power of the gold bar was great, and he said confidently: "To protect our property and life from threat." You might want to consider strengthening the fortifications in case the devils attack, right? ”

Old Black laughed: "Everyone. If the devils come to a few divisions, it will be useless to strengthen our city defense. It's impossible for reinforcements to fly over, do you think my old black will fight hard with himself? ”

Everyone present was silent, and no one made a sound for a long time, and after a while, the head of the squire said, "The black group seat is really refreshing." Our plan is the same, win or lose more simply. If you can win, you will fight, and if you can't win, you will work with the devil. Hey, hey, hey! Heituanzuo is my Liu someone's bosom friend! ”

"Bosom friend? I don't know the name of the gentleman? ”

"Don't dare! Can't! Liu Ligui, a contemptible person, is the president of the Squire Newspaper Congress. I hope that we can have a happy cooperation in the future. ”

The smile on the old black face gradually solidified, and he said viciously: "My troops are guarding [***], not a private nursing team. will not cooperate with Han Jian, who surrendered to the devil. As for the issue of city defense, don't be fooled by this Liu Ligui, any Chinese except Han Jian are within our scope of protection. Liu Ligui! I don't know if you recognize Liu Guigui? "Lao Hei had already let people touch Liu Ligui's bottom beforehand, but he didn't expect him to be Liu Guigui's cousin.

Liu Ligui was obviously flustered, but he still tried his best to make a proud appearance: "Our family and the imperial army have already connected. He said that the imperial army would definitely win. Let's plan ahead! My brother is in the Imperial Army, and he can speak for everyone. ”

Lao Hei shouted: "Zhang Mingshan! ”

"Here!" Zhang Mingshan also roared.

"How did you kill Liu Guigui two days ago, how can you kill this Han of their family for me today!" Old Black yelled.

"Report to the Captain! This grandson is not worth wasting a bullet. Can I borrow your dagger and use it? Zhang Mingshan said.

Old Black took out his treasured dagger. This dagger was a relic of the martyr Ding Riveting, and he solemnly handed him to Zhang Mingshan.

Liu Ligui collapsed on the ground, and everyone smelled a stench. He is a and urine, and this courage is very compatible with a Han Jian. Liu Ligui struggled and said, "Black Black Tuanza!" I personally donated another twenty gold bars to buy my life back. Just spare me! ”

"Liu Ligui colluded with the enemy army and confiscated all his family property." Old Black said coldly.

One of the fighters answered: "Yes! "Ran out. Staring at Liu Ligui on the ground, Zhang Mingshan seemed to be unable to wait, stepped forward, faced Liu Ligui, pounced, pounced, stabbed on the ground. After three or four knives, Liu Ligui was a corpse. Blood splashed on Zhang Mingshan's face, looking particularly hideous. After the incident, Zhang Mingshan solemnly returned the dagger to Lao Hei.

The old black face retracted, put on a smiling expression again, and beckoned everyone: "Let's eat!" Liu Ligui's matter has nothing to do with everyone. Irrelevant! Hahaha! Everyone is still very patriotic! If you are patriotic, you have to take out some money to show your determination! Don't worry, everyone, take your time after eating! Hahaha! Eat and drink well! Drink and eat! ”

After Lao Hei finished speaking, the room was silent, only a fly flew into the filthy blood stained by Liu Ligui, buzzing from time to time.

Who would dare to eat here? They all paid the money and fled home. I didn't bring much money, I promised to send it immediately, and Lao Hei didn't make it difficult for them, so he let them go back to get it. It's strange to say, none of the people who went back to withdraw money took the opportunity to escape. And they all sent an exceptionally generous donation.

Liu Ligui, who was pulling and pulling with him, was killed, and Lao Hei also used this to blackmail a batch of money from the local rich lords and squires, and the most direct consequences of this incident were twofold: first, Lao Hei got a nickname - the head of the ruffian; Second, the number of people who came to sign up for the army suddenly increased.

It is said that when Lao Hei offended all the leading figures in the local area, and his ruffian style was hated by them, he should not have a good reputation, however, the next day, Lao Hei felt the real enthusiastic support of the people and ushered in the happiest day since he joined the army.

Early in the morning, Lao Hei hugged a large pile of silver dollar bills and even gold bars, and poured these things on the table. Jiang Zhuang, He Tianhao, Sun Qingyun, and Wang Lie, the backbone of these troops, all fell asleep in the same room with him, and when they heard the movement, they all woke up, and when they opened their eyes, they all smiled happily. Lao Hei was the only one who seemed to be lacking in energy and smiled a little reluctantly.

"It's the first time I've seen so much money."

"It's time to pay the brethren!" Jiang said.

"I can't finish sending it ten times! That Liu Ligui is also too rich, and the other squire characters are too conscious. Hehe! In fact, Lao Tzu is in [***], and he hasn't received his salary once? Old Black said.

"Big brother! You mean, split his mother? Xu Zhiwei asked.

Several people heard him say this, their eyes were intertwined with the money, Wang Lie even opened his mouth wide, He Tianhao licked his somewhat dry lips, and Sun Qingyun's sluggish signature expression became even more sluggish.

"I want to divide it too! But I'm afraid that there will be no blessing flowers! Old Black said.

"Oh," the crowd let out a long sigh and looked away with difficulty.

Lao Hei's eyes suddenly showed a dazzling brilliance, and he said with some excitement: "I think about it." Gale Squad is to be rebuilt, equipped with the best weapons. A new special brigade will also be built, led by Qingyun. Several other platoons are also to be expanded. Before the devil comes, we must try to increase our strength as much as possible, and even have to form more than one regiment of men. If you can beat it, you can fight, if you can't beat it, we will run."

"Report to the Captain! A lot of people came out there. I don't know what to do! Outside the door, a soldier reported loudly.

Lao Hei hurriedly said, "Oh! That's all I think. Let's think about it again. Tianhao and Lao Sun put the money away and put it away. Let's go see what's going on outside! Several people stood up and went to their own work, and when they passed by Lao Hei's side, they all said: "Commander!" I've got your back! ”

Lao Hei was sincerely happy to have such a group of brothers, said no more, and walked out of the house quickly.

The noise outside the school could be heard from a distance. Lao Hei and the others walked towards the gate, and the first thing they saw was that the gate of the primary school was crowded with people, many young and middle-aged poor people, as well as old people and women.

Chapter 21 "What is this for?" ”

"Report to the Captain! They came early in the morning. They want," the guard at the door replied loudly, and before he could finish speaking, the people outside the door said in unison, "We want to be soldiers!" The voice drowned out the guard's.

"Take me! I have a lot of strength! "I have a grudge against the little devil! Don't accept me, I'll go and fight with them myself! "Liu Buren, that bastard, said that the sky was going to change, and he oppressed us so hard. Kill him, let's fight the devil wholeheartedly. "O Commander! I don't have any skills! Don't die in a fight, take me! ”

Lao Hei now understands that they are here to be soldiers. He heard some whispers in the crowd, "People are eating with a sea of wine and meat on the field!" Rich. "Liu Ligui, Liu Buren has a lot of money! The soldiers here are not poor soldiers. "I heard that they robbed the devil of a lot of foreign money!" Hearing these words, Lao Hei was a little embarrassed. Some people's motives for joining the army are not so pure!

An old woman huddled in front of her also shouted. "Fight devils! Extinguish this! Dig and sink the small island. ”

Lao Hei gasped and stepped forward to ask, "Old man, you don't want to be a soldier too, do you?" ”

"Our family is a martial arts family! All ages have a good kung fu. The devil has harmed [***] south of Xiaohe, and we are fleeing. Now that I heard that Heituanzuo has the ability to beat me, I will send my son to be a soldier! ”

"Haha!" Lao Hei breathed a sigh of relief, "Your son, I'll take it!" Scared me, I thought you were going to be a soldier too! ”

"I'm still strong. If you take me, you can do it! The old woman said categorically.

Old Black was speechless.

The people outside shouted: "There is a priority for the old lady!" Come home and carry my mother! "Woooooo My mother has passed away. I'll be the godson of this old man, okay? ”

The old black head had a headache: "Grandma's! If it goes on like this, it's all messed up! By my order, today's conscription began immediately. Explain to those who choose soldiers, those who are weak and want to make a fortune are not allowed. ”

The fighters ran to set up the table, organized people to line up for physical examinations, and asked questions, and the noise gradually fell silent

Lao Hei retreated to a room, and just about to catch his breath, Sun Qingyun walked in. "Captain! The two veterans and the He Tianhao brothers are guarding the house where the money is kept, you can rest assured. I came to you to discuss the annexation of several bandits in the vicinity and the purchase of arms as soon as possible. ”

"I'm looking for you too!" Lao Hei said. Then the two discussed.

Sun Qingyun is familiar with the local situation. After the original [***] garrison left, in addition to the defense force in the county town that had been annexed by Lao Hei, more than a dozen "mustaches" were also pulled up. They have different banners and sizes. Moreover, there are conflicts between each other, and his Sun Qingyun's beard team has broken up a team of real beards, so it is also famous. Among the existing bandits, the three largest groups of people, two of which have some friendship with Sun Qingyun. Sun Qingyun patted his chest and assured that they were not extremely vicious, but they just wanted to stretch their necks and wait to be cut when the devil called.

Lao Hei said, "I'm afraid! There are more of them, and our soldiers have become a minority. It's not easy to manage. ”

Sun Qingyun replied: "You see that I am easy to manage!" Bandit leaders who are not easy to manage, you just have to kill them, as long as their boss defects to us, the rest will be easy to do. If you don't want to come, let them go. ”

Lao Hei nodded in agreement, and it was decided at that time, and Sun Qingyun would go to talk to the beards.

Buying arms is also very dangerous, and it is necessary for those who are bold and careful to do it. According to the contact location provided by Sun Qingyun, Lao Hei decided to let Wang Lie and Zhang Mingshan run. Lao Hei came to talk to them, let them master the principle of not seeing rabbits and not scattering eagles, and let them go.

As a result, before noon, Wang Lie and Zhang Mingshan ran back. "A hundred shell guns, twelve Czech machine guns, and two mortars. The price is a bit expensive, but they are in stock, and they also give away two boxes of bullets and shells each. We're going to ask someone to pick it up. ”

"Rifles, and bullets?" Lao Hei asked.

"They don't have this now, but they're trying to find a way to bring it in."

"Damn! Wang Erdan, you kid was fooled. Without bullets and rifles, how can we fight! Those things you bought, it's not forbidden! After Lao Hei finished speaking, he thought for a while, leaned on Wang Lie's ear and said to him: "Let's get these things back first!" But every gun has to be looked at carefully. For the rest, you should believe his words and urge him to say two more words. Hey! This group of arms dealers wants to make my money, and I make it difficult for him to even keep his capital. ”

Wang Lie didn't know what Lao Hei's plan was, so he just agreed: "Yes!" "I took dozens of people with me!

(To be continued)