Ouyang Jian took Tan Song, who was dressed as a businessman, to meet and get acquainted with Li Shoucheng and other merchants at the White Crane Tower Restaurant, and the atmosphere was there. As Ouyang Jian's cousin, Tan Song naturally received due respect, and everyone expressed their support for Tan Song to open a store in Yunshui County. After the reception of the wine banquet, Ouyang Jian took Tan Song to see the store, and on the way Ouyang Jian said: "We seized 2,000 silver yuan and nearly 20,000 catties of grain in the Meiling bandits' old cave, and handed them over to you to take care of." The silver dollar serves as your start-up capital, and the grain gives you a trade. ”

"I'm the boss, what about the logistics of the secret detachment?" "Of course you continue to manage, but you have to have two accounts. You don't have to worry about the security team, the logistics and soldiers' salaries are in charge of the Chamber of Commerce, and your task is mainly to meet the logistics supply of Tongluo Village. In the future, Meiling will also become a secret base, and it will also provide logistical support for Meiling. You don't have to worry too much about buying and selling grain stores, but you must be familiar with it, and I have hired a second shopkeeper for you through President Lai, who is an expert. Ouyang Jian arranged it so thoughtfully that Tan Song had no choice but to take office.

The security team became famous in a fight, which gave the merchants in Yunshui County a safe guarantee, especially the sudden prosperity of commerce and trade in Yunshui County, which is directly related to the reputation of the security team. Therefore, the merchants unanimously demanded that the number of security teams be expanded, and the number of security teams should be increased to 150 people. This move suited Ouyang Jian's appetite, but Ouyang Jian's pickiness made the merchants a little embarrassed. Ouyang Jian selects soldiers, one of them must be literate and hyphenation, the second is to interview and select, and the third is that the age of illiterate is not allowed to exceed 20 years old. This is too hard, and many businessmen shake their heads, and I am afraid that a third of them will not be able to recruit such conditions. 、

At this time, Ouyang Jian already had a mature idea, and in the future, the security team will be expanded from 150 people, and these 150 people will be the officer system of the secret detachment in the future. You have to take them and train them yourself. The combat effectiveness of a unit must first be formed by a well-trained officer group, so Ouyang Jian is not in a hurry, it would be good to be full within half a year. Sure enough, the notice was posted, and people were bound by the conditions, and there were only more than 30 people who signed up on the first day, and only 3 people barely entered the Ouyang Sword Eye, and 2 of them were eliminated and only 1 person remained.

Zhang Shiying, who was in charge of signing up at dinner in the evening, said depressedly: "Captain, this is stricter than the examination, I think there are about 10 people who are good." "If you can't meet my requirements, you'd rather lack than abuse!" Zhang Shiying didn't dare to squeak when he saw Ouyang Jianhu's face. Seeing Ouyang Jian walk out of the room, Xiao Feng said in a low voice: "Do you know why the captain is so strict in recruiting soldiers!" "Why?" "I estimate that the captain will cultivate the officer system of the secret detachment!" "I see, Captain, this is a high-sight hike!" Zhang Shiying's eyebrows suddenly fluttered.

"That's not right! How did you know, could it be that the captain told you? Zhang Shiying's face was a little jealous. What are you kid pretentious, I guessed it. "I can't see it, I'm old, I usually don't say anything, I'm thoughtful." "The captain has changed a lot since he recovered from his injury, and he seems to be a different person. Every move seems to be well thought out. The attack on Tongluo Village was luck, but the Yunshui County, hiding from the sky and the sea, and killing Wu Dama was a must, which was by no means luck but a careful plan. In fact, before training snipers, I could see the change in the captain. ”

"Your analysis makes sense, and I also feel that the captain has become unfathomable, and he has a strategy in his chest." "It stands to reason that this expansion should be announced at the branch meeting, but why didn't the captain say it clearly?" "Why do you say?" "I guess the captain is worried that Tan Song will not approve of such a selection, and the more the revolutionary team is strengthened, the better, and he will definitely agree that those who come will not refuse. But have you ever thought about it, a force without cohesion and combat effectiveness is a plate of scattered sand. If we follow the plan of the brigade commander and cultivate a strong officer system, what will it be like at that time? "At that time, the club will be invincible, and successive military victories will quickly open up the situation." Zhang Shiying suddenly realized.

The next day, there were many people, and no one came to sign up for several days. Zhang Shiying, Xiao Feng and the others were very anxious, but Ouyang Jian was very leisurely. Soon the old calendar years passed, Hao Lei and his son, Mu Shixiong's master and apprentice rushed back. According to the report of Hao Lei's father and son, the old fox of Lushan seems to be the weakest in the entire Luoxiao Mountain area, but in fact, the power is very huge. This group of bandits is not very angry, and they abide by the rules of the rivers and lakes. They are generally large eaters, and they also have their own business, and their power has formed a scale in Poyang Lake and several nearby buildings. After Ouyang Jian learned about the situation, he decided to temporarily use force to exterminate the old fox, and try to fight for it if possible.

Everyone had a lively and lively old calendar year, and after the New Year, Tan Song couldn't help but prepare to go to Jinggangshan. "Comrade Ouyang Jian, the secret base area has been regularized, and it is urgent to get in touch with the higher-ups, and we must get instructions from the higher-ups. The quilt factory and the small arsenal have been built and taken care of by a special person, and I am ready to leave for Jinggangshan. "Ouyang Jian knows that Jinggangshan is in a difficult period at this time, but he has no reason to stop it." Comrade Tan Song, we can see the clues in the newspapers, and it is very dangerous to go here, so we must pay attention to safety. I asked Hao Lei and his son to accompany you, don't refuse this is my decision, your safety is equally important. ”

Tan Song was very moved by Ouyang Jian's care, and said that it was worth the trip to get in touch with his superiors. Maybe it's the good luck that comes with the New Year, but the people who sign up after the New Year suddenly go into hiding, and almost all of them are young people from other places. The number of people who came to sign up increased dramatically, and the news that the security team of the Yunshui County Chamber of Commerce recruited soldiers spread to the surrounding counties, and even the Jiujiang area was also widely spread. In view of the great prestige of the security team and Ouyang Jian's personal charm, many educated poor children came to sign up enthusiastically. The strict selection conditions and the preferential conditions of no restriction on origin attract these young people who want to run for a future. The key is that the Chamber of Commerce security team is different from being a soldier, and the degree of risk is not large, which is also the main reason.

In less than half a month, Ouyang Jian personally recruited more than 100 outstanding soldiers. By mid-March, 150 posts had been filled. Among them, there are also illiterate ones, but Ouyang Jian thinks that they are exceptional admissions for manufacturable materials. Ouyang Jian formed a team of these illiterate soldiers and asked Li Shuxian to serve as a cultural instructor. Ouyang Jian walked out of the team headquarters and prepared to go to the Chamber of Commerce to report to President Li Shoucheng and submit the roster. The list of personnel must be approved by the Chamber of Commerce, otherwise the soldiers' salaries and logistical supplies cannot be guaranteed. Borrowing chickens to lay eggs is a convenient shortcut.

"Sir, do you still need people, I want to join the security team to eliminate violence and peace!" A fifteen or sixteen-year-old son appeared in front of Ouyang Jian. Ouyang Jian stopped and looked at the half-sizen, half-sized child's face was duck-egg-shaped, and a pair of big eyes were angry and angry. The half-eldest son met Ouyang Jian's gaze and didn't worry at all, "Young man, your age is too young, go home, Daddy and mother should be worried." Zhang Shiying coaxed him away, "My parents are no longer alive, but I have been literate and have been in private school for two years." Don't look at me, I'm not afraid of death! ”

The last sentence of the half-sized man made Ouyang Jian interested, "What is your name from there." "Sir, my name is Zhang Daoyong, and I am a potter from Jingdezhen." Zhang Daoyong? Such a familiar name, Ouyang Jian was secretly surprised, the name of Tao Yong, the lieutenant general of the Republic in the future, was Zhang Daoyong, it wouldn't be such a coincidence. "You are from Anhui and 15 years old this year." "Chief Shengming, I am from Huoqiu, Anhui Province, and I am 16 years old this year!" The half-sized child is a year old. Ouyang Jian was ecstatic in his heart, could it be that this was the will of heaven.

"I'll take you and come with me!" Ouyang Jian was a little excited. He is very familiar with Ouyang Jian, a well-known warrior of the Republic, and the imprint of memory seems to be clearer. Ouyang Jian led Zhang Daoyong into his room, Zhang Shiying and the others stared at each other with a confused expression, since the recruitment of soldiers, the captain had never been so out of shape. "The boy is hungry!" Zhang Daoyong nodded. Ouyang Jian instructed the pony to take food. Seeing Zhang Daoyong's gobbling up of his face, he asked, "Why did you run so far to join us?" ”

"Sir, a rich merchant in Dehui County hired my master to make porcelain. The merchant had a porcelain kiln. I saw that you were itching to recruit soldiers, so I tried my luck. "It's a good luck, you're very assertive, I like it." Ouyang Jian took out the roster and was about to put pen to paper, but just about to put down the pen, he suddenly stopped and said: "The name Zhang Daoyong is not powerful enough, how about I give you a name?" "Please give me a name, sir!" "From today onwards, your name is Tao Yong, and you will be my guard with the pony." Ouyang Jian waved it on the roster. Frankly, I am a little sorry in my heart, this name should have been given by Chen Yi, and there was no choice but to steal his ideas.

The personnel are neat, the formal training kicks off, the veteran team remains the same, and the recruits form a team. Ouyang Jian ordered military training in the morning, teaching by himself in the afternoon, and cultural study in the evening. If there is a merchant task, it is undertaken by the veteran team. The Chamber of Commerce purchased another 100 Mauser rifles through channels, and the security team was well equipped with weapons. On the first day of class, Ouyang Jian said majestically: "From this day onwards, I will promulgate 4 military disciplines. The first is not allowed to gamble, the second is not allowed, the third is fair trading, no forced buying and selling, and the fourth is to obey the command of all actions. Once the above four military disciplines are violated, they will be immediately dismissed. ”

"Today's first lesson is how to read pictures and ·······." The first step in training officers is to start with map recognition, and in the future, they will all lead troops to fight, and understanding maps is the first thing to do. To slowly unfold from shallow to deep, Ouyang Jian's explanation is very novel, and his profound knowledge not only fascinates this group of young people who have not opened their minds, but also the veteran team is also the first time to understand Ouyang Jian's extraordinary insight. The days passed slowly, and Ouyang Jian seemed to devote himself to teaching.

On this day, Gou Biao hurriedly came to report: "Captain, I have received a notice that a county magistrate will be sent from above, and he will take up his post in the near future. ”

The situation changed at any time, and several members of the organization in the Baihelou Restaurant were seated, and Ouyang Jian said to Li Guangda, who hurried from Tongluo Village: "Gou Biao's report: The national government is going to send a county magistrate to take up his post, and all signs indicate that he is coming to our security team. Judging from the recent news obtained from the newspapers, two points can be proved: First, there were frequent uprisings in various places, but most of them ended in failure, and in order to strengthen its rule, the Nationalist Government naturally set its sights on the well-known security force in Yunshui County. ”

At present, Chiang Kai-shek has joined forces with Feng Yuxiang of the Northwest Army, Yan Xishan of Shanxi and the Gui Department to jointly deal with Zhang Zuolin, and the situation is becoming more and more favorable to Chiang Kai-shek. Although there are contradictions among the various warlords, their strategy of jointly strangling the flame of revolution will not change, and may become more and more intense. Therefore, I concluded that Chiang Kai-shek wanted to vigorously consolidate his rule in Jiangnan, and that the revolutionary situation was not optimistic and very cruel. Comrades, at this time we must not be hot-headed, slowly building up our strength is the core, waiting for the opportunity. ”

"Comrade Ouyang Jian, you mean that the enemy wants to take us in!" Li Guangda asked, "We cannot rule out this possibility, the Jinggangshan base area has now been formed, and the enemy must adopt strict precautions. "Comrade Ouyang Jian, your analysis is very correct, we must be careful!" Lee Kwang-tat agreed, and others agreed. Later, Ouyang Jian studied the countermeasures, and there was a consensus on how to deal with the new county magistrate.