1908 Far East Maniac Chapter 153 Tongliang (II)

Wang Zhutou is not the only one who is confused. All the drinkers in the liquor shop stared at the man who was holding a revolver at the king's head. Then turn your head to look at a few other men who are also armed with foreign short guns. There was an eerie silence in this liquor shop. Even the drunken drinkers put down the sea bowl in their hands. Grinding over who spoke.

"Hero. There's something to say. There's something to say. This foreign gun is no better than a clay gun. The guns were ringing. It's not good to go off. Wang Zhutou honestly raised his hands. Muttered a few words in a low voice. It broke the eerie silence.

But the man with the gun to his head didn't answer. Just stretch out your other hand. Copy the Colt revolver on the table. As for the drinkers who sat at the same table. has already turned white with fright. The hand holding the bowl shook. Fragrant knives were spilled all over the table.

Then. A man slowly stood up in the corner. It is also a green cloth baotou. There are leggings on the calves. Dressed up as a caravan vendor.

The man walked up to Wang Zhutou. He looked at the gun-wielding man behind him. Then he stretched out his hand and patted Wang Zhutou's shoulder. said unhurriedly: "As long as you don't think about it." We will not kill you. ”

The man spoke. Just the official language. With a river cavity. The horse gang traders traveled north and south. I learned a little bit of each dialect, too. But such a standard northern official dialect like this one. But it's rare.

The shopkeeper walked up. Said with a smile: "Several." If you have something to say, it's good to say. They all go to the rivers and lakes. I can't come up and be a guy. ”

"Shopkeeper's. It's none of your business. The official man laughed. Set aside the shopkeeper.

"Hero. Dare I ask which dock you are mixed with? Do you want money or do you fancy the Mauser gun in our hands? It's all eaten in the rivers and lakes. I understand the rules of the rivers and lakes. Listen to you. Wang Zhutou didn't dare to move. He said a few words around his neck.

"We really don't like your money. But the dozen or so foreign guns you brought with you can make do with it. ”

The man said a few words. Pulled off the fake braid behind the green cloth bun, turned around and hugged his fist at the drinker in the wine shop.

"Ladies and gentlemen, don't worry. I'll tell you the truth. We are the ranks of the Republican Army. Passing by Guibao. Just a point. Stopping. 1. Do not rob people's money. Second, do not kill people indiscriminately. As long as you sit here honestly and don't go anywhere, our well water will not interfere with the river water. To each his own way. ”

The voice did not fall. A few people walked in the door. They are all dressed as officials in the yamen. Everyone also has their hands raised above their heads. The face is pale. A few people were still trembling as they walked, and they were escorted into the wine shop by several men with rifles. It was also a horse gang vendor dressed up, and as soon as he entered the door, the leader said, "Sir." The bamboos outside were all under control. No one is gone. ”

"Tie up these officials."

The man who speaks official words will wave. So they drove the group into a corner. And he tied it with a rope. At the entrances and exits of the hotel, there were also strong men with guns. Only in but not out. Those who were originally stunned and drunk also came back to their senses at this time. Whisper. Talk.

What kind of team is the IRA? It was clear to everyone just now. It was a unit that was built [**], and this revolutionary army was known as the mainstay of the Southern Revolutionary Army, and there was no such team. This "Shen Revolution" will not be able to make trouble, as for those who lead this revolutionary army. It is the famous Zhao Zhenhua Zhao Commander-in-Chief. The legend of the commander-in-chief's "lonely courage to break the fortified city" has long been circulated in |.

When we are discussing. At the entrance and exit of the backyard, four more officials walked in. It was the four officials who Wang Zhutou had sent to the backyard just now to investigate the rebellious party. However, the gun has also been seized by this time. Tie your hands behind your back. Down at the mouth. The scenery that also squeezed oil out of the stone is completely gone. They were also escorted by a gang of men with guns.

"Squat!"

A man with a gun scolded. The four servants also squatted in the corner with Wang Zhutou.

"Staff Officer Liu. Just here is the interrogation. Or do you offer to be interrogated? A man with a gun who walked in from the backyard asked the man who spoke official language.

"Interrogation separately. I took the officials outside for interrogation. You take people to stay in the store. Interrogation of this king catches the head. After the interrogation. Again. If anyone dares to talk nonsense. Just drag it out and kill it! ”

The two of them finished deliberating. So he divided this group of officials into two groups. Wang Zhutou stayed in the store alone. Everyone else was escorted out of the store. The liquor shop was quiet again.

The army was ordered to interrogate the prisoners. It was difficult for everyone to observe. So everyone pricked up their ears. Listen carefully. But there were spearmen standing at the door. Can't leave. The crowd could only be heard in the store.

"Bang!"

The man who interrogated Wang Zhutou slapped the table hard. Scolded.

"You dog. Frankly. Where are the five revolutionary army fighters who were captured by you two days ago imprisoned? ”

Wang Zhutou was stunned when he heard this. I just felt a breath of heat in my head. Immediately two eyes. Immediately fainted.

"Play dead? Come. Splash with water to wake up. ”

A few men brought cold water. and go according to the king. It took a while to wake him up.

The king is awake. But the tone of his speech was different.

"Heroes spare their lives! Those Wujian [**] spies were not caught by villains. ”

"Less! Where are people locked up? Say! Unscrew your dog's head without saying anything! ”

The man snorted. A dagger came out of the leggings. Stick it on that table.

The king held his head for a long time. Only then did he hang his head and say, "Those people took it back to the county government." The county magistrate only asked two questions in the county hall. Look they don't have braids. So he ordered them to be brought to the entrance of the yamen and their heads to be cut off. The five founding spies are dead. ”

"What?"

The man listened. I was in a hurry. went up and kicked Wang Zhutou in the head. Pull the dagger from the table. Step forward. grabbed the collar of the king's head. Raise your hand. Seeing that he was about to stab the king in the head, he would end up with a result.

"Wait! Battalion Commander Zhu. This man may be useful if he keeps it. ”

A figure flashed at the door of the store. Staff Officer Liu walked back to the store.

"What's the use? They killed us. Let's kill some dog officials to get revenge. The way of heaven is always not to call some dog officials "anyway"? "Until this time. Drinkers know. This man's surname is Zhu. He also seems to be an officer of the revolutionary army.

This officer is Zhu Daniu. Commander of the Republican Special Operations Battalion. As for the staff officer Liu, it was Liu Geng, the chief of staff of the special operations battalion. Their men are also soldiers of special operations battalions. More than 40 people in the same company.

chóngqìng after the recovery. The special operations battalion was ordered to carry out reconnaissance missions deep behind enemy lines. Zhu Daniu and Liu Geng Chūn personally led dozens of soldiers to Tongliang to spy on the military situation. Due to dialect issues. They specially transferred a few literate Sichuan recruits from the mountain brigade. Everyone disguised themselves as horse gang vendors and entered Tongliang City. However, due to the fact that those Sichuan recruits were not good at disguise, their identities were exposed in the city. As a result, it was held by the Qing army. Zhu Da Niu and Liu Geng chūn they rushed out of the city. This did not fall into the city.

Fearing for the safety of the five captured fighters. They didn't go far. Instead, they stayed at this inn. Waiting for the opportunity to sneak into the city again, however, the door is closed. Strangers were not allowed to enter the city, but everyone was helpless. Today rì is hesitating whether to evacuate. But I met a group of officials who played the autumn breeze in this hotel. So Suo xìng didn't do anything, and he didn't stop taking this class of officials. It's a good way to vent your anger.

As soon as he heard that the king said that the five captured soldiers had been killed by the Qing officials. Zhu Daniu suddenly became angry. At that time, he planned to end up with this Manchu lackey.

Liu Geng chūn was much calmer. Stopped the reckless battalion commander.

Snatched the dagger from Zhu Daniu's hand. Liu Gengchūn pointed behind him. said: "I am also sad that the soldiers sacrificed, but if it is a small loss, it is not worth it." Paying for the lives of revolutionary fighters, this dog officer is not qualified enough! ”

Zhu Daniu looked behind Liu Chūn. I saw five strange young people with blue noses and swollen faces. The clothes were in tatters.

"Who are you?" Zhu Da stood up and asked.

"Hello sir. It's called Zhang Peijue. Affiliates. The four of them are my revolutionary comrades. The two over there are Chen Yikui and Zhao Jinshan. The two here are Qiu Dechen and Yang Shizun. I heard that your army entered Sichuan to conquer Zhao Tu. I'm actively running for strategies. It is intended to instigate an uprising of the Hui Party. Unexpectedly, the party was a rabble. More than 1,000 people gathered at the bazaar. The knowledge of the sub-lackey. A volley of guns passed. And the crowd dispersed. I had to flee after waiting for five. But he was arrested by this group of officials on the way. If it weren't for the chief's rescue. I'm afraid I'm going to hang the head of the county government. ”

A young man led by him stepped forward to shake hands with Zhu Da. And introduce the companions one by one. The other four men also stepped forward. Shake hands with the rather rough IRA officer.

Meet the revolutionary comrades. These five Sichuan revolutionaries were very excited. Zhang Peijue pointed to Wang Zhutou, who was kneeling on the side. said: "This person is the head catcher of the county government." The general office of the Tongliang Regimental Defense Bureau is his godfather. A few days ago, the Tongliang County Order confiscated the foreign guns and bullets used in the school to practice military sports. There is a regimental defense bureau. That's no less than 500 strokes. If you can win the team. These 500 foreign guns belong to our revolutionary army. ”

"Staff Officer Liu. You take it|. Zhu Daniu glanced at Wang Zhutou.

"This suggestion is not right now that the Revolutionary Guards can't shoot each person. These 500 rifles are not much. Say less, no less. But it is also possible to equip almost two battalions. Just interrogated the officer. There are not many garrisons in this Tongliang city. Most of them are group exercises. And people are terrified. It's a good time for us to strike. But. It depends on the king's head-catcher-not cooperating. ”

Liu Geng chūn finished speaking. He looked at the kneeling king.

"What the chief commanded. Here's how the villain does it. "Wang Zhutou really has no other choice.

"It was getting dark very quickly. Assemble the team. Let's strike right away. ”

Liu Geng chūn looked at his watch. Stand on the table. He hugged his fist at the drinkers. said: "I have wronged you. Now you are not allowed to go anywhere. Wait until we're gone. You can do it. ”

The special operations battalion left a few fighters to guard the road near the hotel. In case the message is leaked.

Zhu Daniu ordered the soldiers to strip off the clothes and hats of the officials. The crowd put it on. Pretend to be an official. Led by the king. The "human prisoners" escorting dozens of short guns walked towards Tongliang County.

Before leaving the inn. Battalion Commander Zhu deliberately left some leaflets. Encourage these caravan dealers to make a revolution together. Even the shopkeeper of the inn had learned a lesson.

"Is this revolution that simple? Wang Zhutou is usually not very beautiful. How do you wilt when you hold a gun? ”

Holding a revolutionary leaflet from the Revolutionary Army. The innkeeper was puzzled. ……

After dark. Dense gunfire was heard in Tongliang City. The regimental defense bureau and county government were all set on fire. The fire is raging. The city was red. The mess continued all night. It was only after dawn that calm returned. Although the government is desperately pressing. But the news quickly spread throughout the city.

A team from an unknown party entered Tongliang City. Not only did the county jail open and hundreds of prisoners were released. It also burned down the county government regiment defense bureau. Then the city gates were blown open with bombs. Rushing out of the city with the prisoners in tow. When he left, he also looted the hundreds of foreign guns stored in the regimental defense bureau. In the chaos, the heads of Tongliang County Linghe County Cheng were hung on the city gate. And the heads of the spies that had been hanging there disappeared without a trace.

Just according to the intake of the leaflets that the team threw on the streets. Only then did people know the identity of that team: the Republican Army.

"The Republican Army is here!"

Rumors don't go away. People's hearts are even more panicked. days later. A team carried a red flag to the city. Set up an earthen cannon. Threaten to attack the city. Tongliang acted as a county magistrate and immediately threw the crown. He ordered a red flag to be erected at the head of the city. Xuantong Liang changed banners. Welcome the revolutionary army into the city

After the revolutionary army entered the city. , the people in this know. This team is not a genuine revolutionary army at all. It's purely an indiscriminate team composed of party horses, gangs, and robes. The number is only a little more than 1,000. And the "commander" in the lead was the shopkeeper of a small inn in the countryside. As for the stewards under him. Many of them were from the families of the horse gang dealers who stayed in his shop.

The shopkeeper had been in the city for a few days. The Qing army's counterattack force was killed under the city. No surprises. This revolutionary army, which had only earthen artillery, was defeated. So Tongliang County changed hands again. The dragon flag fluttered at the head of the city. As for the commander and his men. At the first moment of defeat, he fled with the acting county commander anyway

The revolutionary drama in Tongliang City was not staged in isolation. As a matter of fact. In the same period. The same "revolution" took place in all counties and states of the prefecture. Inspired by the recovery of chóngqìng. The various kinds of life zhèngfǔ are built up in each. It's just that some of them fell quickly. Others were lucky enough to hold out until the Republican troops arrived.

Maybe. This is the best footnote of the revolutionary era.