The vast majority of people in this era have lived their entire lives in poverty. All kinds of work are extremely hard and extremely tax-oriented. It is far from being comparable to the relaxed living environment of modern time and space. Therefore, people attach great importance to money, because it is related to survival and life. None of the people like Zhang Cheng have ever appeared.

The war is over. The naval fleet had set sail for its own military port, and army units drawn from the colonies had begun to assemble in the harbor to return to their respective stations. As for the mercenaries recruited from the colonies, they were disbanded on the spot. Because they are paid daily. The Army is not willing to waste valuable military spending, although most of it has fallen into the hands of the Army.

Zhang Cheng also announced the order issued by the front command to disband the Third Volunteer Corps in the London Concession. However, he told all the mercenaries not to leave for the time being unless they were in a hurry. Zhang Cheng will invite all the mercenaries to celebrate Chinese New Year's Eve with him in ** Port.

Chinese New Year's Eve, the most important festival of the Chinese nation.

Originally, this time was spent with family. It's just that it's much more difficult for these mercenaries. Most of them left their distant hometowns to come to the colonies to make a living, how could they travel thousands of miles to go home for Chinese New Year's Eve? Not to mention the ferry ticket, it can kill you in time alone.

Originally, many mercenaries were very grateful to Zhang Cheng after receiving their salaries, because none of them were deducted, and even received additional salaries.

After hearing that Zhang Cheng was going to invite everyone to spend Chinese New Year's Eve together, the soldiers were even more excited. No one wants to be alone during this kind of Chinese New Year. Being able to spend Chinese New Year's Eve with comrades who have carried guns together, smoked in the trenches together, and gone to the battlefield together, the atmosphere is naturally hot.

Zhang Cheng is also a person. And unlike these mercenaries, he really has no home to return to in this day and age. That's what the lonely man said.

Every festive season, this sentence is very appropriate for Zhang Cheng. Zhang Cheng, who did not want to spend the Chinese New Year's Eve by himself, threw money and spent money in the heat. The port of Naya, a port that was even richer than Venice in northern Italy, bought a lot of food, alcohol, cigarettes, sweets and other luxury goods. Positions were drawn up in the garrison camp of the 3rd Regiment.

Because the unit has been disbanded, all the weapons, ammunition and various military supplies distributed have been recovered by the army. Of course, most of these things are ultimately reported as battlefield attrition. In fact, it was resold and exchanged for a check in someone's pocket.

As for the weapons that Zhang Cheng bought with his own money. Those light weapons are better said, there is no ban on guns in this era, you can carry them with you. But the more than 30 guns and heavy machine guns were in trouble. When I came, it was a transport ship hired by the army to help transport it, but now that the troops have been disbanded, the army will definitely not pay for the freight anymore. What's more, Zhang Cheng doesn't know what these cannons can do when they are pulled back? You may not even be able to enter the concession.

Light weapons are easy to say, how can artillery enter the concession area? Do you want to fight a war? Zhang Cheng had a headache about this. Although there is no shortage of money, it cannot be thrown away casually.

Later, it was the logistics officers who came to recover the army's supplies that found Zhang Cheng and said that they could pay to buy all these artillery. Not just field artillery, but also heavy machine guns, trucks, mines, field hospitals, ammunition and so on.

Of course, the price is certainly not high, and the name is all scrap. Zhang Cheng certainly knew what they wanted to do, but he didn't refuse. Instead, he signed his name on the material loss report. In addition to these artillery, the mortars in Zhang Cheng's hands were all expropriated by the army. The Army is more interested in this new weapon.

February 16, 1931, Chinese New Year's Eve.

The cold winter night could not stop the enthusiasm like fire, and thousands of soldiers gathered in the huge camp, gathered around the fires and sang wantonly, and laughter resounded all over the field.

The roaring fire is filled with all sorts of delicious food. Plates of chicken, duck, fish, beef and mutton are roasted by the fire, exuding an enticing aroma.

The fireheads carried large bags of candy, canned food, peanuts and other dry goods wrapped in confetti and poured them in front of the mercenaries. And, of course, drinks and cigarettes, which are essential. The soldiers were very excited and happy to be able to spend Chinese New Year's Eve with so many comrades who had experienced life and death together. There is nothing to pursue anymore. The atmosphere was very warm.

"Ladies and gentlemen! Ladies and gentlemen! "The aroma of wine began to waft around in the midst of the huge camp when there was no going to participate in the setting in the heat. Zhang Tao, who was at the Chinese New Year's Eve reception held by the front-line command in Naya Port, blushed his cheeks and walked up to the makeshift platform with a wine glass in his hand. Smiled and came to the microphone, raised his hand to signal the silence in the venue, and then shouted with a smile: "Today is the big day of our Chinese people, Chinese New Year's Eve." Who are we here today to drink and have fun? ”

As soon as Zhang Tao's words fell, the camp, which was originally just a little noisy, suddenly resounded with a tsunami-like cheer: "Commander Zhang!" ”

"That's right!" The smile on Zhang Tao's face deepened, as if the soldiers shouted that Commander Zhang was himself. Although he is also surnamed Zhang, and he is also the deputy head of the regiment. However, he had little presence in the army before. If he hadn't presided over the payment of salaries, perhaps many mercenaries would not have known that there was such a person as him in the regiment.

The reason why Zhang Tao did not go to the Chinese New Year's Eve drinking party, which was attended by a large number of officers and had a great opportunity to gain connections. The reason is that he is a smart man, knowing that Zhang Cheng is useless if he doesn't go to himself, he will be looked down upon. It was Zhang Cheng who was invited, and he followed Zhang Cheng to see Zhang Cheng's face. What is his own past on the pole? Who would really care about a former colonial garrison warehouse supervisor who was looking for someone to trust and prepare to run away before the war!

Zhang Tao is very smart, and he knows that the future of an outstanding young man like Zhang Cheng must be limitless. He had the privilege of being his deputy to participate in the war, and this is the qualifications and connections. In the future, he will work closely next to such a young handsome man, and he is also extremely rich. It's better than catching rats in the warehouse. After all, he is not old enough to prepare for retirement.

After careful consideration, Zhang Tao decided to follow Zhang Cheng as his younger brother. It's not because Zhang Cheng's domineering aura can make people bow down with a shake. It's because Zhang Cheng's own ability is extremely strong, so people can see at a glance that he has a great future.

And he himself is very rich, and if you really follow it, you will definitely not suffer. There is nothing to say about his own character, he can treat these mud-legged people so dedicatedly, can he treat the people who take the initiative to follow him worse?

This era is very realistic. You have the ability and the future, and naturally there are talents who are willing to follow you. But if you don't have the ability, it doesn't mean anything even if you're from a royal family. At most, it is just a rich and noble person who eats and waits for death. All those who are willing to follow you are drunkards.

"Brothers can gather here today and spend Chinese New Year's Eve together drinking wine and eating meat. It's all thanks to the group. I propose that the brothers raise a glass to the Lord! ”

"Salute to the group!" Thousands of men stood up one after another, holding the wine glasses in their hands and looking at Zhang Cheng.

"Hey." Zhang Cheng, who had been sitting and eating melon seeds, chuckled lightly and slowly stood up. Walked up to the high platform amid the cheers of thousands of people.

Zhang Tao smiled sideways and stepped away, giving up his position. When Zhang Cheng stood in front of the microphone, a tsunami-like cheer rang out in the camp square. Thousands of people chanted Zhang Cheng's name in unison.

The soldiers thanked Zhang Cheng. Thanks to Zhang Cheng for leading them to a brilliant victory, and for generously paying a large amount of extra salaries and properly accommodating the wounded and dead soldiers. I also thanked Zhang Cheng for calling everyone to spend the festival at this special time when the mercenaries worked hard for it but were used up and thrown away.

Everything is done, and no one is a fool and an idiot. Fools and idiots can't come to far-flung colonies. All eyes are watching, ears are listening, and mouths are talking. People know what you do. Don't take everyone for fools. If anyone really thinks so, he's the biggest fool. It's like so many things that have exploded on the Internet in modern time and space, what is the real reason, when everyone can't see it?! It's just that it's none of my business.

The soldiers of this era are simple, or the vast majority of Chinese people are simple. Zhang Cheng is kind to them, they can naturally see it, and of course they will be grateful to Zhang Cheng.

"Today is Chinese New Year's Eve." Zhang Cheng held a wine glass in his hand and looked at the thousands of soldiers in the camp with clear eyes, "We have survived a test of life and death together, and we have forged a brilliant victory together." You have given your courage and determination, so now you have the right to enjoy a wonderful Chinese New Year's Eve. Because you've already paid before! You are entitled to everything you have now! ”

Listening to Zhang Cheng's words, the soldiers gradually quieted down. They sounded the difficult march in the winter rain. Fierce battles. Those comrades who lost their lives and parts in the fighting. This is a war where lives are at stake, and whoever is a pawn.

Zhang Cheng took a deep breath, slowly raised the wine glass in his hand, and looked around at the thousands of soldiers in the camp. He raised his head and shouted "Wish, victory!" ”

"Victory !!" Thousands of soldiers were in high spirits and responded in unison.

After drinking the toast with the soldiers, Zhang Cheng raised his hand and unbuttoned the wind and discipline button at the collar, and said with a smile, "Okay, now let's start playing freely." Drink as much as you can, and no one will be polite to me. ”

"Thank you!" The soldiers laughed and cheered, and the atmosphere in the camp was suddenly pushed to a higher level. Tide.

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