Luo Caiyi also gave a general introduction to the situation in the Cangwu area.
From here to Guilin, there are indeed many bandits around.
Bandits have always appeared in Guangxi, and the government has nothing to do with them.
These bandits are arrogant and domineering, and they don't take the officers and soldiers seriously.
One hundred thousand mountains, one hundred thousand bandits.
In fact, there are more than 100,000 bandits in Guangxi?
The people of Guangxi also suffered greatly from banditry.
But after the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, the situation changed.
With the leader of the bandits, Tota King Du Gengsheng, the bandits in Guangxi once made an agreement and settled on the "three no calamities":
Military vehicles will not be robbed, soldiers will not be robbed, and important supplies for the Anti-Japanese War will not be robbed!
In the face of a formidable enemy, most bandits can still understand the general situation.
However, there was also a small group of bandits who were stubborn and not only did not participate in this bandit meeting, they even did the opposite.
Near Cangwu, there are two groups of bandits that are relatively powerful.
One group is the gang commanded by Hang Sanniang.
Hang Sanniang's man used to be a bandit leader. He had a fight with another bandit the year before last and died.
As soon as the man died, Hang Sanniang took over the position of the master of the village.
It is said that this woman can make hundreds of hits with two guns within fifty paces, and she is quite strategic.
After her man died, the second, third, and fourth sons in the cottage all coveted the position of the boss.
Hang Sanniang killed the second one with a gun, and used a trick to get the three old and four to merge, and since then she has unified the village.
The gangsters under her command were very convinced of her.
This woman also participated in the gang meeting, but she behaved well and did nothing to undermine the war of resistance.
Another group of bandits is "The Upside Down Jinzhong" Shi Jinzhong, who is a master of kung fu.
Tang Sanniang was killed in a fight with him.
This person belongs to that small group of stubborn bandits.
Late last year, he even hijacked a truckload of medicines.
Moreover, they would get off their vehicles from time to time and harass and loot nearby towns.
If it weren't for the large number of national troops stationed in and around Cangwu, I'm afraid he wouldn't even dare to enter Cangwu.
"This man deserves to die."
When talking about Shi Jinzhong, Luo Caiyi said angrily: "This man really committed a heinous crime, yet the refugees are still not spared.
As long as the refugees who fled to Cangwu fell into his hands, the young and strong ones would be forced into the gang by him. The old man was killed on the spot.
The worst thing is for women. Anyone with a little bit of beauty will be kidnapped by him into a bandit's camp and subjected to all kinds of humiliation. The Cangwu gentry also once begged the national army to suppress the bandits, but. Why. "
He didn't say it out loud, but Meng Shaoyuan's heart was clear.
As long as you don't provoke the national army, the national army will generally not come to deal with you.
The main enemies of the national army stationed in the Cangwu area are only the Japanese.
Moreover, Guangxi is mountainous and the terrain is complex. Once these bandits burrow into the mountains, it will be difficult to catch them.
With the idea that doing more is worse than doing less, these national troops will naturally not make themselves uncomfortable.
"Do you know what's most annoying?"
Luo Caiyi said again:
"That time, it was Pan Hetong, a local gentry in Cangwu, who jointly requested the national army to suppress the bandits. As a result, Shi Jinzhong didn't know much about it, so he focused on the Pan family's robbery.
The Pan family was robbed of seven or eight pieces of goods by him in a row. Not only did they suffer heavy losses, but the people escorting the goods also suffered heavy casualties. As long as they fell into Shi Jinzhong's hands, there would be no survivors. "
He suddenly thought of something: "Sir, you are from Chongqing. See if you can talk to the local garrison."
"You want me to talk to them and help suppress the bandits?" Meng Shaoyuan guessed Luo Caiyi's intention at once.
"Yes." Luo Caiyi was full of hope: "There is a regiment of the national army stationed in Cangwu. It is well-equipped. Even if Shi Jinzhong cannot be wiped out, it can at least make him fearful."
"Who is the leader?"
"Shang Anning used to be a member of the 48th Army and a subordinate of the famous Guangxi general Liao Lei." Luo Caiyi said quickly: "During the Battle of Songhu, he was still a battalion commander and followed Liao Lei to Shanghai.
After the battle, all the battalions were empty. He himself was seriously injured and retreated to the rear to repair. After that, he was transferred back to Guangxi and stationed at Cangwu to monitor the movements of the Japanese troops in Guangzhou. "
"Liao Lei? That is Bai Chongxi's number one general. He performed very well in the Songhu Battle. It's a pity that God is jealous of talents." Meng Shaoyuan sighed, and then said seriously:
"To tell you the truth, I came to Guangxi this time with the important task of quelling the banditry!"
Um?
Li Zhifeng beside him was startled.
When did this mission begin?
You, a military commander, are here to quell banditry?
"Really?" Luo Caiyi was immediately overjoyed.
"I am here this time not only as a military commander, but also with a special order from the Military Commission."
Meng Shaoyuan said slowly: "To deal with these bandits, we must suppress and appease them at the same time, a two-pronged approach."
"Sir, other bandits can be touched, but Shi Jinzhong can only suppress him!" Luo Caiyi said decisively: "This man is so bad that the local people are eager to eat his flesh."
Meng Shaoyuan looked at it but didn't care much: "I know how to do it. But before that, I have to do a few things first."
"Please give me your orders, sir."
"Can you help me arrange to meet Captain Shang An Ning Shang?"
"Okay." Luo Caiyi didn't have time to think and replied: "I have provided him with information, so I know him. I will make arrangements."
"Well, let's do it as soon as possible." Meng Shaoyuan nodded and said, "Also, I want to borrow a car. Where can I get one?"
"This." Luo Caiyi hesitated for a moment: "As for the Pan Hetong I just told you about, his family has two cars in Cangwu. If you want to borrow a car, I'm afraid you can only borrow it from him.
However, because too many things happened to the Pan family before, I am afraid they may not be willing to borrow it. "
"You also help me arrange a meeting with Pan Hetong." Meng Shaoyuan looked at him with a nonchalant expression: "Just tell him that I was ordered to deal with the bandits.
Pan Hetong definitely wants revenge. If you tell him this, there is a high probability that he will want to see me. "
"Okay, I'll do it right away."
"Remember, the sooner the better for this matter. I can't stay in Cangwu for a few days and the task is heavy." Meng Shaoyuan specifically explained: "First, peace, then Pan Hetong, don't reverse the order."
"I understand, don't worry, just wait for the good news."
Luo Caiyi immediately took Luo Shun away happily.
Hey, up to now, you haven’t even given me a sip of tea.
"I said, boss."
Li Zhifeng asked a question very seriously: "You can brag, I'm not qualified to care about you. But how are you going to suppress the bandits?"
Go to the army, one of us borrows a gun, and the two of us fight to the bandit's lair? Do you know where the bandit's lair is? "
"Old Li, have you seen it?"
"Don't look at those things."
"If you don't learn, you don't have skills. If you don't learn, you don't have skills." Meng Shaoyuan shook his head repeatedly: "Li also said that as soon as the protagonist appears, the king's aura shakes, and the younger brother will bow to him.
As for your boss, a handsome and charming person, if he comes to the bandits' den and reveals his identity, he will kowtow to me on the spot. "
Li Zhifeng looked at him blankly, and then sighed:
"Boss, you are sick and you need to see me!"
