Sun Dabiao "washed his hands in a golden basin" and tricked Wang Chuyi into participating. He did not hesitate to burn his foundation, Dalangwei, even though he won the battle and "became famous". Zhan Zhekun, Bi Xuansheng and others, as well as his brother Feng Haijiao and others came to congratulate him. Zhan Zhekun also specially sent the military attache's robes and guards. They also solemnly dried the heads of "Wang Chuyi" and several National Army sergeants who were said to be "Kunjun leaders" with lime, put them in wooden boxes and took them away - it was said that they were going to Xiong Wencan. Go to "pass on the first and show your merits" and ask for rewards for him. Zhan Zhekun also said that if he succeeds, he will be given a hereditary military position: at least he will be a commander.
However, this victory did not make Sun Dabiao happy for long. Apart from the robes and wooden barriers, Xiong Wencan did not send him many actual reinforcements. Although he used the power of the First World War to attract a large number of local "brothers" to join his gang, he also used it to collect food and pay in the county. His power expanded rapidly, and he suddenly became the largest power in the county. Dawangwei was quite powerful. The meaning of the second county government. However, this expansion of power did not bring him much comfort.
Although he boasted of having "strong soldiers and strong horses", he was still far from being able to "command the whole county". Although Feng Haijiao sent people to congratulate him and even sent people to "liaise" with him, he regarded himself as a "peer" and did not obey his orders at all. Not only did he firmly control Qinglianwei, but he also extended his hands to the surrounding areas. In the region, they levied grain and wages on a large scale and extorted money from wealthy households. During this period, the troops sent out by Sun Dabiao to "recruit wages" even clashed with each other and almost clashed. Although the two sides did not really take action under the pressure of "the enemy is now", they were suspicious of each other.
Sun Dabiao was very uneasy. Zhan Zhekun said that he wanted them to "work together" to protect the land of Yangshan and prepare for the future entry of officers and soldiers into Guangdong. But when he heard about the officers and soldiers' counterattack, his ears were on edge, but he didn't hear even a hint of news.
The Lianyang area is the only way from Guangdong to Hunan. Sun Dabiao sent many people to inquire about the news. However, no matter whether it was the business travelers traveling north or south or the refugees flowing in from Hunan, no one heard that officers and soldiers were gathering in Hunan to prepare to enter. Cantonese. As for Guangxi, although they talked enthusiastically, they only heard the sound of the stairs and no one came down.
Feng Haijiao had second thoughts, and here another group of troops quietly came from other counties. It was said that they came from Mr. Yang in Guangning. Although he has the smallest number among them, he is a direct descendant of Zhan Zhekun. Now this group of people occupies Xin Laonan's Zhuangzi. Although there is no movement, it makes him feel a thorn in his back - what does Zhan Zhekun mean?
From the Australian, he later found out for sure that Wang Chuyi was not dead, but just lost a leg. Moreover, Australian fleets still ply the river. He had no intention of escaping at all. The most terrible thing was that he heard that the Australians had transferred a Liman team from Qiongzhou: they were all flying on the grass, crawling through the mountains like leopards, and climbing over mountains and ravines as if they were walking on flat ground. Sun Dabiao secretly murmured in his heart: After the Dalangwei war, he specially sent people to count and identify the corpses abandoned by the Kun thieves. There were about eighty corpses left behind by the Kun thieves, most of which belonged to the local Yao people. In other words, there are less than 200 Australians in the city now.
This defeated army of less than 200 people actually did not run away, but kept sending people out of the city to collect "reasonable burdens" - this thief is really tough!
While sighing, he felt a little more worried. Although Dalangwei's victory was very "brilliant", the price he paid was not small: Not only was Dalangwei reduced to ashes, but he also lost many of his men - many of whom were his backbone. Although there are many people at the moment, most of them are new brothers, whether they can fight or whether they are willing to fight is still a question.
To embolden myself and to boost morale. In the past few days, he captured several local opera troupes from various places and sang operas in Dalangwei every day. He also kidnapped many women and built a prostitute village. They also gather to gamble and shake treasure every night, allowing the bandits to go whoring and gambling.
That night, Sun Dabiao was in a better mood than before, because he heard that the thief Kun sent a woman to the county magistrate. When he heard the news, he thought the spy sent was playing tricks on him, so he beat the unlucky spy first. Forty military sticks.
But the next news proved that a woman was indeed sent as the county magistrate. Sun Dabiao really couldn't figure out how a woman could become a county magistrate: even his most intelligent concubine didn't see that she had the ability to be a county magistrate.
What kind of number is this? Could it be that this woman has some kind of magic? This made Sun Dabiao very nervous - especially when he heard that the female county magistrate was a "Li Man", Sun Dabiao's fear of mysticism rose to the highest level, and he specially captured two Taoist priests and two monks, plus a few A magic stick who usually pretends to be a magician and makes money to "protect" him day and night.
I don't know if this "protection" is effective or if the Liman female county magistrate has no real ability. After a few days, Sun Dabiao was able to eat and sleep, and this inexplicable fear subsided slightly.
At this moment, he had just finished dinner and was playing leaf cards with a few wives in the village for fun. While playing cards, suddenly a corner of the door curtain was lifted, and there was a servant standing at the door, looking inside.
Sun Dabiao saw this and scolded him: "What's the matter? You're so sneaky! Come in and talk!"
"Here." The boy came in quickly and reported, "Master Mei is back from outside the county town and said he has important news to report!"
The so-called Mr. Mei is one of his generals, nicknamed "Brush Mei". His two thick and thick eyebrows are eye-catching, making people forget his real name. "Brush Eyebrow" has always killed without blinking an eye, but he is also thoughtful and cautious in doing things. Sun Dabiao then sent him to monitor the movements of the Kun bandits under Yangshan City.
"Please!"
Sun Dabiao's women dispersed in a hurry, but after a moment, "Brush Eyebrow" strode in.
"I've met Mr. Sun..."
"No need to be polite," Sun Dabiao was anxious to know the news - the news that "Brush Eyebrow" came to report in person must be important news, "Quickly tell me, what's new about Kun Thief?"
"My lord, I know: today afternoon, the bandit's fleet came up the river and anchored at the pier outside the county town. Many items were carried out from the city and put on board... When it got dark, Li Man's team originally stationed in the county town On board too!”
"Is this true?!"
"It's absolutely true!" "Brush Eyebrow" nodded, "I clicked, and more than a hundred people in total, including luggage, all boarded the ship. When I arrived, the fleet had already set off!"
"so……"
"That's right, the thief is running away!"
He had known for several days that the Australians were packing their luggage and loading it onto the ship, and that the wounded, women and children were boarded and evacuated in batches. Sun Dabiao and his leaders were suspicious that the Australians were trying to escape.
This time the most elite "Liman" team also ran away - it seems that the Australians won't be able to stay in Yangshan for long! Sun Dabiao's eyes rolled around, and he asked worriedly: "Did you send someone to follow?"
"Sent!"
"Okay!" Sun Dabiao said with appreciation, half of the stone in his heart fell, "You have done a great job for your hard work! Go to the accounting room - no, the grain counter, and say what I said: I will reward you with ten taels of silver!"
"Thank you, Master Sun!"
It was night, Zhen Huan and his Shandi Company quietly disembarked by the river. This place is close to the border of Yangshan County - nearly 20 kilometers away from Dalangwei. In ancient societies, this distance was almost insurmountable at night. This is also to confuse possible enemy tracking.
"Comrades, we are going to Dawangwei to give Sun Dabiao a 'surprise'!" Zhen Huan whispered, "Are you confident that you will arrive on time?"
"have!"
"Okay, let's all set off!"
According to the predetermined plan, Zhen Huan led the mountain company on one side, and Luo Yiming led the county squadron on the other side. Both parties agreed to launch an attack on Dalangwei at the same time at four in the morning.
This is the time when the sky is about to dawn. Not only is the night dark, but it is also the time when people sleep the deepest. The sentry has been on duty all night. At this time, he is even more sleepy and less alert.
Fuda was also with the county squadron led by Luo Yiming. Although all the county officials opposed it, she insisted on going.
"I know archery and swordsmanship," said Binda. "I must participate in this battle - once the local gangsters know that Sun Dabiao was killed in the hands of a woman, the blow to these people will be huge."
Luo Yiming and others could not convince her, so they had to leave You Ciren behind. Pinda went to battle with four servants lent to her by Zhou Liangchen.
The four servants wanted to show their faces in front of Fanda, and they were all very excited. The leader of the servants is called Zhou Da, who is not tall but stronger than ordinary natives and carries a simple knife; his younger brother Tuesday, who is slender and carries a bow and a barrel of arrows on his back, is said to be an expert archer; and A man named Zhou Fu had two daggers stuck in his waist. He was very agile and had nothing to do while waiting to set off. He performed a double-dagger show for everyone. The last one carried a long stick made of iron and had a dagger stuck in his waist.
"These servants of the Zhou family are really fierce." Luo Yiming said, "It's a pity that they are servants, not our soldiers."
"They are best at fighting alone and in small groups. If they really have to line up, they have no advantage." Pinda said, "With them here, you don't have to worry about my safety."
The teams set off quietly at their own time. The team in the county did not open the city gate, but lowered the rope ladder from the city and quietly climbed down the city. All soldiers wear white cloth strips on their arms for identification at night.
Zhang Tianbo was sitting at the gambling table, his eyes bloodshot from staying up late, but he had no intention of leaving. He was still shouting and drinking at the gambling table. It was already early in the morning, and everyone around the gambling table had almost dispersed. Only a few bad gamblers were still gambling on Pai Gow.
His luck tonight was so bad that he doubted his life. Starting from the moment you hold a lamp, you will lose almost every bet, no matter whether you are a banker or a player. In less than midnight, he had lost all the money he had on hand. If his wife hadn't been around, he would have already taken care of his wife and children by now.
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