Hejia Town, the headquarters of the 338th Regiment of the Shanxi-Sui Army
"Damn it, these bandits are so brave that they dare to steal my things!"
"Li Yuanzheng, quickly send someone to find out which blind bandit dared to make trouble on Tai Sui's head. I'm going to kill him!"
After the military pay and supplies that he had worked so hard to obtain were intercepted halfway, Li Chendong, the leader of the 338th Regiment, was so angry that he wished he could immediately take his people to clear out the bandits' den.
"Captain, calm down, I have sent a reconnaissance company to investigate. If we find anything, we must light their sky lanterns!"
Li Chendong nodded and his anger subsided a little. At this time, the adjutant Ma Quanyou took the opportunity to remind him in a low voice:
"Regiment leader, the Koga Brigade has made another move, and seems to be planning to invade Hejia Town. One of our companies has already come into contact with the Japanese on the periphery. It is really not appropriate to dispatch the main force to suppress the bandits at this time!"
Li Chendong didn't know that the top priority was to deal with the Japanese, but he couldn't bear to deal with the Yelangyu incident. Not only did he lose military pay and a large amount of supplies, but he also suffered casualties of brothers number seven to eighty. His uncle could bear it, but his aunt couldn't bear it either.
But the Japanese are in urgent need. The 338th Regiment has just suffered a defeat. If they don't handle it well, the whole army will be annihilated.
Li Chendong could only suppress his anger and calm down to discuss with the chief of staff how to deal with the Japs. He should first repel the Japs and then settle the accounts with the bandits!
Qinglong Village in Erlong Mountain, Nan Batian’s bandit den
Nan Batian was in a good mood after making a big deal. He was eating and drinking with a group of big and small bosses in the village. The other gangsters also added meat. Each team was also rewarded with two jars of wine, one or two for each person. The bowl is no problem.
This is already the same configuration as the bandits celebrating the New Year. As for eating meat and drinking from big bowls like what is shown on TV, that is impossible. Even the emperor can't afford it, let alone a group of bandits.
Bandit leaders like Nan Batian can't guarantee that they will have meat every meal. The bandits who can eat every meal are just like imitations of gods. It's not that they don't have money, but that materials are too scarce in this era, and having money doesn't necessarily mean they have it. I can buy enough food, not to mention meat.
After three rounds of wine and five delicious dishes, a group of bandit leaders were also high, so someone suggested playing with money. This is almost a routine subject. They are a group of guys who tie their heads to their belts. What good can you expect from them? Pursue.
Nan Batian usually won't participate in this kind of thing. It's boring. As long as he is around, no one dares to win;
"Okay, second brother, you go play then. I drank a little too much. Let's go back to the room and have a rest. Let's have fun. Don't hurt the harmony of the brothers!"
"Boss, don't worry, brothers are sensible!"
After Nan Batian left, a group of big and small bosses started playing around with money, mixed with the sound of fists and orders, and it was a chaotic atmosphere.
Not long after Nan Batian returned to his room, the master of the village came over to report that there was a visitor. He roughly knew who it was and cursed secretly:
"Damn it, these devil bitches really know how to pick the time!"
"Mr. Li, just say I drank too much and ask them to come again next time!"
"Hey, King Nan, he robbed some rags from the Jinsui Army. His waist has become thicker, and he can't say anything to the Imperial Army!"
A familiar voice reached his ears, it was Nanzo Hanako who had visited him several times.
Nan Batian frowned and was about to get angry at Mr. Li on the spot. It was not anyone else's turn to make the decision in Qinglong Village.
"King Nan, there is no need to embarrass Mr. Li. I asked him to bring me in. I have a great future and a big gift for you here."
After Nanzo Hanako finished speaking, he clapped his hands, and a dozen people dressed in black, who looked like Japs at first sight, carried in seven or eight large boxes one after another.
They say you don’t hit someone with a smiling face, let alone someone who is giving a gift.
Nan Batian's complexion obviously improved a lot, and Mr. Li, the master standing beside him, also breathed a long sigh of relief. It seemed that his bet was right again this time. The king is still the one who has breasts and is his mother.
Nan Zao Hanako licked it with his mouth, and several strong men in black opened the boxes one by one. Two boxes of silver coins and six boxes of arms were all brand new made by the Japanese. Nan Batian finally showed a smile on his face.
"Ms. Hanako is too polite. They say no reward is given for no merit. This is not a small gift. You'd better get straight to the point;
I, Nan Batian, am very concerned about this. I, Qinglong Village, cannot afford to accept this great gift. "
Although Nan Batian looked vulgar, he had a lot of eyes on his heart, and people should not be judged by their appearance. He was in no hurry to accept this great gift, and refused even if he wanted to welcome it.
As an agent of the Mei Agency, Nan Zao Hanako had naturally figured out Nan Batian's character a long time ago, and the entire village had been infiltrated by her, otherwise she wouldn't have been a pick. Come and convince Nan Batian on a day like today.
"King Nan, I come here with enough sincerity this time. Here are 10,000 silver dollars and 60 Type 38 rifles that have just left the factory. The oil seals have not been opened yet. These are just a meeting gift for the imperial army!"
"If King Nan is willing to lead your brothers and surrender to the imperial army, the position of commander of the Imperial Association Army in Guring County will be yours. At that time, there will be 30,000 silver dollars and 200 fast guns."
Nan Batian was a little moved. Who would want to stay in the mountains and lick blood from a knife when he could go to the county town to eat well and drink spicy food? But he didn't show it on the surface.
Xiaomin Shengdou knew that "if you ask for a high price, pay the money on the spot", Nan Batian was also a man who had seen the world. He just wanted to spend 30,000 silver dollars, but he still lacked a little sincerity.
This time, the materials he grabbed from the Jinsui Army included 20,000 silver dollars and a large amount of arms. His life was very comfortable, and he was not in a hurry to join the Japanese, at least he had to wait and see.
"Miss Hanako, thank you so much for the imperial army's support. As you know, there are thousands of brothers in the village. I always want to listen to their opinions. Can I give you an answer after a while?"
Nan Batian's words are very beautiful, but they are actually just a tactic of procrastination. It is hard to tell how long this period of time will be.
Nan Zao Hanako naturally knew what Nan Batian was up to. It was allowed to discuss the price, but it was impossible to get benefits for nothing and benefit both sides.
"King Nan is joking, who doesn't know that you stick to your word in the village, and who dares to say no to the things you decide?
Of course, it is understandable that such a big thing needs to be considered. As your friend, I have to kindly remind you:
Li Chendong of the Jinsui Army is not a good person. You robbed his equipment and military pay. Do you think he will swallow this?
His reinforced regiment only has 2,000 people. If the imperial army hadn't dragged him in Hejia Town, he would have brought his troops to the door. How could the king still drink and eat meat freely here? "
Nan Zao Hanako's words made Nan Batian's face move slightly. Although it was very hidden, Nan Zao Hanako caught it and continued:
"The meeting gift is here. The Imperial Army will give you at most one week to consider. After one week, the Imperial Army will consider whether to withdraw troops from Hejia Town!
King Nan, I think you should understand that here in the Imperial Army, we are either friends or enemies! A week later, Hanako is waiting for your reply. Say goodbye! "
