After listening to Cai Yongzhen's words, everyone nodded frequently.
"The situation we are facing now is almost the same as that of Liu Bei at that time. If we stay here all the time, then, our life may be like this. We can only say that we are just trying to get better. , it’s very difficult. However, once we leave here and deal with the Mongolian bandits, then we will have a lot of room for improvement. Throughout history, there are countless heroes who have grown up in wars. , it won’t take long for us to develop well, and by then, our strength will be even stronger. As long as we have strength, no matter who he is, it will not be that easy to manipulate us." Liu Bodu continued explain.
"What you say makes sense, but the Mongolian bandit's current strength far exceeds ours. The disparity in strength is too great and the chance of winning is too small. What should we do?" Cai Yongzhen asked.
"It's definitely not possible to fight head on. We have to use our brains. Now, if we want to eliminate the Mongolian bandits, the first step is to have a map." Liu Bodu said.
"Map?" Everyone felt a little surprised after hearing this.
"Yes, at present, we know nothing about the geographical conditions within the scope of the Mongolian bandits' activities. How can this be done? For example, where are the forests, where are the mountains, where are the rivers, where are the deserts, etc., and where are they? How can we win the battle if we don't know where is suitable for garrisoning, where is suitable for ambush, etc.?" Liu Bodu said, "Therefore, a detailed map is very important to us."
"What Mr. Liu said is true. Without a map, we are blind," Zhang Tianhe said. "Therefore, my suggestion is, first, we must implement the orders of the Governor. There is no room for negotiation. ;Second, who should go immediately to inquire about the movements of the Mongolian bandits, and report back immediately if any information is found."
"Yes, Commander Zhang, I promise to complete the mission." That person said.
"Third, we have to send one person to get in touch with An Wu, who had sneaked into the Mongolian bandits in advance, and asked him to find a way to get us a map. Which of you dares to go?" Zhang Tianhe asked.
"I, I dare to go."
Before Zhang Tianhe finished speaking, someone came forward to speak.
Everyone saw that it was the master thief Murong Wuying.
"The critical moment will depend on me, Hero Murong." Murong Wuying said, shaking his head.
Zhang Tianhe looked at him and said, "You have great qinggong skills and are suitable for this task. However, you must be careful."
"Commander Zhang, I have an objection. I think your assignment of tasks is unfair. They both have tasks. Do you mean that I am a free worker? You have to assign a task to me, otherwise, when the time comes, They have all made great contributions, and I can’t get anything out of them.” A loud voice said.
When everyone saw that it was the silly hero Li Tieniu, they were all happy when they heard what he said.
"Well, let's do this. The mission they are going to perform this time is very dangerous. You are responsible for protecting them. As long as they can come back safely, you will have made a great contribution. What do you think?" Zhang Tianhe smiled. explain.
"So, I am their bodyguard?" Li Tieniu asked.
"You can also say that." Zhang Tianhe said.
"Then when we are on the road, who listens to whom?" Li Tieniu asked again.
"Of course you listened to me." Murong Wuying said.
"Why?" Li Tieniu said unconvinced, "You are taller than me or stronger than me. Why don't you just listen to me?"
"With my sharp tongue, I can do things better than you."
"That's what you want to say, that's fine. I'll listen to you, but you have to control my beef steamed buns every day." Li Tieniu said.
"Okay, this isn't easy." Murong Wuying said.
"However, I can eat it. Don't worry about money again when the time comes. It won't work if I don't have enough to eat." Li Tieniu said.
"Don't worry."
Everyone was happy when they heard it.
"Brother, do you have anything else to add?" Zhang Tianhe asked Du Lisi.
"No, but I would like to ask, who do you plan to appoint as the battalion commander of the battalion that will be transferred tomorrow morning?" Du Lisi asked.
"Then let Hua Yao be the battalion commander and Wu Sen the deputy battalion commander. What do you think?" Zhang Tianhe asked.
"Okay." Du Lisi thought about it. After all, Hua Yao and Wu Sen were also old subordinates of Heiyun Village, so he couldn't find anything wrong with them.
"Do you all have any opinions?" Zhang Tianhe asked again, "We are democratic. If you have any opinions at the meeting, whether they are right or wrong, you can raise them, but you are not allowed to discuss them behind your back. "Pull the mountain top" is not allowed."
"We don't have any objections," everyone said.
Because everyone knows the abilities of Hua Yao and Wu Sen.
"Are you two willing?" Zhang Tianhe asked Hua Yao and Wu Sen again.
"Commander Zhang, thank you and everyone for your support for us brothers. However, I think we have just arrived at Pingquan Mansion and do not understand many of the rules in the army. We are worried that we will not be competent, so we should invite someone else. "Hua Yao declined.
"Captain Hua, please don't be too modest. I think the position of battalion commander must belong to you two." Tang Dalong said.
"Yes, Battalion Commander Hua and Deputy Battalion Commander Wu, just agree." Everyone said.
"Okay, then we will temporarily serve as battalion commanders for this battalion. If a more suitable candidate comes in the future, we can give up our positions at any time." Hua Yao agreed after seeing that everyone had no objections.
Early the next morning, as expected, a battalion of men and horses drove over from Chengde.
Zhang Tianhe reviewed the officers and soldiers of this battalion, accompanied by Du Lisi.
I saw that most of them were old, weak, sick, and disabled, with low morale. They sighed and lowered their heads. They didn't look like an army at all.
After Zhang Tianhe saw it, he shook his head and felt angry in his heart.
Du Lisi said: "Commander Zhang, are these the officers and soldiers of the battalion they said? The people laid off from Heiyun Village are ten thousand times stronger than them. These people are probably without food and have joined the army. These days, if you look at those who earn military pay, some of them can’t even hold a gun. Can you expect them to fight the Mongolian bandits?”
"Brother, something is better than nothing." Zhang Tianhe could only say this.
Hua Yao and Wu Sen took over the battalion.
"You two need to strengthen their training. There is not much time left for you. We will start as soon as we get the map. It probably won't be too long." Zhang Tianhe said to them.
"Yes, please rest assured, two commanders. We will definitely give them a new look in the shortest possible time." Hua Yao said.
"That's the best. There are many Mongolian bandits, so we have to use one against ten." Zhang Tianhe said.
Fortunately, in the afternoon of the same day, the Governor sent another batch of weapons and equipment, including 500 long guns and 100,000 rounds of ammunition, as well as 10 mountain cannons and 500 rounds of artillery shells. Zhang Tianhe felt somewhat relieved at this. .
