After Kawamoto left, Zhang Tianhe immediately called everyone for a meeting.
"This little nose has a really smart nose. As soon as we arrived in Taonan, Kawamoto followed us. How did he know?" Tang Dalong spoke first.
"We have to admit that the Japanese military's intelligence work is quite good. Traffickers, soldiers, peasants, and merchants may all be disguised as their spies. It can be seen that they have targeted us and our whereabouts have been completely exposed. And they are in collusion with the Mongolian bandits, which means that the Mongolian bandits can grasp our movements at any time. Once the border comes, we will be in too much danger," Liu Bodu said.
"What Mr. Liu said is true, is there any way to solve it?" Zhang Tianhe asked.
"I thought we couldn't stay at the Taonan border. It's close to the city and people come and go. Do you know who is the Japanese military's espionage officer? I wanted to transfer immediately. I remember when the Taiping Army and the Qing Army were dealing with each other. At that time, this tactic was used. During the day, their camp was still under the city, but it suddenly disappeared overnight. Therefore, I suggest that we also adopt this method. Tonight, we will set up camp and crawl into the mountains. Go, in addition, when we set up camp, we need to set up three camps, one camp is real and two camps are virtual. We want to make it difficult for the other party to figure out which camp we are stationed in. Furthermore, we need to put more sentries in all directions to expand the scope to The radius is one hundred miles. Once you find someone suspicious, report it immediately." Liu Bodu said.
"Is that necessary? Once you enter the mountains, the conditions will be even more difficult." Tang Dalong said.
"Mr. Liu is right. I think it is completely necessary. If the camp where we are stationed is suddenly surrounded by Mongolian bandits, we will be in danger of the entire army being destroyed." Zhang Tianhe said.
"I also think what Mr. Liu said makes sense." Du Lisi said.
"The mosquitoes here are big enough and plentiful. Once we enter the mountains, won't there be even more mosquitoes? Then we won't be able to survive, and the horses won't be able to bear it either," Zhen Sifei said.
"Xing Lizheng, your medical skills are very good. What kind of medicine can you prepare to relieve the pain?" Zhang Tianhe asked.
"The mosquitoes here are different from those here. They are more toxic. One bite will turn into a big bag, which is worse than a bee sting. I can make a prescription, but I guess it only treats the symptoms and not the root cause." Xing Lizheng explain.
"You can make a prescription and try it first." Zhang Tianhe said.
"Yes." Xing Lizheng agreed, and immediately took out a pen and paper and wrote a prescription.
"Captain Hua, leave this matter to your battalion. After the meeting is over, you can arrange for a few people to grab medicine."
"Yes." Hua Yao said.
"In addition, regarding the purchase of Mongolian thoroughbred horses, there is no need to delay. We must resolve this matter as soon as possible, otherwise once a war breaks out, we will suffer losses immediately." Zhang Tianhe said worriedly.
"Commander Zhang, buying a horse costs money, and the horse is very valuable. One horse costs at least four hundred taels of silver. Can Shangfeng agree?" Tang Dalong asked.
"Going to the peak?" Zhang Tianhe gave a bitter smile, "It's unprecedented to be able to give us these equipment this time. If we hadn't argued hard, do you think that the going to the summit would have given it to us? The Governor thinks that we are in conflict with the Mongolian bandits. The disparity in strength is too great, and he is afraid that we will not leave the army, so he bites the bullet and sends us some weapons and equipment. Now that we have come out, will he still give us money? Besides, this is not within the scope of the military's expenses. , it is an additional expenditure, we can only find a way ourselves."
"Then how many horses do you plan to buy?" Tang Dalong asked.
"We have five battalions, and at least one battalion must be equipped." Zhang Tianhe said.
"That means buying five hundred thoroughbred horses?"
"Yes."
"That means you get two hundred thousand taels of silver. Do you have that much money?" Tang Dalong asked.
"No, our family only has fifty thousand taels." Zhang Tianhe said.
"How can I buy it if I don't have money? Do you want us to go back to our old business and rob it?" Tang Dalong asked.
"Nonsense! I have said it many times. You are now the officers and soldiers of the imperial court. You are no longer beards. Why are you robbing? If we are always robbing, what is the difference between us and the Mongolian bandits? Today, I am here , let me emphasize to you again, I will shoot anyone who dares to break into private houses, rob people's things, or molest women. Do you hear this?" Zhang Tianhe said.
"I heard it." Everyone said.
"After the meeting is over soon, you go back and convey what I said to the ears of every soldier." Zhang Tianhe said.
"Yes." Everyone agreed in unison.
"Captain Tang, Zhen Sifei." Zhang Tianhe shouted.
"Here." The two stood up and said.
"Well, it just so happens that you two are not willing to go through the mountains, so I will leave the matter of buying the horse to you two." Zhang Tianhe said.
"yes."
"I have 50,000 taels of silver notes here. For the remaining money, you two go to Li Sizhe to find a way." Zhang Tianhe said, taking out the 50,000 taels of silver notes and giving it to Tang Dalong.
"I understand." Tang Dalong said, taking the bank note and putting it in his pocket.
At night.
The things in each camp are almost packed, and they are ready to set off into the mountains.
Zhang Tianhe inspected each camp.
He first found Tang Dalong and said to him: "I still have a watch here, worth more than 50,000 taels of silver. Take it, find someone who knows the goods, and pawn it. When we have money in the future, we can redeem it." Come."
"My dear, what kind of watch is this? Is it so expensive?" Tang Dalong took the watch and looked left and right. To be honest, he didn't see any difference from ordinary watches.
"Stop asking so many questions. Have you and Zhen Sifei collected all their application items?"
"It's all packed up."
"Then you can set off, we will leave soon." Zhang Tianhe said.
"Yes, let's leave now."
"We need to buy the horse back as soon as possible, the sooner the better!" Zhang Tianhe said.
"I know." Tang Dalong and Zhen Sifei agreed, got on their horses and left.
Zhang Tianhe came to Huayao's camp again.
"Brother, are everyone in your camp here?" Zhang Tianhe asked.
"Not yet." Hua Yao said.
"Who else is not here?" Zhang Tianhe asked.
"You gave me the prescription. After the meeting, I gave the prescription to four people in our camp to get the medicine. They haven't come back yet," Hua Yao said. "If I had known this was the case, I would have gone to get the medicine myself." ”
"So that's it. Don't worry. Wait a while, maybe they will come back soon." Zhang Tianhe said.
As they were talking, they saw four sergeants running back in a panic. As they ran, they said: "Batalion Commander, save us quickly."
Hua Yao raised the torch, looked carefully, and recognized the four sergeants he sent to grab the medicine. Behind them, there was an old man crying and shouting: "Beasts! Stop! Give me back my daughter." His life is coming."
