"But chief helmsman, the Dongyang people are not fuel-efficient. Today they only hope that we can try to hold Chen Tianhua back for a few days. Next time they will still ask us to intercept the Fengzhong fleet. What will we do then? We are not human beings inside and outside.

, this approach of riding two boats is actually playing with fire and is very dangerous. Once Chen Tianhua finds out, it will be terrible. Chief helmsman, please think twice!"

After hearing this, Ma Zhankui's expression changed drastically.

He met Chen Tianhua himself and realized that this man was intelligent and intelligent, with many eyes and ears. He had many informants lurking on Junshan Island and other major islands. However, the Yunze gang was talkative and had ears behind walls. Nothing could be done without leakage.

When the time comes, it will be another matter of stealing the chicken but losing the rice. By then, Chen Tianhua will not be so easy to fool.

He must try every means to dissuade Zhang Beiji from this wrong idea of ​​having two boats.

However, I can't eat hot tofu in a hurry. For a stubborn and self-righteous scholar like Zhang Beiji, I can only slowly advise him. It is best to let him see the huge risks of continuing to associate with Japanese people.

"Let's do this, chief rudder, if you still regard me as the chief strategist of the Yunze Gang, please listen to my advice. During this period of time, we must not interfere with the Dongyang people and Fengzhong Mining. You also

If you want to avoid meeting with the representatives of the Oriental people, if you really want to meet, you can make arrangements for Mr. San and the others."

"I can promise you that we will delay the signing of the contract with Chen Tianhua as long as possible, but only for two more days. Otherwise, he will become suspicious. Within these two days, we will send more spies to inquire about Lu Wenhu's activities and stay on the sidelines.

If Lu Wenhu really succeeds, it will not be too late for us to continue to contact the Toyoren. If Lu Wenhu fails again, then we should not have any illusions about the Toyoren, quickly cut off contact, and cooperate closely with Fengzhong Mining, how about it?"

Zhang Beiji thought for a moment, then nodded to Ma Zhankui and said, "Okay, I promise you!"

"Thank you, chief helmsman. I'm a little tired, so I'll take my leave first."

"Okay, Mr. Ma, please go back and have a rest. We can discuss anything tomorrow."

Ma Zhankui bowed slightly, turned around, left the Catholic church, boarded the carriage and headed for his mansion.

He had been working hard for a long time, and now he really felt physically and mentally exhausted. He should go back home to have a good rest and think about his next plan.

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The western valley of Anyuan Mountain.

Mountain Bandit Pingxiang Tiger Gang Camp.

Dozens of oxcarts loaded with ammunition and food slowly drove into the camp, but Lu Wenhu, the mountain tiger, was still very uneasy in his heart.

The Japanese came over half a month ago and brought him 100,000 pieces of silver, a batch of guns and ammunition, and more importantly, a dozen advanced artillery pieces.

The Japanese not only provided artillery, they also sent Buddha to the West. Even the gunners and commanders, nearly a hundred people, were all transferred from Taihu. They did not need to pay a penny from the Panshan Tiger, they only needed to provide daily life.

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Lu Wenhu was so moved that he almost knelt on the ground and called him daddy.

Of course, the Japanese cannot give away guns and money without any reason. Of course they have demands.

This request is very straightforward. When Chen Tianhua leads the fleet and troops to Junshan Island, Pingxiang's defense is empty, allowing pangolin tigers to suddenly attack, quickly occupy Anyuan Mountain and Anyuan Mountain Coal Mine, and then capture Songjiafang Wharf.

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Of course Lu Wenhu wanted it.

Since his team was defeated by the security forces of Fengzhong Mining half a year ago, he has dreamed of revenge. He once asked Yunze to help Xiao Longwang, but that damn Zhang Beiji asked for two hundred thousand yuan.

Departure fee.

The key issue is that after giving the two hundred thousand yuan, Zhang Beiji may not be willing to help sincerely. Therefore, he has never dared to act rashly and secretly recruited troops to make a comeback.

With the 100,000 yuan military expenditure sent by the Japanese and more than a thousand new firearms, we were able to gather together the old subordinates who had been scattered around, and there were about a thousand people.

However, Lu Wenhu discovered that these old subordinates had a disadvantage, which was that they had been frightened by the butcher, Yang Shanxin's Fengzhong security forces, and had a shadow in their hearts. They lacked morale and combat effectiveness in a real fight.

After thinking about it, he decided to recruit a group of mercenaries from outside.

"Master Hu, I heard that a large number of Guangxi people have come to Dongting Lake. They haven't found a suitable place to stay yet. They are called mountain monkeys. They are willing to fight without their lives, and they are also good at fighting in mountainous areas and on the water." Ye, who is in charge of recruiting troops.

The master advised.

"How many people are there in Guangxi Mountain Monkeys?" Lu Wenhu was very interested.

"According to their boss, they can recruit more than 600 people."

"Okay, what are the conditions needed to recruit them and set up an independent battalion in Guangxi?"

"They need us to provide each of them with a rifle and a military salary of ten yuan per person per month." Master Ye replied.

"Damn it, you want such a high military salary when you come out to work. Tell them that they will have food and clothing, and give them four hundred new rifles, two hundred blunderbuss, three hand grenades per person, a set of cotton military uniforms, and a small amount of

Machine guns, grenade launchers, grenades, etc., three oceans per person per month." Lu Wenhu's eyes widened and he shouted loudly.

"No, Mr. Hu, they are all skilled and can use all kinds of firearms. We don't have to do it if we don't have enough money. Besides, the Japanese require us to launch an attack immediately." Master Ye quickly explained further.

Lu Wenhu thought about it and realized that this was indeed the case. He urgently needed a group of veterans who were not afraid of death and had fought in battles.

"Okay, five yuan per person per month, not even a penny more will do. In addition, those who are brave in war and those who kill the enemy and make meritorious deeds on the battlefield will be heavily rewarded." Lu Wenhu stared at his small eyes and hummed impatiently.

"Okay, I'll talk to their leader immediately." Master Ye went out.

Five days later, this group of Guangxi mercenaries arrived at the dock on a barge.

Damn it, after five days of tossing, these talented people arrived late, leaving me waiting here in vain, wasting precious time and money.

Looking at the people who jumped off the barge, most of them were dark and thin, and they looked like mountain monkeys.

Although Lu Wenhu felt very unhappy, he still forced a smile on his face and put on a welcoming gesture.

Master Ye, who was responsible for contacting the mercenaries this time, walked forward with excitement on his face.

He cupped his fists and bowed to a man in his thirties who was walking in front, and exchanged words in broken Guangxi mixed with Hunanese: "Boss Song, brothers, you have worked hard all the way, welcome to your arrival!"

After exchanging pleasantries, he walked up to Lu Wenhu and introduced him: "Master Hu, this is the boss of the Guangxi Disciple Army, his name is Song Menqing!"

Oh shit, Song Menqing? If it weren’t for Ximen Qing, he would be considered a worthy person!
Chapter completed!