20 years of the Republic of China

Chapter 151 The death knell is ringing
In the old calendar, the year of Xinhai.

This year, the fireworks and firecrackers outside the customs are more lively than ever before, but also more deserted than ever before.

Because the sulfur in firecrackers also has the effect of sterilizing and killing poison, Dr. Wu Liande suggested setting off more firecrackers and distributing them in the form of leaflets to various provinces in Kanto.

So, on the night of New Year's Eve, every household and those who had the energy to spare set off fireworks.

For a time, the people outside the pass, whether they were wealthy gentry or working people, all looked up at the night sky without distinction.

The sky is full of fireworks, but they cannot illuminate the misery of this world, and there is no joy at all.

The number of dead has exceeded tens of thousands!

Bodies are being burned everywhere...

It was extremely cold outside the customs, and because they were worried about the plague hibernating underground, many corpses that had been buried in the ground were dug out again, dumped in pits, doused with kerosene, burned, and returned to dust.

Fortunately, with Wu Liande's thunderous methods, the plague finally subsided by the beginning of spring.

In February and March, railways were reopened one by one, and the plague was almost eliminated.

In April of this year, the League of Nations has launched a series of uprisings in the southern country, showing signs of becoming more and more courageous. However, a natural disaster has just occurred outside the customs, and the Qing government hosted the "Universal Plague Research Conference."

Public security in Fengtian has been tightened again.

However, the "Old Owl" has already smelled the opportunity for revenge...

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That day, a secret house in the east of the city.

Si Fengkou, under Jiang Xiaodao, was standing in the yard, sideways, arms raised flat, holding a wooden stick in his hand, with a fist-sized stone hanging on a rope.

Gong Baonan sat on the steps at the door, weighing a handful of gravels in his hand, and throwing one forward from time to time.

"Zhao Zhengbei! Raise your arms! Do you want to hit someone on the foot or on the head?"

The stone hit the back of Xiao Beifeng's hand, causing him to grimace in pain.

"Uncle Qi...it's not time yet? I really can't move!"

"Stop talking nonsense!" Gong Baonan shouted impatiently, "Why are you playing with a gun if your arm is weak? Hold it up!"

"Boom boom boom!"

While he was talking, there was a sudden knock on the door outside the house.

Si Fengkou took the opportunity to lower his arms and turned to look at Uncle Qi.

Gong Baonan frowned slightly, poured the pebbles on the ground, then clapped his hands, stood up with a suspicious look on his face, and said to those who were leaning against the fan: "You guys stand back, tsk, who told you to put your arms down?" ?lift it up!"

Immediately afterwards, Jiang Xiaodao and Zhao Guoyan also walked out of the main room and the side room respectively, holding guns in their hands and looking at each other.

Gong Baonan stared at the courtyard door, then slowly put his hand into his arms, and without looking back he ordered the two of them: "You two, guard the main room, I'll go over and take a look."

Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, a familiar voice sounded outside the door.

"Xiaodao, open the door! Me!"

"Hey! It's Uncle Six!"

Jiang Xiaodao couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief, put away the cannon, and walked straight across the yard to open the gate.

The courtyard door opened, and I saw Old Liu Guanwei leading a donkey cart. On the cart were two thin leather cargo boxes, covered with two layers of black cloth and stacked with several cabbages.

When Jiang Xiaodao saw the old donkey, he immediately asked with great affection: "Uncle Six, isn't this my donkey!"

"You still know!" Guan Wei said reproachfully, "I said you are really serious. If you move here, you can also bring the donkey from the old house over. Fortunately, I went there before martial law. Old man, otherwise this donkey would have been so fucking hungry!"

"What are you doing back at your old house?" Jiang Xiaodao asked.

"Find a cart to haul the goods! It was too difficult to hire a carriage in the city before. I can't carry so many things!"

Guan Wei said as he led the donkey cart into the courtyard. He glanced around and saw the four wind outlets. He asked in surprise: "Hey! You guys are so lively. Who are these?"

Jiang Xiaodao didn't explain, he just waved his hand towards Sifengkou and said, "Call me Sixth Uncle!"

"Uncle Six!"

Guan Wei came back to his senses, slapped Xiaodao on the shoulder, and laughed loudly: "Okay! Nephew, you have your own kid? I will become a big man in the future, but I have to take care of you." Uncle!"

"Haha, Uncle Six, you're going to kill me!"

"No way! I'm really happy for you. Tell Uncle Six, when did you go to court yourself?"

When the uncle and nephew were playing and joking, Guan Wei suddenly raised his head and suddenly caught a glimpse of Zhao Guoyan. The smile on his face suddenly froze, and his expression quickly became grim.

"Xiaodao, why is he still alive?"

"Oh, Uncle Six, he is mine now too."

Guan Wei still stared intently, but tilted his head slightly towards the path and asked in a low voice: "He used to be from Chen Wantang, can he be trusted?"

"Sixth Uncle, Huo Binghui, Jianghu Green Forest, isn't this the way to go! Besides, he had nothing to do with that night, and my father also agreed."

Zhao Guoyan's identity was suspected, which was reasonable and irrefutable, so he had no choice but to bow his head and call him "Uncle Six" to show his goodwill.

Zhao Guoyan's previous visit to the Majiang Trail was actually more because of the "Owl".

But since he witnessed Xiao Dao stabbing Shen Guoliang with his own eyes, he was convinced, or in other words, he was afraid.

Zhao Guoyan also saw clearly Jiang Xiaodao's temper.

This kid, when he has nothing to do on weekdays, is full of nonsense and has no formality. Let alone being brainless, he is somewhat arrogant anyway; but once he makes up his mind to do something, He immediately seemed to be a different person, not only reticent but also extremely courageous.

Zhao Guoyan couldn't understand how two such extreme faces could merge into this person.

But he guessed that this must be related to the words and deeds of "Owl".Moreover, during the period of martial law due to the plague, he lived with Jiang Xiaodao and others for half a year. His sister-in-law Hu Xiaoyan took special care of him. Jiang Chenghai had no doubts about his employment. The whole atmosphere was like a family, completely different from "Heshengfang" The gang of Lan Maluan wanted to make money together, so they gradually recognized this group of people in their hearts.

However, in the final analysis, the newlyweds have hung up their posts and have not yet accepted their certificates of application, so they cannot blame others for being disrespectful.

Guan Wei was the most approachable among the "Hai Lao Owl" brothers, but he didn't give him any good face at this time. When he heard Zhao Guoyan call him "Sixth Uncle", he didn't even hum and turned away.

At this time, Jiang Chenghai and Hu Xiaoyan also came out of the room respectively.

"Uncle Six is ​​here, come in and sit down." Hu Xiaoyan said hello, sitting on a wooden wheelchair.

Guan Wei chuckled and responded: "This guy, my nephew's daughter-in-law, has grown more and more energetic after a year! She has become more feminine, please take it easy and don't turn my eldest nephew into a persimmon cake!"

Everyone laughed.

Jiang Chenghai walked down the steps, looked at the cargo box on the donkey cart, and asked, "Did you get everything?"

"Hey! Brother, I got it a long time ago, but because of the martial law, I haven't been able to get it back for you."

Guan Wei unloaded the cabbage from the car and handed it to Lao Qi. Then he opened the cargo box and waved his hand: "Brother, you are interested!"

Jiang Chenghai walked closer, and everyone else in the yard was also curious and eager.

Two bundles of explosives were placed in each of the two cargo boxes. There were also a dozen pistols, box cannons, and guns of various types spread on the surface, as well as boxes of bullets.

"Holy shit! Gun!"

When Si Fengkou saw this box full of weapons, he was so excited that his eyes flashed with excitement.

"Who asked you to come here?" Gong Baonan scolded sternly, "Go and stand over there and keep lifting. It's not time yet!"

After Si Fengkou heard this, he had no choice but to reluctantly go back to where he was and continue to exercise his arm strength painstakingly.

Jiang Xiaodao had already passed the age where he was eager to try guns when he saw them. He only stared at the box full of explosives and asked: "Dad, are we... playing so big?"

"What, are you scared?" Jiang Chenghai asked.

"That's not true, but I don't know how to prepare explosives!" Jiang Xiaodao picked up a small wooden box and said, "Uncle Six, what is this?"

"Hey, hey, hey! Ancestor, ancestor! Don't mess with this!"

Guan Wei immediately took it back from his hands, opened the box, and carefully introduced the power and function of the grenade to his elder brother.

After hearing this, Jiang Chenghai asked doubtfully: "Is this thing really that effective?"

"This...I haven't tried it either. But it's okay. The worst thing is, we use these two things together with explosives to blow up those 'Heshengfang' guys to death!"

After saying that, Guan Wei deliberately glanced at Zhao Guoyan and said, "When the time comes, let him do the work of detonating the fuse!"

Zhao Guoyan swallowed his saliva. No matter what, the gang of blue horses in "Heshengfang" also followed him and called him brothers. How could he not be embarrassed at all if he really wanted to do it?

Jiang Chenghai took over the conversation and said, "We'll talk about 'Heshengfang' later."

"Repay it later?" Guan Wei said angrily, "This has already allowed them to live for half a year longer!"

"I know, Lao Liu, the ban outside has been completely lifted now?"

"Yes, the court said the plague is over. Now at the end of the month, the foreigners who came to the meeting have almost left."

"Yes!" Jiang Chenghai nodded, "Lao Liu, come with me."

"Here we come." Guan Wei, like everyone else, looked puzzled.

Jiang Chenghai took Lao Liu to a corner of the yard and whispered: "Lao Liu, meet at the old house tonight. In addition, I will tell you one more thing."

"Brother, just say it."

"Among the brothers, you are the one with the best ability to step on the plate. Starting from tomorrow, you will help eldest brother figure out the defense of Bai Baochen's house. This matter will be left to you alone. Don't make any noise. Do you understand?"

Guan Wei nodded quickly and asked: "Brother, what about Lao Qi and Xiaodao?"

"You can't say it either!"

"Understood! I'll do it right away! Kill them all and avenge Fourth Brother!"

"Then go back and prepare quickly!" Jiang Chenghai patted Lao Liu heavily on the shoulder.

Guan Wei nodded in response, informed Lao Qi, Xiaodao and others, and left quickly.

Immediately afterwards, Jiang Chenghai called Lao Qi to his side again and told him, "Go and inform Lao Er and Lao San and ask them to meet at the old house tonight - go to Lao Qi first, and let him find me first!"

"Understood! I'll do it right away!"

"Xiaodao!" Jiang Chenghai greeted again.

Jiang Xiaodao responded and walked up to him: "Dad, if you have anything to say, please speak!"

"Do you have any money in your hand? Yes?" Jiang Chenghai continued to order, "Then you go out now, ride a horse, and go to the major Western medicine clinics in the city to buy gauze, hemostatic drugs, and painkillers; go to the traditional Chinese medicine clinic to buy some. Golden sore medicine; and...find a place to buy some soot!"

"Dad, I don't want to touch that thing!"

"You brat!" Jiang Chenghai casually slapped him across the head, "Go if you are told, don't talk nonsense!"

"Okay!" Jiang Xiaodao hurriedly walked into the stable and led the horse out.

Finally, Jiang Chenghai walked to Hu Xiaoyan again and whispered: "Let these little fans go out to explore as usual and see if they can find out Zhou Yunfu's secret house."

Although Si Fengkou was right next to him, his father still insisted on letting Hu Xiaoyan give the orders.

After everything was arranged, Zhao Guoyan asked a little uneasily: "Uncle Hai, what about...me?"

"You?" Jiang Chenghai stroked his chin and thought for a while, "You should stay with me and Xiaoyan for now. We also need a good hand here. Boy, do your best, don't let me... don't let your sister-in-law down. ah!"

　Thanks to DAiDAi, Jiabing Yege, and Tiekou Shenshu Du Banxian for their reward support!
　　Of course there is still one today!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)