20 years of the Republic of China

Chapter 186 The devil, the king of hell, is his backer

The sky is clear and the sun is white, and the wind is biting.

Not far from the southwest suburb of Fengtian is Zhujiazhuang.

Han Ce led several of his men, riding tall horses along the country dirt road. The wind and wind were raging without stopping for a moment, and they quickly arrived at Zhou Yunfu's hiding place.

When the door was opened, the servants greeted him one after another.

Han Ce ignored him and walked quickly across the yard and walked straight into the house.

"Uncle, you were right, that boy Jiang Xiaodao is back!"

Zhou Yunfu was lying on the kang, his body curled up and extremely cold. The smoke paste in his hand had obviously burned out, but he still couldn't bear to put down the big smoking gun in his hand.

Hearing his nephew's voice, the old man stood up slightly, coughed up thick phlegm, blew his nose, and rubbed his eyes. After working for a while, he finally asked: "Oh, where is the kid now?"

Han Ce saw that his uncle was addicted to cigarettes, so he quickly leaned over and filled another bag for the old man.

"I heard from Mr. Zhang Jiu that he is being hidden by Falun Temple right now!"

"Didn't you tell the Bai family about this?"

"I told you." Han Ce replied, "But that boy Bai Guoping is quite calm and has not made any move until now."

Zhou Yunfu sneered: "They are afraid."

Han Ce was puzzled and asked: "Are you afraid of Jiang Xiaodao?"

Zhou Yunfu shook his head, took two puffs of a large cigarette, and continued: "It's not that I'm afraid of him, but that I'm afraid that my backer will be gone."

Han Ce was also awakened by the old man's words.

It turned out that when Bai Guoping heard the news, he was extremely anxious. After Zhang Jiuye told Jiang Xiaodao where he was hiding, he even wanted to take someone to kill him immediately to get revenge.

Fortunately, the eldest sister Bai Yuqing was still calm and held Bai Guoping down, asking him to send someone to visit the abandoned temple of Falun Temple first before making other plans.

After the textile factory was bombed, the Bai family had to curb their temper.

Although the workers' riots were temporarily suppressed by the government on the pretext of "protecting the country and the people," the Japanese still found it difficult to explain.

The Bai family knew full well that once they lost their use value, the Japanese would no longer help them.

Of course they have to avenge their father's murder, but they can't be reckless because they can no longer withstand any defeat.

Zhou Yunfu was happy to see the current situation, and he wished that Jiang Xiaodao and Bai Guoping would exchange money again, so that he could reap the benefits.

Han Ce suddenly remembered something and said, "Uncle, there is one more thing. Mr. Zhang Jiu accidentally discovered last night that there is a kiln girl in Huifang, who seems to be an informant of the Bai family."

"Really?" Zhou Yunfu was a little surprised, "So, that girl was the one who caused the 'Owl' to smash the kiln that night?"

"It's not clear, but it seems like this. Uncle, should we--"

Han Ce didn't say it directly, but scratched his neck with his hand.

Zhou Yunfu hurriedly took two puffs of cigarette to calm his mind. After thinking for a moment, he actually waved his hand and rejected his nephew's proposal.

Han Ce was surprised and asked: "Uncle, I won't interfere with those who rebel. What does this mean?"

Zhou Yunfu sighed and explained patiently: "The peace we made with the Bai family is only temporary, just like more than ten or twenty years ago. It is nothing more than a breath of relief for each of us. From now on, we will have to fight if we can't protect everything. The Bai family is with us." Putting a line shows that they also have this idea. If you keep her and don't expose her, if you have the opportunity in the future, you can confuse their ears and eyes."

If Han Ce realized something, he nodded quickly: "I understand."

"Nephew, if we fight again next time, I may not be there."

"You're talking nonsense again! Uncle, with your body, you have to live to at least a hundred years. If you're not here, it's early!"

Zhou Yunfu ignored this and asked again: "Previously, I have asked you to manage connections in the martial arts hall. Now, who has the final say in the Fengtian patrol camp?"

"It's Zhang Bancheng, Zhang Laogeda."

"hiss!"

When people grow old, they will inevitably become confused.

The old man knitted his eyebrows, scratched his forehead, and said, "Zhang Bancheng, why does this name sound a bit unfamiliar to me?"

"Hey! Uncle, it's not your fault! That old man Zhang is the commander of the patrol battalion. He has been stationed in Taonan in the past few years, not in Fengtian. Now it's amazing. There are fifteen battalions of men below. Even Governor Zhao has to give him three points.”

"I remember, I remember." Zhou Yunfu was a little annoyed, "Why did an outsider come in the end?"

Han Ce didn't care: "What's the point? Uncle, in the past two years, I have met many non-commissioned officers in the patrol camp. They are in charge of each camp. They are filial during the holidays. Ask them to do a favor and set up a line. No. Do we know each other?"

Zhou Yunfu shook his head slightly and said: "For things like personal connections, the fewer people in between, the more reliable they are. If there is one person, there is a wall. If there are three or five people in between, then your relationship is... It doesn’t count as a relationship.”

"Uncle, what do you mean?"

"It's best to prepare a generous gift first and go directly to ask for a meeting. If that doesn't work, then find a way to find someone to set up a line."

"Okay, then I'll do it tomorrow!"

The old man remained silent.

Han Ce stood up immediately: "I understand, I'll do it now!"

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South of Fengtian City, patrol battalion headquarters.

Ever since the farce in the Advisory Bureau, Zhang Laogeda has been highly regarded.

Later, he adopted the Green Forest style and worshiped Governor Zhao as his adoptive father, which can be said to be a meteoric rise.

Now he is the commander of two patrol battalions, with fifteen battalions under his command, thousands of troops, and a large number of troops. There are many people who want to fawn on him, so naturally it is not something that anyone can see if they want to.

However, Zhang Laogeda is not a short-sighted mortal. How can the two small commanders satisfy his ambition?

At present, he is eager to perform meritorious service and refuses all ordinary contacts. He only concentrates on inquiring about the movements of party members.

Real money may not be able to unlock his door, but if there is news about party members, no matter how humble his background is, Lao Zhang is willing to spend some time and chat.

It was just after dinner, so it was still early, but the winter nights were long and the sky got dark early.

The Su family's carriage stopped in front of the gate.

Jiang Xiaodao changed into a dark green cotton robe, a Liuhe melon skin hat, and gold-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose. Before coming here, he shaved his head and tied his braids tightly.

When I got off the carriage, I saw that he was a completely different person.

As soon as he took a few steps towards the iron gate, the guards on both sides immediately stopped him with guns drawn.

"Hey! Who is that? Stand in that corner and don't move!"

After Jiang Xiaodao's experience at "Yao Men", he never straightened up his waist after getting off the bus.

When we meet, we smile first, nod and bend when we speak, the dandy is in a state of disbelief, and the old woman throws away her clothes and cries in mourning.

Jiang Xiaodao held up his fists and said with all his flattery, "You two military masters have worked hard. I have an appointment with Commander Zhang. Please help me inform you."

"Just you? Do you still have an appointment?" The guard looked disdainful.

Jiang Xiaodao still smiled apologetically: "The real thing is related to Commander Zhang's great achievements and plans. You two can find out just by asking at the door." The two guards looked at each other and asked, "What's your name?"

"People from the Su family."

"Guangyuan Bank?" The guard reluctantly believed it, but still shouted sternly, "Wait here, don't wander around!"

"Of course, of course."

After saying that, one of the guards turned around and walked to the door of the building. The security was tight, and there were actually two officers at the door of the building.

"Brother Cao Jiu, Brother Liu San, there is a boy at the door. He says he is from the Su family and has an appointment with Commander Zhang. I'll come over and ask."

The two official servants, Cao and Liu, were originally from the Governor's Office. Because Governor Zhao and Mr. Zhang were close friends, a group of people from the Governor's Office were assigned to come here to help.

Hearing this, the two of them nodded and said, "It is indeed the case. Let him in! By the way, remember to search him!"

After confirming the news, the guard turned around and returned to the gate. After searching Jiang Xiaodao, he turned around and let him go.

"Thank you for your hard work, thank you very much!" Jiang Xiaodao took out two packs of old knives from his arms, "It's cold, it's just a small thing, put it away, put it away!"

The two guards didn't think much. They took the cigarette case and looked down at it. They couldn't help but be surprised.

It turned out that there were no cigarettes at all in the cigarette box, but rolls of tickets.

"Brother, you're too polite. Come on, please come in!"

"It should be, it should be."

Jiang Xiaodao responded quickly, walked to the door of the building, and handed Cao and Liu to the two official officials as usual, and was then led to Zhang Laogao's office by the two of them.

Pushing open the door, the facilities in the room are simple and a lamp is on the table.

There was a map of Fengtian Province hanging on the wall. Zhang Laogao stood in front of it with a backlight, peeling an orange in his hand and putting it into his mouth. He chewed it while looking at the landforms on the map.

That handsome appearance doesn't look like someone from Green Forest.

Hearing the movement at the door, Zhang Laogao turned slightly, looked at Jiang Xiaodao, and asked: "I heard that you have information about the Fengtian Party members? Do you want to eat oranges?"

Jiang Xiaodao fell to his knees, buckled his head and shouted: "Commander above, please accept my respects from this villain!"

This guy is pretending to be stupid. He is the commander of two patrol battalions. How can he be called a commander? That is a title that only Governor Zhao can bear.

But these words really struck home in Lao Zhang's heart, making him laugh twice.

Jiang Xiaodao took out the list from his arms, raised it above his head, and shouted: "Commander, please take a look!"

Zhang Laogao threw away the orange peel, stepped on his leather boots, walked around the desk and came closer. He took it and looked down. He frowned at first and complained that the handwriting was messy. But when he looked closer, he saw that the words were crooked and full of... Fame and fortune.

Zhao Erjiu, Dad Hang, Ren Ale, Lao Niu, Thunder Bluff, Chang Laocai, San Qian Yise, Wang Dakang, Su Run...

All these are not real names, but mostly nicknames.

Zhang Laogeda has also heard of some of them, and they do have contacts with party members. For the rest, if you just make a little inquiry based on this and follow the clues, you won't have to worry about not finding them.

Zhang Laogao felt as if he had found a treasure and hurriedly said: "Brother, please get up and take a seat!"

Jiang Xiaodao refused to get up, and still bowed his head and said: "Commander, this villain is guilty and dare not get up."

"Hahahahahaha! Brother, regardless of whether your roster is complete or not, since you have handed it over, you will be forgiven of your huge sin. I will not exempt you, and Governor Zhao will also exempt you if he knows about it! "

"Commander, I lied to you. I am not from the Su family."

"Is that all?" Zhang Laoge laughed loudly, "This is just a piece of cake, get up and talk!"

"Commander, let me be rude to you. If you dare to ask the commander to help me with two things, I will get up."

"What the fuck!" Zhang Laoge was overjoyed and immediately joked, "What two or eight things, just say it!"

Jiang Xiaodao finally raised his head, wiped his eyes, and said: "I heard that the commander-in-chief has some friendship with the Japanese people. To be honest, my aunt was arrested by the Japanese because of a trivial matter in the Jianghu. I beg the commander-in-chief to Just say something to help him get out as soon as possible."

Not to mention, Zhang Laoge did have some connections with the Japanese.

However, because he did not know the whole story, he did not agree immediately. Instead, he asked: "Besides this, is there anything else?"

"The second thing is not difficult at all. I just ask the commander to make it easier for me..."

Zhang Laogao frowned: "Elaborate!"

Jiang Xiaodao lowered his head and said respectfully: "Commander, my surname is Jiang, my name is Xiaodao, and my surname is connected horizontally..."

……

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There was a lot of excitement inside the house, but there was a constant cold wind outside.

At the gate of the patrol battalion headquarters, at some point, another carriage stopped.

Han Ce stood on the street in agony, bringing a car full of gifts, just to see Commander Zhang.

But when the two guards saw that he had no appointment to meet, they refused to let him go.

When Han Ce saw this, he was so angry that he wanted to grit his teeth and quickly brought out all the connections in the martial arts hall to suppress him.

"Do you know who I am? I know Dong Guandai from the Second Battalion of the Middle Road, as well as Lin Xietong and Zhu Bangdai! What are your names? Huh?"

There is no soldier who is not angry. When the two guards heard this, their attitude became even colder.

"The two of us are just following orders. You know who you are and who knows who. Now call the Dong Guan here. He can't come in without the commander's order! Get out!"

Han Ce was pushed back a few steps, looked up into the building, and accidentally caught a glimpse of two familiar faces.

"Hey! Mr. Cao and Mr. Liu, why are you here on errands? I, Han Ce, can you give me a message? I want to see Commander Zhang! Hey, do you hear me? It's me! I'm Han Ce! "

However, the two officials Cao and Liu at the door turned a deaf ear to Han Ce's shouts and only whispered.

"Old Cao, can you help that boy?"

"Help him? Damn, what are you doing to help him? Have you forgotten, three years ago, in front of the Governor's Office, what did he do? If you don't follow the rules, help him, and he will treat you like a beggar. Let him shout and leave him alone!"

"However, he does seem to know a lot of people from the patrol camp."

"We know each other! Why, if the superiors really come to ask questions, just say you didn't hear them. What can you do?"

"Yes, yes, I think so!"

As the saying goes, the King of Hell is easy to meet, but the devil is difficult to deal with!
Han Ce never dreamed that three years ago, at the gate of the Governor's Mansion, he would offend two low-ranking officials because of a slight. What's more, he would have offended them both and missed the opportunity to learn about Jiang Xiaodao's movements.

As the old saying goes, once you look back, you become a master.

However, Han Ce was the root of his disaster just because of a slight slight!

But to this day, he still hasn't understood this truth - the devil, the king of hell, is his backer!

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