20 years of the Republic of China

Chapter 303: Combine vertically and horizontally

At the crossroads, Qingming Tea House.

As usual, young and old men gathered here early in the morning to drink tea and chat.

In the corner of the lobby, Wen Tingge and Liu Yansheng sat opposite each other, whispering in full spring.

Although the two of them met for the first time, they talked happily with each other.

Wen Tingge valued the rules of the world, and Liu Yansheng was from the Jiangxiang sect and was related to the old Hongmen. He naturally understood the rules, so he was particularly fond of him.

Wen Tingge followed Jia Jia as usual last night, but in the end he still failed.

Liu Yansheng then asked some more about the "Double Dragon Club".

While they were discussing secretly, the waiter came over again carrying a teapot.

"Hey, you two gentlemen, could you please add some water?"

Wen Tingge waved his hand, sent the waiter away, and then lowered his voice and said, "This man is a trick."

Liu Yansheng nodded, obviously aware of it, "There seem to be two more outside the store."

"Then how to fix it? Change to another place?"

"Forget it, that will only make people more suspicious." Liu Yansheng thought for a while and said, "That's it for today. Please continue to follow Boss Jia, brother, and I will tell my family about the situation later."

"Okay, brother, take care and be careful not to bring your tail."

"Thanks for the reminder, farewell!"

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It was almost noon, and in a tavern in Beicheng, three distinguished guests, led by the waiter, walked into a private room on the second floor.

Ren Pengfei, wearing a gray-blue military uniform, sat on a chair and ordered five or six dishes in succession, including dry-fried river fish, three kinds of squid, and pickled bone...

Jiang Lianheng had something on his mind and had no appetite, so he only ordered two bottles of wine.

While serving the food, the two of them couldn't help but exchange a few words. They couldn't help sighing and sighing when talking about the changes in the provincial capital last year.

Ren Pengfei lit a cigarette and said, "Through what happened last year, brother, I realized something!"

Jiang Lian turned sideways and asked the waiter to place the fried river fish on the table, and then asked: "What's the point? Sir Ren, please tell me. Maybe I can give you a few words of advice!"

"Hey! Brother, aren't you trying to get rid of me? With your relationship with Mr. Zhang, do you still need me to give you some advice?"

Ren Pengfei picked up the chopsticks, paused on the table, and then picked up a golden and crispy small yellow croaker, put it in his mouth and started chewing it.

Jiang Lianheng smiled and said, "Sir, you can't say that. In just one year, you have been promoted to lead the army. You must be outstanding!"

Ren Pengfei curled his lips and shook his head, but said: "Pull him down, what's so special about me? I finally understand that a gun-resistant cannon fodder like me doesn't matter what battles he has fought or how many people he has killed. The most important thing is It’s just the same, you have to learn to take sides!”

After careful questioning, Jiang Lianheng finally understood.

It turns out that Ren Pengfei's level is not high. The reason why he can bring more than twenty people with him is partly because he can please the superiors, but partly because it is related to the general trend.

After the dust settled on the uprising against the Qing Dynasty last year, Fengtian's original patrol battalion and the new army merged, collectively known as the official army, and were organized under Zhang Laogeda's command.

Zhang Laoge was born in a patrol camp, so he naturally favored his old troops. The New Army, which was originally arrogant in various provinces, was ignored outside the customs. In order to prevent the sergeants from mutiny, it was dispersed and reorganized.

The status of the previous patrol battalion officers has naturally increased with the tide.

Ren Pengfei took a sip of wine and said with a smile: "So, if Wei Tianqing had become a problem back then, my brother, even if I could fight both sides again, it would still be useless. I guess I'd still be watching the door now!"

"Sir Ren is too humble."

Jiang Lianheng personally helped Ren Pengfei pour the wine, and then said: "If we can find an opportunity to get some credit and be promoted to a minor official, it's probably not a problem. Commander Ren, how is the progress of your suppression of bandits?"

"Hey! So-so, everyone is not very active, just defraud the bandits into getting the materials."

"Then this bandit will not be suppressed?"

"The Hu bandits must be suppressed. If we don't suppress them, it won't work!" Ren Pengfei started to make a high-profile statement, and then laughed to himself, "But the key depends on whether the superiors are pressing hard enough. If they don't give the death order, that's it. Son!"

"That's true." Jiang Lianheng nodded.

The rampant barbarian bandits outside the customs have long been a stubborn disease. They have been like this for decades. Whether it is Zengqi, General Zhao, Mr. Xu or Zhang Laogao, they are all capable people, but who can control the barbarians? Have the bandits been wiped out?

People are used to it.

In the final analysis, the world is still too chaotic, and the power of the government cannot reach every corner, so the local area will have another set of rules for survival.

As long as the ruthless bandits don't go too far, the officers and soldiers will be happy to turn a blind eye.

"but--"

Jiang Lianheng suddenly said: "If this gang of beards outside the city is related to the theft of official banknotes not long ago, do we still need to suppress them?"

Ren Pengfei's chopsticks stopped in mid-air, he was stunned for a moment, and then he placed them on the bowl.

"Brother, why don't I understand what you mean? I don't know much about things in the city, but I have heard people say that the previous theft of official banknotes was not caused by the criminal thief Wen... Wen or something like that. What did you do!"

Thousands of taels of official silver were stolen!

What Ren Pengfei wants is not money, but this huge contribution.

Jiang Lianheng said, "Sir, tell me first if you can mobilize troops?"

"I definitely can't mobilize troops!" Ren Pengfei said enthusiastically, "But you have to say that the last case of official bank theft must be related to this group of gangsters. I reported to the boss that deploying troops will not be a problem at all, and that The number of gangsters is not that large, not even on the top of a mountain."

Jiang Lianheng hesitated for a moment and did not dare to say anything.

"Sir, please give me a few more days and I'll explore the situation. The key is, I don't know where these gangsters are now. Do you have any clues?"

Unfortunately, Ren Pengfei shook his head.

"I only know that they are in the mountain area to the east of the city, but these gangsters break into pieces at every turn, and I don't know where they are operating. However, if you know people from other hills, there may be some friends among them. Coming and going.”

Hearing this, Jiang Lianheng was slightly startled and couldn't help but look at Zhao Zhengbei.

Li Zheng!

Jiang Lianheng nodded secretly, then raised his glass and said, "Come on, sir, let's go!"

Ren Pengfei raised his glass and said politely: "Brother, I am in the military camp and it is difficult to move. You should investigate carefully. If this group of gangsters is really related to the official bank theft case, it will be a great achievement! Brother, can I take advantage of this? Young, it’s all up to you to get some credit.”

Jiang Lianheng raised his head and finished his drink, waved his hand and said: "Sir, Ren is too polite. It seems that we are helping each other, but in fact, you should take care of me more. Come on, Beifeng, give it to Chief Ren." Pour the wine!”

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