Lin Gao Qiming

Chapter 2237 Boost morale
This request was very reasonable, so Luo Yiming took the newly appointed female county magistrate along the city wall to inspect all sides. On the way, she also asked in detail about the current situation of Yangshan.

"The situation is very bad." Luo Yiming said it quite seriously.

The prestige of Fubo Army's recovery of Yangshan was wiped out by this defeat.In particular, Wang Chuyi's serious injury was boasted by Sun Dabiao as "cutting"-he chopped off the head of a National Army soldier who died in battle, pickled it with lime, and hung the head box in Dalangxu.Although Wang Chuyi didn't lose his head, he was seriously injured, and he is still in an accident, so he can't defend himself.

All the local villages, whether they are Yao people or Han people, are all suspicious of the new "Great Song" in the county—how long will this blue star flag last?In addition, the bandits all spread the news of "the government is coming back!" under the banner of "Da Ming", and the situation that had been roughly calmed down became precarious again.

"...Many Han villages in the county live in clusters of clans. Their affiliation has a great relationship with whether we can gain a foothold in the county. Although they have clearly stated that they will change their flags, they are not satisfied with the various demands we put forward. Prevarication. The situation is very unfavorable."

This kind of prevarication has caused the Yangshan County Government, which was already seriously weakened, to fall into the predicament that the government order will not leave the county seat.According to the original plan, the county government planned to make full use of the township warriors in each village to suppress bandits and restore order in the county. Now these villages have all closed their doors to the county government.Not only can they not use their strong men, but they can't even collect food and grass.Luo Yiming was helpless, watching helplessly as Sun Dabiao and these "official bandits" swaggered across the streets, brazenly playing the banner of "Da Ming", openly collecting food and salaries from the villages, and asking for young men.It made the bandits continue to roll and grow like a snowball.

"...The most worrying thing is that there are still bandits from other counties flowing in. It seems that someone is coordinating in the middle. The people we sent out all said that they have." Luo Yiming took a deep breath, "Our current situation is very unfavorable. The morale of the army is shaken, and there are deserters—if it weren’t for the remote location here, and the fear of being cut off by bandits on the road, probably half of the people would have left by now.”

Pi Da supported the battlements and looked out of the city: "How many troops do we have?"

"A squadron of the National Army, as well as the remnants of the Second Squadron and the Yaomin Squadron that were disbanded. There are more than 30 people. There are also dozens of wounded, who cannot participate in the battle for the time being." Luo Yiming said, "There is also a Li Miao Mountain Company in the city. A small team with the white horse team that escorted the field hospital - we can't command these troops..."

"Director Huang has authorized me." Pi Da said, "The mountain company is currently under the command of the county."

"Really?! That's great." Luo Yiming's frowning face slightly widened.To be honest, he really doesn't have much hope for the combat effectiveness of this national army squadron that has been formed for only a few months-it is not bad to be able to defend the county.

"Yes, with this company, we can do a lot of things." Pi Da had already drafted the disposal plan after arriving in Yangshan along the way, "How is the Yao people in Yonghua? Is the situation still stable?"

"No problem. Pan Tianshun asked to go back to Yonghua, saying that he was preparing to pull a team there and work with Sun Dabiao..." He roughly introduced Xiapan Tianshun's situation, "...I think the Yao people in Yonghua are still reliable. Dalangxu and the others have killed and injured many people, and they are incompatible with the bandits."

Pi Da shook her head, she was not as optimistic as Luo Yiming.It is true that Yonghua Yaomin and Sun Dabiao have a grudge, but this does not mean that they will be of one mind with the Senate.Although she is not a Yao people, she is very clear about the thoughts of her opponents and leaders.They never believed in the government, let alone take the government seriously. They always acted according to the principle that the strong obey the government and the weak create chaos.Now that the Senate is declining in Yangshan, although they may not join forces with Sun Dabiao, the possibility of rebuilding the alliance with Ba Pai Yao has risen rapidly.

"Is Pan Tianshun still in the county?"

"He was in a hurry to leave, but his leg was injured and he couldn't go," Luo Yiming said, "We have to wait a few days for the injury to heal better before returning to Yonghua."

"Comrade Luo, I don't think he will come back once he leaves." Pi Da said, "It's true that he went to pull a team to fight Sun Dabiao, but it's hard to say if he will come back."

"You mean..."

"Pan Tianshun is unreliable." Pi Da looked at the wilderness outside the city, "It will be good if we can keep them from hooking up with Ba Pai Yao again."

This statement made Luo Yiming nervous: "You mean..."

"Yeah." Pida was a little depressed. She had repeatedly deduced the situation in the county many times on the boat, and every time she felt that it was very difficult and almost impossible to start.

Suddenly, a cannon sounded from a few miles away, the flames flickered, and a puff of smoke rose into the sky.Pi Da was startled, as far as the eye could see, it seemed to be a village.

"...It's almost every day recently." Luo Yiming is no longer surprised, "The bandits are harassing the villages around the county seat. They are forcing them to pay food..."

"Aren't you going to send troops to rescue?"

Luo Yiming smiled bleakly: "As soon as we move out, they will immediately run away if there are too many people-their secret workers are waiting for us under the city. If there are few people, they will attack our ambush over there, even if they kill or injure a few. Good. We are just these people, and we can’t stand such exhaustion. Fortunately, they don’t dare to use more troops, they just come to harass them. They will run away after firing a cannon.” He signaled, and someone immediately set the city on fire A large general cannon on the ground suddenly boomed, and thick smoke filled the air.

"Let's go to the county government." Pi Da said, "I want to meet with the main cadres in the county."

"There are still two veterans in the field hospital, should you go and report first, and report..."

"I don't have anything to report now. As for the report, there is still time to go after the meeting." Pi Da said.

Luo Yiming clicked his tongue secretly: This Li barbarian woman is really barbaric!

Pi Da then summoned the officers above the national army squad and all the naturalized civilian cadres and activists in the county in the county government.

The arrival of the new county magistrate somewhat dispelled the original haze.Not only were all the cadres who were supposed to be present here, but even You Ciren, who was hospitalized in the field hospital, also came.Only Zhen Huan didn't come - he was on duty in the city defense.

"Comrades, I have a preliminary understanding of the situation in the county. The situation in the county is very bad." Pi Da said, "It seems like a prey that fell into a trap. Everyone is anxious..."

Seeing that most of the participants were not in high spirits, she was very anxious, but she was not like the elders, who had a certain magical power in her words, and a few words could mobilize everyone's emotions.She has seen this technique many times, but she has never been able to learn the method that can hit the depths of a person's heart with just a few words.She thought about it and suddenly laughed.

"Look at you! All of you are downcast. After losing a battle, you don't look like a man?" Pi Da said, "Since you dislike Chief Huang's appointment of a woman to be the county magistrate, then show some men. look like you!"

Luo Yiming hurriedly said: "Nothing! No matter whether we send a man or a woman, we will firmly obey the orders of the Senate." He turned around, "Do you think so?"

There was a noisy response in the conference room.The faces of the attendees brightened slightly.

Pi Da said sincerely: "Comrades! I was entrusted by Mr. Huang Yuan to be the acting county magistrate here. I came here with bare hands and a mouth on my shoulders. I didn't bring troops or money. Everyone’s help and support. If you support me more and give me more guidance, we can work together to gain a firm foothold in Yangshan, not to be squeezed out by bandits, and to govern Yangshan County in the way of the Senate in the future.”

As she spoke, she glanced at the cadres in the conference room, and suddenly she had a bottom line in her heart, and continued:

"...You have come to Yangshan for a while, and some comrades are from Yangshan. Whether it is from Hainan, Guangzhou or Yangshan local cadres, everyone is on this ship of the Senate. Everyone is suffering. , was fished out of the sea of ​​bitterness by the Senate, studied, kneaded into an adult, had enough food, put on decent clothes, and became a cadre. Now that the Senate wants to make us, we can't shrink back because of a little difficulty, Am I right?"

"That's right!"

"Our current situation is indeed a bit difficult. But it is not hopeless. The mountain company is now deployed to the county command-this is an elite team, and it is a strong point to go to the mountains to suppress bandits. Although there are fewer people, but If it is used well, it is more flexible and useful than the large army. Besides, there are two elders in our county who can give instructions on our work at any time, as well as the field hospital and white horse team they brought: these other county towns want to If not, what else do you worry about?"

Having said that, it really made many people's faces "suddenly enlightened"-there are veterans in Yangshan County, so what are you afraid of?Even if the sky falls, the Senate will not care about Yangshan!
"The county magistrate, tell me, what should we do next? We will listen to you!" You Ciren was the first to express his opinion.Everyone immediately agreed.

"...You all look at me, wondering if I have any tricks - as I said just now, I came to Yangshan with nothing, only four guards - or Zhou Liangchen lent me. I am a woman, I was born in a village in the mountains when I was a child, and I had little knowledge. Later, the chief rescued me, and I felt a headache when I was studying, so I didn't read well. Although I have worked for the Senate for a long time, I have never been a county magistrate. ——Even the village head is on a temporary basis. But we have so many people here now. Many of you have read a lot of books, have a lot of knowledge, and have a lot of work experience. There are many people, and everyone helps Palm palm eye, come up with an idea, maybe there will be a good way."
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