Han Baihang secretly expressed his scholarly opinion and patiently explained: "County Magistrate Mingjian, to put it bluntly, the Chamber of Commerce is just a non-governmental organization established by merchants from various industries, and the merchant group only has the power to prevent bandits and protect business. The militia group is different. The militia group is under the direct command of the government.
It is specially designed to protect the environment and the people, and is stationed in every township. Only when you control the militia can you control Yongcheng. If the county magistrate insists on giving up the big one instead of the small one, I have nothing to say and reserve my opinion."
Mei Changyuan disagreed in his heart. He didn't know that the militia was more powerful than the Chamber of Commerce, but the militia had already agreed to give it to Han Baihang. He couldn't work in vain to make wedding clothes for others, so he laughed dryly and said: "Since Brother Baihang supports
Me, then just do as I say."
Han Baihang nodded slowly, stood up to leave with a cold face, looked at Mei Changyuan before going out and said calmly: "County magistrate, please stay, I hope you can think about it carefully."
"I will." Mei Changyuan said perfunctorily.
Han Baihang left in a hurry, and the conversation between the two broke up. After Han Baihang left, He Ruiliang, who had been eavesdropping on the conversation between the two, came out from behind the scenes and asked: "The county magistrate really plans to exchange the militia for the chamber of commerce?"
Mei Changyuan sat back on the Taishi chair, took a sip of tea from the tea cup, and said lightly: "Not bad!"
He Ruiliang observed the situation and whispered: "Actually, what Han Baihang said is quite reasonable. It would be more advantageous for us to get the vigilante group in our hands!"
Mei Changyuan put down the teacup heavily and said coldly: "It's not in my hands, it's in Han Baihang's hands. Why should I make his wedding dress?"
He Ruiliang frowned and said: "County Magistrate, without the support of Company Commander Han, the Chamber of Commerce may not be able to get it in your hands."
Mei Changyuan smiled meaningfully: "Not necessarily."
He Ruiliang looked at Mei Changyuan, suddenly confused.
…
After running around in the middle of the night, it was almost dawn after returning to the station. Han Baihang simply stopped going to bed and sat alone in the study room to think. He found that Mei Changyuan's behavior tonight was a bit abnormal. He was different from his usual lack of opinions. Today's
He insisted on the Chamber of Commerce, completely ignoring his own attitude. You must know that if he hadn't supported him, there would be no chance for him to stand on the stage now. He would be just a puppet in the audience.
Such an abnormal attitude had to make Han Baihang suspicious, but he could not guess Mei Changyuan's true thoughts or hidden things. He was just secretly alert. In recent years, fathers and sons have been fighting each other, and brothers have turned against each other.
Yes, he and Mei Changyuan were just cooperating for profit, which was not reliable. At the critical moment, he had to stand up and fight for his own interests. However, he was not too worried. With the gun in his hand, others should give him some leeway.
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Unknowingly, it was not until dawn when the rooster crows, and Han Baihang was about to wash up, when the commander ran in from outside, saluted and asked: "Company Commander, are you going to do the drill as usual today?"
"Go on as usual!"
Han Baihang blurted out, and the commander was about to turn around and go out after hearing this. He thought about it in his mind, then stopped the commander again, waved his hand and said: "Forget it, brothers, after working hard for a few days, just rest for two days. When will we go out for training?
Just wait for my order."
The provincial army has arrived in Yongcheng in the past few days. It is very easy for the two armies to have trouble under the same nose. He does not want to cause trouble.
"Yes!" The trumpeter nodded and left.
Han Baihang waited all morning for someone to notify him to attend a meeting, but no one was seen until noon, so he got off the unit and ate with the officers and soldiers.
The troops always follow the rules he set when eating. The soldiers eat before the squad leader, the squad leader eats before the platoon, and finally he, the company commander, is sitting upright waiting for the final meal. Suddenly a soldier comes over and salutes: "Report
Company commander, the garrison is hosting a banquet in the Xu Mansion and invites you to the banquet." He presented a red envelope invitation with both hands.
Han Baihang looked back at the officers who were enjoying the delicious food, and laughed and said: "I'm sorry, someone is treating me, and I'm going to have a tooth-beating ceremony. You should wipe out my share too."
…
Han Baihang brought two guards to the Xu Mansion. The outside of the Xu Mansion was decorated with lanterns, and the sound of gongs and drums singing could be vaguely heard inside. Everyone dismounted and showed their invitations to enter. The servants of the Xu Mansion led the way to the opera house.
In the garden, a martial arts student was doing somersaults on the stage, and the people below were clapping and shouting. He saw Bao Dequan, who was sitting in the front row, squinting his eyes slightly and patting his palms gently with one hand. He seemed to be listening.
I was very fascinated. Sitting on the left side of Bao Dequan was Mei Changyuan, who was watching the play attentively. On the right side of Bao Dequan sat Xu Wangtang, who was whispering something and glancing towards him,
Sitting on the right side of Xu Wangtang was a burly man with a beard whom he had never met before.
"Captain Han, please come this way."
At this time, the steward of the Xu Mansion came forward with a smile, bowed, and raised his hand to indicate Han Baihang's seat.
Han Baihang glanced sideways, and his anger rose in his heart. He was actually placed in the second row. This position was undoubtedly neglected, because he saw several businessmen also sitting on the front row seats, and snorted coldly without taking a seat.
Instead, he walked to the back row and found an inconspicuous place to sit down. He didn't like listening to the show, so he simply put his hat down and took a nap.
After sleeping for an unknown amount of time, he felt someone push him on the shoulder. He immediately opened his eyes and saw that the person pushing him was a guard, who said in a low voice: "Company Commander, the show is over."
Han Baihang stretched and stood up. Seeing that the people in the theater had almost dispersed, he followed everyone towards the banquet hall. The guests and hosts exchanged greetings and took their seats. Han Baihang thought that he was given the second seat at the theater, so the banquet was natural.
There was no place of his own, so he found a wine table in the corner and sat down, chatting with the guests present.
While he was talking, a surprised voice came from his ear: "Captain Han, why are you sitting here? Come over here quickly."
Han Baihang looked up and saw that it was Xu Wangtang coming over. He didn't move his buttocks at all. He smiled and said, "It's quite nice here, so I won't go there."
"How can that be done? The guardian envoy is waiting for you." Xu Wangtang forced Han Baihang to stand up and push him to the main table.
At this time, the main seat was full of people. Except for a few officers of the Second Division, the others were all prominent figures in Yongcheng County. Han Baihang happened to be placed next to the bearded man today. When they met at this time, Han Baihang
He asked: "Who is this brother?"
The bearded man grinned at Han Baihang, clasped his fists and said, "Brother Luo Hu, I have heard of Captain Han's reputation for a long time. It is a great honor to meet him today."
Han Baihang's pupils shrank. Luo Huhu was still wanted. How dare he enter and leave such a scene openly? He couldn't help but glanced sideways at Mei Changyuan, but saw that Mei Changyuan seemed to be fine and smiled at him.
At this time, he had an epiphany in his heart. He came back to his senses and clasped his fists at Luo Huzi and said: "It turns out to be Commander Luo. I have heard of your name a long time ago. I must have a few more drinks later."
