The next day, the four finally walked out of the mountain and turned onto an official road. Zhou Wen already knew the approximate location. The mountain behind him was Taihang Mountain, which had now entered the boundary of Henan.
The other big man with a stewed butt bug never caught up, so he was probably in danger. Before leaving the mountain, Zhou Wen had thrown away the old sleeve with one bullet left, and returned the dagger to Xiong San.
Xiong San never dared to ask Zhou Wen how he fought off the bandits, but when he saw the faint blood stains on the dagger, his heart trembled. He knew that this young man might have a life on his hands.
Xu Dacheng asked. Zhou Wen just explained a few words in an understatement. He only said that he had killed the bandit leader with a gun, and the bandits were scared away.
Xu Dacheng was simple-minded and knew that Zhou Wen had played with guns in the Taiyuan Arsenal before. Although he admired his friend, he didn't think too deeply about it.
Xiong San was different. He knew it was not as easy as Zhou Wen said. Facing a group of fierce bandits, he only had a dagger. It was a difficult task to grab a gun.
Not to mention beating the bandit leader to death while being surrounded by bandits, and still being unscathed. Courage, marksmanship, martial arts, and planning are all indispensable.
Is this possessed by ghosts and gods? Ever since this young man woke up after being injured, everything has been mysterious, and he is completely different from the previous few days. Thinking of this, I suddenly shuddered in my heart, and I didn't dare to think about it anymore.
In his heart, he became afraid of Zhou Wen and felt that he was someone he could not provoke.
After walking along the official road for most of the day, we entered a county town called Xinxiang in the afternoon. Although it is called a county town, it is actually not very big. After entering the county town gate, we walked along a large north-south street.
There are various stalls and shops on both sides of the street, and the sounds of hawking and shouting are endless. It seems to be much more prosperous than Zhou Wen's own hometown of Lishi County.
Zhou Wen didn't know that Xinxiang County during the Republic of China was an important station on the Pinghan-Hankou Line. It was one of the gathering places for goods traveling from south to north. Many goods from Shanxi, including northwest China, were gathered here and transported to all parts of the country by train.
Xu Dacheng clicked his tongue as he looked around. Maybe it was because he had been wandering around in the mountains for a long time. When he entered the city, he felt that everything was fresh.
Several people had not eaten for a whole day and a night. They saw a food stall selling meat buns. They were so oily and tempting that the vendors were still shouting loudly.
Xu Dacheng swallowed, then subconsciously dug into his pocket, and shouted: "Awen, let's go, I'm treating you." He came back to his senses as soon as he finished speaking, and his eyes couldn't help but feel a little sad.
Zhou Wen understood his good brother's mood, put his hand on his shoulder and said: "Don't be sad, Dacheng, believe me, we will get better. This current difficulty is nothing, it is just a training and training for us."
"Yeah!" Dacheng nodded with red eyes.
Zhou Wen turned to look at Xiong San. Xiong San quickly stepped forward and bought a few. Each person took one and started chewing.
A few people were eating and walking. As they approached the end of the street, there was a large inn on the left, with the words "Laifu Inn" written on the door plaque.
There is also a white cloth label below the large characters, with the words "Recruiting Office of the 24th Army Division of the National Revolutionary Army" written in red letters.
Xiong San took the lead and walked in through the gate, which opened into a large courtyard with a large patio of nearly 300 square meters.
Then I heard Xiong San say: "Little brother, please wait outside. I'll go see the chief first." After saying that, he walked directly into the lobby.
The three of them were looking for places to squat or sit in the courtyard. Xu Dacheng came close to Zhou Wen and said softly: "Awen, are we just going to be caught by this 24th Division as soldiers?"
"Eighty percent right," Zhou Wen replied. Just as he was about to explain a few more words to Dacheng, he saw Xiong San coming out with an officer in his twenties wearing an iron-gray military uniform, an armed belt, and a rifle on his waist.
into the lobby. Everyone stood up.
"Are these two?" the officer looked at Zhou Wen and Xu Dacheng and asked.
"Yes, that's right, they are all middle school students from Taiyuan." Xiong San replied with a slight bow, and then introduced: "These are the brothers who are helping this time, their name is Gou Cai." Looking at the officer looking at him, the big man driving the car
He quickly nodded and bowed with a charming smile.
The officer looked at Zhou Wen and Xu Dacheng carefully, nodded, and said with a smile: "I heard that you were attacked by bandits on the road. If you survive the disaster, you will be lucky! The two brothers have a bright future. After this experience,
A bandit crisis is not necessarily a bad thing. At least it makes you understand that holding a gun is more useful than studying these days.
Now that you are here, just settle down and work hard. If you follow our Shi Shuai, you may become rich that day. When the time comes to return home in fine clothes, maybe you will be grateful to the two big brothers who brought you out."
After the officer finished speaking, he turned to Xiong San and said, "Just have a good night's rest here today. I will ask a few brothers to take you to Xuchang by train tomorrow morning."
Xiong San hurriedly nodded in agreement, took out the cigarettes he bought in the city from his pocket and stuffed them into the officer's hand. He asked carefully: "Chief Zhou, didn't you send them to Xinyang last time? How...
"This is not the first time this guy has done this business.
The officer surnamed Zhou proudly replied: "Our Commander-in-Chief Shi has led his troops to Xuchang in June, and even Commander-in-Chief Chiang sent someone with money and millions of dollars to express condolences to our army, millions of dollars.
"
Xiong San and Gou Cai opened their mouths when they heard this number. They didn't know what millions was, but it was the largest number that people at their level could hear.
The officer surnamed Zhou was very satisfied with the effect of this revelation. He flicked the hem of his military uniform with his right hand and then ordered: "You will stay in Room C No. 2 tonight. I have made arrangements."
Seeing that Zhou Wen and Xu Dacheng were silent, he looked at them again and said: "When we arrive in Xuchang, put on the military uniforms, we will become a family. We will never see each other again when we look up. You are all scholars, and you will be promoted quickly. Say
Maybe there will be a time when you can take care of me.
You go and have a rest first, and I will ask the store owner to prepare a table of food and drinks for everyone to drink in the evening."
The third brother said quickly: "I'll do it, I'll do it, how dare you let Commander Zhou spend money." The officer surnamed Zhou nodded, turned around and left.
Everyone then entered Room C, No. 2. A waiter brought water and everyone went up to wash up. Zhou Wen took the opportunity and quietly said to Xu Dacheng: "Dacheng, we may not be able to go back for a while.
.As soon as you come, make peace with it. First settle down and serve as a soldier.
The man surnamed Zhou is right in what he said. In this world, learning how to hold a gun is at least a way to protect yourself. But you can’t be careless. I often see newspapers at my uncle’s place."
When Zhou Wen said this, he glanced at Xu Dacheng and saw that he was listening attentively, and then said: "I guess the world will be chaotic for a while. Let's stay here for a while and learn how to fight.
, with a gun in hand, wouldn’t it be easier to run back?”
"I want to learn cannon." Xu Dacheng said quietly but firmly: "I just like cannon. If you want to learn, just learn cannon."
Zhou Wen covered his head with his hands and was speechless. This guy is just stubborn. If he hadn't been obsessed with artillery and insisted on going out of the city to watch some Jin army drills, he wouldn't have been tricked by his own servant and kidnapped to Henan.
"Okay, I will definitely find a way for you to learn how to shoot. But in the future, you have to listen to me on how to shoot and who to hit. You must trust me."
"Don't you always draw attention to us? Needless to say?" Xu Dacheng glanced at Zhou Wen with disdain, proud of his lack of brains.
