Wang Ziqi's telegram said: "I have always been at peace with each other, so why did we lead our troops to invade our territory today?"

Liu Jingxiao practiced Tai Chi for a while: "The local area is unstable, and bandits are in chaos. For the plan of the military commander, Shandong, and the elders, I volunteered to slaughter the bandits. After the bandits are wiped out, I will return south immediately. Please rest assured to the generals..."

Wang Ziqi thought he had found a problem, so he immediately called back excitedly and said, "The bandits have been settled. Please ask the commander Liu Zhenguan to lead his troops back. Commander Liu is eager to be righteous. This governor will reward you with other important rewards!"

Liu Jingxiao's call made Wang Ziqi irritate his nose: "There are still a small group of bandits that have not been eliminated, and I am so worried that I ordered my troops to stay in Yimeng to help quell the bandits' rebellion..."

It was not that he didn't know that Liu Jingxiao sent troops into his territory, but the Luzhong Autonomous Army inserted a knife in the back. On the one hand, he dispatched troops to Yimeng, but on the other hand, he pretended not to see it, allowing Ding Ning to lead his troops to turn the Luzhong upside down. After finally putting down these bandits, Ding Ning's troops seemed to have the intention of not leaving.

However, he also found out that Liu Jingxiao's troops entered the Yimeng Mountains this time, which was only about an infantry regiment, and could not do anything big. He still wanted to conquer Mengyin County, quell the bandits in southern Shandong in one fell swoop, and then invite Liu Jingxiao's troops out.

Liu Jingxiao had no intention of pursuing Yimeng, but if he did not establish some authority in the Yimeng bandits and rushed to southern Shandong from time to time, he would still not be able to sleep with his wife every day, let alone from Mengyin to Linfen, Liu Jingxiao's old nest, so it is necessary to establish some authority in the north.

Yimeng Mountain District in central Shandong, Mengyin County.

The soldiers of the Third Mixed Brigade of Shandong rushed to the road in the hot sun, and their sweat was soaked. If it weren't for the urging of the superior, they would really want to hide in the forest beside them to rest.

The sun was still so ruthless, coupled with the dust in the air and the roads in the mountains were rugged and uneven. This was a very disgusting march. If the commander promised to open Mengyin County, he could do whatever he wanted, and many soldiers refused to continue driving forward.

There was no resistance along the way, but when he encountered a mixed brigade of 4,000 people, and it was a unit with all kinds of infantry, cavalry, cannons, and engineering troops. Any bandits were avoided. If nothing else was possible, the troops still had the ability to suppress a few small thieves. The previous "Lunnan Autonomous Army" was wiped out by these brothers.

But what was more depressed than the enemy's resolute resistance was that they finally arrived at the city and set off the cannon to open fire, but unexpected news came: "Liu Jingxiao's army? Grandma, when did they occupy Mengyin County?"

On the city wall, Hu Bo raised his legs and looked proudly at the Lu army, whose throat seemed to be on fire. His battalion entered Mengyin City yesterday. A group of rebels in this city were still fascinated by the looting. They were not the opponents of these heroic troops in the hundred battles. As a result, they collapsed once they were hit. Hu Bo quickly took down the county town.

After the rebels' robbery over the days, the loss in Mengyin County was too great, and more than 100 houses were burned alone, and more than 400 men and women were killed or injured. They really couldn't find much valuable things, so the representatives of the Chamber of Commerce were shaking all over, for fear that they would not be able to pay the money to offend these soldiers, and then they would start killing in the city.

Hu Bo did not bring much cash, but he still knew the severity of the matter. Liu Jingxiao attached great importance to military discipline. Besides, although the Director of Military Law was his old alumnus Duan Zhijie, if this old alumnus was in charge, Liu Jingxiao would probably not be able to protect him.

Therefore, Hu Bo sent someone to ask Ding Ning for additional funds, and on the other hand, he opened his own warehouse and released grain to help the victims. However, after the war in the city, where did the grain come from? However, the representatives of the Chamber of Commerce are all locals. When he heard that Hu Bo didn’t want women or property, he was already grateful. When he heard that Hu Bo wanted to open a warehouse and release grain, he pointed out a feasible method.

He borrowed 200 stones of grain from several villages outside the city, distributed part of the food to the victims, and the troops also raised two days of military rations. As for other military supplies, Hu Bo spent all the cash in his hand. He kept the accounts if he had no money. He swears to the sky that he will never ow a penny or a piece of money.

Central Shandong was suffering from military disasters, and what Liu Jingxiao's troops did was like a long drought. The county people asked Hu Bo to lead his troops to live in the city for a while. Hu Bo once again criticized the "Public Opinion Movement" and the "Mengyin Soldiers" and the big and small leaders, after the county people recognized the point, cut off their heads and hung them on the top of the city. For a moment, people's hearts were settled.

Of course, there are also people who sing the opposite tune afterwards. Bai Siwen, who was in a confinement room at this time, recorded this matter in this way: "I must point out that under the instigation of some people, the leader of the cavalry regiment succumbed to the pressure of Wang Ziqi without asking for instructions and decided to shoot some meritorious ministers who participated in the Mengyin soldiers' violence. This is a serious political mistake!... This will bring great inconvenience to our future work..."

It is indeed inconvenient. Now, when bandits in the Yimeng Mountains hear the three words Liu Jingxiao, they have to avoid them. Not to mention wandering to southern Shandong to commit crimes, even if they go around the border, they are afraid that they will be killed by Liu Jingxiao, a fierce tiger.

However, Wang Ziqi's troops were not happy. A mixed brigade ran away from him so far, so tired that his bones were dispersed. So scared away the bandits and let you Hubei barbarians from other provinces take advantage. This will never happen!

When Hu Bo saw the other party's voice, he had a little intention of applying oil to the soles of his feet. He couldn't beat him, could I run away? But he wouldn't let you enter the city easily, and he had to knock out some oil and water!

However, the Mengyin people had no good feelings for Wang Ziqi's troops. They were afraid that after they entered the city, they knelt down and begged Hu Bo to continue to station in Mengyin County. The number of people was large and the power was strong. The dozens of people were crying and making Hu Bo confused for a moment. Finally, an old man said: "The Yimeng Mountains have always been the defense area in southern Shandong. We the Yimeng people are willing to obey the Liu Zhenguan Envoy... The general guarding Mengyin will be praised by Commander Liu!"

General? Hu Bo is just a small battalion commander, but the power of this flattery is infinite. Hu Bo lost himself for a moment. He patted his chest and shouted: "I am the number one general who can fight in the 17th Division. I will never give Mengyin to Wang Ziqi when I am in Mengyin for one day!"

Historically, the Yimeng Mountains were Zhang Ke's territory, and the Yimeng Mountains had a dangerous terrain. It can be said that it was the northern gate of southern Shandong. Liu Jingxiao had also thought about taking back Yimeng, but he did not have the strength, so he gave up this plan.

Unexpectedly, this little battalion commander who lost himself was really proud of himself, so Hu Bo shouted: "Close the city gates for me! Don't let them in!"

The scorching sun in summer is ruthless. The officers and soldiers of the Third Mixed Brigade stood under the scorching sun, their throats were like fire. It would be fine if they didn't take Mengyin County. Now the small soldiers and soldiers under Liu Jingxiao are too bullying and don't let me go into the city to drink water!

Under the city wall, I looked at the equipment of the defenders on the city, grandma's bear! The equipment is so good, all of them have new guns and summer uniforms, so the officers and soldiers' eyes can't help but be greedy! Then I inquire about the details of Liu Jingxiao's troops stationed in the city only have one battalion!

One battalion dares to stop our mixed brigade! Wang Ziqi Jun’s mouth began to become unclean!

The Chinese's curse is a world-class master, especially when these veterans can speak anything as soon as they open their mouths. In addition, the number of people has an absolute advantage, Hu Bo's first battalion of soldiers is no opponent. Soon they all shut their mouths honestly and pretend that they don't listen.

Ordinary people have a wrong idea, and often think that if they have the advantage in words, they are sure to win, and the Lu army's attack will be even more powerful!

As a recruit listened, he was so angry that he fired a shot into the sky!

"Bang!" This most critical shot was shot like this!

When the Lu army under the city heard the gunshot, some ran away with their heads in their arms, and some opened fire quickly. A evacuated gun shot towards the city, but no casualties were caused.

The officers and soldiers of the 17th Division on the top of the city were also unprepared and fired randomly. The casualties were equally minor. Neither side had any idea of ​​armed conflict. However, after this shot, both sides also mobilized chaoticly.

The defenders under the city quickly ran out of the range of the rifle at the city, and the city quickly prepared for the battle. Hu Bo only woke up at this time. It turned out that I was the only battalion in the city!

The Lu army's artillery had already opened its position, but later it was reclaimed and ready to enter the city at any time. Now it has opened its position in panic and fired a shot at the top of the city without causing any casualties. The two twelve-pound mountain howitzers from Mengding Kingdom were also in the Hubo camp. They also fired a shot when they saw the plane, but they were also ineffective, but they triggered the two sides to fire again.

"What's going on! What's going on!" With the sound of gunfire, a man ran out naked and asked in a daze.

Hu Bo's face suddenly turned ugly. Liu Jingxiao's previous order was to avoid conflict. Now that he had to fight, he got angry at Meng Dingguo: "I want to ask your artillery! How do you fire at Wang Ziqi's troops?"

The people of Mengding were honest and had a very smart mind. He said, "My artillery? If your infantry doesn't fire, how could my artillery fire first!"

Hu Bo's eyes rolled, and he thought to himself, "Brother! I can't afford this responsibility! Hurry up! Call Commander Ding and ask her to deal with it..."

Now that Ding Ning is the commander-in-chief of the front enemy, Hu Bo can only put the blame on her. After saying this, he had a bad idea: "Captain Meng, from now on, we must not say that our people fired first. It was Wang Ziqi's troops who wanted to attack us and we were forced to fight back..."
Chapter completed!