Chapter 53 Establishing Prestige 3
For many people in Ju County, the gunshots sounded in the city early in the morning really scared them. Fortunately, the battle did not last long and the battle did not affect them, which made them feel a little relieved.
Only when the troops that captured the county town then began to patrol and post notices in squads, the people in the city dared to come out for a walk. What surprised the people was that the soldiers who invaded the county town actually prohibited them from leaving the city.
The reason given by the troops is to prevent people from leaving the city to leak their whereabouts, and at most they are closed for one day. With the explanation of the troops, the people in the city gradually settled down, and no one dared to force them to leave the city.
If you really want these soldiers to treat them as a meticulous argument, it would be worth dying. Staying in the city for more than one day is actually not as difficult as you think for the people living in the city.
Only the vendors who opened shops in the city said with a little regret: "Looking at this, I guess there is no business to do today!"
"Who said no! Although some people enter the city, they can't get out once they enter the city. Who dares to pay for money to buy things? Forget it, if it really doesn't work, they will be closed for a day. In this world, it's really hard to do anything!"
"Everyone, do you think the one who recovered the county town this time will be our army?"
"Look at the uniforms of those patrol soldiers, they were all wearing Japanese uniforms. If you don't know, you will really treat them as Japanese. But I heard that those soldiers seemed to be captured by prisoners in the previous episode, and I don't know if it is true!"
Compared with other shops, the business of several teahouses and restaurants in the city is booming today. The outsiders who entered the city yesterday cannot leave the city today, so they can only continue to stay in a restaurant and eat. Those who entered the city today are still blocked in the city and are not allowed to leave the city.
Although the city gates are blocked, if you really want to leave the city, you can still find your way out. Although Juxian has a city tower, the city defense fortifications cannot cover the entire city. If you walk from the side, there are still small paths to leave.
Hu Biao did not stop these people who chose to leave the city from the small road. He left on foot, and even if someone wanted to inform the Japanese, it would not be of much use. Moreover, the troops that the Japanese came to help had already set off.
Just when these vendors felt that business was light today, many shopkeepers who were drinking tea in teahouses suddenly saw their guys rushing into the teahouse and saying, "Shopkeepers, those soldiers want to buy things, are waiting in the store!"
"What? The soldiers want to buy things? Do you give money?"
"It should be given! Judging from the tone of the soldiers, it seems to be quite easy to talk."
"Don't these soldiers want to steal things, right?"
"If you really steal something, why should you let your friend come and call someone? It's a blessing or not, it's a disaster. You might as well go back quickly and see what's going on. If you annoy these soldiers, it's really a disaster!"
In a chaotic world, the gun is the king. For these vendors, their most fear is that they encounter these customers with guns. If one is not good, the other party may forcefully buy and sell. Many times, vendors have to lose money and eliminate disasters.
Even the Japanese stationed in the county towns harmed them and other vendors every now and then. Every time they met Japanese who were hard to talk to, most of the shopkeepers who opened shops could tolerate it. If they couldn't stand it, they had to close their doors and close their business.
But how many vendors are there who can really make up their minds and close the store? Most of these shops are the lifeblood of these vendors. Losing the shop often means that the family’s livelihood is gone, so how can they live in the future?
When these shopkeepers who were nervous, Liu Xu returned to the store and found out that the soldiers who were waiting in the store were really coming to spend money to buy things. The price was even fair and there was no forced purchase.
Even if the shopkeeper intends to take the opportunity to make a fortune, they don’t dare to make a random price when they see the soldiers holding guns at the door of the store. They really make these soldiers angry, who knows if they will not give them money and just convict them!
What surprised these merchants even more was that these soldiers smiled before leaving: "Shopkeeper, after we leave the city, you'd better go to the countryside to avoid it. After a while, you should be safer to come back.
If the Japanese ask you in the future, you can also tell the Japanese that these goods were bought at a low price. If you don’t sell them, we will rob them or even kill them. In that case, maybe you can escape.
I would like to say that we are people who avenge the shame. If our people come to the store to buy things in the future, you should know how to do it, right? There is another saying that the shopkeeper should remember, and do not work hard for the Japanese, otherwise there will be retribution in the end!"
"This is nature! This is nature!"
Although the officer who was ordered to purchase supplies did not understand why he had to give these words to the merchants before leaving, Hu Biao, who issued this order, was also an invisible insult to the Japanese and avenged the shame and made him famous.
In the future battle behind enemy lines, Hu Biao felt that there should be many opportunities to rescue prisoners of war. Compared to thinking about a name again, Hu Biao felt that the number of the avenge camp can always be used as a unique number of the prisoner of war camp.
In that case, no matter where you are in the future, as long as you make the name of acquittal camp, these smart merchants will know that this is a fair trade force. It will be easier to raise supplies behind enemy lines.
Hu Biao, who has experience in later generations, knew very well that for a long time in the future, the Japanese army would be extremely strict with blockade of various materials. If these merchants are willing to take risks and make transactions, they must make the merchants feel at ease and profitable.
When he really encounters a kind of unkind businessman who is rich and unkind, Hu Biao doesn't mind occasionally playing a bandit. But now he is doing this, and he hopes to spread the story of "fair business and fair business" through the mouths of these vendors.
Over time, businessmen in other places may be admired when they hear about the avenge. Even if they dare not make transactions openly, there will always be businessmen with still conscience in secret, who dare to take risks in doing business with people like Hu Biao.
Hu Biao, who was born in the city to buy and sell supplies, was not clear about Hu Biao. For Hu Biao, since this matter was left to Tian Sili to handle, he should believe that Tian Sili can do this.
If Hu Biao wants to command such a newly formed team, he must also delegate power appropriately. If he comes forward in person, he will probably not be able to do it by relying on Hu Biao's clone skills alone. As a commander, Hu Biao must be a hard worker rather than a laborer!
Standing in front of the prisoners of war who had eaten and drunk enough, Hu Biao still gave the prisoners two ways, just like in the town. After a frank pre-war mobilization, there were still more than 30 prisoners of war who chose to leave here.
Seeing these people, Hu Biao also said directly: "Deputy Battalion Commander Xu, take them away. Before leaving, each person gave them five pieces of ocean and some dry food. In addition, let them take off their military uniforms and give them all clothes for the people, let them go!"
"Yes, battalion commander!"
The other prisoners of war who chose to leave were naturally surprised to hear that they could still wear clothes when they gave them money. In their opinion, Hu Biao was already kind enough to stop them from striking them.
Listening to the comments of these prisoners of war, Hu Biao continued: "Quiet! I have said before that fighting the Japanese cannot force them. Because they were on the battlefield and retreated to become deserters, I would rather let them leave now.
If you can choose to stay, I, Hu Biao, will treat you as brothers. As long as I am not out of danger, I will fight side by side with you. On the battlefield, if you see me retreating as a deserter, you can shoot me.
Although we have regained our freedom, we are not out of danger. Near Juxian, there are still Japanese city defense troops. If we want to retreat safely to the rear and join the large army, we must eliminate these Japanese who are blocking our return home.
The brave will win when we meet on a narrow road. We are all people who have died on the battlefield. As long as we work together, we will definitely break out of the Japanese encirclement, return to the rear and join the large army safely, and even have the opportunity to reunite with our family in the future.
Before leaving, I will give you the reward for winning this time. The money is not much, ten yuan per person. After you complete the registration, you will be able to receive the corresponding reward from your respective company commanders. You can do whatever you want.
In the future, those who have made meritorious killing of the enemy will also receive corresponding rewards. If we can recover the county town occupied by the Japanese in the future, I will also take out a portion of the money seized in the battle and share it with my brothers.
During the battle and marching, all officers and soldiers treated equally. You would eat whatever we eat. And I only have one requirement for you, that is, obey the command and fight the enemy bravely. Tell me, can you do it?"
"Yes! Yes! Yes!"
Although the money was not much, it represented Hu Biao's intention. Although he didn't say much, it made these ordinary soldiers grateful. After spending some money and saying a call, Hu Biao's battalion commander's prestige was temporarily established in the hearts of these prisoners of war!
Chapter completed!