It was easy to meet Shang Anning, but it was a little more difficult to meet the businessman Pan Hetong.

Luo Caiyi also thought of many ways before Pan Hetong reluctantly agreed to meet with Commissioner Cai.

The Pan family lives in an ancient house.

Fortunately, Cangwu is an important military town and has troops stationed there.

So there is no need to worry about bandits coming in, even bodyguards are not required.

The housekeeper named Yan invited Meng Shaoyuan and Luo Caiyi to the living room.

Pan and Tong were already waiting there.

It was probably because they had suffered too much during this period and were exhausted mentally and physically, so Pan and Tong's faces didn't look very good.

"Shopkeeper Pan." As soon as he came in, Meng Shaoyuan cupped his hand.

"This is Commissioner Cai, please sit down, please sit down."

Pan Hetong's tone didn't sound very enthusiastic either.

Meng Shaoyuan didn't care either.

As soon as they sat down, Butler Yan served tea and stood behind Pan and Tong to wait on them.

Pan Hetong's voice sounded a little weak: "Caiyi and I have been friends for many years. He came to me and said that Chongqing had sent a commissioner to suppress bandits.

This suppression of bandits is a good thing. Bandits have been causing trouble in Guangxi for many years, especially in Cangwu. When Commissioner Cai comes, I think he will be successful immediately."

This is nothing more than polite remarks on the scene.

Meng Shaoyuan also said politely: "Suppressing bandits is not my job alone. We need the help of the people of Cangwu to succeed."

Pan Hetong then asked: "I wonder how many troops Commissioner Cai brought to suppress the bandits this time?"

"It's just me and my guards!"

As soon as Meng Shaoyuan said it, Pan and Tong's expressions suddenly changed, and they laughed a few times: "Commissioner Cai is very brave, the two of them dare to suppress the bandits. Okay, okay.

I have bad health and cannot sit for long periods of time, so I don’t dare to keep a special correspondent anymore.”

Okay.

I was kicked out of Shang Anning's house, and now I was kicked out of a businessman's house.

Is co-authoring yourself so unpopular?

Meng Shaoyuan was not willing to leave: "Don't worry, Shopkeeper Pan. It's not too late to drive me away after listening to what I have to say. I only came with two people, but in Guangxi, there are thousands of troops."

Pan Hetong was stunned.

Meng Shaoyuan continued: "Besides, there is an elite regiment in Cangwu. The leader of the regiment, Shang Anning, has even fought against the Japanese. How can he still be afraid of a few bandits?

Not only is there a regiment, but with Cangwu as the center, our army has the strength of divisions and brigades, as well as an independent artillery regiment and an independent engineer battalion.

Shopkeeper Pan, think about it for yourself, how can we deal with bandits with such a huge force? There are only two groups of bandits around Cangwu, Hang Sanniang and Shi Jinzhong. The problem of scabies is nothing to worry about."

"That's what I said." Pan Hetong said: "I have also begged Commander Shang to send troops to suppress the bandits, but he does not have a warrant to go to the peak and cannot send troops. I wonder what Commissioner Cai can do?"

"How? What method is needed?" Meng Shaoyuan said confidently: "He doesn't have a warrant to go to the peak, but I do!"

Pan Hetong was very excited after hearing this: "Did the special commissioner come with an order?"

"Yes, the order from the Chongqing Military Commission!" Meng Shaoyuan suddenly became serious: "Cangwu, directly facing Guangdong, in order to ensure peace in the rear after the war, banditry must be eliminated.

Therefore, Chongqing ordered Shang Anning to be appointed as the commander of the bandit suppression, commanding the 989th Regiment, independent artillery regiment, independent engineering battalion, and the second infantry battalion for coordinated operations to completely quell the banditry!"

Butler Yan, who had been silent behind him, suddenly asked: "I heard what the special commissioner meant. He used the word 'pacify' instead of 'annihilate'?"

"That's right, it's pacification." Meng Shaoyuan nodded and said, "We have always used a combination of suppression and appeasement to suppress bandits. Those who are stubborn will be resolutely eradicated. For those who rein in their horses and change their past, the government still has to give them a way out.

"

Butler Yan asked again: "Do you still want to give the bandits a way out?"

"Of course, they are all our compatriots." Meng Shaoyuan said slowly: "For example, if Hang Sanniang is willing to accept the recruitment and no longer be a bandit, the government will appoint her as the director of the Cangwu Anti-Japanese Women's Association. Her subordinates,

Will be organized into a battalion.

Of course, women are not suitable to command the army, especially after they become regular troops. For this, she can choose some soldiers from them to serve as her bodyguards.

As for that, that, Shi Jinzhong, if he is willing to serve the government, he can be made a lieutenant colonel and all the treatment will be the same as that of the regular national army!"

"No, absolutely no!" Pan Hetong shouted loudly: "Hang Sanniang is okay, but Shi Jinzhong must die.

Special Commissioner, this Shi Jinzhong, has harmed Cangwu for many years, harmed the people, and suffered heavy blood debts. How can such a person be recruited! I predict that even if he is recruited, he will definitely turn against him in the future!"

"This is what Shangfeng means. Who dares to disobey!" Meng Shaoyuan said sternly: "This special commissioner only needs to act according to the order. What happens next is none of this special commissioner's business.

Besides, Shi Jinzhong may not be willing to recruit him. As soon as he refuses, I will ask Shang Tuan to go all out to deal with him. All the cannons will destroy his Zuojianshan!

Now, the Shang Tuan has been assembled and will set off in three days. Tomorrow, our special commissioner will inform the bandits and surrender voluntarily. Otherwise, with the might of the troops, anyone who stands in my way will die!"

Seeing that the special commissioner had made up his mind, Pan and Tong sighed: "In that case, why did the special commissioner come to this old man?"

"Suppressing bandits is not only a matter for the government." Meng Shaoyuan said righteously: "This is also a good thing that benefits the village. As for the government, the war with the Japanese has emptied the treasury, so where does the money for suppressing bandits come from?

Since it is to benefit the village, it doesn't matter. The money can only be paid by Cangwu. You, shopkeeper Pan, are the head of the Cangwu gentry. If you can lead a good lead, then I think the villagers will naturally come out enthusiastically.

It’s paid.”

Pan Hetong finally understood.

This special commissioner did not come to discuss with me about suppressing the bandits. He clearly came to blackmail Qiu Feng.

By exterminating the bandits, he made a huge fortune.

Isn’t that exactly how government officials behave?

Pan Hetong said coldly: "Commissioner, although Guangxi is peaceful, it has accepted so many refugees. Besides, Cangwu is the frontline, and it is hard enough to bear so many troops.

The people of Cangwu are gritting their teeth and persevering. How can they have any spare money? This bandit has been causing harm for so many years anyway. I think it’s okay not to suppress it.”

"Asshole, do you think government orders are child's play?"

Meng Shaoyuan suddenly changed his expression: "If you say we are going to suppress bandits, then we must suppress them. How can you say that we will not suppress them?" Pan Hetong, since you are unwilling to take the lead, don't blame me for being rude.

If you don’t come up with 50,000 yuan within three days, you will be treated as a bandit!"

Pan Hetong's face turned pale.

Luo Caiyi on the side also looked pale.

How could he have imagined that the special correspondent was actually such a person?

This is simply worse than a bandit.

If I had known this, I would never have brought him to Pan's house.

Shopkeeper Pan, it’s me who can’t help you, it’s me who’s caused you harm!

(Three updates today. I originally wanted to have five updates, but I have to go to Nanjing to start a writing association and there are not enough manuscripts. This month, there will definitely be another big explosion.
Chapter completed!