In fact, there was not much to pack in the house. There were only a few torn quilts, more than 100 kilograms of corn, all the clothes I was wearing, and some farm tools. Except for a few iron tools, I didn't take any other furniture. It wasn't far away anyway, so I could come and get it later when I had time. It was getting late and I had to hurry back.

It took only half an hour to pack up. A group of people carried their belongings on their backs or shoulders. Zhao Zhengming led the way in front, followed by Li Long escorting Old Man Li and his partner. Then his father carried him on his back, directing the group and setting off quickly. After walking for about 10 minutes, Hu Laosi and his group of six arrived.

"Captain, are you okay? We heard the gunshots and rushed over here," asked Hu Laosi, sweating profusely.

"It's okay, everything is fine. This is my father-in-law and his family. They are temporarily moving to our place. We are going to do something big later," said my father.

"Now, my child's mother, you take my parents back first and settle them down. We will do some work here first. Leave the food here for now and carry it back when you go back. You should go home quickly and wait for them at home peacefully," the father ordered.

"Then you guys be careful. We will go back first. Huzi, you have to be obedient and don't try to be stubborn," the mother said as she smoothed the baby carrier strap for him and patted his back.

"Mom, don't worry, this is a small scene, we are familiar with it, this is not the first time," he said quietly with a grimace.

"You are just naughty and cause trouble. Come back and I will take care of you," his mother slapped him hard on the butt.

"Oh, I get it. Mom, please go away," he said.

Watching them go away, the brothers who came from behind also rested for a while. After Li Long conveyed the matter, everyone understood that the main thing now was to prepare to collect the debts.

"He Cunyi, you are a good shooter. Take your flintlock rifle and hide in a secluded place. As a sniper, as long as my father raises his hand, you can shoot directly at the leader. You are also responsible for vigilance. Other matters should be carried out according to the training," he ordered.

"Yes," He Cunyi took the gun, saluted, and began to look for a sniping point.

"Hu Laosi, as the captain, you hold another gun, give orders, and are responsible for the overall actions of the team. Anyone who disobeys orders will be punished by military law. Zhang Yuxi (Gou Wa) and Zhao Rui are responsible for guarding the hostages. If they disobey, break their legs. Did you hear me clearly? Captain, repeat your orders," he continued to make arrangements.

"Yes..." Hu Laosi repeated his order.

"Let's go to Datianpo," he said.

"Everyone, run forward," the team quickly arrived at Datianpo, and everyone deployed in battle formation. He and his father were in the middle and at the back, and the on-site command was conducted by Hu Laosi.

After about an hour, three whistles were heard. This was the warning sound from Hu Laowu in front. After a while, they saw a group of people coming out from the hillside. There were seven or eight of them, holding a variety of weapons in their hands, including swords, guns, sticks and axes. When they got closer, they saw that there was even a musket. It seemed that fighting was inevitable.

When they were about 60-70 meters away, Hu Laosi spoke from behind a rock, and the people below listened:

"Stop moving forward and send someone up to pay the money." Hu Laosi shouted from above.

The sudden sound startled everyone in the group and they all started whispering.

"Where are you from? You are hiding your head and showing your tail. How dare you act wildly in my territory? Let my father go. My eldest father has already gone to ask the head of the village for help, and their militia will be here soon," the young man in his 20s in front was shouting, holding a gun in his hand.

Another lawless second-generation rich kid. They won’t cry until they see the coffin.

"Ah... Oh, boss, your dad is here. You brought the money. Come and save me. If you don't give me, they will beat me." Zhang Gou Wa slapped Old Man Li's butt twice.

"Dad, please bear with it. The captain will be here with his troops soon. You also know there is no way to have so much cash in the house at once. This is all we have left with all the cash in the house and the jewelry my mother has collected," he took out a cloth bag.

"Tell him to open the cloth bag, we need to inspect it," Du Chenyu instructed Old Man Li to pass on the message.

"Boss, they want to see the money, pour it out and have a look," Old Man Li continued shouting.

"Well, you see, this is all the money," the person on the other end slowly poured out the money.

Du Chenyu always felt something was wrong at this time. The opponent was neither anxious nor impatient, and seemed to want to give but also didn't want to give.

"Oh no! If they delay any longer, people will come and surround us," Du Chenyu said to his father.

"Take action now," my father ordered immediately, waving his hand randomly.

Two gunshots were heard, and then four or five stones that had been moved in advance rolled down and broke into the ground. Old man Li’s son was also shot in the leg. He fell down with a sound of “Ah…”

"Charge... kill..." Hu Laosi, Li Long, Hu Laowu, Zhao Zhengming and Zhao Rui rushed down and threw dirt and stones. The people below had been scattered by the first round of stones and were disrupted again by the flying sand and stones. The scene was chaotic for a while, like children having a dirt fight. Then a few more shots hit two people. The others were scared and fled. In less than a minute, they had rushed to Li Laotou's son. Li Long grabbed the gun, Hu Laosi grabbed the purse, and Du Chenyu immediately called Gou Wa and blew the retreat whistle.

"Retreat...", Hu Laosi roared.

I ran back a few steps and saw Zhao Zhengming still picking up a silver dollar.

"Retreat," Hu Laosi issued the order again.

However, Zhao Zhengming still delayed for a few seconds, picked up the silver dollar and turned around to run back. Hu Laosi could only wait for him. As a result, they were about 10 meters away from the people in front.

After everyone retreated, they broke one of Old Man Li's legs. Hu Laosi took Du Chenyu and put him on his back. They retreated at full speed, passing through Luonan Pass all the way. They heard a voice of "Chase" from behind, accompanied by several gunshots. It seemed that they had escaped a disaster. It turned out that you can't underestimate anyone. If you were a few minutes slower, you would have been killed, he thought on Hu Laosi's back.

Since the training began, my father has participated in many events every day. Now a fast run is no problem for him and he can keep up with the team's pace.

They ran for about half an hour. At first, they heard gunshots from behind, but then they stopped. They reached the place where there were houses in Linshuibao, and the pursuers stopped following them. This place was not far from Yu Yuedong's house, so no one would dare to fire a gun here. Yu Yuedong's reputation was so great that even a crying child could stop crying. With dozens of guns, he was like a tyrant and no one dared to mess with him.

Although they were safe, they did not stop and continued to trot forward. It was getting dark, and the more than 100 kilograms of food left on the roadside could only be given away, and they did not dare to carry it back.

They went downhill and arrived home in less than an hour. It was already dark by then and everyone in the house came out to greet them. There were more than 10 people in total and it was quite lively. After asking, they found out that the grandfathers had only been home for a short time, only half an hour, and the mothers were still cooking.

During dinner, my grandfather, my grandfather-in-law, and my father drank a little wine. Everyone was very happy, but he arranged Li Long and Hu Laowu to be on duty outside, keeping watch. Because such a big thing happened tonight, and it was a robbery in broad daylight, they were still trembling with fear.

After dinner, everyone started to study at a unified time. Except for grandpa, grandpa and grandma, everyone had to participate. Of course, my mother only came occasionally. My uncles and others volunteered on the first night. After the study, there was no physical training. They started to sleep on the floor. He designed a big bed like a kang in the newly built thatched house. The bed was made of stone and clay. There was a space in the middle. In summer, water was placed on it, and in winter, charcoal fire was placed underneath. The elderly slept very comfortably. Of course, the young team members could not enjoy it and could only sleep on the floor tonight.

Half an hour in the morning, after the training is completed, morning classes begin. Du Chenyu also got up for today's morning class. He almost never attends it at other times. Today, he had something to do, which was to summarize yesterday's battle. His father also participated today, but he rarely spoke at military meetings.

"Cun Yi, announce the victory," he said.

"Yesterday, through the efforts of all team members, a gunfight took place for the first time. The level and intensity of the battle were unprecedented, so the results were significant. We harvested silver pieces worth about 60 oceans and a hunting rifle."

"Captain Hu Haisheng gives a summary of the battle." Du Chenyu still had no expression or movement.

"Yesterday, under the command of Captain Jia and Young Master Chenyu, everything went smoothly overall, but we almost got fooled. If Young Master hadn't discovered it in advance, the consequences would have been a bit scary, and it might have caused huge losses. I am indeed responsible for this. This is the end of my report," Hu Laosi saluted and sat down.

"That's all..." He didn't say anything, but glanced at everyone and suddenly became quiet.

After more than ten seconds, the father couldn't help but ask, "Hu Zi, what are you thinking about? Is there anything else?"

"Captain Hu recalled the last few seconds of the battle, starting from the beginning of the battle," he said.

"Everyone rushed out of the stone cave, throwing stones with one hand and holding knives with the other to hack people. Of course, basically everyone ran away. I picked up the purse, Li Long picked up the gun, and then we retreated. Zhengming also picked up a silver dollar, which delayed us for a while," Hu Laosi said, looking at Zhao Zhengming and then looking back.

"Everyone has to do this, battlefield discipline," he said, adjusting his chair.

On the battlefield, everyone must obey orders, obey orders, and obey orders, otherwise they will be subject to military law.

……

All spoils of war on the battlefield shall be turned over to the public and distributed uniformly, otherwise the person will be subject to military law.

"Okay, stop," he said.

"There are several types of military law. Captain, please tell me," he continued.

"Dismissal, removal from office, demotion, and reprimand will be discussed and decided based on the severity of the incident," Hu Laosi replied.

"Zhao Zhengming, you still don't know your mistake," he shouted.

"I'm sorry, I didn't hand in my silver dollars," and then took out the silver dollars and placed them in front of Du Chenyu.

"It's just this problem. You disobeyed orders on the battlefield and almost killed the whole team. You are disorganized and undisciplined. Take off your team uniform and equipment and go back. Our temple is too small to support you. Please remember the confidentiality discipline." It waved its hand, jumped off the stool, and was about to leave.

A group of people were left looking at each other.

"Sir, it was all my fault in command. Let's keep Brother Zhengming," Hu Laosi pleaded.

"I'm sorry to everyone. My father will beat me to death when I go back. Wow..." Zhao Zhengming started crying. After all, he was only 15 or 16 years old. After experiencing the tension of yesterday and the depression of today, he finally couldn't control himself and burst into tears.

"There are no brothers in the team. They have violated discipline and must be expelled...", he said as he turned the page.

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