I traveled through time, starting with two acres of land and a dog

Since Sun Tuanzong was dead and his father had not arrived, it was not easy for them to enter Zhang's house. The most important thing was to rescue the wounded. Six people were seriously injured in this battle, two more were seriously injured, and four were killed. More than one-third of the personnel were injured or killed. The atmosphere was heavy. They made a temporary stretcher with leggings and carried the injured team members who could not move to a doctor on the street to stop the bleeding and do wound care. They also rented several houses for the wounded to keep warm.

The doctor began to perform surgery on the wounded and remove the bullet. In the era without anesthesia, he could only hold on with his teeth on a wooden stick. Looking at the men day by day, with beads of sweat rolling down his face, he sighed from the bottom of his heart. The simplicity and tenacity of the people of this era, and the countless men who were ready to die were the backbone of the nation, allowing China to stand up again at the most dangerous moment.

Although the round-nosed rifle bullets made in Hanyang had a short range, they were very powerful in terms of causing great trauma and high casualty rate. One bullet shattered one person's arm, and two people were shot in the abdomen and shoulder, requiring surgery to remove the bullet.

Looking at the row of brothers who died, Du Chenyu bought four coffins for them nearby, and recruited more than a dozen civilians on the street with money to bury them, and found a sunny place to bury them as soon as possible. Fighting outside, there is no need to be so particular. Only by burying them as soon as possible can the morale of the army be stabilized and the next step of action can be started.

At around 3 pm, my father also arrived with 10 team members. They worked together to settle the wounded and bury the dead, and moved towards Zhangjiawan again. The battlefield here was almost cleaned up, leaving only a pile of broken walls and ruins. There were several big holes on the roof of a corner of the Zhang family's courtyard house.

We entered the Zhang family compound without any obstruction. An old man in his 60s wearing a long gown and a braid was sitting on a chair by the patio. An old man in a short shirt was standing next to him, looking a little listless. There was a table and a few benches in front of the two of them.

"Hello, Village Chief Zhang. My name is Du Zongyi. I came to report my work to you last time. I'm a little abrupt today and please forgive me for my impoliteness. It's mainly because General Sun is too bullying and I have to resist," said my father as he sat down. This was the second time he met Zhang Xiande. The first time was when he received the letter of appointment.

"Ahem... ahem... Captain Du can kill me or chop me up as you like. I won't live for many days anyway, but please spare those children, they are innocent," said Old Man Zhang incoherently. The housekeeper next to him saw that Old Man Zhang was coughing badly, so he hurried to stroke his back, but Old Man Zhang waved his hand to stop him.

"Village head Zhang, I'm being serious. You are a senior who is highly respected and virtuous. How could I touch you? Here are a few requests I have. Please take a look. As long as you agree, just sign and everyone will be fine." The father handed old man Zhang a piece of paper with a few agreements written on it when they came.

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One is to hand over 90% of the land and keep some for yourself to cultivate.

Second, hand over 80% of the money and all the shops.

The third was to recommend my father as deputy head of the group and announce the crimes of head of the group Sun in public. Of course, he has now pleaded guilty and been executed.

The Du family ensured the safety of the Zhang family, and old man Zhang continued to serve as the village chief. Once the agreement was signed, neither party could return. Otherwise, they would bear the consequences.

"You are robbing in broad daylight, cough..." Old man Zhang pointed at my father and said.

"Now your grandson can openly bear the surname Zhang, and can grow up happily, continuing the Zhang family's incense," the father said with a smile as he stood up.

"Okay... okay... I'll sign, as long as my grandson is alive and well. Zhang Cheng, go get pen and ink," Old Man Zhang instructed the housekeeper.

My father also signed his name, and the agreement was officially formed. My father bowed and said that he would come to ask for instructions on the follow-up matters tomorrow. Then he left Hu Laosi with 10 people to continue guarding. They counted the finances according to the agreement, and then brought people to the camp that was being built outside the village. They have always insisted on not disturbing the people and the principle of safety first. Now they are surrounded by the enemy, and it is safest to set up a camp outside.

The next day, my father led the team and first received the land deeds and family property of the Zhang family according to the agreement. They packed several large boxes and carried Zhang Xiande, the township head, to the township office. Not far from the street, Zhang Xiande got off the sedan chair and began to walk towards the township office, an independent wooden courtyard, at the foot of the hill behind the street, with his father supporting him.

Banqiao Township has a street about 50 meters long and three meters wide, paved with stone slabs. On both sides are one- or two-story shops facing the street. It is just after breakfast and many shops are not open yet. When they arrived at the gate of the township office, the gatekeeper saw that it was Mayor Zhang and immediately came out to greet them.

At this time, deputy head of the regiment Tang Chunlai also came out. When he saw Zhang Xiande, he was slightly stunned and immediately bowed and greeted him, "Good morning, Township Chief Zhang."

"Um, it's Captain Tang. Where is Zhang Qing? Why doesn't he come out?" Zhang Xiande asked.

Who is Zhang Qing? The first thing we are concerned about at this time is Zhang Qing.

"Captain Zhang, you have to go on official business. I'll send someone to invite you right away," Tang Chunlai paused and immediately ordered those around him to leave.

"Please come into the house, Township Chief," Tang Chunlai extended his hand and asked Zhang Xiande to go first.

"Please come in, Captain Du," he continued to say to his father.

"Please, Mr. Tang, the rules cannot be violated," and then he automatically gave up half of his body and basically walked side by side with Tang Chunlai.

"Are you familiar with each other?" Zhang Xiande stopped his crutches, turned around and asked.

"Well, we have had several meetings before. Captain Du came to pay taxes, and General Sun was busy with official duties, so I was the one who received him most of the time," Tang Chunlai explained immediately.

"Oh, I see." Tang Xian De stopped talking and continued walking into the house.

In the reception room, Zhang Xiande sat down in the main seat.

"Captain Tang, please arrange for someone to run a trip and notify the chiefs of Laifengbao, Qionghuabao, Baihuabao and Lanhuabao to come to a meeting. I have something to announce this afternoon," Tang Xiande began to give orders.

"What are the main things we are discussing? If they ask, it will be easy for us to respond," Tang Chunlai asked.

"Since we are all here, I will discuss it in advance. Since Commander Sun is injured and at home, Commander Tang will be in charge of all the affairs of the command. Captain Du is young and promising and will assist you in handling the affairs of the township. After the meeting and discussion, the township will send a recommendation document to the county to finalize the matter," Zhang Xiande paused twice before finishing his speech.

"This...this...how come Commander Sun was suddenly injured? I must resolutely carry out all tasks under the leadership of Township Chief Zhang." Tang Chunlai was a little shocked by this sudden good news. After thinking for a while, he immediately expressed his opinion.

At this time, two militiamen came with Tang Qing. "Uncle, I was patrolling in Qionghua Village yesterday and was drunk when I came back. I heard that something happened at home. Are you okay?" A young man came in and reported intermittently, sometimes glancing at Tang Chunlai.

"It's okay, Sanwaizi, help me go to the back hall to rest," Zhang Xiande said to him.

"Mr. Tang, congratulations. I finally got what I wanted. I hope Mr. Tang will continue to take care of me." After Zhang Xiande left, my father bowed to Tang Chunlai and congratulated him.