lcionline Chapter 342 Liu Huaqiang team strikes again
Chapter 342 Liu Huaqiang team strikes again
Although their current subordinates are indeed quite powerful, the aspect of logistical supply is really a bit of a headache for them.
After all, they now have a total of 1,600 to 1,700 people, including soldiers and civilians. The food secretly transported from the intelligence station is not enough to satisfy so many mouths.
Now, they are relying entirely on the food stored in the mountain strongholds. As for the canned food and rice brought from the intelligence station, they are only used to improve their meals and provide additional meals.
Outside Xiushan County, there is a mountain stronghold where the guerrilla team consisting of Liu Sheng, Hua Yong and Qiang Zhengde is located.
"Captain, we are strong now, it's time to go and get him a big one, otherwise the hundreds of brothers on the mountain will starve!"
The speaker was a sturdy young man with several scars on his face.
It turned out that the man's name was Shi Yong. He was originally a blacksmith in Qingshi Town, which was under the jurisdiction of Xiushan County. Because the family business passed down from his ancestors was not small and he was considered to be somewhat well-known in the town, he married a young and beautiful wife.
However, because his wife was so beautiful, the rich man Li in the town became interested in her. He colluded with bandits to kill his entire family and finally kidnapped his wife.
Even he himself was shot twice and stabbed three times and almost died on the spot.
Fortunately, he was lucky enough to survive. Later, after he recovered from his injuries and learned the truth, he was determined to take revenge. He heard that Liu Huaqiang's gang was recruiting in the mountains, so he resolutely went up the mountain to join them.
Later, with the help of Liu Huaqiang and two other people, he wiped out the group of bandits and avenged himself. Because he dared to fight and charge, he was promoted by Liu Huaqiang and two other people who had no one else to use, and became the fourth most important person in the mountain.
Before, he had been urging Liu Huaqiang and the other two to take people down the mountain to seek revenge, but the orders they received were to fight guerrilla warfare and it was not easy to directly capture villages and towns, so they had never agreed.
But he did not give up. He would say a few words whenever he had the chance, hoping that his ideas would be adopted.
As for why he brought it up again at this time, he still wanted to seek revenge on the rich man Li. As for the food and other things, it was just an excuse.
Liu Huaqiang and the other two naturally knew this, so they did not directly reject it. After all, they didn't have much food at the moment.
If they don't do something, they might not be able to control these bandits who have just surrendered after the food is eaten up.
The three discussed for a while, and finally agreed reluctantly. Although they should have carried out guerrilla warfare in secret, the situation was special at the moment and they had no choice but to do it.
"Brother Shi Yong, I know you are anxious because you haven't gotten your revenge yet. If you can agree to a few of our conditions, we will agree to help you get your revenge..."
Before Liu Sheng could finish his words, he was interrupted by Shi Yong. "Don't worry, three captains. As long as you can help me get revenge, I will agree to hundreds of conditions, not just a few!"
Seeing that he was so determined, Liu Huaqiang and the other two looked at each other, and then Liu Sheng said to him: "You don't need hundreds of them, just remember three points."
"First of all, we came down the mountain this time to seek revenge on Mr. Li and take his money and food to help the refugees who just came up the mountain, so we must not hurt innocent people!"
"Of course. Although I, Shi Yong, have gone up the mountain, I will never kill innocent people indiscriminately!"
"Well, secondly, when we go to fight Mr. Li this time, no one else should be harmed except him and his armed guards who are resisting!"
"That's fine too. I only need to kill him. As long as the others don't resist, I won't hurt them!"
"The last point is also the most crucial. We will hold a public trial. No matter whether that guy is dead or alive, you must stand up and identify him. Read out his evidence in public to encourage other people!"
Hearing this, Shi Yong did not express his opinion immediately. He scratched his head and thought for a long time before he suddenly exclaimed, "I...I...I remember now, Captain, are you from the Anmin Army?"
"I heard that they use this method to fight against local tyrants and evil gentry and to uphold justice for the poor people!"
After saying that, he looked at the three of them expectantly.
Liu Huaqiang and the other two naturally would not deny it at this time. After all, there was nothing shameful about it. Telling him now would also allow them to see what these wealthy people thought of the Anmin Army.
After receiving the affirmation from the three people, Shi Yong immediately clapped his legs and laughed happily, "I guessed it right. Speaking of which, I used to have some family property and was a little resistant to the Anmin Army. I was afraid that I would be implicated!"
"But now that I'm alone, I don't feel any aversion to the Anmin Army at all. I'm full of respect for them!"
After hearing what Shi Yong said, the three of them knew what he meant, so they stopped dwelling on the issue. "Let's not talk about the other things. Just tell us whether you agree or not. If not, we'll find someone else!"
"No, no, no, captains, please don't. I didn't say no."
The three of them got a positive answer, and they felt more confident about this action, so they did not delay and immediately went their separate ways.
One person went to contact the intelligence personnel, one went to mobilize the troops, and the other led a small number of people to stay in the mountain village.
After making all the arrangements, Liu Sheng set out with 500 men and arrived outside Qingshi Town in the dark.
Taking advantage of the slackness of the security team in Qingshi Town, they launched a sudden attack and occupied Qingshi Town in just a few minutes.
Afterwards, under the pretext of avenging the heavens, Li Laocai was brought out for public trial. With Shi Yong's leadership, the trial went extremely smoothly.
Afterwards, Liu Sheng asked Shi Yong to kill Li Laocai himself to avenge himself, and then interrogated his other family members, killing several of those who were guilty of serious crimes, and letting the rest who were not guilty of capital crimes go.
After all, they are unable to occupy Qingshi Town for a long time now, so it is unrealistic to arrange for them to undergo labor reform, and they can only be released.
As for the most important thing, it is that the family of Li Laocai, which had accumulated five generations of property, really made Liu Sheng and his gang earn a fortune. In addition to seizing a large amount of money, they also seized a huge amount of grain.
In the end, because there was so much food, they gave an additional 50 kilograms of food to all the people participating in the public trial on top of the initial distribution of more than ten kilograms of food to each person, which made them very happy.
After defeating the local tyrant Li Laocai, Liu Sheng immediately took his men to move the supplies and left without staying any longer.
Because they knew that Qingshi Town was under the jurisdiction of Xiushan County, and Xiushan County was a county town at the junction of two provinces, so there were a large number of troops stationed there, about two thousand people.
If the defenders of Xiushan County arrived, their actions this time would be in vain and they would be making things difficult for others.
The result was exactly as he expected. The defenders of Xiushan County found out just as they captured Qingshi Town.
However, due to their lax military discipline, it took them most of the day just to assemble. By the time they had packed up and were ready to set off, it was already the next morning.