Bright Sword: Japs, times have changed

"what!?"

Zhao Shan was stunned by Lin Qiang. Just a few yellow croakers and a verbal promise could make you follow me with your troops without any doubt?

For a moment, Zhao Shan didn't know whether to be happy or suspicious.

But when he saw the appearance of Lin Qiang and several of his men, the doubt that had just arisen in his heart immediately disappeared. For such greedy people, as long as the money is paid, there is nothing they can't do.

"readily!"

Zhao Shan was extremely happy at this moment. Under the light of the fire, the expression on his face was even happier than Lin Qiang's.

After a while, a team of several hundred people came down the mountain and stood behind Lin Qiang.

However, at this moment, Lin Qiang was still "calm" on the yellow croaker in his hand, without any reaction at all.

"Captain, everyone is down, we can leave now."

It was Hu Zi who said this. After hearing his words, Zhao Shan walked forward with a torch to check on the team.

The number of people is about the same, and they are all equipped with weapons and equipment, but everyone is empty-handed and has no other supplies except weapons.

They were wearing civilian clothes, and no one was wearing the uniform of the Eighth Route Army.

This made him a little confused, and he asked, "What's going on? Is your team only armed with weapons and ammunition?"

Lin Qiang, who finally came to his senses, continued, "Company Commander, don't you know the situation of my team? As long as we have guns and bullets, we are already well-off. Otherwise, how about we..."

"Definitely!"

Zhao Shan interrupted Lin Qiang, his attitude changing slightly. "I bet you don't have much to offer, and those rags are just a burden to carry around. So, come back to camp with me."

The change in attitude reminded Lin Qiang of some car salesmen in later generations. Before you pay the deposit, you are the boss, and you will be picked up and dropped off by the car, and there will be additional services.

After paying the deposit, who are you?

Zhao Shan is like this now. The bastard won't recognize anyone once he pulls up his pants.

Lin Qiang stopped a soldier, handed him the yellow croaker, and ordered: "Give this to Zhang Yuntian, and you stay in the base."

"Yes!"

There were so many people in the team that Mr. Zhao Shan didn't count them carefully, so he couldn't even notice if a few people were missing.

After the soldier left, Wu Zhe came over and said with a smile, "Well, now you've experienced the unique speed of the Jinsui Army's change of attitude, right?"

Lin Qiang didn't answer, but asked, "By the way, what do you think of my acting?"

"Acting?"

Wu Zhe was shocked and said, "If you hadn't told me, I really wouldn't think you were acting!"

"Fuck you!"

Zhao Shan led the way at the front, while Wu Zhe and Lin Qiang were at the back of the team, whispering and plotting their plans.

The biggest inconvenience of marching at night is visibility, so the team moved very slowly and it took four hours to reach Dagu Town.

Just as Zhang Yuntian expected, Zhao Shan stopped the team as soon as they entered the town: "Lin Qiang, let the brothers rest here for a while. I'll go report to the battalion commander."

"Yes."

Lin Qiang complained inwardly, "You used to call me Sweetie."

"what?"

Wu Zhe, who was standing by, heard this, but he couldn't hear clearly what was said.

"I said, take a break!"

However, Lin Qiang never expected that Zhao Shan would be gone for a whole night.

Early the next morning.

Zhao Shan appeared with two middle-aged men. Lin Qiang recognized them. One was Qian Bojun and the other was Zhang Fugui.

Qian Bojun stepped forward, extended his hand, and said, "Lin Qiang, you are indeed a handsome man. Welcome to join us!"

After being left out all night last night, Lin Qiang was very angry and simply ignored Qian Bojun's proactive attempts to make peace.

This made Wu Zhe really confused as to whether Lin Qiang was acting or was really unhappy.

Worried that this would anger Qian Bojun, he planned to give him a reminder.

Unexpectedly, Qian Bojun actually took the initiative to apologize: "I'm really sorry. After learning that Brother Lin was joining last night, I drank a few more sips of wine, which resulted in me not being able to greet you in time. Brother Lin, Qian is here to apologize to you and all the brothers!"

As a battalion commander, he has already taken the initiative to admit his mistake and apologize. At this time, no matter whether what he said is true or false, Lin Qiang has to show his attitude, otherwise it would be a bit too arrogant.

"Captain Qian, you're too serious."

Lin Qiang said, "We are already flattered that you can come to greet us in person. How dare we blame Captain Qian?"

"You can't say that."

Qian Bojun immediately retorted, "Since you've joined, we're brothers. As the battalion commander, I naturally can't neglect my brothers."

"Captain Zhao, if I remember correctly, it was you who went to bring the brothers back last night, right?"

Zhao Shan stepped forward in a panic, lowering his head and saying, "Reporting to the Battalion Commander, it was indeed me who brought Lin Qiang and the other brothers back last night!"

"So that's how you arrange them?"

Qian Bojun flew into a rage and cursed, "Is this what I taught you? Is this how you treat guests? You useless piece of shit, you can't even handle such a small matter. What's the point of keeping you here?"

"Somebody come!"

"Take this bastard away and shoot him!"

Zhao Shan quickly knelt on the ground and kowtowed, begging for mercy: "Commander! Commander! I was simply careless for a moment. Please spare my life!"

"A moment of negligence?"

Qian Bojun said angrily: "I can forgive you, but I don't have the final say!"

Lin Qiang just watched the two of them acting. It was quite realistic, except that Zhao Shan's acting was a little lacking. If he were in their place, he would probably do better.

Just as he was thinking about it, Zhao Shan knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Lin Qiang: "Brother Lin, please forgive me, I didn't mean it!"

"You didn't mean it?"

Lin Qiang suddenly pulled out his pistol, pointed it at Zhao Shan, and said coldly, "Then if I shoot you now, can you still say it wasn't intentional?"

This scene made Qian Bojun's face change, but he quickly recovered and did not say anything to stop him. He was betting again that Lin Qiang would not shoot, nor would he allow him to "kill" Zhao Shan.

But Zhao Shan didn't dare to take the gamble. Facing the gun that could take his life at any time, he almost couldn't continue acting. The fear of death enveloped him. In this situation, he couldn't maintain his acting skills.

Fortunately, Lin Qiang stopped in time and said with a smile before Zhao Shan was exposed: "I was just joking! Captain Zhao is busy with work and was careless for a moment. It's not a capital crime."

These words made everyone present breathe a sigh of relief, especially Wu Zhe. He was even more nervous than Zhao Shan, the person involved, just now. He was afraid that Lin Qiang would really shoot or would be unwilling to give in.

"Humph!"

Qian Bojun's acting skills were still on point. Looking at Zhao Shan, who was stunned, he reminded him, "Why don't you thank Brother Lin for sparing your life?"

"what!"

Zhao Shan came back to his senses and kowtowed in gratitude, "Thank you, Brother Lin, for sparing my life!"

"Little things, little things."

Lin Qiang gestured with his hands as he spoke, "But last night, the brothers did catch a few colds. Captain, you know the situation of our team. We don't have money for medical treatment or medicine. We can't even spare a penny."

These words completely dispelled Qian Bojun's doubts. This Lin Qiang is really greedy!

He just sent someone to deliver a few yellow croakers yesterday, but now he is lying and can't even give out half a cent. If Qian Bojun hadn't given the order personally, he would have believed it!

Zhao Shan was also impressed by Lin Qiang's greed. Regardless of whether the cold was real or not, the team had a military doctor. Would it be necessary to spend money on medical treatment and medicine if he was injured and caught a cold?

But now he was acting, so he had to express something, saying, "How about this, Brother Lin, you take the brothers to see a doctor first, and I'll go back and get the money and send it to you."

Unexpectedly, Lin Qiang shook his head and said, "No need. My brothers can still hold on a little longer. Captain, we can wait."

"Uh……"

Qian Bojun was getting impatient and yelled angrily, "What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and bring me the money!"

Qian Bojun was really angry now. Zhao Shan could feel it and quickly ran to take out all the rewards he had received yesterday.

When Lin Qiang took the money bag and weighed it in his hand, he smiled and said, "I want to thank the company commander for his care on behalf of my brothers, but there is one more thing."

"Anything else?"

Qian Bojun patiently asked, "Brother Lin, if you have anything to say, just open your mouth."

"It's not a big deal."

Lin Qiang said, "Many of our men have relatives in this town who want to go back and see them, but after so many years away from home, how can they go back empty-handed? All this money is for the brothers' medical treatment. We can't even buy them some gifts. Captain, look at this..."

"Easy to say, easy to say!"

The more greedy Lin Qiang and his team are, the more at ease Qian Bojun will be. This way, when he knows he has to surrender to the Japanese, he will be attracted by enough benefits.

"I wonder how many of Brother Lin's men are going home to visit their families?"

Lin Qiang raised his hand and said, "Except for us, everyone else wants it."

"Everyone?"

Qian Bojun's face twitched. He really didn't expect Lin Qiang to be so greedy, but he had already said it and couldn't go back on his word. He gritted his teeth, asked someone to bring silver dollars, and gave ten silver dollars to each of Lin Qiang's soldiers!

This scene made Lin Qiang smile with satisfaction. If you compare your acting skills with mine, I can make you cry!

"Commander, from now on, my brothers and I will follow you wholeheartedly!"