Bright Sword: From Soldier to Brigade Commander

Someone nearby also muttered, "Yes, yes, I saw it too. It's posted on the street."

Some people also sighed and felt sorry for Meng Zhanqiang.

Some also questioned, "Taijun, the cavalry battalion in Wanjia Town is under the command of the Imperial Army. That area was originally the territory of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army. Later, under the intimidation of Taijun, they retreated. One of the cavalry companies surrendered to the Imperial Army and was reorganized and supplemented as the cavalry battalion of the 8th Mixed Brigade of the Imperial Army. The cavalry battalion of the Imperial Army is also our town mayor's sworn brother. Why would they embarrass our town mayor Meng?"

Su Fei chuckled.

The reason why he did not kill Meng Zhanqiang directly was that he was far-sighted. He did not want to solve the problem by killing one person, but wanted to completely take over the entire Baijia Town, let the Eighth Route Army obtain this important territory at no cost, and put the blame on the Imperial Army for the murder. In this way, he could quickly bridge the internal strife and hatred in the entire Baijia Town and focus everyone's attention on the commander of the Imperial Army Cavalry Battalion in Wanjia Town. He also planned to use Meng Zhanqiang's trusted troops in Baijia Town to be cannon fodder to attack the Imperial Army Cavalry Battalion, let them kill each other and suffer losses on both sides. In the end, with the power of the Seventh Concubine, he would completely control Baijia Town and gradually transform it into an anti-Japanese force under the leadership of the Eighth Route Army.

"You are so, so naive! You don't understand, it was the commander of the Wanjia Town Imperial Army who did it. This guy has no personal grudge against Mayor Meng! His secret is only known to me, a Japanese agent, because this capricious villain, the cavalry commander, was jealous of Mayor Meng's trust in the Imperial Army and his good fortune, especially since Colonel Yamamoto was about to promote your Mayor Meng to the commander of the Wanjia Town Cavalry Battalion, replacing him! That's why he killed them. Those murderers who came to make trouble were all masters, not elite cavalrymen. How could they do this? Don't worry, everyone, especially the people of the Meng family, I will avenge Mayor Meng and kill the cavalry commander of Wanjia Town, even if they are now using the name of the Imperial Army!"

Order the election of a new mayor.

Some of Meng Zhanqiang's close relatives immediately jumped out and showed goodwill and flattery to Su Fei, hoping to get the support of the imperial army.

Su Fei frowned.

He wants the seventh concubine to be elected!

However, when this confidant of Meng Zhanqiang came out, many people supported him, which shows that Meng Zhanqiang's influence still exists and his residual forces are not small.

He winked at the Seventh Concubine and said, "How about this? This lady can't make a decision for now. I'll consult with Lady Kobayashi in the county and Colonel Yamamoto in the Hanzhuang stronghold before making a final decision. However, I believe in this gentleman's courage and loyalty. You, Meng Zhanyu, will first serve as the temporary deputy mayor and deputy head of the militia, and concurrently as the deputy company commander of the Imperial Army. After we avenge Mayor Meng, we will reward you according to your merits! You will be the mayor and head of the militia that everyone wants, and the official company commander of the Imperial Army!"

"By the way, in order to be impartial, I think other families, such as Grandma Bai Qi, can also serve as deputy mayor and deputy head of the militia. Is there anyone else willing?"

There is no competition anymore.

Well, Su Fei confirmed the positions of the two and immediately discussed how to go to Wanjia Town to find the cavalry battalion commander of the 8th Mixed Brigade of the Imperial Army to seek revenge!

Fighting and bloodshed?

Many people retreated: "Taijun, we killed the cavalry battalion commander of Wanjia Town, and Taijun Xiaolin doesn't blame us?"

Su Fei sneered: "He shot and killed Mayor Meng in broad daylight. Did Lady Xiaolin blame him?"

The Seventh Concubine cleverly added, "You cowards, how dare you take revenge? That bastard battalion commander is a piece of shit! I'm so shameless! That bastard battalion commander actually wanted to marry me as his concubine, and Mayor Meng refused! It happened just a few days ago! I originally thought they were Eighth Route Army soldiers, but the Eighth Route Army has always been aboveboard and wouldn't do anything sneaky. I believe it was that bastard who assassinated my son Meng Zhanqiang. He's so audacious and doesn't take our militia seriously."

what?

This piece of shit!

The skeptics were immediately enraged: "Grandma Qi is right. That bastard battalion commander is a piece of shit. He's the murderer. Kill him!"

Very good, very good, we have a unified idea, and here is the specific plan.

If the normal channels were used, County Chief Kobayashi would definitely not want to offend the Imperial Army. He would not be of high enough rank to replace a cavalry battalion commander of the regular Imperial Army for a dead militia leader.

However, this time, at least six militiamen and a mayor were killed in Baijia Town. Their families, especially the families of the dead militiamen, were crying and wailing, wanting revenge.

Anyone who doesn't take revenge is a bastard!

Ah ah ah ah ah!

Therefore, Su Fei suggested that the militia of Baijia Town, especially the Meng family, unite and reorganize their organization first, and then go for revenge. They should pretend to be Grandma Bai Qi, and go there to send beautiful women and treasures to curry favor with the people. In name, they should beg the cavalry battalion not to continue to hate and massacre Baijia Town. After entering the barracks, they should launch a surprise attack, kill the cavalry battalion commander, and rob their horses, weapons and ammunition. At that time, Su Fei, the Lady of Liyuan, would come forward to quell the incident and say that it was the Eighth Route Army in disguise.

This basic idea quickly won everyone's approval.

This is the only way.

In a head-on confrontation, how could the militia be a match for the regular army's cavalry battalion?

Su Fei glanced at everyone and finally put forward a condition!

This condition is quite vulgar, but if he doesn't bring it up, his motives will be questionable. The Meng family will not be so naive to believe that a Japanese of unknown origin will be so enthusiastic to help them!

"If this succeeds, I'd like to be appointed the military advisor to Baijia Town. I'd live in the home of Mayor Meng Zhanqiang and have two of his concubines. I'd only stay for three months, is that okay?"

what?

The Seventh Concubine stared at him, as if she was getting to know Su Fei all over again, and she didn't say anything until he winked at her.

The others, including several big bosses of the Meng family, although unwilling, did not explicitly oppose it.

Revenge comes first!

Besides, he'll only be here for three months. Once he's gone, hehehe, those concubines will all be ours. Ahhhh! That's great!

The entire militia in Baijia Town, totaling more than 280 people, was reorganized. Their power was greatly reduced because Meng Zhanfa's company of 100 people was completely wiped out by the Eighth Route Army.

The Meng family was given another opportunity, and more than 80 people were added, including the families of the deceased militiamen.

There are only more than 250 rifles and pistols combined.

He carefully questioned some insiders to learn about the terrain, houses, streets and other characteristics of Wanjia Town, the number of people stationed in the Imperial Army Cavalry Battalion, the location of the camp, weapons and equipment, etc., and summoned many people to enrich the battle plan.

Order the seventh concubine to find Meng Zhanqiang's two biological daughters, all the concubines, and the female relatives of the dead militiamen, select capable and beautiful women, and dress them up carefully!

When he had some free time, Su Fei summoned his seventh concubine to his side and quietly told her to keep an eye on the situation when they arrived in Wanjia Town. This time, they would not only deplete the power of the Meng family, but also directly seize the horses, ammunition, and all the baggage from the Imperial Army's cavalry battalion, killing two birds with one stone!

The Seventh Concubine was so moved that she grabbed Su Fei's hand and scratched it hard in her palm...