The Republic of China: A Letter of Appointment Creates the Most Powerful Warlord

Boom boom boom...

Deafening artillery fire rang out, followed by shells falling like raindrops, accurately hitting the bandit stronghold.

In an instant, the originally bustling village became chaotic, with flames shooting into the sky and thick smoke billowing.

The bandits who were happily barbecuing and drinking just a second ago were instantly blown to pieces, with limbs flying everywhere and blood splattering everywhere.

Some people were lucky enough not to be killed directly by the explosion, but were hit by shrapnel and seriously injured. They were unable to move and could only look at the sea of ​​fire around them in horror while struggling to escape.

However, the fire was so fierce that they had no chance of survival. They could only watch the flames splash and ignite their clothes and spread rapidly.

"What's going on? What the hell is going on? Where did the shells come from?!"

The boss, with a bulging belly and a look of panic on his face, looked around at the blazing flames, not knowing what was going on.

We were drinking and eating meat just a second ago, how come so many shells suddenly fell?

They haven't done anything outrageous recently. Is it worth sending out the army to encircle and suppress them by kidnapping a few hostages?

"Boss, something happened, something serious!"

Just when he was puzzled as to why, the brother who was in charge of guarding the surrounding area of ​​the village came back crawling and reported with a sad face.

"There's a group of soldiers coming down the mountain. They're killing anyone they see. They've already reached the entrance to the village very quickly."

"I'm going to your mother!"

The boss flew into a rage upon hearing this. He kicked the wine jar in front of him away and questioned with wide eyes.

"We are soldiers too, and we will be officially enlisted the day after tomorrow. How could there be a troop coming to encircle us? Did you see clearly?"

"See it clearly, see it clearly!"

The boy's eyes were red, his legs were shaking with fear, and he pointed at the door tremblingly.

"They are soldiers. They are wearing the same clothes as the officers who came that day."

"What's going on? Boss, didn't we already have an agreement? Why did they still want to kill people?"

The bandits were very confused. They were obviously one family, so why did these soldiers want to kill them?

If you play like this, then you are useless as a soldier. You might as well risk your life and fight them.

"Fuck it, Fu Yongyi lied to me!?"

After the boss confirmed the identity of the visitor, he grabbed the pistol on the table and gnashed his teeth in hatred.

They were the ones who first proposed to recruit them, and now everything has been agreed upon, why did this group of people still come to encircle and suppress them!

Little did they know that this encirclement had nothing to do with the local garrison. If they had not robbed Zhang Ye's things, this scene would not have happened.

……

A quarter of an hour later, the battle was over. Except for the bandits who were killed in the explosion, the remaining people in the village all gathered in a circle with their heads in their hands, waiting obediently for the decision of their fate.

buzzing...

The car headlights illuminated the dim mountaintop. Zhang Ye stepped on the broken limbs and arms on the ground and came forward angrily.

When he saw the beef and mutton scattered on the ground and the supplies that had not yet been taken away, his eyes once again ignited with rage.

"Whoever is the leader, stand up!"

The bandits gathered in a circle in front of the campfire and all remained silent when they heard his question. The leader glanced at him secretly and saw his familiar military uniform. After hesitating for a moment, he stood up and answered in a low voice.

"Sir, I, I am the boss."

"Is there some misunderstanding? We are also soldiers. The day after tomorrow we will be officially enlisted as the newly established Second Battalion of the 73rd Regiment."

"Seventy-third Regiment?" Zhang Ye frowned when he heard this.

At this moment, Lu Shan, who had been guarding him, came over and explained.

"The nearby garrison troops belong to the Ninth Brigade under the Donglu Command!"

"Yes, yes, this brother is right."

The big boss saw that they were hesitant and thought that this matter needed to be discussed, so he immediately took two steps forward and whispered.

"Sir, it's not easy for us brothers to make a living. If we have done anything wrong, please forgive us and spare us."

"Brother, I haven't accumulated much wealth over the years, but there's still 10,000 yuan in cash in the warehouse at the back. Take it and treat me to a cup of tea for the brother who's coming over tonight."

"Oh, you're quite courageous. You dare to bribe me in front of so many people."

Zhang Ye chuckled, pulled out the pistol from his waist, pointed at the flour and vegetables scattered on the ground, his face suddenly turned cold, and asked loudly.

"Do you know whose food this was stolen from?"

"My entire regiment is stuck in the mountains with nothing to eat or drink. We're just living on this little bit of rations, but you bastards, after stealing our supplies, you even killed a dozen of my brothers!"

"Tell me, is there anything else to discuss?"

"Huh?" Upon hearing the news, the boss was suddenly shocked, like a bolt from the blue exploding in his mind, and the scene of drinking and eating meat just now came to his mind again.

No wonder, no wonder Gou Zi said that this batch of supplies was not escorted by armed guards!

No wonder this group of people were able to transport such a large amount of food and meat out of the city.

Damn it, an entire regiment’s supplies were robbed so openly, and more than a dozen soldiers were killed.

No wonder they sent troops to encircle and suppress us. If this happened to me, I'm afraid the reaction would be even more intense.

At this moment, the leader, having understood the reason, was filled with regret. He had clearly already agreed with the 73rd Regiment to incorporate them, so why did he send people down the mountain to snatch them one last time? Wasn't this just asking for trouble?

"Sir, this is a misunderstanding, it's really a misunderstanding..."

Knowing that the matter could not be resolved peacefully, the boss immediately knelt in front of Zhang Ye and begged for mercy.

"We didn't know these were military supplies, otherwise I wouldn't have dared to intercept them and kill anyone even if I had a hundred guts."

"How about this? I'll find a way to gather all this and send it to your base. How about triple or ten times the supplies?"

"As for those brothers who were killed, I will also compensate them. The amount is whatever you say..."

"Compensation!?" Zhang Ye stepped on his head, pinning him to the ground, and leaned over to shout.

"I'm going to kill you now and then give you a thousand dollars as compensation. Do you think this idea is feasible?"

"Sir! Sir, spare my life!"

The boss was so frightened by the murderous intent in his eyes that he almost peed his pants, and begged for mercy with his neck stretched.

"Sir, I've already made an agreement with the deputy commander of the 73rd Regiment. I'll be bringing my brothers in the next day. Could you please give us a chance?"

"We've acknowledged our mistakes this time. From now on, we'll definitely clean up our act and never again engage in robbery. Please be merciful and give us brothers a chance to live!"

"Give you a chance to live? Who will give my brother a chance to live?"

Zhang Ye ignored his pleas and a crazy smile formed on his lips.

boom!

The shrill sound of gunfire echoed in the village. The bandits who had been secretly observing the situation were instantly furious when they saw their leader being shot.

There were cries and curses everywhere, and some guys even stood up to resist and make a final struggle.

In response to this situation, Zhang Ye didn't even look at it. While wiping the blood off his hands, he gave a ruthless order.

"Kill them all, leaving no one behind!"