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These two companies of Sea Wolf troops are led by an army lieutenant surnamed Wu, and are assisted by a navy second lieutenant. One and a half companies are from the army, and the other three platoons are from the navy. A temporary station in Shidao Bay.

The Marine Corps has a total manpower of about 530 people.

Among these people, there were two medics, four ambulancemen, twenty-three scouts, one artillery platoon, and the rest were infantry and marines. Most of them were equipped with Wolf fang rifles and South Japanese flintlock rifles. Others were accompanying them.

It brought three twelve-pound howitzers and a six-pound long gun, which can greatly enhance the firepower intensity of Xishan Village and Yangma Island.

And although the Lieutenant Wu who came here was of the same rank as Liu BuTong, before he came, he was ordered to come here to obey Liu BuTong's command, so Liu BuTong was still in charge overall.

Moreover, after they set off, they received a new order from Fujian. After arriving here, the military command was mainly given to Lieutenant Wu, and Liu BuTong was also responsible for other matters. The two coordinated and encountered conflicts.

If so, Liu BuTong would listen to Lieutenant Wu in military matters, and Liu BuTong would follow Liu BuTong's arrangements in other affairs.

This Lieutenant Wu is an old man in the Sea Wolf Army. He has participated in many wars and has rich combat experience. This time, after Fang An and Lin Yiyang considered it, they thought Lieutenant Wu was a good candidate and did not recruit another person separately.

We rushed here and let Lieutenant Wu take over the command of the military operations here, which saved a lot of trouble.

In addition to these more than 500 infantrymen, they also took in dozens of Shandong locals along the way. Some of these people were horse thieves who were caught by them, and some were salt men who were running independent gangs. They all had some skills, could ride horses, and could ride on horses.

Fight on your back.

Seeing how tough the Sea Wolf group was, these people felt that it would be quite good to hang out with this group of people in troubled times. Although they could not be completely trusted, they could still be used, so they were temporarily recruited by Lieutenant Wu.

Collect them and bring them over together.

In this way, they not only received a large number of infantry reinforcements, but also a small group of cavalry. These people may not be very good at charging into battle, but there is no problem in using them as scouts, and they can also temporarily pursue the enemy when necessary.

The use of the army to defeat the troops is of great benefit to improving the combat power of Xishan Village.

Coincidentally, on the morning of the third day after Lieutenant Wu led his troops to Xishan Village, the scouts sent out to find out the news rushed back to Xishan Village and reported an unexpected news to Liu Tongtong and Wu Shengtian (Lieutenant Wu).

Good news.

A group of about 2,000 rebels, carrying about 2,000 refugees, appeared on the official road from Dengzhou to the west of Muping County, which was less than 20 miles away from Muping County.

Muping County has also learned the news at this time, and the city suddenly explodes into chaos. Hundreds of defenders in the city and nearly a thousand young men who have just been recruited rush to the city wall and prepare to defend the city.

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Moreover, the magistrate of Ninghai Prefecture, not long after Liu BuTong received the news, sent several officers on fast horses to Xishan Village and asked to see Liu BuTong.

Liu BuTong didn't need to meet them to know what Lord Zhizhou was thinking about at this moment. Zhizhou must have wanted to ask Liu BuTong to send some village warriors, or servants, to the city to help defend, because during this period, Ninghai Prefecture officials were

, all discovered the power of Liu BuTong. Liu BuTong in Xishan Village has considerable strength.

So Zhao Zhizhou here heard that the rebels were invading, so he thought of asking Liu BuTong to reinforce Muping County.

Liu BuTong and Wu Shengtian got together quickly and discussed whether they should help Haining Prefecture. But in the end, Liu BuTong thought that the favor should be done because he is currently hosting refugees here with great fanfare, which has caused a stir.

It has attracted official attention and has caused official concern.

If the rebels invade Muping County this time, apart from offending the local government, I am afraid it will not be of much benefit to them. After all, as mentioned above, although the rebels made a big fuss this time, in the end

But it will definitely not achieve anything big, and it will still be wiped out sooner or later.

Once the rebels attack Muping County, Ninghai Prefecture at this time, if they sit back and do nothing, they will inevitably be remembered by the government afterwards, and sooner or later they will turn around to cause trouble for them, so now is an opportunity to eliminate the government's worries about him, as long as

If they can help the government block the siege of these rebels this time, then the Haining Prefecture government will definitely not interfere too much with their work in this area in the future.

So after some discussion, Liu BuTong agreed to meet the people sent by Zhizhou. After several messengers were brought into Zhuangzi, Liu BuTong welcomed them out of the gate of the mansion and took them into the living room of the mansion.

Just as he was about to ask someone to serve tea, the leader stopped Liu BuTong and said urgently: "Exceptor Liu, tea is not necessary. How can we have time to drink tea now? Let's get down to business!"

I came here this time because I was entrusted by Mr. Zhao to ask Liu Yuanwai to send some rural warriors to help defend the city. I wonder if Liu Yuanwai can help us at this time!

Before Mr. Zhao asked me to come, he specifically told me that as long as Mr. Liu agrees to send people, everything else is easy to talk about. Mr. Liu can just mention it!

As long as the Xiangyong went to the county seat, Mr. Zhao promised to everyone that as long as they arrived in the county seat, they would be paid two taels of silver first, they would have enough food every day, and they would also be given wine and meat! After the rebels retreated, everyone would be rewarded with another ten taels of silver!

If Mr. Liu thinks it’s not enough, everything can still be discussed!”

Liu Bu pretended to be embarrassed, rubbed his hands and walked around the room a few times, raised his head and said: "Sir Zhao and Xiong, you are really embarrassed these days! This busy guy shouldn't be able to

He said he wouldn’t help!

But brother, you also know that my family has a big business. If the rebels come and cannot take the county seat in a day or two, they will definitely have to collect food from all over the area. My Xishan Village will definitely bear the brunt. If I send everyone to the county seat

If so, if the rebels come to attack my village in large numbers, I'm afraid I won't be able to defend this place!

Look at this..."

Although Liu BuTong and Wu Shengtian had just decided to send someone to Haining Prefecture to help them, they could not agree too readily at this time. Otherwise, how could these officials easily accept their feelings, so they should be careful

You still need to pinch it when you press it.

As soon as he heard Liu Yuanwai's words, the inviter became anxious, his face immediately darkened, and he said unhappily: "Does Liu Yuanwai want to refuse? Master Zhao said before he came down, under the circumstances of overturning the nest,

Wuwanegg, if the county seat is not protected, can your Xishan Village still be saved? When the rebels know that you have a large amount of food stored here and have gathered such a large population, how can they not send heavy troops?

Come here to attack your village fortress?

Let’s not talk nonsense at this time. If Mr. Liu has any requirements, you might as well just raise them in person. As long as I can make the decision, I will try my best to satisfy Mr. Liu. I will definitely explain it to you after I get back!"

When the conversation reached this point, Liu Bu pretended to be embarrassed, thought about it for a while, then pretended to grit his teeth, clapped his hands and said, "Forget it! Mr. Zhao is right, no egg will be left intact after the nest is overturned.

Since Mr. Zhao thinks highly of me, Liu, Mr. Zhao will be useful to me this time, so I will not refuse. In this way, I will mobilize two hundred village warriors and servants in the afternoon, and I will ensure that they are all strong and young, and all of them are good.

Man, let them rush to the city! But I have a few conditions, and I hope you can agree to them!"

This messenger came to invite Liu BuTong. When he heard that Liu BuTong agreed to send two hundred servants and village warriors to the city to assist in the defense, he immediately became overjoyed! These days, the magistrate has been sending people to various townships and villages to mobilize people.

They bravely entered the city to assist in the defense, but the big gentry from each township could only send thirty or forty people to the city at most, which was considered quite a favor! Moreover, most of the people sent to the city were the old, weak, sick and disabled, and they were not suitable for the job at all!

But Liu BuTong actually agreed to send 200 men this time, and ensured that all of them were young and strong men. This was a huge honor. If there were 200 more fresh troops in the city at this time, then the city would be more secure.

a bit.

As for the conditions Liu BuTong wants to put forward, we can't care about it now. As long as he can bring people back to the city, even if Liu BuTong puts forward some excessive demands, he can only satisfy him! What's the point of holding the city now?

All important!

So the police officer immediately put his hands and clasped his fists with joy, bowed deeply to Liu BuTong, and said loudly: "Liu Shanren really understands righteousness! I would like to express my gratitude to Liu Yuanwai on behalf of Mr. Zhao! As for the conditions, Liu Yuanwai can just make the offer, as long as

It’s not too much, I’m sure Mr. Zhao will definitely agree!”

After Liu BuTong pondered for a while, he said: "My conditions are not too excessive. First, I hope that these servants and village warriors I sent can guard the north gate, and I don't want others to interfere with the matter of leading troops.

, If you want to manage my family in the future, you cannot split up these two hundred people and deploy them. This is very important. If your Excellency can agree, I can guarantee that as long as one of them is alive, there will be no loss of the North Gate. Otherwise,

If so, please forgive me for not sending them there!"

After listening to Liu BuTong's request, the policeman who was sent could not be regarded as an ordinary policeman. He was actually a patrol inspector. He had dealt with Liu BuTong before and had also collected them.

Liu BuTong's bribery can be regarded as an old acquaintance.

After hesitating for a while, he was somewhat embarrassed by the condition proposed by Liu BuTong, because Zhao Zhizhou was personally responsible for the deployment of defense in the city, but all the rural warriors transferred to the city were under unified dispatch. However, Liu BuTong requested that

His people are all stationed at the north gate, and they have to be led by their own people. This matter is really not easy to handle.