Fourteenth Army Group

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  Soon, Chen Ping arranged everything and was ready to go back and report, but as soon as he stepped into Li Mo's room, he saw that the house was already crowded with people.

  As Chen Ping walked in, Li Mo got up and hastily asked: "Is that young man awake?"

  Chen Ping shook his head: "Li Qiang said it's not a big problem, just lost some blood and hasn't shown any signs of waking up yet. But don't worry, young master, I've arranged for someone to keep watch day and night, and as soon as there's any news, I'll let you know immediately."

  For Li Mo's approach of not asking questions and prioritizing saving people, everyone was deeply moved. In an era where human life is as worthless as grass, it's fortunate for us to have encountered a superior who cares so much about his subordinates.

  With someone taking care of him, Li Qiang had also said that he wouldn't die, and Li Mo finally put his mind at ease. The topic then shifted to confirming the identity of the sneak attacker.

  "Native?"

  As soon as Li Mo expressed his suspicion, Long Guozhang and others were immediately surprised. To say nothing of them, even Chen Ping, who had seen the world, did not expect that there would be locals here. However, thinking about those arrow wounds, they also believed it a bit.

  "Master, we can't always be on the defensive. I think it's better for me to take a few men to scout around and see if we can find the bandits' camp, then come up with a plan to capture them all at once!" Zhang Shun was the first to jump up.

  Li Mo looked at Zhang Shun and agreed with his statement, but sending this kid to him made him uneasy, so he turned his head to look at Li Fu, wanting to ask for his opinion.

  These days, Li Mo also gradually understood the people around him. Chen Ping didn't need to be said, and the few people left by Li Guotai, Fu Bo had been in charge of the house for many years, mature and steady, with careful thoughts and a keen eye for things. Zhao Long was skilled with his hands, and he was also the only one who had entered the new army and received training from German instructors. As for Li Qiang, that guy was a martial arts fanatic, always thinking about how to get stronger, and always taking Zhao Long as his target to defeat. However, Li Fu had also said that if that kid didn't go crazy, he would be a talent worthy of great use.

  As for Zhang Shun, although he is short in stature, he is agile and skilled at probing, but this guy is lazy in everything, and his oily nature makes him untrustworthy. He often shows off himself without reason, making it hard for people to have confidence in him.

  The little girl is clever and has a "贴身" heart, loyal and devoted, it's a pity that she's still a bit small, her body hasn't fully developed yet. However, after these few days of recovery, Li Dashi also saw that this little girl has bright eyes, jade-like skin, thin eyebrows like the moon, and a pair of big eyes that sparkle and shine. In the future, she will definitely be a seductress. A few more years... wow, he'll definitely fall for her!

  Snap out of it! Li Mo withdrew his evil thoughts and looked at Chen Ping and Long Guozhang.

  Long Guozhang, although his abilities have not been revealed yet, but from what Chen Ping has learned, he is also a naval general, and with the others they brought, each having their own strengths, it can be said that they already have a basic lineup, and for now, it's about utilizing them as soon as possible.

  Seeing the young master's eyes, Li Fu quickly understood and nodded: "In my opinion, who to send is not important, what's important is that this problem must be solved as soon as possible, otherwise everyone will be on edge, afraid..." As expected of someone who has been a family member, Li Fu quickly saw the crux of the issue and continued: "I think Zhang Shun can go try, although he usually sneaks around, when it comes to big things, he can actually handle it!"

  Now that the old steward has spoken, Li Mo also put his mind at ease and instructed: "Alright, Zhang Shun, you immediately take a few people to check around nearby. Remember, these natives are very good at disguising themselves for sneak attacks. If you encounter a large number of enemies, retreat back to me immediately."

  "Don't worry, young master!" Seeing that the young master had agreed, Zhang Shun flipped over and disappeared out of the door with a nimble movement like a monkey.

  "This kid is quite skilled!" Looking at Zhang Shun's deliberate show-off, Long Guozhang chuckled.

  After Zhang Shun left, Li Mo thought for a moment and suddenly stood up, saying: "Zhao Long, move out those few boxes of things in the house. Now is the time to use them."

  "What's the matter?"

  When everyone was puzzled, Zhao Long and Li Qiang quickly moved several large wooden boxes from the next room. As the lid opened, everyone gasped in unison, and their eyes lit up at the same time.

  Rifles, all brand new, still emitting the smell of gun oil. In addition to rifles, there were also five boxes of bullets. Everyone looked at these guns and bullets, and the oppression they felt earlier was suddenly swept away.

  "Mauser 1888, made in Germany, now the best rifle in the world. Rudolf secretly bought it, I think he was also preparing for today's situation." As it was disassembled, Li Mo gave everyone a brief introduction while starting to assemble it.

  Mauser! If it were in the future, being able to take a look at a replica would be a great honor. Fortunately, Li Mo had played with one during his studies in the US, so now he can assemble it without any problems.

  But he forgot that there were still a large crowd of people around him, watching Mr. Li skillfully assemble a rifle and quickly load the bullets, everyone's eyes widened in shock, even Li Qiang, who was normally taciturn, had his mouth agape, looking like he had seen a ghost. It wasn't until he saw the young master standing up with a fully assembled rifle that he exclaimed: "Young Master, you've done this before?"

  "Uh-huh, I've played with it, and not only that, but I almost wanted to take it home! Of course, these words can't be said."

  Looking at the wide-eyed gazes around him, Li Mo only then realized he had overdone it. It was said to be 1888, just last year that this new type of rifle was produced, and yet he was so familiar with it - now it would be troublesome to explain.

  "Luckily, I have a foreign teacher." Li Dashi couldn't help but shamelessly bring out his cheap foreign teacher again: "Hehe, the teacher has taught some, and besides, foreigners' rifles are all about the same."

  "Not at all! Far from it!" Li Mo thought to himself with a chuckle and changed the subject: "Which of you can use it?"

  As soon as they heard that it was the young master's foreign teacher, everyone withdrew their suspicions. Only Li Fu lowered his head, seemingly lost in thought. Meanwhile, a pair of beautiful big eyes sparkled with surprise and curiosity from the corner.

  "Young master is cheating." Xiaojing muttered to herself, but seeing the young master looking this way, she was so scared that she quickly shrank back into the crowd.

  "We'll take a few." Looking at the brand new Mauser, Zhao Long nodded repeatedly, and even Li Qiang came over to the young master's side, drooling at the sight of the Mauser.

  "Useless!" Li Mo laughed and cursed, tossing the gun to Li Qiang.

  "At first in the navy, I did play with long guns for a few days, but it's been a long time since I touched one, and I don't know if my hands are still good at it." Long Guozhang chuckled and didn't show any embarrassment, he forcibly snatched the rifle from Li Qiang's hand and started toying with it.

  "It seems that we really need to practice for a few days." Seeing others shaking their heads, Li Mo had no choice but to start working hard. Fortunately, there were only sixty guns, and with his guidance, about half of them were assembled together by everyone.

  "Adding the long and short guns that were originally seized, there are now 70 long guns and 20 short guns in the camp, which should be enough." Li Mo calculated in his heart, actually he took out this batch of new guns, not only considering the safety of the current camp, but more importantly, he wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to start building his own strength.

  "Leave twenty rifles here with me, plus the original ones, a total of sixty rifles." Li Mo said: "Zhao Long, I'll give you forty men, you choose them yourself. Tomorrow, find a remote place to practice shooting. Remember, they must learn how to use rifles within ten days!"

  "Yes." Zhao Long nodded his head, looking at the young master, as if he had returned to the years of galloping across the northern borders with the general.

  "Brother Long, Big Brother Chen..."

  Li Mò was about to continue speaking, but was interrupted by Lóng Guózhāng with a smile: "Young Master, just call me Guózhāng, Big Brother really can't bear the title." Chén Píng also nodded and said: "There is only one sun in the sky, and there is only one master in a household. Young Master, don't be polite anymore."

  Look at Long Guozhang and Chen Ping, those men behind them. Li Mo knew that the two of them were expressing their loyalty in this way, while also telling everyone that it was now Li Dashi's turn to take charge. So he didn't stand on ceremony either, nodded his head and continued: "Guozhang brother, Yuanxiao (Chen Ping's courtesy name), during this period of time you must fully cooperate with Thomas, and before the river is sealed off, you must obtain as much gold sand as possible."

  When they saw the young master no longer addressing them by their surname, Long Guozhang and Chen Ping nodded: "Yes."

  Li Mo swept a glance over the crowd and finally landed on Li Fu: "Fu Bo, things in the camp will be troublesome for you from now on."

  "Don't worry, young master, this old body of mine can still move around." Old Man Fu smiled and nodded.

  Having arranged everything, Li Mo was about to start discussing with everyone how to deal with the current crisis. At this time, a soft voice suddenly came from beside him: "Young master, don't forget about me."

  "You?......" Li Mo was taken aback.

  "Uh-huh!" The little girl nodded heavily, puffed out her chest, meaning she could also help with the task.

  Under Xiaoyao's sparkling eyes, Li Mo immediately retreated: "Alright, little clever one, listen to my orders! From today on, you'll be the one sleeping with Young Master!"

  "Ah! Young master, you... you're dead!" Amidst the crowd's laughter and teasing, her small hands covered her face as she stomped her foot and quickly ran out, with a trail of wailing and howling sounds behind her.

  It so happened that Thomas ran in at this moment, saw everyone holding rifles and crying out, thinking they were going to deal with him, and was frightened into lying on the ground immediately.

  "Spare my life!"

  "Haha......" The laughter became even more intense in the darkness of night.