Chapter 9 Yuan Fang, what do you think? (Mid-Autumn Festival Happiness)

  The next morning, He Tianxi led the main force to Fuxin area. When they were about to arrive at Fuxin, He Tianxi adjusted the formation and let the old soldiers and insurance team stand in front. He ordered the soldiers to prepare for a big battle. This move really surprised everyone, and no one knew what he was going to do.

  When the troops were approaching the Wild Wolf Mountain stronghold, He Tianci ordered the troops to stay in place and went alone towards the stronghold. Zhiwu and Li Enyi shouted anxiously: "He Daren, what are you doing? How can our brothers feel at ease with you going up the mountain alone? This place has all kinds of people, we're official army and have always been against bandits. Moreover, you're going in alone, we won't be at peace!"

  He Tianci turned his head, and a faint arc slowly hooked up at the corner of his mouth. Then he said confidently: "Good people have their own destiny, you can go back now. If you're not assured, let Xiao Sa and Zhao Datou follow me up!"

  At this time, He Tianxi's inner heart had already been turbulent. He knew that he was making a big gamble, with his own life and death as the stake. If he lost, he might be buried in the chaotic trajectory of history, disappearing into nothingness. Perhaps if he was lucky, he could still return to his own 'past' future.

  If they win, they will easily recover the Prairie Wolf with zero casualties and no effort. He Tianxi deeply realizes the energy of this armed force, if he has it, he can rapidly expand his own power, only then can he defeat Liu Erhuangdi, occupy a territory for himself, seize Liu Erhuangdi's wealth as his own, dominate one side, and start a new journey.

  After thinking about all this, with a heart full of longing for the future, He Tianxi took the silly kid and Zhao Datou, and headed towards the mountain stronghold, walking briskly.

  "What kind of person comes to our Wolf Fort doing what?" a small, hat-wearing youngster (a newly joined little bandit) shouted.

  "He Tianxi said to the little bandit: 'Tomorrow, come and ask to see the Wolf King. There's something important to discuss. I hope you can make it convenient for me, brother.'"

  One of the servants whispered to another beside him, "Quickly go and inform our master, I think it's a group of 'jumpers' (official soldiers), there are over 1,000 of them stationed outside."

  Inside the Wolf Mountain stronghold, "A big boss's outside has a headman who wants to see you, says his name is He Tianci. Not far from our stronghold, there are over 1,000 of his men stationed, with rifles that are all Russian-style and two machine guns."

  "Did he come up by himself?" Wang Zhan Kui exclaimed in surprise.

  "No! No! No!, and he brought two attendants" This little servant, seeing the master of the house for the first time, looked somewhat nervous and hastily said.

  "Let him in, you go and inform," said Wang Zhan Kui.

  "Big brother, I heard that He Tianci is still a young and inexperienced guy, who rose to prominence by providing medical care for Zhang Xiluan's horses," Liu Dazi said with some disdain.

  Wang Zhan Kui took a glance at Shen Suan Zi and then said "Yuan Fang, what's your take on this?" (Shen Suan Zi's name is Li Yuan Fang)

  "This He Tian Cai is not simple, I think. In such a short time, he has developed his strength to over 1,000 people, and he has Russian-style rifles, and he's also got a sharp tongue. If we were to engage in a fierce battle, we may not have much of an advantage. And yet, he dares to come alone to our Wolf Den, he must be a man of great courage. This person is not simple." said Shen Suanzi.

  At this time, He Tianxi and his entourage had already entered the mountain stronghold. He Tianxi walked up to Wang Zhan's side, made a bow, and politely said: "I am He Tianxi, the leader of the Weiguo Army. I have long heard about the heroic deeds of the Grassland Wolf Gang in killing the rich and helping the poor, and I deeply admire them. I also deeply respect the master of the house and all of you pillars of society. The brothers of the Wolf Gang are all heroes, so I have come to pay my respects to Master Wang and all of you good men."

  "Is it him?" He Tianci raised his head and took a look at Wang Zhan Kui, and couldn't help but be shocked.

  At the moment when He Tianci raised his head, Wang Zhan Kui was also shocked, but he quickly recovered his calm expression and asked with a cold tone: "I admire that Mr. He dares to come alone to our Wolf Fort, but let's not beat around the bush. Although our Wolf Fort and your government are not sworn enemies, we have been keeping a safe distance from each other all these years. What brings you here this time, Mr. He?"

  "Alright! I've heard that all of you good fellows have fought against the old devils and are skilled marksmen, heroes on horseback, even the Russian old devils gave way to you three."

  But now the Japanese pirates and Russian old muzzles are fighting in our Fengtian, neither the big nose nor the small nose is good, maybe they are now robbing our food, ravaging our sisters, killing our relatives. The court asks us to strictly guard neutrality, the court doesn't care about us anymore. I want to ask if we brothers of Ye Lang Zhu can agree or not? Are you still men with blood?" He Tiancai shouted while waving his hand.

  "With a 'bang' sound, Wang Zhan Kui slammed the bowl beside him to the ground and shouted loudly: "Yes, damn it! The little devils and old hairy ones are not human, but our Wild Wolf Gang brothers are also damn not cowards. In these years, we have fought with the old hairy ones and little devils without hesitation, and many of our brothers have died. Mr. He, what kind of consciousness is this?"

  At this time, Zhao Dahai beside him had already put his hand into his pocket and grasped the pistol to prevent any unexpected event.

  "Don't move, what do you want to do?"

  "It's nothing!" Wang Zhan Kui sneered: "Put down your guns, where is the hospitality?"

  Yes

  As the bandit put down his gun, He Tianxi walked up to Wang Zhan's side and whispered: "Boss, thank you for saving my life. However, I need to tell you something here. Do you still remember a month ago when you killed those two little devils? The Japanese are investigating this matter, and the imperial court has issued a wanted notice to arrest the bandits who disrupted the imperial court's neutrality. But with just one word from you, Boss, I guarantee that from now on, you will be the leader of the patrol camp. Think about it."

  Looking at Wang Zhan Kui who was still silent, He Tian Xi stood up and said: "Good, the big boss is indeed a hero, and the brothers of the Wild Wolf Fort are also good. But what I want to say is that it's said that many people gather firewood and flames rise high. I, He Mou Ren, sincerely hope to unite with the brothers of the Wild Wolf Fort. I currently have two battalions of 1,000 men, all equipped with Russian-style rifles. If the big boss is willing to unite, the 500 Russian-style cavalry guns on my carriage will be a gift for our meeting. I believe that as long as we unite, we will definitely become a powerful force in Fengtian, killing Russians and foreigners, keeping one side of Fengtian safe and making foreigners tremble with fear."

  Wang Zhan Kui finally managed to crack a smile, then said: "Lord He is indeed courteous, one move and it's 500 Russian cavalry rifles! I deeply admire Lord He's bravery and patriotism. However, this stronghold isn't just mine alone, it was taken back by the brothers with their lives. If not, I'll give you a challenge. If you pass, the brothers will listen to you. But if you lose, don't blame me, Wang Zhan Kui, for being impolite! Brothers, what do you think?"

  "In the middle, in the middle, what the master says is right." The crowd shouted.

  Wang Zhan Kui revealed a confident smile and said: "I'll give you a bag of tobacco's worth of time, you choose anyone, see if you can't take the waist knife from my hand into yours." "Any method is allowed?"

  At this time, Ji Yaohua smiled slyly at He Tianci, her eyes seemed to want to devour him whole. She swayed her hips and walked up to He Tianci with a seductive smile: "Big brother, I think you look quite handsome, I really don't want to give you up. Why don't you choose me? I'll give you a way out."

  A burst of ridicule came from the crowd: "I say, Ji Yuhua, you stinky girl, have you taken a liking to this little pretty boy? Hahaha..."

  He Tianci was not disturbed by everything around him, as if he was with them but in another space. His brain was racing, and he habitually raised an eyebrow, his Wangzi (a type of Chinese character) forehead wrinkles slowly unfolding, the corners of his mouth slowly curving into a faint arc. He pointed to a sturdy man who looked about 185 cm tall and said confidently: "If I'm not mistaken, you're Jin Gang, right? I choose you."