Volume 1 Chapter 13 Winning People's Hearts (Part 1)

  The Qiao Family Compound, at this time the sky had gradually darkened and night was quietly falling. The Qiao Family Compound, which was normally quiet, had changed its appearance, with more than a dozen large round tables that could seat over ten people each set up throughout the courtyard. All of the tables were filled with people, not a single seat was empty, and it looked exceptionally lively.

  The people seated, apart from the security team's officers and soldiers, also included the various household troops who had participated in the daytime battle. The officers and soldiers were gathered together chatting and bragging, with the topic of discussion being none other than the thrilling battle that day. However, the biggest puzzle for everyone was the origin of those machine guns and submachine guns, but since their superiors did not explain, they also dared not ask more questions. They deeply understood the principle of asking what should be asked and not asking what should not be asked.

  A dozen or so servants came up from time to time with steaming dishes, and several jars of fragrant Yimen dry wine were also brought up. Suddenly, the strong aroma of wine filled the entire courtyard.

  The strong aroma of wine suddenly stirred up the appetite of these soldiers, but no one dared to rush forward and take a drink. Because their superiors and the third young master who had risked his life to save them today had not yet appeared, without their superior's permission, how could they dare to act?

  In a small room behind the main house, Qiao Anbang was taking a bath in a large tub that could hold two or three people. Today had exhausted him, his nerves were tense, and he had almost made a round trip to the gates of hell, not to mention running back and forth between Yeliu Village and Quanshan for nearly a hundred miles. His body was almost at its limit due to the original Qiao Anbang's excessive indulgence in women.

  It turns out that the predecessor was not a good thing either. Qiao Anbang always thought that his previous life was already colorful enough, but he didn't know that this predecessor was even more so, and there were dozens of beautiful widows in the surrounding villages who had been with him. In addition to these, several unmarried young women were also seduced by him.

  It's not over yet, and it's possible that the serious family girl Qiao San Shao is also often in and out of the wind, flowers, snow, and moon. Last time, she even brought two courtesan women to go "wild" and ended up tragically sitting on her own substitute.

  Sitting in the bathtub, Qiao Anbang was secretly cursing the original Qiao San Shao for almost ruining his originally robust body. It seemed that he needed to exercise more from now on. In this chaotic autumn where lives were as worthless as grass, without a strong body, one wouldn't even have the chance to run away when faced with danger. How could he lead an elite army to rush to the front lines against Japan, protect his home and country, defend Chinese territory, let alone make China rich and powerful again?

  Fortunately, with this almost omnipotent alien spacecraft, Qiao Anbang can obtain any item he wants from it, such as various foods, nutrients, money, minerals, firearms and ammunition, and all kinds of equipment. He can say that whatever he wants, he can get it, and with an endless supply of materials and wealth, he will soon have a very powerful army, and this army's weapons, equipment, logistics, food, and military pay are all world-class.

  What the current US president eats, Joe Biden can let his soldiers eat. Other countries' latest advanced weapons and equipment, industrial inventions, even if they were just invented a second ago, he can instantly possess. Just thinking about it makes Joe Biden feel extremely excited.

  Thinking of the aircraft, George naturally associated it with the beautiful and sexy Yalai, especially when he thought of his first meeting with Yalai and her fiery, seductive figure. As he thought about this, George suddenly discovered that what was previously soft had unknowingly risen up.

  When riding a horse with Yali during the day, although their bodies were tightly attached and their skin was rubbing against each other, due to the urgent situation at the time, Qiao Anbang's heart was on his brother Qiao Anguo's safety, so he didn't think about anything else, naturally there was no chance to savor that strange stimulation.

  Just as Jo Anbang was feeling helpless about the undead, a gentle voice came from outside the door: "Master, are you done washing up? The wine is about to start and they're all waiting for you."

  "Oh! It's almost done." Qiao Anbang heard the sound and suddenly felt a thrill, the vigorous and proud figure from just now suddenly wilted.

  After a quick wash, Qiao Anbang walked out of the bathtub, put on his clothes and strode out. This time, he had made up his mind to host a banquet for the security team and the servants in his own mansion. The reason was simple: to win people's hearts. He had just fought side by side with them, trusting each other with their lives. If he didn't take this opportunity to accumulate some goodwill, it would be a bit foolish of him.

  In this era, when you talk to them about brotherly love and national righteousness, it's like playing a lute to an ox for most of them who are illiterate. Before doing ideological work on their own uneducated subordinates, wine, food, and money are more practical.

  Why are there so many good people who don't become bandits or soldiers? It's because the warlords in China have been fighting for years, and the common people can't make a living. They can't eat their fill or wear warm clothes. Whether they become soldiers or bandits, it's all about being able to eat a full meal and ensure that they and their families don't starve to death.

  And if you give them a very generous treatment, allowing them to make money to support their families, care for their parents and take care of their loved ones, these people will definitely be grateful to you.

  When soldiers have money, they can use their military pay to support their parents and send them off in old age. They can also buy medicine for their sick brothers and sisters, and over time, they will become accustomed to this situation and way of life.

  But once someone or any force wants to try to break this status quo, even without Qiao Anbang's rallying cry, they will spontaneously rise up in resistance. For the sake of their families being able to eat their fill, for the sake of defending this land that is like a paradise to them, they will certainly fight to the death with anyone.

  And when Qiao Anbang further expands his policy of benefiting the people, the effect will be extremely astonishing. At that time, whether it is illiterate or knowledgeable scholars, they will all fight to defend their hometown and fight to defend the interests of their own side at this stage.

  After going out, Qiao Anbang saw Yali waiting here. At this time, she had changed back to that red cheongsam with butterfly flower patterns, snow-white long legs, proud double peaks, and straight buttocks. With that stunning face, even Qiao Anbang, an old hand who had seen countless women, couldn't help but stare blankly.

  Yali's figure is comparable to top car models at high-end auto shows, extremely seductive, but her personality forms a sharp contrast with her fiery figure, treating Qiao Anbang with utmost gentleness, her voice like heavenly music, and her smile like silvery bells.

  Especially that cherry-like mouth, one word at a time "master", makes people listen to it afterwards, the whole body and mind are drunk, unable to extricate themselves.

  Just as Jo Anbang was dazed, the familiar silver bell rang again: "Master? What's wrong with you?" Seeing Jo Anbang staring blankly at herself, Yalier was somewhat puzzled and waved her small hand to ask softly.

  "Oh... never mind..." Qiao Anbang quickly withdrew his gaze, dispelling the inexplicable thought that had just arisen in his heart. He said to Yali: "Let's go." and immediately turned around to lead the way to the front yard. As they walked, Qiao Anbang couldn't help but sigh, thinking to himself that he had actually been thinking about how to... Yali, what a terrible thought! Fortunately, Yali hadn't opened up her incredible information-reading ability on him, or else it would have been disastrous.

  Yali followed behind Qiao Anbang, her small mouth slightly raised. Her master's unusual behavior left her perplexed as well. Humans were indeed very strange.

  PS: Thank you for the vote of confidence from Jin Qiao Pen, this is the first review ticket for this book. Once again, thank you! I've used up my scheduled updates and forgot to check today, I'm really sorry for the late update. Don't worry, everyone, I have stored drafts and will update steadily. Please rest assured and collect them. To those who like intense battles, please be patient, Autumn Wind won't disappoint you, the thrilling war scenes will be coming soon.