Chapter Thirty-Six: A Successful Battle

  The new army won a complete victory in its first battle, causing a great shock in Mulin.

  These soldiers who don't look like soldiers at all, with hardly any weapons, actually managed to kill a large group of bandits led by Lu Bao and Silver? These soldiers are really something!

  It is said that their team officer Wang Hengyue used dual guns, personally charged into the fray, sharp and unstoppable. Lu Baoyin was killed by his hands.

  At such a young age, he has already become an officer and is so brave and skilled in battle. Rong County truly produces talented people!

  Even the house of Yu Rong's family in Molin, where no one was not afraid, was searched. When had anyone ever seen Old Master Yu cry so bitterly, like a child who had just lost his parents?

  Taking away Yu Lao's silver is more difficult than killing him, but now the five-flower-bound Yu Lao looks at his hard-earned family property being taken away from him one by one, unable to do anything, and I don't know what kind of mood Yu Lao is in.

  When Wang Heng returned triumphantly, the villagers looked at him with a completely different gaze, both reverent and fearful.

  Wang Hengyue was also very clear in his heart that after this battle, he and the new army could truly stand firm.

  Yu Rui's home was thoroughly searched by Yu Lei, not even a single chicken or duck was spared. The total value of the confiscated property was no less than 20,000 to 30,000 taels of silver.

  Although it didn't satisfy Wang Hengyue's appetite, thinking that Yu Rui Xiang was just a local landlord in the countryside after all, having such a big harvest was already quite rare and precious.

  After collecting several dens of bandits, the brothers returned with wealth that was not less than ten thousand taels of silver. This trip truly ended in a triumphant return.

  "Wang, you'll probably be staying here for another day or two, I'm going back to Chengdu first to prepare some weapons for you." Kleiman adjusted his clothes and bid farewell to Wang Hengyue: "Next month, in Chengdu, I will host a banquet, Lord Wang must attend, I will introduce you to my friends."

  "Of course, our team will definitely arrive on time." Wang Hengyue accepted this invitation at that time.

  Kleiman, as soon as Pete sent himself off, walked halfway and Kleiman looked at the distance from the main team: "Pete, for Wang, it's an investment. I believe my investment is accurate. Moreover, I will continue to increase this investment."

  "An investment?" Pitt didn't understand what Kleiman meant.

  Kleeman seemed to be considering something, and at the same time, he was saying to Pitt: "There's a certain quality about this man, I don't know how to put it. When negotiating with me, he showed a... a rogue-like characteristic, maybe that word isn't quite right, but he achieved his goal. When eliminating bandits, he was extremely ruthless and fearless of death. Plus his youth, all these things have already formed the foundation for success..."

  Pitt nodded thoughtfully, and Kleiman patted him on the shoulder: "This imperial court of China, I don't know if there's still a way to save it. Maybe the revolution will succeed sooner or later, which would be a great opportunity for anyone. Pitt, this is also a chance for you to succeed..."

  "It's on fire! It's on fire!"

  Just as Kleiman was leaving, someone shouted loudly.

  Looking over there, it was in the direction of Yu Rui's hometown.

  Yu Lei walked over calmly and said as soon as they met: "Sir, I've burned down the Yu Rui's house."

  "Are you crazy?!" Wang Hengyue's eyes widened in shock.

  "It's been burned down, and it was Yu Rui Xiang who held my hand, letting him personally throw the torch into the house." Yu Lei had an indifferent expression: "I've burned down Yu Rui Xiang's home, he can never come back again."

  Liu Sihai furrowed his brow on the side: "Why not just kill Yu Ruixiang directly? Why make things so complicated."

  Yu Lei smiled: "Kill him, just one knife. The yamen broke off a foot from each of the couple and a hand from each of them, and gave them a bowl to beg for food, they will survive..."

  A group of brothers looked at each other in dismay, had this "bookworm" really done all these things?

  "Damn it, you're more ruthless than I am!" Wang Hengyu cursed, remembering that Yu Rui's couple was allowed by himself to be handled by Yu Lei, and this time in eliminating Lu Baojin, Yu Lei had great merit. Moreover, he heard that not only did the man not want bribes, but also dealt with the person who tried to bribe him, which could be considered loyal and dedicated. So, Wang Hengyu put aside his displeasure for the time being.

  Suddenly thought of something: "What about that first one who killed the bandit? Bring him here, our officer has a reward!"

  Li Yifeng quickly brought the person over, around twenty years old, of medium build, and looking extremely fierce. When asked for his name, the man said loudly: "In response to your question, sir, my name is Wu Qianlong, from Fujian Province. My father was originally a gunner on the Beiyang Fleet's 'Chao Yong' warship. During the First Sino-Japanese War, when the 'Chao Yong' sank, Captain Huang Jianxun refused to be rescued and died at sea. Although my father managed to survive, he lost an arm in the process. After that, there was no further news..."

  This man is not telling the truth, Wang Hengyue made a judgment at the first time.

  It's clear that his father is missing an arm, so why hasn't there been any news? Perhaps there's some unspeakable secret involved.

  "You're from Fujian, how did you end up in Sichuan?"

  "Going back to what you said, after Father disappeared, Mother's life was difficult, so she brought me to seek refuge with relatives in Sichuan, and then settled down in Rong County."

  "Why join the army?"

  "Wo Qianlong suddenly raised his voice: 'Sir, in the Battle of Jiawu, our Beiyang Fleet suffered a disastrous defeat. Huang Guangda cried out before his death, "I am a soldier, unable to protect my country, what is the point of living? Now I, as a descendant of the Beiyang, must strive hard to wipe away today's shame!" Huang Guangda's last words, Wo Qianlong will never dare forget! Sir, you are recruiting soldiers, Wo Qianlong vows to follow you to death, and one day we will again engage in battle with the Japanese pirates, to wipe away our previous shame!'"

  "Good!" Wang Hengyue loudly praised: "Remember this sentence, and one day we will fight against the Japanese pirates again to avenge our previous shame! Wu Qianlong, Lu Sancai, the leader of the second row and first shed, has been relieved of his duties. You take over as the leader of the first shed! Your father was in the navy, can you learn the tactics of naval warfare?"

  "Replying to Lord's words, Wu Qianlong has some knowledge!"

  "The officer is currently unable to assign a ship to you, wait for future opportunities. For now, focus on doing well in the first squadron. In your free time, study naval warfare tactics, it will be useful sooner or later."

  "Yes!"

  Wang Hengyue said, turning his head to his subordinates: "Li Yifeng and Xu Mu take the captives first, the rest continue to sweep and eliminate the remaining fish, I want Rong County to be surrounded, from now on there will be no more bandits!"

  "Yes, we obey!" The subordinates responded in unison loudly.

  This battle not only allowed the new army to stand firm and gain fame, but also Wang Hengyue led by example, personally shooting and killing Lu Baoyin, which naturally greatly increased his weight in the minds of his subordinates!