nycdaug Chapter 173 Blowing Up the Bridge
Chapter 173 Blowing Up the Bridge
"Just you few? Those soldiers all have the latest fast guns. If you want to go and die, don't drag us down with you." Before Cao Bao could speak, Huang Zhi mocked.
"Brother, things haven't gotten to that point yet! It's not certain whether that guy surnamed Zhang will report us or not. Shouldn't we try to find someone to mediate?"
Huang Zhi had been living a peaceful life for several years, and now he had a wife and children. He also received several dozen taels of silver every month, and he didn't want to go back to the days of worry and fear he used to live.
“Who can we talk to? This new army is a faction of its own, and we can’t get in touch with anyone! Besides, time is too tight; they’re leaving tomorrow. By the time he gets back to the provincial capital, it will be too late!” Cao Bao shook his head.
If we're talking about who's suffering the most, it's definitely him. He finally managed to get an official position, which gave him face when he went home. He lived in a mansion and had four wives.
Every year he earns thousands or even tens of thousands of taels of silver, so he really can't bear to give up this position!
"Since you are unjust, don't blame me for being ruthless!" Cao Bao said in a chilling tone after a moment.
“You all know that wooden bridge over the border river, right? That guy surnamed Shen came in a truck, and this bridge is their only way back. Third brother, go and prepare several dozen kilograms of explosives tonight.”
"When they cross the bridge tomorrow, I'll make them all go down into the river to feed the fish! Hehe!" Cao Bao said with a sinister smile.
"Brother, are we really going to do this?" Huang Zhi wiped the sweat from his forehead. They knew very well what a crime it was to murder the new legion commander.
"Second brother, I have no choice! Time is too tight, so we can only do it first and think about the consequences later. Even if the imperial court finds out, it will take time to investigate. We have enough time to run away far away."
“You’ve all made a lot of money over the years. With this money, I’ll take you out to sea. We’ll be living the high life then!” Cao Bao said coldly.
"Good! Let's do it!" "That's right! Let's fucking kill them!" Several henchmen shouted.
They were originally bandits who killed and robbed, and now they were simply returning to their old ways. Even Huang Zhi nodded in agreement. The group immediately began to plot.
The Xu family was incredibly lively tonight, not to mention the food and drinks. Now that they had a high-ranking military officer relative like Zhang Tieniu, they could all imagine that their lives would definitely be much better in the future.
Three uncles and several cousins took turns toasting Zhang Tieniu. If Qiu Xiaojun and the others hadn't intervened, Zhang Tieniu really wouldn't have been able to handle it.
“Uncle, it’s not sustainable for you guys to just keep fishing. Xiao Liu and the others are still young; they need to have something to strive for. The navy is expanding now, so I’ll go back and ask if we can get them in,” Zhang Tieniu said, hiccuping as he drank.
"Oh! That's great! Tie Niu, Grandpa's toast to you too! These kids will be in your care from now on." Xu Deshui laughed heartily; he was already a little tipsy tonight.
"Grandpa, you can't drink anymore! This is a family matter, and I don't know if it's okay. But even if they can't join the army, I can ask someone to find them jobs in a factory in the city. That's better than fishing!"
Zhang Tieniu took the cup from his grandfather's hand; he couldn't let him drink anymore.
"Alright, alright! Then we'll leave it to you, Tie Niu!" The three uncles also toasted Zhang Tie Niu together. Zhang Tie Niu had no choice but to raise his glass and take a sip.
After dark, several oil lamps that were usually too precious to light were lit tonight.
"Each family will receive two bolts of cloth, enough to make two sets of clothes for the adults and children. You can arrange your own food and meat. I'll also give each family ten taels of silver to improve your lives." Iron Ox's mother sat at the head of the table and began distributing the various items.
The wives happily accepted the gifts and thanked them profusely!
"Make sure you tidy up your homes properly. Once Tie Niu has arranged everything, life will be much easier for everyone."
“My mother passed away early, and now only my father is left. He’s getting old, so you all have to take good care of him. Otherwise, I won’t let you off the hook!” Tie Niu’s mother said, wiping her eyes.
The younger generation below repeatedly said they dared not presume, and promised to take good care of the old man, ensuring he could enjoy his remaining years in peace!