sjar Chapter 103 Transaction Completed
Chapter 103 Transaction Completed
Early the next morning, Bi Shoucai and Tang Xiaohu led two companies of soldiers from the first battalion to the agreed location. Niu Dali, along with soldiers from the reconnaissance battalion, followed Tang Xiaohu discreetly at a safe distance to prevent any unforeseen events.
Although they were within the territory controlled by the Nationalist army, Tang Xiaohu and his men remained vigilant.
Tang Xiaohu arrived an hour earlier than the agreed time. During this time, he ordered the First Company to conduct reconnaissance and set up defenses in the surrounding area.
Seeing that the troops had all set up their defenses, Tang Xiaohu stood behind Bi Shoucai, waiting for the 68th Brigade to arrive, since his role was Bi Shoucai's bodyguard.
Tang Xiaohu waited for a short while before he heard the roar of cars in the distance. Soon after, he saw a convoy of five cars heading towards them.
"Director Bi, it's been a while," Chief of Staff Wang said to Bi Shoucai after getting out of the car.
"Chief of Staff Wang, you're too kind. I just arrived too," Bi Shoucai said.
"The weapons are all on the truck; please take inventory," Chief of Staff Wang said politely.
"Okay." Bi Shouchai didn't stand on ceremony and directly asked Tang Xiaohu, who was standing to the side, to take a look.
"Xiao Hu, take your men and do an inventory," Bi Shoucai ordered.
"Yes, Chief." After saying that, Tang Xiaohu led his men to unload the military supplies from the vehicle and neatly arrange them on the ground, inspecting them one by one.
"Director Bi, please come with me. Director Tang specifically asked me to give this to you," Chief of Staff Wang said.
"Chief of Staff Wang, are you talking about anti-aircraft machine guns?" Bi Shoucai asked. Before coming, Tang Weiguo had specifically instructed him to make sure that the purchased weapons included anti-aircraft machine guns.
This was the first time Bi Shoucai had ever heard of such a weapon, nor had he ever seen one before. But based on Tang Weiguo's description, Bi Shoucai thought it was just a large machine gun.
"Yes, Director Bi guessed right away. This way, Director Bi."
Chief of Staff Wang led Bi Shoucai to the last car.
Through the carriage, Bi Shoucai saw that the ammunition boxes inside were larger than the other weapon boxes.
"Director Bi, there are four anti-aircraft machine guns here. We originally traded three with Director Tang, but since I met you last time, I feel an instant connection with you. So I discussed it with the brigade commander and decided to give you one as a token of friendship. I hope that in the future, you will consider our 68th Brigade for any business dealings that require military merit," Chief of Staff Wang said with a smile.
“Since Chief of Staff Wang is so sincere, I’m determined to be his friend,” Bi Shoucai said with a smile.
"As for military merits, as long as Chief of Staff Wang has something good, our militia will definitely consider you first," Bi Shoucai assured Chief of Staff Wang.
"Thank you very much, Director Bi. From now on, let's address each other as brothers. I'm a bit older than you, so I'll call you Brother Bi from now on," Chief of Staff Wang said with a smile.
"Thank you for your help, Brother Wang," Bi Shoucai immediately changed his tune.
"By the way, Brother Wang, do you know where those student soldiers are now?" Bi Shoucai asked.
"It's still at the brigade headquarters. I'll personally deliver it this afternoon. We can't let them find out about this deal. If those student soldiers find out, it'll be troublesome," Chief of Staff Wang said cautiously.
"It's better to be cautious." Bi Shoucai nodded in agreement.
A moment later, Tang Xiaohu ran over and reported:
"Reporting to Director Bi, the weapons have been inventoried and match the list."
"Okay, very good. Xiao Hu, bring the things over." Bi Shou Cai then ordered Tang Xiao Hu.
Since Bi Shoucai finally got a chance, he had to make Tang Xiaohu do a lot of work.
"Yes, Director Bi." Tang Xiaohu rolled his eyes at Bi Shoucai when Chief of Staff Wang wasn't looking.
A short while later, Tang Xiaohu returned, carrying a box that was exactly the same as the one he had carried before.
"Chief of Staff Wang, please take a look." After saying this, Shou Cai asked Tang Xiaohu to hand the box to Chief of Staff Wang.
"Okay, let me take a look." After saying that, Chief of Staff Wang picked up the box, opened it, counted the contents and found them to be correct, then put the box away with peace of mind.
"Brother Wang, then it'll be a pleasure to work with you." Bi Shoucai extended his right hand to Chief of Staff Wang.
"Pleasant to work with."
“Brother Bi, I’ll go back and report to the brigade commander first. As for the student soldiers, I’m really sorry. I sent someone to bring them over this afternoon. To be honest, I was pestered to death by these student soldiers and dared not see them.”
"By the way, Brother Bi, this batch of weapons must not be revealed to these student soldiers," Chief of Staff Wang instructed.
"Brother Wang, don't worry, I will take care of this matter," Bi Shoucai assured him.
"Then, Brother Wang, let's part ways here," Bi Shoucai said.
"Alright, have a safe trip, brother. See you next time." With that, Chief of Staff Wang led his men away.
Seeing that Chief of Staff Wang had gone far away, Bi Shoucai notified Niu Dali to come over and take the batch of weapons with him to leave this place and return in the direction of Wolong Mountain.
Bi Shoucai and a platoon of soldiers waited there. After picking up the student soldiers from the afternoon, they chased after the main force.