Republic of China: My great warlord, many children, many blessings.

He had witnessed Zhang Yi's arrogance yesterday.

Zhang Yi ignored Li Tieniu, walked up to Shen Hao, knelt on one knee, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Zhang Yi greets Commander Shen."

This scene left Li Tieniu completely dumbfounded. Zhang Yi was actually kneeling before this man surnamed Shen.

This look means they're about to surrender.

Shen Hao was in high spirits: "Commander Zhang, please come quickly. You mustn't. It's the Republic of China now. You're not allowed to kneel anymore."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yi's goodwill towards Shen Hao increased significantly.

"Thank you, Commander Shen."

Shen Hao said, "Commander Zhang, are you sure you've thought this through? This is no small matter."

Zhang Yi said, "I've already decided. My group will have 1500 people, 1200 of whom will be my people."

Shen Hao nodded and said, "That's right, but to prevent any unforeseen circumstances, you'll need to offer a pledge of allegiance."

Zhang Yi understood Shen Hao's meaning: he had to leave himself no way out.

He immediately said, "Commander Shen, don't worry, I'll give you this pledge of loyalty right away."

I've disliked Cao Shaolin for a long time. How about I cut off his head as a pledge of loyalty?

"Sure, that's a very sincere offer. As long as Commander Zhang can get Cao Shaolin's head, I guarantee that you'll receive the same treatment from Cao Ying as you do from me."

Meanwhile, you can still bring your own people; I won't interfere.

In addition, I will double all the treatment you receive from Cao Ying.

"I'll make you a brigade commander within two years," Shen Hao said.

Zhang Yi really liked the pancake, and Shen Hao's straightforwardness also suited Zhang Yi's taste.

"Thanks to Commander Shen's guidance and support"

Zhang Yi was in a great mood. Shen Hao didn't seem domineering, he felt comfortable with him, and Shen Hao respected him a lot.

This was the first time he had experienced what respect meant.

Despite being a colonel and regimental commander, Cao Ying did not receive the respect he deserved.

Even Cao Shaolin dares to come so arrogantly.

Zhang Yi could also sense that the area was full of guards.

Deep down, he wished he could kill Cao Shaolin immediately.

"Brigadier Shen, I'm going to kill Cao Shaolin right now."

Shen Hao laughed and said, "No rush to kill him. Let him loot Pucheng before sending him away."

Zhang Yi was stunned for a moment, then understood what Shen Hao meant.

The plan is to have Cao Shaolin do bad things and plunder the wealth of Pucheng, then Shen Hao will step in to kill Cao Shaolin and take the wealth.

He even played the role of a hero.

You play the bad guy, I'll be the good guy.

It's truly a case of the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.

This move not only netted them real money but also brought them benefits.

After Zhang Yi left, Bai Ling said worriedly, "Brother Hao, if we kill Cao Shaolin now, what if Cao Ying finds out and attacks?"

Shen Hao laughed and said, "It's just Cao Ying. Others may be afraid, but I'm not."

Shen Hao still had three mountain cannons he hadn't used yet. If Cao Ying dared to come, Shen Hao wanted to show him what a barrage of artillery fire truly meant.

Shen Hao's military thinking is the same as that of the United States: absolute firepower suppression.

I won't do anything that's evenly matched.

If there are tough nuts to crack, bombard them first before charging.

After all, a soldier's life matters too.

Seeing Shen Hao's confidence, Bai Ling felt relieved.

Then, she hesitated. She wanted to kill Cao Shaolin herself to avenge her parents, but she was too embarrassed to ask.

Shen Hao asked, "Do you want revenge?"

"Um"

I'll give you that chance later.

After Shen Hao finished speaking, he handed Bai Ling a pistol.

At this moment, at Mr. Liu's home in Pucheng.

On the second floor, Cao Shaolin was having dinner with several of the most prominent local gentry in Pucheng.

The richest man was none other than Mr. Liu, who owned a money exchange.

He was sitting next to Cao Shaolin at this moment.

Watching the soldiers pack up box after box of gold bars, Mr. Liu's heart bled; this was all his savings of decades.

But he dared not utter a word of dissent, and instead feigned flattery, saying, "Young Marshal, you are indeed handsome, dashing, and dignified; truly a hero among youths."

"It is my greatest honor that you have come to my residence today, and my home is truly honored."

From now on, we're all family. I'll do anything for you, even if it means working like a slave...

Before he could finish speaking, Cao Shaolin, who was eating a chicken leg nearby, spat out some scraps of meat, took the chicken bone, and poked it into Boss Liu's neck a dozen times.

Mr. Liu collapsed onto the table.

Upon seeing this, the other local gentry turned ashen-faced.

I never expected Cao Shaolin to be so ruthless.

So scared that he dared not move.

Cao Shaolin killed 3.9 people without showing any expression. He took out a handkerchief, wiped the bloodstains from his hands, and said calmly, "Just eat, stop with the nonsense."

After saying that, he smiled at the business owners and said, "Let's eat."

Seeing that the others hadn't moved, he said again, "Let's eat."

A local gentryman was so frightened that he picked up a spoon and began to drink the soup very quickly, fearing that he would be beaten to death by Cao Shaolin if he didn't eat it.

Seeing the man wolfing down his food, Cao Shaolin asked with a surprised and teasing expression, "Oh my, you're really eating?"

After saying that, he suddenly pulled out a pistol and fired three shots, killing the other men.

Then, he left gracefully.

As soon as Cao Shaolin left, the soldiers behind him suddenly raised their guns and opened fire on Boss Liu's wife, concubines, maids, and servants.

boom! boom! boom!

After dozens of shots were fired, none of the family members of Mr. Liu, the richest man in Pucheng, survived.

Cao Shaolin also moved all the family's belongings out of the house.

Over a century of accumulation, all gone.

93. Even if your dad is the president, it won't work.

The once-glorious owner of the money exchange, Mr. Liu, has become history.

Cao Shaolin's brutality was such that even his soldiers trembled in fear and dared not resist.

After leaving the Liu residence, Cao Shaolin addressed the crowd, "None of you should leave empty-handed. Search thoroughly and carefully."

"Yes, young marshal!" the crowd exclaimed excitedly.

Looting and extorting money is their favorite thing to do.

Although the leaders get the lion's share, they can still get a small share, right?

For a time, the entire city of Pu was filled with cries and pleas for mercy.

Some people resist for money, and the result is that they are beaten to death.

The entire city of Pucheng seemed to have become a living hell.

Strangely, no one searched the area around Li Tieniu's house.

Gold bars, silver, silver dollars, and copper coins were loaded into the truck, box after box.

All the wealth of the entire city of Pu was confiscated.

Seeing this, Zhang Yi ordered his men to take the money and weapons away, and at the same time dismissed all of Cao Shaolin's trusted guards.

At this moment, Cao Shaolin had no one left who could be of use to him.

Seeing that it was about time, Shen Hao cracked his neck and prepared to close the net.

The people of Pucheng finally realized that Cao Shaolin would not let them go no matter how much they begged for mercy.

Pucheng, inside the winery.