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

He said to Jin Yanxi, "Be careful, these people ahead are of unknown origin."

After saying that, he took out a pistol and handed it to Jin Yanxi.

Then, they retreated and went up to the beacon tower.

Using this as cover.

Shen Hao didn't take these dozen or so people seriously and wasn't worried at all.

Shen Hao's actions terrified Leng Qingqiu, who, as a female student, had never experienced such a scene before.

Jin Yanxi's legs were trembling with nervousness.

123. Teach me how to use a handgun.

As Jin Quan's most beloved youngest son, Jin Yanxi always traveled in a chauffeur-driven car, with henchmen following him around.

Police officers cleared the way wherever they went, and ordinary people were so frightened that they had to stay away.

Even gangsters wouldn't dare to mess with them.

Under Jin Quan's protection, Jin Yanxi's life has been smooth sailing, without encountering any setbacks.

Jin Quan shielded Jin Quan from all the storms.

This was the first time I had encountered something dangerous.

This both frightened and excited Jin Yanxi.

Hiding inside the beacon tower, he asked nervously, "Will everything be alright?"

Shen Hao said, "With me here, don't worry."

Leng Qingqiu also hid tightly behind Shen Hao, her small hand tugging at the hem of his clothes.

After hesitating for a moment, he asked, "What about Teacher Ouyang? He just went downstairs."

He met with those people; will they harm him?

Shen Hao said, "Don't worry, your teacher Ouyang isn't high-class enough. No one would go to such lengths to deal with him."

"To deal with a poor teacher like him, we could kill him in the city; why wait until the outskirts?"

Leng Qingqiu fell silent. These words were harsh, but they were indeed the truth.

This also reminded Leng Qingqiu of the time she was detained in the Chengnan Branch Bureau's detention room.

Ordinary people are truly powerless in the face of power.

My inner perspective on society has also changed.

Upon hearing Shen Hao's words, Jin Yanxi became nervous.

"Brother Hao, you said that Ouyang Yujian's status is too low to warrant others taking action, so will they come looking for me?"

His gums trembled with nervousness as he spoke.

Seeing this, Leng Qingqiu felt a little contemptuous. As a man, he had no sense of responsibility at all, yet he panicked when something happened.

How can we rely on him?

Shen Hao shook his head and then explained, "It's definitely not aimed at you."

Who could a rich young master like you possibly offend?

Besides, although your father Jin Quan holds a high position, he is ultimately just a civil official with limited influence.

There would be no life-or-death feud between them.

There is no direct conflict of interest with others.

So you've also ruled out "〃々".

Jin Yanxi's eyes suddenly lit up and he said, "I know, you must be looking for trouble with those foreigners up ahead, right?"

Leng Qingqiu nodded in agreement.

Damn it, I've explained it so clearly, and you still can't guess? These two are hopeless.

Shen Hao's lips curled slightly, and he said with a mocking smile, "In China, even if you gave them 100 times the courage, they wouldn't dare to touch a single hair on a foreigner's head."

Therefore, it's safe to say that this group of people are 100% here for me.

After all, I've offended quite a few people along the way.

Cao Kun, commander of the Third Division, and Lu Jianzhang, commander of the Guard Army and director of the Beijing Military and Political Law Enforcement Office.

They all commanded large armies, and I've thoroughly offended them.

Upon hearing this, Jin Yanxi's face turned ashen.

Leng Qingqiu's face also turned pale. These two were both ruthless killers, notorious for their infamy.

Leng Qingqiu said, "Could they be bandits from the neighborhood?"

Jin Yanxi quickly added, "Definitely."

While cautiously looking outside, Shen Hao shook his head and said, "How could they be bandits? There are many bandits and peasant uprising armies in the country now, but they are all from poor backgrounds, wearing tattered cotton-padded coats and carrying Hanyang rifles, which are all well-equipped weapons."

Look at these people, they walk with powerful strides and are all dressed in matching black outfits.

Look at what they're holding—they're all carrying Mauser pistols (Browser pistols).

These twenty-odd people were all holding Mauser pistols.

Take the price of this Mauser C96 gun, for example. One gun costs $25, so thirty Mauser C96 guns would cost $750.

At the current exchange rate, one dollar can be exchanged for 2.4 silver dollars. These people's weapons alone are worth about 1800 silver dollars.

Do you think that bandit would be so extravagant?

Upon hearing this, Jin Yanxi turned pale and gasped for breath in shock.

Leng Qingqiu, however, watched Shen Hao calmly analyze the situation and felt a little admiration for him.

Looking at Jin Yanxi, Shen Hao's image becomes even more imposing in comparison.

Suddenly, Jin Yanxi exclaimed:

"Cao Kun was the commander of the Third Division, and his Third Division was stationed near the outskirts of Beijing."

At this point, Jin Yanxi became even more panicked.

He wouldn't be afraid normally, but things are different now.

The other party was clearly there to kill Shen Hao.

Shen Hao is Yuan Shikai's son-in-law; such a big matter must be kept secret.

If the other side attacks, they will definitely kill him too, and won't care whose son he is.

Thinking of this, Jin Yanxi trembled with fear, his eyes darting around.

I want to escape, but I'm too embarrassed to.

One was his best friend, and the other was the woman he loved.

However, faced with life and death, panic had already taken over his mind, and neither brothers nor women could help him.

When you die, you lose everything.

Thinking of this, Jin Yanxi handed the gun to Shen Hao.

Seeing Shen Hao's confusion, Jin Yanxi hurriedly said, "Brother Hao, I...we'd better leave quickly."

Shen Hao said, "They've already reached the Great Wall. We're hiding in the beacon towers, so they can't see us yet. Once I go out, I'll be too conspicuous, and they'll relentlessly pursue me."

The beacon tower is surrounded by high cliffs on both sides. The city wall is about 7 meters high, not counting the cliff below, which is about four or five stories high. If you jump down, you will either die or be paralyzed.

It's better to hold out and fight to the death.

After saying that, Jin Yanxi suddenly stood up and hurriedly said to Leng Qingqiu, "Qingqiu, let's go first. We're just a burden here."

Leng Qingqiu looked at Jin Yanxi in disbelief. With disaster looming, he actually tried to run away. He was no man at all.

Shen Hao smiled knowingly, but said nothing.

Shen Hao hadn't taken these people seriously at all; it was just a melon-shaped grenade.

Therefore, the matter of Jin Yanxi and Leng Qingqiu was not considered.

Now, at this critical juncture, Jin Yanxi is actually trying to run away, which makes Shen Hao feel somewhat emotional.

However, he wasn't angry. If he were Jin Yanxi, he wouldn't have hesitated and would have run away immediately.

The idea that someone whose father is a high-ranking official, who has more money than he can spend and more women than he can have, would give his life for a friend is utter nonsense.

People are selfish.

Although Shen Hao was generally easygoing, he still felt uneasy when things actually came to this point.

Leng Qingqiu coldly replied, "If you want to leave, then leave. I'm not leaving. At this time, we should be united against a common enemy, not fleeing in the face of battle. I am ashamed to be associated with you."

Leng Qingqiu's sarcasm ripped away Jin Yanxi's last fig leaf, causing his face to flush red.

Shen Hao said, "Brother Yanxi, I'll stay here. You go to the back first, and once you're out, find someone to rescue us as soon as possible."