Chapter Nine, National Criminals

If outsiders are not generously rewarded, how could they know that the matter of killing the leader of the rebel faction was done by Yang Qiugan? This is called shifting the blame. Learn from it!" The advisor turned his head and glanced at the stunned Yang Qiu, sneering: "What a pity, he will never have the chance to spend it in this lifetime.

Song Jiaoren nodded slightly and was about to speak when suddenly a series of hurried footsteps sounded from outside, followed by the crackling sound of gunfire resembling that of frying beans

This has truly created a tremendous mess

Yes, let's go now

Does the term 'adult' refer to the new military leader Zhang Biao, Master Zhang?

Everyone's expression changed suddenly

This is a truly real world, where the life and blood around oneself are genuinely real

How could he do this

"Rest assured, my lord, I have already sent someone to take care of it," the advisor said, stepping closer and continuing, "However, if we truly manage to capture the rebel party this time, it will undoubtedly be a tremendous achievement. What do you think of this Yang Qiu..."

For several days, he had been constantly teetering on the brink of life and death, making him realize that this was not a prank, but a genuine return to the grand era he had longed for countless times during his military service

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Congratulations, my lord, on obtaining this list. The assistant beside him quickly flattered, saying: With this list, my lord can eliminate those rebellious factions in Sichuan in one fell swoop. Without these troublemakers causing disturbances, Pu Dianjun and his associates are merely a minor ailment.

What!

Your Excellency is wise, but it seems that after your public commendation yesterday, Yang Qiu has now killed the leader, which may require you to incur significant expenses

The more Yang Qiuyue thought about it, the more confused she became, as if she had turned into a small insect caught in a spider's web, sinking deeper and deeper.

Who exactly is he

Brother Deng, what do you think should be done about this matter

He can be certain that the person who was killed is Wang Tianjie, but he did not expect that this guy actually had a list on him, and it ended up in the hands of the constables! Aren't those constables all part of the same brotherhood? How could they betray Wang Tianjie?

Brother Yang, Brother Yang! Bingwen was frightened by Yang Qiu's appearance and quickly grabbed the dazed Yang Qiu, asking with concern: "What happened to you? Where have you been all morning? What on earth has happened?"

Yang Qiu looked at the gold bars, his mind blank, completely oblivious to the words of the advisor. Not to mention five bars, even if it were fifty thousand, he would never assist the Qing Dynasty; instead, he would use it to strengthen himself and accelerate the overthrow of this dynasty that had brought a century of humiliation to the Chinese nation

Mr. Song

I understand what you mean. Zhao Erfeng stroked his beard, and after some thought, he decided that it was unnecessary to take all the credit for himself. He said, "I am not afraid of taking credit for Yang Qiu's achievements, but do not forget the people behind him!"

As soon as Song Jiaoren entered the room, he saw the body of Wang Tianjie on two joined Eight Immortals tables. The clothing of the corpse was also quite disheveled, indicating that it had already been searched by the police. The bullet wound on the chest, torn open, was particularly shocking.

The governor is preoccupied with important matters and is unable to see you off in person. He has specifically instructed us to bring you a reward of fifty taels of gold. Additionally, he asked me to inform you that he has already sent a telegram to the court, and within three days, commendations will surely arrive at Master Ma's location. I would like to take this opportunity to wish you continuous success. As the secretary spoke, he took out a small red cloth pouch from his pocket. When the pouch was opened, five gleaming gold bars appeared before everyone.

Inside the Sichuan Governor's Office, Zhao Erfeng, who hurriedly arrived upon receiving the news, looked over the list several times, his face revealing a sense of pride: "Heaven does not disappoint those who strive, nor does it disappoint me!"

Mr. Song, we must avenge Brother Wang

If this grudge is not avenged, what is the point of being human

Hehe, a little expense is no trouble. In a moment, when you meet Yang Qiu, remember to reward him generously in person! I want to let the world know that I will never go back on my word! Moreover, as long as we capture the revolutionaries in Sichuan, this credit will certainly belong to me. " Zhao Erfeng stroked his beard, and his expression suddenly turned cold: "Send the order down; apart from Chengdu, all other places must also take immediate action to ensure that all these rebellious elements are captured!"

Well done

"Yang Zhuangshi, you have returned!" The advisor laughed affectionately as he held Yang Qiu, saying, "If it were not for you killing that traitor Wang Tianjie in the street and obtaining the list, our Sichuan Governor's Office would have been in grave danger!"

Brother Deng, please advise

Upon arriving at the military camp, I immediately saw hundreds of Qing soldiers hurriedly rushing out. Xiao Anguo and others also emerged, holding their rifles, appearing as if they were facing a formidable enemy

Looking at the doll-faced Bingwen with a concerned expression, Yang Qiu shook his head in a daze. In fact, he did not know where to begin. Should he tell him that it was because he had leaked the list of local leaders of the Party in Sichuan? Or should he tell him that he had met Song Jiaoren?

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Xiao Anguo made a decisive decision and immediately ordered the preparation of vehicles to depart in order to prevent the situation from escalating. Unexpectedly, just as everyone began to prepare the horse-drawn carriages, the secretary of the Sichuan Governor's Office entered with a large group of personal guards.

Xiao Anguo shook his head: "I don't know, I only heard that a prominent figure from the party was killed on the street, and the constables found a list on him. After Governor Zhao learned of this, he has already ordered a citywide search to arrest the revolutionaries"

Indeed, Zhang Biao has always held himself in high regard, even looking down on the Governor of Huguang, Rui Cheng. If he were to learn of Yang Qiu's significant contributions, he would undoubtedly write to the court to request recognition. If I were to take it, would that not offend him? Furthermore, although I have the list in hand, the revolutionary party is now everywhere, and it is possible that we may need to rely on him one day. It is better not to mention this matter.

Let us go back to Wuchang

Xiao Anguo and Ma Kui also changed their expressions, and from Yang Qiu's panicked demeanor, they secretly guessed something, their hearts suddenly sinking as they thought that the situation was not good

Fifty taels of gold can be exchanged for five thousand silver dollars, so after the steward stuffed the gold bar into Yang Qiu's hand and turned to leave, the bodyguard muttered enviously, "Steward, isn't this too cheap for this kid?"

Yang Qiu killed the leader of the Sichuan faction

This series of words struck Yang Qiu like a bolt from the blue, leaving him stunned and causing him to involuntarily take a few steps back, leaning against the wall

Now

Have I truly become a sinner of the nation

At this critical moment, Mr. Song wondered whether it would be better to immediately engage in battle with the Hubei New Army or to prioritize the larger matters at hand. Deng Xiaoke anxiously remarked, "Moreover, with Wang Yishi deceased and his belongings confiscated, you must have all been exposed in Chengdu. Therefore, I believe it is wise for everyone to take refuge for the time being"

Deng Xiaoke was deeply troubled, as he realized that Yang Qiu had just exposed Song Jiaoren's identity yet still chose to spare him. This indicated that the man was not the infamous lackey of the Manchu court, nor was he a random executioner; otherwise, both he and Song Jiaoren would have been dead several times over by now. But why then did he kill Wang Tianjie? Since he was able to pose the Four Heart-Piercing Questions and could clearly identify Song, he must also be aware of Wang Tianjie's identity and the deadly enmity he had with the party members.

The increasingly urgent sound of police whistles disrupted the chaos in Chengdu. In order to avoid drawing attention, Yang Qiu had no choice but to steal a set of clothes to change into, and after finding a straw hat, he quietly made his way back.

Upon seeing Yang Qiuxiao, An Guo, and others, they immediately gathered around. Noticing that he was wearing clothes that were clearly a size too small and also wearing a bamboo hat, they hurriedly asked, "Brother, what is this..."

Although later generations believed that the hasty revolution by the party harmed the country, at least they could have prepared for a few more years, exercised more patience, and improved the quality of their team instead of hastily mixing in so many ruffians. However, deep down, there is still great admiration for these heroes, as they had no precedents to follow. They were in an unprecedented era of change, and their ability to break through numerous iron curtains and ultimately overthrow the Qing Dynasty was indeed a monumental achievement. The emphasis should be on improving team quality rather than rushing for success and incorporating so many ruffians.

Even those who were not party members, such as Xiao Anguo, Ma Kui, and others, were stunned. They had thought that Yang Qiu had merely encountered this incident, but they did not expect that he was actually murdered and that the list was handed over to the Sichuan Governor's Office

However, just when he had not yet figured out how to navigate his future path, a series of unforeseen twists and turns since his reincarnation had unexpectedly placed him on the opposing side.

Well said, immediately send someone to arrest people according to the list

Exposed

The party members nearby saw Song Jiaoren and Deng Xiaoke, and everyone was filled with excitement, shouting that they wanted to take revenge... To be honest, he had not anticipated that Yang Qiu had just killed Wang Tianjie while holding him hostage; had he known, he might have found a way to stop him, but now...

Yang Qiu waved his hand and did not explain at first, pointing to the departing Sichuan army and asking, "What is wrong with them?"

Bingwen was completely stunned; he could not believe that his elder brother Yang, who had taken care of him since he enlisted, treated him like a biological brother, and even imparted revolutionary thoughts to him, was actually the one who killed Wang Tianjie and caused all the comrades of the Tongmenghui in Sichuan to fall into danger

What happened

Deng Xiaoke shook his head, always feeling that things were not so simple. After some thought, he said: "Mr. Song, at this moment, I should not interject, but there is something I still wish to say."