It is nice to enjoy the shade under a big tree. In this area of dozens of miles, Luoye Village is the largest and the richest, thanks to the Li family. Some people in the Li family have guns, so the bandits dare not come to attack. Later, when the Japanese came, Li Youde turned himself into the chairman of the maintenance association, and his useless brother joined the traitor team. Therefore, the Japanese did not disband the Li family's private armed forces, nor did they do anything to Luoye Village and the Li family. They just asked them to pay grain to the county twice a year.
Most of the villagers in Luoye Village are related to the Li family. Not to mention the distant relatives, even those who work as farmhands, maids, security guards, and odd jobs in the compound, their family members are all villagers.
In terms of experience, ability and courage, Li Youcai felt that he could not compare with his brother. If he wanted to force Li Youde to surrender, he had to cheat. The reason why he was preparing to set out from Lushuipu in the afternoon was because he had fewer people and guns than the Li family. In order to prevent accidents, it was safer to do it in the dark.
It was a dark night with strong winds. A team of more than 40 people entered Luoye Village in a brazen manner. Li Youcai ordered the plainclothes team and the gangsters to arrest people in the village. Li Youcai had already told them where the key figures lived and what they were called on the way. Besides those he had specifically named, it didn't matter if he arrested more people. He had to do it anyway. Then he led Hu Yi and the others to the open space in front of the Li family's gate.
Luoye Village suddenly became noisy in the dark night... "The plainclothes team is investigating the case, catch the murderer! Open the door quickly, or I'll tear it down..." For a moment, there was chaos in the room, children were crying and adults were shouting.
This kind of job, which is both impressive and convenient, makes the plainclothes team and the gangsters very excited. They kick the door open with a blatant blow, beat the barking dog to death with a few sticks, break into the house, kick and scold everyone, tie them up, and then search through the boxes and cabinets to steal all the valuables. If you dare to resist, they will beat you up on the spot until you can't take care of yourself, and smash everything they can before moving on to the next house...
There was chaos all around. Some panicked villagers ran to the gate of the Li family to report the news. They didn't care that there were seven or eight people with guns on the open space outside the gate. They lay on the gate and banged on it wildly, shouting at the gate at the top of their lungs: "The village has been robbed! Hurry up and save people..."
Liu Jianqiang stood solemnly, biting his lower lip tightly, almost leaving a row of blood marks. His face was tense and he kept looking at the squad leader Hu Yi. Unfortunately, Hu Yi, with an expressionless face, just stared at the gate of Li's house and ignored Liu Jianqiang's gaze.
Luo Fugui was just the opposite of Liu Jianqiang. He looked around with wide eyes and listened everywhere with his bear ears erect. He felt like a cat was scratching his heart. If Hu Yi had not been there to keep watch, he would have rushed out and joined the plainclothes team and the gang in the search.
Hu Yi stood behind Li Youcai holding a gun. Not only was his expression indifferent, but there was no trace of emotion in his heart. In Hu Yi's eyes, this scene was very ordinary, just a boring story of dog biting dog.
The two doors finally opened slowly, and a group of armed men rushed out of the door. When they looked up, they were all stunned. In the open space opposite the gate, seven or eight armed men stood solemnly. In the torchlight, a young and handsome face was smiling. Second Master Li Youcai
"Haha, the door is finally open? Hmm? Why didn't anyone open it for me three days ago?" Li Youcai said with a smile, and at the same time took a step forward, put his hands behind his back, and suddenly shouted loudly: "Stop right there! The captain is performing his duties now. Anyone who dares to stop him is defying the imperial army. Are you tired of living? Hmm?"
The Li family militiamen who rushed out of the door were stunned, thinking that they were being robbed. Who would have thought that it was the second master Li Youcai? When did he become the captain? What kind of official duty was this? They all stopped in their tracks.
The situation was temporarily frozen. Li Youcai didn't say anything more and continued to stand there quietly as if nothing had happened. Someone from inside the gate turned around and ran back to the yard to report to the head of the household.
The noise in the village gradually died down. No matter how itchy their hands were, the plainclothes team and the gangsters had to get down to business. They arrested those who needed to be arrested and robbed a dozen more households. There was no time to waste, so they escorted dozens of men, women, young and old to the gate of the Li family.
In the open space outside the gate, torches lit up the surroundings, and more than 40 people were scattered around with guns and live ammunition. Dozens of captured villagers were tied up, tied together with ropes, and gathered in a pile, staring in panic under the torches. Among them were the mistress of Li's housekeeper, the stepmother of the militia leader, the sister of the Li family's accountant, and the biological father of a militiaman... Li Youcai was the second master of the Li family, and of course he knew all of this clearly. All those who were captured were representative figures.
A man in his forties dressed like a wealthy man appeared at the gate. He looked steady and dignified, but his face was very dark at the moment. It was Li Youde who came out.
The scene was quiet. Whether they were arresting people or being tied up, whether they were Li family militiamen or Class 9, all were looking at Li Youde and Li Youcai.
"You beast! You are getting more and more promising. After not seeing you for a few days, you have learned to harm the villagers? Let him go!" Li Youde spoke in a stern voice.
"Since I am no longer a member of your Li family, then what do these people have to do with me? And what do you, Li Youde, have to do with me? Is it your turn to boss me around?" A sense of hostility gradually appeared on Li Youcai's delicate face.
"You are unworthy of being a human being if you betray your ancestors!"
"Right! I'm not worthy, only you are! Your face is as big as the door behind you." Li Youcai raised his hand and pointed at the villagers who were tied up behind him, and said, "Since you, Uncle Li, are a human being, let me see if you behave like a human being today!"
Well, now the Li family militia and the kidnapped villagers finally understood that this was a blatant kidnapping and extortion.
The Li family had done something sinful to produce such a scum. Li Youde was so angry that he was shaking. He gritted his teeth and said to Li Youcai: "You beast, just give up! I want to see how you can pull out your knife in front of all the men in the village!"
Hu Yijing looked at this and found that Li Youde was really courageous. At this point, it was really difficult to deal with. This not only required an extremely shameless spirit, but was also an extremely dangerous thing. The hostages were all relatives of the militiamen. There were more people and guns on the other side than on this side. Once the people were indignant, I was afraid that the gate of the Li family would be flooded with blood. Li Youde was turning the tables. Although this move was risky, it was indeed a killing move. It was not very good.
There is always a chance of success, and the 9th squad cannot take this risk. Hu Yi did not move, but quietly made a gesture to Ma Liang. Ma Liang understood and immediately conveyed it secretly. Except for Hu Yi who was still standing quietly behind Li Youcai, the other 9th squad members quietly moved back and began to leave the dangerous area.
Li Youcai held up his handsome face and stared at Li Youde at the gate for a long time. Suddenly he smiled and said, "You know, you are a real gambler! But unfortunately, I am the banker today!"
After saying this, Li Youcai still put his hands behind his back and walked forward slowly again until he stood in the middle of the two opposing parties. He suddenly raised his voice and said loudly: "The day before yesterday, the plainclothes captain was killed. I, the captain, took over and was ordered by the Imperial Army to arrest the murderer, and the murderer is hiding among them. I, Li Youcai, am incompetent and cannot tell the truth from the false, and I cannot bear to do something to the villagers. Therefore, this matter has to be handed over to the Imperial Army for a decision." Then he turned around and waved his hand: "Take him away and send him to the gendarmerie!"
The villagers who were tied up felt cold in their hearts, and some of the Li family militiamen whose relatives were among them also felt cold in their hearts. They all turned their eyes to the Li family's uncle, Li Youde. What would happen if these people were sent to the hands of the devils? It was unknown whether anyone would die, and the old and weak might be able to come back, but it was hard to say for the young; as for the women, of course they would have to be treated specially...
Carrying the banner of the Imperial Army and using the guise of official business, this makes him invincible. Let Li Youcai take the person away? That would chill the hearts of the whole village and his subordinates, and his prestige would plummet. How could he be the head of the family... Kill the plainclothes team and take the person back? Dare you? If you dare to do this, this matter will be a big deal. Tomorrow morning, Luoye Village will be full of bayonets! Even if Li Youde is the chairman of the maintenance association, let alone Luoye Village, it is hard to say whether the Li family can be saved, not to mention that some people have been coveting the Li family. Now Li Youcai's trump card is played—Supreme! Li Youde lost.
"Li Youcai! What do you want?" Li Youcai had just taken three steps when he heard Li Youde's helpless roar from behind him.
Li Youcai stopped walking without looking back. In the torchlight, the corners of his mouth slowly lifted up, revealing a faint smile on his delicate face. He turned his back to Li Youde and said, "Five thousand yuan, your uncle Li will hand it to me personally."
Hu Yi's brows slightly wrinkled, and a cold light flashed in his narrow eyes. Why didn't this idiot mention food? Does he think his life is not short enough...