Author: Zero Romance

Shopkeeper Ding and his waiter were lying on the railing on the second floor of the lobby in boredom, looking at the busy combat headquarters downstairs.

Since the inn was requisitioned by the Haihan Army as a combat headquarters, they were strictly ordered not to leave the inn to avoid leaking military secrets. But they had nothing to do while staying in the inn, so they could only stay on the second floor and watch the Haihan Army.

How the headquarters operates.

Although they are all laymen on the military, from yesterday to today, they can finally understand a little bit of the content on the sand table map downstairs.

"Shopkeeper, do you think the Haihan Army can capture the county?"

"Isn't this nonsense? It's not like you haven't seen how many Haihan troops went north this day and night. Just the horse-drawn cannons, there must be dozens of them, right? The adobe city wall of the county town can

It can withstand a few twists and turns..."

"Shopkeeper, how long do you think the county seat can be defended?"

"I think we can hold it for two or three days at most...if other state capitals send enough reinforcements, maybe we can hold it for a few more days."

When he thought of the Ming army that came to Mingdong Town yesterday to forcefully collect money and food, shopkeeper Ding felt that the county town could not be defended. The Haihan army was approaching the city, and these people were still thinking about getting benefits from the people. The only way to win was to win.

Damn it.

Before he finished speaking, he heard cheers coming from downstairs. It turned out that the pioneer battalion of the Haihan Army had occupied Yixing County.

"So fast?"

Anyway, due to the tense situation in recent days, there have been no outside tourists in Sudong Town, and the inn has no accommodation business. If we can get this windfall, it will be able to settle the accounts these days.

However, the successful capture of Yixing was finally a good start for this war. The next thing to do is to continue to advance the front to the north and attack the next target.

If this is how the Haihan Army operates, then there seems to be no harm in being a Haihan. At least you don't have to worry about being attacked by your own army.

Of course, when faced with a customer like Hai Hanjun, shopkeeper Ding didn't dare to have the same idea as a lion. If he angered the other party, whether he could receive the money or not was the second priority. He might as well not put his own inn and his life at risk.

Go in.

At this time, about an hour had actually passed since the Haihan Army invaded the county.

An officer in charge of logistics found Shopkeeper Ding and asked him to calculate the cost of renting an inn in the past two days.

But even so, capturing Yixing County so quickly still caused a big shock to Shopkeeper Ding.

He had already thought about this matter last night. Although he didn't expect Hai Hanjun to actually give him the money, he still roughly calculated the income from the inn's normal operation for a day.

The battle report sent from Yixing County did not make Shi Diwen happy. The resistance of the Ming army was actually stronger than he expected, and there was no immediate collapse. The battle to capture the county cannot be said to be smooth sailing. The forwards

The battalion has incurred some casualties.

Seeing that the Haihan Army's temporary structures in the town were beginning to evacuate, Shopkeeper Ding finally let go of his worries.

Shopkeeper Ding originally wanted to say a few words of courtesy, but the other party was extremely impatient: "Forget it, just settle the bill quickly, don't delay our march!"

Shopkeeper Ding raised his head and caught a glimpse of the red and blue flag hanging outside the inn's door. He decided not to take it down for the time being and left it hanging like this. Not only could this thing keep you safe, but it was also very good at attracting wealth. It came up as soon as it was hung up yesterday.

Big deal, hang on for a few more days to see if it has any effect.

From the panic of being blackmailed by the Ming army yesterday, to the Haihan army offering to pay for the use of the inn today, such ups and downs have never happened in his life.

Shopkeeper Ding put the money on the counter and locked it, and planned to ask the waiter to clean up the room where Hai Hanjun lived, but he saw the waiter tiptoeing towards the door carrying a bag.

The waiter sneered and said: "Shopkeeper, I have already signed up to be a military and civilian husband. I will probably be out for a while before I come back."

Shopkeeper Ding simply couldn't believe it. According to the sand table map downstairs, the Haihan Army launched its offensive only after dawn, and the battle was declared over at noon. Although the county's defense level was not very good, it was defeated too quickly.

Now that the battle line has been pushed to the north, Sudong Town will no longer become a battlefield, and the impact will gradually slow down. Perhaps in a few days, after the various purple sand workshops in Yixing County resume work, Sudong Town will also be very

The bustle of the past will be restored soon, and then the business of the inn will naturally be back on track.

Shopkeeper Ding said angrily: "Didn't I tell you not to go? I don't want my life anymore?"

However, it turned out that he had completely overthought it. After the officer heard the amount he reported, he just thought about it for a moment and without bargaining with him, he asked someone to withdraw cash to settle the settlement with him.

Shopkeeper Ding did not dare to say any more and immediately reported the number carefully.

The waiter next to him was thinking of another thing: "Shopkeeper, since Yixing has been occupied by the Haihan army, will we become Haihan people from now on?"

Shopkeeper Ding couldn't help but sigh: "Yixing...has suddenly become the land of Haihan!"

In fact, the battle on the county side ended even earlier. After the vanguard battalion completely controlled the county and sent cavalry to confirm the direction of the Ming army's retreat, it sent a message to the headquarters in Sudong Town.

"Where are you going?" Shopkeeper Ding felt something bad in his heart and quickly called out to the waiter.

Therefore, the amount he quoted was quite satisfactory, and if the other party found it too expensive and wanted to counteroffer, he was ready to accept a lower amount.

The rapid change of identity made Shopkeeper Ding a little confused and muttered to himself: "Yes, Haihan people... From now on, we will also be Haihan people."

After a while, shopkeeper Ding noticed that the Haihan soldiers downstairs were starting to pack up various items arranged in the inn lobby. Judging from this posture, the combat headquarters was preparing to evacuate to the next location.

Shopkeeper Ding received the money and smiled so hard that he could hardly close his mouth. He nodded and bowed and sent the officer away.

The waiter responded: "Don't worry, I'll go away for a few days and I'll come back when I make some money. The wages you owe me will be paid when I get back."

Shopkeeper Ding said: "What kind of wages! This job will be gone if you leave. Think clearly!"

The waiter didn't reply, just waved to him and walked out of the inn door, leaving only a handsome figure behind.

Shopkeeper Ding walked quickly to the door of the inn, wanting to say something more to persuade the waiter to stay, but saw that he had already met up with several young people in the town, and happily joined the Haihan Army marching north.
Chapter completed!