Chapter 149 Great Chief

Abani is open-minded and knowledgeable. He once worked as a counselor in Liu Mingchuan's governor's government. He is well-informed and attentive to the general trend of the world. He is willing to accept new things. He sent his son to Taipei to study. Zhou Charter led Zhangjun to fight blood and saved the defeat of the Qing Dynasty in the First Sino-Japanese War. Abani knew it clearly and admired Zhou Charter and Zhang Jun very much.

Moreover, Abani's concept is different from that of many Zou people. Most Zou people do not have a national concept. They just guard their own Alishan. As long as others do not come to disturb their lives, it doesn't matter to anyone in Taiwan. Abani believed that the Qing Dynasty was Zheng Shuo and firmly believed that Taiwan was a part of China. After the Japanese army landed in Taiwan, Abani tried to persuade the Zou people to form a volunteer army to join the Taiwan Democratic National Army and fight against the Japanese pirates. However, the vast majority of Zou people disagree, especially the rich Cana, who have the absolute advantage of the Zou population, firmly opposed it. Abani could not persuade them and had to transfer more than 100 warriors from his Dabang tribe, led by his son Meng Neng, to Taipei. As a result, all the team died in battle, and only Mengnon followed Zhou Charter back to Alishan.

As for Abani's shocking achievements in Zhou Charter, the leaders of the Zou clan in the building were stunned and in awe of Zhou Charter.

Meng Nong immediately added: "A few days ago, Zhou Junchang led a lonely army to help Changhua, destroyed 2,000 Japanese troops in World War I, and killed Japanese Colonel Bishijima Yihui. He saved the Black Flag Army and also saved me. Dad, if it weren't for Chief Zhou, I'm afraid I would never go back to Alishan again! Chief Zhou is a hero and a military benevolence and righteous division. They are not the army of the Qing Dynasty, they are our friends!"

When Abani heard that Zhou Charter had saved Mengnon's life, he hurriedly bent down to salute: "Thank you, Army Chief Zhou for saving my life!"

Zhou Charter also said, "You're welcome, Chief Abani. The Han people and the Zou people, with the same roots, are originally Chinese brothers. The Japanese invaded Taiwan and slaughtered the Taiwanese people. The Dabang people fought side by side with the Han people to fight against foreign enemies and take care of each other on the battlefield! It's nothing to talk about kindness. The Dabang brothers are in trouble. I, Zhangjun, will save them. If my Zhangjun is in trouble, the Dabang brothers will not stand by. Everyone is each other! Chief Abani, what do you think?

Abani laughed: "Zhou Junchang is right. Please sit down!"

The samurai beside Abani stood up and gave up his seat. Zhou Charter sat on Abani's left hand, Guo's second pole was next to Zhou Charter, and Mennon sat in Abani's right hand. Everyone sat down, and Abani hurriedly greeted his men and drank wine for Zhou Charter. Everyone said as they drank.

Abani is the high priest of the Zou clan, with the highest status in this building. He sits with Zhou Charter, and the other Zou leaders can't say anything more. Moreover, the Zou people respect heroes and heroes. Hearing about Zhou Charter's achievements, even Zhou Charter's existing in his mind is a little awe. Some tribal chiefs who were close to the Dabang people also held wine bowls to toast Zhou Charter. Zhou Charter also raised his glass and toasted, and the atmosphere in the building eased a lot.

After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, Zhou Charter asked, "Who is the young master on the opposite table? Listening to his tone, he is not very respectful to the great chief Merry Creek.

Meng Niang said, "Military commander, his name is Anan, the eldest son of the old chief Ran Duo, known as the young master."

Zhou Charter looked up and saw Anan sneering at Zhou Charter with a proud face. The Japanese sitting with Anan lowered their heads in a hurry, and no one dared to face the Zhou Charter.

The Japanese have always bullied the weak and feared the strong. In the face of the weak, they show off their power, but when they meet the real strong, they are psychologically short. They have suffered great losses under Zhou Charter and have long been afraid of Zhou Charter. Only Anan doesn't know the power of Zhou Charter.

Zhou Charter nodded: "Oh, it turned out to be the son of the old chief, which is no wonder. But why does he sit with the Japanese?"

Abani pondered for a moment and said loudly, "Zhou Jun, I think everyone has almost eaten. It's still early now, and the millet festival will not be held until dark. Please ask Zhou Junchang to taste tea at my place where I stay. The alpine tea in Alishan has a unique flavor. I wonder if Zhou Junchang is willing to enjoy it?

Zhou Charter said: "If Chief Abani is invited, it's better to obey than to obey."

"It's easy to say." Abani got up with a smile: "Mr. Zhou, please."

Everyone got up and left the table.

Abani is the leader of Dabang and the high priest of the Zou people. When the leaders in the hall saw Abani leaving the table, they also got up and left one after another.

Zhou Charter and Guo Erpa followed Abani's father and son to the back of the building, which was a small courtyard with flowers and plants in the courtyard, which was very quiet. Because of Abani's noble status, the courtyard was specially designed for Abani and his warriors to live in.

The people came to a room, and the guests sat down, while the warriors were guarding the outside of the guest room, and the servants offered fragrant tea. Abani said, "Capt. Zhou, please use tea."

Zhou Charter picked up the teacup, took a small sip, and said, "This tea soup is pure in color. It is slightly bitter at the first taste. If you taste it carefully, it is sweet and endless. The aroma is light and good tea!"

Abani turned to Guo Erba with a smile: "What does General Guo think?"

Guo Er was full of wine and thirsty. He drank the tea in the cup and nodded and said, "Thirst!"

Abani laughed: "This is the top grade in Alishan alpine oolong tea, called Jinxuan oolong. This kind of tea is not available anywhere else, only in Bailu Village. Our alpine climate in Alishan is cold, covered with clouds and fog in the morning and evening, and the tea trees grow slowly. Therefore, the tea buds produced are soft and the leaves are thick, especially the Jinxuan oolong in Bailuzhai, which is mostly irrigated with mountain spring water, which is mellow and delicious, and has a unique flavor. In the past, many mainland merchants came to Bailuzhai every year to buy Jinxuan Oolong and trafficked them to the mainland, which was profitable. Even the princes and nobles in Beijing liked to drink our Alishan oolong tea. However, in the future, I'm afraid it's impossible for mainlanders to drink Jinxuan Oolong from Bailu Village!"

Guo Erpole said, "Chief, do you mean that the Japanese have occupied Taiwan and cut off the business road of tea? Then you worry too much. At most half a year, I will definitely drive the Japanese out of Taiwan. At that time, you can do whatever your business should do.

Abani nodded slightly: "General Guo said, I absolutely believe it. It's just that I'm not worried about the Japanese, but the White Deer Village.

"White Deer Village? Why?" Zhou Charter is puzzled.

Abani said, "This has to start with the young master Anan. The old chief Ran Duo has two sons, and the eldest is Anan.

"No wonder he spoke so loudly that he didn't even pay attention to the Grand Chief Merry Creek." Guo Er pole said.

Abani sighed: "This Anan is violent. When the old chief was alive, he relied on his eldest son and was idle all day long to eat, drink, prostitute and gamble. Once, he took the public funds in the stockade and went to the Taipei kiln to prostitutes and squander it. At one time, he lost 5,000 taels of silver in Bailuzhai. There was an old housekeeper beside the old chief who worked in the old chief's house for decades, just like Anan's uncle, watching Anan grow up. The old housekeeper couldn't see it and advised him to stop quickly. But he couldn't listen, and he was afraid that the housekeeper would tell the old chief and poison the housekeeper to death!"

"It's a beast!" Guo Erchang said angrily, "He is so unreasonable. How can the old chief tolerate him?"

Abani whispered, "At that time, the old chief was old and sick, had been in bed for half a year, and his health was getting worse day by day, and he couldn't control him at all. Although Mrs. Meilixi is shrewd and capable, after all, she is a female prostitute and continues to marry, and it is not easy to come forward to control Anan. Seeing that no one dared to care about him, Anan became bolder and bolder. He bullied men and women in Alishan and did all kinds of evil. Later, he was bold and bullied Meilixi. He saw that Meilixi was beautiful and wanted to do something wrong when Meilixi changed his clothes. Unexpectedly, Meilixi had some punches and feet. Anan couldn't tease Meilixi, but was beaten by Meilixi. The old chief knew about this and didn't come up in one breath. He was so angry!"

Zhou Charter sighed, "If the son doesn't teach, it's the father's wrong!"

"After the death of the great chief, everyone was hindered by the face of the old chief and Merry Creek, and it was difficult to mention the scandal of Anan. However, no one is willing to let Anan inherit the position of chief. The old chief also has a son named Fusheng, who was born to Anan as a mother, but his temperament is very different. He is honest and has a Bodhisattva heart. He is a good man. Therefore, everyone proposes that Fusheng inherit the position of chief. But Fusheng is good at everything, but there is only one thing, but he is too cowardly and afraid of things. He is the second. According to the rules, it is not his turn for this big chief. Moreover, Anan is sinister and cunning, and has a fierce temperament. With Anan, Fusheng dares not take over the position of chief. The eldest brother was in good shape, and the second brother was timid. Finally, everyone summed up and simply pleaded with Merry Creek to be the chief.

"This is a way. I heard that Merry Creek is smart and capable. Although she is a woman, she is not inferior to men at all." Zhou Charter said.

Abani said, "Meri Creek is not only convinced by the rich, but also favored by our small tribes. But Merry Creek himself disagreed.

"Why? Is she also afraid of Anan?

"She is not afraid of Anan. The last time she taught Anan a lesson of hatred. Anan saw her like a mouse seeing a cat and no longer dared to provoke her. She is mainly worried that Alishan has never been a woman as a chief. If she sets this precedent, she is afraid that others will not accept it. Moreover, at that time, Merry Creek was only 28 years old. She was young. The old chief died, and she did not want to stay at the old chief's house and wanted to go back to her mother's house to remarry. This is also human life, who is willing to live as a widow. But if she leaves and let Anan become the chief, the Zou people will have no good life. Everyone went together to beg Merry Creek to stay for three days and three nights. Finally, Merry Creek finally agreed, but she made a condition.

"What are the conditions?"