Chapter 167 The powerful have the final say

Bai Tao repeatedly stressed the seriousness of these weapons, so the villagers naturally did not dare to take it lightly.

"The terrain we are occupying is pretty good. I know you are all quick and responsive, but you can't underestimate the enemy. Otherwise, don't come to me crying if you suffer a loss."

As soon as Bai Tao finished speaking, Bai Youfu quickly assured her, "Don't worry, Auntie, we will be careful and cautious and will not embarrass you."

My aunt told me so many fables, and everyone listened to them for a reason, such as the ones about being too ambitious, how carelessness leads to disaster, and how not listening to elders will lead to bad consequences.

"That's right, auntie, don't worry, we will definitely hold on."

Bai Tao slowly scanned the villagers' faces, looking at their solemn and serious expressions, and nodded: "Okay, I believe you."

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Just do it like we did before when we fought the bandits. Just aim and strike." She muttered to herself, worst case scenario, if things really don't work, I can just get a machine gun.

It's such a powerful weapon. When it comes out, I'm afraid everyone following the caravan will have to deal with it.

At this moment, Bai Tao was really glad that the bandits they encountered along the way, whether they were large groups or small groups, provided the people of Taohua Village with opportunities to practice.

"Auntie, how about you first..."

Before Bai Shanquan finished speaking, Bai Tao waved her hand and said, "Don't say anything. I can't leave you behind and go first."

As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes instantly turned red: "Grandma..."

The villagers all knew that the reason why the aunt was unwilling to leave was that she was worried about them.

In the current situation, if the rebels come and they cannot hold on, the entire Taohua Village might be wiped out.

When Bai Dashan arranged for the elderly, the weak, women and children to hide behind, he also encountered obstacles.

"Village chief, although we are women, we are not old or weak."

"Yes, village chief, we are not weak."

"This is what I meant." Bai Dashan said helplessly.

Bai Chunhua: "Village Chief, my aunt's point is about the elderly and the weak."

"We are just like the other men in the village. We have taken the medicine and are quite strong. We are also good at martial arts..."

"but……"

On the side, Aunt Six said, "Shanzi, they are right."

"Sixth Aunt, why are you also..."

Aunt Six waved her hands and said, "Listen to me, our Taohua Village has always been a whole. No matter what time, we have never left anyone behind."

"My aunt didn't leave either. She is so young. She should be the one to hide in the back."

Bai Dafeng and others nearby also echoed: "Yes, my aunt didn't hide herself, so what would it look like if we hide ourselves?"

"As my aunt said, women can hold up half the sky."

"It's just..."

Bai Dashan: “This…”

Sixth Aunt: "Xiao Shanzi, think about it, if you men can't hold on in the front, what will happen to the people hiding in the back?"

"Sixth Aunt..." Bai Dashan couldn't help but frown when he heard this. This was the truth.

"So, let them join in. Didn't I say that attack is the best defense? Even if they just interfere with the enemy, it's good."

As the Sixth Aunt spoke, she looked at the young ladies holding their weapons nearby and said, "Besides, you have to admit that the women and children in our village are much more powerful than the men outside."

Bai Dashan nodded: "It's natural." The young girls and wives in the village can beat four or five men from outside easily.

Sixth Aunt: "You young and strong people just stay in the front, we are here to support you. Even though we are old, we are not pushovers."

They are all from Taohua Village. They have taken a lot of medicine given by my aunt, but they are old, not really useless.

To put it bluntly, if these people were placed in that army, it would not be a problem for one of them to deal with a small group of soldiers.

At this point, Bai Dashan no longer insisted and nodded: "I understand. I'll go and tell my aunt."

After Bai Tao knew about it, she didn't say anything else, but asked everyone who participated in the battle to receive level three equipment.

The young girls and wives who received the equipment were so excited, as if the next moment was not a war but the New Year.

When they were lining up to divide the areas, if they met their husbands, fathers, uncles, brothers or younger brothers, they would raise their chins slightly and raise the weapons in their hands.

'Look, we are just like you!'

"We can protect the village and my grandmother just like you."

The atmosphere in Taohua Village suddenly became solemn, and there was an inexplicable sense of joy.

Especially when the nine and ten-year-old children in the village ran around to help pass and move weapons and equipment, Bai Tao instantly felt more like he was going to a war.

Well, she was just leading the villagers to flee at first, how did it turn into a fight with the rebels?!
Forget it, no matter which society you survive in, if you want to avoid being bullied, you have to be strong.

The rules are decided by the powerful.

Taohua Village does not take the initiative to cause trouble, but it is not afraid of trouble either!

Bai Tao thought about it, patted Bai Xiaocao's shoulder again, and looked at Bai Qi: "If you two want to go, go ahead. Don't follow me. I won't be in danger."

"I, your aunt, and the village chief asked us two to follow you." Bai Qi hesitated and shook his head.

Although she also wanted to go and play monkey stealing peaches for fun, the village chief had just sternly warned her not to run around again this time.

Bai Xiaocao also nodded in agreement: "Yes. Auntie, the village chief said that if you don't go to the rear, you have to let the two of us follow you."

After a pause, she continued, "Aunt, the village chief said that we are your guards!"

Bai Tao's mouth twitched. She had just rehearsed two episodes of "Drawing Sword" two days ago, and the word "guard" was learned and used by the villagers immediately.

It was not only Bai Qi and Bai Xiaocao who were guarding Bai Tao. There were also Bai Chunhua and a few others a little further away, but they did not follow closely.

It won’t be enough if only the people from Taohua Village stand aside.

Bai Dashan quickly gathered those who had fled with the caravan.

"The rebels are coming soon, capturing able-bodied men, women and children... They may not be more merciful than the bandits."

"If you don't resist together, don't blame us for not caring about you when the time comes."

The busy scene in Taohua Village had already made these people nervous, and after hearing what Bai Dashan said, they became even more frightened.

"No, then what should we do?"

"You can't just ignore us."

"We, we are unarmed."

"How about this? Otherwise, your caravan can hand over the things to them and ask them to give us a way out, okay?"

"Yes, yes, yes, it's all right if I give the things to you, right?"

"Yeah, your caravan has so much stuff. If we hand it over, will they stop making things difficult for us?!"