Chapter 20 Chapter Four

We spend a lot of space introducing how Ma Tao became famous. When these two incidents happened, Ma Tao was just in his twenties.Since then, Ma Tao and Jia Laosi have become closer in times of adversity in the Hongqiao area.At that time, Ma Taokong had a whole body of skills, he could fight and fight hard, but he was not mature enough, so he gradually got the true biography of Jia Laosi.Jia Laosi also cherished that Ma Tao was a talent, and he taught him well, and introduced several old jokers who had status and appeal in the circle to Ma Tao.For a while, Ma Tao's reputation in Hongqiao was as bright as the sky.The Battle of the Hebei Freight Yard also made him a famous figure in Hebei District. According to the word of mouth of the freight yard workers, of course, it is not ruled out that there are some exaggerated and pretentious exaggerations. As an after-dinner conversation piece, the story of Ma Tao and Jia Laosi looking for revenge against Old Antique in the goods yard was widely spread.In those days, information was blocked, there was no computer, and there was no TV. Usually, there was no entertainment. The common people enjoyed the gossip after dinner after get off work. In fact, if you think about it now, this is the so-called hero made by the times.Ma Tao became famous in the two battles in Hongqiao, Hebei, and got the true biography of Jia Laosi. He behaved in the circle and made friends, even in his behavior and conversation. .And Ma Tao's reputation of calling the wind and rain and turning beans into soldiers in the Hebei area of ​​Hongqiao has gradually spread to his doorstep - the old city!

Although Ma Tao is still polite, respectful, and polite to the neighbors, old and young, at the door of his house, gradually the attitude of the people at the door to him Ma Tao is changing bit by bit. Changes in the tone of talking to him, including the look in his eyes, all reveal a kind of awe and politeness, and it can even be said to be a kind of trust. He is very proud of the famous big brother, and he puts Ma Tao on his lips from time to time, and he feels full of confidence when he mentions Ma Tao outside.Later, Ma Tao had several brilliant achievements, so I won't repeat them here.It is only said that for a long time after Ma Tao became famous, his younger brother Ma Zhong also started to play around in the city. With his own brother's reputation there, Ma Zhong naturally had a large number of people around him. Little brothers of similar age circled around him, and as time went on, these brothers became a small force in the city.Later, because Ma Zhong and his group's sphere of influence in the old city expanded day by day, it affected the interests and face of other small gangs in the city, causing several small-scale conflicts.Whenever Ma Zhong had any grievances in the city, his elder brother Ma Tao would come forward to mediate. It's Ma Tao's own younger brother, so he'll take a high look at him and make an exception.At the time when I and the old dumb were around, Ma Tao was old enough to be able to earn his old money in Hongqiao and Hebei, and Ma Tao was even more famous when he was mentioned in the four corners of the city.Li Bin and the others released the original words that the old mute wanted to flatten the city. Ma Zhong heard the news and was eager to try. Later, he heard that the people in the city and the people in Xitou had made a deal, and the two sides would have a showdown.Instigated by various gangs and factions in the old city, Ma Zhong spoke to his brother.At the beginning, Ma Tao didn't agree to carry the flag, but he couldn't stand it. People came to him all day long. Tao knew that it was my fault. He had a relationship with me, because Ma Tao graduated from Tianming Middle School, and my grandfather used to be his class teacher. Because they lived in front of the house, my grandfather took good care of Ma Tao. , although in Ma Tao's eyes, our little brothers are still little children who don't understand at all, but they are also his little brothers. He can't stand by and watch such a big mess.Now everyone in the old city is playing around, unanimously recommending him Ma Tao to stand out and carry the flag, and once he had a deadly blow with Xitou, Ma Tao did his part.

To put it simply, in mid-June, someone passed word back and forth that the battle against Xitou in the city was initially scheduled for the end of June.Location - the small forest opposite Wandou Middle School on Qingnian Road, which is the area around the back gate of Changhong Park opposite the current No. 25 Middle School.At that time, the Jinhe River had not yet been repaired, and the Jinhe River was still a small ditch at that time. If you go north, you will find the Martyrs Road and the Old Bridge.There are many people doing morning exercises in the small woods in the morning, and at night it is a holy place for cheating.Next to Wandou Middle School and Wandou Primary School is a narrow entrance to Laoxishi Street.At the beginning, some people in the city objected to the painting there, because it is the territory of Xitou itself, and setting it there is like sending people from our city to our door, which is extremely detrimental to us. Between Xitou and the old city, it is possible to advance, attack and retreat, or to defend. If the battle goes smoothly, it can directly attack Xiguan Street. If the battle is unfavorable, it can retreat into the city.Ma Tao doesn't think so. In his words, making a decision is not only a comparison of painting, but also more courageous and courageous. They don't know the rules in the west, and the decision should be made in a place where both parties are relatively unfamiliar. If we must decide this matter on their own land, it means that they have lost to our city in terms of momentum, and they dare not come out, then let's fight in and pull out their teeth at their door , once we win, the players from all over the surrounding places will take a look at the Gao in our city. Even if we lose, we have the courage to fight at the door. Even if we don't succeed, we won't look bad!

Ma Tao is carrying the flag, and his words, according to Xitou's words, are equivalent to determining the time and place of this group fight.In the few days after being here, people from all walks of life in the city were ready to move around. In the streets and alleys, you can often see groups of three and two groups coming and going. Dressed to match, the small forces that used to dominate one side and each occupy a corner came in one after another.If we used to look down on each other, now we all meet each other, greet each other, respect each other, let go of the festive dissatisfaction in the past, and tacitly choose to unite in the same hatred.

On a cool night, Ma Tao gathered a dozen or so leaders from all walks of life who were able to take charge in his own circle in a small restaurant outside the south gate, and set up two tables of wine and dinner. It was the start of the pre-war mobilization .I’m sure I’m the one who’s going to make a fuss, and here are Tiedan, Xiaofa, and Gao Yong from Nanmalu, Xiaogang and Erfu from the northeast corner, Zhuoping, Xiaoke, and Huaboer from the northwest corner, and Sanjiao from the southwest corner. Yuan, Xiaotong, Gou Shao and Dai Liu from the Drum Tower, all the guests exchanged glasses and exchanged cups.During the meeting, Ma Tao started some arrangement and arrangement. I won’t go into details here. Anyway, the task given to me is to go to the agricultural supplies store across the Xijiangjing Railway Bridge and buy back 30 picks. Son.

A few days later, I called Shiliu and Baojie, drove Baojie’s second uncle’s rear three, and found the agricultural supply store after inquiring all the way, bought all the pick handles in his store, and put them together. Thirty roots.According to Ma Tao's arrangement, all parties in the city are ready to take advantage of the guys, and there is another rule that everyone who goes there must wear a white sweater, so as not to disturb their own people by mistake.After ten days, everything was ready.The day before the start, our little brothers once again gathered in Li Bin's hut. They were as excited as chicken blood, and they all showed the guy they were going to bring, and said bold words, without the slightest bit of excitement. I don't see any timidity, and I have never seen them so happy during the Chinese New Year.June 29th, this day is destined to be a day that will be recorded in the history books of the city at that time, regardless of whether it is a win or a loss, and what the final outcome will be, it will be a day worth remembering.

By the way, let me tell you about a little episode before the great war. The time for the competition has been set, at 2pm on June 29th.Both the people in the city and the people in the west are preparing for the battle with all their strength, because this is a fierce battle that will determine the power of the two sides and the status of the world.Lao Ji'er doesn't live in the city, his home is in October Cinema, which is Hebei District, as a friend from other districts, he has always followed me by my side.Just the day before a fierce battle was about to start, I introduced Lao Jier to Ma Tao.The old man has heard Ma Tao's name many times from me. When he saw Ma Tao, he called out "Big Brother" respectfully. "Libala" fell on the table, poured out a few military daggers and military stabs from the satchel, and ambushed the old mute at the entrance of the bathhouse, and he also had his share. He was thinking about going to this group fight with us.However, Ma Tao always felt that if people from the outer districts were asked to help out in this matter, the people in Xitou would laugh and look down on him, so he was not too impressed with Lao Ji'er's request to go with him.Finally, under the repeated requests of me and Lao Jier, Ma Tao agreed to let Lao Jier serve as a support, waiting for an opportunity at the intersection of Changjiang Road and Qingnian Road.Lao Zhuer also said that he could borrow some Qingqi from his comrades that day.Ma Tao felt happy after hearing this, so he asked Lao Jier and Baojie to lead a few more people together as a mobile echelon, responsible for transporting pick handles and bricks, and preparing to rescue people outside or directly participating in the battle depending on the situation.

On June 29th, a cloudy afternoon, people from all walks of life in the city gathered in the courtyard of the Chengxiang Auditorium. There were about 170 or 80 people, three cars, three cars, one car Jeep, and a few Qingqi Black Tigers, and the rest are bicycles.Ma Tao had already assigned the people, but besides the one driven by Baojie, I don’t know who drove the other two. Ma Tao is very familiar, the canvas shed on the back three is tightly covered, I don't know what's going on inside, and I don't have time to go there to inquire, just listen to Ma Tao's order, more than a hundred people set out in a mighty way .The brigade headed west all the way, passed the West Road to the southwest corner, and entered the South Avenue.Along the way, passers-by looked sideways and pointed at each other.When the team arrived at the intersection of Changjiang Road and Qingnian Road, Ma Tao signaled to stay behind and wait for the reserve team, and then led us into the small woods beside Qingnian Road.Ma Tao was sitting on his jeep, with one leg on the driver's seat in front of the car, smoking a cigarette leisurely, with his head raised slightly, with a look of disdain.His nonchalant expression inadvertently relieved the nervousness of those of us. It was still early, and no one from Xitou had come over yet.Our group of three and two got together and began to analyze and predict the outcome of this incident.At present, we only know that after the other party's people arrive, we just listen to Ma Tao's greeting, and then start rushing up to compare pictures, but when it comes to the specific arrangement, no one really knows.Ma Tao handed over all the work to Ma Zhong and his younger brothers, especially the two mysterious rear threes. The canvas curtains on the cars have never been opened, and they don't know what's inside. , making us confused.Time passed quickly, and within a short while, the two little ones sent by Ma Tao rushed to the woods amidst the sound of Qingqi motors, and when they got off the car, they shouted to Ma Tao's jeep: "Come on, come on!" La!"

Following Tanfeng's voice of "coming", brothers sitting on the ground in twos and threes immediately surrounded Ma Tao's jeep.Ma Tao threw the cigarette in his hand to the ground, and said firmly, "What are you panicking, your mother will hold on!" After speaking, he jumped out of the car, shaking his head on his shoulder twice , he could hear his cervical spine "click, click" twice, and then he folded ten fingers in his hands, and the joints of his fingers also made "click, click" a few times. He opened his mouth and asked, "Where have you been? How many people have come?" The little one who explored the wind said: "The one at the west end has already reached the old bridge, and there are many people who have come. You can see the end but not the end!" Ma Tao He cursed in a low voice: "Damn! If you don't care about your butt, it's not good for you to do things!" Then Ma Tao stood between the door and the seat of the jeep again, looked around at everyone, and said loudly: "I If you don’t mention anything else, just one, hold the group and fight, try not to scatter!" He called the two who were behind the three to his side, and explained something to them in a low voice, the two nodded vigorously, one of them One of the rear three drivers opened his back bucket, and I glanced over. It turned out that in addition to dozens of pick handles and ash poles, there were almost a whole cart full of bricks in the bucket.

While talking, a large group of people came from outside the grove, and we were also densely gathered behind Ma Tao.Sitting on the hood of the jeep, Ma Tao slowly took out a cigarette and put it in his mouth.I hurried to Ma Tao's side, took out a match and lit it for him, lit one myself, and took a sharp puff.It would be a lie if I said I wasn't nervous at the time, the hand holding the cigarette was trembling, and it was the first time I saw this formation when I grew up so big.