Chapter 54: Reminder or Threat (2)
A group of Japanese maids took turns serving wine and food in turn. Xiao Yiming was full of doubts, but a charming smile on his face. He took the time to whisper to Michiko Tsuka Gen, who was kneeling behind him, and asked Sakai Jun why he didn't come?
Michiko said that Sakai Jun and six others were still preparing for the upcoming military training at the military academy, so they couldn't come. Finally, they quietly revealed that Sakai Jun and others might leave China and return to Japan.
Xiao Yiming's heart moved and did not continue asking. He turned around and waited politely for the host to give a speech.
Jiro Tsuka Genju still looked as if he was solemnly and delivered a humble welcome speech. After saying the unnutritious polite words, everyone followed Tsuka Genju toast, greeting each other half a main hall.
After three rounds of wine, the guests took turns to toasting the host, and the compliments were piled up, and laughter kept ringing, and the whole hall was harmonious and happy.
After several rounds of toasts, Tsukazu warmly greeted everyone for a meal.
Xiao Yiming has made great progress in boxing recently. He worked for two hours under the words and deeds of the inner master Mr. Liu in the morning and evening. He became energetic and his appetite increased. He didn't eat well for a day after today. He was so hungry that he started eating without hesitation.
Japanese sushi is made and small, and the fish fillets and ham are served in small dishes dipped in Chinese chili sauce. The hungry Xiao Yiming almost swallowed and squeezed the empty dishes one by one, which made Michiko beside him very busy.
Yang Shukan, who was at the table next to him, saw Xiao Yiming's eating look, shook his head frequently, muttered "Hungry ghosts were reincarnated", and then politely moved his chopsticks.
A few months ago, Yang Shukan met Xiao Yiming through the introduction of the literary leader Zou Wenhan and Zhang Lan, president of the West China Times. After that, they started to interact. The two shared their common ideas on many issues, so their relationship quickly heated up under mutual appreciation. Yang Shukan often came to Chengdu and would have a drink at Xiao Yiming's house every time he came. When he returned to Chongqing, he often wrote letters to discuss the current situation. They were brothers and had a good relationship.
Jiang Dengxuan, who was sitting at the top of the other side, did not have the good cultivation of Yang Shukan. The principal of the military academy who got along well with Xiao Yiming saw that Yang Shukan did not mention the serious matters, had to speak by himself: "Yi Ming, there is something I'm afraid I'll trouble you."
"Brother Jiang, please say that as long as you can do it."
Xiao Yiming quickly put down his chopsticks, took the white napkin handed over by Michiko and wiped his mouth.
Jiang Dengxuan glanced at everyone, looked at Xiao Yiming and said solemnly:
"That's right. Several friends who were locked up last year lived a hard life, and their family members were also worried. Brother Yu asked the National Taiwan Master for this, but the National Master never agreed. The brothers had to come and beg you."
Xiao Yiming looked like he suddenly realized: "I said, a few days after the Mid-Autumn Festival, a group of leading brothers from the Sichuan Tongmenghui gathered in Chengdu. It seems that this glass of wine is not good today!"
Jiang Dengxuan was quite embarrassed. He joined the Tongmenghui while studying in Japan. He is now the head of the Chengdu branch of the Tongmenghui. He has always kept this identity hidden from Xiao Yiming, but Xiao Yiming has been helping him a lot. He has never forgotten him if he has any good military supplies. Now Xiao Yiming calls out his secret identity. The guilt in his heart is self-evident.
Cheng Qian quickly lowered his head, as if he would not let Xiao Yiming see his expression.
Only Xie Jiong cared about it, looked at Xiao Yiming with a slant, and continued to eat and drink carelessly.
In the end, it was Yang Shukan who broke the embarrassing atmosphere:
"Yi Ming, we also know your difficulties. Thank you very much for your help after the incident, and let most of our comrades go, but Yang Wei, Huang Fang, Zhang Zhixiang, Wang Shuhuai, Li Jingying, and Jiang Yongcheng have been locked up for two years. Even if the comrades are not in a hurry, their families are worried day and night!"
Xiao Yiming was in great difficulty:
"I'm really powerless to do this... Since Yang Wei and others tried, I've given some convenience through relationships, and moved from a prison for serious offenders to a prison in Huayang County, and asked the county magistrate to live in Xiangyang's cell together, and ordered the brothers who served as prison guards in the door to take care of them, but only this can be done.
"Brother Jiang, Brother Cheng, Brother Xie, all of you are lieutenant generals, well-versed in law and proficient in military orders. I am just a military preparation committee and cannot manage the prison. I really have a heavy burden."
"snort!"
Xie Jiongli stood up with a snorkeling. Cheng Qian beside him couldn't hold him back, and could only look at everyone worriedly. Seeing that Xiao Yiming's familiar smile was still on his face, he felt relieved. After thinking about it, he still remained silent.
Xie Jiong continued to stare at Xiao Yiming diagonally opposite and sneered disdainfully:
"Xiao Military Academy, who doesn't know that you are the favorite minister of the National Taiwan Master, and who doesn't know that you are the favorite student of the National Taiwan Master Zhao? If you are willing to help, let alone let a few people out, even if you rush into the court to keep the knife, the National Taiwan Master may agree."
Xiao Yiming slowly put down his napkin:
"Xie Chanling said this a little too much. As soldiers, you and I should know the principles that soldiers should abide by. Moreover, your military rank is higher than me, your military experience is longer than me, your military relationship is more important than me, and your words are more useful than me, but why don't you work hard for your comrades? If you don't say anything else, you can always choose a joint letter to write a letter to plead with mercy? Why do you say these words to me instead? Isn't this going to be far away?"
"you……"
"Xie Shenling, sit down!"
Jiang Dengxuan drank the irritable Xie Jiong, turned to Xiao Yiming, and said apologetically: "Don't be angry, Yiming, he is just a straight temper, he is like this to everyone, he is not intentionally offending you!"
"No! Xie Shenling got angry and depends on the person. He was very kind to General Zhu and Yin Shenling, and was respectful to you and Brother Cheng, but he never had a good face to me. I don't know where I offended Xie Shenling. If I really offend me, please forgive me and apologize."
Xiao Yiming is not as good-tempered as before. He has a deep understanding of the truth that people are good and bullied. Today's status and face are not easy. How could a warrior instructed to humiliate himself in front of so many people?
No matter how angry Xie Jiong was, he had to sit down embarrassedly. He had never expected that Xiao Yiming, who had a good temper, would be so disrespectful to him. He offended Xiao Yiming rashly without considering the pros and cons. Moreover, seeing that he had offended him very much, it seemed that he would never be able to live in harmony from now on. Maybe he would become the target of Xiao Yiming's revenge from now on.
Cheng Qian hurriedly came forward to smooth things over:
"Don't be angry with Yi Ming. Lao Xie is so terrible. He will not take it to heart after he finishes his words. But you just reminded me, it seems that Yi Ming, you have thought of a solution, right?"
"Yi Ming, tell me." Yang Shukan asked hurriedly.
Xiao Yiming could only sigh: "Actually, I once said that at the end of last year, I brought someone to routinely patrol the prison facilities, and brought some books, paper, pens and ink to give them to Yang Wei and the others. I told them that I might as well file a complaint, and asked for a retrial of the case on the grounds of misunderstanding. Until now, I have not seen Yang Wei and the others voluntarily submitting a complaint. What can I do?"
Everyone's eyes lit up at the same time, and Cheng Qian asked happily: "You mean, let them appeal first, and then we, the friends in the military, jointly plead with the National Taiwan Producer?"
Xiao Yiming nodded: "That's true, this is the only feasible solution at present. Everyone needs face. A group of managers in the Governor's Office want face, the admiral's officers want face, and the Chengdu government office needs face... Since that's the case, then okay, let's just give face?
"There must be a step for officials at all levels to come down to this matter? The Taiwan Master is fine. He has always been soft-hearted. If it weren't for the disgrace to make him look bad, he would have asked about this matter long ago."
The whole hall was filled with cheers, Cheng Qian stood up quickly, picked up the wine glass, and walked to Xiao Yiming: "Thank you, Yiming, you helped a lot today. On behalf of all the comrades in Tongmenghui, I would like to thank you!"
"Say it out, aren't you?"
Xiao Yiming raised his glass and touched Cheng Qian gently. The two of them drank it all at the same time, then showed it to the bottom of the glass, staring at each other and laughing.
Jiro Tsuka Genyo seemed to be happier than anyone else. He looked at everyone with a smile on his face toast each other. After that, he picked up the glass and greeted Xiao Yiming: "Xiao Jun, you are a rare friend. I am deeply honored to have a friend like you."
"You're welcome, right? If you really like me, wouldn't it be enough to reduce the price of the order you sold to me at a slight reduction?"
Xiao Yiming raised his glass and responded humorously, which attracted everyone to burst into laughter.
Jiang Dengxuan was happy and asked mysteriously:
"Yi Ming, Liu Bingxian, who studied at the Japanese non-commissioned officer school, and Zeng Chaoran, are your sworn brothers, right? I heard that you have correspondence and discussions with each other every month, and they have a very enthusiastic discussion!"
Xiao Yiming pursed his lips: "Brother Jiang, isn't it enough to just say that Liu Bingxian and Zeng Chaoran have joined the Tongmenghui? Is it necessary to beat around the bush?"
Everyone laughed again, and Yang Shukang asked happily: "Then why don't you seek progress?"
Before Xiao Yiming answered, Xie Jiong didn't know where the wrong thread was in his head, but he actually got angry again:
"Hmph! Do you still want to make progress in this kind of person? If he doesn't help his master, he will be grateful to our comrades! Everyone, don't look at him being proud of him now, let's take a look!"
Xiao Yiming was furious. Yang Shukan was so scared that he rushed over to hug him. However, Xiao Yiming moved his hands slightly, and in a blink of an eye, he grabbed Yang Shukan's two elbows and then quickly took out a bronze medal from Yang Shukan's arms.
Xiao Yiming faced everyone who was dissatisfied with no one, raised the bronze medal and said coldly:
"This is the badge of your Tongmenghui, which is the belief you forged. The eighteen stars hit on it represent your understanding of the country, nation and territory. I am right... OK! When you mark the stars representing the three northeastern provinces, Taiwan, Xinjiang, and **, I will join the Tongmenghui one day, otherwise, I will never be with you! Goodbye!"
Xiao Yiming threw down the badge and left strode.
Everyone was stunned, and no one could react. Only Jiro Tsukazuki looked at the Tongmenghui badge on the ground for a long time, feeling particularly complicated.
Chapter completed!