This small courtyard was the residence of a eunuch in the former Qing Dynasty. I heard that he was a very powerful eunuch. Otherwise, he would not be able to buy a courtyard in a place like Dongjiaomin Lane. There are three entrances to the courtyard, and there are wing rooms on both sides. Ma Xingkong and others
He was arranged in the east wing. After a few days, as Zhang Xueliang said, there was no movement outside. Ma Xingkong asked Heiwa to go to the inn to retrieve his belongings, and then he stayed in this courtyard.
This Zhang Xueliang is not young, but not old. He is only sixteen years old this year. He just came back from Japan a few years ago. Zhang Zuolin sent him to the capital in order to strengthen his son's courage so that he could inherit his career in the future. Yuan Shikai proclaimed himself emperor.
The provincial marshals and governors all disapproved. They heard that Cai E from Yunnan had raised troops and came to attack. Zhang Zuolin also wanted to show off. Every morning, Shitou and Ma Xingkong went to the garden behind the yard to practice boxing and martial arts.
When they were happy, the two even made some gestures with their hands. Long Jie sat aside, applauded, served tea and water, and completely became Ma Xingkong's orderly. The life in this small courtyard was leisurely, and he had good drinks every day.
While the dishes are being served, sometimes a few people who tell stories and do magic tricks come in and perform. I have been living here for more than half a month.
Ma Xingkong is not the kind of person who is greedy for enjoyment. He is always paying attention to what's going on outside. He doesn't care whether Yuan Shikai claims to be emperor or not, and he doesn't want to know whether there are other commanders attacking him. His purpose is very clear. This Yuan Keding
Did Zhang Hanmin follow him there, was there any pattern, and when was the appropriate time to take action?
Hei Wa and Liu Wu went out every day to inquire about news. If something happened, they ducked into Dongjiao Min Alley. Even the police did not dare to come here to search casually. This small courtyard became their natural haven.
Early that morning, Ma Xingkong and Shitou were fighting, and one punch hit Shitou's chest. Long Jie immediately stood up: "Okay!..., Big Brother wins, Big Brother wins!"
"It doesn't count! This is a sneak attack! Come again!" Shitou was very unconvinced and pulled Ma Xingkong to continue.
Long Jie said with a smile: "Brother Shi, you are not an authentic person. Every time you beat Big Brother, Big Brother never says anything. Big Brother beat you once. Look at you like this. You are really not an authentic person! Drink some water, Brother!"
"Long Jie obediently handed the teacup to Ma Xingkong's hand.
Ma Xingkong laughed loudly: "Yes, Long Jie is right! Lucky! Lucky! There is no way to win but not lose in a martial arts competition. You are defeated in my hands this time. It is not shameful. What is this called the Yangtze River?"
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"The Yangtze River's back lang is pushing forward, the apprentice is better than the master!" Long Jie hurriedly responded.
The three of them were making trouble in the garden. Someone coughed softly at the gate of the garden: "Brothers are in such a good mood!"
"It turns out to be Mr. Zhang!" Ma Xingkong turned around and saw Zhang Xueliang, and hurriedly stood up and bowed his hands in salute.
Zhang Xueliang chuckled: "I just saw that the two of you have superb martial arts skills. They obviously received the guidance of famous teachers. I wonder if I can try a few tricks with my little brother?"
"Young Master Zhang knows how to do martial arts?" Shitou saw that Zhang Xueliang was handsome and not good at martial arts, so he didn't take him seriously.
Zhang Xueliang nodded: "I have learned one and a half moves, it's just a three-legged cat!"
"Then let's compete?"
Just as Zhang Xueliang was about to say yes, his two personal guards walked in, and the older one whispered a few words in Zhang Xueliang's ear. Zhang Xueliang's face immediately sank, and before the man finished speaking, he faced Ma Xingkong.
The others cupped their hands and said, "Everyone, I have something to do. Please take the first step. I'm sorry!"
Ma Xingkong felt strange. He could tell that this matter must be serious and an unexpected incident. He grabbed his clothes and said to Shitou and Long Jie, "Let's go and have a look!"
At the gate, a Dodge car had just started. Before Zhang Xueliang got in, Ma Xingkong and others ran out. Ma Xingkong looked at Zhang Xueliang: "Mr. Zhang, we are going with you too!"
Zhang Xueliang was stunned for a moment and nodded slightly. Several people squeezed into the car and the car started to drive. Compared with the train, the car was not so comfortable to ride. The road was uneven and there were many pedestrians on the street. The car was hurrying and slowing, turning left and right.
, just like sitting on a boat, bumping up and down. His stomach kept churning. If it lasted longer, Ma Xingkong would have to vomit.
Along Chang'an Street, passing in front of the Imperial Palace of the Qing Dynasty, and to the west were all tall courtyard walls and lush trees. The car suddenly headed north and entered Xinhua Gate. This used to be the Xinhua Palace of the Qing Dynasty. After Puyi abdicated, it was
Yuan Shikai occupied it, and after the founding of the Republic of China, it naturally became the presidential palace.
In front of the presidential palace, the car stopped. Ma Xingkong and others felt dizzy and climbed out of the back seat. Zhang Xueliang smiled: "It's my first time driving a car and I'm a little dizzy. I'll get used to it after sitting in it for too long."
When the guard at the door saw that it was Zhang Xueliang, no one dared to stop him and hurriedly ran in to report. After entering the door, they saw another scene, horses, stones, Long Jie and others suddenly felt that their eyes were not enough. It was picturesque.
The same beautiful scenery appeared before their eyes one after another.
Zhongnanhai is actually two large artificial lakes. Jingshan during the Ming Dynasty was built from the earth dug out when digging the South China Sea. Zhongnanhai covers a vast area, and the water area takes up most of it. Entering Zhongnanhai, there is no one
The leader, Zhang Xueliang, who was very familiar with this place, walked around Zhonghai and stopped in front of the gate of a two-story Western-style building on the west bank.
This building is completely different from ordinary Chinese buildings. It has a flat front edge, the house is built vertically, and the entire marble wall is somewhat blackened after experiencing weather and frost. Standing at the door are eighteen soldiers with live ammunition.
A middle-aged man wearing a suit and long robe came out in a hurry.
"Secretary Liu, is the President up?" Zhang Xueliang asked.
Secretary Liu has a dignified appearance, and his fashionable short hair makes him look more energetic. His shiny leather shoes make a snapping sound when he steps on the gravel road. He hurriedly smiles with his face and bends down to answer: "The president is having breakfast. He ordered Young Master to come first."
Go to the living room to rest, he will come down soon, please come over to me!"
After entering Jurentang, the furniture inside was also all kinds of strange. There were many things that Ma Xingkong had not even seen or even heard of. Several sofas were placed in the center of the living room. Zhang Xueliang got down to it, and the personal guard rules were there.
Standing behind him politely. Zhang Xueliang waved and pointed to the seat next to him: "Brother Ma, come over here and do it!"
As soon as Ma Xingkong's butt touched him, it was like sitting on a cotton bag, and his butt suddenly sank in. Ma Xingkong was so frightened that he stood up and said, "What the hell is this? Does it still want to eat people?"
Zhang Xueliang laughed a few times: "This is called a sofa, it's a Western chair! How soft and comfortable is it?" Ma Xingkong didn't do anything anymore, and found a chair from the side to sit down on!
"Oh!" An old voice came down from the second floor, and Secretary Liu at the top of the stairs shouted loudly: "The President is here...!"