The snowflakes are getting thicker and thicker, and the large painting boat cruises half of the lake and returns to the small pier next to the Qianwang Temple.
Shen Fengdao and the other three were the first to disembark. Kaplan, who was flushed with wine and flirtatious eyes, hugged An Yi's arm tightly and walked off the pier. An Yi saw Xin Xin and Huang Shaohong coming down as well. Just as he was about to say please stay, he realized something was wrong. Wei, with a knowing smile, I warmly invite everyone to come back to drink tea and chat.
The big boat slowly left the small pier. Two young singing girls and a man in his forties - Xin Xin's second uncle - stood there for a long time on the boat, watching the guests go away and Xin Xin, who never followed the guests. The geisha asked her second uncle what was wrong with a complicated expression. The second uncle sighed quietly and said, I'm afraid I have to go back to my hometown to take care of myself. After saying that, she turned around and entered the bottom cabin.
The next morning, the rare warm sun in winter shone across the earth, and cruise ships were passing by on the lake, and the distant sound of silk and bamboo could be heard.
An Yi opened her hazy eyes. The elegant and unfamiliar bedroom was empty, except for a trace of blond hair scattered on the pillow and the unique fragrance on the brocade quilt.
After washing up, An Yi put on a crisp woolen uniform, arranged it in front of the mirror, touched the short hair on his head, put on his hat neatly, and walked out of the bedroom.
Arriving at the spacious open space in front of the building, An Yi squinted and looked up at the clean sky, and then turned his gaze to the vast West Lake. He saw Shen Fengdao and Huang Shaohong's adjutant walking side by side by the lake, and his bodyguards stood at various places in the yard. In the conspicuous position, the only shadows of Huang Shaohong and Kaplan were not seen.
An Yi thought for a while and strode towards the lake. Halfway through, he saw Huang Shaohong and Kaplan coming from the lakeside path to the south, and then changed direction to meet them.
Kaplan greeted An Yi happily, took An Yi's hand and asked in a low voice if she slept well. An Yi's face heated up, he smiled and put his arms around her toned waist, turned to Huang Shaohong, and asked curiously: " Brother, why did you send people away?"
The radiant Huang Shaohong smiled with pride, and then politely asked Kaplan: "Can I borrow your boyfriend for a few minutes?"
"Of course, haha... I have to go up and pack my things. Today I need to accompany Mr. Zhou Chong'an to Shanghai to see off my friends before I go to your Wuhan for a visit and interview. I hope we can meet in Xufu during the Spring Festival. I I’m going to my sister’s place to celebrate Chinese New Year.”
Kaplan kissed An Yi and returned to the small building happily.
Huang Shaohong saw it interestingly and laughed. An Yi shook his head, took out a handkerchief to wipe his face, and walked towards the lake embankment with Huang Shaohong.
Huang Shaohong looked at the boats going back and forth on the West Lake. He was silent for a while, then suddenly turned his head and asked, "Brother, can you get me a house in Xufu?"
An Yi understood immediately and agreed without hesitation: "Congratulations, eldest brother! I am worried about what New Year gift to give to my eldest brother. How about this? I have a small villa at the foot of Cuiping Mountain in Xufu, surrounded by ancient trees and greenery. The bamboos stretch out and the scenery is very good. You can have a panoramic view of the three rivers and the whole city of Xufu. At the bottom of the slope is the most prosperous Huayuan Street in Xufu. The four adjacent villas are those of senior brother Dai Yunong from Huangpu and brother Cixiu, a close friend of the Central Military. , owned by Third Brother Ming and Third Brother Mo, if the eldest brother doesn’t dislike it, just accept it.”
Huang Shaohong was overjoyed and put his big hand on An Yi's shoulder: "Brother Yu, you're welcome, haha! I have repeatedly weighed the matter of Jewish immigration. Degong and Jiansheng will not refuse. If you use the way to give one, you can get tens of millions." Who wouldn't want to do it with a salary of 1 yuan? What's more, like southern Sichuan and western Hubei, Guangxi now sees that the Sino-Japanese war is imminent and inevitable, and has begun to vigorously expand its army. As a result, weapons, equipment and military pay have become a big problem. Save money and equip two full infantry divisions! Now the two largest arsenals in the country are under your jurisdiction. The largest military uniform factories, automobile factories and military auxiliary parts production factories in the country are also in southern Sichuan and western Hunan. Everyone must take a look. If you act with a face, De Gong and the others will weigh it carefully. Even if something goes wrong, with you standing in front of you, what are they afraid of?"
An Yi nodded happily and took out a check from his pocket: "Brother, please bring this check for 5 million French currency to Mr. De. It will be regarded as the down payment of the deposit for the younger brother. After the Spring Festival, the younger brother will immediately ship it to Degong for five million yuan."
Millions of weapons and equipment, Jewish immigrants will be in three
Within the month, we will arrive at Qinzhou Port by boat one after another. I will send a special person to be responsible for the operation. When the immigration plan is completed, I will immediately offer the remaining 10 million. If the legal currency depreciates by then, Duke De will not be able to use US dollars or weapons and equipment.
Okay, just ask me for it."
Huang Shaohong took the check, glanced at it, and put it into his jacket pocket: "Now, brother, I can feel confident. I will save a lot of trouble by raising the check, haha! Don't worry, this matter will be taken care of by me."
"Here, this is what brother deserves."
An Yi, like a magic trick, handed Huang Shaohong another check.
Huang Shaohong was stunned for a moment. When he saw the familiar patterns and numbers on the Citibank check, he was so surprised that he stopped in a hurry and shook his head repeatedly: "Fifty thousand US dollars... Dear brother, this is too much, right? The eldest brother is just running errands."
, where do I need you to thank me so much, take it back..."
"Stop it! Take it!"
An Yi looked at Huang Shaohong seriously: "Brother, please don't quarrel with me. I have always pursued the strategy of 'everyone earns money'. This money is what eldest brother deserves. Don't be polite to me anymore. I will need it in the future."
There are many places where you can rely on your elder brother! In the past few years, you have wanted political achievements and reputation. The provincial chairman has done a very good job. All factions in the party and the military admire your coolness.
, but it is not easy to be an upright official these days. One of the two sisters-in-law is raising children and serving in the court in his hometown, and the other is accompanying his two nephews to study in Hong Kong. Money is needed for everything. In addition, you socialize frequently, and the house is often full of friends. Only relying on the central government every time
The monthly salary and the meager transportation fee are simply unsustainable, so what's wrong with having more money?
"Also, let me tell you some inside information first. The committee plans to change the position of Chief of Staff Cheng Songgong after the Chinese New Year. Anyway, Cheng Songgong has long been unwilling to take up the position of chief of general staff in name only. I guess he will have to re-assume the position of deputy chief of staff.
, is in charge of the military affairs and the organization of various armies, and supervises the recruitment and distribution of new recruits across the country. Doesn’t the eldest brother want to establish a security force that is completely his own? After the younger brother takes office, he will give it to the eldest brother.
I will set up a security division and support you with a batch of weapons and equipment from central military expenditures. If there are not enough middle and low-level command personnel, ask your staff section and the guards to go back to the Syrian Military Academy and find their education director Zhang
Tianyi, get a group of fresh graduates to go back and replenish the army, called security divisions, but they must be equipped and trained according to the standards of Class A divisions, otherwise it will be too late to prepare for this battle."
"Brother Xian...how do you want me to thank you..." Huang Shaohong looked at the check that seemed to weigh a thousand pounds in his hand, and then looked at An Yi's sincere eyes. His eyes turned red for a moment, and he was inexplicably moved.
An Yi smiled and said: "My brother doesn't need to thank me. By the way... When will Xin Xin leave for Xufu? Does her property in Hangzhou need to be dealt with? Also, does she need to go back to her hometown? These things
You have to help her come up with ideas.
, Alas... Such an infatuated woman is rare nowadays. I had a dream on a spring night five years ago, and I think of you now. It's so rare! Since your brother loves you, don't make the same mistake again and again. I really don't want to see you mention water.
The pain of being a girl.”
Huang Shaohong's old face was slightly red: "Well... I have made arrangements. You will ask Hangzhou Station to lend me a car later. I will send Adjutant Chen and another guard to escort Xin Xin back to her hometown and let her stay at home.
I will have a good reunion year with my parents, family, brothers and sisters. After the Spring Festival, I will personally pick her up and send her to Xufu. She wants to be a folk music teacher, and I will see if she can get her wish."
"What's so difficult about this? Just go to Xufu Boy Scout Military School to teach. I have hundreds of adopted sons and daughters there. They are lucky to have Xin Xin, a master of folk music, to teach them." An Yi happily agreed.
Huang Shaohong no longer hesitated and pulled An Yi back: "Then, I will make some arrangements after returning to Wuhan, that is, I will return to Nanning and stay for a week at most. I will give you the news as soon as the matter is settled. It is best for you to fly in person.
A trip to Nanning, with De Gong,
Let them sign an agreement and discuss the situation and exchanges between the two armies. After all, the situation is getting more and more serious. After finishing the matter, I have to go back to Wuhan for business, and after the holiday, I will have a good gathering with you in Xufu. By the way
Visiting my siblings and some nephews."
"Okay, you don't need to bother anymore. Just take my plane. I'll let you off when I get to Wuhan, so that you don't have to travel all the way."
An Yi immediately ordered Lin Yaodong to hand over the large off-road vehicle with a Military Commission license plate parked in the yard to Adjutant Chen, and then prepared to rush directly to the airport.
Seeing Adjutant Chen, who was wearing a military uniform and looking very impressive, taking the key and walking to Huang Shaohong with another captain to accept the order, An Yi felt relieved and was very satisfied with Huang Shaohong's thoughtful arrangements. There were Adjutant Chen and Huang Shaohong's trusted guards.
Driving to accompany Xin Xin back to her hometown can more or less help Xin Xin, who has fallen into the world of mortals, earn some face among her folks and neighbors, and avoid making her family too regretful and worried.
The special plane landed at Wuchang Airport, stayed for a while, and then took off again. It was already one o'clock in the afternoon when it arrived in Xufu. An Yi did not get off the plane, but patiently waited for the plane to refuel, and gathered with Air Force Chief of Staff Lin Fei and other generals who came after hearing the news.
After talking about it for more than an hour, we boarded the plane again and flew to Kunming.
An hour and a half later, the special plane landed slowly. Zhu Peide, Li Hongxiang, Lu Han, Zhan Huanqi, Zhu Shigui and other major military and political officials of Yunnan Province were already waiting on the tarmac.
After the cordial greetings to each other, a group of people all entered the conference room of the airport headquarters. After An Yi drank a cup of tea, he immediately took out the document transferred from Chiang Kai-shek and informed everyone:
"Liang Yugao and Zhang Zuyin, commissioners of the Sino-British Survey on the Southern Yunnan-Myanmar Section, jointly complained to Chairman Chiang Kai-shek of the Central Government. I will read it below..."
An Yi finished reading and put down the document: "The country is so weak that it can be said that it is frozen three feet in a day. The weakness and concessions shown by our officials in the face of foreign powers have caused our country and nation to suffer a lot.
A lot of land that originally belonged to us was withdrawn without any notice. We didn’t even dare to stick to our principles or stand, let alone tell the people the truth about the matter. The three eastern provinces retreated.
We gave in to Outer Mongolia and ignored the Sichuan-Tibet border. Now our Yunnan Army soldiers sacrificed their lives and sacrificed thousands of soldiers and civilians. We finally won a great victory against the invaders and revived the morale of the military and the people that had been decadent for a hundred years. However,
Now for the sake of the so-called overall situation, we have to choose to give in. What face do we have when we meet the people of the whole country, and what face do we have before the 20 million people of all ethnic groups in Yunnan?
"Today I, An Yi, just want to say something offensive. I am very dissatisfied with the Yunnan Provincial Government on this matter. Why should I give so much face to those people in the central government who are so arrogant in front of everyone but shake their heads in front of the British?
The provincial government only sent two staff members to participate in the planning
How can we effectively protect the interests of the people of Yunnan if we are in an international group and can’t speak at all? How can we save the face of the Yunnan army and leaders? If we don’t decisively intervene to take the initiative, we will be poked by tens of millions of people after the soldiers and civilians across the country learn the truth.
Backbone!"
Zhu Peide looked at An Yi in shock, his face flushed with excitement. Li Hongxiang, Lu Han and others were also shocked when they saw An Yi getting angry for the first time.
An Yi calmed down and immediately apologized: "I'm sorry, I lost control of my emotions, because the current demarcation work has actually seriously violated the interests of our country and nation, and trampled on the dignity of our Yunnan Army and the southwestern armies. I
I couldn't stabilize my mood for a while, so I apologize to all my seniors and colleagues.
“I would like to emphasize here that the hundreds of square kilometers of Burmese land currently occupied by the Twenty-Sixth Army of South Yunnan, the garrison, and the National Self-Defense Forces will not be separated from the British until the demarcation work on the western and central lines is completed to the satisfaction of the people.
There is no quarrel between
There is no room for error. As long as the demarcation team dares to enter the areas controlled by the military and civilians in southern Yunnan, it will be mercilessly denounced and besieged by people of all ethnic groups. If the British dare to take action, we will beat the hell out of them. If anything happens, it will be up to me.
An Yi will take the lead! It’s over.”
Everyone looked at me and I looked at you, and for a moment they didn't know how to break the awkward and dull atmosphere in front of them.
Li Hongxiang turned to the pale Zhu Peide and sighed quietly: "Brother Yi, we made a mistake. We should not compromise with the wrong decision of the central government. If we don't come up with some measures, I'm afraid we will end up with the consequences that a thousand people will blame."
All walks of life across the country will call us traitors, and our infamy will remain in the history books for eternity!"
Zhu Peide stood up and accepted the opinion humbly: "Yes, yes! You have made a mistake. We cannot always treat the central government and the British in harmony. Otherwise, let alone the people of the country, even the 200,000 soldiers of the Yunnan Army will complain.
In the First World War in Western Yunnan, the bodies of thousands of soldiers and civilians were still alive, wasn't it for the sake of protecting the homeland and the country?
"Sigh... Everyone, we will return to the city immediately, convene an enlarged military and political meeting, call the central government, and demand that the demarcation work be stopped immediately. Without the participation and decision of our Yunnan Provincial Government and representatives from all walks of life, we will not recognize the so-called joint demarcation.
If you don’t follow the boundaries determined by the boundary group, you will really be scolded!”
Everyone agreed in unison, with surprisingly unanimous views.
An Yi was grateful on his face, but in his heart he admired Zhu Peide who gave him this idea.