Located on the bank of the Qiantang River in the south of the West Lake, it was built in the Five Dynasties. It is named the White Pagoda because it is built with pure white stone. The tower body has eight sides and nine layers. There are spindle-shaped leaning pillars at the corners of each layer. Each layer has four sides.
There is a Humen, carved with numerous relief Buddha statues and scriptures. The White Pagoda still stands tall after thousands of years of wind and rain erosion, but it is also deeply lonely due to vicissitudes of life.
Outside the long pavilion on the riverside side of the tower, Jiang Dingwen and Yu Jishi were overjoyed to see An Yi dismounting in a hurry. Although they had been separated for more than two months in Nanchang, after frequent wars, they were lucky enough to meet each other when the storm was about to come.
His excitement and emotion were naturally beyond words.
"You've changed, you've really changed. You're a little less naive and a little more majestic. It seems that the series of tough battles after entering Zhejiang have tempered you, haha!" Jiang Dingwen took An Yi's hand and looked up and down, approving.
Never stop talking.
"Brother, I didn't expect to see you here... Are you healed?" An Yi let go of his hand and looked Jiang Dingwen up and down.
"I've basically recovered, but I still can't run."
Jiang Dingwen waved his hand with joy, indicating that his arm was fine.
Yu Jishi, who was wearing a straight Major General uniform, finished saluting Yang Bin and Gu Laoer, then turned around and looked at An Yi's sincere face with a smile:
"Before leaving, the principal told me that when I met An Yi, he asked him not to grow a beard. He shouldn't grow a beard at such a young age. It won't be too late to grow a beard after he gets married. Although I saw you today without a beard, you are better than a few months ago.
He is so mature and steady, and he has a heroic spirit!"
An Yi said with emotion: "Thank you for your concern, principal. Brother, don't you also have a beard? You are much more heroic than my younger brother. Who doesn't know that you are a famous handsome man among our students in Huangpu? If you go up to the top in Hangzhou City,
Circle, I guess all the ladies in the city, Xiaojiabiyu, can’t sleep!"
Everyone laughed, and Jiang Dingwen motioned for everyone to sit down and chat in the pavilion. After entering the pavilion, An Yi saw an exquisite banquet table in the middle. There was a steaming exquisite copper basin on the charcoal stove next to it, and there was a warm water in it.
Two long-necked blue and white porcelain wine bottles were placed, and it seemed that Yu Jishi and Jiang Dingwen had already prepared them.
Just when An Yi was about to make a joke, he suddenly saw several tables of steaming banquets on the other side of the pavilion and under the large quaint oil umbrella outside the pavilion. The guests at the two tables closest to each other all looked at him and Yu Jishi with smiles, among them
Several beautiful young women in fur suits and two young girls with jade-like complexions looked full of surprise and admiration on their faces.
An Yi was stunned for a moment, nodded and smiled politely to the guests at the two tables, sat down and asked Jiang Dingwen next to him: "Brother, who are the people at the two tables next to you? Why did they come to the windy riverside on this cold day?
drink wine?"
Jiang Dingwen turned his head and glanced at the two tables next to him, and explained in a low voice: "We don't know each other either. They are probably the family members of some famous person in Hangzhou. There are many literati and poets in Hangzhou, and there are many scholarly families. They come out even if it snows heavily.
Xuexun
Mei recited a poem, not to mention the rare sunny weather these two days... Ah, two such beautiful girls appeared at the same time. Don't you think you have a crush on one of them? If you do, just tell me.
, I will go over right away to play matchmaker for you."
Everyone couldn't help laughing after hearing this, and laughed ambiguously. Yang Bin was modest and polite, looking at the guests and then looking away. Gu Laoer, who looked handsome but had a gangster spirit, was not so gentle, and his sharp eyes were hot.
, already neighboring
The women at the table looked at them all over, until the faces of the beauties turned red. Then they withdrew their nakedly aggressive gazes, and sighed repeatedly that Hangzhou was indeed a city of outstanding people, possessing the most beautiful scenery in the world. At a glance, spring was all over the place, with winter plums and spring orchids appearing all over the place.
The flowers are blooming.
Everyone laughed again. This was the first time that Yu Jishi got along with Gu Laoer. Before, they only knew that Gu Laoer had extremely high martial arts skills and a fiery temperament. They always thought that he was a fierce and courageous battlefield general. Now that he heard his extraordinary words, it was quite strange.
Surprised. An Yilian
He was busy telling him about Gu Lao Er's inheritance and knowledge. Yu Jishi immediately raised his glass and offered a sincere toast to Gu Lao Er. He immediately gained Gu Lao Er's great favor. He stood up and touched him respectfully and raised his head to do it. He put it down.
The delicate little wine glass cannot be overstated.
Jiang Dingwen pointed to the simple and elegant small wine jar next to him and laughed softly: "Do you think this is a big jar of Jiangxi Jinxian Shaojiu? This is Zhuangyuanhong that has been stored for ten years! The owner of the wine shop on the corner in front
Under my coercion, I reluctantly sold it to us in a small jar. You kid can’t drink like this, otherwise we will all lose!”
Everyone smiled and raised their glasses. After three drinks, Jiang Dingwen raised his hand and gave two high-fives. The two school officials sitting outside the pavilion immediately walked over quickly holding two exquisite suitcases and stood respectfully beside Jiang Dingwen.
back.
Jiang Dingwen signaled his subordinates to put the two suitcases on the small table aside, stood up and looked at An Yi seriously: "An Yi, listen to the order!"
An Yi was startled and quickly stood up and replied loudly: "My subordinate is here!"
"At the request of the General Headquarters of the Northern Expeditionary Army and approved by the Central Military Commission and the Military and Administrative Department of the National Revolutionary Army, Colonel An Yi, commander of the Independent Regiment of the Second Division of the First Army of the National Revolutionary Army, was promoted to the rank of major general... This is the certificate of appointment and the certification of the Military Commission.
Please accept the document!"
Jiang Dingwen handed the large envelope to An Yi, who was inexplicably surprised, and walked to the small table to open the two suitcases.
Everyone congratulated one after another, and Yu Jishi stood up and pulled An Yi to the suitcase: "This complete set of gabardine general uniforms, black face and red bottom cloak, woolen coat, including these two gilded copper general stars, are all custom-made for you by the principal.
Yes, after it was done, I was asked to try it on to see if I was satisfied with it.
After reading it, I said that you are taller than me, and you look more upright and brave when you wear it. I agree with you too. You must be energetic when you wear it. Come on! Take a look. There is a personal letter from the principal to you. I just want to give you these two skins.
I came here specially with the suitcase and your certificate of appointment, why don't you try it on?"
"No no..."
An Yi was so excited that his hands were shaking slightly. He gave a solemn military salute to Jiang Dingwen and Yu Jishi. He took out the letter quietly placed on the general's uniform with both hands. He walked to the side and opened it to read. He sighed while reading, and finally put away the letter and looked up.
Western sky.
Jiang Dingwen and Yu Jishi looked at each other, nodded slightly and sat down again. The two adjutants immediately brought up the small porcelain pot with warm water and poured wine.
Seeing this, Gu Laoer strode out of the pavilion and ran towards the yellow flag banner at the corner in front. After a while, he brought two jars of Zhuangyuan red wine that were exactly the same as those brought by Jiang Dingwen. He patted the seals open and loudly ordered the major on the side to get them.
Five big names came and filled the pot immediately without missing a drop, which made Jiang Dingwen, Yu Jishi and the guests at the next few tables wide-eyed.
Gu Laoer smiled cheerfully and said boldly: "Today is a good day for the boss. I want to pay homage to the boss. With this shining golden star, the boss will no longer have to endure the exclusion and oppression of those bird people in the future."
! If you are willing, I will also give you three bowls later. I am an independent regiment, and my model camp will no longer have to be a grandson!"
"Well said! Hutou, I will accompany you to respect the boss and the two officers who have deep love and loyalty!" Yang Bin stood up suddenly and held up the big man.
An Yi silently returned to the table, picked up the wine and bumped it hard with the two brothers who were very sincere. He held it to the left and drank it all in one go. He put down the bowl and Gu Laoer lifted the wine jar high with his feet and grabbed the jar with one hand.
Yan filled the three empty bowls again, and the three brothers filled three large bowls in a row, laughing.
After the wine bowls were filled, the three of them raised their wine bowls respectfully to Jiang Dingwen and Yu Jishi. Jiang Dingwen and Yu Jishi, who were deeply moved, picked up the wine bowls without hesitation, and the five large bowls in their five pairs of big hands clinked together.
, making a pleasant sound, and then they all took it to their mouths and drank it all in one gulp. The celebrities and elegant men and women around them were dumbfounded, and they were all moved by the heroism of the soldiers.
The old gentleman at the nearest table in the pavilion sighed repeatedly, saying that he hadn't seen such soaring heroism in many years. The generals holding the wine all showed their talents. It seems that China has no shortage of heroes!
An Yi, whose face was red, smiled apologetically at Yu Jishi: "Senior brother, I know all about the situation. I was prepared in my heart, but I didn't expect the situation to be so bad. Don't worry, senior brother, I will definitely hold high the flag of the Northern Expedition and fight for the Northern Expedition.
Dedicate all your efforts to great cause
, will never live up to the ardent expectations of the headquarters and the principal. Please tell the principal on your behalf that the students will use their meager efforts to move forward, hold high the battle flag of our model camp and conquer any difficulties on the way forward, and will never be swayed by any warlord forces.
about!"
"Okay! I feel relieved to hear your words today."
The drunken Yu Jishi, who had a handsome face and was slightly red, sighed: "We have just conquered Zhejiang and are facing internal divisions. The generals in the army are frightened and don't know where to go. It's worrying! What's gratifying is that this time your promotion has been unanimously agreed by both Wuhan and Nanchang.
Agree, I will first propose that you be promoted to general
It is the Political Department of Wuhan. In the past half month, the same "Central Daily News" has been divided into three camps: Guangzhou, Wuhan and Nanchang. They are quarreling with each other and secretly fighting. They are only interested in you and yours.
The praises of the Independent Regiment and the Model Battalion are surprisingly unanimous, which is amazing!"
Jiang Dingwen smiled and said: "This can be regarded as a revolutionary spectacle during the Northern Expedition, haha! Xiaoyi, there is something I want to tell you. Brother Jingfu and Brother Yuexiang jointly recommended you to be the deputy commander of the Second Division..."
"How can this be done? I don't have this ability!" An Yi waved his hand quickly.
Jiang Dingwen signaled An Yi to stop: "Listen to me! This suggestion is originally very good. The Second Division is from my Huangpu lineage. We are very happy to see you recognized, but everything will have to wait until Nanjing is captured.
, our First Army will have to wait until that time to expand.
The day before I left, the principal asked me for advice on this. After repeated consideration, I thought it would be better for you not to be promoted first, especially in this rapidly changing period. I told the principal that you definitely have the level of a division commander and the ability to lead troops.
If I want you to do it, give me a full-time job so that you don’t have to be constrained by others.
There is no way to display your talents. Not everyone can understand your unique training methods and unconstrained command methods. Only your independent regiment and model camp can demonstrate your various combat methods that break the rules. If you want to be promoted, you need to expand.
It also needs to be based on your existing officer corps.
The principal agreed to my suggestion after careful consideration, and has already made further plans, so Xiaoyi, don't worry, you will soon have a number of your own. As for me, I need to leave the army temporarily and help the principal to occupy the newly occupied area.
I have to settle down in Zhejiang. I will come back after that, and I will definitely be able to go north together with you."
An Yi smiled and nodded: "I'm not in a hurry at all, and I don't want to be promoted to deputy division commander at this time. There is a major general rank that is enough for me, haha!"
Everyone raised the wine bowl again with laughter. Yu Jishi, who was not good at drinking, did not dare to use a big bowl this time. Yang Bin and Gu Laoer didn't care. After toasting Jiang Dingwen, they changed to a small cup and chatted enthusiastically with Yu Jishi.
An Yi suddenly remembered the batch of goods on the ship, hugged Jiang Dingwen's shoulders and whispered.
Jiang Dingwen was overjoyed and whispered in An Yi's ear: "Currently, there is a vigorous revolution from Guangzhou to Wuhan. There are also wars in various parts of Jiangxi and Zhejiang. There is almost no inventory left in the coastal areas. The price has increased by almost 50% in the past two months."
, I estimate that this batch of your goods can be sold for at least one million, and I can sell them all in two days."
"Then I'll wait for you in Haining?" An Yi asked with a smile.
"Okay! I'll be in Haining on time tomorrow night. Don't worry about anything else. As per the old rules, I'll deposit the money into your HSBC account for you when I get to Shanghai." Jiang Dingwen was very happy.
An Yi asked: "When will you return to Nanchang?"
"After finishing this matter, I will take a train from Shanghai to Jiujiang. I will probably stay in Nanchang for a week at most. Then I will have to lead my troops into Zhejiang via the same route you took to fight in Zhejiang, and then drive to Ningbo to take up my post." Jiang Dingwen replied.
An Yi nodded: "In this case, brother, when you go back, please ask the principal on behalf of the younger brother, can you grant new equipment to our old Nanchang Recruitment Office for a battalion?"
Jiang Dingwen thought for a while and replied: "I guess there is no problem. Now that the armies are wavering, the principal has temporarily stopped replenishing weapons and equipment to the armies. There is a lot of new equipment in the headquarters munitions warehouse.
Well, the recruitment office is a regiment-level unit anyway, and the principal will agree to apply for a regiment's equipment. Don't worry, I'll handle it. Your subordinate Huang Yingwu has promoted me to lieutenant colonel. This guy is a talent.
By the way, I remembered! Your military quartermaster Lao Shoudao, who was originally staying in Guangzhou, returned to Nanchang. It is said that he brought his family with him. I received the notice from Huang Yingwu and didn't have time to take a look, so I followed the principal's order.
During the Heji period, he detoured to Shanghai and then started from
I came ashore at Hangzhou Bay to see you. I will take some time to meet him when I go back this time. I don’t know if he is as smart as you said. If so, I will help him advance to the first rank and appoint him as Lieutenant Colonel of the Recruitment Department.
Staff officer, how are you doing?"
An Yi was overjoyed: "Great! Boss, I have a batch of seized military supplies and damaged guns that I want to send back. When you arrive in Lao Nanchang, please inform my Lao Dao and Huang Yingwu to be ready to receive the goods!"
"You are such a thief! You must have found something good by any means necessary, right?"
Jiang Dingwen laughed loudly, and everyone laughed when they heard it was interesting. Yu Jishi knew An Yi's style and knew that An Yi was about to invest heavily in Nanchang. He immediately told An Yi that as long as he could be used, he would send someone to notify him.
Can.
An Yi was not polite and raised his glass to toast the two eldest brothers again. After that, he stood up and saluted to say goodbye.
Yang Bin and Gu Changfeng each carried a suitcase and got on their horses. They saluted Jiang Dingwen and Yu Jishi as they walked out of the pavilion and then turned their horses' heads.
In the pavilion, the innocent girl who got a bright smile from An Yi watched An Yi leave, staring blankly at An Yi's strong back, and whispered: "Model camp, An Yi... The famous Northern Expedition general turned out to be...