Yang Bin, chief of staff of the independent division, was lying on the sofa to the east of the hall of the foreign-style building, chatting and laughing in a low voice with Lao Zhao's two sons. Liu Yinglong, Yang Bin's adjutant and chief of bodyguards, leaned in front of the large window and chatted with Chen Yu, deputy captain of An Yi's bodyguards.
Let's smoke together and tell Chen Yu the details of Si County's fiasco.
The sound came before An Yi entered the room. Chen Yu and Liu Yinglong threw their cigarette butts into the ashtray to greet them. An Yi strode in and nodded to the two of them. He walked to Yang Bin and touched the heads of the two sensible children.
The child went back to sleep, then sat on the sofa next to Yang Bin and took out a cigarette:
"Lie down and stop trying to show off. Your wound is very inflamed. If Liu Yinglong had to send you back to Nanjing for timely surgery, you might become a one-armed general."
Liu Yinglong quickly stepped forward and helped Yang Bin sit up, adding a pillow behind him. Yang Bin was half-lying and asked: "You came back so late, didn't you go drinking with your senior brothers again?"
"Chen Yu, notify the brothers in the guard to hold a meeting together."
After An Yi finished explaining, he briefly told Yang Bin what happened in the afternoon and evening in a low voice. After speaking, he sighed with regret: "If only your injury was not so serious, you could just go back with me tomorrow morning. Without you by my side, I would
I’m really not used to it.”
Yang Bin struggled to sit up straight: "I'll go back with you!"
"What a joke! Bekiba is trying too hard. He just came back from the front two days ago and has a high fever just after the operation. Can you command the brothers? My wife and your children are going to Nanjing in the next two days. You are in a hurry to go to the front at this time.
What to do? After ten or eight days of rest, I plan to let Chen Yu lead eight brothers to form a stay-behind group. They will stay and be responsible for establishing our Nanjing Liaison Office.
During this period, the war was frustrated and the political situation was turbulent. Many wealthy people in Nanjing left. The residents of our Houzai Lane were all well-known people, and many left. Chen Yu has bought two buildings on the street in the past few days.
The property, No. 38 and No. 42 across the street, are also for sale. Chen Yu is bargaining with the two homeowners. It is estimated that the transaction will be completed tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. Let's try to buy as much property as possible in this neighborhood. It is a kind of
Invest it.
There are many acquaintances among the middle and high-level managers in the newly established municipal government. The real estate procedures are very simple. If not, there is still my sister. When the time comes, you can choose a yard to settle your wife and children. I am afraid that you will have to settle in Nanjing in the next ten or eight years.
With Lao Nanchang, Huzi, Jinan, Hutou, and Lu Guang all have a share, so don't refuse." An Yi was thoughtful and generous for his brothers.
Yang Bin smiled gratefully: "I still want to go back to the front line. Once you are reinstated, all the brothers in the division will have a backbone. I see how confident you are, so I know that the next battle will be much easier. I don't want to miss this opportunity."
"I'm too lazy to care about you!"
An Yi rolled his eyes at Yang Bin, glanced at the surrounding brothers, motioned for everyone to sit down, and finished explaining his reinstatement in a few words. Then he designated Chen Yu as the left-behind captain and led the eight brothers to carry out various tasks.
And responsible for the security of Yang Bin and Gong Qian’s family:
"...Chen Yu, I will leave all the affairs to you. Not only must we hurry up on the business, we must also complete the expansion project as soon as possible. If there are any problems, please consult Chief of Staff Yang immediately. After we return, I will ask Peng Jianqing to send a radio team back to strengthen you.
Team, I will find a way to get two radio stations for you in Nanjing. Remember, intelligence collection is very important, and you have to start from now on. Your task is not light, it is even more important than on the front line, do you understand?"
"My subordinate understands!"
The steady Chen Yu replied solemnly.
An Yi asked everyone if they had any questions. Chen Yu raised the problem of contacting the military and the headquarters, which An Yi solved in a few words. Seeing that no one had anything to add, An Yi stood up and told Yang Bin to rest early, and called Lin Yaodong to give him a few words.
Then he went to Gong Qian's house next door and knocked on the door.
After Wu Ma opened the door, she asked An Yi to stop, sniffed and said with satisfaction that she didn't drink, which was good.
An Yi laughed sheepishly, helped close the door and helped Wu's mother walk to the front hall. Gong Qian, who heard the commotion, had already prepared the fragrant tea. Wu's mother knew that her siblings had something to talk about and did not want to join in the fun, so she gave a few instructions to go back
The room on the west side is rested.
After Gong Qian poured the tea, she put down the teapot and stared at An Yi sitting beside her for a long time: "You are so energetic and your dejection is gone, you must be happy, right?"
"This also lets you see how awesome it is!"
An Yi told Gong Qian what happened in the afternoon and evening in detail with a smile. Gong Qian was overjoyed and sighed with admiration from time to time. In the end, she frowned and stared blankly at An Yi, her beautiful face full of worry and loss. When An Yi saw
Zheng stopped explaining and asked with concern: "Sister, what's wrong with you? Aren't you happy for my little brother?"
Gong Qian stretched out her white and soft hand and gently brought the teacup to An Yi's hand: "Sister is happy, but she can't be happy when she thinks of the bullets and bullets on the front line. Although sister doesn't understand military affairs, since you are the commander-in-chief of Chiang Kai-shek, you have such secrets.
Judging from the heavy responsibility, the war you face will not be easy."
An Yi picked up the cup and took a big sip, then put down the cup and comforted Gong Qian in a low voice: "To be honest with my sister, I already have three plans in my mind. I am confident that I can successfully capture Si County. I will pass Chief Gu's defense area tomorrow morning.
I will have final negotiations with Commander Gu on the entire plan. He will support me. With the cooperation of his elite third division, I will not be in any danger. Besides, as the leader of a division, I will not be reduced to carrying a rifle.
Go and charge, sister, don't worry."
Gong Qian sighed faintly: "If you say that, can you not make people worry? From Guangzhou to now, our sister and brother have not seen each other for more than a week in the past two years. It is not easy to meet you in Nanjing for a few days, but you have to
You have gone to the front line. Even though I know the nature of a soldier and know that a good man has his ambitions in the world, I still feel bad when I see you leaving."
An Yi looked at Gong Qian's melancholy eyes and felt drunk. He coughed lightly to gather his concentration and asked in a low voice:
"Sister, can you publish some news for me in tomorrow's "Central Daily News"? Just say that my independent division is about to withdraw to Mingguang for rest, and the third division will go to Wuhe to take over the defense. The two new regiments of the Nanjing camp will be launched soon.
Head to Mingguang for replenishment. Don’t worry, Commander-in-Chief Chiang and the headquarters have given me the right to act according to the situation. Besides, this is uncertain news and will not cause any adverse effects. The previous Second Route Army Headquarters also had this opinion, but later
was overturned in the meeting.”
"I understand, it's not a problem, just wait..."
Gong Qian stood up and walked to the phone. She quickly contacted the editor-in-chief of the newspaper and told the editor-in-chief what An Yi meant in detail. She also bluntly said that the news had been reviewed by the party department and the matter was settled in a few words.
"Thank you, sister! Have some tea to moisten your throat." An Yi happily refilled Gong Qian's tea.
Gong Qian smiled sweetly and asked An Yi if he was hungry? When An Yi shook his head, he walked to the bedroom, took out a paper bag and put it on the table: "I passed by the department store after get off work and bought two shirts for you. Every time I see your shirt, Having a greasy patch on your collar makes you sick."
An Yi grabbed the bag and smiled: "You can't take care of so much in training all day long. By the way, I saw some good news about the shirt and forgot to tell my sister. After two months of trial production adjustments at our old Nanchang Ramie Textile Factory,
Four qualified fabrics have been produced. The robes are made of printed and dyed ramie fine fabrics. The shirts are comfortable, breathable, light, and bright. They are expected to be on the market soon. The affiliated canvas factory is developing a military camouflage cloth printing and dyeing process designed by my younger brother.
It is estimated that samples will be available in one month. With the full support of Nanyang technicians, the weaving factory has also successfully debugged the two sets of American equipment and manufactured seven specifications of high-quality ropes. Four of the ropes specially used for fishing boats have been approved by Quanzhou and Hong Kong.
Orders from Nanyang are in short supply!”
"A very good start. I just heard the day before yesterday that Mr. Kong Xiangxi held a foundation laying ceremony for a thermal power plant in Jiaoqiao Town in the north of Nanchang. The Nanchang Telephone and Telegraph Company, a public-private partnership, held its first board of directors. The newspapers published your congratulatory message from President Jiang.
It seems that Nanchang is developing very quickly."
Gong Qian was very well informed. She thought about it and asked An Yi: "Do you know the recent actions of General Zhu Peide who originally joined the Wuhan camp?"
"I don't know. My contact with Nanchang is basically related to the construction of factories and hospitals. There is also the Recruiting Office compound that has been completed. The construction of the Non-commissioned Officer School is nearing completion. The first opening ceremony will be held at the end of the year. As for Zhu Peide
General, I only know that he is very concerned about our industry in Old Nanchang, and he plans to build a fifteen-kilometer asphalt road from Nanchang City to Old Nanchang, but I don’t know anything else."
An Yi looked into Gong Qian's eyes, and he knew that Gong Qian must have top-secret news to tell him.
Gong Qian nodded and whispered: "General Zhu Peide issued an order last week to cancel all demonstrations and rallies, and warned the Jiangxi Provincial Federation of Trade Unions and Farmers' Associations to exercise restraint and strictly prohibit any form of movement in Jiangxi. Yesterday, General Zhu Peide took a decisive step
Measures to launch a large-scale purge of the party in his army."
An Yi was stunned: "Ah, this has changed too fast! It's too fast... General Zhu is a very gentle man. He has always adopted a cooperative attitude towards the Communist Party. Now he is doing the same as other provinces."
To purge the party, something must have gone wrong."
"Yes, his public remarks said that if measures are not taken, his army will no longer be an army and his government will no longer be a government. This statement is very serious. It shows that the contradiction between the two sides has reached an extremely acute level.
, With my sister’s understanding of the Communist Party, she will definitely fight back. If it continues to develop, it is likely to cause a big trouble, just like Hunan, where heads are rolling and blood is flowing." Gong Qian shook her head and sighed.
An Yi sighed worriedly: "It seems that God has destined that no one can escape. I have to work harder to be prepared."
"What precautions? Are you worried about those factories in old Nanchang?" Gong Qian asked.
An Yi nodded: "Yes! There are not only textile factories, knitting factories, hardware factories, breweries, cigarette factories, grain and oil processing plants, docks and shipyards under construction on the east bank of the Gan River west of Old Nanchang, but also secret buildings
I have successively invested more than 3 million yuan in ordnance repair depots, schools, workers' residential areas and military products manufacturing factories. There are also millions of yuan in imported machinery and equipment, trucks, light weapons spare parts, etc., all of which will be built here.
The goods will arrive one after another in the next three months. Previously, I just secretly informed Lulin and Lihe Yang to postpone the shipment, but I can’t delay it for too long!”
Gong Qian's beautiful eyes widened: "Oh my God...where did you get so much money?"
"He came back from the war."
An Yi told the truth: "It's okay to hide it from others, but I dare not hide it from you, sister. Starting from the Fengxin battle, every time I lead my troops, I will do my best to search for the enemy's property and give batches of the seized property to us."
The army's weapons of different standards were quietly sold, and they fought from Jiangxi to Zhejiang, and then from Zhejiang to Jiangsu, and now to Anhui. Every time they fight, they can plunder a huge sum of money. In addition, the military division headquarters often have
The bonus of 35,000 and 50,000 yuan, as well as the light and dark rewards from Principal Jiang ranging from 100,800,000 to 100,000 yuan, have accumulated to nearly 10 million.
My little brother used this money to build factories, schools, hospitals and military camps. I only hope that through the large-scale construction of old Nanchang, I can drive the rapid development of industry and commerce in the Yangtze River Basin and realize my dream of revitalizing the motherland. Fortunately, my little brother belongs to
The superior officers at all levels and their younger brothers are of the same mind, and they all regard this dream as their own career. It is with one heart and one mind that we have achieved today's scale.
Sister, you also know that I am not the kind of person who is greedy for enjoyment, but to realize this dream, you have to make money desperately, and you must also seek a strong enough political position, so that you can protect the realization of this dream and not be beaten by others.
Conspiracy and annexation. I am telling all this today just to get help and support from my sister."
Gong Qian was moved and couldn't help but grab An Yi's hand: "I support you. As long as you need it, I will do anything for you."
"sister……"
An Yi held Gong Qian's hot hand, suppressed the surging passion in his heart and said sincerely: "Sister, since I had a sister, I no longer feel empty in my heart. I remember that when I was in Huangpu, I often felt empty in my heart, in the dead of night.
When I was young, I often felt a heart-wrenching feeling of loneliness, which was very uncomfortable.
Since I had my sister, this heart-wrenching feeling has gradually disappeared. I have concerns and longings in my heart. When I am lazy, I think of my sister’s advice. When I encounter setbacks, I remember my sister’s encouragement, care and kindness.
The teachings gave me great strength, and I never wanted to disappoint my sister. Therefore, I also feel that I am making progress, and all of this is inseparable from my sister.
Sister, you are my dearest person in this world. Many times I think that Lao Dao is like my father and brother. Dongzi, Yin Jinan, Hu Jialin, etc. are all my brothers. Only my sister makes me feel the care like a mother.
The kindness and warmth like a sister...Sister, I don’t know how to express my feelings for a moment. I just want to tell my sister that I will definitely do something great to make you proud of me!"
Gong Qian stood up slowly as An Yi stood up, holding An Yi's broad palm tightly and nodding frequently, her eyes filled with tears: "Sister, I believe, I believe you will succeed!"
"sister……"
The moment An Yi was about to lose control, he hugged Gong Qian's delicate body, gave her a quick kiss on her smooth forehead, let go of his hand, strode across the yard and walked out of the door, gently closed the door and looked up to the sky with a sigh.
Gong Qian in the front hall closed her eyes tightly, covering her violently heaving chest with her hands and almost suffocated. After a long period of dizziness, Gong Qian slowly looked towards the yard, staggered to the steps and stared motionless at the dark
Door, two drops of crystal tears rolled down her beautiful cheeks...