In the evening, Zhang Fakui's troops marched south along the Gan River, passing by the west side of Lao Nanchang. The officers and soldiers whose feet were blistered from walking were sad to find that there was not a single ship on both sides of the river. When they arrived at the Shatian Wharf under construction on the east bank,
, finally saw a ferry that could carry at least three hundred people and two steamboats that could carry a hundred people, but because more than a thousand officers and soldiers of the First Army Recruitment Department were wearing the same revolutionary army uniforms, fully armed and wearing
Signs are scattered around the pier for tight protection, and the three newly painted motor ships are undergoing overhaul. The engines are not installed, so they can only continue on the road in disappointment.
When the subordinates came to report that all Zhang Fakui's troops had passed, An Yi, Zhan Huanqi, Gu Changfeng, Xia Jian, and Yang Bin were entertaining Kang Ze and Dai Li in Lao Hantou's tavern to eat roast goose. Old Nanchang's Gray Goose and
Salted duck is a well-known delicacy. The brothers and sisters were having a great time eating and drinking together. Gu Changfeng and the others were also relaxed and contented. Although He Yingqin and Li Zongren issued a punishment order that "only evil followers will be beheaded and will not be punished", they and
All the brothers still have military status and ranks, but none of them put on military uniforms. It seems that like An Yi, they regard themselves as ordinary people.
After drinking half-way, Kang Ze wanted to persuade An Yi to lead several generals under his command to rush to Shanghai with him to join the "Central Club" planned by Chen Guofu, who had been warned before leaving. However, An Yi did not give Kang Ze a chance to speak and encountered him again.
One cup then asked:
"Two senior brothers, I have to tell you something. The construction of the recruitment office was almost entirely funded by the principal. As early as a month ago, due to the lack of military funding, the recruitment work had been stopped, leaving more than a hundred brothers guarding it.
The Noda camp, which can hold three thousand people, wasted time.
I want to ask my senior brother to go back and report to the principal that if the recruiting office is cancelled, I want to buy this land to open a hotel. The place faces south and faces the beautiful lake. The wide and flat cement road along the lake and the small lakeside
The garden has been built, it is indeed a very rare Feng Shui treasure, it would be a pity to leave it there!"
Kang Ze rolled his eyes at An Yi, put down his glass of wine, and said displeasedly: "What a damn profiteer, he even plans this. It seems that junior brother really doesn't want to be associated with us in this life?"
"Look, look... where did senior brother come from? Is my younger brother like that? How good is it now? Senior brothers are in the military and politics, and younger brothers are engaged in business to make money. We are closely united and complement each other. We need people, we need power, we have power, and we have
A three-year or two-year-old boy needs money to start a business, so why can't we work as brothers? Where can we find such a good thing? As the saying goes, brothers working together can make a profit! Right, brother? Just think about it a little bit
Just think about it and you’ll understand!”
An Yi spoke with sincerity and sincerity, while Yang Bin and others beside him wanted to laugh but were embarrassed to do so. Kang Ze was so angry that he could only shake his head.
Dai Li was more relaxed and asked loudly with a cold smile: "So, Xiaoyi, you have made up your mind?"
"That's right! Saving the country through industry and making the country rich through commerce have always been my lofty ideals. I was in this field long before I went to Huangpu. I'm very familiar with it!" An Yi picked up the wine bottle and filled the wine for everyone.
Dai Li snorted coldly and said solemnly: "Stop serving the country and the people one by one. Aren't you worried that troops like Zhang Fakui's army will come over today, or that the Red Bandits will one day surrender you to the Communists?"
An Yi put down the bottle, hesitated for a moment, and sighed worriedly: "Brother Dai has told me what's on my mind, and I'm worried about it day and night too!
These days, if you have a gun, you will be a grass-headed king. Now I have no soldiers to lead, and there are endless hidden dangers. In order to preserve the pitiful foundation I have finally accumulated, I have no choice but to shamelessly ask Senior Zhu Peide for a security team.
I just got the official approval document from Senior Zhu this morning, and I am preparing to recruit some brothers who are willing to carry guns to work with me. I don’t dare to hope for anything else. I am still somewhat sure of saving my home, and I estimate that it will be in a month or two.
It can be done.”
Dai Li and Kang Ze looked at each other in surprise, and Kang Ze turned to An Yi in disbelief: "How can you, a majestic major general, be the head of the security team looking after a home?"
"Hey, why do you say that? What I'm looking at is my own home!" An Yi defended loudly, which immediately aroused laughter. Yang Bin and Gu Changfeng couldn't hold it in any longer.
When An Yi saw that Kang Ze and Dai Li were really angry, he quickly motioned to everyone not to laugh:
"Two senior brothers, to be honest, the disposal of the recruitment office is a top priority. If our Huangpu First Army wants to win the battle and strengthen itself, it must recruit new soldiers and replenish them at any time. Just because the two recruitment offices in Jiangsu and Zhejiang are far away
It is far from enough. Now Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan, Fujian, Henan and Anhui are in the hands of others. The original recruitment offices in Guangzhou, Changsha and Wuhan are now gone. What should we do next?
This is a very real issue that cannot but attract great attention. If the two senior brothers hadn't been here today, I don't know how long it would have been delayed!
If it is retained, as a landowner, I will naturally do my best to support it without hesitation. If it is cancelled, I really want to buy this place. I have traveled half of China and I have never seen a big hotel with more than five floors. I really want to build one.
If you run it yourself, there will be more factories in Old Nanchang, and the number of merchants will gradually increase, so you won’t have to worry about making money.”
"Junior brother, can you not talk about money? Your suggestion is very good and timely. However, we are not here for the recruitment office, but on the order of the principal and the trust of Mr. Guofu and others. Please
You went to Shanghai to take up a post. Are you really unwilling to continue the revolution? Have you forgotten the oath taken at the Northern Expedition swearing-in meeting?
We all know that the First Army is sorry for you. The principal also said that everyone from him as a teacher and commander to the first officers and soldiers is sorry for you An Yi. I am sorry for the soldiers of the Independent Division who fought bloody battles and suffered heavy casualties, but this cannot be you.
What an excuse to sink and shrink!"
Kang Ze was so excited that he finally expressed his intention directly.
All the brothers at the table suddenly fell silent. An Yi sighed and said with emotion: "Senior brother, you taught me the right lesson! At first, I was also full of resentment, but the commander brought more than 2,000 guards and gendarmerie brothers and pointed his gun at me.
From the moment I opened my head, the resentment I felt in my heart suddenly disappeared. In my heart, there was nothing but sorrow and sadness. There was no resentment, because no one who pointed a gun at my brother had any grudge against him.
Another thing, the reason why I was plotted by others is all because of my insensitivity and carelessness. It is only because my brain is not as useful as others, my wisdom is not as high as others, and my experience is not as rich as others, so I have caused nearly ten thousand brothers to die in a foreign country.
Almost died.
During these days, I felt disheartened and exhausted. After learning the hard way, I realized that I cannot let hatred cover my eyes and disturb my mind. Instead, I need a long period of quiet reflection, even ten or eight years, otherwise what will happen in the future?
You can't do it well, and you may make the same mistake again. It doesn't matter if you die, but killing an innocent brother is a heinous crime!
Senior brother, please understand my difficulties and fulfill my wishes. Although I cannot go to the battlefield and kill the enemy with a sword, isn't it also a contribution to build these factories in old Nanchang and make the lives of the local people rich?"
Hearing An Yi speak so sincerely, Kang Ze and Dai Li were speechless.
In an awkward silence, Dai Li quietly winked at Kang Ze who was looking over. Kang Ze stood up slowly and said coldly:
"In this case, we will not disturb Junior Brother An's purity. Thank you very much for your hospitality. Please forgive me for being busy with official duties. I can only say goodbye first. Goodbye...Brother Yang, Brother Gu, please stay. You're welcome. We'll hurry up.
Just take the bus back to Nanchang City at seven o'clock. There is a passenger ship directly to Nanjing at twelve o'clock tonight. If you walk faster, you can still make it. Thank you, please stay..."
Yang Bin, Gu Changfeng, Zhan Huanqi and others stood there and watched Kang Ze and Dai Li, who were angry in their hearts, stand up and walk towards the door, neither trying to persuade nor not. They all looked at An Yi at a loss.
"Bang-bang..."
An Yi, who had been sitting immobile, slammed his palm on the dining table, causing the wine glasses to fall, breaking two of them into pieces. An Yi straightened up and shouted loudly: "Huan Qi!"
"arrive!"
Under conditioned reflex, Zhan Huanqi pressed her legs together vigorously and responded loudly.
"Go, go to the transportation company and tell the major shareholder Lao Ma, and immediately stop all the buses bound for Nanchang City. Stop even the carriages and mules for me, and let these very proud and bloody guys walk back by themselves.
Old Hantou told everyone in the county that no one was allowed to talk to them or help them. He also called Uncle De and refused to let these grandsons board the boat. If they were really serious, he would let them walk back on their own.
Go to Nanjing!
I don’t believe it anymore. I can’t control a few of them in my territory. If I get angry, I will set up a gang tomorrow to kill everyone!”
After An Yi finished speaking angrily, he took the wine bottle and glass next to him and poured himself a drink.
"This, this..."
Zhan Huanqi looked around in confusion.
"What's wrong? I'm no longer a teacher, so what I say is like farting?" An Yi still sat in his original position, not even looking at anyone else.
"Yes! I will do it now..."
Zhan Huanqi lowered her head and scurried out.
All the brothers were shocked when they saw the good-tempered An Yi getting so angry. Now it was Kang Ze and Dai Li's turn to feel uncomfortable, whether they left or not.
Dai Li thought for a moment and turned around and walked to the opposite side of An Yi: "Xiao Yi, what is the underworld you just mentioned?"
An Yi raised his head and glared at the curious Dai Li, and suddenly couldn't help grinning. Kang Ze dropped his handbag in anger, rushed over, aimed at An Yi's chest, punched him several times and kicked him:
"Whose grandson are you scolding? Ah? You bitch..."
"Don't, don't, don't! It hurts when you hit someone! Can't you admit your mistake... Hutou, why don't you ask someone to bring some wine glasses..."
An Yi grabbed Kang Ze's hands and pressed him on his seat while shouting: "Brother Dai, sit down quickly, why are you standing there? You guys can't leave today anyway. Sit down and have a drink. I respect you.
How many cups, and how many dishes have not been served..."
The brothers suddenly laughed. Dai Li shook his head and had to sit down again, but he was filled with emotions. He finally knew that the An Yi in front of him was no longer the polite and submissive An Yi. He had just behaved like that.
The domineering and uncompromising toughness that emerged were shocking, and Dai Li seemed to see that An Yi had changed not only his personality, but more changes deep inside his heart, but he could not pry into it.
"Why don't you call Junior Brother Huanqi back?"
Kang Ze glared at An Yi and asked loudly.
An Yi shook his head and smiled, then poured wine for Dai Li: "Don't worry about him. I know Huanqi. He must have been listening outside the door and not leaving."
As soon as An Yi finished speaking, Zhan Huanqi walked in with a smile on her face. She blushed and said with embarrassment that the boss understood me. Immediately, the brothers burst into laughter. In the blink of an eye, everyone was no longer angry...