"Li Xiaolong, haha! A rare guest...Senior Brother Xu? Oh my god..."
The excited An Yi didn't have time to shake hands with Li Xiaolong, so he stepped forward and grabbed Xu Jishen, hugging his much thinner body tightly, then pulled Xu Jishen to his side, and told Li Xiaolong to introduce Xu Jishen to the brothers immediately.
The pale-faced Xu Jishen shook hands with Gu Changfeng and Shen Fengdao, and finally came to Hu Jialin and bowed respectfully: "Hello, instructor Hu! The student has attended five riding lessons from the instructor and is very impressed. Today he can I’m so happy to see the instructor!”
Hu Jialin smiled heartily, held Xu Jishen's hand, and politely asked him to sit between him and An Yi:
"It's rare that you still remember me. In the past two years, I have met many students from the first four batches of Huangpu. Not many of them remember me. Sit down...sit down! Li Xiaolong, you're welcome. After all, you are also a role model from us. Those who go out of the camp will not need to be restrained when they return home."
Everyone chatted and laughed for a while, then raised their wine glasses and clinked them three times in a row. Xu Jishen, with a red face, said with emotion: "I didn't expect to meet a group of famous Northern Expedition generals here. I am very honored!"
"What are you talking about? I heard that after my senior brother recovered from his injury and returned to the army, Wang Zhaoming tried to persuade him to stay with him as a major general. But in the end, the senior brother chose to stay in General Ye Ting's revolutionary team as a regiment leader. It can be said that he is unknown in our model camp. At that time, senior brother was already a famous general with a great reputation and loved by everyone. Now, when senior brother says this, doesn't it slap us in the face?"
An Yi poured wine for Xu Jishen as he spoke. When he saw Li Xiaolong sitting opposite, he stretched out his hands to take the bottle, shook his head and walked to him to pour the wine for him:
"Xiaolong, please sit down. You are our guest today, so I should pour you wine... By the way, Xiaolong, which mountain are you making a fortune in now?"
The brothers laughed in a friendly manner, but Li Xiaolong didn't care and said respectfully: "The old officer is really right. I have indeed become the king of the mountain now. Can't you think of it?"
An Yi and others looked at each other and immediately thought that Li Xiaolong's base area was most likely in the surrounding area of his defense area. Gu Changfeng was not polite, picked up his wine glass and drank with Li Xiaolong, then put down the glass and asked with a smile: "Tell me about it. , is it on the east side or on the west side?”
Li Xiaolong hesitated for a moment: "On the west side, even if I don't say anything today, the senior officers will know tomorrow... I have no choice but to come here today, and I really want to ask for help from all the senior officers."
"Drink! Drink! Let's talk about it after we have something to drink." An Yi smiled and changed the subject, turning to Xu Jishen: "Brother, you won't hang out with this guy Li Xiaolong, right?"
Xu Jishen shook his head and said solemnly: "Brother Yu just came over from Hangzhou and met Brother Xiaolong by chance at a food stall on the county street at noon. A few months ago, Brother Yu followed his troops into the border of Hubei and Henan and fought with the Zhili Army. I was injured again, and I met Brother Xiaolong on the way from Wuhan to Shanghai for treatment. I heard that Brother Xiaolong had just left your independent division at that time, and we hit it off at first sight, so we became familiar with him."
An Yi immediately thought that it should be the time before crossing the river to fight north. Knowing the reason, he did not continue to ask, but warmly greeted everyone to use something as they liked. Seeing that Li Xiaolong was not satisfied with the food and was worried, he casually He put down his chopsticks and asked: "Xiaolong, you still have that bad temper and can't hide things on your face. Tell me, how can we help you? You're welcome, brother."
Li Xiaolong smiled bitterly: "I have a relative who was detained by the Fourth Regiment of the New Ninth Army stationed in Shanggao County a few days ago. I know that the old chief has a good relationship with Commander Jin of the New Ninth Army, so I can only shamelessly come to ask the old chief.
Help with the rescue.
Speaking of which, my younger brother’s relative, the old chief, is also very familiar with him. When the Model Battalion left for Gao’an after resting in Fengxin, and until around the time of the Battle of Nanchang, Chief Gu also did some small business with him.”
Gu Changfeng asked in surprise: "You're talking about shopkeeper Zhao? What's going on? Why did the Shanggao Guard Corps imprison him for no reason?"
Li Xiaolong thought to himself that he was accidentally intercepted on the way back from buying a gun from you? But looking at Gu Changfeng and Hu Jialin, they seemed to really not know what was going on. An Yi couldn't see anything on his face, so he thought they really didn't know.
Love, so he told the whole story:
"My younger brother, Uncle Zhao hid a few guns in the goods and was stopped when he passed the last checkpoint in the west of Shanggao City. The Fourth Regiment didn't look like a revolutionary army at all. They looked like a group of bandits. They expropriated wild geese every day.
The excessive hair plucking caused unspeakable suffering to the surrounding people and merchants. After my younger brother, Uncle Zhao, was imprisoned, the regimental deputy surnamed Mo
He actually asked for 10,000 yuan before he was released, and spread the word that if he didn't see the money within seven days, he would be shot immediately. I am a penniless guy, how can I get 10,000 yuan? I really had no choice but to rush to Lao Nanchang day and night to ask for help.
The old officer helped me. If I hadn't met the old man Han who runs the tavern today, it would be hard for me to see the old officer!"
Gu Changfeng and Hu Jialin looked at An Yi. Xu Jishen also looked at An Yi with a smile. An Yi shook his head and said:
"This matter is not difficult to handle. Xiaolong, please rest assured. I will do my best. However, I suggest you tell Uncle Zhao that the next time he comes to Lao Nanchang, it is best to go to Brother Yang Bin's security team to apply for a certificate.
If it is valuable goods, apply for a pass. The pass issued by the security team is still valid within General Zhu's jurisdiction."
"Thank you so much! I would like to have a drink with you, sir!"
Li Xiaolong's heart dropped. He stood up happily and raised his wine glass. He thought that as long as he had a special pass issued by the security team, he could go anywhere in Jiangxi. Who doesn't know the good relationship between An Yi and Zhu Peide?
With so many brothers in the independent division serving as instructors in Zhu Peide's three armies, who wouldn't give you this face?
Everyone was very happy to see that the matter was resolved. After drinking, they sat down again. Xu Jishen was also very satisfied to see An Yi being so helpful. Before, he was very worried that An Yi's character and beliefs had changed. Now it seems that An Yi has nothing to worry about.
The situation exists, and we are still as open-minded and fair as before.
An Yi saw Xu Jishen covering his mouth and coughing lightly, and quickly asked him if his injury was healed? Xu Jishen replied that he had recovered, but he had not fully recovered yet. After drinking a few glasses of wine, he could not hold on.
An Yi quickly told everyone not to toast Xu Jishen and to drink as much as he wanted. Gu Changfeng nodded a few times and then targeted Li Xiaolong. Everyone toasted him a drink before letting him go.
Everyone chatted for a while, and Xu Jishen sighed with emotion: "Junior brother, a talented person, was able to make a career after leaving the army. He not only opened many factories, but also built hospitals, land and water transportation companies and schools. The brothers and sisters admired him.
I can’t stop it! Today at the First Army Recruitment Office by the lake, I saw hundreds of students from all over the country applying for
There are many young people who are taking the entrance exams for two new colleges, and there are also many aspiring young people who have signed up to serve in the army. The recruitment office in Hudong is even more crowded and crowded. Brother Yu asked around casually and heard that it has been like this almost every day for more than half a month. If
One day, senior brother, if he wants to form a team, I'm afraid he will have thousands of followers just by climbing up and shouting!"
An Yi smiled and shook his head: "Senior brother, thank you! I am now very satisfied with being a businessman full of copper odor, and he seems to be getting more and more addicted. Apart from temporarily borrowing a corner as the enrollment office, everything else in the recruitment office
It has nothing to do with my little brother!
Hutou and Hutou don't like doing business, and they don't want to join any security group. When they have nothing to do, they go to General Zhu Peide's army to sweat and earn some pocket money. The other brothers who came back with their younger brother are already willing to join the factory.
Arrangements were made to enter the factory,
Those who are willing to continue serving as soldiers join the security corps. Anyway, most of the brothers have settled their families in old Nanchang. Joining the security corps as soldiers is equivalent to protecting one's own home. They stay close to their home base and do not go out to do anything for anyone.
When fighting, I feel much less worried!"
Xu Jishen and Li Xiaolong looked at each other and smiled, not believing An Yi's lies at all. Li Xiaolong asked with interest:
"I saw the original brothers patrolling the streets in black military uniforms. Even the high-top military shoes on their feet were black. I was just too embarrassed to disturb them. However, I really liked the new military uniforms, sleeves and trouser legs they were wearing.
They are all fastened with buttons. The beautiful buttons made of fine copper are paired with a wide black belt and
The black holster looks lean and simple, and very energetic. The new tubular black hat with the long duck-shaped brim is very unique. However, I am a little unclear about the leopard with wings in the middle of the yellow-trimmed nameplate on the left chest of the brothers.
What does the pattern mean? And why are the military rank insignia embroidered on the shield-shaped armband on the right arm?”
"The flying leopard is the pattern chosen by the security corps. The shield-shaped armband placed on the right arm probably indicates the difference from the regular army. Nowadays, no one in China has stipulated the clothing and logo style of the security corps. The black clothing is in line with the Nationalist Government's
The police are the same. According to the wishes of the security team leader, Major General Yang Bin, his security team guards the place like the police, so they did not choose the color and style of the regular army uniforms." An Yi answered readily.
Li Xiaolong asked again: "How much does a set of clothes like this cost?"
An Yi smiled excitedly: "You have asked the right person. All these clothes are produced by our Jiangnan Group's garment factory. The outer set together with the black 32-count round-neck underwear and pants inside,
The socks and hats cost twelve oceans in total. The new military shoes under my feet are from Nanyang Shoe Factory. The soles are much thicker than what we used to wear, and they are wear-resistant and elastic.
The performance is better, and the uppers have also been improved. A pair of these shoes costs twelve oceans. When our Jiangnan Group's shoe factory is put into production early next year, it is estimated that it can be reduced to eight oceans. The whole set adds up to twenty-four oceans, which is quite
Nowadays, a month's salary for a skilled worker in our factory is not expensive. If senior brother and Xiaolong like it, I will give you two sets tomorrow."
"Ah, twenty-four oceans are not expensive? Only you can afford to wear them!" Li Xiaolong sighed with emotion.
An Yi quickly explained: "It's worth the money! The military uniforms we produce are blended with ramie worsted thread and high-quality cotton thread through the latest American textile machines. They are very wear-resistant and durable. They are often worn on shoulders, elbows, knees and buttocks.
The worn parts are all double-layer thickened. The original military uniforms were worn out on three sets, but one of ours will not be worn out.
Don't underestimate our newly designed military uniforms. In the past month, hundreds of brothers from Huangpu in the military from all over the country have written to ask for them. I have sent a set to each of them.
At present, General Zhu Peide's three armies have signed purchase contracts with our garment factory. Last week, Chief Jiang Dingwen's First Division of the First Army and Chief Gu's Ninth Army also sent several quartermasters to inspect our factory.
Clothing factory, they like this new style of clothing very much, and plan to order 10,000 sets from us as soon as the next equipment allocation comes in, and then 10,000 sets
Ten thousand sets were added, and the only requirement was that they needed to be the same color as the current gray military uniforms. Not only did they buy military uniforms, they also ordered new engineer shovels, aluminum water bottles, new canvas bullet belts, thickened canvas belts, etc. from our hardware factory
Regarding other military products, it seems that my brother’s garment factory needs to purchase 500 machines, otherwise it will be too busy!”
Xu Jishen sighed: "It seems that junior brother is no longer willing to go out to lead troops!"
An Yi laughed at himself: "Senior brother, to be honest, I dream of putting on the military uniform again, but who will I fight in the military uniform? If I fight the Japanese and other invaders, I am willing to become an ordinary soldier.
Start immediately without hesitation
Rush to the battlefield! If you want to fight warlords such as Sun Chuanfang, Zhang Zongchang and Zhang Zuolin, you can barely consider it; if you want to fight other people, I am not willing to do it. It is better to live a comfortable life now, making money every day, and drinking wine.
I feel so comfortable!"
Everyone nodded in agreement. Gu Changfeng and Hu Jialin deeply agreed with An Yi's words. They both said that one day they would get tired of the days of fighting and killing, and they would settle down and do business with An Yi.
However, Xu Jishen and Li Xiaolong understood the more important meaning from An Yi's words, and thus easily inferred An Yi's current political stance.
Li Xiaolong felt quite at ease and reassured, but Xu Jishen was full of worries and regrets, because he came here specially on the order of Comrade Zhou to do ideological work on An Yi and point out a challenging but bright future for An Yi.
However, from the intentional or unintentional hints in An Yi's words, Xu Jishen had a premonition that it would be difficult for him to complete the important tasks assigned by the organization. With An Yi's current status, wealth and influence, it would be difficult for him to endure hardships and hardships.
The brothers once again raised their glasses lively and chatted while drinking. The atmosphere was cordial and easy-going. The following topics almost all followed An Yi's wishes. Everyone talked about the current situation of China, the future of the Northern Expedition, business education and other issues.
, and even talked about An Yi's "Jiangnan Nightclub" in Nanchang City, which will open next week. He did not talk about politics and the war around Jiangxi, but continued talking until about 11 o'clock in the night when all the customers were gone, and everyone went downstairs happily.
Li Xiaolong, who was so intoxicated that he could hardly walk, asked Gu Changfeng to take him to live in his small building. An Yi took Xu Jishen to his home. The two of them took the car home and took a shower. No one was sleepy. An Yi
He told his captain of the bodyguard to go back to rest, brewed a pot of fragrant tea, and continued to drink tea and chat with his senior brother, whom he respected and was deeply grateful for. Until the guards came at dawn, the two of them were still whispering.
No one knew what the two were talking about, and no one dared to ask them what they were talking about. After breakfast, Gu Changfeng and his adjutant Wang Xulun brought a large bag of gifts to Li Xiaolong, and sent Li Xiaolong to the pier to board the train bound for Gao'an.
The cargo ship at the county dock told him to go back without worry, as Shopkeeper Zhao would be released soon.
An Yi took Xu Jishen to visit the hospital, the school under construction, the non-commissioned officer training base, the clothing factory, and the hardware factory. At five o'clock in the afternoon, he sent Xu Jishen, who was filled with emotion, to Changbei Pier to take a boat back to Shanghai, and wrote to Chen Geng and others.
I entrusted Xu Jishen to bring the letter of greetings and gifts from my senior brother.