Huang Xiaojue's nose was pinched, her voice was as thin as a mosquito, she screamed pitifully, her hands were hanging in the air, trying to "rescue" her nose, but she didn't dare when she looked at Zheng Yucong. She just wailed in a nasal voice:
Zheng Yucong pinched her nose, lowered her voice, and said with wide eyes:
"What do you want to do? Ah? What do you mean you want to do? Run away as soon as you see me. What do you mean? Ah? Talk, and run away as soon as you see me. What do you mean?"
The other hand had been twisting and pinching her body non-stop, making Huang Xiaoju squeal.
But Zheng Yucong still didn't mean to spare her, and shouted in a low voice while pinching her:
"Xiao Juzi, don't you pretend to be powerful here and ruin Mrs. Li in front of Mr. Xiang. How could Mrs. Li let you come to ask Mr. Xiang? How can you bully or not bully His Majesty? How could Mrs. Li do this? Can you ask? Mrs. Li is so kind and reasonable... Mrs. Li's good reputation has been completely ruined by you, little orange!... Tell me, are you using Mrs. Li's name to bully people everywhere? ?Ah? Say it!"
With a strong effort, Huang Xiaojue let out an "ouch" and said with a cry:
"I don't dare to do it anymore...Sister Cong is right, Xiaojuezi is just using Mrs. Li's name to bully people everywhere...Sister Cong has a lot of people, please spare Xiaojuezi...Little Juezi doesn't dare to do it anymore..." Already..."
"What should I do if I dare again?"
"If you dare again... If you dare again, I will be struck by thunder, my body will be covered with sores, and I will be hit by a car when I go out..."
Zheng Yucong was quite satisfied at this moment, let go of his hand, clapped his hands and said with a smile:
"Okay, I won't play with you anymore, let's go play by ourselves!"
"Thank you, Sister Cong..."
Huang Xiaoju then ran out holding his nose as if he had saved his life.
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Xiang Xiaoqiang opened his eyes at the side, thinking to himself, this is really one thing that brings down another thing!... In view of the presence of Huang Xiaojue in the palace, it seems that when entering the palace in the future, he will have to find Zheng Yucong as soon as possible and take it with him. For "self-defense".
Zheng Yucong ran to the door and saw that Huang Xiaoju had really run away before returning. She stopped being overbearing and became gentle and submissive again. She leaned against Xiang Xiaoqiang, resting her head on his chest, frowning and shouting:
"You haven't been here for several days... Tell me, what happened to you and your cousin? How come even Mrs. Li knows about it."
Xiang Xiaoqiang gently stroked her head and her hair, which felt good to the touch, and changed the subject:
"Huang Xiaojue is Mrs. Li's bitch. If you punish her like this, aren't you afraid that she will complain in front of Mrs. Li?"
Zheng Yucong was stunned, raised his head and said:
"What is a dog leg?"
Xiang Xiaoqiang laughed. Maybe Daming didn't really have this word at this time. He smiled and said:
"A dog-legger means... a lackey, a slave, and a henchman."
Zheng Yucong said with a smile:
"Hehe, hehe... hehe, so cute. From now on, I will call him Huang Xiaojue."
Xiang Xiaoqiang almost burst into tears. This was the first time I heard someone use the word "cute" to describe "a bitch".
Zheng Yuqing smiled and said:
"Humph, she dares! Mrs. Li will tell me later to see if I can strangle her to death!
Then she put her head against Xiang Xiaoqiang's chest and chuckled:
"You know... After living in the palace, Mrs. Li has entrusted me with many things to do. How many things can Huang Xiaoju do? At most, she just runs errands, keeps an eye on people, etc. I do everything for her. It's a big deal. If it weren't for me, my cousin would still ignore her... Haha, you know, Mrs. Li treats Huang Xiaoju as a dog at most, but she treats me as half a daughter."
Xiang Xiaoqiang didn't know yet that Zheng Yucong's relationship with Mrs. Li was so close. He thought about it, stroked Zheng Yucong's head, and said with a smile:
"Well, I don't know what prejudice Mrs. Li has against me. You know, actually... I respect her very much."
Zheng Yucong raised her face, looked at him with squinted eyes, and gradually revealed a sly smile. She didn't point it out, she just smiled like that, making Xiang Xiaoqiang feel guilty.
…
The two talked for a while, and Zheng Yucong asked Xiang Xiaoqiang why he went to the palace to find Zhu Yourong. Xiang Xiaoqiang told her about the competition between the Ministry of War and the Army for pilots.
Zheng Yucong lowered his head and pondered for a while, then suddenly raised his head and said:
"How about this? It just so happens that Mr. Shen Ge is entering the palace now, and you are also entering the palace. You can quickly tell the army that Mr. Shen Ge is entering the palace to snatch pilots for the Ministry of War. Look, Mr. Shen Ge is entering the palace to see His Majesty. You can I also hurriedly entered the palace to see His Majesty to prevent the pilot from being snatched by Mr. Shen Ge. Haha, although the real reason is the opposite, as long as you say this, if the army can believe Mr. Shen Ge later, then there is something wrong with them! They Seeing how caring you are, I must be doubly grateful to you."
"Eh?" Xiang Xiaoqiang heard Zheng Yucong's idea and said happily, "You little girl, you have some ideas! Well, this is a good idea!"
Zheng Yucong said with a smile:
"That's it! Who am I..."
"But how can I tell the army now? His Majesty will summon me at any time and I can't leave."
Zheng Yuqing smiled and said:
"It's easy, I'll run it for you."
"You?" Xiang Xiaoqiang asked curiously, "Are you going to tell the Army Chief of Staff?"
Zheng Yuqing shook her head:
"I'm going to see those old men? Please spare me... I mean, I'm going to see your precious princess, and then let your precious princess go talk to the old men in the army. Isn't that enough?"
Xiang Xiaoqiang felt guilty when she kept saying "your precious princess". He smiled coquettishly and said:
"Good idea, good idea... Oh, what would I do without you."
Zheng Yucong made a "cut" sound and said:
"And your precious princess."
Then she looked outside the palace door and said:
"Well, it's almost time. Their lunch is almost over. I'll leave first then. Don't let my cousin bump into me and you..."
She said and tiptoed out of the hall. Then she immediately raised her head and said with a smile:
"If Huang Xiaoju bullies you again, just tell me."
Then he ran away in a flash.
Xiang Xiaoqiang tasted her last words, dumbfounded.
…
Zheng Yucong's timing was really accurate. Just a few minutes later, Miss Wei Zijin came and respectfully invited Xiang Xiaoqiang to the Jinshen Palace to see her.
Xiang Xiaoqiang straightened his clothes and followed Wei Zijin, bypassing the Huagai Hall and entering the Jinshen Hall.
Jinshen Hall is much smaller than Fengtian Hall. If Fengtian Hall is like a conference hall, then Jinshen Hall is like a small living room. Moreover, the layout of Jinshen Hall is also like a small living room, with several pairs of red sandalwood Ming-style sofas, Ming-style armchairs, and Ming-style small coffee tables make it look like a comfortable little salon.
But as soon as he entered, Xiang Xiaoqiang was stunned: Shen Rongxuan hasn't left yet!
Next to a small coffee table, there are two upholstered rosewood sofas. Zhu Yourong is sitting on the left and Shen Rongxuan is sitting on the right. There are several refreshments on the coffee table, and a burner of good incense is burning next to it. It seems that they have finished their lunch. Have refreshments after meals.
Xiang Xiaoqiang understood. It seemed that Zhu Yourong planned to protect himself strictly and not give himself any chance to attack again.
What's worse is, how can you tell Zhu Yourong this matter in front of Shen Rongxuan?
Zhu Yourong saw Xiang Xiaoqiang and smiled:
"Oh, Xiang Qing, have you been waiting for a while? Haha, give me a seat."
Immediately, two palace maids struggled to carry a red sandalwood armchair and placed it carefully next to the coffee table, opposite Zhu Yourong and Shen Rongxuan.
Xiang Xiaoqiang glanced at Zhu Yourong, bowed lightly and said:
"I have met your Majesty."
Then he bowed to Shen Rongxuan and smiled:
"Student has met Mr. Shen."
Then he walked over and sat down.
Shen Rongxuan asked Xiang Xiaoqiang with a smile, how have you been busy recently? The German officer corps is here, how are they? and other questions. Xiang Xiaoqiang knew that Shen Rongxuan should know all these things. Not only Dongchang is here The main thing in his hands was that none of this was confidential. When Shen Rongxuan asked about it now, it was just a courtesy greeting.
Xiang Xiaoqiang answered one by one like a humble junior. Zhu Yourong listened to them with a smile, saying something from time to time, while holding a teapot and pouring tea for them.
Whenever Zhu Yourong poured tea for them, Shen Rongxuan and Xiang Xiaoqiang would look at each other unconsciously, observe each other's reaction, and judge the extent of the relationship between the other party and Zhu Yourong based on this.
If an ordinary courtier, Her Majesty the Queen, personally poured tea for him, he would at least show that he was flattered. But Shen Rongxuan was obviously not an ordinary courtier, and he obviously did not lie because of Xiang Xiaoqiang and accepted it calmly. But Xiang Xiaoqiang and Zhu Yourong's Relationship, let alone Zhu Yourong pouring him tea, even serving him food, he would accept it calmly. Although Zhu Yourong now treated him as an ordinary minister, Xiang Xiaoqiang was absolutely unwilling to admit it, so he became more and more willing to accept it calmly. The way it looks.
Shen and Xiang could see each other's weight from each other's reactions, and they laughed tacitly.
…
After the two exchanged a few words of greetings, Shen Rongxuan naturally talked about national government affairs with Zhu Yourong, as if picking up the interrupted conversation again. After saying a few words, Shen Rongxuan glanced at Zhu Yourong. Xiaoqiang smiled casually:
"By the way, Your Majesty, Commander Xiang is here. I just mentioned the issue of those German pilots. There are some differences between the Army Ministry and the General Staff of the Army on this issue. I also know the details of the situation. Commander Xiang is more professional. Your Majesty can listen to what he has to say. Let’s talk about opinions, Xiao Xiang?”
As she spoke, Shen Rongxuan smiled at Xiaoqiang and made a gesture, as if to say: Okay, you make the decision, it's all up to you.
Xiang Xiaoqiang was a little surprised. He didn't understand what kind of medicine he was selling in his gourd. He actually took the initiative to bring it up on the table in front of the Queen and talk about the issue that the two of them were arguing about now.
When Zhu Yourong saw what Shen Rongxuan said, he just smiled slightly, poured himself a cup of tea, held the small cup, lowered his head, and sipped the tea in small sips without saying anything to Xiang Xiaoqiang.
Xiang Xiaoqiang felt desolate in his heart when he saw Zhu Yourong being so cold. He simply didn't care what Shen Rongxuan was up to, or the strategies his own think tanks gave him. He felt sour in his chest and said frankly:
"Your Majesty, it's like this. For those 1,000 German pilots, the Ministry of War probably wanted to enroll them in aviation schools, while the Army wanted to put them into the Army Aviation Combat Force. The differences between the two sides were quite big, and they had been arguing for several days. , even a little unhappy. Because I have been to Germany and know the details of this German officer corps, the Army first came to me and asked me to help communicate with the Ministry of War to see if they could Can we find a solution that satisfies everyone?
"The Army probably thinks that I am also an active soldier leading troops, and is different from those who sit in the office of the Army Department. They think that I might be more inclined to the Army. Your Majesty, to be honest, I also have some contacts with the Army Aviation Commander Mr. Li. I am also in a dilemma. Because to be fair, I hope that these pilots can enter aviation schools and become instructors. At least most of them will become instructors.
"But this morning, I heard that the Ministry of War has planned to hand over all these 1,000 pilots to the Army. I know that the Ministry of War has been fighting with the Army for these pilots for several days, and it is unlikely that it will make a 180-degree turn in one morning. The minister guessed that there was only one possibility, that is, Mr. Shen Ge knew about this matter. In order to ensure the unity of the empire, he instructed the Army Department to stop fighting with the Army and give up everything. Because this kind of magnanimity does not mean to step aside from the department's selfish interests. , it is absolutely impossible to consider the interests of the entire country. Mr. Shen Ge, is your student's guess correct?"
Shen Rongxuan looked at Xiang Xiaoqiang, nodded meaningfully, and said with a smile:
"Yes, it's my decision."
Zhu Yourong drank tea and repeatedly observed their expressions. He didn't say anything and nodded lightly.
Xiang Xiaoqiang said again:
"But Mr. Shen Ge, after much thought, the students still have to say something offensive: The students feel that this matter should not just consider who is happy and who is unhappy, but should be discussed on a case-by-case basis. The students feel that most of these pilots should enter aviation schools. In the end, Having excellent pilots serve as instructors is the most beneficial approach to a country's aviation force... Your Majesty, this may be due to the different considerations of Mr. Shen Ge and Minister Shen Ge. As the chief minister of a country, Mr. Shen Ge must stand on the overall situation. Thinking about it, there may be more political ideas. We must ensure that the entire country is united and united in dealing with the outside world...
"I am just a soldier, so it may be easier to think about the problem. Anyway, I think this is beneficial to the Ming army, so I told His Majesty so. In this way, the army may feel that I am a soldier but not on the side of the army, and The commander of Army Aviation may also feel that I am not a friend enough... But I think that if Shen Ge can always bear some dissatisfaction from the Army Ministry for the sake of the unity of the Imperial Army and the government, then I will bear some dissatisfaction from the Army for the sake of the strength of the Imperial Army. What does dissatisfaction mean?"
After Xiang Xiaoqiang said these words, he lowered his head and picked up the tea cup to drink, his heart pounding, not knowing what the reaction would be to these words.
Zhu Yourong looked at the two of them repeatedly, showing a slight smile. She glanced at Xiang Xiaoqiang a few more times, turned to Shen Rongxuan and smiled:
"If Xiang Qing hadn't said it so clearly, I wouldn't have known Mr. Shen Ge's good intentions. Mr. Ge should tell me. And Xiang Qing, if anything like this happens in the future, you should tell me to avoid offending me. Let me offend you. You can serve the country wholeheartedly and don't care about personal gain. I really don't know how to thank you."
The two of them hurriedly exchanged a few words.
Xiang Xiaoqiang knew that although his words were very beautiful and beautiful, they were basically true. Outside the palace, several people helped him plan what to say, but in the end, he still told the truest situation directly. It came out. Unexpectedly, it received the most ideal effect.
Zhu Yourong looked at Xiang Xiaoqiang again and said softly:
"In that case... Xiang Qing, I will leave it to you to decide how to allocate these 1,000 pilots. Maybe the Army Aviation and the Ministry of the Army are more professional than you, but you are more fair than them. In addition, Shen Ge's previous Lao Ye suggested to me that you should be responsible for the distribution. Then I will trust you."
Xiang Xiaoqiang quickly said:
"I will not betray His Majesty's trust. Oh, and Mr. Shen Ge's trust as well."
He was secretly happy: the goal was finally achieved. But at the same time, he broke out in a cold sweat: It turned out that Shen Rongxuan had already suggested to Zhu Yourong that he should hand over the right to allocate pilots to him before he came in. Fortunately, what he said just now It was quite kind, and there was no hint that "Shen Rongxuan had ulterior motives for giving up the pilot". Otherwise, in Zhu Yourong's eyes, Shen Rongxuan was already a kind gentleman, and he was already a narrow-minded villain.
However, why did Shen Rongxuan suggest that Zhu Yourong hand over the allocation power to himself? Didn't he originally prefer not to be a pilot at all, rather than let himself fail in the army? Why did he change?
Xiang Xiaoqiang thought about it carefully and gradually understood. It was very simple. Shen Rongxuan probably knew about Song Ruhai's visit to the Army Ministry in the morning. He must have immediately understood what the other party was going to do next. That was to enter the palace to meet the Holy Spirit. Shen Rongxuan knew that as long as he and Xiang Xiaoqiang entered the palace at the same time, others would definitely interpret them as "each going to grab those 1,000 pilots." No matter what he said, others would think so. This is what Zheng Yucong and Xiang Xiaoqiang meant. That's the truth.
From this moment on, Shen Rongxuan understood that he had actually lost to Xiang Xiaoqiang. Letting Xiang Xiaoqiang face the saint alone would also have the same result: Xiang Xiaoqiang regained the distribution rights. Then, Shen Rongxuan would retreat. Secondly, simply take the initiative to give him the distribution rights. By the way, you can also see if Xiang Xiaoqiang will get an advantage and behave well. Of course, it seems that Xiang Xiaoqiang is doing pretty well now and looks like a young man.
…
Xiang Xiaoqiang wanted to wait a little longer until Shen Rongxuan left, so that he could stay and have a chance to be alone with Zhu Yourong. But Zhu Yourong still said to the two of them:
"Both dears, you are very busy, you can go back. I also need to take a nap, and I have classes in the afternoon."
Xiang Xiaoqiang had no choice but to stand up with Shen Rongxuan and bow to leave.
Zhu Yourong glanced at Xiang Xiaoqiang again, and their eyes met. Zhu Yourong did not dodge, but looked at him calmly, nodded slightly and smiled.
Xiang Xiaoqiang felt sad again, stared at her, turned and left.
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On the palace road leading to the Meridian Gate, Xiang Xiaoqiang and Shen Rongxuan were walking side by side, neither of them speaking.
Shen Rongxuan first broke the silence and said:
"Xiao Xiang."
"Mr. Shen."
"Have you ever thought about what kind of person you want to be in the future?"
This question? Xiang Xiaoqiang is a little surprised. This question is very similar to what elders often ask juniors. But how should I put it? Xiang Xiaoqiang feels that he is not still on campus now. He is now in a high position and can be said to be already on campus. in the "future".
"The students don't understand," Xiang Xiaoqiang said carefully, "The 'future' Mr. Shen said means...?"
Shen Rongxuan smiled slightly and did not answer the question directly. After a moment, he asked again:
"Your current position is the Commander of the People's Guard, your military rank is Lieutenant General, and your title is Earl. Moreover, you are only in your twenties now. Have you ever thought that when you are fifty or sixty years old, you will be in a different country? Where is it?"
Xiang Xiaoqiang remained silent and did not speak.
Shen Rongxuan looked at him and smiled:
"Leave some space, Xiao Xiang. Leave some space... I was right about you back then. You are really good. But, Xiao Xiang, the future is long. You have to leave some space... You still have to grow. In the past few decades, you cannot complete the road in the next few decades in one step. Otherwise, in the next few decades, you will have no way to go."
Xiang Xiaoqiang felt very complicated as he listened to Shen Rongxuan's words. He just listened silently and stared at the bluestone tiles under his feet.
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With that said, the two of them had arrived at the Meridian Gate. Xiang Xiaoqiang took the belt gun handed over by the imperial guard and tied it back to his waist. He was thinking about how to say goodbye to Shen Rongxuan when Shen Rongxuan turned around and patted her gently. Patted him on the shoulder and asked:
"Xiao Xiang, how is Xiu Xiu?"
Xiang Xiaoqiang was startled and said subconsciously:
"Xiu Xiu? Very good."
Then he immediately realized the relationship between Xiuxiu and him. He suddenly felt embarrassed.
Shen Rongxuan nodded and said softly:
"Find an opportunity to bring Xiuxiu out, my wife really wants to see her."
Xiang Xiaoqiang began to sweat on his forehead and hesitated:
"Uh... I'm afraid... Xiuxiu will be very sudden... Over the years, she has... never..."
Shen Rongxuan smiled and said:
"Xiao Xiang, don't worry. She doesn't want Xiu Xiu to recognize her. She just wants to hide in the dark and take a look when you bring Xiu Xiu out."
When Xiang Xiaoqiang heard what he said, he felt the feelings of Xiuxiu's biological mother and felt that this request was something he couldn't refuse.
He raised his head and looked at Shen Rongxuan, nodded affirmatively and said:
"OK, no problem."
"Okay," Shen Rongxuan patted Xiang Xiaoqiang on the shoulder, "Thank you."
Xiang Xiaoqiang was startled and said:
"Oh, Mr. Shen's words are serious...students should not take it seriously...this request is really just and legitimate, and students should comply with it."
…
In the evening, Xiang Xiaoqiang booked a small courtyard in Shangxiang Garden and hosted a banquet for leading figures from the Ministry of War and the Army.
As for the army, the Chief of General Staff of the Army arrived, the Commander of Army Aviation arrived, and the Chief of General Staff of the General Headquarters also arrived. As for the Army Department, the Secretary of Army and the Undersecretary of the Army all came.
This Shangxiang Garden had so many big names gathered at the same time in one night, it was truly a brilliance.
At the banquet, the top army officials were naturally very grateful to Xiang Xiaoqiang, and the Minister of Army also changed his original attitude and was polite to Xiang Xiaoqiang. Because originally Shen Rongxuan asked him to hand over all the pilots, but now he I know that I can get some of the blame here again. Regardless of whether it is because of Mr. Shen Ge or Xiang Xiaoqiang, anyway, now I have more or less, and I still have to let Xiaoqiang have the final say. Therefore, both sides are facing Xiang Xiaoqiang. He is very friendly, and Xiang Xiaoqiang becomes a veritable protagonist, with ease.