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Volume 1 On the Songhua River Chapter 295 Farewell to Old Friends

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    Chapter 295 Farewell to old friends

    At night in Peiping, the weather was much cooler. Tang Qiuli was so tired that he drove hundreds of miles overnight to reach the Song Mansion located in Iron Lion Alley.

    After getting off the car, the guard at the door was very surprised when he saw it was Tang Qiuli. He wanted to report it, but he stopped him. The guard respectfully stepped aside and watched Tang Qiu enter the Song Mansion with respect.

    The Song Mansion was as peaceful as ever. Tang Qiuli had been here many times and knew the layout and structure of the Song Mansion very well. It was a quiet and elegant place with carved beams and painted edifices. Compared with most of the old palaces of princes and nobles in Peiping, it was less crowded.  Instead of being graceful and luxurious, it is a little more elegant and simple.

    How many times have I had long talks with the old army commander here to discuss the military and political plans of North China? The food of the Song Dynasty is also very suitable to Tang Qiuli's appetite. Many major strategies and policies are made on the dining table with Lu-flavored delicacies.  After confirming it, all this seems to be right in front of you, but now looking at it, there is a bit of desolation and melancholy of parting.

    People's mood can actually change their views and feelings about the environment. There is nothing better than being able to react to a scene.

    Passing through a long corridor covered with ivy, roses and peonies blooming on both sides, the wind brings a fragrant fragrance, Tang Qiuli's rapid footsteps, in the quiet night, the gravel-covered corridor  on, extremely clear.

    In the living room, Song Zheyuan was chatting with some old friends. When he heard the footsteps, a knowing smile appeared on his face. He was very familiar with this footsteps. How many times had the owner of these footsteps brought the vigor of a young man like this?  Approaching him gave him wisdom, foresight and surprise beyond his years. In front of his eyes, the image of this extraordinary, young and handsome general appeared, and Qiu Li rushed back.

    Song Zheyuan originally did not want to disturb Tang Qiuli. He knew very well that with the current situation in North China, how heavy the burden was on Tang Qiuli's shoulders. There were tigers and wolves looking around at the Japanese army outside, and there were remnants inside who had ulterior motives and were ready to do something. All of this was weighed down on him just now.  On the shoulders of a twenty-year-old.

    In the past few years of taking charge of North China, Song Zheyuan felt physically and mentally exhausted, struggling to cope, and feeling physically exhausted. It was not until Tang Qiuli came to North China that this situation changed, allowing him to pay attention to what was happening in North China with the mentality of a bystander.  The political world is turbulent, and there is still time to carefully examine the issue of whether to stay or leave.

    Song Zheyuan had the idea of ????resigning, which had been brewing for a long time. However, something unexpected happened some time ago. The political situation in Pingjin, North China, was treacherous. Tang Qiuli devoted all his energy to it. He could not let Qiuli distract him.

    When everything was settled, Qiu Li defeated his opponent and firmly controlled the situation. The two major forces, the Japanese and the pro-Japanese faction, suffered a serious blow. He stabilized the situation in North China and demonstrated his experienced and skilled military and political talents. Song Zheyuan finally felt that  A trace of worry disappeared completely, and North China could be handed over to Qiu Li to take charge.

    I hope that this move can bring a few years of stability and peace to North China. This is Song Zheyuan's good wish. Unfortunately, this veteran soldier's good wish was shattered by the ruthless reality. It only lasted less than 10 years.  One year later, the July 7th Incident broke out in North China, and the Japanese army launched a full-scale invasion of China. From then on, the Chinese people fell into an arduous eight-year war of resistance against Japan.

    Song Zheyuan chose to leave when Tang Qiuli was not in Peiping and rushed to the front line. He really didn't want to experience that kind of parting scene. He also knew that Tang Qiuli would try his best to retain him. Soldiers should be impassioned and come to gain determination. Why bother to be a child?  This is why Song Zheyuan chose to leave.

    I have packed my belongings. Fortunately, my hometown in Shandong still has a hundred acres of fertile farmland, so I should have no worries about food and clothing. From now on, I can "gather under the east fence and see the Nanshan Mountain leisurely" and concentrate on being a farm servant, away from the worries of military and political affairs and the turmoil of officialdom.  It is not a great pleasure in life. After thinking about it all, Song Zheyuan felt a kind of tranquility after relief.

    Song Zheyuan has been in the army for many years and has been the most powerful person in North China. He has not accumulated much wealth. The 29th Army has exhausted his efforts. He himself is not a warlord who is crazy about amassing money.

    The old tradition of the Northwest Army is clearly reflected in him. When he was in charge of Jehol Province, he vigorously developed the local economy and improved the living conditions of the people. He achieved outstanding achievements. He had a good reputation among the people and moved the defense away from Jehol.  At that time, the people of Chengde were fighting each other, and the local gentry even signed a joint letter to the Nanjing government, requesting that Song Zheyuan should be allowed to stay in office.

    He refused the request of the officers of the 29th Army to hold a farewell banquet. However, the day before he left, he invited a few old friends who had been with him for many years to have a family dinner and talk about old times. The old brothers talked about their military career back then.  , is also a pleasure.

    Its real intention is to remind these old friends to fully cooperate with Tang Qiuli in leading the 29th Army and not to have second thoughts. With Tang Qiuli's wisdom, no small move of yours will escape his eyes. Don't do it yourself.  Can't find itNow.

    Song Zheyuan had seen Tang Qiuli's political wisdom and military ability, and these old guys couldn't even get half of it when bundled together. He didn't want these old guys to look in the wrong direction and end up in the wrong place after he left.  The end was tragic, so he invited these people with military power and prestige in the 29th Army to come over and give his final instructions.

    Tang Qiuli's tall figure appeared at the door of the living room, amidst the dust and dust, with a bit of anxiety, and a pair of eyes eagerly looking for the figure of the old army commander.

    Song Zheyuan's eyes met Tang Qiuli's kindly gaze. At the moment when their eyes intertwined, Tang Qiuli completely understood the heart of the old army commander, and he also saw a sense of relaxation in this old soldier who had always seen his age.  and relief.

    Tang Qiuli swallowed back the words he wanted to keep. He knew very well that Song Zheyuan had already decided to leave and could not change it. He was not a person who did useless things.

    He just said in a slightly sad and reproachful tone: "Old commander, you shouldn't. Even if Qiu Li is in the fire or water now, he still has to come back to see the old commander off. This is fate and affection.  !" Tang Qiuli really didn't know what to say.

    The atmosphere in the room seemed heavy. Several of Song Zheyuan's old men lowered their heads, their eyes already moist. The sudden resignation of the old army commander was also a sudden thing for them. Tonight, Song Zheyuan called them.  Come over here and tell me that you guys are catching up on old times.

    It was Song Zheyuan who broke the dull situation. He laughed loudly and said, "Look, Qiu Li, I didn't let you come because I was afraid of such a scene. We are all soldiers. Weeping and wiping away tears. On the contrary, it is an insult to the true nature of a man."  "It made me feel uneasy before I left. I have to carry the wine. Commander Tang has been working hard all the way. Have a few drinks today. I won't come back until I'm drunk!"

    The food and drinks came quickly, and the atmosphere became lively again. Tang Qiuli talked about the sudden increase in troops of the Japanese army opposite the 285th Regiment. Song Zheyuan didn't care. The Japanese were not sure of taking action yet. He was trying to test my resignation.  , as the new commander of the army, can you mobilize the troops of the 29th Army? The Japanese are accustomed to this method.

    When Tang Qiuli heard what Song Zheyuan said, he suddenly became enlightened. He fell into a misunderstanding. All he thought about was that the Japanese would take action in advance. Older people are still hotter. The motives of the Japanese were revealed by Song Zheyuan. What else was he worried about?

    However, we had to be prepared for any eventuality. The mobilized troops still moved in according to the original plan to see what tricks the Japanese were playing. Tang Qiuli felt much more relaxed when he put aside his most worried things.

    After several old men from the 29th Army said goodbye, Tang Qiuli and Song Zheyuan were the only two people left in the living room. Tang Qiuli took out a check from his briefcase, handed it to Song Zheyuan, and said, "Old Army Commander, no  What can I give you? This is a cashier's check deposited in the British Standard Chartered Bank in Qingdao. It totals 300,000 silver dollars. When I get there, there are many places to use the money. I am in a hurry and haven't prepared much!"

    Song Zheyuan was shocked. Three hundred thousand silver dollars was an astonishingly large sum at the time. He had long heard that the imperial master had strong financial resources. Qiu Li was indeed generous in his actions. How did he get his money? After all, this young man still had a lot of money.  What a mysterious young man with so many unknown secrets.

    Song Zheyuan insisted not to accept it, claiming that his hometown still had hundreds of acres of fertile land, which could fully meet daily expenses. Besides, what would an unemployed old man do with so much money?  He also said jokingly: "Then the bandits will be recruited and they will kidnap me. I'm afraid the ransom you will pay, Qiu Li, will be even more than this!"

    Tang Qiuli knew that the old army commander did not have much money. All his property was spent on the 29th Army, and he could not be allowed to return to his hometown to live a poor life. In the end, with his persistence, Song Zheyuan reluctantly  After putting away the check, Tang Qiuli felt a lot of comfort in his heart. This was the only thing he could do for this respectable old soldier.

    The next day, early in the morning, Song Zheyuan's car drove away from the still sleeping ancient city of Beiping. Originally, Song Zheyuan wanted to take the train back to his hometown in Shandong, but Tang Qiuli refused, and Peking left the old army commander's hometown in Shandong.  It's not too far, and it still allows him to toss around on the train.

    In addition to the vehicles used by Song Zheyuan¡¯s family members and vehicles pulling some furniture, there are also more than a dozen military trucks, with a reinforced battalion of more than 600 fully armed soldiers, responsible for escorting the old army commander¡¯s safety on the road.

    Song Zheyuan¡¯s joke last night reminded Tang Qiuli that it was really not safe on this road. Those daring bandits, no matter what military commander or provincial governor you are, will strike when they get the opportunity.

    For this reason, he specially selected 80 people from the 29th Army Guard Regiment to form Song Zheyuan's escort team, with a battalion commander as the captain. After the escort troops were withdrawn, they stayed with Song Zheyuan for a long time and protected him at all times.  His safety.

    Soldiers are paid double pay, and the battalion commander who leads the team enjoys teamwork.The allowance and all expenses were paid by Tang Qiuli himself. Even if he paid out of his own pocket to arrange a guard for the old army commander, they would still be part of the 29th Army and they would all be active soldiers.

    After shaking hands with Song Zheyuan and bidding farewell, Tang Qiuli watched the long motorcade gradually disappear into the grassy and green fields, and finally disappeared. A former strongman left. His era was over, and only the love of the people remained.  in memory.

    Quietly, the military and political affairs of Pingjin and North China have changed hands, heralding the arrival of a new era.
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