As the domestic situation deteriorated further, the atmosphere in the city of Nanjing became increasingly tense, and the number of military and police on the streets multiplied, and the footsteps of pedestrians were hurried. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

After getting off the train, Zheng Yi was escorted by a group of military and police, and took a car with Kong Xiangxi to the government guest house near the Bell and Drum Tower, and there was hardly a smiling face to be seen along the way.

The original site of the central government guest house is a large, beautiful and tranquil garden-style courtyard, which seems to be nothing special from the outside, and you can only see that this newly renovated compound is quite stylish, and every grass and tree is very exquisite.

The accommodation arranged for Zheng Yi turned out to be a two-storey chic building, and there is a delicate garden of nearly 100 square meters in front of the small building, the indoor furniture is all made of brand new mahogany, all kinds of furnishings are available, there are independent bathrooms on the upper and lower floors, and there are special young and beautiful waiters.

Kong Xiangxi, who was busy with affairs, told Zheng Yi to prepare for the dinner and left in a hurry, Zheng Yi knew that he would not meet the commander-in-chief of the general so soon, so he made tea and chatted with his second uncle with peace of mind.

Who knew that a pot of fragrant tea had not yet been brewed, and Zhou Junyan, who had been absent for a long time, suddenly arrived.

Zheng Yi, who heard the waitress's report, immediately strode out to greet him, and bowed deeply to Zhou Junyan, who had gray temples and was wearing a black tunic.

Zhou Junyan showed a happy smile, and after a while, his face sank again, and he carefully looked at Zheng Yi, who was a little unfamiliar with maturity, for a while: "You still remember my uncle, it's gratifying!" ”

"Uncle Shi, don't be angry, the little nephew has never forgotten Uncle Shi's care and support over the years, if you don't feel that you don't have the face to see your old man, the little nephew would have come to greet you a long time ago." Zheng Yi hurriedly apologized, and his tone and demeanor were still the same as before.

Zhou Junyan couldn't help laughing, and swung his old fist and gently hit Zheng Yi's chest: "It's getting more and more slippery, if you don't sell so many arms to the Gui family and cause less trouble, I will be even happier." ”

Zheng Yi was taken aback, his mind changed, and he hurriedly helped Zhou Junyan into the house: "Don't believe those rumors with ulterior motives. ”

"The little nephew sold Li Delin a batch of weapons and equipment last autumn, and then never dealt with the Gui department again, during the Chinese New Year, Yu Shishu led the delegation to Hong Kong to investigate, the little nephew also made a special guarantee, in addition to supplying Yu Shishu a batch of weapons and equipment, and fully assisting the Jinling Arsenal to update equipment and increase production, he has not done anyone's arms business."

"Really?"

Zhou Junyan sat on the sofa in the center of the living room, glanced at the second uncle who greeted Zheng Yi and followed him into the house, and turned to Zheng Yi who was respectfully pouring tea: "If it weren't for your help, how could the Gui Provincial Army have so many advanced weapons and inexhaustible ammunition?" ”

Zheng Yi did not hesitate to put the responsibility on Chen Jiongming: "Uncle Shi, you have wronged me, I know a little bit about this...... Two months ago, the Gui Provincial Army did buy a batch of Belgian rifles and British artillery from Hong Kong, if I remember correctly, it was the Governor of Gui Province, Huang Shaohong, who personally went to Hong Kong to negotiate. ”

Zhou Junyan was stunned: "Is this serious? ”

"No jokes! You also know that General Chen Jiongming of Zhi Gongtang has a good relationship with his father, and Zhi Gongtang in San Francisco, USA, is also a collaborator of my Zheng family's business, and they have constant contacts with each other, and the Hong Kong Marine Transport Company under the little nephew also has shares in Zhi Gongtang, and tens of thousands of tons of flour that will be shipped to Shanghai are purchased from the United States by Zhi Gongtang for his little nephew. Zheng Yi looked honest.

Zhou Junyan nodded silently: "In this way, things will be complicated...... Oh, maybe Wang Jingwei and his party have already intervened. ”

Zheng Yi said with a smile: "Speaking of Wang Jingwei, the little nephew has something to say to you, a few days ago, a man surnamed Mei suddenly found the little nephew Huafeng Company in the French Concession, and sent a piece of Mr. Wang's name thorn, saying that there are 5,000 tons of rice, and he wants to entrust the little nephew's shipping company to transport it from Bangkok to Shanghai, and the little nephew chatted with him for a while, and immediately agreed to take over the business, and also accepted a deposit of 20%. ”

Zhou Junyan attached great importance to the news revealed by Zheng Yi, and immediately warned earnestly: "In the future, you will have less dealings with the surname Wang, and you can do normal business, but don't get involved with him, otherwise it is likely to bring unexpected trouble." ”

Zheng Yi pondered for a moment: "Uncle Shi, is there any misunderstanding that Principal Jiang has about his little nephew?" ”

Zhou Junyan waved his hand: "There is no misunderstanding, but I am a little worried!" In fact, President Jiang is very aware of your contribution to the party-state, and also appreciates your talent and affection and righteousness, and has also seen the great progress of Jinling Arsenal with your great help, which is why he did not hesitate to take time out of his busy schedule to invite you to Nanjing to meet. ”

"Because of your outstanding performance, you and your Uncle Yu Shishu have a bright face, but there are still many issues that need to be explained to you clearly, especially the issue of arms trade, which is related to the safety of the country and the survival of the party and the state, and it is not allowed to be sloppy at all!"

Zheng Yi pouted: "Since you look up to your little nephew so much, why did you suddenly change your mind and transfer the large arms order that was originally given to your little nephew to the Germans?" ”

Zhou Junyan reluctantly explained: "I know this matter, it is purely a helpless move, in order to balance diplomacy, our President Jiang also has to make some concessions in some aspects, I hope you can understand his hardships, don't care about temporary gains and losses, and take a long-term view." ”

Zheng Yi sighed: "I can understand, but I can't help but do business!" You also know that our old Zheng family's arsenal in Hong Kong has invested more than 5 million yuan before and after, and it is just on the right track. ”

Zhou Junyan couldn't say anything next time, and after thinking about it, he put the responsibility on Yu Feipeng: "Your Uncle Yu Shi has his own plans, and he will never wronged you, your Uncle Yu Shi will come to the dinner, and he will naturally give you an explanation when the time comes, what are you anxious about?" ”

Zheng Yi knew that Yu Feipeng was in a difficult situation, but he didn't want his business to be lost because of Lao Jiang's intervention, and if he didn't show his dissatisfaction in time, the breach of the contract would soon happen a second or third time, so Zheng Yi decided not to back down:

"Uncle Shi, don't be angry if you say something from your heart, in my opinion, President Jiang and even the Huangpu family don't have much purchasing power, at least in two years, they won't buy a lot of arms from me, I admit all of this, and I'm willing to do my best for the Jinling Arsenal under President Jiang, but I have to sell the weapons produced by my arsenal!"

Zhou Junyan had nothing to say, sighed, picked up the teacup and drank it slowly.

Zheng Yi was very helpless, and after thinking about it, he could only ask: "Uncle Shi, when does Principal Jiang sometimes see me indirectly?" ”

Zhou Junyan slowly put down the teacup: "Principal Jiang will meet you at the dinner later, tonight's dinner is specially set up for you, only me and your Uncle Yu and Minister Kong will attend the dinner, you should prepare well, and you must not talk nonsense when the time comes." ”