When Zhou Hexuan decided to go to Dunhuang in person, he immediately gathered professionals to accompany him.

The first is to contact the Central Museum, Li Ji and Fu Sinian are both busy with work, and sent an archaeologist named Xia Nai, to accompany Zhou Hexuan. When Xia Nai arrived in Chongqing from Lizhuang, the other two painters also lived in the Zhou Mansion.

The two painters are named Wu Zuoren and Lin Fengmian respectively.

Wu Zuoren studied at the Ecole Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels, where he studied under Xu Beihong. He was originally proficient in Western painting, but in recent years, he has specialized in Chinese painting, and has been creating works on the front line for a long time. Even without Zhou Hexuan's invitation, Wu Zuoren would have gone to Dunhuang two years later to copy the murals.

Lin Fengmian also graduated from the École Supérieure de l'Secretarial in Paris, and he worked part-time as a painter during his study abroad. Painting seems to be similar to creating an oil painting, and it can be regarded as a practical application. This person began to study Chinese painting, and in the past two years, he has been studying Chinese painting all day long in the broken arsenal of Danzishi in Chongqing.

Wu Zuoren was recommended by Xu Beihong, Lin Fengmian was recommended by Cai Yuanpei, and Zhou Hexuan wanted to gather people very easily.

Zhou Mansion.

Zhou Hexuan shook hands with Xia Nai and said, "Mr. Xia, I'm going to bother you this time." ”

"Don't dare to be, Mr. Zhou calls me Xiao Xia." Xia Nai hurriedly said.

Xia Nai, who is only 31 years old this year, has a doctorate in archaeology from the University of London, and participated in the excavation of Yin Ruins before studying abroad. He also worked at the Cairo Museum in Egypt last year, and returned to China earlier this year to work as a commissioner in the preparatory department of the Central Museum in Lizhuang.

This is a small character in the archaeological field of the Republic of China, but in a few decades, Xia Nai will be awarded the achievement of "Academician of the Seven Kingdoms".

Zhou Hexuan said to Wu Zuoren and Lin Fengmian: "When we arrive in Dunhuang, Mr. Xia will be responsible for archaeology, and you will be responsible for art appraisal." ”

"No problem." Wu Zuoren and Lin Fengmian were very happy.

In these years, there was a shortage of soldiers, and prices were soaring, so it was very difficult to go to Dunhuang for investigation and research. Now that Zhou Hexuan is the owner of the fund, he doesn't have to spend his own money, and he doesn't have to worry about safety, Wu and Lin are both looking forward to this trip.

"Knock knock!"

Cui Huifu knocked on the door and came to the study and reported to Zhou Hexuan: "Sir, Baishiyi Airport said that if you want to charter a special plane, you need to wait a few more days." The only plane that could be used was chartered away by Kong Lingwei, and the others were prepared for the government dignitaries. We'll either wait a while or fly to Chengdu. ”

"Kong Lingwei has nothing to do when he is idle, what is he doing chartering a plane?" Zhou Hexuan said speechlessly.

"I don't know, I heard that I'm going to Xi'an." Cui Huifu said.

Baishiyi Airport was the largest airport in Chongqing during the Anti-Japanese War, but there were only regular flights to the south and abroad, and it was necessary to fly to the northwest.

Zhou Hexuan thought for a while and said, "Call the airport again and ask when Kong Lingwei departed." Anyway, she can't use the whole plane, and taking her hitchhiker over can also save aviation fuel for the country. ”

"I'll ask right away." Cui Huifu said.

Lin Fengmian has been in Chongqing for the past few years, and he is very familiar with Miss Kong Er's name. He said worriedly: "Mr. Zhou, I'm afraid that the daughter of the Kong family is not easy to speak. ”

"It's fine." Zhou Hexuan said with a smile.

Two days later, Zhou Hexuan set off with a large army. In addition to the three experts and two bodyguards, they were accompanied by Wanrong and Lin Guoda.

Wanrong is now a well-known painter, and she wants to follow her to Dunhuang. As for Lin Guoda, he was taken by Zhou Hexuan to gain knowledge, and by the way, he could also ask Xia Nai about history along the way.

Aerodrome.

Kong Lingwei was wearing a suit, his hair was combed with oil, and he was stepping on a pair of high riding boots on his feet. With a pet dog in her hand and two servants in charge of food, clothing, shelter and transportation, she stepped on the gangway and walked into the airport.

Sitting on the plane and waiting for a few minutes, Kong Lingwei looked a little impatient and shouted at the cockpit: "Why haven't you taken off yet?" ”

There were also flight attendants in the Republic of China, and the dress was very close to that of the 21st century. They all have big wavy hairstyles, knee-length skirts and half-sleeved shirts, and they wear top hats crookedly on their heads, looking dignified and capable.

"Gongzi Kong, the plane still has to wait for someone." The flight attendant was obviously more familiar with Kong Lingwei, and directly called "Childe" instead of "Miss".

"Wait for someone?" Kong Lingwei was immediately angry, "This is my charter flight, I'm still waiting for a fart, give me a take-off immediately!" ”

The stewardess smiled and said, "That gentleman said that he is your friend." ”

Kong Lingwei sneered: "Hehe, I really have to wait and see today who dares to pretend to be my friend Kong Er." ”

The flight attendant said: "It's Zhou ......"

Before the words fell, Zhou Hexuan had already walked into the cabin and said with a smile: "Xiaokong, I haven't seen you for a long time." ”

"It turned out to be Brother Zhou," Kong Lingwei laughed, "Come in and sit, let's talk about the old days!" ”

Zhou Hexuan said: "I should call uncle." ”

"Fuck off, don't be an elder in front of me." Kong Lingwei said angrily.

Zhou Hexuan pointed to the entourage behind him and explained: "Xiao Kong, I'm going to take someone to the northwest, there is no plane, let's make do." ”

"No problem, Brother Zhou's friend is my friend, everyone can sit casually." Kong Lingwei said with Erlang's legs crossed.

Xia Nai, Wu Zuoren and Lin Fengmian were very surprised, it is said that Miss Kong Er was arrogant and domineering, but she didn't expect to be so easy to speak.

Kong Lingwei pointed at Wanrong and asked, "This is your little wife?" ”

Wanrong's face suddenly changed slightly, and she had a bad impression of Kong Lingwei, so she almost didn't go back on the spot.

Zhou Hexuan introduced: "This is the insider Guo Wanrong. ”

"Former Qing Empress!"

Kong Lingwei suddenly became interested, looked at Wanrong left and right, and even licked his tongue with shiny eyes.

Zhou Hexuan immediately reminded: "Don't mess around." ”

Kong Lingwei said with a smile: "I know, my friend's wife can't play, so you can rest assured." ”

Zhou Hexuan rolled his eyes, he was relieved.

In order to please Kong Xiangxi, Fan Ha'er gave up his house, and now Kong Xiangxi's whole family still lives in Fanzhuang.

Kong Lingwei lived in Fan Harr's house, and was a neighbor of the Fan family who moved out, so he hooked up with Fan Harr's aunt and wife without saying a word. Fan Haal couldn't laugh or cry about this, his little wife was cheating on a woman, and he didn't know how to lose his temper.

What's even funnier is still to come, Dai Li didn't know how unpleasant Kong Xiangxi was, so he actually ran out to be a matchmaker, wanting to match Kong Lingwei to marry Fan Ha'er as the main room.

Kong Lingwei's squinting eyes made Wanrong feel sick in her heart, and she deliberately chose a corner to sit down.

Zhou Hexuan was pulled by Kong Lingwei to sit side by side, and he asked casually, "What are you doing in Xi'an?" ”

Kong Lingwei sighed and said: "Alas, it's a shame to say it, I went to Xi'an on a blind date this time." ”

"Blind date?" Zhou Hexuan couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"If you want to laugh, laugh, don't hold back," Kong Lingwei threw Zhou Hexuan a cigarette and lit it himself, "Chen Lifu, that bastard, doesn't feel at ease to be his Minister of Education, so he has to be a matchmaker for me." Hu Zongnan is also a bastard, and he actually asked me to go to Xi'an on a blind date, and he won't come to re-kiss himself! ”

"Commander Hu is busy with military affairs, so don't complain." Zhou Hexuan said.

"Alas, don't mention this kind of trouble," Kong Lingwei depressedly spit out smoke rings, and suddenly changed the topic excitedly, "I heard that you encountered an air battle in Europe last year, and you personally flew a plane to fight the Germans?" ”

Zhou Hexuan said: "It's true to fly a plane, but I didn't fight with the Germans, but was chased by the Germans." ”

"That's exciting, too!" Kong Lingwei has infinite expectations for this.

Zhou Hexuan said: "If you want to find yourself, you can go to the flying team by yourself. ”

Kong Lingwei said depressedly: "Don't say that my mother won't let me join the army, even if you agree to let me join the army, it is impossible for me to become a pilot." Who doesn't know that the Air Force has the highest casualty rate? Every year, the students who graduate from the aviation school die in battle. If I really become an Air Force, I guess I will be able to live for two or three months. ”

The two chatted all the way, and arrived at Xi'an Airport a few hours later.

As soon as I got off the plane, someone came to greet me.

This person was wearing a military uniform, and he stood up and saluted: "Humble Xiong Xianghui, on the order of Commander Hu, take Miss Kong to the hotel to settle down." ”

Kong Lingwei was very unhappy and asked, "Why didn't you Commander Hu come to pick me up in person?" ”

Xiong Xianghui said: "Commander Hu is busy with military affairs and can't get out, please forgive Miss Kong." ”

"Okay, you lead the way." Kong Lingwei was much lazy to say.

"Sir Hu, can you arrange two more cars? Or a truck. Zhou Hexuan hurriedly stopped Xiong Xianghui. They also want to go to Xi'an City to rest, there are very few passenger planes in the northwest, Zhou Hexuan doesn't want to occupy valuable flight resources, and the rest of the way has to take a car all the way.

Xiong Xianghui felt that Zhou Hexuan was a little kind, and asked, "Who is this gentleman?" ”

Kong Lingwei pointed his fingers and said: "He is Zhou Hexuan, my brother Baizi, you hurry up and get two more cars!" ”

Xiong Xianghui smiled: "It turned out to be Mr. Zhou, I will contact the vehicle immediately." ”

Looking at Xiong Xianghui's distant back, Zhou Hexuan wanted to laugh, but he could only hold his facial muscles and make a serious appearance.

Xiong Xianghui is Hu Zongnan's most trusted person, every time Hu Zongnan wants to attack Yan'an, the national army has not yet started, and Yan'an has already got a detailed battle plan. Just because Xiong Xianghui is an underground party!

There is an interesting story here, at the end of 1949, Zhang Zhizhong, Shao Lizi, Liu Fei and other senior officials of the Kuomintang met Xiong Xianghui in Zhongnanhai. They affectionately pulled homely: "Isn't this Brother Xiong?" You also revolted? ”

Zhou Gong laughed beside him: "He is not an uprising, he is a returnee." ”

Liu Fei suddenly realized: "No wonder Hu Zongnan lost the battle. ”

What's even more interesting is that at this time there was a female stenographer in the Central Party Department of the Kuomintang named Shen Anna. In the eleven years from 1938 to 1949, Shen Anna took minutes of almost all important meetings of the Kuomintang high-level on the spot.

As a result, after each Kuomintang-Party meeting, the Communist Party could also receive a copy.

Shen Anna is also an underground party.