In Chengdu in December, although the winter cannot be compared with the kind of slaughter and cold in the north, it is still a little cold. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 At this time, a middle-aged man in his thirties was carrying a rattan box from the railway station in the eastern suburbs of Chengdu and walking down the street unhurriedly.

The city, like the cities in the southwest that I had passed before, had clean streets and a heartfelt smile on everyone's face. In contrast to the numb, empty gaze of other regional cities.

Since returning from studying in Germany, Jiang Fangzhen has been training the new army with his non-commissioned officer classmates Lan Tianwei, Zhang Xiaohuai, Wu Luzhen, Zhang Shaozeng, and others in the three eastern provinces, and devoted himself to building a new national defense.

The complexity of the preparation and training of the new army in the three eastern provinces far exceeded his imagination, and the contradictions between the old and new armies showed a trend of incompatibility between fire and water. Because of the support of Zhao Erxun, the governor of the three eastern provinces, although all kinds of troubles continued, the work was finally carried out normally. However, with the outbreak of the Wuchang Uprising and the outbreak of the national revolution, Zhang Shaozeng, Wu Luzhen and other units of the new army were successively transferred to Guannai, and the situation began to become more and more tense.

At this time, Jiang Fangzhen, who knew that something was wrong and was almost killed, had to break through and go south. All the way to Shanghai, after knowing that his best friend Cai Ye was doing a good job in the southwest region, he had the idea of going to see it. In this way, I traveled all the way to Kunming, but at this time, the party, government, and military organs of the Communist Progressive Party had all moved to Chengdu, and the trip did not achieve what I wanted. Fortunately, the railway between the two places has been built, and the distance from Kunming to Chengdu is not too far.

Rushing all the way from Kunming to Chengdu by train, although Jiang Fangzhen's face was a little tired, his spirit seemed very full. On the train, he admired the fleeting scenery outside the window while recalling what he had seen and heard since entering the southwest region. At this time, he was undoubtedly deeply attracted by everything that happened here, the optimistic and energetic people, and the vigorous and unanimous construction. There is no doubt that the southwest region at this time is undoubtedly a big construction site in his eyes, and there is a hot construction scene everywhere.

Unexpectedly, in just a few years, such a big change has taken place here, is this still the barren southwest in my impression? Jiang Fangzhen really doesn't know much about the Communist Party, but Jiang Fangzhen has never doubted Cai Yi's vision. The fact that he was able to commit himself to office and join this party is in itself a testament to the extraordinary nature of the CPC.

Inquired all the way, looking at the gate of the Southwest Military Region Headquarters in the distance, Jiang Fangzhen suddenly felt a little uncertain, he and Cai Ye hadn't seen each other for several years, wouldn't it seem a little abrupt to come to the door rashly?

Between gains and losses, he has already walked to the door of the headquarters. Subsequently, Jiang Fangzhen was stopped by the guards at the door.

"Comrade, please stop! This is a military stronghold, please retreat beyond the yellow line. This is a young soldier who saluted Jiang Fangzhen with a standard military salute, with a good attitude, and did not speak ill of each other as he imagined.

Jiang Fangzhen looked down, and there was indeed a long yellow line under his feet, and after withdrawing, he began to look at the soldiers in front of him calmly. He was very young, wearing a brown-green military coat covering his regular clothes, wearing an armed belt to look neat and capable, with epaulettes on his shoulders marked a military rank he did not know, and holding a semi-automatic rifle unique to the Southwest.

Being looked at by Jiang Fangzhen like this, the soldier was not angry, and after seeing the other party standing outside the forbidden line, he stood back at his sentry post.

"As soon as the trouble spreads, it will be said that Jiang Fangzhen wants to see Commander Cai Yi!" Jiang Fangzhen was very satisfied with the behavior of the guards, this was the soldier he imagined.

"Wait a minute." The guards looked Jiang Fangzhen up and down again, and then turned around, and there was a phone in the watchtower.

In the headquarters, Xiao Mubai was discussing military affairs with Cai Ye, and in view of the fact that the troops in front of them were small and overstretched, the two of them had some ideas. As soon as the two finished talking, Cai Yi's adjutant Lei Biao walked in and reported: "Commander Cai, there is a man named Jiang Fangzhen outside, who asks to see you." ”

"Oh? Jiang Fangzhen? It's Brother Baili here, great! Cai stood up. The relationship between the two of them is really unusual, and it is still a friendship established when they studied together at the Japanese non-commissioned officer school.

Hearing that it was Jiang Fangzhen, Xiao Mubai also felt a little surprised, without him, this person was really too famous in another time and space. A well-known military theorist and military educator, whose "On National Defense" is well-known overseas, not to mention that this person also has a literary quality that is not inferior to ordinary people.

"Since Mr. Jiang Baili is here, we should go out together to greet him." Xiao Mubai said with a little admiration.

The two came out together, and Cai Yi, who was far away, shouted: "Brother Baili, where is Brother Baili?" ”

Jiang Fangzhen, who was standing outside the door, heard Cai Ye's shout, his heart warmed, he smiled slightly, and when he looked up, he saw Cai Ye wearing a straight brown-green general's uniform, and two golden generals shining in the sun on the yellow epaulettes on his shoulders. After seeing where he was standing, he walked quickly to this side, followed by several young officers.

Seeing this scene, Jiang Fangzhen arched his hand and said loudly: "Songpo, I haven't seen you for a long time." ”

Jiang Fangzhen gave up his hand from afar, and Cai Ye rushed forward to give a warm bear hug. Jiang Fangzhen was stunned at first, and then he was infected by Cai Yi's enthusiasm and hugged him back.

"It's really rare to meet old friends, let's go, go in and talk!" After Xiao Mubai walked over, he looked at the happy two people in front of him and said with a smile.

"Let you see Zicheng, Brother Baili and I haven't seen each other for many years, and we lost our temper for a while, hehe!" Cai Ye looked at Xiao Mubai in front of him and apologized, and then said: "Come, let me introduce you all, this is the famous Jiang Fangzhen, Jiang Baili, is a friend I met when I was in the non-commissioned officer school." ”

"I have admired the talent of Brother Baili for a long time, and when I see him today, I will be fortunate to meet him." Xiao Mubai, who heard the introduction, stepped forward and warmly shook Jiang Fangzhen's right hand with both hands.

"What? Songpa, won't you introduce me to it? Jiang Fangzhen clearly felt the enthusiasm of the young man in front of him.

Cai Yi laughed and said: "Brother Baili, this person in front of me is the chief of the general staff of the General Staff of the Southwest Revolutionary Army and the general secretary of our Communist Party. Xiao Mubai, Xiao Zicheng. ”

Hearing Cai Yi's words, Jiang Fangzhen's elegant expression was slightly moved, and a pair of eyes flashed with a strange look. His first focus was on the military, not politics, because his political views were too weak. General Staff? It has been heard that the General Staff Headquarters of the Southwest Revolutionary Army is the highest command organ and is in charge of the operational command, organizational building, administrative management, and military training of the whole army, which is similar to the German military system. The difference between the two is that the General Staff, together with its parallel General Political Department, holds the power to appoint officers above the regimental level.

The concept of nationalization of the army has always been what he has pursued, but he has seen the prototype here, although this force is still only a local force, but no one in China has done better than here, right?

"Chief of General Staff Xiao, I have admired the name for a long time." Jiang Fangzhen looked at this young man with a pair of eyes blazing.

"Baili, you are polite, you can call me Zicheng in the future." Xiao Mubai was as enthusiastic as ever, looked at Jiang Fangzhen who looked tired in front of him, and then said: "Songpo, Brother Baili has been running all the way, and his body is also a little tired, you quickly take him back to have a good rest, and the rest of the things will be talked about later." ”

"Look at me, I'm overjoyed, hurry, Baili, Zicheng, let's hurry in, what's the matter standing here."

"Brother Baili, let Songpa arrange for you to find a place to rest first, I still have something to do, so I'll go and get busy first." Raise your spirits, and let's set up a reception banquet for Brother Baili in the evening. ”

"Then it's better to be respectful than to obey." Jiang Fangzhen is still as elegant as ever.

After Xiao Mubai left, Cai Ye took Jiang Fangzhen to his home in the compound of the military region. At this time, as a close friend, no matter what he said, he couldn't arrange him in the guest house.