Yang Aiyuan has not yet come, but Shang Zhen has been panicked, this day came too fast, without any warning, he stepped into the trap of time, and was suddenly dragged into the scene dozens of days later or even a few months later, facing the decision to be made sooner or later, he knew it but was panicked, it may be easy to command, no matter how much fear is just the number of casualties of each other, he came to the battlefield in person, and he was only facing a living opponent, the death and injury were just an instant, and he had to choose the path he wanted to take. But he had to face the side he didn't want to see the most, the hidden self at that time, which had nothing to do with good and evil, but had to cross the single-plank bridge of inner morality.

Chang Zhenbang smiled and looked around in the living room of Xinzhou County, elegant picture scrolls, fragrant flowers and plants, and hesitant generals, puppet-like horses, and overwhelmed adjutants, all of which made time stand still, and stillness immersed the mood but also made the atmosphere depressing, no one spoke out, which meant that the voice of the heart had to speak in silence, and in the face of another real self, whether it was a peddler pawn or the emperor of the Son of Heaven, he was reluctant.

For a long time, the door was gradually full of officers at all levels, these people had Baoding Military Academy, Shanxi Wutai, some came to say hello, some came to do business, and so on, but they were all blocked out of the door, the door was not closed, people looked inside curiously, but only saw a heavy but hesitant general and a young offspring smiled, everyone began to speculate in their hearts, all kinds of lace scandals popped up like weeds, what creditors collect debts, what cousins seek justice, People always have such and such problems when eating cereals, and it is good to be elegant and elegant, but it is more down-to-earth to see it.

Although the noisy discussion was small but enough to disturb people's minds, Shang Zhentie slowly closed his eyes with a blushing face, and the adjutant hurriedly ran out with small steps, gently closing the door from the outside, and seeing that there was no sound at all, he opened his mouth and breathed a few times, and the oppressive atmosphere was gradually relaxed.

Facing the officers outside, they instantly surrounded them like blind bears who had seen honey, and the adjutant could not afford to offend anyone, so he had to boo a few times, and while everyone was not paying attention, he hurriedly smeared oil on the soles of his feet and left. It didn't matter if he left, more reveries bubbled up from everyone's minds.

"Ruling overseer, Yan Overseer is kind to me, I can't be sorry for Overseer."

Shang Zhen said helplessly.

"You are a professional soldier of the country, not a private soldier of the Yan Overseer Army!"

Chang Zhenbang said lightly.

"Yan Overseer, how will the ruling government deal with it?"

Chang Zhenbang took out Yan Xishan's letter from his sleeve and handed it over, saying, "See for yourself." ”

Shang Zhen took it, trembling and looked at it, he couldn't believe it but couldn't believe it, with his understanding of Yan Xishan, this is definitely Yan Xishan's handwriting, and with Yan Xishan's temperament, there is a chance that he will do this, just like back then, in order to let Yuan Shikai let down his guard, he handed over his military power, financial power, and human rights in exchange for Yuan Shikai's trust, but is Chang Zhenbang Yuan Shikai? Maybe it's not as good, maybe it's over, and who knows what the future holds?

"The ruling promised him?"

"Why not?"

"What about those Jin Jun brothers?"

The crux of this matter, Yan Xishan pushed 265 and kicked the ball to Chang Zhenbang, if Chang Zhenbang is a large-scale layoff, not only will the Shanxi generals feel uneasy, but Li Chun, Chen Guangyuan, Ni Sichong and others in the southeast will also be dissatisfied with the sadness of the frightened bird, if there is a problem between the henchmen, it is not easy to protect themselves, let alone expand the territory. If the existence of these Shanxi troops is allowed to be allowed, and it is said that Yan Xishan gave up military power and only wanted to be a provincial governor who is dedicated to construction, that is, he is nothing and has become a common man, as long as he is in Shanxi Province for a day, the military, government and civilian religion in Shanxi Province will act according to his face, even if Chang Zhenbang sends people, it will be in vain, and he will waste millions of oceans to raise soldiers and feed horses for others.

Chang Zhenbang said: "Brother Yan has been running Shanxi for many years, and he still understands the customs and customs, as for the army in Shanxi, he should still listen to the opinions of the old brother, there is an old man in the family, like three treasures, you should understand this truth." ”

"The ruler is wise, but with his humble understanding of the Overseer, I am afraid that this army will not be able to withdraw."

Shang Zhen saw that he also mentioned football, so he simply picked out the problem, and some things were clear, so that everyone could talk about their hearts.

Chang Zhenbang said: "Look at the current appearance of Shanxi, you know that the old brother is a very emotional person, the country was divided in the past, Shanxi needs a lot of troops to protect the territory and the people, and now the country is gradually on the right track, this army may not need so much, but since the old brother is so nostalgic, Zhenbang has to be a brother has to be preserved, fortunately, China has been a country with central troops since ancient times, and there are troops in various places. You can let the elder brother make a list, those that are classified as national troops, and those that are turned into provincial troops, so that there is no problem! ”

When Shang Zhen heard this, he couldn't help but exclaim in his heart, Chang Zhenbang didn't spend a single soldier, a meter and a penny, and said that Shanxi's current troops are divided into two levels, as long as they are divided, whether good or bad, Shanxi's army will have cracks, and those officers and soldiers who have not been divided into the other side will inevitably deviate from morality. What's even more powerful is that everything is done by Yan Xishan, Chang Zhenbang not only gave Yan Xishan enough face, but also did not complain, he was really clever. Don't look at this Chang Zhenbang, don't look at his young age, with such means, it is no wonder that he has risen so quickly, Yan Xishan is afraid that he is not the opponent of this person, and he can't help but worry about Yan Xishan again.

"Is this what an adult thinks?"

"No, this is Mr. Ye's idea, he is also a person who misses the old love, and he is very close to Brother Yan, so it is inevitable to think a lot about the old brother, Zhenbang has always come to see Mr. Ye, and also admires Brother Yan, this friendship is difficult and must be preserved, hehe."

Shang Zhen couldn't help but sigh in his heart, this vicious idea was thought up by Ye Ji's old fox, and it makes sense, don't look at Chang Zhenbang, although he is young and promising, he wants to be a man and do things, and he wants to be smooth and sophisticated, he can't do it if he is not old, and this thing needs to be tempered in the spring and autumn. It's just that the friendship between Yan Xishan and Ye Ji is too fucking weird, if it goes deeper, I'm afraid that I will be sold by this old fox and I will help him count the money and say thank you?

"Lord Archon, what do you need Shang Zhen to do?"

Chang Zhenbang said: "The general's personality Zhenbang has always been important, and I hope that the general can serve the central government and be loyal to the country." ”

Shang Zhen was excited, but he had to force himself to calm down, this is like doing business, whether it is selling or buying, whoever is tempted first will lose, and said: "My lord is doing this, I am afraid that if I don't comply with the rules, I will make Yan Dujun unhappy." ”

Chang Zhenbang said: "Respect a person must be respected to the end, no blasphemy, since Zhenbang respects the old brother, he will not let him be embarrassed, Zhenbang's meaning is very simple, I hope the general can serve the country, if you can go to the book to let the old brother classify the general as a national army, it is the best, if Yan is reluctant to general, in fact, in the country and in Shanxi are the same, as long as the heart has the center, where can not serve the country and loyalty!" As for the nature of people at that time, as long as there are people, there are factions, and without factions, there are no people. Even in the southeast, there are also various factions rampant, as long as everyone can twist into a rope, and the strength is in one place. ”

Shang Zhen said with emotion: "The adults have already spoken to this point, and it would be hypocritical to say anything about the humble position, the ruling lord can rest assured, the blood of the humble position is still hot, as long as the country needs it, you can throw this seven-foot flesh mortal fetus out at any time." ”

Chang Zhenbang stood up with a smile and said: "In this way, Zhenbang will not delay the general to deal with official affairs, but Zhenbang has a sentence of heart, which may make the general unhappy, but I hope the general can understand." ”

"My lord, but it doesn't hurt to say it, and it's also good to change it if you don't."

Shang Zhen smiled slightly, he seemed to know what Chang Zhenbang was going to say, and according to the routine, he should refuse righteously at this time, but he still liked that sentence to let Chang Zhenbang say it himself, which would be of great benefit to his future development.

"It's cold, general, but you have to pay attention to your body."

Shang Zhen was stunned for a moment, and Chang Zhenbang laughed after squeezing his eyebrows at him teasingly.

Hearing laughter outside the door, everyone came over again, and then the door opened, Chang Zhenbang walked out with a smile, the adjutant breathed a sigh of relief, ran in a hurry, and said to Shang Zhen: "My lord, Yang Aiyuan is here." ”

Shang Zhen said: "Hurry up, please!" ”

Yang Aiyuan walked in slowly with a straight military uniform, don't look at him as an official, but his every move is full of kindness, even if he knows that he is here to do the work of supervising the army, he doesn't hate it in his heart.

"Brother Yang, it's been hard all the way."

Shang Zhen enthusiastically rushed up to ask for warmth, no matter how resistant he was to Yang Aiyuan in his heart, but his personal relationship with Yang Aiyuan was very good, it could be said that he was like a brother, but Yang Aiyuan and him were even brothers. They are people who do things, and some emotions can't tie their hands and feet to do things, no matter how deep their emotions are.

Yang Aiyuan said: "Brother Lao welcomes me from afar, and my brother is grateful, but what is my brother here to do this time, I am afraid that my brother also knows it, before we go on business, we might as well find a place to catch up on the old days." ”

Shang Zhen saw that he was so straight to the point, and he started before he entered the yamen, and his heart couldn't help but feel a lot heavier, good friends met each other, and it was not a matter of pride to be anyone. Fortunately, Chang Zhenbang came one step ahead of him, otherwise he would really not be able to bear it in his heart.

"Brother Gaoyi, then brother will choose a clean place with wine."

Shang Zhen said with a smile, and then introduced Yang Aiyuan into the Yamen guest room, and after the adjutant served a few side dishes and a jar of old wine, he quietly withdrew.

Yang Aiyuan didn't say anything, he didn't use a bowl when he picked up the wine jar, he drank it directly from mouth to mouth, Shang Zhen looked at him with a wry smile, took him a wine burp up, then grabbed the wine jar and drank it unceremoniously, a jar of wine went down most of the time, and after the two of them couldn't drink it anymore, Yang Aiyuan said earnestly: "Brother, Brother Yan is not thin on you." If you have any difficulties, you might as well say it directly, we have been brothers for many years, and we can't just leave the old brothers behind because of a little problem. ”

Shang Zhen shook his head with a wry smile, and said: "The world says that the Overseers are nepotistic, but let's touch our chests and say things of conscience, the Overseers are much stronger to me than those Wutai people, when the expedition to the two lakes was defeated, after the Overseer received the news, he didn't say anything, only did two things, one is to send someone to me, saying that victory and defeat are a common thing for soldiers and ask me not to worry, continue to lead the troops and don't think too much, the second is to find my brother, live to see people, dead to see corpses." ”

This was six or seven years ago, I didn't expect it to be long, time passed in a flash, and looking back it seemed to be decades ago, Yang Aiyuan was also very sad when he heard it, he didn't say anything, he picked up the children of the wine jar, but was stopped by Shang Zhen, he glanced at Shang Zhen, but saw Shang Zhen push a big bowl over, the crystal wine smashed into the big bowl with a bang, splashing countless wine beads, Yang Aiyuan picked it up, and poured it down with a raised neck, and the military uniform on his chest was wet all of a sudden.

With a bang, the wine bowl fell on the table, and Yang Aiyuan stared at Shang Zhen and said, "Brother, why do you want to do this?" ”

Shang Zhen picked up a sea bowl without saying a word and drank it, poured himself two more bowls, and after three bowls in a row, he half-cried and said with a smile: "Wutai, Wutai!" ”

Yang Aiyuan understands that people know what he means, and he is not much sadder.

The first Wutai is talking about Wutai County, and the second Wutai is talking about Wutai people, which together is the anger of those Wutai dignitaries in Taiyuan City for the defeat of Wutai, although this is arranged by Yan Xishan, but the reactions of all parties are beyond Yan Xishan's small abacus, so that Yan Xishan, who has no last resort, loses his calculations, then someone will have to carry this black cauldron, so many property losses, so many people are displaced, so many soldiers died on the battlefield, so many noble aunts and six aunts were bullied, don't kill a few brigade commanders, The division commander and even the commander-in-chief are afraid that they will not be able to explain to those Wutai adults, they were originally going to take Kong Geng under the knife, and finally extrajudicial grace, so that he has no face to stay in Shanxi, but people are not as good as heaven, Kong Geng took the first step to show accountability, and then launched the Wutai forces to force the palace, Yan Xishan has a heart, but it is still inconclusive, but with Yang Aiyuan's understanding of him, there is a chance that he will take Shang Zhen to open the knife. It is true that Shang Zhen is his confidant, but Yan Xishan rules Shanxi by relying on Wutai nobles, and Nanmu is insignificant compared to a forest, and it can only be said that it is painful.

"Now that my brother already knows, I will treat Brother Yan to accompany my brother, Brother Yan is also a last resort, don't look at him on the table is a majestic Overseer, he also has his difficulties, I don't say this, my brother also understands, it is not easy to maintain the current situation with the power of a province, brother Haihan!"

Shang Zhen poured himself a bowl of wine, and after drinking it, he threw the bowl on the table, and said, "Brother, these brothers you said understand it, but brothers also have brothers' difficulties......

"Don't talk about it, drink, drink!"

Yang Aiyuan interrupted Shang Zhen's words, poured a bowl of wine for him, and pushed it in front of him.

Shang Zhen unequivocally took it and drank it, "What is the Overseer going to do with your brother?" ”

Yang Aiyuan said: "Brother, you do this, which makes the Overseer very embarrassed, if you kill you, you can't bear it, but you have to take it seriously, if you don't kill you, how can you obey the public?" We have survived in the cracks of Shanxi for so long, relying on the unity of all people, who is this heart, naturally it is Brother Yan Xishan, if these people in Wutai are separated from morality, Brother Yan is three heads and six arms will definitely not be able to cope with it, you better go! ”

"Let's go?"

"Let's go!"

"Where to go, how to go?"

"The world in the southeast and northwest is so big, and it is not difficult to get ahead with the prestige and ability of my brother."

Shang Zhen smiled bitterly and said: "Alone, I'm afraid I won't be able to get out of this Shanxi!" ”

"Brother, what do you think?"

"Huang Guanghua, Gao Hongwen and the two people left with me! They are my people, and it is not good to stay. ”

"You're going to make things difficult for the Overseers."

"I also know that I have embarrassed the Overseer, and I hope that my brother will mediate it!"

"With your methods, brother, Gao Hongwen and these people can come out in three or five years, but if you take them away, your reputation will stink."

"He led me as a leader, and I treated him as a brother, and I was already ashamed, how could I cut off my hands and feet? Besides, justice is at ease in the hearts of the people, who I am Shang Zhen, the world naturally knows! I hope that my brother will be successful. ”

After pondering for a moment, Yang Aiyuan said, "Let's go to the northwest, I can't say that there is still time to drink." ”

"The Overseer has decided?"

"It's decided, when the time comes, there will be no strong generals like Brother Shang."

"Brother is not a brother talking about you, the form of the world has become clear, why is this trouble, Lord Overseer!"

"Brother, you don't sit in this position, you don't understand the magic of that position! Brother Yan also couldn't help himself. ”

After Shang Zhen sank for a moment, he said, "I'm sorry, my brother thinks that this northwest is too much to go." However, no matter where the brother goes, he will never turn his gun on the Overseer, please believe it. ”

"I believe in you! In fact, Ye doesn't have to be like this, after leaving Shanxi, your vision should not be limited to the province, but take a long-term view. You are a contemporary hero, you must have a meritorious career, and the soldier should still keep the enemy out of the country, as for the heroes of the civil war, don't do it! ”

"Yes, brother must remember the lesson of my brother!"

"That's it! Drink! Drink! ”

"Thank you, brother, for making it happen!"

"Drink! Drink! ”

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