Li Zhen said: "Old village chief, go to Li Jiayin's house to have a look. ”

"Okay, I'll lead the way!"

Li Mingwei looked at Li Jiayin and shouted loudly: "Li Jiayin, the president said to go and take a look inside your house, quickly, go open the door." ”

"Okay!"

Li Jiayin responded with a smile and limped forward with a cane.

Li Zhen thought of Li Mingyu's words just now, and asked, "Old village chief, why is Li Jiayin's house still closed for the New Year?" Does he still want to go out for the New Year? Or something else. ”

Li Mingwei had a relaxed expression, the wrinkles on his face stretched out, and he said unhurriedly: "That's the case, because Li Jiayin is lonely at home, and it is very lonely to celebrate the New Year alone." Therefore, Lao Yu asked Li Jiayin to come to my house for a reunion dinner. Anyway, our Li Zhuang is a family, plus now that the world is peaceful, the days are slightly better, and if you can help, you will help by the way. If we Li Zhuang don't help our own people, do we still expect others to help? You say yes! ”

Li Zhen gave a thumbs up and praised: "Li Zhuang is really lucky to have such an old village chief as you!" ”

Li Mingwei said indifferently: "The president is serious, and the old man has just done his part." ”

A group of people came to Li Jiayin's house with laughter and laughter.

As far as the eye can see, Li Jiayin's home is an earthen wall, surrounded by a row of fence walls, but it is dilapidated and has not been repaired for a long time. Li Zhen took Li Mingyu and others into the room, looking at the simple layout, his heart was sour. He sat down, with a hint of apology in his eyes, and said, "Brother Li, you were wounded on the battlefield, and your three sons also died fighting for the country, and a father and son are all heroes!" But now life is tight, it is the state that has not done a good job of dealing with the aftermath, and I apologize to you. ”

Zeng Guofan and Shi Dakai stood aside, their expressions solemn.

Both of them felt the courage on their shoulders getting heavier.

This is a dereliction of duty.

Li Jiayin listened to Li Zhen's words, shook his head easily, and said very heartily: "The president doesn't have to blame himself, when I was discharged from the army, the army gave me enough resettlement money." It's just that after I came back, I was alone at home, and I didn't have much use, so I donated the money to those in need. Although I was lame, I could still work and walk, but it was a little slow. Although the days are a little poorer, they will not go hungry, which is much better than the days of previous years. ”

After a pause, Li Jiayin's face showed a look of pride, and he said proudly: "Although my son died on the battlefield, he will not regret dying, because he finally defeated the Manchu Tartars." If you can't defeat the Tartars of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, even if you don't die in battle, you will be bullied by corrupt officials and corrupt officials in the future. Anyway, it's all the same, and it's more glorious to die in battle. ”

When Li Zhen heard this, he immediately understood.

This is a very strong man, and he is also a man who strives for self-improvement.

Li Zhen's mood was both happy and slightly heavy.

The man in front of him made him awe-inspired. Li Zhen said sincerely: "No matter what, I thank Brother Li. If it weren't for a family like Brother Li, the establishment of our China would have been delayed. Because of a group of lovely and respectable people like you, you can win smoothly. ”

As he spoke, Li Zhen stood up and respectfully saluted the Li Family Bank.

Li Jiayin wanted to stretch out his hand to stop Li Zhen from saluting, but Li Zhen insisted, and he accepted it with a simple smile.

Li Zhen waved his hand and asked Lu Shaochuan to send the grain, vegetable oil, etc. he brought, and gave Li Jiayin a piece of silver before he spoke: "Brother Li, these things are a little condolence for the New Year, I hope you accept them." I also hope that Brother Li will be healthy and carefree in the new year. ”

Li Jiayin wanted to refuse, but in the end he accepted it and thanked him again and again.

Li Zhen changed his words and asked again: "Where is the cemetery of Brother Li's three sons?" Can you take me to a stick of incense? ”

"Good, good!"

Li Jiayin stood up and muttered: "My youngest son wanted to see the president, but unfortunately he was not blessed, and he didn't see the president when he died." ”

Li Mingwei accompanied him, and the group went out of the house and walked towards the back mountain of Li Zhuang.

After going up the mountain, you come to a place with three tombs in a row.

Li Jiayin pointed to the grave and said with a smile: "Because the bodies of the eldest child, the second child and the third child were not recovered, only the news of death was brought back, so it is a well-dressed grave." Li Jiayin stood in front of the tombstone, gently stroking the tombstone, and the steel man's face showed a rare trace of warmth, as if he was remembering the days when he fought on the battlefield with his three sons.

Li Zhen looked at the tombstone, the eldest was called Li Chengfu, the second was called Li Chengde, and the third was called Li Chengmin.

Three tombstones, erected in turn.

Li Zhen stood in front of the tombstone, took the paper money, incense, candles, etc. from Li Mingwei's hand, and burned incense and saluted the three of them.

After some time, Li Zhencai led people away.

Because it was close to noon, Li Zhen took a group of people to have lunch at the house of the village chief Li Mingwei. Li Zhen and his entourage numbered more than 30 people, and Li Mingwei set up several tables at home before all of them sat down. For Li Mingwei, this day of the New Year is undoubtedly a day worth remembering for a lifetime, and he didn't expect to have the opportunity to eat at the same table with Li Zhen.

While eating, Li Zhen talked with Li Mingwei and had a very happy conversation.

At around two o'clock in the afternoon, Li Zhen led people away.

On the way back, Li Zhen looked at Zeng Guofan and Shi Dakai and asked, "What do you think?" ”

Zeng Guofan said: "We haven't done enough! ”

Shi Dakai continued: "There is a long way to go! Don't slack off! ”

Li Zhen nodded and said, "What you said is right, it is a very critical issue, and we will work hard to do it next." However, what happened to Li Jiayin today touched me very much. I would like to erect a monument to the heroes in the middle of the city of Beijing to commemorate the countless soldiers who died in the war. Heroes are dead, but heroes are immortal. Even though he is dead, his soul is still there. I want to erect such a stone monument so that future generations will always remember the merits of the dead soldiers. What do you guys think? ”

Lu Shaochuan was the first to speak: "I support!" ”

Zeng Guofan said: "I also support it, this proposal is good!" Shi Dakai nodded and agreed.

Seeing that everyone supported without hesitation, Li Zhen laughed, and said: "In this case, arrange this matter immediately after going back, do not delay, and implement it as soon as possible." I believe that both the common people and the soldiers in the army want to see such a stone monument! ”

Zeng Guofan responded and said, "After I go back, I will arrange it immediately!" ”

When the group returned to the city, they separated.

Li Zhen returned to the presidential palace and accompanied Zhilan, Li Xiaotong, Gu Lina and others to enjoy the rest of the New Year, and fireworks in the courtyard at night. The New Year slipped through his fingers in the blink of an eye, and on the first day of the Lunar New Year, Li Zhen had not rested well, and the war report from the south had already arrived.

Long Yu took the battle report and walked towards Li Zhen's study.

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