Liu Xiang didn't wait long, half a month later, Zhuang Jihua took more than 800 people recruited by Beiping into two groups to Yucheng, when Zhuang Jihua got off the boat, Liu Xiang, Fu Chang and others who greeted him at the Guanyin Bridge Wharf were greatly relieved, why? Because this group of people did not come to Sichuan to fight for territory, they were either students, professors, scholars, and even hundreds of workers who dragged their families with their families.

"Fu Gong, this is the captain of the Southwest Development Task Force, my old classmate Zhuang Jihua, Cultural Revolution, this is Fu Gong." After Zeng Guangqing took Zhuang Jihua off the boat, he immediately introduced Liu Xiang and others who were waiting at the dock.

Zhuang Jihua raised his hand and gave a military salute, Liu Xiang was stunned for a moment before raising his hand to return the salute, but said with a smile in his mouth: "I have long heard of the reputation of Huangpu arrogant, and now I have to see the true face of Lushan, which is really good." ”

"Ashamed, ashamed, it's actually difficult to match the fame, Zhuang is just late in school, and Lao Fugong is here, which makes the humble job fearful." Zhuang Jihua is now very proficient in this set of Republic of China scenes, and then introduced Li Zhilong, Song Yunfei, Wu Ziniu, Gong Xiuhua, Liu Yinshu, Pan Huiqin, Mei Youlan and others behind him to Liu Xiang. Among them, Liu Yinshu and Pan Huiqin met them in Wuhan, Zhuang Jihua wanted to leave them in Nanjing and wait for the situation in Sichuan to open up before taking them into Sichuan, but Liu Yinshu resolutely refused to do it, and Pan Huiqin was unwilling, so he had to take them into Sichuan together.

Liu Xiang also introduced Pan Wenhua, Fu Chang, Zhang Sike, Qiao Yifu, Liu Hangchen and others to him, and when he introduced Yu Peidi, Zhuang Jihua smiled without waiting for Liu Xiang to speak: "Fu Gong, General Yu will not be introduced by you, he is my old friend, and we were old friends in Guangzhou back then." ”

As he spoke, he stepped forward and shook Yu Peidi's hand and said, "I really didn't expect to see you here." ”

"Cultural Revolution, don't say the word general anymore, I have long left the military circles, and now I am just a businessman." Yu Peidi said with a smile.

Zhuang Jihua was surprised, and then understood that there were probably a lot of stories that had happened there in the past few years, he shook his head and said: "I have to stay in Sichuan for a while, find time for us to talk in detail, but if the general steps into the business world, we may have many opportunities for cooperation in the future." I'm here to do business. ”

"Oh, is it? Then count me as a share, and you can't make all your money. Liu Xiang on the side said with a smile.

"If Fu Gong can participate, it will be the best." Zhuang Jihua also said with a smile: "The development of southwest resources is a big deal." ”

Liu Xiang invited Zhuang Jihua to cross the river to the military headquarters, Zhuang Jihua did not refuse, and took Zeng Guangqing, Mei Youlan, and Song Yunfei to leave, but left Li Zhilong and Wu Ziniu.

"Zaitian, Teng Jie, I have handed over these experts and students to you, you must settle them down." When Zhuang Jihua was leaving, he solemnly told Li Zhilong, and Li Zhilong naturally agreed.

Yucheng in June is already very hot, but the river breeze on the boat is still obvious from time to time, but as soon as the boat is clear, it is obvious to rush to the scorching heat in the air, there are more than a dozen sliding rods parked from the dock, and the sedan chair man who carries the sliding rod has long been waiting beside him, Liu Xiang and they have been on the sliding rod, Zhuang Jihua stood there for a while, and finally decided to sit on it and follow the customs.

In the Liziba Military Headquarters, Liu Xiang had prepared a table of wine and banquet, and after everyone entered the door, some soldiers had already brought basins and towels, and everyone wiped their faces.

"It's so hot, the name of the furnace in this city of Chongqing really deserves its name." After Zhuang Jihua wiped his face, a coolness came to his face, and he suddenly felt a burst of comfort.

"It's called fighting poison with poison." Liu Xiang smiled and said: "When I invite you to eat hot pot, eating hot pot in midsummer is a must in Chongqing, and it is hot from the inside out." ”

"Oh, that's a matter of appreciation." Zhuang Jihua had eaten hot pot in his previous life, but he had never eaten it in this era: "I have also heard that Yucheng hot pot is spicy and hot." Brother Enlargement, have you experienced it? ”

"I'm from Sichuan." Zeng Kuoqing smiled: "How can Sichuan people not eat spicy food, but Miss Mei is afraid that it can't." ”

"Why can't I? Isn't it just spicy? Mei Youlan glared at Zeng Guang unconvinced.

Zhuang Jihua smiled and said: "Little sister, that's not necessarily, I don't believe you will try it later." ”

Liu Xiang felt a little strange in his heart, when Zhuang Jihua introduced it just now, he said that Liu Yinshu was his wife, but he didn't bring her, but let this Mei Youlan come, what did this Mei Youlan do? So he smiled and said, "Miss Mei has not eaten it?" ”

"Nope." Mei Youlan shook her head, Zhuang Jihua didn't bring his wife but brought her, which made her very happy, in fact, Zhuang Jihua didn't want to bring her here, but after thinking about it, if she didn't bring her, she would definitely have to find something awkward when she went back, so it was better to bring her, just to play Song Meiling's brand. In addition, there is another reason for not taking Liu Yinshu, that is, I am worried that Liu Yinshu will not be used to eating the dishes of Yucheng, which are all chili peppers.

"By the way, General Zhuang, Miss Mei is also from the development team?" Pan Wenhua asked with a smile, his curiosity was the same as Liu Xiang's.

"Oh, no, my little sister is the niece of my mother, she has always been abroad, and she has only recently returned to China, this time I came to Sichuan to see if there is any business to do." Zhuang Jihua replied with a smile.

Liu Xiang and the others were relieved, no wonder Mrs. had to bring this young lady if she didn't bring it, with Song Meiling behind her, who dared to be vague about her, everyone suddenly became more cautious about Mei Youlan.

The banquet in the military headquarters had already been prepared, and the chef was specially invited from the famous old Sichuan restaurant in Chongqing, and the dazzling array of dishes filled the table in a short time.

Zeng Guangqing couldn't help but secretly complain when he looked at it, this dish is all Sichuan, and it is famous for its spicy.

"Cultural Revolution, this is boiled pork slices, try it." Liu Xiang very diligently took out a piece of meat from the oil soup with floating chili peppers and put it into Zhuang Jihua's bowl.

Zhuang Jihua took a bite, it was numb and spicy, and a layer of fine sweat immediately appeared on his forehead, he gasped and couldn't help but breathe out.

"Haha, slow down, Sichuan food should be eaten slowly." Liu Xiang persuaded with a smile, and then asked someone to bring a cup of tea.

Zhuang Jihua took two breaths, then put the meat slices into his mouth and chewed slowly, this spicy spicy penetrated his whole body, and even his toes could feel it, but after the spicy disappeared, there was a hearty feeling.

"Good!" Zhuang Jihua shouted, immediately put his chopsticks into the layer of chili peppers, picked out a piece and put it in his mouth, and swallowed it into his stomach in three or two clicks: "Okay!" It is worthy of being a famous dish in Sichuan, and it is delicious enough. ”

"Refreshing," Liu Xiang smiled and raised the wine glass in his hand: "Everyone, raise the glass, let's welcome General Zhuang to Sichuan, develop Sichuan, and benefit the Sichuan people." ”

Everyone stood up together, and Zhuang Jihua also raised his glass with a smile: "Fu Gong is serious, whether Zhuang's mission can be completed, and we have to rely on Fu Gong's help, come to us to toast Fu Gong together, I wish him a smooth career and a high rise!" ”

After speaking, Zhuang Jihua took the lead in drinking, and then lit up the bottom of the cup happily, everyone was slightly stunned, and then drank the wine in the cup in one gulp. After the guards added wine, Zhuang Jihua stood up again, raised his glass and toasted Liu Xiang: "Fu Gong, Zhuang has not yet entered Sichuan, and the principal instructed me to discuss everything with Fu Gong after I arrive in Sichuan, listen to Fu Gong's opinions, and ask Fu Gong not to get tired of giving advice, and the juniors have thanked me first." ”

When Liu Xiang heard this, he hurriedly stood up and said with a smile: "The Cultural Revolution is serious, and the development of the southwest is a wise decision of the chairman, and it is also beneficial to the people of Sichuan, of course I want to fully support it." ”

Zhuang Jihua smiled slightly, drank the toast and said, "Thank you so much." ”

Then Zhuang Jihua toasted everyone present one by one, each time the wine was dry, and after a circle, Zhuang Jihua felt a little up, knowing that he drank too fast, so he hurriedly stuffed something into his stomach, regardless of whether it was spicy or not.

Liu Xiang gave Pan Wenhua a look, Pan Wenhua picked up the wine glass and was about to stand up, but Mei Youlan suddenly put down the bowl and even exhaled spicy, Zeng Guangqing also saw that it was wrong, worried about getting Zhuang Jihua drunk, so he took the opportunity to interrupt and asked the guard to bring a glass of water, Mei Youlan rinsed her mouth and said with palpitations: "Fu Gong, this Sichuan food is too spicy, is the hot pot also so spicy." ”

"Ten times hotter than that." Liu Xiang smiled reluctantly, today's dish was specially arranged by him, but he saw that Zhuang Jihua could handle it easily, and he seemed to have understood his intentions.

Zhuang Jihua also smiled: "Look at you, you were talking big just now, now you know that it is amazing." ”

Glancing at Liu Xiang inadvertently, Liu Xiang hurriedly apologized: "Blame me, blame me, I didn't know if you like spicy food, come here, take down this table." ”

"Don't, don't," Zhuang Jihua looked at Liu Xiang with a smile and said: "I like it, when you go to Sichuan, you have to eat Sichuan food, is it still called Sichuan cuisine if it is not spicy?" Just let the cook make two non-spicy ones for my little sister, and keep them for us. ”

Liu Xiang looked at Zhuang Jihua and nodded slowly: "Which line, let them fry two non-spicy ones and serve them." ”

Next, Pan Wenhua and others toasted one by one, Zhuang Jihua did not refuse, but now everyone was not good to toast again, Liu Xiang handed Liu Hangchen a look, Liu Hangchen nodded knowingly.

"General Zhuang, where are you going to go first?" Liu Hangchen asked.

"Er," Zhuang Jihua burped and then raised a finger and said, "Xiang investigates the whole of Sichuan, then Yunnan, and finally Guizhou." I met a missionary in Germany, and he told me that in his early years he had been a missionary in Sichuan, and it seemed that near the border between Sichuan and Yunnan, he found that there was a wealth of iron ore, and Professor Li Siguang said that according to geology, Sichuan should have been all over the sea in ancient times, and later became land, as for how it became land, I don't know, but according to him, since it is the sea, then there should be a large amount of sediment, and after evolution, it will become a mine, what oil, copper ore, iron ore, etc., the principal signed an agreement with Germany to exchange our minerals for their weapons, and machines, ready to build a factory. ”

Fu Chang interjected and asked, "Sichuan-Yunnan border?" That was Liu Wenhui's defense area. ”

The principal also sent a telegram to Liu Wenhui; I know, the principal also knows, Liu Wenhui is unreliable, but there is no way, the north is said to be in trouble, and the Communist Party in the south is in trouble, which requires money and the army. Zhuang Jihua was drunk: "Fu Gong, the principal said that Sichuan is the most reliable to return to your Fu Gong, and it is best for you to control Sichuan." ”

"Thank you for the trust of the chairman, but Liu Wenhui is my father, and I, as a junior, should retreat." Liu Xiang sighed.

"Well, the situation in Sichuan has evolved into a family matter of your Liu family, and I, an outsider, should not and cannot say anything, but the principal asked me to hand over something to you." Zhuang Jihua took out a check from his pocket and handed it to Liu Xiang: "One million oceans, in addition, the Hanyang Arsenal has prepared five thousand guns for you, if it doesn't work, the principal can also directly transfer troops to reinforce you." ”

Liu Xiang was shocked, but Zhuang Jihua added: "Prerequisite, you speak." If you do not open your mouth, the army will not enter the gate; You speak, the army is under your command, and when you are done, you will go back. However, there are not many troops, no more than two divisions at most, and this is the greatest support that the principal can give you. ”

"Two divisions, is there a little less?" Fu Chang suddenly asked.

"I can't say any more, I am said in the north, Jiang Xianyun and Xu Xiangqian in Hubei, Henan and Anhui; Vermilion in Jiangxi; He Long on the Hunan and Hubei borders, after these two divisions are finished, they will go to the Hunan and Hubei borders to deal with He Long. Zhuang Jihua said with great regret.

Liu Xiang and Zhang Sike exchanged glances with each other, Zhang Sike nodded carelessly, and Liu Hangchen asked again: "With such a huge development team, the chairman of the committee has made a lot of money this time." ”

Liu Hangchen is Liu Xiang's "butler", and the financial power of the 21st Army is in his hands, and he himself is also a top student of Yenching University and a student of economist Ma Yinchu.

"The principal doesn't have so much money," Zhuang Jihua said with a smile: "The little sister is the god of wealth, her family is very famous in the United States, this time she returned to China to invest, and it is thanks to the persuasion of her wife that she made up her mind to invest in Sichuan." ”

"In that case, I have to give Miss Mei a drink." Liu Hangchen said to Mei Youlan with a smile.

Mei Youlan hurriedly shook her head: "Don't, I can't drink, in fact, my eldest brother has exalted me, I just came to see, the decision is in the hands of my brother, he is now in Shanghai, and it will take a while to come over." ”

Zhuang Jihua smiled secretly in his heart, after what happened to Yanjing, this girl became more and more able to speak.

Next, the two sides chatted with each other, and everyone was very happy to eat a meal. After the meal, Liu Xiang sent a boat to send Zhuang Jihua across the river.

After getting off the boat, after turning the two bays and not seeing the other side, Zhuang Jihua's drunkenness disappeared immediately; Zeng Guangqing was still a little puzzled by the things at the dinner table, and Mei Youlan also pouted to express her dissatisfaction.

"Liu Xiang did it on purpose today, he just told me that Sichuan food is very spicy, and Sichuan people are also very spicy, and those of us from other provinces should be careful in Sichuan; If we really investigate, he can help us, and if there are other plans, then they will not be polite. Zhuang Jihua said solemnly to Zeng Guangqing and Mei Youlan: "This is the true meaning of today's table of dishes." ”

"So what do you mean by that? Settle his heart? Mei Youlan asked.

"There is a meaning in this regard, and another meaning is to tell him that the headmaster can help him up, or he can beat him down, a million, hmph, as long as necessary, I can buy all the troops under his command." Zhuang Jihua said unashamedly.

When he returned to the station, seeing the set of "luxury standard rooms" left by Zeng Guangqing, Zhuang Jihua felt very uncomfortable.

(To be continued)