In Xuzhou, the spring breeze blows through the earth, through the green trees, through the birds, and through the celebratory crowd. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 info gongs and drums are noisy, the voices are boiling, the atmosphere is warm, and the people of Xuzhou are celebrating the hard-won victory.

In the back garden of the Fifth Theater Command, two people talked while walking. One is Li Zongren and the other is Chen Gongbo.

Chen Gongbo has a rectangular face, a mouthful of white teeth, a tall figure, handsome and dashing, and serves as the director of the People's Training Department of the Central Committee of the Kuomintang, the director of the Fifth Department of the Military Commission, and the chairman of the 11 provincial party departments.

Looking at the red flowers and green grass in the garden, Li Zongren was very excited, leaned over and picked a red rose, put it under the tip of his nose and sniffed it, looking intoxicated.

Chen Gongbo showed a look of admiration on his face, and said loudly: "Brother Delin, you are now the happiest person in all China. ”

Li Zongren still sniffed the roses and nodded slightly.

Chen Gongbo frowned, changed his words, and said: "Some people laugh, some people cry." ”

These words were like a cold wind blowing across Li Zongren's face, his muscles twitched, he turned his face away, his eyes stared at Chen Gongbo, and he didn't blink.

Chen Gongbo looked around, the guards were dozens of meters away, and pretended to be mysterious and said: "Duke De, I heard that Lao Jiang is very unhappy. ”

Hearing this, Li Zongren was stunned and said with a random smile: "On the day of the victory and the day after the great victory, he sent two telegrams in succession, hoping to restrain the celebration of the great victory, avoid the pride of his own people, and avoid the international community from giving up support after seeing China's great victory." After saying that, a trace of resentment appeared on his face.

The clever Chen Gongbo observed Li Zongren's heart, leaned his head against Li Zongren, and whispered: "Lao Jiang is in Wuhan, and when he heard the celebration of Taierzhuang's victory outside, he said: What is there to celebrate? Tell them to stay away! ”

"Gongbo." Li Zongren said enthusiastically, "What other rumors have you heard?" ”

"I heard that more than 100 agents came to Xuzhou. What is the purpose? Go without saying. Chen Gongbo said mysteriously, and glanced around alertly.

"Oh, that's it. These more than 100 agents came to meet their deputy station commander Long Xiaotian. Li Zongren said with a smile.

"A small deputy stationmaster commands more than a hundred agents?" Chen Gongbo's eyes widened in surprise and said, then he realized something, and hurriedly asked: "Duke De, which Long Xiaotian really exists?" Is it really a fairy? ”

"Gongbo, let me tell you, Long Xiao is innocent, and his ability is really extraordinary. He, he ......," Li Zongren said, and then slurred, his face embarrassed.

Chen Gongbo smiled generously: "Duke De, I know that those who are agents are kept secret. After speaking, the words changed: "Since the surname Long has great ability, there is no need for more than 100 people to revolve around him, there must be some people who come to Xuzhou and have other intentions." Dai Lia is not to be underestimated. Hey. He stared at Li Zongren meaningfully.

Li Zongren only felt a cool air on his back, and he couldn't help frowning.

Chen Gongbo said again: "Look, we are far away. I want to ask you one thing now, with your great military exploits, doesn't Degong want to go further?! His eyes were fixed on Li Zongren, without blinking.

Li Zongren's face turned pale, and he lowered his head and sniffed the flowers.

Chen Gongbo sighed and said: "Since the Anti-Japanese War, we have lost large areas of land one after another, first in North China, then in Shanghai, and then in Nanjing, and even the premier's grave cannot be guarded. Whenever Mr. Jingwei thought of the prime minister's grave, he couldn't help but wash his face with tears, beat his chest, and longed to go to Nanjing to guard the tomb alone. ”

Li Zongren was still silent, with no emotion on his face, but his heart was like a storm sweeping across the sea, the waves were turbulent, and his thoughts were churning.

Since taking charge of Guangxi, Li Zongren's ambitions have swelled dramatically, and his eyes have rushed out of Guangxi to look at the whole country, always wanting to dominate the whole of China and become the supreme leader. It's a pity that Chiang Kai-shek has always been a mountain that he can't climb, and the two have been fighting openly and secretly for decades, and he is completely at a disadvantage.

This time, Taierzhuang's victory made the whole country crazy, and Li Zongren's ambition swelled again. Moreover, the local warlords Yan Xishan of Shanxi and Long Yun of Yunnan both sent envoys to Li Zongren to convey a message that if Li Zongren wanted to ascend to the supreme throne and squeeze out Chiang Kai-shek, they would all support it.

Li Zongren thought about it and hesitated.

Chen Gongbo's sharp eyes saw through Li Zongren's heart, and he lowered his voice and said: "Duke De, now your popularity has skyrocketed, Lao Jiang's popularity has plummeted, seize the opportunity and take a step forward, the post of chairman of the Military Commission is none other than you." ”

Li Zongren raised his head sharply and stared at Chen Gongbo, his eyes projecting irrepressible joy.

"Mr. Jingwei and I will fully support you!" Chen Gongbo said with some flattery.

"Him?" Li Zongren frowned, and his expression darkened.

Since the September 18 Incident, Wang Jingwei has advocated peace with Japan. Since the July 7 Incident, Wang Jingwei's voice has become more and more high-profile. Li Zongren was well aware of Japan's wolf ambitions, and he would never be satisfied with negotiating peace, and he would never stop until he annexed the whole of China. The essence of Wang Jingwei's peace talks was surrender and betrayal of the country.

A spring breeze blew, Li Zongren raised his wrist, looked at the Rolex watch, and said officially: "Minister Chen, the conference for awarding medals is about to begin, let's enter." With that, he threw the roses into the garden, turned and strode back.

Chen Gongbo became impatient and said anxiously: "Duke De, Brother Delin, now is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you to ascend." ”

Li Zongren did not stop, but accelerated his pace and walked away.

Chen Gongbo gritted his teeth and snorted coldly.

Li Zongren walked out of the garden, turned a long corridor, stopped in front of a door, raised his finger and knocked on the door, knock knock.

Squeak, the door opened, and a beautiful face poked out, it was Yue Li, the leader of the Hujiazhuang group of the Fuxing Society. When she saw Li Zongren clearly, she immediately opened the door, snapped and saluted, and said crisply: "Chief Li!" ”

Li Zongren's eyes stayed on Yue Li's stunning face for half a second, smiled and nodded, and said, "I'll come to see Xiaotian and invite him to participate in the commendation ceremony." ”

Yue Li rolled her eyes and said in a low voice, "Chief Li, please do me a little favor." ”

Li Zongren was stunned, his eyes staring at Yue Li.

Yue Li whispered, "That's the case. This time, Director Dai ordered our Hujiazhuang group to be upgraded to a station, and promoted Long Xiaotian to deputy station chief, equipped with 120 agents. Everyone came to Xuzhou and asked Deputy Station Master Long to give a lecture. However, Long Xiaotian said that he was free alone and did not want to meet. Ask Chief Li to intercede. ”

Li Zongren was stunned for a moment, and said in surprise: "What are these one hundred and twenty people doing?" ”

Yue Li said with a smile: "Specially serving Long Xiaotian, there are bodyguards, drivers, secretaries, and cooks. And, of course, intelligence specialists. ”

Li Zongren frowned, and said in his heart, Long Xiaotian has more waiters than mine. His heart was then relieved, it seemed that Lao Jiang really valued Long Xiaotian and deliberately wooed him.

Li Zongren nodded and said, "Okay, I promise you." Take me in. ”

"Please come in!" Yue Li said happily, twisting her big buttocks, stepping away from her long legs, and pushing open the door of the inner room. This is Long Xiaotian's office in Xuzhou, which is luxuriously decorated, with leather sofas, rosewood tables and chairs, and chandeliers imported from Italy.

At this time, Long Xiaotian was sitting on the sofa, wearing a major general's uniform, a gold star shining, a blue sky and white sun medal pinned to his chest, and a large cigar in his mouth, spitting clouds and mist.

Long Xiaotian saw the two of them come in and glared at Yue Li. He heard Yue Li's words just now. Yue Li was happy when she saw Long Xiaotian glaring at her. She now admires Long Xiaotian from the bottom of her heart, and when she heard about Long Xiaotian's exploits, she was promoted to major general, and her future is unlimited.

Yue Li stepped forward and slapped her chest, stood up and saluted, and said in a crisp voice: "Report to Major General Long, Chief Li has come to see you." ”

Long Xiaotian stood up slowly, saluted Li Zongren lazily, and said, "Chief Li." ”

Li Zongren smiled all over his face, stepped forward quickly, and said, "Brother Xiaotian, don't be polite between you and me, we are brothers in private, don't give me a salute." Hahaha. As he spoke, he sat down, picked up the teapot and filled the tea for Long Xiaotian, and said, "Wait a while, the commendation meeting will begin, and then there will be a theatrical performance." I ask you to accompany me. However, for the sake of secrecy, I ask you to appear as my guard. How is it? I don't grieve you. ”

Long Xiaotian nodded and said, "I like to wear a jacket, I don't need to wear a military uniform." ”

"Okay, whatever." Li Zongren agreed without hesitation.

Then, Long Xiaotian changed his outfit, walked out of the office with Li Zongren, and came to the auditorium.

The auditorium was heavily guarded inside and outside, crowded with people from all walks of life, including officers from the Fifth War Zone, dignitaries from Wuhan and Chongqing, and Chinese and foreign journalists.

Military music sounded, and the commendation ceremony began. Li Zongren delivered a speech.

Long Xiaotian lazily followed behind Li Zongren, his eyes looking at the people around him. Seeing so many big people, all well-dressed, he was also a little curious in his heart, but then he felt bored, put his hands in his trouser pockets, and suddenly remembered Hu Wenrou in his mind, and his eyes stared out of the window.

Li Zongren and Xu Yongchang, the first-class general of the military command minister of the Nationalist Government, presided over the commendation ceremony and awarded Tang Enbo, Sun Lianzhong and others the Order of the Blue Sky and the White Sun, which is the highest medal of the Nationalist Government. There was thunderous applause and flashing lights.

When Tang Enbo saw Long Xiaotian, the muscles on his face twitched a few times, and he cursed in his heart.

Long Xiaotian was in a trance, and suddenly felt a flash of magnesium light on his face, a little annoyed, and looked over to see a thin reporter under the stage, staring at himself.

The reporter suddenly saw Long Xiaotian's gaze, like a ghost possessed by a god, his hands trembled in fright, and the camera almost fell, so he quickly lowered his head.

"Xiaotian, follow me down, and the next thing is the theatrical performance." Li Zongren said to Long Xiaotian, and then walked off the stage.

Long Xiaotian followed Li Zongren back to the front row of the stage and sat down.

The theatrical performance begins. The first scene was a scene performed by the soldiers of the Fifth War Zone. The audience roared with joy.

Long Xiaotian disagreed. He had experienced the battlefield and knew that the victory of Taierzhuang was a tragic victory, with 70,000 or 80,000 casualties among the national army.

In the second scene, a group of beautiful women appeared, singing and dancing with paper fans. The audience below cheered desperately, and some officers even whistled.

Long Xiaotian was worried about Hu Wenrou in his heart, and suddenly felt a little strange, and suddenly opened his eyes, only to see that the leading beauty was tall and plump, with half of her naked arms and thighs white and pink.

Long Xiaotian was excited, his eyes looked through the paper fan, and the beauty was Hu Wenrou!

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