At that time, Xi'an was still relatively closed, and there were few female comrades who drank with men, and Tang Xingying was so young and beautiful, so the people who ate in the restaurant unconsciously stopped talking, and consciously or unconsciously glanced at Liu Yimin and the four of them.

Liu Yimin was about to listen to what everyone was talking about, but suddenly he couldn't hear the sound, glanced around, and then looked at the picturesque Tang Xingying, and understood that this was a beauty effect, and couldn't help but laugh at Tang Xingying in a low voice: "I really can't imagine that my wife is still a stunning beauty, and the lethality is so great!" ”

Tang Xingying's face flashed with a hint of brilliance, and she twisted Liu Yimin fiercely with her hand, and whispered, "Do you know that I am not ugly?" ”

Liu Yimin smiled, and even said that he was drinking, drinking, and drank with Li Xiaoshuai and Huang Wenhu.

At this time, the people eating in the restaurant had resumed normal conversation, and in the noisy sound of guessing the boxing order, the sound of the guests talking from time to time reached Liu Yimin's ears.

Listening to this, I heard a voice say: "Second Brother Zhang, this Red Army is coming, the sky has become better, it should be sunny, it should be sunny, it seems that this year's wheat is about to be harvested, and when the people have grain, the price of wheat will inevitably fall." Shouldn't you stock up a little, and when the famine comes, you can sell it at a high price and make a little difference, so that you can tell your son about your daughter-in-law. ”

The second brother's voice also sounded: "Brother Li, I advise you to be careful, this Red Army is not as strict as the warlords of the past, and it is very disciplined. You have just hoarded grain, and if the famine comes, I am afraid that you will not dare to sell it at a high price. Don't give your life if you can't make money, and it's completely over. ”

Another voice said: "Second Brother Zhang is too timid, isn't this Red Army protecting the interests of industrial and commercial enterprises?" How can they affect everyone's wealth? I think Brother Li's idea is right, he should hoard this year, and when he is in the spring of next year, he can make some money. If next year is a disaster year, it will be a big profit. ”

The second brother's voice sounded again: "Brothers, I think that the policy of the Red Army is to encourage legitimate business, and I am afraid that it will not work to engage in the kind of hoarding business in the past." I heard that a few people went to Shanxi and brought back some farm tools and iron tools, and they were sold for a good price. I want to go to Inner Mongolia and sell some cattle, sheep and leather goods there, and if any brother wants to go, he can partner with me. Anyway, now northern Shaanxi is all owned by the Red Army, and the road is safe, and even the taxes on the road and the fees for worshipping the mountain are exempted. Now that the situation in Shaanxi is so stable, I estimate that this market will become more and more lively, and maybe in the second half of the year, people will have money, and the business of this restaurant will be better, and I am afraid that there will be a relatively large market for beef and mutton. ”

After a long time, an urn sounded: "I am willing to partner with Second Brother Zhang." I can see clearly that this Red Army is not only a division of kings and benevolence, but also a contingent of our Shaanxi people. Since they entered Shaanxi, there have been no starving deaths in Xi'an, and anyone who can't get through can go to the army barracks for a few days, and then they can go to build roads and exchange their food rations for a family according to the amount of work. I have never heard of this kind of army or this kind of policy before. I will not do anything that violates the policies of the Red Army in the future, and I will send my eldest to become a Red Army in the future. I feel sorry for his conscience if he does something that violates the policy of the Red Army. ”

Second Brother Zhang's voice suddenly became louder: "Brother Chen, it's good, let's go back and calculate it carefully, this trip to Mongolia is not only to make a profit, but also to let the political axe know that we are good." Come, drink! ”

At this moment, Brother Li and the others also shouted to go together, and they could organize a small caravan immediately after seeing the situation. Liu Yimin didn't listen anymore, his face was full of smiles, and he divided the remaining wine in the bottle with Li Xiaoshuai and Huang Wenhu equally, and several people drank it dry, ate noodles and went back to the army headquarters.

Back at the corps headquarters, Liu Yimin asked Tang Xingying to go back to rest early, and went to the office to write a letter to the chairman, Zhang Wentian, and Chen Yun, hoping to immediately formulate a system for paying public grain, and at the same time raise funds to purchase more surplus grain from the common people after the harvest. If there is still a bumper harvest next year, part of the public grain for that year will be reduced or exempted, and if there is a famine next year, this year's grain will be able to save the emergency.

Of course, Liu Yimin can't say that there will be a big drought in Sichuan and Henan next year, and many people will starve to death, so he will become a god.

Back in the living room, Tang Xingying had already washed up, reclining on the bed and waiting for him.

Liu Yimin washed up, sat on the edge of the bed, hugged Tang Xingying into his arms, and said with a smile: "Xingying, I also knew that you were good-looking in the past, but I didn't expect that in the eyes of outsiders, you were a stunning beauty." When I was in the restaurant, I almost laughed out loud when I looked at the silliness of the group of diners. ”

Tang Xingying said resentfully: "What's the use of me looking good? Didn't you still stay home the day before yesterday? ”

As she spoke, Tang Xingying's eyes were covered with a layer of mist, and her voice became extremely sad, and she twisted Liu Yimin hatefully: "Greedy ghost, flower ghost, I, I can't wait to screw you to death!" ”

Liu Yimin couldn't imagine that he was in a state of agitation after receiving Ni Hua's letter, and he didn't return the next night, which made Tang Xingying think so much. hurriedly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and coaxed: "Don't think nonsense, we are married, and we are a husband and wife who depend on each other for life and death, and share blessings and misfortunes." I swore at the wedding that I would never leave you for the rest of my life. It's not like you don't know what kind of person I am. ”

Tang Xingying shook his head: "It's not my nonsense, you tell me, where did you go the night before yesterday?" ”

Liu Yimin saw that Tang Xingying was unrelenting, and knew that he must not tell the truth, although he was just in a mood and couldn't control it, it was no big deal, but Tang Xingying was too young and very innocent, and it was easy to cast a shadow on his heart, in that case, he would be sad in the future. Thinking of this, Liu Yimin said: "I've been busy with official business recently, and I've left all my martial arts behind. You don't know, my master is a master of the world, and he teaches Taoist kung fu, and he pays attention to meditation and meditation. The night before yesterday, I felt that it was a free time, so I led Li Xiaoshuai and Huang Wenhu to the Wei River, let the two of them be on guard, and I sat in silence all night. In this meditation, I found that not only did I not let go of my kung fu, but I was good at it. So I came back in the morning, or I would have to find a secluded place to meditate for another day. ”

Tang Xingying saw his sincerity, and was skeptical: "What you said is true, didn't lie to me?" ”

Liu Yimin smiled: "Why don't we check now if my kung fu is good?" After speaking, he picked up Tang Xingying and kissed him.

The nights in May are beautiful, and the nights are even more beautiful for young couples. The heart is youthful, the body is youthful, and all that is played is the melody of youth.

When the rain cleared, Tang Xingying pillowed Liu Yimin's arm and whispered, "Yimin, I want to give you a wake-up call." ”

Liu Yimin was physically and mentally comfortable at this time, so he said: "Say it, I'll listen!" ”

Tang Xingying said: "I don't think you care enough about Political Commissar Luo and Director Cai. You don't know, the last time you were assassinated in Chengdu, Director Cai saw [***] them, sat on the ground and cried loudly, that look definitely regarded you as the closest person in the world. Now that we're married, haven't you thought about helping him start a family? You have always said that you should care about the personal lives of cadres, and I think you have to take action, first about Director Cai, then about Political Commissar Luo and Chief of Staff Zeng, and then about the division commanders and political commissars of each division. ”

When Liu Yimin heard this, he was overjoyed, Tang Xingying was really growing step by step, and she was becoming more and more like a legion commander's wife. After thinking about it, since the Chinese New Year to the present, due to his bad mood, he has been much colder to the political commissar and Cai Zhong, and there is a lot less warmth between his words, and his speech is basically commanding and official, I don't know how sad they feel in their hearts. If I had gone to northern Shaanxi and Hanzhong to look for minerals this time, I would have definitely brought Cai Zhong and Wu Zheng with me, but I didn't have the idea of bringing them with me when I opened the party committee today. This is not good, after a long time, everyone will form a gap in their hearts.

Thinking about it again, Cai Zhong has been silently supporting himself since the crossing, which is an absolute iron, but he can't cold his heart. Anyway, now there are still two years before the all-out war of resistance, and I have to solve the personal problems of these old comrades, and it is better for Tang Xingying to come forward in this matter.

Liu Yimin kissed Tang Xingying on the forehead, and said softly: "Xingying, your suggestion is good, take more snacks in the future, see what I don't do well, and remind me in time." I think it's better for you and Wu Zheng's wife to handle this matter, it's inconvenient for me to come forward to deal with lesbians, no matter which of them finds it first, I will hold a wedding for them and support your work. What do you think? ”

Tang Xingying glanced at Liu Yimin: "If you want to come forward, I won't let you go, think beautiful!" However, I would advise you to give me the assignment, which, according to you, is a typical retaliation. How can you thank me? ”

Seeing Tang Xingying's eyes like silk, indescribably beautiful, Liu Yimin couldn't help but be emotional, and walked up, and the room was full of spring again.

The next day, Liu Yimin did not go to the library again, but discussed with Luo Ronghuan, Tang Xingying wanted to hold a sorority to help comrades solve their personal problems. The political commissar is not young, it is time to start a family, this all-out war of resistance will not be fought for a while and a half, now is a good time to solve personal problems, please cooperate with Comrade Tang Xingying's work, do not embarrass them.

After Luo Ronghuan heard this, he was amused in his heart, how could this little couple come up with such an idea and think about it for the big brother.

Smile and smile, but the heart is warm, this army commander has changed after getting married, and he knows that he cares about people from the heart. What a good thing!

Seeing Luo Ronghuan smiling and not speaking, Liu Yimin thought that he couldn't wipe his face either, so he quipped: "Political commissar, this marriage has the benefits of marriage, and you will know it when you become the groom's official." When the time comes, you can't stop smiling every day. When you give birth to a fat boy, you don't think it's beautiful! ”

Luo Ronghuan laughed, and said while laughing: "Go and go." Why are you idle today, making fun of your big brother. ”

While the two were talking, Cai Zhong and Zeng Zhongsheng, who heard the laughter, came in, and saw that the regiment commander and the political commissar were both laughing happily, and they didn't know what the happy event was, so they asked what made you happy like this?

Luo Ronghuan pointed at Liu Yimin and said with a smile: "You ask him." ”

Liu Yimin's face did not change: "What's the matter?" I'm here to persuade the political commissar to take the lead in finding a target, and I'm going to look for a few of you in a while, and mobilize you to take the lead in finding a target. ”

Several people laughed, and after laughing, Cai Zhongcai said: "Our situation is very complicated, you don't have to worry about it." But we have received your heart. You've only been in the military for a short time, and you don't know anything about our experience. In the future, you don't care about this kind of thing, you are busy with your big things, and I and the Luo Political Committee will consider these things. However, since we have talked about this matter, I think we have to formulate a discipline, this unit has lived in Shaanxi for a long time, and it is inevitable that there will be love entanglements. If it is not handled well, it will affect the combat effectiveness of the wrong. ”

Liu Yimin immediately said: "Lao Cai is right, set a standard, what kind of conditions can find a target, otherwise the whole army will be looking for a target in a chaotic manner, and the barracks will become a family area in the future." You discuss a plan with the political commissar and distribute the troops in the name of the corps. However, Director Cai, it's not me talking about you, this matter, you and Political Commissar Luo must take the lead, find us a sister-in-law first, and let everyone have a happy drink. Tang Xingying went to discuss with Wu Zheng's wife, and was going to be a matchmaker for you, and when the time came, please cooperate with their work, but you can't two female comrades work hard to bring people here, and you avoid it, that's not good, it's not the style of my Seventh Legion that dares to fight tough battles. ”

Cai Zhong was dizzy when he heard this, the army commander seemed to be real, and hurriedly said: "I will find my wife by myself, I don't need their help, you can spare me." ”

Luo Ronghuan said with a smile: "I'm not in a hurry, as soon as the peace talks between the KMT and the Republic are over, there will definitely be many female comrades who will come to Xi'an to participate in the revolution, and I will look for them when the time comes." Let Director Cai take the lead in this matter, I think Lao Cai really needs to take care of his life. ”

Cai Zhong's face turned red, and he shook his hand anxiously: "No, no, I resolutely don't look for it, and when the comrades below find it, I'll look for it again." ”

Liu Yimin pulled Cai Zhong to look left and right, and saw that Cai Zhong's hair was straight. After reading it, Liu Yimin said: "The more I look at you, the more you look like you are going to be the groom's official." Okay, it's you who takes the lead. I'll give you a chance, if you have a girl you like, hurry up now, just let Tang Xingying pass on a word, but don't introduce you to a good person at that time, you still have someone hidden in your heart, that's a tragedy! ”

Cai Zhong touched the scab on his brow, and said with a smile: "You think I'm you, I have so much charm, and the girls are all rushing up?" Like my Lao Cai, if someone is willing to follow, that is, burning high incense, what kind of tragedy will it create! If you want to create a tragedy, you have to have the capital. ”

Luo Ronghuan immediately caught Cai Zhong's words and said, "Okay, Director Cai agrees, let him take the lead." ”

When Cai Zhong heard this, he turned around and left. Liu Yimin grabbed him: "Don't worry, there is another matter for you to discuss." When I go to northern Shaanxi in a few days, you will accompany me. Do you think it's okay? ”

Cai Zhong's brain was stunned at this time, and he couldn't speak, just nodded.

Zeng Zhongsheng immediately said: "Commander, I also want to accompany you, mainly to see the terrain of northern Shaanxi." ”

Liu Yimin looked at Luo Ronghuan, Luo Ronghuan said: "Go ahead, anyway, you have a radio station, you can contact at any time if you have something, this is not a war, and you are still staying in Xi'an, and you are tired of it." Why don't you go too? ”

Liu Yimin immediately said: "That's not good, the two of us can't leave the legion headquarters at the same time." When I come back, you will get out of the army. ”

Luo Ronghuan saw that Liu Yimin was in a surprisingly good mood today, so he proposed to gather in the evening, and he still had two silver dollars, which he could take out to make a tooth sacrifice. Liu Yimin immediately said that he didn't need the political commissar to pay for it, and he didn't thank everyone for helping to hold the wedding after he got married.

After the matter was finished, Liu Yimin remembered that he had never visited the art troupe and the newspaper, so he took a few people to visit everyone together.

When he arrived at the art troupe, Zhao Xiaoman was leading the soldiers to rehearse the program, a few people did not speak, stood at the door and watched for a long time, until the middle of the break, a few people went in to meet everyone.

Seeing that the regiment commander, political commissar, director of the political department, and chief of staff came to visit everyone, the cadres and soldiers of the art troupe were very excited, and they chatted non-stop around several chiefs.

Zhao Xiaoman knew that Liu Yimin's writing was good, and his writing was good, and he heard that Ni Hua had a poem about him, and he had already thought about it, so he immediately asked people to take out pen and ink and ask Liu Yimin to inscribe the art troupe, the reason is very simple, the art troupe has no military flag, and the corps commander has to give an inscription!

Liu Yimin had no choice but to hang his wrist and write down the five big characters of "Battle Flag Art Troupe".

After writing, Zhao Xiaoman said that the art troupe can not only perform programs, but also go into battle to kill the enemy, and asked the commander of the regiment to write a poem for the art troupe to encourage and encourage everyone.

After thinking about it for a while, Liu Yimin knew what Zhao Xiaoman was thinking, and he didn't want her to be stuck in a hopeless emotional whirlpool and couldn't get out, so he said: "I'll go back and write a poem for you, and let the guards send it, today's arrangements are tight, and I have to go to a few units, so I don't have time." ”

Zhao Xiaoman was disappointed in his heart, and whispered: "You never talk and don't count!" Then he sent the chiefs away.

After arriving at the newspaper office, several people listened to Jingjing's report, flipped through the recent newspapers, and had a discussion with the reporters and editors.

A reporter suggested that the newspaper office needed to send troops to cover the news, but the divisions were stationed far away and were scattered. After this trip, the news becomes old news. Is it possible to allow the use of the army's radio station to send the script?

Liu Yimin thought for a while and said, "No, it's easy to leak secrets." A few horses can be assigned to the newspaper office to be used as a means of transportation for reporters to go down to the army to cover news. When you get a bicycle in the future, you can get a bicycle for each reporter. ”

Another reporter suggested that when the head of the corps left the unit, could he let the reporter accompany him, so that he could report on the work of the corps.

Liu Yimin replied that no, the regimental newspaper should be oriented to the grassroots troops, serve the soldiers, write more about their heroic deeds, and reflect their ideas. As for the issue of reporting on the work of the corps, if it is necessary to report to the outside world, the Political Department is responsible for it in a unified manner.

In the end, Liu Yimin told Jingjing to contact the "Red Star Daily" at the headquarters more, learn from their strengths, and accept their guidance.

When leaving the newspaper office, Liu Yimin looked at the time and proposed not to go to the radio station today, and went back to the radio station on behalf of the head of the corps. Then he dragged Cai Zhong to the office to talk.

The content of the conversation is very simple, that is, this circle turns down, whether there is a girl he likes.

Cai Zhong said: "Commander, I know you are for my good. But these female warriors are all little girls, and I'm old and married, so I won't look for these little girls. If you are a little older, you can also consider it. ”

Liu Yimin thought for a while and said, "Tang Xingying is looking for you, but it's best to find it in the army to save trouble." I think that to be my sister-in-law, she must have a good heart, a good person, and a certain level of education. As for age, it doesn't matter much. As long as there are feelings, age is not an issue. ”

Cai Zhong was very moved, so he said: "Then let Xiao Tang bother with a little bit, anyway, don't be in a hurry, look for it slowly." ”

Liu Yimin saw that Cai Zhong completely agreed, so he said: "Okay, you can rest assured, I believe that Tang Xingying's vision will not be too bad." ”

After Cai Zhong left, Liu Yimin called Qian Zhuangfei and asked him to pay close attention to the movements in the direction of Pingjin and report if there was a situation.

In the evening, Liu Yimin and his family invited several leaders of the army headquarters to eat together in the restaurant, and specially called Zhao Xiaoman and Jingjing to thank them for serving as bridesmaids at the wedding!

said that it was a treat, but in fact, Tang Xingying went to buy a few side dishes, bought a chicken, cut some meat, and let the cooking class process it.

Although there were not many dishes, everyone was in a good mood, and they were excited while drinking, and they talked about the equipment and combat effectiveness of their army at the wine table.

Among these people, Luo Ronghuan, Cai Zhong, and Wu Zheng don't know much about himself. Qian Zhuangfei and Hu Di have a little understanding of the army because of their previous work surnames. Zeng Zhongsheng was a standard military strategist, and when he was a student at the Whampoa Military Academy, he knew a little about the situation of his army, but he did not know it in detail. Only Liu Yimin, a traveler who has studied military history, has a relatively thorough understanding of the army.

Therefore, when Zeng Zhongsheng said that the army was well-trained and had strong combat effectiveness, Liu Yimin said: "The chief of staff is right, this army is indeed strong in combat effectiveness, and its tactics are relatively sophisticated, which is different from the Central Army and warlord troops that are fighting against us. However, their overall strength is not a first-class army in the world. ”

Wu Zheng asked: "Which country is the first-class army?" ”

Liu Yimin said: "The best equipment is the US army, the best training is the German army, and the Soviet Red Army is also the first class, and compared with them, this army is only more barbaric and ferocious." When it comes to the will to fight and the courage of the soldiers, no one in the world can compare with our Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army. We are the most disciplined, the most suffering and the most determined of any military in the world. If the equipment of the US military was given to us, Xiao Yue would have cried. There is a military theory in the West, that is, when a unit loses 30% in battle, the army collapses. And we fought to the last man and did not let the enemy pass through the positions. This kind of heroism is also shared in other armies, but it is definitely not as common as ours. ”

(To be continued)