The time was very punctual, and at 5 o'clock, Lao Jiang's guards and cars came on time to pick up Ouyang Jian and his wife. When he went out, Gong Nan loudly beckoned the guards to get into the car, "What are you doing here?" "Chief of the General Staff, we escort you to the President's Residence!" "Nonsense, this is clearly not believing in the president's security measures, you don't have a long head, what can I ask for? Stay at home and don't go to any of them! Gong Nan cried with a sad face and didn't know what to do, he knew that what Ouyang Jian said made sense, but this was his duty. Ouyang Jian didn't allow him to say anything, and took his wife into the car.

Looking at the convoy moving away, one of his subordinates asked, "Director, what should I do?" "A few of you get in the car with me, and the rest stay at home. Follow far away and don't come closer. Near Lao Jiang's official residence, their car was blocked by the outer guards, and Gong Nan was relieved and ordered to wait here.

Before setting off from Ruijin, Zhu De specially talked to him, emphasizing that Ouyang Jian's safety came first, and there could be no mistakes in Chongqing, so Gong Nan felt a great responsibility. Chongqing is not as good as Yunshui County, and the slightest negligence in security measures will make a big mistake. Ever since the plane landed, his nerves had been tense.

The Jiang Mansion is heavily guarded and very quiet. The houses in the shade of the trees seem to have an idyllic feel. Lao Jiang and his wife stood in front of the door and greeted each other with smiling faces, Lao Jiang was wearing a cyan Chinese coat and looked very gentlemanly. Song Meiling was wearing a black cheongsam, looking dignified and luxurious. Ouyang Jian was wearing a military uniform, looking handsome and straight, and his wife Mei Fang was wearing a purple cheongsam, which looked beautiful and moving. "Report to the principal, the students come to report, please instruct!" "General Ouyang, it's been hard along the way. Today is a private banquet, there are no rules that do not need to be formal, it is completely a friendship between teachers and students. ”

Song Meiling and Mei Fang are already familiar with each other, and they are naturally very cordial when they meet. Mei Fang has an American style, and Mei Ling, who has received Western education since she was a child, seems to like Mei Fang very much. The greetings between the women make the atmosphere more warm. Lao Jiang took the initiative to take Ouyang Jian's hand and walked towards the living room. The act of holding the hand made Ouyang Jian realize that Lao Jiang had changed a lot. Walking into the large living room, a beautiful Western music wafts in the air. Ouyang Jian took a closer look and found that a gramophone was spinning in the corner of the wall, and the sound came from the copper speaker next to it.

The outside is still bright, but the living room is covered with black curtains, and the lighting is soft and charming. After the guests and hosts are seated, the wine and food are served. Lao Jiang personally poured a glass of Moutai wine for Ouyang Jian, and he also arrived a little bit. Meiling picked up French champagne and poured wine for Mei Fang, without letting the waiter serve beside her, in order to show the difference of Ouyang Jian and his wife. "General Ouyang, I don't usually drink a drop of alcohol, but today I made an exception to pick up the wind and wash the dust for you! Cheers! "Thank you, Principal, for your kindness!"

"General Ouyang, your party's arms have been delivered to all ministries one after another, and the fighting spirit of the soldiers is even higher. Not long ago, an inspection team of the Ministry of National Defense inspected the defense line in southern Hunan and spoke highly of it. I am very satisfied with your meticulousness and Chen Cheng's dedication to duty, and I would like to express my heartfelt thanks! "Headmaster, for the sake of the great cause of the War of Resistance, we do not distinguish between each other. As long as we are sincerely united and single-minded, no enemy will want to be the king and hegemon in the land of China. The Chinese nation is unyielding, and no hardships and obstacles can crush us. ”

"Principal, Jiujiang's ordnance enterprises can basically meet the needs of defensive operations. As a major rear area, the western region will play an increasingly tremendous role in the future. Perhaps the purgatory of this war against aggression has allowed the Chinese nation to rise again. I firmly believe that the day will come when we will not only recover all our national territory, but also fight to the Korean Peninsula and the Japanese archipelago, and finally eliminate Japanese militarism. Lao Jiang's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he said: "General Ouyang, listening to your words is always exciting and encouraging, and I look forward to that day coming as soon as possible." ”

"Headmaster, the sea is completely blocked at the moment, and we urgently need an external passage. The Western Railway has been paved to Lanzhou. After the outbreak of the 77 Incident, the railway to Dihua was forced to stop, and I suggest that the resumption of work should be resumed immediately, and that we must have an external channel to obtain external assistance. Ouyang Jian took the opportunity to make noise. General Ouyang, what you think is too simple, the Nationalist Government is currently in a difficult situation, and there is simply no money to continue laying the Western Railway. Lao Jiang shook his head helplessly.

Ouyang Jian said confidently: "Headmaster, don't jump to conclusions. Folk philosophers say well, if you are not afraid that you can't do it, you are afraid that you can't think of it. At present, the railway has been paved to Lanzhou, and the roadbed from Lanzhou to Jiayuguan has been half completed, the railway line to Dihua has also been explored, and we have a large number of rails and other ancillary materials in stock, which is a favorable situation. The unfavorable situation is that the government has no money in its hands. Now is the time of war, as long as we tighten our belts, we will definitely be able to pave the railway to Dihua. ”

"Even, as you say, we make the railroad a diversion, but we can't get outside help, won't it cost the people and money?" It turned out that Lao Jiang's concerns were here. "Principal, even if we can't get large-scale aid from abroad for the time being, a large number of aid materials donated by overseas patriotic compatriots have been blocked, which is one aspect. Principal, you should know that we have a general stake in the penicillin factory in the United States, and we can make millions of dollars a year at present, and we have accumulated 5 million dollars in the past three years. ”

Seeing that Lao Jiang was still hesitating, Ouyang Jian continued to make noise. "Principal, we have a certain amount of bargaining chips, when the Western countries are soberly aware that the Japanese army can no longer occupy China, they will change their minds, so continue to build the Western Railway to prepare, but also to take precautions, so as not to be caught off guard. In addition, most of the prisoners who used to pave the road were confiscated, and I thought of a way to solve the problem of manpower, and at present, a large number of miscellaneous troops have surrendered to the Japanese army, and we can capture these surrendered soldiers and send them to the west to build roads in the name of reform. "General Ouyang, you are very shrewd and have a good idea."

"Headmaster, I still have an idea, which is to launch a sabotage war in the enemy-occupied areas of the Pinghan and Huaihai lines, and large-scale steel rails. The obtained rails were sent to the west, and in addition, they could also hit the Japanese army's transportation lines, killing two birds with one stone. Lao Jiang nodded and said, "You write a report in detail and submit it to the Ministry of National Defense, your idea is feasible." If my guess was right, you came prepared, but you convinced me! "Lao Jiang is not shy about it." The headmaster was sharp-eyed, and it was. For the sake of the great cause of the War of Resistance, I have no scruples. ”

Ouyang Jian continued: "Principal, this western railway is not only for war, but also for consolidating the western frontier and conquering Central Asia in the future, which is also a strategic consideration. "General Ouyang, frankly speaking, I should have transferred you to the Ministry of Defense earlier, your strategic vision is indeed extraordinary, and you can draw inferences from others, I hope you will continue to show your wisdom and talents in the Ministry of Defense." I heard that a few years ago, you asked Liu Xiang to build a bomb shelter in Chongqing, but is it okay? ”

At that time, considering Japan's air superiority, it was suggested that Liu Xiang take advantage of Chongqing's favorable terrain and build an air-raid shelter according to local conditions. Later, I heard that Liu Xiang did a good job, but unfortunately General Liu could not see the air defense facilities he built himself play a role. "I said, Liu Xiang didn't have these two shots, but he built a Sichuan army that swore to resist Japan. The bloody battle of the Sichuan army can comfort its spirit in the sky. Ouyang Jian sighed and felt a little sad, it was still a stomach problem that made Liu Xiang's ambition unrewarded.

The atmosphere was a little dreary, and that's when the music started. A cheerful court waltz melody was melodious, "Darling, General Ouyang, your conversation is too dull, we should relax." I heard that General Ouyang danced very well when he was at the Whampoa Military Academy, can you teach me! Song Meiling stretched out her hand. Ouyang Jian was a little embarrassed and asked Lao Jiang's opinion. "Look at what I'm doing, Madame is a foreigner, you can't let her spoil her fun." Lao Jiang didn't mind at all. Ouyang Jian got up and took Song Meiling's hand and walked elegantly to the middle of the living room.

The music accompanies the flow of the dancers, Ouyang Jian's dance steps are rigid and soft, Meiling's dance steps are light and soft, and the two of them continue to rotate in one go. Mei Fang looked at it with hot eyes and said, "President! Can I ask you to dance? "Mrs. Ouyang, I'm very sorry I won't jump and ruin your fun." Mei Fang had no choice but to sit down and watch Ouyang Jian and Madame Jiang dance, feeling both envy and jealousy in her heart. After a song, Song Meiling's face turned crimson, and she seemed to be unfinished. "General Ouyang, I didn't expect your dance steps to improve greatly."

Lao Jiang praised it, presumably Lao Jiang had seen Ouyang Jian dance. "The principal has an overreputation, I haven't jumped for a long time, if it weren't for the cooperation of my wife, I'm afraid I would have to be ugly!" "General Ouyang is too humble, the standard British court dance steps, you dance too well." Song Meiling's eyebrows are affectionate, and she is still intoxicated and excited. At this time, the music sounded again, Ouyang Jian took the initiative to stretch out his hand, and the two began to dance again・・・・・・

In the middle of the night, Ouyang Jian said goodbye to the old Jiang couple and turned around. In the car, Mei Fang's mood was not high. Ouyang Jian knew that Madam was angry and said, "Madam Jiang is so excited, I can't let her spoil her fun, you should understand me." "I'm a little jealous, but Mrs. Jiang's look at you makes me uncomfortable, I am your wife, understand?" Ouyang Jian held Mei Fang's hand and said, "I understand your feelings, but it is very important for Mrs. Jiang to have a good relationship. "Madam Jiang's eyebrows are flirting, aren't you tempted?" ", is it hard that you don't know me?"

"Ouyang, you are too ruthless, too good at acting, I have been deceived by you!" "What is a drama life, in fact, you and I are both performing on the stage, including Lao Jiang and his wife, just take what they need!"