Chapter 16 Push the Boat with the Current
In April, Jiangnan is full of flowers and vitality. After a spring rain, the air is exceptionally fresh. The sun shines from the clouds, shining brightly on the mountains. A horse-drawn carriage with a covered carriage drove on the mountain road, and the creaking sound of the carriage and the shouting of the owner echoed through the mountain valley. A family sat in the carriage, and two attendants followed on the ground. There was a husband and wife in the carriage, about 40 years old, wearing top hats and tunics with a badge pinned to their chests. The woman is of similar age and slightly younger, wearing a purple cheongsam with a dignified and delicate appearance.
There was also an eighteen or nineteen-year-old girl in the carriage, the girl was dressed in a school uniform, and her natural beauty revealed the atmosphere of youth. A fifteen or sixteen-year-old offspring looked curiously at the scenery on the side of the road, showing a naughty look. The two attendants, one dressed in a tunic and the other dressed in ordinary attire. The entourage in the tunic was about 30 years old, slightly bookish, and the man in ordinary attire was very strong, about twenty-five or sixteen years old. The middle-aged man in the carriage was named Guo Boyun, who came to Yunshui County from Nanjing with his wife, a pair of children and an entourage of bodyguards.
Guo Boyun was appointed by the Nationalist Government in Nanjing and traveled a long distance to Yunshui County to take up his post, which was directly related to the reputation of Yunshui County. Nanjing obtained the security team of the Yunshui County Chamber of Commerce, and the two cities in a row exterminated the two powerful bandits who had been harmed for many years. In view of the current instability, the strong security force of Yunshui County must be used by the party-state. Guo Boyun was sent to Yunshui County to serve as the county magistrate, the purpose of which was to capture this powerful security team. At present, the Communist Party of Jiangxi and Hunan frequently revolts in armed uprisings, and this formidable security force must not be used by the Communist Party.
Guo Boyun is an inconspicuous petty official in the Nanjing government department, and no one wants to come to the isolated county town of Yunshui, although going to the post of county magistrate is a promotion, but Jiangxi is a dangerous place, and no one wants to come. If it weren't for that, such luck would not have befallen him. Before leaving, Shangfeng warned that when he arrived in Yunshui County, he would firmly control this local armed force in his own hands, and his duty was to prevent turmoil in Yunshui County and its surroundings.
"Dad, that's Yunshui County! The walls are dilapidated. Daughter Guo Mei was pleasantly surprised. Guo Mei graduated from Nanjing Women's University last year and has been idle at home. "Sister, what is there to be happy about, this is the backwoods." Younger brother Guo Zhi pouted. Seeing her husband's gloomy face, Guo touched his son, which meant not to embarrass his father. "Dad, you promised me not to break my promise," Guo Mei grabbed her father's arm a little coquettishly. "Don't worry, daughter, my father promised you to run a girls' school, and he will never break his promise."
Outside the gate of Yunshui County, Gou Biao was the leader, and Li Shoucheng, the president of the Chamber of Commerce, and Ouyang Jian were standing in front of the door to greet them. Gou Biao saw that the carriage stopped and hurriedly ran over, "County Magistrate Guo, I can look forward to you, Yunshui County has long been looking forward to a Qingtian master, we have a backbone." Guo Boyun didn't seem to be interested in Gou Biao's flattery, but just greeted him politely. When Gou Biao introduced Ouyang Jian, Guo Boyun stepped forward quickly. "Report to County Magistrate Guo, Ouyang Jian, captain of the security team of the Yunshui County Chamber of Commerce, waiting for your arrival." Guo Boyun held Ouyang Jian's hand and said: "What a heroic man, the Yunshui County Security Team has exterminated the bandits that have been harmful for many years and eliminated cholera for the national government, you have made great contributions!" ”
Guo Boyun's love is beyond words, and he does not shy away from other people's feelings at all, and his purpose does not need to be repeated. "Captain Ouyang, in order to commend your merits, Shangfeng specially rewarded 1,000 oceans." The entourage Wang Deren hurriedly took out the silver ticket. At this time of greetings, Guo Mei stared at Ouyang Jian with good eyes, and instantly had a good impression of this heroic man, which can be said to be love at first sight. The things of men and women in the world are not clear, no one can interpret the love word as an equation, and at this time, Ouyang Jian did not notice it at all.
Gou Biao arranged a banquet for the new county magistrate, and after the excitement. Li Shoucheng motioned for Ouyang Jian to go to the mansion, and after sitting in the mansion, Li Shoucheng said a little depressed: "Captain Ouyang, with all due respect, this county lord suddenly took office for the purpose of coming for the security team. People are afraid of being famous, pigs are afraid of being strong, and your reputation is out. Ouyang Jian knew what Li Shoucheng was worried about and said: "President Li, don't worry, I will never leave Yunshui County, no matter what happens, I will be your person, Ou will never break his word." ”
"With Captain Ouyang's words, I am relieved. Since the little girl is willing to be a teacher in the security team, do you want to give her an official title! "There is no problem, tomorrow I will announce that Miss Li will be appointed as the cultural instructor of the security team." Li Shoucheng was overjoyed, ordered the wine and food to be put on the table, and continued to ask for wine. After Ouyang Jian left the Li Mansion, Li Shoucheng said with great interest: "Girl, you are not too young, it's time to get married." It is said that Captain Ouyang is still single, if the girl intends to ・・・・・・. "Daddy! What do you say, Captain Ouyang has an intention to hit someone, don't mess with the mandarin duck spectrum! Li Shuxian's face turned red and interrupted her father's delusion. Ouyang Jian is so good, it would be impossible if Li Shuxian didn't have this idea, but Li Shuxian was self-aware, because she was not qualified.
Guo Boyun was placed in the county government, and the backyard had already been cleaned up, the small courtyard was elegant and quiet, and there were two fruit trees in the courtyard. There is a long line between the two trees, and at this moment, Guo Mei is sitting on You Qian and pursing her lips, her eyes are a little confused. At the banquet, Guo Mei found that Ouyang Jian's conversation was very knowledgeable out of feminine care, although there were not many words, but the charm of men was overflowing, which made the proud eldest lady like it. At this moment, Ouyang Jian's image seemed to be shaking in front of him, making people feel in a trance. "Sister, what do you think of that weird look." His younger brother Guo Zhi suddenly appeared in front of him. "Stinky boy scared me!" Guo Mei's face suddenly turned red and said angrily.
Zhang Shikun, the attendant in the house, said expressionlessly: "Mr. Guo, I see that Captain Ouyang is extraordinary, this person is not like a grasshopper hero at all, I am afraid that it will not be easy to control in the future." Guo Boyun approvingly: "You are right, if he is an ordinary person, it is impossible to lead dozens of people to eliminate the two powerful bandits in one go." At first sight, the temperament is different, the key is that this person is very knowledgeable and has a murderous aura, and he is a general who can not be found. If I can easily control this person, I am not interested. ”|
"Sir, the word in the world is the head, and everyone is sad to pass the high-ranking officials!" Zhang Shikun said. "High-ranking officials are just means, and dealing with people like Ouyang Jian must be honest in order to be effective. This person was born in the military and participated in the Northern Expedition, and he is a bloody person. "This person has participated in the Northern Expedition, and his political leaning will not be a problem!" "If the Communist Party had been purged, would he still be here? However, this person's departure from the army indicates that he is not interested in politics. Guo Boyun closed his eyes after speaking. Zhang Shikun knew that Mr. was starting to think about something, so he quietly withdrew.
Suddenly, Guo Boyun opened his eyes and took out a letter of appointment from his satchel, on which the words "head of the Yunshui County Security Corps" appeared, but there was no signature, and below it was the big seal of the national government. ** hesitated for a moment and decisively wrote Ouyang Jian's name, and then stamped his own seal. was supposed to observe for a few days, but seeing Ouyang Jian and his subordinates, Guo Boyun was relieved of this powerful security team. Formed a security regiment and appointed Ouyang Jian as the head of the major, he believed that no one would refuse such a big gift!
Ouyang Jian, the team head of the security team, gathered several backbones and said: "This county master went directly from Nanjing, which shows that he is not good. Comrades, we now have a good reputation, and we have influence, but we also bring trouble. As soon as Guo Boyun took office, he admired me and generously rewarded me with 1,000 yuan, and his intention was very obvious! "Guo Boyun wants to take us in?" Xiao Feng said in a deep voice. "Damn, this is wishful thinking, Captain, just do him to avoid trouble." Zhang Shiying is quick to speak. "You know that you are happy, remember that we want to develop and grow, it is not a happy grudge, this is the core, and there can be no deviation."
Ouyang Jian continued: "Everything is divided into two, and it is not a bad thing to be co-opted, we can justifiably expand it, maybe it's a good thing." However, we need to be more careful in our activities and not relax in the slightest. In my opinion, this person is upright, but this person's loyalty to the party and the state must not be easily won for, and can be used as a protective umbrella. His entourage was a dangerous person, most likely with a background. The next step is to keep an eye on this man, and I can't let him ruin our big things. The above is just my judgment, and it will be clear whether it can be fulfilled or not.
On the second day, Guo Boyun summoned Li Shoucheng, Ouyang Jian and representatives of the Chamber of Commerce to hold a meeting in the county government, at which he said bluntly: "Everyone, the current situation is turbulent, and the Communist Party has frequently revolted. Although the bandits around Yunshui County were hanged, they also had to guard against the Communists. The security team of Yunshui County Chamber of Commerce became famous in the first battle and attracted the attention of the Nanjing government. Guo went to Yunshui County to take up his post, firstly, for the stability of the people, and secondly, to expand the security team to protect the territory and the people. Li Shoucheng was not shocked, obviously mentally prepared.
The faces of the other merchants were ugly, but they dared not speak angrily, and everyone was a little cold Ouyang Jian said: "County Magistrate Guo, the security team is a fund-raising establishment for the merchants of Yunshui County, please consider County Magistrate Guo." "This is easy to do, I will reduce taxes and provide preferential conditions, and I will not let everyone suffer." Seeing that the faces of the representatives of the businessmen softened, he continued: "The expansion of the security team into the security team is also to protect the territory and the people, please rest assured." Ouyang Jian continued: "County Magistrate Guo, I have two conditions, first, the security regiment cannot leave Yunshui County, and second, it is not allowed to meddle in the internal affairs of the security regiment, as long as I agree, I will agree to take in." ”
"No problem, I promise you!" Guo Boyun was overjoyed and then took out the letter of appointment and read it out loud. Ouyang Jian became the head of the major security regiment, Guo Boyun asked to expand to 300 people, Ouyang Jian did not agree, and after the agreement between the two parties, it was scheduled to be expanded to 300 people by the end of the year. A few days later, the signboard of the security team was changed, Li Guangda served as the deputy head of the security regiment, the security regiment was temporarily organized into two battalions, Zhang Shiying served as the commander of the 1st battalion, Xiao Feng served as the commander of the 2nd battalion, and other official positions continued. Then the soldiers of the security regiment changed into yellow uniforms, which were somewhat worthy of the name.
The preparation is available, but the above does not provide funds, and the funds are raised by the county government, which still needs the full support of all businesses. In this way, the merchants naturally lose their enthusiasm. The original security team belonged to its own team, but now it belonged to the national government, and the problem of lack of funds soon became apparent. Guo Boyun praised Ouyang Jian for not blindly expanding the compilation, thinking that Ouyang Jian's vision was unique, but in fact, this was not the case.