On December 29th, the person in charge of reception at the Army Academy finally arrived, but this time his mission was destined to be unsuccessful.

Han Zheng got up in the morning, and after saying goodbye to all the friends who were going to stay, he left the residence arranged by Chen Qimei with Wang Xian and Li Feng, and followed the reception staff of the school to prepare to leave Shanghai, and they were going to take a train from Shanghai and then go directly to Baoding, Hebei.

Although the situation between the north and the south is tense now, some major domestic railway transportation is protected by foreign forces, and all parties in the country are afraid of these railways, so they naturally dare not destroy or take over the control without authorization.

On the way to catch the train, Han Zheng looked at Baoding, whose face was not very good, to receive Liu Qi, Han Zheng also knew the other party's emotions at this time, so he understood the other party's mood.

I haven't heard of this person in front of me when I was studying in Baoding School before, and it is estimated that it has been arranged to the staff of the school in the past two years, and at this time I took on such a job, and it has not been completed, so I am naturally worried.

For Han Zheng and others willing to go back, Liu Qi was depressed at the same time, but also comforted, for him, with these people in front of him supporting, it is estimated that it is better than going back empty-handed, I hope that for the sake of his hard work, he will not be punished too much.

A group of dead people, there were no accidents along the way, and they arrived at the railway station that was a little deserted compared to usual, Han Zheng and the others got on the train, and then left Shanghai, the first stop of Han Zheng's return to China.

In fact, this time Liu Qi came to pick up Han Zheng and others, but he brought some guards, but he was worried that there would be a misunderstanding here, causing unnecessary trouble, and the total was only a team of about a dozen people.

Everyone is a young man, and they quickly got together, and in the process of talking, Han Zheng understood why this person who seemed to be quite loyal was so angry, and he didn't say anything about the task that was not completed, and he was treated and blamed by the meaning of the other party's words.

It turned out that before Liu Qi came, Yuan Shikai had sent someone to the school, hoping to bring back all the students who studied in Germany as safely as possible, and Principal Jiang Baili had even prepared a welcome ceremony in the school to welcome this group of wanderers home, but he didn't expect that now only a few people returned, isn't this a slap in the face of Lord Yuan.

For this matter, Liu Qi had a quarrel with the person arranged by Chen Qimei yesterday, but how could he say Chen Qimei? Although Chen Qimei said that she was shouting at Han Zheng and others, this was to win people's hearts, for Chen Qi, Chen Qimei could still be seen as the governor of the capital? directly arranged a small soldier under him, and this time it was on someone else's territory, and it was forgiving enough not to arrest him.

In the end, Liu Qi, who had no choice, could only sulk by himself.

After Han Zheng and others understood what happened, they persuaded and comforted him a few words, and then diverted the topic, deliberately avoiding this matter, but talked about the matter of Baoding Military Academy, Liu Qi told Han Zheng and others that during the Wuchang Uprising some time ago, a small number of students in Baoding Military Academy blew up the railroad and secretly helped the revolution, and the principal was also reprimanded, and had to arrest those students under pressure. However, he didn't cut off his head or shoot him, he was just locked up, and now Yuan Shikai has an ambiguous relationship with the south, and it's not easy to do anything.

As for talking about the future, when Han Zheng asked where he and the others would go in the future and how it would be arranged, Liu Qi's eyes began to flicker a little, and his tone was swallowed and finally he didn't say anything, Han Zheng and the others suddenly chuckled in their hearts, estimating that they and the others would be affected by the students who stayed in Shanghai and the students who participated in the Yizhu Uprising.

The good mood began to heal.

At noon the next day, Han Zheng and others finally came to Baoding, Hebei, and as soon as they got off the station, there was no stop, Liu Qi took a few guards and walked to the school with Han Zheng and others.

Because the New Year is coming, Baoding is the core area in the north, the situation is quite stable, and the station is more lively than Shanghai, but Han Zheng also knows that if he guesses well, these people will not be able to spend the New Year at home this year.

After getting out of the car, everyone walked directly to the military academy, but it was not far, and soon the group came to the gate of the military academy.

Han Zheng and the others stopped in front of the military academy, looking at the familiar military academy, with mixed feelings, and their hearts were cordial and emotional. There is still no big difference between the school here and the school when I left two years ago, but maybe it's because of the Chinese New Year, only the gate looks like it has just been renovated, which adds a lot of color to this winter.

"Brother Han, let's go, the principal is still waiting for you in the office." Liu Qi interrupted Han Zheng and the others at this time and said to them.

"Well, thank you Brother Liu for taking care of me along the way." Han Zheng said to Liu Qi: "Tomorrow, I will invite Brother Liu to have a drink, and I will take it as a thank you." ”

Liu Qi humbly said two sentences, and seeing Han Zheng's unfeigned sincerity, he agreed. For Han Zheng and others, through exchanges along the way, Liu Qi believes that although their future is still a bit confusing now, talented people will shine wherever they go, and he is still willing to associate with such people.

Liu Qi was in front, several people were behind, and the group walked into the school.

At this time, the whole school was quiet, because of the New Year's holiday, the welcome ceremony prepared had to be temporarily canceled due to the report received by Chen Qi two days ago, and all the students went home for the New Year.

When I was about to arrive at the principal's office, I was greeted by a young man who was not tall but was in good spirits.

The man was taken aback when he saw what Han Zheng and the others were wearing, after all, he hadn't seen Han Zheng in the academy, and besides, this dress was different from the academy. After getting closer, he looked at it a few more times, and when he saw Liu Qi, he suddenly said to Han Zheng and the others: "Could it be that Senior Han has arrived?" ”

Before Han Zheng could reply, Liu Qi said: "These are the seniors Han Zheng and Wang Xian that the principal often tells you, they just arrived today." ”

After speaking, he introduced to Han Zheng and the others: "This one is Xiang Jie, this year's top student, you are brothers, you should be closer and closer." ”

Han Zheng and the others glanced at each other, saluted Xiang Jie on the opposite side, Xiang Jie hurriedly returned the salute, didn't dare to say anything, and then jokingly said: "The names of Senior Han and others, I often hear the principal mention it, asking us to learn from you, I didn't expect to meet here, it's really a blessing for three lives." Han Zheng and the others are seniors he has admired for a long time.

After Xiang Jie said this, he didn't say hello to Liu Qi, and pulled Han Zheng, Wang Xian and others to the principal's office, and said that he wanted Han Zheng to talk about things in Germany afterwards.

Han Zheng and the others looked at each other and smiled, letting the other party pull them. Liu Qi said hello to Han Zheng rather distressed, and walked back by himself. He can't help Xiang Jie's temperament, but with Xiang Jie in his own hands, he won't go up, and it's not too late to report back to this way.

When he arrived in front of the principal's office, Xiang Jie restrained himself slightly, pretending to be in line, and smiled embarrassedly at Han Zheng and the others. It seemed that he was usually in awe of Principal Jiang, but Han Zheng and the others also pretended not to see each other's embarrassment, each tidied up their clothes, reluctantly packed up their excitement, and knocked on the door of the office.

"Come in." A gentle voice came from inside. When Han Zheng heard this once familiar voice, he suddenly couldn't control himself again, and after exhaling deeply, he gently pushed open the door and walked in with Wang Xian and the other four people.

"Report to the principal: The seventh batch of students Han Zheng, Wang Xian, and Li Feng have returned to China and returned to China, please give instructions to the principal!" Han Zheng and the others saluted loudly at the figure in front of them.

Jiang Baili sat behind his desk, heard the report of Han Zheng's report, suddenly raised his head, and looked at the students in front of him who had not seen him for many years, his eyes were full of relief. Han Zheng, Wang Xian and others are now really adults, and they are taller, and they no longer have the childishness they had two years ago, so they can be regarded as truly becoming excellent soldiers in a country.

There was some silence in the office, and Xiang Jie also walked out silently at this time.

Jiang Baili and Han Zheng looked at each other quietly for a moment, then they stood up suddenly, walked up to Han Zheng and the others and patted them on the shoulder: "It's good to come back, it's good to come back." I have also heard about your performance in Germany, you have not embarrassed the country, you are all good, you are all good students. As for the students who stayed in Shanghai, everyone has their own ambitions, I don't blame them, in my heart, all of you are good. ”

When Han Zheng and the others heard the principal's words, they thought of the discrimination they received when they first arrived in Germany, and they also felt a little emotional, but compared with the knowledge they learned, a little grievance was nothing. Han Zheng and the others couldn't help but salute Jiang Baili again, their lips pursed tightly and they didn't speak.

"Sit down, don't stand." Jiang Baili asked Han Zheng and the others to sit down, and then said: "Hey, there were more than a dozen people when I left, and when I saw you again, there were still three of you, so I hope they are safe and sound on the side of the revolutionary party. ”

Speaking of these, Han Zheng and the others couldn't interject, they only knew the general situation about the domestic situation, although Han Zheng knew the future development trend, but they couldn't say it at this time.

At this time, Wang Xian couldn't help but say: "Headmaster, is the Qing court really going to end?" Is there still a war between the North and the South? Li Feng was obviously also more concerned about this issue and listened quietly.

"If the Qing Dynasty wasn't going to be finished, and you cut your braids, I would still be able to act like I didn't see anything and didn't say anything?" Only then did they realize this, but Jiang Baili said, and also took off his military hat to show them, and put it back on.

"As for the war, it still has to be fought, but there will be no big war, you may have heard that all countries support the Chinese revolution, and our Lord Yuan in the north is also in a dilemma, but recently I heard that countries intend to support Lord Yuan in power, Lord Yuan is also very moved, and began to contact the south, although the general trend of the revolution has been achieved, but there will be some battles between the north and the south. A while ago, the school received a notice from the German side, and Lord Yuan also knew the news of your return, and it is estimated that your appointment will soon come down. Get ready, and I'll be with you tomorrow. You won't be able to go back home after the New Year, so you should be able to go home and have a look after the arrangement. ”

In the office, they chatted for a long time about Han Zheng's foreign sights and the major events that happened in China after they left, and said that the industrial and military strength of Germany and other countries, Jiang Baili was also very emotional, the country is poor and weak, and now there is a lot of internal turmoil, and there is no way.

It wasn't until more than 3 o'clock in the afternoon that Jiang Baili asked Xiang Jie outside the door to take them back to find a room to rest, but he left Han Zheng alone, saying that he had something to explain.