After Chen Zikun retreated, Wu Peifu walked back and forth in the house, thinking about the conversation just now, after Duan Qirui was electrified and went to the field, the originally monolithic Zhifeng Alliance became full of cracks in the blink of an eye, and the Feng army wantonly absorbed the defeated Anhui army, frantically expanded the army, and fought for power and profit, which has caused the worries of many direct generals.

Feng Zhang is in the three northeastern provinces, with 200,000 troops, Zhang Zuolin was born with a beard, cunning and ruthless, and has the support of the Japanese.

Between Zhifeng, there will be a battle in two years!

Thinking of this level, Wu Peifu is even more reluctant to let Chen Zikun study abroad, just when employing people, how can he let such a tiger cross the ocean.

Caojia Garden is an Italian-style western-style building, Wu Peifu's bedroom is arranged in the best position on the second floor, just to see the direction of the door, summer evening, the sun has not set, under the reflection of the sunset, a car hanging a small flag of Fengjun drove into the gate, Wu Peifu thought it was Zhang Zuolin to visit, so he ordered the orderly soldiers to change clothes.

changed into a military uniform, but no one came to invite for a long time, Wu Peifu couldn't bear it, and sent the adjutant to investigate, and it didn't take much effort for the adjutant to report, Fengjun did send someone to invite, but it was not Cao and Wu who were invited, but Chen Zikun.

"Ask him to do something!" Wu Peifu couldn't help but get angry, Zhang Zuolin's tricks were too indiscriminate, and he blatantly dug into the wall.

"It is said that Zhang Shaoshuai invited Chen Zikun to listen to the play." The adjutant reported.

"Got it." Wu Peifu waved his hand to let the adjutant go down and calculated again.

……

Tianjin Taifeng Grand Theater, the door is like a city, lively and extraordinary, a dark car parked at the door, the guards pulled the car door, made a gesture of please, Chen Zikun stepped out of the car, followed the guards into the theater, only to see that the crowds inside, the sound of rolling, from time to time sounded the thunderous cheers, the cries of buying melon seeds and cigarettes were mixed with it, and the hand towels flew all over the sky, as for what was staged on the stage, he didn't pay attention.

With the guards going up to the box on the second floor, there are many guards outside, warblers and swallows inside, flowers are clustered, and four women wearing silk cheongsams and holding fans are surrounded by a beautiful boy in white clothes, who is Zhang Xueliang, the young marshal of the Fengjun.

"Brigadier Zhang." Chen Zikun put his heels together and saluted.

Zhang Xueliang propped up the armrest of the chair with both hands, stood up and said, "Brother Kunwu, you and my brother don't have to be polite, sit, what to drink, soda or green tea?" Snapping his fingers as he spoke, the theater guy immediately stepped forward and nodded his head to say hello.

Chen Zikun sat down on the vacant seat next to Zhang Xueliang, he was dressed in a military uniform, riding boots, and could only sit with a golden sword, and the charming women looked at him with blinking eyes, and said with a smile: "What a heroic little brother, if you dress up, then you will be a living Zhao Yun." ”

Zhang Xueliang cocked Erlang's legs, picked up a cigar and said with a smile: "You don't know, Brother Kunwu is more Zhao Yun than Zhao Yun, one person killed seven in and seven out of the Changxindian Ten Thousand Horse Army, that is called a majesty, Brother Kunwu, you're welcome, use it casually." ”

Cigars, cigarettes, fruit plates, pastries, cold sodas, and hot towels were placed on the table, and a charming woman sat next to her, and I didn't know what the young marshal was referring to.

Chen Zikun said with a smile: "Brigade Commander Zhang praised it falsely, Zikun is a martial artist, how dare he compare with Changshan Zhao Zilong." ”

Zhang Xueliang said: "In private, just call me Han Qing, look, Zhao Zilong has appeared." ”

There was a gong and drum on the stage, and a white-robed young general held a flower gun and stepped on the drum to beat out, and made an appearance, and the audience applauded, Zhang Xueliang also shouted hello with a cigar in his mouth, Chen Zikun didn't like to watch Peking Opera, but he also slapped a few times.

"Sir Chen, drink soda." The cheongsam woman beside her handed over an iced soda, Chen Zikun politely accepted it and thanked him, Zhang Xueliang laughed and said, "Brother Kunwu, let it go." As he spoke, he hugged the slender waist of the woman next to him and kissed her on the face.

Chen Zikun smiled, he and Zhang Xueliang were just friends, and they had not yet reached the friendship of prostitution together, and besides, the two sides were inseparable, and it was not good for him to be too close.

The cheongsam woman snuggled up and exhaled like a lan: "Sir Chen, this play was ordered for you by the young marshal alone." ”

Chen Zikun then remembered that tonight's drama written on the water sign at the entrance of the theater was Changbanpo, it seems that this Zhang Shaoshuai really looks up to himself, and looks at what kind of medicine he sells in his gourd.

But until the end of the play, Zhang Xueliang didn't say anything.

After the play, the young marshal invited Chen Zikun to have a supper together, and when he ate, he was still surrounded by the four beauties, at this time Chen Zikun had figured out that the four of them were the top brands of the most famous local brothel in Tianjin, Xunfangzhai, with the flower name Meilan Zhuju, and all the dignitaries and nobles flocked to it on weekdays, and they had to line up to spend money, but today they were invited by Zhang Shaoshuai to entertain themselves, which shows that they have a big face.

Hugging left and right, there are all kinds of wine and delicacies, and finally finished eating supper, Chen Zikun was already a little sleepy, but he didn't see Zhang Xueliang to the point, he couldn't help but wonder, could it be that the other party spent so much money, just to get close to himself?

The time was not early, Chen Zikun simply retired, but Zhang Xueliang's addiction seemed to have just come up, and said: "It's still early, let's play eight rounds of cards." ”

Chen Zikun repeatedly excused himself, Zhang Xueliang just didn't follow, and moved out his military rank to pressure him, helpless, Chen Zikun had no choice but to say: "Brother Hanqing, in fact, I don't know how to play cards." ”

"It's okay, I promise to learn it as soon as I learn it, and I heard that the more people who can't play cards, the more they win." The young marshal's playfulness came up, no one could pull it, Chen Zikun had to sacrifice his life to accompany the gentleman, he was a beginner, his luck was really good, eight rounds of cards were played, and sure enough, Chen Zikun piled up high chips in front of him.

Looking at the wall clock on the wall again, it was already two o'clock in the morning, Zhang Xueliang was still full of interest and full of energy, Chen Zikun finally understood, this is a night owl.

The other party was calm, but he couldn't pretend to be stupid, Chen Zikun understood that Feng Zhang was Wu Peifu's biggest opponent, if he could borrow strength from there, studying in the United States would be a big thing, thinking of this, he took the initiative to open his mouth and said: "Brother Han Qing, the younger brother has something unclear, and I ask my brother to guide me." ”

Zhang Xueliang said: "Brother Kunwu, what's wrong? ”

"The younger brother deeply feels that his knowledge is not enough to take on the great responsibility and serve the country, so he wants to go abroad to study military affairs, but I don't know which country's military school is more suitable for the best of us.

Zhang Shaoshuai's best thing is face, Chen Zikun asked him so earnestly, he suddenly danced with his eyebrows: "If you want to talk about military schools, the best is of course the Japanese Army Non-commissioned Officer School, many of our generals graduated there, after I graduated from the Northeast Lecture Martial Arts Hall, I also plan to go to Japan to study, and then I will go with Brother Kunwu, I will cover all the expenses, and you don't need to pay a penny." ”

Chen Zikun was overjoyed and said: "This is very good, I will tell Yushuai when I turn around." ”

Zhang Xueliang said: "Don't say what I said, Wu Shibo is a little cautious and treats you as a baby pimple, if he knows that we will study in Japan together, he must worry that I will abduct you." ”

After saying that, he laughed, Chen Zikun's heart moved, knowing that the core theme of tonight had arrived, Zhang Xueliang would definitely make a wish to win himself over next.

Sure enough, Zhang Xueliang said: "Brother Kunwu is so fluent in English, he must be highly educated, I don't know which university he studied in?" ”

Chen Zikun said lightly: "In his early years, he studied at St. John's University, and later came to Beijing to study under two professors, Gu Hongming and Liu Shipei. ”

Zhang Xueliang's hand touched the card and paused, and exclaimed: "Oh, it turns out that Brother Kunwu is a famous teacher and apprentice, no wonder his temperament is so good, and his English is so fluent, by the way, Brother Tai's martial arts must also be from a famous school, right?" ”

Chen Zikun said: "When I was a teenager, I learned boxing under Master Huo Yuanjia, and after coming to Beijing, I also had exchanges with Du Xinwu. ”

Zhang Xueliang rubbed his hands excitedly, suddenly pushed the card table and stood up, and instructed the adjutant: "Prepare the incense case, I want to marry Jinlan with Brother Kunwu." ”

I just met today, listened to a play together, had a meal, played a few rounds of mahjong, this is going to be a brother, it seems that this Zhang Shaoshuai inherited his father's heroic spirit of the green forest, since Zhang Xueliang took the initiative, Chen Zikun had no reason to refuse, so he said: "So it will be high." ”

Because it is a temporary intention, so the worship ceremony is very simple, a preface to the chronology only to know that Chen Zikun is one year older than Zhang Xueliang, and the two became friends of eight worships, Chen Zikun is the brother, Zhang Xueliang is the younger brother.

After the bow, the feeling changed, back to the table, Zhang Xueliang had no heart to play cards, his brows were tightly knit as if he had something on his mind, Mei Lan Zhuju was a very eye-catching person, so he said: "The young marshal has business to talk about, and the sisters have avoided it for the time being." ”

There were no outsiders in the room, and Zhang Xueliang said earnestly: "Brother Kunwu, what you just said about staying abroad, but is it serious?" ”

Chen Zikun said: "Seriously. ”

Zhang Xueliang nodded: "That's fine, you can stay out of the matter, I don't want to see the incident between you and my brothers." ”

Chen Zikun pretended to be surprised: "Why did Han Qing say this? ”

Zhang Xueliang asked rhetorically: "Isn't it possible that from the perspective of Brother Kunwu, can't you see that there will be a battle in Zhifeng?" ”

Chen Zikun couldn't help but be embarrassed, Zhang Xueliang's frankness and sincerity exceeded his imagination, it seems that people really regard themselves as brothers.

The words have already been said to this point, and it is not interesting to hide it, Chen Zikun said: "The brother wall is really not the blessing of the people, but it is a pity that Zikun is soft-spoken and cannot prevent the war." ”

Zhang Xueliang sighed and said: "My father is very ambitious, Wu Shibo is even more ambitious, he thinks he is an unborn hero, the so-called one mountain does not allow two tigers, they fight them, we are still good brothers, it is best for us to go to Japan to study, avoid this war, if you can't avoid it......"

"If you meet Han Qing on the battle array, you should retreat for your brother." Chan said.