Chen Shu entered Beijing with her uncle.

When the news of the Northern Army's occupation of Beijing came, Chen Chao smiled and said to Chen Shu, we should go to Beijing.

But the departure was delayed for a long time. Long Qian ordered Chen Chao, Ning Shijun, and Jiang Yun to enter Beijing together, but Chen Chao did not leave immediately. He has a lot of things in his hands, and after Fang Sheng left, all the civil affairs in Shandong were on Chen Chao's shoulders, especially money, Ning Shijun basically didn't ask, and Chen Chao had the final say. The Sixth Division marched south to the south and the two Huai, and the preparation of military funds was a big matter, and the organization of the Minfu team that went south with the army pressed over like a mountain. This time, the Sixth Division went south, which completely became a matter for Chen Chao and Ye Yanbing, Weng and his son-in-law, one was in charge of the people and the other was in charge of the army, and they were busy with their feet not touching the ground. It wasn't until after sending Ye Yanbing south that Chen Chao took his niece's family and Ning Shijun, Jiang Yun and the people designated by Long Qian to embark on the road to Beijing.

During that time, Chen Shu was not busy, mainly participated in the Shandong Army organized a condolence group to visit the troops of the Sixth Division. After the defeat of the Beiyang Army, the Chen family got good news that Chen Hao, the son of Chen San, was not killed in battle, but was captured by Beiyang after being wounded. After Yuan Shikai and Zhangde telegraphed, Chen Hao returned to Shandong with the captured officers and soldiers of the Sixth Division. Chen Hao's return gave great comfort to Chen Sanniang, who had been hit by a huge blow (she believed that her only son had died), and originally wanted her only son to leave the army and live a small business in peace, but Chen Hao resolutely refused. Chen Chao didn't listen to his persuasion, so he had to let him go back to the army.

The officers and men of the Sixth Division who were captured by Beiyang in the Battle of Texas, except for those who were disabled and could not serve, all returned to the Sixth Division. Ye Yanbing personally comforted Chen Hao. He was arranged to be the company commander of the 3rd Company of the 1st Battalion of the 46th Regiment, which was reorganized. But most of the captured officers were demoted. Chen Hao's "official reinstatement" is undoubtedly stained with the glory of the Chen family.

You Shi, Chen Xian and Chen Zhi did not go to Beijing with Chen Chao, and all stayed in Jinan. According to Long Qian's arrangement, Shandong affairs were handed over to Zhang Yulin, chief of staff of the Shandong Army. Entering Beijing with Chen Chao, Lu Shan's wife Li Wenxiu, son Lu Dayong, Wang Mingyuan, Feng Guozhu, Shi Dashou, Cheng Erhu, Xiong Xun, Fan Deping, and the family members of generals and generals all went together.

Shandong prepared more than a dozen cars to send the families of these lords to Beijing. The route is set by Jiangyun, first take a car from Jinan to Zhengding via Dezhou and Hengshui, and then transfer to a train into Beijing.

The big men from Shandong who went to Beijing went in batches, and Jiang Yun hit the front station, and he was responsible for safety, because he had to pass through the Beiyang Army garrison. Jiang Yun must go first. Although judging there is no danger. But Jiang Yun was still very careful. In fact, since the telegram led by Yuan Shikai was issued, the Shandong Army sent a liaison group to Hengshui to check the strength of the Beiyang Army. Do some groundwork for the next step of reorganization. Subsequently. Ning Shijun arrived in Hengshui with the second batch of cavalry guard battalions. Met with former rivals. Two days later, Chen Chao, Chen Shu and others arrived in Hengshui.

In Hengshui, Feng Guozhang, Cao Kun and others hosted a banquet to entertain Ning Shijun, Chen Chao and his party. Former rivals. Now that they are finally sitting together, Chen Chao is very emotional. Chen Shu's status is precious, and she naturally received the grand courtesy of the Beiyang generals, looking at these legendary big men in front of her respectful to herself, Chen Shu knows that all this was brought to her by her husband, otherwise, with her as a village girl, how can she become the core of the stars holding the moon?

According to the telegram from the headquarters of the Mengshan Army, Feng Guozhang, Cao Kun, and others followed Ning and Chen to Beijing, and the telegram from the headquarters clearly stated that the reorganization of the Beiyang Army would be agreed upon. Among the Beiyang generals who followed into Beijing, there was also Wu Peifu, who recovered from his injuries in Shandong. It is said that Wu Peifu is not qualified to go to Beijing as a standard, but Long Qian's telegram clearly instructed Wu Peifu to enter Beijing together. This made Wu Peifu deeply puzzled. From being wounded and captured, because of Long Qian's care, Wu Peifu did not look like a prisoner during his recuperation in Shandong, and was also allowed to visit the Huayuan Arsenal and Automobile Factory, more like a distinguished guest.

After departing from Hengshui to Zhengding, Chen Shu took a special train from Beijing for the first time. Lu Shan, commander of the Northern Army, brought Shang Fengchun, deputy chief of staff, Cheng Erhu, commander of the 28th Brigade, and other generals to Zhengding to greet Ning Shijun, Chen Chao, and Jiang Yun in person.

Lu Shan already had the majesty of the commander of the army, Chen Chao watched him greet Feng Guozhang, Cao Kun, Li Chun and others first, and felt that the honest and stable but shrewd Lu Shan could no longer be found.

"Ha Luha, we don't know each other. The commander asked me to say hello, now that we are in a car, we will be comrades-in-arms from now on. Lu Shan greeted the Beiyang generals one by one.

"I'm ashamed, I'm ashamed." Feng Guozhang was very embarrassed.

"In the past, each was his own master. Anyway, you have electrified, so that the north will be less affected by the war, and it will be a great contribution to the country. Although the commander did not have specific instructions, the Beiyang Army should organize at least two divisions, and I know this. Please rest assured, we will be comrades-in-arms fighting under the same military flag in the future. ”

After meeting the Beiyang generals, Lu Shan's attention turned to the Shandong people, "Ha Luha, Shi Jun, Commander Ning!" We're finally meeting. It's been six years! It's not easy! "Lu Shan is very emotional.

"Lu Shan, this time the Northern Army has made the first contribution, which makes us envious." Ning Shijun held Lu Shan's hand and said with a smile, "When we planned to get out of Wuding, it was like yesterday, and I didn't want you to achieve it." It's amazing! ”

"There, the battle in Texas made me sweat a lot," Lu Shan didn't care about the presence of the Beiyang generals, "I can't imagine that you and Yan Bing have withstood with the old foundation left by the commander!" Admire, admire! When you come to Beijing this time, you must tell us about the experience of guarding Texas, and they have mentioned it several times. By the way, did Yan Bing take the Sixth Division south? ”

"It's out of Yizhou. Zhang Xun was not beaten, and there would be good news soon. ”

"Okay, I'll go meet Mr. Chen." Lu Shan shook Ning Shijun's hand vigorously.

Since 1903, it has not been six years. The wind, frost, snow and rain outside the gate urged the young man who was in his prime, Lu Shan came to Chen Chao and Chen Shu, and the scars on his face frightened Chen Shu, and even made Li Wenxiu look disgraced.

"Ha Luha, is it broken?" Lu Shan ignored his wife and children, first saluted Chen Chao and Chen Shu, and then hugged Long Xinghua, who was already six years old, "Ha Luha." When I left Shandong, I was still a newborn hair doll, good boy, already so big! Well, it looks like a commander! ”

"You, look at Dayong. The child keeps talking about you. Chen Shu's eyes were red.

"Really? This kid, I'm afraid he doesn't know me. Lu Shan finally set his sights on his son......

Cheng Erhu and Shang Fengchun were also extremely excited, and they talked to Chen Chao about their thoughts after parting.

Chen Chao even sighed with emotion, it is rare for the generals of the Mengshan Army to work together and exert force at the same time on three battlefields thousands of miles apart. A success!

"It's a pity, Sheng Guang. Did Topaz know the way? Lu Shan put down his son. His expression darkened.

Zhilu said. Don't talk about this, is there any news of the commander? I haven't heard from the south for the past two days. Ning Shijun said.

"The commander will leave for the north tomorrow, and we will wait for them in Beijing. Mingyuan Guozhu's march was smooth, and he waited for Yan Bing to defeat Zhang Xun. There is no suspense in the southeast! That's right. Is Mingyuan's family here? I haven't seen Mingyuan's girl yet. Lord Bai is very good in Beijing. I've been talking about seeing my granddaughter. ”

"Here we are." Ning Shijun called Wang Mingyuan's wife Bailing and daughter Xiaoyue, "Don't you remember Commander Lu?" ”

"I've seen Commander Lu! Satsuki, call Uncle Lu quickly. "Bai Ling is the youngest. She is the most beautiful young woman in the family of the generals of the Mengshan Army.

"What's your name, Commander? There is only one commander in our Mengshan Army. Ha Luha, brother and sister, Mingyuan and I are brothers in life and death, and we crawled out of the pile of dead people with the commander. When he was fighting foreign devils in Xigu, Ming Yuan, as the battalion commander, personally fought with the devils with bayonets, and he was so tired that he lost his strength! I thought he was injured, and he said that all the blood on his body was devils...... Ha Luha, now that Mingyuan is going to the southeast, it seems that the commander has handed over the southeast to Mingyuan. But it's hard for my brother and sister, I'm afraid I won't be able to see Brother Mingyuan for the time being. ”

"That's all good training from the commander." Bai Ling smiled.

"It's still my brother and sister who can talk. That's right, our gang was originally a bit of a ringing horse, living a day is a day, without a commander, how can we be today? ”

"How is my daddy?" Bai Ling cares about his parents.

"Good. Lord Bai is fine. I look forward to your mother and daughter. Lu Shan picked up Xiao Yue, but the little girl recognized it very well, and Lu Shan had to give it to her mother.

After Bai Ling's father, Bai Ruiting, was transferred to Beijing to serve as a division, because of the Mengshan Army incident, he was imprisoned by Wang Mingyuan and was imprisoned by the Qing court, but he did not suffer too many crimes.

Chen Shu chatted warmly with Cheng Erhu, who hugged his seven-year-old son and smirked.

"Before I came, I met Uncle Cheng, and he made a special trip to Jinan to ask me to say hello to you. The hometown can be calculated, and there are so many generals at once! Chen Shu smiled and suddenly put away her smile, "Uncle Cheng's second brother Jianjun died in Texas, and Uncle Cheng suddenly saw his old age, but he has recovered from it." ”

"Oh, alas." Cheng Erhu remembered Cheng Daniu's second child, who was still a doll running around with his brother with snot at that time, "The boss is called Jianguo, right?" It's rare that Cheng Erhu didn't stutter, "Does he have any news?" ”

"In the Southern Army, he is already the commander of the regiment. It is said that it is now fast forward to Yunnan. It was Jiang Yun who answered.

"In Lan Xinzhi's second division? Good. Cheng Erhu suddenly remembered the Guangxi incident of the Second Division, which was only learned later, when Long Qian withheld the news and did not report the defection of Zhou Yi and Feng Lun of the Northern Army, "By the way, Miss Zheng, oh, that's it, it's Zhou Yi's wife, how is she?" ”

"It's okay." This is a difficult topic to talk about, and Chen Shu doesn't know how to talk about it.

"I heard that Zhou and Zhou Yi are still in Guangzhou, and when I see the commander, I will talk to the commander, they are all old people from Mengshanzhai......"

"Two Tigers!" Lu Shan glared at Cheng Erhu, "Don't mention this, the commander has his own plans, so you don't have to worry about it." By the way, Jiang Yun, you, the intelligence chief, have been traveling north and south all these years, and you have made a lot of meritorious contributions, why, you still haven't asked for a wife? No, this time the old brother will call the shots for you and find a beautiful daughter-in-law in Beijing! ”

Jiang Yun smiled and said nothing.

Chen Shu has always regarded Jiang Yun as her younger brother, "This kid has a high vision." Commander Ning once introduced him to a female student from Shandong Normal University, who was not only beautiful, but also knowledgeable, but this kid was unwilling. He's going to have to wait for him to clean up. Chen Shu smiled. The "he" she said naturally meant Long Qian.

"Shi Jun, you are also very bad. If you don't take the lead, how can you say something about others? Lu Shan punched Ning Shijun, "The dignified commander of the Shandong Army is a bachelor!" Isn't this a disgrace to the commander's face? ”

"What about me? Don't mention it. Ning Shijun was talking to Shang Fengchun, smiling and waving his hand.

Feng Guozhang and others have long been hiding aside. The intimacy between the generals of the Mengshan Army made the Beiyang generals sigh. I once fantasized that the Mengshan Army was divided into several places, and there would inevitably be problems inside, but there were basically no people. At this point, Beiyang is really not as good as others. With the unity of the generals, Beiyang was not unjustly defeated. Before, except for Cao Kun, Feng Guozhang and others had always had the idea of despising Meng Shanjun, and always felt that what could a group of Xiangma do? Lunan's defeat at the Mengshan Army did not convince Feng Guozhang, even if the Mengshan Army showed its quality beyond the Beiyang Army in events such as Wuding Flood Fighting and Zhangde Autumn Exercises, Feng Guozhang, Li Chun, Chen Guangyuan and others still did not take it seriously. Until after the Battle of Shandong. They finally admitted that this new army, which was born out of Xiangma, surpassed Beiyang in all aspects. I have seen so many generals of the Mengshan Army today. I think this group of people is really not simple. Let's just say that Lu Shan, who turned the customs outside the gate upside down, exuded a kind of momentum of a superior person, which made Feng Guozhang very heartbroken. It's really the times that make heroes, and Long Qian gathered in Mengshan at the beginning. How did you gather so many heroes under your command?

The special train went all the way to Qianmen Station. The troops of the Northern Army have long since poured the water on the station guard. Shi Dashou, Deng Qinghua, Fan Deping, Xiong Xun, Jiang Cunxian, Xu Gongzhi and others came to the platform to greet them, and it was naturally another scene of joy and joy for relatives and friends to reunite. Then the group took the collected car and entered the West Garden, which was the location of the Provisional Headquarters of the Northern Army, under the escort of the heavily armed cavalry guards.

Chen Shu has never been to Beijing. The two sons are even more novel. When the convoy drove through the Daqing Gate, turned west from Tiananmen Square, and entered the West Garden, which was separated from the palace by a wall, Zhenhua and Xinghua shouted excitedly, Zhenhua asked his grandfather countless times about the appearance of the palace, and now it was in front of him, Xinghua excitedly said to his mother, "Mother, mother, are we going to live in it?" Xinghua pointed to the palace group in the distance and asked Chen Shu.

"What nonsense! Why do you want to live there? Chen Shu also looked greedily at the majestic palace.

"Isn't Daddy the Emperor? Didn't the emperor live in the palace? ”

"Nonsense, your father won't be the emperor's ......"

The convoy entered the West Garden from Baoyue Tower (now Xinhua Gate). Lu Shan handed over the affairs of receiving the family, especially Long Qian's family, to Deng Qinghua, who was as careful as a hair, and the huge Xiyuan Sanhai complex was enough to arrange this group of upstarts, Deng Qinghua chose the place for Long Qian's family to be located on the south bank of the Zhonghai Sea, which is a newly built Western-style two-story building, Huairen Hall, Fuchang Hall and Yanqing Hall in the north, Jinggu and Yi Nian Hall in the south, and a large number of buildings such as Jinggu and Yi Nian Hall in the south, where the Northern Army Headquarters organs. The downstairs of Haiyan Hall is arranged as Long Qian's office and conference room, the office is in the east and the conference room is in the west. Upstairs to the east is Long Qian and Chen Shu's bedroom, and the west is temporarily Chen Chao's bedroom, and the two children live with Chen Chao. All the living facilities are arranged, and the facilities here are more luxurious than those in Jinan.

"Mr. Chen, I didn't have time to ask for your opinion, if you feel inconvenient, there are many courtyards in the south ......" Chen Chao is not only an important minister, but also a family member, Deng Qinghua feels that it is more appropriate to arrange for Chen Chao to live with Long Qian.

"It's a good place ......"

"As soon as I received the telegram from the commander, he will be in Beijing the day after tomorrow. Wait for the commander to arrive, and then determine the residence. Deng Qinghua said respectfully to Chen Chao.

"Except for this building, many of the houses in Xiyuan are dilapidated. Commander Lu said that in the future, it would be good for the commander to settle down here, the scenery was good, and the safety was guaranteed. When we have our hands freed up and rebuild the house, we people are too rough to do this job. Deng Qinghua said with a smile, "I think the two sons are very fresh and curious, Ming'er, I will accompany you to visit the West Garden, even if you go to the palace, there is no problem between the walls." ”

"Okay, okay, I'm going to see the palace." The two children were overjoyed.

"Don't listen to the children's nonsense, how can you have time to play with them, you are the dignified chief of staff of the Northern Army? In addition, when the country was first built, there were too many places to spend money, so there was no need to ...... this in a hurry," Chen Chao said.

"Actually, there are a few places in Xiyuan that are also good. I think it's more convenient for the commander to live here......" Lu Shan has been accompanying Chen Chao and Chen Shu.

"You don't care about me, go and be busy with you, Wenxiu has not been easy all these years, accompany her well." Chen Chao drove away Lu Shan and Deng Qinghua.

That night, Lushan held a banquet to welcome Chen Chao, Ning Shijun and others, and Chen Shu also went with her two children. After Chen Chao, who had drunk a lot of wine, came back, he called his niece through his house.

"I think he's going to build the capital of Beijing. You'll live in Beijing for a long time, but not necessarily. ”

"For what?"

"With this kind of relationship, it is inevitable to be gossiped about. Moreover, my temperament is not suitable for doing things in the center, so I still stay in Shandong and be practical. Shu'er, remember what I said, right? You have a different identity now, so pay attention. Don't meddle in his official affairs, let alone get involved in politics, just take care of his life. I heard Jiang Yun say that he was seriously ill in Changsha, and I was afraid that you would worry, Jiang Yun didn't let me sue you......"

Chen Shu immediately became nervous, "What kind of illness?" Isn't it injured? ”

"It's not. He is the commander of the first army, where will he risk the arrow? Probably tired. It's not easy. Now your husband and wife are finally reunited. Jiang Yun thought about sending you to the south, but he didn't expect the situation to develop so quickly. Ten years ago, I have never forgotten the scene in our family, and I hope you will not forget it either. ”

Chen Shu understood what her uncle meant, "Please rest assured, uncle, I know what to do." ”

"There is one thing that has been holding in my heart, it's time to talk to you, you sit down," Chen Chao pointed to the chair opposite, "Shu'er, he will come the day after tomorrow, and it will be too late if you don't say it." When he took the fifth town to the south, the daughter-in-law of President Xu of Shandong University admired him, left home privately, and ran to the south to find him, and Miss Xu has been by his side for the past three years......"

"Ah, what did you say?!" Chen Shu immediately remembered the letter she had hidden.

"I heard someone from Shandong University say it unintentionally. Later, when Jiang Yun was asked, he couldn't hide it and told me the truth. It is said that Miss Xu is only a secretary......"

Chen Shu's big eyes were instantly filled with tears, "He lied to me, he said that he only needs me in this life!" ”

"Shu'er, this is to be expected. It's good to be like him. However, even if he finds a few more women, he won't be able to move your status! Don't you hear people call you your mistress? He is the emperor, you are the empress, he is the president, you are the president's wife! I tell you, it's never possible to have both worlds. I heard that girl is knowledgeable and very virtuous, as long as you hold it steady, everything is fine. However, don't mess with him because of this, it's not a joke! You must remember that you are different! Shu'er, do you understand? ”

"Uncle! Why are you telling me now? ”

"If he hadn't come, I wouldn't have told you. What's the use of telling you?! Shu'er, there are many men with three wives and four concubines! Like Long Qian only accepted one, I feel self-disciplined enough! Jiang Yun told me with certainty that that girl has no reputation, let alone children! How can I fight with you? He is away from the south, and it is reasonable to have a woman by his side to take care of him, which is what I think. Your aunt knows about this, but Xiaoxian doesn't know about it. Except for the senior generals of the Southern Army, no one else knew what to do. Because he's here the day after tomorrow, that girl will definitely follow, you have to be generous, understand? ”

"I can't do it! I want to ask him, why is this happening?! Brother Lu Shan has been outside the customs for six or seven years, and he hasn't done anything to be sorry for Wenxiu! ”

"Confused! If you don't know what's going on, it's you, and your two sons, who suffer! You've read a lot of books over the years, why can't you understand this truth? You go and look at the founding king in history, who has lived a lifetime with his original match?! For the sake of children, you have to endure some things, and you have to learn to endure them. ”

"I can't bear it!" Chen Shu cried. All the joy along the way came to naught, and I only felt that my world realm collapsed in an instant. (To be continued......)