Chapter 13: Changing Guards (32)

The military meeting was over, Zhang Guangwei left Lihuang, it was the fourteenth day of the German invasion of the Soviet Union, and the news received every day was either where the Germans had captured or how many Soviets had died, and everything began to feel more exciting, and gradually became numb. Mo Di asked Sun Cheng to return the high-power telegraph he borrowed from Jin Tongxuan, and as soon as his curiosity passed, everything returned to normal, in Mo Di's opinion, this Soviet country, succumbing to the iron hooves of the Third Reich has become a reality, if it can still regain interest, unless Stalin turns over.

Cultivating both inside and outside, combining Chinese and Western, multi-pronged, Modi's cough has greatly improved, although every cough will make him feel like going to hell once, but the number of times is constantly decreasing. Going to the medical center of Wu Lao TCM every other day, and no longer need Wu Lao TCM to provide door-to-door service, is the biggest progress during this time. Since Zhang Guangwei left, Mo Di will go out for a walk every evening, there is a way to walk a thousand steps after dinner, live to ninety-nine, even if you don't live to ninety-nine, it is always good to live as long as possible.

The location of the General Hospital of the 21st Group Army is relatively remote, and when you come out of the hospital gate, you need to bypass a dirt mountain to reach Xiangshan Temple. Xiangshan Temple is named after a Xiangshan Ridge behind the temple, legend has it that in the Tang Dynasty in the Middle Dynasty, there was a traveling monk who came to this place, not to turn money, not to turn things, but to build a temple in the place of a robe. This monk swirled a robe in the air, and when it fell, it covered a large area of mountains and hills, so he occupied this place, and after that, after decades of dismal management, he finally established Xiangshan Temple.

Xiangshan Temple belongs to the Linji sect of the Nanyue line of the Southern Sect, which branches from the Linji Temple in Zhengding, Hebei Province, and advocates "imprinting the heart with the heart, and the heart is not different", which is also the source of the word "heart to heart". In the fourth year of Tang Jianzhong, when Duan Xiushi Taiwei spent money to build Xiangshan Temple, this place was still a barren ridge, and it was inhabited. First there is a temple and then there is popularity, originally just a lonely temple, because it is located in Macheng to Lu'an, Huoshan traffic artery, the status is becoming more and more important, post stations, shops, stalls moved from everywhere, long history, more and more people rely on the temple to live, in the temple around the natural formation of a street, this street has become the extension of Xiangshan Temple, after that, this place is also named because of the temple, Xiangshan Temple has become a place name.

Xiangshan Temple is located at the junction of Huaishuwan, Shuangshi and ancient monuments, Mo Enemy has been to once before, that time is General Liao Lei died of illness, came to mourn, he still remembers, General Liao Lei's tomb is behind the temple.

Xiangshan Temple is backed by Xiangshan Ridge, there is a mountain tip in front of it, named incense burner tip, the terrain is majestic, the mountain shape is magnificent, and the surrounding forests are verdant. In the warm spring season, the warbler sings and dances, the birds sing and the flowers are fragrant, and the scenery is gorgeous. There is a row of shops along the small river in front of the temple, there are tea rooms, wine shops, and Chu Pavilion Qin Building, which is quite the artistic conception of Du Mu in the Tang Dynasty of "thousands of miles of warblers crying green and red, and the water village and mountain wine flag wind".

In the 27th year of the Republic of China, the Japanese army marched along the Yangtze River in a big way, the Anhui Provincial Government moved from Anqing to Lu'an, and then moved from Lu'an to Jinjiazhai, and the 21st Group Army of the Fifth Theater moved here, and the left and right boxes of the temple were occupied by the adjutant of the 21st Group Army of the Fifth Theater, and the Daxiong Hall became an operational office, and Wei Yongcheng's political department was also located in it.

Mo Di did not enter the temple, only walked around the temple casually, after the main hall, Mo Di was blocked by the guards with real guns and ammunition, and immediately drove away. Originally, there was an ammunition oil depot here, which was the focus of the defense work of Xiangshan Temple.

The address of the Civil Affairs Department of the Anhui Provincial Government, where Wei Yongcheng and Jin Tongxuan are located, is not in Xiangshan Temple, but in Jinjiazhai. On February 13, 1938, Li Zongren was sworn in as the chairman of the Anhui Provincial Government in Lu'an, and soon moved to Lihuang and settled in Jinjiazhai. The reason why it is located in Jinjiazhai is because it is blessed with unique geographical conditions, there are dangerous passes such as Wengmen Pass, Changling Pass, Songzi Pass, Tongluo Pass, etc., as well as natural barriers such as Cha'er Ridge and Shilu Ridge, which pass through a historical river, and the feng shui is pleasant. Jin Tongxuan said to Mo Di more than once that he must take Mo Di over to see Jinjiazhai when he has time, because this Jinjiazhai is too unexpected for him, strictly speaking, it is not a cottage, but a prosperous small city. With the relocation of the provincial government, a group of political, economic, and cultural elites and tens of thousands of war refugees who had been ruined and ruined came here. The original long snake street, which was about one mile long, was stretched at both ends while expanding in a radial shape in order to enhance the capacity of the two ends, and is now known as the twenty-five mile long street. The former "Chaihe Street" and "Wheat Grass Street" have become Zhongzheng Road and Delin Road. When night comes, the villages and villages are ravines and ravines, and the lights are like stars and bonfires. Electric lamps, oil lamps, candlelight, and pine light are all bright, illuminating the tea shop and wine shop brightly, like a fairyland on earth.

Not only is the market prosperous, but various urban functions are also rapidly improving, and the construction of public facilities can be described as changing with each passing day. Post and telecommunications bureaus, food bureaus, and large shopping malls have everything. The families of Li Pinxian and Zhang Yichun all live there, and the nobles and guests abound, and the sedan chair carried by the four people can be seen swinging through the street at any time.

The distance from Xiangshan Temple to Jinjiazhai is not close, about five or six miles away, the enemy knows that with his current physical strength, it is a little difficult to walk over. No, Mo Wei is afraid of the five or six miles to Jinjiazhai, but he has a soft spot for another place that is even farther away, that is, Banyan Village, which is eight miles away from the General Hospital, because there lives a person who Mo Di has always regarded as a friend, Yang Kezhi.

The last time he came back from the battle in eastern Hubei and stayed at the ancient monument for a short time, he wanted to go and see it, but he didn't make the trip because of one reason or another. This time, I was alone in Xiangshan Temple, and I really wanted to see this old friend, I don't know how he was doing. If there is anyone in Lihuang who can be worried, it is Yang Kezhi. As a rebel general of the Red Army, he can be imagined in the days of Lihuang, when General Liao Lei was alive, this kind of person was still useful, and after General Li Pinxian ascended the throne, this kind of person was thrown into the abyss. When Mo Di was in Mabu back then, he also heard Tang Ruru talk about Yang Kezhi, and two years have passed, and I don't know if it has become better or worse.

After the attending doctor rounds the ward in the morning, Sun Cheng's rented donkey cart has been parked at the entrance of the hospital. The donkey cart in Dabie Mountain is the most luxurious in Lihuang, at least Mo Enemy thinks so, because the donkey cart in front of him clearly uses rubber wheels, which is rare in the current countryside. Most of the donkey carts in the countryside are mostly wooden wheels, and they are exquisite, and on the outside of the wooden wheels, they are wrapped in a layer of animal skin, which is the super luxury version. In front of me, the two tires knew at a glance that they were Japanese motorcycle tire modifications. Mo Di suddenly remembered at this time that there were motorcycles in Lihuang.

Lihuang, located in the central area of Dabie Mountain, has many small bends on the road, and many places are not passable by cars. In order to strengthen the transportation of the provincial government, Li Pinxian introduced motorcycles as a fashionable means of transportation. However, the entry of a large number of motorcycles has stretched the already tight fuel supply of Lihuang, so a large number of motorcycles have been idle, and the new body of the Japanese-style 95 motorcycle cluster has been thrown into the open space in the rain. Someone paid to buy motorcycle tires and make them into donkey carts, and it quickly became popular. Rubber-wheeled donkey carts for civil transportation, rubber-wheeled donkey carts for government procurement, and rubber-wheeled donkey carts for military logistics.

With Sun Cheng's assistance, Mo Di got on the donkey cart. The donkey cart is not loaded much, except for a coachman, only Mo Di and Sun Cheng are sitting, and the donkey cart is equipped with a cloth shed, which can slightly block the scorching sun of the July fire, which is considered a blessing. What's more fortunate is that the rubber wheels make the car much more stable, but also make the ride a lot more comfortable, the donkey walks briskly, although the car is not a ride dust, but it is far faster than the pedestrian.

From Xiangshan Temple to Banyan, it only took about ten minutes, which was beyond expectations. In front of a tea shop in the village, the donkey cart stopped. Mo Di got out of the donkey cart, paid the fare, and went to the tea shop to inquire about Yang Kezhi's residence. Dr. Tea looked at Mo Di for a long time and muttered in a low voice, "I'm here to find that one again!" ”

Hearing this, the enemy's heart tightened, and he thought to himself, Yang Kezhi has lived in this place for a few years, and it is not a good thing that he has not changed people's understanding of him. Stop, find a seat in the tea shop, and ask Dr. Tea to bring a pot of black tea. Lu'an black tea has a long reputation, and Lu Yu's "Book of Tea" has the saying of "Luzhou Lu'an (tea)". After a while, Dr. Tea served a pot of black tea, a plate of Poria cake, and an artemisia bun. Poria cake and artemisia bun are optional, do not sell strongly, do not eat and do not charge money. Mo Di asked him to put down both snacks, it is not a feeling to send tea with refreshments and drink empty tea without refreshments, Mo Di prefers the former.

Poria cake and artemisia buns are not cheap, they can be sold for one, Dr. Tea is very happy, he doesn't earn much in a day here, he can't be compared to this, he is a high roller. After pouring tea for Mo Di, Dr. Tea asked very kindly: "Your guest is going to Colonel Yang's mansion?" ”

After Yang Kezhi attached, he was given the post of colonel attached to the headquarters of the 21st Group Army of Gui, and there was no clear position. , so the average person only calls the military rank incompetent.

Mo Di nodded and said, "I used to have a friendship, but I haven't seen you for many years, and I want to visit." Is Yang's Mansion far from here? ”

Dr. Tea shook his head and said, "It's not far, it's under the crooked-necked tree in front." ”

Mo Di stretched out his head to look at it, and there was a crooked-necked tree not far away, and a cobbler under the tree was knocking on the soles of his shoes in front of him. Mo Di could see at a glance that this was not an ordinary shoemaker, but a person who wore the boss, and it seemed that Yang Kezhi was under the surveillance of the military commander at any time. Not long after, he saw that the gate of Yang's Mansion was wide, and Yang Kezhi sent people out. Dr. Tea said that he told Mo Di that the Yang Mansion was often full of friends, and often drank and played cards with some people who came to the door, some of whom were officers of Xiangshan Temple, some were businessmen from all over the world, and some were mysterious and unknown.

Mo Di nodded, no longer asked, but changed the topic, and asked Dr. Tea what specialties this place has. This asked about Dr. Tea's major, gastrodia poria cocos small hanging wine, chestnut tea kiwi fruit, and talked endlessly. Mo Di asked Sun Cheng to go out to have a look, did the rented car go? Sun Cheng went out to take a look, and the one was still waiting for the repeat customer. Mo Di drank the tea in the cup and took the Poria cake and Artemisia bun with him.

Yang Kezhi is in a predicament and doesn't know it, and this place can't be messed with.

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