Episode 28 The Bottom Line of Negotiation

In the following week, Xiang Xiaoqiang made intensive arrangements.

First of all, Xiang Xiaoqiang planned to take only Qiu Qiu and leave Xiuxiu behind. One reason was that this time he was going to Europe. In a world composed of Christians, taking two wives on his honeymoon would have a bad impact on his own image.

It will directly affect his score in the hearts of those big businessmen and political figures. As for the press, Xiang Xiaoqiang is not too worried. Regardless of Germany or the Soviet Union, their news is firmly controlled by the dictators.

The second reason is more important. When I leave for a month or two, I cannot leave without someone at home. Xiuxiu is the ideal candidate. Xiuxiu is my wife, absolutely loyal, smart, keen, and able to discern people's hearts.

.The disadvantage is that he is still relatively young, not yet twenty years old, and has not held much power.

But the problem is not big. Xiang Xiaoqiang’s main idea is: let Shi Shige look at the People’s Guards, and let Xiu Xiu look at Shi Shi Gege.

The tasks of the Fourteenth Gege are: to take overall care of the affairs of the People's Guard, to prop up this stall for Xiang Xiaoqiang, to continue to maintain the independence of the People's Guard, to handle the relationship with the cabinet, the East Factory, the Ministry of Army and Navy, and friendly forces, and to continue

To win over the commander of Army Aviation and the commanders of the group armies, we must strengthen the "connection relationship" and don't let them get tired as these two months pass. The most important thing is to keep an eye on the People's Guard and ensure that others don't get involved.

Xiu Xiu's mission is to assist Shi Shi Ge Ge, and more importantly, to supervise Shi Shi Ge Ge to prevent her from doing inappropriate things. Xiang Xiaoqiang gave Shi Shi Ge Ge the title of commander and adjutant. "Adjutant" is a general military rank.

None of them are high, but they usually have great authority. With this title, she can legitimately manage the People's Guard on behalf of the commander. She announced to Xiaoqiang that during her absence, Adjutant Zhao Fang will temporarily act as commander, and Adjutant Shang Xiu will assist him. Any army

The transfer must be signed by both adjutants at the same time to take effect.

However, Xiang Xiaoqiang directly gave Xiu Xiu the right to mobilize the Guard Company of the People's Guard Headquarters and the People's Guard Gendarmerie. Xiu Xiu could make her own decisions regarding the deployment of these two small units.

In addition, he invited Snail, Li Gensheng, Stomachache, and Li Changgui to his home for dinner. At dinner, he showed his cards to his confidants that for general matters, just let Shi Shigege make the decision.

They have to think more about important matters, such as major personnel arrangements. When it comes to the transfer of troops, if it is a transfer of the Fourteenth Princess, Xiuxiu must also nod. If it is a transfer of Xiuxiu, there is no need for the Nod of the Fourteenth Princess.

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Xiang Xiaoqiang asked Xiuxiu to come out to eat with them, and asked Xiuxiu to give them a cup. Then Xiang Xiaoqiang stood up, bowed deeply to several of his confidants, and asked them to help Xiu Xiu. Several people got up in panic and said that there is no need for adults.

In this way, we will definitely help you share your worries and support Madam.

She had a stomachache and patted her chest and said:

"Don't worry, sir. We will definitely help Madam and keep a close eye on Princess Liaoyang."

Xiang Xiaoqiang couldn't laugh or cry, so he corrected:

"Wrong, Princess Liaoyang is not a prisoner now. At a large level, she is the Princess of the Ming Dynasty. At a small level, she is your superior. The current situation is that I have entrusted the People's Guard to her for this period of time. You must

Cooperate with her and obey her arrangements. Of course, except at critical times, you must be prepared. If Princess Liaoyang wants to do something, she has the ability. We are just in case now. Therefore, everyone, you are usually

It’s still what it should be, but when it comes to a critical moment, you have to play a life-or-death role.”

Xiang Xiaoqiang's few words clearly revealed the positioning of the Fourteenth Gege and the role of several of them. Listening to Xiang Xiaoqiang's last words, these people all nodded solemnly, feeling that they were being taken seriously.

Xiang Xiaoqiang said again:

"During this period, my radio station will be on all the time. If you have any questions, you can send me a message."

Xiang Xiaoqiang has given each of them a set of passwords in advance, which ensures that each of them can report things to themselves individually and secretly without being able to eavesdrop on each other.

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After arranging the personnel of the People's Guard, Xiang Xiaoqiang was even more worried about a big issue, which was how to maintain his monopoly on Zhu Yourong.

It seems that this question is more difficult. Although she has such a high status and trust in Zhu Yourong's heart, she is just one of her. Now that she is no longer with her, it will definitely bring opportunities to others. God knows where Zhu Yourong is in this situation.

Will there be a second "friend" in many months?

To "watch" the People's Guards, use the 14th grid, and to "watch" the 14th grid, use Xiuxiu. Then, to "watch" Zhu Yourong, there is only one person who is most suitable: Zheng Yucong.

Xiang Xiaoqiang originally wanted Zheng Yucong to become sworn sisters with Shi Shi Ge Ge and live in the Liaoyang Princess Mansion, but now she is required to live in the Forbidden City and stay with Zhu Yourong as much as possible. Therefore, she can only become sworn sisters with Shi Shi Ge Ge.

The time has come. Now Zheng Yucong must be left with "nowhere to go" and Zhu Yourong feels that if he doesn't take in his cousin, his cousin will live on the streets.

In one week, Xiang Xiaoqiang spent two full days with Zheng Yucong. His sweet words and various romantic methods made Zheng Yucong fall in love with him more thoroughly, and the relationship between the two got closer. He told Zheng Yucong his current difficulties:

The old ministers in the court regarded themselves as a thorn in their side, and their trip to Europe was actually a slanderous move by them. They transferred themselves away for a long time so as to take the opportunity to get involved in the People's Guard. Maybe when he returned home two months later, he had already been deprived of his military power.

It's hard to say that a free man can enjoy happiness.

Xiang Xiaoqiang hugged Zheng Yucong, stood under the window, bathed in the crimson sunset, held up her face, looked into her eyes, and said affectionately:

"Cong Cong, how I wish your father could force you out of the house earlier... Then I could get to know you earlier... Then maybe you are my wife now... When I go to Europe this time, I

I can take you with me... You are beautiful, smart, and noble. There is no one more suitable to take you out on this trip... No, I am not saying that I don't love Qiu Qiu. I am not a person who likes the new and hates the old. As a woman,

As long as she becomes my wife, she will become the happiest woman... I am saying this from the perspective of national interests... You are smart, elegant, generous, and familiar with upper-class situations... I really hope that those in Germany

Minister, the generals see the wife of the Commander of the People's Guard of the Ming Dynasty, it is you... They will think that the women of the Ming Dynasty are as beautiful, smart and noble as you..."

I poured sweet words to Xiaoqiang, but silently said "I'm sorry" to Qiu Qiu in my heart. Now I urgently need your sister Yucong to help my husband keep an eye on the Queen. I have to talk to my husband a few more words of ecstasy, so please bear with me...

However, in this situation, it is true that Zheng Yucong is more suitable to take out than Qiu Qiu and Xiu Xiu.

Zheng Yucong lowered her head sweetly, pressed her forehead gently against Xiang Xiaoqiang's chest, and smiled softly:

"It doesn't matter, let's make an example next time, hehehe..."

Xiang Xiaoqiang was stunned. Zheng Yucong raised her face and looked at Xiang Xiaoqiang slyly:

"Remember what you said. Next time you have such an opportunity, remember to take me there..."

Xiang Xiaoqiang broke into a cold sweat and laughed dryly:

"Haha, that's for sure."

Zheng Yuqing blushed and said with a smile:

"Oh, Mr. Xiang... you have already deceived me, and you still want me to help you deceive your cousin..."

Xiang Xiaoqiang was startled: This girl, can't she tell that I like Zhu Yourong? Impossible, those eyes are too poisonous!

Fortunately, she didn’t mean it that way. Zheng Yucong then smiled and said:

"I will do it for you even if you don't tell me... You are the only one in my heart. Do I have to watch them manipulate you?... Don't worry, during this period, I will stick to my cousin's side and won't give anything."

They have no chance... If someone speaks ill of you in front of my cousin, I will speak good of you and help you say it back... Then, I will also speak ill of him to let everyone know that you are gone and I am still there

Well. There is a price to pay for my ideas."

"Oh!" Xiang Xiaoqiang hugged her tightly and kissed her face and neck, "Oh, I love you so much..."

Zheng Yucong's face was red, her heart was pounding, and she was about to collapse in Xiang Xiaoqiang's arms. She let him be frivolous, but her reason still prevailed. She didn't want to hand her over so hastily. She struggled a few times and pushed.

He opened his mouth towards Xiaoqiang and gasped softly:

"No... no, don't, Mr. Xiang... we don't want this... I will be yours sooner or later..."

Xiang Xiaoqiang originally wanted to "eat" Zheng Yucong before leaving, so that he would be absolutely safe. But seeing that she was unwilling, he did not dare to force it, so he just kissed her gently on the forehead and sighed softly.

road:

"I'm sorry... forgive me, I love you so much."

Then, Xiang Xiaoqiang pressed her ear again and whispered:

"Remember, your Majesty is often encouraged to invite Princess Liaoyang to the palace to play. It can be done on weekends... Then you tell who your Majesty met during this period, what he did, what he said, and what his mood was like.

, tell Princess Liaoyang...she will send it to me via telegram...remember, this is very important..."

Zheng Yucong pushed him and said seriously:

"You think I'm a spy?"

Xiang Xiaoqiang was startled and said seriously:

"Spies? Do I lack spies?...I...I regard you as my wife...If it's just a spy, I have an entire imperial guard in the palace, and they can all become my spies...But

I will never leave this kind of life-and-death matter to a spy... The only thing I can rest assured about is my wife. That's you."

Zheng Yucong was stunned for a moment, then slowly lowered his head, placed his forehead on his chest, and whispered softly:

"I was wrong……"

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In the past few days, Xiang Xiaoqiang has been inspecting the troops almost every day, inspecting the training of the First Armored Division of the People's Guard, the People's Guard's military expansion work, and visiting the outstanding recruits and military academy graduates who are recruited every day. Xiang Xiaoqiang almost every time

During inspections, I would give exciting speeches to them on the playground, in the canteen, and on the tank.

In his exciting speeches, he always vaguely hinted that as long as you follow him, you will have plenty of opportunities to make achievements. Even the lowest-ranking second lieutenant, corporal, or even private will have the opportunity to be promoted to the rank of

Captain, colonel, and even general. Because he himself is the best example. The people under him are the best examples.

During each speech, the young officers and soldiers were filled with enthusiasm and clapped and cheered several times. Commander Xiang was truly well-deserved. Although he was not much older than himself, his speeches really touched people's hearts.

In the past few days, Xiang Xiaoqiang also publicly asked the Queen to pardon Zhang Fushan. Zhu Yourong also agreed. As a result, there was a lot of speculation in the newspapers. Some said that Xiang Xiaoqiang was magnanimous, and some said that Xiang Xiaoqiang was deliberately showing off because of his reputation.

Others insisted that Zhang Fushan was the scapegoat of the Zheng family, and that it was His Majesty who asked Xiaoqiang to do so.

But no matter what, this matter finally passed.

Taking this opportunity, Xiang Xiaoqiang told Zhu Yourong that reporters had been found outside the residence where he had placed Zheng Yucong. Now that the "Xiang family scandal" has been revealed again, in order to protect Miss Zheng Yucong, she cannot be allowed to stay in that house again.

Lived in.

Zhu Yourong immediately said happily that Zheng Yucong could come to live in the palace. Zhu Yourong had not seen his cousin for a long time and was already thinking about it.

As a result, Zheng Yucong lived in the Forbidden City legitimately and could play with Zhu Yourong again.
To be continued...