Chapter 44: Revolutionary Predecessors

Mr. Gong saw that his son was so excited, he was a little confused, "What May Fourth Movement, what senior?"

Gong Zijun said: "Dad, do you remember that when I went to junior high school, I burned all the goods at home?"

"Remember, why don't you remember, you prodigal son." Mr. Gong said.

"That's the May Fourth Movement, I'm fighting to the death and returning it to Qingdao! It's been four years since then, and those deafening slogans seem to echo in my ears. The May Fourth Youth awakened this sleeping country and this numb nation!" Gong Zijun clenched his fists with tears in his eyes, and his emotions were already moving.

Chen Zikun patted his shoulder: "The scholarly spirit cannot save the country after all, but without scholarly spirit, this country is hopeless."

Gong Zijun nodded vigorously: "What my senior said is very true. I heard that you were a student of Peking University before, so why did you become a guardian?"

Chen Zikun said: "Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the country. Can't college students join the army?"

Gong Zijun said: "That's right, I want to imitate Ban Chao, no, imitate you, join the army and serve the country."

Although Mr. Gong didn't know what his son and Lord Chen were talking, seeing that they were talking enthusiastically, his heart was finally put back into his stomach and greeted: "Why are you standing there when you serve tea? Zijun, please greet Lord Chen."

Gong Zijun sat next to Chen Zikun and discussed with him the issue of joining the army very enthusiastically: "Empression, I want to join the army, can you give me some advice?"

Chen Zikun said: "It is very simple to join the army. As today's turmoil, there are flags for recruiting soldiers everywhere, but I think you must first figure out the purpose of joining the army, whether to get promoted or make a fortune, or to make a fortune, or to sacrifice your life for the nation, the country, and to shed blood."

Gong Zijun said: "Of course it is the latter, and it is my ideal to be loyal to the country."

"Very good, then, how many ways are there in front of you? One is to directly join the army and become a major staff officer based on your education. Another way is to apply for a military academy, Baoding Army Military Academy and other studies for a period of time, and you will be the military chief."

"I can't wait. I want to join the army directly. Lord Chen, do you know Mr. Wu? I want to be a staff officer in the Third Division."

Chen Zikun laughed: "Why don't you know me? I came from the Third Division. Marshal Wu has rebuked me with kindness. My adjutant Ma Ban are all old men from the Third Division. If you don't believe me, please ask them."

Gong Zijun was surprised: "Mr. Chen turned out to be from the Third Division. You are at least a brigade commander under General Wu, right?"

Chen Zikun laughed and turned around and said, "Adminton Zhao, tell him, what role is I in the Third Division?"

The Gong family father and son were secretly surprised. Could it be that Chen Zikun's official position is bigger than the brigade commander?

Adjutant Zhao said proudly: "Our military guard was a keen teacher in the 3rd Division's kitchen, specializing in chopping firewood and steaming steamed buns."

The Gong family father and son were surprised. Lord Chen was also a student of Peking University and a pioneer of the revolution. How could he be a slaughter? But they quickly understood that this is the level. Lord Chen has lofty hearts and is willing to start from the lowest-level soldier. Only by enduring hardships can he become a master. Lord Chen, a master.

Gong Zijun said in shame: "A hero like Lord Chen starts with a chef, but I actually want to be a staff officer. I am so ashamed. I also want to start with a chef."

Chen Zikun said: "It cannot be generalized. What is Mr. Gong majoring in college?"

Gong Zijun said: "I studied in the Department of Economics of Jiangdong University and learned how to make money. Now the country is in danger and the economic lifeline is mastered by foreigners. This knowledge is of no use at all."

Chen Zikun said: "This is a bad saying. Without strong economic strength, how to raise soldiers and purchase weapons, economy and military are the two legs of the country, and neither is missing."

Gong Zijun's eyes couldn't hide the excitement: "Mr. Chen, you are so right!"

Mr. Gong twisted his beard and smiled. His son, since he was sent to the provincial capital to study at the age of fifteen, he has become a wild horse. No one can control him. He is usually more arrogant than the top. There are no ones he looks down on in the county town. Now there are finally people he admires.

"Mr. Chen, the dog is ignorant and nonsense makes you laugh." Gong Jiaxuan interrupted at the right time and talked about current affairs. Although he lives in a remote county and has no newspapers and magazines to read, he still has some understanding of the national situation due to the instinct of a gentry. He knows that the president has abdicated and that the country has no head of state now, and the most powerful person in the country is Wu Peifu.

Chen Zikun naturally spoke easily and talked casually, which made the Gong family and his son gradually understand that the guardian's background was not ordinary, Xiong Xiling was his friend, Wu Peifu was his mentor, the professor at Peking University was his friend, the chief and deputy chief of the government were his brother, and Zhang Xueliang, the young marshal of Fengjun, was his brother. This man, his eyes were clear and clear!

Suddenly, Gong Zijun coughed dryly and said, "I have a heartless request. Since the dog wants to join the army, why bother to go far? It's better to be a serviceman in the Guardian Office."

Gong Zijun was surprised, why was my father so enlightened today that he actually offered to join the army, and he followed the legendary figure, Marshal Chen.

Chen Zikun laughed: "Mr. Gong has opened his mouth, so there is no problem, but the orderly officer is exempted. Be a high sect. I am missing a talent in charge of the economy."

"It's so good, I won't thank you Lord Chen." Gong Jiaxuan said, and winked at the butler. The butler understood and went quietly.

"Thank you, Lord Chen, for your success." Gong Zijun couldn't help but be happy. He was very satisfied with being able to serve under the May Fourth Senior.

After chatting for a while, the housekeeper came over with two servants, holding a tray with pieces of silk inside.

"Mr. Gong, what's the point?" Chen Zikun pretended to be surprised.

"A little bit of a word. There is nothing to do in the countryside. Please accept it with a smile, Lord Chen." Gong Jiaxuan said.

Chen Zikun pretended to refuse for a while and asked the guard to take it over and said, "Actually, there is another thing I want to trouble Mr. Gong."

"Please tell me, as long as I, Mr. Gong, can do it, I will never refuse."

"Haha, I want to ask Mr. Gong to help find a few maids and mothers who are quick-handed, honest and reliable. It's not okay if there is no one to serve the back house."

Gong Jiaxuan smiled: "What are I doing? There are not many other things in Nantai County, but there are many diligent and old ladies. This matter is covered by me."

"Then thank you Mr. Gong. It's not too late, so it's time for us to say goodbye." Chen Zikun stood up and wanted to leave.

"How can this work? Stay for food, all of them are arranged." Mr. Gong winked. Gong Zijun stepped forward and pulled Chen Zikun and said nothing. Chen Zikun was not allowed to leave. Chen Zikun followed the boat and stayed.

The Gong family has indeed arranged a banquet, with a wide range of chicken, duck, fish and meat. Even the twelve guards benefited from it, and they had a big meal with wine and meat.

...

An hour ago, Ding Fei of the regiment reported to Xia Dalong, and the guards sent a group to enter Mr. Gong's house in the west of the city. Xia Dalong's face looked a little bad. He passed by the city at my door but didn't come in to say hello. It would be fine. He turned around and entered the home of Gong. Isn't this sincerely ugly? Who doesn't know that my surname Xia is the boss in Nantai County? I don't believe you, Chen Zikun, don't know.

An hour later, the group leader who was waiting near the Gong family came to report again. The Gong family had brought the tables on two tables from Zuixianju, probably to keep the guests for dinner.

Xia Dalong became even more angry and walked around the yard, his two iron gallbladders spinning very quickly.

Qiu Fuzhao came again, nodded and bowed: "Master, report to me if you have a big deal."

"Say!" Xia Dalong was obviously in a bad mood.

"Master, I just invited Platoon Commander Li from the Guardian Office to have a meal. I got a shocking inside story. It scared people when I told you..." Captain Qiu was proud and mysterious.

"Speak quickly, please keep it a fucking cover!" Xia Dalong roared.

"Yes! The Guardian Envoy has no soldiers at all. The company was lent to him by Xu Hai's garrison. There were three soldiers under the command of General Chen, one adjutant and one chief of staff."

"really!"

"I'm sure I guaranteed my life, it's absolutely impossible."

"Hahahaha, it turns out he is a commander who is barely." Xia Dalong smiled to the sky, and tears came out of laughter. "It's not okay to be old. He was actually frightened by such a young boy. What a guardian, what a bullshit!"

"Yes, he's just a bullshit. Today he's still walking on the city wall. He doesn't know anything and looks around." Qiu Fuzhao said.

"Just those few people, just let him see it. He can't figure out our foundation." Xia Dalong sneered.

...

The guards sent the group to drink and eat and eat, and came out of the Gong family and left with a burp. The Gong and his son were sent to the gate, watching the team go away before they happily returned.

Seeing that his father was so energetic, Gong Zijun changed his decadent look and said, "Dad, you are so happy when you are happy."

"It's not just a happy event, it's simply a big happy event. I thought the Gong family was going to lose at my hands, but I didn't know that the time would come. When I met a noble person, Zijun, the situation in Nantai was about to change, and the Xia family was going to be unlucky!" Gong Jiaxuan stroked his beard and laughed. The old man had drunk some wine just now, his face was rosy and full of energy.

"Is that right?" Gong Zijun also smiled. He was a college student and naturally had better knowledge than his father. He had serious bandits in his hometown and was living in miserable life. His family originally opened a money house. His business was booming in the Qing Dynasty. Since the Republic of China, it has gone downhill. The business plummeted. The money houses that were originally spread all over the province were only one in the provincial capital. It was barely maintained by his uncle. The decline of the Gong family was related to the general environment and to the Xia family. Xia Dalong relied on his gun in his hand and kept pressing the Gong family, pushing their first-class family to the second-class family.

"The guards took the initiative to show their goodwill. This is a sign of attacking the Xia family." Gong Jiaxuan looked at the surroundings and lowered his voice.

Gong Zijun raised his eyebrows: "Xia Dalong fish is a commoner, and he deserves to be killed. It should have been done long ago. Dad, the military guards want to punish Xia Dalong. Should our Gong family do our best to help?"

Gong Jiaxuan waved his hand: "Otherwise, although the guards are coming in a fierce manner, the Xia family is not a fuel-efficient lamp. Let's stay out of the matter for the time being and wait and see if there is a mistake. If there is a mistake, it will be easy to advance and retreat."

Gong Zijun curled his lips: "The meaning of helping charcoal in time is very different from adding icing on the cake. When the Xia family is defeated, will we step on it again? I think Marshal Chen is very strong and has the support of Marshal Wu. It is like pinching an ant to death against Xia Dalong. We have to put it on as soon as possible."

Gong Jiaxuan smiled and said, "Child, you are too young. If the Guardian was really supported by General Wu, he would not have brought only one company of soldiers."
Chapter completed!