Zhuang Rui was a little embarrassed when he saw Ouyang Zhenwu. He went to Beijing yesterday, but he never visited his uncle. Now it was his uncle who came to pick him up.
"The place where I work is not far from here. I got a call from Xiaojun and stopped by. Let's go..."
After Ouyang Zhenwu saw Secretary Wang getting into the car, he signaled to the driver in front to look at the car, and the car slowly drove into the off-duty traffic.
"Xiao Rui, I heard from Xiaojun that you bought a house and are looking for someone to decorate it, right?"
Ouyang Zhenwu did not avoid his secretary and driver when he spoke. Zhuang Rui's "uncle" just now had already indicated their relationship.
"Decoration is easy to handle. Most decoration companies can do it. But the courtyard I bought is a building left over from the Qing Dynasty. In some places, I'm afraid that the decoration company will do something wrong, so I want to find someone who knows how to restore ancient buildings to be the supervisor."
, Brother Jun, why are you telling you this?"
Zhuang Rui told Ouyang Jun before that he didn't need his uncle's help for this matter, but he didn't expect that Ouyang Jun still told him.
"What's wrong? If you don't find your uncle, are you afraid that he will abuse his power?"
Ouyang Zhenwu saw Zhuang Rui's thoughts and said with a smile: "I took care of this matter privately. I have an old friend who teaches at Beijing University. He teaches architecture and is also an expert in the restoration of ancient buildings. Our Forbidden City
He is responsible for the annual renovation work of the museum.
However, Professor Zhou is getting older, so he can only check on you and give you some suggestions. He may not be able to supervise the specific construction. Well, I will ask him later and ask him to find a student for you to supervise the project.
"
Secretary Wang and the driver, who were sitting in the front row of the car, were stunned when they heard Ouyang Zhenwu's words. They had never seen the boss begging for help in private. He actually asked for help for a mere house for his nephew.
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Ouyang Zhenwu's words also warmed Zhuang Rui's heart. His uncle had even considered these subtle things. He could feel Ouyang Zhenwu's heartfelt love for him. If he didn't accept it, it would be too pretentious.
Zhuang Rui then said: "Uncle, thank you very much. I will give them some subsidies then..."
"Okay, I will call Professor Zhou tomorrow. My uncle can only help you so much. I don't have any money."
Ouyang Zhenwu and Zhuang Rui joked. He knew more about his nephew than Ouyang Jun. He knew that his money was fair and honest, and he was not afraid of anyone gossiping. At his level, he could no longer be shaken by rumors.
Already.
Zhuang Rui was not very familiar with Beijing. He felt that after driving out of the downtown area, the car drove onto a road that was not very spacious. There were very few cars on this road. The driver increased the speed. After nearly forty minutes, the car came.
We arrived at the foot of a mountain with six peaks stretching from north to south.
"Your grandma likes the purity of Yuquan Mountain, so they live here most of the year." Ouyang Zhenwu explained to Zhuang Rui casually.
Yuquan Mountain is located five or six miles west of the Summer Palace. Because it is close to the mountains and faces the water, and is not far from Beijing, it has been favored by rulers in all dynasties. Emperors of all dynasties have built palaces here, but many
During the war, many gardens were destroyed. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, they were renovated for residential use.
Since the early days of liberation, Yuquan Mountain has always been an important residence for party and state leaders. Deng Gong, Liu Shuai and Ye Shuai both lived here for a long time. Many revolutionaries of the older generation like to rest here after they retire.
After the car passed through a mountain road, a gate appeared in front of it. On both sides of the gate, an armed police soldier stood upright. When he saw a car coming, he stopped it and first checked the passes, and then everyone in the car.
The intensity of ID card verification and level inspection is much stricter than that of Ouyang Jun's club.
After the inspection, an armed policeman walked back to the guard box, made a phone call inside, and then released the car.
After driving through the gate, there were lush green trees on both sides of the road. After driving forward for more than a hundred meters, independent small buildings appeared in front of Zhuang Rui. Most of these small buildings were two stories, with a
There was a long distance between them. Ouyang Zhenwu's driver was very familiar with this place and parked the car directly outside the yard of a small building.
"Xiao Wang, you go out and have something to eat first. Pick me up in two hours. Xiao Rui, get off the car..."
Ouyang Zhenwu first told Secretary Wang, then picked up something from his side, asked Zhuang Rui to open the car door and get out, and the car immediately turned around and drove out.
"Uncle, you are here, give me the things..."
As soon as the two got off the car, a middle-aged man in his forties wearing a military uniform walked up to the door of the courtyard. This man was tall and tall, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and a straight waist. But what caught Zhuang Rui's attention the most was
, what hangs on this man’s shoulder is the rank of major general.
You must know that there are regulations for the promotion of military ranks in the Republic. Each level must be completed for a full period of time. From captain to major is a threshold. Many people transfer to other places if they cannot be promoted. However, from senior colonel to general, this threshold is even higher.
Big, many officers in the army retired while stuck in the position of senior colonel.
Only when you are promoted to a general officer can you be considered to have a place in the army, and can be assigned as an orderly for life.
In war years, there were many major generals in their thirties, but in peace times it was more difficult. Many people were promoted after they were fifty years old. A young general like the one in front of Zhuang Rui would not be promoted in the Republic.
To say it is unique is to say that it is rare and only a handful.
"Xiao Lei, why are you here? When I called yesterday, my elder brother didn't even mention that you were coming?"
When Ouyang Zhenwu saw this general, a look of surprise appeared on his face, and he was obviously a little surprised that he appeared here.
"Brother-in-law, I'm in Beijing for a meeting today and have to leave early tomorrow morning. I didn't have time to come over originally, but my dad said that my sister-in-law's brother is coming and asked me to meet him no matter what. Brother-in-law, this is
Is it Zhuang Rui?"
As Ouyang Lei spoke, he handed the object in his right hand to his left hand and extended his right hand to Zhuang Rui.
"Xiao Rui, let me introduce to you. This is Ouyang Lei, the eldest son of your uncle's family. He is already a general at a young age. He is your grandfather's favorite person..."
When Ouyang Zhenwu was talking, he looked at Ouyang Lei with undisguised admiration. Ouyang Gang was the founding general of the country and fought hard on the battlefield. The foundation of the Ouyang family was also in the army.
It's just that none of the Ouyang Zhenwu brothers joined the army. Although they were high-ranking officials at the local and central levels, their control over the army was much weaker than when the old man was in power. It was not until Ouyang Lei stood out from the army that he
The Ouyang family regained the right to speak in the army.
However, this also brings up a problem, that is, the Ouyang family is too strong. You must know that the separation of military and political affairs is a foundation and a fundamental condition for the balance of superiors. Having the right to have soldiers has always been a taboo. Now the old man is still alive.
, no one dared to say anything.
However, if Ouyang Gang passes away, I am afraid that the power of the Ouyang family will be greatly reduced. If nothing else, the house in Yuquan Mountain will definitely not be eligible to be retained.
The brothers Ouyang Zhenwu also realized this problem, so they always disciplined their children very strictly. In addition, they also allowed Zhuang Rui's uncle to enter the center while the old man was still alive, so that when Ouyang Lei grew up, he could give up
Give up some resources and ensure that you can have your own voice in the army, so that the Ouyang family can still prosper.
"I often hear my father mention my sister-in-law, but...well, I won't talk anymore, it's all in the past. Come in and talk..." Ouyang Lei squeezed Zhuang Rui's hand tightly, turned around and opened the courtyard door and left.
Go in.
"Grandma, why are you here?"
Zhuang Rui, who was walking behind Ouyang Lei, heard Ouyang Lei's shout as soon as he entered the yard. However, his sight was blocked by his body. Zhuang Rui quickly took a step to the right and saw a body in the middle of the yard.
A white old man sat on a wheelchair pushed by a nurse in white.
The old lady's white hair was neatly combed. She sat there with her back straight and her face rosy. But her eyes seemed to have some problems. After hearing Ouyang Lei's words, she stretched out her hands and shouted
He said: "Wan'er, where is Wan'er, this cruel girl, you haven't even seen your mother for so many years, and your mother won't even be able to see you..."
"Mom, my little sister hasn't come yet. She will come to see you in a few days, but your grandson is here..."
Ouyang Zhenwu took a few steps forward, grabbed the old lady's hand, and while speaking in her ear, signaled to Zhuang Rui to come over.
"Brother Lei, grandma, who is she?" Zhuang Rui did not step forward immediately, but looked at Ouyang Lei beside him.
"Grandma has been unable to see clearly since last year. It's cataracts. Even though it's just a minor problem, the doctor also suggested surgery. But grandma didn't know what was going on, so she just didn't agree. She said it was... she said it was..." Ouyang Lei seemed to have something.
There was something unspeakable, so I didn't say anything.
"I don't want to see that old man! Where is Wan'er's child? Where is my grandson? Come, let grandma touch..."
Apart from her poor eyesight, the old lady's ears were very bright. She heard Ouyang Lei's words clearly. She answered loudly, let go of the hand held by her son, and stood up tremblingly.
Zhuang Rui rushed over, squatted in front of the old man's wheelchair, and shouted: "Grandma!"
I don't know why, after Zhuang Rui shouted these two words, his nose felt sore, and tears couldn't help but flow down his cheeks.
"Good boy, if you don't cry, if you don't cry, it's all because of that damn old man..."
The old lady touched Zhuang Rui's face, and tears flowed out of her cloudy eyes.
