When Zhou Hexuan decided to go to Dunhuang in person, he immediately summoned professionals to accompany him.
First, they contacted the Central Museum. Both Li Ji and Fu Sinian were busy with work and sent an archaeologist named Xia Nai to accompany Zhou Hexuan. When Xia Nai arrived in Chongqing from Lizhuang, two other painters also moved into Zhou's mansion.
The two painters are named Wu Zuoren and Lin Fengmian.
Wu Zuoren studied at the Ecole Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels, under the tutelage of Xu Beihong. He was originally proficient in Western painting, but in recent years he has specialized in Chinese painting and has been creating anti-Japanese war-themed works on the front line for a long time. Even without Zhou Hexuan's invitation, Wu Zuoren would have done so in two years
Later he went to Dunhuang to copy the murals.
Lin Fengmian also graduated from the Ecole Supérieure des Secretaries in Paris. During his study abroad, he worked part-time and worked as a painter. Painting seems to be similar to creating oil paintings, which can be regarded as applying what he learned. This person studied Chinese painting at the beginning, and in the past two years
In the dilapidated arsenal in Danzishi, Chongqing, I spent all day studying traditional Chinese painting without leaving the door.
Wu Zuoren was recommended by Xu Beihong, and Lin Fengmian was recommended by Cai Yuanpei. It was very easy for Zhou Hexuan to recruit people.
Zhou Mansion.
Zhou Hexuan shook hands with Xia Nai and said, "Mr. Xia, I'm going to trouble you this time."
"I don't dare take it seriously. Mr. Zhou just calls me Xiaoxia." Xia Nai said quickly.
Xia Nai is only 31 years old this year. He has a doctorate in archeology from the University of London. He participated in the excavation of the Yin Ruins before studying abroad. He also worked at the Cairo Museum in Egypt last year. He returned to China at the beginning of this year and served as a preparatory office specialist at the Central Museum in Lizhuang.
This is a junior in the archaeological field of the Republic of China, but a few decades later, Xia Nai will achieve the achievement of "Academician of the Seven Kingdoms".
Zhou Hexuan then said to Wu Zuoren and Lin Fengmian: "When we arrive in Dunhuang, Mr. Xia will be responsible for the archeology and you will be responsible for the art appraisal."
"No problem." Wu Zuoren and Lin Fengmian were very happy.
In these days of war and chaos, coupled with skyrocketing prices, it is very difficult to go to Dunhuang for investigation and research. Now that Zhou Hexuan is here as a financial backer, they don’t have to spend their own money, and they don’t have to worry about safety issues. Both Wu and Lin are looking forward to this trip.
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"Dong dong dong!"
Cui Huifu knocked on the door and came to the study and reported to Zhou Hexuan: "Sir, the Baishiyi Airport said that if you want to charter a special plane, you have to wait a few more days. The only available plane was chartered by Kong Lingwei, and the others were requested by the government.
The staff is getting ready. We can either wait for a while or take a flight to Chengdu."
"Kong Lingwei has nothing to do, why would he charter a plane?" Zhou Hexuan said speechlessly.
"I don't know. I heard that I am going to Xi'an." Cui Huifu said.
Baishiyi Airport was the largest airport in Chongqing during the Anti-Japanese War, but it only had scheduled flights to the south and abroad. To fly to the northwest, you had to take out an airplane.
Zhou Hexuan thought for a while and said: "Call the airport again and ask when Kong Lingwei will leave. Anyway, she can't use the entire plane. Taking her downwind plane can also save aviation fuel for the country."
"I'll ask right away," Cui Huifu said.
Lin Fengmian has been in Chongqing in the past few years and is very familiar with Miss Kong Er's name. He worriedly said: "Mr. Zhou, I'm afraid that the daughter of the Kong family is not easy to talk to."
"It's okay." Zhou Hexuan smiled.
Two days later, Zhou Hexuan set off with a large force. In addition to three experts and two bodyguards, Wanrong and Lin Guoda were also accompanied.
Wanrong is now considered a somewhat famous painter, and she has to go to Dunhuang with her. As for Lin Guoda, he was brought to gain experience by Zhou Hexuan, and he could also ask Xia Nai for historical knowledge along the way.
Airport.
Kong Lingwei was wearing a suit, her hair was combed to a shiny finish, and she wore a pair of high riding boots. She was holding a pet dog in her hand, followed by two servants responsible for food, clothing, housing and transportation, and stepped onto the ramp into the airport in a hurry.
After sitting on the plane and waiting for a few minutes, Kong Lingwei seemed a little impatient and shouted to the cockpit: "Why aren't you taking off yet?"
There were flight attendants during the Republic of China, and their attire was very close to that of flight attendants in the 21st century. They all had wavy hairstyles, wore knee-length skirts and half-sleeved shirts, and wore small top hats tilted on their heads, making them look dignified and capable.
"Mr. Kong, we have to wait for someone on the plane." The stewardess was obviously familiar with Kong Lingwei, so she called him "Mr." instead of "Ms."
"Waiting for someone?" Kong Lingwei immediately became angry, "This is my charter flight. Whoever is still waiting for you, take off immediately!"
The flight attendant smiled and said, "That gentleman said he is your friend."
Kong Lingwei sneered: "Haha, I really have to wait and see who dares to pretend to be my friend Kong Er today."
The stewardess said: "It's Zhou..."
Before he finished speaking, Zhou Hexuan had already walked into the cabin and said with a smile: "Xiao Kong, long time no see."
"It turns out it's Brother Zhou," Kong Lingwei laughed loudly, "Come in and sit down, we two brothers can talk about old times!"
Zhou Hexuan said: "You should call me uncle."
"Go away, don't pretend to be an elder in front of me." Kong Lingwei said angrily.
Zhou Hexuan pointed to the entourage behind him and explained: "Xiao Kong, I want to take someone to the northwest. There are no planes, so let's make do."
"No problem, Brother Zhou's friends are my friends, you can sit wherever you want." Kong Lingwei said with his legs crossed.
Xia Nai, Wu Zuoren and Lin Fengmian were very surprised. It was said that Miss Kong Er was arrogant and domineering, but they didn't expect that she was so easy to talk to.
Kong Lingwei pointed at Wanrong and asked: "Is this your little wife?"
Wanrong's face suddenly changed slightly, and she had a bad impression of Kong Lingwei, so she almost didn't retaliate on the spot.
Zhou Hexuan introduced: "This is my wife Guo Wanrong."
"The former Queen of the Qing Dynasty!"
Kong Lingwei suddenly became interested, looking at Wanrong from left to right, and even licked his tongue with bright eyes.
Kong Lingwei smiled and said: "I know that you can't play with your friends' wives, so you can rest assured."
Zhou Hexuan rolled his eyes, he was so relieved.
In order to please Kong Xiangxi, Fan Haer gave up his house. Now Kong Xiangxi and his family still live in Fanzhuang.
Kong Lingwei lived in Fan Haer's house and was a neighbor of the Fan family who moved out. He hooked up with Fan Haer's concubine without saying a word. Fan Haer didn't know whether to laugh or cry about this. He didn't even know what to do when his little wife was cheating on a woman.
How to lose your temper.
What's even more funny is that Dai Li didn't know how much he disliked Kong Xiangxi, so he actually came out to act as a matchmaker, trying to get Kong Lingwei to marry Fan Haer as his first wife.
Kong Lingwei's narrow eyes made Wanrong feel sick in her heart, so she deliberately chose a corner to sit down.
Zhou Hexuan was pulled to sit side by side by Kong Lingwei. He asked casually: "What are you doing in Xi'an?"
Kong Lingwei sighed and said, "Oh, it's embarrassing to mention it. I went to Xi'an for a blind date this time."
"Blind date?" Zhou Hexuan tried not to laugh out loud.
"Laugh if you want to, don't hold it in," Kong Lingwei threw a cigarette to Zhou Hexuan and lit it himself. "That bastard Chen Lifu doesn't want to be his Minister of Education, so he insists on being a matchmaker for me." Hu Zongnan
He's also a bastard, he actually asked me to go to Xi'an for a blind date, he won't come for a new date himself!"
"Commander Hu is busy with military affairs, so don't complain." Zhou Hexuan said.
"Hey, let's not mention this embarrassing thing," Kong Lingwei blew out smoke rings in a depressed tone and suddenly changed the subject excitedly, "I heard that you encountered an air war in Europe last year and even flew a plane to fight the Germans yourself?
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Zhou Hexuan said: "It is true to fly a plane, but instead of fighting the Germans, I was chased and beaten by the Germans."
"That's exciting!" Kong Lingwei looked forward to it endlessly.
Zhou Hexuan said: "If you want to find yourself, you can join the flying team yourself."
Kong Lingwei said depressedly: "Don't say that my mother won't let me join the army. Even if she agrees to let me join the army, she won't let me become a pilot. Who doesn't know that the air force has the highest death rate? Every year, students graduating from aviation schools die in battle one after another.
.If I really joined the Air Force, I would probably only be able to live for two or three months."
The two chatted all the way and arrived at Xi'an Airport a few hours later.
As soon as I got off the plane, someone came to greet me.
Wearing a military uniform, this man stood at attention and saluted: "Xiong Xianghui, a humble official, is ordered by Commander Hu to take Miss Kong to the hotel to settle down."
Kong Lingwei was very unhappy and asked, "Why didn't Commander Hu come to pick me up in person?"
Xiong Xianghui said: "Commander Hu is busy with military affairs and cannot get away. Please forgive me, Miss Kong."
"Okay, you lead the way." Kong Lingwei didn't bother to say more.
"Sir Hu, can you arrange two more vehicles? Or a truck will do." Zhou Hexuan quickly stopped Xiong Xianghui. They also wanted to rest in Xi'an. There were very few passenger planes in the northwest, and Zhou Hexuan didn't want to take up precious time.
With flying resources, I have to take a car the rest of the way.
Xiong Xianghui felt that Zhou Hexuan was somewhat kind and asked, "Who is this gentleman?"
Kong Lingwei pointed and said: "He is Zhou Hexuan, my brother-in-law, please hurry up and get two more cars!"
Xiong Xianghui smiled and said: "It turns out to be Mr. Zhou. I will contact the vehicle immediately."
Looking at Xiong Xianghui's retreating back, Zhou Hexuan wanted to laugh, but he could only hold back his facial muscles to look serious.
Xiong Xianghui was Hu Zongnan's most trusted person. Every time Hu Zongnan wanted to attack Yan'an, the national army had not even started yet, but Yan'an had already received a detailed battle plan. Just because - Xiong Xianghui was an underground party!
There is an interesting story here. At the end of 1949, Zhang Zhizhong, Shao Lizi, Liu Fei and other senior officials of the Kuomintang met Xiong Xianghui in Zhongnanhai. They chatted cordially: "Isn't this Brother Xiong? Are you also revolting?"
Duke Zhou laughed loudly beside him: "He is not revolting, he is returning to the army."
Liu Fei suddenly realized: "No wonder Hu Zongnan always loses the battle."
What’s even more interesting is that at this time, there was a female stenographer in the Central Committee of the Kuomintang, named Shen Anna. In the eleven years from 1938 to 1949, Shen Anna was present at almost all important meetings of the Kuomintang’s top leaders.
Take meeting minutes on site.
Therefore, after every meeting of the Kuomintang Party, the Communist Party can also receive a copy.
