"I have given a lot of speeches. Before every war, I would do a pre-war mobilization for my subordinates, but my speeches made me feel guilty because I was encouraging them to go to the battlefield and take risks, so I
Guilty, but if not, how can we exchange for stability and peace? I have always believed that real peace is achieved with the barrel of a gun. Just now when Brother Song asked me to come up and speak, I was really stunned, because it seemed
There is really nothing to talk about. Isn’t it our mission for soldiers to go to the battlefield to fight?”
Han Baihang was about to continue speaking, but was interrupted by applause. He paused, and then said: "Today is indeed a bit long-winded. We are here to relax. We will no longer hear the sound of gunfire in Shanghai today.
Of course, this is not just the result of a few of us, as Brother Qi said, there are hundreds of thousands of soldiers among them, and it is also the result of you!"
After Han Baihang finished speaking, he took a step back and walked off the stage, but most people were still unfinished. At this time, Song Ziwen patted Han Baihang on the shoulder and praised: "Well said!"
Qi Xieyuan also smiled at this time and said: "Brother Han, you don't seem to have read many books, but you can speak so beautifully. Based on this alone, I, Qi Xieyuan, admire you."
Han Baihang shook his head and said, "It's just something I feel."
Immediately afterwards, Song Ziwen took them upstairs. There were a lot fewer people here than downstairs. The first thing they saw was a banquet hall-like place with European-style long tables and Western food.
Song Ziwen introduced everyone present to Han Baihang and Qi Xieyuan one by one. Finally, a woman in a black evening dress came over dignifiedly to greet Song Ziwen. Song Ziwen immediately said to Han Baihang: "This is my sister Song Meiling. He is treating you."
I have admired this victorious general for a long time. She often holds newspapers and says that you are different from others in fighting, and every time she asserts that you are likely to lose, but every time you have not failed."
Han Baihang smiled, and then Song Meiling came over and hugged Song Ziwen's arm affectionately, saying, "Brother, this must be Chief of Staff Han, right?"
Song Ziwen knew that she was asking questions knowingly, after all, Han Baihang had just spoken on the stage, but he did not expose his sister's little thoughts, but said: "Yes, I haven't seen Chief of Staff Han, big or small, you can usually
not like this."
Song Meiling stuck out her tongue when she heard this, then stretched out her hand and said to Han Baihang: "My name is Song Meiling. Nice to meet you."
Han Baihang smiled when he heard this and replied in English: "Nice to meet you."
Song Meiling couldn't help but be a little surprised and asked: "Can you also speak English?"
Han Baihang nodded and said: "I learned a little bit in my spare time before, hahahaha, it made Miss Song laugh."
Song Meiling shook her head and looked at Han Baihang suspiciously, because Han Baihang's pronunciation was extremely standard. As someone who had studied in the United States, she could naturally hear it right away.
"Chief of Staff Han is probably more than just a superficial learner," Song Meiling said.
Han Baihang took a breath, and then looked at Song Meiling through the light. The latter's face was extremely fair and beautiful, but she had a fresh and refined temperament. At this time, she was wearing a European-style evening dress, and she looked
Extremely foreign.
Seeing Han Baihang stunned, Song Ziwen said in order to break the quiet atmosphere: "Take a seat, you two. Today is a purely European banquet. I specially invited a chef from a French restaurant just to let you two eat authentic food."
French food.”
Han Baihang nodded and took his seat along with Song Ziwen and Qi Xieyuan.
After sitting down, he looked up and saw Song Meiling sitting opposite him, looking straight at him, but her eyes were extremely clean, which made Han Baihang feel embarrassed.
On the surface, several people were chatting lively during the dinner, but Han Baihang felt uncomfortable all the time, so halfway through the meal, he found an excuse to go to the balcony to smoke.
Shitou was on the balcony at this time. When he saw Han Baihang coming, he couldn't help asking: "Sir, have you finished eating so soon?"
Han Baihang shook his head and asked, "Do you have any cigarettes?"
Shitou immediately took out a pack of wrinkled eyes from his trouser pocket, took out one and handed it to Han Baihang.
"Is everything okay?" Han Baihang asked casually while lighting his cigarette.
Shitou shook his head. He had been here since the afternoon when he received the order from Han Baihang. At this time, Shanghai was under his surveillance the entire night.
Han Baihang nodded to express his acceptance. It was just a casual question, but he still had no doubts about his own abilities.
At this time, another person came up from behind and leaned against the railing with Han Baihang. It was Song Meiling.
"Chief of Staff Han came out to smoke." Song Meiling said with a smile.
When Han Baihang heard this, he waved his hand towards the stone, and the latter nodded and stepped back.
"No, the steak is too tough. I also hope to eat some local Shanghai food." Han Baihang said, and at the same time flicked the cigarette butt with a flick of his finger.
"It turns out that Chief of Staff Han wants to eat local food. It's easy. Come to my house tomorrow. We have the best cook in Shanghai. I'll make sure you eat enough."
At this time, Han Baihang couldn't help but doubt the historical record of Soong Meiling. Wasn't it said that this person was very dignified, sensible, and generous? However, when he came into contact with her at this moment, he felt like a little witch.
In fact, what he didn't know was that Song Meiling had just returned from studying abroad and was only 23 or 24 years old. She would not marry Chiang Kai-shek until two years later. At that time, Chiang Kai-shek was also a national political figure. As his wife, she must have done it for herself.
Looks more dignified.
"No, I'm busy with military affairs and really don't have time." Han Baihang refused directly.
Song Meiling showed a disappointed expression, and then said: "This time the Qi army faced the Lu army, did you also draw up the strategy of winning first and then losing?"
Han Baihang nodded, and Song Meiling praised after getting the answer: "Sure enough, it is your usual style. At first, I thought it was you who accepted Qi Jun and was at odds with Qi Xieyuan, which led to the inability to issue the order. This was the reason for repeated setbacks.
Later, when I turned defeat into victory, I suddenly realized that it was all your plan."
Han Baihang couldn't help laughing when he heard this and said: "I'm not that good. Lu Yongxiang's troops can indeed fight, but they are proud just because they can fight. I just took advantage of their weaknesses."
After hearing this, Song Meiling suddenly asked: "So you are also a victorious general, but I don't seem to see any pride in you?"
Han Baihang was stunned and said with a wry smile: "Then what do I have on me?"
Song Meiling thought for a while and then replied: "Calm."
