Qiao Mucai said: "At nine o'clock tomorrow morning, the US military will officially withdraw from Yanjin. In order to express gratitude to the Allies, there will be a grand farewell ceremony at Dagu Station. At that time, representatives from all walks of life will go to see them off, and the Secrecy Bureau will also
If you want to send a representative to express your opinion, I won’t name them. If any of you have time, just go and make a hard trip.”
Jiang Xinyu said: "Students are going to take to the streets tomorrow to riot. I have to go to the scene to see if they cause trouble."
Qiao Mucai frowned: "Taking to the streets is nothing more than a protest against the so-called atrocities of the US military. Now that the Americans have left, why is it not over yet?"
Jiang Xinyu explained: "Oh, it is said that tomorrow is not a protest, but a celebration."
Qiao Mucai sighed: "Well, so it's the same in any age. Scholars cannot be left behind, but empty talk will harm the country. Young and vigorous people are most easily deceived by others. They think it is a good thing for Americans to leave Yanjin.
Huh, childish! As long as the Americans stay in Yanjin for a day, the Communist Army will have to go around Yanjin. Now, judging from the current situation, the Communist Army will definitely attack Yanjin City within a year!"
Feng Qingshan said: "Stationmaster, you don't need to worry too much. I went to take a look outside the city yesterday. The city defense of Yanjin is impregnable. Chief Chen is indeed very good at using troops. Judging from the deployment of troops, even the main force of the Communist Army
If we come, we can hold on for a year and a half. Moreover, General Fu will not sit idly by and will definitely send troops to reinforce. The Communist army has come from afar. How long can their logistical support be supplied? Maybe it will not last for two months.
It will retreat without a fight."
Qiao Mucai nodded: "I hope, I hope it's like you said... Director Feng, are you free tomorrow?"
Feng Qingshan hurriedly said: "Oh, I will go to Nankai University to meet with the Youth League representatives tomorrow, and I don't have time."
Qiao Mucai said: "Tomorrow's farewell ceremony will be represented by Chief of Staff Yan as the representative of the garrison. The standards of our Secrecy Bureau cannot be too low..."
There are only three colonels in Yanjin Station. Jiang Xinyu and Feng Qingshan don't have time, so only Shen Zhifeng is left to choose from.
After hearing Qiao Mucai's words, Shen Zhifeng stood up and said, "Webmaster, since everyone doesn't have time, let me go..."
After the meeting ended, Qiao Mu left Shen Zhifeng alone and said, "Zhifeng, I heard that you are cleaning up the house recently. Have you decided on a date?"
Shen Zhifeng said: "The 29th of the month."
"Those who act vigorously and resolutely and don't mess around are the ones who can achieve great things." Qiao Mucai said approvingly.
"Webmaster, please be sure to come and support me when the time comes."
"That's for sure. Have your family notified you?"
"No, firstly, it's not safe on the road and they can't come even if we notify them. Secondly, time doesn't allow. In special times, everything should be kept simple."
"Yes, wars are going on everywhere. It's a long way from Zhejiang to Yanjin. If there's an accident on the way, it's not worth the loss."
"yes."
"Zhifeng, you have to be mentally prepared. After you get married, your wife will soon be sent to the hospital."
"Webmaster, what time is it approximately?"
"Maybe March, any questions?"
"no problem."
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Returning to the stationmaster's office, Qiao Mucai sat on the sofa and closed his eyes to rest. A series of recent events had made him anxious. The Shen Xue incident became the trigger, and a large-scale massacre against the US military broke out in Yanjin.
Not only Yanjin, but also Peking, Jinan, Nanjing, Wuhan, Shanghai, Chongqing and other places responded. Like dominoes, a seemingly insignificant "little thing" produced a series of chain reactions.
Under pressure, the national government quickly reached an agreement with the U.S. military headquarters to withdraw all U.S. troops stationed in China by the end of the year at the latest.
Tuk Tuk!
There was a knock on the door.
"Come in." Qiao Mu cheered up, picked up the tea bowl and took a sip.
As soon as the door rang, Jiang Xinyu walked in carrying a suitcase. Seeing Qiao Mucai looking like he had just woken up, he said, "Stationmaster, I didn't disturb your rest, right?"
Qiao Mu waved his hand: "It's okay, I just took a nap and it's not a good time to rest."
"It's all because of those students."
"Fortunately everything is over..."
Qiao Mu sat up straight, glanced at the box in Jiang Xinyu's hand, and said: What do you want from me?"
"This is the rent payment for No. 63 Shengli Street." Jiang Xinyu put the suitcase on the table.
"sold?"
"The contract document signed last night, if it hadn't been too late, I would have sent the money to you right then."
Qiao Mucai suddenly became energetic. He thought that people everywhere were panicking and the house wouldn't be sold for a while, but he didn't expect it to be sold so quickly.
When I opened the suitcase, I saw sixty large yellow croakers neatly stacked. There were also a few U.S. dollars, and a sales document and contract were placed next to them.
"Webmaster, if you are willing to accept legal currency, the price can be higher."
"These days, insurance is still made with real gold and silver. The price is a bit low and it's a good deal, not to mention U.S. dollars. It's real hard currency."
Qiao Mucai felt happy. According to the current market situation, this price is definitely the highest price. Nowadays, not many people are willing to spend such a large sum of money to buy a house, unlike in the peaceful and prosperous times.
"Who is the buyer?" Qiao Mucai picked up the contract document and flipped through it.
Jiang Xinyu said: "Director Liu from the Inspection Department."
"At this time, he still dares to spend money to buy a house?"
"Oh, Director Liu said that his father-in-law's family, a dozen or so people, came to him from Shenyang. There was no place to house them, so they bought this house. His father-in-law paid for the rent himself. Director Liu
I am only responsible for helping find a house."
"Oh, it's no wonder. The Northeast is in chaos, and people with a little bit of brains are running towards the pass."
"Yes, rich people are afraid of war. I heard Director Liu say that prices in Shenyang are even higher than in Yanjin."
"Martial control was implemented in Shenyang. When the people heard about the military control, they thought that the Communist troops were coming soon. Panic spread, and everyone rushed to the streets to buy rice and oil, which artificially pushed up prices...
"
After a slight pause, Qiao Mucai said kindly: "Xinyu, you have helped me such a big favor, I don't even know how to thank you."
Jiang Xinyu hurriedly said: "Don't say that, I am your student. It is only natural that students run errands for the teacher and do some small things within their ability."
Qiao Mucai nodded with satisfaction. With such a reliable and loyal subordinate, who else could he reuse if he didn't reuse such a person?
"Xinyu, originally, I also wanted you to be the inspector of Yanjin Station, but you also know that in terms of qualifications, there is still a big gap between you and Feng Qingshan and Shen Zhifeng, so this time
It’s impossible. When I get the chance next time, I will definitely recommend you to the superiors.”