As soon as these words came out, the two laughed loudly, walked out of the room hand in hand, leaned on the railing and looked into the distance.
Tianjin city was shrouded in pre-dawn darkness, the streets and alleys were empty, and the monotonous sound of the watchman's banging came through the night.
"Actually, what China needs most is not soldiers."
Zhang Xueliang said suddenly.
Chen Zikun was stunned and turned to look.
Zhang Xueliang looked thoughtfully at the city of Tianjin under the night sky and sighed: "There have been too many battles.
Adding a few more powerful and famous generals will only increase the suffering of the people.
What China needs most now is builders, not destroyers.”
"The duty of a soldier is to resist foreign aggression, not to look after the home and the courtyard for the thieves.
Unfortunately, there are very few people who can realize this."
Chen Zikun said.
"Brother Kunwu, the changes in China are still on the shoulders of you and me."
Zhang Xueliang's eyes were bright in the night, like bright morning stars.
"I would like to encourage Han Qing together."
Chen Zikun felt that he had met his confidant.
The two young hands held each other together and did not separate for a long time.
"Haha, when Han Qing invited me to watch a play, I thought you wanted to win over me.
I wanted to make a fool of myself, but I didn't know that I met a good brother who is so sincere and sincere.
It's really God's will."
Chen Zikun said with a smile.
Zhang Xueliang also smiled and said: "Actually, I don't mean it.
My handsome father will never let go of any opportunity to weaken Wu Shibo's strength.
He also asked me to date you this time.
But I am not born to be a lobbyist."
As he spoke, he spoke sincerely and revealed his true identity. " Chen Zikun said: "Everything in the world is unpredictable.
If one day I, Chen Zikun, am cornered, I will definitely surrender to the army."
Zhang Xueliang said: "From my personal point of view, I don't want you to join Fengjun."
Chen Zikun wondered: "Why is this?"
Zhang Xueliang said: "When we join Fengjun, we have a superior-subordinate relationship.
If brotherhood is mixed with interests, and we can't be honest, what's the point?"
Chen Zikun sighed: "Han Qing is so upright and upright, he is a true husband."
As he spoke, dawn broke in the east, and a red sun rose from the horizon.
Zhang Xueliang said: "Unknowingly, the night has passed.
I have delayed Brother Kunwu's rest.
He really deserves death.
I have prepared a gift to make amends.
I also I hope Brother Kun will accept it."
After saying that, he winked at the adjutant.
The adjutant ducked out and came in with a mahogany box.
He opened it towards Chen Zikun.
In the box, on the red velvet padding, was a chrome-plated roller with a flower mouth and two empty boxes.
Magazine, the small and exquisite pistol shines with silver light, which is endearing.
"What a good gun."
Chen Zikun played with it for a while, praised it full of praise, and said: "Han Qing, then I will be disrespectful."
"This gun is small and suitable for self-defense.
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I will send you a few boxes of bullets later."
Zhang Xueliang was very pleased to see that Chen Zikun liked this gift.
When it was daylight, Chen Zikun finally returned to Cao's garden.
After breakfast, he took two boxes and went to Wu Peifu's bedroom door and knocked gently: "Yu Shuai."
"Come in."
A majestic voice came.
Chen Zikun opened the door and came in, placing the box in his hand on the coffee table.
The two boxes contained a pistol and a pile of banknotes.
"Last night, Marshal Zhang invited me to watch a show and then played a few rounds of mahjong.
This was a gift he gave me, as well as the money he won from the card table."
Chen Zikun reported.
Wu Peifu sat upright behind the desk and said expressionlessly: "The Zhang family admires you very much."
Chen Zikun said sternly: "It's nothing more than an invitation to buy people's hearts.
How can you be fooled by someone with a humble position?"
Wu Peifu said: "He just gave you these things and didn't say anything else."
Chen Zikun said: "Young Marshal Zhang invited me to study abroad at the Japanese Military Academy and promised to bear all my expenses, but I politely declined."
Wu Peifu snorted: "The boy from the Zhang family attended the Northeast Military Academy for a year, and became a colonel and brigade commander when he came out.
Then he went to Japan to be plated with gold, and he was afraid that he would become a general when he came back.
Is this the Japanese Army Non-commissioned Officer School?
So ridiculous.”
Chen Zikun didn't say anything and just watched Wu Peifu's expression.
It seemed that he had taken Zhang Xueliang's words out of context and had an effect.
Wu Peifu waved his hand and said: "Okay, go down and take this gun and the money."
Chen Zikun said: "This is what Zhang bought me from.
I can't take it because of my humble position."
Wu Peifu said: "Take it as long as you are told.
From now on, I will take whatever the boys from the Zhang family give you.
I want to see how much money Zhang Zuolin can spend to bribe my general."
Chen Zikun didn't show any pretense, picked up the gun and money and resigned.
Wu Peifu grabbed the phone on the table, shook it and said, "Put me through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs."
In the afternoon of that day, Chen Zikun returned to Beijing by train with the two marshals Cao and Wu.
He was unable to see Zhang Xueliang again.
After arriving in Beijing, he rested for a while at Nanyuan Barracks.
Early the next morning, Wu Peifu ordered Chen Zikun to accompany him to the Presidential Palace on official business.
Chen Zikun's heart skipped a beat, and he had a premonition that something was going to happen.
Wu Peifu was dressed very formally today, with a meticulous military uniform and shiny riding boots.
He was sitting in the car thoughtfully, holding a saber in his hand.
Chen Zikun was restless, but he did not dare to ask more questions.
The car arrived at Xinhua Gate.
Eight guards raised their guns in salute.
The red lacquered door was covered with copper nails.
The majesty of the emperor came towards the face.
The car slowly drove in.
The Presidential Palace was shaded by green trees, with raised ridges and cornices.
The blue brick floor was clean and tidy, and the water surface was rippling with blue waves. , with low-hanging willow branches on the shore, it would have been mistaken for a park if it weren't for the guards and military attachés who could be seen everywhere.
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President Xu Shichang met with Wu Peifu, deputy envoy to Shandong and Henan, in Ziguang Pavilion.
This was the first time that Chen Zikun met the nominal supreme leader of the Republic of China.
The president had a kind face, wore a regimental mandarin jacket, and sat upright on the imperial chair.
His speech and behavior are quite dignified.
Sitting next to Xu Shichang was a handsome young man.
After seeing Wu Peifu come in and salute the president, he stepped forward to shake hands and said: "I have admired the name of General Fuwei for a long time, and I can see you today.
It is indeed well-deserved.
The general is unyielding and iron-clad.
He is truly worthy of his reputation."
I am the backbone of China.”
Wu Peifu said with a smile: "Mr.
Gu is joking, your feats at the Paris Peace Conference can be called the backbone of China."
Gu Weijun looked at Chen Zikun behind Wu Peifu, nodded and said: "He is the person introduced by the general on the phone."
Chen Zikun immediately stepped forward and said, "Second Lieutenant Chen Zikun of the Army has met Minister Gu."
Gu Weijun praised: "This young man is really a talented person, but..."
He did not continue, but turned to the President: "The United States Military Academy is indeed far from comparable to junior military schools like Japan's Military Academy.
It trains high-level military talents, but the admissions requirements are quite strict.
So far, "No one in our country has studied at West Point."
Wu Peifu said: "Isn't it said that if you have a letter of recommendation from the leader of an allied country, you can enter the school without taking the exam?"
Gu Weijun said: "That is to say, but without solid English skills and cultural foundation, if you enroll based on recommendation letters alone, you may not be able to keep up with the courses, which will not be good."
Xu Shichang said: "This makes sense, Ziyu, have you ever considered this level?"
Wu Peifu smiled and said: "President, Minister Gu, you can rest assured that the talents I recommend will never embarrass the country.
I, the adjutant, am a top student at both St.
John's University and Peking University."
Gu Weijun's eyes lit up and he said, "I didn't expect you to be an alumnus of St.
John's.
Which class are you in?"
This passage was said in English, and Chen Zikun immediately responded in English: "I was born in the class of 1915.
Later I studied at Peking University for a period of time and learned English from Professor Gu Hongming."
"Let me tell you, your English is very authentic.
It turns out you have a higher education."
Gu Weijun became excited and couldn't help but look at Chen Zikun a few more times, "Why did you join the army?"
"I joined the army to avenge the shame of the Paris Peace Conference."
Chen Zikun answered Gu Weijun's question perfectly in one sentence.
Xu Shichang nodded slightly and cast an inquiring look at Gu Weijun, who nodded solemnly.
"Come here, wait with pen and ink."
The president gave the order, and the attendants got busy and spread a document written in Chinese and English on the case.
Xu Shichang picked up the brush and signed his name below, and then the palm seal official held it A rectangular nanmu box came, which was filled with various seals of the President of the Republic of China.
Xu Shichang picked one from it and stamped a bright red stamp under his name.
"Okay, the rest is the matter of our Ministry of Foreign Affairs."
Gu Weijun took the recommendation letter held by the aide, and held it to Chen Zikun with both hands: "Take it, with this you can attend the U.S.
Military Academy at West Point."
Chen Zikun looked at Wu Peifu, who looked at him with a smile, his eyes filled with the kind care of an elder.
"Thank you, President, thank you, Minister Gu, and thank you, Marshal Yu, for your cultivation."
Chen Zikun tried hard to control his tears.
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The Marshal treated him like a father and son.
Such a big thing as studying in the United States was taken care of in the blink of an eye.
Think about it.
It's like a dream.
"No need to thank me, just study hard and win glory for the country."
Wu Peifu patted Chen Zikun on the shoulder, expressing his ardent hopes.
After the matter was done, the President had other official duties.
Gu Weijun accompanied Wu Peifu and Chen Zikun out of Ziguang Pavilion.
The three of them walked in Zhongnanhai.
Gu Weijun said: "Crossing the ocean is a hard job.
Which route is Xiao Chen ready to take?"
Is it done?”
Chen Zikun said modestly: "I have never traveled far and have no experience.
I would like to ask my senior for some advice."
Gu Weijun said: "There are two routes, one is to take a boat east across the Pacific, stopping in Japan and Honolulu, first to San Francisco on the west coast of the United States, and then take a train across the continental United States to New York on the east coast; and One route is to go west across the Indian Ocean, take the Red Sea and the Mediterranean to Europe first, and then go directly to New York via the Arctic Ocean.
Which one do you want to choose?"
Chen Zikun said: "I want to travel more around the world, so let's take the Western Front."
Gu Weijun smiled and said: "Shuai Yu, do you have enough funds to allow your students to travel around the world?"
Wu Peifu said: "Read thousands of books, travel thousands of miles, and go out more.
I support it.
As for the funding issue, government-sponsored study abroad is naturally funded by the Ministry of War."
Gu Weijun said: "That would be perfect.
I happen to be going to London next month to serve as the minister to the UK, so why not go with me together?"
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