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Chapter 57: A Trip to Beiping


However, if you think about it carefully, Chen Zikun was only a provincial governor during the Beiyang period, but now he is a member of the central government, ranking among the three nobles.

He returned to the throne in vain, which can be regarded as deputy national level.

Since he has no ambition to compete for the world, this is the best destination.

Chen Zikun was too young, only slightly older than Zhang Xueliang among generals, but he was in a high position, leaving those in power with no rewards or titles.

This was not a good thing.

During this period, Chen Zikun was familiar with history and understood it.

That's why he did the arrogant thing of beating up Ou Guangyan and destroying the secret service headquarters.

On the surface, he looked domineering, but in fact it was a kind of self-protection.

Most people who are emperors are suspicious, and Chairman Chiang is no exception.

He is slightly less virtuous, but it makes him feel more at ease, and he is safer.

After the Songhu War ended, Chen Zikun paid homage to the chairman of the Aviation Committee.

He was about to show off his talents, but he was told that the committee had not purchased any aircraft at all, and the cost of building the airport was the same as that of the National Defense Construction Supervisory Committee, which was just an empty frame.

After asking, I found out that Chairman Chiang Kai-shek was once again planning to suppress the bandits.

This time he had invested 200,000 troops, half of whom were directly affiliated with the Central Army, to launch a massive campaign to suppress the Hubei, Henan, and Anhui Soviet areas.

Officials of the national government urged the Chairman to take back his orders and invest funds in the reconstruction of Shanghai.

Chiang Kai-shek turned a deaf ear and focused on using troops.

Chen Zikun understood his intention and did not want to wipe out the old Communist Party.

The Chairman could not sleep well, and the Japanese In comparison, the Communist Party is a serious problem.

It happened that in order to commend the soldiers of the Anti-Japanese War, the national government awarded Yan Jinan a Medal of Blue Sky and White Sun.

All the military and political officials rushed to Jiangxi to suppress the Communists.

Only Chen Zikun was idle, and he was Yan Jinan's brother-in-law.

Naturally, he was the one who went on this mission.

Chen Zikun set out for the north.

This time he traveled by car and plane.

Although Xiaobei was in high school, his foundation was too poor and he couldn't keep up with his studies.

His father simply asked him to drop out of school and followed him around to teach him by words and deeds, especially when he was flying a plane.

Sometimes, let him move a small bench to sit in the cockpit.

Sometimes the airflow is stable, and he can sit in the co-pilot seat and play for a while.

The Chairman of the Aviation Commission's Boeing plane flew directly to Peiping, with fighter jets escorting him along the way.

When he arrived at the border of Shandong, he stopped at Jinan Airport.

Provincial Chairman Han Fuju came to see him and asked Chairman Chen to rest in Jinan for three days and stay at Baotu Spring.

Next to Zhangjia Garden.

The owner of Zhangjia Garden is Zhang Huaizhi, who served as the governor of Shandong and chief of staff of Beiyang.

He is already in his seventies this year.

Although he is much more senior than Chen Zikun, he is still very respectful. old At the banquet, he talked about his friendship with Wu Peifu, Xu Shuzheng and others.

Everyone had something in common.

Facing Han Fuju, Chen Zikun also talked about the embarrassment and bitterness of going to Li Yanqing's house with Feng Huanzhang to ask for military pay, which made everyone sigh.

"Now is the time when the party-state is implementing political discipline, and the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is just around the corner.

I propose a toast to the health of Chairman Chiang Kai-shek and to the soldiers on the front line of suppressing the Communist Party."

Chen Zikun raised his wine glass, and people in robes and jackets raised their glasses.

Staying in Wanzhuyuan for several days, there were constant banquets and social events every day.

In fact, Chen Zikun had no power and just had a false position.

However, in Shandong, it was rare to have the opportunity to meet such a high-ranking official.

The local gentry all wanted to get to know Commissioner Chen.

The elders were so proud that they rushed to invite him to the banquet, and the invitation was scheduled for a month.

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When Chen Zikun saw that this was not possible, he hurriedly bid farewell to Han Fuju.

Before leaving, the back cabin of the plane was filled with gifts from Jinan elders, so much so that the engine roared with difficulty during takeoff.

Chen Zikun originally refused to accept the gifts, but he was told that these things are not for you.

It was for the young master and his wife, so he had nothing to say.

After the plane took off, Chen Zikun deliberately made a circle and flew to the Kaishan area in the south of the city.

In the early winter of last year, Xu Zhimo died in a plane crash here.

He thought of the poet's voice and smile as clearly as yesterday.

Chen Zikun threw a small wreath from the cockpit window to express his condolences, and then flew to Peiping.

At Peking Nanyuan Airport, the military band was already waiting here.

The plane slowly came to a stop.

Zhang Xueliang led the military and political officials of the Peking Paracamp to greet them.

Although the Northeastern Army surrendered to the central government, its military uniforms were still in the old Fengjun style, with blue and gray military uniforms and large eaves.

The hat is just equipped with the KMT cap badge and military rank.

"The princes of this area."

Chen Zikun sighed, and couldn't help but think of the tragedy of the fall of Northeast China, and the smile on his face froze.

Zhang Xueliang's mood was not very high either.

He must have been the country's enemy and his family's hatred, and the nationwide abuse made him unbearable, making him look even thinner.

After the two exchanged greetings, they boarded the car and went straight to the city.

Chen Zikun stayed at the Shuncheng County Prince's Mansion.

Zhang Xueliang said that there would be a banquet in the evening and Wu Peifu would also come.

Chen Zikun immediately said how could I let the old commander come to see me?

I have to visit the old commander.

So Zhang Xueliang arranged a car to take Chen Zikun to the Wu Mansion in the Assorted Garden.

After Wu Peifu traveled across the country, he settled in Peiping.

He still maintained the organizational structure of the eight major departments of the Marshal's Mansion.

The chief of staff, deputy officers, etc. were all there, but the finances were tight and stretched.

Looking at the furnishings in the mansion, you can tell that it was a very cold day.

Chen Zikun was invited to sit in the living room for a while, and the housekeeper went to the backyard to invite the master.

After a while, Wu Peifu came out, walking in a small square step, wearing a long mandarin jacket, full of energy, and the power of a tiger was still there.

There were also generals behind him.

The scene was not small.

Chen Zikun stood up immediately, knelt down and paid homage.

Wu Peifu remained calm and sat on the imperial chair.

The generals exchanged glances with each other and were all satisfied with Chen Zikun's performance.

"Get up, give me a seat and watch tea."

Wu Peifu said.

Chen Zikun then stood up and sat down, greeting him with great respect.

Wu Peifu showed a smile and asked about Chen Zikun's current situation, how many people were added to the family, and so on.

Finally, Chen Zikun said that he felt guilty for not taking care of the old commander in the past few years.

The old man is considerate.

Wu Peifu said: "I know your situation.

You can't help it.

The Beiyang river is declining, and you have to make a choice.

I understand, and I understand.

Without your support over the years, we old bones would all starve to death." ” Chen Zikun said: "Commander Yu's words are embarrassing to me.

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You have been kind to me, but I couldn't help you when you were in trouble.

I didn't respond to you several times when you raised troops.

I'm really ashamed."

Wu Peifu said: "Don't mention those old things.

The most urgent thing now is to deal with the Japanese.

The Japanese are ambitious and everyone knows that they want to devour our Northeast and attack our Shanghai.

It's a shame that the Chinese soldiers didn't even fire a single shot to destroy the country.

I When I first arrived in Beijing, Zhang Xiaoliu picked me up at the station.

I asked him why he didn't fight.

He said he didn't have enough strength and couldn't fight.

I said that I had enough strength when I came.

The most important thing for a soldier is that he is not afraid of death.

What can others do to you?”

Chen Zikun said: "What Commander Yu said is absolutely true.

After all, he is a veteran on the battlefield."

Wu Peifu snorted coldly: "It's a pity that it's not the past.

I have no soldiers and generals, and I can't fight the Japanese.

The Kuomintang is worse than Beiyang.

It has lost power and humiliated the country and allowed the Communist bandits to gain power.

Chiang Kai-shek is simply a loser."

Chen Zikun saw that he was getting more and more outrageous, so he had to apologize and say nothing.

Fortunately, the deputy officer had a look and coughed, so Wu Peifu stopped talking and asked someone to prepare a banquet.

Chen Zikun said that Han Qing had arrangements for tonight, so he should come and bother Yushuai tomorrow.

Wu Peifu gave up and chatted for a while.

It was almost time and they went to the Shuncheng County Prince's Mansion for a banquet together.

Zhang Xueliang invited all the old and young people from the former Qing Dynasty and Beiyang.

They were all very big, but they were all empty-handed.

Now the center of power of the country is in Nanjing, and Beijing has been renamed Peking.

The 16 years of Beiyang's romance are all gone.

It blew away with the rain and the wind, and what was left was just an empty shell with carved beams and painted buildings, just like the Shuncheng County Prince's Mansion where Xu Shuzheng and Zhang Zuolin lived.

Ordinarily, Zhang Xueliang was the host and Chen Zikun was the guest of honor, but Chen Zikun insisted on inviting Wu Peifu to take the seat.

Everyone knew the origins between Wu and Chen, and they all praised Chen Zikun for not forgetting his roots and being a teachable child.

The conversations during the banquet were all clichés, no different from ten years ago.

The atmosphere was completely different from that of Nanjing and Shanghai.

The banquet ended with a dance and card games as usual.

No matter what the occasion, Chen Zikun always brought an adjutant and a guard.

The soldier was no more than eleven or twelve years old.

He was wearing a cut-and-fit private soldier's uniform, an officer's armed belt, a short sword around his waist, and four red-tasseled darts.

Zhang Xueliang saw it and said with a smile: "Brother Kunwu has no soldiers left?

How to use children?"

Chen Zikun said: "This is a dog.

If he can't make progress in his studies, let him become a soldier and gain experience."

Zhang Xueliang laughed loudly and waved.

Sorghum stalk lowered his head to listen to what the young marshal said, then turned around.

After a while, he came back, holding a tray with a mahogany box on it.

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The lid was open, and there was a handful of A small and exquisite pistol, complete with holster and magazine.

"This is Germany's latest Walter K pistol.

I asked someone to bring it back from Europe.

There are no more than ten in the country.

It is considered as a meeting gift for my son."

Chen Zikun was not polite and said, "Thank you, Uncle Zhang."

Xiao Bei was generous and stepped forward to bow to Zhang Xueliang and took the pistol with both hands: "Thank you, Uncle Zhang."

Zhang Xueliang touched Xiaobei's head and asked: "Tell uncle, what are you doing with a gun?"

"Fight Japan" Xiaobei replied without hesitation.

Zhang Xueliang laughed loudly: "You can teach me."

Xia Xiaoqing came with me on this trip to Peking, but she came from a rough background and never liked social occasions.

She didn't attend the dinner at all.

She changed her clothes and went out to play by herself.

She didn't come back until dark, and there was still some dust on her clothes. .

Chen Zikun asked her what she was doing, and Xia Xiaoqing said she allowed you to live and drink, but she didn't allow me to go out to have some fun.

Sister, I went to the overpass for a walk, taught a few blind scoundrels a lesson, and stretched my muscles.

Xiaobei held up the pistol as if he were presenting a treasure: "Mom, look, it's a gift from Uncle Zhang."

The K-pistol has a beautiful shape and glows blue.

Xia Xiaoqing fell in love with it at first sight.

She grabbed it with a straight face and scolded: "Children will pee when playing with guns.

Mom will save them for you and give them to you when you grow up." you

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