12dz Chapter 800 Lawn BBQ
Chapter 800 Lawn BBQ
Wang Meng touched his nose embarrassedly. Although he was not very busy during this period, in order to avoid rumors about the director and the young actor, Wang Meng stayed away from the crew and almost never came to Chongqing.
"Hehe, how are you doing lately, President Zhou?"
"Oh, we have to thank our Chief of Staff Wang! Our Women and Children newspaper has become one of the most popular newspapers in Chongqing. Every time we publish a new edition, it is sold out. Our advertising and other income has increased many times, which not only allows us to move to a bigger office, but also recruit many new people.
By the way, apart from necessary expenses and development funds, we put all the remaining money into helping women, comrades and children. This is the account book. "
After Zhou Guiying finished speaking, she took out the newspaper's account book and asked Wang Meng to take a look.
Wang Meng waved his hand. He had absolute trust in Zhou Guiying. After all, Li Muzhi was not just a figurehead. If she did anything improper, the contract could be terminated immediately.
"Okay, okay, I won't look at the account book anymore. Please keep your original intention and don't let the fame and fortune brought by this movie go to your head."
"Well, although we have received more advertisements now, we still have to ensure that we have at least two pages to promote women's causes and child protection causes."
"Okay, then I wish you all the best. Go try the barbecue. It's delicious!"
Wang Meng sent Zhou Guiying away and came to Li Zongren, who was sitting alone.
"General Li, long time no see?"
"Chief of Staff Wang is here!"
Although Li Zongren maintained a polite smile, there was a hint of loneliness and helplessness beneath his smile.
Wang Meng sat down, waved to the people, and brought over two plates of barbecue.
"Taste it?"
Li Zongren took a skewer of mutton in his hand but was reluctant to eat it.
"General Li is worried?"
"Haha, as long as we live in this world, who doesn't have some worries?"
"I'd like to make a guess. Is it because of the frequent transfers of the little devils in Hubei?"
Li Zongren's right hand trembled slightly, and the skewers of meat in his hand fell directly to the ground. He looked at Wang Meng in surprise.
"Chief of Staff Wang, how do you know?"
"Haha, if I'm not mistaken, you received the information this morning that the Japanese might attack Hunan and Guangxi, right? To be honest with you, I passed this information to Chongqing!"
Only then did Li Zongren relax his tense body, sinking deeply into the chair like a piece of rotten meat without any fighting spirit.
"Alas, if the Japanese invaders come in large numbers, Hunan and Guangxi will be in danger! I only regret that I don't have any troops at my disposal now. If I did, even if I would be charged with the crime of disobeying orders, I would return to Guangxi and fight bravely to bury the Japanese invaders in the mountains!"
"Haha, Guangxi's wolf soldiers are famous all over the world, and their leader, General Li, is also worthy of his reputation!"
Li Zongren gave a bitter smile, stuffed the tasteless mutton skewers into his mouth, and began to chew them without any enjoyment.
"Where is the General Li? I am just a gatekeeper now. I only handle the battle reports and orders I receive. I have no say in them.
The most powerful thing I have now is probably to order the gardeners to keep the lawns trimmed."
What Li Zongren said was indeed true. His current embarrassing situation was not much worse than being dismissed from his post.
"This morning I met with the man at the official residence. He proposed that our air force help fight the Japanese planes. I asked for two independent airports, Baishi in Guangxi and Yongzhou in Hunan.
But he didn't agree.
You also know that the Air Force's planes and pilots are the most valuable materials at this stage. I can't put my treasures in their hands! If there is a loss due to a tower command error or improper airport security, I can't afford it!"
Li Zongren certainly knew that what Wang Meng said was true. It was just that Chang Guangzhou was too petty.
"He has always been like this, cautious and prudent, and he won't give up until he reaches the Yellow River!"
"Alas, if he could be like General Li, worrying about the world before worrying about himself and enjoying the world after enjoying himself, it would be a blessing for the people of the whole country."
Li Zongren did not respond, but the expression on his face eased a little. After all, no one would refuse a well-placed flattery.
The kebab in his mouth seemed to have a hint of flavor.
After a while, Li Zongren threw away the bamboo stick in his hand and glanced at Wang Meng, who seemed to be smiling.
Both of them seemed to be waiting for the other to break the last layer of window paper.
In the end, Li Zongren was defeated. After all, he was at a disadvantage and did not have the initiative.
"Chief of Staff Wang, if possible in the future, please send troops to Guilin to help our Guangxi people fight against the Japanese invaders and save our fellow countrymen from being slaughtered!"
"General Li, how could I bear to watch our compatriots die under the butcher knife of the Japanese? It's just that I am out of reach and powerless!
Although the independent column has two units in Yunnan, let alone whether they can withstand the hundreds of thousands of Japanese troops, if the ammunition supply cannot be delivered, our armored forces will be a piece of iron!"
Li Zongren's eyes were less hazy and more sharp.
"Don't worry, I will do my best to lobby all parties and get the Military Commission to agree that you can rush to Hunan and Guangxi to help, and I will hand over Hunan Yongzhou Airport and Guangxi Baise Airport to you for full responsibility!"
"Good! If all the people in our country were like General Li, why would we worry about the country's demise? On behalf of the Independent Column, I would like to express our position. As long as the Military Commission allows, our Independent Column will fight to the death to save the people of the two places from the water and fire, regardless of investment, loss, or return!"
Wang Meng and Li Zongren held hands together. At least at this moment, no matter what their purpose was, they reached a consensus on their goals.
The barbecue party that night was a great success. Everyone had a great time. Even Li Muzhi, who was not very alcoholic, had a couple of drinks.
After everyone left, Wang Meng and Li Muzhi lay on the lawn, looking at the starry sky, lost in thought.
"Muzhi, I always thought that talking about ideals was too hypocritical, but today I really want to ask about your ideals!"
Li Muzhi thought for a moment and felt a little confused.
"A few years ago, if you asked me, I would definitely answer without hesitation that I would build a young China, a vigorous China, and a hopeful China. Now, although I lower my head and move forward silently, it seems that there is a fog in front of me and I can't see a clear future!"
There was a time when Wang Meng was as confused as Li Muzhi, so he could empathize with him.
“When we see the gap between ideals and reality, we often feel powerless. However, in order to bring our descendants one step closer to their ideals, you and I can only become bricks and lay them under their feet, so that they can avoid the same difficulties we have encountered.”