Signing in the Republic of China: starting from a foot patrol

Chapter 376

鄂省

黄州

Outside a house in the mountains, dozens of soldiers in gray and blue military uniforms were wandering around with guns in hand.

This house has been idle for a long time. Some time ago, a group of people suddenly cleaned it up, and then hundreds of people moved in.

The nearby residents were very curious as to what kind of big shot made the yard so strictly protected.

It's just that no one dared to ask those soldiers with guns. Everyone can only speculate that this must be a big man with military power.

Otherwise, how could ordinary people have close protection from the army?

People's guesses are only half right in a sense.

This place is indeed a big man, but the words "holding military power" seem to have nothing to do with this big man.

This is the latest residence of Wu Ziyu after the defeat of Zhifeng War.

In the past, Wu Ziyu held hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses in his hands, and whenever he stepped on the soles of his feet, the entire two lakes and even North China would tremble.

But today is different.

Since Wu Ziyu withdrew from the battlefield by boat from Tanggu, he also expressed that he had surrendered.

And with the defeat of his elite, Wu Ziyu lost his biggest support and trump card.

The military officers who once bowed their heads to him and respected him very much, turned their faces and refused to recognize anyone.

Along the way, Wu Ziyu tried several times to find a suitable foothold, and then gathered the remnants of the army to wait for an opportunity to make a comeback.

However, wherever they went, the warlords from all over the place put on an appearance that it was okay to rest, but not permanent residence!

Everyone is not a fool, and we all know that you, Wu Ziyu, still have some prestige.

Besides, Wu Ziyu is quite a man of art.

If Wu Ziyu was allowed to live in his own territory, after a long time, he might be ostracized by Wu Ziyu and then annexed.

Therefore, with this in mind, no one welcomes his arrival.

For a time, there was no place for Wu Ziyu to stand in such a huge country!

This made it difficult for Wu Ziyu, who was once powerful, to accept it!

In the end, Wu Ziyu finally found a place to stay in the Huangzhou area, and finally he could have a good rest.

It's just that the position of patrol envoy was gone, and all the land was lost. Now Wu Ziyu has no income at all, and can only rely on his previous savings to make ends meet.

Moreover, although he was defeated, there were still a team of hundreds of people under his command.

Over time, Wu Ziyu's savings tended to be insufficient.

At this moment, Wu Ziyu was very depressed. He didn't know what his future prospects would be.

Is it possible that I want to live in seclusion in the Jinmen Concession like Cao Zhongsan, and never ask about world affairs?

But, do you really want to?

The main reason for Wu Ziyu's failure in this battle was not that he lost the battle, but to a greater extent because of the fire in the backyard.

If Feng Huanzhang hadn't staged a mutiny in the capital, the outcome of the Zhifeng Great War would have been uncertain!

Every time I think of this, Wu Ziyu is very unwilling!

He was even more regretful, why he had clearly received the secret letter from Lin Hongfei in advance.

But he couldn't force Cao Zhongsan to beware of Feng Huanzhang and prevent him from stationing troops near the capital with a tough posture!

The more she thought about it, the more Wu Ziyu wanted to make a comeback.

He thinks he still has a chance!

However, the skinny reality poured a basin of cold water on him.

Rather than making a comeback, the most important thing for him now is to find a place to recuperate!

As usual, Wu Ziyu ate too early under the service of his servants, so he hid in the study alone to read newspapers and flip through ancient books to pass the time.

Although he has already stepped down, the house where Wu Ziyu lives now is still in accordance with the specifications of the Marshal's Mansion in the past, with the servant's room, general affairs department, finance department, communication department and other departments.

Many entourages are still the same as before, performing their duties.

The only difference is that they are now more like playing an adult version of [Play House].

At this time, in the finance department, several frowning staff put down the books in their hands, and sighed one by one:

"I did some calculations. At the current rate of spending money, the money we have on hand can last for at most two months!"

"Two months?"

"So soon?"

"quick?"

"It's because I begged for three antiques from the commander-in-chief, and only then did I get some cash!"

"Hey, sit and eat the mountain, even if there are mountains of gold and silver, there will be a day when you finish eating."

"It seems that we have to save money!"

"save money?"

"I've reached the limit!"

"Then work hard, we can't go drink the northwest wind in two months!"

Several people kept arguing, but no one dared to tell Wu Ziyu about it.

After all, the commander-in-chief was already worried enough after he left the field, how could he add any more troubles to him!

Just as everyone was racking their brains and couldn't think of a way, when they were about to sell some more antiques, a servant hurried in.

Immediately afterwards, a message spread throughout the house.

"The tour envoy of the three provinces of Shaanxi, Yuling, General Zhongwu, and Chief of the Army Lin Hongfei."

"Wu Yongquan, Deputy Envoy of the Three Provincial Tours of Shaanxi, Yuling, General Zhen'an, and Governor of Shaanxi Province."

"The two of you are here to pay a visit to Yushuai!"

When they heard the names of these two people, the financial staff who had been arguing endlessly fell silent immediately.

They vaguely felt that the financial crisis of the Marshal's Mansion had been solved!

Sure enough, within a few minutes, more than a dozen soldiers of the Shanling Army walked over carrying several heavy wooden boxes.

Open it and take a look, the inside is full of modern oceans!

"This is from Dashuai Lin and Dashuai Wu as a tribute to Yushuai and his old man."

"Hurry up and accept it from the finance department, and settle the accounts." said the chief attendant of the Marshal's Mansion.

"Yes Yes Yes!"

"We will enter the account now!"

"Hurry up, call everyone over, and quickly count the money!"

At this time, everyone in the finance department can be said to have cleared the clouds and mist, and their worries have disappeared.

There are so many oceans, at least one hundred thousand!

It is enough for the Marshal's Mansion to read the financial crisis in front of them!

Accompanied by the crisp sound of ocean jingle jingle, smiles also filled the faces of the finance staff!

At the same time, Lin Hongfei and Wu Yongquan, who were all dressed in the general's uniform, saw Wu Ziyu who had been in the field for a long time in the study.

At this time, Wu Ziyu was only wearing a black silk gown, and the blood on his face was not very good, and the majesty and arrogance of the two lakes patrol envoy had long since disappeared.

The current Wu Ziyu, like an ordinary teacher, has become very restrained.

It's just that those eyes are still clear, and there is no sign of decadence at all.

Qianlong Zaiyuan

Wu Ziyu has studied these four characters for a long time.

At the moment, he can be regarded as realizing some truth.

Lin Hongfei and Wu Yongquan looked at Wu Ziyu in front of them, a bit of unbearable and sad flashed across their faces.

No matter what, Wu Ziyu contributed a lot on their way to promotion. Seeing his current appearance, the two of them felt very uncomfortable!

"Yushuai, come with us to Jiangbei!"

"Although my place is not as good as Shanghai City, it can still allow you to live a peaceful life."

"Yes, with our two brothers around, no one dares to embarrass you!" Lin Hongfei and Wu Yongquan persuaded.

Hearing this, a trace of comfort flashed in Wu Ziyu's eyes, the two children are still very sensible to come and see him, a lost person at this time.

Wu Ziyu waved his hand and refused:

"Forget it, I'm fine here too!"

"I read books and newspapers every day, and when I feel bored, I practice calligraphy and walk around the neighborhood."

"Don't say it, it's a bit like picking chrysanthemums under the eastern fence and seeing Nanshan leisurely!"

Although Wu Ziyu said so, both Lin Hongfei and Wu Yongquan knew it in their hearts.

This old man still wants to make a comeback.

After all, if he went to Lin Hongfei and Wu Yongquan, it would be tantamount to planning to retire with his nephew and niece-in-law.

Lin Hongfei and Wu Yongquan looked at each other, knowing that he couldn't be persuaded.

Lin Hongfei sighed and said, "Yushuai, since you don't want to go to Jiangbei with us."

"Then I'll change the place for you!"

"You also know that Yongquan and I have always been in control of the Exi area."

"Before, Xiao Yaonan wanted to take back Hubei West several times, but we pushed them back."

"If you don't dislike the smallness of western Hubei, you can go there."

"The two of us now have a lot of land, and we can't manage it. You just take care of the military and political affairs in western Hubei for us!"

Western Hubei is naturally not small, but for Wu Ziyu who once controlled the two lakes area, Western Hubei is indeed not that big.

Hearing this, Wu Ziyu's eyes moved slightly.

He knew that Lin Hongfei was saving face for himself by saying this.

Why don't you have time to take care of the affairs of Hubei Province? Please go over and help with military and political affairs.

In fact, there is only one real meaning.

Our brothers hand over Hubei West to you, and this West Hubei will be yours from now on!

Wu Ziyu had no reason to refuse this proposal.

It is impossible for him to refuse!

Two days later, Wu Ziyu took a team of hundreds of people under his command to the western Hubei area by boat.

And the people in the Marshal's Mansion were also surprised to find that the Marshal Yu who scolded Fang Qiu had returned!

As the ship headed for the western Hubei area, Lin Hongfei specially sent an armored gunboat to escort it.

The main reason is that some time ago, when Wu Ziyu was planning to go to Hankou, Xiao Yaonan stopped him.

On the surface, it is said that the law and order in Hankou is not good recently, and it is not peaceful.

In fact, he was not afraid of Wu Ziyu, and worried that he would seize power in Hankou.

In order to avoid Xiao Yaonan's further obstruction, Lin Hongfei even ordered the salt police brigade to patrol near the pier to prevent Xiao Yaonan's people from coming to make trouble!

At this moment, Wu Ziyu was standing at the bow of the boat, feeling the river wind blowing in his face, and his mood was surging like a river tide.

"Exi!"

"I finally have a place where I can recruit soldiers!"

"At the beginning, I was just a poor scholar with no future."

"But later, he became a prince!"

"I know how to become a prince from a downcast person."

"It's not difficult for me to make a comeback!"

Wu Ziyu's eyes are full of anticipation for the future!

With the transfer of West Hubei to Wu Ziyu, Lin Hongfei can be regarded as repaying Wu Ziyu's support and support.

When he returned to Jiangbei's residence, he found that a guest whom he hadn't seen for a long time had ushered in!

"Mr. Xiang?"

"Why are you here!"

Looking at Xiang Xinrong, who was clearly aging a little in front of him, Lin Hongfei asked in surprise.

Xiang Xinrong smiled slightly, but he didn't hide it. The main reason is that he is very familiar with Lin Hongfei, so there is no need to engage in those polite words:

"Marshal Lin is now strong and powerful, occupying the land of the three provinces, so Xinrong is naturally here to be a lobbyist!"

As soon as the word lobbyist came out, Lin Hongfei nodded knowingly, and then said with a smile:

"Why, Mr. Yixian, do you have anything to tell me?"

The maid served two cups of hot tea, and Lin Hongfei and Xiang Xinrong sat down respectively.

Xiang Xinrong said bluntly:

"Yun Shuai, you and I are old acquaintances."

"Something, I'll just say it straight!"

"Sir, he is very worried when he hears that you have served as the chief of the army in the Beiyang government!"

Lin Hongfei said with interest: "Worried?"

"What are you worried about, sir?"

Xiang Xinrong said: "He is worried that you, Yun Shuai, will stand on Beiyang's side, and then obey the Beiyang government, and go south to make an enemy of Mr."

Lin Hongfei laughed and said, "Then you can tell Mr. that he is too worried."

"The order of the Beiyang government is just a piece of torn paper in front of me."

"They are not qualified to order me to do things!"

Xiang Xinrong nodded: "If Shuai Yun can say that, I can rest assured."

"but....."

"But what?"

"However, sir, I still hope that you can stand on his side and stop standing up for the Beiyang government!" Xiang Xinrong said.

When Lin Hongfei heard it, he showed a meaningful smile: "I never thought that I, Lin Hongfei, would have such an important weight in Mr.'s heart!"

Xiang Xinrong immediately continued: "Sir, you have always valued you, Yun Shuai, and this time I was sent here with great sincerity!"

"Oh, then I want to hear what kind of sincerity it is!"

This is already equivalent to asking Xiang Xinrong, how much chips did the husband offer to win me over.

Xiang Xinrong is not stupid, of course he can hear the meaning, so first he took out a letter:

"This is a letter written by Mr. himself, let me pass it to you, Yun Shuai!"

"Look at the contents of the letter first!"

Lin Hongfei took the envelope, took out Mr. Yixian's handwritten letter, and read it word by word.

After he finished reading the letter, he folded the letter and put it back in the envelope. Lin Hongfei looked up at Xiang Xinrong and said:

"Member of the Standing Committee of the Central Executive Committee, Minister of the Military Department!"

"Sir, you really took out a few big chips!"

Xiang Xinrong immediately echoed: "Shuai Yun doesn't know something, there are only three members of the Executive Committee Standing Committee."

"Including you, Yun Shuai, there are only four of us!"

After Lin Hongfei listened, his face was calm, and he said calmly:

"It stands to reason that I have never followed my husband, and now that I am among the four, it is indeed considered highly of me."

"It's just that at present, Mr. is still trapped in Guangdong and Guangxi, and the Beiyang government is still officially orthodox."

"Looking at it this way, it seems a little..."

Lin Hongfei didn't say the whole thing, but just looked at Xiang Xinrong with a half-smile.

Xiang Xinrong immediately persuaded him: "Shuai Yun has been in the battlefield for a long time, so he can see that Mr. Liu Xuande is currently living in Xinye, and Zhu Yuanzhang is fighting in Poyang!"

"When the time is right, you can fight in the wild and soar into the sky!"

"Besides, sir, he is also making a big effort to rectify military affairs and prepare his troops."

"Although it was not written in the personal letter."

"But before coming here, Mr. specifically told me."

"He is in urgent need of someone who is proficient in military affairs like Yun Shuai."

"If Yun Shuai is willing to stand by Mr.'s side."

"Mr. is willing to invite Yun Shuai to go to Guangdong Province."

"Assuming the post of principal of the newly established Whampoa Military Academy!"