Age of Conquest Reborn

Chapter 314: First Meeting with Zhang Yang

Tang Qiuli made up his mind and lay comfortably on the camp bed. He picked up a book and looked at it with relish. Mei Ting hesitated. She seemed to understand that the division commander had his own plan to put the contents in Tang Qiuli's tea cup.

Fill up the water.

Then, he sat quietly aside, with his big black and white eyes, constantly looking at Tang Qiuli who was attracted by the contents of the book. The more he looked at it, the more he liked it. Not just that kind of person can possess this kind of calmness.

Two groups of five to six hundred soldiers were in a confrontation with live ammunition. If one party could not hold back, it would lead to a murder, but he acted as if nothing was wrong. Mei Ting asked herself that she could not do this.

In the evening, soldiers from both sides had been facing off for more than ten hours, and neither side had surrendered and retreated.

However, the soldiers of the joint law enforcement team of the Northeast Army and the 17th Route Army did not look good, looked tired, sweated on their foreheads, and their legs were trembling. They were weak in physical strength and energy, and they were just holding on with one breath.

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On the other hand, the soldiers of the ** Division's guard brigade were in high spirits. Their hands holding guns and grenades did not shake at all, as if they were on stimulants. Look at this posture. It's trivial to stand here for a whole day and a half.

After eating, the citizens who had nothing to do seemed to be in no danger. More and more people gathered together. The sly vendors simply set up gas lamps and took advantage of the crowd to start small businesses. Soon a temporary gathering was formed.

city.

On one side are hundreds of soldiers pointing guns at each other, fighting like cockfighters, on the other side are countless citizens crowded with people, watching the fun with great interest, mixed with the shouts of vendors. I really don’t know what this is.

It was not a special scene in Xi'an, the ancient capital at that time.

Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng couldn't sit still. After all, the incident happened in the downtown area of ​​Xi'an. The North China Army was ordered to come here. Something went wrong. These two people couldn't escape their involvement. Their thoughts were the same as Tang Qiuli's.

, waiting for the other party to come to you first, so that you can take the initiative in terms of momentum and opportunities.

It's a pity that they met the young but wily Tang Qiuli. The room was quiet and peaceful, and the faint body fragrance of Mei Ting seemed to be there. It was very useful to Tang, and now everyone is sleeping beautifully.

A sleepy thought.

Zhao Yuhe knocked on the door and came in, reporting that Deputy Commander Zhang's aide-de-camp was outside, waiting to be summoned by the division commander to report something important.

Tang Qiuli looked away from the book, with a proud smile on his lips. Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng finally couldn't sit still. Mei Ting said to herself, how cunning, finally waiting for the other party to speak first.

Zhang Xueliang's adjutant explained his intention. Deputy Commander-in-Chief Zhang and Director Yang asked Commander Tang to condescend to rush to the Xi'an Appeasement Office to meet and discuss in detail the armed confrontation between soldiers from both sides, and to discuss the most appropriate method for the three armies to live in peace.

Solve current problems.

This adjutant was very good at talking, and his words were pleasant to listen to. He was obviously an expert in imitating the tongue of the errand boys around Zhang Xueliang. He had seen the world, but he was also surprised by Mei Ting's beauty and temperament.

Mei Ting is a beautiful girl, and her well-fitting military uniform outlines her proud curves. The softness of a woman also contains the heroic appearance of a soldier. Such a young female colonel was not popular in the Chinese world at that time.

Rarely seen.

What surprised him even more was that Tang Qiuli, a lieutenant general who was about twenty years old, was unique in the Chinese military world at that time. Thinking about himself, he was almost thirty years old and was still a small captain.

I feel a little disheartened and feel that all these years have been in vain.

Mei Ting took the general's cloak to Tang Qiuli, and she looked like a daughter-in-law who had been with him for many years. The adjutant was a smart person with clear features, and the relationship between the two people could be seen at a glance.

He hurriedly added that Deputy Commander Zhang and Director Yang also warmly invited Commander Tang’s family to visit the city. Our fourth lady was very hospitable.

Tang Qiuli was about to correct the adjutant's statement, but Mei Ting hurriedly agreed. This girl had been thinking about not being able to follow Tang Qiuli. How could she let this opportunity pass? At this time, Tang Qiuli was thinking

If Qiu Li exposed it, it would be too unkind and would embarrass Mei Ting, so he had to glare at her as acquiescence.

Tang Qiuli left his car in a simple car and took only Mei Ting and a dozen guards with him in several cars and rushed to the Pacification Office building in Xi'an.

The top officers of both sides came forward. The soldiers facing each other had nothing to say. They put away their guns and returned to their respective stations.

However, most of the soldiers from the Northeastern Army and the 17th Route Army were helped along. The soldiers from the ** Division Guard Brigade shouted loud slogans, lined up in neat formation, and boarded the vehicle one by one with great momentum.

Zhao Yuhe, the chief of staff who came to convey the division commander's order, told these soldiers that the kitchen has prepared big white flour steamed buns and pork stewed vermicelli for you. Go back and have a good meal.

It is estimated that when the soldiers of the Joint Law Enforcement Team go back, even if they don't clear the pot, they will only be able to eat sorghum noodles and drink pickle soup.

Before leaving, Captain Liu admired Team Shanhu and said: "Captain Huang, you are really good. You are a pure man from the Northeast. I, Liu, admire you from the bottom of my heart!"

The citizens who were watching the excitement dispersed in twos and threes when they saw that there was no fight. However, this episode was enough for these citizens to discuss for a while after dinner.

Tang Qiuli's car arrived at the gate of the Xi'an Appeasement Office. Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng greeted him at the door. Both of them had the rank of general. Tang Qiuli could not lose his etiquette and stood at attention and saluted: "Deputy Commander Zhang, Director Yang, Tang

Qiu Li took the liberty of interrupting. His soldiers lacked discipline and were rude in many ways. Please forgive me. Qiu Li apologizes here first!"

Having said that, proper military etiquette is what Tang Qiuli knows as a good person. He knows that Chinese people are very face-conscious. The so-called "do not steam the steamed buns to fight for reputation!" Since these two bowed their heads first, he will be arrogant and arrogant.

, if you have enough airs, it is not beautiful, makes people feel unhappy, and affects future events.

Tang Qiuli's move was obviously beyond the expectations of Zhang and Yang. Tang Qiuli was considered a semi-imperial envoy. He took the responsibility on himself first, admitted his mistakes face to face, had a courteous attitude, and good demeanor and temperament. The two of them had a good relationship with each other.

Tang Qiuli's favor increased greatly.

Before Tang Qiuli arrived, Zhang Yang and Zhang Yang had already discussed many countermeasures to deal with Tang Qiuli. It would be best to use this incident to squeeze Tang Qiuli out of northern Shaanxi, without destroying the delicate balance among the three parties in northern Shaanxi.

Get some peace and quiet.

Tang Qiuli's move and the countermeasures they had discussed were all in vain. Zhang Xueliang came over first. Tang Qiuli carefully observed this legendary figure who was famous and important in Chinese history and even changed the direction of history.

Zhang Xueliang's demeanor and temperament made him a top choice. He was called the Four Young Masters of the Republic of China, and it was not for nothing. However, this Marshal Zhang had a very unhappy life since he left the Northeast.

His face was haggard, with some small wrinkles creeping onto his fair, handsome face. Under his single eyelids, there were a pair of sharp eyes, covered with bloodshot eyes, which made him look tired and tired. For some reason, Tang Qiuli felt a sense of fatigue from his body.

Deep helplessness and resentment, as well as a deep sense of powerlessness.

This made Tang Qiuli put aside his contempt for Zhang Xueliang in his bones. His family was ruined, his hometown was lost to the iron hoof of the Japanese invaders, three thousand miles of country, tens of millions of people, ancestral foundation, and the hatred of killing his father were all lost.

, burdened with the reputation of not resisting the general, what kind of pressure does he live under?

It was not easy for Zhang Xueliang to be far away from his homeland, living in a foreign land, and fighting with people who were not enemies. There was a lot of suspicion and restrictions from the central government.

Tang Qiuli thought strangely, if on the day of the September 18th Incident, Zhang Xueliang led the 300,000 Northeastern Army to fight the Japanese to the end, what would have been the result? China's history will definitely go in an unknown direction.

History is a fact that has already happened and no one can change it. If history could be repeated, he believed that the heroic Zhang Shaoshuai in front of him would choose a different approach and have a different ending.

Unfortunately, fate plays tricks on people. In Tang Qiuli's heart, he suddenly understood Zhang Xueliang's mood and thoughts at this time. It was the most thorough understanding from known history.

The young marshal's character was full of frankness and innocence, and he was a kind-hearted person. He took Tang Qiuli's hand affectionately, his palm was warm and generous, and the two walked side by side towards Yang Hucheng.

Compared with the young marshal, General Yang Hucheng's simple face had a pair of shining eyes that were not consistent with his appearance. At this time, he was looking at Tang Qiuli, as if he wanted to see through his true inner thoughts.

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He is so young, but he can hold such a high position, be in charge of the military and political power of a country, have tens of thousands of powerful soldiers in his hands, and is highly regarded by the Chairman. This young man should not be underestimated.

Like Zhang Xueliang, he was surprised by Tang Qiuli's age. The difference was that Yang Hucheng reacted from the initial shock and became secretly vigilant. This person should not be underestimated.

While maintaining a polite manner, he maintained a proper distance, making it difficult for people to figure out. This is a man who was born in poverty, and has reached a high position today through his own efforts. He has experienced social training, has a city, a mind, and yet maintains a simple nature.

Tang Qiuli defined General Yang Hucheng as a person in his heart.

The three men were just chatting and doing some courtesy, but they ignored Mei Ting who was following behind.

Mei Ting was not in a hurry. She knew that she could not be ignored. She smiled and looked at the three men with very different personalities and a large age gap, but they were all armed with heavy troops. Men from the feudal lords were fighting there, especially

It was Tang Qiuli's words and performance that made Mei Ting look so beautiful.

Marshal Zhang never loses his etiquette in front of beautiful women. He has a very gentlemanly demeanor. He quickly apologized, gracefully invited Mei Ting to go ahead, and asked Mei Ting's name elegantly.

He said to Yang Hucheng: "Brother Hucheng, when Commander Tang and Miss Mei Ting are together, do they feel like a golden boy? In front of them, I feel really old." He was filled with emotion in his words.

Marshal Zhang's blunt words made Tang Qiuli very uncomfortable, and he could not refute, so he could only sneer awkwardly, but Yang Hucheng laughed heartily: "What Han Qing said is very true, I'm afraid the two of you have been secretly secretive for a long time.

Is it set for life?"

This is very inconsistent with Yang Hucheng's character. When they first met, both parties did not understand each other. This kind of joke was too big, and even Zhang Xueliang was stunned.

Tang Qiuli glanced at Yang Hucheng carefully. Did this powerful figure in Shaanxi recognize Mei Ting's identity? Was there any hint in his words?