Rise From Eight Hundred

The guests who sat at the table presented their gifts at this time!

Lei Xiong presented a traditional longevity lock, but it was not new at first glance, and it should be a few years old.

"This was passed down by my grandfather's grandfather. Only the eldest grandson is qualified to wear it. It is said that it was blessed by a high monk. Thanks to this longevity lock, the eldest grandson of my Lei family for six generations has never died young. When I returned home, I took it from home and gave it to my future nephews and nieces. I wish him (her) a peaceful life!" Lei Xiong handed the longevity lock to Tan Tai Mingyue.

"Brother Lei, this is too expensive, I can't take it!" Tan Tai Mingyue waved her hand and refused.

Although this silver longevity lock is not expensive in terms of texture, it represents a great significance. How could she and Tang Dao take away the luck of the Lei Xiong family?

"Please accept it, sister-in-law. If it were peacetime, I would rather give you a mountain of gold than this, but the situation is different now. The end of our war with the Japanese invaders is still a long way off.

My Four-Line Regiment is on the front line in North China, and behind us is the Yellow River. My Lei family lives in Guanzhong. If the Yellow River defense line is broken, the longevity lock will certainly not be able to protect the life of my young son. It is better to give it to my nephew and niece, hoping that the ancestors will keep him (her) safe." Lei Xiong shook his head and said sincerely.

The sincere words made the soldiers at the table silent.

For those of them who are soldiers, being on the front line is nothing but a trivial matter. Even if they die in battle, they are just wrapped in horsehide. But children are undoubtedly their biggest weakness.

Those children born in the war years are so innocent. Their parents brought them into this world out of love, but when they opened their eyes, they saw the cruel war.

Lei Xiong, as an uncle, is really thoughtful.

Mrs. Tan Tai thought of her future grandson, who would be in such an environment, and her eyes could not help but turn red. However, she thought that today was the wedding day of her daughter and son-in-law, and it was unlucky to cry. She could only lower her head and suppress the sadness that came naturally.

Suddenly, her hand was held by a slightly cold big hand. She looked up and saw her husband Tan Tai Yun Shu's eyes full of determination. Mrs. Tan Tai, who was fragile in her heart, seemed to have the strongest support.

After not seeing each other for nearly a year, her husband seemed to have changed a lot.

Tan Tai Yun Shu used to be elegant and arrogant. There were not many people in the world that he could look up to. Not to mention the officers who looked a bit rough at first glance, even the great professors of Jinling University and Yenching University, he was too lazy to deal with them. Now, the madman who cut his long hair seemed to have the same temperament as them.

Courageous and tenacious!

No one mentioned that to Mrs. Tan Tai. Old Tan Tai personally led more than a thousand technicians and militiamen to support the front line. It was not just about transporting supplies, but actually fighting the Japanese invaders.

Even Old Tan Tai himself was equipped with a pistol and two grenades on his waist!

Even Teacher Xiao He didn't know that the madman who once held only a brush in his hand also had a grenade hidden in his chest. If the support failed, he would never be captured by the Japanese army. That was his last glorious bullet.

In the past year, not only the new recruits and veterans of the Four Lines Regiment were constantly learning and tempering to become the strongest Chinese soldiers, but Old Tan Tai was also completing his transformation.

This is the worst era, but also the best era. Everyone is forced to become the strongest self.

Otherwise, they will be eliminated!

"Okay, Brother Lei, I accept this heavy gift." Tang Dao gestured to Tan Tai Mingyue to accept it.

"When the war is over, I will return this longevity lock to my godson!"

"Haha! That's a deal. My kid will definitely like you as his godfather." Lei Xiong laughed.

When Lei Xiong returned to his hometown this time, he secretly asked an old Taoist in his hometown Taoist temple to tell his fortune. The fortune showed that he was in great danger. He was not afraid of dying on the battlefield, but was only worried that his wife and son would be left unattended.

The future of Tang Dao was unimaginable. If his kid had such a godfather, he would be worry-free for life and his worries would be gone.

Compared with Lei Xiong's gift, which was a heavy gift, the gifts from Ye Chenghuan, Gong Shaoxun and Zhuang Shisan were slightly more ordinary.

Ye Chenghuan gave a poem he wrote: "The hidden crossbows of the East Sea are passed down, charging into battle and stepping on the smoke, the rain of bullets is as fierce as a tiger, and the couple shakes Taihang!"

The poem was well written, and the running script was also very charming.

Everyone was impressed by this army colonel who was only 25 years old and spent his youth in the army. No wonder Tang Dao commented on him as "both civil and military", he really has two brushes.

"Huh? Why didn't I see that you had this skill before, Xiaoye? If I had known that you had this skill, I would never have let Captain Tang poach you! Look at the handwriting of your successor, it's terrible, terrible!" Brigade Commander Cheng sighed.

"Chief, let me make a suggestion. It's the New Year's Day, and it's the big day of Captain Tang and Captain Tan Tai, so don't stab Wang the blacksmith in the heart!" Wang Xiaoqiang looked aggrieved.

"Okay, then you can also send a pair of calligraphy on behalf of my 683rd Brigade, and I will think of the words!" Brigade Commander Cheng laughed.

"Then you should continue to write!" When it comes to writing, Wang Xiaoqiang started to show off.

Everyone laughed!

What Gong Shaoxun gave was an armored vehicle model, but it should have been carefully designed. Not only can the four wheels move, but the doors can also be opened and closed. I think it was specially made by taking advantage of the convenience of the many engineers in the "Laboratory No. 1", which was thoughtful.

Others all take the path of not paying attention to the gift but paying attention to the sentiment, but the director of the logistics department of the Four-line Regiment takes the path of not paying attention to the gift but the sentiment, a pair of golden bracelets weighing at least 100 grams!

"Fuck, Director Zhuang, you didn't melt the gold bars directly from your regiment's logistics department!" Wang Xiaoqiang felt that his eyes were blinded by the glittering gold.

"Hehe, I bought this at the logistics department with half a year's military salary and bonus. The logistics department has records to check. Otherwise, this is not a gift, but my head." Zhuang Shisan replied calmly.

When Tang Tuanzuo got ruthless, he even beat himself. After that experience, who in the Four-line Regiment dared to violate military discipline and regulations easily? Even if he, the director, had the courage, his subordinates might not dare to do so.

In normal times, corruption might only result in a whipping, but in wartime, it would basically mean death, even if he was a lieutenant colonel.

"This gift is worth it. Brothers Cheng, Wang, and Xu, my brothers in the Four Lines Regiment have set an example for you. What about yours?" Tang Dao took the bracelet with a smile and put it on Tan Tai Mingyue on the spot, looking very happy.

Then, he cast his eyes on the 'poor trio'. The shameless look made the three chief officers of the 683rd Brigade want to slap him.

Why do you want to ask for money during the New Year?

"How about I learn from Director Ye and give you a talent?" Wang Xiaoqiang blinked.

"What talent?" Everyone looked unconvinced.

As the Four Lines Regiment was stationed in Taihang Mountain for a long time, they gradually became familiar with Wang Xiaoqiang, a fierce general of the 683rd Brigade. If you say that he commanded the battle, then there is nothing to say. His fighting style is as fierce as a tiger and as cunning as a fox, and even the chief officers of the Four Lines Regiment admire him very much.

But if you say that he has any talent besides fighting, that is the first time I have heard of it.

"Somersault!" Wang Xiaoqiang had a serious face.

With this serious and cautious expression, coupled with what he said, the reversal was too strong.

"Puff!" Even the dignified Madam Tan Tai couldn't help laughing.

A great commander who commanded thousands of troops said he wanted to do somersaults, which was something Madam Tan Tai never expected.

"Fuck, I have imagined how you would give me and my wife gifts, but I never expected this big gift! I admire you!" Tang Dao shook his head and sighed.

"It's a good gift, but I beg you not to give it. I'm afraid that if it gets out, I will be beaten to death by the brothers of the 772nd Regiment."

"You are so cruel. You don't want such a great talent. Then I can only give you this on behalf of our 683rd Brigade!" Wang Xiaoqiang shook his head and sighed pretentiously. "One of my paintings, do you want it!"

"You must have it, and it must be hung in my living room." Tang Dao suppressed his smile.

As for this old man, what level is he, Tang Dao doesn't know?

But this time, Tang Tuanzuo was totally wrong.

When the painting was taken out, it was framed in an ordinary way. Tan Tai Yunshu smiled slightly and watched Tang Dao and Wang Xiaoqiang joking.

Speaking of paintings, let alone the dozen people sitting here, even if you look at the whole country, how many people can he look up to?

However, as Wang Xiaoqiang unrolled the rolled-up painting, Tan Tai Yunshu's eyes froze.

It was an ink painting, and there was nothing else in the painting, just a galloping horse!

This galloping horse had no saddle or reins, and it was running wildly on the vast field. Although the horse was in the painting, it was majestic and seemed to be able to run out of the paper at any time.

There was a moment of silence at the table, and everyone's eyes were attracted by the horse in the painting.

Even Tang Dao, Gong Shaoxun and other rough guys knew that this painting was definitely made by a master. Wang Xiaoqiang, a rough guy, was not only not good at painting, but also had rough hands when grinding ink.

"Brother Wang, if this painting is yours, I'll give you half a year. If you can paint another one, I'll pay you 10,000 silver dollars for it. How about that?" Tang Dao tried to look away from the painting and looked at Wang Xiaoqiang with a smile.

"Hey, I just said it was mine, but I never said it was painted by me." Wang Xiaoqiang didn't show any shyness. "Just tell me, do you like this painting?"

"Captain Wang, where did you get this painting?" Before Tang Dao could answer, Old Tan Tai interrupted with a serious face.

"Let me think, it should be the spoils of war in the 31st year when fighting with the White Army in Gan Province. At that time, someone wanted to burn it. I saw that this horse was well painted, so I kept it. It has been in my suitcase for many years. If it wasn't for the brigade commander asking me to find a way to give Brother Tang and his wife a tasteful gift, I would have almost forgotten it." Wang Xiaoqiang scratched his head and recalled carefully.

"31 years, that's it." Tan Tai Yunshu sighed. "This painting was lost on the road that year when the great painter left for western Guangdong in anger."

Great painter? Old Tan Tai's words shocked Brigade Commander Cheng, Tang Dao and others.

With Old Tan Tai's pride, how awesome must someone be to be called a great painter?

Tang Dao's brows widened, and he suddenly remembered someone.

"This painting is from the young man's youth, and it has not yet reached its peak level! Captain Wang, do you know how much this painting is worth?" Tan Tai Yun Shu asked.

"If I had to pay for it," Wang Xiaoqiang thought carefully. "I would rather pay half a month's military pay."

Tan Tai Yun Shu rolled his eyes and held up a finger.

"One hundred oceans? That's impossible!" Wang Xiaoqiang was frightened and looked at Tang Dao with distress written all over his face. "Brother, can we discuss it? This painting is worth one hundred. The chief, myself and Lao Xu will give it fifty together. How about you return fifty oceans to me?"

This sound made my brother almost feel numb to Tang Dao until he died.

"Okay! My husband and I will privately sponsor the 683rd Brigade with 5,000 yuan for the Chinese New Year!" Tang Dao, who was holding back his discomfort, answered decisively without any hesitation this time.

"Brother, I have nothing else to repay. I drank this bowl of wine." Wang Xiaoqiang almost cried because he was not moved. He poured a full bowl of wine and drank it all in one gulp.

"Thank you, Brother Wang, for the gift. I'll accept it." When Tantai Mingyue saw the behavior of her father and her husband, she didn't understand how precious this painting was, so it was wise to accept it quickly.

Collection of golden times in troubled times, troubled times will pass sooner or later, and besides, this painting is something she admires very much.

Cheng and Xu looked at each other and felt that Tang Dao was a little too un-Tang Dao today, and Professor Tantai hadn't said how much money he was willing to pay!

Could it be said that the value of this painting is much more than one hundred oceans?

one hundred? You have to add five zeros at the end! In a few more decades.

Although there is no signature on the painting, Tang Dao has determined through his old father-in-law's attitude and painting skills that this painting must be made by the person who was best at painting horses during the Republic of China.

The works that that person left for future generations range from a few million to hundreds of millions. Maybe just this painting can save his son and daughter from doing anything else and just wait to die. How can Tang Dao do it? Don’t spend money quickly, even if you don’t hesitate to pay a year’s military salary.

"Ten thousand oceans!" Lao Tantai said calmly.

"What?" The chief officers of the 683 brigade collectively twitched their lips.

Just now, I was saying that Zhuang Shisan was a rich man and he did not hesitate to give him half a year's military salary. After a long time, they were the richest people. One gift was two months' military expenses for the entire 683 brigade.

If Tang Dao hadn't promised to send 5,000 yuan as a New Year's fee, the 10,000 yuan would have made the three chief officials who were worried about money to celebrate the New Year feel distressed to death.

"However, I am willing to pay 10,000 yuan to buy it. Unfortunately, I have no money and can only watch helplessly." Lao Tantai said leisurely at this time. "But if this work is put on the market and someone likes it, someone will still be willing to pay 5,000 oceans."

"That's it! Uncle Tantai, you really scared me. You were just giving me a gift, but it almost kept me awake at night." Wang Xiaoqiang then patted his chest and looked happy.

Because of the special nature of the Eightyth Army, only a quarter of the military expenditure allocated by the Ministry of Military Affairs was retained in the Army. From headquarters to divisions to brigades to regiments, chief officers at all levels were worried about insufficient military expenditures every day. Wan Dayang was given away easily

Really, Wang Xiaoqiang is afraid that he will be scolded by the leaders.

There was no way around it. Several officers of the 683 brigade also wanted to give Tang Dao a big gift so that they wouldn't feel bad about it, but reality didn't allow it, especially if it had something to do with money.

Even with a high military rank like Brigadier Cheng, he only receives a military salary of 5 yuan a month. For this money, he still has to pay for food, oil, salt, and even help his comrades. If he wants to smoke, he has to borrow money from the guard first. .

Tantai Yunshu and his wife were also very happy. Mrs. Tantai gave her daughter a jade bracelet that her mother had given her as a dowry. Lao Tantai wrote an excerpt from Xin Qiji's poem with a splash of ink on the spot: "Chengfeng It’s great to go, thousands of miles in the sky, looking straight down at the mountains and rivers!”

He also wrote it as a gift to his beautiful son and son-in-law, and stamped it with his own stamp!

Tang Dao quickly asked Xia Dayu to keep it and put it in the house to dry. After a few more decades, he would probably be able to buy a house in the imperial capital with his father-in-law like him.

The red envelope from his parents was so big that Tang Dao changed his tone and shouted, ‘Abba! ’ ‘Ama! ’ The cliff is sincere.

Although several officers from the Four Elements Group and the three from the 683rd Brigade wanted to see how drunk Tang Tuanzuo was, for the sake of Tantai Mingyue, the bride, the seven of them did not bother with Tang Dao. It's a battle between seven people.

A jar of ten kilograms of wine was just gone. Seeing Xiao Paicai Dantai Mingjing's head was buzzing. Do you really want to be a soldier and you have to be able to drink first?

After mustering up the courage to try and drink half a bowl of wine, Tantai Mingjing was already confused. Seeing Lao Tantai blowing his beard and staring, this kid doesn't follow his father at all.

"Why, my son can't follow his mother!" Mrs. Tantai's look immediately frightened Lao Tantai.

That’s right, doesn’t he still have a daughter to follow him?

As the drinking party came to an end, the Tantai couple had already helped their drunken son back to the house to rest. Lei Xiong and others left one by one, leaving only Brigadier Cheng still at the wine table.

Brigadier Cheng, who seemed half-drunk and confused, looked around, but his eyes were clear: "Boy, leave me alone. Do you have something to say? If you want to hurry up, the bride is still in the house. Waiting!”

"Hey, Brother Cheng, don't worry." Tang Dao turned around and shouted into the house: "Daughter-in-law, bring the return gift I prepared to Brother Cheng."

Tantai Mingyue came out carrying a suitcase and put it on the table.

"Hey! Giving away 5,000 oceans so quickly is not like your usual style, Tang Tuanzuo!" Brigadier Cheng said with a smile.

"Don't you open it and take a look?"

Brigadier Cheng was slightly stunned, and instinctively reached out to open the buckle of the suitcase. Ten large yellow croakers were placed in the suitcase. These 10 large yellow croakers alone were worth more than 10,000 yuan.

But what really surprised Brigade Commander Cheng was not the price of this batch of gold, but a shocking statement made by Tang Dao: "5,000 yuan is my return gift, and the other 5,000 yuan is the party dues I want to pay!"

Brigade Commander Cheng was stunned, and it took a long time before he said: "Are you serious?"

Even if he was as wise as him, he probably didn't expect Tang Dao to give money in this way, especially at such a time.

"I want to ask Brother Cheng to be my party introducer. Oh, yes, my party needs two introducers, so either Xu or Wang will do." Tang Dao was very serious.

After looking at Tang Dao seriously for a while, Brigade Commander Cheng smiled brightly and promised solemnly: "Okay, I will ask the leaders tomorrow morning, no, tonight. If the army headquarters agrees, I am willing to be your party introducer.

Just this money"

"Just consider it as an advance payment. Anyway, whether the leaders agree or not, I will rely on you." Tang Dao said.

"Over the past year, everything you have done has been in the eyes of the group army leaders. You are qualified to love this country and nation." Brigade Commander Cheng looked at Tang Dao deeply. "Wait for my letter tomorrow. I won't delay you and Captain Tan Tai's beautiful scenery today."

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After seeing off Brigade Commander Cheng, Tang Dao returned to the house and saw Tan Tai Mingyue sitting at the desk. Seeing Tang Dao come in, Tan Tai Mingyue asked softly: "Have you thought about it?"

"Well! I didn't tell you much about this beforehand, so you worried!"

"What are you worried about? You are my husband, I am your wife, I will go wherever you go, anyway, I will follow you all my life." Tan Tai Mingyue gently leaned her head on Tang Dao.

The words were extremely simple, but they were full of touching affection.

"By the way, I told you that you have to do something for me after the wedding, remember?"

"What?" Tang Dao didn't expect that he would have to do something else on the wedding night. Shouldn't he do the most important thing at this time?

"My eyebrows are too light, can you draw them for me?"

The two red candles on the table emit warm light!

Gazing at the beautiful face of Tan Tai Ming Yue who looked up and slightly closed her eyes, and thinking of the pen she gave him on the battlefield of Songjiang, Tang Dao couldn't help but be fascinated.

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PS: If it's not Feng Yue, I won't talk about the title of my daughter's new book. I have to wait until the book is published on January 1st before I can talk about it! Otherwise, it's useless to search first, right? I wish you all a happy new year! ()