Golden Scale Club [Republic of China + Jiang Chengyan X Mu Bingci]

After the explosion, Mu Yanqiu temporarily moved his office to the building in front of Shuaifu, which was originally the mansion where Mu Chengshan discussed affairs and where the security personnel were stationed.

Mu Yanqiu was writing quickly at his desk when the guard at the door knocked on the door and said, "Commander, I found what you wanted."

Mu Yanqiu raised his head from the table: "Come in." Seeing the military guard walking straight over, he handed over an empty thin iron plate with both hands.The piece of iron was burnt to a pitch black color, and its original bright silver color could not be seen at all.The iron piece is round, with a shallow circle around it. It was originally the case of a pocket watch.Now the mechanical watch movement inside is gone, and the flowing glass surface covering the outside naturally no longer exists.

The military guard apologized slightly: "The commander-in-chief's study has been cleaned, and only this is found. The glass surface was probably shattered when the explosion occurred, and the watch movement and watch chain also—"

Mu Yanqiu reached out to take the watch case and nodded: "Understood. Go down."

The military guard saluted, leaving Mu Yanqiu alone in the study.Mu Yanqiu held the unrecognizable watch case in the palm of his hand, rubbed it lightly with his fingers, and sighed slightly.

On the night when Mu Bingci came back from abroad, Mu Chengshan hosted a reception banquet in this mansion. After the guests and friends had dispersed, the soldiers in the army still had a lot of drinking and quarreling, almost all night long.Mu Bingci had grown impatient for a long time, and went back to the house to sleep on his own.Of course, Mu Yanqiu still followed him, and he didn't see him for a few years. He felt that Mu Bingci seemed to be much more pleasant to him when he came back this time.

When Mu Yanqiu waited for him to take a shower and left the room with his clothes in his arms, Mu Bingci stopped him with a "Hey".Mu Yanqiu turned around and saw Mu Bingci casually throwing something over.He subconsciously caught it, and spread it out in his palm to see that it was a pocket watch with a glazed surface.

Mu Yanqiu looked at him puzzled, Mu Bingci twitched his eyebrows, and squeezed a dry smile at him: "Oh, when I came back, I bought too many things. No one wants this girly girl, so just Here you go."

Only then did Mu Yanqiu realize that it was a gift from Mu Bingci.He never dreamed that Mu Bingci would bring him a gift, so he was overjoyed all of a sudden, and smiled a little out of control: "Thank you, young master! This is beautiful!"

Mu Bingci suddenly put on a straight face, and waved impatiently: "Let's go."

Mu Yanqiu held the watch and went downstairs, feeling that his legs were filled with divine power, and he was bouncing and walking like a spring.Trotting all the way to the door, he happened to bump into Mu Chengshan who was returning from the banquet, he quickly stopped to hold back the excitement, and owed Mu Chengshan his waist.When Mu Chengshan turned the corridor, he released his clenched hands, for fear of being seen.He spread out the pocket watch and looked at it, and found that the case was covered with his own finger marks, and the swirling fine lines were sticky on it, which was extremely ugly, so he quickly pulled up the corner of his clothes and wiped it with great care.

Mu Yanqiu was thinking about this old incident in his mind, and his fingers subconsciously ran over the back of the watch case, as if he wanted to wipe off the black burn marks.Over and over again, the case is still dilapidated, and it is no longer as bright as it used to be.

There was a knock on the door.Mu Yanqiu subconsciously put the things in his hand into the drawer, and Jiang Chengyan had already walked to his desk.He quickly stood up: "Brother Jiang. Are you going back to Shanghai tomorrow?"

Jiang Chengyan nodded, then stood and talked to him: "Yes. Nanjing has already begun to deploy closely, and within three months they will attack Wang Zhaoqin's national government in Wuhan. First plan to unify the central region, and then seize Beiping. Now the world is in such a mess The warlords in any province can recruit troops and buy horses, and they can form an independent army by pulling a flag. I don’t know how many warlords there are in the whole country. But among these warlords, except for a few simple-minded people who dream of local emperors, most of them want to defect to the Nationalist government. Find a prominent way out for the future."

"Currently, the warlords who can be named are yours, Mu family, Yang Hu of the Northwest Army, and Zhang Rulin, king of the Northeast. As for the National Government, there is one in Nanjing, one in Wuhan, and one in Northwest China in Beijing. The central government supported by Jun Yanghu. Zhang Rulin in the Northeast was supported by the Japanese. He was called the King of the Northeast because he also wanted to be a local emperor in a peaceful corner. Unfortunately, he may not be able to achieve his wish. Now you in the South Mu family support me Nanjing and Wuhan Wang Zhaoqin only have two small warlords, so they are nothing to be afraid of. I agree with Nanjing Tan Feng, destroy Wuhan first, organize all the local troops behind Wang Zhaoqin into the national army, and compete with the Northwest Army, at least in terms of numbers. Same as Yang Hu."

Mu Yanqiu nodded: "I understand. I immediately dispatched troops from various provinces to be on call at any time. As for Zhang Rulin in the northeast, although he wanted to stay out of it, why did the Japanese support him? Just look at the game between Japan's domestic military power and imperial power , and now we are facing an economic crisis that endangers the national line, the Japanese may also want to establish a country here. Zhang Ruolin will definitely have no good fruit in the future. So my idea, when we win Wuhan, we must persuade Zhang Ruolin to join us The North and the South join hands to establish political power in Beiping, which is his best way out."

Jiang Chengyan smiled lightly: "I only know that you are more courageous and courageous than the old man, but I didn't expect you to know strategy and reach a level that ordinary people can't reach. Yanqiu, with you leading the Mu family, the unification of the Republic of China is just around the corner."

Mu Yanqiu said: "Brother Jiang is too famous. Once a war starts, the situation will change, and any small joint may be able to determine success or failure. I only hope to live until the day when the country is unified."

Jiang Chengyan said: "You have the courage to plan, and you can be meticulous and forbearing. All my wealth in Shanghai will support you unconditionally in terms of financial resources. Let you sweep the country with guns and guns. Yan Qiu, I am waiting for the day to celebrate with you , must be in your and my lifetime, and it will be worthy of its name."

After a pause, he continued: "Now you have everything ready, just wait for the moment when the bugle blows. The only thing that bothers you is probably the young master. This time, the young master took Zhejiang, and you will save one of the seven provinces." , although the influence is not great, I am afraid that he will cause you subsequent troubles. As for the young master, you were sure that he had no intention of fighting for power with him, but now he is suddenly interested in the power of the Mu family. What do you have? Intend?"

As soon as Mu Bingci was mentioned, Mu Yanqiu's uneasy brows frowned even tighter: "I know what Brother Jiang wants to say. Now Bingci is in Huizhou, and he has no plans to let the Zhejiang garrison attack. I want to Detaining him and locking him up is not only very easy, but also a rare opportunity. However, I want to make an application to you, don't do this. Bing resigns his life and freedom, and really puts him under house arrest. He will not die. I will obey. Let Bing resign to guard Zhejiang and be a toubob in Linhai Dongyu."

Jiang Chengyan didn't seem to expect Mu Yanqiu's sudden change of mind on this matter, and he was unavoidably surprised.On the face, he said with a safe smile: "Why do you think so? With the temper of the young master, he wants to fight with you for power, so how can he stay calm and not make trouble? You send troops to conquer, and he will fight with you in the nest, you How can there be any extra thoughts to deal with him? Besides, if he causes trouble in the war, it will cost you your life like the one that paralyzed your dinner earlier. Can you ignore his safety and let him do whatever he wants?"

Mu Yanqiu shook his head: "Of course I'm afraid. Brother Jiang, I've already decided on this matter. If you want me to attack Wuhan and capture Beiping, I can do whatever you want, and I never asked you anything. Only the matter of Bingci, Brother Jiang, please give me the right to be independent. I will try my best to persuade Bing to resign from Zhejiang and live his life well. I will not give him the military power of the Mu family anyway. Brother Jiang can rest assured."

Jiang Chengyan didn't speak, but fixedly looked at Mu Yanqiu.Mu Yanqiu looked at him without giving in, that firm look showed Jiang Chengyan an unnegotiable stubbornness.Jiang Chengyan knew that the relationship between him and the Mu family was a check and balance relationship.If the Mu family's determination changes, the Jiang family will be nothing without the financial support of the Jiang family, but without a huge army that can advance and retreat freely.So what Mu Yanqiu insisted on, he couldn't force it.

The two were silent for a few seconds.Jiang Chengyan thought about the way to tear Mu Bingci away from the Huizhou military power, and nodded to Mu Yanqiu. "Okay. You can make up your own mind on this matter. No matter what the situation of the young master is, you still need to let me know at any time. If it is really troublesome, I will help you think of a way." Then he smiled, "Mr. My dear Young Master Jingui, it is a blessing to have you as a big brother. You really spoil him to the sky. If someone touches the young master, even if you are on the way to conquer Wuhan and Beiping, I am afraid that you will immediately turn around and go to kill him first. Happy people."

Mu Yanqiu forced a smile: "Brother Jiang doesn't need to help me think of a way. If he knows that you helped me to tease him, he will hold grudges with you. Regarding the matter of the young lady, Ruo Bingci knows that you persuaded her to come here. The head of Huizhou has implicated her——Bingci will hate you for the rest of his life. Brother Jiang should stop making decisions about me and Bingci."

Jiang Chengyan said: "Since you said that, I won't ask any more. I'm leaving now. There are still a lot of things waiting for me when I go back."

Mu Yanqiu said: "I haven't congratulated Brother Jiang yet, but now I have an important position in the new Shanghai government. This time I will trouble you, I will send you out."

He went downstairs with Jiang Chengyan and called his own car to take Jiang Chengyan out.Jiang Chengyan's luggage had already been prepared, and the guards loaded him into the car, and the car carried Jiang Chengyan out of the garden.Mu Yanqiu was wearing thin casual clothes. He stood in the cold wind for a while, then turned around and walked back to the commander's mansion from the other side of the garden, and pushed open the door of Mu Bingci's room.

Mu Bingci's energy was a little better, with a white scarf wrapped in his palm, and he was packing Mu Qinxue's things in the room.Hearing the door lock ringing, he thought it was Jiang Chengyan, so he didn't pay much attention.Hearing Mu Yanqiu's voice behind him calling him: "Bing Ci." Then he turned around abruptly, glared at Mu Yanqiu like an enemy, grabbed the gun on the table, and pointed straight at Mu Yanqiu's head. "Mu Yanqiu, you still have the face."

Mu Yanqiu didn't dodge or dodge, facing the black hole of the gun, and closed the door smoothly. "I didn't bring a gun, nor did I bring a military guard. If you really hate me, shoot me to death. It's my fault for you, Miss."

Mu Bingci's eyes were red like a cannibal monster: "Do you think I dare not!"

Mu Yanqiu smiled bitterly: "I never think that there is anything you dare not do. I didn't deliberately provoke you, Bingci, everything will have a result. If my result is to die by your hands , It would be the best thing for me to change your heart and make you feel at ease."

Just like the existence of Mu Yanqiu, to Mu Bingci, there is a meaning after all.

Mu Bingci was panting with anger, slammed the gun on the table, and growled angrily: "Enough Mu Yanqiu! I said, don't disgust me anymore! Don't say these inexplicable things to me, emphasize yourself Do you want me to owe you emotionally for being humble and dedicated to me? Don't be so mean and shameless!"

There was something choked in Mu Yanqiu's throat, and he sighed breathlessly: "I'm sorry. I didn't mean that. I'm always stupid, and I don't know how to make you happy. Bing Ci, if you can't bear to kill me, you My business will eventually have a result."

Mu Bingci was furious: "What do you want? It's not your turn to dictate the Mu family's military power, so you hand it over to me!"

Mu Yanqiu said: "Bingci, would you want the military power in Huizhou when the adoptive father was still there? I think the answer is no. No one is born to like to kill and steal, and live without life guarantee. At least ordinary people That's it. But sometimes fate doesn't allow people to choose."

Mu Bingci sneered: "Why, you are so majestic now, are you still forced to do nothing? Mu Yanqiu, you are shameless."

Mu Yanqiu shook his head and said: "Since I have made a choice early in the morning, I will not blame anyone. Ambitions may be big or small, but they are also things that everyone will dream about. The day I accept the surname of Mu, I will not be afraid Others say that I have the heart of a wolf. Think about it, if there is such a peaceful era, and the ants can sing and dance, how can there be such a senseless death of the eldest lady? Although I don’t know how beautiful such a day would be, But as a humble person, I have been looking forward to such a good life. Bingci, if I can do something to create such an era with my own hands, no matter what the price is, I will be willing."

"As I said, I will not give you the military power in Huizhou. In two or three months, the southern army will be mobilized to embark on the journey to unify the Republic of China. Bingci, you can stay in Huizhou or go back to Zhejiang, you You can do whatever you want. Once I lead the army, there is no way out. I leave my heart to you. If you think that you can only relieve your hatred by watching me perish, you can cut off all my food supplies and take you It would be honorable for me to attack me with the enemy forces that I could raise, and let me die on the journey. But if you also think that there is still a little reason for what I have done, then you should be good, like I used to live according to my preferences. For me, that is the most gratifying thing.”

Mu Bingci was stunned.

Mu Yanqiu's words reminded him of someone.Ye Jin.

"As a small individual, I am also willing to contribute all my strength to the coming of such a beautiful era!" Ye Jin once said the same thing as Mu Yanqiu.When he heard it for the first time, he was shocked by the girl's lofty beliefs and moved by her enthusiasm.At that moment, Mu Bingci had an idea that he had never had before, that is, he wanted to inherit Mu Chengshan's mantle and lead such a huge garrison in the south to unify the whole country.

He really did have that flash of thought.

Now, the idea that he hadn't formed, was uttered through Mu Yanqiu's words, and in his heart, together with the awe that Ye Jin gave him, thundered on the ground.

The so-called great feats, in fact, all originated from small and humble thoughts in the beginning-I just don't want to live this unfree life again.

That's why people like Jing Yuzhou are so persistent in order to join an unknown organization that they can risk their lives just because of their nameless enthusiasm.

There are so many incomprehensible fanaticism in this world, faith is the ultimate way back.

Mu Bingci just watched Mu Yanqiu approaching, his simple and vigorous face was calm.He retorted softly like an academic debate in class: "Mu Yanqiu, why do you believe that the concentration of power will definitely bring peace? Why are those ants and people willing to surrender all their rights to The invisible hand of centralization? Absolute freedom can let everyone know to be responsible for themselves, and can stimulate the greatest potential of individuals to seek benefits for themselves. Isn’t it?”

Mu Yanqiu shook his head: "I don't read as many books as you, and I don't have as much knowledge as you. Bing Ci, people in the world are always strong and weak, and absolute freedom does not exist. Weak individuals will spontaneously Give up rights to powerful individuals to seek shelter. Powerful individuals can use this to form small groups. In order to compete for resources and living space, different groups will conflict and war. Isn’t this the reason for the current world? Centralization is inevitable There are disadvantages, but some means can also be used to protect the interests of the largest group. It is true that every individual cannot be guaranteed to be treated fairly, but the ants will not die wantonly like in this world. I can’t explain anything else. Bingci, think for yourself."

Mu Bingci was speechless.He can no longer mock Mu Yanqiu, but wraps his fanatical desire for power in the sweet cloak of striving for an era of peace.Mu Yanqiu was right, there would be no perfect world at all.All people can do is to be better and better.

Did my sister think the same way, so she always supported Mu Yanqiu's decision to take over the Mu family?