Old Movies of the Republic of China II

Wood City, Commander's Mansion.

At nine o'clock, Tuoba Feng strode across the courtyard and stopped suddenly.

Not far away, behind the wide open wooden window, a young man wrapped in thick clothes—or a boy—is holding a thick account book and reading it seriously.

A few seconds later, Tuoba Feng raised his foot to go into the room, but Qing He didn't realize it until Tuoba Feng uttered a voice: "Zhang..."

Qinghe turned her head and said, "Commander Tuoba, please call me Ziran."

"Zi Ran," Tuoba Feng nodded, straight to the point: "Do you know Qiao Xingzhi?"

Qing He wondered: "Fortunately?"

There was faint excitement on Tuoba Feng's face, his hands that had killed countless enemies clenched into fists, "Do you really know him?"

Qinghe nodded: "Xingzhi and I are friends. Commander Tuoba, do you know him too?"

He could not think of any possibility that the two men had ever known each other.

One is a general born in a reckless background and gallops on the battlefield, and the other is a young master from a prestigious family who is as precious as jewels; the other is stationed in the bitter cold wooden city, and the other enjoys life in the deep mansion in Qiao's mansion, which is comparable to a palace.

Tuoba Feng took a step forward, and waved an arm involuntarily: "He...is he okay?"

Qing He was even more puzzled.

I am afraid that except for Tuoba Feng, no one in the world would ask this kind of question. Qiao Xingzhi's identity, status, and reputation make it impossible for anyone to have the slightest thought of "he is not doing well".

"This... Commander Tuoba, why did you say that?"

Tuoba Feng suddenly stopped, pulled his cheek muscles, and said: "When I was not in the army, I had a relationship with Joe...Master Qiao, he, he helped me a lot."

Qinghe smiled slightly: "Fortunately, I have met the person who can bear the words 'gentle as jade' the most. He is willing to help you, it must be because you are worth it."

The word "gentle as jade" made Tuoba Feng's eyes shine brightly, and Qing He almost had the illusion that what he was praising was not Qiao Xingzhi but the Commander Tuoba in front of him.

"That's right, Young Master Qiao is like a piece of jade, a peerless gem." Tuoba Feng murmured, with bitterness in his tone.

Qinghe: "Commander Tuoba?"

Tuoba Feng said: "Zi Ran, can you tell me about his current situation? I have always wanted to repay him, but I don't know what he likes, and I don't know what to give him to make him truly happy."

No matter how much help this Commander Tuoba has received from Xingzhi, the deep emotion Qinghe in his eyes can tell how urgent his mood is, and he said with a smile: "Of course, but Commander Tuoba first please Sit down, I'll make tea."

Judging by Tuoba Feng's appearance, if he didn't want to appear too eager to make Qinghe unwilling to talk to him, he would definitely block this meaningless tea to him.

Under Tuoba Feng's repeated questioning, Qing He told almost everything he knew about Qiao Xingzhi. The conversation he thought would end in half an hour lasted for more than two minutes until Tuoba Feng Feng was convinced that he would not be able to ask any more questions, so he finally left.

Qinghe was quite helpless and reinvested in the account book. The work that could have been completed at eight or nine in the evening was not over until ten o'clock in the evening, and it was Zhang Zheng who took him back to his room.

"What did Tuoba Feng talk to you about today?"

"It's nothing. He asked me something about Xingzhi, and said that Xingzhi was kind to him. He wanted to give Xingzhi a gift and asked me to help."

Zhang Zheng said displeased, "Three hours of reference?"

Qinghe didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "How can there be three hours, who did you listen to?"

Zhang Zheng snorted lightly: "Qiao Xingzhi is a good person all over the world."

The Qiao family did not engage in politics or the army, but they managed to survive in this chaotic world full of wars, not only because of business methods.Qiao Xingzhi, as the future head of the Qiao family, of course, cannot be just a young man who only understands romance, but when others see him, they will always forget that he is a big businessman, and they are more willing to regard him as a scholar who does not eat fireworks.

"He also had good intentions. I don't know how Tuoba Feng got his help back then."

It must be a big event, otherwise Tuoba Feng would not be able to remember so clearly after so many years, and would not lose his composure and keep asking.

It's just that he doesn't seem to have heard Qiao Xingzhi mention anyone.

"Tuobafeng is an excellent general. The old man told me about him before, and he said that as long as Tuobafeng is around, Mucheng will have no worries." Zhang Zheng said, "If it wasn't for the Japanese army's large-scale attack, I don't need to come here at all. "

Zhang Yishan often expressed his appreciation for his subordinates, but discussing it with Zhang Zheng in private is another matter. Since he said so, then Tuoba Feng must have his own merits.Qing He thinks, even if they only look at his demeanor, others can perceive his extraordinary.

A person who can stay in this harsh, barren and desolate wooden city for several years, but has never been tempted by a better way out, is either a pure soldier or an ambitious man.

"I think he is 40 to [-] years old, hasn't he married yet?" Qing He was a little curious.

Zhang Zheng said: "In the early years, the old man wanted to give him a relative of our family, but he didn't want it no matter what. That's when the old man transferred him here."

Qinghe likes to gossip with Zhang Zheng in bed at night, which not only allows him to learn many things he doesn't know, but also makes him feel joyful for the intimacy between Zhang Zheng and himself.

"Maybe he has someone he likes." Qinghe said.

Zhang Zheng looked at him with a half-smile: "Why are you so interested in these things? Do you want to change your career to be a matchmaker?"

Qinghe said awkwardly: "No..."

He was curious about this Tuoba Feng, and wanted to know why such an iron-blooded soldier hadn't married a wife at this age, maybe he had something to hide?Maybe he and Zhang Zheng can help.

"Tuoba Feng is not a complicated person, but he does have a skill in training and running the army. Mucheng's soldiers are by no means elite, and their weapons are not advanced, but he was able to repel the Japanese countless times with the training of this army. It can be seen." Zhang Zheng said indifferently: "He is very popular with the soldiers, and many people are only willing to recognize him as a general. They only know that Commander Tuoba does not know Marshal Zhang. The old commander does not give him too much military power, and some people do not want him to make meritorious service. Master Gao Zhen’s consideration.”

Qing He couldn't help but look at Zhang Zheng's expression: "What do you think?"

Zhang Zheng was silent for a moment, then said: "I want to see if he has real skills and what he really wants. This man is a peerless sword if he uses it well, but if he doesn't use it well, he will cut himself dagger."

Employing people is a very profound knowledge.

Zhang Yishan has been in the Northeast for more than [-] years, and he dare not say that he has studied this knowledge thoroughly.He clearly knew that Tuoba Feng was a good sword, but he had to put him in Mucheng.If it wasn't for an all-out war, Wood City's strategic position would not be high.

There are many useful people, Zhang Yishan doesn't want to put too much thought on controlling such a rebellious soldier, but now is the time for employing people, the war has devoured the lives of countless soldiers and officers under him, so at this time, don't put such a powerful soldier in command. People who use real materials will use them. Do we have to wait for the end of the war?

Zhang Zheng also had this consideration in his trip.

Qing He smiled lightly, leaning on Zhang Zheng's chest and said: "I have a hunch that he will definitely become your capable general."

"In just a few days, do you think so highly of him?"

Qing He said: "I don't know how to fight, but Tuoba Feng is very familiar with all the soldiers in this house, and he doesn't get arrogant just because he is the commander. He even eats the same food as the soldiers."

Zhang Zheng said casually: "These are secondary."

The two armies merged into one, with Zhang Zheng as the main general and Tuoba Feng as the deputy general. Zhang Zheng's personal soldiers ate and slept with the defenders in the city, and trained together.

Within a few days, the scouts sent out found the traces of the Japanese army. Based on the distance estimation, the Japanese army could reach Mucheng within two days.

Zhang Zheng, Tuoba Feng and other generals and staff were discussing by the sand table, while Qing He walked up to the wooden city wall, with a blazing torch, illuminating the hard-faced and experienced soldiers around him, while he looked into the distance in the dark night.

In the darkness in the distance, there seemed to be countless enemies ready to move. This city, Fengjun, and the Northeast were their prey.

He knew it was impossible.

It will take at least two days for the Japanese army to arrive.

Qinghe was wrapped tightly in a cloak, and above the city wall, the wind was bitterly cold. Spring seemed to have forgotten the remote wooden city, and the temperature here was still very low. Standing on a high place at this moment, the feeling of cold was even worse.

It's just that Qinghe is not because of the low temperature.

Where is this country, this nation going?

Where will Zhang Zheng and him go?

There are no stars and no moon, on the pitch-black night, only the cold wind blows, whimpering and howling.

[The author has something to say]: It's over! emmmmm... You did not mistakenly want to open a third part!I want to write 731, write about the war, write about partisan disputes, and also write about Tuoba Feng and Qiao Xingzhi, and Wang Xinyi's one. Leave a small answer for myself in advance~ I will put another chapter tomorrow and it will officially end. !What is still being serialized here is "Your Majesty", which is a post in Cambrian Bar in 15, just reorganized and uploaded.The next book will be released around mid-November, and the exact time is yet to be determined. When it opens, Weibo @胡典来得 will post a link to Chapter 1. Welcome to pay attention~ It’s still the same old saying, I hope you like it!I will also work hard to write better!Good night babies!