Crimson Dawn

Chapter 75

After Chen Ke finished describing the ins and outs of the "Beijing Party Group", Wu Xingchen was still skeptical.He had a deep-rooted hostility towards Manchu officials.

"Brother Wu, do you still remember the United Front?" When Chen Ke said this, he really had the idea of ​​driving Chai Qingguo out.Tighter than his mouth, Chai Qingguo is definitely no match for guys from bureaucratic backgrounds.Those who are officials are "really bad people", and they speak to achieve their own goals, which is within the controllable range.Chen Ke can predict the approximate number of those people.If you change Chai Qingguo, he puts his brother's loyalty first, and when he hears something that "Chai Qingguo thinks" is not good for his brother, he will report it.God knows what he might say to whom.

But Wu Xingchen and Chen Tianhua brought Chai Qingguo to Xingshi to inquire about their crimes, Chen Ke didn't dare to throw Chai Qingguo out again.Although from an organizational point of view, it is really correct to drive Chai Qingguo out and hold a private meeting with the party group.But from the perspective of people's hearts, I must give you an explanation.

Wu Xingchen hadn't heard of the word "United Front" for several months, so he couldn't remember it for a while.Chen Tianhua still had an impression of this, he probably already knew what Chen Ke was going to say.

At the party meeting in Shanghai, Chen Ke described the way of revolution.Party building is the foundation of everything, but the united front is the key to the struggle.You can't treat everyone as an enemy.After the events of the Beijing party group, Chen Ke has fully understood the meaning of the united front.This is his "social practice" in Beijing.

After talking about the "United Front", Wu Xingchen basically understood what Chen Ke meant. Although he was still a little awkward in his heart, he at least accepted the explanation.Chen Tianhua never thought that Chen Ke would actually play this hand, he felt that Chen Ke was a bit "too utilitarian".

Chai Qingguo understood, he could understand Chen Ke's actions, but he felt deep fear again.These scholars are really not a good thing. Chen Ke, who has thick eyebrows and big eyes, laughs and laughs at plotting tricks without blinking an eye.It seems that he is good with those gang of officials, but in fact, he has been scheming against those people behind his back.What if one day Chen Ke did something like this to him, and if he was sold by others, he might still be helping count the money?Thinking of this, Chai Qingguo suddenly felt that Pang Zi's attitude towards Chen Ke might be correct.

There was something on his mind, and Chai Qingguo couldn't help showing it on his face.Seeing that kind of dissatisfaction and disdain, Wu Xingchen was not happy at that time. "Brother Chai, Wenqing has already made it clear. Do you have anything to say?"

"Mr. Chen is right." Chai Qingguo choked out a sentence.

"That makes sense, so what are you going to do?" Wu Xingchen asked forcefully.

"This..." Chai Qingguo didn't understand what Wu Xingchen meant. Did he want to apologize to Chen Ke?Have you wronged Chen Ke?But Chen Ke didn't explain to himself what happened at that time, and he couldn't say that he was wrong.

Wu Xingchen knew that Chai Qingguo was thinking wrong now, so he simply pointed it out directly, "Then I will ask you something now, and you tell me the truth. Are you willing to follow us? If you are willing to follow us, the party will let you do it in the future." What, you can do whatever you want. If you don’t think it’s okay, then get out of here immediately.”

Frightened by this, Chai Qingguo understood what Wu Xingchen meant, and he was going to join the gang.At the beginning, Chen Ke and the others were trying to join the alliance of seven brothers including Pang Zi. Now the two brothers decided to return to Shandong to be thieves. Pang Zi wanted to rebel in Nangong County, Xingtai. Go back to Shandong.And Wu Xingchen hoped that he would work with Chen Ke and the others.

"Brother Wu..." Chai Qingguo hesitated to speak.He felt that scholars like Chen Ke and himself couldn't urinate in the same pot. He didn't understand what Chen Ke was thinking at all.In Chai Qingguo's view, rebellion means killing officials, eating rich families, and gathering poor brothers.Chen Ke also said the same thing in his lectures, but the approach he proposed obviously took a long way.What land distribution, grassroots organizations, and industrial construction.Isn't it the purpose of the rebellion to eat meat in large pieces and drink in large bowls?Where Chen Ke wanted to rebel, he wanted to build a government.And as far as what Chen Ke said, they are more in control than the government.This made Chai Qingguo very puzzled.

"Quickly tell me, are you willing or not?" Wu Xingchen didn't even bother to persuade education, he glared at Chai Qingguo.In order for a guy like Chai Qingguo to make a decision, he has to show the style of a big brother and force him. Speaking of revolutionary principles, persuasion and education are actually not very effective.

"I'm willing to join the gang." Chai Qingguo succumbed to Wu Xingchen's strong aura.

Seeing that Chai Qingguo finally succumbed, Wu Xingchen also felt a stone in his heart. He smiled and said, "Wen Qing, brother Chai is two years older than you, but don't worry too much about it. You should be beaten and scolded. Back then In Shandong, we all take orders from Zhao Sanduo, Uncle Zhao, who said back then that Brother Chai would not fight for three days, and would go to the house to uncover tiles. One meal a day, the wood that can survive is exhausted."

Hearing Wu Xingchen talk about his past scandals, Chai Qingguo felt a little embarrassed. "Brother Wu, I'm not the same now as before."

"That's right, Brother Chai has suffered a lot for hiding in Tibet after Gengzi's year. His temperament has also changed a lot. Wenqing, among other things, Brother Chai is righteous, and he won't if he says he will follow you." I have two hearts, I can still believe in this. You also need such a brother to lead the team. Brother Chai is very good right away. In Anhui, it is difficult to find someone who is better than him on horseback. very."

"That's great." Chen Ke said sincerely.Anhui is not a place for cavalry, and it really needs a good cavalry commander.

"Qingguo, you will follow Wenqing from now on. Work hard and don't embarrass me." Regardless of what Chai Qingguo thought, Wu Xingchen made the final decision.

The misunderstanding was resolved, and everyone began to talk about light topics.Chen Ke's marriage made everyone feel rushed.Chen Ke couldn't explain this question either.He couldn't say that he got married to avoid future troubles.

For a guy like Chen Ke, he can boast about "building a big harem" when joking, but in fact he is also a supporter of the "monogamy, no concubinage" system in his bones.After the revolution, it was actually very difficult to choose a partner.If Chen Ke died halfway and never got married, it would be too boring.If he hadn't died and waited until the whole country was liberated before getting married, there would be no guarantee that there would be "Chen Kexuan concubine" in the "truth article" in the future.So just get married now.

Moreover, Chen Ke himself has no interest in the revolutionary female tractor driver with "thick eyebrows, big eyes, and strong body".According to his criteria for choosing a spouse, a wife who is educated and reasonable, in good health, can play musical instruments, and has a bit of flair is fine.Instead of causing many troubles for my marriage in the future, I should just get married now when I still have a choice.Chen Ke quite believed in Socrates' views on happiness. When he was walking through the wheat field, he saw a big ear of wheat that he was satisfied with, and he grabbed it.Then take good care of your choices.

But it’s fine to know these things yourself. For everyone’s questions, Chen Ke only gave an explanation, "That Miss He is a natural foot."

These days, it is considered "enlightened" to marry a "woman with natural feet", that is, a girl whose feet have not been bound.Chen Ke said so, and everyone thought it was good.

After explaining his own affairs, Chen Ke asked everyone to help with the work.At night, Chai Qingguo fell asleep, and the new Beijing four-member party branch held a meeting.

"What about Brother Pang?" Chen Ke asked.

"Brother Pang is not interested in our land program, so it was hard for me to convince him to reduce rent and interest. But the Pang family and the Jing family are both rich local families with many landlords. It seems difficult to promote it." Chen Tianhua said to This matter is quite regrettable.

"If you can't take the lead in alleviating land conflicts, who will the common people follow you?" This has been proven countless times in history.

"There is a lot of wasteland in Nangong County. I have already cultivated some wasteland according to the method of raising earthworms given by Wen Qing, and hired a few people to start construction."

"This is good. Nothing is as tempting as eating meat."

Everyone finished discussing local economic and political issues with each other.Wu Xingchen began to talk about the direction of the armed struggle. "Pang Zi hasn't made much progress in recent years, so he even wanted to hire some local hooligans and idlers to make trouble. Back then, under Uncle Jing's command, these people escaped the fastest when there was a war. But the honest people can still fight. I said After several times, Pang Zi didn't listen at all. He was in a hurry to make a move."

"He is also in a hurry to make money. If he has no money, he can't do anything. Brother Wu, you have worked hard." Chen Ke was not surprised by Pang Zi's actions, "Brother Wu, you should try your best to find those who were arrested in the local area." Landlords and usurers make people unable to survive. When Xingtai hires people, they must hire these people. The emergency is not to save the poor. If Brother Pang wants to send some idlers in, Brother Wu, you must find a way to stop them. I am not To dismantle Brother Pang's platform, it's really a critical moment, and these people we rescued from the dead will have the possibility to save our lives in turn."

"It makes sense." Wu Xingchen replied.

"Also, we must start local industry. Without industry, there is no hope for anything. I will find a way to select a few comrades from the factories here and let them follow you to set up some factories. The nitrate you mentioned It can be done."

"The problem is that there are many people who want to get involved in the nitrate business. Uncle Jing wanted to do it back then."

"Isn't Pang Zi going to join the team? Why is there a team? Who will they not be at this time?"

The party meeting stayed on until late at night.

Three days later, the wedding was still lively.The procedure to pick up the bride is the easiest, the distance between the two is only more than ten meters, but He Ruming is so face-saving, so the route of the luxury carriage made a big detour, almost detouring the official district once.It was naturally not Yuan Shikai who acted as Chen Ke's parent. When he met Yuan Shikai with He Ruming, Chen Ke sincerely invited Yuan Shikai, a matchmaker, to be his parent.Yuan Shikai was really not free, so he entrusted Wang Shizhen to act.Anyway, Wang Shizhen is also the head of the Beiyang Three Heroes, which has already given Chen Ke enough face.Chen Ke knew it was to save Yan Fu's face.So I have a special respect for Wang Shizhen.

The so-called details determine success or failure. Chen Ke specifically asked Chai Qingguo if he had met Wang Shizhen face to face.Chai Qingguo frankly admitted that he had escaped from Wang Shizhen's hands, anyway, he still remembered Wang Shizhen.As for whether Wang Shizhen still remembered the young man who led the cavalry to rush a bloody road, Chai Qingguo couldn't guarantee it.Wang Shizhen has a superb memory, so he has no choice but to let Chai Qingguo avoid it.

Looking at Chai Qingguo's dissatisfied expression, Chen Ke persuaded, "Brother Chai, it's not impossible for you to assassinate Wang Shizhen on the day I get married. But don't you think it's inappropriate? From now on, we and Beiyang will definitely fight openly." Fighting. If we lose face on the battlefield, we will recover it on the battlefield. I assure you, when we fight Wang Shizhen in the future, we will never pull you down."

Now that Chen Ke has said so, Chai Qingguo has to give Chen Ke face.Wu Xingchen was afraid that he would cause trouble, so he simply sent Chai Qingguo to Tianjin to escort gifts to He Ruming's hometown.

After the carriage brought the bride back, it was a traditional process.In order to take care of He Ruming's face, Chen Ke also placed advertisements in major newspapers in Beijing and Tianjin.The He family is from old Tianjin, and there are many local relatives and friends.Chen Ke spent a lot of money to arrange for them to take the train from Tianjin to Beijing.This is equivalent to picking up relatives and friends by plane in the 21st century.It was the first time for many relatives of the He family to take the train, which was considered to have earned some face for He Ruming.The courtyard where Chen Ke lived was not big enough to hold dozens of tables of banquets. He Ruming also set up banquets to entertain important guests, and other banquets were placed on the street outside the door with curtains.Overall, things are ok.

The newlyweds prayed to heaven and earth, and the basic process was almost completed after drinking the Hebei wine.At this moment, there was something slightly strange outside the yard.Wu Xingchen has never dealt with Wang Shizhen, but among the congratulatory guests who came this time, there are quite a few from Beiyang, so I'm afraid that some of them have seen each other face to face.Chen Tianhua is considered a celebrity, and he still has a wanted warrant, so it would be inappropriate if someone came out.He and Wu Xingchen also hid.It was Xie Mingxian who ran the errands. He heard the commotion, so he went out to have a look first.A while later, Xie Mingxian brought in a man wearing a Japanese kimono. Beiyang officials didn't like the Japanese very much, and many people already looked sideways at the man.

It was Kuroshima Jinichiro who came, he didn't take anything, his face was full of exhaustion after a long journey.On the occasion of the wedding, Hei Dao forced a smile and bowed to Chen Ke with Japanese etiquette. "Mr. Wenqing, I wish you a happy wedding." Hei Dao's Chinese has really improved a lot after learning pinyin for several months.

Chen Ke never sent any news of his marriage to the Shanghai Party Branch, and Hei Dao definitely would not have come to congratulate him.Looking at Hei Dao's unconcealable anxiety, Chen Ke's face has changed.The people around are all old officialdom, so I can't see this anywhere.Chen Keqiang pulled himself together and forced a smile and said, "Thank you Hei Dao-kun for coming. Ming Xian, arrange for Hei Dao-kun to sit." Xie Mingxian knew what Chen Ke meant and led Hei Dao away.

Probably the next step in the process is to send the bride into the bridal chamber, and then the groom officer comes out to accept everyone's toast.Chen Ke was good at drinking, but he had something on his mind, so he became drunk very quickly after being poured.Just taking advantage of his inability to drink, he came up with an excuse to drink, so Chen Ke went out.Xie Mingxian hurriedly led Chen Ke to the farthest table. When passing by other tables, everyone stood up to stop Chen Ke and gave him another shot.When he arrived at Hei Dao's table, Chen Ke felt dizzy and his ears were filled with murmurs. Chen Ke couldn't hear what Hei Dao whispered in his ear.

Anxious to encounter this again, Chen Ke almost lost his temper.He got married, so naturally he didn't carry a pen and paper with him, so Chen Ke dipped a chopstick into the wine glass, handed it to Hei Dao, and said in a voice that he didn't think was loud: "I can't hear clearly, write it down. .”

Hei Dao looked at Chen Ke with a surprised expression, and took the chopsticks. "There was a problem with the social investigation. Some comrades participated in the riots in Shanghai. Now the members of the Whampoa Publishing Club are being arrested throughout Shanghai." Hei Dao wrote in a daze.After reading this line, Chen Ke felt dizzy for a while.He bent down, put his fingers in his mouth and squeezed his throat.It took effect soon, and after a big vomit, Chen Ke vomited out all the wine in his stomach.

This is the third time that He Ying has secretly lifted her hijab, and the groom has not returned yet.Amidst the yelling and guessing outside, she felt nervous and excited.There is also a vague fear.Aunt He Qian stayed with her these few days and told her something about getting married.It is said that in order to marry her, her future husband, Chen Ke, even used Yuan Shikai, Governor of Zhili and Minister of Beiyang, as a matchmaker.The He family also had contacts with Yuan Shikai, and He Ying even met Yuan Shikai once at home.He Ying was delighted to be able to use such a big person to say goodbye.

I heard from my aunt that Chen Ke was alone in Beijing, and these things were all promoted by himself.Could it be that after meeting a few times, this person is so obsessed with himself?He Ying still remembered that she met Chen Ke four times, the first time at the silk shop, the tall and handsome man came to buy silk with his friends.There is also a reunion in front of the temple.Then, in the carriage, I saw Chen Ke had a conflict with his housekeeper, but before leaving, Chen Ke nodded politely to the inside of the carriage with an arrogant smile.The last time was at the reception. There were not many Chinese people at the reception. In fact, He Ying had seen Chen Ke a long time ago. He was slowly nibbling a piece of bread in boredom. Every time He Ying thought of it, Chen Ke looked like someone Like a bored child.Ever since I learned that Chen Ke was going to marry me.He Ying couldn't help thinking about these pictures over and over again.Every time she thinks of this young man who is so determined to marry her, there is an indescribable sweetness in the girl's heart.

Although the marriage was rushed, He Ying could not decide these matters.She can only be at the mercy of others, and then wait here.

There was a sudden burst of laughter at the door, mixed with words like "Take care of the bride like this." "I didn't see Mr. Chen being so considerate."He Ying was shocked when he heard the door open.The door was closed again, and the footsteps were a little staggering. It seemed that Chen Ke had been drunk a lot by people outside.Thinking of this, He Ying felt resentment for some reason.

The hijab was taken off, He Ying raised her head, and Chen Ke, who was wearing the groom's official black robe, startled her.The room was a little dark, and that handsome square face was not the kind of ruddy complexion that He Ying imagined after drinking, plus the joy of entering the bridal chamber.Contrary to what He Ying had imagined, Chen Ke's face turned pale and pale due to the loss of all blood, coupled with a kind of fright and anger, it looked extremely frightening.Although Chen Ke was also trying to force a smile, but the uncontrollable pain and the feeling of fear mixed into a non-speaking expression on Chen Ke's face.

"You have worked hard. Have a cup of tea. I brought you some food from outside." The voice was trying to be gentle, but I don't know if it was because of the cold. After talking, He Ying only heard that it was extremely cold in winter. The sound of teeth colliding could not be restrained.

He Ying couldn't stand it anymore, she quickly stood up, took the plate from Chen Ke's hand and threw it aside, then grabbed Chen Ke's hand, and asked eagerly: "Are you sick?" She I could feel that Chen Ke's hand was still warm.

"No." Hearing these gentle words, Chen Ke felt that his strength was drained instantly.He sat on the bed and began to shiver all over.This trembling was clearly transmitted to He Ying's hands.He grabbed He Ying who was about to get up, "I'm really not sick. There are people outside listening to the window, so don't talk." After speaking, Chen Ke pulled He Ying into his arms.He took off the shoes of the two of them, and rolled onto the bed. He felt that He Ying had resisted a little, but after Chen Ke took off the shoes of the two of them, He Ying was completely at the mercy of Chen Ke.

Chen Ke pulled the quilt over and covered their bodies.Then just lay there waiting to be warmed up.There was not much space inside the quilt, and Chen Ke could clearly hear his own rapid breathing, as well as He Ying's breathing.He could smell the girl's fragrance on He Ying's body.But his thoughts were completely confused.What happened in Shanghai?Can actually use the whole city to search and arrest?How are the comrades of the People's Party?How are the comrades at Huangpu Publishing House?Thinking of this, Chen Ke almost wanted to throw off the bed immediately, and then immediately take the train to Tianjin, and then return to Shanghai by boat.It takes... Two plus three equals five, it takes five days, right?What will happen in these five days?Thinking of this, Chen Ke felt chills all over his body again, and his stomach began to turn up again.He didn't care if it would make the floor dirty, so he lifted the quilt and lay down beside the bed and started to vomit.After only two mouthfuls, there was nothing left to vomit.But the feeling of vomiting could not subside. Chen Ke retched there, even vomited out bitter dark green bile.

He Ying got up and put on her shoes, then poured hot water for Chen Ke, helped him sit up on the bed, and then began to feed him water.After the warm water slid down his throat, Chen Ke felt much better.He took He Ying's arm, "I'm sorry. I didn't do this because of you. Being married to you is the happiest thing for me. It's just that I encountered something else. I'm really sorry. I will make amends to you." In the chaos in his mind, Chen Ke exhausted all his brain power to say apologies.Then he said reluctantly: "I will sleep for a while to recover my strength. If someone calls me at night, you must wake me up. Please, okay?"

"Okay, don't worry."

"I'm not joking, really please wake me up."

"I'm not going to sleep. I'll wait for someone to call you. Okay?"

"Thank you." After saying this, Chen Ke fell asleep on the bed.

Chen Ke was awakened by shaking, and it only took a short time to feel awake from the beginning.Sleep can greatly restore a person's physical strength.Chen Ke shook his head, feeling fully awake.There was no sound outside, and I looked up at the window, only to see that it was pitch black outside the window.

"Someone is calling you." He Ying said softly.Chen Ke looked at his watch. It was already eleven o'clock in the evening. This time was the time of feasting in the 21st century. In 1905, most people were already asleep.

Seeing the kettle beside the bed, Chen Ke got off the ground and grabbed it and poured it vigorously.This time the spirit is more sober.Looking back at He Ying, He Ying was looking at Chen Ke with concern.Seeing that Chen Ke had obviously recovered to a healthy state, she was slightly relieved.He Ying was still wearing the bride's clothes, and her face was slightly pale under the candlelight. It seemed that she had been guarding Chen Ke since the afternoon until now.Chen Ke immediately felt very unbearable. "Go to bed first. I won't be able to go back to the room for a while." After speaking, Chen Ke opened the door and walked out.

It was Xie Mingxian who knocked on the door, and he led Chen Ke into the wing.All the members of the party group were present. In the side room, everyone gathered around the table. Kuroshima Jinichiro must have not slept in the afternoon. He was more haggard than when Chen Ke saw him at that time. His face was pale by the candlelight .

"Everyone is here, let's start talking now." Wu Xingchen said with a dark face.

"There was a riot in Shanghai. Our Huangpu Publishing House also participated. There was a gun battle, and then the Shanghai government and the patrol room were dispatched together. The whole city was under martial law, and there was a large-scale search. The patrol room copied some documents, and the concession decided that our Huangpu Publishing House was the mastermind. The members of the Whampoa Publishing House were searched throughout the city. Mr. Qi has already been arrested by the concession, and Mr. Hua and Ms. You asked me to come to Beijing to inform Mr. Chen. Before leaving, Ms. You asked me to change into this Japanese clothes so that I can escape." Having said this, Kuroshima Renichiro choked up, "Then, when I was leaving, I saw people from the Shanghai government rushing towards the way I came out. I don't know if Mr. Hua and Miss You ran out. I didn't dare to wait, so I got on the boat and came to Beijing." After barely finishing speaking, Kuroshima Jinichiro covered his mouth and began to cry.

Several people in Beijing knew that something big had happened, but they never imagined that such an accident would happen.The party branch in Shanghai seemed to have been completely annihilated.Not only the party branch, but also the Huangpu Publishing House has been basically wiped out.Everyone was speechless and just looked at each other.Everyone saw the extreme shock in the eyes of the others, and the deep fear beneath the shock.

Chapter 75

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