Age of Rebirth

Chapter 310 The Ancient Capital of Xi'an

Ancient Tongguan has been an important fortress guarding Xi'an since ancient times. Like Hangu Pass, it faithfully guarded the capital of the Tang Empire. Tang Qiuli saw Tongguan as dilapidated, just like the current mountains and rivers, without the iron arm of Tongguan. The majestic posture, without the grace of the prosperous age.

The dilapidated pass wall, the luxuriant grass, was in decline. Tang Qiu stayed away, led the team through the pass, and went straight to Xi'an.

The ancient city was in sight, and the person who came to greet him in the suburbs was a colonel of the Northeast Army, the chief of communications. The two giants in Shaanxi, Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng, did not show up.

As a small colonel and director, he came to welcome Tang Qiuli, the lieutenant general who was almost the special envoy of the government. Zhang Yang's attitude towards him was evident. [

It is also true that Zhang Yang’s suppression of the Communists on the front line in northern Shaanxi has repeatedly failed, and he has lost troops and lost generals. So far, the Red Army has not been eliminated. people hate.

If the North China Independent Division wiped out the Red Army in one fell swoop, does it prove that Zhang and Yang are capable, or does it mean that they did not try their best?Or is it to preserve strength and have second thoughts about the Chairman?Or flirting with the Red Army and plotting against each other?

All these speculations will show their true form with the arrival of the North China Independent Division. It is estimated that Zhang Yang and the others at this time hope that Tang Qiuli will suffer a big somersault, and it is best to lose a few big teeth in order to fulfill their plan. Xinyi, there are so many national troops, but you, Tang Qiuli, have to show off your ability, and Baba drove thousands of miles here, making him feel uncomfortable.

Tang Qiuli has a clear understanding of the psychology of the two giants in Shaanxi. He stabbed himself horizontally and ruined other people's good deeds. The two sides are now in a situation of fighting openly and secretly, and they are in peace.

I ran over to disrupt the situation. It is estimated that Zhang Yang and the two feel disgusted like eating a fly. They fell into the Yellow River and drowned. They can celebrate with a big banquet. Such a low-standard reception is not surprising.

The troops were arranged in the outskirts of Xi'an, and they were not allowed to enter the city at all. Tang Qiuli thought it was normal, and the officers under him quit. What was the scene in Shanxi, and what were the specifications?

Here, I don't even have hot water. What can I say to you, a small communications director? Qiuquan still has a calm attitude. Liu Chun and Shanhu are not very satisfied, especially Mei Ting, who has always been She has a special status and is used to it. She can bear this kind of cold reception.

In Mei Ting's view, not embarrassing Tang Qiu is more unbearable than embarrassing herself. She will go to the Shaanxi Workstation of the Military Command to discuss an explanation with Zhang and Yang through this channel. Can't swallow.

Tang Qiuli stopped Mei Ting, who was about to run away with a smile, and advised her to be calm, then glared at Liu Chun and Shan Hu, why?I'm used to being comfortable, but now I don't have good wine, good food and good looks, so I'm not used to it?This is a good time!

Liu Chun and Shan Hu shrank their necks, and went out in desperation. Mei Ting looked at them and smiled secretly. These two guys are fearless masters, and they are also generals who command thousands of troops, especially Shan Hu. Mei Ting was a little scared. In front of Tang Qiuli, she was as honest as a mouse seeing a cat.

His attitude towards himself just now was quite gentle and kind. A woman in love is like this. Treating her a little better can make her happy for a long time.

During his stay in the suburbs of Xi'an, Tang Qiuli strictly prohibited troops from entering the urban area. In order not to cause unnecessary conflicts, he sent Zhao Yuhe, Chief of Staff, to Xi'an several times to contact Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng. The answer was that Deputy Commander-in-Chief Zhang and Commander-in-Chief Yang were both on the front line of suppressing the Communist Party in northern Shaanxi.

The battle ahead is in full swing, and the two of them really don't have time to return to Xi'an to meet the special envoy in person. As for when they will be able to come back, it is uncertain. Please wait patiently, Commander Tang's troops, all expenses during the stay in Xi'an Deputy Commander-in-Chief Zhang bears the burden.

Tang Qiuli laughed secretly when he heard this. This Mr. Zhang escaped from his hometown in the Northeast, and he still has a lot of money?He spends generously, he is used to living a rich life, and he doesn't know how to save money. If he has a few thousand people, and he eats and feeds them, he spends a lot of money a day.

Yang Hucheng is not as generous as Zhang Xueliang. He is probably from the Northwest Army. They are all relatively poor. They don't have enough food for themselves, so they don't have the energy to take care of others.

According to the information obtained by the Qiuquan Special Warfare Detachment, Zhang Yang and Zhang Yang are not on the front line in northern Shaanxi at all, but in Xi'an, where they get together every day and have a close relationship.

Tang Qiuli knew that the two of them got together to discuss how to deal with him. He was afraid that he, a stunned young man, would hit his head and break the matter between them and the Red Army. There are a large number of plainclothes people watching secretly, and their every move cannot escape their eyes.

Tang Qiuli understands that now is not the best time to meet, and when the two of them are less wary of him, it will happen naturally.

He was not idle either, and sent Professor Ouyang and experts out. The soldiers of the two sub-units of the Special Warfare Detachment, all in plain clothes, pretended to be their entourages. advance. [

To complete Tang Qiuli's important mission, before departure, Tang Qiuli specifically told the special operations team leader that he must not reveal his identity, that is the area controlled by the Red Army, and there should be no conflicts with the Red Army.

I believe that the Red Army will not embarrass Professor Ouyang and his party. You can accept their inspection with complete confidence and explain your intentions. Even if you are a member of the Communist Party of China, don't rush back to the organization as if you saw your relatives.

If that's the case, you should never return to the Independent Division, and stay in northern Shaanxi. Tang Qiuli knows that there are many CCP members in the special warfare unit. It seems that if all the secrets of the independent teacher are shaken out with one brain, it will be difficult to sing the next scene.

Besides, the CCP is now extremely poor, with thin men and horses, and skinny bones. I heard that there is such a fat and strong army. There are a large number of party members who control the military power, and the identities of party members are all public. If a sound organization does not send people to pull the team away and order members of the Communist Party of China to stage a mutiny, his surname will not be Tang.

In addition, he also told Professor Ouyang not to worry. After confirming the location and theoretical output of the oil field, the preparatory work will be carried out on the spot. The oil extraction and refining equipment ordered in the United States will be shipped here soon.

Professor Ouyang's eyes lit up when he heard this, but he didn't expect that this young army commander thought so carefully, and he didn't do anything himself, and the equipment over there was ordered. He is an expert and knows the value of complete sets of equipment. For the professor, that's an astronomical figure.

As long as there is oil, the equipment can do it when it arrives. I am very hopeful that I can create a miracle in Northwest China. The first oil well and the first oil refinery in China will be born in my own hands. Thinking of this, Professor Ouyang is really anxious I can't bear it, I can't wait to fly to the location of the oil field that Tang Qiuli mentioned.

After arranging the departure of the oil expedition team, Tang Qiuli focused on how to get in touch with Zhang Yang as soon as possible.

Zhou Yushan has been very busy recently. The logistics support of thousands of people, together with the material preparations for Professor Ouyang and his expedition team, all fell on the shoulders of him, the head of the logistics department. , he can only purchase in Xi'an.

After asking the teacher for instructions, Zhou Yushan drove a few large trucks into the urban area with more than a dozen soldiers from the supply chain, followed by several plainclothes men. Good deed, why are you afraid of him?

He didn't expect that his usual purchase this time would cause an uproar and create an opportunity.

After entering the urban area, Xi’an at that time, because it was located in the northwest inland and far away from the coast, had a relatively backward economy. Not only was it incomparable with Nanjing and Shanghai, but it was even incomparable with Beiping and Tianjin, and the commodities on the market were not abundant. .

In the ancient capitals of several dynasties, in addition to the historic sites and palace walls everywhere, telling the royal majesty and glory of the past, now, it is like a disheveled woman. The passage of time has ruthlessly deprived her of her former appearance.

The market is sluggish, merchants are not happy, Zhou Yushan has a bag full of banknotes, and there is nowhere to spend them. After a lot of effort, he almost went around several major commercial streets in Xi'an, and only a small part of the materials that need to be purchased are fulfilled. Son.

Turning across a street, there was a shop with a large shopfront, an antique two-story building, and the glory of the past could be seen. Zhou Yushan was as happy as discovering a new world.

Entering inside, there is a wealth of goods, everything he wants to buy can be found here.

A capable and agile guy in a blue robe greeted him with a smile. He spoke a few words in Xi'an accent, which Zhou Yushan didn't quite understand. He handed over the purchase list in his hand. The guy's expression changed.

Taking a careful look at Zhou Yushan, his eyes fell on his military uniform. When he saw the unit number written on the badge of Zhou Yushan's military uniform, "National Revolutionary Army's new North China Independent Division", his eyes shone brightly, and his smile became more attentive.

He yelled a few words in local dialect, and a middle-aged man who looked like a manager came out with a pleasant smile. He exchanged pleasantries with Zhou Yushan, and told the staff to prepare all the goods according to the requirements of the boss. Our Commander-in-Chief Yang came to fight the Red Army, so we can't neglect it.

The guys are quick at work and don’t need much effort. Everything is ready. Zhou Yushan is ready to pay according to the price marked above. At that time, all commodities were clearly marked at a glance. I saw that some merchants in later generations marked a price of ten yuan, and a zero was hidden behind it.

If you don’t buy it, you might be scolded badly. If you don’t do it well, a few burly men will come up to make you suffer. In the end, you spend a hundred yuan to buy something that is not worth ten yuan, and say you take the big Cheap.

According to the usual practice, Zhou Yushan took out the money and put it on the counter, the manager blocked his hand, "Wait a minute, boss, did you make a mistake, these things cost more than this amount!"[

Zhou Yushan was a little confused, and the manager said again: "The purchase price has increased. We didn't have time to change the price. Our boss ordered that when people from the North China Independent Division come to buy things, they will pay the new price, which is five times the old price!"