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spnIn a private house on the outskirts of Kunming, the courtyard door is ajar. Occasionally, a few chickens and ducks clumsily open the threshold and come in and out. Looking in from the courtyard door, you can see many unknown flowers planted in the corner of the yard.

Kunming in spring is a season when flowers bloom, and the bold flowers have already shown their happy faces.

In the corner of the yard, there is a small square wooden table that is common in southwestern farmhouses. There is a small charcoal stove on the carved tabletop. The red charcoal fire makes a small pot of boiling water sizzle.

Beside the table are two bamboo chairs with backrests. On the left is a young man who looks to be in his twenties, and on the right is a middle-aged man in his forties who is sitting on the chair with an injured hand wrapped in white gauze.

on the neck. The middle-aged man bends over and uses his right

He selected a few tea leaves from the tea jar and put them into the two tea cups. He picked up the kettle and filled the water one by one. After a moment, he carefully poured out the first tea in the two tea cups, and then again

Pick up the kettle, pour the tea, and cover the tea lid.

"I didn't expect Mr. Xu to be an expert in tea tasting. The aroma is really compelling."

Zhang Shusheng is dressed in white casual clothes. He looks very young. If it weren't for the green beard on his chin, people would think he is a student.[

"In the past, I drank too much tea every day. No matter how good the tea was, I didn't know how to enjoy it and wasted a lot of things." If he hadn't experienced the moment of life and death, Xu Shuzheng would never have believed that the man in front of him who looked like he was in his early twenties

This young man will be a man of great influence in the Southwest. "This man, once the hell is behind closed doors, he will feel that his previous life has been in vain. Mr. Zhang, at such an age, you are proud of the Southwest, and compared to you, you are

Not even close."

"Mr. Xu has been praised too much. Shu students are just making small fuss, how can they be worthy of the word "smiling pride"? Mr. Xu, on the other hand, was a powerful person in Outer Mongolia and awed Xiaoxiao. He can be regarded as a national hero and a hero of the country. According to me

Look, you can be called a hero of the world." While drinking tea and eating Tianfu peanuts fried with river sand on the plate, this afternoon at a farmhouse in the suburbs of Kunming was particularly pleasant.

"Outsiders don't know, and Mr. Zhang doesn't know it either. Zheng may have contributed a little to the nation, but he has also done a lot of evil. In the power and officialdom, there are many people who have caused harm. This time Feng Yuxiang wanted to kill me, it was what he did back then.

"Escape."

Xu Shuzheng couldn't help feeling that he was going to die. Yes, even though x was irrational and cruel back then, he still had some selfish motives when he killed him. It's no wonder that Feng Yuxiang hated himself to the core and wanted to kill him even if he wanted to offend Duan Qirui.

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"Mr. Xu, everyone in the world is not a saint, they are just ants. Who is right or wrong, everyone is perfect." Zhang Shusheng couldn't help but look at this Xu Shuzheng who escaped from death with admiration. If we talk about the previous Xu Shuzheng, he only admired him because he defeated Outer Mongolia.

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, then at this time, Xu Shuzheng had some insight into life. Unfortunately, this kind of awareness is not available to everyone. Without a great opportunity, no one can see through it. "A ruler is longer and an inch is shorter. In my opinion,

Exploiting strengths and avoiding weaknesses is the way to make progress in life.”

"Exploiting strengths and avoiding weaknesses? Yes, no. I have to admire General Manager Zhang on this point. Xu put some energy into officialdom, but neglected the military. General Zhang, on the other hand, did the opposite. He worked hard to govern, stayed away from the dirty domestic politics, and made strategic plans.

Weiwei, gathered all the strength in the southwest and defeated the British. Compared with Commander Zhang, my little contribution is not worth mentioning." Xu Shuzheng said with emotion, "I'm sorry to have the temerity to do so. I don't know what Commander Zhang plans to do.

Are you down?"

Seeing that Xu Shuzheng finally couldn't help but enter the topic, Zhang Shusheng thought to himself, I have been waiting for you to speak for a long time. After Xu Shuzheng was rescued back to the southwest, he has been placed in this suburban house. For more than two months, there has been no outsider.

Come to see him, let alone the military and political officials of the southwest authorities. It seems that after he is rescued, this is his retirement place.

At first, Xu Shuzheng was a little complacent, thinking that since the other party went to great lengths to save him, he must have some agenda or something to ask for. But gradually, he discovered that the other party not only didn't want what he wanted, but also wouldn't take the initiative to ask for it.

He showed his kindness. In addition to a house, there would be a guide sent by the southwest "government" every few days to take him around.

Sometimes, he went to the training ground known as the Southwest People's Army. Although Fa could walk close, standing far away, he could still feel the warlike and murderous intent of the Southwest People's Army emanating from his bones.

Such soldiers were by no means comparable to those of the Beiyang Army, nor could they be trained overnight. He couldn't help but come to the conclusion that Zhang Shusheng was able to dominate the southwest not by accident, but because he deliberately kept a low profile.

Sometimes, he went to some factories. These factories were of all kinds, many of which he had never heard of. Of course, he was familiar with them, such as flashlight factories, bicycle factories, motorcycle factories, battery factories, etc.

I understand, but in my impression, there are only small similar factories in some coastal areas in China? But what did he see? What he saw was an endless chain of factories. Some factories even require a two-person guide.

A motorcycle with a trailer pulled him away. The workers in the factory were ten thousand times more powerful than the shabby workers he had seen along the coast and in the north. Neat factory uniforms, full of energy, and ruddy

Their faces and vigorous steps all showed that these workers were not the "death prisoners" on the coast, but truly modern workers. They were even much better than those he had seen in Japan in his early years.

Sometimes, he went to school. This was what shocked him again. Although it is said that many schools are just bungalows for reasons of economy, but the spacious and bright teachers, the wooden tables and chairs he got to know, and the

There are textbooks on the desks, and on the pages that are occasionally opened, there are beautifully printed pictures, vivid text content, and dedicated teachers on the podium who don’t even bother to wipe their sweat, and below

The students were sitting upright, concentrating for fear of missing any word the teacher said. Moreover, these students actually had neat school uniforms...

Finally, there was the countryside. When he went to the countryside, he felt even more what the characteristics of the Southwest were. Although some of the places he went to were rich and poor, each place left a very deep impression on him.

At the gate of some villages, a large group of soldiers wearing grass-green camouflage uniforms were digging canals. After asking, I found out that it was the county militia troops conducting unified training. At the gate of some villages, there was a group of soldiers wearing camouflage uniforms.

There was a roaring diesel engine and a long water pipe. After asking, I found out that it was the diesel engine working group of the town's agricultural technology station, which was carrying out irrigation operations for the villagers from village to village. In other places, a large group of people were working on the barren hills.

He was digging earth and transporting rocks in the fields. When he asked, he was actually building roads. The villagers' words made him feel that he had lived in vain for the first half of his life. "The comrades in the town said that if you want to get rich, you must first build roads..."

Over the course of two months, Xu Shuzheng went from being shocked to looking forward to seeing more novel things about the Southwest.

Is this still China? On the land of China that I am familiar with, where are the elite soldiers? On the land of China that I am familiar with, where are the continuous factories? On the land of China that I am familiar with, where can anyone do things better than the Japanese?

Basic education? In the land of China that I am familiar with, where are the soldiers working for the farmers? In the land of China that I am familiar with, where is the "government" that treats farmers as human beings?

No, only the southwest, only the southwest under Zhang Shusheng's rule, made him feel a great shock. He even had the illusion that he did not live in China for the first half of his life, but in a huge dream.

"Mr. Zhang, Xu admires you very much for what you have done. Frankly speaking, no one can reach your level, or even similar. The deceased Sun Wen, Yuan Shikai, and even today's Duan Qirui are absolutely

I will never be able to achieve such feats as you until my death. Frankly speaking, I think you are not just exploring the southwest, but..." Xu Shuzheng took a sip of tea and breathed out, "but you have found a new leader for China.

Direction!!! Facts have proved that we in China, we Chinese people, can also live such a happy and good life."

After the catastrophe, Xu Shuzheng's horizons were much broader than before. The official gains and losses, and money and money that he used to worry about so much seemed to have become a thing of the past. He could even guess that his "death" would stay in the north.

I am afraid that all my wives and concubines will soon be gone...

"This is our employment policy in Southwest China. Mr. Xu was in a high position before the incident. I'm afraid the Southwest Temple boy is..." Zhang Shusheng thought to himself. It's one thing to respect you, but to put it in a harsh way, you

After all, you join the team halfway. No matter what, you must have a condition you can accept in order to help you during the lowest period of your life. Of course, in the future, Mr. Xu Da can also be regarded as an extreme person regardless of whether he has made any achievements or not.

A good political textbook. This may be the cruel "nature" of politics.

"Hahaha... What are you talking about, Mr. Zhang?" Xu Shuzheng thought to himself. Sure enough, being young does not mean being naive. On the contrary, Zhang Shusheng can be regarded as wily. But he didn't blame him. He would have been in this position now.

, is the same consideration, "Like Songpo and Baili, people with high merit and high talent can also find a suitable position for themselves. Xu does not seek fame, wealth and power, he just wants to live the rest of his life well.

I have realized all my unfinished ambitions in the first half of my life. When it comes to politics, I don’t think I am the right person, and in the end it will be nothing, and I have long been tired of intrigues. But this military career is suitable for me."

"I will carefully consider what Mr. Xu means." Zhang Shusheng was noncommittal.[

"General Zhang may have misunderstood. Xu doesn't want to be a high-ranking official, nor does he want to hold the ridiculous rank of general. There are not many wars in the southwest now, and domestic offensives are not suitable for me. Xu boldly offered himself to General Zhang and was willing to lead the way.

Even if they are one platoon and one company, guarding the frontier and the British, barbarian and French thieves, I, Xu Shuzheng, would like to meet them." Xu Shuzheng finally expressed his thoughts. He had been thinking about this for a long time. He just wanted to see Zhang Shusheng, no matter what.

The "hair" came from me. But when I actually said it today, I felt that my face was a little red.

I am telling the truth, but will the wise Chief Zhang in front of me believe me? After all, maybe the Chinese people take their small merits seriously. This Chief Zhang just captured tens of thousands of foreign thieves.

How can I be an ordinary person? I am afraid that I will be treated as if I am being banned on the spot.

"Hahaha... Mr. Xu underestimates Zhang. In this case, I will set two rules." Zhang Shusheng was also unambiguous. At this point, he has done his best. What happens in the future depends on his own destiny.

."Although the border war has just ended, there is no guarantee that the British and the French will not move. It is not convenient to mobilize the army. The high command has decided to set up several border defense battalions permanently stationed on the China-Myanmar border. If Mr. Xu does not dislike it, he might as well take up the post

The position of battalion commander."

Battalion Commander? I didn’t expect Commander Zhang to be so generous. Xu Shuzheng couldn’t help but be touched. At this time, he was just a drowned rat, and he was rescued thousands of miles away by someone’s strategizing. Regardless of what kind of general he was before,

But according to what he learned from the guide during this period, the Southwest Army's promotion system is extremely strict, and it has a system that is so strict and strict that no one can interfere at all.

It is said that General Zhang has not even personally appointed a grassroots military officer. This is because these people have a clear promotion assessment method, which is: loyalty and honor. Only these two things can become the magic weapon for advancement in the Southwest Army.

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After more than two months of getting to know each other, Xu Shuzheng had a clear understanding of the Southwest Army. This extremely well-trained army could not even be compared to when he was in Japan. And when it came to combat effectiveness, it was simply the most well-trained army.

The artillery support battalion of a regiment is probably more than the artillery of several divisions in the north.

Originally, in his opinion, he was never suitable for the officialdom, and he was no longer obsessed with the things he had been pursuing. Instead, it was the passion in his bones that he had forgotten for many years and belonged to the Chinese people, and it was only when the disaster was approaching that he could

Thinking of it. Isn't such a vibrant southwest the most suitable place for people like me who "do not realize their aspirations until after death"?

Back then, I traveled to Japan to study at the Japanese Military Academy. Didn't I want to achieve great success after completing my studies and returning to China? Protecting the family and the country has been the dream of Chinese people for thousands of years. The ancients were very clear-minded, but how could I do it?

cannot?

The battalion commander does not seem to have high military power, but it reflects the importance that Commander Zhang attaches to him. If the military position is high, what is the use if it is a false title? What is the use if the subordinates are not convinced? Only by starting from scratch can you truly

To realize the ideal of protecting the homeland and the country. If he hadn't died once, how could he have seen it so clearly?

"General Zhang, I still think that the position of battalion commander is too high. I know very little about the Southwest Army. Your army is well-equipped and has advanced tactics. I think it is better to start from scratch." Xu Shuzheng said in shock. Although the battalion commander's position is

The position is more conducive to commanding and killing the enemy.

Guarding the frontiers, but I cannot miss the important task of General Zhang. Defending the frontiers is nothing but child's play. What happened to me that I was once a general? I have already "died" once. There is no Xu Shuzheng like before in the world, but a heavy job.

Xu Shuzheng was stunned!!

"Don't worry, Mr. Xu, I have already thought about it for you. This is an admission registration form for the Chinese Military Academy, where you can learn everything that is unique about the Southwest Army. During this period, I will arrange for you to serve in the Garrison Division

As the deputy platoon leader for two months, I think, given Mr. Xu’s background in a regular Japanese military academy and

With rich combat experience, it can take as long as one year or as little as half a year, and you will definitely become a brand new commander of the Southwest Army. In terms of merit and promotion, you will have a bright future in the future." Zhang Shusheng was not surprised when he saw his resignation, but told him readily,

"Some of Mr. Xu's family members left in Peiping will arrive here in three days."

"Okay, thank you for your kindness. I will remember General Manager Zhang's life-saving and rebuilding grace. General Manager Zhang can wait and see. I, Xu Shuzheng, will live my life again. If I am a coward, I cannot afford this camp."

If you do not hold a long position, or if you are timid when encountering foreign enemies, Chief Zhang can take away this population at any time."

Xu Shuzheng couldn't help laughing. After realizing this, he had already shifted his life goals to realizing his dream of being a soldier and protecting his family and country. "In the first half of my life, I will fight against the Chinese people. In the second half of my life, I will fight these foreign thieves."
Chapter completed!