Chapter 65: The Most Difficult to Repay is a Beauty's Favor (Seeking Collection)
Tianjin Ye Fu, upon receiving the imperial edict, Ye Zhi Kui stood in front of the window, gazing at the horizon as the morning sun slowly rose, illuminating the entire land.
The butcher rushed in with a worried look on his face, followed by a calm and composed little Ling.
"What's wrong with you, Yun? Our Wu Yi army has just been established and is in a period of rapid development. We should be accumulating strength! It's unwise to engage in battle with the enemy, let alone against Germany, the world's number one land power." The butcher scolded as soon as he entered the door.
Accumulate strength! Ye Zhi Kui repeated to himself in his heart, yes, perhaps this is the best choice. Relying on his own understanding of history and emphasis on talent, Ye Zhi Kui believed that as long as he focused on development, kept a low profile, and was more tactful, there would eventually be a place for him in this world.
But then what? Watching Western powers constantly bullying China, constantly sucking fresh blood from this Chinese nation, and then fattening themselves up?
He can't do it, after all he is not a cunning and persevering person, he is just a hot-blooded young man, either in his past life or this life.
In this era of unprecedented great change in China's 3,000-year history, it is undeniable that there are many who are greedy for life and afraid of death, but more people are trying to save China from collapse, dedicating their hearts and blood to the country, using their own way to rescue the Chinese nation.
Kang Youwei, although full of empty talk and eager to please those in power, was also dedicating his youth to this country, submitting memorials for reform day after day for decades, running a newspaper to enlighten the wise.
The most famous conservative Xu Tong, who previously said "if a student of mine talks about Western learning, I won't let him see me", now also started to submit memorials requesting reform, all for the sake of not letting China become a piece of meat in the mouths of powerful countries.
Guangxu, this naive and weak nominal supreme leader, also wholeheartedly wanted to guide the country towards prosperity, but ultimately ended up spending the second half of his life in captivity.
Even the Empress Dowager Cixi, who later uttered the words "to measure the material strength of China and to conclude with the pleasure of the nation", was unwilling for the Qing dynasty to be slowly divided up and swallowed by the powers. However, following China's repeated resistance and repeated rape, she finally submitted, resigned herself to her fate, and kowtowed to the powers, begging for mercy. In the end, Chinese people could only walk with their heads bowed, a situation that continued until the time of Ye Zhiqiu, when many people still couldn't stand up straight.
Ye Zhiqiu was born with war and will spend his life in war, just to make Chinese people walk upright afterwards. He had no choice but to find a way to prevent the Chinese from being trampled at will.
Ye Zhi's eyes remained silent for a moment before he turned around, looked into the butcher's eyes and said: "Uncle, there are people in this world who know they shouldn't do something but still do it, that's what we call fools. And I'm one of them. Since ancient times, how many people have fallen under the invasion of foreign enemies? They fought for their faith, for this nation. Now I'm doing the same thing. I'm not fighting for the Qing government, but for the backbone of China. The powerful countries' intention to destroy us will never die. As a warrior, we can only use our own blood to protect the soul of China!"
The butcher looked at him and let out a deep sigh, then turned around and walked out the door, no longer trying to persuade him.
Xiao Ling walked up to Ye Zhiwei's front, hugged his waist and said softly: "Ye brother, no matter what you do, Ling will always support you and wait for you, until forever..."
Ye Zhi gently plucked the stray hairs beside Ling's face, gazing at her long eyelashes, and said: "Foolish girl, it's Brother Ye who owes you an apology, but for now, we can't get married. If Brother Ye returns safely, he will definitely marry Ling, if..."
Xiao Linglong didn't wait for Ye's words to finish, using her white fingers to cover his mouth, her eyes firmly saying: "If Big Brother Ye doesn't come back, Linglong will follow you too, so Big Brother Ye must come back."
Ye Zhi Kui stopped talking and just tightly hugged Ling Long.
In the afternoon, Ye Zhi Kui first went to the place where Kou Ke and other German instructors were detained. Although they were imprisoned, Wu Yi Jun's army did not mistreat them, still serving good wine and food. When Ye Zhi Kui walked in, Kou Ke was also calm and composed, without any dissatisfaction.
Upon seeing Ye Zhiwei, Kouku stood up and greeted him proactively: "Ye, I heard that you're going to lead 5,000 new troops into Shandong to fight against our country?"
Ye Zhi nodded slightly, which was his way of responding.
Cook patted Ye Zhiwei's shoulder and said, "Believe me, Ye, you won't be our opponent. You were all taught by me, how can a student beat his teacher? Ye, I've always thought you're a smart person, the Qing government isn't worth your sacrifice!"
Ye Zhi Kui indeed had no bottom in his heart, the one he was going to fight against was not the Japanese army that had just entered modern times after the Meiji Restoration, but the German team known as the world's number one.
"But Ye Zhi Kui's expression turned serious as he replied, 'My friend, you know this isn't about dying for someone's sake, it's a war between two nations. You were once a soldier, you must understand what I mean.'"
Cook looked at Ye Zhiqiu for half a moment before responding, "Ye, you're a good soldier, but you're not a good politician. Good luck to you, my friend!"
Ye Zhi Kui left the prison with a somewhat melancholy mood. After some thought, he sent an order to see Ren Shi and came forward to meet him.
When I entered the door, I saw Ye Zhi Kui staring at a map of Shandong with furrowed brows in thought. I couldn't help but step forward and interrupt: "Sir, are you looking for me?"
Ye Zhi Kui walked back to his desk, sat down in his chair and said: "You've come, sit!"
When Ren saw this, I smiled and replied: "It's enough for a petty person to just stand there."
Ye Zhi Kui seemed to be lost in thought, and after a while, he said again: "Jian Ren, you have followed me Ye Zhi Kui for more than half a year. What do you think of me?"
"When I saw him, I smiled and said: 'That's still to be said, sir is the best master that this humble servant has ever seen, never beating or scolding his subordinates at will. If you want me to say good things about you, I'm afraid it would take two days and two nights to finish.'"
Ye Zhi Kui did not interrupt Jian Ren as usual, but instead took out a thick stack of silver bills from the drawer and placed them on the table. He said seriously: "Jian Ren, as a Japanese person, you have always been loyal to me. This time I led the army to fight against the German army, to be honest, I don't have any confidence in my heart. If I unfortunately die on the battlefield, as a Japanese person, you will not be able to get reused in the Qing dynasty either. I leave this money for you, believing that no matter which country you go to, you can spend your second half of life comfortably."
As I saw the gentleman, the flattering smile on my face slowly faded away, turning into an unprecedented heaviness. I said, "Sir, although I don't agree with your actions this time, please let me follow you and go together."
Ye Zhi Kui smiled and shrugged his shoulders, saying: "On the battlefield, having one more of you doesn't make a difference, and having one less of you doesn't make a difference either. Moreover, your talents are not showcased on the battlefield. You and I have been through thick and thin together, although I'm not clear why you've always followed me so devotedly, but I can feel your loyalty."
"When I was young, my parents were killed by Japanese warriors. Since then, I have experienced the bitterness and sweetness of life, wandering around, experiencing the coldness and warmth of human relationships. Until I met you, sir, I felt the dignity of being a person. You gave me the dignity that no one else has ever given me, so I have always respected you and am willing to be driven by you. There is a magical power in you, sir, and I believe you will return safely."
Ye Zhi Kui couldn't have imagined that when he met Ren, he would end up following him for this reason alone. It's true that high office and wealth are important, but they're not the most important things. Ye Zhi Kui put away the silver notes and said, "In that case..."
At that moment, I took a step forward, picked up the silver ticket, and with shining eyes, smiled and said: "Since it's like this, sir has given it to me, and there's no reason for me to return it." The true feelings from just now were still revealed.
Ye Zhi's eyes widened in shock as he kicked him out of the door with one foot.
Ye Zhiwei also arranged for Wang Shizhen to take command after the expedition, and with a single order, it was already evening.
Thinking of the expedition tomorrow, Ye Zhikui tossed and turned on his bed, unable to fall asleep. This time, he took less than half of his elite troops to support Nie Shicheng, although he kept shouting that "the new surpasses the old", but after all, the new army was not established for a long time, and it was the first time to collide head-on with foreign powers.
In the memory of later generations, China's army was also the only one that was heavily damaged by the Western coalition in the Korean War, and the pressure on their minds can be imagined. Ye Zhi Kui now hopes that when he crossed over, God gave him a cool ring that could accumulate points to upgrade and exchange for high-tech weapons, but unfortunately, fantasy is just fantasy, until he dazedly fell asleep, touching his fingers, still empty-handed.
"Who?" Ye Zhi's spirit tensed up, and he opened his eyes to see a black figure entering his room. This person must be either extremely familiar or extremely formidable to be able to bypass his guards and enter here without alerting them.
Hei Ying walked to Ye Zhi Kui's bedside, making rustling sounds as he quickly undressed and slipped into the quilt.
At the moment when the black shadow undressed, Ye Zhui had already seen clearly that it was Xiaoling. As soon as Xiaoling got on the bed, she entwined herself around Ye Zhui and whispered shyly: "Ye Dage, I want to give myself to you, I want to be your bride."
Ye Zhi Kui felt Xiao Ling Long's scorching hot body, just as he was about to say something, Xiao Ling Long had already kissed him and her hands actively started taking off Ye Zhi Kui's clothes.
Ye Zhi Kui's desire was ignited, his hands slowly climbed up the soft and smooth chest, Xiao Linglong slowly kissed all the way to the vital parts, Ye Zhi Kui involuntarily took a deep breath, when did this little girl learn so many tricks.
Ye Zhi's mind no longer wandered, and he began to sink into ***, half a moment later, he flipped over, pressing the small, delicate, white, and smooth body underneath him, saying softly: "I'm going in."
Xiao Ling's face turned red as she nodded slightly, tightly hugging Ye Zhi Kui. Suddenly, a sharp pain pierced her heart, and she couldn't help but let out a soft hum, biting down on Ye Zhi Kui's shoulder with her teeth, her fingernails digging deep into the muscles of his back.
Ye Zhi Kui knew that Xiao Ling Tong was in pain, and involuntarily stopped for a moment before slowly starting again. The two gradually entered a state of bliss, with Xiao Ling Tong following Ye Zhi Kui's guidance, repeatedly reaching the peak, filling the entire room with the scent of **.
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