Volume 1: Fierce Resistance Against Japan Chapter 42: Journey to Chongqing (Part 1)

  Before Hualeiyang finished speaking, Yang Chun'geng smiled and said: "Jiting, why don't you write down the plan in your heart and give it to me? That way I can take a look at it from time to time!" When Yang Chun'geng heard this, he smiled back at him and said: "Uncle Geng, I have a task for you!"

  Upon hearing the task, Yang Chun'ge suddenly became spirited! Seeing Yang Chun'ge's appearance, Hua Lieyang smiled and said: "After you arrive at Zhongtiao Mountain, you and each of my uncles must marry a daughter-in-law! In a few years when I come to visit you, I will inspect the results!"

  Yang Chun-geng heard Hua Lie-yang's words and suddenly a thread of black lines appeared on his forehead! On the side, Hua Lie-yang saw Yang Chun-geng's complex expression and couldn't help but burst out laughing! Just as Yang Chun-geng was about to say something else, the car had already stopped. So Yang Chun-geng could only swallow what he wanted to say and walked into the warehouse with a smile on his face, accompanied by Hua Lie-yang.

  Looking at the warehouse, Hua Lieyang asked in confusion: "Geng Shu, did you buy this warehouse?!"

  "No! I'm just renting it temporarily!" Yang Chun-ge said, leading Hua Lie-yang into a small room and saying: "Ji Ting, you can make do with this for one night!"

  Hua Lieyang looked around the small room and smiled, saying "Thank you, Uncle Geng!" When Hua Lieyang spoke, Yang ChunGeng smiled and turned to leave. After Yang ChunGeng left, Hua Lieyang closed the door, turned on the lamp on the table, and took out the file bag entrusted by Sun Jingzhi through Yang ChunGeng.

  Opening the file bag, what caught Hu Lieyang's eye was a newspaper with an enrollment announcement from the Nanjing Central Military Academy: "1. This school is for cultivating revolutionary military cadres and officers to complete the national revolution. We are recruiting students to receive military preparatory education."

  2. The term of service for new recruits is three years. After the expiration of this period, those who have been found to be qualified will be promoted to become student soldiers in this school, studying military science and graduating in three years.

  Three, applicants must, on or before March 20th of the Republic of China's 21st year, bring three two-inch half-body photos, a graduation certificate from a middle school or an equivalent school, and a party certificate or an introduction letter from each regional party department, to register at the 'Admissions Office' of this school (party certificates will be verified and returned upon registration, diplomas will be returned after the exam).

  4. The qualifications of the applicants are as follows:

  Age 18 and above, 25 and below.

  Junior college diploma or equivalent degree from a high school graduate.

  The body is in good nutritional status, strong and able-bodied, with no eye diseases, hemorrhoids, lung disease, or venereal diseases.

  Those who understand the necessity of completing the national revolution in China and have the possibility of accepting this party's ideology, without contradicting this party's ideology, with an introduction from a member of this party.

  Types of Five Trials

  The academic achievement test questions are based on the old system of middle school education, and the answers are sought in notes.

  Physical examination for conscription is divided into items such as height, lung capacity, weight, eyesight and hearing.

  The character test uses oral examination to observe the degree and nature of understanding of the Three Principles of the People, and to infer interests, character, common sense, ability, etc., as well as whether there is hope for future development.

  Sixth: This time in Nanjing for candidates, regardless of where they come from to take the test, whether or not they are admitted, will not be issued a travel allowance.

  7. After joining the team, clothing, books, food expenses, and miscellaneous expenses are generally provided by this school.

  Apart from this outline, there are also detailed rules regarding the examination procedures, subject arrangements and scores.

  After reading the content of the newspaper, Hua Lieyang picked up a graduation certificate and a GMD party member card, as well as an introduction letter from the local party department. He looked at them for a moment, then let out a faint sigh and muttered to himself: "I really didn't expect Mr. Jing Zhai to want me to attend military school for further studies! Since Mr. Jing Zhai has already prepared everything for me, I also cannot disappoint his good intentions!" As he spoke, Hua Lieyang put away the items and took out paper and pen, beginning to write seriously.

  Before he knew it, daybreak had arrived. After hearing the rooster crowing, Hua Lieyang stretched his waist and tidied up the things he wrote overnight before walking out of the room.

  As soon as he walked out of the room, Hua Lieyang saw Yang Chun'geng, who was already practicing with his troops, and laughed, saying: "Uncle Geng, why did you get up so early?!" Hearing Hua Lieyang's words, Yang Chun'geng smiled and said: "Ji Ting, these have become a habit! And it can't be changed anymore!"

  Hua Lieyang nodded in response to Yang Chun'geng's words and said, "Uncle Geng, I'll be right back. Wait for me here!" After finishing speaking, Hua Lieyang turned around and left. Not long after, Hua Lieyang took out the results of his writing efforts from last night and handed them over to Yang Chun'geng, saying, "Uncle Geng, these are some of my ideas and methods for training troops!" As he spoke, Hua Lieyang also pulled out a check and said, "Uncle Geng, this is a check for one million taels. Take it! There will be many places where you'll need money in the future. After I've settled down, I'll send word to contact you all. We can discuss any matters that come up then!"

  When Yang Chun-geng heard the words of Red Carp, he was stunned! After a while, Yang Chun-geng finally came to his senses and said: "Ji Ting, why did you give me so much money all at once?!" Hua Lieyang smiled and said: "I didn't give this to you! This money is for you to recruit soldiers and horses, to support the troops!"

  Right at this moment

  When Yang Chunxiao and the others came out, Hua Lieyang smiled and said: "Uncle Xiao, get ready, we'll take a plane to Chongqing soon!" After hearing Hua Lieyang's words, Yang Chunxiao nodded heavily and said: "Yes!" As Yang Chunxiao was about to leave, Yang Chungeng held him back and said: "Chunxiao! From now on, the safety of Ji Ting will be in your hands!"

  "Brother, don't worry! As long as we're here, General Yang will definitely not be bullied!" Yang Chunxiao said seriously. Upon hearing Yang Chunxiao's words, Yang Chungeng nodded heavily and said: "Hearing your guarantee, I'm at ease too!" After finishing speaking, Yang Chungeng turned around and left.

  At noon, Hu Lieyang and Yang Chunxiao boarded the plane to Chongqing. In the evening, the plane slowly landed at Chongqing Shapingba Airport. After getting off the plane, Hu Lieyang and Yang Chunxiao found the mansion bought by Fu Bo according to the address on the telegram.

  After arriving at the mansion, Yang Chunxiao rang the doorbell a few times before seeing a middle-aged man walk over to open the door and ask: "May I ask who you are looking for?"

  Yang Chunxiao smiled and said, "You go and report, as soon as Huale Yang arrives, it's okay!" When the person who opened the door heard Yang Chunxiao's words, he said in a bad tone, "You wait at the door for a while!" After finishing, he closed the door and left.

  Before long, Fu Bo rushed out in a hurry and opened the door to see Hua Lieyang. He was excitedly saying: "Young Master Sun, you've finally come! I thought I was going to die!" Hearing Fu Bo's words, Hua Lieyang smiled and said: "Fu Bo, don't you see that I'm fine?"

  When Hu Lieyang finished speaking, Fu Bo wiped away his tears and said: "Young Master Sun, when you get older, it's easy to cry! Come on, let's go inside!" As he spoke, Fu Bo pulled Hu Lieyang towards the interior. The middle-aged man following behind Fu Bo was taken aback by his words and stared blankly at the backs of Hu Lieyang and Yang Chunxiao as they entered, before plopping down onto the ground.

  After entering the house, Fu Bo immediately arranged for Hua Lieyang and Yang Chunxiao's rooms. Then, he pulled Hua Lieyang's hand and said: "Young Master Sun, you haven't eaten yet, have you? I'll arrange it right away!" Hearing Fu Bo's words, Hua Lieyang smiled and said: "Good! Uncle Fu, let's have a good drink together later!"

  After a while, Fu Bo led Hua Lieyang and Yang Chunxiao into the dining hall and said: "Today I didn't know you were coming, and I didn't prepare any good food! Tomorrow I'll entertain you properly!" Hearing Fu Bo's words, Hua Lieyang smiled and asked: "Fu Bo, where are the others?"

  When Hua Lieyang heard Mr. Fu's words, he smiled and said: "I bought a lot of land around Chongqing! According to your requirements, I let them manage it!" Hua Lieyang heard Mr. Fu's words, nodded seriously and said: "Mr. Fu, will you buy the two villas on both sides?!"

  Fu Bo nodded and said: "All bought!"

  "So, tomorrow you buy them all! Then dig a cellar under the mansion and stock up on more grain!" Hua Lieyang said seriously. Upon hearing Hua Lieyang's words, Fu Bo nodded seriously and said: "Young Master Sun, I'll take care of this matter when I go back tomorrow, don't worry about it!" As he spoke, Fu Bo picked up a piece of fish from his bowl and put it into Hua Lieyang's bowl, saying: "Young Master Sun, eat quickly! Don't starve yourself!"

  When Hua Lieyang heard Mr. Fu's words, he smiled and started eating. At dinner, Hua Lieyang pulled Mr. Fu to his own room and said: "Mr. Fu, this is a check for 3 million dollars from the Bank of America, you take it!" Mr. Fu saw the check in Hua Lieyang's hand and was stunned, saying: "Young Master Sun, where did you get so much money?!"

  "You don't have to worry about this! Anyway, I didn't steal it or rob anyone!" After thinking for a moment, Hua Lieyang said: "Uncle Fu, after a while, I'm going to Shanghai, and then I'll go to Nanjing to take the entrance exam for the Central Military Academy! So during this period of time, I have many things to do!"

  "Master Sun, I understand! Whatever you need me to do, just give the order! I'll do my best!" Fu Bo said seriously. As he spoke, Fu Bo seemed to have thought of something and continued seriously: "Master Sun, I saw Second Madam and several other young masters and misses!"

  "Where are they? Have you seen my grandmother?" Hu Lieyang asked immediately. Upon hearing Hu Lieyang's words, Fu Bo shook his head and said: "I lost them when I was chasing after them! Otherwise, I'll go to the newspaper office tomorrow to post a missing person notice!"

  Hua Lieyang thought for a moment after hearing Fu Bo's words, then said: "Let's go find Qing Shui Gege in Chongqing instead! They have vast connections and are sure to be able to find the person!"

  "Alright!" said Fu Bo, glancing at his watch. "Young Master Sun, you should get some rest early! You must be very tired from the journey?" Hua Lieyang smiled and said: "Fu Bo, keep me company for a bit and let's chat!" Hearing Hua Lieyang's words, Fu Bo couldn't resist and sat down beside him on the bed to chat.

  The next day, Hua Lieyang slept until noon. After getting up and washing up, he had just walked into the living room when he saw Fu Bo hurrying back and saying: "Young Master! The second lady and others have been found! And the first lady is also there!"

  Hua Lieyang jumped up at once and asked, "Where are they?! How are they now?!" Fu Bo took a deep breath and said, "They're in the slums of Chongqing! Everything is fine!"