Chapter 37 Admonition (Second Update)

  Lin Hu sighed and said: "I understand what you mean, but where is the way out for China now? Many people are looking for answers, perhaps Sun Dapao's proposal is also a way out. However, I will never rely on foreign power to achieve my goals. Feng Zhi, your road ahead is still long, but there is one thing you must remember: no matter what time it is, you can't forget that as a Chinese person, you must find China's way out and cannot lose the dignity of our Chinese nation!"

  Mao Feng was extremely surprised, he had never thought that Lin Hu would say such things. Lin Hu looked at the uncontrollable surprise on Mao Feng's face and smiled faintly, saying: "Today I've said too much, I've already made up my mind, in the future I'll know what to do, if it's really impossible, then you can find your own way out, I won't stop you!"

  Mao Feng didn't even know how he got back, and it wasn't until he arrived at his own office that he came to. He let out a bitter laugh, and then all he could think about was his admiration for Lin Hu. He didn't know what others thought of Lin Hu, but Mao Feng would definitely give him the highest praise - perhaps this was what a true soldier looked like.

  Fuzhou is now Xu Chongzhi's base, here is the headquarters of the Guangdong Army to suppress the rebellion. As an old qualification of the Guangdong Army and as Sun Zhongshan's confidant, Xu Chongzhi has always wanted to fight back to Guangdong.

  Now he saw hope, since being stifled from Guangdong to Fujian, coming to this alien land, he dreamed of going back. President Sun did not restrict his command power in the army, on the contrary, gave him great power, it can be said that here is just Xú Chóngzhì's word.

  Li Liejun is also an old-timer, but Li Liejun cannot intervene in the army. Li Liejun's arrival is more about establishing a connection with Lin Hu, and Li Liejun has a very deep private relationship with Lin Hu, which Xu Chongzhi is well aware of.

  Xu Chongzhi attaches great importance to Lin Hu, and he is also very aware of Lin Hu's abilities. Although Lin Hu is only in his thirties, he has a good grasp of commanding troops, and the combat effectiveness of his unit is extremely strong. Saying that one can take on ten may be an exaggeration, but taking on two is entirely possible.

  Xu Chongzhi asked himself that his troops' combat effectiveness could not reach such a level, and he could only rely on the strength of his army to suppress Lin Hu. If Lin Hu had been unable to expand his own forces, Lin Hu would have entered Fujian long ago.

  However, Li Liejun did not succeed in persuading Lin Hu to switch sides, and Lin Hu seemed determined to fight to the end. Xu Chongzhi also breathed a sigh of relief, because if Lin Hu had defected, it would have been difficult for him to know what to do next. The reason he was reused was that he could slightly resist Lin Hu, and also because he had connections with local forces in Fujian.

  Xu Chongzhi's fingers tapped the desktop in rhythm, he had been pondering for half an hour, he still had great confidence in his future career, he still trusted and respected President Sun very much, he thought that President Sun could overcome any obstacle!

  Xu Chongzhi called his deputy and ordered: "Immediately telegram to Mr., today's Fujian situation is turbulent, Sun's troops have accumulated heavy troops in eastern Jiangxi, and will soon move south. Currently, internal conflicts in Fujian are constant, Wang and Sa are jointly seeking autonomy, please ask Mr. to plan ahead!"

  The deputy quickly finished copying and Shu Chongzhi said: "Send it immediately! Report back as soon as there is a reply!"

  "Yes!" The deputy officer finished his salute and turned away.

  Xu Chongzhi picked up the phone and called the chief of staff, inquiring about the current situation of the troops. Upon learning that there was nothing out of the ordinary, he let out a sigh of relief. He knew very well that as long as the troops were fine, he had the right to speak, and anyone who intervened would have to consider the impact they brought upon themselves.

  Xu Chongzhi was the nephew of Xu Yingxuan, a late Qing Minister of Rites and Governor-General of Fujian and Zhejiang. He knew that it was because of this connection that he had been arranged to participate in the Fuzhou uprising, which marked the beginning of his military career. This also led to the situation where he returned to Fuzhou after having no foothold in Guangdong. This is why he and the Second Army were able to survive until today, and it is also why Mr. Sun placed such importance on him.

  Xu Chongzhi would also not understand, because with Mao Feng's joining, history has changed. Lin Hu had already arrived in the Chaomei area long ago and was about to lead the main force eastward to fight against him.

  The atmosphere of going out to battle is already very strong, and many ordinary people can see a hint of it. This is a skill that people living in a long-time war zone have.

  Dong Hao has been secretly in contact with Mr. Sun, but this connection is not enough to make him risk his life for Mr. Sun. It's just a relationship that allows him to seek a way out for himself. Big families usually don't put all their eggs in one basket, and people like Gu Jia who are truly loyal are extremely rare.

  Dong Hao clearly knew who Lin Hu wanted to deal with, and he had already spread the news. This was also a way of establishing a good relationship with Mr. Sun. Although he didn't know the specific situation at present, he knew that Lin Hu couldn't sit still and would take action soon. This meant that the current situation might be favorable for Mr. Sun. At this time, sending out some information could lead to a good outcome in the future. The Dong family was a large and influential one, and he himself had no choice but to do what he did.

  Dong Hao asked himself, he was not inferior to Ding Hua or Huang Kui, but because he was too concerned about himself, he ended up in his current situation. The reason why Ding Hua surpassed him was that he had a good daughter, and the reason why Huang Kui surpassed him was that his aura was greater than his own, but in terms of vision, they were not as good as him.

  Dong Hao sank into thought and said, "It's just that I couldn't see through Mao Feng's mind! I don't know what he's thinking now. If I can get close to him, then I'll really be able to rest easy, and joining forces with him will indeed make me invincible! No, it won't do. Maybe that old thing Huang Kui has already started, so I'd better go myself and probe the situation. The sooner I understand this person, the more beneficial it will be for me!"

  Just as Dong Hao said, Huang Kui was indeed at Mao Feng's place. Not long after Mao Feng returned to his office, Huang Kui arrived.

  He came empty-handed and was received by Mao Feng in his own office. Huang Kui's intention was clear to Mao Feng after just a few words, that is, to probe the bottom line, wanting to know his plan.

  After Mao Fengzhi knew Huang Kui's plan, he naturally had a countermeasure. He smiled and said: "Huang Gong, the rebels are currently very rampant and the war situation is chaotic! I think it's better for Huang Gong to stay at home, of course, walking around in the Chao Mei area is still possible, believing that the security within the general's jurisdiction is still trustworthy!"

  The first sentence says to stay at home, and the second sentence is that you can move around in Chaomei area. What kind of words are these? Huang Kui was a bit confused, but soon he figured it out - Mao Feng was playing Tai Chi! It sounds like concern, but actually nothing has been said.

  Huang Kui's face suddenly lit up as he said, "So that's how it is. Thank you, Commander, for your concern! I'll thank you here." Huang Kui still had some etiquette and slightly bowed his head.

  Maofeng disagreed and raised his eyebrows, he smiled and stopped talking.

  After drinking a few sips of tea, Huang Kui found the atmosphere to be somewhat chilly. He continued, "Commander, I wonder if there's any hope for that person to return to Guangzhou?"

  Mao Feng's expression was calm as he said, "Do you know where this is? Don't you know what kind of relationship the commander has with that person? It's really unknown who gave you such a big nerve to dare say these words here. You're not afraid of death?"

  Huang Kui forced a smile and said: "I'm an old fool, please don't take it to heart, Commander. I'll apologize later, apologize!"

  So-called apology is nothing but giving gifts. Mao Feng's approach was to accept whatever came his way, and what he lacked was money. To keep the troops alive, they needed money to maintain stability and increase their combat effectiveness.

  Mao Feng didn't seem to mind, still sipping his tea slowly. Huang Kui saw this and continued: "How can we older generations be at peace when the political situation is unstable? Please forgive me, a humble commoner, for my rashness."

  Mao Feng's eyes narrowed slightly as he said, "As the commander, I have a duty to protect the border and ensure the safety of the people. This naturally guarantees your safety, but if you harbor malicious intentions and try to stir up trouble, then that's a different story! My intention is something Huang Gong should also understand. I can empathize with your feelings, but sometimes things require risk, just like doing business - without high risk, how can there be high returns?"

  Huang Kui's face stiffened for a moment, he was countered by the general, he stroked his beard and said: "The commander is right, please point out a clear way!"

  Mao Feng chuckled lightly and said: "I don't dare say it's a clear road, but I do have an idea."

  Huang Kui's eyes lit up and he immediately asked: "Please, Commander, speak clearly."

  Mao Feng said: "Just focus on doing things with a clear conscience, as long as you follow my arrangements, that's all."

  Huang Kui was taken aback, he hadn't expected Mao Feng to be offering him an olive branch, and such a grand one at that. Was this a test or did he really want him to make a statement? What connection did this have with what he had asked before?