Chapter 26: The War Begins? (First Update)

  Mao Feng was persuading Ding Xiao Ya, he had a headache, he never thought he had the talent to coax girls, this coaxing woman really needed someone to do it, and it was more tiring than fighting.

  Ding Xiangya's heart is still mostly sweet, and what she is doing now is also to win over Mao Feng's heart. As long as she grasps Mao Feng's heart, it will be a huge guarantee for her family. She can see the position of Mao Feng in Lin Hu's mind, although not comparable to several masters, but isn't there a saying that goes well? Later generations are to be feared! Now is just now, and the future has endless possibilities.

  She didn't truly set her mind at ease until she knew that her father had finally nodded in agreement, and she was really afraid that her stubborn father would not agree, now she could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

  Ya Tou Xia He looked at her own young lady and stepped forward, saying: "Miss, you're really pitiful. As a dignified Miss Ding, it's come to this. Why don't we run away together, miss?"

  Xiahe's words brought Ding Xiaya back to her senses, she looked at Xiahe's tense little face, and Ding Xiaya smiled and said: "What nonsense are you talking about, running away? I think it's fine now!"

  Xia He's mouth was agape in shock, and she said: "No way?! Miss, who doesn't know that you were kidnapped by that crazy guy? Now all the young masters in the city are waiting for your signal, as long as you don't want to marry that crazy guy, they're all willing to help!"

  "They? Hmph!" Ding Xiangya heard the young masters in the city show disdain on their faces. She said: "What kind of people are they, don't I know? They're all just mixed eaters waiting for death, which one of them has his own ideas? Which one of them relies on his own ability to build his own career? I'm very satisfied with Feng Zhi, at least he relied on his own two hands to achieve today's career! Although he is an outsider, but he is also our Chinese!"

  Xia He also came to her senses, and she exclaimed in surprise: "Miss, you actually like that Mao Fengzi too! Isn't this elopement? Ah, no, not that, it's a private engagement! Ah, that's not right either!"

  Looking at Xiahe's flustered appearance, Ding Xiaya smiled and waved her hand, saying: "Alright, I understand what you mean, don't talk nonsense! Father also agrees, it can't be called elopement! From now on, you have to call Fengzi as your sister-in-law, got it? Xiahe!"

  "I know, miss!" Xia He muttered back with a pout.

  Ding Xiaoya stroked Xiahe's hair lovingly and said, "Little girl, you don't understand, women are like this, when they see someone they like, they don't know what to do! I'm actually quite lucky! At least I can spend my days with the man I like!"

  "Oh!" Xia He nodded in agreement, although she didn't quite understand.

  Mao Feng was holding a meeting with his team and subordinates, all cadres above the company level were present, they were all congratulating their own regimental commander, this grand festive day is approaching, it's everyone's joyful event.

  After the congratulations, Mao Fengzhi also asked about the troops one by one. Seeing that there were no major incidents in the troops, Mao Fengzhi nodded with relief. He still warned everyone to strengthen their training and told them frankly that military pay and expenses would improve over time.

  Hao Junsheng, the captain of the guard company, stood up and reported something to Mao Fengzhi. Mao Fengzhi was slightly surprised after hearing it, and said: "The southern troops are going to attack? Chen Jiongming is going to fight a decisive battle with Sun Dapao?"

  After finishing, Mao Fengzhi also began to recall his own historical memories. Unfortunately, he didn't know much, he wasn't a historian, he was just a soldier in the army, he only knew that 25 years ago Chen Jiongming retreated and Lin Hu also went into hiding together, they all escaped to Hong Kong!

  Mao Feng naturally thought of his brother-in-law, Old Chiang! At this time, Old Chiang was still studying in the Soviet Union and would not return to Guangzhou to establish the Whampoa Military Academy until next year! What he needed now was how to save himself! He still trusted the news about Hao Junsheng.

  Mao Feng waved his hand and dismissed everyone else, leaving only Hao Junsheng behind. He asked, "Junsheng, where did this news come from?"

  Hao Junsheng didn't hesitate and replied directly: "This is no secret, I'm sure Lin Hu and the others already know! If not, Lin Hu will soon hold a meeting to inform everyone of this matter!"

  Mao Feng lowered his head and muttered, "The decisive battle has passed for some time, and it is estimated that the struggle will revolve around Guangzhou. Chen Jiongming's base is not in Guangzhou, and losing Guangzhou will not hurt his vitality. However, for Sun Dapao, this is a necessary base, and only with Guangzhou can he have a foundation to compete with Chen Jiongming!"

  After finishing speaking, Mao Feng turned to Hao Junsheng and said: "Are you still in contact with them?"

  Hao Junsheng didn't hide it either, nodding his head directly, but he said somewhat despondently: "However, there's nothing to be done about it. I've also been labeled a traitor by those people and my party membership has been revoked!"

  Mao Feng was stunned, then he stepped forward and patted Hao Junsheng's shoulder to comfort him: "It's nothing, it's better this way. At this time, you are still more of a cannon fodder. Such an organization is not worth following! Following me won't be glorious? You also know where my heart is?"

  Although they haven't discussed anything about the future, Hao Junsheng can tell a lot from Mao Feng's calm and composed demeanor. He says: "Commander, I know you have a big heart, you're not one of those who suck the blood of the people, and you treat soldiers like your own brothers. From this point on, I admire you. Although I don't know what you plan to do in the future, following you will at least keep me from being a foolish ghost!"

  When Mao Feng heard this, he let out a long sigh and slowly shook his head. He looked at Hao Junsheng and said: "Since the Opium War, China has not been like a country, suffering from repeated bullying by powerful countries, and its people have been slaughtered! When did my great China become so humiliated? Even little Japan climbed onto China's head and defecated on it. The Treaty of Shimonoseki completely destroyed China's dignity! And yet many Chinese citizens welcomed the Japanese, didn't they know that this little Japan was more threatening than France or Britain? England and France are far away from our country, but little Japan is right next to us. If we don't guard against it, it won't take long for little Japan to start another war with China! By then, the people will be devastated, and the country will be in danger!"

  Hao Junsheng was shocked and said: "Japan is like the powerful countries of England and France, all part of the Eight-Nation Alliance. Japan has invaded our Chinese territory, slaughtered our Chinese people, and can be called a bandit. But now Japan's national power far surpasses ours, and our country is plagued by internal strife. If Japan really does what Tanzi said, then China will indeed be in danger."

  Mao Feng solemnly said: "Japan is probably already making its move, they are just waiting for the right moment. England and France also have significant interests in China, Japan must wait until England and France are unable to extricate themselves or are preoccupied with other matters before taking action! Japan has long been secretly sending people to our great land of China to draw maps, the level of detail and accuracy of these maps is probably far beyond imagination!"

  Hao Junsheng was surprised and asked: "Commander, I don't know how you knew all this?"

  Mao Feng's low voice said: "This is my own analysis, Japanese businessmen and scholars are all over my China, are they just simple tourists or traveling merchants? Nonsense! They may also be after cultural relics and treasures of my China, but the main thing is to draw maps and understand the local customs!"

  Hao Junsheng sincerely admired Mao Feng, he really admired him very much. Before, there might have been a bit of dissatisfaction, but this time he was not dissatisfied at all. He made up his mind and said: "Team leader, I am truly ashamed, compared to you, team leader, I am really insignificant!"

  Mao Feng's smile was directed at Hao Junsheng: "How can I achieve this alone? My purpose in joining the army is not for myself, but to resist the invasion of our country by powerful enemies, and to avenge my compatriots who died miserably under their iron hooves! If the country is broken, how can families be spared?! I need your support, and also the support of more comrades!"

  Hao Junsheng said loudly and solemnly: "From now on, I will be loyal to the death, only to the Party!"

  Mao Feng continued: "Now I am still short of people, lacking talented military personnel, and strategists are also scarce. Do you know anyone?"

  Hao Junsheng lowered his head and thought for a moment, then shook his head and said: "The people I know are not great talents, let alone now that I am no longer one of them, even more so, no one will come, besides, your prestige is still insufficient, Team Leader!"

  Mao Fengzhi understood the implication of Hao Junsheng's words. How many people can a small team leader win over? Mao Fengzhi also agreed that in today's era, it is not easy for ordinary people to achieve the level where they can rally everyone with just one call.

  Mao Feng nodded and said: "You're right, I was too impatient! The great war is approaching soon, do you have any strategy?"

  Hao Junsheng's eyes straightened, and he said: "Tuan Zuo, to be honest, I still think that the south has more prospects. Talented people gather there, and Sun Yat-sen is highly respected. Chen and Lin are no match for him! Although the Beijing government is powerful, it is internally divided, and its future is uncertain!"

  Mao Feng said disdainfully: "These are all well-said, but I'm afraid the Nationalist Party is also unstable! Now that Sun Big Cannon can still keep his voice down, once Sun is not around, internal strife will follow! Can two parties with ambitions get along for long? What's more, they have conflicting interests. And then there's the Soviet Union! Dragging in such an external ally is asking for trouble! Who doesn't know that the Soviet Union is a wolf, this is inviting a wolf into one's home! Once the Soviet Union and the Communist Party join hands, it would be strange if the Nationalist Party didn't intervene!"

  Hao Junsheng had naturally heard of the G Party and knew about the Soviet Union, although he didn't acknowledge it in his heart. However, he also knew that what Mao Feng said could very well happen! The future is full of variables, just because something doesn't happen now doesn't mean it won't happen in the future.