Chapter Three

  Behind Song Zheyuan were three hundred soldiers of the 29th Army, who would follow his orders without hesitation. Since General Song had given the order, they would carry it out without any doubt.

  Those three hundred soldiers of the 29th Army immediately broke through Song Zheyuan and rushed into the crowd of students, with two or three people grabbing one student. Xiao Zhen and more than a hundred students were not waiting to be slaughtered and quickly resisted, the scene was quite chaotic, and the banners were torn apart in the tug-of-war. But on one side were well-trained troops, and on the other side were students who had no strength to bind chickens. Those weak students could not win against the strong soldiers. After a struggle, Xiao Zhen and more than a hundred students led by him were subdued by three hundred soldiers of the 29th Army.

  At this moment, Liang Zhongguo ran to Song Zheyuan's front and said: "General Song, you'd better take these students to my home."

  Song Zheyuan looked at Liang Zhongguo with suspicion and asked: "Liang Zhongguo, why did you say that?"

  Liáng Zhōngguó was taken aback and asked in surprise: "Sòng Jūnzhǎng, how did you know my name?"

  Song Zheyuan smiled and said, "Liáng Zhōngguó, Xiao Zhēn is someone who participates in every student movement. As for you, you're someone who always watches from the sidelines to see the excitement. I've seen you appear several times at the scene of the demonstrations, but you neither support nor oppose them. I find it very strange and wanted to investigate what kind of person you are. Upon investigation, it turns out that you're actually the son of Liáng Liàngfēng, a renowned martial artist in Northern China."

  Li Zhongguo smiled and said: "I didn't expect that the number one person in Beiping would actually know my name, I'm truly honored."

  Song Zheyuan hummed: "Less nonsense, I'm asking you, why are you always sneaking around at the scene of student movements?"

  Li said with a frown: "I didn't speak as mysteriously as Song Jun, I just want to know how you will deal with the students, and I'm more afraid that you'll persecute the students."

  Song Zheyuan was both curious and amused, saying: "You little guy takes me for a warlord and a powerful country, am I Song Zheyuan someone who would create a disaster?"

  Liáng Zhōngguó explained: "The people who suppressed the student movement are not just you 29th Army, those police will do it too."

  "What can you do even if their students are in trouble?"

  Li Chongzhong said sternly: "I will stop it. If I can't stop it, I will do my best to seek justice for these students."

  As soon as Liang Zhonghua's voice fell, those students all cheered and shouted "Good!", Xiao Zhen yelled: "Thank you, Liang Zhonghua."

  Li Chong turned his head and said, "No need."

  Song Zheyuan smiled and said: "Why are you doing this?"

  Li said calmly: "Just because I am a Chinese, if a group of students who love their motherland encounter difficulties in seeking justice, I will unhesitatingly stand up for them to fight for what is right."

  Song Zheyuan liked people like Liang Zhongguo and smiled: "Why did you want me to take this group of students to your home?"

  Li Guo said: "I have a way to persuade these students to leave. You bring them to my home, and I will tell Commander Song."

  Song Zheyuan said with a strange tone: "Why don't you say it here?"

  Li said with a nod, "I'd like to invite General Song to visit my home as well."

  Song Zheyuan was taken aback, and burst out laughing: "Your respected father, Liang Guanglie, is also a number one figure in Beiping. I should go meet him too." He then ordered the 300 soldiers of the 29th Army to follow behind Liang Zhongguo and himself as they escorted the 100 students on their way.

  Liáng China's home is just the Zhen Shen Wu Guan, not far from here. More than 400 people walked for a while and entered the Zhen Shen Wu Guan. In the dining hall, Liang Liangfeng and Cheng Changying, this couple, had just finished eating and were collecting bowls and chopsticks together when they suddenly heard a commotion at the door. The two felt strange and put down their bowls and chopsticks to come to the martial arts courtyard.

  Song Zheyuan saw the male and female owners of the Zhenshenwu Hall come out, smiled and said: "Mr. Liang, Mrs. Liang, I am Song Zheyuan, the commander of the 29th Army, who has come to pay respects to Mr. and Mrs. Liang."

  Liang Liangfeng was slightly surprised and delighted, saying: "It's actually the famous 29th Army Commander who has come to my humble abode, it really makes my humble home shine."

  Song Zheyuan sighed: "I'm ashamed, Song Mou is busy with official duties and can't come to see Mr. and Mrs. Liang earlier, please forgive me."

  Liang Liangfeng shook his head and said: "General Song, you are a busy person with important things to attend to, being able to come to my humble abode is the greatest honor for me, Liang Liangfeng, how dare I mention anything else."

  Song Zheyuan said: "Mr. and Mrs. Liang, after your son helps persuade these students to leave, we can have a good chat."

  Liāng Liàngfēng exclaimed: "Can even a dog's son help Song Jun Zhang?"

  Li Chongyu was dissatisfied and said: "Dad, what are you talking about? Am I really useless?"

  Liang Liangfeng smiled and said, "Alright, Zhong Er, you persuade the students for me to see."

  Liang Zhongguo coughed and said to Xiao Zhen: "Xiao Zhen, do you know why I never participate in student demonstrations?"

  Xiao Zhen shook her head and said: "I don't know."

  Liang Zhongguo said: "Because I think student organizations' parades are useless."

  Xiao Zhen angrily said: "Useless, are you ignoring the results of the May Fourth Movement?" The students all said: "Yes, yes."

  Li Ang sneered: "Don't be proud of yourselves, the credit for the success of the May Fourth Movement does not go to you. If there had been no workers' strike and merchants' closure of shops, could you have succeeded?"

  Xiao Zhen thought for a moment: "You mean..."

  Liang said: "What's the use of you students going on strike? What harm can it do to the government? I'll show you a clear way."

  Xiao Zhen said with a sigh: "Tell me about it."

  Li Ang said: "You should unite with businessmen, workers and even broader classes if you want to succeed in your future demonstrations."

  Li Ang finished speaking, the students' faces were filled with joy, and they whispered to each other in discussion. Xiao Zhen was overjoyed and said: "You're right, let's go do it as you said."

  Song Zheyuan listened more and more uncomfortable, when Liang Zhongguo finished his "wonderful plan", Song Zheyuan was so angry that he pointed at Liang Zhongguo and shouted: "You scoundrel, what kind of ghost idea is this? Are you not satisfied with the chaos in the situation, do you want to stir up more trouble?"

  Liang Liangfeng hastily apologized and said: "My son is ignorant, please forgive him, Commander Song."

  Liáng Zhōngguó ignored Song Zheyuan and continued: "Also, when you put up banners again, remember to add the words 'Support Song Zheyuan's resistance against Japan'."

  In the past, because Song Zheyuan often came and went with Japanese people, the banner slogans that students paraded were "Beat the traitor and running dog Song Zheyuan". If we follow Liang Zhongguo's approach, the students can eliminate one enemy and gain an ally at the same time.

  Liáng Zhōngguó smiled and said: "Song Military Commander, I think the Japanese really invaded our rivers and mountains. You will definitely resist Japan, so you won't have any objections to handing over your command flag."

  Song Zheyuan thought: Good kid, you've dragged me into this too. He said, "I'll play it by ear."

  Xiao Zhen smiled and said: "Great idea, I will definitely do as you say. We will now unite with the merchants and workers of all classes to hold a large demonstration march."

  Li said: "Wait, Xiao Zhen. In today's difficult times, how can merchants and workers easily respond to you? I think unless something big happens again, they will not respond to you."

  Xiao Zhen asked: "Your meaning is that we wait until something big happens in China and then take action."

  Liáng Zhōngguó dào: "Duì."

  English Translation:

  Liang said, "Right."

  Xiao Zhen nodded and said: "We understand, China. We'll leave first to do our own work." After that, he led the Chinese students away to take care of their own affairs.

  In front of Liang Zhongguo, a white thing appeared, he raised his head to look at the sky, snowflakes were falling to the ground, and muttered: "Finally snowed, I thought this winter would not snow."

  Song Zheyuan shouted: "Xiao Zhen, you listen well, I have decided that if you hold another procession and demonstration, the 29th Army will not arrest you again, let the police catch you."

  Li said with a frown: "Police, the student's situation will get much worse."

  Xiao Zhen didn't even turn his head, saying: "Whatever, Song Jun Chang, I'm telling you, no matter who captures us, we will not surrender." After finishing speaking, all the students walked out of the Zhen Shen Wu Guan.

  Song Zheyuan roared: "Li Guang, if something big happens in China again and those ignorant students unite successfully across different classes, the situation will be out of control. I won't forgive you."

  Liáng Zhōngguó showed no fear, looking at Sòng Zhéyuán, calmly said: "General Sòng, if something big happens in China and the students' actions don't get a response from various quarters, then where is our hope for China?"

  Song Zheyuan and Liang Zhongguo looked at each other for a moment, then suddenly laughed and said: "Liang Zhongguo, why is your name called China?"

  Li Liangfeng said, "I'll explain this point. I'm a martial artist. When my son was born, I couldn't think of any other good name. Since he's in the middle generation, I named him China, so that he would never forget that he is Chinese at all times."

  Song Zheyuan avoided Liang Zhongguo's firm gaze and said: "Liang Guanzhu, can we go inside and sit down?"

  Liang Liangfeng apologized: "General Song, I was rude. Please come into the main hall and let's talk."

  Song Zheyuan ordered 300 soldiers of the 29th Army to stand in two rows at the entrance of the hall, then followed Liang Liangfeng, Cheng Changying and Liang Zhongguo into the hall.

  After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Liang Liangfeng asked his wife, Cheng Changying, to prepare some tea. Cheng Changying nodded and left, while the other three men sat down according to their ranks as host and guests. Song Zheyuan then asked: "China, I suppose you've invited me to your home today because there's something you'd like to discuss?"

  Liáng Zhōngguó smiled and said: "General Sòng, you are indeed formidable. I have a request for General Sòng to agree to."

  Song Zheyuan said: "Speak."

  Liáng Zhōngguó said: "I want to ask Sòng Jūnzhǎng to sell me a few guns for me to play with."

  Song Zheyuan frowned and said: "Do you like playing with guns?"

  Li said with a shake of his head, "No, I just look at the current situation in China. There must be a war between China and Japan. I want to go to the battlefield to serve my country. If so, it is necessary to fight with guns. My family has no guns, so I would like to ask General Song to buy me a few guns for practice."

  Liang Liangfeng said: "General Song, don't worry about the price, as long as you agree, it's settled."

  "Thank you for your support, Father."

  Song Zheyuan asked, "Mr. Liang, aren't you afraid that your son will sacrifice his life for the country? As far as I know, there is only one China in the world, and if China makes sacrifices, then the Liang family will be extinct."

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