Chapter 7 Became an Official

  "Join the army?"

  Ye Xuan was stunned, and it took him a long time to react: "Brother Ye's family has been merchants for generations. How carefree and enviable that is! What's good about being a soldier and eating rations? Brother Ye, please think carefully."

  "Hengyue has thought it through." Wang Hengyue replied, "Hengyue has wanted to join the army since he was a child. Now that Sichuan is training new troops, there's no reason for Hengyue not to join."

  Upon hearing this, Ye Xuanbiao naturally put on an official air: "This, brother's mind is far-reaching, this official admires. But being a soldier is not like doing business, one must understand drills, one must understand discipline. Ah, speaking of discipline, in the military it is naturally the most important."

  "We all understand the rules." Qin Guangcheng smiled and stood up, placing a brocade box in front of Ye Xuanzhuo: "This was brought back from abroad by Shu Zhi, please take a look, sir."

  Ye Xuanbiao opened the brocade box, but inside was a gold watch that Wang Hengyue had given to Qin Guangcheng, who in turn gave it to Ye Xuanbiao.

  Ye Xuanbiao's life was most fond of foreign goods, and as soon as he saw the gold watch, his eyes lit up, and he picked it up to play with it for a long time, praising it endlessly. When he looked again in the brocade box, there was also a two-thousand-tael silver note inside.

  "You're too kind, you're too kind." Ye Xuanbiao carefully put away the gold watch: "If all our countrymen were as dedicated to serving their country as you are, how could we not become strong? But I wonder what skills you have learned?"

  Du Charlie gave Wang Hengyue a look, and Wang Hengyue took out the "diploma" with a stiff upper lip and handed it to Du Charlie.

  Du Charlie walked up to Ye Xuanbiao with his diploma, and upon seeing the foreign text on it, Ye was completely baffled, unable to recognize even half a character. Du Charlie pointed at the text and said:

  "This is written as 'Diploma of Graduation from The Royal Military College Sandhurst of the British Empire'"

  As soon as the words "Great Britain, Royal" were spoken, Ye Xuanbiao's face changed greatly, and he held his diploma with both hands, as if holding a treasure. The dignified leader, regardless of his status, personally stood up and came to Wang Hengyue's side, respectfully returning the diploma to him.

  "I didn't expect that Brother Shì would be a graduate of a foreign military academy, and also have connections with the British royal family. I apologize for my disrespect, I apologize for my disrespect."

  Wang Hengyue had to have a mouthful of tea, and Ye Xuanbiao was splashed all over his body. Is the Royal Academy related to the royal family? This Lord Ye is indeed as Qin Guangcheng said, he doesn't dare to neglect anyone who has dealings with foreigners.

  Back to his original position, Ye Duolei was obviously unwilling to let the other party look down on him, and he sighed with emotion: "If I had known earlier that Brother Shi had this relationship with the British Emperor, during the Boxer Rebellion, I should have asked Brother Shi to come forward and say a word to the British Emperor. With Brother Shi's mediation, it would seem that the British Emperor would give face, and the two countries would naturally get along harmoniously. Unfortunately, it can be seen that our country has many talents."

  Wang Hengyue and Du Charlie held back their laughter, their faces flushing bright red.

  Yedu Ling was completely unaware that what he said would only make people laugh, and thought he was right. He was self-satisfied. At this time, Wang Hengyue not only had gold and silver watches as gifts, but also had the identity of a "foreign military officer", which made him quite different in Yedu Ling's eyes. After checking the name list for half a day, he said:

  "Originally, with your background, being a battalion commander would be more than enough, but unfortunately, there are arrangements everywhere and the roads are all officials who can't afford to offend. After checking around, I can only find that the 2nd company of the newly established 3rd battalion of the 66th mixed brigade still lacks one officer, if you don't mind, you can temporarily take this position, and I will definitely think of a way to transfer you to a better place in the future."

  The team officer is equivalent to the company commander. According to the Sichuan New Army's organization, each battalion has 612 people, divided into four teams, with 153 people in each team. In an instant, he became the head of more than 150 people, which was not bad. Wang Hengyue thought to himself. He also remembered that the 65th and 66th battalions of the 33rd Mixed Brigade were indeed producing talented people.

  Later became the Kuomintang Chief of Staff Cheng Qian, at this time in the 33rd Mixed Brigade as a first-class counselor, Sichuan Army famous generals Yang Sen, Ma Dezhai, Chen Wanzhen and others, at that time were also just like themselves as a team officer. Even Wang Zuxiang, Li Genfu, He Guoguang and other future figures who would be invincible, at this time were also small platoon leaders. In the blink of an eye, they were on an equal footing with these future famous generals, really unexpected.

  Thinking of this, I couldn't help but bow my head slightly:

  "Thanks to Du Lian for his help. When Hong Yue returns to America one day, he will surely mention Du Lian in front of his father."

  Upon hearing this, Ye Xuanbiao was so delighted that he almost forgot his own surname, and laughed until his mouth couldn't close. These wealthy tycoons who made their fortunes overseas would have enough to live a life of luxury for generations just by leaking out a small portion of their wealth!

  Calculating that such a "rich second generation" would join the army just to alleviate boredom, could his father really be at ease with Wang Hengyue staying in the military camp for life? He will eventually return to inherit the family business, and now he has flattered him, which will be useful in the future.

  Ye Xuanbiao made a few people wait, took out the appointment letter, picked up the brush and wrote a letter quickly, stamped it with his private seal, sealed it and handed it to Wang Hengyue.

  "Shi Fengrong is a man I personally promoted, he's currently recruiting and training new troops in Leshan. You can bring this letter and your appointment to him, and he'll take care of the arrangements."

  Wang Hengyue took over the letter, carefully put it away and thanked him again.

  Qin Guangcheng was delighted to see things going so smoothly, and just as he was about to invite Ye Xuanbiao to his home for a drink that evening, a stiff Chinese voice suddenly came from outside:

  "Master Douleng, I've come to find you again!"

  As soon as he heard this voice, Ye Xuanbiao's face changed suddenly, and he hastily called out: "Block it, block it! Say that the official is not here, not here!"

  Wang Heng and others were greatly surprised, listening to the voice that seemed to be a foreigner. This leader had always been respectful to foreigners, how could there be any reason to block his way?

  Before Ye Tong could even react, a foreign young man with blonde hair, only slightly younger than Wang Hengyue, rushed in and shouted as soon as he saw Ye Xuanbai:

  "Dou Ling Dà Rén, nǐ bù gòu pēng yǒu."

  Translation: "Dou Ling, you're not a good friend."

  Ye Xuanbiao wanted to hide but couldn't, his face awkward: "Mr. Pitt, where have I been unfriendly?"

  Pete was furious: "The things I entrusted you with, you always put off until tomorrow, and then again until today."

  Wang Hengyue and several others listened in stunned silence, this person could speak Chinese, but the words used were far from appropriate, who has such an expression as "tomorrow pushes today"?

  Pete didn't realize his mistake and raised his voice, saying: "Director Du, no matter what, you must give me an arrangement today. If not, I won't leave. When I say I won't go, I definitely won't go."