In the morning, Chengde Governor’s Mansion.
The black gatehouse of the Governor's Mansion looks tall and majestic. There are two huge stone lions placed outside the gate, which are majestic and majestic. There are twenty sentries standing on both sides of the gate, loaded with guns and ammunition, neat and serious, and they look like wood carvings and clay sculptures.
Zhao He, the Chengqi official, was busy and overwhelmed, constantly shuttling in and out of the door.
As the saying goes, the slaves are as big as the master. Zhao Erxun is the governor of Chengde, and Zhao He is his brother. He is naturally majestic and bossy when he is in charge here.
At this time, a person appeared at the gate of the Governor's Mansion. Zhao He took a closer look and trotted over quickly, bowing his head and saying hello to him: "It turns out to be Mr. Li, the God of Wealth, which fragrant wind brought you here? "
"So it's you. I passed by here today and stopped by to visit the Governor. Is he here?" Li Xuewen asked with a pleasant smile.
"Here, the Governor happens to be at home today and is receiving Japanese friends," Zhao He said. "You go inside and sit for a while. I will inform you and arrange for you to meet immediately."
"Thank you very much." Li Xuewen said.
Sure enough, not long after, Zhao Erxun personally greeted Li Xuewen from the Governor's Mansion, took Li Xuewen's hand, and said with a smile: "Old Li, you finally remembered me today. I thought you forgot about me. He has gone beyond the horizon."
This Zhao Erxun is in his fifties, tall, with a loud voice, a rosy complexion, and a shining nose. At a glance, you can tell that he is rich in nutrition and well-maintained.
"I heard that the Governor recently got a batch of good wine, so I came here to try it." Li Xuewen said with a smile.
"Oh? Your nose is really sharp, you can smell all this," the two looked at each other and laughed, "Zhao He, arrange the kitchen and prepare the meals. I want to have a good drink with Mr. Li."
"Yes." Zhao He agreed and turned around to make arrangements.
Just behind the Governor's Palace, there is a large garden. There is a Peony Hall in the garden. This is where Zhao Erxun entertains distinguished guests privately.
The kitchen had a table full of good food and wine, and they were just eating and chatting inside.
Zhao Erxun also went all out today and took out a bottle of Macallan Scotch whiskey to entertain Li Xuewen.
"Old Li, do you know how much this bottle of wine is worth?" Zhao Erxun said with a smile, "That's why you are here. If it were anyone else, I would be reluctant to take it out."
"Thank you, Brother Gongrang," Li Xuewen tasted it carefully and said, "I have also tasted a lot of famous foreign wines, such as French brandy, Russian vodka, Dutch gin, Mexican tequila, Cuban rum, etc. None of them are as good as this wine. The aroma of this wine is fragrant and refreshing, and the aftertaste is long, like drinking nectar."
"Old Li, you know what you are doing." Zhao Erxun laughed.
"Brother Gongrang, I came today because I have nothing to do but go to the Three Treasures Hall." Li Xuewen said as he took out a banknote from his arms and handed it to Zhao Yaxun.
Zhao Erxun unfolded it and took a look: one hundred thousand taels of silver! His eyes suddenly lit up and he said, "Old Li, are you giving all this money to me?"
"That's natural." Li Xuewen said.
"Then I won't be polite," Zhao Erxun said, putting the banknote into his arms, and then said, "Tell me, what's the matter? Between us brothers, if you have anything to say, just say it."
"Brother Gongrang, have you heard of the Chenjiayu Security Team recently?"
"I heard, aren't they just a bunch of beards? The bandit leader is named Zhang Tianhe, who specializes in robbing men, dominating women, killing people and setting fires. Not long ago, I asked Qin Liang, the commander of the fifth battalion of Pingquan Prefecture, to conquer To suppress the enemy, he first brought his troops there, but they were of no use, so he sent additional troops from the Tenth Battalion. I know this." Zhao Erxun said.
"Brother Gongrang, there is a misunderstanding here." Li Xuewen said.
"Misunderstanding? What misunderstanding?"
"Actually, the Chenjiayu Security Team is a mass organization organized voluntarily by the local people, specializing in fighting against Mongolian bandits and Japanese devils. They did not do anything harmful to nature. It was Ren Zhanbiao from Hongmakan who did some shameful things, and then , and then framed it for them." Li Xuewen said.
"Is there such a thing? How did you know about it?" Zhao Erxun asked.
"Brother Gongrang, they say that family scandals should not be made public. Let me tell you the truth today. To be honest, Li Sizhe, the dog son, is working for their Chenjiayu security team and is still a little leader." Li Xuewen said with a look of shame.
"Old Li, you are really good," Zhao Erxun pointed at him and said with a smile, "Then why didn't you tell me earlier? If you had told me earlier, I wouldn't have sent troops to conquer. Look at what happened. , what if you hurt your son, my eldest nephew?"
"That's not true. He is quite clever and ran away long ago. Alas, I can't help it. I don't know how to teach my children," Li Xuewen said. "I am also very worried because of these two children."
"Old Li, you have a son and a daughter. This is your blessing. You should cherish it," Zhao Erxun said. "Then what do you mean when you talk about this today?"
"Brother Gongrang, I want you to issue an order to recruit Zhang Tianhe from the Chenjiayu Security Team." Li Xuewen said.
"Recruitment?" Zhao Erxun put down his wine glass, "Is this possible?"
"Brother Gongrang, do you think that these places near Chengde have been very unrest recently. Bandits are rampant and Mongolian bandits are waiting for opportunities to invade. If your government sends troops to conquer, it will be very difficult. When you go, they will get wind of it and turn into Zero, dispersed and went into the mountains. When your officers and soldiers left, they came out again. Therefore, the more the suppression, the more bandits there were. Take the area around Pingquan Prefecture as an example, and Du Lisi from Heiyun Village, Hong Kong Ren Zhanbiao from Makan, the Chenjiayu Security Team, several of their big ones, and many other small ones. If they can be recruited from the Chenjiayu Security Team, let them use bandits to fight bandits, and let Zhang Tianhe take his headquarters Wouldn't it be much more labor-saving to send troops to suppress other bandits than if your government sent troops to suppress them?" Li Xuewen analyzed to him.
"What you said makes sense." Zhao Erxun said.
"To tell you the truth, I have selfish motives for this. If you recruit the Chenjiayu security team, then my son, your eldest nephew Li Sizhe, will also be recruited. If he can take the right path in the future, I will also I feel relieved." Li Xuewen said.
"Old Li, look at what you said. If you want him to become an official, wouldn't it be easy?" Zhao Erxun said, "I heard that your son is a top student at the Russian Artillery Academy. He is a talented person. "
"What a talent! He can make me worry less, so I'm thankful to God." Li Xuewen said.
"It seems that this Zhang Tianhe is not simple. He can ask you, Lao Li, to speak for him personally. He is not just an ordinary person," Zhao Erxun said with a smile, "I know this, please let me think about it again. I’ll get back to you in a few days.”
"Okay, I'll wait for your good news."
