Taiyuan City was recovered, but everything from internal affairs to people's livelihood was still in a mess, which required a long recovery process.
But this is Pang Yuan's business. Boss Xie waved his hand and smiled: "Thank you, Brother Pang. You are in charge and I am in charge. In the evening, we will have shabu-shabu at home. Don't be late."
Boss Xie has really made progress. From eight dishes to shabu-shabu, this is a qualitative leap.
Taking Taiyuan was also a qualitative leap for the People's Liberation Army.
Facing this new city built by Yan Xishan, Pang Yuan was also overwhelmed.
To be honest, Yan Xishan still made contributions to Shanxi. He built railways, developed minerals, promoted national industries, built schools, and built hospitals. It can be said that the city of Taiyuan was also built under Yan Xishan's single-handed promotion.
The original provincial capital of Shanxi was located in Yangqu. As Yan Xishan vigorously promoted the development of Shanxi, the small county town of Yangqu could no longer meet the development needs. Only then did Yan Xishan transfer the political, economic and cultural center to Taiyuan, which has a wider area. It took more than 20 years to build the unknown Taiyuan into the capital of Shanxi.
Taiyuan is like Yan Xishan's child, he raised it with one hand, but when the Japanese came, Yan Xishan gave the child to the Japanese without much resistance.
The 280,000 troops failed to defend Taiyuan and were defeated by 60,000 Japanese troops. It was a great shame and humiliation.
Seeing that Xie Tian was about to escape, Pang Yuan hurriedly grabbed Xie Tian, stared at his eyes and said, "Don't leave in a hurry. We have taken Taiyuan now and have occupied almost half of Shanxi. And you have already told this news The whole country is electrified, and 40 million pairs of eyes across the country are staring at us. At this time, we must have a charter."
Xie Tian laughed: "Don't we already have the regulations?"
Pang Yuan pulled Xie Tian with a black line: "Your boring development strategy is okay, but things are different now. Not to mention Yan Xishan, even Chongqing and Yan'an will keep an eye on us. Maybe they will send us People are already on their way."
Xie Tian smiled and said, "Come just come. They just want to eat and drink to keep warm. I have a big family now, so I don't have any problem caring about their stuttering."
Pang Yuan glared and pushed Xie Tian down on the sofa: "You are still joking at this time. Now you have only two choices, either to stand in line or to set up your own banner."
Xie Tian looked at Pang Yuan with a smile and pulled him to sit down: "Okay, Brother Pang, let's talk about this issue. You have said that now we only have two choices, so what do you want to choose? There are no outsiders here. Say what’s on your mind.”
Pang Yuan looked at Xie Tian with a headache and said honestly: "I don't know. I have been thinking about this issue for a long time. Neither of these two options is the best choice for us."
Xie Tian laughed and said: "Isn't that the case? Even a wise man like Brother Pang doesn't know how to choose, let alone a martial artist like me. Then let's just watch patiently. From the overall point of view, jointly resisting Japan It is the only correct path. Even the Eighth Route Army and the New Fourth Army have accepted the reorganization by the Chongqing government. If Chongqing gives us any appointment, we have no reason to refuse, otherwise we will be on the opposite side of the entire nation."
Pang Yuan nodded: "The general direction is correct, but have you seriously considered where our way out is?"
Xie Tian looked at Pang Yuan and smiled bitterly: "It seems that we can't talk to Brother Pang today. But I really don't have time now. The departure of Neji Okamura means that he has completely given up on our Shanxi. With this enthusiasm, we must seize the time to seize the territory, otherwise when Yan Laoxi and the Eighth Route Army react, this big pot of fat will probably cause a bloody battle."
Pang Yuan's expression changed, his eyes widened and he said, "Then you are still bothering me here, why don't you leave quickly?"
Xie Tian stared at Pang Yuan dumbfounded, raised his thumb and laughed loudly: "Brother Pang, I really have you. Okay, then I'll leave first. Remember to come home for shabu-shabu in the evening. Then we two brothers can talk thoroughly. ”
Pang Yuan breathed a sigh of relief: "Don't run around during this period. I estimate that forces from all sides will come to your door soon."
Xie Tian nodded and stood up and said with a smile: "The soldiers are coming to cover up the water and the earth. I really can't bear it anymore. Why don't we still have Brother Pang?"
Pang Yuan pushed Xie Tian towards the door speechlessly. At this moment, Ye Tong knocked on the door and came in with a telegram in his hand. He looked at the two of them and said: "Teacher, Mr. Pang, there is a call from Chongqing. Mr. Jing Guo has left for Shanxi. About one Arrive at Caizhuang Airport in an hour.”
Pang Yuan was stunned for a moment, looked at Xie Tian and said with a wry smile: "It's coming as it comes, it seems it's time for me to step forward."
Xie Tian smiled and said: "When the peaches are ripe, the peach pickers will naturally come. Let's go together and see what gift Chongqing has prepared for us."
At Caizhuang Airport, an American Douglas DC-3 passenger plane landed slowly on the runway. Xu Lixin accompanied Mr. Jingguo off the plane and introduced Mr. Jingguo to Xie Tian, who was already standing by the runway to greet him.
Xie Tian's actions were so fast that Xu Lixin, the head of Lanyi Club's Jinsui Station, was liberated before Taiyuan could take office. He didn't even know if it was still necessary to establish the Jinsui Station.
But no matter what, Mr. Jingguo will definitely arrange for Xu Lixin to accompany him on his trip to Taiyuan. Not only him, but Du Yue also came with him. It is obvious that Mr. Jingguo has no intention of taking Xu Lixin back with him.
Xie Tian greeted Mr. Jingguo, saluted and shook hands: "Hello, Mr. Jingguo."
Mr. Jingguo and Xie Tian held hands and shook each other gently. He looked up and down at Xie Tian, who was about the same age as himself, and said, "Baoqing, your name has shocked the whole country. Since the Marco Polo Bridge Incident, this is still my China." The army's first recapture of an important military town like Taiyuan was a great encouragement to the military and civilians in their determination to resist Japan, and it also meant that our army had transitioned from strategic confrontation to strategic counterattack, and my father was very pleased."
Xie Tian shook Mr. Jingguo's hand and said seriously: "Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the country. Xie just did what he should do."
When the two met for the first time, they all spoke in official terms, but Mr. Jingguo was still slightly disappointed. He was very pleased when he mentioned his father. Xie Tian did not show any fear, nor did he reveal any loyalty to the government in his answer. the meaning of.
Mr. Jingguo realized that this Xie Baoqing might be more difficult to deal with than he thought.
Mr. Jingguo smiled slightly and patted Xie Tian's hand. He looked at Pang Yuan next to Xie Tian. He was stunned for a moment and stretched out his hands to Pang Yuan in surprise: "May I ask if this is Mr. Wenzhi?"
Pang Yuan smiled slightly and shook hands with Mr. Jingguo: "Jingguo, I haven't seen you for many years. I didn't expect you to still remember me."
Mr. Jingguo said in fear: "How dare students forget Mr. Wenzhi's teachings? My father mentioned Mr. Wenzhi many times in front of his students. He regretted that he had not fought hard to keep Mr. Wenzhi."
Pang Yuan laughed: "Mr. Jiang is so flattering, Jingguo, this is not the place to talk. Let's get in the car first. Let's go back and talk later."
Xie Tian briefly met and shook hands with Xu Lixin and other members of Mr. Jingguo's entourage, and warmly greeted everyone to get on the bus.
A group of seven or eight cars left the airport and headed towards Taiyuan. Mr. Jingguo, who was invited by Pang Yuan to ride in the same car, felt a bitter taste in his mouth.
Xie Baoqing actually invited Pang Yuan to his side. The situation was not optimistic.
