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    ☆, beacon smoke 24

    Wu Yongping’s resumption of war shocked China and foreign countries.

    Originally, the Huai Army and the National Protector Army had already reached an agreement on peace. After the follow-up matters were settled, the Huai Army’s headquarters would withdraw from Yonggu, and then the National Protector Army would move in.Now Wu Yongping suddenly launched an attack and caught the Huai army by surprise. Although they could barely hold on to Yonggu, they suffered heavy casualties.

    Unfortunately, the cabinet had just moved to Jinling at this time, and there were so many things going on that Li Zheng couldn’t leave for a while, so he sent a few close generals to the front line, while he stayed in Jinling to remotely direct the war.

    This battle was quite difficult. The Huai Army and the National Guard Army fought back and forth on the front lines of Yonggu, Anhua, and Lejiawan for more than a month. The fighting became more and more stalemate.The lights in the commander’s mansion were brightly lit all night long, and secret messages were constantly rushing back and forth between the front line and Jinling. That day Yao Ji went to see Li Zheng, who was having an all-night meeting with his secretaries. There was a mountain of military reports and documents piled on the desk, and the crystal ashtray was full of cigarette butts.

    When he saw Yao Ji walking in, she frowned unnoticeably when she smelled the strong smell of smoke, and said, “Let’s go to the next door room.”

    Yao Ji raised her face and saw that his eyes were bloodshot and he looked tired as never before. At this time, she still noticed her own small movement just now. She couldn’t help but feel sour and tugged on his sleeves: “I heard from Captain Yu that you haven’t slept for two days, so you should take a rest.”

    “I’m fine,” Li Zheng reached out and touched her forehead, “It’s just that the war is too tight and the marriage proposal may have to be postponed. I feel wronged to you.”

    Yao Ji didn’t feel aggrieved, she just felt sorry for He’s hard work. “I brought the soup I just made.” She turned around and took out a porcelain cup from Huanghuali’s food box, “It’s still hot. Drink some quickly.”

    Li Zheng took it with a smile and asked her: “Did you cook it with your own hands? If not, I won’t drink it.”

    Yao Ji glared at he: “Yes, yes, Third Young Master, please drink it quickly.”

    Li Zheng had been agitated because of the unfavorable outcome of the war, but when he saw her being so agitated, his eyes flashed between frowns and smiles, and his heart moved involuntarily, and his mood seemed to have improved.

    He just sat there and drank all the soup in the porcelain cup. It was Yaoji’s first time making soup and she had no confidence in the taste. Seeing this, he quickly asked him: “How is it? How does it taste?”

    In fact, Li Zheng couldn’t taste what it was, he just looked at her face greedily under the light, drinking spoonful by spoonful very slowly, just looking forward to spending more time with her, even if he didn’t say anything, he was satisfied.It’s just that we have to say goodbye eventually. People are coming and going in the handsome manor, so Yao Ji can’t stay here too long. She packed up her food box and turned around to leave, but Li Zheng held her back: “Are you coming tomorrow?”

    Yao Ji didn’t plan to come, but tonight she came to see Li Zheng. Master Kong actually complained, saying that she and Li Zheng were almost an unmarried couple after all, so it was better to avoid it.But when she looked at Li Zheng, her dark eyes concealed imperceptible reluctance and pleading, and she raised the corners of her lips: “Well, I will definitely come tomorrow.”

    The next day, she broke her promise. Li Zheng originally told her that he had sent people to notify the detective team and asked them to release the arrested progressive students, but something happened midway.

    It turned out that Li Zheng’s note was sent to the detective team, but when he was about to follow it, he was stopped by someone.It was not Chen Lihai who spoke, but the British ambassador.Li Zheng had no choice but to hang up the phone to Yao Ji: “Ambassador James was very angry and said that he could not let them go no matter what. He is furious now. Even if I want to bring the person out, Chen Lihai will not agree. After waiting for a while, I will find a way to get the person out. You don’t have to worry. It’s just a matter of time.”

    Yao Ji also knew that this was not He’s problem. The only one to blame was Mo Jiaping, who was unlucky enough to hit the British ambassador’s gun.She rushed to Yi Qiu’s house and told Yi Qiu what happened. Yi Qiu cheered up: “So, the seniors will be fine?”

    “It’s natural,” Yao Ji held her hand, “If you are really worried, we can go to the detective team to see them.”

    “Really?!” Yi Qiu cheered up instantly. She couldn’t eat or sleep well these days. She was afraid that something might happen to Mo Jiaping, but she didn’t dare to tell her family. Yao Ji was her only spiritual support.The two of them packed some clothes, ate and went to the detective team. Chen Song was waiting for them outside.

    He came on Li Zheng’s order. He stepped forward and gave a military salute to Yao Ji: “Miss, please come with me.”

    Yao Ji couldn’t help but blush, knowing that this military salute was for her status as the future young marshal’s wife. Ever since they returned to Jinling, Li Zheng’s guards had treated her with such courtesy. It must have been Li Zheng’s order.She couldn’t help but feel a little sweet in her heart, and couldn’t help but worry that Li Zheng didn’t care about his body.

    With such random thoughts, I unknowingly arrived at the place where several progressive students were imprisoned.In addition to Mo Jiaping, other members of the Nanyuan Society were also arrested, eight or nine in total, all of whom were radical leftists.Yao Ji suspected that the English ambassador had signaled this from the beginning, otherwise why would he have caught a few students who had embarrassed him during the parade?

    Mo Jiaping was in good spirits. When he saw Yi Qiu and Yao Ji coming, he was overjoyed at first, and then said: “This is not the place for you to come, so hurry up and leave.”

    Yi Qiu held onto the iron railing and looked at he with tears in his eyes: “Senior, you’re okay. Don’t worry, you will be able to get out safely.”

    A young couple had a heart-to-heart talk with each other. Yao Ji couldn’t help but listen, so she walked to the place where the jailer rested.Chen Song was sitting there, and when he saw her coming, he stood up solemnly. Yao Ji couldn’t help but smile and said, “There’s no need to be so restrained, I’m not your third young master.”

    Chen Songben was not good at words and scratched his head: “It’s not scary to annoy the Third Young Master, but it’s scary to piss off the young lady.”

    Yao Ji didn’t know whether to laugh or cry: “What you said is good, be careful when I tell him.”

    Little did he and the two of them know that Li Zheng was furious at this moment. He threw the phone on the table and smashed it to pieces. The secretaries remained silent, but Jin Xian persuaded him: “Third Young Master, now is not the time to be angry.”

    Li Zheng is not a irritable person at all. He has always kept his emotions and anger secret. After losing his temper like this, he has calmed down. But when he saw the secret message on the table, he couldn’t help but get angry and rushed to his forehead: “What an old dog Wu, in order to compete with me for this free time, he even gave up his conscience! What qualifications does he have to give up the national territory, and he still has the shame!”

    It turned out that the Huai Army received a secret report that Wu Yongping suddenly started a war this time, and was not blocked by the Japanese. He actually signed an agreement with the Japanese to lease the Haidong Peninsula to Japan.The word “rent” just sounds nice, but in fact it means ceding the Haidong Peninsula.Japan is already eyeing the Chinese territory. Compared with the Haidong Peninsula, the towns on a coal transportation line are naturally not worth mentioning.Therefore, Wu Yongping not only went to war against the Huai army again, but also secretly received a lot of support from Japan.

    Of course, this agreement is illegal, but Wu Yongping actually controls the Northland. Even if Li Zuo is now the president, Li Zheng can’t actually do anything about him.

    “For the current plan, we can only ask other friendly countries to put pressure on Japan,” Jin Xian said. “Otherwise, once the Haidong Peninsula is leased out, let alone how difficult it will be to get the Japanese to spit it out, big trouble will occur if the outside world learns about this.”

    Li Zheng’s face was as dark as water: “Prepare the car and go to visit the ambassadors’ houses.”

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    The war became more and more intense. Li Zheng was originally scheduled to go to the Kong family to propose marriage on the third day of March in the lunar calendar, but it passed by in a flash.He and Yao Ji haven’t seen each other for several days. In fact, let alone meeting, he doesn’t even have time to sleep.The Huai army suffered successive defeats on the front line, and Li Zheng focused entirely on the war.

    As for asking other countries to put pressure on Japan, according to Li Zheng’s estimation, if the Haidong Peninsula is occupied by the Japanese, Russia and Germany will be the least happy first. These two countries have also coveted the Haidong Peninsula for a long time. Although there is no way to occupy the Haidong Peninsula at the moment, they will definitely not let Japan get this advantage.France has always followed the trend. If other countries agree to put pressure on Japan, the French ambassador will naturally relent.

    The only one to worry about was Yingji, who had no benefit in this matter. That day Li Zheng went to visit the British ambassador at his house. Although he did not explicitly refuse, his attitude was indifferent.However, the fighting on the front line was tight, and Li Zheng did not have time to go there to persuade him in person, so he left the matter to Jin Xian.Jin Xian is Li Zheng’s most valued confidant. To a certain extent, the meaning of “he” represents Li Zheng’s meaning.

    Jin Xian had been working on this matter for four or five days, and when he saw that he had some ideas, the British ambassador made a request that made him hesitate, and he had to ask Li Zheng for instructions.

    At that time, Li Zheng was answering Yao Ji’s call. On the phone, the girl Yin Yin told him not to be too tired, to eat well and sleep well. If he is disobedient, he must look good in the future. With a smile on his lips, Li Zheng kept saying “hmm” like coaxing a child: “I understand, I must listen to Yaoyao.”

    Yao Ji knew that he was perfunctory and snorted: “You are not good!”

    “Why am I not behaving well?” Marshal Li, who has always been polite and courteous in front of others, acted like a scoundrel. “Besides listening to you, who else have I listened to?”

    “I won’t listen to your nonsense.” Just hearing her coquettish voice, Li Zheng could imagine that she must be stamping her feet on the other end of the phone, and her laughter couldn’t help but get louder.The two talked for a while, and Yao Ji reluctantly said, “It’s late, I’m going to bed.” Li Zheng said good night to her and waited for her to hang up the phone first. She hesitated for a moment, and then asked, “By the way, when will the matter of those progressive students be dealt with…?”

    In fact, Li Zheng had forgotten about this matter. He had too many things to think about every day. He was stunned for a moment before he remembered: “Oh… I will call Chen Lihai tomorrow.” He thought that Yao Ji must have been worried for a long time, but he just didn’t want to disturb him, so he couldn’t bear to say it until today.

    At this time, Jin Xianqia walked in and happened to hear this sentence. He couldn’t help coughing. Li Zheng put down the receiver and saw something wrong on his face. He frowned: “What’s wrong?”

    “Third Young Master…” Jin Xian had already typed up a draft before coming, but now he hesitated.

    Li Zheng saw that he was so hesitant to speak, which was very different from usual, and he became more and more suspicious: “If you have anything to say, just say it. When did you become such a mother-in-law?” – The joy from before was clearly still in his voice.

    Jin Xian had made up his mind at this time and calmed down and said: “The British Ambassador has agreed to put pressure on Japan, but he has a request.” When he said this, he couldn’t help but pause. Li Zheng was so alert and immediately realized that the request might not be good, so he just listened to him and said, “He said, ‘As long as the Jinling government is willing to deal with those stubborn students, he will treat him as the Third Young Master. You are sincerely asking for his help.'”

    “…Disposal?” Li Zheng was originally holding a pen to review official documents. At this time, the pen in his hand slowly stopped, “Disposal?” He repeated it again, and the tone of his words changed.

    “Third Young Master,” Jin Xian took a step forward, “James is really petty, but now he can only agree to his request. As long as England agrees to put pressure, France will also agree, and the four countries will put pressure on Japan at the same time. Japan can only give up the Haidong Peninsula. Third Young Master,” he spoke urgently and quickly, without stopping for a moment, “That’s 30,000 pieces of land. Nine progressive students are exchanged for 30,000 pieces of land. Even if it is a trade, this deal is a good deal.”

    Li Zheng took a deep breath and threw down his pen: “How can human lives be used for business? How innocent are those nine students?”

    “But if you don’t do this deal, you will be a sinner for the ages!” Jin Xian refused to budge, “Those who achieve great things do not stick to trivial matters. For the sake of the overall situation, such sacrifices are unavoidable. I know why you hesitate.” Jin Xian looked at him solemnly. “This is different from before. Third Young Master, your marriage contract is private, the nine progressive students are public, the position of the president is private, and the Haidong Peninsula is public!”

    Li Zheng was silent, only feeling his temples beating wildly. He remembered what he told her when he hung up the phone just now, “Don’t worry, it’s been so long. The English Ambassador’s anger has long subsided, and he will wait to go to the detective team to pick them up.” He made a promise to her, but now he wants to break this promise with his own hands.

    “I want to think about it.” He closed his eyes and felt that there was no strength in his body.

    Jin Xian wanted to persuade again: “Third Young Master…”

    Hearing a thud, he kicked the table at hand several inches away. There was a white porcelain tureen on the table, and it fell to the ground with a clang. There was a mess all over the ground. Li Zheng turned around, his eyes as cold as ice: “Get out, I want to think about it.”

    Jin Xian didn’t dare to say anything anymore and quickly retreated.After going out, he did not leave, but paced back and forth outside Li Zheng’s study.He couldn’t help but think of Li Zheng’s cold eyes just now. Although he and Li Zheng were subordinates and superiors, they had known each other for so many years and were almost friends.This was the first time he saw Li Zheng’s eyes like that. It was because of Miss Kong. Jin Xian sighed secretly, but Li Zheng had to make this decision and would definitely make it.

    A few hours later, the door to the study room opened, and Li Zheng walked out. His voice seemed to be mute, and there was no expression on his face. He just said lightly: “Send someone to… deal with those nine students.”

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