Chapter 94: Meeting the Old Chief

  After a night, Feng Si Zhe completely forgot about what happened at Chang'an Western Restaurant yesterday. In his opinion, it was just an opportunity to get to know Miao Zi Huan, and as for dealing with those people, he really didn't think about it. The Zhao family is now weak in power and influence, and although they may have some advantage in military affairs, they are at a disadvantage in terms of governance. Even if someone had offended him, unless they were furious at the time, afterwards they would only need to start anew and keep a low profile, being a good person was all that mattered.

  On the eighth day, after knowing that his grandfather had sincerely agreed to let him go to a place to temper himself, he found his aunt and began to browse and search for information about the place. He wanted to see where the first stop was more suitable for him to go.

  Zhao Lijuan is fully cooperating with her nephew, and while working in the personnel department of the Central Propaganda Department, she has used some of her connections to gather information from various places. She knows that the future hopes of the Zhao family are pinned on Feng Sicheng, so she will also go all out to use him.

  Time flies, Feng Si Zhe reviewed the materials provided by his aunt in the morning and discussed with Duan Yun Peng and Qin Tian on the phone about the actions against the Soviet Union in the afternoon. As time passed day by day, it was already the 14th of the first month, and the Lantern Festival was approaching. On this day, the Gulf War ended far away from the Republic. From then on, the Gulf War, with the participation of the US military, based on the mobilization of a powerful air force, ended in just over a month, which was far beyond the expectations of many people at home who thought the US military would get bogged down in the war. Feng Si Zhe even became the focus once because he had predicted that the war would end within two months if nothing unexpected happened during a dinner party at He's house.

  Of course, Feng Si Zhe became the focus this time, in fact, thanks to Wen Chao Ying. He repeatedly proclaimed in front of many people that Feng Si Zhe was boastful and that the Gulf War would end within two months. Unfortunately, his words have come true, and Feng Si Zhe's name is now remembered by even more people. Wen Chao Ying is extremely embarrassed, and upon hearing this news, he immediately shut himself indoors, having lost a lot of face.

  Feng Siche didn't have time to think about that, because his grandfather had just called to say that tomorrow was the Lantern Festival. His old superior had specially sent someone to call and ask them to go to his house for a visit tomorrow, and even mentioned on the phone that he wanted to meet Feng Siche who had returned from abroad. It's strange enough that one person can assert that war will break out, but what's even stranger is that he can also predict the cycle of the war, which has a somewhat eerie tone.

  Without Father saying, Feng Sizi can also guess who this old leader is. He can make Father so excited, and now in the country, only Comrade Deng has such prestige.

  Knowing that he would meet Deng Xiaoping tomorrow, Feng Siyi was indeed excited for a while. He knew that in the future, many people would be grateful to Deng Xiaoping for bringing them good fortune. It was precisely because of his high vision and wise decisions that China's economy had entered the track of rapid growth earlier. Moreover, it was also because of some of his propositions, such as "one country, two systems", that the country had successfully recovered Hong Kong and Macau within the prescribed time limit. It can be said that in the history of the Republic, he is a meritorious statesman who will be remembered forever for his great achievements.

  And tomorrow, he is going to have a meeting with someone who is only second to the founding leader and prime minister. How can Feng Sizi not be excited? After learning of this news, he rushed back to his room and started reviewing some things urgently. Many of these things were recalled by him using his understanding of later generations, and he believed that they would definitely come in handy during tomorrow's meeting.

  The second day was sunny and clear, with warm sunshine. In the winter season, this is indeed a good weather, and Feng Si Zhe had already tidied up early, changed into his neat lieutenant colonel uniform, and then after finishing breakfast, he got into the Hongqi sedan that the Kyoto Military District had just allocated, heading straight to Jing Shan Hou Jie with his grandfather. There, he would see one of the people he most admired, Comrade En from Germany.

  Long before, the car had passed through all the checkpoints very smoothly, and then in a gray-walled and gray-tiled courtyard behind Jingyuan Street in Kyoto, Feng Siche stood behind his uncle and saw this German old man who was later called the Republic's reform and opening-up, southern tour leader.

  Just like what was seen on TV before, German comrade En is not tall in stature, with a benevolent smile on his face. The moment he saw Zhao Mingyuan and Feng Sicheng appear, his gaze turned to this side, and then he gave a warm and endearing smile.

  Seeing Lao Shou Zhang laughing at himself, Zhao Mingyuan hastily ran over a few steps and stretched out both hands from afar, "Lao Shou Zhang, are...are you okay?"

  Don't look at Zhao Mingyuan, who is not afraid of the sky or the earth, and even has a nickname "Crazy Zhao", but his respect for Comrade De in Germany is indeed unmatched. In recent years, due to differences in political ideology, his relationship with Lao Shou Zhang has become distant, and it's been many years since he last saw Lao Shou Zhang. Today, they suddenly met again, and he was very excited and thrilled.

  "Haha, Little Zhao, Happy New Year! You look very spirited and still can contribute your energy to the revolutionary work." As soon as he saw Zhao Mingyuan, his former little guard who came running, he was also delighted to stretch out one hand.

  It's already a high standard for Germany to extend an olive branch before the person arrives, and even those in power today may not be able to receive such treatment. Zhao Mingyuan was even more excited, grasping the old leader's hand and not wanting to let go, with tears streaming out of his eyes uncontrollably. He hadn't cried for many years, and thought he would never cry again in this life, but when he saw the white hair on the old leader's head, he couldn't control his tears and they flowed out.

  "Ah, it's the new year, don't cry and laugh instead. The country's future is promising, we should see more hope in the road ahead, rather than always reminiscing about past life, or else how can humanity make progress?" Germany En naturally understood Zhao Mingyuan's thoughts. Speaking of which, Zhao Mingyuan was also someone he had watched grow up and mature in the revolutionary ranks. As for Zhao Mingyuan's character, he was still quite clear about it - apart from being a bit hot-tempered and having a big temper, sometimes not thinking quickly enough, everything else was pretty good. At least he was an honest person, without many twists and turns in his heart, willing to shed blood and sacrifice his life for the country's stability and prosperity. This kind of person was just great, exactly the kind Germany En admired.

  Not far away, Feng Sizu watched the two old men standing there, reminiscing about the past and their feelings. He was also deeply moved. What's wrong with the country's leaders? They are also human beings, having ordinary people's emotions, and cherishing old friendships. Even as leaders, they attach more importance to emotions because the friendships and emotions that can be maintained in front of them are becoming increasingly scarce.

  The two old men chatted together for nearly half an hour, during which they even talked about the three major battles of the Liberation War. It wasn't until a health doctor came over to persuade Comrade Deutscher to take a seat that he smiled and said to Zhao Mingyuan: "Look, now there are many people who can take care of me, haha."

  Zhao Mingyuan also saw that the old chief's mood was not bad today, so he also smiled and turned his head to call over Feng Sicheng, who had been standing not far away. Today's main task is to let the old chief accept his own grandson. This good opportunity must not be missed. In the Republic, no one has the authority of the old chief. If Feng Sicheng can get his affirmation, the future road will be much easier to walk.

  Feng Sizi sat down on the long bench in the courtyard with the support of a health doctor, it was around 10 o'clock in the morning, and the warm sunshine was just right. Sitting in the courtyard to receive the baptism of warm sunshine is indeed a good thing. As soon as he sat down on that long bench, Feng Sizi began his first exchange with Comrade En from Germany.