Chapter 55: Choice (1)

Xuancheng in southern Anhui is an inconspicuous small city. The Shuiyang River runs through the Yangtze River, and is adjacent to Wuhu and is only 300 kilometers away from important towns such as Shanghai and Nanjing. It is a key transportation hub in Southeast Asia.

The ancient city is built against the mountains. The south is high and the terrain of the east and north. The three small towns that have always been slightly quiet have gradually become lively over the years. Many foreigners with red hair and green eyes often appear on the streets. When the Three Kingdoms coalition invaded, military-industrial enterprises in Shanghai and Suzhou successively moved to Xuancheng and took root in the south of the ancient city. With the emergence of these enterprises, the docks by the Shuiyang River became busier and ships came and went. On the eve of the Spring Festival in 1864, the railway was built from Hefei to Yingtan, and the railway from Xuancheng to Hangzhou was also connected at the same time. The connection between Xuancheng and Shanghai and Hangzhou became more convenient.

There have not been many great figures in Xuancheng in history. What is worth mentioning is that there was a Mei Raochen produced in the Song Dynasty. The Xuancheng rice paper produced in Xuancheng is famous, but the authentic rice paper seems to be from Jingxian. Fortunately, Li Bai once visited Jingting Mountain and left a poem, which became one of the prides of the people of Xuancheng.

The train slowly drove into the platform. The small Xuancheng Station was facing a great enemy. The military and police were on guard. The soldiers took three steps and one post and five steps. All the senior officials of the local government appeared at the station. They looked at the exit of this special train and hoped to witness the legendary figure on the land of China with their own eyes - Yang Yi.

The train finally stopped and the carriage door was opened, but the first one appeared was a Western woman with an angry face, which surprised the officials present. The next one was a foreigner, but this time it was a man, and the foreigner tried hard to squeeze out a smile toward everyone.

No matter who was surprised, no matter who could get off the Yangyi train, no matter who was a person, it would be of any simple origin. The officials reacted quickly and clapped, but the applause was not so harmonious.

The third one came down was a young officer who said to the officials present: "Your Excellency the President has something to do temporarily and get off the car quietly in Wuhu. I guess if the matter is handled two days later, I will come to Xuancheng."

Fang Ming, the highest leader in Xuancheng area, also from studying in Europe. He was the only official on site who had seen Yang Yi. On behalf of the officials, he stood up and said: "It's a pity that I haven't seen the principal for many years. I really hope to listen to the principal's teachings again immediately."

"Oh," the young officer also paid attention to it after hearing this, and said with a smile: "How many years is the senior from Shanghai Orphan School?"

Fang Ming looked up at Zhiyi and said, "I graduated from the third phase. After graduation, I went to the United States and studied machinery."

"It turns out to be a senior. I am from the eighth class, Hu Sheng. I graduated from Shanghai Army Academy. I am fortunate to become the adjutant of the principal."

When Yang Yichu arrived in Shanghai, he once collected intelligent orphans from all over the country and set up schools to let them study. He also got the title of principal. Later, the Shanghai Army Academy, Shanghai Maritime Political College, etc. Yang Yi also got the title of principal. Later, he studied at Kyoto University in Beijing, and the same was true.

With the sign of Yang Yi, these schools are naturally well-known. Both the faculty and the quality of students are first-class in China. Students who graduate from these schools regard themselves as Yang Yi's students. In addition, most of the quotas for overseas trips to overseas students fall on the heads of these prestigious schools. Now, whether these students return overseas or graduate locally, they have gradually taken up important military and political positions in various places. Due to their similar backgrounds, they are particularly intimate with each other and have become a major force in many fields of politics, military and economics in today's country.

"What are these two?" Fang Ming pointed to two foreigners.

"Look at me, I only know that I am happy when I see the senior. I forgot to introduce it to you." Hu Sheng hurriedly walked to the two examples and said, "Earl of Kane Hoffman, the Kingdom of Prussia, and his sister, Miss Dori Hoffman."

Although he looked unhappy, Duoli still restored the manners of a noble lady in front of everyone, and smiled at Fang Ming and stretched out his hand. Fang Ming, who was studying in the United States, knew these etiquettes and quickly lowered his head and kissed Duoli's hand: "I'm very happy to know you." Then he turned around and stretched out his hand at Hoffman and said, "Your Excellency, welcome you to Xuancheng."

Hoffman politely reached out and shook Fang Ming's hand and said, "Correction, the King of Prussia has promoted me to Marquis in order to commend my contribution to the friendship between China and Prussia." Fang Ming was stunned, and Hoffman continued, "But what I am most proud of is not this. What I am most proud of is that I am your President's brother and business partner."

The reason why the little Xuancheng is so lively is because Yang Yi is coming. At the end of last year, after the blast furnace of the Maanshan Iron Mine was improved by European experts, it finally smelted high-quality steel. These weapons just made greatly increased the continuous use of guns and cannons. It is precisely because of this that some military experts led by Siemens produced the first batch of light machine guns and submachine guns with the help of the drawings drawn by Yang Yi. Yang, who was far away in Beijing, could no longer sit still and decided to come to Xuancheng for a look.

In the afternoon of the same day, another group of guests came to Xuancheng, but this time the call was all foreigners, all military experts who were poached by Yang Yi from Europe. They were asked to discuss how to mass produce new light machine guns and submachine guns. However, they found out that Yang Yi, the main master, did not appear, so they had to wait patiently.

Since then, it has been difficult for Duoli to see Yang Yi again. When Yang Yi was working during the day, the guards firmly stopped him when they saw Duoli. They went home at night. Duoli was embarrassed to go to Yang's family to find him. Duoli, who had been hitting walls for a while, began to doubt that Yang Yi was not like this when he first came. Why did he make a big turn of 180 degrees? Duoli immediately thought of Hoffman and knew that it was Hoffman who was hit by him. From then on, Hoffman's life was sad and he had to face Duoli's stepmother's face all day. Hoffman was unlucky and was unhappy at home. He ran out to drink. After he came back, he stumbled on the matter that he wanted to come to Xuancheng with Yang Yi, and was immediately forced by Duoli to bring Duoli with him. Yang Yi was now suffering. Unexpectedly, Hoffman brought Duoli with him.

Everyone was on the train along the way, and there was no place to run. Duoli followed closely. When Yang appeared, Duoli was in the figure. Yang was helpless and had to extricate himself from Hoffman, making Hoffmann not a human inside or outside.

After Yang Yi ran away like this, Duoli scattered all the resentment on Hoffman. The shadowless feet, the Nine Yin White Bone Claws, and the Two-Finger Zen all greeted Hoffman.

The birds fly high, and the lonely clouds are alone. We never get tired of seeing each other, but Jingting Mountain. Two fast horses appeared at the foot of Jingting Mountain. They were neither others, but Yang Yi and Zhao Ziping. After running away in Wuhu, Yang Yi and Zhao Ziping got the fast horses, which were light and brisk. It was March, and the rape flowers along the way were blooming, and the new willow sprouts emerged. The unique scenery of Jiangnan made Yang Yi feel good, and many national affairs in his heart were put aside.
Chapter completed!