Chapter 3, The Mirror of Spring City

Just as the young girl was lost in her thoughts, a sudden call broke the silence: "A-Xue!" Turning her head, she saw a very delicate young woman, just over twenty years old, with soft long hair. The black-framed glasses could not conceal her youthful aura, and combined with her porcelain-like features, she exuded a sense of grace and elegance. Unfortunately, she was wearing a rather mature black autumn outfit, which revealed only a short segment of her fair neck.

Chen Yuanqing raised her chopsticks with her right hand and smiled, saying, "Aren't you all going to eat? This Liu Jingxiao is merely a teacher, while our Xue'er is also a proper Major General and Brigade Commander"

Unbidden, her heart raced, and she found herself comparing this man to Colonel Lu. She felt that this man possessed a greater air of heroism and grandeur, while Colonel Lu was more gentle and considerate, akin to calm water.

Moreover, Liu Jingxiao governed Lu for three years, and his political achievements were merely average. Instead, he was renowned for his charming demeanor and was particularly fond of pursuing flowers and fragrances, with several wives and concubines hidden away in his golden house. However, it is said that he valued loyalty and affection, treating his wife with exceptional care, being a paragon of tenderness and thoughtfulness. Coupled with his high status and unparalleled reputation, there is a saying in the capital: "A husband should be like Liu Jingxiao." Consequently, many young women in love and bookish girls flocked to him like moths to a flame.

Su Xue jumped over and hugged the girl tightly, exclaiming: "Yuan Qing! Let's eat together!"

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As soon as these words were spoken, the soldiers of the Second Division erupted in cheers. Su Xue let out a long sigh of relief, gazing at the colonel. Noticing the fair neck and handsome features, she couldn't help but think of him as a reincarnation of Mulan. A playful spirit arose within her; she smiled lightly and suddenly pinched the colonel's jade-like face with her small hand, saying: "What a pretty little girl, thank you! Are all the people in the Shandong army this handsome?"

The colonel's face flushed slightly, ignoring Su Xue, who took the opportunity to blow a breath into the colonel's ear.

As soon as I stepped onto the second floor of Wanghe Tower, I heard a voice loudly proclaiming: "The establishment of the military governor corps began in the fourteenth year of the Republic, at which time the National Assembly was at odds with the Cabinet, and the Cabinet was also at odds with the military governors of various provinces..."

"Xiaoxue, I am a proper seven-foot man, not some girl!"

"Hmm!" the girl named Yuanqing softly replied. This girl, whose surname is Chen and given name is Yuanqing, may appear young and delicate, but her intelligence far surpasses that of ordinary people. She is a highly renowned talented woman in the Jiangnan region and is currently a visiting scholar in Beijing

That is the Liu Jingxiao; where in the world can there be another Liu Jingxiao

With a sigh of relief, the two of them jumped onto the prepared carriage. Bai Ling suddenly let out a long sigh and shook his head vigorously, saying, "I never expected it to be him"

Su Xue was suddenly startled, a delicate hand covering her small mouth, her face filled with shock. After a long while, she finally regained her composure: "He is Liu Jingxiao? The Liu Jingxiao from Shandong?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Su Xue covered her small mouth with one delicate hand, revealing half of her pearly white teeth, her face full of smiles. Chen Yuanqing, puzzled, put down her chopsticks and playfully tussled with Su Xue, asking, "A Xue, what are you laughing at?"

Upon hearing this, Su Xue nearly jumped out of the carriage, showing not a trace of ladylike demeanor: "Am I not at a great loss? I will go settle the score with him!"

This narrative precisely pertains to the early years of the Republic, when the military governors of the sixteen provinces established their respective military groups, ultimately leading to the rupture between the Zhili and Fengtian factions, resulting in an unceasing series of fierce battles

Su Xue was quite curious and asked, "Who is that girl?" Bai Ling ignored her and muttered to herself, "I should have recognized him earlier m.hetushu.com.com"

Rest assured, Mr. Bai! The branches and leaves share the same root; after all, we all originate from the same faction of the Hubei Army. Our esteemed commander will not allow our former comrades to be put in a difficult position.

The colonel, standing upright, addressed Bai Ling with a serious tone: "Mr. Bai! It has been four years since we parted in Guiding. Our previous encounter on the battlefield was entirely due to differing personal ideologies. If you have the time, you are welcome to visit Shandong, and I will take full responsibility for this shipment of arms."

Bai Ling was taken aback, carefully observing the handsome colonel. Suddenly, she recalled someone, and was startled, her expression becoming quite peculiar as she responded, "Your Excellency? Is this statement true?"

Bai Ling revealed a hint of joy, yet within that joy was also a trace of sorrow: "Then thank you very much!"

Bai Ling and Su Xue looked on joyfully as the military supplies disappeared from sight. The Second Brigade's camp was located far in the Tongzhou area, so they first instructed capable officers to escort the supplies back to the camp. Additionally, the military supplies promised by Chen Yi would be delivered to the camp the following day. However, this matter could not escape the scrutiny of Commander Cao Ming, and it was essential for someone to remain in Beijing to carry out activities. Therefore, the two of them stayed behind

Bai Ling shook her head and said: "If you go to settle the score with him, you will definitely come off worse! Are you hungry? Shall we go to Wanghe Tower for some breakfast first?"

Twenty https://m.hetushu.com.com The Third Division has fallen to this state, and it all began with the Battle of Guide by the Seventeenth Division, but both are considered remnants of the E Army. The colonel's tone is quite sincere

At this moment, Bai Ling had already ordered breakfast. Although it consisted only of a few items such as soy milk, steamed buns, and fried dough sticks, the unique qualities of the dishes made by Wang He Lou were evident.

Bai Ling fell silent for a moment, then squeezed out a name from her lips: "Liu Jingxiao"

During the Battle of Guidé, fierce fighting was relentless. I led my troops into battle against him several times, so I naturally would not mistake him. Although Bai Ling's tone was calm, it carried a deep sense of sorrow. The Battle of Guidé was known as one of the most brutal in recent decades, with the 23rd Division suffering heavy casualties. The two met several times on the battlefield, engaged in bloody combat, yet afterwards, there was a mutual sense of respect.

As the music faded, the colonel directly handed over the arms to the 2nd Independent Brigade, and under the escort of the officers and soldiers, left the train station and was sent back to the military camp

Su Xue felt even more curious: "Uncle Bai Er, who exactly is this girl? Are there still female officers in the Shandong army leading troops into battle?"

At a glance, the speaker was a young man, characterized by his sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, with a demeanor as refined as jade. However, he possessed a certain imposing presence. Standing there at https://mhetushucomcom, he perfectly embodied the phrase "like a jade tree facing the wind." Su Xue couldn't help but gaze in a daze, thinking to herself, "Why do I keep encountering such handsome men today?"

Su Xue gently patted Chen Yuanqing's right hand while replying, "Xiao Qing, haven't you heard the saying that Shandong has no military governor and Henan has no commander?"

After taking a small bite of the bun, Su Xue asked, "By the way, Uncle Bai, who exactly is that colonel? Is it Chen Ce, Wu Canglei, or Li Heyi? No, Li Heyi is already in his forties, so he can't be that young." She listed several names of young officials from Shandong in succession.

At that time, Liu Jingxiao, although officially the head of a division, was secretly manipulating the political situation in Shandong, akin to the military governor of Shandong. This individual first came to prominence during the campaign against the Rouran, achieving numerous victories in battle. In the campaign to aid Hubei, he led his division to successfully cross the river in front of the enemy, decisively defeating the main force of the Sichuan army. Following the battle in Hubei, Liu Jingxiao declared independence from Hubei, leading a remnant army across Shandong and Henan. Within a year, he unified the entire Shandong region, and at a young age, he wielded significant power over a province, making him one of the most remarkable figures in the world.

Chen Yuanqing frowned slightly and asked: "What is the meaning of 'no military governor in Shandong' and 'no commander in Henan'?"