Chapter 887: Huang Xing’s Changes

A few minutes later, the train finally stopped hesitantly. The guards of the Secret Service and the military police of the Presidential Office got off the train first and stood at the platform of the Hangzhou Railway Station. The guards of the Hangzhou side and the guards of the Zhejiang Governor's Office were also ready to be installed. The cold wind in the middle of the night continued to blow, but everyone on the platform had naked expressions, and the resolute expression on each face was even more severe than the cold wind in the middle of the night.

After everything was ready, Long Yun opened the door of Wu Shaoting's office car and surrounded Wu Shaoting with four personal guards and walked off the train. In the corridor in the center, Huang Keqiang, Hu Xuefei, Sun Benmao and other major figures from the military and political circles stood there in a straight face, waiting to welcome Wu Shaoting's arrival. When they saw Wu Shaoting get off the train, everyone followed Huang Keqiang to meet him solemnly.

Wu Shaoting met with Huang Keqiang and others, shook hands with everyone one by one with a warm smile, and said some encouragement words such as "Thank you for your hard work". I have not had much contact with Huang Xing in recent years. When I met today, I had to admit that the other party has grown much older. I had a slightly fat body when I was in Guangzhou, but now I seem to have lost a lot of weight.

"Mr. Keqiang, you haven't seen each other for many days. Your changes are so great. Why bother so hard? Looking at this body is really worrying." Wu Shaoting gave a concerned condolence.

"The Head of State is too worried, and I am just doing my job. I am only worried that I am not good enough. How can I say that I am too tired? Come on, it's very windy outside, please move to the lounge in the station to have a chat." Huang Xing's mental outlook was pretty good. He seemed a little tired after just coming out to greet him in the middle of the night, but he did not find any weak condition like his bones.

"Let's go." Wu Shaoting nodded.

Everyone walked into the internal employee lounge of the train station together, which was separated from the public rest, and the arrangement was not bad after advance. Huang Xing and others invited Wu Shaoting to sit down, and everyone exchanged some greetings and sat down together. Then the servant brought the freshly cooked Longjing tea and paired it with a few snacks.

Everyone chatted about some recent situations, and paused for a moment in the middle. Wu Shaoting adjusted his tone and said to Huang Xing: "Brother Keqiang, this time I went south to Hangzhou for a short trip. In addition to reunion with Brother Keqiang, who had been away for many days, I also have some official matters to explain. Therefore, I have to trouble Brother Keqiang and you to arrange a greeting at the train station in the middle of the night. If there are any inconveniences, I will compensate you first."

Huang Xing smiled and said, "Zhen Zhi said this so much. He really treats us as outsiders."

"Yes, yes, the head of state is here, making Hangzhou Penghu shining brightly. It's too late for us to welcome you, how can there be inconvenience?"

"I really want to see you, and I hope you can stay in Hangzhou for a few more days!"

The others followed Huang Xing and quickly echoed.

Wu Shaoting smiled politely, then gradually restrained the expression on his face and continued in a slightly serious tone: "I believe Brother Keqiang has heard some news from the central government before. Now all the southern provinces have abolished the military and political system, but Zhejiang Province still retains this old system from the military and political period. Of course, it was because of Zhejiang's special geographical reasons, and it was an important region connecting the north and the south, so it needs to be treated specially. However, now the domestic regional stability, the government-level training and government administration period have ended, and the Republic of China has officially entered the constitutional period. I think Zhejiang Province should also put the overall situation first and follow the unified national administrative system. What does Mr. Keqiang think? "

Huang Xing had heard people from the central government talk about this before, and he had also made serious considerations during this period. The country finally recovered stability, and the contradictions between the north and the south were restored to balance under the mixing of the central government. The product of the warlord melee era, such as the general, should be eliminated as soon as possible. As for personal honors, disgrace and interests, just like he participated in the revolutionary cause, it was completely negligible.

After hearing Wu Shaoting's words, Huang Xing nodded slowly, and his previous smile remained on his face and said, "I naturally understand the central government and understand what Zhenzhi means. In fact, even if Zhenzhi doesn't come to me to mention this matter today, I will personally apply to the central government in a while, suggesting that the position of governor of Zhejiang be cancelled and the administrative system orders issued by the central government are strictly followed. Haha, don't worry, as long as you give orders, there is no one in Zhejiang who refuses to follow!"

Wu Shaoting smiled happily and said, "I will feel relieved if Brother Keqiang says this. In fact, there is no hurry to do this. After the central government makes detailed arrangements, a formal notice will be issued. But Brother Keqiang, please rest assured. With Brother Keqiang's reputation and ability in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, you must be the governor of Zhejiang."

Huang Xing smiled and replied: "Brother Yu is in his twilight years, and it is still unclear whether he can continue to seek people's livelihood for the whole province of Zhejiang. It is said that Brother Yu has something to ask for, and I hope that Zhenzhi will remember that the past relationship can be fulfilled no matter what."

Wu Shaoting was really surprised that Huang Xing had something to ask for him. Although Huang Xing he knew could not be said to be a 100% selfless person, it was absolutely true that most of his thoughts were devoted to official affairs. Since the other party mentioned just now that he must fulfill his past relationship, it can be seen that this time he asked for something was indeed a private matter. He nodded thoughtfully and said inappropriately: "Although I say bluntly, I will never refuse if I can help."

Huang Xing didn't care about the presence of others next to him. He said bluntly: "I want Yiou to go to Nanjing and join the elite group directly under the Presidential Palace to study and study."

Not only did Wu Shaoting feel very surprised when he heard such a request, but the others around him were also surprised.

Everyone knows that the elite group run by Wu Shaoting is a model group completely imitated by Yuan Shikai of the Beiyang government, and is to cultivate a military organization "loyal to the head of state". For this matter, it has caused a lot of controversy in public opinion. Although it was finally suppressed in public opinion, outsiders who have real ideas will still remember it in their hearts. It has to be admitted that the "elite group" is a tool for Wu Shaoting to promote dictatorship and a typical symbol of the implementation of dictatorship. Perhaps during the Civil War, those defeats in Beiyang will sharpen their heads and get into the "elite group", trying to quickly change their appearance and get valued by the new master after the collapse of the Beiyang government. But it is really incredible to say that revolutionary hero Huang Xing let his son enroll in the "elite group".

Wu Shaoting pondered for a while and guessed in his heart: Could it be that Huang Keqiang really foresaw the future of the country, so he arranged his son in the elite group in advance, just to retain a place for the Huang family in the future of the Republic of China before his ability was exhausted? Of course, this was just a guess. No matter what, since Huang Xing had such a request, he should not refuse. After sighing slightly, he asked, "Brother Keqiang, why did you suddenly have such an idea?"

Huang Xing smiled, but there was a bit of bitterness in his smile. He said: "The sect is not talented. Since he returned from studying in Japan, he has been trying to make a career. But... I am worried that he is young and energetic, lacks experience, and will make mistakes in the future. Therefore, I hope to learn a lesson in the central training school and help Zhenzhi more or less in the future."

From these words, Wu Shaoting seemed to hear something, as if Huang Xing was worried that Huang Yiou would act loyally. He secretly recorded this point. If his guess was good, perhaps Huang Yiou was still very close to the Kuomintang, and maybe he had some slight words about his head of state. If this is the case, it would make sense why Huang Xing suddenly made such a request.

From the late Qing Dynasty to the Great Revolution, from the Great Revolution to the Civil War, until the establishment of the Nanjing Central Government, he saw all these. Although China has not achieved the purpose of the initial revolution, it is after all that it is national unity, national stability, and the contradictions between the north and the south over the years have been eased. After so many hardships, it is time for the people and the country to take a breath. Because of this, he is very worried that Huang Yiou will go astray and blindly pursue the most primitive revolutionary beliefs, and will eventually embark on the road of harming the country and the people.

"I understand," Wu Shaoting took a breath slowly, nodding and said, "Since Brother Keqiang personally requested, this matter is decided. I will definitely handle this matter myself after I return to Nanjing."
Chapter completed!