Siheyuan: Back to 50 years ago, Shazhu joined the army

Xu Fugui was no fool. He saw at a glance that He Yuzhu was no ordinary person and would surely soar to great heights in the future. He immediately agreed to Xu Damao's request.

"Da Mao, when you go to the south, you must listen carefully to your brother Zhuzi, understand?"

Xu Damao nodded repeatedly. He really wanted to get in touch with the outside world and he also wanted to make progress.

Afterwards, the He family exchanged a few words with the Xu family father and son and then left.

On the way back, He Yushui couldn't help but say a few words,

"Brother, this Xu Damao has never said bad things about you behind your back since he was a child, why are you still helping him?"

When He Yuzhu heard what He Yushui said, he immediately smiled knowingly.

"Yushui, it's very simple. You can't tell whether a person is good or bad just by looking at their mouth. Some people are simply sharp-tongued but kind-hearted, while others are sweet-mouthed but vicious. This Xu Damao is not a bad person, but he developed some bad habits when he was a child. After my training, he will definitely make you look at him in a new light."

Since He Yushui's own brother had said so, it was difficult for him to say anything.

"Okay, brother, let's do as you say."

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The family then returned to the hotel and headed to the 49th City Railway Station from where they boarded a special train to Handong Province.

I saw that the platform was already crowded. Compared with the 50s, the number of passengers taking the train increased in the 60s.

As the station bell rang, a steam train emitting black smoke slowly entered the station.

After the conductor opened the door, a large number of passengers got off the train from Jingzhou to 49 cities.

After these passengers got off the bus, He Yuzhu and others, whose tickets had been checked, got on the bus one after another.

As the platform bell rang at the train station, the stationmaster waved the green flag in his hand and the steam train started moving.

“Dongci… Daci… Dongci… Daci… Wu…”

The whole train started to speed towards the south...

The carriage was also overcrowded. Due to the inconvenient transportation in that era, trains were the only means of travel for ordinary people.

This time, He Yuzhu was arranged to stay in a soft sleeper compartment, which is not available to ordinary citizens. Only those with an administrative level above the county or regiment level can receive this treatment, and they are received at a special window, which requires proof of work.

You should know that this time it is 49 kilometers from 2100 cities to Jingzhou. According to the current steam green train speed of 32 kilometers per hour, it takes a full 65 hours, not counting the time for stops along the way. The whole journey takes 80 hours, which is expected to take four days and four nights.

If you have a seat or standing ticket, it could be life-threatening, so this is also a convenience brought by power.

Compared to those hard-seat carriages, He Yuzhu's place is still quite comfortable.

He Daqing, who was sitting in the soft sleeper, did not forget to praise He Yuzhu.

"Zhu Zi, you are amazing. You can even do this. I thought I would have to continue sitting on that hard seat. That would be a terrible feeling."

He Yuzhu smiled awkwardly when he heard this.

"Dad, this journey is quite long after all. Not only you, but I can't handle it either."

As the father and son chatted, a vendor's voice came from the corridor, "Laiyang pears... fresh Laiyang pears."

Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu couldn't help but buy some. The four of them ate Laiyang pears and chatted happily.

Four days later...

As the train arrived at Jingzhou Station, the passengers on the train felt relieved, swept away their previous fatigue, and prepared to get off the train with great anticipation.

Compared to these exhausted passengers, He Yuzhu and his family of four were in high spirits and full of energy.

Then, under the arrangement of the conductor, everyone got off the train in an orderly manner.

After leaving the train station, He Yuzhu called a tricycle and took his family of four to a nearby hotel.

Then he went to the Handong Provincial Government alone. After an hour's drive, He Yuzhu arrived at the provincial government building. Generally speaking, the construction here is better than that of Xiliao Province, but the gap is not big.

Before He Yuzhu could even walk in, he was stopped by the sentry on duty at the door.

"Comrade, please show me your ID. Are you a visitor or doing business?"

He Yuzhu immediately revealed his identity upon hearing this.

"Hello, comrade. I'm He Yuzhu. I'm the newly appointed member of the Standing Committee of the Luofu Municipal Party Committee and the Secretary of the Xin'an County Party Committee. I'm here to report to Minister Li of the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department."

After hearing what He Yuzhu said, the sentry at the door immediately became friendly. When he took He Yuzhu's letter of introduction and confirmed that it was correct, he immediately saluted.

"Commissioner He, please follow me. I will take you to Minister Li's office."

He Yuzhu heard this, nodded, and followed closely.

With this sentry leading the way, the journey was smooth. He Yuzhu, who was born with keen five senses, felt several gazes sweeping over him from the dark when he entered the provincial government office building. He immediately understood that it was the secret post personnel of the provincial government who were paying attention to him.

However, He Yuzhu saw through it but did not say anything. He directly avoided the sight of those secret sentries and followed the sentry all the way to the general office of the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department. He directly addressed a secretary-like staff member,

"Secretary Niu, this is the newly appointed General Manager He of Luofu City. He is here to see Minister Li today."

Niu Tao heard this and immediately took over the sentry's words.

"Okay, I get it. Please do it for me. Thank you for your hard work."

Then the sentry left, and Niu Tao came to He Yuzhu and asked him kindly,

"You must be Mr. He, please follow me."

He Yuzhu nodded and followed Niu Tao to the door of the office of the Minister of the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee.

Niu Tao knocked gently on the door.

“Knock…Knock…”

A majestic male voice came from inside the door.

"Please come in..."

After hearing the reply, Niu Tao gently turned the doorknob and pushed open the door. He Yuzhu followed closely behind and walked straight in.

Before Li Ming, the head of the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee, could speak, Niu Tao spoke first.

"Minister, this is Comrade He Yuzhu, the newly appointed member of the Luofu Municipal Party Committee. You two can chat. I'll be leaving first."

Hearing this, Li Ming waved his hand.

After Niu Tao left, he closed the door.

Li Ming carefully looked at He Yuzhu in front of him, and after looking at him for a while, he spoke,

"You must be Comrade He Yuzhu, please take a seat."

After He Yuzhu sat down, Li Ming continued the previous topic.

"Xiao He, you are indeed a talented person. When I finish the things I have on hand, I will accompany you to Luofu City to take up your post."

He Yuzhu nodded in response immediately after hearing this.

"Okay, Li Bu, you are busy."