Dreaming back to 1949, the great powers were there to deceive us

As soon as Hu Zhenhua returned to Huamao, Wang Cuicui came to greet him and whispered,

"An Lan just called and invited us to have lunch together!"

Hu Zhenhua thought about how An Lan had pushed him in public yesterday, and he immediately refused.

"This is a critical period for her company. I can't leave now. Please apologize to her for me!"

Wang Cuicui covered her mouth and giggled.

"Sir, why are you so afraid of seeing An Lan? Are you feeling guilty?"

Hu Zhenhua hit her on the head and shouted,

"I have nothing to feel guilty about. I just can't leave!"

Wang Cuicui grimaced in pain and said dissatisfiedly,

"You have to go today. An Lan specifically asked you to go. The director is here too!"

Hu Zhenhua was stunned.

This wasn't An Lan treating him, it was clearly that old spy who wanted to see him!

Lao Hu waved his hands helplessly.

"Forget it, let's go!"

Wang Cuicui held him back,

"Sir, don't you want to take a shower and change your clothes?"

Lao Hu's face and body were still pitch black, stained with a lot of cigarette ash and, of course, scratches.

He looked at his watch and it was almost 12 o'clock!

"If I don't change it, I can let the director see how much I have suffered for the party and the country!"

Half an hour later, Hu Zhenhua appeared outside an old blue brick building.

This house is old, and its exterior walls are covered with mottled marks of time.

Blue bricks are rarely seen in later generations because they have been replaced by red bricks.

In fact, compared with red bricks, green bricks have better performance.

Green bricks are superior to red bricks in terms of resistance to oxidation, hydration, and atmospheric erosion. They are also strong, alkali-resistant, and durable.

Some blue brick buildings, such as the famous Qiao Family Compound, have stood the test of hundreds of years.

The reason why blue bricks have not become popular is that compared with red bricks, the production process is more complicated and the cost is generally 2-3 times that of red bricks.

The main differences are reflected in three points.

First, the raw materials are different: the main raw material of blue bricks is clay, while red bricks are generally made of clay, shale, coal gangue, etc.

The second is the different firing process: green bricks need to be cooled with water during the firing process to prevent the iron in the clay from being completely oxidized, thus appearing green; while red bricks are fired at high temperatures to completely oxidize the iron in the bricks and appear red.

The third is the different cooling methods: green bricks are water-cooled, which is more troublesome to operate; red bricks are naturally cooled.

Secretary Qi and An Lan were already waiting at the door.

Hu Zhenhua saw them and quickly got out of the car and ran forward.

"Sister Lan, how dare you bother to come and greet me? It'll shorten my lifespan! Too much!"

While An Lan was giggling, he greeted Qi Shuhuan.

An Lan took Wang Cuicui's hand and said with a smile,

"Zhenhua, why are you like a mud monkey? Go wash it quickly, we have other guests today!"

Hu Zhenhua looked bitter.

"Sister Lan, we came in such a hurry that we didn't even bring a change of clothes!"

Secretary Qi smiled and said,

"Come with me, I have two sets of work clothes!"

Hu Zhenhua apologized and left with Secretary Qi.

As for whether or not the director saw me in all this black, it didn’t matter anymore.

From the moment he appeared in this yard, the director should have known that if he insisted on not changing it, the traces would be too obvious and would be unsightly!

Secretary Qi wears Zhongshan suits, which make him look very energetic!

The Zhongshan suit is a men's garment with a unique design and elements of traditional Chinese culture. Designed by Dr. Sun Yat-sen, it draws on a wide range of European and American clothing, combining the styles of Japanese student clothing (the "suki-geki" or "shoujinfu") and Chinese clothing, resulting in a garment with distinct Chinese characteristics.

The Zhongshan suit was designated as the legal uniform by the Nationalist Government in 1929.

The design of the Zhongshan suit contains rich political and cultural significance.

The four square pockets on the front represent the four virtues of a country (propriety, righteousness, integrity, and shame), and the inverted pen holder shape of the pocket cover symbolizes the importance attached to intellectuals and the concept of governing the country with culture.

The five pockets (one of which is inside) and five buttons on the front symbolize the separation of the five powers (executive, legislative, judicial, examination, and supervisory) and the moral code of the Chinese nation;

The five buttons on the placket represent the republic of the five ethnic groups of Han, Manchu, Mongolian, Hui and Tibetan;

The three buttons on the cuffs represent the Three Principles of the People (nationalism, democracy, and people's livelihood) and the republican ideals (liberty, equality, and fraternity);

The entire back is unbranched, symbolizing the peaceful unification of the country;

The closed lapels of the collar reflect the rigorous philosophy of governing the country.

The popularity of the Zhongshan suit is not only a revolution in the history of Chinese clothing development, but also a symbol of Sun Yat-sen's legacy. It guides people to form a common political, ideological, cultural and emotional identity. It has Chinese national characteristics, is steady and elegant to wear, and is a reflection of the self-esteem and pride of the Chinese people.

After washing up, Hu Zhenhua went to the backyard under the guidance of Secretary Qi.

If there is anything commendable about this yard, it is its size. Roughly estimated, it covers more than ten acres.

Hu Zhenhua had to admire these reactionaries. They were obviously very wealthy, yet they lived in such old-fashioned houses!

"Brother Qi, who are the guests today?"

"They are two generals from the Ministry of Defense. You will know soon!"

Secretary Qi refused to say a single extra word!

Hu Zhenhua thought for a moment and asked again,

"The director summoned me today. Is there anything special?"

"It's just a family dinner!"

Seeing that he couldn't get anything out of him, Hu Zhenhua stopped talking and thought to himself: This guy is indeed the director's confidant. Even though I have earned him a huge fortune, he still keeps his mouth shut.

Such a strong sense of proportion!

Soon, Lao Hu was taken to a small reception room.

The decoration inside is extremely simple.

After all, the director's simplicity must be "obvious to all."

After Hu Zhenhua saluted the three people present, the director said cheerfully,

"Zhenhua, come here, let me introduce you!"

Hu Zhenhua immediately looked terrified. Usually, the director called him "Xiao Hu", but after solving the banknote crisis, he was upgraded to "Zhenhua"!

"This is General Liu Yue from the Operations Department of the Ministry of National Defense!"

Hu Zhenhua saluted again,

"Hello, General Liu!"

After General Liu returned the gift, the director introduced another person.

"This is General He Ming from the Second Department, in charge of training!"

"Hello, General He!"

The title of general was rampant in the Republic of China. A division commander could be a general, a brigade commander could be a general, and even the head of a security regiment in some counties could be a general.

Old Hu was unfamiliar with the two people introduced by the director. At least he had never heard of them in his previous life.

After a few people exchanged greetings, He Ming suddenly took out a document and shouted,

"Commendation!"

Upon hearing this, Hu Zhenhua immediately stood up straight!

"Hu Zhenhua, a former staff member of the Bureau of Secrets, played a significant role in resolving the Mo City banknote crisis. He is hereby awarded the Blue Sky and White Sun Medal as a commendation! On April 4, 22, Chiang..."

Hu Zhenhua is in a terrible state!

Blue Sky and White Sun Medal?

This is a military medal!

How can I, an ordinary citizen, get this?

Seeing that Hu Zhenhua was a little dazed, the director coughed lightly.

Hu Zhenhua finally came to his senses and said with great trepidation,

"I am not worthy of this position, so I dare not accept it!"

Suddenly, Hu Zhenhua heard a slight noise behind the screen!

someone!

And he’s definitely a big shot!

Otherwise, how dare I eavesdrop here at the director's place!

Lao Hu pretended not to notice anything and just stood there respectfully.

He Ming's face turned cold and he shouted,

"Hu Zhenhua, do you know what you're saying? Don't let your tail fly to the sky just because you've achieved a little bit of merit!"

Hu Zhenhua looked at the director's gloomy face, and his heart moved. He quickly said,

"General Rong-bin, resolving the banknote crisis was all thanks to the director's strategic planning and the formulation of the plan, which I implemented. If we were to reward anyone for their contributions, the director would be the one who deserves the most credit!"

The director was very happy, but he scolded her.

"Stop talking nonsense! What's yours is yours, and you can't deny it!"

And in his heart, he kept shouting: Give me the medal, give me the medal!

The Blue Sky and White Sun Medal is of extremely high value. During the entire Republic of China period, there were no more than 200 recipients, and all of them were famous figures!

Hu Zhenhua guessed that the reason he was able to obtain it was because of the emergency investment of 5 million euros!

The government can not only gain many benefits, but also make a big fuss about it, such as publicizing that the United States has resumed its support for the government. Anyway, the Central News Agency is best at talking nonsense.

After a brief silence, Hu Zhenhua suddenly took the medal, turned around and handed it to the director.

"Director, others may not know your contributions, but Heaven, Earth, and I know them! You truly deserve this medal! This medal is the only way I can express my admiration for your willingness to be an unsung hero. If you refuse, I will go into exile overseas and never return to my homeland again!"

He Ming's face was full of excitement, and he scolded,

"The medal is a national treasure, how can it be transferred privately?"

Upon hearing this, Hu Zhenhua placed the medal on the table, stood at attention and saluted, then shouted,

"Director, Generals, I'm truly ashamed of my position! I bid you farewell now. I will take the nearest flight and head overseas!"

General He was about to get angry when a slight sound came from behind the screen. He immediately changed his tone and shouted,

"Hu Zhenhua, since you're unwilling to accept it, Director Wang will temporarily take care of this medal! I hope this medal will inspire you to make new contributions to the country!"

"Yes!"

Liu Yue said cheerfully,

"This medal bears witness to your revolutionary friendship, and will surely become a legend!"

The director's mouth was almost crooked with laughter, and his eyes glanced at the medal from time to time, and he smiled and said,

"I'm taking advantage of Zhenhua! Zhenhua, let me be clear, I'm just holding this medal in trust!"

Hu Zhenhua saw the burning in his eyes and immediately picked up the medal and said,

"Director, let me help you put it on!"

The old spy waved his hands and shouted,

"Inappropriate, inappropriate!"

Hu Zhenhua didn't care about anything and just forced himself on him and hung the medal on his chest!

Lao Hu can still tell whether it is a real excuse or a false one!

When a woman says no, that means she wants it.

Men are sometimes like this!

After hanging the medal, Lao Hu took a step back and shouted,

"salute!"

Liu Yue and He Ming, standing on the left and right behind Hu Zhenhua, saluted.

The director stood straight and returned the greeting!

However, he still felt a little regretful. It would have been more perfect if there were flowers and media!

Alas, Old Wang can only be an unsung hero!

Hu Zhenhua looked at the director and thought to himself that he was smart.

The Nationalist government is too stingy. They solved such a big crisis and just gave us a medal as a reward?

Bullying that stupid boy!

Rewards and punishments are unclear, no wonder we keep losing!