Rebirth: 1977

The first batch of death row inmates executed by shooting as part of Tianjin's crackdown was carried out on September 26th.

Dozens of large trucks carrying dozens of death row prisoners were escorted by armed soldiers and slowly drove to the temporary execution ground.

Hua Guoxing didn't see the list of executed death row prisoners until the next day, and he was shocked.

Only then did I understand why Xiaoshui specifically warned him to stay out of it as much as possible.

Fortunately, he listened to Ye Tianshui's advice and had already determined the commander-in-chief to go and carry out the order.

He is one of his deputies, less capable than him and a little older than him, but he has always coveted Hua Guoxing's position.

They did a lot of tricks behind the scenes, but Hua Guoxing was honest and upright in his actions, so there was no evidence or handle that he could catch them. The two sides always maintained a relationship and state of being in harmony with each other.

No matter in which system, the superior department does not want the subordinates under its jurisdiction to be harmonious and united like a piece of iron that water cannot penetrate.

Leadership needs to hear different voices and suggestions. In officialdom, the most important mode of control is the art of balancing.

That is the precious experience left by our ancestors, and it has been the same from ancient times to the present.

When Hua Guoxing gave him this task, the other party was surprised and ecstatic.

Who doesn’t know that this severe crackdown campaign was proposed by the country’s top leader and an order issued by the highest authority that comprehensively formulated policies and strategies?

At that time, Tangshan needed their troops to transfer two battalions to comprehensively command the actions of the military, police and government, and he tried his best to fight for it.

But Hua Guoxing refused to give up power and led the team himself.

Now, someone above must have spoken for him, and Hua Guoxing could not bear it anymore, so he had to give such an important task to him to complete.

"Report to the commander, and ensure the mission is completed!"

Looking at his deputy who was smug and left after receiving the order, Hua Guoxing's serious face did not show the slightest expression.

"Commander, why send him? We are all waiting for your order!"

Several other men stayed behind and eagerly asked for answers.

At that time, Hua Guoxing had not seen the list yet, but Ye Tianshui's caution and reminder made him make this decision.

"What are you robbing? It is the duty of soldiers to obey. We should go wherever we are needed. The superiors have issued a strict order not to form small groups or cliques. Whoever carries out the order is serving the people.

I heard that the higher-ups are going to redeploy their troops. The border has been in a seesaw battle, and they may need to redeploy troops from various armies soon. When you go back, you must always be prepared and strengthen your training. If you receive an order, you can set out at any time."

Hua Guoxing stopped his subordinates' questions with a sharp tone.

When it comes to major issues, Hua Guoxing, at his age and in his position, will fully weigh the pros and cons. It is impossible for him to get carried away and do something impulsive.

At the end of September, Hua Guoxing arranged his military affairs and returned to the manor to reunite with his family.

This time he has been away from home for several months. Fortunately, knowing that he was not going to the battlefield, Ye Yiling and Zi Lan have never worried about him.

The father-in-law and son-in-law sat at the same table and had dinner. They smiled at each other knowingly, and neither of them mentioned that they had met before or what they had said.

Zi Lan has been pregnant for more than four months. Her pregnancy is slightly visible and her morning sickness has improved a lot.

It's just that I have a very picky appetite, and it happened to be a hot summer, so I couldn't eat a lot of food, and I became noticeably thinner.

In front of her was the sauerkraut fish that Ye Tianshui specially made for her. Zi Lan would ask Ye Tianshui to make this dish made of sauerkraut and black fish slices every other day.

Zi Lan liked it so much that she wanted to eat it every day, but Ye Tianshui disagreed because he was afraid that she would become picky eaters and suffer from malnutrition.

I was also worried that she enjoyed eating fish now, but once the baby was firmly established, she would be completely tired of fish.

Ye Tianshui cooks chicken, duck, goose and pigeon in different ways, and he must cook them himself. Zi Lan may take psychological hints to eat more.

Mutton and beef were not allowed near her, and she couldn't stand the smell of them.

These days, most of the secretaries of the Central Advisory Commission are carrying out the instructions of their old leaders and traveling frequently.

For the sake of Zi Lan's three meals a day, Ye Tianshui has turned down business trips many times.

There were two children at the dinner table. The atmosphere was happy and relaxed, and no one talked about work.

"Is Zilan's morning sickness getting better?"

Ye Jianfeng asked with concern.

Zi Lan was drinking the soup from the pickled fish. When she heard Ye Jianfeng ask her, she quickly put down her spoon and replied:

"Dad, I'm much better."

"Just bear with it and eat more. You'll lose a lot of weight."

Ye Jianfeng reminded him that he had already eaten five big steamed buns, which he stuffed with pickled cucumbers he had made. Braised pork belly was his favorite and he could eat several pieces at every meal.

In the past few years, through Ye Tianshui's massage and conditioning techniques, and Ye Tianshui not allowing Ye Jianfeng to stay up late, his health has improved a lot.

The noodles that Zi Lan ate were hand-rolled by Ye Tianshui. The soup was made from bones and had a little sauerkraut sprinkled in it. She ate it with great relish.

After dinner, Zi Lan and Ye Yiling took the children to the upstairs of the villa, and the three men gathered in Ye Jianfeng’s study.

"Brother, aren't the troops being redeployed recently? Can we go and guard the border for the country?"

Hua Guoxing was no longer so reserved when talking to Ye Jianfeng in private, and he called him "big brother" with real feelings.

"Didn't you just come back from a mission? Isn't it good to stay in the military? Have you become wild after being out there?"

Ye Jianfeng questioned seriously.

Hua Guoxing looked at Ye Tianshui with a face full of "grievance", wanting him to help say a few words to plead for him.

Ye Tianshui made tea slowly, ignoring the look from his father-in-law.

"Humph, why are you looking at Xiaoshui? You are already old, and you are not at home all day, leaving my little sister to take care of two children alone? Shouldn't you go home more often to lend a hand?

Besides, Zilan is going to give birth in half a year. If you go to the border, you may not be able to come back in a year or two."

Ye Jianfeng angrily scolded his brother-in-law.

Only Ye Tianshui understood Hua Guoxing's thoughts, but he did not agree with his evasive attitude.

For a military cadre of his level, as long as there is no large-scale war breaking out in the country, he has a high degree of freedom in his work and time.

Seeing that Ye Tianshui had no intention of speaking up for him, Hua Guoxing couldn't help himself:

"Brother, I don't like to get involved in local affairs. As a soldier, I should defend my country. It's fun to fight the enemy with real weapons.

Look at Yunzhe. The battle he fought on the border in April was so exciting and it fully demonstrated the momentum of our great country.

On the other hand, I went to Tangshan to take on the job of chief commander. I was full of enthusiasm when I went there, but after a few months, I felt suffocated. "

"Be careful!"

Ye Jianfeng interrupted his brother-in-law seriously:

"How old are you? Don't you know what you should and shouldn't say?

I'm warning you, if you have any complaints, just vent them to me, but this won't happen again!

If you dare to go out and talk nonsense and cause trouble for my little sister Lan and the others, I will show you how I will deal with you!"

At this time, Ye Jianfeng was really angry, and his face was almost frozen.

"I know, I know, Chief Ye, please rest assured, am I the kind of person who doesn't know the seriousness of the matter?

I can only say this in front of you. Outside, I dare not even fart!"

As Hua Guoxing defended himself, there was still emotion in his tone.

Ye Tianshui smiled faintly, pushed the teacup in front of the two "dads", and persuaded Ye Jianfeng in a calm tone:

"Dad, don't be angry. Don't worry that I, your dad, will get into trouble. He keeps his mouth shut."

He looked at his father-in-law, the "father":

"Dad, you are a soldier, there are not many local affairs that require your intervention.

A major national policy cannot be perfect. It has its pros and cons. In any case, it has far-reaching significance.

Just take care of your own little piece of land. Why are you so upset?"