Under One Person: I am the Master of Maoshan

"Captain Chu, you have also heard that our brigade commander has given instructions before he left. We are only responsible for the handover. As for who will take over Changye County, it has nothing to do with our Eighth Route Army."

Chu Yunfei was left speechless by Shen Yan's words. He remained silent for a long while before speaking.

"In that case, Commander Shen, I hope you can cooperate with us to hold a handover ceremony in Changye County. After all, you have great influence in Changye, and the people believe what you say."

"Of course! Captain Chu, rest assured, Shen will definitely cooperate, but it is better to hand over the city defense and other matters first. After all, Captain Li has military duties to attend to, and his independent regiment has stayed in Changye County for a long time."

Chu Yunfei nodded and bowed to Shen Yan, saying, "Then I would like to thank you in advance, Commander Shen."

"You're welcome, Captain Chu, it's getting late. I've booked a table at the Jinhe Restaurant in the city. How about we have a simple meal?"

"Chu respectfully obeys your command, please"

Everyone sitting at the table looked at each other. County Magistrate An frowned as he looked at the food on the table.

There was a bowl of rice soup in front of each person, and in the middle of the table was a large basket filled with a lot of fried buns.

Shen Yan picked up a piece of oily steamed bun with chopsticks, dipped it in the garlic water and put it in his mouth.

"Yeah! It tastes good. Everyone should try this big restaurant. It's different."

"Brigade Commander Shen's table is really special. It is said that the Eighth Route Army is frugal, and today I see that it is indeed worthy of its reputation." County Chief An said with a hint of sarcasm in his tone.

Shen Yan sipped a mouthful of rice soup to smooth out the food in his mouth.

"We are different from you, County Magistrate An. What you consider to be simple meals is like Chinese New Year to us, right, Captain Li?"

Li Yunlong also took a bite of the oily steamed bun with chopsticks: "That's right, the food that the deputy brigade commander and I ate was not as good as this. This is all fine grains. The deputy brigade commander and I were lucky to have two potatoes at that time. It was nothing compared to what you, the great cause of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, had."

County Magistrate An snorted and called the shop assistant over.

"Sir, what do you want?"

County Magistrate An pointed at the food on the table and said, "Remove all of this and replace it with a table of delicious food."

"this..."

The young man hesitated and looked at Shen Yan.

"What's this? Are you afraid that you might lose your money?"

As County Chief An spoke, he took out a dozen dollars from his pocket and slapped them on the table.

"Okay~ a table of top-notch wine and feast!"

The waiter put the dollars on a tray and went downstairs to tell the kitchen to prepare the food.

Chu Yunfei glanced at County Magistrate An, seeming somewhat dissatisfied with his behavior.

Shen Yan chuckled: "Since County Magistrate An is willing to improve our food, then we should not be polite and eat more later!"

When the waiter was about to clear the food from the table, Shen Yan gave instructions to Tianming.

"Tianming, we can't waste this food. Pack it up so we can have another meal in the evening."

"Yes"

Before long, eight table dishes and a few cold dishes were placed on the table, making people drool at the sight.

Li Yunlong ignored everyone and took a bite of the crystal pork elbow: "Hehe, let alone eat this dish, I've never even seen it before. It's delicious!"

Just as Shen Yan was about to start eating, a soldier from the independent regiment came in. Tianming asked what happened and leaned over to repeat it in Shen Yan's ear.

He put down his chopsticks and clasped his fists towards everyone: "Sorry, Captain Chu, County Magistrate An, I have something to do and will be back soon. Enjoy your meal."

After saying this, he called Lu Ren and walked out of Jinhe Tower together.

"What is so urgent?"

"The people from Sichuan and Chongqing have arrived. Guess who is leading them?"

Lu Ren shook his head: "I don't know"

"The Secret Painting of Dou Ruchang"

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"Dou Ruchang has met with Master Shen. I was ordered by my superiors to escort County Magistrate Liu to take office. I hope Master Shen will forgive me for not notifying you in advance."

Shen Yan bowed and said in return: "Senior Dou, you are too polite. I usually can't invite you. Let's go into the city, please!"

On the way into the city, Shen Yan mentioned that people sent by the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army were also in the city. He glanced at them and found that Dou Ruchang and County Magistrate Liu were not surprised by this, as if they had expected it.

"Master Shen, since they are here, it's better to meet them. It's better to make some things clear."

Shen Yan nodded in agreement and led everyone back to Jinhe Tower.

At this time, the table was filled with cups and plates, and there was no room for any more dishes. Shen Yan briefly introduced Dou Ruchang and County Magistrate Liu, and the scene suddenly became awkward.

Dou Ruchang was the first to break the silence: "It is better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early. I heard that Commander Shen is entertaining everyone here, so I came here to ask for a drink."

Shen Yan waved his hand and said, "Mr. Dou, you are wrong. In name, I am treating you, but in reality, it is County Magistrate An who is paying for it. I am just taking advantage of the opportunity to have a nice meal."

County Magistrate Liu stared at the dishes on the table with an unfriendly look and a somewhat cold tone.

"Mr. An is really rich. The chairman even replaced tea with water for the war. I wonder how much military funds Mr. An spent on this meal!"

"I...he..."

County Magistrate An was somewhat incoherent after hearing his words.

Shen Yan slapped his forehead and said, "Look at you, County Magistrate An. I told you that we should just have some rice soup and fried buns. Now is a year of disaster, so such a table is too extravagant. But County Magistrate Liu, it would be a waste if we don't eat what we ordered. Why not just celebrate our victory in conquering Changye County?"

Hearing Shen Yan say this, County Magistrate Liu's tone softened. He took out a document from his briefcase and smiled at Shen Yan.

"Commander Shen, you have recovered Changye County this time. The chairman is very impressed with you. He has specially sent me to bring you a letter of appointment, officially appointing you as the deputy commander of the 386th Brigade and restoring your rank of colonel. He has also provided your army with additional guns, ammunition and military pay."

"Then I have to thank our chairman for his kindness. Mr. Dou, you have to say a few good words for me when you go back, so that I can become a general sooner."

Dou Ruchang laughed out loud when he heard this: "Don't worry, Commander Shen. With your ability, I think you will become a great general in the near future."

"Hahaha, thanks for your kind words. Let's all sit down and have a few drinks today."

Everyone sat back down at the table, and both sides exchanged polite words, but they both had ulterior motives in their hearts.

But Shen Yan and Li Yunlong didn't care about it at all. They ate whatever was delicious with relish, their mouths full of oil.

After three rounds of drinking, County Magistrate Liu raised his glass to Shen Yan and said, "Brigade Commander Shen, thank you for stabilizing the situation in Changye these days. I think we should hand over the work in the next two days so that Brigade Commander Shen can return to the army and make great achievements again."

Shen Yan raised his cup and clinked it with his. "County Magistrate Liu is right. I'm used to being in the army. I feel uncomfortable staying in the city all the time. Let's make the handover as soon as possible."

"Haha, Brigade Commander Shen is a man of quick words. It is a blessing for the country and the nation to have soldiers like you. Go!"

Chu Yunfei's brows knitted together as he listened. "Mr. Liu, I think you should carefully consider taking over Changye. You are not familiar with the situation in Changye since you just arrived. You should make plans after you are familiar with it."

"Oh~ Captain Chu, what do you think?"

Before Chu Yunfei could say anything, County Magistrate An jumped out and said, "Mr. Liu, it is better for the people of Jin to manage the Three Jins. I am here to take over Changye on the orders of the commander of the Second War Zone. I hope you can understand, Mr. Liu."

"Mr. An is wrong. Although the chairman had an agreement with Chief Wanren before. He can arrange the appointment and dismissal of officials in the Jin area, but now is the period of unified resistance. Even the Second War Zone needs the government to replenish its armaments, so the appointment and dismissal of officials must of course be in accordance with the unified arrangements of the National Government."

Dou Ruchang's words were flawless, making the situation awkward.

But Shen Yan turned a blind eye to it and drank happily with Li Yunlong and Lu Ren.

Chu Yunfei rolled his eyes and threw the question to Shen Yan: "Commander Shen, you led your troops to capture Changye. Who do you think would be better to take over?"