Chapter 155(1/2)
Central Park was originally the royal altar of the country and belonged to part of the Forbidden City. Such a garden was originally a forbidden place for ordinary people. But now, after it was opened to become a park, the new president has also set a precedent for the public and friendly manner of the Presidential Palace. Today, he chose to give his public inauguration speech in this place.
Naturally, although it is claimed to be open, it is impossible to let everyone enter and exit freely without sieving it. In that case, this place may become a vegetable market and will be squeezed down on the spot. So today, those who are fortunate to enter the park to attend the ceremony close to the president and listen to the president's speech, in addition to officials and guests, the remaining participants are also specific groups, such as students from many middle and high schools in the capital, civil servants, and legitimate businessmen with registration, etc.
But even so, there were still crowds of people near the park that day. Almost all the people in the city came to watch the fun. In order to maintain order and ensure safety, the Beijing Police Department dispatched thousands of troops to patrol the area and prevent it from happening. The newly established Gyeonggi Garrison Command sent plainclothes to be responsible for the safety of key areas and personnel.
After his speech, President Fang was probably infected by the enthusiastic emotions at the scene. He did not return immediately as planned, but stayed and continued to interact with the people. The applause and cheers from the scene spread out, and dozens of people outside wanted to sneak in through various odd doors. Of course, all of them were arrested on the spot without exception. When he was taken away, the people kept struggling, crying and begging for mercy, saying that they just wanted to go in and see the excitement, not the villain. Not only that, people kept running to the police on duty at the gate of the park for help, or that the money was left by the thief, or that the children were lost, and there were idle people who quarreled with each other in order to squeeze in place, even fighting with each other, even making a fuss. In short, it was lively inside, and there were also troublesome outside. It seemed like a big temple fair was held near Central Park.
At this time, the people of He Hanzhu were in the activity center of the park.
Not far ahead of him, the President was surrounded by enthusiastic students and the masses, and he kept shaking hands with people. The reporter followed and took photos. There were laughter and joy, and the sound of people was buzzing. The officials who came here with the President were preparing to leave, but when they saw this, they looked at each other and had to continue waiting.
He Hanzhu looked at everything around him with a faint expression, as if he was out of the matter.
Wu Dayong, the newly appointed director of the Beijing Police Department, came over and invited him aside. He wiped his sweat from the nervousness and busyness and whispered: "Commander He, can you bother you? Please end the public activities here as soon as possible? I am a little slight, and it is not my turn to speak, but there are too many people! If something happens, how can I explain to President Wang? Besides, there were no such activities. According to the plan, the President should go back now!"
President Wang himself did not attend this public event in Central Park.
He Hanzhu asked his subordinates to call the Prime Minister in charge of the on-site affairs of the Presidential Office today. After hearing Wu Dayong's request, the Prime Minister looked at He Hanzhu, agreed repeatedly, and then squeezed into the crowd, held his ears to the President's ears, and whispered a few words.
The President looked at He Hanzhu from afar, withdrew his gaze, and waved his hand to the people opposite him. The Prime Minister announced the end of the event loudly. There was a sound of regret at the scene. Accompanied by warm farewell applause, the President left the park and returned to the Presidential Palace, surrounded by a group of guards.
Ding Chunshan was also on the scene, so he naturally understood what was going on.
As soon as President Fang took office, he just challenged Wang Xiaokun.
However, this subtle relationship between the President and President Wang has nothing to do with him.
He is more concerned about another thing now.
He looked at the time, it was twelve:30 noon.
After the public event in the morning, the celebration of the Presidential Palace in the afternoon and evening are today's key content.
The celebration begins at 3:00 pm.
According to the original arrangement, the President will end the event before twelve noon, and then his boss will leave the brigade and leave here.
He wanted to go to the western suburbs in person and pick Xiao Su up into the city.
Now it has exceeded the time. Ding Chunshan initially thought that this was caused by the delay of the President. But now, the president has left, but his superiors still don’t mention it, as if he has forgotten about this.
The so-called emperor is not in a hurry to the eunuch, which can probably describe Ding Chunshan’s current mood.
Although it is indeed not important to take on Xiao Su's thing, it can only be said to be a trivial matter, but...
If the boss forgot it because he was too busy, he knew it again, if he didn't remind him, he would not blame him after he remembered it...
Given the previous experiences, Ding Chunshan is really a bit of a shadow now. Anyway, as long as Xiao Su is involved, no matter whether it is a big deal or a small matter of sesame and mung beans, it is always right to be careful.
Ding Chunshan went up and said, "Commander, didn't you say you wanted to pick up Xiao Su? If you don't have time, I can go for you."
"The road there is a bit far. If I don't set out, I'm afraid it will be too late-"
He reminded him with thoughtfulness. After saying that, he saw his boss turning his head, as if he was looking at the place where he could not see at all in the western suburbs.
"No need. Tingzhi has already gone."
After a while, he said in a silence and turned around and left.
So that's it. It must be that Mr. Wang is enthusiastic about helping his superiors.
Ding Chunshan was relieved and left.
Su Xuezhi and Wang Tingzhi arrived at the Presidential Palace.
It was almost three o'clock. At this time, in this magnificent mansion, almost all the most powerful people in the capital had gathered.
Secretary Hu, who came to send her invitation yesterday, personally led the way for the two of them. As they walked in, they met almost without exception. Regardless of whether they had friendship or not, everyone greeted Wang Tingzhi warmly, and the flattery was revealed.
Secretary Hu brought the two into the East Hall Auditorium where the medal ceremony was about to be held. It was now full of people, all of whom were well-dressed men, some were wearing military uniforms, some were wearing suits, and some were wearing long gowns and jackets. But there were no female guests. The female guests who had arrived were now gathered in Qingyan Hall in the West Hall. The reception there would only begin when the event here ended.
Secretary Hu led the two to the seat in front and smiled and said, "Two young masters, your seat!"
Wang Tingzhi sat down carelessly with the eyes casting around him.
Su Xuezhi stopped.
In the front rows of the auditorium, the seats are marked with red nameplates. There is no such restriction on the rear, so guests can sit at will.
This position is too far ahead and is located in the center. Not far away is the position of the President, Wang Xiaokun and others, and she also saw the nameplate of He Hanzhu.
Wang Tingzhi may be sitting in this place, but she is not suitable for her.
"You have to worry. I'll sit back, the same is true."
Su Xuezhi thanked Secretary Hu and turned around and left.
Wang Tingzhi turned her head, looked at her left behind, and then stood up.
"Then I'll go back and go."
Under the attention of everyone, he followed Su Xuezhi to the back with a calm expression, picked up an empty seat, and sat in it.
At three o'clock, a grand and grand special event was successfully held in the auditorium. The President awarded the honors to those who made meritorious contributions in the northern and southern war that ended not long ago. Wang Xiaokun also came to the scene in person and watched the ceremony throughout the journey. A total of more than a dozen people won various honors, and the most eye-catching one was naturally He Hanzhu.
Needless to say, his military achievements need to be said, and today he was the most popular honor to win such national honors. He was also the last hero to receive the award today. After Fang Chongen awarded him a medal, Wang Xiaokun smiled and nodded in the audience while standing up. Under his guidance, the audience stood up in the end with thunderous applause.
After the ceremony, the Prime Minister of the Presidential Palace announced the start of the reception and invited many VIPs to move to Qingyan Hall in the West Hall.
Wang Xiaokun has never participated in such informal hospitality activities, which is well known. After applauding, he joked with Fang Chongen, congratulated him on his employment, and then said goodbye.
Fang Chongen gave him a few steps and smiled, "There is actually one less meritorious minister today. Tingzhi's contribution to the battle in Liujiakou is obvious to all. Yanqiao is clearly distinguished by public and private matters, and everyone knows it. Tingzhi was a subordinate of Yanqiao during the war. He reported the commendation for Tingzhi more than once, but you repeatedly refused, which led to Tingzhi's failure in the end. To be honest, you have too high demands on Tingzhi, which is unfair to him."
Everyone who followed was echoing, some praised Prince Wang and some were upset for him. Wang Xiaokun smiled and waved his hand. As he spoke, someone had already called Wang Tingzhi to the front. Wang Xiaokun taught his son a lesson: "Did you run to your fourth brother and the president complain? Just a little bit of merit, what qualifications are you to take credit?"
Wang Tingzhi stood up with his hands down and said respectfully: "What my father taught me is that I will not dare to do it again in the future."
Fang Chongen said: "You are wronged Tingzhi! He came to see me yesterday and didn't mention this. He cared about his friend, Xiao Su, the cousin of Yanqiao. I hope he can come today."
While he said, he looked at He Hanzhu: "Originally, Xiao Su was the guest of honor in my presidential palace, and Tingzhi came to me again. Speaking of which, Xiao Su and I have a great relationship. Last year, he saved one of my nephews, my aunt, and today I came here to see him. Now people are waiting in the Qingyan Hall next door, saying that they would thank him in person."
Wang Xiaokun seemed to be slightly moved, and turned to He Hanzhu, who had not spoken behind him: "Yanqiao, where is Xiao Suren?"
He Hanzhu had long seen her sitting with Wang Tingzhi, and Wang Tingzhi followed her back and left the venue. Wang Tingzhi was called away just now, so she went out first.
He was about to speak when Wang Tingzhi said, "She is here. My son just sat with her."
Someone had chased her out and called Su Xuezhi, saying that the President and President Wang wanted to see her.
Su Xuezhi had no choice but to walk back, stood in front of everyone, bowed slightly, and bowed.
Wang Xiaokun praised her in public, saying that she was kind and kind, and finally turned to Wang Tingzhi: "If you want to become a master, if you want to become a talent, you should have more dates for a young talent like Xiao Su."
Wang Tingzhi walked to Su Xuezhi with a smile: "I keep it in mind, please rest assured by my father."
Wang Xiaokun nodded slightly, then smiled at He Hanzhu and said, "Your nephew is very good. He has saved Tingzhi more than once. This is also a fate. If Tingzhi can become friends with him in the future, I will feel relieved."
He Hanzhu looked at the two people standing side by side and said nothing.
Someone on the side praised him: "Okay, one is to save lives and heal the wounded, and the other is to repay kindness. The ancient Boyaziqi, the mountains and flowing waters are just like this."
Everyone laughed, and some people flattered: "Tung flowers bloom thousands of miles apart in the mountain road, and the young phoenix is clearer than the old phoenix. President Wang, the son's bones are extraordinary, and he will surely achieve great success in the future!"
Wang Xiaokun was humble and said that the dog was not good enough. After all, he couldn't help but smile on his face. His eyes looked at Su Xuezhi even more kind, and he told her to come to her house to sit in the future. Then he continued to walk out with laughter and laughed. Everyone rushed out.
He Hanzhu passed by Su Xuezhi who was standing beside him and left the auditorium. He waited to see Wang Xiaokun away, left everyone behind, and was about to come back, but he heard someone calling him behind him, so he had to stop.
Zhang Yijiu caught up with him and smiled affectionately: "Yanqiao, why are you doing so anxiously?"
He Hanzhu was absent-minded and smiled casually: "Congratulations, you have been promoted to the high position."
Just looking at the position, Zhang Yijiu is not as high as before, but in fact, he is rising openly and secretly.
He used to be the chief of staff. Looking at the glory, he actually had no one under his command. He was just a retainer in the Presidential Office. Now he is the deputy chief of the Army Department, a real and important position under Wang Xiaokun, and he holds real power, so He Hanzhu congratulated him.
But Zhang Yijiu had a knot in her heart.
He is different from him. He is originally Wang Xiaokun's person, as close as his son and nephew. But his forehead always bears the hat of the Cao family's confidant.
He pulled He Hanzhu to an unmanned corner.
"Yanqiao, don't make fun of me. I know that people are talking about me behind my back. Do you think I'm not doing this kind of thing? I'm having trouble! Lao Cao insisted on his own and did not listen to advice. Who can really agree with the tricks he did, except for his son who dreamed of inheriting the throne and those who were stinky feet? Besides, Cao Zhaoli had long disliked me and targeted me everywhere. I have no way out. I'm determined to serve as a wise ruler. I don't care what others think about me. No matter what they think in their hearts, they should not be polite when they see me in the face? They are all mixed in this world of fame and fortune. Who is whiter and who is blacker? Just a hundred steps laugh. It's just Yanqiao. I really treat you as a brother. If you meet me too, I'll be sad! Really sad!"
He Hanzhu finally returned to his soul and explained seriously: "Brother Zhang, you misunderstood. I will never ask for it in the future. Besides, last time I had to remind you in time. I am very grateful for your feelings and have not thanked you yet. I will treat you to dinner another day!"
Zhang Yijiu looked like he was perfunctory and his tone was quite sincere. Then he breathed a sigh of relief and laughed: "Then I will write down this meal, I'll wait! Also, in terms of congratulations, I want to congratulate you. What is this Gaosheng? Yanqiao, you are the real Gaosheng. In terms of President Wang's position as a confidant and important minister, no one can compete with you. I didn't see that he gave you all his wealth. In the future, I still have to rely on you to support you. Let's work together to do things for President Wang. I left and went in."
The two walked towards Qingyantang. Zhang Yijiu became better and talked endlessly, and began to talk about Wang Tingzhi who had just become popular.
"Tong Guofeng mentioned to me a few days ago, saying that he wanted to arrange the prince to do things in my department. To be honest, I am under a lot of pressure and it is difficult to refuse. This young master is only able to suppress him, and I am afraid that I will not be able to serve him well."
He stopped, looking helpless.
He Hanzhu smiled and said, "Tingzhi is not as difficult as you think. If you have something, just ask him to do it directly, and there is no need to worry about it."
"If you say this, I will have a clear idea. If you accidentally offend him in the future, Mrs. Wang will ask me for a crime, and I will say that you taught me."
He joked and said, "But to be honest, this young master has really made people look at him with admiration recently. The contribution he made was really great, and it was even more rare to lead the way and almost lost his life. I am also a little impressed. Also, you know, the Health Department is about to be established. I heard that he has been working hard for this matter and has done a lot of effort. It seems that his friendship with Xiao Su is really great. Not only did he go to Lao Fang for the sake of sending invitations, he suddenly became enthusiastic about the matter that he had nothing to do with him."
He Hanzhu knows this.
Regarding the proposal to establish a specialized health and medical department, relevant people have called for confession many times before, but have been delayed and not put on the agenda. After the new president took office, this matter was included as one of the important matters that need to be resolved urgently and promised to be implemented as soon as possible.
"Also, I heard something from the Ministry of Interior's office yesterday."
To be continued...