Zhong Xiaoai gave me a fourth child, and it has nothing to do with you, Hou Liangping.

Chapter 269: In the name of drawing the sword, Ding Wei meets Kong Jie again and gets drunk at Li Yu

The border of the East China Sea.

Clouds deep in Dragon Valley.

Tomb of Major General Li Yunlong.

In front of the tomb.

He was wearing simple clothes and a hat that almost covered his face.

Reflected in the afterglow of the setting sun.

That figure looked even taller and thinner.

He placed his slightly trembling hands on the tombstone.

A rather bony hand.

It was obvious that they were a pair of hands that had been weathered and refined by the years.

His deep eye sockets and dilated pupils were fixed on the three words "Li Yunlong" on the tombstone.

It seems as if it is lingering in my ears.

The scenes of going to the battlefield together to fight against the Japanese invaders appeared in the eyes of the old man.

His voice was choked with sobs, and he shouted from the back of his throat: "Lao Li!"

"I... came to see you!"

Without saying much, even though he was a military man, tears began to flow.

Maybe because of their comradeship, or maybe it’s been many years, the former brothers are now separated forever.

In the old house next to it.

Kong Jie has been here since he came to pay tribute to Li Yunlong last time.

He lives in Li Yunlong's former residence.

Plan to relax here.

of course.

When he came to this old residence, he also brought a lot of good wine.

It can be considered as guarding Li Yunlong's tomb for a period of time.

It is also a way of mourning for old friends by accompanying them when they grow old.

Every day he would carry a jar of wine to Li Yunlong's tomb.

Sit on the floor.

A person was talking to himself.

It was like going back to the days when I used to drink and brag with Li Yunlong.

In the past, whenever Li Yunlong got drunk, he would always brag:

"Hey, when I was young, I was also a handsome young man in the surrounding villages!"

"The matchmaker has trampled down the door to the door, but I, Old Li, just don't like it."

"Of course. Do I need a matchmaker? I already have a lover!"

"In that corn stalk haystack. Hey, we almost kissed!"

Every time I heard Lao Li bragging, I always thought he really had a lover!

Later, I found out that the old guy was just making up stories and bragging!

This is bullshit. He boasted so much that even Li Yunlong himself almost believed it.

Kong Jie recalled that glorious period, although it was difficult, it was indeed an unforgettable time.

Today, it’s a peaceful and prosperous time, but there are only a few old comrades left.

Political Commissar Lao Zhao is gone!

Ding Wei is missing too!

Even Chu Yunfei of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army was said to have gone to Taiwan and never returned!

Kong Jie spat out, "Ahhh!" "Damn it, I can't even find someone to drink with!"

"But, the last time I saw Yan Shali, hey, if I have the chance, I can go have a drink with those old guys Yan Shuangying, Zhao Mengsheng, and Lei Zhen!"

While Kong Jie was complaining, he was thinking about the guy who came with Yan Shali last time...

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, Qi Tongwei? Old Li's mother is really unlucky, but also lucky, to have such a handsome god-grandson?"

"What a pity, Qi Tongwei is still serving in the army and can't drink with me!"

"Cough cough..."

While talking.

Suddenly, what caught Kong Jie's eyes was the plainly dressed figure standing in front of Li Yunlong's tomb.

He was stunned, looking at the figure from behind. Why did it seem a little familiar?

Although considering his age, his back looks a little hunched.

But, that’s not…

Ding Wei?!

When the image of "Ding Wei" flashed through Kong Jie's mind.

He was almost overjoyed and shouted towards the figure in simple clothes.

"Old Ding? Ding Wei! Is that you?"

Ding Wei heard someone calling his name, it was still that familiar voice.

He was surprised and stunned, then turned around to look in the direction of the sound.

It turned out to be Kong Jie.

He was also pleasantly surprised.

"Kong Erlangzi? Why are you here?"

Kong Jie laughed heartily.

He walked up quickly, put the jar of wine on the ground, and grabbed Ding Wei's arm.

"Hahaha, Lao Ding, you old bastard, where have you been hiding all these years?"

"You old man, you missed me so much! I thought you were dead!"

Ding Wei also laughed out loud, "You are such a fool, you curse me the first time we meet?"

Kong Jie sighed, "You bastard old man, seriously, you gave me a hard time looking for you!"

"I used so many connections to find you, but I really thought you were dead!"

"Where on earth have you been hiding?"

Ding Wei sighed, "I didn't mean to hide anywhere!"

"I went through that incident and was wrongfully imprisoned for several years. After I was released, I was disheartened and went back to the Dabie Mountains. After that, I just found a random place in the countryside and lived in seclusion!"

Kong Jie listened to Ding Wei's few words and found that he had explained his whereabouts over the years so simply.

"Old Ding, Old Ding, you really are..."

"Oh, you are so cruel that you even sent me a message. You are such an old bastard!"

Ding Wei sighed and said, "Kong Erlengzi, I'm sorry!"

"Indeed, I was wrong. You can scold me or hit me, that's fine!"

Kong Jie laughed, "Stop talking nonsense, since you are back, just drink with me!"

As he spoke, he stuffed a jar of wine into Ding Wei's hand.

Ding Wei held the jar of wine in his arms, and naturally he didn't hesitate to say anything because of their years of comradeship.

"Okay, Kong Erlangzi, we haven't seen each other for many years. Today we finally meet in front of Lao Li's tomb."

"We brothers won't leave until we're drunk!"

While talking.

He unscrewed the seal of the wine jar, "Ton", "Come on, Kong Erlangzi, I toast to you!"

"I heard that after Lao Li and Lao Zhao left, you raised their children. As a brother, you are very loyal and righteous!"

"I'll toast you on behalf of Lao Li!"

"Duang~"

Kong Jie smiled in relief and said, "Okay, let's drink, why are you talking so much nonsense!"

"drink!"

The two men held up the jars of wine, clinked their cups together, tilted their heads back and gulped down a few mouthfuls of the liquor.

half an hour.

Kong Jie seemed to remember something and spoke further.

"Oh, by the way, over the years, your two sons, Ding Qi and Ding Yizhen, have come to me to inquire about your whereabouts!"

Ding Wei said, "Ugh," "To be honest, I don't want to care about these two little bastards."

"Kong Erlangzi, I think my two sons will get into trouble sooner or later!"

Kong Jie was stunned, "What do you mean by that?"

Ding Wei smiled helplessly and said, "What else can it mean?"

"Whether it's Ding Qi or Ding Yizhen, they both violated party discipline and national laws!"

Kong Jie: "..."

half an hour.

"You old man, you've been missing for so many years, what's wrong? You finally showed up and you curse your two sons?"

Ding Wei said meaningfully.

"Kong Erlangzi, do you think I'm cursing them?"

"No one knows a son better than his father. I know my son's temperament better than anyone else."

"So, I also know that they have been looking for news about me over the years."

"I avoided it on purpose. Out of sight, out of mind."

Kong Jie said, "Ugh," "Old Ding, what kind of ideological awareness are you talking about? I'm not talking to you as a brother!"

"Since you have foreseen that your two sons might make mistakes, don't you intend to stop them? Are you going to watch them be judged in the 'Name of the People'?"

Ding Wei shook his head slightly, "Kong Erlangzi, do you really think that just a few words of persuasion will work? There are still so many corrupt officials in the officialdom?"

"Especially the second brother Ding Yizhen, who looks like a profiteer. He will be corrupt sooner or later. Once his power is great enough, he will definitely capsize!"

Kong Jie raised his finger and pointed at Ding Wei. "Old Ding, I doubt that you are a poisoner. You curse your own son as soon as you open your mouth, and you say it so confidently! I really admire you!"

Ding Wei laughed, "Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore, come on, drink!"

Kong Jie readily agreed, "Okay, let's drink!"

The two of them drank heavily in front of Li Yunlong's tomb...