Chapter 99 He Daqing opens his mouth to scold people
Hearing the conversation between the two, several neighbors who were setting up stalls nearby were also a little confused and began to ponder.
At this time, He Yuzhu reminded,

"Dad, Uncle Gui, the People's Liberation Army outside the city hasn't fired any artillery all day."

After hearing He Yuzhu's reminder, He Daqing and the neighbors suddenly realized and nodded.
"Hey! It's true.

That is, I heard a few gunshots while I was sleeping last night. After that, it seems that the People's Liberation Army really didn't fire any guns.

This is so abnormal.”

"Yes,
Today, there is really a lack of gunfire.

After more than a month of non-stop firing, I actually felt a little uncomfortable if I didn't hear the sound of artillery fire for a day.

Hey?
By the way, what do you think is going on? Should we call a truce?"

At this time, the neighbors all shook their heads, indicating that they didn't know what was going on.

At this moment, the city-wide radio sounded.

"...

After several days of consultation,

Yesterday, on January 1949, 1, our Peking Headquarters and representatives of the People's Liberation Army signed the "Agreement on the Peaceful Settlement of the Peking Issue".

Officially announced the peaceful liberation of Peking.

According to the agreement,

北平长官部所属，1个“剿总”总部、2个兵团部、8个军部、24个步兵师、1个骑兵师，

Together with special forces and irregular forces such as security forces, gendarmerie, and police stations,

A total of 25 people laid down their weapons.
They left the city in batches between January 1 and 22 and formally accepted the reorganization of the People's Liberation Army.

.........

During the handover of Beiping, I hope the people will consciously maintain the social order of Beiping and not cause any trouble.
Violators will be severely punished.”

.........

When the first broadcast started,
When the neighbors who were setting up stalls under the Drum Tower heard the news, they were caught off guard and looked very surprised.

It was not until the broadcast was over that everyone came to their senses.
Then he cheered loudly in surprise.

"Great!"

"Truce!"

"Peace!"

……

After a round of cheers, some neighbors started packing up their stalls.

"Master He, Master Gui, and all the neighbors, please take your time. I will go back first. Such a big happy event happened today. I have to go back and get some good wine and food.

We have to celebrate it.”

Hearing this, He Daqing and the others also reacted and started to pack up their stalls.
"Yeah,

We have all been looking forward to this for so long, and today is finally our day. We have to celebrate tonight."

"Yes, today is a big day, we have to celebrate it."

Everyone was talking and packing up, and soon they left the Drum Tower one after another.

On the short journey from the Drum Tower back to the Siheyuan, He Yuzhu heard cheers of joy coming from most of the Siheyuans.

Even the ruffians in the gendarmerie and security forces were shocked when they heard that they would not have to fight and would not be cannon fodder.

They all breathed a sigh of relief and smiled a little more.

Back at the courtyard, Yan Bugui and his friends were also smiling as they talked about the "Agreement on the Peaceful Settlement of the Peking Issue" that had just been broadcast.
Only Aunt Yi, Jia Zhang and other three women had worried looks on their faces, and they kept paying attention to the movements at the gate from time to time.

When he saw someone pushing the door open, an expression of anticipation immediately appeared on his face, but when he saw He Yuzhu and his son walking into the courtyard, he could not hide the disappointment on his face.

Seeing this scene, He Yuzhu smiled and asked,

"Aunt Yi, Aunt Zhang, the fighting has ceased now. Aren't my Uncle Yi and Uncle Liu back yet?"

As soon as he asked, he heard Aunt Yi shaking her head in disappointment.
"Nope!
None of your uncle Yi and the others have come back yet.

Zhuzi, what on earth is going on? The war has ceased, and there is no need to produce weapons and ammunition. Why haven't Lao Yi and his men come back?

It's really frustrating."

After Aunt Yi finished speaking, Jia Zhang looked at He Daqing expectantly and said,
"Lao He, Zhuzi is fast.

Why don't you ask him to go to Dongzhimen to see what's going on at the steel mill?

By the way, I'd like to ask around and see how Lao Yi and the others are doing now."

While Jia Zhang was speaking, Aunt Yi and Aunt Liu also turned to look at He Daqing eagerly.
Even Yan Bugui followed Jia Zhangshi and spoke up.
"Yes, yes, Lao He, what Mrs. Zhang said is right. Zhuzi is fast, so it would be good to let him run a trip."

Hearing their outrageous request, He Yuzhu was about to start cursing when He Daqing took the lead and confronted them without giving them any face.
"Get lost!

There are soldiers everywhere outside the city now, and those people won't reason with you.
If you want to go, go by yourselves, or let Jie Cheng and Guang Qi go, but don’t think of going after our Zhu.”

"How can you say that, Lao He?

Now that the war has ceased, the soldiers won't do anything to Zhuzi, so it won't be a problem for Zhuzi to run."

Hearing what Jia Zhang said, He Daqing said unhappily,
"What happened to the truce?
The ceasefire only meant that the People's Liberation Army would not attack Beijing, but it did not mean that the soldiers in Beijing would become good people.

I know what kind of people they are, so how could I let Zhu go outside the city?

Don't even think about it.

If you want to go, go by yourself. It's a good opportunity for you to go and see for yourself whether your son is okay. If your Jia Dongxu is gone, it would be a shame if you ran into a gun and died."

When He Daqing saw Yan Bugui was about to speak, he immediately confronted him again.

"Don't talk nonsense, you bastard.

The affairs of Lao Yi and his friends have nothing to do with you, an old gangster. I only have this one son. I want to be a good person and let your Yan Jiecheng take the blame.

It just so happens that your wife is more than five months pregnant, maybe this baby is another son."

After confronting Yan Bugui and Jia Zhangshi, He Daqing turned to look at the smiling He Yuzhu and said,
"After leaving Zhuzi, go back and knead the dough. We'll have sauerkraut dumplings tonight."

He Yuzhu was quite satisfied with He Daqing's reaction and immediately replied,

"Come on daddy!"

After replying to He Daqing, He Yuzhu walked forward quickly, looking at Jia Zhang and Yan Bugui with a smile on his face.

He casually provoked their relationship.
"Uncle Yan, Aunt Zhang,

Don't think of it as Cheng and Guangqi. While there is still some time, one of you should go there.
Today is a truce, and everyone is talking about celebrating. You two might even be able to have a good meal at the steel mill."

Jia Zhang didn't care who went to the steel mill to get the information, as long as someone went,

If He Yuzhu didn't go, Yan Jiecheng and his son would be able to accept it.

So just as He Yuzhu finished speaking, Jia Zhangshi began to stab Yan Bugui in the back.

"Old Yan, what He Daqing and his son said is right. Since you are so eager to help, should your Yan Jiecheng or you go to the steel mill to inquire about the situation?

Or you go.

Maybe I can have a good meal at the steel mill as Zhuzi said."

(End of this chapter)