Director Hu did not gain much benefit in this grenade transaction. The key is that Mu Yaping himself did not make much money in this transaction, so he naturally did not benefit Director Hu. The current situation has changed very quickly. Since the Liberal Civil Army headed by Feng Yuxiang came to power, Duan Qirui was nominally the president on stage, but several people were willing to listen to him.

The Military Forces Department of the Army Department where Director Hu is located is now facing a disbandment. Therefore, Director Hu thought Mu Yaping thought he was useless and wanted to put aside him and get rid of him. Therefore, he began to feel resentful. He thought that he would definitely blackmail Mu Yaping in the future. As a result, he was smart and was mistaken for his body and head.

From early November to mid-November, Yan Xishan forwarded three telegrams to Mu Yaping in a row and invited Mu Yaping to Taiyuan, Shanxi for a remarkable remark in his personal name. He had no need to say much about his sincere attitude and his friendly words. Of course, Mu Yaping could not be too pretentious. The key is that the door to enter Shanxi has been opened. In the future, this hot land in Shanxi will be the main battlefield for him to move around, and this is an opportunity to seek knowledge.

For this reason, Mu Yaping sent a special report to Fu Zuoyi, asking him to tell Yan Xishan that he had left for Taiyuan in early December. As for why Fu Zuoyi was asked to tell him, it was to pay attention to him, and the other was to increase Fu Zuoyi's weight in Yan Xishan's heart and lay a stronger foundation for his future promotion. Mu Yaping must create a better environment and conditions for him.

In the Zhongyi Martial Arts Hall of the King Rui Mansion, Mu Yaping called He Ping and Xiangyun alone, preparing to mobilize them to Shanxi. He knew that his trip to Taiyuan would definitely lead to cooperation with Yan Xishan. He believed that Yan Xishan had no reason to accept his efforts. If he reached a joint armed enterprise with Yan Xishan, there must be a suitable candidate. Now that he was suffering from no one, He Ping naturally came into his sight.

"Brother, is there something you have to ask us?" Xiangyun asked in confusion. Mu Yaping said: "Yan Xishan invited me to Taiyuan to negotiate business. I am going to leave in early December, so I want to take you two. Once the deal is completed, Heping will stay in Shanxi to manage my business. Xiangyun, you and Heping are husband and wife, and the separation between the two places is inappropriate, so you must go too."

He Ping hurriedly refused, "Brother, I have never done business. If you don't suit me, you should choose someone else!" After that, he looked at Xiangyun and naturally asked Xiangyun to make an idea. Xiangyun hesitated for a moment and said, "Brother, can you let us think about it?" Mu Yaping said, "Heping, whoever is born to be unable to do business, you are my brother, should take on heavy responsibilities. Don't worry, I will help you in business matters. In this way, I will give you three days and give me a reply in three days."

After Mu Yaping left, He Ping said, "Xiangyun, what do you think? My brother insisted on letting me go, but I have no reason to refuse." Xiangyun said, "This matter must be reported to the party organization." He Ping said anxiously, "Where is the party organization? If only Mr. Gu is here." Xiangyun smiled and said, "Don't worry, I have a way to contact the party organization."

Near the Fire God Temple in Liulichang, there is an inconspicuous small bookstore. The store is deserted and there are no customers, and the small stove on the floor is burning. At this moment, Gu Yeping was sitting next to the stove and reading a book. A clerk was sorting out the books. At this time, the door was pushed open, and Liu Xiangyun walked in with a snowflake. It was obvious that it was snowing outside.

Under the arrangement of the superior party organization, Gu Yeping changed his name and identity, and lurked here in the name of the owner of this small bookstore and continued to secretly lead the work of the underground party organization in Xicheng District. Although the underground party organization has not suffered major damage, many people with weak will are afraid and timid. As a result, at least two-thirds of the comrades left the party.

Faced with this situation, Gu Yeping invisibly adopted Mu Yaping's "suggestion" and allowed all members of the underground organization to contact each other on a single line, and they did not know each other. Given that Liu Xiangyun's identity is relatively hidden, she has now become Gu Yeping's secret traffic officer, and Heping and Anxiang are not aware of these situations.

Gu Yeping was shocked when he saw Xiangyun coming in. He told the clerk to look carefully, and then signaled Xiangyun to walk into the inner room and said, "Didn't you tell you that you don't come to me if you have nothing to do? This is the party's discipline, you should understand." Xiangyun said anxiously: "Mr. Gu, I have important things to report to you."

"What important thing that makes you so panic-in to me?" Gu Yeping asked alertly. Xiangyun said, "Brother suddenly asked us to go to Shanxi, saying that we were negotiating a business with Yan Xishan. If the business was completed, Heping would stay in Shanxi to manage the business. What do you think?" Gu Yeping's eyes lit up and said, "Your brother is not simple, he actually has a relationship with Yan Xishan. This is a good thing! We can strengthen the strength of the Shanxi party organization and penetrate into Yan Xishan's old acupoints, we are reluctant to seek it!"

Xiangyun said, "So you agree to us?" Gu Yeping said, "Of course I agree to you, but what business is your elder brother going to do?" Xiangyun said, "I don't know, I didn't tell us." Gu Yeping said, "If you can stay in Shanxi, I will notify the party organization over there to contact you. But you must be careful not to expose yourself easily. Until now, we have not figured out what kind of person your elder brother is."

When the Mu Mansion heard that the eldest young master, the third young master and Xiangyun were going to Shanxi, they naturally had to make a fuss. Mrs. Mu said he would not let them go, but when Mu Yaping gave Yan Xishan's invitation telegram to Mu Tianyi, he obtained his permission. Mu Tianyi believed that with Yan Xishan's invitation, his son's trip to Shanxi would definitely be without any danger.

In early December, facing the bitter cold wind, Mu Yaping and his party left the capital. Heping, Xiangyun, Ma Quan, Dahu and Erhu were accompanying him as bodyguards. They first met with Fu Zuoyi in Shijiazhuang, without stopping and then went straight to Niangzi Pass, the east gate that entered Shanxi, and then went straight to Taiyuan through Niangzi Pass.

Several war horses and a caravan walked along the ancient post road, and the winter wilderness was bleak. Fu Zuoyi and Mu Yaping rode side by side, and the others followed the caravan and looked around vigilantly. Fu Zuoyi had completely regarded Mu Yaping as a friend through the trip to the capital. As a soldier, he witnessed Mu Yaping's righteousness and generosity. The key was that Mu Yaping had no desire for him as a businessman, which was what moved him the most.

Along the way, the two of them drank and talked happily. Mu Yaping's character was generous and elegant, and was deeply loved by Fu Zuoyi. Their relationship became increasingly deepening, almost reaching the point of "talking everything". Fu Zuoyi broke the dull question: "Brother Mu, the journey was difficult, why did he bring his brothers and family to suffer from the suffering of wind and frost." Mu Yaping smiled and said, "It's not to be hiding it. Once I succeed in my cooperation with Chairman Yan, I will let my third brother manage the business. Let my younger brothers and sisters come to avoid the pain of separation."

Fu Zuoyi praised, "It is rare that you have done your best and thoughtful thinking. But I ask you, how sure are you in cooperation with Chairman Yan?" Mu Yaping said, "You can't say you are 10% sure, but you have 70% to 80% sure. I guess Chairman Yan is very urgent, and sending three telegrams in half a month is the best proof. Let's take a step back, if the business cannot be negotiated, don't you enjoy it if they accompany me to travel!"

Seeing that Mu Yaping was so confident, Fu Zuoyi said, "Brother Mu, with my understanding of Chairman Yan, he will persuade you to move the grenade factory to Taiyuan and cooperate with you. You must be mentally prepared." Mu Yaping smiled and said, "I thought of this, otherwise I would not come to Shanxi. Out of my admiration for Chairman Yan, I will agree with his request. Perhaps with his support, I will build a better arsenal. In addition, I also plan to build a chemical factory and an explosives factory, striving to be self-sufficient in raw materials and completely get rid of the constraints of foreigners on us. This is my wish."

Fu Zuoyi felt a little soul-stirring when he saw Mu Yaping's ambition. He murmured in his heart that if he wanted to build such a factory in China, money alone was far from enough. He had to have a good environment and superior conditions. These comprehensive factors were indispensable, and it was not a one-day achievement. Fu Zuoyi carefully said: "Brother Mu, it's not that my brother won't help you, many things cannot be accomplished by imagination." Mu Yaping smiled and said: "Those who have ambition can accomplish things. I will let you see the results within three years."

Seeing Fu Zuoyi silent, Mu Yaping continued, "You know Boai Hospital!" Fu Zuoyi said unansweredly: "I heard in the capital that it is a hospital run by Germans, and its popularity is comparable to Union Hospital." Mu Yaping said secretly: "To be honest, Boai Hospital was jointly organized by me and the Germans. In addition, the Victoria Shopping Mall on Wangfujing Street was jointly organized by me and the British."

Fu Zuoyi was shocked and said, "I didn't expect you to have a relationship with Germans and British people. Could it be that the medicine you gave me was to do business with Germans?" Mu Yaping nodded. In fact, the purpose of Mu Yaping's family was to gradually reveal his strength to Fu Zuoyi, increase his conviction, and convey it to Yan Xishan through his mouth. With these preparatory preparations, Yan Xishan will pay more attention to him and prepare for his next move.

Mu Yaping knew very well that after more than ten years of hard work in Shanxi, Yan Xishan had built a country among the country, and no force could ever step into Shanxi. Mu Yaping's purpose was to gain Yan Xishan's trust through this wedge point. He not only wanted to jointly establish a grenade factory, but also persuade Yan Xishan to jointly establish a gun factory and build a gun factory. Mu Yaping had this confidence.

Mu Yaping's confidence comes from the upcoming Northern Expedition. He is naturally familiar with the climax of the first revolutionary war in the country. The war between warlords will inevitably promote the development of the arms industry. Mu Yaping takes advantage of this favorable opportunity to invest in Shanxi's weapons industry. The shrewd Yan Xishan will not refuse.
Chapter completed!