Training the Heavens

Chapter 394 Reunion
"Brother?" Zhang Guosheng looked at the man who came to greet him in disbelief. Isn't this his elder brother Zhang Guoqiang whom he hasn't seen for more than 20 years?

The guard next to him followed his gaze, looked at his leader, then at Zhang Guosheng. "Hmm, they do look a bit alike, but isn't the leader called Ma Xinhua? How did he become Zhang Guosheng's elder brother?"

"Dad, Mom, and second brother, we finally meet. Thank you for your hard work over the years." Zhang Guoqiang walked up quickly and hugged them one by one. As he hugged them, tears couldn't stop flowing.

"Why should we work so hard? You are the one who works so hard. But your hard work has not been in vain. China has finally ushered in the hope of becoming prosperous and strong!" Zhang Xingjiu patted his shoulder, his face full of relief.

"Suqin, this is my eldest brother Zhang Guoqiang. You always complain about how you've never met him in all these years since you got married. Today, you finally get to meet him. Xiaofeng, Weiwei, this is your uncle."

"Hello, big brother!"

"Hello, uncle!"

Zhang Guosheng's wife and children hurriedly greeted him.

Suqin couldn't help but ask, "Brother, why do you look familiar to me? I think I've seen you in the newspaper?"

"Haha, that should be it. My current name is Ma Xinhua. They once offered a reward of 200,000 oceans for my capture. You are not looking at my bounty order, are you?" Zhang Guoqiang laughed heartily.

He introduced his wife and children to them, and then said with emotion, "After so many years away from home, I'm finally able to see you. We've also invited my third brother, and he should be arriving in Peking tomorrow. Then our whole family can finally be reunited. It's a pity that I couldn't go back when grandpa and grandma passed away."

"National affairs are more important. You don't have to feel guilty. When you have the chance to return to Shaoxing in the future, you can go to pay your respects." Zhang Xingjiu comforted him. However, Zhang Guoqiang is in a high position now and has a lot of things to deal with. He is afraid that he will not have the time in recent years.

"Oh my, so Mr. Ma Xinhua is actually your eldest son. Mr. Zhang, you are so good at keeping secrets. I only know about this now!" Situ Xianyi and others nearby were so surprised that they couldn't close their mouths.

"Mr. Situ, thank you very much for your support to us over the years. Now that you are back, you can attend the meeting with my father to discuss national affairs." Ma Xinhua went over and shook hands with them one by one.

"Haha, I did this only after listening to Mr. Zhang's advice. At first, I didn't want to offend Mr. Zhang, but later I gradually discovered that you are much more reliable than them." Situ Xianyi couldn't help laughing.

The group got on the car, talking and laughing, and headed towards Peking. Zhang Xingjiu and his wife, and brothers Zhang Guoqiang and Zhang Guosheng simply squeezed into one car and had endless things to talk about along the way.

Whenever he heard about the risks Ma Xinhua had gone through over the years, Ma Zongwen couldn't help but wipe away his tears. "This is too hard and too dangerous for you."

"In times like these, who isn't hardworking and in danger? Even with my father's reputation, he's constantly being followed by spies, right?" Zhang Guoqiang couldn't help but sigh. "Fortunately, I'm cautious and have some face. Even if Zheng Sanfazi is a little dissatisfied, he doesn't dare to attack me. It's a pity for them." Zhang Xingjiu also sighed. Despite his best efforts to protect them, a number of progressive people still died at the hands of Zheng Sanfazi.

After driving for several hours, the car finally entered Peiping. Zhang Guoqiang first sent Situ Xianyi and the others to their residence, and then followed Zhang Xingjiu back to the courtyard house near Tsinghua University.

When Zhang Xingjiu went north to support Tsinghua University, he bought a house near the school. When the university moved inland, it was occupied by the Japanese devils. After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, it returned to him. In the future, this house will probably replace his residence in Shanghai and become his new home.

"You guys chat first, I'm going to buy some groceries and cook. After all these years, you probably haven't had many opportunities to eat Shaoxing hometown food, right? I'll make it for you right away." Not long after resting at home, Ma Zongwen was eager to cook for his son.

"Mom, I'll go with you too." The brothers' wives responded in unison and followed Ma Zongwen out.

"Brother, there were outsiders in the car just now, so I can't ask some questions. What exactly are you talking about now?" Zhang Guosheng asked curiously. He usually concentrates on research and doesn't read much current affairs news in the newspaper.

"Early on, I was mainly leading troops to fight, and later I gradually began to take charge of some education, science and technology, and industry matters. Now that all the wars have been fought, I should leave the army and take charge of these areas of work." Zhang Guoqiang replied.

Zhang Xingjiu felt a little regretful. With Zhang Guoqiang's qualifications, if he had waited until the time of awarding military ranks, it would have been a big deal. The highest rank would have been almost a certainty. It would have been a pity if he missed it. However, if he was also in charge of the construction of the military academy, he might not have missed it.

Zhang Guoqiang was too busy with work, so he was able to go to the port to greet them today. It was because the identities of Zhang Xingjiu, Situ Xianyi and others were too important, so it was impossible for them to chat at home all the time.

So after dinner he had to leave home and go about his business. Fortunately, his wife and children stayed behind and could chat with Zhang Xingjiu and Ma Zongwen. It was obvious that although the two children had a difficult life in recent years, they had not fallen behind in their studies and their character was very good in all aspects. They would become pillars of the country in the future.

The next day, the plane carrying Zhang Guowei and his family also landed at the Peking Airport. The family was finally reunited. Upon seeing Zhang Guoqiang, Zhang Guowei punched him on the shoulder and said, "Brother, why didn't you tell me you were there? If I had known earlier, I would have sneaked out of the house and joined you, leading the troops to fight alongside you!"

After hearing that his biological brother was Ma Xinhua, Zhang Guowei kept talking about it all the way, especially when he thought of the battles commanded by Ma Xinhua, he was so envious that his mouth was watering.

"You are too lively and not suitable for this job. You are already an adult, but still so unstable." Zhang Xingjiu couldn't help shaking his head. He was only suitable to stay in Hong Kong.

On the way home, Zhang Guoqiang said, "Dad, a few old acquaintances want to come to our house tonight to chat with you. They are all people you have met before, some of whom you met at Peking University and some of whom you met in France. They all miss you very much."

"Welcome, welcome, very welcome!" Zhang Xingjiu, who had always been calm, was actually a little nervous. Although he had met these people more than once before, it was different now. He wondered what they would talk about then?
Not long after dinner, he heard the sound of a car outside the door. Zhang Xingjiu hurried out to greet it. As soon as he arrived at the door, he saw several familiar faces getting out of the car.

(End of this chapter)