In the middle of the night in 1920, Zhang Zuolin, the king of Northeast China, carried out a surprise inspection under the pretext of going deep into the people, and Zhuyu was in front. He left the Shuai Mansion late at night alone and dressed in ordinary clothes, planning to inspect a few of his troops before returning.
On this night, when the moon was dark and the wind was high, Zhang Zuolin began a long journey back to the Shuai Mansion after inspecting the troops. His way home is not to take the conspicuous main gate, but to choose a small gateway to the east gate of the Shuaifu, which is also a small path he usually likes to take home.
However, when the silence of the night was broken by the sound of footsteps, a serious guard voice rang out: "Shut up!".Stand back, don't get close!The sound was clear under the silent night sky. Zhang Zuolin was slightly surprised, looked around, and saw that there was no one in all directions.
He tried to stabilize his mind and continued to walk forward, but the sound of the guards breaking through the air again: "You are Zhang Zuolin's father, you have to get out of me!."After Zhang Zuolin heard this, he couldn't help laughing.
Suddenly, a stern order broke through the air: "Stop!."Don't go near the Shuai Mansion again!And with the clear sound of the rifle being loaded. Zhang Zuolin felt offended and responded angrily: "I'm Zhang Zuolin!."But the other party's answer was tougher: "You are Zhang Zuolin's father, you have to get out of me!."”
Zhang Zuolin's temper was provoked, he couldn't help laughing, and then had to go back the way he came. He thought to himself that such a rude soldier would dare to speak out to him, this leader. If this news gets out, won't he laugh off his big teeth?
Back to the nearest unit, he called the captain of the guard in the Shuaifu and ordered him to drive over to pick him up. And the impudent creep, of course, was brought to him on his orders.
A tall, strong, swarthy young soldier walked in, his name was Li Debiao. Zhang Zuolin glared at him angrily and asked him why he didn't let him in. After Li Debiao heard this, his face changed in fright, but he immediately opened his mouth to explain that he was just carrying out orders. It turned out that their company commander ordered him not to approach the marshal's mansion without receiving instructions from his superiors.
Regarding Li Debiao's answer, Zhang Zuolin, who has always been tough, let go of his anger, stood up and smiled. He said appreciatively: "You are a good soldier!".At the same time, he ordered the captain of the guard to promote Li Debiao to platoon commander and reward him with a sum of money so that he could arrange his personal life.
A few years later, Zhang Zuolin met Li Debiao again, and that was at the graduation ceremony of the Kuandi Lecture Hall. Zhang Zuolin was giving a speech as an invited guest, and although he was fearless in the life-and-death battle against the enemy, he forgot the prepared speech because he was nervous. So, he smiled at the audience and said, "I remember this speech very well, but when I saw you, I was so excited that I forgot it." Laughter erupted and tension dissipated.
At the graduation ceremony of the Northeast Lecture Hall, Zhang Zuolin noticed the face in the audience who did not participate in the laughter, and this person looked at him with serious eyes. Zhang Zuolin looked at it again and thought: "Isn't this Li Debiao?"Between the speeches, he opened his mouth and shouted: "Li Debiao!".Li Debiao, who was present, did not expect his name to be called out on such an occasion, so he couldn't react for a while and was silent for a moment.
Zhang Zuolin shouted loudly again: "Li Debiao!."This time, Li Debiao immediately responded: "Report to the commander, Li Debiao has arrived!."”
Interestingly, Zhang Zuolin also took the opportunity to consult him about his personal life: "Have you married a daughter-in-law?"Although this question is a joke on such an occasion, Li Debiao said: "Report to the handsome, Li Debiao does not dare!."”
Zhang Zuolin on the stage continued: "Okay, first serve the country, and then start a family, good!."Then he walked straight to Li Debiao, chatted with him a few words, put the finishing touch, and left a few words of ambition in the other students.
This time, Zhang Zuolin stood on the podium again, but he did not follow the speech to deliver his words at all. He spoke around the need for military personnel to learn skills and contribute to the country. At the end of the conversation, he jokingly said, "It's only my wife, I can't give it to you!".The audience burst into laughter. Zhang Zuolin's impromptu speech was full of witty words, which made the audience burst into warm applause and laughter. Amid everyone's laughter and applause, he smiled and left.
After the graduation ceremony, people were talking about it: Zhang Zuolin, who had no cultural background, was loved and respected by everyone with his direct vernacular. His intelligence, his character, is beyond the comprehension of ordinary people!His words undoubtedly add a tinge of pride.