The Anti-Japanese War Begins with the Northeast Army

Chapter 220: Forming cliques?

Is there really a problem?

Jiang Cheng's heart skipped a beat, but after looking back at Zhang Hanqing's slightly anxious gaze, he calmed down instead.

Even facing Yang Yuting's impolite tone, he sneered twice:

"Hey, Chief of Staff, Fei Lan isn't a smart guy... Can't you just tell me what you're planning?"

"Besides, whether we really offended the Japanese or someone else, it doesn't seem to be our business as cadet soldiers, right?"

"The commander-in-chief of our operation this time is Mao Chen - and haven't all the action plans been reported to the General Staff Headquarters?"

"You didn't say anything. Mao Chen also followed the plan. However, there were some actual situations on the spot, so we made some minor adjustments."

Yang Yuting mentioned the Japanese, probably because the war had caused strong dissatisfaction on the Japanese side.

That's right. After all, it was a military train full of necessities for the Japanese. Not only were a lot of things stolen along the way, but there was also a melee along the Manchurian Railway...

The young and old men in the military would be so angry that they would be fuming!

Listening to Yang Yuting's next words, Jiang Cheng completely understood:

Although Guo Maochen's tactic of letting the Japanese "take the lead" was successful, this incident also caused a butterfly storm in Feng Province.

After the Japanese captured a few people alive and interrogated the real culprit, the Japanese military used this as an excuse to question the leader of Fengtian Province and demanded that troops be sent to Goubangzi.
First we need to search for the real culprit, and then we need to deploy security forces for a long time.

The reason is very simple -

The public security of the Taijuns cannot be guaranteed. You are really useless as a military governor. We want to take charge of the area for you.

Jiang Cheng felt a little short of breath after hearing this: even he had underestimated the appetite of these devils.

Trains were hijacked one after another, and this time Jiang Cheng had spread the word in advance, asking the brothers, young and old, in Xiangshui Village to move all the train cars clean.

These short-legged, crooked-eyed invaders will certainly seize every opportunity to retaliate and maximize their interests.

Wait a moment.

But after hearing what he said, Jiang Cheng suddenly felt a chill in his heart.

The Japs are cunning and vicious, but what do you plan to do as the Chief of the General Staff?
Suddenly sensing that there was something else going on here, Jiang Cheng looked at Zhang Hanqing in surprise.

After just two seconds of eye contact, he understood.

It is true that the Japanese intend to maximize their profits by taking advantage of this incident. But aren't you, Yang Yuting, planning to take advantage of the Japanese and suppress Guo Maochen?

Seeing that this group of new soldiers are about to graduate, as the tactical instructor leading the troops, will he have any relevant conflicts of interest with these two hundred or so cadets who he spends every day with?

As the Chief of the General Staff, Yang Yuting would not be unaware of the threat here, and it is even more impossible for him not to care about these potential problems.

He was afraid that the "teacher-student friendship" would be used to form cliques, so he might as well seize the opportunity to give Guo Maochen a heavy blow:
After causing such a big trouble, can we still keep this reckless troublemaker?
It’s better to drive out the Fengtian Army!

Jiang Cheng also didn't like Guo Guizi, but he knew very well that this Guizi was talented and knowledgeable, and he was indispensable in the reorganization of the new army.

After only a second of consideration, Jiang Cheng decided to stand on the same front with Zhang Hanqing to protect his brother Maochen.

"What do you mean, handsome man?"

After Yang Yuting finished speaking, Jiang Cheng's expression became more gloomy. "Just let the Japanese do whatever they want?"

"I think what he meant was that he would definitely prohibit the Japanese from stationing troops in Goubangzi, and would cooperate with Master Zhang Wu to suppress and recruit those armed elements who were separatist in the area, right?"

Hearing that he was mentioned, Zhang Jinghui quickly stepped forward and looked at him coldly;
Jiang Cheng quickly looked away and continued, "Chief of Staff, I want to ask, are you really on our side?" Just like facing an assassin whose true colors are revealed, Yang Yuting was stunned by his question: "What do you mean?"

Jiang Cheng took a deep breath and said, "Chief of Staff, Fei Lan has been with the commander for a long time. I know his temper very well. Would he be willing to let the Japanese invade his territory?"

"Besides, the Japanese are looking for excuses to benefit themselves. You and I are both soldiers from Fengtian Province, and we are also dependent on the Zhang family. Shouldn't we try to unite against the enemy?"

"What are the intentions of the Jiang family and Master Zhang Wu? Master Shuai knows it clearly, right? I think you should help Master to think of a way to drive the Japanese away as soon as possible."

"With Master Zhang Wu in control of Jinzhou, you should recruit the Gou Gang... If you insist on looking elsewhere, won't you end up on the side of the Japanese?"

Silence.

Zhang Jinghui's eyes lit up.

However, Zhang Hanqing, who had frowned, licked his lips, and suddenly there was a hint of gentle gratitude in his eyes.

"Jiang Feilan, it's true that you eat Zhang's food, but which side are you from?"

Yang Yuting's voice was unprecedentedly low and cold.

"If I don't listen to Master Shuai, who should I listen to?"

Jiang Cheng simply laughed, "I can't wear the same underwear as the Japanese and the Russians, can I? I find it too smelly."

Yang Yuting's voice was a little angry: "Stop smiling at me!"

"Jiang Feilan, you are not unaware of the current situation in Japan... The military is just waiting for an excuse to intensify their encroachment on the territory."

"You can study abroad, but stop fooling around with Guo Maochen. Okay, my words are what I mean—"

"You and Han Qingyongqing have conveyed your meaning. You are both smart people, so I don't need to say anything more."

After saying this, the Chief of General Staff slammed the phone down without waiting for his response.

People turned their eyes to him. Zhang Jinghui couldn't help asking, "What did this bastard say on the phone? What did he say or not?"

Jiang Cheng glanced at him and smiled calmly: "Nothing, just a warning to us not to mess around with Guo Guizi - saying that the Japanese have been causing enough trouble now."

Zhang Hanqing was dissatisfied: "He talked to you for a long time, and that's all he said?"

"We are the ones risking our lives in Jinzhou. What else can he do except talking nonsense in the General Staff?"

What you said was probably taught to you by Guo Guizi.

Jiang Cheng briefly explained the situation in Japan, took a deep breath and continued, "Master Shuai will definitely resolve this situation, but I think what Yang Yuting said is also correct. We shouldn't follow Mao Chen and mess around."

Zhang Jinghui at the side also slapped his thigh and said, "Look, look, I said Feilan was sensible, right? He really caused me a lot of trouble! You said you guys just walked around, but you actually went to the front line to fight."

"Now that the Japanese are involved, aren't they just asking for trouble? Even our master has said that we should use soft and hard tactics to fool the Japanese as much as possible!"

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