The Anti-Japanese War Begins with the Northeast Army

Chapter 226 Pretending to Act
When Marshal Zhang first entered Fengtian City, he was surrounded by a guard regiment. Now he is going to expand it into... a mixed brigade?

Even his personal guards are so impressive, it is clear that he, who is ruling by the heaven, has become a powerful figure.

And judging from the situation, the Marshal might not be satisfied with just being a provincial governor...

Feng Yong's expression was a little ugly, and Jiang Cheng knew exactly what he was thinking: they were all brothers who started the uprising at Bajiaotai.

When they entered Fengtian City, his father Feng Delin was obviously stronger than the Marshal - but now that one has grown stronger and the other has weakened, he must be feeling emotional.

"Hey, what are you all doing standing at the gate?"

Jiang Cheng smiled again when he saw this. "Let's go for a walk. You must be thirsty after all this travel. Come in, guys... There are freshly brewed herbal tea and snacks in the open room."

"It's a really hot day today. Don't let the heat hit your head."

Seeing this, Cai Yuanzong also agreed: "That's what you said, let's go... This year is really weird, it's not even June yet, and it's so hot."

As they exchanged pleasantries, they headed to the open hall, where Cai Chanjuan and Hai Huixin were setting up the place with their maids.
Seeing them come in, Hai Huixin greeted them with a smile on her face: "You're all back! The food and drinks are just ready... Come on, Brother Feng, Xiaojuan got up early to make this herbal tea. It took her two hours to cook it, and the soup is already delicious."

As they spoke, Hai Huixin and Cai Chanjuan poured them tea and soup, causing Feng Yong, who had just sat down, to quickly stand up in surprise: "Hey! What are you two doing?"

"Especially Xiaojuan, you're already this advanced in your pregnancy, why are you still caring about me?"

As he said this, he called out to Jiang Cheng, "Feilan, come over here quickly and help your Xiaojuan. How can you still care about me when you are in such poor health?"

Jiang Cheng stood up and smiled as he helped his wife to sit down, but waved his hand and smiled at Feng Yong: "Just let Xiaojuan serve you tea and water!"

"Otherwise, how can I let you, Brother Feng, know how we entertain guests? Haha..."

Feng Yong was stunned for a moment and then shook his head and said, "So, kid, are you really treating me well, or are you planning to put some pressure on me?"

"I'm afraid I won't even be able to sit down because of what you've done to me!"

Everyone burst into laughter at their joke, and a few young people quickly relaxed the atmosphere -

The herbal tea was not really brewed by Cai Chanjuan herself, but she prepared the ingredients herself early in the morning... In fact, Jiang Cheng just complained casually last night: I felt like I had a fever after going out for study and practice, and I had several boils on my back.

Cai Chanjuan remembered it, and got up early to dig up the mint, and also took out the sour plums that were dried at the beginning of the year...

Jiang Cheng knew that this section was extremely touching, but he also deliberately brought it up for Feng Yong to hear, causing him to sigh with emotion. Hai Pingchuan changed the subject:
"Feilan, why do I feel like I'm preparing for war when I enter the city?"

Cai Yuanming also echoed: "That's what they said... We always feel that everything is weird when we go home."

"Brother, why did I hear that training has started over at the West Camp? I didn't hear any fighting going on at the Military Academy!"

Hai Huixin blinked and said, "Look! I've heard the old saying about turning a deaf ear to the world outside and focusing on reading the books of sages—"

"You guys have really become bookworms... Haven't you heard that the pigtail army is going to enter the capital?"

Cai Chanjuan was just sitting down with the help of Jiang Cheng. She was stunned when she heard this: "Braid Army? Do you know what Fei Lan is?"

Jiang Cheng waved his hand: "Well, don't worry about it, just take care of yourself."

Hai Huixin seemed determined to explain: "Juan, don't you know yet? Oh, I heard from Sister Fengzhi that her classmates are in the capital and they are making a big fuss!"

"A military governor named Zhang led his troops into Beijing, saying he wanted to enthronize the young emperor... He still had the long braids of the Qing dynasty." Cai Chanjuan blinked her big, gentle eyes: "Really?"

Cai Yuanming also responded: "It's not a big deal. It's not just the capital that's causing the trouble—"

"There are quite a few people in various places who support the pigtail army. They say the Mongols will come south to support them, and some people in various places have also raised troops to support them."

After all, they are all young people from the military, and they still have a certain interest in current affairs.

But during the discussion, Yang Yucheng, who had not expressed his opinion, coughed and said, "Alright, alright, what are you talking about?"

"Just talk about the capital, why bring the Northeast into the picture?"

Cai Yuanzong's eyes deliberately stayed on Feng Yong for a few seconds, and then he said meaningfully: "That's what I said. We can talk about it, whether it's Fengtian or the three northeastern provinces."

"It has nothing to do with the Whip Marshal - in fact, it's only the capital that's causing the commotion, and it has nothing to do with us outside the Great Wall."

Then, he deliberately turned the conversation to Feng Yong, "Brother Feng, isn't your Miss Jiang from the capital? She should know the current situation best, right?"

Just as Feng Yong was lost in thought because of their words, he was suddenly startled when his name was called. He then straightened his body and forced a smile and said, "What you said..."

"Haha, actually Jin Tao has been married for quite some time. Besides, she is a girl and doesn't know much about the situation. Haha, Fei Lan and I are similar. We all don't know much."

Jiang Cheng looked coldly.

Do you really not know, or do you not consider us as brothers at all?

When Zhang Xun entered Beijing, he telegraphed all the warlords, big and small, and in the name of supporting the young emperor, he called on everyone to rise up and overthrow the current Zhili clique...

After all, Feng Delin was a weakling. Zhang Xun had even sent telegrams to several southern warlords who were now of little importance. Could he bypass him?

As if noticing Jiang Cheng's gaze, Feng Yong's expression froze for a moment: "I'm the same as everyone else. I haven't even been home. I went all the way to Jinzhou for study and practice. I really haven't heard of it."

Jiang Cheng smiled instantly: "Brother Feng, what do you mean? Why do you say that?"

"We're just chatting about current affairs, why are you making it about yourself?"

Feng Yong smiled: "No, it's just... well, just chatting casually!"

"Xiao Juan's herbal tea is really delicious. She must have put a lot of effort into it! I came here as a guest today to eat and drink for free."

"Xiaojuan's date is coming soon, right? What month is it?"

Jiang Cheng heard him change the subject, exchanged glances with Cai Chanjuan and said, "Next month! I asked the doctor and the midwife to check it out, and they said the baby is growing well."

Cai Yuanming immediately interjected: "Did you say what you were pregnant with? It would be great if it was just a boy! That Zhang Hanqing will be pissed off to death."

Feng Yong almost burst out laughing: "Why are you mad at him?"

Jiang Cheng also shook his head and covered his face: "That's right... Besides, wouldn't it be nice to have a daughter? She should be as pretty as Xiaojuan. Anyway, I like both boys and girls."

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