The Anti-Japanese War Begins with the Northeast Army

Chapter 478 Opening up territories

He had considered before, poaching Guo Maochen from Zhang Hanqing's work -

But whether it was out of personal considerations or the advice of others, they all agreed that this Guo Guizi was too arrogant to be of any high position, and only Zhang Hanqing was willing to tolerate his bad temper.

But now it was different. Jiang Cheng could clearly see that this old man didn't want to fight or serve.
Instead, he was suppressed by Lao Zhang and the old-school warlords he represented. He was full of passion and had no ambition but skills.

Even though he had his eyelids drooped and was avoiding his gaze intentionally or unintentionally, Jiang Cheng could still feel the heat emanating from this man's body.

The war in Siberia had aroused his desire to fight to the greatest extent.

He was eager to charge into battle... to kill the enemy.

Especially now, this war is no longer just about defending the country, but also about recovering lost territory and expanding territory.

This is the highest honor for a soldier.

But his young master did not seem to take the war in Siberia seriously at all. All he could think about was the conflict with the Japanese and what might happen if there was a backlash.

"I think you should stop nagging. The Japanese are clearly very cowardly now... Besides, Northeast China is ours! Besides, Yanji and other places had already signed an agreement with us before the war, and the management rights should have been transferred long ago."

"They were the ones who kept dragging their feet. Not only did they provoke and scheme many times, they almost screwed Fei Lan and Mao Chen. I'm really wondering, why are you afraid of those bastards?"

Listening to Zhang Hanqing's endless chatter, Zhang Tingshu, who was sorting out documents, glared at him angrily, "Okay, even if something really happens, it will be our fault, so what are you afraid of?"

What am I afraid of?
Aren't you worried that the Japanese might get angry and cause trouble?

He was choked to the point of being speechless, but Zhang Hanqing, who always had a bad temper, chose to keep silent.

After all, everyone knows that the second young master has the temper of a wild donkey. Even if his father Zhang Zuoxiang is irritated, he will still dare to confront him.

"Stop arguing. I think... Fei Lan did a great job."

Seeing his young master's angry expression, Guo Maochen suddenly said, "If there is no stable rear base for the joint military operation, wouldn't the 30th Division and the Marshal's 27th Division be going to die?"

"Look at the Japanese troops in Hunchun and Korea, and you can clearly see the problem—"

Seeing that all the young people in the large office turned their eyes to him, the former tactical instructor of the Military Academy immediately stood up, picked up a bamboo pole from the side of Jiang Cheng's desk, and began to teach facing the sand table.

"Hunchun is the only way to Siberia and the only way to the Tumen River estuary."

Pointing with a bamboo pole at the red line on the sand table that represented the main traffic route, he continued, "Look at the location map of the connection line - Tumen, Helong and Yanji are all major grain producing areas...especially Helong."

"Helong not only has abundant water and food, but also a lot of forest land and extremely rich natural resources. The resources of these three places can meet the supply needs of the 27th and 30th Divisions heading north."

Jiang Cheng glanced at Zhang Tingshu sideways, then turned his inquiring eyes to him, as if waiting for him to continue.

Guo Maochen didn't seem to notice this little detail at all, and continued to speak eloquently:
He analyzed not only the situation in the rear, but also the conditions ahead in Siberia clearly.

Zhang Tingshu blinked, and immediately understood what Jiang Cheng meant when he made eye contact: "Hey, Maochen, you, a staff officer in the rear, understand better than those in the front line?"

"This makes me, Brother Chao Liu, a little derelict in my duty, right?"

Then he turned to Jiang Cheng and said, "You are an incompetent commander. The commander you appointed to lead the front line doesn't know as much about the situation as Commander Guo in the rear. How can this be acceptable?"

Jiang Cheng waved his hands: "Alright, alright... Don't embarrass me in front of Han Qing! You know the situation in Jilin--"

"I am a low-level coach. My subordinates are dedicated and hardworking, but how could they pick someone like Maochen?" "Back in the Military Academy, Maochen was our coach's appointed tactical instructor. When it comes to tactical guidance, who can beat him?"

As he spoke, his eyes darted towards Zhang Hanqing, which made him feel uncomfortable.

"Hey, hey, stop trying to provoke me... Wait, are you planning to ask our Guard Brigade to go as well?"

Zhang Hanqing immediately protested, "I just came back from Jiamusi. I was in Changchun just to get some food and rest for a few days before returning to the provincial capital. You—"

Before he finished speaking, Guo Maochen, who was holding a bamboo pole, suddenly interrupted him: "Hanqing, I'll watch the work, the guard brigade can do it."

what! ?

Zhang Hanqing was quite surprised and turned his gaze back suddenly: "Maochen, you!"

After exchanging a smile with Zhang Tingshu, Jiang Cheng pushed the armrest of the chair and stood up.

But at this moment, he pretended to be embarrassed and said: "Feilan, I feel relieved to hear this! I remember that when we were in the Military Academy, you, Maochen, taught us the duty of a soldier."

"Thinking back to the Treaty of Aihui, Jilin lost the Tumen River outlet - now the Japanese have set their sights on Vladivostok, it's time for us in the Northeast to take it back!"

Jiang Cheng's words made Zhang Hanqing feel like he didn't know whether to agree or refuse.

After a long while, the face of this man who was known as one of the four most handsome men in the Republic of China turned red. "What are you talking about? If I really stop the Guard Brigade from going, what's the difference between me and a pustule?"

"But the Guards Brigade is now... let me be frank, there is no way my father will agree to let us go."

"Besides, we just wiped out the bandits in Jiamusi, and we are short of weapons, equipment, and supplies. We..."

Jiang Cheng made the decision: "I'll take care of the weapons and equipment - Hanqing, this is a good thing. Our commander is eager for you to achieve great things;"

"Look, Maochen has spoken. Hanqing, you can't retreat in the middle of a battle."

Zhang Hanqing was speechless.

It’s going this way. It’s definitely going this way.

"Go ask the commander-in-chief—"

Guo Maochen looked back at Zhang Hanqing, whose face was becoming increasingly ugly, and said, "With me here, are you still worried that you won't be able to win the battle?"

Do you want to win a great victory? Clearly you just want to grab the credit.

But this is not important. No matter whether you or Jiang Chaoliu takes back the Tumen River outlet and Vladivostok, they all belong to me, Jiang Cheng.

Zhang Hanqing turned around and stormed out, slamming the door of the big office.

"Look at his temper. I think our handsome man has really spoiled him."

Zhang Tingshu was speaking in a sarcastic tone, and Guo Maochen also turned around and walked out coldly.

But as soon as he opened the door, several people heard Zhang Zuoxiang's voice at the same time: "Hey, Maochen, what are you doing?"

(End of this chapter)