The Anti-Japanese War Begins with the Northeast Army

Yang Yuting's face darkened slightly: "General Yu, according to Jiang Feilan's report, he mobilized the White Russian Regiment because he was worried about the supply blockage inside the pass--"

"When these old Russians fight, they always rob wherever they go. They don't need supplies to support their war. As for why they chased Zheng Shiqi's soldiers everywhere, he said he wanted to explore the Japanese influence in Shandong."

Marshal Zhang pinched his beard and half sat up with one hand: "Well... that's true. But why is he spying on the enemy?"

"Duan Zhigui can capture Jinan City. If he can clear the surrounding area, this place will become the territory of our Fengtian Army in the interior of the country, just like Luanzhou in the future."

In the eyes of this cunning old fox, this time he sent troops to Shandong, never mind the Paris Peace Conference, and never mind the so-called European powers, the little Japanese...

Now that you have already taken advantage, does this brat still want to drive all the Japanese out of Shandong?

This is a bit far-fetched. Unlike the Northeast, Shandong is a piece of fat meat that the Japanese had just snatched. In just two or three months, their army and navy had mobilized a large number of troops and stationed them in coastal cities such as Qingdao and Yantai.

"The only ones who entered the pass were the White Russians... No matter how stupid Jiang Feilan was, he was unlikely to fight the devils head-on."

Yang Yuting took a deep breath and said sharply, "But it's common for this kid to play cards unconventionally. I'm worried that if he plays too hard, it will anger the devils."

"By then, the Kwantung Army might also counterattack. Marshal Yu, I heard that the Japanese Northern Expeditionary Army's battle in Siberia is not going well. What if... I mean what if, they get defeated again and turn around to attack the Northeast to save face, it will be difficult for us to deal with it!"

Marshal Zhang seemed to be persuaded by what he said. Holding the stack of telegrams in his hand, he pushed the armrest and jumped up from the yellow rattan chair.

Without saying a word, he went straight to the phone.

"Tell me about Jinzhou. Yes, Jinzhou Forward Command. I want to find him, Jiang Feilan!"

The Marshal spoke to the operator in a muffled voice.

However, before the call was connected, he hung up the phone angrily.

"Let's wait and see... I don't think the brat would be that outrageous."

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"Who's calling?"

After returning from Sun Liechen's place, Jiang Cheng heard Feng Qing say that a phone call came in - but as soon as he picked up the receiver and answered, the other party had already hung up.

"I don't know who's calling. It's weird. Who would call me at this hour?"

The way calls are connected these days depends entirely on the operator. There is no possibility of making a wrong call, but it is still possible to connect to the wrong line.

Jiang Cheng thought about it for a moment and didn't dwell on it too much - after all, if there was something urgent going on, there would definitely be a second call.

"Feilan, what do you think Shandong should do next?"

Zhang Tinglan changed the subject and asked with a puzzled look on her face.

After receiving the front-line battle reports and the Japanese sphere of influence being delineated, he had been worried.

The White Russian Regiment’s combat effectiveness was strong, but it was definitely not strong enough to challenge the Japanese in Shandong.

"Can't guess?"

Jiang Cheng glanced at him with a half-smile, "Jinan City has been taken... This battle has tested the attitude of the capital."

"From top to bottom, aren't they all just standing by and watching? As for the Anhui clique, they have been driven to the south to make their last stand, and they can no longer become a major force."

"So, we have secured Jinan City. Next, I will ask my father for troops and ask him to transfer the best soldiers from Rehe to Jinan City and clear the surrounding areas!" "No need for many. Two regiments will be enough."

This is not difficult to imagine, but what puzzled Zhang Tinglan was that since they only wanted the area around Jinan, why did he let Vasily define the devil's sphere of influence?

"Right now, with our current strength, especially in a strategic location like Shandong, it is impossible to fight the Japanese."

A few victories don’t mean anything. What’s important is to know when to quit and control the overall situation.

Jiang Cheng continued to speak clearly, "We want to gain a foothold in Shandong, so we can't fight the Japanese for food for the time being."

"Look at the map—"

As he spoke, Jiang Cheng drew a line on the map of Shandong, "Here, here, to Qingdao and other places, these are places heavily guarded by the devils."

"We are far away in Jinan and cannot go north. Instead, we have to go to Zhili, especially to Luanzhou... One day, we will be able to open up a main road from Jinzhou to Shanhaiguan and all the way to Jinan."

Zhang Tinglan nodded, and soon realized: "You mean, once this line is opened, we can connect Shandong and Northeast China?"

Jiang Cheng nodded and squeezed his shoulder: "Brother, you are smart! Yes, that's what I thought... So, after finding out the movements of the devils, I have to use the devils in Siberia to put pressure on Shandong."

"In addition, the troops that attacked Qingdao and fought the Japanese belonged to the General Staff Headquarters. Let's have a good talk with Mr. Machino. What's so difficult about signing a "Non-Aggression Treaty"?"

Anyway, the so-called non-aggression will mean overthrowing those who stab the "allies" in the future... If Sandezi can carry out the Barbarossa plan, he can certainly do something similar.

Zhang Tinglan, who always had a cold face, smiled rarely: "You said I was smart? Haha, I should admire you, Feilan. What kind of brain is this? You always think long-term."

What do you call long-term?

Jiang Cheng shook his head and smiled faintly: I haven’t mentioned those steel mills in Shandong yet. By the time you know my entire plan, I’m afraid your glasses will fall off, right?

As he turned his gaze to the map and thought about his next action plan, Zhang Tinglan said again: "Feilan...Aren't you going to meet your concubine?"

Jiang Cheng trembled and suddenly raised his head to look back.

Ever since she married Duan Xinyu, she has been traveling with the army, all the way to the Jinzhou frontier command post.

After the last "assassination" incident, she seemed to be completely discouraged——

Every day she kept her head down and didn't speak, with a sullen face as she washed clothes, cooked, and cleaned the barracks for Jiang Cheng... But even though the two of them slept in the same bed, no matter what, he never unbuttoned her clothes.

Even... didn't even say a few words.

"Why, did she complain to you?"

Jiang Cheng turned his eyes away, but when he turned his gaze back to the map, his attention was almost entirely focused on Zhang Tinglan.

He was waiting for his answer.

"No, she is as docile as a little bird. How could she say anything strange or complain?"

Zhang Tinglan shook her head and answered softly, "She just asked me about her father's condition twice, and also..."

"Haha, the other thing is to ask me, what did you say about her, and whether you still hate her in your heart."

Hate? (End of this chapter)