The Anti-Japanese War Begins with the Northeast Army

Seeing his actions, Xu Shuzheng looked puzzled. Jiang Cheng sneered and said, "Why, my Mongolian governor, are you curious about what the old Russian wrote to me?"

"It's just an address, an address that will influence the future development of China!"

"But for now, I have no intention of going. It is not the right time yet,"

Among all the words Jiang Cheng said, only that title caused Xu Shuzheng's usually calm face to flash with great shock. He quickly lowered his head to avoid Jiang Cheng's burning gaze.

"Haha, we're all brothers now, I was just joking!"

Jiang Cheng took a step towards him, raised his hand and patted him on the shoulder twice, "But Brother Shuzheng, you visited the Soviet side, discussed our cooperation, re-demarcated the border with them, and established several clauses on finance, trade, industry and agriculture cooperation..."

"This is a great feat. I will definitely ask the commander for credit and help you become the top leader of Mongolia!"

Xu Shuzheng raised his head quickly, his eyes full of piety and respect: "Master Jiang, I..."

Jiang Cheng waved his hand to tell him not to speak, and then made a "follow" gesture, and accompanied him to the outside of the military camp.

In the season of lush greenery and blooming flowers, the breeze blowing in your face makes you feel relaxed and happy, and unusually warm. Jiang Cheng unbuttoned the two collar buttons of his military uniform, stretched his body vigorously, took off his military cap, smoothed his long thick hair, and said slowly:

"To be honest, when I decided to recruit your brother Shu Zheng, all my brothers were against it."

Jiang Cheng walked towards Cao Ye, sat down, hugged his legs and stared into the distance, "When Master Lian found out that I hired you, he was also dissatisfied...My uncles, including my father-in-law, the assistant commander, all told me behind my back that Master thought I, Jiang Feilan, had grown too powerful."

After listening to his preface, Xu Shuzheng, who was standing beside him, looked indifferent, lowered his eyes and said, "Yes, Master Jiang..."

"During this march into Mongolia, I also saw that the commander-in-chief had lost trust in you. The entire Fengtian Army was also suspicious of each other... Under such circumstances, you were still willing to use me, a former faction enemy. This really shows the great trust you have in me, Xu Shuzheng!"

Jiang Cheng did not look back, but kept looking at the endless green grass with a distant gaze, as if he was talking to this newly conquered territory:
"Brother Shuzheng, compared to the warlords in Beiyang, you have a soldier's unique heart to protect the territory, right?"

"I think you have also realized that there are actually many people like you in the Jilin New Army - so I am very relieved to hand over Kulun and even this vast area to you."

At this point, Jiang Chengyi stood up on his knees, stretched out his right hand to him, and said solemnly,

"Now, welcome to officially join the Ji Army camp—"

"The future of Northeast China, and even China, depends on us."

In May 1921, with the stroke of a pen by the Northeast King Zhang Yuting, the entire Mongolian territory, including the Chahar Suiyuan area, was completely liberated.

In accordance with the agreement, the Soviet side completely dismantled the railway defense line in Manzhouli, the two sides opened up trade connections, and established Manzhouli and Kulun as reciprocal shopping centers. The first batch of grain, horses, meat, liquor, tea and other commodities had a profit of nearly 30%.

This also made the cooperation between the two countries reach an unprecedented level for a time...Those Japanese troops that were originally active on the border were also captured by the Russians and escorted "to" General Jiang.

Peaceful development and cooperation soon became the main theme for both sides.

Although it was a great opportunity for the whole of China to quell the rebellion and rebuild the country, the capital was still in a state of anxiety.

Inner Mongolia was originally composed of Rehe, Chahar and Suiyuan, but was conquered by Zhang Zuolin in one fell swoop in the name of conquering Mongolia, which helped him solve one of his most troublesome problems.

Now, the northern expedition to Outer Mongolia has been successful, and the plan to unify Manchuria and Mongolia has been completed... and Zhang Yuting has gone from being the "King of the Northeast" to the de facto King of Manchuria and Mongolia. The growing military power made the capital feel uneasy; and the Zhi army led by Cao Kun and Wu Peifu finally turned their covetous eyes to their former allies.

Fengtian clique, Zhang Yuting.

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Mid-June 1921, the provincial capital of Fengtian.

This year's midsummer came especially early, and the direct sunlight made the entire asphalt road sticky.

I took Duan Xinyu for a long walk around the Shenhai Market and bought a whole cart of gifts.

"Master, why didn't you bring my two sisters with you when you came to Fengtian to see Master? Why did you bring me with you?"

As the car drove to the Marshal's residence, his concubine asked cautiously, "According to my position, I——"

Grasping her slightly cold hand, the powerful commander was very gentle to her: "Xiaoyu, you are very good. There is no need to belittle yourself. You also know that our family never cares about status."

"Your brother manages the port very well, and the accounts and goods are relatively accurate. And your mother's family, the Bai family, helped us to build a Chinese patent medicine factory in Jilin. Just think about it, how many poor people have been saved in the past two or three years?"

"This is all thanks to you, Xiaoyu! But I brought you to Fengtian because the Fifth Madam wanted to meet you."

Duan Xinyu was quite surprised: "What do you want to see me for?"

Madam Five wants to see her?

This excuse couldn't be any worse... If you think about it carefully, you will know that it is obvious that the Marshal wants to see her.

In fact, she was not the only one who didn't understand. Jiang Cheng was also a little confused - although his concubine was the daughter of Duan Zhigui, she was once considered a powerful official of the Anhui clique.

But after the dispute between the government and the parliament, even Duan Qirui fell from power. Even if others still hold military power, they can only stay in the south and have no chance of entering the capital or even the Central Plains.

But the words have been raised, and the person cannot help but take them:

Moreover, the northern border had just been settled, and Jiang Cheng was planning to commend Xiao Xu for his achievements, so he took her to Fengtian in a confused manner.

Before he even entered the door, he saw Wu Junsheng, Sun Liechen, and Ji Jinchun, who had just arrived... The old guys looked at Jiang Cheng and all of them looked at each other, saying in unison: "Hey, Feilan, what's wrong with you?"

Jiang Cheng blinked his eyes and pretended to laugh wildly, "My uncles and aunts are so surprised. Why do you think I am not welcome in the Marshal's Mansion?"

Without waiting for them to say anything else, Jiang Cheng stepped forward with a playful smile and took Wu Junsheng's arm, "Uncle, I am so grateful to you this time!"

"I heard from Yang Hongyi earlier that the Japanese soldiers opposite Ji'an had made unusual movements. You asked Youquan to bring his brothers to the Helong Gang's place, but the Kwantung Army was frightened and retreated obediently."

This was true, but the boy was so affectionate that Wu Dashe was particularly uncomfortable. He pouted and was about to fan the "arm pendant" away when he heard Shou Yi's laughter coming from the glass door of the brothel. (End of this chapter)