War of Resistance: Glory of the Beasts

Chapter 412: It's getting dark! (Thanks to '金迷纸醉' for the -point reward)
On July 7, Xu Chaoyang drank all day, just as the Japanese conducted seven exercises outside the city of Wanping.

He could only drink. It was not so much that he could not refuse the kindness, but rather that Xu Chaoyang did not want to leave the city.

On that day, Li Wentian, deputy commander of the 38th Division of the Tianjin garrison, and Li Zhiyuan, commander of the independent brigade, accompanied him. At that time, Li Wentian was the deputy commander of the 38th Division and the chief of the Tianjin Police Department. It was this figure in history who led his troops in a bloody battle with the Japanese when they attacked Tianjin. One way they attacked the Dongjuzi Airport to prevent planes from taking off. Another way they attacked Tianjin East Station and North Station to block enemy reinforcements. The last way they attacked was Haiguang Temple.

Not at all ambiguous.

This Henan native set an admirable example in the fight against Japanese aggression.

The foreign beer they drank that day was not so delicious. It was not that the beer at that time was very delicious. These people just wanted to drink it for the novelty. They did not use large draft beer cups, but two large bowls that they usually used for meals.

"Deputy Commander Li, this thing is useless!"

Li Zhiyuan likes to drink, especially strong liquor, so once the beer went down his throat, he found it boring. Not only was beer boring, he even felt the same way about drinking red wine.

"You're done, isn't the sunrise coming?"

Why is Deputy Commander Li so close to Xu Chaoyang?
Because Xu Chaoyang is currently his subordinate. Isn't Zhang Zhizhong the commander of the 38th Division? He is also the captain of the security team, responsible for the security of Tianjin. Xu Chaoyang is from the Dagu Garrison Regiment, which is under the security team. Although it is independent, they are still related in terms of organization.

So what are they talking about?

It was none other than Yang Yuting, a legendary figure of the Northeast Army, whose achievements surpassed those of his master.

"Chaoyang, you are being too polite. You said you brought all this equipment to the city and asked the 38th Division to keep it. If something happens, how can I take the responsibility?"

Li Wentian was laughing, he was about to laugh out loud. Xu Chaoyang's excuse for entering the city this time was that the Japanese were constantly making trouble in Wanping City. He said that he was afraid that once the fighting broke out, Dagu Factory would become the first target of attack, and all the equipment produced by it would be destroyed by the Japanese. So he simply pulled all the equipment of Dagu Factory over.

But it's not just equipment, it also includes people and bullets!
Twenty trucks made more than ten trips back and forth, working until dark, before they finally delivered the wealth that Xu Chaoyang had accumulated over the years.

Xu Chaoyang waved his hand without saying anything. Before dark that day, he tried his best to restrain himself.

"We're a family, let's not talk about that. Anyway, I'll deliver the things to your 38th Division, so the burden on my shoulders will be lighter. Everyone knows that your 38th Division and my eldest brother Zhao Dengyu's 132nd Division are the trump cards of our 29th Army. If you guys come up with any trouble, it will have nothing to do with me, hahahahaha."

This is a joke, Li Wentian heard it, what could happen to this batch of equipment in the 38th Division’s base?

Look, there are MG30s all over the ground, Oerlikons shining in the sunset, IG18 cannons that have just been produced and have not been reported, and countless boxes of brand new semi-automatic rifles and countless ammunition. Li Wentian is about to drool.

"If something goes wrong, can't I take the blame? If something does go wrong, you don't have to take any responsibility. It will all be my fault, Li Wentian!"

He used his pointed chopsticks to pick up a piece of the cold dish "Mixed Three Shreds". For some reason, he had to shake the chopsticks after picking it up. After shaking the chopsticks, he opened his mouth first, stretched out his tongue very long, and finally the dish went into his mouth...

Eating seemed to be a problem for Xu Chaoyang, but he was extremely determined in resisting the Japanese. Just for this reason, no matter how many problems he had, they were no longer considered a problem at this moment.

"Chaoyang, eat your food." Li Zhiyuan and Xu Chaoyang are of similar age. Especially with Xu Chaoyang's prestige, many brigade commanders in the 29th Army have to acknowledge him as younger than them. That's why Li Zhiyuan didn't say anything and took care of Xu Chaoyang's food and drink.

"Chaoyang, what's going on with Yang Yuting? I've been wondering, if Xiao Liuzi doesn't kill him, can the Northeast really be saved?" This was just some idle chat after drinking.

Xu Chaoyang smiled.

The two legendary figures of the Northeast Army, Yang Yuting and Guo Songling, have always been the focus of discussion. Even in 1937, they are still remembered by people.

He could only take the opportunity to elaborate: "This Yang Yuting...is not quite the same as the one in the legend."

"If you look at the world today from his perspective, you can immediately understand why such a smart person doesn't understand that his achievements are greater than his master's."

Li Wentian smiled and said to Li Zhiyuan: "Look at him, no wonder I like him, he speaks very logically." Then he looked at Xu Chaoyang: "You talk, I am happy to listen."

"Yang Yuting is from Hebei. His family was poor when he was young and he almost couldn't afford to go to school. It was only after his family persuaded him that he had the opportunity to study in a private school."

Xu Chaoyang sighed with emotion, lamenting the fickleness of fate: "But he worked hard. At the age of 19, he passed the examination and became a scholar. In those days, it was difficult to find a 19-year-old scholar in a county, let alone in the surrounding area."

"But this kid was unlucky. Just one year later, the Qing Dynasty abolished the imperial examination system!" "Ah, I still can't imagine how disappointed Yang Yuting must have been when he heard the news. A scholar, he didn't even have to kneel when he saw the county magistrate."

At this time, Yang Yuting already knew that he had the ability to study, so he found his rich cousin. Fortunately, rich people had the habit of sponsoring candidates in those days. In return, he would take office after passing the exam, and the money would be shared among everyone. In this way, Yang Yuting had the opportunity to study in the devil's country.

Yang Yuting really didn't dare to waste any opportunity. He first studied at the Japanese government school, and then after hard work, he was admitted to the 8th Artillery Department of the Tokyo Army Academy. The diary writer always boasted that he was from the Army Academy, but in fact he was studying in the preparatory class, which was for those who were not capable enough. Yang Yuting was not like that. He was a serious 8th class.

After six years, Yang Yuting, who had just returned from studying abroad, began his military career in the Changchun Army Department. He climbed up from the position of platoon leader. The reason he was transferred to Fengtian was because of his rigorous and meritorious military discipline, not because of clever tricks.

The person who appreciated him was the then commander of the 27th Division, who would later become the King of Northeast China.

Later on, the old marshal became the King of Northeast China, and Yang Yuting followed the army into the cabinet and became the Chief of the General Staff. Up to this point, one truth had become very clear in his life, that is, only by praising the master to a higher level can one gain greater power!
Then, Yang Yuting used his power to implement reforms in the Northeast and set up the Northeast Navy. He also teamed up with Xu Shuzheng to rob Feng Guozhang's arms. This batch of arms allowed the Northeast Army to march into the pass. At this moment, Yang Yuting once again rose to prominence and was appointed as the Chief Counselor of the Three Eastern Provinces Inspection Office. What does that mean? This is called entering the court as a prime minister!

He also serves as the Army Training Director!

Not only was he a prime minister, he was also a general!

After the failure of the Zhi-Feng War, Yang Yuting began to reform the Fengtian Army again. It was Yang Yuting who reformed the Fengtian Army, not Xiao Liuzi in the TV series. At that time, he was the chief counselor of the Security Department of the Three Northeastern Provinces, and he was also in charge of the Fengtian Arsenal. It can be said that he was in charge of everything from the inside out.

After the Second Zhi-Feng War, everything went as expected. With everyone moving forward in unison to give the Northeast King a white hat, the Fengtian Army won a great victory and finally became the ruler of the capital...

"What did Yang Yuting think at that time?"

"The old commander has great confidence in me. The whole army respectfully calls me Little Zhuge. I have been busy with the entire war from the inside out. Can I also taste the feeling of splitting the land and becoming a king?"

Based on his merits, Yang Yuting became the governor of Jiangsu. Jiangsu has always been a prosperous place. From here on, it is no longer a conversation between Yang Yuting and the old commander, but a king of a different surname!

But the result?

He, the man who divided the land and was crowned king, failed to keep his territory and was beaten away by Sun Chuanfang.

Yes, after returning to Northeast China, the old marshal did not blame him and let him be the Chief of General Staff. But can a man who had divided the land and been crowned a king still be able to serve as the Chief of General Staff?
At that time, he was not happy with anyone and even started to suppress the 'Lu Da Sect'...

Immediately afterwards, Guo Songling rebelled. Yang Yuting fled to Dalian and then came back. Since then, he began to seek help from the Japanese to interfere with Guo’s army. He did not regain power until Guo Songling was wiped out.

Yang Yuting had always been striving for opportunities throughout his life. He went to school under the Japanese invaders in the beginning, which was an opportunity he begged for, and he finally achieved his goal. The same was true when Guo Songling rebelled.

He didn't grow up with a silver spoon in his mouth, so what kind of look would he use when looking at Xiao Liuzi?
Especially how ridiculous this kid is.

He didn't even realize that the Northeast Army was respecting him. Their achievements were greater than their master's. Wasn't that the result of their own hard work?

Of course, this is definitely nothing in the eyes of the old marshal. Whoever obeys the other proves that he has leadership ability. The old marshal just wants to promote him. Anyway, you are all his people. But what about Xiao Liuzi? Yes, the old marshal's brothers all support him to take charge of the overall situation. Yang Yuting himself also sent a telegram to the whole country to express his support. The question is what does Xiao Liuzi think in his heart?
Even if you took over the court from your biological father, it was still considered an airborne ascension. In this country, even if the heir to the imperial power is fully legitimate, you must have enough ability to suppress other heroes in order to sit on the throne.

If you don't have this ability, you don't even need others to rebel. You will be afraid when they have too much power. After all, there is no need for any reason to fight for the throne. All the reasons are for the people to see!
Li Wentian nodded when he heard this, as if he was convinced by Xu Chaoyang's description: "Hey, is it true that the Northeast Army said that Yang Yuting's achievements were greater than his master's?"

"Yes." Xu Chaoyang's face was red but he didn't look drunk at all. He responded, "From Xiao Liuzi's perspective, that's right."

"Then why do some people say that as long as Yang Yuting is alive, the Japanese will not dare to invade Northeast China?"

Xu Chaoyang laughed: "This is bullshit. The Beidaying incident was not initiated by the top leaders. What does it have to do with whether or not they dare to do it? Weren't the top leaders of the Japanese also forced to start the war by the people below?"

"So what? Yang Yuting can influence the Japanese high-ranking officials as well as the soldiers below? If he really has this kind of prestige, even if Xiao Liuzi dares to kill him, shouldn't the people who do it have to think twice?"

As they were talking, it got dark.

　Thank you '金迷纸醉' for the thousand rewards, please don't give up, that's enough. Besides, it should be me who wishes everyone a happy holiday. But thank you all the same, I am very grateful.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)