Warlords: Rising from the Northwest Border and Sweeping Across the Powers

The next morning, Yang Jiakai asked someone to call Su Zhengyang to the back garden of the Governor's Mansion. Su Zhengyang changed his clothes and rushed there as soon as possible. In addition to Yang Jiakai, there were also the Prime Minister of Northern Frontier Duan Jinshu, Feng Changan, Yan Baoguo and others who had just arrived in Qingyun City last night.

Everyone sat around a stone table, drinking tea and chatting.

"Zhengyang, come and sit down. I called you here today because I have something important to discuss with you."

Looking at Yang Jiakai's serious expression, Su Zhengyang showed a hint of curiosity in his eyes. After nodding, he sat on Yang Jiakai's left hand, waiting for Yang Jiakai to say the so-called important thing.

"The turmoil in the Northern Frontier nearly caused the Northeast to fall. The entire northern border of China was engulfed in war, and the people were displaced and living in misery. As the current president and supreme leader of the Northern Frontier government, I cannot escape blame."

Yan Baoguo was the first to speak up: "President, this is not entirely your fault. Why should you blame yourself too much? People like Zhang Chengxiang are ambitious and only care about their own interests. They collude with foreign enemies and are shameless. The chaos in Northern Xinjiang was not what you wanted. Now that you have young talents like Congressman Su to help you solve the chaos in Northern Xinjiang, Northern Xinjiang will surely prosper in the future and achieve the feat of unifying the north and the south soon."

Feng Changan also nodded and said, "Mr. President, I know what you are thinking. You are just blaming yourself for not using tough measures against Zhang Chengxiang and other pro-Fuso factions earlier because of our old friendship, which led to this series of events. But this is also the reason why we, the old guys in Northern Xinjiang, are willing to support you all the time. If there is no human touch in the vast Northern Xinjiang, will it still be the world we fought for together?"

Su Zhengyang listened to the conversation of several people in silence. Yang Jiakai was a righteous man who valued friendship and loyalty. No one could match his prestige in the Northern Frontier system. Therefore, when he led this group of old people to conquer the world and overthrew the remnants of the Shuiqing Empire, the entire Northern Frontier showed unparalleled cohesion. In just less than ten years, they established a regime that dominated the northern border of China.

But this is also Yang Jiakai's shortcoming. There is a saying that goes, it is easy to conquer the world, but difficult to keep it. As time goes by, the old people who followed Yang Jiakai to conquer the world, such as Zhang Chengxiang, Yuan Gongwang and others, have long lost their original intentions under the long-term extravagant life and have become selfish traitors who are willing to sell out the national interests for their own benefit.

It was precisely because of Yang Jiakai's indecision and hesitation, and his inability to make up his mind to nip Zhang Chengxiang and his party in the bud, allowing them to grow and develop, and continue to develop deeper and closer ties and cooperation with Fuso, that the chaos in Northern Xinjiang eventually occurred.

If it weren't for Su Zhengyang who suddenly appeared and had the support of the system, it is conceivable that the current Northern Xinjiang government would have fallen into the control of Zhang Chengxiang long ago.

And if Zhang Chengxiang takes control of Northern Xinjiang and becomes the new leader of Northern Xinjiang, it is foreseeable that in the next few years, Fuso's influence in China will become increasingly greater, gradually eroding China's territory. When the time is right, it will not hesitate to show its fangs and swallow up the entire China.

Not to mention, there is also an equally ambitious Southern Government eyeing the south. The fragmented Northern Frontier would probably not be a match for the Northern Expedition Army if it weren't for Su Zhengyang's performance like a white jade pillar supporting the sky and a purple gold beam spanning the sea.

Yang Jiakai smiled bitterly and said, "Forget it, you don't have to comfort me. I have lived for decades, from a small town security guard with nothing to the current president of Northern Xinjiang. I have experienced too many things, and I am aware of my own shortcomings and weaknesses."

"I called you here today because I want to say that I am old and not fit to continue to sit in this position. We old guys lack the vigor and edge of young people. It is time for us to step down and let others take over. Zhengyang has now reached a long-term strategic cooperation with the Peace Company. The strength of the Northwest Revolutionary Army is obvious to all. Now the entire Northwest Linzhou is thriving and the people are living and working in peace and contentment. Isn't this the future of China that we want to see?"

"I want to formally announce my abdication after returning to Beilong City this time, and let Zhengyang take over the position of President of Northern Frontier. After this Northern Frontier turmoil, I believe you have a certain understanding of Zhengyang. He has a calm personality but is sharp. He does things with reason and evidence, and he makes plans before taking action. I personally feel very relieved to hand over the Northern Frontier government to Zhengyang, and I just want to ask for your opinions."

Su Zhengyang was shocked. According to the time when Yang Jiakai took office, there was still a full year and a half before his term ended. Unexpectedly, the civil unrest in Northern Xinjiang would make Yang Jiakai think about abdicating early.

Yang Jiakai's eyes swept across Feng Changan and Yan Baoguo's faces.

The two looked at each other, and both saw a hint of surprise in each other's eyes.

It's not that they didn't expect that Yang Jiakai would pave the way for Su Zhengyang and support Su Zhengyang to become the next President of Northern Xinjiang, but they didn't expect that this day would come so soon.

After Yan Baoguo pondered for a moment, he glanced at Su Zhengyang, who had a calm look and no emotion on his face.

"I have no objection. Councillor Su's ability is obvious to all, and I admire him very much. It is the most appropriate decision for him to be the next leader of the Northern Xinjiang government."

Feng Changan also nodded, looking at Su Zhengyang with satisfaction and said, "The original intention of us old guys to build the prototype of the Northern Frontier Government was to see the rise of China one day. In my mind, Zhengyang is the young generation who has the most hope of doing this. I also agree with the president's decision."

Duan Jinshu frowned and said, "Zhengyang's candidacy for the next president is a decision that the president and I have already discussed. However, if we push him to the position now, it will not only be against the rules, but also I am afraid that there will be a lot of resistance."

Duan Jinshu pointed out something: "During the president's tenure, the governors-general of the Ma, Qu, Wang, and An factions, who were entrenched in one area, relied on their high position and remote location to have the final say in their own territories, and they controlled the military and political power in their own hands. They were no different from local emperors and were extravagant. Once Zhengyang takes this position, given his unyielding character, these people will definitely have a hard time, so they will definitely jump out together to oppose this matter."

"This involves their fundamental interests. If things go wrong, they might even go to war. Now that the chaos in the northern border has just subsided, I mean, we should hold off on this move and resolve the external threat first before we start arranging this matter."

At this time, Su Zhengyang, who had been silent, also expressed his opinion.

"Prime Minister Duan is right to worry. You should continue to sit firmly in the position of President of Northern Frontier. Next, I will focus on the Northeast and first eliminate the Fuso Kwantung Army that occupies our territory and is entrenched in the Northeast. It will not be too late to formally deal with this matter."

Su Zhengyang has a very clear plan for his future development. Just as Duan Jinshu said, when the fundamental interests of the Northern Frontier Governors are affected, the situation that has just stabilized is likely to change again, and a new round of civil war will break out. It will not be too late to officially take the position of leader of the Northern Frontier government after he solves the external threat of Fuso.