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

After Wang Jin left, Qu Guowei snorted coldly and said, "You old idiot, Brother Ma, you shouldn't have let this old man come here today."

Ma Changfang smiled and said, "Mr. Wang is old, so it's normal for him to have no great ambitions. This time, the Western Route Northern Expedition almost wiped out most of his Hanzhou Army's assets. In this case, with President Yang's kindness, he will definitely give corresponding compensation, so he is unwilling to get involved with us."

An Chengjie said meaningfully: "Knowing that Mr. Wang is not of the same kind as us, Councillor Ma invited him here anyway. What is the meaning behind this?"

"I just want to use Elder Wang's words to send a signal to Su Zhengyang. Once the original balance is broken, constant disputes will ensue. I hope he can make a wise decision."

"Okay, let's talk about the details of the cooperation. This is how we should fight for our own interests at the congressional meeting..."

Late at night, An Chengjie and others left one after another. In the reception room of Ma Mansion, a secret door hidden in the wall, which was tightly closed and not noticeable at all, was slowly pushed open. A young man wearing a blue suit and exuding an aristocratic air walked out. This man was the chief of the Kwantung Army's intelligence agency, Asano Atsuyoshi.

Asano Wenliang clapped his hands and praised, "Excellent, wonderful! Mr. Ma's eloquence and accurate analysis of the situation amaze me. It is indeed a wise decision to cooperate with Mr. Ma."

It turned out that while everyone was discussing the conspiracy, Asano Atsuyoshi had been staying in a secret room that was not soundproofed, and heard all the details of their conversation.

Ma Changfang was unmoved. He looked at Qianye Wenliang coldly and said, "Don't forget the French manor and 30 million dollars you promised me."

Asano Wenliang nodded and said, "Regarding the transfer contract of the 62-acre estate in France, I will personally deliver it tomorrow, and the million oceans will also be paid. However, Mr. Ma, with your strength and intelligence, it is a pity to be confined to a small corner of Xiazhou. How about we have in-depth cooperation, and Fuso will provide you with long-term military equipment and economic support, so that you can start from Xiazhou and swallow up the northern border of China and become the new king of the northern border?"

Ma Changfang sneered, "I agreed to cooperate with you and formed this so-called alliance to counter Su Zhengyang, just to protect myself. Deeply cooperate with your Fusang? Why do you have to make such a high-sounding statement about treason? From Zhang Chengxiang to Pang Jinghong, no one who cooperated with your Fusang had a good ending. Even after death, they will be infamous for thousands of years and will never rest in peace. Forget it."

"It's getting late. I won't let you stay overnight at my mansion. Please do as you please, Mr. Asano."

Facing Ma Changfang's cold attitude, Asano Wenliang didn't care. He shrugged calmly and said, "It's a pity. Since Mr. Ma is unwilling to cooperate with us at a deeper level, I won't force him. I'll take my leave now. The remuneration agreed with Mr. Ma will be delivered to your house on time tomorrow."

In fact, although Ma Changfang is a smart man, he does not have too much ambition. In his opinion, as long as there are no major changes in Xiazhou and it is always in his hands, it is enough.

However, Su Zhengyang's sudden rise made Ma Changfang feel strongly threatened. Ma Changfang's evaluation of Su Zhengyang, a rising star, was that he was decisive, ruthless, and had a sense of the overall situation. Although he seemed to be very capable, he was actually absolutely sure of everything he did and had the demeanor of a hero.

In Ma Changfang's opinion, if the Northwest Revolutionary Army continues to develop, Su Zhengyang, whose power is growing stronger and stronger, will sooner or later take action against Xiazhou and Huzhou. Even if not now, after Su Zhengyang takes the presidency, he will never tolerate these provincial governors acting like local emperors who only follow orders and not decrees.

Fuso, on the other hand, hoped to bring huge pressure and hidden dangers to Northern Xinjiang. In short, the chaos in Northern Xinjiang must not be easily quelled. The two sides hit it off, and Asano Atsuyoshi came forward and gave Ma Changfang extremely generous conditions, asking him to take the lead in forming this so-called anti-Soviet alliance to curb Su Zhengyang's further development.

Little did they know that in the eyes of Su Zhengyang, who had absolute strength as his trump card, no matter how they struggled, they were always just a bunch of jumping clowns.

Late at night, Wang Jin sat on the bed in his room, tossing and turning. After careful consideration, Wang Jin finally changed into a Zhongshan suit and called his guard captain: "Xiao Feng, drive me to the Su Mansion."

At one o'clock in the morning, Su Zhengyang's new secretary Qiao Weimin knocked on the door.

"Governor, Hanzhou Governor Wang Jin has come to the Su Mansion to visit you. He said he has something important to discuss with you."

Su Zhengyang sat up and smiled gently at Yang Qiyue who opened her eyes beside him: "Did I disturb you? Go to sleep first, I'll go see Mr. Wang and rescue him."

Su Zhengyang washed his face with cold water, changed into a black military uniform, and came to the reception room where Wang Jin had been waiting for a long time.

"Hello, Mr. Wang. Xiao Qiao, take out the top-grade Jin Jun Mei that Premier Duan gave me and let Mr. Wang taste it."

Wang Jin was flattered by Su Zhengyang's polite and easy-going attitude. After greeting Su Zhengyang, Wang Jin vividly described to Su Zhengyang how Ma Changfang had specially invited them to form an alliance.

Su Zhengyang looked calm and said sincerely, "Mr. Wang, President Yang and I have seen your contribution to Northern Xinjiang. I'm sorry to trouble you to come here in the middle of the night. I will prepare for this matter in advance. You are old, so don't stay up late easily. Xiao Qiao! Arrange someone to arrange a car to escort Mr. Wang back to rest."

"Yes, Governor!"

What Wang Jin didn't know was that long before he arrived, the Northwest Intelligence Bureau had provided Su Zhengyang with the important information that Ma Changfang had invited several governors-general of the Northwest provinces. Apart from not knowing the details of their discussion, Su Zhengyang even knew exactly when An Chengjie and others left the Ma Mansion.

For Su Zhengyang, it was both unexpected and reasonable that Wang Jin took the initiative to find him and reveal their conspiracy.

Wang Jin has only one son, who now lives in the United States. He is the only Chinese state legislator in Ohio and is considered an upper-class person. It is very likely that he will never return to China. Wang Jin is also old and has no ambitions. Being able to spend the rest of his life in peace is his biggest luxury. That is why he is unwilling to get involved in the muddy water between Ma Changfang and Su Zhengyang.

However, since Ma Changfang invited Wang Jin, his purpose was already clear. He wanted to tell Su Zhengyang through Wang Jin that the governors of several major provinces in our northwest have formed an alliance. If you go too far, there will be chaos in the northern border again.

After arranging for someone to send Wang Jin away, Qiao Weimin looked at Su Zhengyang, who was sitting on the sofa with a frown in deep thought, and said, "Governor, it's getting late. You still have to attend a congressional meeting tomorrow morning. You should go to bed early."

Su Zhengyang smiled and nodded, "You should also rest early. Tomorrow you will inevitably have to confront these selfish governors again. It is best to conserve your energy and fight back when the enemy comes."