Under One Person: I am the Master of Maoshan

Shen Yan stopped chopsticks and said in embarrassment: "Captain Chu, you are making things difficult for me. I told you before that the brigade commander had given instructions when he left. No matter who takes over Changye County, it has nothing to do with us."

"What's more, the Second War Zone is our immediate superior, and the Chairman is the leader of a country. They are all leaders, and we in the Eighth Route Army cannot afford to offend anyone. It's better for you two parties to discuss it among yourselves."

"Commander Shen, what you said is wrong. After all, it was you who conquered Changye County. Both sides should listen to your advice."

As soon as Dou Ruchang finished speaking, everyone's eyes were focused on Shen Yan.

Shen Yan picked up the wine jug, poured himself a full glass, and drank it all in one gulp.

"Since you all want to hear Mr. Shen's opinion, I will shamelessly say a few words. I think our government should still respect the Second War Zone. After all, a strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake. This Jin District is still the territory of the King of Jin. If you offend the perfect commander, he will make trouble for you..."

After hearing this, everyone's faces changed slightly. They didn't expect Shen Yan to bring this matter to the table. In the past two days, there have been open and covert struggles between the National Government and the Second War Zone, and they have also attacked each other.

But this was all done in private, and Shen Yan's words were equivalent to tearing off the fig leaf.

"Humph! Commander Shen, you mean that I, Liu, need to act according to the Second War Zone's wishes during my tenure as an official."

Shen Yan stood up and filled the wine jug for him, and kindly advised: "County Magistrate Liu, you have to bow your head. Take us for example, if the perfect chief is unhappy, we won't even have room to survive."

County Magistrate Liu looked at County Magistrate An's smug look and said with gritted teeth: "Is this Jin District the Jin District of the National Government or the Jin District of his perfect superior! You Jinsui Army are really bold to threaten officials appointed by the National Government!"

"If Mr. Liu is timid and afraid of death, he should return to Sichuan and Chongqing as soon as possible. We will manage Changye for the chairman."

As soon as County Magistrate An made a sarcastic remark, the situation suddenly froze and the two sides were on the verge of a war.

Chu Yunfei frowned and glanced at Shen Yan. He was sure that Shen Yan was fanning the flames. He had suspected before coming here that the Eighth Route Army gave up Changye too easily. There must be a trick.

Now he is very sure that it was Shen Yan who was instigating the conflict between the two sides, but his purpose is still unknown.

"Hey, hey, hey, it's all my fault! Why did you two bring up life and death for no reason? It's not necessary. Please give me some face, I'll drink a glass of wine as a punishment. It's all my fault for talking nonsense."

Shen Yan raised his glass and drank it all.

Dou Ruchang also tried to smooth things over, but his tone was soft yet firm.

"Don't get excited, County Magistrate Liu. I believe that Mr. An didn't mean that. I am here on the orders of Deputy Director Xu of the Military Control Commission to protect you from taking office safely. And now Changye County has been safely recovered. I believe there will be no danger in this place, don't you, Captain Chu?"

Chu Yunfei thought for a moment and nodded: "Mr. Dou is right. If we disagree, we can sit down and talk it out. There will always be a solution. I think it's getting late today. We have all come from far away. How about we take a rest first and discuss it tomorrow?"

"Yes, yes, what Captain Chu said makes sense. Tomorrow morning, you take people to arrange accommodation for Captain Chu and Mr. Dou. Make sure the friendly forces have a good rest!"

"Yes, Deputy Brigade Commander."

After the people from both sides left, Shen Yan took a sip of wine with a smirk on his face: "Ah Ren, no matter who comes to see me at night, you can say that I am drunk and can't see guests. You will receive them."

"Me? How can I receive them? They all come here for you."

"Just remember three things: be enthusiastic! Be polite! But don't know anything when asked! Pack up all the food on the table, and bring a few jars of good wine, so we can continue drinking when we get back!"

That night, both Dou Ruchang and Chu Yunfei ran into a soft nail from Lv Ren. They accepted all the gifts sent, but when they tried to find out what Shen Yan thought, he played dumb.

This made both parties unsure, not knowing what choice Shen Yan would make.

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"Mr. Dou, Captain Chu, I'm really sorry for last night. I can't hold my liquor, and I only found out about your visit this morning, and that you brought so many gifts. I hope you can forgive me for my poor treatment of you two."

"understand understand"

"Then let's talk about the garrison issue in Changye County today. Shen is shameless enough to be the middleman. What do you think?"

Shen Yan set up a meeting room in the headquarters, with both parties sitting on each side and him sitting in the middle like a judge deciding a case for both parties.

"It's great that Commander Shen is here to act as the middleman. Let me tell you first, the government has ordered me to take over as the mayor of Changye County and preside over all government affairs. This is the bottom line. As for the garrison in Changye County, it can be handed over to the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army and the 18th Army Group."

After hearing this, County Magistrate An sneered and said, "Mr. Liu's appetite is a bit too big. I have been in charge of Changye County for many years, and I am familiar with every plant and tree here. Now that Changye has been liberated, the chief executive has been changed. I am afraid that the people of Changye County will have a grudge."

Both sides argued back and forth, neither giving in to Changye County, and after a long time of arguing, they still could not come to a conclusion.

Shen Yan sat in the middle with a calm demeanor, nodding in agreement no matter who expressed an opinion, and occasionally trying to smooth things over.

Chu Yunfei felt a little annoyed listening to the quarrel between the two sides. He was a pure soldier and didn't want to waste time on such trivial matters.

He cleared his throat and said, "Listen to me, there will be no result even if we keep arguing until next year. Chief Shen, you should give us your opinion. If it is appropriate, we can both make concessions and follow your opinion."

Dou Ruchang also echoed: "I agree, Chief Shen, please tell me your opinion."

Seeing that the fire was almost brewing, Shen Yan picked up the teacup and moistened his throat.

"Since both of you think highly of Mr. Shen, let me tell you my opinion. I propose that you two jointly manage Changye. Now is the period of unified resistance against Japan, and unified government orders are necessary. Therefore, the position of county magistrate should still be taken over by Mr. Liu."

"But we also have to consider the actual situation. Mr. An has been operating here for many years and is very familiar with the situation in Changye. Why not become County Magistrate Liu's deputy, which will also facilitate his work. As for the appointment and removal of officials at all levels, you can discuss it. What do you think?"

Both sides lowered their heads in thought, considering the feasibility of this plan.

After a while, Chu Yunfei raised his hand: "I have no objection, let's follow Chief Shen's method. But I still have a question for Chief Shen."

"Captain Chu, please speak."

"I wonder if Commander Shen intends to station troops in Changye County?"

Shen Yan nodded with a faint smile on his face: "Now the Japanese have a lot of troops stationed in Taiyuan, Fu'an, and Linfen. They will definitely not leave Changye alone. Our 18th Group Army must certainly do our part."

"However, I can assure the government on behalf of our army that we will not station troops in the city, but will stay on the front line to defend Changye. County Magistrate Liu, do you think the chairman will agree with our approach?"

"Yes! Of course! It's great to have Commander Shen protecting the safety of southeastern Shanxi."

County Magistrate Liu also hoped that Shen Yan could be stationed around Changye, after all, there was an unpleasant incident with the Shanxi Suiyuan Army yesterday. With Shen Yan restraining the Shanxi Suiyuan Army, his safety could also be guaranteed.

Chu Yunfei narrowed his eyes and stared at Shen Yan: "Captain Shen, you have a good method! I have learned a lot from you."

"Hahaha, since both of you agree, how about we carry out the handover today and then announce it to the people of Changye County?"

Both parties were happy, and Chu Yunfei led the soldiers of the 358th Regiment into the city to hand over the city defense.

Shen Yan held a handover ceremony at the gate of the former Changye County Government, announcing to the people that the government would take over Changye County. The people were reluctant to let Shen Yan leave Changye.