Shanghai: The First Warlord of the Republic of China

Ye Yunfei said: "What method?"

Zhang Hanqing said: "The solution is actually very simple. That is to find an agent for us in Shanghai."

"We can provide him with some support so that he can help us defend Shanghai."

"In this way, even if our Zhang family does not control Shanghai, Shanghai basically belongs to our Zhang family."

Ye Yunfei nodded and said, "This is indeed a good idea, so Young Marshal Zhang found me and wanted me to be your Zhang family's agent in Shanghai."

Zhang Hanqing took a puff of his cigarette and said, "Yes, we all know that Mr. Ye has a very strong influence in Shanghai now."

"Besides, Mr. Ye is very capable and talented. If you can control Shanghai, the situation in Shanghai will become much simpler."

"We will provide you with support, and you will be responsible for guarding Shanghai. This is a good thing for both of us, right?"

Ye Yunfei thought for a moment and said, "I have a question. You said that you want me to control Shanghai on behalf of your Zhang family. Does that mean that I have joined your Zhang family?"

Zhang Hanqing said: "This is exactly what I wanted to discuss with you."

"I would like to invite you to join our Northeast Army. I wonder if Mr. Ye is willing."

Join the Northeast Army.

Hearing Zhang Hanqing's words, Ye Yunfei's eyes narrowed slightly.

In fact, when Zhang Hanqing was so polite to him and took the initiative to find him, Ye Yunfei already had some feelings in his heart.

It is very likely that Zhang Hanqing came to Shanghai this time to recruit him.

Because of Zhang Hanqing and the Northeast Army's status in the country, to put it bluntly, there was no need for Zhang Hanqing to meet with a gangster like him in private and be so polite.

Now that Zhang Hanqing has done this, there must be a reason.

He had guessed the reason before, but he was not sure.

And now, it has been confirmed that Zhang Hanqing did this in order to recruit him.

Let him join the Northeast Army.

Ye Yunfei took a few puffs of his cigarette before saying, "Young Marshal, the Northeastern Army is strong and powerful, with hundreds of thousands of troops. They should not lack someone like me."

"Whether I join the Northeast Army or not should have no impact on the Northeast Army."

Zhang Hanqing said: "Mr. Ye is not alone. Your Longmen now has 100,000 people. This number is very impressive among all the warlords in the Republic of China."

"If Mr. Ye can join our Northeast Army, our Northeast Army will surely become stronger."

"Of course, we will never treat Mr. Ye unfairly. Before I came here, I discussed with my father that we can let Mr. Ye take the position of King of Shanghai."

King of Shanghai.

Hearing these three words, Ye Yunfei's pupils condensed slightly, and he said, "What a big title. What does this King of Shanghai mean? Does it mean that I can be the king of Shanghai?"

Zhang Hanqing said: "What the King of Shanghai means is that all matters in Shanghai, including government affairs, military affairs, economy, and diplomacy, should be handed over to Mr. Ye to handle."

"Mr. Ye is the one and only king of Shanghai. In Shanghai, no one is bigger than Mr. Ye."

"Mr. Ye should be satisfied with this condition."

I have to say, he was really tempted by the conditions Zhang Hanqing mentioned.

Because since coming to Shanghai, his goal has been to become the strongest person in Shanghai.

And now, Zhang Hanqing has made it very clear that he can sit on the throne of King of Shanghai.

Moreover, he believed that what Zhang Hanqing said was true. Firstly, the Northeast Army did need an agent in Shanghai.

Secondly, Zhang Hanqing had the Northeast Army to rely on, which was fully capable of allowing him to sit on the throne of King of the Northeast.

After thinking for a while, Ye Yunfei stared at Zhang Hanqing and said, "Young Marshal, why did you choose me? There are many other powerful people in Shanghai, why did you choose me?"

Zhang Hanqing said: "The reason is very simple. First, you have no connection with any other forces."

"Shanghai is a complicated place. Anyone who is a little famous in Shanghai basically has the support of a big warlord behind him, but you don't. You are alone and have no relationship with any other warlord. There will be no problem for us to choose you."

"Secondly, your Longmen is strong enough. Now you have more than 100,000 people in Longmen, plus the support of my Northeast Army, you can definitely sit on the position of King of Shanghai, and no one can threaten you."

"Third, of course, is your personal ability. Mr. Ye's personal ability is highly valued by my father and me. With your ability, you are capable of managing Shanghai well."

“So, based on the above reasons, you are the best choice, even the only choice.”

Zhang Hanqing expressed his thoughts.

Moreover, he said it very sincerely.

Almost every word is true.

Ye Yunfei nodded. Of course he believed what Zhang Hanqing said.

If he were in Zhang Hanqing's position and wanted to find a spokesperson for Shanghai, he would choose himself.

After thinking for a while, Ye Yunfei said: "If it is just a King of Shanghai, I am afraid I will not be satisfied."

"Excuse me, Young Marshal, even without the support of your Northeastern Army, I can still sit on the throne of King of Shanghai on my own."

"So, if it's just this title, it may not be enough."

"In addition, I do not intend to join any warlord, including your Northeast Army. However, I can cooperate with your Northeast Army. In the future, your Northeast Army can participate in the affairs of Shanghai. We can cooperate to deal with the affairs of Shanghai."

Ye Yunfei expressed what was in his mind.

Of course he would not accept to join the Northeast Army.

Because what Zhang Hanqing wants is not just himself, but also his 100,000 Longmen disciples.

He spent so much time and effort to develop Longmen to its current level.

It is impossible for Zhang Hanqing to incorporate the entire Longmen just by relying on the title of King of Shanghai.

Moreover, he never thought about joining any warlord.

Although the Northeast Army is currently one of the most powerful warlords in the Republic of China, he also has no intention of joining the Northeast Army.

Working under someone else, no matter how high your position is, is not as good as doing it on your own.

He is now the boss of Longmen, controlling 100,000 Longmen disciples, and can work on his own.

Therefore, there is no need to join the Northeast Army.

However, it is possible to cooperate with the Northeast Army.

Because he is now in the Republic of China and needs to find a partner.

This will not only consolidate his position in Shanghai, but also enable Longmen to develop better.

That's what he thinks.