Shanghai: The First Warlord of the Republic of China

Even if he agreed to send 200,000 troops to help Zhang Hanqing.

Zhang Hanqing still felt that he could not defeat the Japanese.

From what he said, it can be seen that Zhang Hanqing still doesn't want to fight.

Perhaps, deep down, Zhang Hanqing is a rather timid person.

As for Zhang Hanqing, he had been with him for such a long time that he had a basic understanding of him.

Zhang Hanqing now dominates the Northeast and has an army of three or four hundred thousand. He can be said to be one of the top three warlords in the Republic of China.

However, the reason why Zhang Hanqing had such a huge strength and army was not because of him, but because his father helped him build the kingdom.

The foundation of the Northeast Army was laid by Zhang Hanqing's father, Marshal Zhang.

Later, after Marshal Zhang died, Zhang Hanqing inherited the Northeast Army.

To put it bluntly, everything he has was passed down to him by his father.

He himself is not actually that capable.

It would be fine if nothing happened under normal circumstances, but once something happened, his cowardly character would be exposed.

Just like now, facing the powerful Japanese devils, Zhang Hanqing wants to give up the Northeast, withdraw back to the interior, and give the vast territory of the Northeast to the Japanese devils for nothing.

If it were his father, he would definitely not do this.

The reason was that it was too easy for him to get all this.

Now that I’m in such big trouble, I’m worried about failure, worried about death, afraid of this and that, so I’m so conflicted now.

If it were someone else, when Ye Yunfei decided to send 200,000 troops to help resist the Japanese, others would probably have made up their minds to fight the Japanese long ago.

But Zhang Hanqing was still hesitating.

That's because of character.

A person's character cannot be changed, even if he has an army of hundreds of thousands and advanced equipment.

Ye Yunfei stared at Zhang Hanqing and said, "Hanqing, if you still have concerns, I can think of another way for you."

Zhang Hanqing looked up at Ye Yunfei and said, "Is there any other way?"

Ye Yunfei said: "Since you want to give up the Northeast, not defend the Northeast, and leave the Northeast to the Japanese."

"Then, as you wish, you will lead your troops to withdraw from the Northeast, and I will lead my troops into the Northeast. I will protect the Northeast."

"This way, whether the Northeast is lost or not, it has nothing to do with you."

"If I fail, then my death in the Northeast is my own business and has nothing to do with you."

"If I can hold on to the Northeast, then you won't have to worry about your entire army being annihilated, or being branded a traitor."

"So, if you think it's possible, just withdraw from the Northeast and let Longmen guard the Northeast."

"You have no responsibility and no one will say anything to you."

Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, Zhang Hanqing frowned and said, "Brother Ye, it's true that you can help me defend the Northeast."

Ye Yunfei said: "Of course it's true. I, Ye Yunfei, always keep my word."

Zhang Hanqing continued, "Then I have a question. What if you defeated the Japanese? What do you say about the Northeast?"

"Does it belong to your Longmen, or does it belong to my Northeast Army?"

Ye Yunfei said calmly: "If I am allowed to lead the defense of the Northeast, then after we repel the Japanese invaders, the Northeast will naturally belong to us, Longmen."

"Because protecting the Northeast will cost me a huge price, and I may even lose my entire army."

"I paid such a high price, so I must get corresponding benefits. So, if I defend the Northeast, the Northeast will belong to Longmen."

"It has nothing to do with your Northeast Army anymore."

"Besides, this doesn't seem to have any impact on you, because you were going to give up Northeast China anyway. Since you have already chosen to give it up, it's better to give Northeast China to me than to the Japanese."

This idea just popped up in his mind.

Since Zhang Hanqing has the idea of ​​giving up the Northeast, it would be better to let him take over the Northeast.

He was responsible for guarding the Northeast and resisting the attacks of the Japanese invaders. After the battle, the Northeast would belong to him.

He can control this large area, which is also good for Longmen.

Moreover, Zhang Hanqing gave up this place on his own initiative.

He took over and there were no problems.

Take over the Northeast, resist the Japanese attack, and then incorporate the Northeast into the Longmen territory.

All of this happened naturally.

This is the best choice.

Of course, this also depends on what Zhang Hanqing thinks.

If Zhang Hanqing is unwilling to give up the Northeast, then it depends on the final outcome of this battle.

Anyway, this incident may be an opportunity for Longmen.

After Ye Yunfei finished speaking, Zhang Hanqing also understood. He stared at Ye Yunfei and said, "Brother Ye, you want me to give up the Northeast and let your Longmen occupy the Northeast. This seems a bit like taking advantage of the situation."

Ye Yunfei said: "Han Qing, I don't mean to take advantage of the situation."

"If you had not given up the Northeast and planned to lead the Northeast Army to defend the Northeast and fight the Japanese, I wouldn't have to do this."

"On the contrary, I can also send troops to help you."

"But if you feel that you have no chance of winning the war against the Japanese and you want to preserve your strength and retreat back to the interior, then I will guard the Northeast."

"If you withdraw the Northeast Army, it means you have given up the Northeast. If that's the case, the Northeast has nothing to do with you anymore."

"I led the troops to the Northeast to stop the Japanese invasion and protect the Northeast. Whether I can hold on or not is my own business."

"If I can hold on to it, the Northeast will be mine. If I can't, I will live and die with the Northeast."

"All of this is Longmen's business. It has nothing to do with you."

"So, the choice is yours, it depends on how you choose."

After listening to what Ye Yunfei said, Zhang Hanqing fell silent again.

He understood very well what Ye Yunfei meant.

If he gives up the Northeast, Ye Yunfei will go to defend the Northeast.

If he did not give up the Northeast and fight the Japanese, Ye Yunfei would not interfere in the affairs of the Northeast and would even send troops to help him.

Whether from a moral or political perspective, there was nothing wrong with what Ye Yunfei did.

And, maybe it’s for the best.

Not only could it protect his Northeast Army, but it could also save him from being branded a traitor.

The only price to pay may be losing the Northeast.

However, if the Northeast must be lost, it would definitely be better to give it to Ye Yunfei than to the Japanese.

Zhang Hanqing was constantly thinking in his mind.

After a while, he finally said, "Brother Ye, this matter is too big. I can't think clearly at the moment. Can you let me think about it carefully?"

He is now also very confused about how to choose.

This is a matter of life and death for the Northeast, so he must be extremely cautious.

Ye Yunfei said: "Of course, Han Qing, we are friends and allies. No matter what choice you make, I will support you..."