Shanghai: The First Warlord of the Republic of China

Zhang Hanqing now gives Ye Yunfei the feeling that he is a little depressed.

Every time I met Zhang Hanqing before, he was very imposing and domineering almost every time.

Whether it's his eyes or the way he walks, he exudes a very domineering temperament.

Anyway, as long as people see him, they can clearly feel the temperament of a superior person in him.

Zhang Hanqing, it has always been like this.

It was almost the same every time Ye Yunfei saw him.

But this time is different.

When I saw Zhang Hanqing this time, his mood was obviously a little off. He no longer had the arrogance he had before, and his expression was a little listless.

Ye Yunfei said: "Han Qing, you are the commander of the Northeast Army in charge of 300,000 troops, and one of the most important figures in the Republic of China. You should not underestimate yourself."

Zhang Hanqing said, "Okay, Brother Ye, let's not talk about these unhappy things. Let's go in. I have prepared a welcoming banquet for you. Let's drink well today and don't leave until we are drunk."

Ye Yunfei said: "Okay, let's go."

Then, the two of them walked into the house.

Zhang Hanqing did set up a banquet, which was very sumptuous and included all kinds of delicacies from land and sea.

After the two sat down, Zhang Hanqing said, "Brother Ye, I heard that your Longmen had a naval battle with the Japanese in Port Arthur, and that you completely annihilated the Japanese. That was amazing."

"The Japanese navy is one of the best in the world. You are so strong that you can defeat it. I admire you."

By now, almost the entire Republic of China knows about the naval battle between Longmen and the Japanese at Port Arthur.

Zhang Hanqing naturally also received the news.

Everyone who heard the news was shocked without exception.

The same goes for Zhang Hanqing.

He was also quite shocked.

Ye Longmen’s navy was actually able to defeat the Japanese navy. It was a complete joke.

But this is not a joke, it's true.

Ye Yunfei said calmly: "It's just a small naval battle, it's nothing."

"The little devils are not as powerful as the rumors say."

Zhang Hanqing said: "The Japanese navy is well-known to be strong all over the world. When I was in the Northeast, I fought with them several times, but without exception, our Northeast Army was defeated miserably."

"I have seen the strength of the Japanese navy. Brother Ye, you are really amazing for being able to defeat them."

"It's also thanks to me that I gave the Northeast to you, Longmen, to garrison. If we had let the Northeast Army garrison the Northeast, I'm afraid it would be our Northeast Army that would be wiped out in the end when the Japanese invaders attacked."

Zhang Hanqing was secretly glad that he had run away earlier, otherwise, it would have been their Northeast Army that would have fought the Japanese in Port Arthur.

If a war really broke out with the Japanese, his Northeast Army would definitely be defeated miserably.

Even the entire army was wiped out.

Therefore, it can be said that it was the best choice for him to withdraw from the Northeast in advance and let Ye Yunfei garrison there.

Ye Yunfei said: "I have already said when I was stationed in the Northeast that as long as the Northeast is given to us in Longmen to guard, I will definitely guard it well and will not let Han Qing down."

Zhang Hanqing nodded and said, "You did it, but the Northeast now has nothing to do with me. That is your Longmen's territory."

"I understand the rules. Once you give up your territory, it's impossible to take it back."

"Since I have given the Northeast to you, Longmen, then whether it is now or in the future, the Northeast will always belong to you, Longmen, and will no longer have anything to do with my Northeast Army."

"I, Zhang Hanqing, will never be a person who goes back on his word."

Ye Yunfei nodded and said, "Han Qing is still trustworthy and loyal. I understand. I will guard the Northeast for you."

Zhang Hanqing took a sip of wine, then looked at Ye Yunfei and said, "Brother Ye, you came to Beiping specially this time, it should not be just to drink with me. What can I do for you? Now there are only two of us brothers here, if you have anything to say, just tell me."

"There is nothing we cannot talk about between brothers."

Ye Yunfei looked at Zhang Hanqing, who was holding a wine glass in his hand. He pondered for a moment before saying, "Hanqing, to be honest, I came to you this time because of the Northeast."

Zhang Hanqing looked at Ye Yunfei in confusion and said, "What happened to the Northeast? Isn't the Northeast well guarded by you now?"

Ye Yunfei said: "I wonder if Hanqing, you still want to return to the Northeast."

Back to the Northeast.

When Zhang Hanqing heard Ye Yunfei's question, he was stunned.

He looked at Ye Yunfei with some doubt and said, "Brother Ye, what do you mean? How can I return to the Northeast?"

"I have already given up the Northeast, how can I go back?"

Although he has a good relationship with Ye Yunfei, the Northeast Army and Longmen are also allies.

However, he was very clear about the rules of the Republic of China. The land that had been given up could never be taken back.

When he gave the Northeast to Ye Yunfei, the Northeast had nothing to do with him anymore.

Moreover, he didn't believe that Ye Yunfei would be willing to return the Northeast to him.

That's three entire provinces.

No warlord would be willing to give up such a large piece of territory.

Ye Yunfei is a man with great ambitions, so it is even more impossible for him to give up the Northeast.

He knew this, so he was a little confused and didn't know why Ye Yunfei asked this question.

Ye Yunfei also drank the wine in his glass, and then said: "Han Qing, I will tell you the truth. Now there is an opportunity for you to return to Northeast China and control Northeast China. I just don't know if you are willing to accept it."

Zhang Hanqing frowned and said, "What opportunity? Brother Ye, please tell me more details. I don't understand."

Ye Yunfei said: "I want your Northeast Army to join my Longmen."

"My Longmen is now actively recruiting troops. If Hanqing and your Northeastern Army are willing to join Longmen, then you will still be the master of the Northeastern Army and you will control the Northeastern Army."

"Moreover, I can also hand over the entire Northeast to you to govern. In this way, the Northeast will be yours again."

"I don't know, Hanqing, what do you think?"

After Ye Yunfei finished his proposal, he looked at Zhang Hanqing.

When Zhang Hanqing heard Ye Yunfei's words, his face suddenly became a little ugly.

He said: "Brother Ye, I understand what you mean. You want to annex our Northeast Army, right?"

Ye Yunfei said a lot, and his words were very tactful, but his meaning was very simple.

That is, Longmen wants to annex the Northeast Army.

After the Northeast Army joined Longmen, it naturally became Longmen's troops.

Once annexed, there may be no Northeast Army in the future.

As a top warlord in the Republic of China, Zhang Hanqing does have some brains.

So, after hearing Ye Yunfei's words, his expression gradually became strange.

Ye Yunfei actually wanted to annex his Northeast Army...