Shanghai: The First Warlord of the Republic of China

"Old Russians, you are trying to take advantage of the situation."

After listening to Zhang Hanqing, Ye Yunfei already knew what the Russians were thinking.

It's just taking advantage of someone's misfortune.

They want to take advantage of the impending war between the Republic of China and the Japanese to get a piece of the pie.

Zhang Hanqing nodded and said, "That's exactly what the old Russians think. The key now is how to deal with this matter."

"If this matter is not handled properly, it will become another war between the two sides."

"So, how to deal with the Russians and the Middle East Railway."

Ye Yunfei said coldly: "The Middle East Railway is built on the territory of Longguo, so it is naturally our Longguo railway."

"Foreigners have no qualifications and no rights to control the railways of our Dragon Country."

"Besides, the Middle East Railway runs through the Northeast and connects to the mainland. Such an important transportation artery must not be occupied by the Russians."

"So, the Middle East Railway must not be given to the Russians."

Zhang Hanqing said: "I think so too, but the key point now is that the Russians seem to be determined to get this railway."

"If they send out troops again to seize the Middle East Railway and we clash with them, then this matter is likely to turn into a decisive battle between the two sides."

"The war may even expand to the entire Northeast."

"By then, the Northeast will be in danger."

"With the strength of our Northeastern Army in the Northeast, we cannot compete with the Russians."

"Moreover, most of our Northeastern Army has been transferred to Shanghai to defend against the Japanese invaders. There are not many people left in the Northeast."

"If we go to war with the Russians in Northeast China at this time, it will be too dangerous."

"If we lose the war, the entire Northeast might fall into the hands of the Russians."

"And to be honest, if we go to war with the Russians and rely solely on our Northeast Army, the probability of defeat is almost 90%."

"Because the Russians are so powerful and have strong fighting capacity, our Northeast Army cannot compete with them regardless of numbers or equipment."

"The final outcome is almost certain."

After Zhang Hanqing finished speaking, Ye Yunfei's face also became very solemn.

At this critical moment, the White Bear Country's attack on the Dragon Country from the northeast was a ruthless move.

Now most of Longmen’s troops have been transferred to Shanghai, and the number of people stationed in the Northeast was originally not large.

If the White Bear Country really sends troops to the Northeast, the consequences will be very serious.

At that time, Longmen would not only have to face the attack from the Japanese in Shanghai, but also the attack from the White Bear Country in the Northeast.

We are fighting on two fronts, and we are facing some of the most powerful countries in the world.

It's really not good news.

Ye Yunfei's face was very solemn.

At this time, Zhang Hanqing said again: "Master, this matter must be decided early, because no one knows who will attack next and when."

"In other words, they may launch their next attack at any time."

Ye Yunfei nodded and said, "Okay, I understand."

"Han Qing, don't worry. I'll give you an answer after I've thought it over."

Zhang Hanqing nodded and said, "Okay, Sect Master, I'll wait for your news then."

Zhang Hanqing left immediately.

Ye Yunfei's eyes were solemn.

The situation is really complicated.

First it was the Japanese, then it was the United States, and now the Russians have jumped out.

An island country, a Sam country, and a white bear country, these three countries all have ideas about the Dragon Country.

The Dragon Kingdom has become a hot commodity now, and everyone wants to take a bite.

However, Zhang Hanqing was right, this matter must be dealt with immediately.

Otherwise, no one knows when the White Bear Country will take action next time.

Just at this time, Xu Wenqiang and Liu Zhengfeng walked in.

These two people have been recruiting soldiers recently.

Ye Yunfei asked them to recruit 100,000 people within ten days.

So, these two people are now busy recruiting soldiers all over the country every day.

Occasionally I would go back to Shanghai to make a report.

Now that the two of them are back, they should have gained something from recruiting soldiers.

Seeing the two people coming in, Ye Yunfei said: "You are back just in time. I have something to discuss with you."

Xu Wenqiang said: "What is it, Sect Master?"

Ye Yunfei said: "Tell me about your situation first. Aren't you recruiting soldiers? How is the recruitment going?"

Xu Wenqiang said: "It's OK. We are recruiting soldiers on a large scale all over the country. And this time, the benefits we offer are quite good. As long as you join, you can get ten dollars, and there will be continuous benefits in the future."

"So, quite a few people came to sign up to join Longmen. In a few days, I recruited about 20,000 people."

Ye Yunfei nodded.

Everything is very realistic now, including recruiting soldiers.

Only if you offer adequate treatment will people join you.

Without any treatment, talking about the future is useless.

"Zhengfeng, what about you?"

Ye Yunfei looked at Liu Zhengfeng again.

Liu Zhengfeng said: "My situation is similar to Wen Qiang's. I have recruited about 20,000 people."

"Wen Qiang, Ding Li and I can recruit 100,000 people in about ten days. It shouldn't be a big problem."

After listening to what they said, Ye Yunfei nodded.

As long as the required number of people can be recruited, there won’t be any big problems.

What he is most worried about now is the number of people in Longmen.

Xu Wenqiang said: "Brother Fei, you just said you had something to discuss with us, what is it?"

Ye Yunfei said: "Just now, Zhang Hanqing sent a message saying that the old Russians in the White Bear Country have ideas about the Middle East Railway in the Northeast."

"It seems that they want to seize the Middle East Railway while we are at war with the Japanese."

"This matter is a bit troublesome, so I want to hear your opinions."

Xu Wenqiang frowned and said, "The Middle East Railway, if I remember correctly, is a railway that runs across the Northeast and connects to the interior. It is extremely important."

"Controlling the Middle East Railway is almost equivalent to controlling the entire Northeast, and even the inland areas are threatened."

"White Bear Country actually has ideas about the Middle East Railway."

Ye Yunfei said: "You are right, the Middle East Railway is indeed very important, even extremely important."

"If this railway is lost, the Northeast will almost become the territory of the White Bear Country."

"So, there needs to be an explanation for what should be done about this matter."

Xu Wenqiang said: "It is obvious that the Russians are moving the Middle East Railway at this time because they know that after we go to war with the Japanese, we will have no time and energy to deal with them."

“That’s why they dare to do it.”

"This kind of taking advantage of others' misfortune is really shameless."

Ye Yunfei said: "Not only them, but the United States also has the same idea. They sent someone to find me before, saying that they have ideas about the treasure island and want us to give it to them so that they can send troops to help us deal with the Japanese devils..."