Warlords: Conquer the world from the county magistrate

"Director Tao, the President will definitely give you an explanation for this matter, but Duan Chenglian must be taken away by us." Although he noticed something was wrong, Wang Fuyuan was still unwilling to let Tao Yunong take Duan Chenglian away.

Tao Yunong shook his head: "Secretary Wang, this is the border between Nanshan and Sanjiang."

"We can't let you take the captives we captured away like this. You can tell Duan Chengrui the truth about this matter. If you want his son, you can offer some conditions in exchange."

"Besides, if this incident is exposed and Duan Chenglian is in our hands, Duan Chengrui will be cautious."

"Detaining Duan Chenglian is very beneficial to both us and the president. If we release him, Duan Chenglian and Duan Chengrui will become even more unscrupulous."

Although Tao Yunong's words made sense, doing so would inevitably damage the president's reputation. However, seeing his determination, Wang Fuyuan had no choice but to leave.

After collecting the spoils, prisoners of war, wounded, etc., the group got on the truck and headed towards Nanling.

A day later, after receiving Tao Yunong's detailed report, Fang Jian was speechless. After this incident, even if he really wanted to cooperate with Li Bingqing, Li Bingqing would find it difficult to trust him.

Moreover, the agreed aid in terms of money, materials, education, research, manufacturing and other aspects will probably be scrapped.

Fang Jian didn't care much about money, materials, etc., but he really lacked talented people.

If a large number of talents can join, it will greatly accelerate the development of Nanshan Province.

Although he felt helpless about this, Fang Jian did not blame Tao Yunong. After all, if Tao Yunong could endure being bullied like this, others would definitely continue to take advantage of him.

Believe it or not, after the other party transports forty trucks back to Imjin, they will immediately make arrangements and send troops to the border again to force us to hand over more trucks and supplies.

Fang Jian asked: "How was the spoils this time? Did the troops suffer heavy losses?"

"Commander, in this battle, we killed 334 enemies and captured 192 prisoners, including more than 499 seriously injured. We also seized 35 Daxin Type rifles and box guns." Tao Yunong reported excitedly.

"Because we launched a surprise attack, with strong firepower, only about 20 soldiers were injured, but no one was killed."

After hearing this victory result, Francis felt much better, because it showed that the northern government’s army was not very strong.

Sanjiang Province is under the direct jurisdiction of the Northern Government, and its garrison is also under the Northern Administration.

Of course, this result may also be due to the fact that this unit did not carry automatic firepower. If the opponent carried automatic firepower, even if they could defeat the opponent, they would suffer heavy losses.

Fang Jian ordered: "Whether it is our wounded or the captured wounded, they must be treated well."

"Commander, what should we do with these prisoners?" These prisoners are friendly forces after all. It is impossible to release them directly, but it is not possible to treat them like other prisoners either. Tao Yunong asked this question just now.

Fang Jian waved his hand and said, "Telegram to Sanjiang Province, the number of prisoners captured, weapons seized, and the cost of treating the wounded."

"If they are willing to pay a ransom, we will release these captives. If they are unwilling to redeem them, they will be forced to work like other captives."

"Yes, Commander."

After Tao Yunong left, Fang Jian began to think about the pros and cons of this matter.

Although this counterattack will create a superficial rift with the Northern government, it will also make the other side feel its own toughness and will cause them to feel a little fearful.

Nonsense, if you ask for whatever you want, others will certainly ask for more. If you fight back forcefully, the other party will naturally have some concerns.

Even if they want to target me, I won't act easily. Of course, once they do, I will strike with thunder.

Similarly, if we lose the assistance of the Northern government, from a legal and moral perspective, we will receive much less public opinion if we go against the Northern government.

Accepting assistance is like admitting that you are a younger brother. Once you disobey, you will not only be called a profit-seeking villain, but also be considered to have no moral integrity.

Although he sent a telegram to recognize the Northern Government, he was targeted by the Northern Government as soon as the government delegation left.

From a moral point of view, the target of blame is the Northern government, and he himself becomes the innocent one.

In Sanjiang Province, outside the city of Imjin, at the garrison camp command post, Li Anguo, secretary of the governor of Sanjiang Province, met with Wu Lihuang, commander of the Sanjiang Province garrison.

"Commander Wu, this is a telegram from Nanshan Province." Li Anguo's attitude was neither humble nor arrogant. After handing the telegram to Wu Lihuang, he stood respectfully.

After reading the telegram, Wu Lihuang's face turned angry: "Asshole, Nanshan Province wants to go to war?"

When Wu Lihuang said this, he looked at Li Anguo intentionally or unintentionally, hoping to find out Cao Yuangui's attitude.

Sanjiang is different from Nanshan. Sanjiang Province is directly governed by the northern government, and the military and politics are separated. Although Wu Lihuang is the army commander, his power is far less than that of Fang Ji'an.

Moreover, a large-scale battle cannot be fought just because one wants to. It not only requires the support of the local government, but also requires instructions from above.

"Commander Wu, do we need to redeem the captured soldiers and weapons?" Li Anguo asked respectfully, as if he didn't see Wu Lihuang's attitude.

Wu Lihuang gritted his teeth and said, "Of course we have to redeem it. Governor Cao will be responsible for this matter."

"Humph, Francis, this isn't the end yet. There's still a long way to go. Let's wait and see."

Nothing could be seen from Li Anguo's expression, and Wu Lihuang didn't care. He said that just to express his attitude. He didn't care whether to go to war with Nanshan Province or not.

"Okay, I will go back and report to the governor. Commander Wu, I'm taking my leave now." Li Anguo said with a smile.

Wu Lihuang said politely, "Secretary Li, take care. Someone, come and see Secretary Li off."

After the guards took Li Anguo out of the command center, Wu Lihuang's face returned to calm. At the same time, a middle-aged man walked out of the side room.

"Commander." The man took three or two steps to Wu Lihuang and shouted.

Wu Lihuang nodded and asked in confusion: "Isn't Duan Chengrui Li Bingqing's man? Why is his son one of ours?"

"From this incident, it can be seen that Franciscans are too aggressive and difficult to get along with."

"So what if it's difficult to get along with each other? I think Fang Jian is a smart man and won't rashly cause conflicts." The man smiled.

"Besides, destroying the alliance between Fang Jian and Li Bingqing is a good thing for Lord Yuan. As for Nanshan Province, it is just a poor and remote place and does not pose much threat."

Wu Lihuang also belonged to Yuan Shiting's camp. A few days ago, after receiving a telegram asking him to cooperate with Duan Chenglian's operation, Wu Lihuang decisively dispatched a battalion.

That battalion was destroyed by Fang Jian. Although Wu Lihuang was angry, he would not fight to the death just for a battalion.

The reason for that is just to show their position. The other side is just a local warlord who bullies the government army. How can the government army not show their attitude?

At the same time, I was also putting pressure on Li Bingqing, saying, "Look, your people bullied me, I'm very angry, what can you do?"

No matter how Li Bingqing handles this matter, he will lose the support of some people.

Punish Fang Ji'an. He has just come to you for help, and if you treat him like this, he will inevitably become disloyal, and it will also discourage other people who have come to you for help.