Warlords: Conquer the world from the county magistrate

Ma Jincen knew that it would be difficult to eliminate Fang Jian and Zhu Yaoxiang with the two divisions he sent out.

Zhu Yaoxiang was fine as Chief of Staff Yang already knew the number of his troops, but they knew nothing about Fang Jian's troop number.

The combat capability that Fang Jian has demonstrated now is already very strong. If it is allowed to develop, it will be even more difficult to control.

But Zhu Yaoxiang, not to mention his son, said that based on his understanding, it would be difficult for both sides to reconcile.

After weighing the pros and cons, Ma Jincen couldn't help feeling embarrassed.

Seeing Ma Jincen like this, Xu Yunhua said with a wise mind: "General, are you worried that if you try to win over Zhu Yaoxiang, he will not agree?"

Xu Yunhua also felt that Fang Jian'an was a greater threat than Zhu Yaoxiang. Zhu Yaoxiang was just a rootless duckweed. Outside of Nanshan Province, no one knew him.

But it is different with Fang Jian. Behind him is former President Yuan Shiting. In other words, Fang Jian is just a puppet, and the mastermind behind him is Yuan Shiting or one of Yuan Shiting's subordinates.

Yuan Shiting's power is much stronger than Ma Jincen's.

If he wanted to seize Nanshan Province, the threat would be much greater than that of Zhu Yaoxiang and his ilk. Even Ma Jincen had to be extremely cautious about it.

"Yunhua, do you have any good ideas?" Ma Jincen looked at Xu Yunhua and said.

Xu Yunhua chuckled and said, "General, Zhu Yaoxiang has a personal grudge against you, but it's our own business in the final analysis."

"If you tell him exactly what the former president was up to, hand over the murderer who shot Zhu Shenghui, and then tell him the pros and cons, I think he will understand."

Ma Jincen tapped the table with his right hand, stood up and said, "Okay, Yunhua, I'll leave this matter to you."

"Let Liu Minggong lead the remaining two divisions and retreat to Fengxian County in Nanfeng City."

Fengxian is a county seat located east of Qingshan City and under the jurisdiction of Nanfeng.

Hearing that he was the one who was going to persuade Zhu Yaoxiang, Xu Yunhua couldn't help cursing in his heart. I just gave you an idea, you're the one who gave you an idea, but you actually asked me to go on such a dangerous mission?

The two sides are in a state of hostility now. If I go there, not only will they dislike me, but they will also kill me.

If the other party catches me and imprisoned me, it would be very uncomfortable.

Xu Yunhua had a sad face, and before he could shirk his responsibility, Ma Jincen turned and left. He opened his mouth, but said nothing, and only sighed.

At the same time, Su Lin came to Qingshan City again and met Zhu Yaoxiang.

As soon as they met, Zhu Yaoxiang asked excitedly: "How is it, has your commander agreed to support weapons and food?"

"Commander Zhu, what our commander means is that if you want weapons and food, you can pay us to buy them, and the commander will sell them to you at market price." Su Lin said embarrassedly.

"What?"

Hearing this answer, Zhu Yaoxiang was full of disbelief. Is Fang Jian so brainless?

Or was he confident that his troops would not be afraid of Ma Jincen's attack if he did not resist him himself?

Although he still had some money, it was for emergencies, and the troops' pensions and military pay also had to be reserved, otherwise his troops would collapse without even having to go to war.

Under the current circumstances, it is obviously impossible to use all the money to buy weapons and food.

Moreover, Fenglin still needs to be rebuilt after the war, which requires a large amount of money.

Thinking of this, Zhu Yaoxiang really wanted to surrender to Ma Jincen immediately, turn around and fight with Fang Ji'an, to let this ignorant kid know how powerful he is.

Various thoughts flashed through his mind, but Zhu Yaoxiang still managed to smile: "Brother Su, can't we discuss this matter again?"

"I'm sorry, Commander Zhu, this is not something I can decide." Su Lin shook his head in embarrassment.

Hearing this reply, Zhu Yaoxiang's face turned cold. He stood up and said, "Someone, show the guest away."

Su Lin stood up and sighed, then left Zhu Mansion and went straight out of Qingshan City.

After Su Lin left, Zhu Yaoxiang did not organize troops to recapture the surrounding counties, but instead strengthened the defense of Qingshan City and recruited soldiers in the surrounding areas to restore his strength.

After three peaceful days, Xu Yunhua arrived at the foot of Qingshan City on horseback with a few guards.

After receiving the news, Zhu Yaoxiang climbed to the top of the city wall immediately. When he saw Xu Yunhua below the city, he couldn't help but curl his lips.

"Oh, isn't this Adjutant Xu? What brings you here?"

"Brother Zhu, won't you invite me in and sit down for a while?" Xu Yunhua said with a wry smile.

Originally, he could have arrived at Qingshan two days ago, but he didn't want to come here, so he stayed in Nanling for two days. Finally, under the urging of Ma Jincen, he had to rush to Qingshan.

Zhu Yaoxiang asked maliciously: "Go into the city? Aren't you afraid that I will tie you up?"

"Afraid? Of course I'm afraid. Do you think you dare not enter the city because you're afraid of me? The guards following me are all sent by the governor," Xu Yunhua couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart.

"These guards are there to protect me, but they are actually there to monitor me. If I go back without entering the city, I will be in trouble."

Throwing away all the thoughts in his mind, Xu Yunhua acted sincerely: "Brother Zhu, we are also good friends who have worked together for many years. If you don't let me talk, just tie me up."

"If you have anything to say, just say it under the city." Zhu Yaoxiang was too lazy to talk nonsense and said directly.

He still understood the principle of not killing envoys when two armies were at war. He also had no intention of killing Xu Yunhua or capturing him.

Be kind to each other so that if you are defeated one day, you can ask the other party to beg for mercy and spare your wife and children.

Xu Yunhua pointed around helplessly: "Brother Zhu, are you telling secrets here?"

"Open the city gate." Since Xu Yunhua is not afraid, what should Zhu Yaoxiang be afraid of? He also wants to see what the other party is up to.

In the meeting room of Zhu Yaoxiang's office, only Zhu Yaoxiang and Xu Yunhua were in the room at this time.

Zhu Yaoxiang said indifferently: "If you have anything to say, just tell me now. If you say something worthless, I will tie you up."

Xu Yunhua was still a little nervous, not sure whether Zhu Yaoxiang was serious or just trying to scare him.

"Brother Zhu, do you know Fang Jian's background?" After adjusting his mood and glancing around, Xu Yunhua said carefully.

Zhu Yaoxiang frowned and asked, "Why, you know?"

"Last year, the governor met with the former president and promised to give out several civil servant positions of county governors and mayors..." Xu Yunhua nodded and introduced truthfully.

After listening to Xu Yunhua's story, Zhu Yaoxiang couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and asked, "Do you mean that Fang Jian is the former president's man, or that the occupation of Fenglin was planned by the former president?"

"If the former president had not intervened, where would a county have had so many troops?" Xu Yunhua confirmed.

"Moreover, they not only have machine guns, but also artillery. Even the warlords do not have artillery without the support of the former president."

Hearing this, Zhu Yaoxiang couldn't help but believe it a little. Before, Fang Jian used to trade rifles with him every month.

The brand new Type 11 does not have strong support behind it. Where did these weapons come from? It is impossible that they appeared out of thin air.