The Republic of China: A Letter of Appointment Creates the Most Powerful Warlord

"The division and brigade-level units under the Fengbei Army are all controlled by your uncles."

Old Zhang leaned against the table, his eyes filled with unspeakable helplessness and melancholy.

"Do you think they will just sit there and watch others take their place?"

"Now we are setting up military academies and talent training. Anyone with a discerning eye can see what's going on."

"The current situation is unstable, so we must prioritize stabilizing people's hearts!"

"Dad, that's what I said, but I don't think these two things conflict with each other."

Zhang Liuzi held a different opinion. He still firmly believed that this matter should be done as soon as possible.

"Establishing the Military Academy will take at least one or two years for each class. After graduation, young officers will be assigned to the grassroots level for two or three years before gradually being promoted."

"This does not affect anyone's right to rule at all. Moreover, they can also arrange for their own confidants to come in."

"You have a good idea, but that's not how it works!"

Old Zhang listened to what he said and felt that this kid was a blockhead and had no intelligence at all.

It’s just the two of them today, so let’s just talk it out loud.

"Let me ask you something. What if a bunch of students who just want to take advantage of the situation come and graduate without any real skills? How will you handle that?"

"Anyone you pull in is just a connection, someone who's here to gild their reputation. After they graduate, they'll ask you for money, positions, guns, and food. Will you give them to them or not?"

"Who said they should graduate?"

Unexpectedly, Zhang Liuzi had already considered this. A strange light flashed in his slightly narrowed eyes, and he chuckled.

"Anyone can come to this military academy. Even if you came through the backdoor or are a rich kid, you can still get in. But there's one thing: if you don't pass the graduation exam, you can't even think about joining the army!"

"You have a good idea. If that happens, who doesn't have some connections? You won't let them graduate."

Lao Zhang felt that his idea was not plausible at all. He wanted to rely on graduation to recruit people?

It's pure wishful thinking. If they can get in, then there must be a way to get out smoothly!

Don't underestimate these people. They are very cunning and it is easy for them to play some tricks.

"Me, have you forgotten me from the beginning to the end?"

At this time, Zhang Liuzi patted his chest and laughed.

"I will also attend this military academy. I don't care how those people get in, but I will see how they graduate."

"I am the eldest son of the Fengbei Army after all. Do you think anyone dares to play tricks under my nose?"

"If someone truly capable graduates successfully through their own strength, then we have nothing to say. But if some young man from Fengbei tries to take advantage of the situation, then it's all over for me, whether I whip him or not!"

"If your grades aren't up to par, then just stay put and repeat the grade to increase your study time. Thinking you can just rely on connections to graduate is just a pipe dream!"

"Ahem..." Old Zhang, who had been a bit angry the previous second, immediately had other thoughts when he heard his son's words. He then tried to understand, "You mean you want to go down to the grassroots level yourself and crack down on those scoundrels?"

"You could say that, but the ultimate goal is to join the army!"

Zhang Liuzi moved his chair closer to the old man, put his hand on his shoulder and said half-jokingly.

"It's not easy for you old man. As a son, I have to do something serious!"

"Tsk..." Old Zhang revealed a hint of sarcasm when he heard this. He glanced at him and warned, "Being a soldier is no joke. Don't get carried away and set yourself up. Once you get in, you can't get out."

"Who is so impulsive? I really want to join the army."

Zhang Liuzi's eyes flashed with determination as he looked straight at him, his tone filled with deep envy.

"You really didn't see it during this trip to Donglu. Zhang Ye is only a few years older than me, but now he's the commander-in-chief of the Independence Army, commanding a massive force of 400,000. His imposing presence and commanding authority are simply worlds apart from those of us his age. We can't even compare."

"For a moment, I even had the illusion that his aura could stand shoulder to shoulder with yours!"

"The examples are right in front of me. Everyone is constantly improving. I can't just sit there and do nothing!"

"So, you're jealous of other people's official positions, right?"

Old Zhang saw through his thoughts. Although this reason sounded a bit ridiculous, on second thought, his son was not yet twenty years old, so it was normal for him to have some pretentious thoughts.

Who hasn’t dreamed of becoming a general when they were young?

"Becoming an official is secondary. Mainly, I want to use this opportunity to rectify the internal problems of the Fengbei Army."

Zhang Liuzi chuckled, feeling a little embarrassed as if his thoughts had been seen through.

He just wanted to experience the feeling of being above everyone else and ruling the world.

"Since you're so determined, I'll think about it carefully. Hurry and put it on the agenda."

There was not much hesitation on Old Zhang's wrinkled face at this moment, as if he had already made up his mind and agreed to it readily.

Deep down in his heart, he really hopes that his son can join the army.

In his opinion, this is not only his son's personal choice, but also concerns the inheritance of their Zhang family.

You know, the Fengbei Army was built up bit by bit by Old Zhang, and it has gone through countless hardships before reaching this point.

He didn't want to wait a hundred years for the family business he had worked so hard to accumulate to be taken away by outsiders.

"Okay, Dad, let's make it a deal. I'm waiting for you to believe it!"

When Zhang Liuzi heard that his old father agreed to his request, he was as happy as a child, and stood up and ran out happily.

He must hurry and tell his wife the good news!

"Hey, wait a minute!"

Lao Zhang stopped him and gave him instructions anxiously.

"Start studying at the headquarters tomorrow. I'll find you a teacher so you can learn some theoretical knowledge first!"

"Okay, I know!"

Zhang Liuzi didn't even turn his head, and ran away in an instant like a wild dog on the loose.

With his departure, Lao Zhang was left alone at the dinner table.

Thinking back to what his son had said, the old man unconsciously revealed a happy smile and muttered to himself.

"That little bastard is still somewhat useful. He's grown up and knows how to care for me!"

"It's better to have a son. That way we can have confidence when we're old!"

The more he thought about it, the happier he became. Lao Zhang lowered his head to glance at the cold food on the table, then stood up and greeted everyone.

"Someone, prepare the car!"

"I'm going to be extravagant for once today, let's go out and eat something nice!"