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

"We must fight, but we can't do it."

Duan Tianlin looked at the British representatives, smiled and explained.

"We have an agreement with the Independence Army. As long as we don't take the initiative, they can't start a war for any reason!"

"Therefore, the operation against the mechanical troops can be carried out by the Feng faction!"

"Are you so sure that Zhang Ye is willing to keep his promise?"

The British representative's eyes were full of doubt and confusion, and he asked back in front of everyone.

"What if, after the war in the south is settled, Zhang Ye leads his men back to defend and attack Zhili or the Central Plains head-on? How should we respond?"

"Hehehe... Please don't worry about that!"

Duan Tianlin assured confidently.

"We have some understanding of Zhang Ye's character. He is a man who keeps his promises. Secondly, even if the situation you described really happens, we still have one last plan, which is to join forces with Feng Yuxiang to resist the attack of the Independence Army."

"Don't underestimate the strength of the Hedong Army. They also have foreign support. It's not difficult to gather 300,000 troops in a short period of time!"

"By then, relying on anti-tank mines to resist mechanized troops, 500,000 troops will be enough to form an effective tug-of-war with Zhang Ye!"

"Well, although your plan sounds a bit ridiculous, at the moment, it seems that there is no better prospect than this."

The British representative shrugged helplessly, not understanding their messy interpersonal relationships, and even more unable to figure out what kind of magic Zhang Ye had, who could revive the Duan faction with just a promise.

However, for them, these are not important. Anyway, the British side has no intention of letting the Duan faction achieve any amazing results. As long as they can stabilize the current situation and keep Daxia in a state of war all year round, their goal will be achieved.

Of course, it would be even better if the Feng faction and the National Army could be wiped out in the process.

After losing their supporting forces, the British will no longer have a springboard to interfere in the affairs of Daxia. By then, the entire Daxia will be controlled by the British!

"Now that the general direction has been decided, General Huang will coordinate the subsequent matters."

Seeing that the foreigner had no objection, Duan Tianlin changed the subject and threw the problem to Huang Weize to deal with.

"Currently, our troops are stationed in the southern part of Phoenix City. I'll trouble you, General Huang, to take care of the interpenetration of the Independent Army's mechanized forces and the strategic deployment of the Feng faction."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the audience turned their eyes to the hesitant Huang Weize, and many people looked at him with a playful smile, wanting to see what kind of solution he could come up with.

After all, the person opposite him was his most proud student, and everyone wanted to see what Lao Huang’s attitude was at this time.

"No problem on my end." Huang Weize ignored everyone's scrutiny and nodded without hesitation. "Based on the agreement with the Independence Army, I suggest opening the way for them to pass through, and then giving the Feng faction some anti-tank mines to deal with the encroachment of the mechanized troops!"

"This way, we can not only protect ourselves from counterattacks by the Independence Army, but also contain the Feng Clique and the Fengbei Army, preventing them from escaping the current quagmire."

"Haha, Brother Huang is indeed a teacher, he is always cautious in his work."

Duan Tianlin chuckled upon hearing this and gave instructions in a pretentious manner.

"Don't worry, since I've given you full authority, no one else will interfere. Just go for it!"

"I know, I know it!"

Huang Weize smiled and didn't say much.

He sees things more clearly than anyone else now, but there are some things and some words he cannot say. Even if he knows the outcome, he can only bite the bullet and move on.

He has been busy in the Duan system all his life, from nothing to something, and from something to nothing. This place has become an indispensable place in his life. No matter what the outcome is, Lao Huang will accept it calmly.

……

In the south of the Yangtze River, above the Qujiang Dam, Zhang Ye and a group of water conservancy experts stood in the puddle, one foot deep and one foot shallow, to check the situation.

Lu Shan brought two regiments of guards around him, and he didn't dare to blink, for fear that uncontrollable elements would appear.

After all, Zhijiang does not completely belong to the Independence Army now. The National Army and Lu Yongxiang’s garrison not far away are watching them covetously.

If these two guys go crazy and launch a surprise attack without considering the consequences, it will be very difficult for Zhang Ye and others to leave Zhijiang Province safely.

"Everyone understands the current situation. My request is simple. First, hurry up and control the spreading water. No matter what method you use, you must stop this immediately!"

In front of the crowd, Zhang Ye rolled up his trouser legs and stood in the water like a farmer in the countryside, with a serious expression on his face, and asked.

"Second, we will start designing new flood control dams and water storage stations to prevent similar situations from happening again."

"General, controlling the water level and repairing the dam can be completed within a year as long as we have the personnel and funds."

The chief designer is an elderly man, a top expert that Zhang Ye exchanged from the system for 20 million public opinion points.

At this moment, after hearing his request, the old man pushed his glasses on the bridge of his nose, looked at the surging Qujiang River, and said with some embarrassment.

"It's mainly a problem with the new flood control dam and water storage station. We don't have any sophisticated machinery right now. If we rely solely on manpower, it will not only take a long time, but the results will probably be compromised!"

"I've considered this, but the current situation is what it is. Let's just do our best and see what happens."

Zhang Ye sighed lightly and said helplessly.

He understood what the old expert meant. Without large-scale mechanical equipment, it would be impossible to build a super-strong dam.

But the current Daxia does not have the ability in this area at all. Let alone making mechanical equipment, they have not even made the most basic car tires.

The idea is good, but there will always be some gaps in its implementation. This is the reality that we have to face.

"Okay, I feel relieved with your words."

The old expert nodded, and a rough idea already appeared in his mind.

Since ancient times, water conservancy has been a major project, and building a dam that is strong enough is not a task that can be completed in a day or two.

Given the current situation in Qujiang, it will take at least fifteen years to complete the construction of the water storage station and the new dam.

The amount of manpower, material resources and financial resources required during this period are countless and far beyond what ordinary forces can afford.