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

Chapter 361 Enemies meet and part ways unhappily

Facing Zhang Ye's sarcastic tone, Ito Takuma didn't get angry. Instead, he took the initiative to sit across from him, poured him a cup of tea, and said politely, "Marshal, you really know how to joke. I just happened to be shopping nearby. I learned that you were staying in Bincheng, so I shamelessly came to see you."

"Come to think of it, it's been a long time since we last met in Qizhou."

"I invited you to Qindao, but it's been so long and no one has gone there." Zhang Ye glanced at him and said indifferently.

Upon hearing this, Ito Takuma's mouth twitched slightly, and he didn't know how to respond.

My goodness, is that an invitation? Everyone knows how much social controversy and international attention the Qindao incident has aroused.

What's more, Qindao is still your territory. If you really go there, let alone negotiation, it's hard to say whether you can survive.

"Tell me, what do you want to do?" Zhang Ye, who had wanted to stay for a while, no longer had the heart to continue chatting after seeing him appear.

I just wanted to get out of here as soon as possible and stay away from the bugs in front of me.

"Since the Marshal is so straightforward, I'll be frank." Ito Takuma rubbed his hands and looked at him a little embarrassedly. "The 100 million yuan deposit we paid to Donglu was closed down due to the Qindao incident and other reasons. Let's just consider it our own loss and not mention it in the future."

"But!" Ito Takuma changed the subject, his eyes becoming increasingly sharp as he spoke word by word: "There must be an explanation for the Qindao incident. We can't just let it sit there forever."

"We have the transfer agreement from Hans Country, and we have all the legal procedures. You must give us an explanation for this matter."

"Hans' transfer agreement? Full legal procedures?" Zhang Ye raised a disdainful smile upon hearing this. Holding his teacup, he slowly asked, "Donglu is my territory now. Does Hans' agreement apply to the Independence Army?"

"And the complete set of legal documents you mentioned, may I ask who signed them?"

Zhang Ye grew increasingly angry as he spoke, and he couldn't help but raise his voice and demand, "The previous dynasty has already fallen, and you're coming to me with those documents to cede land. Don't you think it's a joke?"

"If you really want Qindao, let me give you an idea."

"Marshal, please speak frankly!" A gleam flashed in Ito Takuma's eyes, and he urged impatiently.

He was not afraid of Zhang Ye making a move, but he was afraid that he would refuse to give in.

As long as he can make a clear decision, it means the matter can be discussed.

"You take the so-called legal documents and go to the imperial palace in the capital to ask the emperor of the previous dynasty to send troops to attack Dong Lu." Zhang Ye said seriously, making it look like it was the real deal.

"As long as they can take Donglu back from me, your procedure will take effect. By then, let alone Qin Island, I'll give you the entire Donglu, and I won't mind!"

"Marshal, you must be kidding me!" Ito Takuma's face turned green with anger after hearing his ridiculous remarks.

What a mess!

Asking the emperor of the previous dynasty to send troops to attack Donglu, taking back the territory and then ceding Qindao, this is all fantasy and bullshit!

Regardless of how ridiculous this sounds, even if it could be realized, there would be absolutely no possibility for them to take back Qin Island.

If the emperor of the previous dynasty really had the strength to attack Dong Lu, he would have long ago not been hiding in the capital like a mascot!

What kind of conditions are these? They are just conditioning them!

It's absolutely awful!!

"Look, I gave you some advice, but you're not happy with it." Zhang Ye spread his hands and said helplessly, "I've given you the solution and mapped out the path for you. Whether you can do it or not depends on you!"

"Marshal Zhang, you are unreasonable and completely ignore the laws and regulations!" Looking at his nonchalant expression, Ito Takuma suddenly became furious, his face flushed with anger.

He knew that Zhang Ye was not easy to deal with, but he didn't expect that this guy would be such a scoundrel and had absolutely no bearing of a superior.

"Then go ahead and sue me!" Zhang Ye, still unyielding, raised his hands and gestured to him, "You can even ask the police to arrest me, as long as you can do it!"

"If all else fails, then let's start a war. If you can defeat me, not only Qin Island, but the entire District 7 will be yours!"

"Huh..." Ito Takuma was panting and almost fainted from anger.

I thought there would be some turning point in today's negotiations, but now it seems that Zhang Ye is determined to go against them and will never give up Qindao.

In that case, there is nothing more to talk about.

Thinking of this, Ito Takuma stood up angrily, staring at Zhang Ye and warning him in a very unfriendly tone: "Marshal Zhang, since we can't cooperate, we can only show our abilities!"

"I'm always at your service!" Zhang Ye bowed, his attitude not changing at all.

"Hmph, let's wait and see!" Ito Takuma gritted his teeth and left with a flick of his sleeves.

As he left, Zhang Zuolin, who had remained silent the entire time, looked at Zhang Ye's gloomy face. After hesitating for a moment, he persuaded him, "Brother, you both have your reasons for today's matter. It's nothing more than a matter of dividing up the profits. In my opinion, Qindao isn't of much value. It's better to give it to them for some money."

"General, I have no control over how you do business, and I will never ask about it. The Independence Army has its own principles and bottom line. I know very well what can and cannot be done!" Zhang Ye suppressed his dissatisfaction, and his tone was full of impatience.

He knew that there was some unknown connection between Fengbei and Sakura Country, and he also knew that they had been working together for many years and had been doing some tricks behind the scenes.

What happened before had nothing to do with him, and he didn't want to care about how others cooperated, but what happened today made him feel disgusted.

It can even be said to be disgusting!

You, Old Zhang, invited me here for your partnership, and you act like a peacemaker. Why are you pretending to be a big shot?

You want Qindao to be your own brother with just one simple sentence. Aren't you meddling too much in this matter?

"In other words, if Sakura Country wants Anton, can you give him to her?" Zhang Ye directly asked him the question, letting him experience the feeling of being held in a weak position.

Qindao's industrial base has developed very well, and it is also one of the important ocean ports in Donglu Province. If the foreign trade business can develop normally, it will bring considerable economic returns every year.

In addition, the Qindao incident has long been a hot topic and is known to everyone. If Zhang Ye gave up Qindao at this time for a little profit.

Apart from anything else, those journalists with pens alone could curse him to death and write him off as a sinner for all time.

Moreover, he had publicly stated many times before that he would never use the cession of land as a means of development, and it was even more impossible for him to cede the land belonging to Daxia to foreign forces.

If he did that now, wouldn't that be a slap in his own face?