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

Chapter 367 Current Situation in the Central Plains, Unification of Qin Province

A few days later, at Feng Yuxiang's residence in Hedong Province.

As a warlord who controls many areas in the northwest, Lao Feng's life has been very prosperous and enjoyable in recent days.

Especially after successfully entering the Central Plains, the 100,000 garrison troops of the Hedong Army occupied a vast tract of land, which brought about a qualitative leap in their grain harvest.

With money and food in hand, we naturally need to turn it into a more powerful army.

Recently, the Military Affairs Department has been studying an expansion plan, preparing to take advantage of the peace in Daxia to expand the army.

In the study, Feng Yuxiang was drinking tea from a bowl. Beside him was the charming and affectionate concubine whom he had just married a few days ago. The various services she provided him every night almost cost him his life.

Even though he is somewhat unable to do so, Lao Feng still loves it and wishes he could keep it with him 24 hours a day.

At this moment, Wu Sihuan, the garrison commander who had just returned from the Central Plains, was reporting on the recent situation.

"General, after the Central Plains Campaign, the local population has plummeted. While the land remains, most of the young and middle-aged labor force has been relocated to Anhui and Shandong. If this continues, I'm afraid it will have a significant impact on this year's harvest."

"Isn't this easy?" Feng Yuxiang held his concubine's delicate white hand and said with a casual smile, "Just move some people from Hedong Province over there and come back after the grain is harvested."

"Remember, the common people are nothing more than cattle and sheep. As long as you have a whip in your hand, you can make them go wherever you want!"

"Yes, Marshal!" Wu Sihuan nodded slightly, agreeing with this statement.

Thinking of the recent developments in Central Plains government, he couldn't help but feel a surge of anger in his heart. He hurriedly continued to report, "There's another thing. The Duan faction's ruling officials have begun to imitate the Independence Army's governance methods, implementing things like land distribution and free education. This has seriously affected our tax revenue. If this continues, tax revenue in the Central Plains will continue to decline next year."

"Tsk..." Hearing this, Feng Yuxiang smacked his lips, his dim old eyes condensing into a hint of disdain. He sneered, "This old Duan really doesn't know his own weight. He even dares to learn from the Independence Army. Isn't this digging his own grave?"

"Zhang Ye is rich, with the capital behind him, so he can spend money lavishly and doesn't care about taxes. But his Duan family is broke and can barely afford to support their troops, yet they care about public opinion instead. Isn't this just a waste of time?"

At this point, Feng Yuxiang put his arm around his concubine's slender waist, his large hands roaming all over her body as he continued to taunt her, "And that Xu Zhenlin? The bombing of Qujiang River is enough to nail him to the pillar of shame and be cursed by future generations. Now he wants to be a wise ruler, to act like a good guy in front of the people. He really treats everyone else like fools."

"Since they're trying to win over the people, we won't interfere. It's just about taxes. Starting next year, military and political tax revenues will be separated. If they don't want it, it's their business. We must get every penny of the money we deserve!"

"The Marshal is wise!" Wu Sihuan flattered him in a respectful tone at the right time.

Why did they fight for the Central Plains? Wasn't it because they were attracted by the location, the vast land and the population?

If he doesn't squeeze money out of the common people, what kind of warlord is he? He might as well change his career and start a charity.

"By the way, starting tomorrow, we'll withdraw 50,000 troops and transfer them to Qin Province." Feng Yuxiang, who had been playing with his concubine for a while, remembered the plan he had made a few days ago. He picked up a cigar and said slowly, "You can fill the vacancies in the Central Plains. As for the 50,000 people going to Qin Province, I plan to complete the plan to unify Qin Province this year!"

Nowadays, where there are people, there is money, and where there is money, there are people. These two are closely linked, and if used properly, a snowball plan can be quickly realized.

Just like the current Hedong Army, it is rumored that they have an army of 300,000. In fact, since entering the Central Plains, Feng Yuxiang has quietly expanded the army twice.

If the guard division and combat readiness division are included, the current Hedong Army is definitely no less than 400,000 people.

But this guy is smart. He never shows off his wealth in a high-profile manner, nor does he publicly disclose the real number of people. He just makes a fortune in silence.

His biggest dream now is to complete the unification of Qin Province before the end of the year. By then, with several northwestern provinces in hand, the Hedong Army will surely achieve explosive growth, and 500,000 or 600,000 people will not be uncommon.

"Marshal, the people in the southern part of Qin Province are tough and the geographical environment is tortuous. How about I lead the people there myself?" Wu Sihuan took the opportunity to ask for orders, not wanting to continue staying in the Central Plains.

The entire government system there is controlled by the Duan faction. It is extremely difficult to make some money from it. It is really frustrating.

If he could set off for Qin Province, it would be a good place for him.

Although the southern region is in chaos, there is no large-scale force. When the 50,000-strong army arrives in a sweeping manner, they will surely crush the group of bandits and wipe them out completely.

In this process, it is naturally very easy to make some money.

"This matter is still under discussion and has not been finalized yet." How could Feng Yuxiang not know what these people were thinking, but as the head coach, he could also understand.

Everyone has worked hard as a soldier for so many years, and finally became a superior person, with the capital to make money and enjoy life.

If you don't give them the opportunity to make money and let them live on the meager military pay, who the hell would work for you?

But this unified action in southern Qin Province is different from previous plans.

He needs to choose a general who can fight and has management capabilities. Otherwise, if the territory is conquered and there is no one to guard it, it is easy for a second riot to occur.

"Marshal, let's talk about this matter after it's settled. If there's nothing else, I'll go down first!" Wu Sihuan bowed slightly and prepared to evacuate.

He planned to go to the Military Affairs Office and find some old friends to sound out the situation and see if there was any chance for him to get involved in the matter.

"Well, go ahead and get busy." Feng Yuxiang nestled in the large sofa, gently patting his concubine's butt with his right hand.

With his departure, only the old cow and the young grass were left in the quiet study.

After hearing all the events, the concubine's eyes flashed with light, and she hugged Feng Yuxiang's neck and began to act coquettishly.

"Master, you said you would give my brother a chance to get promoted and make a fortune. Why don't you let him go to Qin Province? He can help you share your worries and also take this opportunity to gild himself."

"Don't be impatient about this. Do you think that place is any good over there?" Feng Yuxiang put his arm around her slender waist and pulled her into his arms. He stared at her curvy figure with a lewd smile on his face. "Serve me well first, and we'll naturally find a way to solve your brother's problem!"