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

"How about this, take a deposit of 100 million dollars first. If the transaction goes smoothly after a year, I will return the money to you!"

Zhang Ye didn't hesitate too much and asked for 100 million in cash.

He knew that these Sakura people would definitely agree, and even if they were reluctant, they would not give up the three provinces of Eastern Shandong because of this.

"One hundred million dollars?"

When Ito Takuma heard this number, he was stunned and almost fainted on the spot.

One hundred million, he asked for a deposit of one hundred million right away, why don’t you just go and rob it!

One hundred million! This amount of money is enough to support an army of 200,000 and to wage a protracted war for three months!

This Zhang Ye is really greedy. He dares to ask for so much money for just a preliminary cooperation. He really takes others as his suckers!

With so much money, he didn't dare to make a decision easily.

"Marshal, one hundred million is too much."

After a while, Ito Takuma reacted, suppressed his dissatisfaction in his heart, and forced a smile.

"We are just a small trading company. We really can't come up with so much money at once."

"If you can't come up with the money, that's easy. Just contact the Sakura government. What you're doing will help stimulate the economies of both countries, so they'll definitely give you some financial help."

Zhang Ye said carelessly that he knew better than anyone that these guys were from the Sakura government. No ordinary chamber of commerce would give a welcoming gift of three million dollars. No matter how rich they were, they would not be so corrupt.

Only a national government would be so wealthy as not to care about such a small amount of money.

But these dwarfs don't seem to be very smart. They have many loopholes, but they are still playing the role of serious businessmen.

Do you think everyone is a fool?

"Well, well... well, Marshal, I can't guarantee the money. I still need to go back and discuss it with the other shareholders of the Chamber of Commerce. After all, the amount is really too large."

In the end, Takuma Ito didn't dare to make a decision.

Although his superiors had clearly requested that he must obtain the right of passage to the sea areas of the three eastern Shandong provinces, the 100 million yuan deposit was beyond his decision-making power.

If you agree rashly, you may be suppressed or even punished by your superiors.

"Don't worry, take your time to think about it. I have plenty of time. Anyway, the factory hasn't officially started production yet."

Zhang Ye picked up the teacup in front of him and said with an indifferent attitude.

He clearly wants 100 million yuan. If you agree to give it to me, I will cooperate with you. If you don’t, then there is no discussion.

Of course, even if they really gave it, Zhang Ye would not be able to promote the cooperation so smoothly. He would have to start the "pig raising plan" and wait until the fat pigs from the Sakura Country were raised up and then slaughtered for meat.

Still want to get some benefits? No way!

You want my interest, I will just take your principal!

At that time, all the enterprises, factories, etc. opened by the Sakura Country in Donglu Province will be confiscated and cleaned out!

"Okay, Marshal Zhang, we'll come up with a plan as soon as possible. Don't bother me for now."

Ito Takuma bowed again, then left quickly with his secretary.

Two minutes later, Lu Shan, who had gone out to see the guests off, came back and took out a check for 500,000 yuan from his pocket and said with a smile.

"Master, these bastards are really willing to spend money. The first step is 500,000!"

"Oh, you have ulterior motives and you're not saying anything good."

Zhang Ye leaned back in his chair and chuckled.

"Just take it if I give it to you. Consider it a reward for capturing Shanghu."

"Other people have been crowned kings and ministers, and you are still a major and company commander. Do you feel uncomfortable about this?"

"What's there to be uncomfortable about? The official position is just a decoration. I'm going back to the Third Corps now, and they will still obey me."

Lu Shan said with a smile.

He is a calm person and can keep things in mind. If it were He Wei, he would have complained about his position a long time ago.

Moreover, Lu Shan knew in his heart that being with Zhang Ye was far more useful than being crowned a king or appointed as a prime minister outside.

Nowadays, who would keep someone around unless they are an absolute confidant?

"Originally, I wanted you to be the Chief of Staff of the General Staff, but I couldn't bear to leave you. I always feel like something is missing without you around."

Zhang Ye did not hide his true thoughts, and his eyes were full of admiration when he looked at him.

"So, after much thought, I think you should continue to stay by my side, but the major position is definitely not an option. I have decided to activate another guard division, and you will be the commander."

"Okay, Marshal, just make the arrangements, I'll do whatever you want."

Lu Shan stood in front of him and chuckled calmly.

"Don't even mention division commander or company commander. I'd be fine with being the head chef. As long as I can stay by your side in the Marshal's Mansion, it doesn't matter what I do."

"Tsk..." Zhang Ye couldn't help but click his tongue when he heard that. He pointed at him and scolded him with a smile, "Shanzi, you're a little weak in your words now. Don't learn from Fang Yu, he's even weaker."

"And this Guard Division. It's called a Guard Division, but I plan to expand it to a corps-level unit. The initial estimate is 50,000 people, including a heavy armored brigade, a mixed brigade, and a heavy artillery brigade. At the same time, it must have excellent combat capabilities."

"This is not an easy job, are you confident?"

"Don't worry, Marshal. I have the confidence to build a guard division that will satisfy you!"

Lu Shan put away his smile and promised very seriously.

After commanding nearly 200,000 troops in the Third Corps, it would be a piece of cake for him to lead a guard division.

"Okay, then I'll leave this job to you!"

Seeing that he was so confident, Zhang Ye stopped talking nonsense and took out a new pair of epaulettes and collar badges from his pocket and threw them over.

"Here, my dear five-star general, from now on, the safety of the Marshal's Mansion in Qizhou City will be in your hands!"

"Yes, Marshal! I promise to complete the mission!"

Lu Shan took the epaulettes, grinning so hard that his back teeth were visible, and he kept grinning.

Just at this moment, Fang Yu came in from outside and heard their conversation, and immediately became unhappy.

"Marshal, you're so biased. You're just offering 50,000 people. I've been asking you for them for almost half a month, and I haven't even seen a single hair!"

"What do you want people to do?"

Zhang Ye followed up the conversation and asked, he had been busy lately and he really forgot about it.

"To maintain public order, we need to set up local police stations. Otherwise, chaos will break out sooner or later."

Fang Yu leaned forward and sat on a chair beside him. His originally fair face had become sallow in recent days and he didn't look like a young man at all.

"This matter cannot be delayed any longer. The longer it is delayed, the greater the impact on the government's reputation will be."

"Okay, okay, okay, I get it. I'll give you 50,000 people later. Is that enough?"

Zhang Ye agreed very generously.

Recently, newspapers in Huishan and Wuyue provinces have opened one after another, and the daily public opinion value has reached a new high, averaging about 25 million per day.

With this income, exchanging hundreds of thousands of people would not be difficult.