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

On the other side, Zhang Ye lived in a villa arranged by the local government and was drinking tea leisurely.

Beside him, Fang Yu was holding a folder and reporting on the latest domestic situation.

"Two days ago, Sakura Country cut off all ties with the Duan system and made it clear that they would no longer provide them with any weapons."

"It's reported that this morning, the Fengbei Army, the Feng Clan, the Duan Clan, and the old Beiyang forces joined forces to negotiate regarding the current battle. The first round of negotiations didn't seem to go well, and Duan Tianlin left mid-session."

"News has come from Shanghai that the International Settlement hasn't pursued our occupation of Feng's assets too much, and it seems they're interested in giving us that part of the assets."

"News from Shanghai: There seems to be unrest among the working class in recent days, with strikes occurring in many factories. According to relevant personnel, it seems someone is deliberately pushing this."

"News from Shanghai: Yesterday afternoon, representatives from the International Settlement met with representatives from the warlords of Haixi Province in the south. We haven't yet obtained the details of their conversation, but based on previously intercepted intelligence, it seems they were trying to provide some support to the other side and continue to disrupt the domestic situation!"

"News from Fengbei: Sakura Country officially announced yesterday the separation of military and political power, establishing the Kwantung Bureau and the Kwantung Army Headquarters!"

"Heh, your wolfish ambitions are gradually being exposed."

Hearing this, Zhang Ye put down his teacup, rubbed his cold hands, and sneered.

"Over the years, they've profited greatly from Fengbei. Now that they've taken over a larger and larger territory, their ambitions are beginning to be exposed bit by bit. Who cares about the Kwantung Army? Old Man Zhang still isn't resolute enough!"

Having said that, Zhang Ye also understood that the game that the other party had spent so much effort to set up for so many years could not be broken with just a few words.

Moreover, all the territories occupied by the Kwantung Army were exchanged out bit by bit with the personal signature of Old Man Zhang.

If he goes back on his word at this time, he is likely to be counterattacked by the Sakura Country. After all, they occupy the commanding heights of public opinion, and even if they take the case to an international court, they will have reasons and evidence.

Besides, as for the current Fengbei Army, they do not have the strength to declare war on the Sakura Country.

Therefore, this situation of gradual erosion occurs.

This is not surprising. All foreign forces have the same idea. They are not afraid of you fighting, but they are afraid that you will not lend them money.

As the old saying goes, there is no need to be afraid of settling accounts. As long as you dare to sign, they have the ability to collect the debt. What they are afraid of is that you will not fall into the trap.

"Information about Silla: Our spies have learned that Jin Junli is a member of the Silla royal family. His father and the current emperor are cousins. Moreover, this branch of their bloodline is a representative figure in the Silla resistance."

Fang Yu held the telegram with densely written characters in his hand and narrated it word for word.

"According to reports from special intelligence personnel, the Fengbei Army seems to be interested in interfering in the Silla Peninsula. They have conducted secret operations with the resistance forces many times, but have yet to make any progress."

"He was afraid of offending his former employer, so he kept hesitating and weighing the pros and cons."

Zhang Ye hit the nail on the head and revealed Old Zhang's true thoughts.

Is the Silla Peninsula greedy? Of course it is!

But that area has become a colony of the Sakura Country. On the surface, he has no reason to take action.

If we provide support secretly, we can gain the support of the rebels, but it will be extremely difficult to overthrow the rule of Sakura Country.

Therefore, under such temptation, Lao Zhang thought about it for a long time but still did not make a decision.

He was waiting, waiting for a suitable opportunity or ally.

"There was another telegram that arrived this afternoon from the Saibei Mountain City."

When the report was about to end, Fang Yu did not read it out immediately, but handed the note to Zhang Ye.

"It's from General Huang Weize, who wants you to translate it yourself."

"No need. He thinks we are in the Duan faction. There are traitors everywhere and anyone could betray us."

Zhang Ye smiled lightly, too lazy to look through the code book.

These people are too pedantic and unwilling to use their brains when doing things.

Zhang Ye was able to occupy an important city in three provinces in more than two months, wasn't it because of his iron-blooded tactics and strict enforcement of orders?

I have to translate every small telegram myself. Who are I protecting myself from?

If someone really rebels and shows disloyalty, there is no need to do anything, just bribe Lu Shan. He will arrange everything for Zhang Ye, including food, clothing, housing and transportation.

As long as that guy is willing to poison the water cup, Zhang Ye will definitely not notice it.

Two minutes later, Fang Yu finished translating the message, came closer again with the notebook in hand, and read softly.

"Chao Rong, after half a year apart, the world has changed so much!"

"As a teacher, I am very happy and even proud that you have achieved what you have today!"

"Your achievements are obvious to all, and your policies are welcomed and loved by the people. Now that I think about it, you have fulfilled what you said to me in Jingshan County: to serve the country and the people until death. Those are just eight short words, and I have lived half my life, but you still can't fully understand them!"

"Now, everything has changed. Before sending this telegram, I was tossing and turning, feeling ashamed to speak. But I have to admit that half of my life has passed. The Duan family has carried everything for me and given me unforgettable glory and memories!"

"The Fengbei Army and the Feng clique intend to wipe us out. The so-called negotiations are just a way to delay death."

"So, I have the audacity to ask if Chao Rong could intervene. Even if we don't raise troops to reinforce, at least we can offer some support during the negotiations. The Duan clan members ultimately want a dignified outcome."

A telegram, between the lines, reveals the helplessness and bitterness deep in a person's heart.

His heart was filled with resentment, yet he had no choice. If it were not for the repeated pleas from the officials of the Duan faction, Huang Weize would rather choose death than give up his dignity and humbly ask for help from his former students.

Because he knew that once he opened his mouth, it would mean admitting his failure and incompetence, which would undoubtedly be a huge blow to a proud person.

Huang Weize has many students all over the world throughout his life, and many middle and high-level generals in the Duan faction are his proud students.

He should have been enjoying his retirement at this age, but he was unreasonably regarded as an object of suspicion and isolated from the core of power.

Now, the entire faction is facing an unprecedented crisis, but he has to come out again and humble himself to ask for help from his former students, even the person who is despised by everyone as a "traitor".

This complex emotion makes Huang Weize difficult to describe.

There is deep helplessness and sadness, but also a sense of relief after getting rid of anger!

After all, it is really ironic that those who once accused Zhang Ye of being a traitor now have to shamelessly beg him for help.

But no matter what, deep down in Huang Weize's heart, he would never want to see the huge ship of the Duan system fall silent like this.

Even if there is only one last chance of survival, he will try his best.

Because that was his life's work and achievement, he couldn't give it up easily.