The Anti-Japanese War Begins with the Northeast Army

Chapter 318 United States
The itinerary arranged by Sun Zhengnan this time was that they would find Xu Shuzheng in Tianjin to complete the procedures for rescuing Feng Delin, and then they would go to Beijing to pick up Feng Delin. Jiang Cheng then planned to part ways with the father and son.

After socializing at the consulates in Beijing and Tianjin, the last stop on the way back was to see Haipingchuan.

The reason for this arrangement is to avoid Feng Yong.

After all, these are matters concerning the future development of Siping, and Jiang Cheng does not want Feng Yong to be involved.

But it is obviously unwise to continue staying in the military headquarters in Tianjin - Xu Shuzheng was scared away by himself, and no one knows what card he will play next.

I came into the country to do business, so if I can avoid it, I would rather avoid it. Why make trouble?

After returning to his residence, Jiang Cheng immediately called Ye Hai and Han Ming, and then rushed to Cao Mansion in Tianjin with his guards overnight.

After showing their ID and introducing themselves, the Cao family's steward immediately welcomed these distinguished guests from outside the country in, as if a spring breeze had blown on their faces.

After sitting in the hall for a while, Hai Pingchuan basically flew down from upstairs. Seeing Jiang Cheng and Feng Yong jumping for joy all the way, he almost tripped at the stairs.

"You're already married, why are you still like this?"

Seeing his good brother, Jiang Cheng was very happy. He hugged him and patted his shoulder.

Cao Shiying also came downstairs dressed neatly. It was almost two o'clock in the morning and her face was still full of fatigue.

"Take Xue'er upstairs quickly. It's very cold today. I'll ask the maid to clean up the guest room for you and prepare the bath water!"

With the hospitality of the Cao family, Jiang Cheng and his party soon settled down comfortably;

However, the next morning, Jiang Cheng, who had just woken up, learned from Cao Shiying that before dawn, Feng Yong left a letter and left Cao's residence alone with his luggage.

The content of the letter was very simple, just thanking Jiang Cheng for bringing him into the customs and helping him to settle his father's affairs, etc.

In addition, he also clearly mentioned in the letter that he knew in his heart that Jiang Cheng was a man who could do great things... Now he could only take care of himself and it was not appropriate for him to interfere.

"I've never dealt with him before, and I never thought he would be so tactful."

At this time, they were having breakfast in the small hall. Zhang Tingxue skillfully cut bacon for Jiang Cheng and handed him a piece of freshly baked bread with butter.
"Let's eat quickly... Can we go to the American Consulate in Tianjin today?"

When she said this, Jiang Cheng was drinking a glass of milk, which almost made him spit out: "American?"

He had heard that his wife was very powerful, but he had never thought that she not only had connections with the Americans, but also dared to say it in front of Cao Shiying.

Previously, they were on a blind date in Luanzhou, and Wu Peifu, a subordinate of Cao Kun, caused some trouble...

He knew his wife had good intentions, but he had to be on guard. He immediately winked and said, "Hey! Stop talking nonsense. Can you wear all the dresses you bought from the French last time?"

"Why are you targeting American goods again?"

Zhang Tingxue blinked.

But how smart was she? She immediately understood what Jiang Cheng meant by his look, and immediately tapped the table and said, "What's wrong? What's wrong?"

"Really? You know my third sister is in America, right? Didn't you see how pretty her leather shoes and dress were last time?"

"I don't care! Anyway, you have to get me a few sets like my sister." Jiang Cheng immediately made a bitter face and complained to Hai Pingchuan and his wife: "Listen to the tone... Do you think your husband is a local rich man who only cares about money!"

The two of them laughed and changed the subject. After the meal, Cao Shiying said he would take Hai Pingchuan to meet relatives, and Jiang Cheng took his wife out with him.

"Oh, that was a close call. If you hadn't reminded me just now, would I have been exposed?"

Holding Jiang Cheng tightly with one hand, Zhang Tingxue patted her chest and smiled, "You are still quick to react."

Jiang Cheng shook his head and said, "It's okay. Xue'er, how did you recognize the American?"

She dragged Jiang Cheng along but didn't rush to answer. Instead, she trotted across the road in front of Cao Mansion and looked for a car in the busy traffic. She laughed and said, "Guess!"

From her foxy look, Jiang Cheng suddenly realized: "Our sister? Our sister has returned to China? Oh, I knew that my wife is the best. She can drag our foreign sister back to help us in Siping."

Raising her hand and touching his forehead affectionately, Zhang Tingxue smiled again: "I knew you would be conceited!"

"My third sister hasn't returned to China yet - but my brother-in-law seems to have hit a wall in his overseas research, and the couple is planning to sell their house in Texas and return to China."

"Hey, you said there is a Texas in the United States? Isn't Texas in Shandong?"

At this time, the two of them had already called a carriage. Jiang Cheng was amused by her: "Yes, Dezhou is in Shandong, and there is also braised chicken!"

Zhang Tingxue rolled her eyes at him and said, "You are so bad. You always make fun of me."

The two of them laughed and joked, and Jiang Cheng turned and said, "Okay, okay, my husband is wrong, okay? What is the main business of the American that my sister contacted this time?"

The story has to start from the beginning. Before the fall of the Qing Dynasty, there was the loan agreement between four countries. Later, after it was ruined, the United States also realized the "business opportunity" of this land from this matter.

But at that time, the United States itself was still in a mess, and its development momentum was far behind that of European countries... But things were different in the late period of World War I.

After all, that relatively independent continent has always developed relatively stably. Especially after Italy turned against them, the politicians of this country smelled the "war business opportunity" and began to frantically produce weapons and engage in production...

This is why this country became a "beacon" after World War I and World War II.

While others are fighting, he is standing behind handing out knives and selling guns. Can't he make a fortune?

When it comes to the United States, Jiang Cheng is no longer concerned about guns and ammunition, but rather wants to steal their equipment and technology.

The problem of being stuck in a chokehold is not something that has only occurred in modern times. When Zhang Tinghui returned to the United States, she also wanted to help her family.
Jiang Cheng just happened to mention this, so she asked her husband to start looking for some big arms dealers in the United States in her name.

In addition to the compradors, the couple even began to deliberately win over some talents, and then tried every means to get some equipment drawings and so on.

However, things went wrong with these drawings. The last batch of drawings sent by Zhang Tinghui were discovered by the US side.

They defined this behavior as "stealing trade secrets" and simply arrested Zhang Tinghui's husband Cai Guangqi.

Even though this son-in-law was not someone Zhang Zuoxiang had nominated, after hearing his daughter's crying on the phone, he softened his heart and nodded, used his connections, and found a way to get the man out.

But after this incident, the couple decided to return to their country for development.

(End of this chapter)