The Anti-Japanese War Begins with the Northeast Army

In addition, consulates, trade management offices, independent military control departments, etc. were established in the Northeast to ensure the trade and interests of partners.

Of course, there are several very important points... In addition to the trade cooperation in Vladivostok, Jilin will rely on the railway to help the entire region resume production and life.

Jiang Cheng also allocated a loan to the local area, to be repaid in ten years - in addition to this, he continued to provide a batch of grain aid to the local area and promised to send agricultural experts to teach them how to grow crops, fruit trees, etc.

A series of initiatives and clauses have enabled the cooperation between Jilin and Hongsu to cover military, agriculture, people's livelihood, trade, and even medical care and education.

After the terms were negotiated, this coastal border town became a sea of ​​​​joy... The expeditionary Jilin troops, hand in hand with the blond and blue-eyed Russians, drank fine wine, played the organ, lit a bonfire, and sang and danced.

"Master Jiang, I really admire you for having such a skill to subdue these old Russians."

Duan Congbin spoke softly to Jiang Cheng who was standing by the window. His eyes were full of reverence, and the commander in his eyes was holding a goblet, shaking scarlet wine.

"Rather than saying that the Russians were subdued by me, it would be better to say that they succumbed to our strength."

Jiang Cheng lowered his eyes, staring at the smiling faces that were illuminated by the flames, and his voice was so calm that there was almost no emotion. "Think about it, if we didn't have tanks, close-in defense guns, and the strength we have in our hands,"

He suddenly raised his chin and sneered at the Russians, "Will these Slavs sit down and negotiate with us?"

Duan Congbin opened his mouth to answer, but Jiang Cheng answered himself, "I'm telling you, it won't—"

"Every brother in the expeditionary army will be stabbed to death by them with bayonets, or buried alive by them... and the high-ranking Duchess may be violated by everyone, and then thrown into a distant, bitter and cold land, and exiled with her poor son."

"Everything beneath the cannon is truth, and it is used to measure the area of ​​the country—"

After listening to this, Duan Congbin said with awe: "This is a famous quote from Bismarck, the Iron Chancellor of Germany. I understand what you mean. Only when we are tough, our opponents will be honest, patient and well-mannered."

Jiang Cheng looked back at him and smiled quickly: "It's good that you understand this."

"Yuanhe, you are a smart man - smart people naturally know the current situation; but recently a brother reported to me that you are more interested in developing in Shanghai after returning from your studies, is that right?"

The latter was stunned for a moment, and immediately took a step forward, saying anxiously: "Master Jiang, I..."

Jiang Cheng raised his hand to interrupt him: "Don't rush to answer me. Yuanhe, I, Jiang Cheng, have always understood that a forced melon is not sweet--"

"You studied in Russia, so you must have had enough of the long, cold winters, plus the polar days and nights... Not many people can stand it."

"If I force you to stay in a place you don't like, can you settle down and work well? You can't force me to do this."

As he spoke, he gave a wink to Guo Xipeng, who was standing in front of the desk in a military posture; the latter immediately tapped his boots and took a document that had been prepared on the desk.

"I have drawn up the orders—"

Jiang Cheng waved the document in his hand towards the two of them, glanced at Guo Xipeng who was full of excitement, and finally set his gaze on Master Duan who had his eyes downcast and showed almost no emotion.

"After Pingchuan entered the Pass, the 29th Division has been managed by Chaoliu... Now, it's time to assign them a commander."

"As for the other one, it's about you."

Duan Congbin suddenly raised his head and looked back at Jiang Cheng in surprise.

"This is a letter of introduction to my friend Boss Huang in Shanghai..." Jiang Cheng handed him another piece of paper, "The Green Gang will help you get a job wherever you want to go."

"Warm and humid Yuhang Suzhou, or the foreign land where every inch of land is worth a lot of money, you can go anywhere you want."

He could clearly see that after he said this, Duan Congbin's pupils shrank rapidly.

This kid is moved.

Of course, think about it, who wouldn’t be tempted?
He studied in Russia for four years just to make a name for himself.

Now, there is such a good opportunity right in front of him, which can send him directly to the place he most desires.

Yuhang and Suzhou...a vast foreign land. Being able to hook up with Huang Jinrong there is definitely a strong start for him!
"Master Jiang, you..."

Duan Congbin took the paper handed to him with a slight tremor, his heart already beating wildly.

But he didn't know that when he took over... Feng Qing, the commander's guard standing at the door behind him, had silently taken out his pistol.

Before meeting him, Jiang Cheng gave the guards an order:
If Duan Congbin accepts the appointment letter to Shanghai, then he cannot be allowed to leave Vladivostok alive.

Come to think of it, he knew too many details and inside information about my cooperation with the Soviet Army. If he was allowed to leave alive, if any of the information leaked out, I would probably be in trouble.

Instead of this, why not...

Slowly lifting his eyelids, Jiang Cheng looked at the other person with a gaze that almost ignored everything, but suddenly he noticed something strange.

"Master Jiang, I, I, I suddenly don't want to go to Shanghai anymore!"

After biting his lips for about two seconds, Duan Congbin suddenly said in a loud voice, "Master! I cannot deny that the reward you gave me is really, really tempting."

"I... I wish I could take a boat south right now and go to Shanghai to meet Boss Huang - but I have to do this. I suddenly feel that whether it is your talent, vision, or ambition, how can you compare with an ordinary local tyrant?"

"Let's not talk about the Northeast, let's not talk about the Central Plains. Let's look at China... Among the warlords in various places in the Beiyang, how can there be a person like you, Master Jiang? Since ancient times, good birds have chosen trees to roost in. From now on - Yuanhe will only obey Master Jiang's orders and will never have two minds!"

After saying this, Duan Congbin suddenly crumpled up the letter with words written on it and threw it away.

As soon as he opened his mouth, Jiang Cheng changed from a meaningful look to a smile of appreciation, and soon raised his hand and patted him on the shoulder a few times: "Good job!"

"I was right about you - well, I have to write another letter of appointment now."

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The next day, Jiang Cheng appointed Guo Xipeng and Duan Congbin to send the joint telegram throughout the Northeast.

Guo Xipeng was promoted to commander of the 29th Division, and Duan Congbin was appointed as the first administrative chief of Jilin in Vladivostok, in charge of all powers and responsibilities except for the garrison.

Zhang Fushan of the 134th Brigade was transferred from the vicinity of Jilin Prefecture, and left the country from Suifenhe. He served as a "railway protection army" along the Chinese Eastern Road, stationing troops along the route and also stationed troops in the port of Vladivostok.

As the terms were implemented, a large number of merchant ships from Britain, France, and the United States began to transport oil, weapons, and various factory equipment to Jilin. (End of this chapter)