The Anti-Japanese War Begins with the Northeast Army

Of course Li Shitou couldn't figure it out, because he had no idea that the Northern Expedition Army outside the city had had contact with Jiang Cheng.

Because of seeing Qi Xieyuan, the representatives of the Northern Expedition Army who came to the city were so angry that they left in anger.

It is said that they originally thought Jiang Cheng came to Shanghai to fight for justice, but they did not expect that he was also a despicable person here, and was doing a show of "negotiation" in the name of dividing up the territory.

But what they didn't know was that this matter was a joint effort of the Song family and several wealthy businessmen who were worried that the war would spread to Shanghai and affect their business.

They planned to divide the profits equally in the Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai areas, and then use their financial resources to bribe several parties. Then, no matter who controls the city, they will continue to reap the benefits.

However, although these wealthy businessmen had made their wishful thinking, they never expected that this Fengtian officer who came from afar was not the old-style corrupt warlord they thought.

On the contrary, he is irreconcilable with those leaders who pretend to be righteous but are actually trying to seize territory.

Before the two Northern Expedition Army representatives left the city, Jiang Cheng sent someone to find them and contacted them privately.

I told them the "anti-Zhi" plan and tactics one by one.

All of this won the other party's approval and promise.

If Shanghai is attacked, they will definitely come to help!
He really didn't dare to believe others.

But Jiang Cheng truly trusts this team... because subsequent developments have proved that they are the team with ideals.

The Zhi army was caught off guard and was in a really bad situation.

In front of them was the strong firepower of the Fengtian Army, and behind them was another army of unknown origin. It would be too difficult to attack them with them caught in the middle.

"Don't rush in now, let the brothers do it!"

Seeing that Jiang Cheng was going to bring his brothers to double-team the Zhi army, Feng Yong finally succeeded in stopping him. "You are really doing something wrong. How can I explain this to my family when I get back?"

Seeing his increasingly anxious look, Jiang Cheng listened to him this time and held his arm tightly: "Brother, don't worry about me too much... We have fought side by side for so long, are you still afraid that I will mess up?"

Turning around, Jiang Cheng saw that his troops, with the assistance of the Northern Expedition Army, had begun to counterattack the Zhi Army. He finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The war in Jiangsu and Zhejiang was finally resolved.

On the one hand, the coalition forces of Lu and He were defeated, and it would be difficult for them to develop again in the next few years, let alone pose a threat to the Fengtian Army.

The Zhi army's plan to take over the south was destined to be a pipe dream - as a hero of this war, Jiang Cheng would definitely be rewarded by the Marshal's Mansion when he returned to the Northeast.

Thinking about this, Jiang Cheng felt uneasy.

The more merits he had, the heavier the burden felt on him... Including Yang Yuting, too many Fengtian clique officers began to fear him.

If he had not gone to reinforce in the battle of Luanzhou, I am afraid even the Marshal would have planned to kill him.

Next, while developing the two provinces of Jimeng, he had to find a way to build a closer relationship with the Zhang family.

The battle outside the city continued, but there was no need for him to continue commanding.

Jiang Cheng returned to the city surrounded by several guards. Along the way, he saw the streets crowded with panic-stricken civilians... In the chaotic times, ordinary people could not only not have enough food and clothing, but even their lives might be threatened at any time.

This kind of sadness did not change until several decades later.

"It is true: when a country prospers, the people suffer; when a country perishes, the people suffer."

Feng Yong also sighed.

This gentle nobleman has always hated such scenes. "So, what does the existence of us soldiers represent?" "No matter which side we fight for, no matter what the war is for - it seems to be an endless war, which always causes endless harm to the people and the territory of China!"

Jiang Cheng kept walking, looking away from these poor people, and glanced at Feng Yong indifferently. He shook his head and smiled, "We are different. You have to remember that we exist to fight for China..."

"Think about what we have done, and then think about who we have been fighting against?"

"Besides the Japanese, aren't they the ones who are endangering China's interests?"

Feng Yong stopped talking.

With his current thinking and vision, it is obvious that he cannot see the future invasion of foreign enemies, and the unyielding resistance of the Chinese people... and the final victory.

"Okay, I don't want to think about it anymore."

Jiang Cheng let out a long sigh and said, "Now that the matter in Shanghai has been resolved, it's time for us to go home—"

"Besides, I'm really worried that the war is raging here, and in Shandong..."

He didn't finish the second half of his sentence, he bent down slightly and jumped into the car.

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The fighting outside the city was fading away, and with the reinforcement of the Northern Expedition Army, the siege of Shanghai was quickly lifted.

Jiang Cheng, covered in gunpowder, drove back to the Peace Hotel.

After learning that the fighting outside the city was getting intense, Zhang Hanqing's guards immediately took him to the port.

"Huh, Xishun is still reliable."

Jiang Cheng raised his hand to wipe the cold sweat from his head. To be honest, he was really a little scared when the Zhi army surrounded him just now.

Never mind his identity or anything like that - there is no distinction between people on the battlefield, and bullets are even more so. A flesh and blood body will be injured and die if it is hit by a bullet.

"That's true. There must be some reason why Master Shuai asked him to follow Han Qing."

Following behind Jiang Cheng, Feng Yong also expressed his opinion, "I say, you are not pointing fingers at us, right? Just now everyone was advising you to step back."

Jiang Cheng smiled bitterly: "Why are you so worried? But then again, any of us can get into trouble, but Han Qing can't."

Jiang Cheng rolled his eyes at him without saying anything. He smiled guiltily and immediately went out to get on a car and headed towards the port.

It was only a ten-minute drive away, and there were few pedestrians or vehicles on the road in the early morning, so they arrived quickly.

Seeing that his good brothers were safe and sound, Zhang Hanqing finally put his heart at ease.

But in an instant, the sigh of relief turned into anger: "I said, you all go into battle and leave me behind... How is this different from deserting?"

Jiang Cheng quickly reviewed the situation at the port. His close guards were all around him, and there was nothing unusual, so he smiled and said, "What? Are they deserters in the rear?"

After that, he told the other party about the situation of the defensive battle, and then said: "Han Qing, I have to tell you the truth--"

"The situation in Shandong is unstable. I want to... I want to take my brothers to reinforce Pingchuan."

But he didn't expect the other party to curl his lips and smile at him: "Is that all? It has been resolved long ago."

As if seeing his confusion, the other party smiled with a more profound tone, "Before nightfall, a call came from outside the Great Wall. In order to support the situation in Zhili, the main force of the Fengtian Army has entered Luanzhou and Zunhua." (End of this chapter)