The Anti-Japanese War Begins with the Northeast Army

Lu Yongxiang followed behind him, chatting about the situation in the south...

In fact, Jiang Cheng knew that even without the "military funds" he gave, this man would be able to firmly control Shanghai in the future;

The money paid now is just a waste of time.

Compared with the considerable profits that Shanghai's imports and exports can bring to him in the next few years, this mere three million is nothing.

"Master Jiang, please don't think we are too talkative... Are you still concerned about the chaos in the Northeast?"

Jiang Cheng knew that he was trying to test the mountains within the Fengtian Army:

In fact, recently not only him, but also some people inside the pass want to establish a relationship with him——

Especially after Feng Yuxiang was defeated, even Yan Laoxi gave gifts to him and Jiang Lanxuan in the name of "fellow Shanxi people" in an attempt to get closer to them.

Similar to these warlords, Lu Yongxiang would naturally want to "pay respect to the mountain"... Jiang Cheng would have to be stupid to tell him the truth at this moment. He just smiled and said, "It's just cleaning up the family, it's not a big deal."

After a few drinks at the table, Jiang Cheng asked Zhang Tingshu to keep him company while he went upstairs to the study.

Xu Shuzheng's subordinate Lu Guangyao arrived at Jilin Prefecture and reported the situation in northern Menggu.

In addition to cooperation, the industrial base has almost completed overall production and transformation in the past few years.

Factories, schools, hospitals, and industrial bases are springing up... A large number of ordinary people who have difficulty making a living in the mainland, after hearing about the good development in northern Menggu, are flocking there.

In just a few years, the GDP of northern Menggu will be able to rival that of Jilin. Coupled with the scientific research base established by foreign experts, their current industrial development, especially in weapons, is simply booming.

"Shu Zheng is indeed worthy of his name. It seems that I made the right choice to hand over Mengbei to him. Yuanhe imported another batch of welding equipment from Vladivostok a few days ago. What do you think of it after receiving it?"

Regarding these technologies, Jiang Cheng could only provide some development directions and blueprints. As for the specific technologies, he didn't know much about them.

"Master Jiang, this is exactly what I was going to report to you—"

At this point, Lu Guangyao's eyes suddenly lit up, "Chief Xu said that this batch of equipment is simply amazing!"

"Both the current intensity and the yield of manual welding are much higher than the previous batch. He wants you to make dozens more, the more the better!"

Jiang Cheng was suddenly amused: "My goodness, this is really a huge demand. They want to buy dozens of them at once? Do you know that I had to haggle with Catla for a long time for these 20 units, and finally I got them from Mobil at twice the price."

"Haha, you really think I'm a local rich man!"

Seeing his subordinate blushing after being criticized, Jiang Cheng slapped his thigh and said, "Okay! Since you think the thing is useful, let's be thick-skinned and ask him for it again."

"But tell me the truth, when will we be able to produce tanks and airplanes independently?"

The breakthrough in engine technology gave Jiang Cheng hope of achieving independent industrial warfare.

"It's hard to say. According to those experts, the most important problem now, apart from the engine, is that the bearing material is difficult to overcome."

"Although the output of steel has increased, our component technology is still insufficient, and the tolerance of the standard parts is too large—"

It seems that the development of industrialization is not something that can be achieved overnight. Jiang Cheng licked his lips, stood up and walked around the room twice, then turned to him and said, "Three years ago, all the people who went abroad on government scholarships in Jilin should return home in June next year..."

"There are a total of 346 students who have gone out. There should be more than 100 students returning in the first batch. I will give them all to you, Mengbei."

Lu Guangyao's eyes suddenly brightened, but Jiang Cheng said, talents can be given to you, but you must use them well for me, and high-quality people must be put to good use.

After the work at Mengbei was arranged, Jiang Cheng made an appointment and went to meet Wu Taixun in the evening.

I had planned to cooperate with the Wu family a long time ago, but was delayed until now due to various things.

I originally wanted to meet him at the Governor's Mansion, but Lu Yongxiang and his group were there, so it wouldn't be appropriate for Jiang Cheng to pick Wu Taixun up.

In addition, he didn't want anyone in the Northeast to know that he had dealings with the warlords in the South.

That night, Jiang Cheng took Zhang Tingxue to book the largest private room in the Magnolia Spring Theater and went in with Wu Taixun and his wife.

This private room for distinguished guests has the priority right to order plays.

Jiang Cheng knew that Mr. Wu liked to be lively, so he ordered a play called "The Kite Mistake" by Li Yu of the Qing Dynasty.

When the show started, Wu Taixun was filled with joy, and he was very happy watching and drinking from time to time.

"I think it's interesting. It's obvious that this Guizi Guo's military exploits were already the meat on your lips, Jiang Feilan, why did you give it to Yang Yuting for nothing?"

After the song, Wu Taixun turned his eyes while eating sunflower seeds, "Now the area around Jinzhou and Lianshan is in ruins, but you are able to relax and enjoy yourself."

Jiang Cheng chuckled and said, "That's not relaxing - isn't it more comfortable to be at home with your wife and children than to fight on the front line? Besides, it's almost the New Year, who would have the mood to fight, right?"

Wu Taixun curled his lips and laughed, then said, "But I've heard from others that no matter who has worked with Guo Guizi, there will be rewards from the Marshal."

"Lian Pingchuan's subordinate Huang Yongan chased all the way to Lianshan and was awarded an official title. How do you calculate the initial investment for accompanying your wife and children?"

Jiang Cheng knew that he was clearly trying to provoke the interests between Ji and Feng so as to win them over and negotiate better terms.

So he put on a silly smile and said, "Oh, even Yongan was promoted? That's great. After all, they are from our Jijun Army. We should be happy for them too."

Wu Taixun was speechless.

After all the instigation, I didn't expect that Mr. Jiang was not at all reasonable.

I was racking my brains to think of something else to say when I suddenly heard two gunshots outside the private room!
As the women screamed, Jiang Cheng's guards rushed out together, and he himself pulled out the Browning, which he always carried with him, and immediately pushed Zhang Tingxue and Wu Taixun's wife into a blind corner of the private room.

He carefully checked with a stern look on his face. Han Ming and Xu Fushan were protecting him. Feng Qing came back and reported: "Master Jiang, I'm afraid it's a spy... Following the two female actors who were going to be rewarded upstairs."

"Our people just asked a few questions and then pulled out a gun from their waist and started shooting!"

Jiang Cheng's face suddenly turned black, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Damn it, I'm pulling out my teeth from my tiger's mouth..."

But then he thought to himself that this was not right. He and Wu Taixun had made an appointment to meet at the Magnolia Spring Theater after dark.
Even if someone came to assassinate them, how could they know about it so quickly and accurately locate their private room? (End of this chapter)