The Anti-Japanese War Begins with the Northeast Army

"This matter... it's not appropriate for me to step in, and even for us men."

Jiang Cheng thought for a moment and then looked at Zhang Tingshu, "Second brother, ask Xiulan to accompany Second Sister-in-law to the villa and explain the whole situation to her in detail.

"Besides, it's almost the end of the year. The reward from the Marshal's Mansion just arrived yesterday. You can go to Fengtian in person in the name of Xue'er and me and ask our father to send some lamb legs to the Marshal."

Gift giving happens every year, but this year it has to be more generous.

In addition, Yu Fengzhi had mentioned to me before that she also wanted to establish some relationship with the Rockefeller family;
If we help her contact the American Chamber of Commerce and clear this channel, even if the Japanese really try to instigate them, the Marshal will have to let the matter go for the sake of his daughter-in-law.

"Master Jiang, there is one more thing I need to tell you... Pingchuan captured Li Jinglin alive in Luanzhou and asked Lao Huang to escort him all the way to Fengtian."

Sun Zhengnan immediately stated that the area around Luanzhou and Zhili had to be given up for the Fengtian Army to station, but they had to find a way to continue to control the railway - as a last resort.

Jiang Cheng nodded silently.

Looking at these brothers who were fighting for their lives in the study, he finally sighed: "I really don't understand why Maochen rebelled before."

"The Zhang family treated him well. Given his character and behavior, if he were a different master, he would probably be shot several times."

"But now think about it carefully, what is the difference between me, Jiang Cheng, and him? Every person who is more powerful than his master will either follow the old path of Guo Guizi, or just... that's it!"

After saying this, Jiang Cheng had already made up his mind in his heart.

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Just two days after the secret meeting ended, Honjo Shigeru, the Japanese adviser in Fengtian, received an anonymous "gift".

The kimono maid who opened the box for her master screamed in fear, and was then slapped several times by the guards at the door.

But her master cast a silent glance at her, and in the next moment revealed a hint of playful sneer.

It was a sealed glass jar, containing some kind of transparent potion, and there was an ear floating in it—

Right ear.

The person who "gifted" him obviously regarded Honjo Shigeru as a VIP, and the gift was carefully wrapped and decorated...the box was much more valuable than the glass bottle ears.

"Hehehehe."

Honjo Shigeru, who stood up from his kneeling position, could not help but sneer, "Interesting! In their Chinese culture, there is a phrase called buying pearls and returning the casket... It is very appropriate to describe the situation in front of us!"

"It seems that our Chief Jiang is quite cultured."

As an expert on Chinese, Honjo Shigeru not only speaks fluent Chinese, but also has a good grasp of its culture and history.
In his eyes, conquering this country is his lifelong career... Especially after Hara Takashi was assassinated, a military-dominated cabinet came to power. Honjo Shigeru, as a typical advocate of war, has always been highly valued.

At this time, he appeared beside the Marshal as the deputy of Takeo Kikuchi - but the two of them had different political views, one advocating war and the other advocating peace, and they had already offended each other many times.

"Does Jiang Cheng already know that the things can be delivered here?"

Shinta Mahara, a trusted subordinate who was kneeling in front of Honjo Shigeru, said with a slightly gloomy look, "I wonder if the arrested person said something he shouldn't have said?"

"We received news from Jilin Prefecture that Wu Junsheng's son was seriously injured and is being treated in the hospital. I think this is a good opportunity for us."

Honjo Shigeru sneered: "Opportunity, do you think it is an opportunity?" Since Jiang Cheng was able to send this thing to us quietly, he must know too much. He may even know that we are not trying to assassinate him, but are targeting Wu Taixun... He may even have guessed the purpose!

In this situation, if we still act according to the previous plan, we will most likely fall into Jiang Cheng's trap.

"He can reach as far as Fengtian and right in front of us - he's a formidable opponent."

Honjo Shigeru put on a haughty expression, turned around woodenly and looked repeatedly at the ear that was still floating up and down.

The Japanese army had a rule: for any soldier who died in battle, their right ears would be cut off before being cremated, and the ashes would be sealed together with the military badge and sent back to their families.

Whether it can be enforced in the end is another matter entirely, but the regulations have always existed.

"Indeed, he is a formidable opponent."

Honjo Shigeru picked up the sealed glass bottle and smiled arrogantly, "The action plan is temporarily canceled."

"But... I think I have to meet Marshal Zhang soon."

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After the curfew ended, everything in Jilin Prefecture returned to peace, and the streets and alleys regained their former prosperity and bustle.

As the Spring Festival approaches, men, women, old and young are all preparing by buying New Year's goods, cleaning the yard, etc. It seems that the war in Feng Province has no effect on them at all.

"Guo Guizi has suffered a series of defeats and has led the remaining troops towards Shanhaiguan. I think he plans to travel south by car."

Early in the morning, Sun Zhengnan and Xu Shuzheng arrived at the Governor's Mansion one after another. After meeting Jiang Cheng, Xu Shuzheng spoke first, "Ting Shu just arrived in Fengtian yesterday. I heard from the assistant commander that the young commander wanted to plead for Guo Guizi."

plead?

Jiang Cheng looked up from his desk, looking at Xu Shuzheng in astonishment, then shook his head and smiled: "Why, is he planning to let his teacher rebel against his father again?"

"After becoming a traitor to the Fengtian Army, you still want to turn back. Is that a good thing?"

Xu Shuzheng didn't respond, and Sun Zhengnan beside him immediately said, "Master Jiang, if the Guo devils are defeated, should we also withdraw the garrison troops deployed near Jinzhou?"

"Nine years ago, I did say that the relocation can be postponed until the spring comes and the weather gets warmer. Don't let the brothers worry about it before the New Year."

Previously, Guo's enemies broke through Lianshan Gaoqiao and headed straight for Jinzhou. Before threatening Fengtian, Jiang Cheng asked Li Shitou to stay in Jinzhou to assist in the defense. Even until the Kwantung Army joined the war, Jiang Cheng was not in a hurry to withdraw his troops.

"Jinzhou is not in a hurry, so why should we be in a hurry?"

Jiang Cheng signed the approval document, raised his head again and smiled, "Brothers, you are guests in Jinzhou. You will definitely have food, drinks and women. Have a good New Year there!"

Now that Guo Guizi has been defeated, the Jiang family may become the largest force in the Northeast... Even if Yang Yuting didn't instigate, it would be impossible for the old fox not to have this suspicion.

Of course, he didn't want to fight, which would cause internal friction in the future Northeast Army. He also came up with a way to make this matter go away. Zhang Tingshu also went to Fengtian.
But he also had to be on guard against the old fox who might attack him or Rehe.

Jinzhou can be used for both defense and attack, and is a battleground for military strategists. His elite troops are stationed there, and no matter who makes trouble, Jiang Cheng believes he can give him a few slaps in the face. (End of this chapter)