The Anti-Japanese War Begins with the Northeast Army

"I've already said it. Can you do what I want? You've also seen... How many things have happened since you, Jiang Feilan, took charge of Heilongjiang Province?"

Wu Taixun was furious. "I know, it's being spread everywhere now. It's said that if it weren't for your support, Master Jiang, I, Wu Taixun, wouldn't even be able to be the governor of Heilongjiang Province!"

"It will definitely be Wan Fulin's turn - yes, I also know that I am not as capable as you, and I don't have as many obedient soldiers as you, so I will do whatever you ask me to do, and I have never quarreled with you..."

"But what about now? What about now? Everyone keeps saying that I have no prestige. Now the Japanese are forcing me. What should I do?"

Jiang Cheng stopped talking.

Indeed, during this period of time, he made all the decisions on his own, and for Wu Taixun... it did seem like he was taking over someone else's position.

Plus, with some people trying to sow discord, it would be strange if he didn't think too much about it!
He couldn't say much in front of Lin Xiaoyue, and there was no room for further discussion on the current situation.

"This is the record Han Jingming gave me... take a look for yourself."

Jiang Cheng changed the subject and stuffed a stack of papers to the trembling young man, saying in a light tone, "According to him, Mi Zhongjing had already cooperated with the Japanese before your father's death. Many businesses, big and small, in many cities in Qiqihar were involved by the devils."

"Among these, there are also food, clothing, housing, transportation, and even military-related businesses, all of which have been involved by the Japanese—"

"There are also mines, forestry, animal husbandry, etc. Just think about it, if the Japanese go to war with us as you said, not only will the Japanese control people's livelihood issues, but they will also control the troops' food and clothing, as well as transportation to the battlefield, etc. -"

"Can we still defeat the Japanese?"

Wu Taixun stopped talking.

Jiang Cheng knew very well that with this brother's mentality, if he was forced to this point, he would most likely surrender directly to the Japanese.

Because that's just his personality: he used to depend on his father and never worried about anything big or small...If Jiang Cheng hadn't come in person and pushed him to this point, Wu Taixun would most likely have handed over the matter of "rebuilding Heilongjiang Province" to his subordinates who had long been pro-Japanese.

"I understand. This burden... is a little too heavy for you."

Jiang Cheng raised his hand and held his shoulder. "But we are brothers. I have said that no matter whether it is big or small, I will assist you, support you, and even lead you all the way forward."

"The Northeast belongs to us and cannot fall into the hands of others."

Wu Taixun still didn't answer. After a long while, he said awkwardly, "I am willing to listen to you, but the Japanese said we must release them. They said that if we continue to infringe on Japanese interests, they will order the Kwantung Army in Fengtian Province to march north, first flatten Jilin, and then come to Qiqihar to capture us alive."

Jiang Cheng glanced at Lin Xiaoyue standing aside. Compared to the slightly panicked Mr. Wu, this young lady had seen the world after all, and her expression was calm and composed, as if one could even see some vague eagerness to try.

"Ms. Lin, what do you say?"

He asked anyway.

"My father once said that barking dogs don't bite - the Japanese are now saying this to our Governor Wu, which proves that they are not sure of victory."

Lin Xiaoyue smiled faintly, "In my humble opinion, we can be tougher on the devils;"

"As for whether to release them or not, it depends on Master Jiang's opinion. They are trying to kidnap not only Madam Hai, but also the eldest daughter of the Zhang family... We should report this matter to the chief commander in the north!"

As expected of a young lady who helps her father run the business, Lin Xiaoyue immediately used her skills to drag others into the water. In fact, Jiang Cheng reported the incident to Zhang Hanqing in Beijing the next day.

But I don’t know if this guy was busy fighting in the Central Plains or he didn’t know what to do with him, and there has been no approval until now.

"Besides, in my opinion, the Japs are making such a fuss right now, it won't be easy for them to mobilize the troops from Fengtian Province."

Jiang Cheng looked at the two and continued, "After these years of operation, there are very few Japanese military troops stationed in the entire Northeast;"

"Most of them are from the Japanese General Staff - and the people negotiating with you this time are from the military."

Wu Taixun nodded thoughtfully: "So what you mean is that the military is just bluffing and they don't actually have the ability to launch an attack?"

Judging from subsequent events, the military launched the September 18th Incident, while the General Staff was always thinking about continuing to infiltrate the Northeast in a relatively peaceful manner.

"In this case, all we need to do is hold the military hostage."

Jiang Cheng suddenly smiled evilly, "You should go back and continue the negotiations. No matter what conditions the Japs put forward, you should agree to them all just like the handsome man did back then."

"As for me, I am just like the handsome guy back then. I will try my best to fool them. Anyway, I will just procrastinate. By the time they find out, our military reorganization and industrial relocation to the north will be complete. It doesn't matter how long it takes!"

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Late at night on the same day when Han Jingming confessed everything, Chamber of Commerce President Mi Zhongjing was arrested at his house by a group of heavily armed uninvited guests.

Almost at the same time, the news spread throughout Qiqihar as if it had eyes. All the wealthy businessmen related to him were panicked. They packed up their belongings with horror and planned to escape at night.

The carriage drove to the city gate tower, and a lot of money was spent to get the city gate officer to "let them go". However, before these unlucky profiteers who fled in groups could even breathe a sigh of relief, soldiers who fell from the sky caught them all.

In one night, the brothers sent out by Jiang Cheng captured thousands of people and drove them all to the open space in the South Camp.

Some of the panicked rich businessmen scattered their things on the ground, which were picked up by some ordinary people who got up early, which was considered an unexpected fortune.

Merchants are the most spineless people, especially when their money comes from shady sources...

They were driven onto the scene and soon began to clamor that they were willing to be "tainted witnesses" and that they had a lot of evidence to report.

These noisy merchants were soon boycotted by the public, who cursed them for being spineless and how could they betray others.
But the other party was shouting, he was afraid that his life was about to be lost, so you just have to be loyal!

After a while someone shouted again, "Do you think you are clean? I know a lot about your affairs."

Soon, the South Camp was filled with people pushing and shoving and cursing.

"Do we still need to waste time interrogating each of them one by one?"

Jiang Cheng, wearing a cloak, laughed at these scoundrels who were anxious to save their lives and property, "No wonder merchants have been considered low-class since ancient times." (End of this chapter)