Warlords: Rising from the Northwest Border and Sweeping Across the Powers

Chapter 141 Zhang Chengxiang and Fusang's conspiracy to go south to Shanghai

At the same time, in the Zhang Mansion in Beilong City, the Fuso ambassador to China, Yamaguchi Hideta, slammed the coffee table with an angry look.

"Baga! Shunfeng Port has been built into our Fuso's first military port in the northeast, a frontline stronghold, and it will never be returned to the Northern Frontier. Su Zhengyang, that bastard, is dreaming!"

"Tell him, Yang Jiakai, that if we want to take back Shunfeng Port, our Fuso Kwantung Army will definitely use force and will not hesitate to go to war with the Northern Frontier Government!"

Zhang Chengxiang smiled bitterly and said, "I have already pointed this out at the meeting. Su Zhengyang not only insulted me in public, but also stated in a very tough attitude that if Fuso does not return Shunfeng Port, he will immediately transfer the Northwest Revolutionary Army to the Northeast to face the Fuso Kwantung Army directly."

Yamaguchi Eida sneered: "A small local warlord actually dared to go against my Fuso. This Su Zhengyang is simply ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth!"

The secretary general of the embassy beside Yamaguchi Eida whispered in his ear: "Mr. Yamaguchi, our Fuso army is currently blocked on the battlefield in Mongolia and is suffering heavy losses. The domestic situation does not allow us to launch a full-scale war with China right now. Please think twice, Mr. Yamaguchi."

Yamaguchi Eida waved his hands and said, "The Chinese are all spineless. Don't look at Su Zhengyang's tough attitude all the time. When he really faces our Fuso army, he will know what it means to be a frog in a well."

Yamaguchi Hideta's words were equivalent to scolding Zhang Chengxiang and Pang Jinghong who were present, making the two of them look a little embarrassed.

"Governor Zhang, please tell the leadership of the Northern Frontier government that we, Fuso, will fulfill the agreement in the contract and provide assistance to the Northern Frontier government, but this will take some time. If they want to take back Shunfeng Port now, we, Fuso, will refuse to return it on the grounds of violating the contract. Once the war breaks out, there will be no room for easing the situation between the two sides."

After thinking for a while, Yamaguchi Hideta changed his mind and decided to use the strategy of procrastination. He would first drag the northern border. As long as the situation in Fuso was eased, the Kwantung Army would move south without hesitation and launch a full-scale war of aggression against China.

Zhang Chengxiang nodded and said, "In this case, it's not a big problem. The Northern Frontier government is about to face the Northern Expedition of the Southern Kingdom, and the war is imminent. At this time, they definitely don't want to go to war with Fuso. In fact, what the group headed by Yang Jiakai wants is an attitude from Fuso."

Yamaguchi Eida said with a cold look, "We can't keep Su Zhengyang any longer. If we keep him here, he will ruin our plans sooner or later. We need to find a way to get rid of him as soon as possible."

Zhang Chengxiang showed a cunning smile and said, "If Su Zhengyang had stayed in Linzhou or Beilong City, we would have no chance to attack him. But since he is so arrogant and accepted the mission to stabilize the situation in Shanghai, our best chance has come."

Yamaguchi Eida said thoughtfully: "If Su Zhengyang wants to go south, he must take the Longhu Railway. Why don't we use force to intercept Su Zhengyang in Jiaozhou, where he must pass, and execute him on the spot."

Before Zhang Chengxiang could speak, Pang Jinghong interrupted and said, "This is not a good move. Su Zhengyang will be surrounded by a large number of armed forces to protect his safety when he goes south this time. In addition, he just had a conflict with Governor Zhang, so he must have been prepared. If something goes wrong, not only will Su Zhengyang not be killed, but Governor Zhang will also be regarded as a traitor to Northern Frontier, intending to murder the Northern Frontier Congressman and the future son-in-law of the Yang family. This is a very serious crime."

Zhang Chengxiang also nodded in agreement.

"In fact, the best way is to take action in Shanghai and kill Su Zhengyang. In this way, we can also blame Su Zhengyang's death on the Southern Government and clear ourselves of all blame. At the same time, this incident can also become the fuse for the early outbreak of the Civil War. In this way, no one will pay attention to the ownership of Shunfeng Port in the Northeast. This is a two-pronged approach, killing two birds with one stone."

Yamaguchi Eida laughed heartily: "The strength of our Fuso in Shanghai is second only to the Southern Government and the Northern Frontier Government. We have a division of troops stationed there, and our two battleships and cruisers are parked at the port. Not only will Zhang Liye have ill intentions towards Su Zhengyang during his trip to Shanghai, but the Southern Government and our Fuso will not let him leave alive either. This is an obvious dead end! Su Zhengyang is really arrogant and is embarking on a road to death. This is what it means to bring disaster upon oneself."

"The senior intelligence personnel of the Hidden Dragon Bureau in the three provinces of Zhili have made comprehensive preparations in Shanghai, and have even established in-depth contacts and cooperation with the Zhang family and the Southern Government. They also want to keep Su Zhengyang in Shanghai to give the Northern Frontier Government a warning and establish the Southern Government's rule over Shanghai."

"Come, let's have a drink together and celebrate in advance. Su Zhengyang, this ignorant and rebellious man, has followed in the footsteps of his father Su Yuting and fallen into hell!"

Several people poured red wine into high-heeled glasses, looked at each other, and laughed heartily, as if they had already seen the ending that Su Zhengyang would die in Shanghai.

Five days later, at Beilong South Station, a steam train with thirty-six carriages stopped at the platform. This was Su Zhengyang's special train to Shanghai.

The five hundred members of the Dragon God Special Forces and the fifty elites of the Northwest Intelligence Bureau headed by Yan Shuangying will follow Su Zhengyang on the train south.

Yang Chengjun has already led tens of thousands of Beilong Town armed forces, divided them into three groups, and set off in advance. It is now expected that they have reached the border of Bizhou where Shanghai is located.

It is worth mentioning that the Governor of Huizhou, Feng Changan, the leader of the Feng faction warlords who controlled two provinces, also took this train with Su Zhengyang and returned to Huizhou.

On the platform, Yang Qiyue and Su Zhengyang embraced each other affectionately. She stared at Su Zhengyang with a pair of charming eyes and said gently, "Be sure to be safe. I'm in Beilong City, waiting for you to come back and marry me."

Su Zhengyang gave Yang Qiyue a deep kiss on the forehead.

"Don't worry. Anyone in this world who dares to harm me, Su Zhengyang, will be sent to hell by me personally. I will return triumphantly in half a month. Wait for me."

Yang Qiyue nodded. Su Zhengyang was always so confident, unconventional, and heroic, exuding an aura that made people intoxicated without realizing it.

Yang Jiakai brought Duan Jinshu and Jiang Dapao to see Su Zhengyang off in person.

"Brat, if things are hopeless and Zhang Liye is determined to rebel and join the Southern Government, you should focus on ensuring your own safety first. If Shanghai is lost, it is lost. We will find a way to get it back later."

Jiang Dapao patted Su Zhengyang on the shoulder with great pride and said, "If that kid from the Zhang family doesn't know how to behave, you should be patient for now, but don't force yourself on him. I, Jiang Dapao, will deal with him myself later."

Su Zhengyang saluted them solemnly and said firmly: "Congressman Su Zhengyang, I promise to complete the task!"

Amid the reluctant gazes of the crowd, Su Zhengyang turned around and boarded the train. Only when the train went away in the wind and snow did Yang Qiyue reluctantly withdrew her gaze.

Su Zhenghong comforted Yang Qiyue and said, "Don't worry, sister-in-law. Zhengyang is a smart boy. He will definitely come back safely."

On the train, sitting in the exclusive compartment, looking at the scenery passing by outside the window, Su Zhengyang showed a sneer on his face.

Shanghai, here I come! Are those forces that have ill intentions towards me ready to face the coming doomsday?