ebookland Chapter 126 Yang Jiakai's Conditions: The President's Future Son-in-Law
Chapter 126 Yang Jiakai's Conditions: The President's Future Son-in-Law
Su Zhengyang's words shocked Yang Jiakai greatly. The Northern Xinjiang government was founded step by step by him, Yang Jiakai, and a group of Northern Xinjiang elders. It was unknown how much blood and even lives were shed in this process.
It was originally thought that at this age, Su Zhengyang becoming a member of the Northern Frontier Congress would be enough to satisfy his appetite, but he did not expect that the other party's real purpose was to covet the supreme position of the President of the Northern Frontier Government.
According to the regulations of the Northern Xinjiang government, the term of office of each president is twelve years. Now, it has been nine years since Yang Jiakai officially became the president of Northern Xinjiang. In another three years, Yang Jiakai's term of office will expire. At that time, the Northern Xinjiang government will select a new president from among the senior officials.
However, at present, Yang Jiakai has a great hope of being re-elected. After all, his prestige in the entire Northern Xinjiang government system is unmatched. Even if Yang Jiakai abdicates, the people with the highest support are Prime Minister Duan Jinshu, Northeast Governor Jiang Yanlin, Zhili Governor Zhang Chengxiang and others. In any case, it is impossible for Su Zhengyang, who has just been elected as a member of parliament, to take over.
Just the nomination of a member of Congress was enough to give Yang Jiakai and others a headache. They had to involve the chief congressman Jiang Dapao to barely allow Su Zhengyang to climb up. It is not known how much resistance Su Zhengyang will face if he wants to become president.
Yang Jiakai and Duan Jinshu looked at each other and both saw shock in each other's eyes.
"I never thought you were so ambitious. Do you know what it means to be the president of the Northern Frontier government?"
Yang Jiakai did not deny Su Zhengyang's idea immediately, but looked at Su Zhengyang with a meaningful look and spoke.
Su Zhengyang said calmly, "It means that the person who becomes president will be the king of the northern border of the entire China! He will be in charge of 20 to 30 warlord forces, which is no different from the emperor of the ancient feudal dynasty."
"Do you think, with your qualifications and prestige, that you have the capital to run for the next president of Northern Xinjiang?"
Su Zhengyang said firmly: "Prestige, seniority! In my opinion, this way of ranking by seniority is a thing of the past. When running for president, one should look at one's strength, as well as the benefits and long-term development that one can bring to the entire Northern Frontier government."
"Does the president think that the unconditional support of Peace Company behind me is not enough? Or is the president still reluctant to give up the supreme power in his hands?"
It has to be said that Su Zhengyang is extremely courageous. Who would dare to discuss the next presidential post in front of the current president and express his ambition directly?
Yang Jiakai was slightly stunned, then turned his head and smiled at Duan Jinshu, saying, "This kid is really cunning. He is trying to deceive us old guys. Boy, are you trying to imply that I am unwilling to give the Northern Xinjiang government a better future just for the sake of my power?"
Facing Yang Jiakai's sharp gaze, Su Zhengyang said calmly: "In my heart, the president, the prime minister, including my father, Marshal Jiang and other old people in Northern Xinjiang, all have a passion for serving the country. In your hearts, nothing is more important than making China rise! Even giving up the power in your hands."
There was a hint of cold murderous intent in Yang Jiakai's eyes.
"You are so brave. Let me tell you, if anyone dares to say in front of me that he wants to take away the position of President of the Northern Frontier Government, I will kill him without hesitation."
An aura of pressure that had accumulated over time from a superior came towards Su Zhengyang. Su Zhengyang remained unmoved, still looking calmly at Yang Jiakai.
After the two of them were in a stalemate for a moment, Yang Jiakai's expression relaxed.
"You are the only exception. Not only do you have the support of the Peace Company behind you, and the hope of our Northern Frontier and even the entire China rising, but more importantly, your Su family, from your father to you now, has shown me a spirit of perseverance, never giving in, and willingness to fight the great powers to the end!"
"We, the elders of the Northern Frontier government, have spent our entire lives trying to make China, the giant dragon of the East, soar and return to the top of the world! No longer be bullied by any foreign race!"
Yang Jiakai paused, looked at Su Zhengyang and said, "If you want to take my position, you can, but I have three conditions. There is no room for negotiation. If you can't do any of them, forget it."
Su Zhengyang nodded. If one wants to covet that supreme position, he must pay the corresponding price. After all, there is no free lunch in this world.
"First, you must sign an open contract with the Peace Company, guaranteeing that the Peace Company will not covet our Chinese land or make any unreasonable demands that harm the country."
"Second, after this appointment ceremony, I will personally lead people to Linzhou Hanbei City for an on-site inspection to confirm the authenticity of what you said. In addition, you will provide the equipment of the six core troops of the Northern Frontier Government free of charge."
"Third, you must become my son-in-law, Yang Jiakai, marry Xiaoyue, make a marriage contract, and let her become your wife."
Su Zhengyang frowned and began to think about the pros and cons of these three conditions.
The first condition is the simplest. The so-called Peace Company is just a reasonable explanation on the surface of the system. This contract can be signed directly when Cruise appears next time.
The second condition is also understandable. Why should Yang Jiakai believe himself just based on his exaggerated words?
The clause about providing equipment free of charge to the six direct towns in the Northern Frontier was something that Su Zhengyang found difficult to accept. The so-called six towns were the six division-level combat units under Yang Jiakai, which were organized based on the towns of the Shuiqing Empire. Each town had 12,000 people, including towns, associations, flags, battalions, teams, platoons and tents, corresponding to the normal military organization of divisions, brigades, regiments, battalions, platoons and squads.
The six towns in northern Xinjiang are Yang Jiakai's direct troops, known for their sophisticated equipment, bravery and fighting ability.
A total of more than 70,000 people have to be equipped with weapons by themselves on a long-term basis, which is absolutely an astronomical figure that is unimaginable.
Moreover, if he helped Yang Jiakai to expand and arm his own troops, and if Yang Jiakai turned against him in the future and was unwilling to give up the presidency, he would become a huge stumbling block for the Northwest Revolutionary Army.
As if he had seen through Su Zhengyang's concerns, Yang Jiakai glared at him and said, "Why, you can't bear to part with your equipment? When you become my son-in-law in the future, when I retire, these six towns will be your direct troops, Su Zhengyang. What are you hesitating about?"
After Su Zhengyang pondered for a moment, he nodded and said, "Okay, I agree to your terms."
Under the current circumstances, if I dare to express objection to any of the conditions proposed by Yang Jiakai, the other party will definitely not support my presidential campaign.
As for the third condition, Su Zhengyang didn't take it seriously. He was now only thinking about how to develop the troops in his hands and revitalize China. As for who to marry in the future and whether there was an emotional foundation, these were not within Su Zhengyang's consideration.
Su Zhengyang could also understand this condition. Once Yang Jiakai stepped down, in order to ensure the status of the Yang family, he would definitely tie Su Zhengyang to the Yang family so that the Yang family would not decline because of Yang Jiakai's abdication.