The expression on Zhang Yuting's face kept changing, as if he was considering Lin Quanzhu's suggestion.
If he did not acknowledge the appointment of the Northern Warlords and took the initiative to attack Feng Linge, would it cause dissatisfaction from the Northern Warlords and even be attacked by the Northern Warlords? Furthermore, it wasn't easy to get help from the Japanese. There was no free lunch in this world. He had to pay a price for accepting the Japanese's help.
"What's wrong? General Zhang, are you still undecided? Otherwise, you can only watch as Feng Linge becomes the Fengtian Warlord, and you won't be able to reverse the situation.”Lin Quanzhu urged. In his impression, Zhang Yuting was not an indecisive person.
"Feng Linge's troops are not a concern. I am confident that I can deal with them. "However, if I attack, will it cause Yuan Datou's dissatisfaction and cause the Northern Ocean Army to attack? Although Zhang had some strength, he was still not a match for the Northern Army.”Zhang Yuting voiced out his worries.
"General Zhang, don't worry. The empire will handle the Northern Warlords Government. Even Big Head Yuan wouldn't dare to send troops. However, let me remind you that Feng Linge isn't that easy to deal with. He might have the support of the Americans behind him.”Lin Quanzhu reminded.
"With the support of the Americans?" Zhang Yuting couldn't help but frown.
If it involved foreigners, especially a strong country like the United States, they had to be careful. Whether it was the Japan Empire or the US, they could easily crush him. In front of such a powerful country, Zhang Yuting was like an ant.
"General Zhang, I'm only telling you this so that you can be prepared. The United States was too far away from China, so it was impossible for them to give Feng Linge too much support. Moreover, if you agree, our army can participate in the attack. In that case, he was almost certain.”Lin Quanzhu tried to tempt him further.
"Your army is involved?" Zhang Yuting hesitated.
He believed that if the Japanese were to join the attack, Feng Linge would not be able to turn the tide. However, colluding with outsiders to attack sworn brothers was a big taboo! At that time, his reputation would be completely ruined.
However, compared to becoming the Fengtian Military Governor and taking charge of Fengtian, or even the entire northeast, reputation did not seem to be as important.
In order to ensure victory and prevent any accidents from happening, he was eager for the Japanese to participate in the attack. In that case, no matter how strong Feng Linge was, he would definitely lose.
"Consul, what price do I have to pay?”Zhang Yuting asked directly.
"General Zhang, we are friends. You've always been a friend of our Dongying Empire, so helping a friend is something that should be done.”Lin Quanzhu smiled.
But in Zhang Yuting's eyes, this smile was too hypocritical.
When would the Japanese sacrifice themselves for others and do things that did not benefit them? How was that possible?
"Consul, I think it's better to be clear. In this case, Zhang had a foundation in his heart.”Zhang Yuting insisted.
"Alright, since General Zhang insists, then I'll be frank. The empire needed a representative to control the northeast. If General Zhang was willing, the dynasty would provide General Zhang with weapons, equipment, funds, and training. He wanted General Zhang to unify the entire northeast in the shortest time possible. As for the pressure on Beijing, the Empire would be responsible for it. Moreover, the dynasty did this only to ensure that the dynasty's special interests in the northeast would not be affected. He had absolutely no intention of using General Zhang as a puppet.”Lin Quanzhu said.
Zhang Yuting nodded. He knew what the Japanese wanted. They valued the resources in the northeast.
However, these resources were taken away by the Japanese, so it was a pity. However, the Japanese supported him to become the King of the Northeast and control the entire northeast, which made him very tempted.
After hesitating for a moment, Zhang Yuting immediately made his choice.
"Alright, Consul, let's have a good cooperation!”Zhang Yuting smiled.
"Haha, General Zhang, you will soon realize that you have made a very wise choice today. Working with the dynasty will be the most beneficial for you!”Lin Quanzhu laughed out loud.
The two sides agreed that Zhang Yuting would start preparing for war. When Zhang Xiluan left Fengtian, they would start to act.
As for Lin Quanzhu, he went to the Guandong Region to coordinate the Japanese army to participate in this attack.
The Guandong Region had now become the territory of the Japanese. Furthermore, the Japanese forced the Northern Government to extend the lease of the Kanto Region for ninety-nine years in order to achieve their goal of occupying the Kanto Region for a long time.
During the 1894 - 1895 War, the Manchu Empire suffered a crushing defeat and had no choice but to pay a large sum of money to the Japanese. At the same time, they also ceded the island and Liaodong to the Japanese.
However, Germany, France, and Russia forced the Japanese to return Liaodong to the Manchu Empire.
Then, Russia took advantage of this and forcefully rented Liaodong from the Qing Dynasty and established the Kanto Region to rule.
In the war between Japan and Russia, Russia was defeated, and the Japanese took over the Guandong region. Furthermore, he established the Governor's Office of the Guandong Prefecture to govern. At the same time, they also stationed troops.
When Consul Lin Quanzhu arrived at Coast City, Kanto Governor General Kakujiro Nakamura, President of Manchurian Steel Corporation Yujiro Nakamura, and the 17th Division Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Buntaro Hongo, were already waiting for him.
"Your Excellency Governor, Your Excellency President, Your Excellency Major General, I've troubled you to wait for so long.”Lin Quanzhu's attitude was very humble. He was just a Consul, so he naturally couldn't compare to these important military officials.
"Consul, you're being too serious. You're running around for the empire, so what's the use of us waiting for you?”Kakuten Nakamura shook his head.
"Yes, Your Excellency. We've already received orders from our country to cooperate with you. If this operation was successful, the Empire would soon dominate the entire northeast.”Yujiro Nakamura smiled.
All of them were working hard for the sake of the Japanese occupying the Northeast. Now, the plan was about to succeed, which naturally made them very happy.
Lin Quanzhu nodded." Zhang Yuting has already agreed to cooperate with the dynasty and accept their help." As long as the empire helped Zhang Yuting defeat Feng Linge and take control of Fengtian Province, he was willing to become the empire's agent in the northeast.”
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