On the same day, a telegram was sent to all parts of the country. The governors and generals of each province were informed of the appointment and changes in the four southwestern provinces.
For a time, the Beiyang Empire was in a heated discussion. Everyone was curious about how capable Lu Guang was to become the commander-in-chief of the allied forces of the four southwestern provinces!
However, everyone quickly reacted. Lu Guang was the third son of the Gui Faction warlord, Lu Rongting. This was definitely the result of Lu Rongting and Cai E's relationship.
The appointment of Cai E and Lu Rongting was to make the four southwestern provinces completely fall apart. At that time, Yuan Datou of Beiyang would effortlessly obtain control of the four southwestern provinces.
It had to be said that Big Head Yuan was indeed a schemer. The governors and generals of the provinces were waiting for Yuan Datou's movements. The temporary peace in the country probably wouldn't last long.
Yuan Datou would never allow the existence of the four provinces alliance that could threaten the Beiyang regime. A war was destined to be brewing. This was the calm before the storm.
The moment he received the telegram, Cai E contacted Lu Rongting and the two of them talked on the phone.
"Brother Lu, this Big Head Yuan's calculations are really shrewd, but he definitely didn't expect us to really retreat and give up our position to that kid. Hahaha, you still want to fall apart and drive a wedge between the two of us. I reckon Old Yuan's plan will fail!”Cai E smiled. Ever since he took the pill that Lu Guang gave him, Cai E's body was getting better and he no longer coughed.
Lu Rongting pondered for a moment and said softly,""Brother Cai, this isn't a good thing. Although Big Head Yuan had agreed to Lu Guang's appointment, he would never allow the existence of the four southwestern provinces 'alliance army. He would not allow any forces that threatened him to appear. I'm afraid that a real war is coming."
Cai E was naturally aware of Big Head Yuan's plan. He said in a deep voice,""That's right. Lu Guang has just taken office and he's already facing such a thing. It's difficult! However, this was not necessarily a bad thing. If we win this battle, then the four provinces of the southwest will have a firm foothold. We can even expand our territory and truly stand side by side with the Northern Warlords.”
Lu Rongting nodded and agreed with Cai E's words.
"Looks like Old Yuan won't let the two of us retire so quickly!”Lu Rongting smiled. During this period of time, he had undoubtedly smiled the most.
How could he not be happy to have a son like Lu Guang? Lu Guang was his pride. When he talked about Lu Guang with others, Lu Rongting was very angry.
" By the way, Brother Cai," Lu Rongting continued after a while," how's the situation in your Dian Branch?" Were there any objections? Especially Tang Jiyao." He knew a lot about the Dian Branch Army and knew that the biggest obstacle for Lu Guang was Tang Jiyao, the Deputy Commander of Dian Branch.
Cai E let out a sigh. It was obvious that this matter was a little tricky, but he still said firmly,"Brother Lu, don't worry. Before Lu Guang takes office, I will definitely settle the internal affairs of Dian Branch.”
"Alright, if Tang Jiyao dares to play tricks, I, Lu Rongting, will definitely not let him off.”Lu Rongting said in a deep voice. He would not allow anyone to plot against his son, no one!
After hanging up the phone, Lu Rongting fell into deep thought.
"Wang Lin, ask Lu Guang to come see me.”Lu Rongting said in a deep voice.
"Dad, what's wrong? Why did you call me over in such a hurry?”Lu Guang asked in confusion. He and Yu He had just woken up when they saw Wang Lin rushing over.
Lu Rongting handed the telegram announcing the appointment to Lu Guang and said in a deep voice,"Look, brat, the Beiping government has given you an appointment. The commander-in-chief of the allied forces of the four southwestern provinces, with the rank of general, could take up the post.”
"Dad, does Uncle Cai know about this appointment?”
"I just got off the phone with your Uncle Cai. However, we will still support you in your promotion. However, I'm afraid you won't take office so easily. Big Head Yuan wouldn't be at ease leaving the four southwestern provinces in your hands. Perhaps, a war is coming.”Lu Rongting said in a deep voice as he looked at Lu Guang.
Lu Guang's expression was solemn. He had long expected that things would not be so simple.
"Guang 'er, you already thought of this?" Lu Rongting said doubtfully. He was getting more and more confused about his son.
Lu Guang nodded and continued,"The four southwestern provinces are a huge piece of cake. How could he, Big Head Yuan, easily hand it over to a young kid like me? He must have thought that Father and Uncle Cai had reached some kind of agreement and that I was a puppet that you guys withdrew from.”
"This appointment is to make the four provinces of the southwest fall apart so that the Northern Army can benefit from it. Yuan Datou would definitely pay close attention to the movements of the four southwestern provinces. If it was as he expected, the Northern Army would start a war against the four southwestern provinces.”
"Then what do you plan to do?"
"We'll deal with whatever comes our way. What he didn't expect was that you and Uncle Cai had long wanted to give the position to me. This is an opportunity. We'll do as he thinks and pretend to be conflicted, inviting him into the trap.”
After saying that, Lu Guang's eyes emitted a terrifying and unstoppable aura.
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