On March 1st, Rehe was no longer as cold as before. The wind blowing outside also brought a hint of warmth. Hong Lang had always liked this time of year. Compared to the hot air and coldness in autumn, the coldness and warmth in spring was more comfortable.
"Commander, Deputy County Chief Chen Liang is here.”Xu Shan, who was standing behind Hong Lang, reminded Hong Lang who was reading some documents.
"Invite him in." Hong Lang put away the documents in his hands and tidied his clothes.
Soon, Chen Liang walked into Hong Lang's study. Although the Independent Regiment did not have a high-level government department, as long as he was the deputy head of South County, he was already a powerful figure in Hong Lang's administration. Although South County had yet to develop, and the industry and commerce had yet to develop, in the future, the Independent Regiment would grow bigger and bigger. Chen Liang's position would definitely not be low.
"Chen Liang is here. Have a seat!" Hong Lang waved his hand and said.
"Commander." Chen Liang bowed slightly to Hong Lang before sitting on the chair beside him. Hong Lang's easy-going personality was well-known in the entire Independent Regiment. These high-level talents originally wanted to insist on etiquette, but under Hong Lang's insistence, they gave up on the complicated etiquette.
"Chen Liang, why are you looking for me in such a hurry?？”Hong Lang asked directly.
"Commander, the situation is like this. The young marshal's messenger has arrived and says that he has something important to discuss with you. I think the commander should personally meet him.”Chen Liang stated his opinion.
"Major, which major?" Hong Lang asked despite knowing the answer.
"Commander, is there another major in the northeast? It's the major who used to rule the northeast, but then hid in the pass without letting go. The major's first secretary has personally come to our place.”Chen Liang explained.
To the people of the northeast, the young marshal was a name that they were extremely familiar with. Back then, he had retreated into Shanhaiguan without even firing a shot, causing the commoners of the four northeastern provinces to curse at him.
He had gone to Chengde with Minister Song of the Nanjing government to talk to Tang Yulin, hoping that he could defend Rehe Province. However, the original garrison of Rehe had lost towns again and again, which put a lot of pressure on the young marshal. The people of the country scolded Tang Yulin, and even he, the deputy commander, was scolded.
Since Tang Yulin had never listened to him, and he didn't have the ability to defend Rehe, he might as well take this opportunity to get rid of him. However, he couldn't find a replacement. Hong Lang had annihilated a Japanese regiment in Pingquan, which attracted the attention of the young marshal. How could he not have discovered such a powerful general? It was better to contact Hong Lang and see if he could hand over the matter of Rehe to him.
"What is he doing here?" Hong Lang asked in surprise. The young marshal's forces were basically all on the land between the Jidong Plain and Shanhaiguan Pass. He still had at least a dozen divisions of soldiers in his hands, and there were many soldiers of the Northeast Army gathered there. But they just turned a blind eye.
Hong Lang really looked down on the Young Marshal's actions. Rehe and even the entire northeast region were living in deep suffering. The Northeast Army stood on the Great Wall and watched, not helping their compatriots in the north. Hong Lang really despised this kind of behavior.
"Maybe it's because we destroyed the Japanese army in Pingquan, which caused a shock in the whole of China. I think the young marshal in Peiping knows about it now and hopes that we can take over the situation in Rehe. That's why he passed through the Rehe provincial government and communicated with us directly.”Chen Liang voiced out his thoughts, which were basically not much different from reality.
Instead of making an enemy, it was better to make a friend.
"Let him in. He's already at our door. It's not good for us to not see him.”Hong Lang said. Even though he didn't like the Young Marshal's actions, if Hong Lang's Independent Regiment wanted to gain a foothold in the northeast, they had to unite all the forces that could be united and clearly identify who their true enemy was. If the Major could help them, it wouldn't be a bad thing for the independent regiment.
"Yes, Commander." Chen Liang left the study and went out to look for someone.
Fifteen minutes later, after going through layers of security in Guozhuang Village, Chen Liang brought a middle-aged man in his forties who was dressed in a suit, had a moustache, and wore gold-rimmed glasses to Hong Lang's study.
When Chen Liang went to invite the young marshal's secretary, Hong Lang also called Lin Zheng and Lu Chong to his side. After all, it involved dealing with external forces, so the more people there were, the more comprehensive they could think about.
"Commander, this is the first secretary of the Young Marshal, Zhang Lei.”Chen Liang introduced them to each other." Mr. Zhang, this is the county head of South County and the regiment commander of the Independent Regiment, Hong Lang. These two are Deputy Regiment Commander Lin and Chief of Staff Lu.”
"Hello, Commander Hong." Zhang Lei extended his hand and shook Hong Lang's hand with a smile on his face.
"It's been a long journey. Mr. Zhang, please take a seat.”Hong Lang said.
Thank you, Commander Hong." After Zhang Lei sat down, he exchanged some pleasantries and adjusted the awkward atmosphere, making the distance between the two sides closer.
"Regiment Commander Hong, the young marshal heard in Beiping that you defeated the Japanese army in Pingquan. Especially since you're a soldier of the Northeast Army. Ever since the 918th incident, our Northeast Army has suffered a lot from the citizens and the intelligentsia. The victory of the Independent Regiment this time can be considered to have made our Northeast Army proud.”Zhang Lei said.
"Mr. Zhang, this is what we should do. As a soldier, if we can't protect the people, then these soldiers are useless. Don't you think so?" Hong Lang didn't give him any face at all.
A hint of awkwardness flashed across Zhang Lei's face, but it quickly disappeared. He knew that the Young Marshal's decision back then was really incomprehensible. The people of the country were very angry.
"Regiment Commander Hong, it is true that soldiers have to protect the territory and the people, but it is a soldier's duty to obey orders. At that time, the major was under great pressure. The Nanjing government's telegram was very obvious, and the major had no choice but to make that decision.”
Hong Lang nodded his head. Although Zhang Lei was trying to absolve his Young Marshal, this matter had already happened. Now was not the time to pursue it. "Understood. Then why did Mr. Zhang come to my place this time?”
"Regiment Commander Hong, the Independent Regiment's victory this time has made the Major extremely satisfied. This will be beneficial to the Major's position in the Nanjing government. Therefore, the Major hoped that he could help the Independent Regiment and that the Independent Regiment would listen to his orders.”Zhang Lei finally said what he meant.
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