Japanese?
Zhang Zuolin was fearful of the East Asians, but at the same time, he was vigilant. In addition, he also had some expectations for the Japanese.
Zhang Zuolin was very clear about the ambitions of the East Asian people in the northeast.
However, he knew that if he wanted to develop and grow, he could not do without the support of the great powers.
Currently, the various factions in Yan Huang Country had the support of the various powers.
Big Head Yuan was on good terms with the Sun Never Sets. Behind the Southern Cannon Gang were not only the East Asians, but also the Gauls and even the people of Lighthouse.
The influence of the East Asian people in the northeast region was even greater.
Zhang Zuolin hoped to gain the support of the East Asian people, but he was afraid that he would be asking a tiger for its skin. If he was not careful, he might be swallowed up by the East Asian people.
Therefore, he had always been on high alert against the East Asians, worried that they would swallow him up.
Unless it was absolutely necessary, he naturally did not want to rely on the East Asian people.
"Forget about the East Asian for now. Unless we have no other choice, we can't rely on the Japanese. The Japanese were very ambitious. They wanted to swallow the entire northeast. If we join the Japanese, won't we become their lackeys? At that time, we won't even be able to defend our own foundation.”Zhang Zuolin said.
"That's right! The Japanese have killed so many of our compatriots. If we join them, wouldn't we be traitors and be cursed by our countrymen?”Zhang Zuoxiang said.
"Alright, let's not talk about winning the support of the Japanese. Let's contact Feng Delin, Zhang ShaoZeng, and Lan Tianwei first. Let's join forces first.”Zhang Zuolin said.
"Yes, teacher!" His subordinates answered.
Fengtian City, the Japanese Embassy in the Northeast.
The new Consul General of the Japanese Empire in the Northeast, Yamazaki Enjiro, was reading the telegram in his hand.
After reading the telegram, he couldn't help but smile.
"Haha! The northeast was finally going to be in chaos. This was undoubtedly the empire's chance! Soon, the empire would be able to swallow the entire northeast.”Consul Yamasa Enjiro was very excited.
As the ambassador of the East Asian Empire, he naturally had to do his best for the benefit of the East Asian Empire.
And the biggest benefit of the Japanese Empire was undoubtedly the Yanhuang Kingdom.
Although the East Asian Empire had already occupied the Liaodong Peninsula and had the interests of the South Manchurian railway.
However, this was still far from enough for the East Asians.
Their appetite was much bigger than this. They hoped to take down the entire northeast.
"Men, prepare the carriage. I want to see Zhang Zuolin.”Consul Yamasa Enjiro ordered.
"Hi, Consul!" The secretary quickly went to make the arrangements.
Soon, Yamasa Enjiro took a carriage to Zhang Zuolin's residence.
When Zhang Zuolin received the news from his servant that Consul Yamazaka Enjiro was here to visit, he could not help but frown.
"These East Asian people have such sharp noses.”Zhang Zuolin cursed.
"Yes, teacher. The Japanese were like sharks that had smelled blood.”Zhang Zuoxiang said.
However, since Yamazaki Enjiro had already come knocking on his door, Zhang Zuolin could not avoid him. Therefore, she met him in the reception hall.
"General Zhang, long time no see." Consul Yamasa Enjiro appeared very humble.
However, Zhang Zuolin was well aware of the nature of these East Asian people.
"Hello, Consul. May I know why you're here?”Zhang Zuolin was too lazy to beat around the bush and went straight to the point.
"General Zhang, don't you know? You're in big trouble now. I, on the other hand, am here to save you." Consul Yamasa Enjiro said.
"Oh? Consul, I wonder why I'm in trouble?”Zhang Zuolin said disdainfully.
The Japanese were clearly bluffing.
"General Zhang, you already know that Yuan Datou has appointed his second son, Yuan Kewen, as Fengtian Governor, right? In a few days, Yuan Kewen would lead his army out of seclusion and head straight for Fengtian. "At that time, you local tyrants of Fengtian will only have two choices. Either hand over the military power and submit to him. Otherwise, there's only death." Yamaza Enjiro said.
"Consul, aren't you being too alarmist? If Yuan Kewen wants to take over Fengtian, he will have to see if we agree. Besides, can a little brat who hasn't even grown his hair pose a threat to us?”Zhang Zuoxiang said disdainfully.
Consul Yamasa Enjiro wasn't angry at Zhang Zuolin and Zhang Zuoxiang's attitude.
"General Zhang, it seems like you don't put Yuan Kewen in your eyes at all! However, I have to say that you have underestimated your enemy. According to the intelligence the empire had, Yuan Kewen had a large number of troops under him. It had five infantry divisions, a cavalry brigade, and an artillery brigade, with a total of more than 100,000 soldiers. Not to mention General Zhang's troops, even if all the troops in Fengtian and even the entire northeast combined, they would not be a match for Yuan Kewen.”Consul Yamasa Enjiro reminded.
Zhang Zuolin and Zhang Zuoxiang's expressions instantly turned solemn.
"General Zhang, the empire has always been looking forward to working with you. If you are willing to join the Empire. In that case, the Empire can provide you with a large amount of weapons and equipment, allowing you to arm more troops. If necessary, the empire could even send troops to help you in battle. At that time, not only will you be able to defeat Yuan Kewen and the other competitors, but you will also be able to become the governor of Fengtian. He could even take over the entire northeast in one fell swoop and become the true king of the northeast!”Consul Yamasa Enjiro threw out the bait.
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