The Anti-Japanese War Begins with the Northeast Army

Chapter 475 Take Command
As he was speaking, Jiang Cheng suddenly caught sight of Guo Xipeng's dark face turning red, and immediately spoke up for justice: "Alright, alright, you are already the superior, why are you still speaking so carelessly?"

"We have captured three cities around Hunchun in one go. I've thought about it - the next command center will be located in Yanji!"

"And this time, I plan to distribute the three cities on the spot according to merit: Lao Guo, you withdraw from the vicinity of Jilin Prefecture, and the entire brigade will move to Tumen... From now on, the vicinity of Tumen, including Liaoyuan, will belong to you!"

When Guo Xipeng heard that the boss was so willing to do so, he immediately stood at attention and saluted: "Yes!"

Jiang Cheng smiled and turned to Zhang Xuecheng: "Xuecheng, I have thought about this too - although the new camp near Songhua Lake is large, the territory given to you is still a bit small."

"I heard that the commander-in-chief has arranged a marriage for you in the interior of the country. Shouldn't it be held at the end of the year? Since we are brothers, I have to give you a piece of fertile land!"

"From now on, although Yanji is the command center of the troops heading north, it is also your brother Zhang's territory - you and my fourth uncle Yang Hongyi can negotiate the border between us, and Longcheng will also belong to you!"

The two of them were cheering for having gained such a large territory in one go.

Jiang Cheng waved his hand and asked them to go down and organize the troops, then he stood up and asked Jiang Dengxuan to take a seat.

"The 30th Division is in full preparation and will soon be deployed to the front line one after another."

Jiang Cheng took a deep breath and pointed the map in front of him to Jiang Dengxuan. "Although this battle was fought beautifully...it's not an exaggeration to say that we gave our all."

As a "non-commissioned officer" who returned to China, Jiang Dengxuan is actually very clear about this.

Jiang Cheng's arsenals in Siping and Changchun were able to gradually copy some rifles, cannons, and even grenade launchers and mortars.

But tanks, and even the French M1897 75mm field gun used in the attack on Yanji, cannot be imitated at all.

In other words, Jiang Cheng basically turned his pockets inside out to greet the Japs.

The damaged vitality has to be restored, but as it stands now... Jiang Cheng thinks it's worth it. Not only can it make the Japanese who have always been arrogant in the Northeast suffer a great loss, but it can also force them to sit down and negotiate peace.

"Master Jiang, don't worry about it. Your strategy is successful."

Jiang Dengxuan smiled and said, "The battle in Yanji defeated the Kwantung Army and changed their impression of the weakness of our army in the three northeastern provinces."

Although their pockets were empty, the Japanese also experienced the power of the Jilin army.

You have to think carefully before you make any evil plans in the future.

Jiang Cheng shook his head, lowered his eyebrows, took out a cigarette box, handed him a cigarette, and quickly put it in his mouth but did not rush to light it:
"Brother Chao Liu, I'm not talking nonsense, but the tactics I used in the battle of Yanji will not be outdated even after ten years..."

"It's not surprising that the Japanese are cowardly. Otherwise, even if I were the King of Northeast China, I wouldn't be able to force the Japanese back so easily. I'm sure they would use the war in Yanji and other places as an excuse to spread the war throughout Jilin."

"Whether it's strategy or tactics, the battle in Yanji has proven the truth... From now on, the whole of Jilin will follow one path, which is to develop industrialization."

Jiang Dengxuan remained silent.

The two men stared at the map in front of them. Jiang Cheng continued, "But from this battle, we can see that relying on negotiations to win territory and the interests of the people is basically nonsense—"

Jiang Dengxuan carefully looked around and saw that only Ye Hai was in the room, so he said carefully: "Germany's Iron Chancellor Bismarck once said that truth is only within the range of cannons... I agree with this, power comes from under the cannonballs!"

"But within China, there are many people who understand this truth, but they are all focusing on grabbing territory..."

Jiang Cheng smiled bitterly and nodded: "Not to mention everyone, even my father-in-law only cares about the territory and the soldiers at hand." "With the territory, you have a place to stand, and with the soldiers, you can make a comeback even if you are in a desperate situation - what's the point of talking about family and country?"

Jiang Dengxuan held a cigarette between his legs and looked up at him intently: "Master Jiang, let's be honest... Although I look down on many of Guo Maochen's actions, his righteousness is more progressive than that of most generals in the Northeast."

Jiang Cheng stopped talking.

In fact, how could he not know?
In terms of talent and ability, Guo Maochen is even comparable to Wu Yushuai, who was known as the first general of the Republic of China...

But what is almost the same as Wu Peifu is his arrogance.

He is not Cao Kun, so he cannot be as tolerant as the cloth merchant; Guo Guizi is not Wu Xiucai. Although that guy is arrogant and selfish, he is loyal to the emperor and patriotic in his heart... He never had the intention of rebelling until his death.

Guo Maochen is different.

It was he who started the rebellion against Fengtian in 1925, and even wiped out the Fengtian Army's wealth in one battle.

"You're recommending someone to me that even the handsome guy doesn't dare to use?"

Jiang Cheng pulled out another cigarette and leaned heavily on the cushion. "Besides, they have a chance to marry someone who is worthy of my small courtyard."

Jiang Dengxuan smiled: "Master Jiang, you have gold, silver and land here... People from the first and second classes of the Military Academy are all asking how to get to the Jilin Army. Not only that, even people from Jinzhou want to come here... Master Jiang, do you remember Baosheng?"

Jiang Cheng glanced at him and said, "Jin Baosheng? He's a farmer from Jinjia Village in Jinzhou. I heard he joined the army and followed my uncle Gao Wensheng."

Jiang Dengxuan nodded and said, "You have a really good memory. You should know that Jin Baosheng recommended many people to come to Jilin, and now they are all settled in Siping--"

"I heard from Pingchuan that almost all the villages near Jinzhou have been relocated. They all say that the Jiang family father and son love the people like their own children."

No wonder the population around Siping has increased dramatically. Hai Rushong has mentioned the issue of population resettlement to him twice.

"More people is a good thing, even if it may cause some troubles - but Brother Chao Liu, I want to talk to you alone today to discuss going north to Siberia."

"Brother Chao Liu, after this battle, I, Jiang Feilan, can also see that you are a handsome talent—"

Jiang Dengxuan's whole body trembled slightly, and he quickly turned his shocked face to Jiang Cheng to listen to him continue, "Brother Chao Liu, I won't give you the territory for the time being."

"But if we want to attack Vladivostok, you are the only one who can do it!"

He stood up after hearing what he said: "Master Jiang, are you serious about this?"

Jiang Dengxuan had actually guessed it when he was asked for a staffing plan and an appointment letter.

But with the arrival of Zhang Hanqing and Guo Maochen, he has been considering whether he should be the head coach.

Jiang Cheng stood up, stretched out his hands and shook him tightly: "Brother Chao Liu, there is no need to say more about our friendship over the years... I'll leave everything to you regarding the expedition!"

He looked back absentmindedly, and finally nodded vigorously with the same clenched hands: "A gentleman will die for his friend! Master Jiang... No, Fei Lan——"

"Wherever your Jiang family's flag points, I, Jiang Chaoliu, will charge into battle!"

(End of this chapter)