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"In the current northeast, the Wu family has the greatest power. The Zhang family is second, and the Feng family is last. However, if the Zhang family and the Feng family were to join forces to deal with the Wu family, it would not be impossible to win. No matter what they end up doing, it's none of our business. We can concentrate on dealing with the local forces in the south, and then decide whether to send troops to the northeast or not, depending on the situation. Duan Qirui said his plan in one breath.

"If you want Zhang Yuting and Feng Linge to unite, it should be very difficult. Last year, when they were fighting for the position of the Fengtian Overseer, the two almost met each other. In the end, Feng Linge failed and had to serve as the commander of Rehe. All along, Feng Linge has never given up the competition for Fengtian. This is also the reason why he continues to expand his army. Xu Shichang shook his head.

"Lord Xu, even if there is enmity between Feng and Zhang, under the common interests, it is still very possible for the two to unite." Wang Zhizhen said. After all, now that the Wu family is dominant, if Feng and Zhang are against each other again, wouldn't that give the Wu family a chance to break through?

Xu Shichang still shook his head: "There is already incompatibility between Feng Linge and Zhang Yuting. The same is true between the Russians and the Japanese behind them. Even if the two are united, they are inseparable. If it doesn't work, it will also be destroyed by the Wu family. Once the Wu family destroys the Zhang family and the Feng family and dominates the entire Northeast, it will definitely become a big problem for us in the end. ”

Xu Shichang's worries are not unreasonable. Two teammates who dismantle each other are obviously not able to resist a strong opponent. The Northeast and Yanjing are close at hand. Once the Wu family unified the Northeast, the next step would definitely be to attack Beiyang in the south.

"Bu Wu's worries are very reasonable, Feng Linge and Zhang Yuting already have a grudge, if they start a war with Wu Xingquan, they will only hinder each other." Yuan Shikai agreed with Xu Shichang's view.

"My lord, this is the only solution we can think of to solve the current dilemma." Wang Shizhen said. If this plan is not approved, then there is no other way for them.

"Hireqing, we can think differently. If we support Zhang Yuting to attack Feng Linge, with Zhang Yuting's strength, can we quickly defeat Feng Linge and annex Rehe? At that time, the Northeast will be Wu and Zhang's struggle for hegemony. Even if the strength of the Wu family is strong, after getting Rehe, Zhang Yuting's strength is also very strong. The two are expected to be evenly matched. Even if you want to decide a winner, it is not possible in a short period of time. By then, perhaps we will have already settled the South. Xu Shichang said.

"What if when the Rain Pavilion attacks Feng Lin Pavilion, Wu Xingquan takes the opportunity to intervene?" Duan Qirui said.

"It depends on whether Zhang Yuting can make a quick decision. If Zhang Yuting launched a surprise attack and defeated Feng Linge before Wu Xingquan could react, then Wu Xingquan would have no chance. Even if Zhang Yuting didn't defeat Feng Linge in time, it would plunge the Northeast into chaos. The Japanese behind Zhang Yuting will not watch Zhang Yuting be defeated. So, we still have plenty of time to settle the South. Once we solve the South, then we are invincible. Xu Shichang continued.

"This method is good, no matter whether Zhang Yuting can fight quickly or not, we are invincible." Yuan Shikai almost immediately adopted this idea.

"Then, Gong Bao, what we have to do is let Zhang Yuting attack Feng Linge. It's going to have to be a bit of a plan. ”

"Let the Japanese come forward, sue the Japanese, we support Zhang Yuting to control the entire Northeast. The Japanese have long been plotting against the Northeast, but because of the reasons of other powers, the Northeast people do not dare to end up in person, and can only support the shape of the agent. With our support, the likelihood of Zhang Yuting dominating the Northeast is much higher. Yuan Shikai said. Although, giving the Northeast to Zhang Yuting made him a little reluctant. However, the barren and barren Northeast is clearly not comparable to the rich South. If he exchanged the northeast for the south, he would still make money.

"I'm afraid that this won't be able to make Zhang Yuting do it, and we have to give Zhang Yuting a little sweetness. Not only in the official position, but also in terms of financial support. Otherwise, with an empty phrase, Zhang Yuting would not be so easily fooled. Xu Shichang said.

Yuan Shikai pondered for a while, and then said: "I can't bear the child to catch the wolf, tell Zhang Yuting, if he can conquer the entire Northeast, he will be appointed as the Northeast Patrol Envoy." In addition, the central government gave him 5 million oceans of military support. ”

Yuan Shikai has already made a bloody investment in order to make chaos in the northeast so that the Beiyang Army has the opportunity to attack the local forces in the south.

"Okay, Gong Bao, I'll send someone to contact Zhang Yuting. In addition, Shaochuan, please contact the Japanese and make our attitude clear. In this case, it should be foolproof. Xu Shichang said.

"Yes, sir!" Tang Shaoyi nodded.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this battle against Liangjiang and Huguang is a matter of great importance, and we must ensure a complete victory, only in this way can we Beiyang be able to unify the whole country." Yuan Shikai is full of expectations for this battle.

The Beiyang government immediately took action, and Tang Shaoyi met with the Japanese minister to China, Abe Shotaro, to express the attitude of the Beiyang government. The Beiyang government supported Zhang Yuting to unify the Northeast, which surprised the Japanese side. However, it is undoubtedly a great thing for them.

The rapid development of Jilin has threatened Japan's interests in Northeast China. If Zhang Yuting can be supported to dominate the Northeast, it will undoubtedly be the most beneficial. Shotaro Abe immediately reported to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Katsura Cabinet even held a special meeting to discuss the plan. In the end, the Japanese cabinet decided that it would be beneficial for Japan to support Zhang Yuting to unify the Northeast.

As a result, Japanese Foreign Minister Komura Shoutaro was only the governor of the Kanto region, Yoshimasa Oshima, and the Japanese Army Chief of Staff Kodama Gentaro also ordered Goto Shinpei, president of the Manchurian Railway, to find a way to make every effort to promote this plan.

As a result, less than a week after Japan had just supported Zhang Yuting's military expansion, Goto Shinpei hurried from Dalian to Shengjing and appeared in Zhang Yuting's study.

"Your Excellency, both the Japanese side and the Beiyang government unanimously support you to become the leader of the Northeast, and this is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you. The Beiyang government has promised that as long as you can unify the Northeast, it will appoint you as the Northeast Patrol Envoy. In addition, the Beiyang government will also support your military spending of 5 million oceans. Shinhei Goto smiled.

Zhang Yuting tried his best to calm himself down, but the slightly trembling body still showed how excited he was at the moment. Becoming the leader of the Northeast has always been his dream! Originally, he thought it would be difficult to achieve. But now he found that this qiē seemed to be close at hand. With the support of the Beiyang government and the Japanese, he not only gained great righteousness, but also guaranteed his strength. It seems that it is no longer impossible to defeat the other warlords of the Feng system and control the entire northeast.

"Will Yuan Shikai be so kind? I wouldn't believe him. Zhang Yuting did not immediately express his position, but raised his own questions.

Of course Yuan Shikai won't be so kind. However, according to the information we have, it is very likely that the Beiyang Army will attack the south in the near future. Therefore, at this time, he does not want the Northeast to pose a threat to him. Goto Shinpei said.

Zhang Yuting nodded: "I see!" ”

However, he has to admit that this is indeed a rare opportunity for him.

"Your Excellency, after research, we believe that the proposal of the Beiyang government is very feasible. Now you have a town under your command, and ten more independent brigades, with a total strength of 75,000 men. And Feng Lin Pavilion has only one town and three mixed associations, and there are only more than 30,000 people in total. Your strength is 2.5 times that of Feng Linge. If you launch a surprise attack, Feng Linge is not your opponent at all. After obtaining Rehe, you will have the strength to confront Wu Xingquan. With the support of the Japanese Empire, you will eventually be able to defeat Wu Xingquan and dominate the entire Northeast. Goto Shinpei painted a beautiful blueprint for Zhang Yuting.

It's a pity that Zhang Yuting is not so easy to be fooled.

"The other five independent brigades have just been formed, and it will take a certain amount of time to form combat effectiveness."

"A month should be enough. It was too late to attack again a month later. Goto Shinpei said.

"What about Jilin? If I launch an attack on Feng Linge, Wu Xingquan will definitely not sit idly by. When the time comes, if the Jilin Army goes south, how can I resist it? This is what Zhang Yuting is most worried about.

"That's why you have to move fast and try to get a quick fix. Before Wu Xingquan could react, he dealt with Feng Linge. At that time, even if Wu Xingquan wants to do it again, he has already lost the best opportunity. Even if the war doesn't go well, the Japanese Empire will do everything it can to help you. In the name of the exercise, our railway garrison brigade will block the road southbound from Jilin to buy you enough time. Goto Shinpei said.

Zhang Yuting nodded, in this case, he would indeed have a great chance of winning.

"If necessary, the Japanese Army will directly help Your Excellency. In this case, you should be relieved! Goto Shinpei gave Zhang Yuting a reassurance.

Although, Zhang Yuting knew that cooperating with the Japanese was undoubtedly seeking the skin of the tiger, and if he didn't do it well, he would lead the wolf into the house. However, now he can't turn back. In addition, the ambition in his heart also made it impossible for him to refuse the conditions of the Japanese.