Fengxian Jiangshan

He is dressed in a tuxedo, a top hat on his head, and holds a civility stick in his hand.Dressed like a typical British gentleman, he walked up to Nakamichi Katsuta and said, "Sir, you threatened to use force against Fengtian. Does it represent the attitude of the Japanese government?"

Katsuta Nakamichi was angry, but she still didn't lose her mind. The sudden appearance of so many Westerners made her feel overwhelmed, and she was afraid that things would get complicated again.

"This is my personal opinion, but the imperial government will also firmly safeguard our commercial interests. It will never allow imperial merchants to be tricked. It is necessary to take decisive actions and teach those who don't know what to do."

The British gentleman shook his head again and again: "I think you need to be clear about one thing. Fengtian is an important military supplies production base of the Allies. We have just carried out in-depth cooperation. Our British businessmen have shares in Fengtian Bank. The British government absolutely We will not sit back and watch Japan rob, and this behavior will also be cast aside by the entire civilized world."

"That's right, what Mr. Alexander said is very reasonable, and the attitude of the United States is also the same." A well-mannered Westerner in his thirties also said: "The Cleveland consortium of the United States has just reached a cooperation with Fengtian Bank, and we also have a stake in it." Mukden Bank, the Japanese side must be clear that Mukden’s factories are producing gun parts for the United States, and we will never allow Japan to disrupt normal commercial exchanges.”

With the Americans and the United Kingdom in the lead, Katsuta's arrogance suddenly weakened a lot. After all, Japan is not yet strong enough to ignore the world, and Katsuta is not clear about the situation in front of him, so he does not dare to express his position casually, worrying will cause international disputes.

There is another name that scares Katsuta, that is the Cleveland Consortium, which is one of the top ten consortiums in the United States. It has great strength in steel, oil and railways, and the Cleveland Consortium controls cotton exports. Japan’s textile industry Raw materials are imported from the United States.

Katsuta didn't dare to be arrogant because he had the handle in other people's hands. This American was called Kerry. He learned about the situation and said to Katsuta: "Since Mr. Katsuta thinks that the agreement is just a rough agreement, then I suggest that The money you paid will be returned to you, so that you have nothing to lose, but don’t take the idea of ​​Fengtian Bank, otherwise the United States reserves the right to take further actions.”

Zhang Tinglan said with a smile: "Originally we should have charged liquidated damages, but for the sake of the friendship between China and Japan, we will pay them all back."

Someone generously returned the 100 million advance payment to Katsuta, Katsuta Nakamichi was full of anger at this time, he was tricked by the humble Chinese, but he didn't know the situation, so he couldn't argue with the representatives of the United States and Britain , so he could only leave angrily.

However, after leaving Fengtian Bank, Katsuta Nakamichi suddenly woke up. He only got back 100 million. He had prepaid 200 million to Duan Zhigui before that, and now Fengtian Bank can’t buy it. ah.

How stingy the Japanese are, Katsuta has the final say, Duan Zhigui left in less than a day, and should be intercepted, so he immediately sent a telegram to Feng Delin, asking him to take action, and Katsuta also promised that as long as he intercepted, the Japanese Loans will be provided to them.

After Feng Delin, who was poor and crazy, got the news, he immediately took action, mobilized the army, intercepted His Royal Highness Duan's special train, and found more than 350 million yuan in the car. Falling into Feng Delin's hands, Lao Feng was almost overjoyed, but he didn't expect that because of this, his image in Lao Yuan's heart would be completely ruined, and the gain outweighed the loss.

Having withstood the pressure from Japan, Zhang Tinglan was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief, but trouble came to him again. The opium seized from Tang Yulin last time was all from Rehe, and several batches of opium trafficked from Rehe were seized one after another. , Lao Zhang was furious, and immediately decided to send troops to strictly investigate the border between the two provinces, and completely eliminate drugs in Jehol. Zhang Tinglan's troops had been training for several months, and Lao Zhang just entrusted him with the task.

1Chapter 16 Playing hard to get

The land in Rehe is barren and the production is limited. Since the Republic of China, the accumulated military pay in arrears has exceeded 280 million oceans.Jiang Gui, who is the governor of Rehe, searched his brains, but couldn't find a way to get the money. He also ran across Beijing himself, and the Minister of Finance and the Deputy Minister all avoided him.

Living people cannot be suffocated by urine, Jiang Guiti thought about it, and there is only one way, that is to relax the control on opium, and tacitly allow the people under the rule to grow opium for profit.Because of this, Rehe soon became an opium-infested area, and the planting area became larger and larger, and more and more red soil was trafficked to Beijing, Tianjin and the three northeastern provinces.

The continuous seizure of opium in Rehe made Zhang Zuolin furious. Zhang Zuolin was not naive enough to think that opium could be completely banned. What made him angry was that Jiang Guiti monopolized the benefits and did not give Fengtian any of them. On the contrary, his behavior greatly weakened Fengtian's strength was weakened, so Lao Zhang made up his mind to rectify the opium.

Lao Zhang used the banner of banning opium to the outside world, but Zhang Tinglan knew the bottom line, which was to control the scale of the opium trade and at the same time get the huge profits.To achieve this kind of goal is not something that a mere army can do, it must have a shrewd business acumen, which is why Lao Zhang asked Zhang Tinglan to be responsible.

After Zhang Tinglan received the task, he stepped up preparations.But before leaving, there is one more thing to do, which is to take back the official bank account. Since Katsuta wants to return 100 million, it proves that the agreement has expired, so the official bank account is still Fengtian.

Zhang Tinglan Dama Jindao brought his men to the official silver house. Ever since he suffered this big loss, Shengtian no longer had the hypocritical smile of the past. He looked like a raging beast, his eyes were full of anger.

"Mr. Zhang, the official bank account can be returned to you, but you must remember. If you dare to play tricks and let the official bank account issue currency again, the imperial government will definitely not sit idly by, and you will have to pay the price!"

"Don't worry about Mr. Lao Katsuta, the Chinese are wise enough to handle their own affairs."

Shengtian left angrily, and Zhang Tinglan immediately found Wang Yongjiang. It was a pity that the official bank account disappeared, so Zhang Tinglan suggested changing the official bank account to Fengtian Banking Regulatory Commission, which is responsible for managing Fengtian's banking industry.

This idea can kill two birds with one stone.It is not only a restriction on Fengtian Bank, after all, a private currency issuing bank will make others jealous, and having such an institution can make both Zhang Zuolin and Wang Yongjiang feel at ease.In addition, it is also to disgust the Japanese.According to the power design, Japanese banks are also under the management of the China Banking Regulatory Commission.Of course, the Japanese can also be disobedient.But if you do that, don't point out that the Fengtian government will protect Japanese banks, and you will be responsible for whatever happens.

Wang Yongjiang supported this proposal with both hands, and got Zhang Zuolin's consent, and soon implemented it.After Zhang Tinglan dealt with this matter, he left Fengtian with more than 400 soldiers from the second regiment and headed for the border between Fengtian and Rehe.Zhang Xueliang also followed when investigating the problem of opium.

"Hanqing, it's almost Chinese New Year, why run away and suffer. I'm not free as an official, so I have to come. You are different."

"I'm so bored at home, Brother Ting Lang, what I envy the most now is Liu Guang, I can do whatever I want."

Zhang Tinglan took care of him attentively, and the relationship between Liu Guang and him increased rapidly. Basically, only Zhang Tinglan could get close to him. In order not to disturb the family, Zhang Tinglan could only bring Liu Guang out.But Liu Guang is only over a year old, and he can't ride yet, so now he is running happily with the team.

With golden fur, it was like a bolt of lightning in the white snow. All the soldiers who saw it were amazed. Commander Zhang is usually different, and the horses he raises now are so extraordinary, just like the legendary horses. Pegasus in general.

"Hanqing, Zi Feiyu knows that Yu is not happy." Zhang Tinglan said with a smile: "Don't look at Liu Guang who seems to be free now. After two years, I will find him a wife. You have to hold your nose and recognize everything." , but it must not be worse!"

The reason why Zhang Xueliang was depressed was because of the marriage. Zhang Zuolin had already decided to let him marry Yu Fengzhi in the new year.It is the rule set by Lao Zhang to start a family first, and then start a career. Even if Zhang Xueliang is unwilling, he can only accept his fate. This time he came out with Zhang Tinglan just to relax.

"It seems that I don't have to envy this guy Liu Guang anymore. This guy is also a fallen man, but this kid still doesn't know the situation." Thinking of this, Zhang Xueliang finally showed a gratified smile. People really have a rotten nature. Take comfort in the fact that someone is more unlucky, be it a horse.

"Brother Tinglan, you have dragged me in again. How can a dignified man be compared to a horse!" Zhang Xueliang complained loudly. At this time, there was a sound of horse neighing, Liu Guang had already run over, and Zhang Xueliang was within a few steps The back of the horse.

He opened his mouth wide and bit the horse's buttocks. Suddenly, Zhang Xueliang's war horse started to gallop in pain, almost throwing Zhang Xueliang down. Foxes in general.

With this one person and one horse, the road is not lonely, and soon felt that the Tongliao area is one of the most important commercial routes between Rehe and Fengtian, and it is also the gateway for the inflow of drugs in Rehe. Zhang Zuolin brought his subordinates here back then The Mongolian bandits fought, and finally wiped out the banditry and severely damaged the separatist forces. It was also the victory of the banditry that Lao Zhang and his seven brothers became sworn brothers, laying the foundation for the army.

Time has passed, and the children of the younger generation have grown up and started to stand alone. After Zhang Tinglan settled here with his people, he found the local county magistrate. The county magistrate's surname was Guo, and his name was Guo Xiaoshan. Fat, covered in oil.

"Magistrate Guo, let's get straight to the point. I was ordered by Marshal Zhang to investigate the drug smuggling problem. Do you know the situation?"

If you want to get along in Tongliao, there are two things you have to be in touch with. One is the bandits, and the other is drugs. If you don't deal with them properly, you will be killed.Guo Xiaoshan has long been in the same boat, and every year a large amount of opium passes through him and is transported to Fengtian, and he has received enough benefits.

Most of his fat is earned from opium. It stands to reason that Guo Xiaoshan is the most afraid of Lao Zhang's drug investigation, but when he saw that the official in charge turned out to be a young man like Zhang Tinglan, Guo Xiaoshan immediately felt relieved. , What can a little doll find out?

He said with a smile on his face: "Teacher Zhang, the businessmen who travel back and forth in Tongliao are law-abiding. Occasionally some opium flows in, and it is a very small number. Don't worry at all."

Guo Xiaoshan opened his eyes and talked nonsense, Zhang Tinglan knew it well, but he continued to pretend to be confused, and said with a smile: "County Guo, if the problem is not serious, that's the best. I don't want to suffer here for the Chinese New Year. It’s just that orders are hard to break, and starting tomorrow, I’m going to have the military and police inspect the merchants who come and go, and I hope the local authorities can cooperate.”

"It's easy to say, easy to say, and we will definitely cooperate." Guo Xiaoshan agreed in this way, and after returning, he notified the merchants to let them temporarily avoid the limelight, and carefully hid the opium stored in the city.

On the second day, Guo Xiaoshan called the local police and cooperated with the soldiers to inspect the passing business travellers.It's just that this kind of inspection is purely perfunctory, and there is not much result at all. After working hard for two days, only a few ordinary people carrying a small amount of opium were caught.

What's more, they don't even know that opium is a drug, but it's just used as a painkiller. In this era, the news is blocked, and many people don't know the dangers of opium. For such people, Zhang Tinglan only asked his subordinates to educate them, and then let them go .

The inspection is still going on. Guo Xiaoshan initially came to report the situation to Zhang Tinglan every day, but he soon discovered that Zhang Tinglan didn't seem to care much about these things. He hid in the hot room every day and didn't even go out the door. The way things are done, the soldiers under him train on time, but they don't seem to have much interest in checking for drugs. Gradually, Guo Xiaoshan relaxes a lot.

After five days in a row, even the inspecting soldiers were too lazy to go out. Zhang Tinglan also notified Guo Xiaoshan that he was going back to Fengtian with his troops. Now Guo Xiaoshan was completely relieved, and the opium trade returned to normal.

"Brother Tinglan, why did you change your temper? You didn't move at all. This is not your style at all." Zhang Xueliang said with a smile: "There are two guesses, one is that you have changed your temper, and the other is that you are so suspicious. It's playing hard to get."

Zhang Tinglan nodded with a smile: "The localities are deeply intertwined. As the saying goes, a strong dragon does not overwhelm a local snake. If we don't let them relax their vigilance, what shall we do?"

"Brother Tinglan, you are so insidious!" Zhang Xueliang asked again: "It is said that you know yourself and your enemy, how can you know his situation if you are so silent, it is not good to arrest people randomly."

"Who told you that you will arrest people indiscriminately, let me let you meet someone."

A 25-year-old young man walked in and bowed to Zhang Tinglan and Zhang Xueliang.

"The villain has met Young Master Zhang and the young marshal."

"Brother Cheng, you are Ruixuan's cousin, you are one of your own, don't be so polite, tell me everything you know."

How could Zhang Tinglan not know the truth of knowing yourself and the enemy and you will never be imperiled in a hundred battles? He had already made a move early.This young man is Cheng Tianci, Qiao Ruixuan's cousin, and also from Shanxi. He has been doing business outside the customs all year round and is very familiar with the situation.

"Young Master Zhang, I'm ashamed to say that most of the people who run business outside the customs are Shanxi merchants. This trade route started at the end of Ming Dynasty and lasted for hundreds of years. Tongliao is the most important distribution center. The opium that comes from Chifeng All shipped here."

The fort was breached from the inside, and with an expert like Cheng Tianci, he quickly explained the situation in Tongliao clearly.Zhang Tinglan was able to know what she knew, and she changed her laziness in the past, and directly summoned the soldiers under her command. The soldiers were already itching, gearing up and preparing for a big fight!

1Chapter 17 Intention of Pei Gong

"Zhang Zuolin made great achievements in Fengtian. I thought he was such a powerful person, but now I look at him in a daze. He even sent a kid over to check for drugs. He can find a fart!"

In a hidden manor, Guo Xiaoshan was gathering with many businessmen, talking loudly, among them was a middle-aged man in his 30s, sitting in the middle, obviously the highest status, talking loudly.