Warlords: Rising from the Northwest Border and Sweeping Across the Powers

Chapter 170: The future governor of Shanghai will be the one who leaves the Skeleton Division behind

Su Zhengyang's series of measures made the Fuso side suffer in silence, and the whole Shanghai city was peaceful and prosperous. Countless people praised Su Zhengyang's behavior. For a time, Su Zhengyang's status and prestige in Shanghai became extremely grand. Even major media newspapers called Su Zhengyang the savior of the new era.

After finishing a series of finishing tasks, Su Zhengyang was ready to return to Beilong City with Duan Jinshu. Now that his wedding with Yang Qiyue was approaching, it was time to go back and make preparations in advance.

In the study room of the manor, Duan Jinshu looked at Su Zhengyang meaningfully and said, "Your future father-in-law and I both want you to leave this elite division-level combat unit in Shanghai. It won't be long before the Civil War breaks out. By then, Shanghai will become a battleground. With such an elite force here, we feel at ease."

Su Zhengyang nodded without comment, handed Duan Jinshu a cigarette, and slowly said: "Uncle Duan, to be honest, this Skeleton Division under my command was specially trained by the people of Peace Company. It is an invincible division. Whether it is in terms of equipment, soldier combat capability, or personnel quality, it is the best in China. If I leave Shanghai, I will definitely take them with me. Linzhou is also in trouble now, and the Japanese are eyeing me covetously. I can't leave such a powerful card in Shanghai."

Su Zhengyang paused, a gleam of brilliance flashed in his eyes as he said, "Besides, we don't even know who will be the next governor of Shanghai, so why should I make wedding clothes for others?"

Duan Jinshu shook his head, pointed at Su Zhengyang with a wry smile and said, "You kid, you really don't want to do anything until you see the rabbit. You haven't even sat comfortably in the position of a congressman, and you're eyeing the position of the governor of Shanghai. But this matter may be a bit difficult."

"As you know, there are three factions in the leadership of the Northern Frontier Congress. One is the presidential faction headed by me and Brother Yang, one is the pro-Fuso faction headed by Zhang Chengxiang, and the last is the neutral faction headed by Feng Changan. The situation is turbulent now. What the higher-ups want is stability and balance, not one dominant party. Letting you sit in the seat of a member of Congress has already attracted great criticism. In the short term, it is unlikely that you will be nominated to concurrently serve as the Governor of Shanghai."

Su Zhengyang put out the cigarette in his hand, stared into Duan Jinshu's eyes and slowly said, "I, Su Zhengyang, am not a greedy person. To put it bluntly, politics is about weighing and compromising with each other. The position of the Governor of Shanghai does not necessarily have to be held by me, Su Zhengyang, but Shanghai can actually only be controlled by me, Su Zhengyang. Uncle Duan, do you understand what I mean?"

Duan Jinshu pondered for a moment, shook his head again and said, "Even if you let someone under your command take the position of Governor of Shanghai, it will be difficult to do so. Shanghai has been an important place in China for decades. If you want to take the position of Governor of Shanghai, you must have sufficient qualifications and strong strength. It is impossible."

Su Zhengyang said with a smile on his face: "What I mean is to nominate a neutral person from the Feng faction to sit in the position of Governor of Shanghai. In fact, I have already reached an agreement with Councillor Feng. In name, someone from the Feng faction will serve as Governor of Shanghai. Secretly, all matters in Shanghai will still be handled according to my attitude."

Duan Jinshu looked at Su Zhengyang meaningfully and said, "It seems that Feng Changan still cares about his old relationship with your father. If we do this, it won't be difficult, but does Feng have a specific candidate? Feng Changan is already the governor of two provinces. It's not appropriate for him to take on this position concurrently."

Su Zhengyang smiled and said word by word, "Cousin Feng, Li Tingjiang, is extremely suitable to take the position of Governor of Shanghai, regardless of his qualifications and reputation."

"If it's Li Tingjiang, then it won't be a big problem."

Li Tingjiang mentioned by Su Zhengyang is the cousin of Feng Changan, the governor of Huizhou and two provinces. In Feng's army, his status is second only to Feng Changan. He is loyal to Feng Changan and follows his orders. He now serves as the deputy commander-in-chief of the Huizhou Army.

Having served in the army for more than 20 years, he has made outstanding military achievements for the Feng faction and the Northern Frontier government. Both his qualifications and reputation are high enough to make him the new governor of Shanghai.

Of course, Su Zhengyang and Feng Changan had already reached an agreement in private. Before and after Li Tingjiang was elected to the throne, the Feng faction would only symbolically send a division of troops to Shanghai. The main military power of Shanghai was still firmly in the hands of Su Zhengyang. With the Skeleton Division guarding Shanghai, neither the counterattack of the Southern Government nor any unexpected events from Fuso would pose any threat to Shanghai.

The Skeleton Division is stationed in Shanghai, and it is foreseeable that it will face tremendous pressure on the battlefield in the future. However, given the strength of the Skeleton Division, Su Zhengyang is full of confidence in them.

The personnel replenishment and logistical supply of the SS Division is a major issue that must be considered.

Although Su Zhengyang can consume system points to solve this series of problems, he will also have to pay a huge price.

After a preliminary exchange with Duan Jinshu, the two sides had basically decided on the candidate for the future Governor of Shanghai. In this way, the huge city of Shanghai actually fell into the hands of Su Zhengyang.

You know, the Governor of Shanghai collects astronomical figures of various taxes every year. He only needs to pay 60% of the amount to the Northern Frontier Government, and the remaining 40% can be used to pay the troops under his command and develop military strength.

Before, the Southern Government and the Northern Frontier Government jointly held the administrative rights of Shanghai. This figure might not be too shocking, but now Shanghai is completely under the absolute rule of the Northern Frontier Government. It is conservatively estimated that the benefits that the Governor of Shanghai can get every year are more than 30 million oceans.

Su Zhengyang had worked so hard to snatch this piece of fat meat, so how could he let others reap the fruits of victory?

Of course, the Feng faction will also have to share 20% of the profits. In this world, only interests can bind the two forces together.

Moreover, at present, Feng Changan is absolutely standing firmly on Su Zhengyang's side. His apparently neutral stance can also make Zhang Chengxiang and others relax their vigilance.

"Next, there is one last thing to do. After that, we will prepare to set off and return to Beilong City. Luan Yu, let Commander Ike come to see me!"

"Yes, Governor!"

Half an hour later, Ike, wearing a neat black military uniform, with a tall and dignified figure, strode into Su Zhengyang's study.

"Leader, may I ask what you want me to do? Our Skull Division will unwaveringly complete all the tasks assigned by the leader!"

Su Zhengyang motioned Ike to sit down, lit a cigar for him, and then slowly said, "I will leave Shanghai in the next two days, but this time, I don't plan to withdraw the Skull Division. Instead, I will leave you here to face the pressure from the Southern Government."