Central, Mandalay is the capital of Mandalay Province.
As the capital of Hongsawady for many dynasties, many local big family forces are deeply entangled here, and it is also the core area of warlord forces.
There are more than a dozen big families in the local area, but there is only one local warlord, or rather one faction, which is the Wu Kaile faction that Domino mentioned before.
Wu Kaile controls eight divisions across the north and is one of the important powerful factions within Hongsawady. Moreover, he is an ally with the Maungku faction currently guarding Shan State.
Of course, the Maungu faction at this time has been controlled by the Homo sapiens company.
In Wu Kaile's private manor, he was watching several servants cutting stones. One of his hobbies was playing stone gambling.
Of course, the jade industry is actually one of the pillar industries of Wu Kaile's family, controlling about 30% of the output of the entire jade mining area, and the remaining 70% is controlled by the Kachin Army.
This is also one of the foundations why Wu Kaile's line can develop and grow.
After all, the Maungku clan can rely on flour from the Golden Triangle, smuggling on the northeastern border, and gambling in the old streets.
Wu Kaile's family relied on the jade from the Wulong River area and the river transportation and agriculture in the Mandalay area.
The sizzling sound of the chainsaw did not affect Wu Kaile's mood. He liked the excitement of cutting through rough stones.
Controlling the channels of core supply, the rough stone placed in front of Wu Kaile was naturally not some kind of marble jadeite.
Soon, a piece of rough stone as big as a watermelon was cut open, revealing an obvious green ribbon, but Wu Kaile shook his head:
"The garbage is greasy, green, and has a lot of cracks. It is of little value."
A middle-aged man walked in from the door and quickly smiled and praised: "The general has a sharp eye and is truly the king of stone gambling."
Wu Kaile was not complacent about the flattery of his subordinates. His stone gambling experience was gained by constantly cutting stones: "Zhengshan, what can I do for you?"
Mang Zhengshan was one of his division commanders.
The person that Wu Kaile really cares about at this time is not Mang Zhengshan, but the few people he brought here.
Sensing something wrong with Wu Kaile's expression, Mang Zhengshan immediately whispered in his ear: "General, they want to see you and say they have something very important to discuss with you."
Although Wu Kaile didn't know the purpose of the other party's visit, he was a guest after all. He ordered the butler: "Go and prepare tea."
"Yes, sir."
In the living room.
Wu Kaile narrowed his eyes slightly, Maung An? Maung Shi? What are these two guys doing here in Mandalay?
The two parties had been chatting for a long time and there was nothing to say.
Seeing that the atmosphere was almost tense, Maung An finally explained his purpose: "Your Excellency, General, are you interested in doing a business deal?"
"Business?" Wu Kaile glanced at the other party and didn't know what he was thinking. Then he asked calmly:
"What kind of business is worth a visit in person?"
Maung An and Maung Shek, one is the spokesperson of the big family in Yangon, and the other is the spokesperson of the big family in Ayeyarwady Province, and they themselves represent the big families in the south.
At this time, he actually came to Mandalay in person. It is obvious that this business is very big and his intervention may be needed.
"The general should know that business is not easy to do in coastal areas now, and we hope to ease the atmosphere with the outside world," Maung An said with a smile.
Hearing this, Wu Kaile took a sip of tea and replied with a smile: "Shouldn't your Excellency go to Binmane for this kind of matter? Mandalay has no right to decide."
"No, as long as the general is willing, Mandalay can decide." Maung An looked at the other party's eyes very seriously.
"..." Wu Kaile's eyes were full of surprise and astonishment: "Your Excellency, you might as well explain it more clearly."
"Your Excellency General, this is a petition from various families along the coast. You can take a look at it first." Maung An handed over a petition.
Wu Kaile took it and took a look and found that more than two-thirds of the dozen or so big families in the coastal areas had signed it.
This made Wu Kaile's ambition grow wildly like weeds.
But then he calmed down and quickly calculated in his mind that he had the strength of the eight divisions in the north, and he was confident that he could convince the other side of Maung Ku to stand still.
If coupled with the secret support of the big families in the coastal areas, these people also control the intricate network of relationships. Even if they do not cooperate with themselves, they will most likely stand aside.
In this way, he only needs to face the two divisions in Binmane alone.
But Wu Kaile still had some doubts in his heart. He did not agree immediately, but asked instead:
"Maung Ku can do it too, why don't you go find him?"
Maung An smiled: "The general is the strongest. If we go to General Maung Ku, will the general be willing to stand still?"
Wu Kaile immediately understood that his department's military strength was indeed the strongest. If Maung Gu's department wanted to do something, it would be impossible without his cooperation and acquiescence.
But Wu Kaile still didn't agree: "I need to think about this matter. After all, it is of great importance."
Maung Shi, who had been silent all this time, now spoke up to assist: "We can help the general appease the two divisions in Bin Mane and ensure that we will not interfere in this matter."
After getting this answer, Wu Kaile was immediately moved.
After all, what he was worried about was whether this matter would be a trap. If Maung Shimaung'an's side could really let the two garrison divisions from Binmane sit on the sidelines, then he felt that the success rate of this matter was very high.
"Are you sure?"
"Naturally, as a sign of good faith, we will stay in Mandalay until the general completes everything."
Seeing the sincerity of the other party, Wu Kaile no longer had any doubts in his heart. At this time, he only felt that the advantage was mine, so he quickly reached an agreement with Maung An and Maung Shi, and the two parties divided their respective interests.
That night.
Wu Kaile gathered a group of confidants in the military camp outside the city.
Including the commander of the 505th Division, Mang Zhengshan, who introduced Maung Aung Maung Shih, the commander of the 501st Division, Wu Daoda, the commander of the 502nd Division, Wu Yao, the commander of the 503rd Division, Bo Ke, and the head of the Military Intelligence Department, Mang Feng.
These people are Wu Kaile's confidants, and they are also subordinates that he feels he can trust.
After telling everyone what happened with Maung An Maung Shek in the morning, Wu Kaile secretly observed everyone's expressions.
Mang Zhengshan immediately flattered him: "General, I have long disliked these guys."
Others quickly agreed. After all, the success rate of this matter seemed to be very high. If they stood up to oppose it now, wouldn't it be against Wu Kaile?
Wu Yao, commander of the 502nd Division, then shouted: "General, let me take the lead. I promise to take Binmane within an hour."
You Wu Yao is so cunning, the others thought with disdain.
And Mang Zhengshan showed no sign of weakness: "General, I am also willing to take the lead."
At this time, the others could not sit still and expressed their willingness to do their best for the general.
Wu Kaile felt that the military morale was available, but it was obviously inappropriate to send four divisions south at once. After all, it was necessary to be on guard against others.
He then looked at Mang Zhengshan, who had introduced Maung An and the two men here. He had received a report from the Military Intelligence Office that this guy had received a lot of money from the other party.
Just in case, Wu Kaile planned to let Boqi's 503rd Division and Mangzhengshan's 505th Division garrison Mandalay's old base, so that they could supervise each other and guard against the Kachin Army in the north and the Maunggu Clan in the southeast.
He himself led the guard regiment, Wu Daoda's 501st Division, Wu Yao's 502nd Division, and then merged with the 504th Division in the south, gathering the strength of the three divisions and quickly approaching the city.
Wu Kaile, who was dazzled by profit, did not know that there was an invisible big hand controlling his every move.
If you want to destroy it, you must first make it crazy.
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