Tang Yulin swayed his tall body and walked over from outside again, and happened to bump into Lu Zhengxiong. Tang Yulin also looked down on this man who was relying on others' power, and just snorted, and then he walked up to Zhang Zuolin.
"Lao Qi, you are too reckless. The Japanese are not easy to mess with." Tang Yulin also saw Zhang Tinglan at this time and glared at him: "Lao Qi, as the saying goes, you can't do anything if you don't have hair on your lips.
How can a person with such strong opinions just listen to a child?"
Tang Yulin's face was full of disdain, and he continued: "I think this guy arrested the Japanese today. I think he is a fool. Now everyone knows that the official in Fengtian has two in-laws, one is from Beiyang, and the other is from Beiyang.
One is Japanese. If you want to be an official, ask for Beiyang, and if you want to secure your position, you have to look at Japan's face. You should understand this, Seventh!"
Tang Yulin had always been Zhang Zuolin's number one general, second only to Zhang Zuolin in the 27th Division, and Lao Yuan also awarded him the rank of lieutenant general, making him equal to Zhang Zuolin. Tang Yulin was a little arrogant.
, not polite to speak.
Zhang Zuolin listened patiently, and then said: "Fourth brother, the Japanese are powerful, and I, Old Zhang, are not fooling around. I have my own opinions on these Japanese, so I let them go without any reason. I don't care about my face."
Where to put it!"
Tang Yulin's face became more and more gloomy: "Let me tell you the truth, the Japanese named Miki just came to me. He said that we can let go of the matter of arresting and wounding the Japanese ronin. He was even willing to provide help, but just let him
You agree to a small condition!"
"What conditions?" Lao Zhang was also curious about what the Japanese planned.
"It's a simple matter of asking us to provide protection for his business in Fengtian, and he also promised to provide a large loan. We are not acquainted with each other. It's good to turn enemies into friends. Just nod!"
"Seventh uncle, we absolutely cannot agree to this!" Zhang Tinglan hurriedly interrupted after hearing this. Tang Yulin's face darkened, and he stared at Zhang Tinglan with fire in his eyes.
However, Zhang Tinglan ignored him and said directly to Lao Zhang: "During this period, Japan has been taking frequent actions in Fengtian, building shops, suppressing local businessmen, and purchasing land. I think their actions have only one purpose, and that is to control Fengtian.
Business. Since last year, a large-scale war has broken out among the European powers. Except for Japan and the United States, all the powers have been involved. Every time a cannon is fired, thousands of taels of gold are consumed. They consume an astonishing amount of money every day. Therefore, there is an urgent need for external supplies of materials. Japanese products
Limited, their purpose of controlling Fengtian's business will be obvious!"
"We have been making trouble for a long time. We are using our things to make money for them. These little devils are really nothing!" Lao Zhang immediately understood that if he cooperated with Japan at this time, it would be tantamount to betraying the interests of the Northeast. Lao Zhang
Zhang would never agree. He turned around and said to Tang Yulin: "Fourth brother, if there is anything that needs to happen, let the Japanese come to me directly. I don't need to trouble you!"
When Tang Yulin saw that Lao Zhang had made up his mind, he didn't know what to say. He flicked his sleeves and turned to leave. Before leaving, he gave Zhang Tinglan a vicious look.
After Tang Yulin was sent away, it was already evening. Lao Zhang and Zhang Tinglan talked carefully for a while. They knew that tomorrow would be the real test moment. Whether they could gain both fame and fortune depends on tomorrow.
The night passed quickly, and at around eight o'clock the next morning, someone reported to Zhang Zuolin that the Japanese Consul General in Fengtian, Yata, came to see him.
"Seventh uncle, the show has begun, and my nephew is going to watch your performance!" Zhang Tinglan said with a smile.
"You brat, I don't even notice a few little devils. Just take a look at them."
Zhang Zuolin, dressed in casual clothes, hurriedly came out of the commander's residence. He laughed and said from a distance: "Consul General Yata, there were magpies chirping outside just now. I thought it was a good thing. It turns out you are here.
, please come in quickly!”
Zhang Zuolin's face was full of smiles, and he stretched out his hand to hold Yata, looking extremely affectionate. Yata was also unexpected, he was holding back his anger this time, and came to ask for punishment, but he reached out and did not hit the smiling person. Lao Zhang was so affectionate.
On the contrary, he didn't know what to do.
Behind him was a shadowy middle-aged man, it was Miki, the one who encouraged Yata to come to ask for someone. Now he was also confused and couldn't figure out the situation.
Lao Zhang did have the potential to be an actor. He pulled Yata into the Tiger Hall with great enthusiasm and ordered people to pour fragrant tea. The servants were like butterflies flying back and forth, bringing melons, fruits, candied fruits and other things. He was so enthusiastic
Yata couldn't stand it anymore.
"Mr. Zhang, it doesn't have to be like this. I'm here just to resolve the misunderstanding between us. I heard that your 27th Division detained several of our compatriots. This is a very unfriendly behavior. I hope you can resolve it as soon as possible."
Let him go and make some compensation, and we can't let a little thing affect the friendship between us."
As soon as Zhang Zuolin heard that the other party was going straight to the point, he also cheered up and entered the state. Lao Zhang raised his eyebrows slightly: "Mr. Yata, I, Lao Zhang, have always been respectful to the Japanese and have never offended the Japanese. Don't you think so?"
?”
What Lao Zhang said was the truth, and Yata could only nod.
Lao Zhang's tone became a little angry: "But what do you Japanese do? Do you regard me as a friend? Sihai Grain Store is a grain store that my nephew Zhang Tinglan just bought. It's just to make a few bucks."
With pocket money, a dozen of you ronin opened the door, is this the way to make friends?"
What Zhang Zuolin said was true, but Yata was a little passive. He only heard Miki say that Zhang Zuolin had captured the Japanese, and did not know that the grain store was opened by Zhang Zuolin's people. He glanced at Miki behind him.
Miki was relatively calm: "Mr. Zhang, this is a misunderstanding. We didn't know in advance that it was the property of the 27th Division. And as early as more than a month ago, we took a fancy to that shop. Now you suddenly take over, I'm very happy.
I suspect that Master Zhang is deliberately going against us Japanese."
"What a big crime. I, Mr. Zhang, can't afford it." Zhang Zuolin is also a veteran. How could he be questioned by Sanmu? He sneered and said: "Business is based on your own will. If we buy it, it is ours. You guys
The Japanese are rude in front of us, so why should we not be able to fight back when they are beaten or scolded?"
"Mr. Zhang, we are still good friends. It is not good to hurt our friendship over such a trivial matter. I think it is better to resolve it peacefully!" Yata spoke again: "I have several suggestions for solving this matter. First, please
Mr. Zhang will be released immediately; secondly, Mr. Zhang will ensure that your subordinates cannot harm the Japanese; and the third grain store will be handed over to Mr. Miki to run. Of course, we will not infringe on Mr. Zhang's interests, but will further cooperate with you.
"
"Yes, Mr. Zhang, as long as you agree to cooperate with us and help us obtain more shops, I am willing to share 20% of the profits with Mr. Zhang, and I can also make a loan of one million yuan to help Mr. Zhang expand his strength.
, what do you think?”
Hearing this, Zhang Zuolin already agreed with Zhang Tinglan's judgment. These Japanese were indeed eyeing Fengtian's commercial interests. Lao Zhang calmly took a sip of tea and said, "The conditions look good, but they still have to tolerate me.
Think about it."
"Mr. Zhang, you must understand that the patience of the Japanese Empire is limited. You arrested our people, and we repaid you with kindness and provided you with a loan. There is nothing so good in the world!" Miki said again gloomily.
Yata also said: "Mr. Zhang, I never take the Japanese lightly. Everyone has to pay the price, but Mr. Zhang is the exception. Isn't that enough to show our friendship?"
At this moment, a voice suddenly came: "Two gentlemen, you are mistaken. In fact, the Japanese ronin who caused trouble were detained for your own benefit. You are using this matter to threaten us. It is really a big mistake.
!”
The person who came was none other than Zhang Tinglan. He quickly walked up to Yata and Miki and placed something in front of them with a smile on his face.
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