"That boy Zhao Ming is indeed right, you old man has quite a lot of thoughts!"
Zhang Kai smiled and said, "Unfortunately, it's better not to tell you some things in advance, in case you have other thoughts."
Seeing that he couldn't get any information from the other party, Beishan didn't care.
After a short rest, everyone moved forward again.
During this period, we rested for one night in a cave and started on our way again early the next morning.
Just before noon, following Beishan's instructions along the way, we arrived at the Rehe Fengjun military garrison that Beishan had visited several times before.
"Haha! So you are the people introduced here by Chief Zhao, right?"
At this time, in the station office somewhere on the border of Rehe, backed by mountains and forests, a middle-aged Fengtian officer was shaking hands with Zhang Kai very enthusiastically.
"Sir, did you know we were coming back?"
Zhang Kai was a little surprised when he heard this.
"I know, I know! One of my partners mentioned to me Chief Zhao who is stationed in Chabei more than half a month ago. I have been friends with him for a long time. Unfortunately, due to my position, I cannot have a good time with you over drinks and chat with Mr. Zhao. pity."
The other person said it with regret and emotion on his face, but smart people knew that these were beautiful words.
But when he heard this, Zhang Kai couldn't help but be shocked.
More than half a month ago? !
That was what happened before they went north to attack Outer Mongolia.
Zhao Ming actually planned this for so long in advance?
As for how to deliver the news, Zhang Kai understood what was going on.
Boss Guo!
It should be that when Boss Guo left, Zhao Ming said something to him in advance.
Calculating this, the time is even earlier, probably a month ago.
"Commander Ren is so polite. Our Chief Zhao also admires Captain Ren very much!" Zhang Kai smiled and was polite to the other party.
After some small talk, Captain Ren seemed to feel a little impatient, so he asked.
"I just don't know why Mr. Zhang came here this time?"
He knew Zhao Ming, but not long ago, his partner Lao Guo once mentioned this figure in Chabei.
Moreover, Chief Zhao also conveyed a message to Lao Guo, saying that he wanted to be friends with him and that there would definitely be many opportunities for cooperation in the future.
But isn't it just a scene?
Why did you send someone here specifically? What's the key to coming here empty-handed? So shameless?
I have already made up my mind that once the other party can't tell me how ugly he is, and after a good meal, I will politely send him where he came from!
If there are no practical benefits, then it’s nonsense!
Seeing that the other party started asking questions, Zhang Kai felt a little unsure, but he still followed Zhao Ming's instructions and said with a smile,
"Haha! Captain Ren, to be honest, I am here to negotiate a deal with you on behalf of my family, Chief Zhao!"
"Oh?~What kind of deal?"
Captain Ren's thick unibrow only raised slightly, but he didn't take it seriously.
If you want to get away from him with nothing, you are overthinking it.
Being able to walk with Lao Guo shows that he is a philistine businessman himself, and being a soldier may be just his side job.
After all, this is Rehe, not the three eastern provinces. The sky is high and the emperor is far away, and it is in this bitter cold place. Naturally, you can make money wherever you can.
Zhang Kai naturally saw that the other party didn't take him seriously, but he continued to act as instructed.
"But before we talk about this deal, can I ask you something?"
"Just ask whatever you want to ask!" Ren Wei said casually.
"I heard Boss Guo mention that you were stationed in the Tongliao area of Jehol before, right? Although it is close to the Chahar area, it is about fifty kilometers away from here.
Can you tell us why you recently switched to being based here? "
As soon as Zhang Kai finished speaking, the situation suddenly took a turn for the worse.
Wow!
Almost instantly, a cold gun barrel was pressed against Zhang Kai's forehead, and Zhang Kai swallowed unconsciously.
He was considered an old man, but when he was suddenly hit like this, he still couldn't help but feel a sudden rush in his heart.
Fortunately, he disguised himself well and looked calm on the surface.
There were only two of them in the office, plus the old man Beishan.
But Zhang Kai couldn't do anything at this moment. Only the two of them were allowed in here, and they were searched long before entering.
Gradually, he gradually calmed down.
"Why is Captain Ren so nervous? As I said, I'm just here to discuss business."
"Talk about business? Since we are talking about business, let's talk business properly. Is this something you can ask?
If it weren't for Chief Zhao's sake, you would be dead! "
Ren Wei said coldly, and slowly put back the gun in his hand.
"But this matter is not a military secret to you. Outer Mongolia is moving south and sweeping Chahar.
Not only is Marshal Yan’s department nervous, our young marshal is also on guard against this matter.
However, Chahar is Marshal Yan's territory after all. Marshal doesn't want to cross the line, but he still has to fulfill his duty to defend the territory.
What's more, we are not the stingy Yan Laoxi.
On weekdays, we eat and drink from the people. Isn’t this the time when we should do our best? "
Although the group leader didn't say it clearly, his meaning was obvious.
The other party received the order and stationed tens of kilometers forward to guard against the possibility that Outer Mongolia could enter the Jehol area at any time to harass the place.
"That's it! Captain Ren is so righteous! The people of Rehe are really lucky to have such a good official as Captain Ren." Zhang Kai complimented with a smile.
"Haha! If this comes from your mouth, Chief Zhang, I believe it. But when it comes from you, I feel like it's a humiliation!"
Captain Ren's words made Zhang Kai a little embarrassed.
He forgot that he belonged to Zhao Ming's side and represented Zhao Ming.
Most of the news about Zhao Ming's recent heroic performance against the Outer Mongolia has spread, so it's no wonder that the other party said so.
"Sorry, that's not what I am..."
"Oh! Needless to say, I understand. Since we are talking about business, let's talk about the business."
Ren Wei was becoming more and more impatient. The other party's shyness gave him a strong sense of routine, which was very similar to those profiteers who wanted to gain nothing.
"Since Commander Ren is quick to talk, I won't hide it. I wonder if Commander Ren would like to be moved up? Or maybe transferred to Chengde?"
Chengde is a good place with a suitable climate and prosperous commerce. "
"What do you mean?"
Hearing this, Ren Wei suddenly perked up and squinted his eyes to look at the other party again.
Of course he wants to go to Chengde.
That is the capital of Rehe, with convenient transportation. If you can go there, even if you continue to be the commander of the garrison, no! Even if you are a government official, you will still make a lot of money.
Unlike now, the autonomy here is great, but in such a bitter and cold place, no matter how much money is made, there is not much oil to be squeezed out.
Seeing that the other party was obviously interested, Zhang Kai breathed a sigh of relief, but whether he could succeed or not still depends on what happens next.
"Zhao Ming! Zhao Ming! If this thing really comes to pass, I will obey your orders from now on!"
