Chapter Thirty: Heart-to-Heart Talk (First Update)

  Internecine strife is unbearable, to have some achievements, you must have strength, the most direct manifestation of strength is territory and wealth. Now that the Ding family has made a start, and with several trusted subordinates on his own side, he also has Yang Yongtai, a talented strategist joining him, his confidence has increased significantly.

  Mao Feng returned to his office, his mood becoming increasingly agitated. He couldn't help but feel pleased, and he muttered to himself: "Double Yang, one is already in my hands, the other is probably hopeless. Yang Du is even more difficult to deal with, and I don't have the ability to win him over! He's Yuan Shikai's strategist, and our ideas are different. As the saying goes, 'different paths, no cooperation'!"

  When Mao Feng was being polished, Yang Yongtai was not so lucky. He thought he had escaped a disaster, but today's events were like a dream to him, leaving him sighing in regret, wondering how he had ended up with such a taste. It was truly a case of "a tiger falling into a plain", and thinking about this, Yang Yongtai couldn't help but hate Tang Shaoyi even more. If it weren't for this person informing President Sun, he wouldn't have fallen to such a state, and he wouldn't have had to leave Guangzhou in frustration! Although there were also reasons for his own mistakes, most of the blame lay with people like Tang Shaoyi!

  Yang Yongtai clenched his fists, but soon Yang Yongtai slowly relaxed, after a while Yang Yongtai let out a long sigh, his face returned to normal, he smiled wryly and said in a low voice: "For so long, I'm still like this, my mood is unstable, what a great taboo!"

  Before long, Yang Yongtai naturally shifted his thoughts to Mao Fengzhi. Yang Yongtai didn't have much information about Mao Fengzhi, but he had gained a good understanding of him through their interactions over the past few days.

  Mao Feng is indeed a straightforward and decisive person, with no external influences affecting his decisions. Once he decides on something, he acts swiftly and decisively. I have personally experienced this, and such people are indeed capable of achieving great things.

  However, Yang Yongtai immediately thought that Mao Fengzhi still lacked time, and his strength was not enough to take the stage. He didn't even have his own territory, let alone other things! In this turbulent situation, it's difficult to fight for a place in the world. Although now is the right time, this person's foundation is too shallow. If there were another ten years, maybe he would have had the opportunity to make a comeback, but that would only be an opportunity!

  Yang Yongtai naturally thought about his own way out, whether he really wanted to stay and assist wholeheartedly or just go through the motions occasionally.

  Yang Yongtai finally sighed and said: "Forget it, forget it. Just let's leave it for now and see how things go. Anyway, I'm out to clear my mind."

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  Fierce training, warriors' earth-shaking combat and bayonet drills, filling the air with a sense of battlefield solemnity and fervent passion.

  Mao Feng watched with one eye and nodded, having been in the army for more than half a year, it's already rare to have achieved such a level. From being alone to now leading over 2,000 people, he had made great progress!

  For the current situation, Mao Feng had already made up his mind and had a plan, which was to follow Sun Daqiang. At that time, if things couldn't be done, he could rely on Sun Daqiang. Now Sun Daqiang needed to win people's hearts and gain more support, especially from the military personnel. Moreover, didn't Mao Feng have an in-law relationship with Sun Daqiang? He was close to Sun Daqiang's inner circle, including Dai Jitao, and had a good relationship with them. What he worried about most was Lin Hu's side.

  For Lin Hu, Mao Fengzhi still has great respect. No matter how others evaluate Lin Hu, but Mao Fengzhi himself is like this. Lin Hu's appreciation and importance to him are all unnecessary to say. If it really comes to that point, he will tie himself to Lin Hu and go to rely on Sun Dapao together.

  Zhang Sheng, Deputy Officer of Mao Fengzhi, rushed over and saluted: "Commander, the General just called and asked you to go over!"

  Mao Fengzhi immediately set off for Lin Hu's mansion. As soon as Lin Hu saw Mao Fengzhi, he got straight to the point and told him the reason why he had been summoned.

  "Really started fighting?"

  Lin Hu said: "The midnight battle has begun! Now the Yun-Gui Zhu Peide army and Yang Ximin's army have launched a main attack on Wuzhou, and the offensive is very fierce. Although Wuzhou is still in Chen Jiongming's hands, it won't be able to hold out for much longer!"

  Mao Feng's low voice said: "Since the western route has begun, Fujian this side is likely to have some movement too!"

  Lin Hu said: "Xu Chongzhi is not worth worrying about, he has so few troops in Fujian, I know very well. Moreover, Sun Chuanfang also has intentions for Fujian, what he cares about now is how to stand firm in Fujian, can he win against me? Hmph!"

  Mao Feng opened his mouth and said: "General, don't underestimate him. Xu Chongzhi has a good way with troops, and after all, he is a local of Guangdong Province. It's easier for him to get the acceptance of the locals here. Not to mention that there is still Sun Dapao behind him! Don't be careless!"

  "Oh? Then how do you think it should be done?" Lin Hu asked with a raised eyebrow and a smile.

  Mao Feng said: "We can't not prevent, but just defending is not the way to do things. Only by taking the initiative to attack, I think we must let Xu Chongzhi know that he shouldn't have any small ideas. Guangxi is too far away from us, so it doesn't matter, but here we must make Xu Chongzhi or Sun Dapao understand that what the commander says goes!"

  Lin Hu praised, looking at Mao Feng, he said: "What you said is not bad, but it's no longer necessary for us to say anything! Fujian has its own way of dealing with things, and Sun Chuanfang is enough to give them a headache! Now I plan to thoroughly take down the area around Swatow. For those who are inclined towards Sun Daopao, it's necessary to strangle them in the cradle, so as to avoid any future trouble!"

  The atmosphere of killing and fighting cannot be stopped, overflowing, Mao Feng has long been used to it. He said calmly: "It's not possible, General, our military strength is still weak now. Just the Chaoyang area alone has tied up too much of our energy. If we add the coastal Shantou area, our military strength will be even weaker!"

  Lin Hu didn't mince his words: "What's the point of that? It's not about how we think, but about what the other side thinks. In this day and age, what's needed is real power. With power, your words have influence, and people will listen! Feng Zhi, although you're very talented, some things still need more consideration. Right and wrong aren't as simple as you think!"

  Mao Feng knew Lin Hu's determination was below his, and he immediately changed his tone and said: "Yes, General! Thank you for your guidance, General!"

  Lin Hu smiled and said: "I just like you so much, can accept other people's suggestions, great! Alright, today I asked you to come over actually there is something more important to discuss with you!"

  "Huh? Something more important? Please enlighten me, General!" Maofeng's puzzled gaze fell on Lin Hu, his mouth naturally opening to ask.

  Lin Hu looked up and laughed loudly: "Isn't your wedding night an important matter?"

  Mao Feng's face turned slightly red, and he was speechless. Lin Hu smiled and continued: "I've already arranged for the courtyard in the west of the city to be given to you. Can't let the new bride stay in the military camp forever, can we? Public and private matters must be separated! Also can't let Miss Ding suffer on her first day of marriage! This would make outsiders say we're mistreating her! If there's anything else you need, just say it, I'll definitely satisfy you!"

  Mao Feng's feelings were stirred as he said: "Thank you, General! I really don't know what to say!"

  Lin Hu waved his hand and said, "I've always gotten along well with you. In official matters, we are superior and subordinate, but in private matters, we are brothers. Since I am the master of ceremonies for your wedding, doesn't that make me your elder brother? Haha!"

  Mao Feng didn't have no parents, but he didn't want his parents to travel thousands of miles over here. The situation here is fundamentally unstable, would he let his own parents come and suffer? In the future, when there's a chance, they can go back home and hold a wedding ceremony!

  It's precisely because of this that Mao Feng is even more grateful to Lin Hu, and feels warmth in his heart. Mao Feng knows that this is Lin Hu's way of pulling him in, but he can't refuse! Sometimes, people aren't just motivated by personal gain! There are other things, like emotions, or maybe even fate!

  Mao Feng felt he had nothing more to say, and he really thought of a sentence: "Everything depends on action!"

  Lin Hu continued, changing the subject, and said seriously: "Now you have an independent regiment of over 2,000 people, with sufficient weapons and equipment, and a full complement of personnel. I heard that your combat effectiveness has also improved significantly. What do you think?"

  Mao Feng said without hesitation: "Lacking in actual combat experience, if there's an opportunity, please let our independent regiment have a chance to engage in real battles!"

  Although the independent regiment has become a garrison regiment and a local force, in Lin Hu's heart it is still his own troops, still worthy of trust. Although there is no factual evidence that Mao Feng and the independent regiment are absolutely loyal to him, Lin Hu believes in his own judgment, and now he has proved himself right. Mao Feng has been calm and steady during this period, and the Chaozhou border has remained peaceful and tranquil.

  Lin Hu said kindly: "There are plenty of opportunities for actual combat, what is needed now is training and grinding. Now is not the time for you to take the stage, now you are my trump card, do you know? Others have put their attention on my third army, but outsiders don't know much about your independent regiment's affairs. At most, they only know that Mao Feng is a nouveau riche, saying that I, Lin, am someone who has no one under him, and promoted a young kid to be the regiment commander! Hehe, do you understand what I mean?"

  Mao Feng naturally responded: "I understand, I will not disappoint the commander's expectations, I will definitely become the commander's sharp blade, wherever you point, I will strike!"

  Lin Hu nodded in satisfaction and said, "Actually, I took a risk promoting you to your current position, but so far it seems like the right move. After your big wedding, you'll be considered a son-in-law of the Ding family, half a member of the Ding family, and also a person from Chaozhou. This will make it easier for the locals in Chaozhou to accept you, which means accepting me too! Hehe, killing is not always the solution, sometimes we need to take a detour. If we kill everyone, who will grow crops for us? Who will give us money? We still need these supports in war!"

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