in2ebook Chapter 277 ends, new forces
Chapter 277 ends, new forces
Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, a month had passed. The battle in the Central Plains finally came to an end, and everything gradually returned to calm.
However, behind this fierce battle, the fate of many people has also undergone earth-shaking changes.
Cao Xin, a man who once dominated the battlefield with all his might and awe, now has to face the cruel reality.
Although he had long been determined to die in his heart and was determined to live and die with the beliefs he held, he finally made a reluctant compromise after the earnest persuasion of his good friends including Wu Zhongwen.
Just a week ago, Cao Xin gritted his teeth and made up his mind to hand over 90% of his property.
Then, with a heart full of sadness and reluctance, he boarded a merchant ship bound for overseas, ready to spend the rest of his life in a foreign country.
You know, for someone like him who has lived on this land for most of his life, not being able to be buried in his familiar hometown in his old age is simply a torture worse than death.
However, whenever he thought of his beloved family members and his young descendants, Cao Xin felt that he could no longer act on his own.
In order to allow the family to continue and to create a new future for future generations, he had no choice but to silently obey Zhang Ye's arrangements and set off obediently.
Because he knew very well that only by living could there be hope. For these old guys in their twilight years, life and death were no longer important. The real key was that the younger generation in the family must have the opportunity to pursue their own bright future.
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In the capital city, the Duan faction’s headquarters is like a towering giant beast, exuding an awe-inspiring aura.
Since three days ago, high-ranking generals of the Duan faction have been returning home like migratory birds, flocking back to this center of power.
Not only that, even Feng Yuxiang's troops far away in Hedong were not willing to be outdone and sent many influential representatives.
For a moment, the entire capital was filled with a tense and mysterious atmosphere, as if an earth-shaking event was about to take place.
In the spacious and extremely gorgeous conference room, there is a giant conference table that is more than ten meters long.
At this moment, the originally empty table was filled with senior generals from both camps.
They all had serious expressions and sharp eyes, and were obviously full of anticipation and vigilance for this meeting.
At the front of the long table, two uniquely shaped and imposing chairs stood side by side.
Duan Tianlin and Feng Yuxiang sat on it respectively, and they seemed to be on equal footing, with it difficult to tell who was better.
However, everyone present knew that the direction of this meeting might depend on the game and competition between these two giants.
"Mr. Feng, why don't you say a few words first?" Duan Tianlin, who was on the left, smiled widely and politely handed over the right to speak to Feng Yuxiang next to him. There was a hint of earnestness in his eyes, and it was obvious that he wanted to give the other party this good opportunity to stand out and show his style.
Faced with Duan Tianlin's kindness, Feng Yuxiang quickly waved his hand, with a humble and slightly frightened expression on his face: "Oh, Mr. Duan, this won't do! I don't have much knowledge, and if you really ask me, I definitely can't explain the twists and turns here. You are an expert here, and I have to rely on you to give me guidance!" As he spoke, he shook his head repeatedly, with a firm attitude, without any idea of usurping power or competing for credit.
Seeing Feng Yuxiang's insistence, Duan Tianlin didn't force it any further. He nodded gently and said, "In that case, then okay, I'll just say a few words first."
As he spoke, he glanced at his watch. Noticing that time was running out, he abandoned the politeness and turned his gaze directly to the group present. His lips curled up slightly, a faint smile playing on their faces, but his tone was quite grave and serious. "I'm sure you've all heard some rumors. Recently, Mr. Feng and I have been discussing various matters concerning our alliance and cooperation..."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's hearts suddenly tightened. The generals who had just hurried back from outside pricked up their ears like frightened birds, listening attentively, for fear of missing any details.
You know, Feng Yuxiang is notorious for being cunning and scheming. The previous battles were in full swing and extremely brutal. In order to invite him to come out for help, various forces promised him huge sums of money, but this old guy remained unmoved and refused them all.
However, today, he broke his usual habit and took the initiative to express his willingness to form an alliance and cooperate with the Duan faction.
If you say there is no trick here, even a fool wouldn’t believe it!
"The Central Plains Campaign is over. According to the original agreement, Zhang Ye has already ceded his territory."
Duan Tianlin knew that everyone was confused, but he was not in a hurry at all and continued to tell the story slowly and calmly.
"Due to geographical reasons, the Duan family is far from being able to oversee the livelihood and social development of the Central Plains region for a long time."
"So, after several meetings and discussions with General Feng, we've decided that, starting today, the Duan Clan and the Hedong Army will officially form an alliance and jointly manage the civil affairs work in the Central Plains!"
"Take care of it together!?" The moment these words reached the ears of everyone in the room, the whole room seemed to be ignited, and a noisy discussion broke out in an instant.
Whether it was the generals from the Duan faction or the generals from the Hedong Army, expressions of disbelief and worry appeared on their faces, and it was obvious that they were not very optimistic about this decision.
In their eyes, the Central Plains region is like a huge piece of fat meat that makes them salivate.
If only one force firmly controls this place, it can naturally enjoy its abundant resources and wealth, eat to its heart's content.
However, now both sides are expected to intervene in the management of this rich land. The conflicts of interest involved are too complicated to make sense of.
The more critical issue is that if both sides station troops here at the same time, how should the territory be divided to ensure fairness and rationality?
How should local economic income be distributed to avoid disputes?
The most important point is, which party should have the right to speak when handling government affairs?
If these thorny issues cannot be properly resolved and sorted out, then this seemingly fragile alliance relationship will probably fall apart and be completely torn apart in a short time!