Warlords: Rising from the Northwest Border and Sweeping Across the Powers

Chapter 376 Military Reforms Settled Yan Shuangying's Secret Investigation

After the meeting, a large number of officers in military uniforms poured out of the venue, with expressions of either joy or sorrow on their faces. However, most of them were very satisfied with the results of the personnel appointments, because those who could come here to attend the meeting had basically gone through at least three rounds of screening. The only ones with connections were the younger generations that Su Zhengyang had placed in exchange for the military power in the hands of the governors of various provinces.

But you must not think that these people are all good-for-nothings. In fact, among the descendants of wealthy families, there are very few who are uneducated and only know how to live a life of luxury. They have been exposed to an education beyond that of ordinary people since childhood, and coupled with the influence of their surroundings, they are basically not much different from others. Take Su Zhengyang's brother-in-law Yang Chengjun as an example. His military talent is definitely one of the most outstanding in the entire Northern Frontier Central Army.

Even Jiang Xuewen, the cynical and playboy-like Xiaoliuzi, became serious and managed the entire Hongzhou in an orderly manner after becoming the governor of Hongzhou.

"Second brother, you must treat us brothers to a good drink later. Without much notice, the president transferred us to the Central Military Region, starting at the rank of colonel brigade commander. Your future is limitless."

"Brother, you really wasted President Su's kindness. He reserved the position of Director of the Statistics Bureau for you, but you refused it. You only wanted to work hard in the army and hang out with us bad guys. I really don't understand you."

He Qingzhu glanced at Zhuo Mingxuan, the fourth of the four brothers, with a little annoyance and said, "A good man should join the army to serve his country. This is also my lifelong ideal. President Su is unwilling to let me go to the battlefield for the sake of my grandfather, fearing that something unexpected might happen. He wants to preserve the incense for the He family, but he ignores my own opinion. Of course I will refuse."

Zhou Weiguo patted Zhuo Mingxuan on the shoulder and said, "Youngest, you are not bad either. You are the deputy commander of the motorized infantry brigade in the Northwest Military Region, which shows that President Su thinks highly of you."

Zhuo Mingxuan curled his lips and said, "After all, I am not even a deputy. How can I be as good as you who is at the feet of the emperor."

"Don't be ungrateful, kid. After being in the Northwest Revolutionary Army for half a year, you should have seen that the Northwest Revolutionary Army, from the commander to the platoon leader and battalion commander, are all talented and brave. We should be grateful to President Su for what we have today. We must work hard and not let President Su down."

"I know, big brother. I was just complaining. I don't know why the third brother didn't come to this meeting. It seems that the military appointment has nothing to do with him."

He Qingzhu was slightly startled, then he said: "President Su is a man with great ambitions. Now the Northwest Revolutionary Army's air force has taken shape, and the future development of the navy is also a foregone conclusion. The third brother is a naval major, so he will definitely be reused. There is no need to worry."

"Let's go, the three of us have a drink!"

In the President's office in the Central Government Building, Fu Jiang pushed the door open carefully and said to Su Zhengyang, who was reading documents and writing furiously, "President, Director Yan Shuangying is here."

Su Zhengyang responded without even raising his head: "Let him come in to see me."

A moment later, Yan Shuangying, who was wearing a black leather jacket and looked exhausted, walked in and said to Su Zhengyang, "President, I just returned to Beilong City and rushed here as soon as possible."

Su Zhengyang put down the pen in his hand, nodded to Yan Shuangying and said, "Sit down, Xiao Jiang, make a cup of hot tea for Director Yan. Shuangying, what are the results of the recent investigation?"

Before Su Zhengyang prepared to reshuffle the government system, he asked Yan Shuangying to investigate the specific conditions of the local government systems in major provinces in Northern Xinjiang. After more than half a month of investigation, Yan Shuangying was shocked. He had already thought that the local government system must be very dark and corrupt, but he had not expected it to be so outrageous.

After a moment's silence, Yan Shuangying said solemnly, "Local corruption and the sale of official positions are common. Apart from our three northwestern states, the situation in the northeastern and central-southern provinces is better. In local areas, money and women are the passports. Take Hanzhou as an example. Wang Ming, the director of the Provincial Government Affairs Department of Hanshui City, the capital of Hanzhou, has been in office for only seven years. The amount of corruption and bribery has reached tens of millions of dollars. The Wang Mansion covers an area of ​​more than 60 acres and is magnificent, like a palace. Wang Ming has seven concubines. Now that the king has entered the United States, Wang Ming seems to have noticed something and has restrained himself a lot recently."

"After the governor of Hanzhou you appointed took office, he was almost hindered by Wang Ming in every aspect. Wang Ming has been working hard in Hanzhou for seven years, and his network of relationships covers the entire government system. President, in my opinion, the government system should undergo a thorough overhaul to change the current situation where the entire local government system in Northern Xinjiang is rotten to the core."

A cold light flashed in Su Zhengyang's eyes, and he slammed the table heavily.

"In the past, the government officials of each province were basically appointed by the provincial governors themselves. These warlord leaders appointed people based on personal connections. As long as they could gain enough benefits, they would turn a blind eye even if these officials oppressed the people and exploited them wantonly. Now that I have become the new president of Northern Frontier, I will certainly not allow them to be so unscrupulous. Xiao Jiang, notify all officials of the Northern Frontier central government system to convene a meeting in the ninth floor conference room at nine o'clock the day after tomorrow!"

"Yes, President!"

"How are you tracking down Asano Onryo?"

"President, ever since the chaos in the Ma faction, the cunning fellow Asano Atsuyoshi has disappeared silently from our sight once again. However, according to the clues we have currently obtained, Asano Atsuyoshi should have gone to the territory of the Southern Government. Perhaps there is some unknown connection between Fuso and the Southern Government. It remains to be seen."

"This Asano Wenliang is no ordinary man. Within less than three years after taking office, he was able to spread the spy agencies of the Fuso Kwantung Army all over China. Now, although there is no soil for them to survive under the rule of the Northern Frontier, this person is still running around like a fly, disgusting us. Next, how to deal with Asano Wenliang and completely eradicate the remaining forces of Fuso is the top priority of your Intelligence Bureau."

"By the way, please submit the specific information and data of these officials in the central government system to me. It is time to use some human blood to sound the alarm for them."

"I understand, President. Don't worry, I will handle these matters properly."

After Yan Shuangying left, Su Zhengyang sat in a chair with a tired face, rubbing his temples gently. The entire Northern Frontier seemed prosperous, and its territory occupied most of China, but it was like a loft in the sky, filled with countless hidden dangers and problems. Only when he really sat in this position did Su Zhengyang understand how much blood was needed to be a qualified leader of a regime. The hard work and fatigue involved were not something that ordinary people could endure.