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

Chapter 175: The Clown at the Celebration Party Zhang Chengxiang

After having some discussions and talks with Yang Jiakai and Duan Jinshu about the future development direction, Su Zhengyang and Yang Qiyue were affectionate and lingering for a while, then he said goodbye and took Su Zhenghong back to the compound given to him by Yang Jiakai.

On the way, Su Zhenghong kept scolding Su Zhengyang: "You little brat, you're about to get married, but you still want to show off by taking such a big risk to go to Shanghai. You finally came back from Shanghai, but you're so busy that you have to attend a celebration party. If I were Qi Yue, I wouldn't even see your shadow every day, and I would have given up on you a long time ago. Listen to me, after this celebration party, put everything aside, prepare well, and complete your own lifelong event first, do you understand?"

Su Zhengyang grinned and pushed away his sister's bare hand that was pulling his ear. Under his sister's threatening gaze, he could only give in and said, "Okay! Okay! Okay! Isn't it enough that I promised you? After all, I am a member of Congress now. Can you please stop using force on me?"

"I'm telling you, an elder sister is like a mother. Don't even mention that you are a member of Congress now. Even if you become president, if you dare to make me angry, I will still deal with you!"

Facing the powerful tigress-like Su Zhenghong, Wang Xiangdong, who was driving, and Su Zhengyang, who was sitting in the back seat, did not dare to breathe.

The next morning, Su Zhengyang, wearing his congressman's exclusive uniform and looking energetic, got into a car and rushed to the Central Government Building.

According to convention, Su Zhengyang successfully represented the Northern Frontier Government to complete the control of Shanghai this time, and successfully quelled the crisis of the Songhu Army's rebellion and drove the Southern Government out of Shanghai. He was the first hero. The Northern Frontier Government will hold a grand celebration ceremony, and more than half of the fourteen members of Congress will be present.

At this time, in the banquet hall of the Government Building, the top leaders of the Northern Frontier government, along with eight members of Congress, sat in their seats, waiting for the real boss to appear.

On the podium, Yang Jiakai gave an impassioned speech: "The change in Shanghai this time is the biggest provocation and crisis that the Northern Frontier Government has encountered since it took control of half of Shanghai. The 50,000 Songhu troops, led by the traitor Zhang Liye, blatantly defected to the Southern Government, intending to drive our Northern Frontier Government out of Shanghai and seize our control. In this critical moment, our Northern Frontier Government's new congressman, Su Zhengyang, stepped forward and rushed to Shanghai alone. In less than 20 days, he suppressed the Songhu troops by force and annihilated the 50,000 troops stationed in Shanghai by the Southern Government in an organized manner."

"This battle has demonstrated the momentum of our Northern Frontier government and our firm attitude of not fearing a fight! For the first time in history, our Northern Frontier government has completely taken control of Shanghai, China's most prosperous international city. Next, please invite the greatest contributor of this battle, Governor-General of Linzhou and Congressman Su Zhengyang, to give a speech!"

Thunderous applause broke out, and Su Zhengyang walked up to the podium with his head held high in front of everyone.

"My fellow Northern Frontier government colleagues, I am Su Zhengyang. I lived up to everyone's expectations during this trip to Shanghai. After a series of military moves, I successfully regained control of Shanghai by our Northern Frontier government and dealt a devastating blow to the Southern Government's power in Shanghai. From now on, Shanghai will be the economic center of our Northern Frontier government. No one will be able to take this beautiful Oriental Pearl away from us!"

"Here, I would like to thank the President and the Prime Minister for their trust in me and for entrusting me with such an important task. At the same time, I would also like to thank the soldiers and generals of the Northwest Revolutionary Army under my command who are fearless and brave enough to face any powerful enemy for their ideals! They are the real heroes who have made such great achievements in Shanghai this time!"

Su Zhengyang spoke eloquently and passionately, and ended his speech in a steady voice.

In the conference hall, there was once again a wave of continuous and heart-shaking applause.

If it is said that most of the old people in the Northern Xinjiang government had previously felt disdain and contempt for a young man like Su Zhengyang being able to sit in the seat of a member of Congress.

During Su Zhengyang's trip to Shanghai this time, he demonstrated his strength and concrete actions, which truly aroused their sincere admiration and respect.

When no one dared to take on this thorny issue, Su Zhengyang faced it head-on without hesitation, and was extremely efficient and decisive, solving the problem perfectly with results beyond expectations. Not only did everyone dare not look down on Su Zhengyang, but Yang Jiakai, the future father-in-law, also felt proud.

Similarly, Su Zhengyang was grateful to Yang Jiakai and had recognized this president who had worked diligently for the Northern Xinjiang government for more than ten years.

When the Japanese continued to exert high pressure and demanded that the Northern Xinjiang government deal with Su Zhengyang seriously, it was Yang Jiakai who firmly supported his future son-in-law and even went so far as to turn against the Japanese and beat up the Japanese ambassador Yamaguchi Hideta. This kindness is also worth Su Zhengyang to remember.

In the banquet hall, Su Zhengyang became the absolute protagonist, with everyone paying attention. The high-ranking officials of the Northern Frontier leadership and congressmen who came and went all came up to Su Zhengyang to communicate and have a drink with him. Su Zhengyang accepted everyone and dealt with these politicians flawlessly. He answered a series of questions they raised fluently, and when he talked about the dangerous process of the trip to Shanghai, it caused bursts of exclamations.

In the entire banquet hall, there was only one person who seemed out of tune with the atmosphere. This person was Zhang Chengxiang, who was sitting on the sofa in the corner with a gloomy face, drinking silently. Seeing Su Zhengyang stealing the limelight, he felt more uncomfortable than if he had eaten a fly.

After a while, Zhang Chengxiang finally couldn't help it, and forced a stiff smile. He came to Su Zhengyang with his wine glass in hand and slowly said, "Congressman Su, first of all, congratulations on your excellent completion of the mission of this trip to Shanghai, allowing our Northern Frontier to regain control of Shanghai. But there is one thing that I am quite confused about. I wonder if Congressman Su can help me solve it?"

Su Zhengyang sneered in his heart. Zhang Chengxiang, who regarded him as a thorn in his side and was narrow-minded, finally couldn't help but speak up.

"Councilman Zhang, if you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I will answer them with all my knowledge."

Seeing the contempt in Su Zhengyang's eyes, Zhang Chengxiang suppressed his anger and said, "Many domestic media reported that Congressman Su bombed the Fuso Consulate in Shanghai for no reason, and allowed his soldiers to kill and burn, rob property, and even openly looted the vault of Sanhe Bank, which caused great damage to the international image of our Northern Frontier government. I wonder if Congressman Su can give a reasonable explanation?"

Su Zhengyang sneered without hesitation: "Member Zhang, as a member of the Congress, you should have received the answer to this series of events long ago. The cause of the incident was that the Fuso consul intended to harm me, so I fought back. At present, I have completed the final negotiations with Fuso. I don't know what Councillor Zhang means by suddenly bringing up the past at this time?"

Without waiting for Zhang Chengxiang to respond, Su Zhengyang said again aggressively: "Some people have always said that you, Councillor Zhang, are the biological son of Fuso, a loyal wolfhound raised by the Fuso people. Now it seems that the rumors are not wrong at all. You and I are colleagues, but you did not stand from the perspective of the Northern Frontier government to jointly condemn and deal with Fuso. Instead, after the matter was settled, you held on to him and questioned me on behalf of the Fuso people in this occasion. What is your intention?"

Zhang Chengxiang did not seem to have expected that Su Zhengyang would insult him directly in such a bad attitude. He could only snort in anger, then left here without looking back with his wine glass in hand. The past several confrontations had already taught him that it was wishful thinking to want to verbally overpower Su Zhengyang.

Su Zhengyang sneered in his heart. Some people are born despicable. The word "traitor" is clearly written on their faces, but they still pretend to be righteous and consider everything for the Northern Frontier government to cause trouble for him. Facing such people, Su Zhengyang will never show any tolerance and must teach him a good lesson.

To Su Zhengyang's surprise, Zhang Chengxiang turned a deaf ear to his insults and endured them, causing his subsequent plans to fail.

Little did he know that Zhang Chengxiang was already furious at this moment and wished he could kill Su Zhengyang immediately.