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

Chapter 121 Zhang Zhixiao's Troublemaking and Su Zhengyang's Counterattack

Pang Jinghong remained calm and pretended to be surprised and said, "Does Governor Zhang also think that Su Zhengyang is unworthy of his position? I am very pleased. After all, he is the son of the old governor. I am also very happy as his uncle that he can achieve what he has today."

Hearing Pang Jinghong's words, everyone present secretly cursed him for being hypocritical. Everyone knows that your Pang family and the Su family are like water and fire. If Su Zhengyang gains power, he will be the first one who will not let you go. How can you still have the audacity to say such words? It's true that a shameless person is invincible.

However, Pang Jinghong's purpose was to provoke Zhang Chengxiang's hostility towards Su Zhengyang. Now it seems that his goal has been successfully achieved.

On Su Zhengyang's side, after drinking with the guests who came to toast, Su Zhengyang felt a little dizzy and simply unbuttoned his collar, which added a touch of unrestrained and unrestrained temperament to his whole person.

An old man with white hair and beard, but full of energy, walked steadily to Su Zhengyang.

"Little guy, let me have a drink with you too. Your father and I have known each other for decades."

Jiang Xuewen looked at the old man and whispered in Su Zhengyang's ear, "He is the only remaining leader of the Hong Gang. Although he is a gangster, he has always been very close to our Northern Frontier government. The old man is already 83 years old this year, but he still has the final say in the entire Hong Gang. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce he founded is also the representative organization of our Chinese businessmen."

Su Zhengyang nodded. His sister had told him that when he arrived in Beilong City, he must go to Donghuang Lane to visit old man He Zhengnan. Unexpectedly, before he had the chance to visit him, he met him in person at the dinner party.

"Hello, Mr. He. I often hear my father and sister mention you. They say you are a representative of Chinese patriots and an admirable senior."

Su Zhengyang put on a very humble attitude. Old Master He patted Su Zhengyang's shoulder with satisfaction and said with full energy: "Your father and I are true friends regardless of age difference. After Yu Ting passed away, I often sighed and lamented. I am afraid that it will be difficult for the world to have another warlord governor like him who abides by the bottom line and does not bow to the powers. I didn't expect that you inherited your father's character and now have such achievements. You have not brought shame to your father."

Su Zhengyang smiled and said, "Old man, you are too kind. Compared with you and my father, the backbone of China, I am still far behind."

The more He Zhengnan looked at Su Zhengyang, the more satisfied he was. He said bluntly, "Our Chinese Chamber of Commerce is planning to expand our business to the northwest. We will inevitably have to deal with you in the future. Zhengyang, if you encounter any difficulties, especially financial difficulties, just tell me. My old bones have no other use, but I have accumulated a lot of wealth in this life. As long as I can do it, I will definitely not refuse."

The old man's words were sincere, and Su Zhengyang was grateful and thanked him repeatedly.

Jiang Xuewen showed an incredible look and whispered to Su Zhengyang: "This old man is a real rich man who rarely makes promises. If he is willing to support you in military expenses, the expansion of your Northwest Revolutionary Army will be a piece of cake."

Su Zhengyang chatted with the old man, talking about the war in Linzhou, and the ambush of the Fuso army and the seizure of the military aid they sent to the Guo faction. The old man's eyes lit up with excitement and he wished he could go on the battlefield himself and follow the Northwest Revolutionary Army to teach the Fuso devils a lesson.

Several people were chatting and laughing, even Jiang Yanlin and Duan Jinshu came over to join them. It can be seen that these people also respect the old man He Zhengnan in front of them. Over the years, whenever the Northern Xinjiang government had financial difficulties, the old man always donated generously and never frowned.

This scene made Zhang Chengxiang, who was sitting on the sofa, feel particularly upset, and his face became visibly gloomy. Except for Zhang Chengxiang, the other thirteen congressmen came to have a drink with Su Zhengyang and chatted politely for a while. After all, the matter was done and it was a foregone conclusion that Su Zhengyang would become a congressman. It would be better to make friends with him. After all, Su Zhengyang now had a bright future.

From this we can see that Zhang Chengxiang is also a narrow-minded person. Just because of a vote from Su Zhengyang's father, he now hates Su Zhengyang and his family and cannot stand the rise of Su's descendants.

Zhang Chengxiang's only son, Zhang Zhixiao, seemed to see his father's displeasure. After Duan Jinshu, Yang Jiakai, and He Zhengnan left Su Zhengyang, he slowly walked over with a glass of wine and said to Su Zhengyang, "Governor Su, the youngest member of Congress in the history of the Northern Frontier Government, is indeed young and promising. Come, let me have a drink with you."

Jiang Xuewen frowned and looked at Zhang Zhixiao, and whispered, "What tricks are you playing again? I tell you, if you make any trouble today, your father won't be able to help you!"

It is obvious to the naked eye that the relationship between the two is not harmonious at all, and there are even deep conflicts.

Zhang Zhixiao said slowly with a cynical smile, "Why, I can't even have a drink with Governor Su, our rising star in Northern Xinjiang? What does it have to do with you?"

Jiang Xuewen was about to open his mouth to fight back, but Su Zhengyang grabbed him and shook his head slowly, signaling him to stop arguing.

I am the absolute protagonist of today's dinner. If things get too embarrassing, I will be the one who gets embarrassed.

Su Zhengyang was extremely familiar with the person in front of him, and even had a deep impression of him in his heart. He and his father Zhang Chengxiang could be said to be one of the culprits behind the decline of the Su Clan.

"Mr. Zhang, if you want to have a drink with me, that's no problem. Thank you for your compliment, Mr. Zhang. I'll drink this first as a token of my respect."

Su Zhengyang raised his head and drank the wine in the glass. Zhang Zhixiao showed a hint of sarcasm and said, "Just now, I heard the conversation between Governor Su and Mr. He. Governor Su seems to have inherited your father's will and will never bow to the powers, nor will he make any form of compromise with them. As far as I know, your Northwest Revolutionary Army has been accepting military assistance from the US Peace Corporation. I wonder how you explain this matter? Could it be that Governor Su is also a hypocrite who is two-faced and three-faced?"

Zhang Zhixiao deliberately raised his voice, attracting the attention of everyone present. They looked at Su Zhengyang curiously, wanting to see how he would respond.

Su Zhengyang looked calm, staring straight at Zhang Zhixiao and said, "We have an equal cooperative relationship with the Peace Company. I, Su Zhengyang, am here to make a statement today that I will never sell out the interests of our country for the so-called assistance of the Peace Company."

"Oh, I seem to have forgotten that some people sold their ancestral land to Fuso at a low price in order to get Fuso to help them build arsenals and obtain a lot of aid from Fuso. I, Su Zhengyang, would never do such a shameless thing."

Zhang Zhixiao's face instantly turned red and he said, "What nonsense are you talking about! Don't make indirect accusations here!"

"Oh, I didn't mention any names, why did Master Zhang rush to identify them? Could it be that this incident was done by your Zhang family?"

Su Zhengyang's words immediately caused the guests present to smile knowingly. Although they did not laugh out loud out of consideration for Zhang Chengxiang who was present, the contempt in their eyes said it all.

Su Zhengyang's counterattack was a stroke of genius and just the right amount, causing Zhang Zhixiao to bring humiliation upon himself.