20 years of the Republic of China

Chapter 395 Fengtian·Loss of support
There is a black and white photo on the corner of the mahogany table.

The picture is a bit blurry, one is Miyata Ryuji himself, and the other is a middle-aged man wearing a Liuhe melon hat.

The two men stood side by side, their eyes as dark as heavy ink, their expressions proud, and the distant view leisurely.

Miyata Ryuuji thinks very highly of himself, and there are not many people who can make him look at him differently, and Rong Wuye is one of them.

This "tooth man" with outstanding abilities has been traveling between the Qing Dynasty nobles and the Japanese plutocrats all year round, and he handles things thoughtfully and appropriately.

The two of them had been trading intelligence for a long time. Not only did they gain a lot from each other, but the process was also quite enjoyable.

Although they were not in Tohoku at that time, it was precisely because of their previous cooperation that Miyata Ryuji had enough merit to serve as the director of the Investigation Department of the Southern Railway Fengten Office.

Now, the two are working together again because of the Communist Party.

Suo Cheng sat across the table, took out a cigarette as if no one else was watching, lit a match, lit it, and took a deep breath.

"I heard that Translator Tan died?" he asked, "Everyone in the family was killed, even the old woman who cooked?"

"Wang Minyuan?" Suo Cheng didn't go to get the file, "I've heard about him from Jinzhou. If Zhang Laogao reuses him, it will probably make a lot of people unhappy."

Miyata Ryuuji continued to talk to himself: "To untie the bell, you must tie the bell! Whoever gave the Jiang family power will take it back!"

However, in this lively atmosphere, there was a cold face sitting next to Zhang Laogao.

When Suo Cheng heard this, he couldn't help but roll his eyes.

That copper-tipped bullet is still fresh in Miyata Ryuji's memory.

What's more, to torture the little beggar, test Jiang Lianheng's condition, provoke Li Zhengxi to retaliate, and then put pressure on the government and undermine the Jiang family's arrogance - this was Tan Yiyi's plan.

Suo Cheng shook his head secretly and said helplessly: "However, after the last assassination failed, the Jiang family kept a close eye on it, and I had no chance to make any more preparations."

"Yeah, we can take a look."

……

"This man's surname is Wang, and his nickname is Tiegeng. He has been appointed as a senior advisor to the Fengtian Military Governor's Office, and will soon serve as the director of the provincial police department."

The house was full of guests and friends, and from far away, you could hear bursts of loud celebrations.

Miyata Ryuuji smiled, opened the drawer, took out a file, and placed it on the table in front of him.

"Unless Zhang Laogeda replaces himself, I don't think the Jiang family will be affected."

"There is an old saying in your country——"

Miyata Ryuji shook his head and sneered: "Jiang Lianheng leaked the news about the Clan's arms transportation and hindered the empire's Manchuria plan - he must die! Only if he dies can the Jianghu Hui Party in Fengtian be disbanded. By then, I will select someone and support him to take over the Jiang family’s power and serve me and the empire.”

"Is there an Oriental person who died?" Suo Qi was surprised, "Why is there no movement at all?"

Miyata Ryuji nodded and said: "So, you only need to provide clues to Director Wang and persuade the victim's family to file a complaint."

Translator Tan's wife is just an immigrant sent by the empire. This kind of people were originally penniless in Japan, but after they died, they became more valuable and could be used to make a big fuss.

The house is built with stone lions, green brick exterior walls, and a courtyard with three entrances. Although it is not grand, it is definitely open and bright.

However, he didn't expect that even he himself would become a part of the plan, and it would achieve miraculous results unexpectedly.

This person is Wang Tiegong, who is in his forties, has thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a mustache. He looks extremely bored with this kind of celebration.

"How many days will you be honest?"

Miyata Ryuuji smiled and said: "I asked my trustee to suppress the matter of the murder of imperial citizens for the time being."

……

Suo Zheng was stunned, frowned and thought for a moment, then raised his head and asked: "Are you waiting for the opportunity?"

Seeing his confident demeanor, Suo Cheng couldn't help but ask: "Who is going to be reused?"

"What time?"

Miyata Ryuuji leaned back in his chair and muttered: "Jiang Lianheng is the general leader of Fengtian. The murder of imperial citizens alone cannot remove him. Moreover, he is not in the annex, Nantie's It is difficult for the patrol to go directly to the city to arrest someone. Even if they are arrested, the matter will not be implicated in him. "

The reasons were very good, but there was one thing he failed to be honest about, and that was that Jiang Lianheng had threatened his personal safety.

As he spoke, he suddenly smiled jokingly: "After all, we should also make a small contribution to the people of Fengtian."

The joy of moving to a new house is coupled with a prosperous official career, and it is appropriate to take good care of things due to emotions and reasons.

Miyata Ryuuji waved his hand and said with a smile: "You don't know something. I just got the information yesterday that Zhang Yuting was promoted to the post of Inspector of Patrol. He has already started personnel appointments and dismissals, and has successively replaced the key personnel of Fengtian Office."

"Zhang Laoge?" Suo Cheng thought for a while and said, "Then let's just talk about the assassination!"

"Yes, among the dead, there is also an expatriate from our side."

"Not bad!"

As a result, no one from Fengtian's military and political dignitaries, celebrities, and wealthy gentry who received the invitation dared to refuse, and all came to support him.

Miyata Ryuji's answer was quite frivolous. There is no other reason. People are divided into three, six or nine grades. Throughout the ages, there is no exception.

"That's because your steps are wrong." Miyata Ryuji said, "You should let Jiang Lianheng lose power first, and then carry out the assassination."

Suo Cheng shook off the ash from his clothes twice and said, "But at least it's a killing stick. It can destroy the Jiang family's reputation and keep them honest for a few days."

In Fengtian City, south of the Forbidden City, the Zhang Mansion, which took two years to build, was finally completed.

"any idea?"

Even though he looked cold, Zhang Laogao was very hospitable and poured wine for him personally.

"Mr. Wang, I, Mr. Zhang, am a rough man. I was a little neglectful before. Don't take it to heart. We need talents outside the customs. Even if you don't look at my face, sir, for the sake of the fathers in the Northeast, I will give it to you this time." You must help me manage Fengtian."

Wang Tiegong has a tough temperament, but he is not a madman who rolls his eyes. Seeing that the military and political leaders in Fengtian are so sincere, there is no reason to refuse.

"The general is serious! Min Yuan is impatient and difficult to get along with. I hope the general will bear with you! But -" he looked around and frowned, "This is really not a place to discuss government affairs..."

"Whoa!"

Zhang Laoge quickly raised his glass and interrupted: "I, Lao Zhang, have always been suspicious of people who don't use them, but don't trust those who employ them! Mr. Wang, you are a capable person, and I believe in you! Whatever you want to do, just go ahead and do it. If anyone dares If you don’t cooperate with your work, come to me personally and I will punish you!”

Having said this, Wang Tiegong felt confident.

Just at this moment, Captain Lin outside the courtyard door suddenly walked around the courtyard wall, walked over in a hurry, and whispered a few words beside Zhang Laoda.

"Louder!" There was too much noise in the yard and Lao Zhang didn't hear clearly.

Captain Lin repeated: "Commander, the people from the Dongyang Police Station said that they had foreigners killed in the past two days and requested to negotiate with us immediately."

"Now?" Zhang Laogao glared, "You're so fucking stupid. You know clearly that I'm having a wedding today, so you're trying to spite me, right?"

There was a sudden silence in the house, and all the eyes of the audience immediately gathered in this direction.

"What's going on!" Zhang Laoge asked again.

Captain Lin hesitated and relayed: "Uh... people from the Southern Railway Office reported the case, saying that two days ago, their employees and expatriates were... invaded and murdered by people from the Jiang family, and asked us to punish the murderer immediately... …”

"The Jiang family?"

Zhang Laogao raised his eyebrows and immediately raised his head to look at the banquet table where the wealthy gentry and wealthy people were enjoying. He muttered and asked, "Why isn't that Xiao Jiang here?"

There were so many guests that he couldn't even remember whether he saw Jiang Lianheng today.

The housekeeper rushed over immediately and explained in a low voice: "Master, the Jiang family said that Jiang Lianheng was infected with wind and cold recently. He was afraid that the illness would drag on his body and spoil his happiness, so he didn't come, but the gift money is——"

"Go! Go! Go!"

Zhang Laogao coaxed the housekeeper away, then cursed and muttered: "This kid, please do something for me!" Everyone looked at each other in shock.

Fortunately, the Jiang family was usually very well organized. After hesitating for a moment, three or two lieutenants who were close to Lao Zhang finally came over to make a few comments.

"Handsome Master, I think this is probably because the kid didn't hold it in well and is looking for excuses to make trouble again. After all, this isn't the first time."

"I think so! The murders of the past two days were not mentioned earlier or later, but they were mentioned at this time. It is obvious that they deliberately caused trouble for us."

"That's right! If you really want to make a fuss, you've already started making a fuss. Why do you have to delay it until now?"

During the conversation, the Jiang family was not mentioned even a word, but all the favors that should be done were indeed done.

Zhang Laogao nodded, feeling that it didn't make sense.

He was well aware of Xiao Dongyang's methods. As long as he could take the opportunity to attack, no matter how outrageous the rhetoric was, the Japanese would dare to use it to blind him.

After pondering secretly for a moment, Zhang Laogao thought of the Zongshe Party again and suspected that those old braids and the Guandong Governor's Office were going to do something, so he didn't care so much about Jiang Lianheng's name.

After all, the Jiang family was supported by himself. In the past few years, they not only helped him act as his eyes and ears in the market, but also did a lot of dirty things for him.

Not to mention the Jiang family's contribution to inciting the citizens to expel Duan Zhigui.

Jiang Lianheng also immediately informed him of the information that the Zongshe Party was recruiting Hu bandits in southern Liaoning and disguising them as port workers.

Coupled with the credit for the party list for the Year of 1911, he certainly would not treat Jiang Lianheng as an "abandoned son" just because of Xiao Dongyang's words.

Even so, Zhang Laogao was already unhappy!
He immediately stood up and left the table, and told the adjutant beside him: "Go to the Oriental Consulate and tell them that I want to make an appointment with Consul General Yata, now!"

The adjutant took the order and immediately left the house quickly and headed towards the small west gate.

After Zhang Laoge said that, he didn't explain much, went back to his house and put on his military uniform. Before leaving, he didn't forget to mutter and curse: "If these Clan Socialist Party members are not punished to death in a day, I will be in Fengtian for a fucking day." Don’t stop!”

Wang Tiegong in the seat was silent, his brows furrowed, and his mind was still recalling Captain Lin's words just now.

Jiang family - he has heard about this for a long time!

A gangster force, a gang of gangsters, bullies and dominates the market, and is full of evil.

In addition to the official documents of the Office, they have constructed another set of underground rules in the provincial government, which are consistent with the general laws and regulations. They not only seriously disrupt the order of Fengtian's industrial and commercial circles, but also often interfere with the official affairs of the police.

If such party forces are not suppressed or even eradicated, how can we clarify business affairs and govern Fengtian?
……

Wang Tiegong is a practical person, not only shrewd and pragmatic, but also tough-minded.

With Zhang Laoge's trust and promotion, he took office and was reused on the same day to rectify the police force in the provincial capital.

Wang Tiegong is capable and impatient. He is selfless and selfless in his position and plans his political affairs. He has just taken office and immediately started working.

As the saying goes, before you catch the thief, catch the king first!
Jiang Lianheng has been in the cabinet for five years. Although he is still far from being famous in Guandong, his reputation has been rising day by day, especially in Fengtian Provincial Government, which is definitely worthy of the top sentence.

However, precisely because the tree attracted the wind, the Jiang family became the focus of Wang Tiegong's "care".

On the one hand, various industries of the Jiang family began to be subject to strict tax inspections and standardized operations; on the other hand, Wang Tiegong began to send people to investigate public opinion and collect evidence of the Jiang family's bullying and domination of the market.

The results of it?
If you don’t check it, you don’t know.
The Jiang family is not only a large taxpayer, but the various industries under its name have also been "model firms" in the provincial capital for many years!
As for public opinion, there is no need to say more. In short, when people mention the Jiang family, they all give a thumbs up, and no one has a bad word to say. We have to speak with our conscience, right?
It turned out that the Jiang family had already learned about this matter in advance through their connections in the patrol station and had taken precautions in advance.

However, Wang Tiegong is not a simple-minded bastard. He has been an official for nearly ten years and has extremely rich experience in political management.

In terms of police service, he was the first person to handle police services in Feng Province and participated in the establishment of the Liaoyang Patrol Police School; in terms of economy, he served as the tax director of various places; and even in terms of military affairs, my brother served as a patrol officer on the South Road during the Qing Dynasty. Camp tape.

How could such a smart and capable person fail to see something fishy?

At this time, the Police Department suddenly received an anonymous tip, claiming that the Jiang family's shops "Heshengfang" and "Huifangli" violated the smoking ban and sold red pills privately!
Wang Tiegong kept it secret until nightfall that day, when he suddenly summoned the patrol police. He and another confidant personally led the team to Xiaoxiguan to inspect the Jiang family's prostitution and gambling stalls.

Upon investigation, it turned out that Toyo Benimaru was indeed hidden in the two stores!

Especially "Huifangli" not only hides red pills, but also sells local goods secretly!

Fortunately, the domestic smoking ban has begun to waver, and after all, the two companies are mainly engaged in gambling and prostitution, and their inventory is not large enough to be detained and sentenced.

Even so, Wang Tiegong still severely punished "Heshengfang" and "Huifangli" in full view of the public, put a seal on the door, and ordered them to suspend business for rectification.

The situation report was sent to the Shuai Mansion, and Zhang Laoge had a gloomy face after listening to it.

Tobacco was okay, he would occasionally smoke it in his spare time, but red pills were a different matter. It was a business controlled by the Kanto Governor's Mansion behind the scenes.

To put it more seriously, this move is tantamount to siding with the enemy!
Zhang Laogeda did not intend to cover up.

On the one hand, he has made a promise to Wang Tiegong to "fully support the work"; on the other hand, he still has the ambition to conquer the Central Plains. Even if it is just for this ambition, he will develop the base area of ​​Fengtian into something like Presentable.

What's more, just two smuggling cases would not kill the Jiang family.

As long as he himself is not cruel, the foundation of the Jiang family will be safe and sound.

However, at this time, Zhang Laoge was already feeling dissatisfied.

……

Jiang Lianheng's two businesses were shut down by Wang Tiegong for rectification. The news spread throughout the province and beyond overnight, and Fengtian's antenna exploded!

For a time, there were constant rumors in the market, and there was a sense of "the storm is about to come".

Lao He did not dare to make any judgments, and many people were still wondering: Has the Jiang family lost power, or is it just to play a "leading role" by punishing themselves with three glasses of wine and cooperating with the rectification work of the Police Office?

However, more people believe - or are more willing to believe - that the Jiang family has indeed lost power.

Wang Tiegong is not the most popular person in a new official's appointment. Whenever he receives an anonymous report, he must personally verify the truth.

Soon, the family members of the helpers who died in Translator Tan's home that day, as if they had discussed it in advance, came to the provincial police department to complain and report the case, saying that the Jiang family sent people to kill innocent people indiscriminately.

Immediately afterwards, people who had their houses and land confiscated by the Jiang family mansion came one after another to complain.

Wang Tiegong immediately started investigating personally.

The situation reached Zhang Laogao's ears, and he was so angry that his face was livid and his eyes were sinister. It would be better if he didn't open his mouth. When he opened his mouth, he would curse loudly!

"What the hell is that little brat named Jiang going to do! He also kills ordinary people. Doesn't he have a reputation as a bad guy!"

With that said, he ordered to the adjutant beside him: "Go! Go to the house of the boy named Jiang and ask him to come over to see me, now, immediately!"

At this time, Zhang Laogeda's heart was already filled with anger!

Even in this situation, Lao Zhang still remembered the sentiment of presenting the list and was willing to give Jiang Lianheng a chance to explain face to face and listen to what he said and why he did what he did.

Zhang Laogeda would always keep a small amount of respect for those who were kind to him and loyal to him, as long as they did not block his official career, wealth, or hinder his career, and he would not kill them all easily.

However, when the adjutant walked in the door again, he brought this statement from the Jiang family:
"Commander, the people from Jiangzhai said that their master is not in Fengtian recently. When he comes back in two days, he will come over and report to the commander immediately——"

"Snapped!"

Zhang Laogeda stood up and slapped the table, and the tea bowl on the table jumped twice!

"Damn it! Jiang Lianheng really thinks of himself as a person. If I want to see him, do I have to wait for him to be free?" Old Zhang scolded angrily, "Tell the guards at the door that Jiang Lianheng You don’t have to look for me anymore! Also, tell Wang Tiegong that I will investigate the Jiang family’s case to death!”

It is extremely common for the person you are looking for not to be at home.

However, the Jiang family's cases piled up one after another, and the resentment gradually accumulated, finally reaching the point of being furious.

The adjutant saw that Zhang Laoda was extremely angry, and because of his timidity, he swallowed back the second half of the sentence entrusted to him by the Jiang family.

What's the last part of the sentence?
——Jiang Lianheng sneaked into Luda University and is collecting information about the Clan Society Party for the commander-in-chief!

Outside the gate of the handsome man's house, two steps into the courtyard, Zhang Laoge's voice had become extremely weak, and it was impossible to hear what he was saying. He could only tell that the handsome man was angry and was cursing.

Zhao Zhengbei carries a rifle on his shoulder with a solemn expression...

(End of this chapter)