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That night, Zhang Yuting sent people to invite Ma Tengxi, Wu Xingquan, and Feng Linge to his hinterland to discuss how to reply to Yuan Shikai. Wu Haoxuan also went with his father Wu Xingquan. Among the juniors of the four families, he was the only one who was qualified to participate in such a meeting.

In fact, Wu Haoxuan's performance for more than a month has made everyone dare not underestimate him.

"Brothers, Yuan Shikai's reply is like this. Give us the numbers of four towns, but we need to collect our own military expenses! Zhang Yuting said.

"Yuan Datou is too much of a thing, right? At the beginning, we supported him, and he gave us the names of the four towns. Now they only give numbers and don't pay military spending, isn't this a trick on us? It's a big deal, we broke up with him, and the fish died! Feng Linge, who had the hottest temper, shouted loudly.

"Yes! The army of a town needs more than 100,000 oceans every month, which is not a small amount! Ma Tengxi also frowned. Originally, he also wanted to get the number of a town from the central government and military expenses, and then find a way to build a town himself. If you have two towns in hand, it's foolproof. However, if Yuan Shikai only gave the number and did not give military funds, then with his strength, he would only be able to maintain one town at most. One town, more than 10,000 people, seems like a lot. But among the four brothers, they are already completely at a disadvantage.

"One shot and two scattered? Fish dead and broken? Will Lao Yuan be afraid of us at this time? He's pretty much in control. In the entire north of the Yangtze River, except for the two rivers and Huguang, no one dared to confront him. If you turn your face at this time, I'm afraid, the fish may not be broken when you die! Zhang Yuting said with a dark face.

"So what are we going to do? Do you just let Yuan Shikai play with us? Although Yuan Shikai's Beiyang Army was strong. However, this is Mukden, and the armies of our brothers combined may not be weaker than the Beiyang Army! Feng Linge continued.

"Alright, guys, it's no fun to shout and kill. Now, Yuan Shikai is determined to eat us, so he dares to play us. In fact, there is no money in the Manchu treasury now, and Yuan Shikai's own Beiyang Army has to borrow money to survive, and it is absolutely impossible for him to give us hundreds of thousands of oceans every month! Wu Xingquan said.

Wu Xingquan didn't seem to be in a hurry at all, although it was very difficult for his family to maintain two towns. However, with Wu Haoxuan's support, this qiē is not a thing. Besides, Yuan Shikai's move was certainly a big blow to the Feng family, but it was an exception to Wu Xingquan. On the contrary, he was able to take advantage of a lot.

Without the support of the central government, even if they had a number, the other warlords in the Feng clan would not be able to raise too many armies due to the problem of military spending. Wu Xingquan is not among them, and he can expand his army on a large scale. As long as there is a hole card, then the number of armies will grow like a snowball. Maybe it won't be long before he can dominate the Feng family, and then take the opportunity to unify the Feng family.

"The second brother is right, Yuan Shikai did this, and we have nothing to do with him. Even if the truth is revealed, Yuan Shikai can completely rely on his debts, which will certainly affect his reputation. But is he a man who cares about reputation? So, we have to admit it! Zhang Yuting said.

Feng Linge and Ma Tengxi are worth keeping their mouths shut and sulking secretly.

"A few brothers, there are four of them, let's have one for each of the four of us! If there is no objection, brother, I will ask for the number of the 27th town. Zhang Yuting said.

"What can you say? Anyway, it's just an empty number! Wu Xingquan said.

"Then I want the number of the 28th town!" Feng Linge followed. It's as if the higher the number, the more capable it becomes.

"Brother Ma, what about you? Which one do you want? Anyway, the rest is the brother's! Wu Xingquan said with a smile.

"Then I want the number of the 29th town!" Ma Tengxi smiled. An empty number, in fact, there is really nothing to fight for.

"Well, the number of Town 30 is mine!" Wu Xingquan said indifferently.

The number of the four towns was distributed lightly, Zhang Yuting's 27th Town, Feng Linge's 28th Town, Ma Tengxi's 29th Town, and Wu Xingquan's 30th Town. Although Wu Xingquan was last in line, he didn't care at all. Now his army is undoubtedly the strongest of the four brothers. The two towns equipped with American-made weapons, plus Wu Haoxuan's training battalion, have expanded their strength several times compared to before.

Although the number has been allocated, how to divide the territory? The three northeastern provinces plus the Rehe Special Zone are fat and thin! The fattest is undoubtedly Fengtian Province, and it is also the territory that everyone wants to get, and the people who compete for it are also the most. As for the Rehe Special Zone, it is sparsely populated, and most of them are Mongols. There, it was very difficult to maintain a town.

Ma, Wu, Feng, and Zhang, none of them spoke, and for a while, the atmosphere in the entire living room became a little weird.

Wu Haoxuan looked at the expressions of several people and didn't say anything. Anyway, the target of their father and son is Jilin Province. As for the fat meat of Fengtian Province, let others fight for it!

After a few minutes, someone finally couldn't bear the loneliness anymore and spoke first.

"Brothers, let's talk about it, how should this territory be divided? Mukden Province, Jilin Province, Heilongjiang Province and Rehe Special Region. Is it one of our four brothers and one province? Or find a new way to distribute. After all, these provinces are fat and thin! Feng Linge said.

"Distribute it directly by province! In this way, it is also a little simpler, and it doesn't have to be so complicated! Wu Xingquan said with a calm face.

Feng Linge and Ma Tengxi immediately frowned tightly, both of them thought that Wu Xingquan wanted to occupy Fengtian Province with strong force. After all, in terms of force, Wu Xingquan is definitely the strongest, and no one can compare with the other three. However, if Wu Xingquan wants to eat this piece of fat in Fengtian Province, it will be a big mistake. Any two of the three joined forces, and it was enough to compete with Wu Xingquan, or even defeat him.

Zhang Yuting was silent, and after getting Wu Haoxuan's assurance, he already knew that Wu Xingquan's father and son's target was Jilin Province. In this case, the possibility of him succeeding in eating Fengtian Province is much greater.

"Second brother, which piece of land do you want?" Feng Linge asked.

"Me? Mukden Province is certainly the best. However, for the sake of our brother's harmony, therefore, I choose Jilin Province! No one is going to rob me, right? Wu Xingquan said with a smile on his face.

When Wu Xingquan first talked about Fengtian Province, Feng Linge and Ma Tengxixin both mentioned it. But then Wu Xingquan changed his words and said that he wanted Jilin Province, which made both of them breathe a sigh of relief. Although Jilin Province is the second largest province among the three northeastern provinces, the gap between it and Fengtian Province is still very large.

"The second guy is really smart. Knowing that there are a lot of people competing in Fengtian Province, he took the initiative to choose Jilin Province and jumped out of the competition, not only can he sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight, but also be able to sell everyone a favor! Otherwise, I will also give up Fengtian Province and choose another territory. Although Fengtian Province is good, my strength is the weakest! If you want to get Mukden Province, it is almost impossible. Ma Tengxi thought secretly in his heart. Soon, he made a decision to abandon Fengtian Province and fight for Heilongjiang Province. Although Heilongjiang Province is poor, it is at least better than the Rehe Special Zone! But don't get to the end, only the Rehe Special Zone remains.

In terms of Ma Tengxi's strength, if it is distributed according to the size of the strength, the Rehe Special Area is very likely to be his. If he takes the initiative to give up the fight for Fengtian Province, he may be able to take Heilongjiang Province in one fell swoop. If you develop with peace of mind for two years, maybe the strength comparison will be completely different at that time.

"The second brother is high and bright, and he chooses Jilin Province, and his brother admires it. I have no opinion at all, little brother, I support the second brother to Jilin Province! Zhang Yuting said immediately. Although, there was already Wu Haoxuan's guarantee before. But now, Wu Xingquan's situation has come out, which makes him finally feel at ease.

"I don't have an opinion either!" Feng Linge also said. Wu Xingquan's failure to compete for Fengtian Province is also a good result for him.

"Since the second brother has taken the initiative to choose Jilin Province, then I, the eldest brother, can't help but set an example! I'll choose Heilongjiang Province, you brothers have no opinion, right? Ma Tengxi also said with a smile.

Everyone else was stunned, but they didn't expect that after Wu Xingquan withdrew, Ma Tengxi also took the initiative to withdraw. In this case, Feng Linge and Zhang Yuting will be left to compete for Fengtian Province. In addition to Mukden Province, only the Rehe Special District remains. It can be said that one is in the sky and the other is underground.

"Since the eldest brother wants Heilongjiang Province, I have no opinion, brother!" Wu Xingquan said first.

Zhang Yuting and Feng Linge also said they had no opinion. Both have ambitions and want to eat Mukden Province. As for the rest of the region, they didn't pay attention to it at all.

"It seems that Ma Tengxi is also a character! At this time, the most important thing is to know that it is difficult to retreat. Heilongjiang Province is a little closer, but it still has a population of more than 4 million. There are also a lot of resources, and if you develop with peace of mind, you will be able to rise soon. Of course, compared to Jilin Province, it is a little worse! Wu Haoxuan thought secretly.

In the end, only Zhang Yuting and Feng Linge were left, and they had no choice. The thoughts of the two of them, everyone knows very well, they both want to eat Fengtian Province.

"In this case, the little brother will choose Fengtian Province!" Zhang Yuting said that at this time, he couldn't back down.

"Why? I also want to be in Mukden! Feng Linge also expressed his attitude.