Chapter 177: Preparation and Knighthood
However, unlike ordinary people's focus, Zhang Longchu has his own considerations regarding the annexation of the Maibiqi Mountains and the achievement of a separatist force.
He judged that in order to increase his value valued by the Millican government, Paul was able to successfully recover the plains at the foot of the Mebizzy Mountains, and he should have quietly removed the three small warlords in the Mebiqi Mountains, Mudorang in Shanbei County, Gu Tepansi in Shanzhong County, and Tuba in Shannan.
After all, in the mountainous areas where large-scale riots have occurred, the technological civilization is backward, and the environment is relatively closed, a legend has countless ways to kill a few transcendents below the golden life, even if they are protected by heavy troops.
And without the backbone and due to the serious consumption of the civil war troops, the Mebiqi mountain people are the weakest in hundreds of years, before the new strongman appears and integrates them, the entire Mebiqi mountain area is a 'fat pig' that looks injured and becomes more strong, but in fact can only be slaughtered.
But the problem is, after all, Malaysia is a federal state with a democratic system;
The mountainous area of Maibiqi is quite barren, except for the more than 500,000 acres of manor at the foot of the mountain, which belongs to Zhang Longchu, only the wood on the mountain can be sold for a few dollars, and those old warlords who have been divided for a long time and have a clear division of territory are snobbish, although they have the strength to eat this 'fat pig', but without a legitimate reason, they really can't afford to risk the world's condemnation and forcibly send troops.
However, Zhang Longchu, who has a reputation for righteousness, was completely able to organize armed forces to first recover the plains at the foot of Maibiqi Mountain on the grounds that there was a large-scale riot in the Maibiqi Mountains, that Shanbei and Shanzhong counties were unable to fulfill the land lease contracts signed with him, and that the cash crops planted on his land were even damaged. Then it slowly encroaches on the entire Mabizzy region.
If he succeeds, he will be a wealthy merchant and a plane explorer in a very short period of time. All of a sudden, he became a warlord in Malaysia, and this would inevitably disrupt Paul's layout. But there is no trace of direct confrontation with it.
What's more, one of the conditions required for the growth of the strange 'world' again is the souls of more than 30,000 people, if he relies on the plane exploration to collect a little bit, Zhang Longchu is afraid that he will not be able to complete it in a few years, but he can start a war but achieve the goal in one fell swoop, so after thinking about it, he finally decided to make a desperate attempt to break the game.
Because the idea had already been decided, Zhang Longchu looked at Liu Junshan, who had been speechless for a long time with a puzzled expression, and his attitude did not waver, but revealed a little insider and said: "Junshan." I have reliable information that the three major warlords in the Mebiqi Mountains have been killed because of each other's fires.
Moreover, I set up a security company to recruit retired non-commissioned officers and young people who have no knowledge, no brains, and only a passion, and indeed I really want to quickly cobble together an armed force with the arms smuggled by China through short-term training, but I have no intention of using them to capture the Mabiqi Mountains.
These people are only a façade on the surface, and their greatest role is to act as an occupying force, digest the results of the battle, and carry out the task of attacking the fortified positions. Anyway, I'm 100% sure that I don't, but the idea of capturing the Mebizzy Mountains sounds crazy, but in the current situation, the success rate is at least half or more. ”
Hearing this, Liu Junshan was silent for a while. His face finally gradually regained his composure, and he said with a wry smile: "Zhang Xian, although I don't agree with you being so reckless. But if you have to, I'll have to do it. Accompany you to bet on this one.
I will set up a security company and hire people as soon as it dawns.
In Southeast Asian countries, especially in island areas such as Kalimantan and Java, which are isolated from the mainland, it is normal for private consortia and large estates to live and control their own armed forces. It shouldn't go unnoticed.
As for the rerouting of the munitions, I will have to wait until I personally go to the Maibiqi Mountains and observe the situation at the two ports before making a decision.
Well, a week to do everything is too tight, I estimate that it will take at least 10 days to half a month to prepare, and the costs incurred during the period I estimate that the current flow of funds in Bao Zhai is simply not enough, I need you to sign a loan consent form to the bank loan..."
"Okay," Zhang Longchu breathed a long sigh of relief, interrupting Liu Junshan's words and said: "I will sign whatever you ask me to sign, and all the preliminary preparations will be handed over to you, if the matter is really successful, you will be the new mayor of the municipality, and you will not be a puppet administrator like the current mascot, but the real manager of all civil affairs of Maibiqi." ”
Men, especially capable men, mostly have a strong desire for power, and when they heard Zhang Longchu's official wish, they just felt that in the new generation, wealthy businessmen are no worse than warlords, and Liu Junshan, who is not worth taking risks for this, trembled inexplicably, and his whole body became hot.
Glancing at the already glowing sky outside the window, he suddenly stood up with a sleepy expression, "Zhang Xian, it's already dawn, then I'll go and prepare." He walked out of the room quickly.
The human heart is delicate, when it is instigated by demagogy and driven by enthusiasm to do something big enough to change fate, the mental state is often extremely excited to do things, and after a little rest, it feels like the head is in a dream.
Under the domination of these two extreme emotions, it took Liu Junshan more than 10 days to finally recruit more than 2,000 young people between the ages of 18 and 20, who were born in the simple countryside and had nothing but healthy bodies and naïve dreams.
Fifty retired Malaysian regular non-commissioned officers with excellent military literacy were transferred by ship to an abandoned port at the foot of Mount Makbiqi under the pretext of conducting closed security training.
During this period, Zhang Longchu rushed to Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, accompanied by Li Xian'er, and accepted the title of Peringkat Kedua (second-class Dato) personally conferred by the Malaysian Emperor Pradu I at the royal award ceremony, officially becoming a member of the aristocratic class of Southeast Asian countries.
The more civilized the country, the more the title of nobility is simply an honor, while the less civilized the region, the more it represents wealth and power.
For example, many countries in Europa also exist in the royal family and aristocratic class like Malaysia, but the nobility there has long lived like the general public, and even the royal family only exists as a national symbol, the biggest use is to increase tourism income, and the privilege is at most more respected by people, in addition to all rights and obligations are exactly the same as ordinary people;
In Southeast Asian countries, the aristocracy is still superior to the commoners even if it does not fall into social status, and this nobility does not need to be forced to be recognized, but the vast majority of citizens still feel it naturally from the heart.
Therefore, although he obtained the title of Datuk, it was impossible for Zhang Longchu to directly accept the Mabiqi Mountains as his own territory after capturing them, but it removed the psychological obstacles of the general public.
A plane explorer suddenly becomes the commander of the defense force of a municipality of the Malay Union will not convince the ordinary people, but if it is a nobleman, it seems much more logical, even if he becomes a warlord, he will be granted the title of Datuk, but the difference in order brings people very different feelings.
This difference may not seem important, but it can make a difference in some subtle moments.
Perched on a hill in Kuala Lumpur, the National Palace of the Federation of Malaysia does not have the grandeur of the royal architecture of a major country, but it has the splendor and majesty of Southeast Asia.
The sun has just set.
On the brightly lit lawn outside the main hall of the Royal Palace, through the experience of living in Kalimantan for two years, Zhang Longchu, who has a full understanding of the federal society of Malaysia, dressed in the traditional Malay noble costume, accepted the title of the emperor, and wore a medal and ribbon symbolizing Dato's status on his chest, and walked down the high platform politely in the applause of everyone.
He thought contentedly, "With this identity, even if one side is divided, it can reduce a lot of abrupt feelings...", strolling towards Li Xian'er, who was wearing a chic snow-white dress, and was suddenly blocked by an old man wearing a white shirt and a green front skirt uniform.
After that, I heard the gray-haired old man's voice say in a resolute and low voice: "Your Excellency, Your Majesty would like to invite you to meet privately for a few minutes before the dinner, I wonder if you have time?" ”
Zhang Longchu had just accepted the benefits of the Malay king at this time, so it was naturally impossible to refuse his request to meet immediately, and replied with a smile: "I am willing to accept Your Majesty's call at any time." ”
Hearing this, a smile appeared on Wei Rongguan's expressionless face, bowed slightly to Zhang Longchu again, and slowly retreated, while Zhang Longchu walked quickly to Li Xian'er's side, and said in a low voice: "Do you see the demeanor of the royal guard who stopped me just now, tsk, an old man has the temperament of a movie star..."
"Long Chu, what I was talking to you just now was Officer Wei Rong, not a guard, okay, Officer Wei Rong's status in the court is second only to that of the royal family," Li Xian'er pouted and interrupted Zhang Longchu's words: "Do you see the ribbon on his chest, there are more than yours, and he looks like a big man." ”
"Is it..."Zhang Longchu was stunned for a moment, turned his head to look at the guard officer in the distance, and found that in addition to being much older than the guards on duty around the outdoor ceremony venue, his uniform was indeed different in some subtleties, and he couldn't help but look at Li Xian'er strangely and said, "But how did you know about this kind of thing?" ”
"Do you think anyone is as heartless as you," Li Xian'er said in a low voice: "If I want to attend the royal family award ceremony and dinner, of course I have to make up some knowledge of etiquette on the Internet, so as not to lose face..."
The two chatted in a low voice as they watched the figures on the stage change, and 10 minutes later, the 20 new Dato's of the year finally completed the transformation from ordinary people to the aristocratic class, and the ceremony ended with the sound of the Malay national anthem played by the band. (To be continued.) )