Chapter 85

After tidying up his emotions, Carlos, with an excited look on his face, sincerely thanked Gao Yang. He was involved in illegal hunting to raise funds for Chief Enzuba. However, the profits were meager, and he didn't know when he would be able to buy so many weapons!

Gao Yang was also quite surprised, completely unable to understand why a white man would go to such lengths for black brothers who had no relation to him. But this wasn't important, and Gao Yang had no interest in pondering the reasons.

"The local government's army has no real fighting power, and I assume you have your own people within the army and government? With these weapons and your people, it should be enough," Gao Yang said calmly.

"Mr. Gao, we still need some startup funds. Some people in the government and army need to be bribed! What do you think..." Carlos said with a fawning expression, using a tone that Gao Yang found repulsive.

Gao Yang was so startled by Carlos's tone that he shuddered and quickly took two steps back. He waved his hand, and two bio-warriors carrying black briefcases walked over.

The bio-warriors placed the briefcases on the ground and opened them, revealing four cases full of green U.S. dollars!

"Swallow!" Carlos gulped, his eyes wide.

Gao Yang said to Carlos, "Here are 8 million dollars. Is that enough?"

"Mr. Gao, we will never forget your help!" Carlos forced his eyes away from the green bills and turned to look at Gao Yang with a sincere expression.

Gao Yang shook his head slightly and said coldly, "I'm just using you! This is a normal investment! I hope you don't get carried away by happiness. I don't want to see the day when you turn your guns on me!"

Carlos was taken aback, his mouth opening to say something, but Gao Yang interrupted him, "No need to explain! Remember my words well. I can put you up, and I can bring you down!" With that, he turned and left.

As for the transportation of the weapons, Carlos naturally had his own methods. Gao Yang had no interest in helping them further.

Gao Yang had seen the local government's army; it was just a few thousand ragtag soldiers! Unlike the tall and strong black brothers in the movies, most of the locals were short and skinny. The army was also lax and lacked discipline.

Chief Enzuba's subordinates probably weren't much stronger. Gao Yang had invested tens of millions of dollars this time! If this level of support still didn't work, Gao Yang would need to change his approach!

After arranging the accompanying personnel at the hotel, Gao Yang closed the door, hung the "Do Not Disturb" sign, and activated the time travel to 1925.

In the Shanghai Garrison Command, naval officers Lin Jianzhang and Du Xigui were reporting to Gao Yang.

"Commander, the British government has officially replied. They have agreed to our military procurement request!" Lin Jianzhang said excitedly. Thirty years of waiting! The Chinese Navy was finally rising again!

"Commander, British Prime Minister Baldwin has issued a public statement, calling for a new naval conference to discuss our military procurement and inviting us to formally join the Washington Naval Treaty!" Du Xigui said with a pleased expression.

"Oh? Another Washington Conference?" Gao Yang asked, slightly surprised.

Du Xigui said with a proud expression, "Not in Washington. Prime Minister Baldwin hopes the conference can be held in Shanghai!" His face was beaming.

"Commander, this is a great honor for our country. Hosting such a high-level conference in Shanghai will greatly enhance our international prestige! Both the north and the south are very envious!" Lin Jianzhang said, looking proud.

After the First Sino-Japanese War, China, once the supreme nation, had become the "sick man of East Asia." A poor and backward country where anyone could take a bite, the people had been suppressed, disappointed, and in pain for decades!

Now, finally, there was something to boost the country's prestige, and the two generals, who had served for decades, could hardly contain their joy.

"Oh." Looking at the excited faces of the two generals, Gao Yang showed no excitement, his face calm as he responded quietly.

Seeing Gao Yang's cold expression, the two generals' smiles gradually faded. They looked at each other, puzzled, not understanding what was wrong with Gao Yang.

Looking at the two generals, Gao Yang said calmly, "This is a good thing, but it's not worth getting too excited about. The day we can call a conference of all the countries, that will be the time to celebrate!"

He picked up his teacup and took a sip, then continued in a somewhat somber tone, "How is the navy preparing? Are there enough qualified sailors for all these ships? Have the personnel for the reception and training in Britain been selected? Have the students for Dartmouth been chosen?"

The series of questions left the two generals at a loss. Gao Yang looked at them, put down his teacup, and said coolly, "As soldiers, just do your duty. Stay out of politics!"

The cold tone made the two generals tense! They knew the situation of the Republic of China's navy all too well. Simply put, they followed whoever paid them the most!

How could Gao Yang, who had spent so much money on the warships, just hand them over to these old-style soldiers! Moreover, the navy itself was a kind of warlord, with Fujian as their territory!

Gao Yang had never intended to hand the fleet over to these old soldiers!

Gao Yang planned to first send a large number of bio-warriors into the navy to control the lower ranks. Then, he would bring in instructors from the Royal Navy to expand the Jiangnan Naval Academy and, together with the high-achieving students studying in Britain, build a new naval force!

The atmosphere in the reception room gradually turned cold, and Gao Yang sat quietly in his chair, watching the two generals. He had been very dissatisfied with the navy's conduct since taking over Du Xigui's fleet!

With his strength greatly expanded, the navy's role had significantly diminished. Gao Yang had used the lure of a large fleet to keep them in line, and now it was time to discipline the navy!

In the awkward silence, Du Xigui hesitantly said, "Commander, with so many ships, the navy may not have enough qualified personnel..."

Gao Yang abruptly interrupted him, his voice angry, "If you don't have enough soldiers, recruit more! Do I need to tell you this! What are you using the military budget for? Not to eat beef!"

With a "slam," Gao Yang hit the table and stood up, his face cold. "Commander Du! Since you've been with me, have I ever shortchanged the navy? Have I not always provided the funds on time and in full?"

He took two steps forward, his face cold, and continued, "But what about you? When you get the money, the first thing you do isn't training or recruiting new soldiers. It's eating Western food! Drinking afternoon tea!"

The two generals lowered their heads slightly, their faces full of embarrassment.

Gao Yang took a deep breath and said sarcastically, "Commander Du, you've been to the British Navy. You didn't learn their bravery and fighting spirit. But you've learned to eat Western food and drink afternoon tea very well!"

Du Xigui suddenly looked up at Gao Yang, his face red, breathing heavily, and his nostrils flaring. He looked ashamed and said, "Commander, I, I..."

"Hmph!" Gao Yang grunted, turned, and sat back down.

He picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said solemnly, "Now, we have a big enemy, the Japanese! The humiliation of the First Sino-Japanese War has not been avenged! There are still the British, Americans, French, and other powers in the world. What right do we have to stop and enjoy ourselves?"

Looking at the two generals, Gao Yang softened his tone and said, "Immediately reorganize and merge the fleet, and prepare to receive the new warships. Recruit all the missing personnel from the Sixth Division!"

He smiled slightly and continued, "Use your connections to contact Chen Jiliang, Chen Shaokuan, Shen Honglie, and others, and bring them over! What's the point of guarding a few old ships? Also, all the slots for students going to Dartmouth should go to the top students from the naval schools."

He put down his teacup, looked at the two, and said, "No more than 10 students from Fujian. Now, go and do your work."

Hearing Gao Yang's words, the two generals were slightly shocked but said nothing. They saluted Gao Yang and turned to leave.

The room fell silent, and Gao Yang lit a cigarette and quietly said, "Use the energy points. Get more bio-warriors and send them into the navy."

"Sure." Origin responded.

Gao Yang silently smoked, sitting in his chair and flipping through the list of meritorious personnel from the Shanghai liberation campaign reported by Wei Ke.

After a while, there was a knock on the door. "What is it?" Gao Yang asked.

"Sir, Yang Dong has sent a telegram from the capital," Gao Feng reported softly from outside the door.

"Hmm? Any good news? Come in and tell me," Gao Yang asked casually.

Gao Feng entered the room and handed the telegram to Gao Yang. "Sir, Yang Dong reports that President Duan has approved our request to receive the designations of the 4th and 10th Central Army Divisions," Gao Feng reported.

He paused and continued, "Furthermore, President Duan has also approved the designations of the 9th, 13th, 15th, 17th, 20th, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 28th, and 29th Central Army Divisions for us!"

"Hmm?" Gao Yang was surprised and casually placed the telegram on the table.

When he sent Yang Dong to the capital, he knew that receiving the 4th and 10th divisions was not a problem. He had hoped to get three to five more divisions, but he never expected to receive ten divisions at once!

"This is Zhang Dazhao showing you favor," Origin said.

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