After the military meeting, Mu Yaping saw that Fu Zuoyi's expression was very haggard and thought it was necessary to cheer him up. After all, after this war, people's concepts have changed. Since Fu Zuoyi retreated to Datong, he did not take the initiative to come to Taiyuan to find Mu Yaping. The key point is that he is angry with Yan Xishan, and Mu Yaping is now a celebrity of Yan Xishan. He is a bit arrogant. Even though he has a great relationship with Mu Yaping, after the changes in this war, who knows what Mu Yaping thinks now, especially now when Mu Yaping is at its peak.

However, he knew that he was only a friend relationship with Mu Yaping and had not reached the level of dependence on life and death. Fu Zuoyi knew that in the face of interests, the relationship between friends was quite fragile and could not withstand any test. Moreover, Mu Yaping's identity was completely different from two years ago. His future destination was still unknown, so it was reasonable for him not to take the initiative to see Mu Yaping.

Mu Yaping took the initiative to invite Fu Zuoyi to the restaurant under his tent to talk, which was to shock Fu Zuoyi, and to cheer Fu Zuoyi up. In particular, Mu Yaping had to tell him some of his true thoughts and gain strong support. In addition, Mu Yaping had to openly invite him to form an alliance, not just a friendship.

Seeing that Fu Zuoyi's expression was always depressed, Mu Yaping said bluntly after taking a seat in the restaurant: "Brother Fu, this war is not something you and my brothers can control. The only thing we can get is to learn lessons. A word of brothers will eventually make the outsiders benefit. I can tell you frankly, no matter what changes my identity will change in the future, you and I will be like-minded comrades, and this will never change. Please believe in my sincerity."

Fu Zuoyi was seen through Mu Yaping's inner thoughts and said very unnaturally: "You know me brothers, and I am also considering the fate of the country and your future. Don't look at you as the Minister of Military Affairs of Shanxi, and don't look at Yan Xishan not in his position, but he is still in control of Shanxi. The heights are so cold. You must be careful not to let Yan Xishan play with him in the applause."

Mu Yaping smiled and said, "I believe that things are done by others. Don't you feel that the good time for you and me to achieve great things has come? After all, Yan Xishan is not in his position. As long as we brothers are in love with each other, Shanxi will be the world of you and my brothers in the future. You don't think that my brothers control military power is just a false reputation! Time will tell everything."

Seeing Mu Yaping's confident look, Fu Zuoyi seemed to be infected and said, "Brother's talent and profound strategic vision are indeed unparalleled. But if you want to achieve your ideal in Shanxi, isn't that easy? Yan Xishan is so scheming, you and I are probably not opponents. In the end, we have to obey fate's arrangements. Brother, I know your energy, but power, people's hearts can not control everything just by having money and military power."

Mu Yaping personally poured a glass of wine for Fu Zuoyi and said, "Brother Fu, today I want you to cheer up completely. Yan Xishan and I have already agreed to go to Tianjin to discuss the issue of dispatching with Zhang Xueliang. We have initially planned to retain the organization of four armies. One of the commanders and I are among them. This is the first good news I have given you."

Fu Zuoyi said with a refreshing expression: "It seems that my brother has put a lot of effort behind the scenes, so I won't say anything thanks. Frankly speaking, I feel very ashamed of my selfishness. I shouldn't randomly guess my brother's sincerity for a long time." After saying that, Fu Zuoyi drank a glass of wine, his face suddenly turned red and his eyes became particularly energetic.

Mu Yaping continued: "In the future, you and I will be prosperous and lose. My plan is to use the time when Yan Xishan is not in Shanxi to vigorously cultivate our power. Of course, I will first cultivate our power in the army. I guess it will take less than a year for Chiang Kai-shek to launch Yan Xishan, so time is very limited for us." Mu Yaping's implication is that in the future, we will be completely tied together and face everything.

Fu Zuoyi looked at Mu Yaping's wise face and couldn't help but sigh in his heart: Why does he feel like he is baptized every time he talks to Brother Mu? He can't guess what the reason is. The face in front of him is always full of confidence, and it always makes people feel like they rely on. Suddenly Fu Zuoyi figured out a question: confidence and strategy come from the ability to control everything.

Seeing Fu Zuoyi's expression in a daze, Mu Yaping continued, "What Brother Fu and I said today is all heartfelt words. In fact, in this hot land of Shanxi, I admire Brother Fu's personal charm the most. To put it bluntly, Yan Xishan is simply using him to gain enough political capital for me. In fact, I am now training my political wisdom."

Fu Zuoyi widened his eyes again, Mu Yaping continued to put on a strong medicine and said, "Last summer and autumn, I personally led my troops to complete the Ningxia strategy and defeated Ma Hongbin in one battle. Ningxia is now under my control, and Ma Hongbin has completely surrendered to me. Of course, Ningxia strategy, I have obtained Yan Xishan's permission in advance."

Fu Zuoyi quickly walked to the map, glanced at it a few times and said, "Brother Mu is really a big deal. In the future, Ningxia will be used as a defense barrier in Wuyuan area, and a stable back defense will be formed. Brothers' settlement plan in Hetao and even the Houtao area will be implemented as scheduled. Haha! Now I understand, why are you so confident in the arrangement plan? Could it be that you are engaged in military reclamation?"

Mu Yaping smiled and said, "It's really a hero who sees the same thing, but my real purpose is not here. Ningxia is just the beginning of my northwest strategy. So far, I have completed the Qinghai, Gansu strategy, and Gansu provinces have fallen under my control." Fu Zuoyi was shocked and said, "How is this possible? It's simply a fantasy. As far as I know, Gansu and Qinghai are still in the hands of the Ma family father and son in Qinghai. Are they all at your mercy?"

Mu Yaping asked: "Brother Fu, have you heard of the former general of the Northwest Army, Wang Debiao's troops currently stationed in Baoji, Shaanxi?" Fu Zuoyi said: "I have heard of this person. At the beginning of the war, this person refused to execute the order and issued a telegram to announce that he will remain neutral. The generals of the coalition army admired him in private. This person has such strategic vision, which is indeed unexpected. I heard that Feng Yuxiang was furious and wanted to deal with him in the future. Yan Xishan also scolded this person for being unfaithful and unfilial."

Mu Yaping still smiled and said, "Do you believe me if I want to say this person is mine?" Fu Zuoyi widened his eyes again and said, "Could it be this person..." Mu Yaping said calmly: "Wang Debiao used to be my caravan leader. When I settled the Hetao area, he led his troops to station in Wuyuan and serve as escort missions. Later, Feng Yuxiang raised an army in Wuyuan and responded to the Northern Expedition, so I arranged for Wang Debiao to lead his troops to join the Northwest Army."

Fu Zuoyi slapped his thigh and said happily: "Brother Mu, it's hard for me to imagine. It seems that you have been planning for a long time. No one can compare with this strategic vision. It's not difficult to understand. Wang Debiao's actions were instructed by Brother Mu, no wonder he was fearless. Brother, I am convinced. But what does Wang Debiao have to do with Qinghai and Gansu? Is it you sent him to send troops..."

Mu Yaping said: "The Northwest Army was clearing out and dispatched, so how could I miss that? In late August, Wang Debiao led his troops to Baoji, raided and occupied Xining for a long distance, and forced Ma Qi and Ma Bufang to submit. Soon Ma Buqing also surrendered. In order to effectively control, Ma Buqing and Ma Bufang's troops were reorganized and included in my unified management."

Fu Zuoyi seemed to be listening to the heavenly book, and couldn't wait to ask again: "What's going on in Gansu? Did Wang Debiao lead his troops back to occupy Lanzhou? Although he claimed to be an army, he actually only had one division of troops." Mu Yaping explained: "As long as he has money, it is not easy to expand the troops. At present, Wang Debiao's cavalry unit has grown to 20,000 people, and the infantry divisions under his tent have also reached full capacity. However, he was not the plan to Gansu."

Fu Zuoyi listened to the following text quietly, Mu Yaping continued: "In mid-September, when the war was coming to an end, my subordinate Lu Dahu led his troops to occupy Lanzhou from Wuyuan to Ningxia and Ma Hongbin's troops, and forced Ma Lin to surrender. Not long ago, Liu Yufen led his troops to retreat from Xi'an to Lanzhou, and his troops were quickly disarmed. Liu Yufen expressed his submission. Brother Fu, you can imagine who can shake our foundation in the northwest now."

Fu Zuoyi looked at Mu Yaping's peaceful face and suddenly felt that his image was extremely tall. He stepped forward and said with some emotion: "Brother Mu, I, Fu, in the future, completely accept your command, please accept my sincerity. I want to know what you plan in the future." Mu Yaping said confidently: "The pattern in the northwest will remain as it is now, and there will be no change. The power of the Ma family in Qinghai-Gansu provinces remains unchanged. As the saying goes, the regime comes from the gun. In order to avoid its edge, I can only control the military power in secret, and I will not interfere in administrative matters."

Fu Zuoyi seemed to have some feelings and said, "Is it the same in Shanxi?" Mu Yaping said, "After all, Yan Xishan has a deep tree in Shanxi. I can't think of a year that Chiang Kai-shek will use him. Therefore, we must seize this favorable opportunity and constantly erode his foundation in the army. Taking advantage of the time when Yan Xishan is not in Shanxi, we will constantly weaken his command in the army and finally achieve the goal of undermining him."

Fu Zuoyi praised: "Brother Mu is good at tactics. I am an amateur in politics. However, I will win over the people of Yan Xishan in the army for our use, and I will do my best. But there is one question I don't understand, why don't you replace it?" Mu Yaping said: "This move is absolutely not allowed. The traditional Chinese people have a strong sense of loyalty to the emperor. If I do that, I will inevitably be attacked by public opinion and become an unfaithful villain. It is a very stupid way to do it."

Mu Yaping also said: "Management is a higher strategy. After all, Yan Xishan is very talented, and taking charge of the government is his strength, and engaging in the economy is his specialty. Letting him use his expertise in the future is our goal." Fu Zuoyi was completely overwhelmed. He never expected that Mu Yaping even thought of what Yan Xishan did in the future. Who would have thought of such a far-sighted strategy?

Fu Zuoyi was drunk, to be precise, he was intoxicated!

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Chapter completed!