The convoy arrived at the Union Hall, and Deng Keng asked Jiang Fangzhen to come directly to the consul's office to the side courtyard.

When Jiang Baili passed by the corridor, he found that the Union Hall was well decorated, but when he entered the side courtyard, he found that the so-called General Office of the Consul had a different scene. People who don’t know thought that this was a clear yamen, and many office places had to be replaced by military tents.

Deng Keng saw Jiang Baili's face and said with a smile: "Don't be accustomed to it. The place is small, so he has to use it. However, the yard on the east side is already being expanded and will be able to work after the renovation is completed next month. It will be better than now. Come, please come here."

He knocked on the door of the consul's office, and Wu Shaoting's response came from inside. Deng Keng pushed open the door and asked Jiang Baili to come in.

Wu Shaoting was reviewing the request for the establishment of a new military government in Zhejiang Province. He looked up from behind the table and saw Deng Keng and Jiang Baili. He immediately put down the pen in his hand, stood up with a smile, and walked around the desk to greet him: "Brother Baili, I have been away for more than two years. Today is what I have been looking forward to. I have worked so hard along the way. Tonight I will set up a family dinner in the mansion to welcome you."

Jiang Bai looked calm and said, "Wu is very kind and is very worried and afraid, but he is afraid that it is difficult to get it."

Wu Shaoting thought to himself: Jiang Baili is still the same, very arrogant. He still smiled on the surface and said, "What should I do if I don't take it or not? Brother Baili can naturally not neglect it. On the contrary, I am worried that the small banquet at home is not grand enough!"

Jiang Baili showed an undeniable smile and said, "Wu Zhizheng is so polite. When he went south, he was still invited by General Songpo, and it is difficult to reject this favor. If we talk about friendship with Wu Zhizheng, we would rather say bluntly that there is no deep friendship, so we also asked Wu Zhizheng to save the trouble of secular etiquette. It is more useful to talk about some serious things directly."

Although these words were not too serious, they were also very explicit. Wu Shaoting sincerely set up a family dinner for the sake of the dust. Not only did Jiang Baili not appreciate it, but he also directly pointed out the relationship that looked down on Wu Shaoting. It was really embarrassing. Deng Keng, who was standing aside, changed his face suddenly. The more he thought about it, the more he felt uncomfortable, it would be fine if he was enthusiastic and coldly treated along the way. Jiang Baili was still so rude after seeing the great consul, which was really annoying.

Deng Keng was about to give a few serious reminders, but Wu Shaoting laughed first and said, "Brother Baili, you are really unique, no wonder you are called a great talent. You are right. A real man should put his career first. Since that's the case, please sit down first, and I happen to have an important task entrusted to you."

Jiang Baili sat down happily and waited for Wu Shaoting's explanation.

Wu Shaoting said: "I'll just say it directly. Brother Songpo has always recommended Brother Baili's talent and ability, and I also know the relationship between Brother Baili and Brother Songpo. Before Brother Songpo traveled to Japan to treat his illness, he formulated a training plan for the National Defense Forces. Now I am worried about the lack of capable people to host it."

Jiang Baili smiled coldly and said, "The National Defense Forces Plan? Isn't it the Wu Family Army Plan?"

The smile on Wu Shaoting's face froze. Deng Keng and Li Xuanting, who were standing at the door, were even more shocked. Jiang Baili had just got off the train and met Wu Shaoting, but he dared to say such ignorant words in front of Wu Shaoting!

After a while, Wu Shaoting still had a smile on his face. Although he was less enthusiastic than before, he said: "It was because of the misleading rumors that he wanted to train the Wu family army, so he asked Brother Baili to take charge of the coordination. If he could not even show sincerity, then Mr. Wu was really helpless. But then again, if someone said this in front of Mr. Wu, Mr. Wu would not give up easily. However, Brother Baili, you are different."

"What's the difference?" Jiang Baili asked with a sneer.

"I once talked to Brother Songpo. The reason why Wu tried every means to ask Brother Songpo to go south is that in addition to the overall situation in the south, Wu hopes to use Brother Songpo as a mirror to understand the gains and losses. Before Brother Songpo traveled to Japan, I also specifically asked who should be used to replace him with a mirror. Brother Songpo mentioned three people." Wu Shaoting said seriously.

"Which two people?" Jiang Baili couldn't help but become curious.

"One is Mr. Liang Zhuoru, the mentor of Brother Songpo; the second is Mr. Yufu Song; the third is you Jiang Baili." Wu Shaoting said meticulously.

Jiang Baili's face gradually became rigorous, and he looked at Wu Shaoting with a little surprise. He wanted to ask, but felt that the answer was in his heart, so he seemed to want to speak but stopped.

Wu Shaoting smiled slightly and said, "Brother Baili, you are about the same age as me, but Wei Zheng was eighteen years older than Emperor Taizong of Tang, so I wonder why Brother Songpo mentioned Brother Baili's name."

Jiang Baili asked, "Does Wu understand now?"

Wu Shaoting shook his head and said, "In fact, I didn't think much about it, but I believe in Brother Songpo's recommendation. To put it off topic, Brother Baili, do you also trust Brother Songpo?"

Jiang Baili is not a fool. He turned his mind very quickly and immediately understood Wu Shaoting's intention. The other party was using Cai E as a guide, hoping to resolve each other's grudges. He sighed in his heart. He did seem to have some stubborn ideas. Wu Shaoting is no longer the Guangdong warlord of the year, otherwise Cai E would not be willing to serve in his term.

"Wu Zhizheng," Jiang Baili said calmly, "I apologize for what I just said. I shouldn't have made unverified remarks because of my own selfishness, and slandered Wu Zhizheng's kindness. It shouldn't have been."

"Brother Baili, don't do this. I know you are a person who dares to speak out. If you join the government, I will definitely make me more clear about my code of conduct. I hope from today on, you and I can establish themselves on the same front, do my best for the prosperity and stability of the Republic of China, and for self-improvement." Wu Shaoting said happily.

"Wu Zhizheng has such a heart to do his best for the country, and Fang Zhen admires it very much and will definitely live up to his responsibilities." Although Jiang Baili still had a so-called expression, he raised his chest when he said this and showed a solemn side.

"In addition, I have another important task." Wu Shaoting continued.
Chapter completed!