Chapter 91 Adding fuel to the flames
November 15, 2019.
Hongsavadi.
Central, Mandalay, the capital of Mandalay Region.
As the capital of Hongsawadi for generations, many of the local big families have their roots here, and it is also the core area of warlord forces.
There are more than a dozen big families in the area, but there is only one local warlord, or one faction, which is the Wu Kaile faction mentioned by Domino before.
U Khele controls eight divisions across the north and is one of the important powerful factions within Hongsavady. He is also an ally of the Maungu faction currently guarding Shan State.
Of course, at this time, the Maungu faction had been controlled by the Sapiens Company.
In Wu Kaile's private estate, he was watching several servants cutting stones. This was one of his hobbies, which was gambling on stones.
Of course, the jade industry is actually one of the pillar industries of Wu Kaile's faction, controlling about 30% of the output of the entire jade mining area, and the remaining 70% is controlled by the Kachin Army.
This is also one of the foundations why Wu Kaile's faction can grow and develop.
After all, the Maungu clan can rely on flour from the Golden Triangle, smuggling on the northeastern border, and gambling in Lao Cai.
Wu Kaile's group relies on jade from the Wulong River area and river transportation and agriculture in the Mandalay area.
The crackling sound of the electric saw did not affect Wu Kaile's mood. He liked the excitement of cutting the raw stone.
As he controls the core supply channels, the raw stone in front of Wu Kaile is naturally not marble-type jadeite.
Soon, the watermelon-sized stone was cut open, revealing a clear green band. However, Wu Kaile shook his head:
"It's rubbish, and there are a lot of cracks. It's not worth much."
A middle-aged man who walked in from the door smiled and praised: "General, you have a keen eye. You are worthy of being the king of gambling stones."
Wu Kaile did not get carried away by his flattery. His experience in gambling on stones was gained by constantly cutting stones. “Zhengshan, what do you want?”
Mang Zhengshan was a division commander under him.
The people that really concerned Wu Kaile at this moment were not Mang Zhengshan, but the people he brought with him.
Noticing that Wu Kaile's expression was not right, Mang Zhengshan immediately whispered in his ear: "General, they want to see you. They said they have something very important to discuss with you."
Although Wu Kaile didn't know the other party's intention, he was a guest after all, so he told the butler: "Go prepare tea."
"Yes, sir."
In the living room.
Wu Kaile narrowed his eyes slightly. Maung An? Maung Shi? What were these two guys doing in Mandalay?
The two sides exchanged meaningless pleasantries for a long time.
Seeing that the atmosphere was about right, Mao An up to explain his purpose: "General, are you interested in doing business?"
"Doing business?" Wu Kaile glanced at the other party, not knowing what he was thinking. He then calmly asked back:
"What kind of business is worthy of you two coming here in person?"
Maung An and Maung Shek, one is the leader of the big family in Yangon, and the other is the leader of the big family in Ayeyarwady Province, and they themselves represent the big families in the south.
He actually came to Mandalay in person at this time. Obviously, this business is very big and he may need to show up.
"General, you should know that business in coastal areas is not doing well right now. We hope to ease the atmosphere outside." Mao An said with a smile.
Hearing this, Wu Kaile took a sip of tea and replied with a fake smile: "Shouldn't you go to Byinmane for this kind of thing? Mandalay has no power to decide."
"No, Mandalay can decide as long as the general is willing." Maung An looked into the other .
"..." Wu Kaile's eyes were filled with surprise and astonishment: "Your Excellency might as well explain it more clearly."
"General, this is a petition from various families along the coast. You can take a look at it first." Mao An handed over a petition.
Wu Kaile took it and looked at it, and found that more than two-thirds of the dozen or so big families in the coastal areas had signed on it.
This made the ambition in Wu Kaile's heart grow wildly like weeds.
But then he calmed down and quickly calculated in his mind that he controlled the strength of eight divisions in the north, and he was confident that he could convince Maogu to stay put.
If we add the secret support of the big families in the coastal areas, these people also have a complex network of relationships, and even if they don't cooperate with us, they will most likely just stand by and watch.
In this way, he would only have to face Binmane's two divisions alone.
However, Wu Kaile still had some doubts in his heart. He did not agree immediately , but asked:
"Mao Gu can also do it, why don't you go find him?"
Mao An smiled and said, "The general is the strongest. If we go to General Mao Gu, will the general be willing to keep his troops in place?"
Wu Kaile immediately understood that his faction's military strength was indeed the strongest. If Maogu's faction wanted to do something, it would be impossible without his cooperation and acquiescence.
But Wu Kaile still didn't agree: "I need to think about this matter, after all, it's a serious matter."
Maung Shi, who had been silent all this time, now spoke up to help: "We can help the general appease the two divisions in Binmane and ensure that they will not interfere in this matter."
After getting this answer, Wu Kaile was immediately moved.
After all, what he was worried about was whether this was a trap. If Maung Shi Maung An could really make Binmane's two garrison divisions stand aside and watch, then he felt that the success rate of this matter was very high.
"Are you sure?"
"Naturally, as a sign of good faith, we will stay in Mandalay until the general has finished everything."
Seeing the other party's sincerity, Wu Kaile no longer had any doubts in his heart. He felt that he had the advantage at this moment, so he quickly reached an agreement with Maoan and Maoshi, and the two sides divided their respective interests.
That evening.
Wu Kaile gathered a group of trusted men in the military camp outside the city.
Including Mang Zhengshan, the commander of the 505th Division who recommended Maung An Maung Shi, as well as Wu Daoda, the commander of the 501st Division, Wu Yao, the commander of the 502nd Division, Bo Ke, the commander of the 503rd Division, and Mang Feng, the head of the Military Intelligence Department.
These people are Wu Kaile's confidants and subordinates whom he feels he can trust.
After telling everyone what happened with Maoan and Maoshi in the morning, Wu Kaile secretly observed everyone's expressions.
Mang Zhengshan immediately flattered him: "General, that's a good point. I have disliked these guys for a long time."
Others quickly echoed this. After all, this matter seemed to have a very high chance of success. If they stood up to oppose it now, wouldn't that be singing a different tune from Wu Kaile?
Wu Yao, the commander of the 502nd Division, then shouted, "General, let me lead the charge. I promise to take Binmane within an hour."
You, Wu Yao, are so cunning, others thought with contempt.
Mang Zhengshan was not to be outdone: "General, I am also willing to lead the charge."
Now the others could no longer sit still and expressed their willingness to serve the general.
Wu Kaile felt that the military morale was good enough, but it was obviously inappropriate to send four divisions south at once. After all, one must be on guard against others.
He looked at Mang Zhengshan, who had introduced Mao An and the other two. He had received a report from the Military Intelligence Department that this guy had received a lot of money from the other party.
To be on the safe side, Wu Kaile planned to have Pochi's 503rd Division and Mangzhengshan's 505th Division stationed in Mandalay, so that they could supervise each other and guard against the Kachin Army in the north and the Maunggu faction in the southeast.
He himself led the Guard Regiment, Wu Daoda's 501st Division, Wu Yao's 502nd Division, and then joined forces with the 504th Division in the south. He combined the strength of the three divisions and quickly arrived at the city.
Wu Kaile, who was blinded by interests, did not know that there was an invisible hand controlling his every move.
If you want to destroy someone, you must first make him crazy.
