Warlords: Rising from the Northwest Border and Sweeping Across the Powers

Chapter 1287 Resolution Passed

In the military camp, Chen Tong and Wang Cheng'an were playing chess.

The candlelight flickered in the tent, and the two men stared at the chessboard intently.

"The general's moves are very special," Wang Cheng'an said as he looked at the chessboard. "It may seem ordinary, but I feel there is a hidden danger."

Chen Tong chuckled and slowly moved a pawn: "Chess is like life. Sometimes the most ordinary move hides the most deadly move."

Wang Chengan frowned and thought, then responded cautiously.

As the game progressed, Chen Tong's chess pieces seemed to be scattered all over the board, but unknowingly, they formed a secret encirclement.

"Hmm?" Wang Chengan suddenly realized something was wrong. "This..."

Chen Tong raised his lips slightly and moved a horse lightly: "General."

Wang Chengan then realized that his general had been trapped in a deadlock. On the left was the threat of the rook, on the right was the blockade of the cannon, and even the retreat was blocked by an inconspicuous pawn.

"Great!" Wang Cheng'an couldn't help but applaud, "General, you are taking every step carefully and sneaking through Chencang!"

He thought back carefully to the entire game, and realized that Chen Tong had already started laying out his plans more than ten moves ago. Those seemingly harmless moves actually contained hidden secrets in every move, and they suddenly exploded when the time was right.

"I admit defeat," Wang Cheng'an said with a wry smile, "General, you played this game really well."

Chen Tong smiled without saying anything and slowly packed up the chess pieces.

"General," Wang Cheng'an couldn't help asking, "How did you come up with this plan?"

"Nothing special," Chen Tong said calmly, "I just feel that some things don't need to be revealed right from the start."

He put the chess pieces back into the chess box one by one: "A true master often completes the layout without noticing. By the time the opponent finds out, it's already too late."

Wang Chengan nodded thoughtfully.

Seeing the young staff officer seeming to understand something, Chen Tong smiled slightly.

Isn't this chess game his layout in South Asia?

The seemingly ordinary step-by-step arrangements actually weave a big network in secret.

When the time is right, there will naturally be amazing changes.

Just as Chen Tong was packing up his chess pieces, a communications soldier hurried into the tent.

"General," the signalman handed over a telegram, "I just received news that the Asian Alliance held a special meeting today."

Chen Tong took the telegram and quickly glanced at it: "Oh? Approved?"

"Yes," the signalman replied, "the meeting unanimously passed the proposal to establish a Ministry of Commerce and appointed Song Yimingde as the Minister of Commerce."

Chen Tong was slightly startled: "It was passed in one meeting?"

He put down the telegram and thought: "It seems that the Song Yi family has invested a lot of money."

Wang Chengan asked, "General, isn't this progress too fast? Logically, such a major decision should go through at least two or three rounds of discussion."

"It's a little fast," Chen Tong nodded, "but it's also within expectations."

He stood up and walked to the map: "The Song Yi family has always been generous. This time, they must have spent a lot of money to enter the Asian Alliance."

"It is said," the signalman added, "there was almost no opposition at the meeting. Even the Indian representative, who has always been opposed to businessmen entering the Asian Union, voted in favor."

"Heh," Chen Tong chuckled, "It seems that Song Yimingde has taken care of all parties. He is indeed the number one businessman in South Asia."

He turned to Wang Chengan: "Do you know what this means?"

Wang Chengan thought for a moment: "Does this mean that the Song Yi family has already had considerable influence in the Asian Alliance?"

"No," Chen Tong shook his head, "which means they are more eager than I thought. For this position, they are willing to invest such a large amount of chips at once."

His eyes became deep: "This eagerness may become our bargaining chip."

Wang Chengan nodded, not quite understanding.

"Go get ready," Chen Tong ordered, "I'm going to visit the new Minister of Commerce tomorrow."

Looking at the signalman's departing back, Chen Tong sat back at the chess table.

He gently stroked the black horse, with a faint smile on the corner of his mouth.

This game of chess seems to be much more exciting than expected.

The next morning, Song Yimingde came to the military camp with gifts.

"General," he said respectfully, "this is a fragment of the Song Dynasty painting Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains. It is a treasure that our family has treasured for many years. I brought it here today to give to you, General."

Chen Tong took the exquisite brocade box and opened it carefully.

The silk of the ancient painting has turned yellow, but the artistic conception of the landscape is still clearly visible. It is indeed a rare treasure.

"Mr. Song Yi is too polite," Chen Tong gently closed the brocade box, "How can I accept such a national treasure?"

"General, please don't refuse," Song Yimingde said quickly, "this little gift is too little compared to the general's kindness."

He paused and said, "Yesterday's meeting was passed in one go, thanks to the general's efforts behind the scenes."

Chen Tong gave him a meaningful look and said, "Mr. Song Yi, you are joking. The success of the meeting mainly depends on the sincerity of your Song Yi family."

Song Yimingde immediately understood: "The general is right. But without the general's support, no matter how much sincerity we put in, I'm afraid it will be difficult to break the deadlock."

"Oh?" Chen Tong raised his eyebrows, "It seems that Mr. Song Yi knows the ins and outs of this."

"I dare not," Song Yimingde said modestly, "I am just a businessman. I can enter such an event as the Asian Alliance only because of the general's support."

Chen Tong smiled without saying anything and poured a cup of tea for Song Yimingde.

"General," Song Yimingde took the teacup and said sincerely, "From now on, if you have any instructions, I, Song Yimingde, will go through fire and water without hesitation."

"Okay, okay," Chen Tong nodded, "Since Mr. Song Yi is already the Minister of Commerce of the Asian Union, he will naturally do more for the Asian Union."

The meaning of this sentence is very obvious.

Song Yimingde immediately understood: "General, rest assured, I will do my best to serve the Asian Alliance."

Looking at the respectful look of this old fox, Chen Tong laughed secretly in his heart.

These businessmen are the most adept at adapting to the changing circumstances. Knowing whose influence they rely on to get to the top, they will naturally keep a low profile.

However, this is exactly the effect he wanted.

"General," a guard hurried in, "Chairman Sukarno has arrived."

As soon as he finished speaking, Sukarno strode into the tent.

Seeing Song Yimingde, he showed a half-smile on his face: "Hey, isn't this our new Minister of Commerce? You came to visit the general so early?"

Song Yimingde immediately stood up and bowed slightly: "Hello, Chairman."

"Minister Somni is a very busy person now," Sukarno said indifferently, "Yesterday's meeting made many people taste the sweetness."

The irony in this statement is obvious.

"The chairman is joking," Song Yimingde said in a very humble tone, "I am just a businessman. It is my honor to work for the Asian Alliance."

He paused and continued, "By the way, Chairman, regarding the transfer agreement of 34% of the shares of Indo-American Bank, I have asked someone to draft it according to the terms agreed upon earlier. It will be sent to the Presidential Palace tomorrow morning for your signature."

"Yes," Sukarno nodded, "Since it was agreed before, let's do it according to the plan."

"Please rest assured, Chairman," Song Yi Mingde said respectfully, "We, the Song Yi family, always keep our word. The transfer of these shares to the Chairman is also to make the bank's operations more in line with the interests of the Asian Alliance."

Chen Tong watched this scene from the side with a playful smile on his face.

This old fox is indeed well versed in political tactics. Even if the conditions have been agreed upon long ago, he will bring them up again at the right time to show his sincerity.

"That's it," Sukarno said, "I'll send someone to get the agreement tomorrow."

"Yes, yes," Song Yimingde nodded repeatedly, "Everything will be done according to the chairman's wishes."

Watching the interaction between the two, Chen Tong took a sip of tea.

This game of chess is very interesting.

Song Yimingde, this old fox, knows how to show goodwill. Even if the conditions have been agreed upon, he will find the right time to bring them up again to show his sincerity and credibility.

Although Sukarno seemed indifferent on the surface, he was obviously quite satisfied with Song Yimin's attitude of keeping his promise.