Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion of the South Lake Artillery failed to revolt and fled. Ma Biao took Yu Hualong to follow Zhang Biao's order and immediately led the horse team to search for him. They were within 10 miles of the 3rd Battalion. Comb your hair like a comb. Grate it again. No figure was found. Yu Hualong had no choice but to come back and talk to Zhang Biao.

Zhang Biao's eyes were as big as an egg. was so angry that he scolded Yu Hualong for being incompetent. yelled: "I can't do this little thing to you. What else should be the unified belt. Go home and coax the child to forget it. I don't believe they can go to heaven. Search again. I don't believe I can't catch them. It's the other way around. I don't know the three eyes of the horse prince. Wait until they are caught. And he stripped them of their skins. Pumped their tendons. Let them see if he's good or I'm Zhang Biao."

Yu Hualong had no choice but to lead the horse team to continue the search. This time, the search area was extended to 20 miles. It only made people panic in this area. Restless chickens.

It's been a day. Zhang Biao's orderlies handed Zhang Biao a letter. Zhang Biao took a look. On the envelope was written Zhang Biao, the commander of the 8th town and the commander of the Hubei army. The letter is signed by: Some soldiers of the South Lake Artillery Corps. Zhang Biao scolded: "Grandma's. It's really a big courage to stick chicken feathers in a telephone pole (duster).I dare to break ground on Tai Sui's head.I don't want to live."

Zhang Biao opened the letter. See that the letter reads:

Zhang Biao:

We are the revolutionary party of the Nanhu artillery uprising. Our comrades are everywhere in the army . Our comrades are everywhere in the three towns of Wuhan. You can't catch it. It is also inexhaustible. If you're pushing us too hard. Our revolutionary soldiers in the town will rise up and rebel against you. Kill you old thief.

Revolutionary soldier of the Nanhu Artillery Team

On the fifth day of the eighth month of the third year of Xuantong

Zhang Biao finished reading the letter. There were no words for a long time. If it was really a few soldiers in the South Lake Artillery Team who were making trouble. It doesn't matter. But if it is true as it is written. The whole town is full of revolutionaries. The whole of Wuhan is a revolutionary party. That's back.

The more Zhang Biao thought about it, the more scared he became. The more I think about it, the more worried I become. Eyeballs rolled. Immediately called someone to inform the Governor of Huguang of the matter. On the other hand, two orders were given. The first command is. Ordered Yu Hualong not to pursue the fleeing soldiers of the Nanhu Artillery Team for the time being. I'm afraid of provoking a mutiny. The second command is. Order the battalions to dismantle all the guns and guns. Together with all sorts of bullets. It was also handed over to the collection of the General Ordnance Administration. All standards are below. Platoon commander and above officers. Rest in the camp every day. Not allowed to go home. The town sends people to inspect from time to time. Blow the emergency call roll call. If the official is not there. All will be removed from office and investigated. If the soldier is not there. All dismissals will be dealt with strictly. and hold their superiors accountable.

The military and political officials of the Qing Dynasty in Hubei Province were nervously busy. In order to deal with the uprising of the revolutionaries, on September 27, in the Wuchang Governor's Office, the Hubei authorities convened an emergency meeting of civil officials and county magistrates and military attachés and above.

The synagogue is located in the large and gloomy hall of the Governor's Office. Due to the darkness. The house had to light a few large candles. This meeting is different from the old style of meetings. Old-style meetings. The governor of Huguang, Rui Zheng, always sat in the center of the high platform due north. Next to it sat several leading officials. And the average official can only stand . And this meeting. With a modern flavor. The general officials are all sitting. On the left is the civil officer. On the right is the military attaché. The black sat down in a large area.

The meeting was presided over by Tie Zhong, the military counselor of Hubei. Tie Zhong did not wear the official uniform of the Qing Dynasty. Instead, he was dressed in a robe and a riding gown. Western-style pants. A big braid dragged behind his head. Wearing a melon skin cap. This nondescript outfit. It shows that he is both different from the traditional Qing Dynasty officials. It's still a long way from the new school of characters. He saw that the personnel had arrived. Loudly announce the opening of the meeting. said: "I heard that the Hubei Revolutionary Party is going to rebel on August 15. In order to resolutely suppress these rebellious parties. That's why I've got you all here today. Let's talk about it together. I think. I don't need to say it. Everyone's thoughts are the same as mine. It's to deal with these rebellious parties. Don't be soft on your hands and neck. Kill when you need to. It's time to close. There must be no appeasement. Now, I would like to give the floor to Lord Rui, the Governor of Huguang."

All the military officials at the bottom stood up at once. Show respect for Ruizheng. There was a whirring sound of chairs moving throughout the hall. The sound of rustling clothes rubbing.

Ruizheng waved his hand downward. It means to sit everyone down. The military officer sat down slowly. The whole hall was filled with the sound of jumbled ass sitting on chairs.

Ruizheng is a short, fat old man. He wears a Qing Dynasty flowered hat. Wearing a three-grade Qing Dynasty official uniform. The whole body looks bloated. He glanced around with a pair of cloudy eyes like pig's eyes. Then in an old, dull voice he said, "Colleagues. Officers of the Forces nouvelles. Now the situation in Hubei is stormy. At stake. Hubei first had a revolutionary party day notice. In the year of Bingwu (1906), Zhang Zhidong was heroic and decisive, and captured the bandit leaders Zhu Yuancheng, Liang Zhonghan, Hu Ying, Ji Yulin, Li Yadong, Liu Jing'an, etc. in one fell swoop. The Japanese Notification Society fell apart in an instant. The situation in Hubei is bright. Now there are the Revolutionary Party Communists and the Literary Society. These bandit parties not only contacted the Hui Party and Diao Min. And also deep into the army . I heard that many of the soldiers of the New Army have joined the Revolutionary Party. Once they get their hands on it. It's different from the general party and Diao Min. Their guns are going to shoot at us. Their cannons are going to be fired at the Governor's Office."

Ruizheng said this. Don't go any further. Some civil servants were surprised. There was a blank look on his face. I'm asking someone else what is going on. Constantly shaking his head and sighing. Some military attachés were indifferent when they heard this. Laughing and talking quietly with others. Spread the latest news. The venue was a little chaotic for a while.

Tie Zhong coughed loudly twice. There was silence down there again.

Ruizheng continued: "Now it's in the tabloids. The common people spread it everywhere. What 'August 15 kills the Tartars'. What is the 'Mid-Autumn Uprising of the Revolutionary Party'. I don't know if you're ready."

At the next moment, they exchanged heads and ears. Talk. Tie Zhong and Rui Zheng did not stop it. Soon. There's been a lot of talk going on down there. It's like blowing up the battalion .

Ruizheng waved his hand down. I don't talk anymore.

Rui Cheng shouted: "Wang Lukang"

Hubei Patrol Police Dao Wang Lukang hurriedly stood up. Respectfully walked up to Rui Zheng. He bowed his head and said, "Humble duty."

Rui Zheng said angrily: "Do you know all these things?" Wang Lukang said, "I heard it." Ruizheng asked, "What are you going to do?" Wang Lukang said loudly: "I have ordered my subordinates. Hotels, schools, clubs, and other places will be strictly investigated. Increase patrols at city gates, streets and alleys. Spot suspicious people. Get it now. to ensure that public order is intact."

Ruizheng reprimanded him again, saying, "Something happened then. It's not just me going to lose my head. You can't save your head."

Wang Lukang lowered his head and replied, "I understand my humble position."

Ruizheng waved his hand. Wang Lukang returned to his seat. Ruizheng then said to the bottom, "From now on. Various yamen organs. Whoever is a Qing dynasty is a prince. There is no need. No leave is allowed."

The people below nodded yes in unison.

Ruizheng finished speaking. Glancing at Tie Zhong. It means that the words are over. Tie Zhong also announced: "Now I invite Zhang Biao, the commander of the 8th town and the commander of the Hubei army, to speak."

Zhang Biao stood up suddenly. Chest and abdomen. Legs straight. A standard military posture. He shouted confidently to the officers below: "Every man's scripture is read by each man. We soldiers just want to do our own military affairs well. I ordered all associations, all standards, all battalions, and all teams to pass the Mid-Autumn Festival in advance. No holidays are allowed. Continue to search for the remaining bullets. All will be confiscated. All put them in the Chuwangtai Armory. I heard that there was also a revolutionary party in the 8th Battalion of the Engineering Battalion guarding Chuwangtai. Transfer the 8th Battalion from Chu Wangtai. In addition, the 30th flag barracks were sent to guard it. Do anyone else have any opinions?"

Zhang Biao finished speaking. A pair of tiger eyes glanced around at the officers below.

There was silence for a while. For a long time no one expressed any objections. Waited a little bit. Li Yuanhong, who was sitting at the head of the officers, stood up. He looks tall and mighty in the new standard military uniform. Calm and sophisticated. What was particularly striking was the neatly trimmed beard on his lips. It seems that he has a bit of Confucian demeanor in self-confidence. He said respectfully to Zhang Biao: "Zhang Biao. There are some things I don't know whether to say or not."

Zhang Biao nodded and said, "Say it."

Li Yuanhong said: "As far as I know. There were many people in the new army who joined the Communist Association and the Literary Society. If one or two. Ten eight words. They can be arrested. Bring them to justice. But if half of the soldiers join the Communists and the Literary Society. That's a problem. There is a saying that punishment does not punish the people. I think we need to be very careful with this. Only grace and power are mutually beneficial. Interlocking. in order to avoid provoking a mutiny. And also. The contradictions between the Han and the Manchus have a long history. The Chuwangtai Armory was originally guarded by the 8th Battalion of the Engineering Battalion. Once turn them off. Let the flag man guard. I'm afraid it irritates them even more."

Zhang Biao said: "But don't change them. They really robbed the armory. What if you really want to mutiny?"

Li Yuanhong said: "You are sending flag soldiers to guard. Once they mutinied. The flag soldiers can't stop it. Besides, there are so many arms channels. They got arms from other sources. How can we control it? Popularity. Morale. We want their hearts. Just take their hearts. We will be able to stop this uprising. I see only the outer loose and the inner tight. is the best policy. to avoid irritating them. in order to avoid provoking a mutiny."

Zhang Biao stopped talking. Some words from Li Yuanhong. It spoke to his heart.

Tie Zhong thought for a while and said, "I think Li Xietong's opinion is somewhat reasonable. Give it a try."

Zhang Biao thought about it for a while. He said to the officers below: "Except for the time being, the 8th Battalion of the Engineering Battalion will not be transferred from Chuwangtai. All other commands will be executed as usual. The army must be tightly controlled. Which association, standard, battalion, and team has a problem. Don't blame me for Zhang Biao's six relatives who don't recognize him."

Since the end of this meeting. The atmosphere in Wuchang City became even more tense. Soldiers checking pedestrians at the city gates. There are double posts on the street. The number of people patrolling at night has also increased considerably. The police searched schools, hostels and clubs. Suspicious persons are arrested immediately.

During this period of late September and early October. Both the revolutionaries and the Qing authorities in Hubei were in a state of imminent war. An unprecedented battle is about to break out.