"How can this be forgotten?" Yi Xun said slowly: "I did call back and refused to sit in Tianjin, but Yi Guocheng called back to emphasize that Tianjin is a water and land hub and an industrial center, and it is far better to sit in Tianjin than to return to Beijing." Speaking of this, he paused slightly, "Comparing the tone of this telegram, the meaning of the cold talk is very obvious!" ”

"Could it be that the sixth master has changed his mind again?" Seng Green glanced at Fu Heng and said coldly: "Yuan Qi has been trying his best to avoid fighting a civil war, because he is worried that the war will cause huge casualties and immeasurable economic losses, if a civil war breaks out, Yuan Qi is not thinking about which side to support, but how to end the war as soon as possible!" To put it bluntly, Yuan Qi will only support the strong! Only in this way can the war be ended as soon as possible! ”

Hearing this, Yi Xun couldn't help but be stunned, this statement was fresh and completely unexpected to him, he hesitated and said, "Yuan Qi really has this attitude?" ”

"Isn't that obvious?" Monk Lingqin said: "Why did Yuan Qi choose to support the Queen Mother and not choose to support the Sixth Master? The goal is to end the war as soon as possible! ”

Fu Heng hesitated and said, "Yuan Qi is not worried that doing so will affect the implementation of constitutional government in the imperial court?" ”

"A preparatory constitution is nine years, how urgent do you think Yuan Qi is for the implementation of constitutionalism?" Monk Greenqin glanced at the two of them, and felt a little disdainful in his heart, why didn't he see it thoroughly? "For Yuanqi, constitutionalism is important, but maintaining domestic peace is even more important, and Yuanqi will always put his own interests first!"

There is indeed some truth in this, the expression on Yixun's face was a little uncertain, seeing that he didn't speak, Fu Heng pondered and said: "Yuan Qi reminded him three times and five times, the prince still instigated the water master to mutiny, this matter Yuan Qi must be very dissatisfied, even if the flag dies down at this time, Yuan Qi will inevitably have prejudices against the prince, not to mention that he will cut off his support, but the strength of support will inevitably be greatly reduced."

Although the prince and the court are not opposed, but there is no difference between the anti-eye, if you lose the support of Yuan Qi again, it must be difficult, it is better to simply break the kettle, once the capture of Tianjin is successful, maybe Yuan Qi will turn to support the prince ....... ”

Sure enough, this guy instigated it! Monk Lingqin glared at him angrily, "Haven't you received the news of the imperial court's increase in troops in Tianjin?" When we arrive at the city of Tianjin, there will be at least 30,000 or 40,000 troops in the city, and the Beijing division will continue to increase its troops.

Take 10,000 steps back and say, even if we can take Tianjin, how long will it take? Don't forget, it only took a few days for reinforcements from the four countries to arrive in Tianjin! Besides, our ammunition reserves are only enough for one or two tough battles at most! ”

Without Yuan Qi's support, this battle can't be fought! Yi Xun knew this very well in his heart, he waved his hand, and said: "If Yuan Qi wants to implement the constitution smoothly, he must rely on us to contain and balance the new army of the imperial court, and it is impossible to drastically reduce the support for us, so there is no need to worry about this!" Since Yuan Qi has this attitude and position, there is no need for us to take risks, and we can't be two-pleased! ”

Speaking of this, he looked at Fu Heng and said: "You go to the Wa Kingdom, everything is subject to Yuan Qi's arrangement, this king estimates, at most half a year can return to Tianjin!" ”

"The subordinate obeys!" Fu Heng hurriedly saluted.

Monk Lingqin asked, "How to reply to the Queen Mother?" ”

"Since Yi Guocheng hopes that we will sit in Tianjin, we will temporarily garrison the military grain city." Yi Xun said slowly: "Call Yi Guocheng back, as for the Queen Mother, naturally there is Yuan Qi to negotiate." ”

Coming out of the camp, the sky was already a little dark, Fu Heng did not return to the camp but rushed to Xingang, he had to go to see Guo Zhongmou, how to arrange the tens of thousands of officers and soldiers of the water division who followed him to mutiny, he had to ask Yuan Qi about this, he was now not so much a person from King Gong as a person from Yuan Qi.

Hearing that Fu Heng asked to see him outside the camp, Guo Zhongmu completely relaxed, he knew very well that Fu Heng's arrival was enough to show King Gong's attitude, and immediately walked out quickly, as soon as they met, Fu Heng gave a military salute neatly, and said simply: "Come down to reply to Chief of Staff Guo, I am willing to go to the Japanese country!" ”

"Good!" Guo Zhongmu said with a smile: "Those who know the times are Junjie!" ”

Shanghai, Zhennan Wangfu, Changle Book House.

The courtyard is brightly lit but quiet, the sound of the 'pop' chess pieces falling can be heard clearly, the bright light of the portable household gas lamp illuminates the study as if it were daytime, under the lamp, Yi Zhishu and Zhao Liewen stared at the chessboard intently, and the chess to the middle game was fierce, and both of them went all out.

Yan Yangtian walked into the room quickly, the two people he saw didn't notice it, he couldn't help but smile, knocked on the door gently, and when he saw it, Yi Zhishu raised his head, and he smiled and said: "Principal, Guo Zhongmu called, Fuheng is attached!" As he spoke, he hurried forward and handed over the telegram.

Yi Zhishu didn't go back to the backyard to rest just waiting for news from Tianjin, listening to Fuheng attached four words, he dropped the chess pieces in his hand and took the telegram and looked at it, and said, "Finally don't toss." ”

Yan Yangtian said tentatively: "The officers and soldiers who mutined in the Navy Division's battalion, what is the principal's plan?" ”

"Don't worry, let the court help raise it for two years." Yi Zhishu stood up as he said and asked, "Is there any news from Yizeng?" ”

Yan Yangtian hurriedly replied: "I am still in a coma, and the high fever has not subsided. ”

"Let Fu Heng temporarily lead the troops back to the camp of the Marine Division." Yi Zhishu said slowly, Fu Heng can't stay in the Beiyang Naval Division, and it's a little inappropriate to let E'antai take over, the mutinous officers and soldiers are afraid that they will be uneasy, and the officers and soldiers of the Naval Division can't afford to toss anymore.

"At the moment, the most suitable person to take over the Beiyang Navy Division is only Zaizhao." Zhao Liewen stood up and said slowly: "Whether it is Yizeng or E'antai taking over, the mutinous officers and soldiers will be nervous, worried about settling accounts after the autumn, if you want to stabilize the morale of the army, Zaizhao is the most suitable." ”

Yan Yangtian said: "The Queen Mother resolutely opposed Zaizhao taking over the ...... of Admiral of the Water Division. ”

"One time, another time." Zhao Liewen said unhurriedly: "After King Gong's toss, the Queen Mother also understands the mind of the big shopkeeper, besides, the court is now eager to stabilize the army's heart, and the big shopkeeper can play, and Zaizhao will take over temporarily, and Yizeng will be handed over to Yizeng when he recovers." ”

After a pause, he continued: "The sailor mutinied, Fuheng is the first evil, but please dismiss him on the spot and exile him to the country." I still have to save some face for the imperial court..... ”

Yi Zhishu nodded and said, "Just like that, I will make an electric performance." As he spoke, he turned his head, "King Gong is stationed in the military grain city, is this planning to sit in Tianjin?" ”

Listening to this tone, Yan Yangtian was a little puzzled, didn't he just suggest that King Gong sit in Tianjin before? Is this a change of mind?

Zhao Liewen laughed secretly in his heart, King Gong really called stealing chickens and rice this time, the Beiyang Sailor didn't catch it, and he still had a bad impression here in Yi Zhi, and after a little consideration, he said: "Even if the big shopkeeper wants to beat King Gong, there is no need to be in a hurry." ”

"King Gong does not leave Tianjin for a day, and the situation in Tianjin will not ease down for a day, besides, the face of the Queen Mother must also be taken into account, so let him temporarily comply with the order and go north to return to Beijing." Yi Zhishu said slowly: "Or, I suggest that the Queen Mother issue an order, and it is okay for him to be stationed in Tongzhou." ”

After a pause, he continued: "I guess the Forbidden City is also looking forward to hearing from Baba, and sending a report overnight. ”

Jingshi, Forbidden City, military aircraft duty room.

The Forbidden City is pitch black, only the military aircraft duty room is brightly lit, the characteristics of the military aircraft department is three words - diligence, speed, and secret, no matter how many official documents, must be processed on the same day, no delay is allowed, even if there are as many as a few hundred pieces a day, they must be dealt with overnight, the situation in Tianjin is tense, the military aircraft department is also extremely busy, the minister of military aircraft on duty and Zhang Jing are busy.

After reading an excerpt, Su Shun picked up the teacup and took a few sips of strong tea, then glanced at the clock, saw that it was past nine o'clock, and estimated in his heart that there should be no more telegrams, the situation in Tianjin is about to erupt, I don't know what the situation will be tomorrow, he is very conflicted in his heart, he hopes that King Gong will go all the way to the dark, and he is worried that the war will be out of control.

As soon as he put down the teacup, he caught a glimpse of a Zhang Jing walking in hurriedly with a telegram in his hand, and he was a little surprised, there was still a telegram at this time? Tianjin or Shanghai?

Walking quickly to the front, Zhang Jing reported softly: "Su Xiang, Shanghai Zhennan Wang is in a hurry." ”

After receiving the telegram and reading it, Su Shun couldn't help but be happy and worried, and ordered: "Transfer it to a few Xiangye, so that everyone can breathe a sigh of relief." ”

The telegram turned around in the hands of several military aircraft ministers and Zhang Jing, and the atmosphere in the military aircraft duty room was obviously much more relaxed, Wen Xiang got up and left his seat and walked slowly to Su Shun, and said slowly: "It's not too late, is it going to play the newspaper overnight?" ”

"That's good news, and it's time to do it." Su Shun called a Zhang Jing as he spoke, and ordered, "Go and investigate." After Zhang Jing left, he said slowly: "Zai Zhao, I'm afraid the Queen Mother won't allow ......." ”

Wen Xiang smiled when he heard this, "Not necessarily." ”

Nourishing Heart Palace, East Warm Pavilion.

Ci'an did not sleep, but was also reading the excerpts, and the eunuch who listened to the report had good news, so he ordered, "Let them in." After a short time, Su Shun, Wen Xiang, and Bao Jun rushed in, and after seeing the ceremony, Su Shun said loudly: "Congratulations to the Queen Mother——。 ”

Ci'an interrupted him and said, "Bring me the telegram." ”

After reading the telegram, Ci'an pondered for a long time before he spoke: "Wouldn't Yixun and Yi Guocheng join forces to sing a double reed?" ”

Singing a double reed? Su Shun couldn't help it, he never thought that Ci'an would think like this, as soon as he thought about it, he reacted, this should be dissatisfied with the request for Zaizhao to temporarily take over the Beiyang Naval Division, he hurriedly replied cautiously: "Back to the Queen Mother, the key to this matter is the ...... the Naval Division's mutiny." ”

After his reminder, Ci'an also realized that he wanted to be left, if Yi Zhishu could easily command Fuheng to mutiny, there would be no need to compete with the imperial court for the candidate of the Beiyang Naval Division, and only after a slight groan, he said: "Yi Guocheng once again asked Zaizhao to temporarily take over the Beiyang Naval Division, what do you think?" ”

"Back to the Queen Mother." Su Shun said without thinking: "The top priority is to stabilize the morale of the naval division, Yizeng is still unconscious, and the E'antai department was expelled from the camp by mutinous officers and soldiers, which is not suitable. ”

Wen Xiang continued: "If the sailor is unstable for one day, Tianjin will be unstable for one day. For the time being, it seems that Zaizhao will stabilize the morale of the army and make adjustments later. ”

"Back to the Queen Mother." Bao Jun said: "Yuan Qi has always taken into account the overall situation, and has always insisted that the sailor remain neutral before and after the fact, and Zaizhao temporarily takes over, which is conducive to quickly stabilizing the situation in Tianjin, and besides, there is no more suitable candidate than Zaizhao at the moment." ”

Seeing Bao Jun also agreed, Ci'an was slightly surprised, and after thinking about it carefully, he really couldn't find a more suitable one than Zaizhao, Chang Bao could, but Yuan Qi would definitely not agree, after all, this pacification of the mutiny can be said to be completely the credit of Yuan Qi, and more importantly, now the mutinous sailor officers and soldiers are in the hands of Yuan Qi!

If you don't push the boat down the river, maybe there will be another twist and turn! If there are really twists and turns again, it will not be Gongwang Yixun, but Yuan Qi and Yixun, with the current situation of the imperial court, there is no way to compete with Yuan Qi at all.

Seeing that she didn't say anything for a long time, Bao Jun pondered and said: "More than 10,000 officers and soldiers of the Navy Division mutinied, and E'antai can't escape the blame...... ”

Just listening to this sentence, Ci'an's heart suddenly brightened, and said: "Spread the decree, Fuheng committed rebellion, dismissed on the spot, exiled to the Japanese state, E'antai neglected his duties, dismissed on the spot, and Zaizhao and Chang Bao took over respectively, quickly took office, and appeased the army." ”

Shengsheng stuffed Chang Bao into it, so he was not afraid of disturbing the Beiyang Sailors? Su Shun and Wen Xiang were all the same, but they didn't dare to say much, so they hurriedly kowtowed and said, "The ministers obey the order." ”

After a slight sigh, Ci'an spoke: "Yi Guocheng asked Yixin to be stationed in Tongzhou, what is the reason?" ”

"Back to the Queen Mother." Su Shun hurriedly said: "Yixun is stationed in Tongzhou, which is conducive to the stability of the court. ”

Wen Xiang said: "Back to the Queen Mother, Yi Xun Nai Qin ordered the general to defeat the Japanese, and the victorious squad returned to Beijing and was stationed in Tongzhou, which was not in line with the ceremony. ”

Ci'an glanced at the two of them, she was very clear about the thoughts of the two, she estimated that Yi Xun would be offended by Yi Zhixin this time, so Yi Zhishu had this proposal, thinking about this method is really good, although Tongzhou is not far from Jingshi, but Yixu is excluded from Jingshi, and without Yuan Qi's support, forgive him and dare not disobey the order.

She didn't bother to pay attention to Wen Xiang's words at all, and said straightforwardly: "Prepare the will." ”

The next morning, just after eight o'clock, Yixun, who was stationed in Tanggu, received a telegram from Ci'an, "Change your route to the north and temporarily stay in Tongzhou!" ”

Handing the telegram to Monk Greenqin, he said in a muffled voice: "Stationed in Tongzhou? What do you mean? Is this what the Queen Mother means? Or does it mean Yi Guocheng? ”

Monk Lingqin sighed lightly and said: "It doesn't matter who you mean, the sixth master obeys the order, as long as the military power is in hand, what is the difference between being stationed in Tongzhou and Jingshi?" ”

"That's right." Yixun nodded slightly: "It is also appropriate to let them get out of the stuffiness in their chests!" ”

Monk Greenqin smiled when he heard this, "Instigating the mutiny of the water master, Yi Guocheng and the Queen Mother are indeed sulking in their hearts." After a pause, he continued: "The sixth master will arrange to go to Shanghai to visit Xia Yi Guocheng as soon as possible." ”