At midnight, Yuan Shikai was woken up by his subordinates. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 info "My lord, the Queen Mother sent someone to inform you and let your lord go to Lama Temple quickly!" Yuan Shikai pondered while changing clothes. The first town led by Liangbi was blocked in Ande Town, and the progress was not good. However, to discuss the military situation, you should go to the military aircraft department, and the Queen Mother suddenly summoned her, so there must be chaos again, otherwise the Queen Mother would not have convened the ministers to discuss at the third watch in the middle of the night. Yuan Shikai sat Xiaojiao into the Forbidden City and went directly to the Lama Temple.

In the Lama Palace, the little emperor Pu Yi was not present. The Empress Dowager Longyu sat with a pale face, her expression obviously nervous. Ministers such as Yixuan, Zaifeng, Natong, and Xu Shichang stood on both sides. After Yuan Shikai saw the salute, he said: "Lord Yuan, a telegram suddenly came from Texas tonight, saying that Liangbi was defeated, and this news is difficult to confirm. At about 11 o'clock, a telegram was received from the governor of Tianjin Zhili, and the horse team of the first town fled to Tianjin to confirm that Liangbi and the first town were all annihilated. ”

Yuan Shikai was secretly happy when he heard this, and even the horse team ran away, it seems that there is more luck than good luck. "Lord Yuan, if Ge Yunfei and the victorious army go north to Tianjin, please Lord Yuan have an idea." Empress Dowager Longyu's voice trembled. All the ministers stared at him with their eyes fixed on him, at a loss for what to do. "Queen Mother, don't be impatient. At present, the news is uncertain, in order to ensure the safety of the Beijing Division, the reinforcements following up in the 1st Town were ordered to immediately withdraw and deploy in Tianjin." As soon as Yuan Shikai said this, everyone was a lot more stable.

"Lord Yuan, is there a countermeasure?" Empress Dowager Longyu asked. "Queen Mother, we can only make a conclusion if we get the exact news!" "Please, everyone, when the palace is tired, go and rest first, you can discuss!" After the Empress Dowager Longyu left, Yuan Shikai observed Zaifeng's expression and saw that he looked depressed, his eyes were blank, and he was disdainful. "Report!" A subordinate ran in from outside with a panicked expression and said, "Lord Wang, Ge Yunfei sent a telegram from Texas!" ”

Zaifeng didn't dare to answer it with a trembling hand, so he took it and looked at his beard and said: "Ge Yunfei said in the telegram that in the first town, except for the horse team that escaped and was completely annihilated, Liangbi was killed in battle. He told to send all the bodies of prisoners of war and fallen soldiers to the capital for us to receive! Yuan Shikai was secretly surprised when he heard this, Ge Yunfei, this kid is indeed not simple, no wonder he sniped Liangbi in Lingxian County, and his appetite was so big, it turned out that he wanted to eat all the first towns.

"Ge Yunfei can eat more than 10,000 horses in Liangbi in one go, presumably the rebels have at least 30,000 horses. Lord Yuan, how to deal with the situation is very critical? "Yixuan is a little pitiful, and his tone is completely devoid of the previous domineering." Lord Wang, my subordinates suggest that the cabinet ministers be convened immediately for discussion! At this time, it was inconvenient for him to express his position, so as not to fall into the truth. Xu Shichang immediately agreed, he knew in his heart that he must not stand on the wrong side at this time.

The Qing court announced Yuan Shikai as prime minister, and at the same time dissolved the imperial cabinet and formed a new cabinet. The members of the new cabinet are: Minister of Foreign Affairs Liang Dunyan, Minister of Civil Affairs Zhao Bingjun, Minister of Duzhi Yan Xiu, Minister of Education Tang Jingchong, Minister of War Wang Shizhen, Minister of the Navy Sa Zhenbing, Minister of Justice Shen Jiaben, Minister of Agriculture and Industry Zhang Qian, Minister of Posts and Telecommunications Yang Shiqi, and Minister of the Li Fan Dashou. In addition, Yang Du, Liang Qichao and others were appointed as deputy ministers of various ministries.

Although these ministers have just taken office and have a slight voice, they can play a role in fueling the fire. Sure enough, as Yuan Shikai expected, the ministers unanimously agreed that in order to save the lives of the people of Lebanon, stop a military operation, and urge all parties to use negotiation to negotiate. There was no need to hide the content of the discussions, and the aim was to force the Manchus to step down. The ministers unanimously elected Yuan Shikai to represent the new cabinet and sent a telegram to the whole country. This move also meant the complete loss of power of the Manchu aristocracy.

Early morning. The Dezhou railway station was particularly "lively", and the soldiers of the Shandong Independent Division were heavily guarded. Several military columns stopped on the platform, and a large number of First Town prisoners lined up to get on the train. Soon the bodies of the fallen soldiers were also carried onto the train. Two hours later, He Zhi ran to Ge Yunfei to report: "Report, the bodies of Qing prisoners of war and dead soldiers have all been boarded in the car, please give instructions from the overseers!" "Order the train to run!"

With the sound of a whistle, the three columns slowly started and soon disappeared from people's sight. "Overseer, the military column has arrived in the capital, and the old and young remnants of the Manchu Qing Dynasty are afraid that they will shed tears in Bauhinia City!" Jiang Fangzhen teased. At this time, a subordinate hurriedly came to report: "Report, I just received a telegram from the capital, and the Qing court has sent a telegram to the whole country, asking all parties to stop military operations and negotiate and negotiate!" Ge Yunfei took the telegram and glanced at it and said: "Send a telegram to the capital in my name, agreeing to stop the military operation, on the premise that the Manchu Qing must step down, and implore Yuan Shikai to preside over the overall situation!" ”

"Overseer, is it inappropriate to publicly support Yuan Shikai?" Jiang Fangzhen thought it was inappropriate. "In the current situation, only Yuan Shikai has the ability to clean up the mess, so this official must take a clear stand. The resignation of the Qing court is a foregone conclusion, and the military strength of the south cannot compete with the Beiyang Army, I estimate that the north and the south will soon meet and make peace, and a new history will begin, and we should return to Jinan. ”

"Overseer, Wang Jiefang has led his troops to Binzhou, what else do you have to order?" "He Zhi is stationed in Dezhou and Wang Jiefang is stationed in Binzhou, which can ensure the safety of Jinan."

The next morning, martial law was suddenly imposed at the Jingcheng Railway Station. Soon, Manchu civil and military officials appeared on the platform. Yuan Shikai's expression pretended to be serious, but in fact, his heart was very happy. Ge Yunfei, this kid, did not disappoint him and overfulfilled his plan. What he didn't expect was that Ge Yunfei blatantly ate the first town, this kid is indeed not simple. When Yuan Shikai was on the ventral side, there was a train whistle in front of him, and the platform shook strongly.

Under the "expectant" gaze of everyone, the first military column stopped on the platform. The next scene is unbearable, how majestic the first town was a few days ago, and the return is so miserable, could it be that these Manchu sons have really become useless? At this time, Yi Xuan's heart is cool and cool. Just yesterday, the Empress Dowager Longyu convened the princes and ministers to discuss and unceremoniously condemned the incompetence of the Manchu masters.

The Empress Dowager Longyu was very sad, saying that the Qing Dynasty had actually reached the point of counting on the female streamers to turn the tide, and it came to an end. In the end, the Empress Dowager Longyu decided to comply with the sky and agreed to the abdication of Emperor Xuantong to avoid the disaster of blood and light. At this point, everyone could only hug their heads and cry to accept the reality.

The train was steady, and the prisoners of war got off the train with a depressed expression. Liangbi's body was carried down, his subordinates lifted the sheet, Yiliang saw Liangbi's mouth open, and his death was strange, obviously dying in fright, you can imagine how terrifying the scene was at that time, Yiliang closed his eyes in pain when he saw this.

Yuan Shikai returned to the official residence from the station with a happy expression. Gongzi Yuan Keding said: "Father, Ge Yunfei's annihilation of the first town in one fell swoop is indeed shocking, and the newspapers in the capital were sold out early in the morning today. These reporters are really capable, and this newspaper has a photo of Ge Yunfei wearing a military uniform, probably taken when Shandong declared independence. Yuan Shikai took the newspaper and checked it, and sure enough, Ge Yunfei was dressed in a military uniform, handsome and chic, but the black and white picture was a little blurry.

Ge Yunfei is helping in Shandong, and his father can rest easy. In particular, the combat power of the troops under his command is enough to deter the Quartet! "Gongzi Yuan Keding is not wrong, Ge Yunfei is in Shandong, which can ensure the safety of the Jingshi. Next, Yuan Shikai has to invest his energy in the south, which is his henchman. In the past two days, he has not rested well, and now he is "turning war into jade", and his mind is relaxed and tired. Yuan Shikai decided to get a good night's sleep, so that he was full of energy and pointed out the country.

In winter, the northwestern plain of Shandong ushered in the first snow of winter, light small snowflakes fluttered one after another, and the fertile fields were covered with a fluffy and soft carpet. Construction crews can occasionally be seen working on the railway line, and the smoke of the battlefield did not stop the railway construction. On the official road on the side of the railway line, a group of cavalry was marching. Ge Yunfei and Jiang Fangzhen drove in front side by side, followed by about a platoon of guards. Ge Yunfei was wearing a military coat, his eyes squinted under the brim of his hat, and he looked at the railway line on one side.

The blurred figure on the railway line attracted Ge Yunfei's attention. "Overseer, the war doesn't seem to have affected the construction of the railroad, so aren't they afraid?" Jiang Fangzhen opened the conversation. "The construction of the railway is carried out by foreigners, and the reason why they are indifferent is that they are strong enough to give themselves. In their eyes, what changes occur in Chinese mainland are under their control. The Manchu Qing Dynasty stepped down and formed a new government, and the great powers played a prominent role. Yuan Shikai was able to go out of the mountain smoothly, and there were also factors that foreigners tried to interfere with. ”

"Yes, the huge China still relies on the snort of foreigners, when will this shame change?" Jiang Fangzhen was a little depressed. "As long as our generation makes unremitting efforts, a temporary new China will definitely stand in the east of the world, and one day it will be proud. In order to realize the aspirations of the nation, we must uphold this faith, even if we do not hesitate to break our bones. ”

Jiang Fangzhen looked at Ge Yunfei's handsome and resolute face, and seemed to be infected: "Overseer, I see a sincere and patriotic heart in you, everything you do is for this troubled country, this suffering nation. ”

"I dare not forget the worries of the country, and it is my life's pursuit to take the world as my own responsibility. If we want to carry out this ambition, we must have great power in our hands. Chief of Staff, a new page in the history of China is about to begin, and you and I have a long way to go. The next step is troop training, aero engine manufacturing, and flying clubs, please leave it to you. The height is unbearable, the officialdom is as fierce as a tiger, and my energy is limited, so it is impossible to cover everything. In the future, I can only make recommendations at the strategic level, and the specific work needs to be done by you. ”

"Rest assured, the Overseer, the Commander will never give up and will do his best." Jiang Fangzhen expressed his determination.