At 5 o'clock in the morning, Ge Yunfei was woken up by his subordinates. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 info's subordinates were happily preparing to report on the situation of the battle in Zibo, Ge Yunfei waved his hand and said, "No need to report, your expression says everything." "Soon, Ge Yunfei's figure appeared in the provincial capital." Brother Ge, I heard that the 1st Regiment wiped out more than 600 Japanese troops and recovered Zibo, which is really gratifying! As soon as they met, Song Shiyuanxing was very excited. His eyes were red, and he had obviously stayed up all night.

"This is expected, Brother Song doesn't seem to have slept well, how about last night?" Ge Yunfei looked very bland.

"The vast majority of provincial government officials support the war against Japan, but there are also a small number of officials who believe that it is an immeasurable and reckless use of arms, and that the war against Japan is a risky act and has no chance of winning." "These officials' concerns are understandable, don't worry about it, is the telegram ready?" Song Shiyuan nodded and handed over the message. Ge Yunfei took the telegram and read it, and the wording of the telegram was basically in classical Chinese: "Brother Song, in the name of you and me, send a telegram to the whole country to express the determination of the Shandong government to resist the Japanese army, without considering the reaction of the capital. ”

Soon, the figures of Ge Yunfei and Song Shiyuan appeared in front of the provincial capital. At this time, a large number of people and reporters appeared on the venue in front of the provincial capital, among which there were many foreign faces. I heard that the provincial government was going to report major news, and at this critical moment, it naturally attracted the attention of the people in the city, which attracted the attention of the media. A loudspeaker and a loudspeaker were placed in front of the door, and Ge Yunfei said with a solemn expression in a military uniform: "Gentlemen, ladies, compatriots, today I have to announce a major decision!" ”

"The Japanese government sent troops to fight against the German army in Qingdao, blatantly violated the agreement between the two countries, did not use troops in Qingdao, brazenly landed at Longkou in northern Shandong, and openly trampled on China's territorial sovereignty. The government of the Republic of China was weak and incompetent, gladly accepted this shameless decision, and tolerated the Japanese army's wanton ravaging of our people and trampling on our land. It is tolerable and intolerable, and the tragedy of the Russo-Japanese War must not be repeated. At this moment, the Overseer solemnly declared: lead the headquarters to launch a counterattack against the Japanese army. ”

"The counterattack has begun, and just yesterday our unit eliminated a group of Japanese troops attacking from the west in Zhoucun, numbering about 400 people."

There was silence below, and Ge Yunfei continued: "Last night, a unit of our department counterattacked Zibo, and after a night of fierce fighting, more than 600 Japanese troops in the west were annihilated??????。 Compatriots, this overseer and the governor of Song Province jointly sent a telegram to the whole country, resolutely fighting back against the invaders and defending the sacred territory from violation. In the face of the Japanese invasion, everyone has the responsibility to defend the territory, take up arms, pick up swords and guns, and vow to fight the Japanese army to the end. The Overseer swore to go to the front at once, and would not hesitate to stain the battlefield with blood. ”

The crowd below was excited, some chanted slogans, and some decided to join the army to defend their homeland on the spot. Song Shiyuan, speaking on behalf of the provincial government, said that everything was for the front line, resolutely eliminate the aggressors, and promulgated the formation of reserve forces, militia units, and the establishment of a wartime committee. After that, Ge Yunfei answered the reporter's question and went to the station. At this time, a military column on the platform was ready to depart, and the guard regiment had already boarded the train. Wen Qing came to the station to see her off, her eyes were red, and she kept wiping her tears with a handkerchief.

"Wenqing is strong, the war against Japan is not overnight, once the war starts, it may last for a few years. I suggest that you form a women's fundraising committee and call on women to raise funds to support the frontline operations. Wen Qing Zheng nodded emphatically and said: "Don't worry, I will go all out, you are the pillar of Shandong, pay attention to safety." Ge Yunfei turned to Shan Feng and said: "The safety of Jinan City will be handed over to you, and you must especially prevent the destruction of the Japanese special." "Last night, I ordered the gendarmerie and the police to detain and arrest all Japanese in the city."

Shan Feng continued: "Overseer, what to do with the British in the city?" "Don't provoke the British just yet, treat them differently. As long as we fight well on the battlefield, the Anglo-Japanese alliance will loosen or even collapse. But the British in the city must be warned that they must not help the Japanese, otherwise wartime control will be imposed! "Yes!" Ge Yunfei shook hands with Shan Feng, then nodded to Wen Qing, and Wen Qing's tears flowed out again. Ge Yunfei resolutely boarded the train, and with a long cry, the train started and rushed to the front line.

At 8 o'clock in the morning of the same day, Yuan Shikai's face was pale in the presidential palace in Beijing, and he said to the ministers who had been gathered: "Ge Yunfei counterattacked the Japanese army without authorization, and his headquarters actually wiped out more than 1,000 Japanese troops in Zhoucun and Zibo. This morning, Ge Yunfei telegraphed the whole country to fight the Japanese army to the end. Regardless of the overall situation of the country, Ge Yunfei disregarded the overall situation of the country and started a war against Japan without authorization, and the land of China will fall into dire straits. ”

Premier Tang Shaoyi said: "Immediately order Ge Yunfei to stop military operations!" "Premier Tang, Ge Yunfei slandered the government for being incompetent. His courage to fight back against Japan shows that he is no longer under the jurisdiction of the central government, which is an act of rebellion. A minister said.

Sun Baoqi echoed: "Lord Yuan, Ge Yunfei blatantly used troops against Japan without authorization, and ignored the danger of the country, which is a rebellious act. Liang Shiyi said: "What you said is very light, Ge Yunfei openly landed in Longkou on the grounds that Japan did not abide by the agreement, and he is famous." Yuan Shikai said: "What Mr. Liang said is not wrong, Ge Yunfei was premeditated. The Japanese will attack the Japanese, including Britain, France, and Russia, and we must have a countermeasure? ”

Yang Du said: "President, Ge Yunfei's unauthorized use of troops should not be underestimated, obviously he is prepared, if it is not handled well, it will cause domestic instability." It is recommended that the government declare that Ge Yunfei's public separation from the government of the Republic of China is treasonous. If we use the civil strife in Shandong as a name, we will have an explanation for Japan and even the great powers. Liang Shiyi said: "Chenzi's suggestion is good, Japan broke the treaty first, which led to the outbreak of civil strife in Shandong." Since Japan has the duty to quell the turmoil, then hand over the civil strife in Shandong to the Japanese, so that they can be explained both at home and abroad. ”

"Immediately summoned the ambassadors of various countries and announced the outbreak of civil strife in Shandong. In addition, it was announced that Ge Yunfei and Song Shiyuan used troops without authorization, acted boldly and recklessly, and had been out of the government's jurisdiction. At present, public resentment is boiling, the national system is unstable, and the government is unable to calm down the civil strife in Shandong. Yuan Shikai made the final decision.

Since the media in the capital were subject to press control and did not disclose the truth in a timely manner, the situation did not expand. When the Japanese minister received the news that Ge Yun, the overseer of Shandong, was leading his troops to counterattack, he immediately mediated with the Nationalist Government, and after obtaining a satisfactory answer, he telegraphed to China. The Japanese Cabinet quickly convened a meeting, and soon the War Department received a report from Mitsutomi Kamio that the troops of Ge Yunfei, the overseer of Shandong, had taken out the 252nd Field Brigade in Zhoucun and Zibo yesterday by surprise attack.

The War Department continued to receive reports from Mitsutomi Kamio that the 120th Wing, the 253rd, and 254th Field Brigades stationed in Weifang had been blocked by a large number of Chinese troops on their way to support Zibo, and were currently engaged in fierce fighting. The situation is critical, and Mitsutomi Kamio has ordered the 29th Brigade to immediately send out to support Weifang. At the cabinet meeting, the foreign minister of the Japanese government reported on the measures taken by the government of the Republic of China. The Japanese cabinet learned of Yuan Shikai's attitude and confirmed that civil strife had broken out in Shandong.

Since civil strife broke out, the Japanese army had the responsibility to counter the rebellion. Immediately, the Japanese Army Department decided to requisition the 17th Division and increase the troops on the Shandong Peninsula. Subsequently, Britain and Japan reached an agreement, and the British Far East Fleet fully supported the Japanese in the operation, and the French government offered to provide support in terms of military supplies. The Russians only provided verbal support, without real action. In fact, the Japanese government was secretly having fun, so that the Japanese army could brazenly seize the entire Shandong Peninsula.

In China, due to Yuan Shikai's impeachment, the provincial officials remained silent, but the people's emotions were ignited, and the provincial media began to support Ge Yunfei.

In the presidential palace in Beijing, Yuan Shikai's mood was extremely gloomy, and Ge Yunfei used troops without any warning in advance, which was obviously a rebellious act. However, Ge Yunfei's goal was not aimed at himself, but used the Japanese army to provoke the war, which made Yuan Shikai even more depressed. Ge Yun flew his head, and if the provincial overseers did not obey the command, the country would be in chaos, and what would be good if this situation occurred. External and internal troubles made Yuan Shikai very tired physically and mentally. The key is that he is a talented person, and he actually rebels against himself, like sitting on a volcanic crater.

At this time, Yang Du accompanied the left and right to make suggestions, and when he saw Yuan Shikai's haggard face, he said: "My lord, the response of the provincial overseers is indifferent, and the president doesn't need to be too worried." The Southern Revolutionary Party also did not make a clear statement, indicating that Ge Yunfei did not care about the danger of the country, which was an evil act of disregard for the overall situation, and he was just selling his reputation and reputation. Since Shandong is characterized as a civil strife, let the Japanese go and calm down! After all, Ge Yunfei is too young, and his spirit is commendable but not desirable. Adults wait and see how things develop, and then clean up the mess when Ge Yunfei is defeated. ”

"Ge Yunfei ate a field brigade of the Japanese army in one day and one night, and the combat effectiveness of the unit was terrifying. Blame me for my negligence, underestimating his military strength. I am worried that the Japanese army will not be able to quell the war in a short time, and Ge Yunfei joined forces with the Germans! "Your Excellency, don't worry too much, Japan has a strong fleet and will continue to increase troops to Shandong, and Ge Yunfei has no chance of winning." Yang Du was perfunctory in his mouth, but he was very anxious in his heart. Frankly speaking, he admired Ge Yunfei's righteous deeds very much, but he did not approve of Ge Yunfei's ransom regardless of the overall situation.

For the sake of the overall situation, he had to think about the problem from Yuan Shikai's standpoint. Nowadays, it is impossible for the Japanese army to launch a full-scale war, but what should the Japanese army do if it sends troops to the northeast? He couldn't wait to rush to Shandong immediately to persuade Ge Yunfei to retreat, but he couldn't mention it in front of Yuan Shikai. The reason is that his relationship with Ge Yunfei will lead to death. Yesterday, he repaired a letter and sent someone to Shandong, as for whether he could make Ge Yunfei change his mind, he could only do his best.

"Chenzi, did you say that Song Shiyuan also rebelled?" Yuan Shikai asked suddenly. Yang Du was shocked when he heard this, obviously asking knowingly.

"My lord, it's hard to say what happened to Song Shiyuan, maybe he was coerced." Song Shiyuan rebelled, Yuan Shikai couldn't accept it, maybe Yang Du's analysis was right. At present, the ministers in the government do not approve of Ge Yunfei's unhesitation, but they admire his national integrity. As a nation, it cannot but be said to be a kind of sorrow that those who sit on the power side become spectators, but the numbness of the government elite is the greatest sorrow.

Perhaps this is a limitation of history, and what Ge Yunfei wants to do is to subvert the concept of the Chinese people. With the deepening of the war situation and the iron-blooded victory, the national awakening will inevitably surge. At that time, people of insight in China will spontaneously rush to the anti-Japanese battlefield in Shandong and plunge into the ranks of the anti-aggression war in full swing.