The noisy Zhang Xun was restored in just a few days, like a farce that appeared on the scene, and disappeared in a blink of an eye. Duan Qirui sat in the presidential palace, glanced at the small fan military Xu Shuzheng beside him and said, "Shu Zheng, do you think we should invite Li Bodhisattva back again?" ”

Xu Shuzheng said: "It's not about please!" But you must invite back, not only to invite back, but also to say that the second brother will pay a few smiles. ”

Duan Qirui said: "Hmph! It's just a disobedient mud bodhisattva! ”

Xu Shuzheng said with a smile: "It's because he is a Bodhisattva that we have to respect him, if we don't have him, if we change someone else, the second brother's affairs will not be easy." ”

Duan Qirui said: "Shu Zheng, what others are talking about is Fourth Brother Feng?" ”

Xu Shuzheng said: "To put it bluntly, the battle between the government and the court is that the president feels that he is the boss, and the prime minister feels that he is the first in the government. Saying that, he made a color to Zhang Guogan, who had been trying to mediate the dispute between the government and the court, and this Zhang Guogan hurriedly said: "What Shu Zheng said is reasonable, the second brother and Li Yuanhong are actually relatively easy to work together, because he has no soldiers in his hands, and he has the sin of letting Zhang Xun enter the city for restoration, so he can't say that in order to be his president, he has to bow his head and be a man, and Feng Guozhang has military power in his hands, has power behind him, and is a new official in office, so he will inevitably be strong and competitive in case of trouble, so it is more difficult to deal with." ”

Duan Qirui thought for a while and said fiercely: "Okay, Lao Tzu just let the mud bodhisattva come back." ”

"Report!" An officer from the telecommunications office came to Xu Shuzheng's side in a panic and sent several top-secret telegrams, Xu Shuzheng hurriedly opened them and looked at them, and couldn't help but be taken aback and change color.

Duan Qirui hurriedly asked, "Shu Zheng, what's going on?" Isn't that southwest guy bastard making trouble again? ”

Xu Shuzheng said: "No, it was our mud bodhisattva who was abducted to Fujian. ”

Duan Qirui thought for a moment and laughed: "Fujian? It's Lee Houji's place! Li Yuanhong has no ability next to this kid, but this ability to escape is quite powerful! ”

Xu Shuzheng said with a blushing face: "Li Houji was driven out of Fujian by the Guangdong and Jiangxi patrol envoys a few days ago in the name of rebelling against Zhang Xun. ”

Duan Qirui sneered: "I know that these idiots below are wild dogs who can't be raised, and they will fight for power and profit at every opportunity!" Wrong! There's a big problem here! Shu Zheng, you can see that you don't have it. ”

Xu Shuzheng said: "It's a long way from Beijing to Fujian, and I can't get there in ten days and a half months, this mud bodhisattva actually appeared in Fuzhou, it seems that Feng Guozhang has been planning for a long time!" ”

Duan Qirui sneered: "So what? The whole world is not the king's land, and the shore of the land is not the king's minister. As long as the mud bodhisattva is still on the land of China, we will send someone to pick it up! ”

Xu Shuzheng sighed, handed an official letter to Duan Qirui, and said, "Second brother, this is a telegram from Feng Guozhang and Li Yuanhong, please take a look." ”

Duan Qirui opened it and looked at it, his face became a little ugly, Zhang Guogan stretched out his head to look, but Duan Qirui threw out the official document, Zhang Guogan hurriedly picked it up and looked at it, and was dumbfounded.

According to the official document, Feng Guozhang sent a telegram on the 14th of this month saying, "I will return the power of the president and implore the representative of the National Assembly to allow Li Yuanhong to be reinstated." Li Yuanhong was ashamed of dissolving the National Assembly, so he decided to leave his post, so he called Feng Guozhang and said: "Although the soul is ashamed, the dry bones are still alive, and the river is carried to lay the foundation of our Republic of China." Feng Guozhang made the telegram public on the same day, praising Li Yuanhong for his loyalty to the country.

Xu Shuzheng said: "Now that he is riding a tiger, he can only transfer the tiger away from the mountain and invite him from Nanjing to Beijing." As long as he comes to our chassis, hum, I can't help him. ”

Duan Qirui said: "Feng Laosi is not stupid, how can I let him come to Beijing." ”

Shu Zheng thought for a while and said: "Let Jin Yunpeng be the special envoy to Nanjing to welcome Feng Guozhang north, and at the same time order Ni Sichong to succeed Feng Guozhang as the overseer of Jiangsu." ”

Duan Qirui couldn't help frowning, and said, "It's not good to do this, Jiangsu is Feng Laosi's base camp, I'm afraid it's a little unkind to do this!" ”

Xu Shuzheng said: "It's just a test pressure for Feng Guozhang, let's probe his tone first." Now the second brother might as well send a telegram to Feng Guozhang first, saying that he should think about the country's plans and ask him to go north quickly to calm the world. ”

Duan Qirui said: "Just leave this kind of thing to Zhang Guogan." Shu Zheng, you still have to hurry up and win over those people in Congress. ”

A telegram was sent, and Feng Guozhang couldn't help but sneer: "This Qi Rui really thinks that he is the boss of Yuan and plays with Lao Tzu as a monkey." ”

Chang Zhenbang said with a smile: "Premier Duan is a person with vision, means, and self-knowledge, I'm afraid someone will instigate it." Originally, he had already left Zhangzhou and was about to arrive in Guangdong, when he was called to Nanjing by a telegram from Feng Guozhang.

Feng Guozhang said with a smile: "Zhenbang really has good eyesight, Xu Shuzheng is a smart person, but it's a pity that he can only play these unsightly little tricks." ”

Chang Zhenbang said: "Zhenbang thinks that Xu Shuzheng just passed a word to his uncle. ”

Feng Guozhang glanced at Chang Zhenbang and said, "Oh, what does the virtuous nephew think Xu Shuzheng wants to pass on to me?" If I don't go to Beijing, Ni Sichong's soldiers will take Lao Tzu's Nanjing? ”

"Huh." Chang Zhenbang laughed dryly twice, and said: "Uncle said that he was joking, even if Xu Shuzheng wanted to do this, Premier Duan would not let him be so presumptuous, after all, you are all old brothers, I think they want to ask what kind of conditions can be offered to invite uncle to go north to take office." ”

Feng Guozhang said: "Everyone says that Jiangnan is good, and tourists only meet Jiangnan Lao." Zhenbang, I'm old, Beijing is a place of fame and fortune, I'm afraid I can't afford to toss this old bone! Premier Duan is a good person of the old school, and he misses the old love. I think he should be able to understand his fourth brother and let me work in Nanjing. ”

Chang Zhenbang smiled and said: "Premier Duan is a person who misses the old love, it's true. But Premier Duan is not the kind of person who can bend the law for personal gain. If the uncle feels that his body is not suitable to go to Beijing, it just so happens that Zhenbang has a good medicine here, as long as the uncle follows the prescription, Zhenbang believes that within three months, the uncle will be able to go to Beijing to take over the position of the president. ”

Feng Guozhang said with a smile: "Oh, I didn't expect Zhenbang to still have such research on medical skills, so quickly explain the prescription and show it to me." ”

Chang Zhenbang said: "Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Anhui, Shandong, Hubei Province five provinces to appoint the right to appoint, Jiangsu army set aside four divisions as the presidential guard as the presidential guard to follow Uncle Hu into Beijing!" ”

Feng Guozhang glanced at Chang Zhenbang and said, "This prescription is a bit heavier, but the old man's body has been stiff for too long, and it is even more when he needs strong medicine." I'm afraid that this kind of good medicine that makes the old man thirty years younger is too expensive, which makes Premier Duan feel a little distressed. ”

Chang Zhenbang said: "Premier Duan is an understanding person, Xu Shuzheng is a cautious person, with them, he will definitely not completely accept his uncle's suggestion and let his uncle live too young, but in order to let his uncle get up and go to Beijing to play with them, he will also reduce some precious medicinal materials in this recipe, add some cheap medicinal materials, and replace some ordinary medicinal materials." ”

Feng Guozhang smiled and said, "Zhengbang, you are young and promising, the old man is just a big soldier who helps the man keep accounts when he is your age!" Where is it as young as you hold the three provinces, your future is limitless. ”

Chang Zhenbang's heart skipped a beat, and said: "If it wasn't for my uncle's care, Zhenbang was afraid that he wouldn't even be able to defend a Jiujiang City, and now that Zhenbang is developed, he will naturally not forget his uncle's kindness." As he spoke, he took out a gift slip from his sleeve and handed it to Feng Guozhang, Feng Guozhang looked at it, put it in his sleeve with a smile, and said, "We are all a family, what are you polite?" What to spend? This is too outward, if you have any difficulties, you might as well tell your uncle, even if your uncle's old bones can't help, he can give you ideas, right? Chang Zhenbang said with a smile: "I really have a favor to ask my uncle to help me, there are many chaotic parties in that place in Fujian, and there are many mixed fish and dragons, Zhenbang is young, there is no capable person, and I hope that my uncle will help promote one or two." ”

Feng Guozhang glanced at Chang Zhenbang, and when he heard what he meant, he meant to spit out the swallowed Fujian and give it to himself, so he smiled and said, "It's not easy to help this favor, right?" ”

Chang Zhenbang said: "This busy uncle must help, Fujian patrol envoy, Sandao Yin has no suitable candidates, and I hope that my uncle will recommend talents." ”

Feng Guozhang thought for a while and said, "Well, for the sake of the friendship between you and my two generations, the old man has the cheekiness to recommend a few people, and the virtuous nephew should not be disgusted." ”

Chang Zhenbang said: "Then Zhenbang thanked my uncle for his recommendation." ”

The two of them glanced at each other and laughed, but Chang Zhenbang couldn't help but feel sour water in his heart, after all, he spit out the entire government affairs of Fujian, which made him feel a little awkward, but he was the way to protect himself that he had discussed with Tang Baichuan in advance, after all, there were too many provinces in his hands, which would inevitably make people greedy, so he could only cut the meat and feed the tiger, let Feng Guozhang, the uncle, take advantage of the cool for himself.

After the pharmacy was opened, it was telegraphed directly to the Prime Minister's Office.

Duan Qirui summoned Xu Shuzheng and gave him the telegram: "Feng Laosi is really a lion's mouth, he actually asked for the appointment and dismissal of the overseers of so many provinces in one go, who does he think he is?" Emperor Hong Xian? Amusing! Ridiculous! ”

Xu Shuzheng smiled coldly and said: "Second brother, don't be too angry, there is a way to ask for money all over the world, bargain on the spot, as long as he is willing to move the nest, everything is easy to say, as long as it comes to our chassis, we will toss him as much as we want!" Not only can he not be the president, but he will not be able to go back to Nanjing! ”

Duan Qirui frowned and said: "Li Yuanhong is gone, Feng Laosi is here, Feng Laosi is not easy to deal with, sooner or later he will have to be coaxed to leave, but who will be the president after he leaves?" ”

Xu Shuzheng said: "Second brother, have you forgotten? Old Xiangguo Xu Shichang! ”

"Him?" Duan Qirui couldn't help frowning, and said: "Lao Xiangguo is also a person with means, don't look at him without soldiers, but it's really hard to deal with, I also have a teacher-student relationship with him, it's stiff, I'm afraid it's not good!" ”

Xu Shuzheng smiled slightly and said: "The old Xiangguo has the means to be true, but you forget that the old Xiangguo has his fatal shortcoming, that is, he is too high, to put it mildly, he just wants to eat fish and is afraid of fishy mouth." In the past, the emperor was in charge of him and did those dirty things, but now that the emperor is gone, he is the president himself, only he is the black pot for others, and there is no reason for others to carry the black pot for him. ”

Duan Qirui nodded yes when he heard this, and said: "Since Li Yuanhong is gone, I want to let Lao Xiangguo go up directly, so as not to make Feng Laosi insatiable with Shu Wanglong." ”

Xu Shuzheng smiled slightly and said: "Second brother, it's not the truth, the emperor wrote that three people ascended the throne, and you and Lao Xiangguo gave it to Li Yuanhong, and now Li Yuanhong can't play anymore, it stands to reason that you and Lao Xiangguo should be you, but today is different from the past, although Li Yuanhong is gone, isn't there still Feng Guozhang, the vice president of the emperor himself?" If you don't let him wander around the presidential palace for two days, you can't make sense of it. ”

Duan Qirui said angrily: "His vice president Feng Guozhang was personally appointed by the emperor, but Lao Tzu took over Beiyang and the emperor personally agreed. ”

Xu Shuzheng hurriedly comforted: "My good second brother, you are now the orthodox of our Beiyang, come according to the rules for a long time, just let Feng Guozhang play for two days, and when he can't do it anymore, as long as you are not the emperor, no one in this world will dare to touch you." ”

Duan Qirui said: "It's just that this Feng Guozhang is actually ...... Dry...... No matter what you think, no matter what you think, you must not let Feng Laosi succeed! ”

Xu Shuzheng thought for a while and said: "Li Chun is the overseer of Jiangsu, Chen Guangyuan is the overseer of Zhejiang, and the fifteenth and sixteenth divisions are allowed to be the presidential guards." At the same time, he should promise to make Wu Guangxin and Fu Liangzuo the commander-in-chief of the garrison in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, the Sichuan investigation envoy and the Hunan overseer, otherwise there will be no talks! ”

Duan Qirui thought for a while and said, "Okay, just do as you say." At the same time, he told him that if he didn't want to come, we would let the National Assembly elect Xu Shichang as the new president, and at that time, I would see what he would do with Feng Laosi. ”

When the telegram came, Feng Guozhang smiled, handed the telegram to Chang Zhenbang and said: "It seems that the medicine of the virtuous nephew has worked, and the old man's body has gradually hardened a lot these days, and it is time to enter Beijing to serve the country." ”

Chang Zhenbang said with a smile: "Then Zhenbang will congratulate my uncle, but with Zhenbang's meaning, it works very well, but if the medicine does not cure the disease, it will have to be implemented, so uncle should wait." ”

Feng Guozhang glanced at Chang Zhenbang with satisfaction, and said with satisfaction: "Zhenbang, it seems that you really understand medical skills, it is better for you to enter Beijing with me, so that the old man can adjust his body at any time, and he will not let our Premier Duan make any more troubles about the dispute between the government and the hospital." ”

Chang Zhenbang said with a smile: "Uncle is willing to carry Zhenbang, how can Zhenbang have a reason to excuse himself?" But why did the uncle ask General Li Chun Li to oversee the army in Jiangsu? It is said that Li Chunli's current physical state is just able to walk around on the ground, and with his current health condition, I am afraid that he will not be able to withstand the pressure of Ni Sichong in Anhui! The little nephew and Chen Guangyuan must not be able to resist the wolf-like Premier Duan's cronies and overseers around them, once the two provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, Guangdong, Jiangxi and Fujian are lost, the consequences will be ......."

Feng Guozhang's face sank after hearing this: "Now that this situation has been completed, does Zhenbang have room for maneuver?" ”

Chang Zhenbang thought for a while and asked tentatively: "Last time we asked Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Anhui, Shandong, and Hubei provinces to supervise the army, why did Premier Duan only give two places, it seems that it is a little less, can my uncle send a telegram to bargain again?" Even if it is still these two provinces, at least let the Zhejiang overseers be replaced by Cao Kun. ”

Feng Guozhang shook his head and said: "Absolutely not, you don't know Duan Qirui, he is serious and rigid, not smiling, simple in life, honest as water, no savings in real estate, no smoking, no drinking, no prostitution, no gambling, not greedy, not occupying people called 'Six No Generals' is now 'Six No Prime Ministers'." In addition to being cautious, I really don't see any big problems with him, but this person is more stubborn and more stubborn, and it is already commendable that he can bargain once, if we are testing in the telegram, it is estimated that his stubborn temper has come up, and he really dares to compete with us. ”

After Chang Zhenbang thought for a long time, he patted his head and said, "There is." ”

Feng Guozhang hurriedly asked, "What good ideas does Zhenbang have again?" Tell me about it! ”

Chang Zhenbang said with a smile: "When the emperor was alive, he often said, 'Beiyang wants to unite' Now that he Duan Qirui wants to set up a mountain, then we can only unite the people we should have, and when Li Chun and Chen Guangyuan come to the two overseers, my uncle can help them stand in a position, and at the same time strengthen the cooperation and protection of the five provinces in the south of the Yangtze River and their surrounding areas, as long as we report as a rope, we are not afraid of what bad ideas he Duan Qirui has!" ”

Feng Guozhang glanced at Chang Zhenbang meaningfully and said, "This idea is good, the old man still appreciates it, but the old man has something to tell you." ”

Chang Zhenbang hurriedly said respectfully: "Uncle, please speak, Zhenbang listens!" ”

Feng Guozhang said with a smile: "Whether it is the division commander or the brigade commander around the old man, they are all people who followed me from birth to death, it stands to reason that some of them are your uncle, and some are your brother, you really want to join in, but you have to be honest and bow your head!" ”

Chang Zhenbang smiled and said: "Respect and order, there is a difference between the old and the young, Zhenbang still understands this, please rest assured, uncle." ”

Feng Guozhang said: "You are the son of Brother Chang, I know you understand this truth, but after all, you came from behind, it is inevitable that some people will make mistakes, suffer some grievances, and be prepared to suffer some small losses." ”

Chang Zhenbang said: "It was my brother who came first, and Zhenbang understands this truth." ”

Feng Guozhang wanted to speak again and again, and finally said lightly: "Since you understand, the old man won't say much, as long as you are righteous and emotional, the brothers will accept you after all." Okay, I'm a little tired, you can go back first. Chang Zhenbang hurriedly bowed and retired. Feng Guozhang looked at Chang Zhenbang's distant back, two fine lights shot out of his eyes, and said coldly: "The master leads the door, the cultivation is personal, the door has been opened for you, if you let the mermaid meat, you can't hold down these arrogant soldiers, the old man won't care about you!" If you can subdue the dragon and subdue the tiger and clean up these ball bully ruffians, the old man will naturally help you. ”

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