"Mr. Yan, I have something I want you to ask to meet Yuan Shikai." Chen Ke said while inviting Yan Fu to sit down.

As we enter November, the temperature plummets. Yan Fu wore a military cotton coat, but he still felt cold. He roasted his hands on the coal stove for a while, and then he felt much better. Unlike Beijing and Tianjin, Anhui is very wet and cold. Chen Ke had considered building a heating supply, but there was no large thermal power station and no boilers. There was also a shortage of steel, and there were no galvanized warm chimneys, so they had to use coal-fired stoves for heating.

"Wen Qing can give the order." Yan Fu was a little puzzled by Chen Ke's words, so his answer was also full of tentativeness. After the cooperation between the two sides was reached, Yan Fu really had a kind of admiration for Chen Ke. If it were an ordinary person, facing all kinds of information pouring in, he should have looked forward and backward, and was in a dilemma. As if he had seen the situation in the north with his own eyes, Chen Ke could quickly find out the most critical part from the countless pieces of information. So Yan Fu couldn't guess what Chen Ke was going to say to Yuan Shikai by himself.

Chen Ke handed a plan to Yan Fu, and the more Yan Fu looked at it, the more solemn his expression became. After reading it several times, he nodded, "I really have to talk to Yuan Shikai about this matter." ”

"Mr. Yan, the Manchus stole China. Let's not talk about destroying books and tampering with them. However, when we overthrow the Manchu Qing Dynasty, we must not allow the documents that have been handed down to the present day to be destroyed. But Yuan Shikai doesn't look like a person who will pay attention to such details. If I emphasize this matter, Yuan Shikai will not be relieved. I'm afraid that he still thinks that I either have bad intentions, or I just have nothing to do. I think about it, and Mr. Yan will talk about it, and Yuan Shikai may listen to it. Although compared to those materials, Mr. Yan is more ......"

Yan Fu rarely interrupted Chen Ke's words, and there was an uncontrollable excitement in his solemn expression, "Chairman Chen, I really admire you for having this idea." As you have said before, my Chinese faith is the history that we have recorded in detail for thousands of years. I went to see Yuan Shikai for this matter, my personal safety is not worth mentioning. If I die for this, I will ask for mercy and mercy, how fast. I'll go back and arrange my work, and I'll be on my way right away. ”

"This matter is very involved, please Mr. Yan must tell Yuan Shikai that our People's Party attaches great importance to this matter!" Even with Yan Fu's resolute attitude, Chen Ke still couldn't help but repeat his warnings.

Yan Fu empathized with Chen Ke's anxiety, and he nodded again and again, "Chairman Chen mentioned this matter, and my heart is also burning now, if there is nothing else, I will go back now." ”

Three days later, when Yuan Shikai heard that Yan Fu had come to visit, he was stunned. These two old brothers both served under the former Beiyang Li Hongzhang, and when they were in Tianjin, they and some other people of insight often discussed current affairs together and discussed various ways to strengthen the country. At that time, the old man of the He family, that is, the father of Chen Ke's father-in-law, He Ruming, was still there. They had also met at Old Man He's house a few times. I haven't seen it for ten years in the blink of an eye. Since beating Yan Fu and becoming a chaotic party, Yuan Shikai often remembers Yan Fu. Although the things at hand were piling up, Yuan Shikai still let go of all the current things, he got up and said, "Please come in, Mr. Yan." ”

Yuan Shikai's etiquette was very heavy, and he descended to greet him in the atrium. Originally, the status of the host was higher than that of the guest, and there were many stinky rules in the Manchu Dynasty, and Yuan Shikai's status was extremely polite when he waited in the living room. Generally, guests with great status come to visit, and they are only introduced into the living room, waiting for the host Yuan Shikai to come out to see. can wait for Yan Fu under the steps of the atrium, and Yuan Shikai can give a lot of face.

Since the Gengzi incident, they have been busy with each other, and they haven't seen each other for ten years, and the two former Beiyang generals are much older than the image of each other in their memories. Yan Fu was born in 1854 and Yuan Shikai was born in 1859. When they were together, Yan Fu was less than forty years old, and Yuan Shikai was still a young man in his early thirties at that time. Over the years, Yuan Shikai's career has been smooth sailing, so there has not been much change, just a little fatter. Yan Fu has gone through hardships over the years, but he still maintains the same well-proportioned posture as the chief teacher of the Beiyang Sailor Academy. But both of them feel the vicissitudes of time accumulated in each other. The once high-spirited middle-aged people are now inevitably stepping into the old age.

"Brother Dao, but I saw you." Yuan Shikai greeted him with a smile. Among the old brothers of the former Beiyang, Yan Fu is the first person who deserves to be learned. Yuan Shikai has always admired this.

"Brother Xiangcheng, I miss you too." Yan Fu was also amazed by Yuan Shikai's astuteness and ability, and his resolute and resolute action. Because he has been engaged in military education all year round, Yan Fu's vision is extremely high. Although Yuan Shikai has made outstanding achievements, leveling Korea and rejuvenating foreign affairs, Yan Fu has always felt that Yuan Shikai cares too much about power. Although he recognized Yuan Shikai's ability, he felt that he was still a little unimpressed. Looking back now, Yan Fu felt that he was still angry at that time.

Both of them are among the top people in China today, and time is precious, so there are not so many false courtesies, Yuan Shikai pulled Yan Fu into the living room. He said as he walked, "Brother Dao, why did your good apprentice let you come." That's a big deal. ”

"It's a big deal. This time, I asked Brother Xiangcheng for his life! Yan Fu's answer was straightforward.

Sitting side by side in the guest seats next to each other, Yuan Shikai frowned slightly. Yan Fu is never alarmist, how big of a thing can this make Yan Fu rush like this?

"Those people in the capital now feel that the future is precarious, and they are afraid that literature, books, etc. will suffer a great disaster. Brother Xiangcheng, I am here to beg you, the reason why my China is China is because these documents have been recorded for thousands of years, so I came to ask Xiangcheng to save China on the order of Wenqing. After Yan Fu finished speaking, he got up and bowed deeply to Yuan Shikai.

Yuan Shikai looked Yan Fu up and down, that real expression and voice was really not a fake. And Yan Fu has always known that he is really a person who does learning. It wasn't a surprise that he would be anxious about ...... such a thing.

"Brother Dao, I'll care about this kind of thing." Yuan Shikai replied.

"I don't care, I'm here to ask Brother Xiangcheng to please do it as a top priority." Yan Fu immediately emphasized his position.

"This ......", protecting the classics and documents, Yuan Shikai really didn't think about it, after being reminded by Yan Fuyi, Yuan Shikai also felt that it was right to do so, but he didn't feel that this importance needed to rise to the height mentioned by Yan Fu at all.

"This is Wen Qing's letter." Yan Fu handed over Chen Ke's letter to Yuan Shikai.

Yuan Shikai couldn't help but laugh when he was only halfway through the reading, and he was even more happy to read it all. Since deciding to cooperate with Chen Ke, Yuan Shikai himself has found that he laughs a lot more often than before. Both of them are practical people, and they both love to do things, and they can understand all kinds of plans after reading them. Thinking of the subtlety, Yuan Shikai felt that he felt a great sense of confidant.

"Brother Dao, do you know what is written in this letter?" Yuan Shikai

"I've read it several times."

"But what is said in this letter is clearly not for the sake of classics." Yuan Shikai was very surprised.

"We don't care about all those things, and if they fall into the hands of Beiyang, they will naturally fall into the hands of our China. The National Archive, the National Library, must be established. We're going to get involved. The librarian is appointed by us. Yan Fu said very seriously.

Yuan Shikai thought for a while, and had already comprehended the essence of it, "Brother Dao, there are really a lot of people used to do this. ”

"We know how much effort and care it takes. That's why I personally came to ask Brother Xiang Cheng, if someone else comes, no matter what he says, Brother Xiang Cheng is afraid that he will not believe in the intention of protecting literature and classics. Yan Fu looked at Yuan Shikai seriously.

Yuan Shikai really wanted to agree to Yan Fu, but he couldn't say anything when the words came to his lips. Yuan Shikai is a very responsible figure, and he never speaks of deception. It's easy to say, but it's hard to do. After thinking about it, Yuan Shikai no longer had the joy he had at the beginning, he sighed, "Brother Dao, your good apprentice Chen Wenqing is really looking for trouble. ”

"China is so big, if you want to do something practical for China, it must be extremely troublesome. That's why I came to beg Brother Xiangcheng. "Yan Fu's attitude has always been consistent.

Yuan Shikai didn't say anything, he picked up Chen Ke's letter again and read it carefully. This plan is extremely ingenious, and it is upright, and it does not compromise morality in the slightest, both in public and private. But if it really wants to be implemented, Yuan Shikai himself feels that it is quite meticulous, and it requires very meticulous wrists and operations. Looking at the entire imperial court, only Yuan Shikai alone can do it. It doesn't look like a young man in his twenties could come up with it.

"Brother Dao, this matter is ......, and I can't agree to all of it. I can do it in a big way, but as detailed as the letter says, I can only do my best. You also know what the dog minions look like, if you don't take the classics seriously, even if their gang of rough embryos know a fart, they won't even think of the idea of playing the classics. But if you take the books seriously, they'll go out of their way to steal them. After stealing them, they were useless, just sticky wallpaper. But in the end, I was the one who carried the black pot. Speaking of the group of bastards below, Yuan Shikai was angry and annoyed.

Yan Fu replied: "That's why Wen Qing specially wrote the trust I brought." This is not a city of envoys. It was also Wenqing who knew how difficult it was to do things and wanted to give advice to Xiang Cheng. Brother Xiangcheng, people say that it is eternal and beautiful, and you are a major event for eternal prosperity. The first emperor burned books, and Xiang Yu burned Xianyang, which is still infamous when it is mentioned now. You can do this, not to mention hundreds of years, even if thousands of years later, our bones are all turned to ashes, but when future generations mention this, which one will not praise your merits, Brother Xiangcheng. ”

Yuan Shikai stretched out his hand and touched Guangguang's forehead, "Brother Dao, there is no need to say this again." If this can be done, I naturally know what will be said after me. Wen Qing also has good intentions in doing this, I know very well. I'm thankful here. ”

Speaking of this, Yuan Shikai suddenly sighed, "Brother Dao, you really accepted a good apprentice." As long as this matter can be recorded in the history books, the work advocated by several brothers will be immortal for thousands of years. I can also follow you and talk about understanding readers. A few brothers are much better than me. ”

Yan Fuzheng wanted to explain that he didn't come up with it first. But when he saw someone coming in from outside, his soldiers came forward and handed over a letter of worship. After reading it, Yuan Shikai couldn't help but laugh and said: "If you say that you are a reader, you will be a reader." A few brothers, Cai Yuanpei came to ask to see, and this identity turned out to be the president of the Restoration Association. ”

Of course, Yan Fu knew that Cai Yuanpei was the president of the Restoration Society, and Cai Yuanpei had different ideas from Tao Chengzhang and others, although he originally set up the Restoration Society, but Cai Yuanpei later got very close to the Alliance. After the rise of the People's Party, the power of the League was greatly affected, first the Anhui Yue Wang Association rose for a time, and it was wiped out in a few days. The remaining party either merged into the People's Party or ran to Hunan. Then the Liberation Society broke away from the Alliance. Then Huang Xing and Song Jiaoren took the revolutionaries of the Huaxing Society back to Hunan to create a situation. Under the blows of several splits, the alliance was slumped and almost silent. Yan Fu, who is in the Central Committee of the People's Party, has not heard of Cai Yuanpei for a long time. Unexpectedly, after Chen Ke passed the news that Yuan Shikai was going to see Yuan Shikai before the resumption of the meeting to Tao Chengzhang, Cai Yuanpei actually came forward in person.

"Since Brother Xiangcheng has agreed, then I will go back first." Yan Fu got up and said goodbye.

"Huh?" Yuan Shikai hurriedly stopped Yan Fu, "Why are you in such a hurry? I know you're busy there, too. But you always have time to meet Cai Yuanpei. And after the meeting, our brothers had a meal. I haven't seen you for so long, but I really miss a few brothers. ”

Yan Fu knew that Yuan Shikai did this because he wanted to prove to the Liberation Society that the People's Party had decided to succumb to Beiyang, and the Liberation Society did not need to think about using the People's Party to fight Beiyang. However, Chen Ke has already explained this matter to Tao Chengzhang, and showing his face now is not a leak of secrets. The most important thing is that Yan Fu is also very interested in Cai Yuanpei's attitude. So he stayed.

He and Yan Fu were not the guests and hosts, in order to facilitate the conversation, the two sat down side by side on the two guest seats next to each other. Now the two of them are seated again. Yuan Shikai naturally sat in the center of the main seat, and the guest seat in the first place was let Yan Fu sit. Cai Yuanpei was introduced into the living room and saluted Yuan Shikai. Yuan Shikai didn't say a word, and he didn't move.

Cai Yuanpei was taken aback when he saw Yan Fu there. When the two were in Shanghai, they also had a lot of contact because of Ma Xiangbo. Cai Yuanpei knew that Yan Fu was born in Beiyang, and Yuan Shikai had no problem courteously treating Yan Fu. But now Yan Fu is already the head of the People's Party, and the two armies have fought several times, killing and injuring each other. Now looking at the two of them, they seem to be wearing another pair of pants. Due to the rise of the People's Party, Cai Yuanpei has paid a lot of attention to Chen Ke in the past two years. Remembering the first time he saw Chen Ke, Chen Ke visited him alone, at that time he was full of desire to do things for the Liberation Society, once the Liberation Society did not give Chen Ke a chance, Chen Ke immediately pulled up the people and did it himself. In the past few years, the People's Party has been faintly equal to the Beiyang Group, and thinking of this, Cai Yuanpei felt quite uncomfortable.

But if it's not a taste, you can only endure it, Cai Yuanpei took a deep look, "Yuan Gong, I came here at the call of Yuan Gong." ”

Yuan Shikai himself was also born in school, but he failed to gain any fame. Therefore, Yuan Shikai was always unwilling to offend the literati in his heart, so he ordered someone to take Cai Yuanpei to sit in a more subordinate position opposite Yan Fu.

After all, Cai Yuanpei did not have the long-term experience of Chen Ke or Yan Fu, and it was immediately very difficult for the two sides to talk. Yuan Shikai didn't mean to restore the recovery at all. In the face of the current complicated situation, the purpose of Duan Qirui's third town is to hold Zhejiang so that nothing will happen. Since the Restoration Society was the head snake in Zhejiang, Yuan Shikai knew that the Restoration Society could not be eradicated at all. So originally, he was even ready to offer extremely generous conditions to settle the dispute.

But the truth in this world is that "I would rather fight with someone who understands than talk to a fool". Cai Yuanpei is a learned person, but his identity cannot be reflected at all when he speaks. Of course, Cai Yuanpei can think that Yuan Shikai is a "powerful figure who only cares about his own interests". But Yuan Shikai may have dealt too much with the People's Party's political war, and he didn't adapt to Cai Yuanpei's ideas for a while.

Yuan Shikai asked Cai Yuanpei what he was doing. Cai Yuanpei gave Yuan Shikai a lecture on revolution.

Yuan Shikai said that Cai Yuanpei's revolution was pure nonsense, and Cai Yuanpei said that we have ideals.

Yuan Shikai said that Cai Yuanpei's ideals were problematic, and Cai Yuanpei said that we have facts.

Yuan Shikai said that Cai Yuanpei's facts were unclear and the reasoning was unclear, and Cai Yuanpei said that the system of the Restoration Society was advanced.

There's a lot of going on in there.

Yuan Shikai said, don't make trouble for me at the Liberation Society. Cai Yuanpei responded, we are not afraid of death.

Yuan Shikai persuaded that there was no point in dying in vain. Cai Yuanpei embraced, we promise the country with our bodies, and we will never bow to the Manchus.

Waiting for Yuan Shikai to be unhappy, he asked Cai Yuanpei what he was doing. Cai Yuanpei actually hinted that Yuan Shikai had to recognize the situation, to the effect that he was on the side of the Restoration Society.

Yuan Shikai hinted that Cai Yuanpei "has a lot to talk about." Cai Yuanpei immediately asked the Beiyang Army to withdraw from Zhejiang and then talk.

Synthesizing Cai Yuanpei's elegant and roundabout words, I listened to Yuan Shikai's rational answer with anger. Yan Fu really couldn't laugh or cry. This is also Yan Fu's work experience and seeing a lot, and he can finally see the clues. And both sides of the conversation refused to show their hole cards. What was supposed to be a hearty negotiation turned into a kind of torture.

Yan Fu had always thought that Yuan Shikai was a real person, but now he was more sure of his judgment of Yuan Shikai. Yuan Shikai also has unspeakable secrets, and cooperating with the People's Party, this kind of thing may not be hidden. However, in any case, the content of specific cooperation cannot be revealed. Therefore, in the face of the Restoration Society, Yuan Shikai wants to calm things down, but the tree wants to be quiet and the wind does not stop. The Restoration Society didn't know how to position itself at all, or with a confrontation-oriented mentality, Yuan Shikai's intention of reconciliation was actually treated as a donkey's liver and lungs.

But Yan Fu knew that he couldn't say a word at this time, and he would rather offend the Guangfu Society than Yuan Shikai. But listening, he was also anxious.

The negotiation was naturally fruitless, and Cai Yuanpei finally said, "I'll come back tomorrow." Yuan Shikai asked Cai Yuanpei to "figure it out and come again." ”

After the two sides parted unhappily, Yuan Shikai was still angry, he patted the table and said: "They are all revolutionary parties, how can they be so bad?" ”

Yan Fu couldn't say anything else, he just wanted to get out of this trouble. On the contrary, Yuan Shikai felt that it would not be good to talk about it like this, so he asked, "Can Wen Qing give me?" ”

Where is Yan Fu willing to take such a big trouble, he persuaded: "Brother Xiangcheng, the recovery meeting is good." You haven't seen the Yue Wang Hui in Anhui, so it doesn't make sense at all. ”

Yuan Shikai knew a little bit about the fall of Yue Wanghui, and seeing that Yan Fu was like this, he couldn't force this responsibility to the People's Party. At the banquet, Yuan Shikai couldn't help but spit bitterness, "Brother Dao, although you didn't know how to be an official back then. But you've seen all these things in officialdom. I'm miserable. Don't take them seriously, they hate you. You take them seriously, they don't know how old they are, they just cause you trouble. On the contrary, he is a young man who acts politely and politely. Do think about others in advance. It's not easy to come to Wenqing. ”

"Young people are more aggressive than us old men." Yan Fu persuaded. He and Yuan Shikai were both in their forties, and in 1908 they were indeed real old men.

"That's also a few brothers, your apprentice is good, and he can already support this situation. Look at my gang, although they are not young, I don't see any courage from them, but they are like a race. It can break my heart. After saying this, Yuan Shikai took the wine glass and drank it all.

Seeing that Yan Fu accompanied him with a glass of wine, Yuan Shikai asked, "Brother Dao, tell me the truth." Wen Qing asked you to come this time, do you have any other plans besides this matter? Brother Xiang Cheng has done this, and he will be able to preside over the central government, and what other plans can he have. ”

"Huh. How many brothers still want to hide it from me? I saw the map that Feng Xu brought last time. After I lead my troops north, what are you going to do in northern Jiangsu? Pingqing, the governor of Jiangbei, is stationed in Xuzhou, what are you going to do? Yuan Shikai directly pointed out the biggest conflict point between the People's Party and Beiyang.

Yan Fu was shocked in his heart, this was a question that Chen Ke had discussed with him before leaving. Once Yuan Shikai went north, the People's Party would immediately seize northern Jiangsu. Since Yuan Shikai asked this, Yan Fu quickly discovered the problem, and he asked rhetorically: "Is Brother Xiangcheng going north in the near future?" ”

"Is Chen Wenqing going to blackmail me before I go north?" Yuan Shikai said with a smile, "Brother Dao, you are too dishonest. ”

Yan Fu couldn't help but feel that Chen Ke simply had the ability to predict the future, before leaving, Chen Ke specifically talked to Yan Fu about this matter, and the conversation at that time was just right to answer Yuan Shikai, "Brother Xiangcheng, this northern Jiangsu is actually irrelevant. The two of us must discuss the affairs of Shandong. It is impossible for us to spit out the piece of southern Shandong that we occupy. ”

Yuan Shikai didn't speak, but ordered someone to bring the map that Feng Xu brought last time. After spreading it out, he asked Yan Fu, "Then you tell me exactly where you want." Since Wen Qing has sold me such a big face in the matter of classics, then the two of us might as well talk about this matter. In other words, in the land of Shandong, you don't want to move at all. ”

Yan Fu was ordered to negotiate with Chen Ke on the Shandong issue, but this had to be mentioned by Yuan Shikai first, and Yan Fu could not take the initiative to mention it. Since the situation has developed to this extent, Yan Fu took out a map of Shandong from his bag, which is a topographic map of Shandong. Mountains, rivers on top are the highlights of the display content. Yuan Shikai stared at the map, and his eyes almost burst into flames.

Yan Fu's fingers drew a line on it, but it was a large southern area dominated by mountainous areas.

"Sunshine must not be let out. Even if you are Gongwei Lianyungang, you can't take my sunshine. Yuan Shikai immediately objected.

"Rizhao can not be discussed, but Liangshan and Weishan Lake, we want it."

"Why don't you just enter Tai'an and take Jinan. The situation of mountains and rivers, you don't want to occupy it. ”

The two old brothers just buckled a little bit and talked a little bit. The argument lasted until almost midnight before an agreement was finally reached.

The only reason for reaching an agreement was that Yan Fu said that the People's Party could fund the construction of the southern section of Jingpu Road, which runs directly from China to Shanghai. Yuan Shikai knew that the People's Party would deal with foreigners after all, and this could not be stopped. He demanded that all customs offices of the People's Party must have tax collectors from the central government in the future, and that not a penny of customs duties should be given to the central authorities. In 1908, China's tariffs were extremely low, only about 5%. Yan Fu demanded that the tariff of about 5% must also be divided into local and central sharing models. The future Yuan Shikai Central Committee can't take it all. Everyone began to bargain again. Finally, it was decided that the central government should take 40 percent of the tariffs and the local governments should take 30 percent of the tariffs.

After talking about this series of key issues, it was the turn of the northern Jiangsu issue. The two sides agreed that the People's Party could only enter northern Jiangsu to fight after the collapse of Yuan Shikai's negotiations with the Jiangsu Parliament. And it is not allowed to completely annex Jiangsu. You can only capture Baoying to the north of the first line of Yancheng.

"It's a big advantage for you." Although it was only a negotiation, Yuan Shikai was already a little out of breath.

"Brother Xiangcheng, don't worry. Wen Qing is not a person who goes back on his word. Since we talk to you sincerely, we will definitely keep our promise. Yan Fuxu is fifty years old, and after this toss, he is tired enough.

"What if he doesn't keep the contract, can Wen Qing still break into Beijing for me?" Yuan Shikai took a sip of tea and eased his strength.

After a long break, Yuan Shikai said: "I don't know why, I just trust Wenqing." When he returned my Beiyang Army, I felt that I had been blackmailed by Wen Qing. However, seeing that so many wounded officers and soldiers have been treated, they are still very dedicated. I didn't have the heart to take revenge. Although I don't know Wen Qing, I see that he is a person who has a clear distinction between public and private. Never forget what is right. But a few brothers, I hope you are optimistic about this child, don't let him do anything stupid. ”

"As long as the Manchu Qing abdicate, what good will it do to China if the world is in chaos again? The two of us are already wary of each other, and there is no point in getting off the rails. Can't finish the business, for such an idea of small profits, play some cleverness, isn't it enough to suffer losses? Yan Fu fully supports Yuan Shikai's view.

Hearing this, Yuan Shikai suddenly remembered Cai Yuanpei, and he scolded: "The Restoration Society is obviously not enough. If it weren't for Wenqing sending troops to cut them off, these people would not even be able to go back to Zhejiang. As a result, I still don't understand, thinking that they can still run rampant in Zhejiang. Brother Dao, can you talk to Cai Yuanpei and ask them to stop for a while. Who do you see him showing in the day with a picture of generosity and righteousness? I want to kill him, and he needs to send it to the door himself, can I kill him? ”

Yan Fu immediately refused, "Brother Xiangcheng, I think so. The Restoration Society thought that they had lost all their territory in Zhejiang, and they refused to swallow this breath. We can't say too much. I can't persuade you. ”

"Brother Dao, you don't have to say too much to Cai Yuanpei. Tell him to bow his head and come to my door, and he will be able to talk about anything, and he will be able to talk about anything. If he refuses to bow his head, I won't kill him, and I won't make it difficult for him to let him go back to Zhejiang by himself. When Yuan Shikai said this, he became angry again, "Why don't these people understand the rules now?" Did this book read in the dog's belly? ”

Yan Fu had to help with this favor, and he went to see Cai Yuanpei early the next morning. Surprisingly, Tao Chengzhang actually followed. As soon as they saw Yan Fu, the two of them looked at death as if they were at home. "Mr. Yan, you are speaking for Yuan Shikai. If you want to kill him, you have to go with him, and since we have come, we want to hear what he is going to do when he invites us to come. ”

Obviously, the people of the Liberation Society believed that the People's Party had reached some secret agreement with Beiyang, and then sold out the interests of the Liberation Society.

Yan Fu had no choice, he allowed the words of the Restoration Society to be insulted with guns and sticks, so he reluctantly made Cai Yuanpei agree, and temporarily bowed his head to Yuan Shikai for the sake of the hundreds of captured comrades of the Liberation Society. Even so, before Cai Yuanpei went to see Yuan Shikai again, Tao Chengzhang left Yan Fu at the Guangfuhui station.

I don't know if the Liberation Society is preparing to take itself hostage, or if it has some other plans. Anyway, Yan Fu made up his mind that after the matter of the Restoration Conference was over, he would never talk to anyone again in this life. As a fifty-year-old man, he has worked and taught innocently all his life, if he does things for the country or for people who understand, why should he be involved in these boring battles? Yuan Shikai said that the Guangfu Society did not understand the rules, and he was indeed right.

If there is anything else to be gained from the Restoration Society, perhaps it is that they really have the courage to come to Henan to meet Yuan Shikai.

Cai Yuanpei came back not long after leaving, and it was obvious that there was a mixture of joy and doubt on Cai Yuanpei's face. The Liberation Society immediately held a meeting, but at the meeting, Yan Fu was excluded. Yan Fu wanted to leave, but the people under them stopped him. Yan Fu waited outside with the mentality of "let them go". After waiting for a long time, Tao Chengzhang came out of it with an excited face, and immediately bowed when he saw Yan Fu, "Mr. Yan, the brothers are not doing things well, but I have wronged you." ”

Yan Fu really didn't want to care about what agreement the Restoration Society had reached with Yuan Shikai, he was not good at communicating. This time, Chen Ke sent him entirely because of Yan Fu's old friendship with Yuan Shikai. So Yan Fu didn't care so much, and when Tao Chengzhang finished speaking, Yan Fu also left.