The wind and dust came, but just in time for Chen Wenqiang to talk with the Japanese, Duan Qirui and the others had to wait in the reception room, and when they saw Jiang Baili, the newly appointed principal of the Northeast Lecture and Martial Arts Hall, out of politeness, they accompanied them to chat. In fact www.biquge.info two people have met before, and they are not very familiar, but they have been famous for a long time. Duan Qirui is a famous general in the Northern Army, but Jiang Baili is also famous.

In 1906, Jiang Baili, who had returned from studying in Japan, was hired by Zhao Erxun, the governor of the three eastern provinces of the Qing Dynasty, as the general counselor of the Northeast New Army Supervision and Training Office to prepare for the establishment of the new army. Zhao Zeng specifically played Bao Jiang as a "special talent, which can be of great use". However, in the process of organizing and training the new army, Jiang Baili clashed with the old-style officers of the patrol battalion and was sidelined. In order to balance the situation, Zhao Erxun had no choice but to send him to Germany to study military affairs and become a company commander under General Hindenburg (later the President of Germany).

In Germany, Jiang Baili secretly joined the Revival Society, and immediately after the revolution was launched, he was called back to China. This year, he was only twenty-seven years old, but he was already sharp and famous among his peers.

"Japanese people are hard to mess with, right?" Duan Qirui asked casually, "I wonder if Commissioner Chen can spare time today?" ”

"It should be fine." Jiang Baili smiled faintly and said: "Commissioner Chen deals with the whing people, that is absolutely incomparable, if it is about diplomacy, Commissioner Chen is this-" As he spoke, he stretched out his thumb and measured it, and then said: "Making money is also this." ”

"That's, that's." Duan Qirui nodded perfunctorily and said, "Just now I saw an officer who seemed to be wearing a new military uniform, very straight and beautiful. ”

"Young people are so showy." Jiang Baili smiled disappreliantly: "It was worn by the Beijing Entrance Ceremony, which was made by Shanghai Songjiang Textile City, and it was just shipped yesterday." Of course, in the future, the army will change its outfits, and everyone will have it. ”

To be honest, Chen Wenqiang also liked the German military uniform of World War II like many people in his previous life. That military uniform. Wear it and call it a handsome, whether it is a soldier or an officer, that kind of momentum. Well, well, those clothes, emblems, badges full of strength and beauty can not only attract a large number of young people to join the army. It can attract the attention of countless beauties, right? While the Germans haven't designed it yet, let's grab it first, if you dare to use it, I'll sue you for infringement.

Not only clothes, steel helmets also have, once you enter the city of Beijing, the first to grab people, mighty and majestic, can wash away most of the feudal atmosphere of Beijing City. Of course. At present, the quality of the production of the Hanyang Arsenal is not very good, and the quantity cannot satisfy the entire army, but in the future, it will gradually spread to all troops.

"I don't know when it's our turn, and now I haven't even given a number!" Xu Shuzheng smiled bitterly.

"There are a lot of troops who haven't given the number, so why worry about this." Jiang Baili said earnestly: "When talking to Commissioner Chen, you must not use us. theirs, in the future, will be the national army. What is the difference between them? ”

"Brother Baili, thank you for the reminder." Duan Qirui arched his hand and expressed his gratitude.

Jiang Baili shook his head lightly and said slowly: "I really don't know what some people think, since they have already surrendered, they still have to make people unhappy." Why bother? I really thought that the Beiyang group couldn't splash the water and couldn't penetrate the needle. Do you really think that with those tens of thousands of guns, the government will have nothing to do with you? In comparison, some people are much smarter than they are. ”

Jiang Baili closed his mouth at the right time and picked up the teacup. Drink slowly.

Duan Qirui opened his mouth to ask, smiled bitterly again, and looked at Xu Shuzheng, who shook his head lightly at him.

"This matter has nothing to do with Brother Zhiquan." Xu Shuzheng was picked up by Duan Qirui, so he naturally wanted to help him speak, "It's all those officers below, and the crowd is raging, and Brother Zhiquan has no choice but to obey the will of the people." ”

"If you can't even put your own people on the table, how can you let the government entrust you with important tasks?"

Jiang Baili had something to say, Duan Qirui's heart was shocked, and he suddenly understood the meaning. In the future, I will serve other people's rice bowls, and if I don't show it now, I am afraid that there will be no good fruit to eat in the future. In other words, the transfer of military orders may only be a test and a test. It's a pity that I miss my old feelings too much, and my impression score has dropped greatly. If it is not remedied, I am afraid that it will be-

"Zhao Wei led the Yi Army to surrender, and Luoyang has recovered." Jiang Baili smiled faintly, but what he said was shocking, "Xiangfan is occupied by the Hubei army, Tongguan is controlled by the Northern Expedition West Route Army, and Li Liejun of the Anhui Army and Lin Shuqing of the Zhejiang Army will go north." And the army, which is not under the control of the Provisional Government, has neither a follow-up salary nor a replenishment of guns and ammunition, so what can it make a fuss? ”

Sure enough, there is a plan to solve the problem by force, and the strategic encirclement has been formed, and the rebellion can only flow around Henan, and it is always difficult to escape the fate of failure. Duan Qirui's back was a little cold, he knew that this plan had not just been formed, if the Beiyang Army did not surrender, then it was only to return to Zhili along the Jinghan Railway through Zhengzhou while the encirclement had not yet been formed. But now, that road is no longer open.

"Commissioner Chen is busy with official business, so we won't bother today, and we will come back tomorrow, how about it?" Xu Shuzheng suggested with a smile.

"Since you're here, just wait." Jiang Baili said kindly: "The revolutionary army in the south must go north, and the northeast and northwest must also beware of Japan and Russia. At this time, if you can relieve Commissioner Chen's worries, hehe, I won't say much else. ”

To divide the troops again, Duan Qirui immediately understood the meaning of his words, it seems that this is also an established means to deal with the Beiyang Army. Divide, divide, divide, divide the Beiyang Army into pieces, and there will be no threat. Revolt? It can't be, because that's the power of the name of righteousness.

Army, if you don't obey orders, it's a rebel, and everyone gets to hit it. How many people are waiting for the opportunity to make meritorious contributions and get a good position when the new dynasty is established. As soon as the rebel hat is worn, not only will the old commander suffer, but the Beiyang Army will also fall apart, and many people will use the bones of the old man to pave the way for his career.

"The army naturally has to obey orders and dispatch them, and as long as Commissioner Chen says a word, our Second Army will immediately rush to the garrison designated by the government." Xu Shuzheng hurriedly expressed his loyalty to Duan Qirui.

Jiang Baili nodded appreciatively and said, "The northwest and northeast are important places for the country, and Japan and Russia have to defend against them, and when I see Commissioner Chen, he will explain it to you." In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to military discipline, and Commissioner Chen is most disgusted by the army that loots and harms the people. ”

"Deputy Chief Duan attaches great importance to this, and there is absolutely no such thing now. Although it is not as good as the revolutionary army, military discipline is not relaxed. Xu Shuzheng said half explaining, half complimenting.

Jiang Baili nodded. Looking left and right, seeing that there was no one else in the room, he lowered his voice and said, "When Commissioner Chen meets, he may have to ask about the division of the military region, Brother Zhiquan, you need to have a belly case." ”

Duan Qirui was stunned for a moment. Said gratefully: "Thank you Fang Zhen for your care, I don't know what Commissioner Chen means-"

Jiang Baili stretched out his hand and gestured, and said with a smile: "You must always have your own opinions, so that people will pay attention to it." ”

The Seven Military Regions, understood, Duan Qirui nodded, and said, "Brother Fang Zhen, please bring a map over, and I'll discuss it with Youzheng." ”

Then. An officer in a brand new military uniform walked in, saluted properly, and then whispered a few words in Jiang Baili's ear.

"Zhiquan, and Zheng, you sit down for a while, and Staff Officer Wang will entertain you, and I will go to see a guest." Jiang Baili got up and said hello, turned around and walked out.

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"I came from an industrial background. Yazhou Iron and Steel Plant, Hanyang Iron and Steel Plant, and Daye Iron and Steel Plant are all operating vigorously and profitably. I have experience in this area. With talents and funds, Anshan Iron and Steel Plant does not need to rely on foreign capital or hire outsiders, and will be completely a state-owned enterprise. Chen Wenqiang fiddled with the pen, allowing the pen to rotate flexibly on his fingers. Don't even look at Ochichi.

Ochiai's face was a little gloomy, not only because Anshan iron ore resources would be taken away by the Chinese, but also because of the road construction plan proposed by the northeast authorities.

According to the plan, the Jinai Railway will be built entirely by state-owned assets, and tens of millions of shares will be issued for this purpose. It will be undertaken by the Bank of Communications after the government takes over. The planned route of the railway will start from Jinzhou, go west, then enter the northwest and exit Chaoyang, and then go east to the northeast, transfer to Zhengjiatun through Kulun, pass through Taonanfu, Qiqihar and other places, and go directly to Aihui.

It is expected to be fifteen or six hundred kilometers in length and divided into five sections. If this railway can be built, it will be of great significance to the entire Northeast, and it can be said that it is the key to the development and revitalization of the Northeast.

Looking at the direction and route of the Jinai Railway, it starts from Huludao to the most prosperous area of Fengtian, passes directly through Jilin, and connects Qiqihar to Aihui, an important commercial port and the mouth of Heilongjiang. It not only runs through the entire northeast to form a major artery, but also makes the railway along the railway prosperous because of the estuary and the sea, and realizes the parallel transportation of river and sea by land and water.

Moreover, this artery will also avoid the coercion of Japan and Russia, and rely on the branch railways between Qiqihar and Suihua and Tongliao to Siping, so as to achieve the goal of overall control of the northeast.

If there is a war against Russia, with the connection between this railway and the railway inside and outside the Guan, the war will be mainly concentrated in the area connecting Qiqihar and the Eastern Railway; If we were to fight against Japan, as long as we could guard against the three points from Changchun to Mukden and then to Luda, and then break through Japan's blockade of the Bohai Bay, we would not be able to fall behind.

Judging from factors such as the economy, immigration, control of the Northeast, and suppression of Japan and Russia, this railway must be repaired, and it must be repaired as soon as possible.

Ochiai wanted to obstruct the construction of this railway, or at least let Japanese capital enter, so as to achieve the purpose of control. However, Chen Wenqiang promised that if he borrowed foreign debt, he would give priority to Japanese capital. But now that they have to raise all their own funds, the Japanese have lost a reasonable excuse for interfering, and they are left with unreasonable fuss and false intimidation. Another point is that the Japanese government is financially tight and does not have the economic strength to export capital.

But in the face of Chen Wenqiang, the usual methods used by the great powers did not work at all. Based on reason and arguing, Chen Wenqiang is not only tough, but also counterattacks fiercely.

"The Anbong railway is still under construction, and your envoy was obviously indifferent to my last protest." Chen Wenqiang sneered and took out a document and threw it in front of Ochiai, "In this regard, we will take the following measures to show our solemn position, and the consequences arising from this will be fully borne by your country." ”

Ochiai snorted and opened the file with some disdain, he still didn't believe that Chen Wenqiang would have any way. But his eyes widened wider and wider, his face turned red and white, and finally he angrily pushed the file and shouted, "This is a threat, this is a threat, this is a threat, this is -"

"That's the trick you just used." Chen Wenqiang shouted back in a louder voice, "Mining and opening factories in our own territory, we still need your consent; We raised our own funds to build the railway, and you are making trouble, intimidating and threatening. And against your illegal actions, our opposition and protest are nothing. Tell you, we are not Manchus, and we will not be intimidated by you. At the end of today's talks, all the contents of the talks will be published in the newspapers, and the measures we have taken will be implemented immediately. ”

With a bang, Chen Wenqiang slapped the table loudly, turned around and brushed his sleeves away, and threw down Kentaro Ochiai, who was still a little unresponsive to the shock.

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The bright moon gradually rose high in the sky, and a transparent gray cloud faintly obscured the moonlight, hazy, as if falling into a dream. The clear light of water washes off the soft night.

At the end of the talks, it was already night, and Chen Wenqiang set up a simple banquet to entertain Duan Qirui and Xu Shuzheng, plus Jiang Baili as a companion, there were only four people in total.

After a talk, Chen Wenqiang was somewhat tired, but he still drank two glasses of wine to show his welcome.

"When I saw the Japanese leaving, their faces were not very good, and it seems that they must not have bargained in front of Mr. Chen." Xu Shuzheng naturally complimented.

Chen Wenqiang shook his head with a wry smile and said: "The saying that a weak country has no diplomacy is not wrong at all, the country is so weak that engaging in diplomacy is really a thankless thing, and if you don't do it well, you have to wear the hat of a traitor." As for the outcome of the talks, it can only be said that they have not suffered a big loss for the time being. ”

"Commissioner Chen, this is modest." Jiang Baili smiled and said: "Looking at the country, in the midst of the great powers, no one can do better than you." ”

"What's good, it's just to give up some of your current things and exchange them for some things that belong to you." Chen Wenqiang sighed: "The Manchu government has done a lot of harm, and several generations of people have to bear the burden of their incompetence and betrayal of the country. If you want to turn it around, you need everyone to unite sincerely and work together! Military personnel, in particular, should play the role of pillars of the country, rather than being blinded by the selfish interests of individuals or small groups. ”

This has the meaning of a lesson, Duan Qirui, Xu Shuzheng and Jiang Baili all stopped their cups and chopsticks and listened very politely and quietly.

"Zhiquan, you go back and ask Feng Guozhang if they have a long conscience." Chen Wenqiang first gave a briefing on today's talks, and then said unceremoniously: "After fighting with the revolutionary army for such a long time, how great the losses of personnel and materials have been caused, the government is not to blame for the past, and the Beiyang Army has been incorporated into the national army. What else do they want to do, occupy the mountain as king? Cut the male? Or do you want to hit Beijing and sit on the dragon chair of the Manchu emperor? If you ask him again, he is still not a Chinese, or he is not a soldier, the country is worried about internal and external troubles, and he does not want to fulfill his obligations as a countryman and a soldier, but he is still engaged in messy things. A group of short-sighted and selfish guys, do you really think they are very powerful, can they blackmail the government? (To be continued.) )