"Since the president knows what is at stake, I won't say much, but in the course of the negotiations, I also ask the president to keep it strictly confidential and not let the outside world know the news, so as not to cause unnecessary incidents." Yue Zhiyi looked at Yuan Shikai and said proudly in a threatening tone, "Otherwise, China's political axe may be in big trouble." ”

"But those who can give in can negotiate! But those who cannot make concessions, such as Article No. 5, have no possibility of negotiation at all! Yuan Shikai seemed to be angered by Yu Zhiyi's arrogance and rudeness, and he said in a fierce voice, "Don't deceive people too much! ”

"I believe the president will make a wise decision." Yu Zhiyi sneered, looked at Yuan Shikai, stopped talking, bowed slightly to Yuan Shikai, and then turned around and left without looking back.

Yuan Shikai watched the figure disappear with anger in his eyes, gasped, he calmed down, looked at the table clock on the wall, got up and entered the inner hall, and picked up the phone on the table.

"I really secretly proposed this '21 Article' to the president," Lu Zhengxiang, the new foreign minister, put down the phone and said to Gu Weijun sitting next to him with a gloomy face, "The president said that the content is exactly the same as what was written in the materials we got before." ”

Listening to Lu Zhengxiang's words, Gu Weijun, who was full of anger, slammed his fist on the table.

"Without going through our Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he directly listed conditions to the head of state!" Lu Zhengxiang was so angry that he blew his beard, "And they even strictly forbade us not to leak the news!" It just doesn't make sense! ”

"They are afraid that after the Western powers know the news, they will not be willing to dominate our country and intervene," Gu Weijun heard Lu Zhengxiang's words, and immediately understood what was going on, "It's just that they don't know yet, the ministers of Britain, the United States and Russia already know the content of the '21 Articles'." ”

"Weak countries have no diplomacy, and the last time the president told the ministers of the three countries about the '21 articles,' they all expressed suspicion and thought that we were making something out of nothing." Lu Zhengxiang sighed and said, "Now that the war in Europe is tight, it is the time when the Western Kingdom relies on the capital, this time the matter is really coming, I am afraid that they may not be willing to offend Yue himself for the sake of our country." ”

"I said that I strictly forbade us to leak the news, which shows that they are also worried about the interference of the foreign powers, and they are very weak-minded," Gu Weijun said, "We should leak the news and enlist the help of our friends." ”

"But what if because of the leakage of news, people use this as an excuse to send troops to our country?" Cao Rulin sighed, his voice revealing unspeakable sadness and helplessness, "How can we beat my own tiger and wolf army!" ”

"The matter has come to this point, and we can't take care of it too much, so we can only inform the British and American ministers of the news immediately." Gu Weijun looked at Lu Zhengxiang and Cao Rulin and said, "This matter is sooner rather than later, otherwise, my country will become more and more passive." ”

"You're familiar with the American minister, so let's work hard first, Shaochuan." Lu Zhengxiang thought for a while and said to Gu Weijun, "But don't reveal your whereabouts, let me know that it was the news we revealed, so as not to give them the truth." ”

Gu Weijun nodded calmly and did not speak.

"After that, we have to find a way to let the British and American ministers know the details of the negotiations." Seeing Lu Zhengxiang and Gu Weijun's calm and calm appearance, Cao Rulin also stabilized from the initial panic, "I will definitely limit the number of people participating in the negotiations, and we must also take precautions in this area." ”

"Your Deputy Chief Cao is a high-achieving student, and the outside world has always said that you are Vice Chief Cao, and I also have a good impression of you, even if I am not allowed to participate in the negotiations, I should not let you participate." Lu Zhengxiang looked at Cao Rulin and said, "Your deputy chief Cao, who is known as a pro-head, will definitely come in handy this time, and it will be up to you when the time comes." ”

"Outsiders say that I am pro, I don't deny it, but my pro-ratity is because of emotion, not for power, but amiable is pro, not in-kiss is not intimate, so my pro-is not flattering." Cao Rulin said in a serious tone, "At this time of national calamity, all Chinese, should do our best for the country, and if we can do a point, what is the benefit of just saying cool words and scolding people there, for the country and for the country?" ”

After listening to Cao Rulin's confession, Lu Zhengxiang and Gu Weijun were a little moved, and after the three of them discussed it again, Gu Weijun immediately started to act.

At night, Gu Weijun, dressed in disguise, appeared in a secret room at the U.S. Embassy in China.

"I have not the slightest doubt about the real name of the document you provided me, and since the last time I received your warning, I have sent an urgent telegram to Washington to alert the White House to my movements, but unfortunately not enough attention has been paid to it." U.S. Minister Rui Enshi said to Gu Weijun with some apologies and brought him a cup of hot coffee, "And this time, I am willing to do my best to help China's political axe and people thwart my own conspiracy." ”

"The harsh terms I put forward are also a great harm to the interests of the United States in China," Gu Weijun took a sip of coffee, and did not say anything polite to Ruien, but said bluntly, "And if my ambition succeeds, China will inevitably die at the hands of the United States, and if it obtains the Chinese capital, it will inevitably become the most dangerous enemy of the United States." ”

"The U.S. political axe will never allow such a situation to occur." "From now on, dear Gu, I need you to tell me all the details of the negotiations. ”

"I also threatened us not to leak the news," Gu Weijun said, "but I have been authorized by the President and General Lu, and I will do everything I can to keep in touch with you at any time." ”

"That's not enough," Rui Enshi said, looking at Gu Weijun, "because this negotiation has a close impact on U.S. interests and sovereignty in China, I must know the whole situation so that our government can take the necessary actions to safeguard China's interests in accordance with the treaties and agreements on China's reading power." We must take the initiative in this regard. ”

Rui Enshi's words made Gu Weijun feel a little relieved, he looked at the dark night sky, calmed down, and began to discuss some details with Rui Enshi.

At this time, at the Chinese War Department, a similar secret meeting was also underway.

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has already started negotiations with Yu himself, and he has asked that only two people be allowed to participate, and at most one secretary is allowed to bring!" A civilian-looking man reported to Army Chief Duan Qirui, "Even the number of negotiators is set by them, and they simply don't treat us as human beings!" ”

In order to prevent the use of force to invade our country, Chief Sun proposed to accept his own conditions in full, and the president was very angry and removed General Sun from his post and replaced him with Chief Lu. The people who are now participating in the negotiations are Chief Lu and Vice Chief Cao. An official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said to Duan Qirui, "I asked for talks five times a week, but General Lu said that he was busy with affairs and could only talk once a week, but he resolutely refused to allow it. ”

"He, Lu Zhengxiang, is quite good at thinking of these methods." Listening to this official's words, Duan Qirui couldn't help but sneer.

"The Foreign Ministry's method is actually just one word, 'delay', they hope that Britain and the United States will be able to intervene in this matter after getting the news." Xu Shuzheng smiled and said.

"But we can't delay, we must be militarily prepared now." Cai Ye said anxiously.

Duan Qirui looked at the officials and generals of the War Department present, got up and walked to a huge map, and said, "My country's strength in all aspects is inferior to that of the Moon, but it is not so easy for the Warrior to swallow the elephant with a snake. ”

Duan Qirui looked at the map and began to issue one command after another.

Jiangxi, Tianyun Mountain, Jiuqu River.

"He's not going to drown in the river, is he?" Tang Jiumei, who was standing on the bank, looked at the wide and calm river, and said a little anxiously.

"Crow's beak! Nine sisters! Tang Jing put down the binoculars in his hand and glared back at Tang Jiumei with some annoyance, Tang Jiumei stuck out her tongue playfully and stopped talking.

Tang Jing raised the telescope in his hand again and carefully searched the surface of the river.

At this time, the riverside was crowded, not only Tang Jing's father and daughter, but also a large number of ordinary people gathered on the bank, looking at the river with curious eyes, as if they were looking for something.

"Look over there, Ninth Sister." As if she had discovered something, Mrs. Tang smiled and pointed in one direction, and said to Tang Jiumei.

"Where?" Tang Jiumei looked in the direction of Mrs. Tang's finger, and suddenly shouted in surprise, "Look! It's them! What a splash! ”

"Where, where?" Tang Jing hurriedly asked.

"Over there, do you see that? Shocking, spitting bubbles. Mrs. Tang pursed her lips and smiled, came to Tang Jing's side, held his shoulders with both hands, and turned his body in one direction.

At this time, the crowd on the shore also seemed to have discovered something, and began to twitch, Tang Jing's eyes widened, and he carefully observed the surface of the river through the telescope, and sure enough, he saw a churning wave.

"It's up! They're coming up! Tang Jiumei clapped her hands and jumped to her feet and screamed.

Tang Jing stared at the river tightly, and soon, in the huge waves, a black object slowly surfaced.

"It's amazing. This boat that can run underwater, I only heard that foreign countries have it, but I didn't expect us to build it here," Mrs. Tang saw that Tang Jing's hand holding the telescope was trembling, and smiled and grabbed his other arm, "This town guard is really amazing." ”

At this time, the hatch of the small submarine that surfaced was opened, and Tang Jing saw Yang Shuoming, who was dressed in civilian clothes, happily get out of the submarine, and slapped his palm hard with a test pilot who had just leaned out to celebrate.

"A rare genius, I can't do it." Tang Jing sighed and put down the telescope in his hand.

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