After Li Zhen returned to the governor's residence, he had just rested for a while and sent someone to invite Wang Xiaoyang.

In the study, the two of them sat down.

Li Zhen asked directly: "Brother-in-law, are Qi Zhenhai, Liu Jintang and Chen Yucheng's army ready?" ”

Wang Xiaoyang replied: "Qi Zhenhai and his army are already stationed on the border line between Hong Kong and Guangdong, and they are ready. Now we haven't waited for news from Gobard, is the president going to prepare to send troops? ”

"No, it's too early to send troops."

Li Zhen shook his head slightly, a look of banter appeared in his eyes, and said: "Huang Qiang took the Sharp Knife Battalion to inquire about the news and found out Gobard's backhand, and the British have developed a new weapon tank and are ready to fight with us." ”

"Tank, what is a tank?"

Wang Xiaoyang didn't know about the situation of the tank and immediately asked.

Li Zhen told Wang Xiaoyang in detail about the tanks before continuing: "I conclude that Hong Kong is definitely not equipped with British-made tanks, and Gobard is waiting for the tanks to be delivered to Hong Kong. Therefore, Gobard said that he would report the news to the Queen of England, deliberately delaying time. Now, I am also preparing to wait for the British tanks to arrive in Hong Kong, and then use troops against Hong Kong, so as to complete the battle and solve the Hong Kong problem once and for all. I came to you to make Gobard nervous and test Gobard's timing by the way. ”

Wang Xiaoyang asked, "What is the president going to do?" ”

Li Zhen smiled evilly and said: "We will not attack Hong Kong, but we can let Qi Zhenhai, Liu Jintang and Chen Yucheng make some moves on the border line to scare Gobard and the Governor of Hong Kong, Robinson." ”

Wang Xiaoyang smiled and said: "Yes, this suggestion is feasible, and it can also test Gobad's bottom line again." ”

He thought for a while, changed his words, and said: "President, about the last time you returned to Guangzhou, I mentioned the matter of the army to you, I don't know what you planned?" ”

Li Zhen asked: "What you are talking about is the division of rights among the major armies!" ”

Wang Xiaoyang looked expectant and said, "Yes, it is a matter of the division of rights among the major armies. ”

Li Zhen smiled slightly and said, "Brother-in-law, don't worry, I already have a plan for the troops stationed in the provinces. When the matter in Hong Kong is settled, I will return to Beijing and convene a meeting of the people from the major armies. In addition, there are also Su Lei and Zheng Zaoru, who have been staying in Taiwan, Li Hongzhang, who has stayed in Japan, and even Peng Yulin in Vladivostok, and others, most of the personnel of the army, I will carefully arrange them. This matter is not urgent, and as long as I am here, the army will not be able to mess up. ”

Li Zhen said this with a strong sense of self-confidence. In fact, Li Zhen started as a small soldier, gradually developed, and finally overthrew the Qing Dynasty, established China, and drove out foreigners, and his prestige was already in full swing.

Li Zhen in one day, the army can not be chaotic.

Wang Xiaoyang didn't ask, and said: "The president already has a detailed plan, so I won't ask more." I immediately sent someone to deliver a message and asked Qi Zhenhai and the others to make some movement. ”

……

Hong Kong Island, Governor's Residence.

In the study, the Auxiliary Secretary for Political Affairs looked serious and sat upright.

He looked at Robinson at eye level, and said slowly: "Your Excellency the Governor, Mr. Gobard, the Imperial Envoy to China, has sent a telegram stating that Li Zhen has made up his mind to take back Hong Kong. Up to now, the hearts of Hong Kong people are fluctuating, and they have reached a critical juncture. Although the new weapons developed by the Empire are already on the way, no matter what, we should be cautious and get through this time. ”

Robinson smiled slightly and said, "With the newly developed weapons of the empire, Li Zhen will be defeated." Moreover, with His Excellency Gobard in Canton to mediate, Hong Kong will certainly be safe. ”

Masha shook his head lightly and said, "I don't think we can take it lightly, even if Mr. Gobard adopts the strategy of delaying time, there is no guarantee that there will be no accidents. In particular, the Chinese residents on the island have been quite active recently, and these people should also be careful. ”

Robinson said coldly: "A group of ignorant people, don't worry. ”

Seeing that Robinchen was full of confidence in everything, he shook his head in his heart. The purpose of his visit to Robinson was to remind Robinson to be cautious, guard against arrogance and rashness, and stabilize the situation in Hong Kong.

Now, it seems, it doesn't seem to work.

"Report!!"

A guard stood outside the study and knocked on the door.

"Come in!" Robinson said.

The door opened, and the guards strode in. The guards had a panicked look on their faces, and said loudly: "Mr. Governor, I just got the news that the army of Guangdong has appeared on the border line and is already preparing to invade Hong Kong!" ”

"Ahh

Robinson exclaimed loudly and stood up, his eyes apprehensive.

Is there going to be a war?

Mai Sha was also surprised, but quickly calmed down and said, "Your Excellency, you can't mess around now. ”

Robinson took a deep breath, also to calm himself down, and then quickly ordered: "First, immediately mobilize the troops stationed on Hong Kong Island, and all the soldiers will go to the border line, ready to fight at any time. As soon as the army from the north attacked, immediately counterattacked; Second, he sent a telegram to His Excellency Gobard in Canton to inquire about the situation and whether Li Zhen had ordered a war. ”

"Yes!"

When the guards received the order, they turned and left.

Mao Sha said solemnly: "What an eventful season! ”

Robinson propped his hands on the desk, his face tightened, and said word by word: "This time we must be stable, as long as we block the attack from the north, and wait for the imperial warships to escort the tanks to arrive, things will be easy." ”

……

Canton, British Embassy.

Gobard was shocked by the telegram from Hong Kong.

With a shake of his right hand, the message almost fell to the ground.

After thinking about it for a long time, Gobard got up and left the embassy and headed for the governor's residence. He arrived outside the governor's residence, and the soldiers led Gobard into the parlor, and Wang Xiaoyang himself rushed to greet him. After Wang Xiaoyang saw Gobard, he said: "Your Excellency Gobard came to see me, could it be that the British side has news and plans to return Hong Kong Island to China?" ”

Gobard shook his head and said, "There is no news from Her Majesty yet, but I have something to ask Your Excellency the Governor. Do you know that China's military is on the border and has a tendency to attack Hong Kong? ”

Wang Xiaoyang shook his head and said, "I don't know! ”

He looked sincere and innocent.

Gobard frowned and said, "Since Your Excellency doesn't know, why did the army go out?" ”

Wang Xiaoyang suddenly had a smile on his face and said, "I don't have the right to mobilize the army, but the president has the right." There is movement of soldiers on the border line, and it must have been the order of the president. ”

Gobard heard the news, and his heart was quick.

If Li Zhen's army moves south now, Hong Kong's army will definitely not be able to stop it. Gobard rolled his eyes and said, "Governor Wang, your lordship is not responsible for the affairs of the army, so please inform President Li that I want to have an interview with President Li - ." ”

At this point, Gobard had to stabilize Li Zhen.

Whatever the means, delay until the arrival of the tanks.

ps: the third shift;