Just when Zhang Zhidong and Songpan were discussing the size of this negotiation opportunity, Zaitao, who was in the yellow carriage in front, was already full of doubts and helplessness, and now in his ears, Cixi's words to him that night were still preserved. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

Just when I was about to leave for Baoji on the same day. Zaitao, who was resting at home, suddenly received an order from Yang'en Temple, telling him to go to see Cixi immediately.

Zaitao, who received the order, knew that Cixi had something to discuss with him, so he sorted it out at that time, and then came to the Yang'en Hall under the leadership of the eunuch, and when he came to the Yang'en Palace, Cixi was already waiting in the hall.

After being silent for a while, Cixi finally told her bottom line, that is, to retain the full strength of the royal family, that is, the Qing Dynasty still exists, and everything else is easy to discuss, this is the first one. And the second one, that is, everyone takes the current boundary. Each manages its own, and the water does not interfere with the river water. Everyone goes their own way.

Second, for Zaitao, he is unwilling, after all, the country needs to be unified in order to have a strong cohesion, otherwise, it will be swallowed up by other countries.

After returning from Cixi, Zaitao originally wanted to discuss with Zhang Zhidong and Songpan, but the imperial court suddenly ordered to set off immediately, so he could only put this matter on hold for the time being, and waited until he arrived in Baoji, after discussing with Zhang Zhidong and others, and deciding how to negotiate with Liaodong, so that the imperial court could obtain benefits.

In his heart, he thinks that he has the ability to fight with Liaodong, not to mention anything else, just say that the two towns under his command are all first-class and good, and he guarantees that one of his towns can withstand the men and horses of one or even two armies of the Liaodong Army, so what he wants is to negotiate with Liaodong, then choose the first one, and let Liaodong agree to the requirements of the imperial court.

The sound of horses' hooves stopped, and the carriage had arrived at the original Hanzhong Mansion, this place. He had been here before, and he was still somewhat familiar.

Wang Delin, commander of the Ninth Army, was a typical Shandong man. Long stout, and high, and when he arrived at the location, Wang Delin jumped off the horse, and then walked to Zaitao, Zhang Zhidong and others who had already gotten off the carriage and said: "Three representatives, take a little rest here tonight, and then tomorrow, I will send someone to send you to Baoji, Marshal Li Hongzhang is already waiting for you in Baoji." ”

Li Hongzhang, who didn't know the people present, that was the person who became Jing, hearing that the negotiation in Liaodong was Li Hongzhang, Zaitao couldn't help but sigh in his heart, he decided that in the negotiation, he should play a twelve-point spirit. Otherwise, it will be plagued by this old fox.

Baoji, inside the headquarters, Li Hongzhang is discussing the issue of this negotiation in Liu Jun's room at the moment.

Li Hongzhang and his entourage arrived in Baoji last night, and as soon as they arrived in Baoji, Liu Jun arranged for everyone to rest for a night before discussing things with Li Hongzhang today.

"What do you want to do this time, let me also have a preparation in my heart." Li Hongzhang, who sat down, asked Liu Jun, who was sitting in front of him. Until now, he still doesn't know how Liu Jun is going to negotiate with his opponent.

Seeing Li Hongzhang asking this question so directly, Liu Jun didn't beat around the bush, but said directly: "I want to completely solve the problem in the southwest this time, what do you say?" ”

This, hearing that Liu Jun pushed this question directly again, Li Hongzhang was stunned for a moment, and then said: "You have to give me a bottom line, right?" Li Hongzhang said this very reluctantly. It's not once or twice since he negotiated with someone, but it's the first time he can't find a sense of purpose and direction. This is the most headache for Li Hongzhang.

The bottom line, Liu Jun thought for a while, put down the teacup in his hand and said: "One problem, the country cannot be divided. ”

Cheng, with these words, Li Hongzhang's heart suddenly brightened a lot, and at the same time, in his heart, there was another purpose, that is, the imperial court must abdicate, otherwise where would Liu Jun be placed.

"In that case, when the time comes, let's see what the court means, and then make a decision?" Li Hongzhang, who really didn't understand, asked again.

Liu Jun didn't have any doubts about Li Hongzhang, but stood up and walked in front of Li Hongzhang: "Old man, you are a veteran in this regard, Zaitao is a rough child, and he can still fight you." ”

Li Hongzhang likes to listen to this, to be honest, the few people who come now, if they say something that is not good, are all his subordinates, and Li Hongzhang still has a certain degree of certainty in his heart about these three people. But this time, the negotiation was unsuccessful, that is, to start a war, to be honest, such a high-ranking negotiation with the enemy, this is the first time in his life, the last time he negotiated with the Japanese, it was also a dangerous victory, otherwise, Japan and the imperial court who won is still a question.

"Head, Hanzhong called, they have already set off, and it is estimated that they will arrive at noon tomorrow, do you want to arrange a greeting." When Liu Jun and Li Hongzhang finished talking, Zhong Lin had already picked up a telegram and walked in and said.

The representative of the imperial court, this time he came with a purpose, how to say it, he still can't suffer in terms of etiquette, of course, it's not a good thing for everyone to be too big, he thought about it slightly, Liu Jun said to Zhong Lin: "Arrange the matter of greeting, you can discuss it with Wang Shizhen and others, tomorrow, you go to meet it, I won't go." After speaking, Liu Jun picked up the teacup in his hand again and took a sip of tea and said again: "Tell Wang Shizhen that there will be a military parade the day away, and I will wash off the Zaitao who dares to argue with me, hit his self-confidence, and see if he can resist my army." ”

Zaitao's words, maybe in the imperial court, it can be inspiring, but here in Liaodong, this is simply Yelang's arrogant behavior, an army in Liaodong is 20,000 people, even if it is a Japanese division, and an army in Liaodong confronts each other, it is he Japan who loses in the end, not to mention that this imperial army that is not even fully equipped and has very backward logistics is simply a big joke.

Therefore, Liu Jun wanted to wake up Zaitao's dream with a slap in the face, and let him know that the Liaodong Army was not incapable of destroying the imperial court in a short time, but hoped to save the southwest region from war, so that it would negotiate with you.

In Liu Jun's words, this negotiation with the imperial court has already given them enough face, and it depends on them whether they want this face.

However, Liu Jun hoped in his heart that the imperial court would still accept his suggestion, so that everyone would not be harmed, and they would be able to unify themselves. (To be continued.) )