September 17, 1900.

Shanghai.

"Sold newspapers."

"Sold newspapers."

"Tsarist Russia has created a shocking tragedy in Heishui Province, come and take a look, take a look."

"The Black Dragon Army has risen strongly in Aihui, killing tens of thousands of long-haired people, and greatly increasing the prestige of my country."

"Really, fake?"

"Of course, it's true."

"Okay, then give me a look, I still don't believe it, someone can really kill tens of thousands of long hairs?"

"Oh my God, Nanming Daily, it can't be an apocryphal, right?"

"Hahaha, it's good to kill, it's good to kill, those beasts, it's good to kill them all."

……

In order to be afraid of long nights and dreams, Zhang Shouzheng changed today's Nanming Daily to a special issue of the Black Dragon Army, reporting the chronicle of the Black Dragon Army on a full page, and kneading all the four reports given by Qin Haiji into this newspaper, also wanting to cause a huge sensation for this.

However, what Zhang Shouzheng, Qin Haiji, and even Yue Weihua did not expect was that the general public did not cause much reaction to the special issue of Nanming Daily, and the sales of the newspaper did not rise but fell on the same day, and everyone could only shake their heads and smile bitterly at this.

In fact, if you think about it from another perspective, this situation will occur, which is not difficult to understand.

After all, it is only 1900 now, new ideas have not been popularized, the revolutionary fashion is in the making, in the eyes of the people, the Black Dragon Army and the Boxers, I am afraid there is not much difference, of course, the newspaper said that the killing of tens of thousands of old Maozi will still become the talk of the people after dinner, but that's all.

Of course, to say that there is no harvest must be false.

In a certain courtyard in the Shanghai Public Concession, Mr. Sun, the forerunner of the great democratic revolution in modern China, was holding a special issue of the Black Dragon Army of Nanming Daily at the moment, and was reading it word by word, especially after seeing the Black Dragon Army's operational thoughts and code of conduct, he was even more moved.

"The Black Dragon Army, who actually claims to be a soldier of the common people, is good, good, good." Mr. Sun said three good words in a row, which suddenly surprised Zheng Shiliang, who was also reading the newspaper on the side, so he asked with a smile: "Mr. Sun, is this Black Dragon Army a member of my generation?" ”

Zheng Shiliang, Han nationality, Cantonese people, born in 1863, said to be three years older than Mr. Sun, and Mr. Sun were classmates when he studied medicine at Boji Hospital, and was very impressed by Mr. Sun's revolutionary ideas, so he had special respect for Mr. Sun, and was a die-hard supporter of Mr. Sun.

Speaking of which, Zheng Shiliang is also very famous in history, because in history, under the assignment of Mr. Sun, led by Zheng Shiliang, the first shot of the revolutionary uprising was fired in Sanzhoutian, Huiyang, Guangdong, that is, the Sanzhoutian Uprising, and the time is next month.

This time, Mr. Sun brought Zheng Shiliang to Shanghai, in fact, to raise military salaries and buy weapons, but he never thought that he accidentally discovered the existence of the Black Dragon Army, which made Mr. Sun overjoyed and said three good words in a row.

"Peer?" Mr. Sun frowned and said: "It's a little uncertain, after all, I haven't really come into contact with it, but there are a few things that are certain, one is that this team is not like an ordinary peasant rebel army, but quite a Western army, and secondly, they are very strong in combat, you look at this newspaper, even if it is exaggerated, it can explain a lot of problems, and also, the Black Dragon Army can extend its tentacles to Shanghai, and know how to use the media to publicize, it can be seen that the leader of the Black Dragon Army is a person who has studied Western Law." ”

"In that case, why don't we go to the Nanming Daily office to inquire and see if we can contact the people of the Black Dragon Army?" Zheng Shiliang said.

"No." Mr. Sun shook his head and said bluntly: "The Black Dragon Army is a powerful team, and at this moment, we have not yet taken the first step, if it is contact, it is difficult to say who is the master and who is second, secondly, the date of the Sanzhoutian Uprising is approaching, at this time, it is better not to make extraneous branches." ”

"It's still Mr. Sun who is thoughtful." Zheng Shiliang admired.

"Well, when we have successfully taken the first step, we will be connected by telephone when the time comes, and the north and the south will echo, and democracy will not be just around the corner." Mr. Sun said excitedly.

"I'm looking forward to this day soon."

……

Yanjing, Dongjiaomin Lane, Tsarist Embassy.

Cracking sound!

If you want to say that after the special issue of the Black Dragon Army of Nanming Daily was published, who reacted the most, there is no doubt that it should be Tsarist Russia.

"Damn, shit, bastard, bastard."

Geers's chattering and scolding, as soon as the special issue of the Black Dragon Army came out, Tsarist Russia completely became the laughing stock of the world, although it was said that the recent frequent actions in the three eastern provinces had already made countries guess something, but after all, it was just speculation, even in order to obtain the support of Britain and France, Geers only vaguely mentioned the Aihui war, and now it is good, the whole process of the war, how many people died in the battle, and even the details have come out, which will make Tsarist Russia lose face.

"Someone, send a telegram to Dmiev, tell him that no matter what method is used, I want this bullshit Nanming Daily office to close down." Gers roared.

"Yes, Your Excellency."

The military attache hurried away, but after about ten minutes, he hurried back and said: "Your Excellency, Consul Dmiev has called back to say that the Nanming Daily is located in the French Concession, and that the president of the Nanming Daily is the brother-in-law of the French Minister Bi Sheng, and it is really difficult to carry out your order. ”

"What? Bi Sheng? After hearing this, Gers was even more angry and said: "Damn Gallic chicken, you deceive people too much, go, go to the French embassy,......。 ”

……

Before Geers had left the embassy, he saw the envoys of Britain, France, the United States, and Japan coming together, and there was no doubt that the envoys of all countries had received urgent telegrams from Shanghai, and the purpose of their visit was self-evident, to confirm whether it was true.

"Minister Gers, it is necessary for me to express my most sincere apologies to you, and I am also surprised by the report of Nanming Daily." The French minister Bi Sheng came up and apologized directly, although Zhang Shouzheng had reported this matter to him, but it was obviously impossible to admit it, of course, Bi Sheng did not know that Zhang Shouzheng had received such detailed information, otherwise, he would definitely have a sneak peek.

"Hmph."

"Minister Geers, the purpose of our joint visit, I think you also understand, can you tell us bluntly, is the information in the newspaper true?" The British Minister Sir Dou Nale went straight to the point, the reason why it was so direct was mainly because of Gels's previous concealment from him, you know, at the last minister's meeting, Dou Nale supported Gers, but Gerles did not tell the truth, which made Dou Nale very unhappy.

"This ,......。"

"Your Excellency, Li Hongzhang, the minister of Beiyang of the Qing court, asks to see you."

As he spoke, Li Zhongtang also dragged his sick body, trembling and came to the embassy to ask for a meeting, if it is said that the special issue of the Black Dragon Army has made Tsarist Russia lose face, then the most panicked in my heart is undoubtedly the Qing court, especially the pasteur Li Zhongtang of the Qing Dynasty, the Black Dragon Army is so powerful, the Qing court is difficult to sleep.

Therefore, when he heard that Li Hongzhang was coming, Geers breathed a sigh of relief, and finally had a real ally, so he waved his hand and signaled: "Please." ”

…… (To be continued.) )