In the capital, the atmosphere is particularly depressing, and there are not as many people on the streets as before.

Seeing that the army was only out of the city for half a day, it came back in disgrace, and there were nearly a thousand fewer people.

Although I didn't see any wounded, I didn't know what was happening on the front line. But this silent picture has dealt a heavy blow to many people.

People began to return to their homes, debating what to do next. Is it to take refuge in the countryside temporarily? Or stay and resign yourself to fate.

As one of the commanders of the capital, Duanjun Wang Zaiyi, after learning that the troops had returned after half a day out of the city, and after the army was defeated, he was even more angry and threw three cups in succession, and then lifted the saber and went straight to the station where the army was trained in Zhili.

At this time, the garrison of the Zhili training army was not much better, and there was chaos everywhere, like a vegetable market, and it didn't look like a military at all.

And in that attic, the sound of quarrels is endless, there are quarrels between the high-level officials, there are also quarrels between the pipe bands, and there is no doubt that everyone is trying to shirk responsibility.

Everyone knows that this outcome is not something they can afford.

So everybody wants to put the blame on someone else.

If you lose the battle, you should be killed according to the Qing law, because of the large number of people involved in this battle, it is impossible to kill everyone. But there is no doubt that someone will be unlucky this time. And no one wants to be this unlucky person.

"He Chengao, why don't you attack the enemy? Why do you want to watch our troops being annihilated by the enemy and not want to help? After returning to the capital, Lu Benyuan completely broke out.

Before sending out the troops, these people first made things difficult for themselves in every way. After sending troops, they were even more reluctant to take the lead. Well, for the sake of the overall situation, and also to prevent them from escaping, Lu Benyuan sent a battalion under his command to take the lead, He Chengao and the three of them followed closely behind that battalion, while Lu Benyuan's remaining nine battalions and the baggage battalion walked behind.

But who knew that after encountering the enemy, instead of reaching out in time, He Chengao and the others desperately fled without firing a shot.

As a result, Lu Benyuan's troops behind them also panicked for a while, and as a large number of deserters rushed towards them, Lu Benyuan's side also followed in chaos.

"Why don't I lend a hand? Are you too embarrassed to ask me? Lu Benyuan, don't you want to take a good look at what your troops are like? Even if I make a move, will they be able to resist the Sumitomi? Besides, the main force of the foreigners, as well as the fatigue of our army's boats and vehicles, is not suitable for immediate combat at all, and retreat is deserved. On the contrary, you, as the president, don't know how to stop the troops, a good retreat, but you made a rout. If you want me to say that you should judge yourself to thank Your Majesty Long. He Chengao bit back.

Although the source of the rout is indeed on He Chengao, he will not bear this charge.

What are you kidding, if he He Chengao pleads guilty to this crime, then it is enough to behead him next. He Chengao is not the kind of person who dies and does not die in the poor Dao, he would rather die in the Daoist than die in the poor Dao, and he will never let himself suffer the slightest loss.

"Phew! Am I self-determined? He Chengao, you have to make this clear today, you were the first to be defeated, didn't you? Lu Benyuan knew that he was weak, and when he was in a high-level meeting, he was not the opponent of the three of them.

Therefore, Lu Benyuan knows very well that he must bite this problem tightly.

Anyway, none of the battalions he led the way came back, and Lu Benyuan could say that they had been martyred. followed by He Chengao, Zhang Shihan, and Chen Guobi.

In any case, the three of them have to come out with at least one confession.

And they are not monolithic, especially when they want to cut off their heads, Zhang Shihan and Chen Guobi will naturally push He Chengao out with all their might in order to save their lives, otherwise it will be them who are unlucky.

"Lu Benyuan, you don't ****** blood spewing people, which eye did you see Lao Tzu rout first?" He Chengao roared angrily.

Lu Benyuan sneered in his heart, and then smiled: "That's Zhang Shihan's first rout?" ”

Seeing that the spearhead was pointed at himself, Zhang Shihan hurriedly shook his head and denied it, what are you kidding, is this the time for righteousness?

"That's Chen Guobi?" Lu Benyuan continued to point to Chen Guobi.

At this time, Chen Guobi also hurriedly shook his head and hurriedly cleared up his relationship.

"That's strange, the three of you are in front, and none of them are the first to rout, so my rear is the first to rout, and then you are the ones who led it?" Lu Benyuan muttered to himself, and then said in a provocative tone: "But I'm curious, since the battle has started in front, why didn't you people on the front line rout, but the troops behind who didn't even hear the sound of gunfire were the first to rout?" Could it be that the coalition forces came from behind? ”

"Brother He, don't quibble, it is true that you were the first to rout, and as a result, our army was unstable, so it will be defeated together." Zhang Shihan said helplessly.

They have to give an explanation to the above about this matter.

Instead of waiting for the upper authorities to come and then discuss this issue, it is better for them to push a person out directly, and when the upper level comes, they will not be able to say anything. Anyway, someone has already taken the blame for this matter, so it can only be stopped.

"Brother He, it is indeed you who was the first to be defeated, and the responsibility for this defeat lies with you." Immediately after, Chen Guobi also began to take a stand.

There is no way, the vanguard sent by Lu Benyuan has been wiped out, and this is what happened under their noses.

So now there is no one to blame, and if He Chengao can't come out, then the two of them have to come out.

"You ......"

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At the same time, the other side.

After returning to the capital, several soldiers were anxiously looking for something. and kept asking others, but at this time, everyone was not on this, and it was difficult for these people to find what they wanted.

Finally, after asking hundreds of people one after another, they finally heard something they wanted.

As a result, after looking for it, it made these people suddenly feel an urge to die.

"My lord! We've all said that, you helped us transport the heavy machine gun back, why did we lose it? The soldiers put on a bitter face and pleaded bitterly with Wang Sirui, apparently, they really wanted Wang Sirui to suddenly tell them that it was a joke.

"Yes, but what can I do? The scene is so chaotic, can I still keep staring at that heavy machine gun? Besides, even my baggage has been lost ten carts, where can I find it? Wang Sirui responded with an unhappy face.

"My lord, why don't you look for it? See if it's missing? The soldier said unwillingly.

"The heavy machine gun is so big, can you miss it?" Wang Sirui sighed helplessly, and then said: "Alas, I advise you to run away now, no matter what, the responsibility for this loss of guns lies with you, while the army has not yet been rectified, leave the capital quickly, and find a place where no one will live for the rest of your life." ”

"Your Excellency...... This ......"

"I also kindly advise you, it's up to you whether to go or not, anyway, you lost the gun, and I don't have a heavy machine gun......"

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