In the consulate in Tianjin, Kawakami Liutie blushed, didn't say a word, and stared coldly at Zhang Peilun, who was sitting opposite.

The staff officers of the two army staff headquarters that he brought to the Qing State were brutally murdered after coming out of the Dagu Fort. Kawakami Yaroku, who had just arrived in the capital, almost subconsciously thought that something was wrong when he heard the news. So Kawakami, who had not yet sat down, rushed back to Tianjin overnight. He thought that someone had done something behind his back, but after hearing what happened, his heart was full of shock.

Kawakami remembered the "coincidence". On the day he came to Tianjin, the New Army came to investigate the arms transfer case so "coincidentally"; The day after Li Hongzhang agreed to accompany them to visit Beiyang, it was such a "coincidence" that Li Hongzhang avoided Shanghai; What is even more "coincidental" is that the bandits from Shandong entered Tianjin by such a "coincidence". And his two staff officers met the bandits so "coincidentally".

When Kawakami checked the belongings of the two staff officers who were killed, he did not see anything related to Beiyang. At this moment he understood that so many "coincidences" were no longer just coincidences, and he smelled conspiracy in them. So is it Li Hongzhang's Beiyang, or is it the emperor who sits high in the Jinluan Palace? A cold sweat oozed from Kawakami's back.

"On behalf of the Legation, I would like to express my strong indignation at the brutal murder of our personnel on the soil of your country, and if Your Excellency cannot give us a reasonable explanation, we will lodge a protest with the Prime Minister of your country, and all the consequences arising therefrom will be borne by your country." Toshio Inoue's anger was unmistakable.

Zhang Peilun's heart is also a mess, but fortunately, it is the phlegm, and now that the "murderer" has been punished, there is no proof of his death. But the most annoying thing was Li Jingfang, how could he let two Orientals sit in his carriage. Li Jingfang caused a big trouble this time, how did this make Lord Zhongtang step down? Thinking of the sworn enemy of Lord Zhongtang in the middle of the court, Zhang Peilun felt a nameless fire in his heart.

Zhang Peilun, who barely squeezed out a smile, said with a slightly helpless expression: "The murderer was caught that night, and the murderer has already admitted it, and he has been punished that night." I don't know what kind of explanation you think is reasonable. ”

"Why did they come across the bandits so coincidentally? This is exactly the question you need to answer. Inoue snarled in a low voice, if he couldn't handle the matter, then the responsibility for the two dead staff officers must be on his head.

"This question...... I'm afraid I can only ask the Jade Emperor about his old man. Zhang Peilun spread his hands: "I once reminded His Excellency Kawakami that there have been bandits in Tianjin recently, and if they leave the consulate, they should tell me in advance, so that I can arrange for the officers and soldiers of the Governor's Mansion to be responsible for guarding the border." As far as I know, this is a matter of private contact between you and the Consulate in Tianjin, but I have not been informed of anything beforehand. In the face of Toshio Inoue's arrogant attitude, Zhang Peilun also has a fire in his heart.

Inoue Toshio slammed the table: "We say that the personnel of this empire have the right to move freely. There is no need to tell anyone in advance. ”

"You're all moving freely, so why are you looking for me?" Zhang Peilun smiled coldly, picked up the teacup and drank tea leisurely.

Toshio Inoue was a little speechless for a while. Looking at Zhang Peilun, he didn't know what to say. The scene suddenly froze. I sit next to him, and I sit next to him. At this moment, there is also a fog in my heart.

It was not Li Hongzhang's work in Beiyang. Kawakami Kayaroku's instinct Song told him. With his many years of research on the Qing Kingdom. He knew that the only thing in this country that had combat effectiveness was Li Hongzhang's Beiyang. As soon as the two countries went to war. Li Hongzhang's land in Beiyang must bear the brunt. It is absolutely impossible for Hongzhang, who single-handedly created Beiyang, to ignore his own foundation for two people. He believed that Li Hongzhang would definitely not make such a rash and unconventional move.

But who will it be? It seems that there is another political force in the Qing court that he does not know about, if this is really the case. An enemy lurking in the darkness would be a terrible thing for the future cause of the Empire. Could it be the emperor of the Qing Kingdom? If so, it would mean that the Empire was so wary on the surface...... Kawakami didn't dare to imagine it anymore.

What worries Kawakami even more is that once this matter is reported back to China, those extreme fanatics who have been preparing to stir up national sentiment will stir up national sentiment. They will use this as an excuse to put pressure on the military department, and the call for war will become louder and louder. The resulting uproar can quickly slide the situation to the brink of uncontrollable proportions......

In the silence, Kawakami said with a somewhat ugly face: "I will wait here for Governor Li Hongzhang of your country, I hope that His Excellency the Governor can give me a reasonable explanation." ”

"Lord Zhongtang has received a telegram, and Lord Nakado will return to Tianjin in the next few days, and properly handle this ...... with His Excellency Kawakami" Zhang Peilun put down the teacup in his hand and said calmly: "Unexpected incident." With that, he turned and left.

"Please tell Governor Li Hongzhang." Kawakami Tsuroku's eyes suddenly stared at Zhang Peilun: "If you can't get a reasonable treatment." For the honor and dignity of the Empire, I say that this Empire will not hesitate to fight! ”

"He's going to fight." Guangxu was furious.

On the Palace of Nourishing the Heart, Prince Li Shiduo, Sun Yuwen, Weng Tonggong and other ministers hurriedly knelt on the ground, and they didn't dare to come out. The entire Heart Cultivation Hall suddenly became as silent as death.

"It is not often said that this is just a small country, a small land, not enough to be afraid. Yes? What now? Said that this was just a protest letter, look at the ......" The angry Guangxu pointed to the entire hall, and the more he talked, the more angry he became, and the louder and louder his voice became: "The Minister of Military Aircraft of the Manchu Dynasty, the pillar of the country, is now like a frightened bird, he panicked and messed up his ideas. If you are afraid, you will retreat, and the Qing Dynasty will raise you waste. ”

"For the sake of the two bullshit themselves, let me investigate Li Hongzhang and investigate the ministers of the imperial court? Is it true that in the future, if a person from any country disappears and dies, I will investigate the minister? The court is still shameless, is the dignity of the country like shit in your hearts? ”

"Which bastard just now asked me to investigate Li Hongzhang? Stand out! ”

Looking at the roaring Guangxu on the dragon chair, Shi Duo, Sun Yuwen, Weng Tongyi and others knelt there with their heads down, so frightened that they didn't dare to say a word. Today, the emperor's anger is extremely abnormal, as if he has uncovered the scales.

Seeing this, Kou Liancai brought a glass of water. Guangxu picked it up and drank it in one gulp, but he didn't want to be choked.

Shiduo and Weng Tonggong looked at each other, and Weng Tonggong said cautiously: "The emperor is angry, and the non-ministers are afraid of himself, thinking that I am a big country in the Qing Dynasty, and whether it is population or financial resources, it is dozens of times that of the capital, so what are the ministers afraid of." It's just that this matter really happened for a reason...... ”

Before he finished speaking, he saw the murderous aura in Guangxu's eyes sweeping over, and Weng Tongyi hurriedly swallowed the words in his stomach.

"Go on. I will hear what your reason is for the two dead people to investigate their own ministers. ”

Weng Tongyi could only bite the bullet and continue: "According to the ministers and others. Those two said that they were in the carriage of Li Hongzhang's son Li Jingfang, and Li Hongzhang was guilty of failing to protect this matter anyway......"

Weng Tongyi began to count Li Hongzhang. For example, there is no need to work in person in the case of a small collision with a ship, and even if the hospitality is not good, and a tragedy occurs, and so on. Weng Tonggong saw Guangxu's face become kind when he spoke, and the more he spoke, the more energetic he became. If you can take this opportunity to overthrow Li Hongzhang in one fell swoop, firstly, you will relieve the anger in your heart, and secondly, if you can take over the power of Beiyang and support the foundation of the Hou Party, you will get more in one fell swoop......

I saw Guangxu quickly grab the cup and raise his hand, the cup flew out like a cannonball, and turned into red flowers on Weng Tongyi's forehead, falling one after another, and on his forehead, a red slowly flowed down.

"Get out." Guangxu only said one word, and spoke calmly as if nothing had happened.

"When dealing with each other, whether it is right or wrong, whether it is right or wrong, it is necessary to investigate and prosecute its own ministers first. Does this still allow others to speak? If you don't negotiate yet, how will you negotiate later? The feud between them is well known. The intrigue in Ping Yue is just a matter of turning a blind eye. Now that the country is threatened by foreign enemies, it does not think about how to defend against the enemy, but instead intensifies it. In this way, where are the people of the country and the people? Guangxu's words were calm as usual: "You are all important ministers of the imperial court, the safety of the country and the country, but they are all on the shoulders of a few of you. ”

Far away, Weng Tonggong left his back so staggering. Guangxu believes that Weng Tonggong took the lead in proposing to investigate Li Hongzhang, but it was not entirely a disagreement with Li Hongzhang, he wanted to seize the power of Beiyang and strengthen me, the emperor. But Weng Tongyi, don't you understand, if Li Hongzhang goes, who can suppress Beiyang at this time, and then Cixi will sit idly by and ignore it? At this time, Beiyang must not be without Li Hongzhang. Do you think that with the name of the emperor, you really should be omnipotent? You are too naïve, the Ming Dynasty died at the hands of Qingliu literati like you who can only talk about it......

"Slaves and others remember the emperor's teachings. It's just that if this incident really provokes a war between the two countries, I am afraid it is not the best policy, please think twice. Seeing that Guangxu was not as angry as just now, Shi Duo took a deep breath and said.

"Tell me what you think."

Sedor's muse said. "According to the foolish opinion of the slave, since this incident happened in Li Hongzhang's Beiyang. It will be handed over to Li Hongzhang to negotiate. He usually deals with foreigners a lot, and he is also experienced in negotiations. ”

The minister seconded. With Li Hongzhang coming forward, the imperial court also has a room for manoeuvre. Yixuan, who is also in charge of the prime minister's national affairs yamen, frowned and looked bitter. The sudden trouble made him anxious, and he wished he could push this matter out.

Guangxu smiled: "Everyone else is threatening war, and we are still only negotiating but we are powerless to deal with it militarily." That is also a sign of weakness in the eyes of others. I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint you this time. ”

"I just want to ......" Guangxu said categorically: "Needle-edge-phase-right." ”

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