North Korea, Seoul. May 10 of the 19th year of Guangxu.

The gong sounded loudly, and the horse's hooves got it. As the silent and evasive voices of the Chinese language sounded in all directions, the chariot and horse procession of the ministers of the Great Qing Dynasty passed through the capital of North Korea. Wearing hats and wearing white clothes, North Koreans stumbled around to avoid it. Those who could not avoid it knelt on the side of the road, and did not dare to raise their heads and waited for them to pass.

Xu Yifan and Rong Lu were half of each other's horses, surrounded by a large group of Goshha. Majestic ride to the capital of this vassal state. As far as the eye can see, this city was later known as Seoul, known as the international metropolis of the Far East. Or most of them are thatched huts. A small number of small wooden buildings, dotted period. The streets are narrow, but they are crowded. The whole city has a dilapidated look. Even the royal palace within the sight of the distance is full of a small family atmosphere.

Since Xu Yifan made full concessions to Rong Lu on the matter of salary, Rong Lu's attitude towards Xu Yifan was cordial and polite. This time, Shangguo and Liangqin were sent into Seoul, Xu Yifan originally wanted to follow lightly, and pulled the Qing army and went to the north. didn't want to put on the prestige of this envoy of the kingdom, but Rong Lu had to pull him all the way, so he had to agree with a smile.

What's there to do with these fish swimming at the bottom of the kettle?

The procession headed straight for the place where the Korean Bongun Office was located, which had always been the place where the Joseon vassal states received the envoys of the upper kingdom. Even the Office of the DPRK Negotiation Commission is on the side of the Bong'eun Office. In the future, it is naturally the work of Rong Lu, the minister of the General Office of Military Training, needless to say.

The convoy was majestic enough, and even the children of the banner people and clans who accompanied them put on a wise and martial appearance to swagger through the market. When I came to the Bong'en Office with a loud bang and drums, I saw that there were some brick and wood mixed and freshly painted buildings. A bluestone avenue leads directly to the door, there is an archway erected in the road, and the archway is four big characters above the arch "East China Sea Boyan". It is still the handwriting of Xiong Cixu, a famous minister in Kangxi.

Dressed in extremely similar Ming clothes, but with a narrow gauze lining and short hat wings, the North Korean Bong'en Department Yin, the courtesy Cao sentenced Cao, and the parliamentary cabinet was in favor of the left and right. In accordance with the ritual notes of the vassal to welcome the angels of the kingdom, they set up incense cases and waited with their backs bowed.

The group of men and horses turned into the middle of the road, and the musicians immediately began to blow, and several trumpets rang out at the same time. In the ears, these Korean ministers shouted in unison: "Greetings to the envoy of the country!" ”

Rong Lu and Xu Yifan glanced at each other, dismounted while smiling, and gave in slightly, but Rong Xian and Xu walked towards those North Korean officials with their heads held high.

"TOEFL TOEFL! Thank you for waiting here, it's been a great deal. We are here this time, and we have a lot of trouble for you, and we will ask you a lot when the time comes...... Everyone, no courtesy, no courtesy! ”

Rong Lu's face was full of spring breeze, and he greeted himself loudly, and helped the saluting Korean ministers up one by one. Xu Yifan just looked at the back quietly, and these North Korean ministers were evasive, both helpless at the Qing Dynasty sending envoys one after another, and had to squeeze out a flattering smile. Maybe this is the helplessness of the small countries in the cracks......

No matter how you look at it, North Korea, a small land on the edge of the continent, should have no room for self-existence. It is long overdue to be assimilated into the continental powers. History is wrong, but it makes the Goryeo stick of his time so arrogant. Did you come here yourself to correct this mistake?

Xu Yifan touched his chin but didn't speak, and let Rong Lu be there to befriend the North Korean ministers.

Yin Min Yongtong of the Korean Feng'en Administration, who was in charge of receiving the envoys of the Shangguo, was mixed up by Ronglu, and nodded to Yuan Shikai, who was standing in the middle of the line, and said with a smile: "The two envoys, the small country has already prepared a banquet to receive the wind in the Feng'en Administration, and I hope that the envoys of the Shangguo will descend." The king of our kingdom and the ministers of the Imperial Assembly are waiting for the two envoys to pay a visit......"

Rong Lu turned around and smiled at Xu Yifan: "Lord Xu, do you think we are disturbing him like this?" ”

Xu Yifan smiled, but turned his head and beckoned to Yuan Shikai. Yuan Shikai's face flashed with green energy, and he lowered his head three steps and hurried over in two steps: "Master Xu, what are your orders?" ”

Xu Yifan arched his hand towards Rong Lu: "Lord Rong, the edict is clear." Lord Rong is the general office, and he is in charge of making full negotiations with North Korea. The brother is just a training assistant. This banquet of the Grace Department, even if the subordinates do not receive it. Or with Lord Yuan, quickly go through the handover procedures for the Qing army, and it is advisable for me to take them north as soon as possible. ”

Everyone in the audience was stunned, and the children of the banner people who were resting everywhere also tilted their heads to look here. This Xu Yifan is really a single person, and it has always been a customary rule to invite the envoy of Shangguo to a banquet, although it is a bad thing for Shangguo, but it must also give this face. Unexpectedly, Xu Yifan opened his mouth to refuse!

The North Korean officials all blushed, and they all inquired about the news of the two messengers who came to the DPRK this time. Of course, I also heard about Xu Yifan's reputation as a two-hundred-and-five. When I saw it today, it really lived up to its reputation!

Yuan Shikai stood behind Xu Yifan, his eyes rolling. Xu Yifan is acting like this, what is his plan? Did he really intend to dissociate himself from the central vassal state of Korea and fend for himself in northern Korea? This man's actions are really incomprehensible. But he came over smoothly again. Isn't the new benefactor Ronglu happy to see his move to cut himself off from the center of the Korean vassal state?

Sure enough, Rong Lu's face shook, and he smiled and gave Xu Yifan a round.

"Lord Xu is out of Beijing on order, and the burden on his shoulders is too heavy. Such a heart-wrenching king thing is also a matter of course. Lord Xu is not here, and there are brothers! The country and the DPRK, the clan and the vassal are one, and they are going to have a good chatter, and the Korean customs, the brothers also have to take a good look at it......"

He turned his head to Yuan Shikai and said, "Why don't you leave with Lord Xu?" ”

Xu Yifan smiled faintly, arched his hand towards Rong Lu with a horsewhip, turned around and got on the horse, and greeted: "Go!" ”

His dozens of student guards who stood solemnly immediately followed neatly. Yuan Shikai is also in the team. The bannermen of the clan scolded and dodged the smoke and dust they rolled up, and it was estimated that they would have to scold a few more words of two hundred and five or something.

The North Korean ministers in the field were all pale.

Rong Lu looked at the direction he left, snorted, and whispered to himself: "See how long you can be dominant?" It's self-defeating! He turned his head and said to the North Korean ministers: "Everyone, go, let's be happy!" ”

Xu Yifan's horse team was like a dragon, and went straight to the Qingjun military camp on the outskirts of Seoul. He didn't say a word all the way, and in his horse team, the guards were all neatly uniformed and their guns were shining. There was also a big man in front of him holding his Qinchajie flag, and there was no mess with Rong Lu. He, the Emperor of the Kingdom, marched alone, but he was even more domineering!

This impression will spread from the Korean officials and people present in Seoul to the country.

Everywhere the horse's hooves passed, the people of Seoul avoided along the way, but they dared to look at this dragon horse team from inside the crack in the door.

In the blink of an eye, his festival flag had already arrived at the Qingjun camp. Today, the Qingjun army has already received the Qincha roll card from Tianjin. I learned that the Qin mission was about to arrive in Seoul today, and it was indispensable to come to parade the army. The Qing army has long been prepared neatly. The colorful painting at the gate of the camp has passed, and the incense case to welcome the Qincha has been placed. Qing officers Ben put on new five-cloud coats. The team at the gate of the camp to greet the Chin Cha was discharged two miles away. The meadows were all Qing soldiers, standing straight with guns on their shoulders and waiting.

As soon as the Qincha Festival flag arrived, the sound of the whole transmission was transmitted back to the camp from a distance!

After the festival flag, it was Xu Yifan, who was wearing a red top and dragging his eyes. His complexion was gloomy, and surrounded by dozens of guards, he galloped towards the camp without stopping along the Qingjun soldiers who greeted him along the road. As his horse team marched, the Qing soldiers knelt like undulating waves, kneeling from far and near. The sentry teams of each battalion and the military attachés above the 1,000-general level all pulled their throats hoarsely and reported their resumes. The sound is mixed together and deafening!

But Xu Yifan didn't care about it and went straight in. Goshha, who was under his command, did not squint his eyes, nor did he even say a word. The officers of the Qingjun Army who had finished reporting their resumes knelt on the ground and looked at each other, this new top boss seemed to be difficult to serve!

Many people's eyes noticed Yuan Shikai with a tense face in the horse team. Yuan Shikai's expression was so quiet that it was as if he hadn't seen anything.

The horse team rumbled straight into the camp. The battalion officers of the six battalions of the Qing Army were all waiting at the door of the camp office with their waist knives, and behind each battalion officer, there were their personal guards standing behind. These Huaijun generals are also a little heroic. watched Xu Yifan jump off his horse and stride around surrounded by several guards. The six battalion officers snapped a thousand down: "Subordinates greet Lord Qincha!" ”

Xu Yifan retracted his feet and turned around in front of the six people with his hands behind his back. He glanced at them, but didn't speak.

Wu Qingen, the most senior battalion officer, raised his head slightly with apprehension, and saw Yuan Shikai also standing in Xu Yifan's attaché, looking at him expressionlessly. I felt a little calmer, and said boldly: "Qingjun up and down, welcome your lord." All the roster books of the Qing Army, the number of military uniforms and ammunition, and the materials accompanying the camp are all recorded in the public hall, waiting for the adults to deliver! ”

Xu Yifan walked a few steps with his hands behind his back. He was wearing military boots under his robe today, and his spurs creaked when he stepped on them. Since he arrived in North Korea, he has lost the easy-going and gratifying appearance he has at home, and his domineering and stern look has been lost.

"There's no need to deliver, we have time to deliver these things! Now that you've all received the edict, you should have been ready for a long time. Starting today, the camp will go north! ”

The bodies of the six battalion officers were all shaking, and Wu Qingen swallowed and foamed. Going to train in the mountains north of North Korea? Mother, do you want to put people to death or what? How good Seoul is, flat and big. The supply is also good. If you have nothing to do, you can also sneak a steamer to transport supplies back to Tianjin to play. I went to the north, but I really wanted their own lives!

At that moment, he took the lead in complaining: "My lord, the Qing army has been stationed for a long time, and it will take a lot of time just to tidy up the camp......

Xu Yifan looked at him coldly: "I'm Qincha, aren't I?" ”

Wu Qingen met his gaze and wanted to strengthen himself, but he felt that the young Qincha opposite was really a bit imposing. subconsciously flashed his gaze, and his mouth was still stubborn: "There must be rules for this opening...... The accounts of the predecessors are to be settled, the soldiers are to be handed out the silver, and the officers are to borrow money to settle in...... The grain march route must be prepared......"

Xu Yifan smiled coldly, and Chu Wanli behind him had already walked out, and took out six official orders from the protective book he was holding. Each battalion officer was given one.

"The route has been designated, and food has been prepared along the way. Just bring your uniforms and arms, and move to camp! What is the cost of the pull-out, the money borrowed, everything is talking to North Korea. If you push it back and hold back, do you think that Ben Chin can't do military law? ”

If his prestige is not established, Xu Yifan is so prestigious, does he really want to celebrate the disintegration of the army?

Yuan Shikai's eyes flashed behind Xu Yifan, if Xu Yifan's real ability is nothing more than this, then his previous achievements are just good luck!

Seeing that Wu Qingen's neck was about to refute, he stepped out: "Shut up!" In front of Qincha, are you still talking endlessly? Your Excellency has commanded me, just do your best. It's a little bit not, and adults can be tolerant of it. What other nonsense? ”

Yuan Shikai opened his mouth, Wu Qingen immediately wilted, took a deep breath, and saluted Xu Yifan again: "Follow the instructions of the adults, we will do it." I don't know if the adults have any other orders? ”

Xu Yifan didn't bother to say anything, just waved his hand. The six battalion officers shouted in unison with resentment: "Lord Xie! He got up and beckoned his men to start preparing for the camp.

Xu Yifan ignored them, and just smiled at Yuan Shikai: "Brother Yuan, without you today, my brother is only afraid that he will kill two people." If you don't kill people in the army, where does the spirit of murder come from? ”

Yuan Shikai just smiled, but he sneered in his heart.

Sure enough, it's a two-hundred-and-five-hundred-and-a-half who can only talk on paper! I don't understand the magic power at all, and I just blindly rely on strong means to fool around. In fact, the Nanyang artillery case can be seen. Who would choose to be tough when they are really sober-minded? Can you stand in the army just by killing people? What a joke!

It seems that he came to North Korea to use his 255 methods to get tough. If he is nonsense, coupled with the stuck salary, will this guy collapse faster?

These things should be discussed with Lord Rong.

He just smiled: "Lord Xu has an overreputation, after all, Xia Guan is a little longer in North Korea, and if he can help, he will definitely do his best." ”

Xu Yifan laughed, patted him on the shoulder, and waved his head at the attaché behind him: "Go!" Go to the public hall to take a break and try to eat dinner on the road! Lord Yuan, my brother won't keep you, how can North Korea meet again! ”

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The sliding door was gently pushed open. The soft sound of the wooden door moving made Toushanman, who was meditating with his eyes closed, open his eyes.

Two middle-aged men in kimonos stood at the door, bowing deeply to him. The daughter who led them to come quietly retreated.

Looking at the two men, Toushan smiled and said, "Jin Jun, Pu Jun, please come in." Hurriedly invited the two of you to come, and the journey was quite smooth? ”

Two middle-aged men walked in, took off their shoes, and knelt opposite Toushan Man. The middle-aged man known as Jin Jun smiled and said: "Over the years, they have all been entertained and protected by Yuben's friends, and several assassins sent by Korea and the Qing Dynasty have escaped under the protection of Yuben's friends. This time, I came all the way, and it was the escort of the Heavenly Blessing Heroes Regiment sent by Toushanjun, how could it be said that it was not smooth. ”

Toushan smiled: "It is said that the dynasty is one, not to mention that I am such good friends with Jin Jun and Pu Jun." I remember that there is an old saying in China, here is happy, not thinking. Kim Jun Park Jun, can there be a time when he forgot the mother country of North Korea? ”

Today's guests are the two pillars of the North Korean pro-faction Kaihua Party, Kim Ok-kyun, who once served as a judge of the Korean soldiers, and Park Yong-hyo, who used to be the Zoro of the North Korean Chungxiang Mansion!

It can be said that the Kaihwa Party has been cultivating a pro-Chinese force in Korea since the Meiji Restoration. As early as 1881, that is, in the seventh year of Guangxu, Jin Yujun and others, as the backbone of the Enlightenment Party, visited Yuben. and said that the political axe, the ronin organization has a relationship.

At that time in North Korea, Concubine Min and Dayuan Jun competed fiercely for power and profit. The Enlightenment Party relies on Concubine Min. has been trying to seize the central power of North Korea, and then break away from the suzerain-vassal relationship between China and North Korea, and get closer to Yueben. However, in the eighth year of Guangxu, Dayuanjun took advantage of the opportunity of the uprising of the old Korean army, and with the support of the Qing political axe, he launched a coup d'état and killed many ministers of the Min Concubine group. Returned to the central power of North Korea.

With the potential support of Yue Ben, only two years later, Jin Yujun and others single-handedly took charge of the Jiashen Incident. On the one hand, he asked Seoul's minister, Zhu Tian, to send soldiers to guard the palace and control King Lee. On the one hand, Jiao Zhao summoned the important ministers of the Dayuanjun Group and prepared to kill them all in one go.

Who knew that these guys' coup skills were limited after all, so they actually let King Li escape and fled into Yuan Shikai's military camp!

Although he killed some important ministers of the Dayuanjun group, the coup still failed under the suppression of the Qing army. Dayuanjun returned to power, and Concubine Min also retreated into the background. After dissociating himself from these Enlightenment Party members, the two backbones of Kim Ok-gyun and Park Yong-hyo were lucky to get rid of it, and with the help of Yue himself, he came to the country of the Japanese people. Kim Ok-gyun is known as Iwata Shusaku, and Park Yong-hyo is known as Yamazaki Yongchun. It has become a powerful tool for the Japanese people.

The two are still inextricably linked in North Korea, and Concubine Min is still alive in North Korea. As long as the opportunity is right, I will not hesitate to release these two tools!

Listening to Toushan asking with a smile. Jin Yujun said in a deep voice: "The customs of the mother country, how can you dare to forget?" I only hope that I can join hands with my friends and one day, we can drive the Qing people out of our country! The two countries will coexist and prosper from now on! ”

Park Yong-hyo was also on the side, nodding sadly.

Tou Shan smiled: "If you are allowed to sneak into North Korea and do another Jiashen righteous act, do you dare?" ”

The voice was faint, but the two people on the table were so shocked that they couldn't speak!

Jin Yujun and Park Yongxiao just looked at Tou Shanman and said sneeringly: "The Qing National Army is still there...... Even if there is a friend who helps him...... We are not cowering, but the latent forces that are still left now are the right-hand men of our friends in the future. If you suffer any more losses, it will be bad for your friends......"

Tou Shan smiled and said softly: "Qingjun is about to go north." ”

"What?" Kim Ok-kyun's eyes widened, but Park Yong-hyo still looked frightened.

Tou Shanman's expression was very leisurely, and his eyes looked past them into the distance: "Such a great opportunity is placed in front of you, don't you want to seize it?" Is it just a waste of what this friend has expected from you in the past ten years? ”

The master who raised them asked for something in return, what else did the slave have to say?

Although Park Yongxiao still cowered, Jin Yujun had already agreed with a heart: "As long as our friend can contain Qingjun for us, we are willing to return to China!" ”

Tou Shanman looked at them and smiled faintly: "Containment? No, we'll have a bigger move this time! Twenty years of reunion, it should be a result! ”

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The night gradually shrouded, and the torches burned high inside and outside the Qingjun camp. From the officers to the soldiers, they are all scolding and scolding in military uniforms, bunching up arms, preparing chariots and horses, and settling the master. A scene of chaos.

As soon as this two hundred and five Qin sent over, the Qing army was about to move the camp immediately! What the hell! If it weren't for Lord Yuan's pressure, everyone would have made a fuss on the spot!

It's also strange to say, didn't Lord Yuan support them in making trouble? Why do you want to help that two hundred and five talk today?

Wu Qingen came out of a camp, his mind still buzzing. Just now, dozens of officers gathered together, and they were in a commotion to immediately present it to Rong Lu and impeach Xu Yifan, the deputy minister. Fortunately, he has an extra heart, always pondering Yuan Shikai's attitude. For the time being, the indignation at the scene was suppressed.

He walked away around the public hall where Xu Yifan was entrenched, and cautiously ran to the back stable. In any case, I have to go to Yuan Shikai today and ask for a mouth!

When I arrived at the door of the stable, I heard a gloomy voice whispering, "Qingen? ”

"Who?" Wu Qingen was startled, and his hand had already pressed the waist knife. I saw that in the shadows, a five-short figure walked out, but it was Yuan Shikai!

He greeted with a light smile: "Don't recognize me?" I knew that the battalion officer, if you still have a little brain, you will come to Ma and ask me for an idea! ”

Wu Qingen looked at his father and mother like a separated child, and knelt down with a plop: "Lord Yuan, you have lost us so hard!" Tell me, what are we going to do? At this juncture, why don't you let us make trouble? ”

The mouth is emotional, but the heart is muttering. The ghost believes that you have been squatting in the stinky stable for so long, and I don't know when you have avoided Xu Yifan and sneaked back, so many of your henchmen are in the camp, who can find out your whereabouts if you are hidden? I don't know how many pairs of eyes help you keep an eye on your movements. When I got to the stable, I was so lucky to come across it!

Yuan Shikai smiled coldly: "It's just a moment and that time, you still can't figure it out?" Lord Rong already knows what happened today. If there is a disturbance here, Xu Yifan is a messenger after all, specializing in military training. Lord Rong also had to help him speak, and he could also legitimately stay here in the name of rectifying the Qing army. We just want him to hurry up and go to the north to toss! When you get to the north, whatever you want! Xu Yifan, who has no soldiers, can he not collapse? When the time comes, Lord Rong and I will protect you! When you get to the north, you start making trouble! How awesome how to come! ”

Wu Qingen was still a little hesitant, and Yuan Shikai had already handed him a document without saying a word: "With the official document of the minister of Qincha, it is enough to be a talisman, right?" Being a soldier is paid, and it is justified! What's not to worry about? Lord Rong said, protect the future of a general soldier! ”

Wu Qingen didn't hesitate any longer, and kowtowed vigorously: "The subordinates originally died for the two adults!" ”

(To be continued)