Looking at the coffin in front of him, thinking that Yuan Shikai was lying in the coffin now, Yan Shao sighed deeply.

Yan Shao is not a person who has never seen birth, old age, sickness and death, but the scene in front of him made him feel a little. After all, he is no longer young, and at the age of 37, he is almost about to enter middle age.

In fact, in the past two years, he has also felt that his body is not as good as before. Of course, I'm afraid it will take many years before he worries about what will happen after his death, but even so, Yan Shao still has a lot of feelings in his heart.

Especially when I think that one day in the future, I will be like Yuan Shikai.

"Birth, old age, sickness and death, is it really something that mortals can't get rid of..."

Thinking so, he sighed, Yan Shao took two steps forward and bowed respectfully to Yuan Shikai.

Let's not mention how many contradictions Yan Shao and Yuan Shikai had during his lifetime. At least at this moment, Yan Shao would never have anything to do with Yuan Shikai, and since the deceased was the greatest, it was impossible for him to do anything impolite. That is not in line with his character, but also affects his reputation―――――― usually deals with the dead, or has a deep hatred, so even if the other party is dead, it is necessary to make the other party uneasy.

As for the other one, it's naturally the so-called cautious eye...

Of course, Yan Shao and Yuan Shikai do not have a deep hatred, and at the same time, although Yan Shao's heart is not broad-minded, he is not a cautious eye, so he will not be jealous of anything because of the events of his early years.

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After Yan Shao finished worshipping, Xu Shichang, Duan Qirui, Feng Guozhang, Li Liang and others came with Yan Shao. They all came forward to worship one after another.

Among these people, such as Xu Shichang, Duan Qirui, Feng Guozhang and others, they all had a great relationship with Yuan Shikai when he was alive. Now Yuan Shikai has passed away. They came to pay their respects, and naturally no one could say anything. As for Li Liang and them, although they were hostile before, their hostile relationship with each other has been dissolved for a long time after all.

Moreover, the current Beiyang system is very strong in the Guoshe government, and even Li Liang is unwilling to offend them. On the other hand, Yuan Shikai is the old master of these people. Although they may not be really loyal to Yuan Shikai now, at least there is still some affection between them and Yuan Shikai, so Li Liang and the others don't mind being more beautiful in front of these former Beiyang families...

In fact, Yan Shao came this time. It's not like there's no show in it.

But in any case, the president of this country, as well as the prime minister, deputy prime minister, and a considerable number of members of the cabinet will come to pay their respects. At least in Chinese history, Yuan Shikai can be regarded as the first.

As for whether this will delay state affairs, they are not very worried about this Yan Shao.

At present, although I dare not say that the country is safe and secure, the whole country is out of a thriving attitude. Such a large country, without the threat of war. Even if there are one or two places that have suffered from natural disasters. has also been easily solved by Yan Shao and them.

Even before leaving, Yan Shao and the others had arranged a more proper plan to ensure that no accidents would occur, so Yan Shao and they had no need to worry at all.

What's more, although there are many people in the cabinet, not all of them have come over. At least there are a few people who are responsible for staying behind. Even if something does happen, the person in charge of staying behind can handle it beautifully, so that it can be done. Yan Shao, they naturally don't need to worry about anything.

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If Yan Shao worships Yuan Shikai, on the one hand, it is out of respect. On the one hand, it is out of 'show', and on the other hand, it is out of emotion. Then when Feng Guozhang and the others stood in front of Yuan Shikai's coffin, they had some true feelings.

After all, no matter what, Yuan Shikai can also be regarded as their benefactor.

The reason why these depressed people were able to sit in today's high positions can be said to be inseparable from Yuan Shikai. Their gratitude to Yuan Shikai can also be said to be sincere.

Especially at this time, Yuan Shikai has not done anything wrong, especially the emperor who made him ruined in later generations, and he has not even made a shadow.

Therefore, Feng Guozhang can be said to be grateful to Yuan Shikai, and now standing in front of Yuan Shikai's coffin, tears appeared in the corners of their eyes, remembering some past events.

Of course, I think of some good things, and those that are not very good are like a passing cloud. As for Beiyang's defeat to the National Socialist Party, almost no one present complained about Yuan Shikai.

For example, after being drunk once, Wu Peifu once told someone.

"It's not that the palace guard is incompetent, it's really the president who is too powerful!"

That's right, almost everyone who knows the inside story thinks so. It's not that Yuan Shikai is incompetent, but that Yan Shao is too powerful. In just a few years, he has accumulated a family business in Anhui that is far stronger than that of Beiyang. And after more than a year, he crushed the Beiyang series with absolute strength, and thus went to the top and completely became the ruler of this country...

It is also for this reason that those who once belonged to the Beiyang system almost never complained about Yuan Shikai. just sighed that God didn't give Beiyang a chance, and actually let someone like Yan Shao appear.

Of course, the vast majority of people are still very satisfied with this result.

After all, they also know very well that if Yan Shao does not appear, China will never develop like this with a Beiyang government alone. But for a small number of people...

Compared with the current country with strict laws, they still miss the country that is a little chaotic and corruption is also very common―――――― and it is no surprise that these people have usually been sent to prison now, and even if they have not been sent to it, they are probably already happy.

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Yan Shao and others worshiped Yuan Shikai after worshipping him. Yuan Keding, who was wearing a filial piety robe on the side, naturally stepped forward to answer the salute. And immediately after the salute, he stood up from the ground. walked in front of Yan Shao and the others and wanted to say something.

However, looking at Yuan Keding's appearance, Yan Shao sighed softly after waving his hand.

"Yuan Gong is also a famous person, and he has made great contributions to this country. If it weren't for him, we don't know how many years it would have taken for us to overthrow the Manchus, and this will be remembered by both the state and the whole people...". Yan Shao glanced at Yuan Keding. "I hope you will not lose your father's reputation in the future, and if you have any difficulties in the future, you can come to me. You can also go to those uncles and uncles, as long as it's not something special, we'll do our best..."

Yan Shao didn't lie about this, because if there was no Yuan Shikai. If the Manchus want to fall. I'm afraid it's going to take years. After all, the so-called Xinhai Revolution, if Yuan Shikai had not released the water, it would not have been long before Wuchang could have been able to take down the Beiyang Army.

If Wuchang, as the first place of righteousness, was captured by the Beiyang Army, it was completely conceivable how much shock it would have to the revolutionary situation in the whole country.

As long as the revolutionary army in Wuchang is destroyed first, and then the revolutionary army in other positions is destroyed. Considering the situation at the time of the Second Revolution, although it would have been difficult for the Beiyang Army and the Qing Army at that time to extinguish the revolutionary fire set off by Wuchang. But it's not impossible...

Especially considering that the great powers at that time did not have much support for the so-called Chinese revolutionary groups, if the Xinhai Revolution failed. Even then, the Qing government suffered heavy losses. If you want to completely overthrow the Qing government's rule over the local areas, I am afraid it will take three or five years, and if you don't get it right, it may even take ten years――――――.

And it's amazing that it has survived for decades.

So...

When it comes to the credit for the overthrow of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, those revolutionaries are naturally indispensable, but on the other hand, Yuan Shikai, a person with ill intentions, may not have taken less credit than others at that time...

Even, Yuan Shikai is the one who has the most credit...

Of course, due to a variety of reasons, mainly because the Beiyang government at that time and Yuan Shikai were the main enemies of the Guoshe government, so after the establishment of the Guoshe government, the Guoshe government did not publicize such things. Even if the government did not take the initiative to mention it, no one ever thought of taking the initiative to publicize it.

The reason is also very simple, because the original Beiyang government was indeed unpopular. Even the so-called intellectuals, those who were often critical of the Nationalist government, and especially those who were dissatisfied with the restrictions imposed by the Nationalist government, were extremely dissatisfied with the Beiyang government.

As for those in the Beiyang government themselves? I'm afraid that even Yuan Shikai himself didn't think that he was the one who made the most credit in the Xinhai Revolution...

He hadn't thought of it himself, let alone someone else...

In any case, at least Yan Shao still remembers Yuan Shikai's contributions, so he naturally doesn't want Yuan Shikai's descendants to be too miserable...

And Yan Shao's impression of Yuan Keding is more or less a little good.

Naturally, Yuan Shikai in history was killed by this son, and even this Yuan Keding's character can be called an abnormal 'underbeaten'.

But on the other hand, when the Japanese invaded China, the Japanese found Yuan Keding, who was already in great distress, hoping that he could use Yuan Shikai's influence to influence those officials and generals of the Beiyang system, but this poor man categorically rejected the Japanese proposal...

At that time, it was the fall of North China, and Kenji Dohihara, the Japanese intelligence chief in northern China, once wanted to entrap Yuan Keding and ask him to join the puppet regime in North China, hoping to use his identity to exert some influence on the old Beiyang department. Some Japanese army leaders, such as Sakanishi Rihachiro, Dohihara, and Kita Seiichi, came to visit him and asked him to go out of the mountain and take up a false position, but he refused on the grounds that he was weak and sick.

Yuan Keding had mentioned this matter to others several times, and he was already very financially struggling at that time, but he weighed it again and again, saying that although he had financial resources, he could not be a traitor because of this.

Later, Yuan Keding also published a statement in the newspaper, saying that he ignored anything due to illness and refused to see the guests. Later, the newspaper in which his statement was published was framed and inscribed with a poem in recognition of his integrity. Yuan Keding can be regarded as saving a little reputation for himself in this matter, and at the same time, Yuan Dagongzi's appearance this time is the highlight of his life. It is also probably the most commendable part of his life.

But in fact, even the newspaper incident at that time had a slight twist and turn.

In 1939, without his consent, Tang Erhe and other traitors issued a so-called statement of 'supporting the new order in East Asia' in his name. Isn't that openly against the Japanese? Later, with the help of a Japanese person, a small note was published in a tabloid newspaper that 'the signature is not recognized without my consent.' ’

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Heard Yan Shao's words. Yuan Keding hurriedly nodded gratefully, and at the same time looked at Feng Guozhang, Duan Qirui and others on the side.

Obviously, he also knew very well that in the case that Yuan Shikai was already dead, he himself. And what will happen to the Yuan family in the future. It all depends on whether these past 'uncles' will be willing to take care of the old feelings and help out.

If he can help, at least their family can still live more comfortably, but if he sits idly by, then his life will be sad in the future.

On the other hand, looking at Yuan Keding, although neither Feng Guozhang nor Duan Qirui liked it very much, to be exact, they could afford to look at Yuan Keding, but they thought of Yuan Shikai who was not far away. Several people still nodded, saying that they were willing to take care of Yuan Keding and the Yuan family in the future...

Of course. This is also because Yuan Keding has not pulled the hatred too hard, although in the original, that is, before the establishment of the National Social Government, Yuan Keding has also done a lot of things to die, but at least it has not touched the bottom line of everyone.

In the original history without Yan Shao, it was probably during the Spring Festival in 1914, a large number of generals of the Beiyang Army led by Duan Feng kowtowed to Yuan Shikai according to the rules of the small station, and Yuan Shikai immediately came down to help Duan Feng. As for the others, they kowtowed as usual, because in Lao Yuan's eyes, Duan Feng was different from the ordinary. Duan Feng had face, he was happy, and decided to kowtow to Yuan Keding, originally they were just making a show, coaxing the old Yuan father and son to have fun, who knows, our eldest son just sat there and suffered Duan Feng's head, so angry that Duan Feng came out and didn't even eat noodles and went home.

If this kind of thing happened according to the original history, even considering the relationship with Yuan Shikai back then, I am afraid that Duan Qirui and Feng Guozhang may not take much care of it. But it was also Yuan Keding's luck, the Beiyang government was defeated in 1913, and Yuan Shikai had to step down. Although the Yuan family lived well in Xiangcheng after that, at least Yuan Keding's eldest son couldn't put it up, so for Yuan Shikai's sake's sake, even if he didn't look down on Yuan Keding very much in the past, everyone was still willing to take some care...

Seeing that things had been settled somewhat, Yan Shao's heart was also very happy.

He was not worried about the future of the Yuan family at all, after all, in order to let Yuan Shikai step down with peace of mind, Yan Shao had also made some promises and gave some things. For example, the few factories that were promised at the beginning, anyway, Yuan Shikai still has the ability, and those factories have experienced the European war, that is, the best period for starting an industry, and the development is naturally quite good. So it's hard to say anything else, but a rich man Yuan Shikai still deserves it.

As mentioned earlier, even if there are only so many factories, it is enough for the people of the Yuan family to live a good life.

Of course, if they die by themselves and make the factory that had developed very well yellow, then Yan Shao has no choice.

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After worshipping Yuan Shikai, Yan Shao and Duan Qirui did not leave Xiangcheng immediately, but stayed here, intending to stay for a day. It's just that at the banquet, what Yan Shao didn't expect was that in the end, the protagonist of the entire banquet was actually Yan Shao, not the deceased Yuan Shikai or Yuan Keding, who was Yuan Shikai's eldest son.

It is not surprising that, after all, the head of state of this country is sitting here, how can anyone else pay attention to an outdated 'old man'...

Yan Shao will become the protagonist of the entire banquet, and it will become a matter of course.

Yan Shao was naturally a little unaccustomed to this, but fortunately, those people were soon blocked by Yan Shao's bodyguards, which also gave Yan Shao some time to talk about some important things with others.

For example, it has been postponed for a long time. The matter of the award...

The award of the title of marshal is probably one of the few major events in the Wehrmacht since its establishment.

After all, basically the words of the marshal were awarded. It is equivalent to standing at the apex of all soldiers―――――― naturally, the apex must be Yan Shao, because while serving as the head of state, Yan Shao automatically became the supreme commander of the country's armed forces.

As the supreme commander, even a military officer at the marshal level is one level lower than Yan Shao.

Of course, this is only theoretical. In fact, if this theory was really so useful, there would not be so many 'supreme commanders' in history who were overthrown by generals or marshals under them.

So if this theoretical supreme commander can't suppress the situation, in fact, it is better to use a general...

Fortunately, Yan Shao basically does not have this problem. Perhaps none of the three marshals that Yan Shao wants to award this time will be truly loyal to Yan Shao. But among the generals below, there are many similar characters.

But Yan Shao's successor, I'm afraid...

Fortunately, Yan Shao did not plan to continue to confer the rank of marshal. After all, the marshal or something was not originally awarded lightly. Basically, you are only qualified to do this if you have made great achievements in the real war.

The original Feng Guozhang did not have this qualification, but...

From the perspective of a ruler, the relationship between Jiang Baili and Cai Ye is inevitably too close, and if such two close friends become marshals, then Yan Shao may have some trouble sleeping.

Therefore, Yan Shao must have a candidate who can check and balance them, and this candidate Feng Guozhang is the most suitable. Because now in the Wehrmacht. Only Feng Guozhang can comment side by side with the two with his qualifications and past prestige.

Even Wu Peifu. I'm afraid it's going to be a little bit worse...

In addition, it is to win over those remnants of the Beiyang system. As mentioned earlier, although Beiyang has fallen, on the other hand, it has been reborn in the national government.

Although these people are no longer part of Beiyang, most of them still spontaneously gather together. The promotion of Feng Guozhang is also to show favor to these people, which can be regarded as a means to entrap them.

It's just that the army at that time already had Jiang Baili and Cai Yi, unlike the navy, and there was only one Sa Zhenbing qualified. Even if Feng Guozhang's qualifications are enough, but for other things, if you want Feng Guozhang to be a marshal, after all, it is still a little worse. This is also why Yan Shao asked Feng Guozhang to command the Korean War, in order to be able to get some military exploits, so as to block other people's mouths.

Originally, Yan Shao thought that with the strength of the Shenyang Military Region and Feng Guozhang's ability, this battle should be nine out of ten. Who knew that it was almost overturned, but fortunately it was won in the end.

Although Feng Guozhang felt guilty about this, and even felt that he was not qualified to be the marshal at all, the marshal's matter was still put back on the agenda.

"However, now that Gong Bao has just passed away, I..." That seems somewhat..."

"Where..." Yan Shao patted Feng Guozhang on the back, although there was a big age gap between them, Yan Shao was completely an equal. Besides, you also have to think about the people below, if you really want to continue to prevaricate or take off some time later, I'm afraid the people below will scold your mother..."

Originally, after the end of the First World War, it was time to reward meritorious deeds, after all, at that time, I don't know how many great military exploits were made. Those who can be promoted on the battlefield have naturally been promoted, but there are still many who have not been promoted?

When they returned home and thought they could finally be promoted, the Korean War broke out again.

As a result, it dragged on for a long time, and now if Feng Guozhang decides to delay it for a while because of Yuan Shikai's matter. Just like Yan Shao said, I'm afraid that the people below should scold their mother.

After all, it's okay to wait for a year, and if you wait for another year or two, who can wait?

Not to mention that Feng Guozhang and Yuan Shikai were just the former leaders of the Beiyang Department, even if they were the leaders of the current National Defense Force, they would definitely not be able to face such anger!

"Well..."It seems that it is clear what the consequences will be if he really dares to resign, Feng Guozhang agreed after smiling bitterly for a moment.

If he really dares to do this, I'm afraid his old subordinates will blame him. (To be continued......)