"Ping Pong, Ping Pong, Ping Pong"

After Hu Rui was officially energized, Yuan Shikai locked himself in the study without saying a word. Not long after, there was a crisp ping-pong sound in the study with the door closed, and the staff members who were waiting outside looked at each other.

"It's a pity, it's not ordinary."

Yang Du, who originally looked calm, sighed with a gloomy expression and said with a wink.

Yuan Shikai has always been moody and invisible, humble and retreating, even if he is angry, no matter how angry he is, he will never anger his subordinates. The city is extremely deep, and the joy and anger are invisible, even if it is killed, it is still light and light on the surface.

Listening to the sound in the study, the generals and staff present were very lost, and waited cautiously, for fear of touching the mold. Only Yang Du seemed to stay out of the matter, and he was still thinking about the antiques, calligraphy and paintings in the study.

"Again!"

Duan Rirui whispered and scolded Xu Shuzheng, who frequently looked sideways, and reminded.

'Little Fan' Xu Shuzheng is also a proud master, and he is also a maverick master on weekdays. But Xu Shuzheng also has a clear priority, and the current Beiyang is all counting on Yuan Shikai to eat. At this time, even old people like Duan Rirui and Wang Shizhen were secretly sweating, and Yang Du's words and deeds undoubtedly made people feel very unhappy.

Duan Qirui didn't care about the impact, and hurriedly reminded in a low voice.

Unlike these people, among all the generals and strategists present, Yang Du can definitely be called Yuan Shikai's henchman. In the eighteenth year of Guangxu (1892), he was admitted to Xiucai, and in the nineteenth year of Guangxu, Shuntianfu Township tried to raise people. When I was on the bus, I got acquainted with Yuan Shikai, Liang Qichao, Xu Shichang and others. Studied under the tutelage of a generation of famous Confucian kings Min Yun (Ren Qiu, Xiang Qi), the relationship between teachers and students is excellent, and he is well versed in the art of the emperor. Of all those present. In terms of qualifications, Yang Du has a very shallow foundation within the Beiyang Group, and only officially joined the Beiyang Group after the Wuchang Uprising. But when it comes to personal relations with Yuan Shikai, there is absolutely no one who compares to Yang Du. When the regent was the regent Zaifeng wanted to kill Yuan Shikai, he decided that Lao Yuan was an 'extraordinary person', and Yang Du, who wanted to become the emperor, dared to refuse the edict and helped Lao Yuan with his life.

Yang Du's unruliness and incompatibility in action are not only because of his talents, but also because of his personal relationship with Yuan Kai.

"Humph!"

Xu Shuzheng hated and said goodbye. No more.

"Zhezi, Zhiquan, and Yansun, come in with me, and the rest of you are scattered."

While thinking about it, the door of the study was suddenly opened, and after calming down for a while. Yuan Shikai greeted expressionlessly.

Duan Qirui exchanged glances with Xu Shuzheng beside him, and then turned around and followed Yuan Shikai into the study with Yang Du and Liang Shiyi.

"It's a pity, it's a pity. It's not ordinary......"

Looking at the broken porcelain vase and pen wash. Yang Du shook his head and sighed.

"Yansun, how is the matter of the big loan in the aftermath? Is there any news from Zhu Erdian? ”

After sitting down, Yuan Shikai touched his shiny head and asked in a deep voice.

"Gong Bao, our plan to use the British to suppress Hu Xiaolian this time is probably going to be in vain. Hu Xiaolian's telegram surprised everyone, and on the surface it was blaming the British government. It's self-defeating. But secretly, Zhu Erdian was also unexpected, and had already reported all the current situation to the British government, but Whitehall was silent except for repeatedly emphasizing the need to ensure British interests in China. There was no mention of the Army's intervention. Zhu Erdian said privately that Britain's center at this stage is in Europe, and it is absolutely impossible to send troops to intervene. Although the British government in the entire Far East has a considerable number of troops, the security problems of the various colonies are inseparable from these troops, so it can be said that there are no troops at present. Whitehall instructed him to secure British interests in China, and the Far East Fleet would block the Yangtze River port as punishment. The consul of Hankow, Ge Fu, had been ordered to go to the Anhui garrison and warned Hu Xiaolian not to escalate the situation and not to harm British interests in China. As for the big loan in the aftermath, Zhu Erdian promised to exert influence on the sequel, and whether it succeeds or not, the attitude is very good. ”

Liang Shiyi replied with a wry smile.

There are really people who are not afraid of death, and they don't even pay attention to the pressure of the British! To say that this thing is really evil enough, it stands to reason that Britain is the boss of shijie, why did it die down because of a stunned telegram?!

Lao Yuan's face, which was originally okay, immediately collapsed.

Nima, the British can't be trusted!

There is no free lunch in the world, and the British's support for Yuan Shikai has always been based on the strength of the Beiyang Army and Yuan Shikai's guarantee to protect British interests in China. Even though the personal relationship between Zhu Erdian and Yuan Shikai is very strong, in order to use the prestige of the British government to force Anhui to make concessions, Lao Yuan gritted his teeth and hinted that after coming to power, he could appropriately expand his British interests in the Yangtze River basin. This is in exchange for the strong statement of the British government this time, that I know that Zuihou is a bamboo basket to draw water, and the huge sun does not set, but it is just a hasty blockade of the Yangtze River port.

Germany and the United States also have many merchant ships operating on the Yangtze River waterway, and the blockade of ports only prohibits China's own merchant ships from entering and leaving the Yangtze River. Combined with the secret telegram sent by Yang Shiqi from Wuhu some time ago, Hu Xiaolian's family background is not small, the steel factory on the saddle is undergoing the second phase of the project, and the equipment and technicians are all from Germany. After the completion of the second phase of the project, the annual output of the steel plant can be doubled to 200,000 tons! At this stage, Anqing Manufacturing Bureau, Wuhu Industrial Park and Maanshang Iron and Steel Plant have basically realized the industrial chain and are completely self-sufficient. The guns and ammunition of the Anhui army are all produced by themselves, and the output is not low.

"Nissan's new fast gun has more than 200 guns and 30,000 bullets" Such a capital is envious, jealous and hateful even Beiyang, which has big roots and deep roots! You must know that the equipment of the Beiyang Army is all purchased from outside, and every shot and bullet lost on the battlefield needs to be purchased from abroad with white silver taels. Once it encounters a blockade, the equipment advantage that the Beiyang Army is proud of will immediately become a disadvantage! No guns, no bullets, what kind of war are you fighting?!

Lao Yuan was born from the grassroots, and he can mix well and get to where he is today, and he is not eating rice. From Yang Shiqi's secret telegram. Yuan Shikai keenly discovered about the manufacturing bureau. All the situation of Anshan Iron and Steel Plant and Industrial Park did not shy away from Yang Shiqi from Beiyang. People are honest with each other, in fact, they are showing their strength, and through Yang Shiqi's eyes and mouth, they tell Beiyang that we are not easy to mess with!

"Zhiquan, what's the situation in Wuchang now? What was the reaction to the electrification? Hankow ...... Can it be held? ”

Lao Yuan's face was cloudy and uncertain, and then he asked about the situation in Wuchang.

"Gong Bao, in the Yangtze River Fleet, the two largest tonnage cruisers Hairong and Haichen, together with the Jingqing practice ship, retain the minimum structure. Bound for Shanghai, it has entered the Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau under the control of the Anhui Army for maintenance and maintenance. The river gunboats and a large number of gunboats in the fleet were all left in Wuchang, and the Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau yesterday transported more than 200 new German-style mines overnight to the downstream to prepare for laying mines to blockade the Yangtze River. The fortresses of Hukou, Madang, and Tianjia towns in Jiujiang were also solemnly waited, except for a town stationed in Bengbu. The remaining three towns of the Anhui army were all ready to reinforce Wuchang at any time. In addition, the heavy artillery standard (regiment), which contributed a lot to the previous attack on Nanjing, has also been expanded into a heavy artillery association (brigade). There is also a situation of going north to support Wuchang. Most of our army in Hankou was defeated from Hanyang. Fierce battles have been fought one after another, and they have suffered new defeats, morale is low, ammunition is scarce, and it is difficult to make great achievements. As for the reaction of all parties after the power on......"

Speaking of this, Duan Qirui paused and continued.

"The palace is naturally gloating and happy to see it happen. The Nanjing Provisional Government in the south showed its duty to start a war without authorization, sabotage the situation in the peace talks, and harm the interests of friendly countries. Later, he changed his tune and hoped that Hu Xiaolian and An Huijun would give priority to the overall situation of the peace talks, but the Anhui side turned a blind eye and turned a deaf ear. As for the attitude of the governors of the southern provinces. Not to mention, either gloating or screaming twice. However, the response of the people was not small, many students cheered, chanting 'Down with the powers' and launching a class boycott and march, and many people from the people's army in Wuchang defected to the Anhui army. ”

Duan Qirui organized his words and reported in 1510.

"This is to break the kettle and sink the boat, and reform the army to become the national defense force...... His ambition jumped on the paper, and we all looked down on this Hu Xiaolian. ”

Stunned, Yuan Shikai sighed with blazing eyes.

Duan Qirui and Liang Shiyi turned their heads sideways and did not express any opinions, only Yang Du on the side smiled and said nothing.

"That's it, our Beiyang really miscalculated this time. Yansun, go back and discuss it with others, and when the whole country is electrified, I will say that I, Yuan Xiangcheng, still have the world in my heart, and the overall situation of peace talks is important, and I Beiyang is willing to withdraw from Hankou and Hubei, and call on all parties to calm down and avoid starting a war. The pursuit of national reunification must be given top priority. ”

After being in a trance for a while, Yuan Shikai smiled dumbly, and commanded with a slight decadence.

"Kung Pao!"

Liang Shiyi was shocked when he heard this, stood up in shock, and hurriedly persuaded.

Duan Qirui was also shocked, and hurriedly stood up, opening his mouth to persuade him.

"Sit, sit ......"

Yuan Shikai smiled and raised his hand to greet the two shocked subordinates.

"I know, I know...... But things have developed to this point, and the minimum dignity of my Beiyang still needs to be preserved, and don't let the world laugh at our Beiyang donkey skills. Xingcheng has been in Wuhu for some days, and it is estimated that when we withdraw from Hubei, he Hu Xiaolian should also meet. If you send a telegram to Xingcheng again, if you can't win him over, you must at least ask him Hu Xiaolian to be stable for a while. ”

Lao Yuan frowned, gritted his teeth and said.

When Duan Qirui and Liang Shiyi left thoughtfully, Yang Du, who had not spoken, stayed.

"My lord, in the past, Zhu Jintian once said that this son is a rare talent, he can be in charge of the three armies, and he can run an industry when he gets off the horse, but he is also a generation of heroes. Today's view, great goodness! It's a pity, it's not my Beiyang people. ”

Yang Du restrained his cynical smile, and did not call Yuan Shikai's expression, but got up and saluted with a straight face.

"Oh, it doesn't have to be like this, sit down and say, sit down and say."

Patting his shiny head, Lao Yuan greeted with a wry smile.

"A piece of hob meat, it can't be cooked or bitten, and our biggest opponent in Beiyang in the future must be this person! Brother Tsuda, you made a mistake and made a mistake to cultivate such a hero......"

Old Yuan Yixing said with a headache.

"It is better to give birth to a son like a sheep than to give birth to a son like a wolf, and to give birth to a son like Hu Xiaolian. It's a pity that such a talent. Do not enter the curtain of my Beiyang. ”

Yang Du on the side also sighed.

If Hu Dashuai was here at this time, he would definitely gesture his middle finger with disdain.

Hmph, let me enter the Beiyang, a fool! If you go in, you will be swallowed!

When Beiyang had a headache here, Xu Shaozhen, who served as the commander of the Nanjing garrison, also had a headache. At the meeting just now, Sun Cannon, who rushed back from Europe ahead of schedule, set the tone for the next move of the Nanjing Provisional Government. Xu Shaozhen, who clenched her fists and was depressed, refused the invitation to the dinner after the meeting and went directly back to her headquarters. As soon as he returned, he was surrounded by a group of cronies.

"Commander, the students are all on strike and demonstrating. Shouldn't we say that too? Hu Dashuai's move is really beautiful, and it has greatly boosted the morale of our people! Our generation of soldiers hold high the banner of righteousness in order to save the country and save the country, for the prosperity and strength of the nation and the independence of the country. fell on the battlefield against foreign humiliation. Die well, no regrets in this life! ”

An old subordinate from the Ninth Town period. Shen Tongwu asked excitedly.

He is of the Restoration Society's origins. I've always been unkind to the Alliance. During this period of time in the Nanjing Provisional Government, what he saw and heard made him have long thought of leaving. Like Tao Chengzhang, the boss of the Restoration Society, Shen Tongwu also disdains to be in the company of Chen Qimei, the general of Dayan.

"Commander, what will you say at the meeting? Not to mention anything else, none of the two divisions of our Jiangsu People's Army is a bad seed! He asked to lead his troops to Wuchang and fight for the country. It's better than fighting for personal gain. ”

Lin Huaichuan also came up impassionedly and inquired.

"Yes, Commander, just say something."

Behind. Officials at all levels who came here were gearing up and echoed.

The two divisions of the Jiangsu People's Army are all from Nanjing and the Jianghuai generation. Most of them have witnessed the demeanor of the Anhui army, the prosperous place of Nanjing, after the Anhui army entered the city, in order not to disturb the people, they actually slept on the street collectively. During the period of stationing, the business was fair, and he did not do anything for nothing, compared with the troops under the command of the Nanjing Provisional Government, it was really a heaven and a place. The unique military uniforms and generous treatment of the Anhui Army also made these grassroots officers and men excited.

"How else can I say that Mr. Sun personally made the decision, sent a message to appease, hoping to focus on the overall situation of the peace talks, and not to start the army without permission."

Xu Shaozhen replied with a wry smile.

Thinking of the content of changing the Anhui Revolutionary Army to the National Defense Army, Xu Shaozhen couldn't help but feel gloomy. This little brother really dares to think and do, the national defense forces defend the country, isn't this so that those with ulterior motives can catch the handle.

As soon as the words fell, there was a "buzz", and the entire headquarters immediately exploded.

"How can Mr. Sun be like this?!"

"The British are brutal and rudely interfere in our internal affairs, and we, the soldiers, wear military uniforms, and rise up to resist to defend our homeland and country, or what's the point?!"

"Damn, Hu Dashuai shouldn't have left Nanjing in the first place, Chen Qimei, Yao Yuping and the like are something! There is also that Huang Xing, who has no ability to fight, but he is good at fighting for power and profit! This group of villains plagues the place, and my father and fellow villagers forget it, in the face of national righteousness and national interests, they are cowardly before fighting, and they wantonly smear the righteous people who fight for the country, I bah! ”

"Commander, the two divisions of our Jiangsu People's Army are all good men! Hu Dashuai was benevolent and righteous, and gave up the captured materials, prisoners, and the entire city of Nanjing, so that we have a place to stay, and we have today! Our Jiangsu People's Army all remember this feeling, and today the brothers of the Anhui Army are fighting for the country and fighting against the great powers, and we will help them in whatever we say! Commander, you give a word, brothers will definitely not disgrace you! ”……

All of a sudden, there was a lot of gossip and everything.

"Enough! Do you still have me as a commander in your eyes?! Mr. Sun has spoken personally, what can I do?! That's it, it's all gone, it's all gone, it's gone......"

Xu Shaozhen suddenly burst out, and then sat down dejectedly, waving her hand helplessly.

A group of officers led by Shen Tongwu and Lin Huaichuan looked at each other for a while, and then gritted their teeth and slowly retreated. That night, Xu Shaozhen secretly gave an order to the sentries on duty to relax their vigilance and lower their night patrols.

It was also on the same night that after discussion, a cadre of officers with the rank of Shen Tongwu and Lin Huaichuan quietly packed their marching bags and left the camp and rushed towards Wuchang. In the two divisions of the Jiangsu People's Army, more than 600 officers at all levels, including noncommissioned officers and soldiers at the grassroots level, left one after the other, including more than 60 officers above the platoon level, and the command system of the entire Jiangsu People's Army almost collapsed.

"Brother, you really dare to think and do...... Hehehe, my brother is not as good as you. ”

Xu Shaozhen, who was drinking alone, continued to drink and muttered to herself.

"Lao Hu, you are about to become a national hero now."

Wuchang, in the headquarters of the National Defense Forces, Sanniang threw over a large stack of telegrams with a smile. dragged out Hu Dashuai, who was standing in front of the sand table and burying his head as an ostrich.

"Well, what's going on?"

Look left, look right, there is no one left and right. Hu Dashuai playfully cheered, quickly left a kiss on Sanniang's pink and jade-like face, and then slipped to safety before Sanniang reacted. The whole action is smooth and done in one go, quite skillfully said.

"Not serious! Take a look, there are messages of condolence and solidarity from all over the country. ”

After seeing her own faceless and skinless, intermittent convulsions, Yan Nuxia also practiced something. Anyway, I've seen my parents, and the wood is already in the boat, except that I didn't hand over my body, I have long been your person. If no one sees it...... Kiss it.

"Look, but seriously, really, I'm happier with more material support."

After obtaining the security clearance, Hu Dashuai immediately came over, and muttered while holding the willow waist of Yan Nuxia.

"You're greedy!"

Sanniang pinched Ailang's waist with disgust and said dissatisfied.

"Officers at all levels and grassroots squad leaders and soldiers of the Jiangsu People's Army, a total of more than 600 people came to vote?! I'll go, my big brother is really willing! ”

Hu Rui couldn't help but exclaim.

At the beginning of the Taihu Autumn Exercise, the ninth town of Nanjing and the eighth town of Wuchang were rivals of each other, and the performance of the ninth town was a little better than that of the eighth town. Xu Shaozhen, who became a monk halfway, really has two brushes in his ability to lead soldiers and govern the army.

Although the elite of the Ninth Town was basically damaged in Yuhuatai during the Nanjing Uprising, there were still three catties of nails in the rotten ship. There are more than 60 officers above the platoon, which is also a big gain! They are all elites who have undergone professional training in the martial arts hall, as long as they are sent to the Army University in Wuhu for further training, after they come out, these people alone will be enough to expand another division! Not to mention that there are other grassroots non-commissioned officers and soldiers, no matter how you say it, it can be regarded as earned for nothing!

"Not only that, here in Wuchang alone, there are more than 400 student soldiers, death squads, Li Siguang, Minister of Industry of the Wuchang Provisional Military Government, Cai Zhenwu of the Ministry of Military Affairs, and a large number of students from Shanghai, Nanjing and other places rushing to Wuchang, all of whom are ready to join the army. Yesterday, in one day, we received donations from all walks of life, totaling more than 1.2 million yuan. ”

Sanniang leaned sideways on Ailang's body affectionately and reported briefly.

"Boom, Boom, Nima, there is hope for the jishu arms of labor and management!"

Tears streaming down his face in the sky and howling. (To be continued......)