said lightly, these four words reflect the anger and unwillingness in Yuan Shikai's heart now, as well as the dissatisfaction with Yang fighting ghosts.

Commander Yang can understand Yuan Shikai's current mood, before the war began, Yuan Shikai can be said to have a very good situation, foreigners support him, there is no prestige in the Northeast, Sun Wen has no force, the whole of China seems to be Yuan Shikai's bag, and the revolution in Wuchang seems to have been built for him.

If it weren't for these variables later, Lao Yuan thought that he could keep things going in the direction he designed. Although Yuan Shikai is still the president of China, a battle with the Russians has caused him heavy losses, and his prestige has caught up with the northeast, and he has plummeted militarily.

Britain has put on such a dead end, although Germany and Austria-Hungary have the full support, the United States and Italy and other countries have recognized his government, but whether they can survive the current crisis, Yuan Shikai really does not have much confidence in his heart.

The hero Yang said to be a ghost, he has been blocked for ten years and eight years, can he still live to that day? But at this point today, Yuan Shikai really has no other way. The British were clearly helping the Russians, and with the blockade of the British Empire, China would lose German and Austrian assistance, and the war would become even more difficult.

Lao Yuan knew that for China, if it wanted to win against the Russians, it must first break the dead end of the British. And the Russians will definitely gradually press in the north, and they will not give China a chance to break the situation step by step.

Yang Xiaolin slowly stood up and said to Yuan Shikai: "Yuan Gong, before the start of the Russo-Japanese War, I looked for Zhang Zuolin and Feng Delin, and I told them one thing, I said that the northeast is a place for the three of us, as long as we hug together, it will not be the turn of the Russians and the Japanese to go wild!" You also saw what the result was. Today, I still say that China is our country. As long as we are united, I don't believe that the British can do anything to us! ”

The expression on his face when he said this was very firm, and that firmness made everyone in this room feel Yang's determination to fight ghosts. Lao Yuan looked at Commander Yang's eyes, and finally didn't dwell on it anymore: "Tomorrow, I'm going to send Sa Daoyi." In any case, you are now the commander-in-chief of the army of the new China, and I hope you will be there when the time comes, and you will not say anything more. ”

Yang Xiaolin nodded, and Yuan Shikai turned around and left.

After Yuan Shikai left, Commander Yang immediately said to Duan Qirui: "General Duan, I want you to go to Shandong first. Creation of a suitable base for the training of troops. As soon as Sun Wen's troops arrived, and the battle outside was over, we would pull the team to the whole training, and this matter must be handled immediately. ”

Duan Qirui also knew that the earlier the training, the more beneficial it would be to the future battle, so he didn't shirk at the moment: "Okay, I'll go to Shandong tomorrow." ”

20 May 1907.

The British Empire finally issued a statement on the situation in China, in which they strongly stated that they would never accept a Chinese government with the participation of the Volunteers. The British say that the Volunteers are evil, that they are bandits, and that they can never change their nature.

The British Empire, as the defender of this civilized world, expressed concern about such a state power. So the British severed all diplomatic relations with China. And there will be a very strict trade blockade against China.

At the time of saying this. The British seem to have forgotten what they started two hundred years ago, Commander Yang felt that they were a bit Feng Delin, and when Zhang Zuolin wanted to come out, Feng Delin suppressed it by unscrupulous means.

Japan. France and Russia have successively expressed their response to the call of the British government. A circle that surrounded China to the death was thus formed.

Will the trade blockade hurt the British Empire's commercial interests in China? If anyone thinks so, it can only be said that the concept of trade blockade is too ignorant. Just look at the United States in the 21st century.

The United States blockaded Iraq. Iraq's oil can only be sold to the United States, and it must be sold cheaply! The same is true of the British, who are entangled in the blockade of China by Japan and France. Ships of other countries must be inspected when they enter and exit, and what goods can be sold must be approved by them, which is tantamount to a disguised monopoly on all China's trade rights. Even how much to sell and how much to buy, they can make decisions for you!

Although Germany and Austria-Hungary were strongly opposed, they could only shout a few times because they could not break the absolute hegemony of the British in Asia. The Americans even made a compromise, and the United States, which had already recognized the Chinese government and had established diplomatic relations with China, chose to lower the diplomatic level at this time.

Even so, when Sa Daoyi was leaving, the Chinese side still put out a very strong lineup to see Sa Daoyi off. Mr. Sadaoyi's salute was very simple, there was only one box, and his secretary had already put the box in the back of the car, waiting for Mr. Sadaoyi to get into the car.

Lao Yuan walked in the front and stretched out a hand to Chong Sa Daoyi: "Mr. Sa Daoyi, I really want to say goodbye to you, but I don't know if we have a chance to say goodbye." ”

Sa Daoyi's expression was very gloomy, and he shook his hands with Yuan Shikai: "Yuan, I am sorry for my attitude towards China and Russia before. I really didn't want to hurt you in the past, please trust me. ”

This is considered to be the departure of a person, and his words are also good, Lao Yuan smiled: "Don't say it again, I didn't expect it to be like today, I know that you have made a lot of efforts to save our relationship with the United Kingdom, or that sentence, no matter what, we are friends." If you have the chance, I hope you will come back and have a visit, even if you come back in a private capacity, I will prepare the most solemn family feast for you. ”

Sa Daoyi nodded, looking at Yang Xiaolin, who was standing beside Yuan Shikai, he hesitated, not knowing whether he should say hello to this beast or not.

Commander Yang was very generous in the end, and took the initiative to stretch out his hand: "Mr. Sa Daoyi, goodbye." ”

After hesitating for two seconds, Sa Daoyi's hand finally stretched out: "I don't know what to say to you, if I want to say it from my heart, I can tell you frankly that I don't like you." ”

Before Commander Yang could speak, Lao Yuan coughed lightly beside him, obviously reminding him of something.

Sa Daoyi continued: "But you did fight very beautifully, which several of our British generals admire very much, Young. You're very lucky, if it weren't for President Yuan and Mr. Sun changing their stance and supporting you, I don't think you would be standing here now. Together, I know what this idiom means. ”

When Yang Xiaolin came to negotiate that time, he said that when the Chinese huddle together, they will let the foreigners know what the idiom of unity means, but I did not expect that Mr. Sa Daoyi still remembers it today.

He smiled: "I also said a word, although you are leaving, I still want to repeat it. Mr. Sadaoyi, maybe one day. We will be best friends. Take care! ”

Sa Daoyi was stunned for a moment, is there still a chance? Maybe it's really maybe, no one can say for sure what is going on politically. He nodded lightly, looked at the people around him, and then said to Yuan Shikai: "Mr. President, please say hello to Mr. Sun Wen on my behalf." And told him that I admired his knowledge and perseverance very much. ”

Lao Yuan nodded, in fact, to be honest, Sun Wen's persistence really made everyone admire. Just this morning, Sun Wen sent a telegram saying that Yuan Shikai was the president because of the expediency of the war, and now he also admits it. But with regard to the composition of the government, it must be democratic.

Lao Yuan really doesn't understand what qualifications that guy has to talk about democracy with him? The Minister of Railways rewarded him only when he was happy. If Yuan Shikai was willing, he could kick Sun Wen away with one kick now.

After Sa Daoyi finished speaking, he waved at the people behind Yang Xiaolin and Yuan Shikai, and got into the car with infinite sadness, and the driver honked his horn twice. The Beiyang Army team responsible for escorting Mr. Sadaoyi out immediately began to trot.

The car slowly drove out of Yuan Shikai's sight, and knowing that he had disappeared around the corner of the street, Old Yuan let out a sigh: "Let's go, tomorrow we will send Minister Bower of France." Other than that. Japan has also severed diplomatic relations with us, and their minister Shotaro Abe will also leave Beijing within a week. ”

Yang Xiaolin followed Lao Yuan and didn't speak, he suddenly found that Yuan Shikai's steps seemed to be a little staggering, this was the first time he found that Yuan Shikai was really old since he met Lao Yuan.

"Yesterday I had an exchange of views with Chen Tianhua, and I disagreed with him saying that he wanted to bring your model of democracy to Beijing! The Northeast is the Northeast, and Beijing is Beijing! ”

Yang Xiaolin suddenly smiled: "Yuan Gong, I don't agree with it either." ”

Yuan Shikai was really a little surprised, and his eyes immediately looked at Yang Xiaolin, doubting whether what he heard was true. Commander Yang of the Northeast actually disapproves of the Northeast model? It struck him as a little incredible.

Yang Xiaolin said with great certainty: "The democratic model has the benefits of democracy. But I remember I told you that the central government in China must be centralized! Especially in the current situation, we are surrounded by strong enemies and have no time to play any democracy, and what we want to ensure is that as long as an order is issued, whether it is right or wrong, it can be implemented. ”

Lao Yuan heard that this was Yang Xiaolin's heartfelt words: "Hehe, I'm relieved to have your Commander Yang's words." I will consider the situation in the Northeast comprehensively, but can you guarantee that Chen Tianhua will agree? You know, he's the best candidate for Prime Minister in my cabinet at the moment, and I don't want him to leave. ”

Yang Xiaolin shook his head: "He won't." The star platform is a clear person. If you're really worried, I can tell you a way to do it, you vote and he will abide by the result of the vote, even if he doesn't like it. ”

Lao Yuan laughed, in fact, Yang Xiaolin didn't say that he was going to do this, which is called a gentleman bullying him.

Commander Yang didn't feel guilty at all about selling Chen Tianhua. The fact that democracy in the Northeast cannot be brought into the Guannai is not that China's people are not enlightened, but that they do not have time. When the blockade circle of the British is formed, the lives of many ordinary people and businessmen will be affected, and they may be dissatisfied with New China. Look for death.

Another point, Yang Xiaolin looked at Chen Tianhua and felt a little guilty, maybe this brother himself was willing to give everything for China, but as his friend, Commander Yang really wanted to go to the final victory with Chen Tianhua. It's really time for him to relax, at least, it's time to find a wife. (To be continued......)