As a result, a group of Japanese businessmen with a strong political background quietly came to China in their own names under the arrangement of the Black Dragon Society, and some coal mines and iron and steel enterprises that seemed to have nothing to do with the Japanese government were ready to start.

The Chinese side did not have any official contact with Japan, and the people who dealt with the Black Dragon Society on behalf of the Chinese government were Du Yuesheng and Shen Xingshan.

Shen Xingshan was expelled from the revolutionary party, and Lao Yuan did not appoint him mayor of Shanghai.

When the Prime Minister's Cabinet had just been formed to appoint local officials, Yuan Shikai and Yang Xiaolin specifically approached Shen Xingshan once, and Yuan Shikai made it very clear to Shen Xingshan at that time that what he was doing could not have anything to do with the government, so the mayor of Shanghai would not let him do it.

Even if the Japanese did not go south, but continued to keep their eyes on China, and someone wanted to pursue who sold the resources to the Japanese, Shen Ye would be charged with secretly collaborating with the enemy, and they would not give Shen Xingshan a chance to tell the truth. Lao Yuan's words were very clear, and he emphasized at the end that this matter must be done by Shen Xingshan, and no one else can do it except him.

No one else can do it except yourself. This sentence was said by Yuan Shikai, which was enough for Shen Xingshan. As for fame? This is how the rivers and lakes are mixed, sometimes they take it very seriously, and sometimes they don't care.

In this way, a very abnormal pattern of cooperation between China and Japan began. This model was set by Yang Xiaolin, but it can be developed, which is really the credit of Mr. Sun Wen. Maybe it's not the credit, if something happens, Shen Xingshan must bear it. Whether this is right or wrong is anyone's guess.

In any case, the Chinese began to make iron and mine, although according to the agreement to give the Japanese 30%, but if it really reached a certain scale, it was enough to meet the needs of the front-line battle, Yang Xiaolin knew that what he had to do now was to fight the war with the Russians.

Time is equal for everyone, although Commander Yang has moved the time forward in China by an hour. But this does not mean that the Chinese can come out one minute longer than the Russians.

Lao Maozi has already lost two battles in a row, but they are really still not convinced. They always believed that the Chinese army was not their opponent, and that the defeat in the first war was due to the sudden appearance of the Volunteers. Not to mention the second time, there was a serious mistake in the command of General Brushinov, and the opportunity was seized by Yang Dagui, and the Russians were punched in the chest without even pulling the fight.

General Kilensky reported to the Tsar that General Brushinov's mistake had a great impact on the war, and that the best opportunity to attack had been lost during the period when the Russian forces were readjusting their attacks.

China's internal affairs went on a normal track, and at the same time, more than 90,000 troops of the Chinese Second Front Army under the command of Beiyang General Duan Qirui arrived in Beijing.

The current situation is that all Chinese units have entered their defense zones. Feng Guozhang has 30,000 troops stationed in Tianjin, a division of the Volunteer Army's Sui Bing and a town of Beiyang Army with a total of 40,000 troops are stationed in Zhangjiakou, Duan Qirui's troops are now stationed in Beijing, and the First Group Army, which fought against us some time ago, has retreated to Langfang, and the combat strength of the Chinese side has reached more than 200,000.

Although the Russians had 650,000 troops, far outnumbering the Chinese, General Kilingsky said that there were nearly 500,000 Chinese training in Shandong. Their troops in the south were constantly heading for Shandong, and China's war potential had to be squarely faced. He advised the Tsar to change his initial tactics and not to think that he would be able to defeat China with one punch. Face up to your opponent and face up to this war.

General Kilingsky's report caused an uproar in St. Petersburg, and it was the first time in hundreds of years that the Russian top brass had received a report asking them to face up to the fighting power of the Chinese! And the war reports coming back from the front seem to really show that this war will definitely not be easy.

The Russians were immediately divided into two opinions, one of which was still in favor of military action. Russia must teach China a lesson, and this guy who has been bullied by itself must continue to tolerate his bullying in the future.

In this opinion there are those who are in favor of General Kilensky and those who are against.

The second opinion is that the current situation in Russia, as the most backward capitalist country, is also not optimistic. Lao Maozi himself has all kinds of crises. These people believed that the solution to these crises was not to start war, but to recuperate with the aid given to them by Britain and France. Therefore, they suggested that the military action against China should be stopped immediately and a more decent way to end the dispute. Then the troops were transferred to Europe. in exchange for more aid from the British and French.

Various opinions and reports confused Nicholas II and made it difficult to make up his mind. In the midst of hesitation, the Russians slowed down considerably, until the British and French, who had grown impatient, told Nicholas II that the purpose of their aid to Russia was to enable the Russian troops to enter the European theater as quickly as possible, and that there could be no indefinite delay here in Asia.

If Russia really wants to fight a protracted battle of life and death with China, then please forgive me, they don't have time to play with the Russians, and they don't have extra supplies to support, so you can go and practice with China alone.

Nikolai made up his mind.

He immediately sent a telegram to General Kilingsky, demanding that the Russian troops attack immediately, and that within three months the Russian soldiers must set foot in the city of Peking.

The level of the tsar is a little higher than that of Mr. Sun Wen, who said that he could kill a Russian and lose his armor as soon as he made a move, but Nikolai did not dare to say such wild words.

The three-month period was studied, the long supply lines were quite dangerous for the Russian troops, not to mention anything else, it was already the end of July, it was summer, but many Russian soldiers were still fighting in spring and autumn uniforms, and they were already miserable. If the Chinese drag the war into winter, they must send winter clothes to the front-line soldiers, and the Russians cannot afford the consumption of this.

Therefore, the city of Beijing must be conquered in three months.

General Kilensky was very distressed, he knew the Tsar's difficulties, and he also knew that the Tsar was right, and from the situation it was the best outcome for the Russians to storm the city of Beijing within three months.

But that's what the tsar came up with when he sat in front of a millionth map in St. Petersburg. And he has to carry out a mission in this vast land!

They didn't take into account how cunning and tough this guy Yang Dagui was, nor did they take into account that the combat effectiveness of the Volunteer Army was far higher than that of the Russian troops, and even under their leadership, the combat capability of the Beiyang Army and the Revolutionary Army had been greatly improved.

"Three months? General, I guess that's a bit unrealistic. "General Ali Wanbsky questioned the tsar's order.

Kizeroski nodded: "But we have to finish!" Alright generals, let's start preparing for the attack! We are three times as many as China, and we have twice as many artillery, and I think this task is difficult but there is still a chance, as long as you are willing to work hard. Who wants to attack first? ”

Several Russian generals stood up at once. Indicates that they are willing to lead the charge. But General Kilingsky was not very satisfied with the Russian generals who stood up, who, in his opinion, lacked experience in fighting the Young.

That's really important.

He glanced at General Ackberil, who was sitting next to him, the commander of the Far Eastern Army Group was really lacking in fighting spirit now, he had already submitted a request for transfer to himself, and his troops were the same as him.

They had suffered too many defeats at the hands of the Volunteers, and because of this, Kizeroski decided that Akberil was the most suitable candidate.

"General Akberlil, I want the Far Eastern Army to launch an attack on Miyun first. What do you think? ”

Akberil's reaction was obviously a little sluggish: "General, your decision is really a bit too hasty, please forgive me, the Far Eastern Group has suffered heavy losses, and its current combat capability is very limited. ”

"It's not that your troops have limited combat capabilities, it's that you, the commander, have lost confidence! Akpolil, I know you want to leave the battlefield, it's your freedom and no one can stop you, but. I don't want your military career to end this way, give yourself a happy ending, okay? Also set an example for your troops, I am willing to give you this opportunity. ”

Akpolil was told by General Kilingsky that he had mixed feelings, and as a general, of course, he was not willing to end like this! The reason why he was depressed. It's because he always thought he wouldn't have another chance. When the opportunity was presented to him again, Akpolil puffed up his chest: "Okay General, please leave the task of attacking to me." ”

While the Russians were laying out tactics, Commander Yang was also arranging the defense plan of the Chinese side in the Supreme Command. Although the Chinese side was not clear about the Tsar's order to capture Beijing within three months, Yang Xiaolin said with great certainty: "Three months! The outcome of the battle would have been decided in three months, as long as the Russians remained outside Beijing in November. And they are dead! ”

Jiang Baili immediately said: "What the commander said is very right, we are now exploiting some war resources, and we will soon be able to form a scale, and the training rhythm of Shandong's troops is very good, and Wu Zhaolin has already begun to form the Third Front Army." We only need to hold on to Beijing for three months, not only in terms of materials we will make a great difference, in terms of troops, we can put in four front armies, at least 350,000 troops! ”

Duan Qirui stood up, seeing that he meant to express his determination. But before he could speak, Yang Xiaolin waved his hand at him lightly and motioned for him to sit down: "There must be a strategy for defense, the Second Front Army has just been formed, and at the beginning of the war, we must focus on running in the team." Here, I would like to make a few comments on General Duan's last defense of Beijing. ”

Duan Qirui was stunned for a moment: "Commander, please speak." ”

Yang Xiaolin said: "The last time the soldiers of the Beiyang Army fought very bravely, but there were many unnecessary sacrifices! Some units that have completed the task of blocking on the battlefield can completely retreat, so that they can be replenished after retreating, and their combat effectiveness will inevitably be stronger when they are put into the battlefield again. Although the insistence on holding back stopped the Russians, it also denied the newly qualified soldiers a chance to walk off the battlefield. ”

Feng Guozhang couldn't help but complain to Duan Qirui when he heard this: "Zhiquan, what Commander Yang said is very reasonable, Lao Zhang is still in the hands of the Russians, if you were a little relieved at the beginning, he can sit with us now." ”

Duan Qirui felt very uncomfortable, nodded and didn't say anything. For Zhang Huaizhi, Duan Qirui is also guilty. There is also Jin Yunpeng, after the battle, Duan Qirui went to visit Jin Yunpeng's old mother, that typical Chinese woman didn't blame him for anything, but her staggering steps and the desolation of her back made Duan Qirui blame himself very much. (To be continued......)