"Hello, Lord Tang, please take a seat. Huzi, go make a good pot of tea. Wu Haoxuan greeted warmly.

Tang Shaoyi is one of the very rare diplomatic talents of this era, and he is also a talent that the northern government is lacking. Wu Haoxuan still didn't make up his mind whether to ask Wu Tingfang or not. After all, Wu Tingfang has now joined the Alliance. For the Alliance, Wu Haoxuan's perception is very complicated. In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, Wu Haoxuan didn't want to have too much contact with the alliance.

Although, there are a lot of talents in the League. However, the alliance at this moment will be mixed. There are many people in it who are simply ruffians and hooligans. In addition, the violent revolutionary method adopted by the League was also unacceptable to Wu Haoxuan. He was planning a campaign against the Allies, and if they knew each other, it would be the best. Of course, if they don't accept it, then don't blame him for being ruthless.

Tang Shaoyi is a talented person, and if he is willing to join the northern government, he will undoubtedly be able to support the development and needs of the northern government in the diplomatic field. Of course, Wu Haoxuan also believes that once Beiyang falls, Tang Shaoyi seems to have no other way than to join the northern government. After all, in essence, Tang Shaoyi is also a person who hopes to be able to make a difference, and now he is only forty-six years old, and he is in the prime of life, if he is allowed to leave his career like this, I am afraid he himself will not be willing.

Tang Shaoyi was a little flattered by Wu Haoxuan's enthusiasm. After all, with Wu Haoxuan's current identity, he is already the successor of the ironclad future country! And Tang Shaoyi can be regarded as a former minister at most.

"Young marshal, you are too polite." Tang Shaoyi hurriedly said.

After some pleasantries, the conversation between the two sides came to the point.

"Young Marshal, I have come today to discuss with you about the future of China. Of course. The situation is clear now, and I don't want to go around in circles. The final victory of the Northern Army is already certain. So, we wonder, what will the Northern Army do to us? What about those Beiyang courtiers and officers and soldiers? Tang Shaoyi said.

"Lord Tang, I've always thought so. The contradiction between the Northern Army and the Beiyang Army was nothing more than a dispute between brothers. We're still a family after all. If the Chinese do not fight the Chinese, we will kill each other, which is undoubtedly a matter of making the relatives bitter and the enemies happy. I don't want to have too much Chinese blood on my hands. Of course, in order to build a united, strong state, many times I had to do that. Our country is too big and too populated. The forest is big, and there are all kinds of birds. There will always be some scum. Meet such people. It would be impossible not to take drastic measures. Wu Haoxuan said truthfully that he had nothing to hide on this issue.

Tang Shaoyi nodded, Wu Haoxuan's honesty moved him very much.

"At this time of the war, if Beiyang wants to continue to resist stubbornly, it is meaningless. That would only increase casualties. Let the Chinese shed more blood. So, I hope that the remaining Beiyang Army will lay down its arms. Accept our reorganization, don't bleed anymore. Wu Haoxuan said solemnly. Although, the Beiyang Army still has more than 200,000 troops left, and they are all rabble, and they are not the opponents of the Northern Army at all. However, once the battle continues. It is bound to cause a large number of casualties. Whether the casualties were the Northern Army or the Beiyang Army, they were all losses for China. It would be best if it could be resolved peacefully.

"Young marshal, we don't want to fight either. If the problem can be resolved peacefully. That's for the best. However, many people in Beiyang are afraid that the Northern Army will settle accounts after the autumn, and everyone is a little worried. Tang Shaoyi said.

"Haha! It doesn't have to be. I can assure you that the Northern Army would never do anything like that. Whether it is a minister or an official in Beiyang, if it is a soldier, as long as he can lay down his arms, our Northern Army will definitely give preferential treatment. Of course, some of the most heinous crimes are heinous, with the exception of the indiscriminate killing of innocent people. We need to give an explanation to the people of the world. Wu Haoxuan said.

Tang Shaoyi nodded, in Beiyang, there are indeed some people who are very disagreeable. Such a person, even if he dies, dies in vain.

"The officers and soldiers of the Beiyang Army can be dealt with in the same way as the officers and soldiers of Yanjing City Surrender. Those who are willing to join the army can enter the Northern Army to serve after passing the examination, and the treatment is also the same as that of the Northern Army. As for the officers, they need to enter the army school and the army university for further study, and those who pass the examination can be awarded the corresponding rank and position according to their ability. The Northern Army will not tolerate waste in the army. Wu Haoxuan reminded.

"Young marshal, this is understandable. Well, what about local officials and officials of the Beiyang Hub? Tang Shaoyi continued to ask.

"Local officials, in principle, can be retained, but they must be loyal to the government of the north. In addition, the government in the north will send special personnel to evaluate these local officials, and if they are indeed talented, they can continue to hold positions or even be promoted. If they are mediocre or corrupt officials in the fish and meat township, then what awaits them will be the punishment of national law. As for the officials of the Beiyang Center, we will also appoint them according to their abilities. Of course, if you don't want to continue to be an official, you can do it. Whether it's a business or an ordinary life, there's no problem. The Northern Army will definitely not engage in the trick of settling accounts after the autumn. However, I don't want anyone to take advantage of this last time to do something corrupt and enrich themselves. If it is found, it will be severely punished. The punishment for corruption in the northern government is very severe. Wu Haoxuan reminded.

He could imagine that some officials in Beiyang saw that the Beiyang ship was about to sink, so they had the idea of making a final profit so that they could live the rest of their lives. Such an act is undoubtedly unacceptable to the northern government and the northern army, and once discovered, all property will be confiscated at the least, and at worst they will be sentenced to imprisonment or even outright execution.

Seeing the resolute expression on Wu Haoxuan's face, Tang Shaoyi seemed to know why the Northern Government and the Northern Army had developed so strong in just a few years. Compared with Beiyang, which is already in decline, the northern government is undoubtedly full of vigor and vitality.

"Young marshal, I can agree to this. If someone really doesn't know what to do like this, even if they die, they will die in vain, and Beiyang will not complain because of this. Tang Shao said in a positive manner.

"It couldn't be better. I hope that after the Northern Government forms a Cabinet, you will become the Minister of Foreign Affairs and take full responsibility for foreign affairs. As you may know, the government in the north is very short of talents in this area. I hope that Mr. Tang will do his part for the future strength of the country. Wu Haoxuan took the initiative to throw out an olive branch.

"Huh?" Tang Shaoyi was stunned, as if he didn't expect Wu Haoxuan to send him an invitation at this time. When he was in the Beiyang government, he became the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Now, after the northern government has taken over the reins of power, he can still serve as foreign secretary, which is undoubtedly a very powerful position! Moreover, with the strength of the Northern Army and the always tough foreign attitude of the Northern Army. This foreign minister should not be as aggrieved as he was before and become a punching bag for the great powers. This made Tang Shaoyi a little moved. After all, he is only in his forties, and it is time to do business!

"Young marshal, thank you for your kindness." Tang Shaoyi hurriedly thanked him. However, he also has his own concerns. If the Beiyang government had just fallen, he would have joined the northern government and become a powerful minister, there would definitely be many people who would have pointed at him and scolded him.

"Lord Tang, China will become stronger and stronger in the future. We will play a greater role on the world stage. For the good of the country, we need a talented foreign secretary. And this position is obviously an adult! Wu Haoxuan continued.

If Tang Shaoyi doesn't make a decision, it will undoubtedly be a disappointment of Wu Haoxuan's kind invitation.

"Young Marshal, after the situation stabilizes, Shaochuan is willing to play for the Young Marshal." Tang Shaoyi said.

Tang Shaoyi agreed to serve as foreign minister, which made Wu Haoxuan very happy.

However, although Tang Shaoyi agreed to be the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in the following negotiations, he still did not betray the interests of Beiyang and Yuan Datou because of this, which is the embodiment of his character.

Regarding the resettlement of Yuan Datou, Wu Haoxuan proposed that all the owners of the Yuan family could return to Xiangcheng, Henan, and Yuan Datou himself would also go back there to retire. Wu Haoxuan, who is familiar with history, knows that Yuan Datou no longer has a good life. Coupled with the fact that the Beiyang Army has collapsed, Yuan Datou can no longer pose a threat.

However, Wu Haoxuan demanded that the Beiyang government and the Yuan family must hand over all the gold, silver, treasures, cultural relics and antiques they took away from Yanjing to the Northern Army. After all, these treasures and cultural relics and antiques do not belong to Beiyang and the Yuan family, they should belong to the state.

In this regard, Tang Shaoyi was a little difficult to accept. However, Wu Haoxuan's attitude was very tough, and Tang Shaoyi had no choice but to go back and ask Yuan Datou for instructions.

On January 23, Yuan Datou issued an edict of abdication, and he, who had only been emperor for two months and ten days, stepped down.

According to the agreement with the Northern Army, Yuan Datou and the Beiyang government handed over the gold and silver treasures they had taken with them when they evacuated from the eye. The Yuan family all moved back to Xiangcheng, Henan Province to live. As for the ministers in Beiyang, they are also fending for themselves, some join the northern government, and some are in business or ordinary people. The Beiyang Army also accepted the reorganization of the Northern Army. Beiyang, which once ruled the whole of China, has left the stage of history. (To be continued......)

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