Mr. Hoffman is really anxious now. This battle gave the Germans a new understanding of the Volunteers. At first, the Germans were willing to help Yang Xiaolin just to cause some trouble for the Russians, and it was also sneaky to do, and they didn't think it was worth standing against the whole world for the sake of a bandit.

But this battle the volunteers with their guns in their hands told everyone that they were not bandits, but a group of real soldiers! They can fight against the troops of any country in the world!

The Germans were not fools, and the attitude towards a retreating army capable of killing four armies of the Japanese was definitely different from that towards a group of bandits. They now believe that Yang Dagui can be their friend in Asia, and a valuable friend!

When Yang Xiaolin's footsteps entered the Rugong Office, Hao Fuman's whole person greeted him: "Commander Yang, congratulations on your victory in the war!" On behalf of the German side, I would like to express my most sincere congratulations to you. ”

Can he represent Germany? Yang Xiaolin noticed this change in wording, and in the past, Hoffman had always been in contact with himself as a person.

With a smile on his face, he reached out and shook his hand with Hoffman: "Thank you!" It's too early to say victory, and the war is only the first stage of the war in my plan. And thank you, Mr. Hoffman, for staying here and fighting with us all this time. Don't worry, we Chinese are righteous and will never forget our friends who have helped us. ”

Hoffman nodded, obviously understanding what Commander Yang didn't say. He immediately took out a telegram: "Commander Yang, this is a congratulatory message from Commander Shi Lifen to you, please take a look." We, the German side, believe that perhaps our two sides should move closer and that the prospects for our cooperation in certain military fields should be broader. ”

Yang Xiaolin looked at the telegram and said a few polite words in the form. It was also the first time that someone sent a telegram to himself. It is impossible to say that we should start with those very important issues.

He put the telegram away: "Hoffmann, I have always wanted to cooperate more deeply with the German side, and you know this best, but last year you rejected some of my plans. ”

Hoffman hurriedly said: "You're talking about the Submarine Research Institute, right?" Berlin has already decided that we will be able to carry out this cooperation as soon as we have the right location. And by deeper I mean that I go a little deeper....... so let's put it this way, and we can give you the necessary support in military operations. ”

Yang Xiaolin was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but wonder if the Germans wanted to sign some military treaty with him? It is reasonable for the Germans to change their attitude to win this battle themselves, but it would be too much of an exaggeration to say that a treaty was signed, right?

Hoffmann's next words made him understand what the Germans meant: "I heard that you plan to support Yuan Shikai as the president of China, and you also have the idea of sending troops to Jinzhou, right?" ”

"Hmm."

"We in Germany are ready to provide you with all the help you need. I know that you have dropped a lot of heavy weapons in North Korea this time, and we will solve this problem for you. Let me tell you from Berlin that the supplies we have given you have been loaded onto ships. ”

Commander Yang understood what the Germans thought, there will never be a free lunch in this world, and the purpose of the Germans' help is actually the same as the fact that the French gave Russia 1.3 billion gold marks, the French wanted the Russians to drag the German army from behind, and Germany allowed itself to have more sufficient strength in order to traumatize the Russian troops to the greatest extent, so that the Russians could not hold back the German army.

This world is like this, and people will talk to you about cooperation if you have the value to use.

Yang Xiaolin smiled: "I'm afraid this is not easy, right?" ”

Hoffman shook his head: "You don't have to worry. As long as you have the idea of sending troops to Jinzhou, we will fully support you. At the same time, I can assure you that when President Yuan's inauguration ceremony begins, we in Germany will give you a big gift. Guaranteed to surprise you. ”

Yang Xiaolin doesn't know what big gift the German side wants to give him, but even if they give Germany to themselves, they dare to take it! And he also had to prescribe the conditions he wanted to offer: "Hao Fuman, I mean that there is no need to send us guns from Germany for the matter of materials." I'll have some consultations with Yuan Shikai right away. If you're happy, I'd like you to provide us with a batch of machines, and we'll build a larger arsenal directly in Kannai. It's bigger than the one we used to have, what do you think? ”

Taking the guns sent by the Germans was indeed the fastest way and the most trouble-free. But Yang Xiaolin still hoped that the Germans would build him an arsenal so that he could produce enough weapons and ammunition to support the entire Great Patriotic War.

Hauffman thought for a moment: "Okay, I'll negotiate with the Berlin side. I don't think there should be any problems. ”

Beijing

The victory of the Volunteers in Northeast China was not only as simple as the Japanese withdrawing from China, but even the Beiyang Army and the people of Beijing, who were resisting the attack of the Russian army, were excited after receiving the news!

Immediately afterwards, Yang Xiaolin sent a telegram to support Lao Yuan's inauguration as the president of the country, and said that the volunteers were willing to fight side by side with the Beiyang Army in the current situation to jointly resist all foreign troops who entered Chinese land with guns. This news greatly boosted the fighting spirit of the entire north, and gave some people who had gradually lost confidence in the war because of the danger of Shanhaiguan once again have the confidence to continue fighting.

Shanhaiguan is still in the hands of Duan Qirui, the artillery fire here has been fighting for almost a month, the Beiyang Army has killed and wounded nearly 100,000 people in this place, and a large number of corpses and wounded soldiers come down from the front line every day, but there are also new reinforcements every day.

Yuan Shikai's death order to Duan Qirui is that he must hold this place, at the very least, until he becomes the president. It can't be said that he is doing a ceremony in Beijing here, and the Russians are beating the city there, so it will really make Sa Daoyi see a joke.

After Yang Xiaolin sent a telegram, Lao Yuan still implemented his style as always, and hurriedly held a press conference to express the attitude of the Beiyang side on Yang Xiaolin's support for him to be the president. Lao Yuan first said that he was not suitable, and then said that he was very frightened, and finally said that since everyone looked up to him at this time of national disaster, there was no reason to shirk it, so he could only reluctantly embarrass him.

Lao Yuan was very embarrassed when the Manchu Qing Dynasty gave way, and now he is also terrified, as if this evil world is very unfair, why do you want him to be the president every time?

The inauguration ceremony was set by Lao Yuan four days later, that is, on April 26. As for the political system of New China, Lao Yuan said that it must be a republic and a democracy. However, the current situation is special, and New China cannot be allowed to elect in a step-by-step manner. Yuan Shikai said that he first reluctantly picked up this burden, and when the war of the Chinese nation against foreign enemies was over, he should abdicate and give up the position of president to talented people.

Immediately after that, he told those reporters that China's reunification would be premised on the reunification of the army, and the first thing to do next was to negotiate the merger of the Beiyang Army and the Volunteer Army.

This time, there is no need for Yang Xiaolin to scold him, Mr. Sa Daoyi is very angry at Yuan Shikai's statement, and publicly scolded at the meeting of ministers of various countries: "Yuan Shikai, this bastard, has obviously been staring at this position for a long time, and now he is still acting like someone forced him to sit on it!" This guy must be very happy right now! ”

All eight countries participating in the coalition had already arrived, with the exception of the Japanese minister Shotaro Abe in Nanjing, and they were sitting here to discuss a coherent solution to the current situation in China.

The American minister, Conger, looked at Sadaoyi's anger and sympathized with the British ambassador.

Sadao has done a very good job in China over the years, not only safeguarding the interests of the British Empire in China, but even allowing the British to completely dominate the position of various countries on China.

Sa Daoyi was a little anxious about the issue of the Northeast, and the mistake he made was not that he should not provoke the Volunteers, and that the British Empire was capable of provoking any opponent in the world in this era. Sado was wrong, like the Japanese, they found an ally they shouldn't have found.

Sometimes, allies are really more terrible than enemies! It can be said that he has only done this one wrong thing in his ten years in China. But politics is like that, the British side seems to have a plan to recall Saudiel, and the poor ambassador must have known it himself, and he is still working hard, already out of the professionalism of a diplomat, not to leave a mess for the next one.

Unfortunately, Conger's eyes fell to Minister Mummer with a cigar in his mouth, and he knew that Sadaoyi's mess was fixed.

Mr. Sadaoyi's eyes swept around: "Ladies and gentlemen, I still say what I said before, I hope that everyone can take the same step on the issue of China, which is very beneficial to each of our countries. The setbacks in the current war, but please believe that this is not a big problem, and what we need to do now is how to put pressure on Sun Wen so that he can appear in front of everyone as the president of China before the 26th. ”

Minister Lannico was now clearly Mr. Sadaoyi's staunchest supporter, and as soon as Sadaoyi had finished speaking, Lanniko continued: "I think we should be a little tougher on Sun Wen!" Our tens of thousands of troops are parked in Shanghai, and we have enough ability to bring the Chinese to their knees by force. ”

Conger smiled: "Minister Lannico, I think you Russians should think about how to make Yuan Shikai submit now." ”

Mr. Lannico's face suddenly became ugly, and Sadaoyi looked at Conger as well: "Mr. Conger, I think there is some truth in Minister Lannico's words. Sun Wen's attitude is very important to us, and we don't have much time left. Moreover, there is a Beiyang Army in Shanghai, and we can use them to deter Sun Wen. ”

Minister Mu Mo, who had been sitting next to him and did not speak, suddenly spoke at this time: "Mr. Sadaoyi, I would like to explain to you about the coalition forces. (To be continued......)