Soon after the Mid-Autumn Festival, it enters the late autumn season in October. The Han River flows from east to west and is located on the Korean Peninsula, where autumn seems to be invisible. The wharves on the north bank of the Han River are still busy day and night, and large quantities of military supplies are being transported to the south bank of the Han River. At this time, Yuan Shikai appeared on the dock, and with the occupation of Seoul, as the governor of the Korean Peninsula, he naturally had to make his debut.

Yuan Shikai and his entourage set out from the capital in late August and walked for a whole month to reach the north bank of the Han River. After the Eastern Front broke through the defense line on the Han River, the Lee dynasty of Korea quickly submitted to the Chinese Empire, and the principle of survival of the fittest was clear to them, so it was logical that a new governor would take office. Yuan Shikai looked at the exotic city on the other side, and his heart was slightly excited. Don't look at Yuan Shikai when he has just entered the age of establishment, but he looks very old and steady, which is not commensurate with his actual age.

"Lord Yuan, it's time for us to cross the river!" One of his subordinates said cautiously. Yuan Shikai was dressed in the clothes of an official, with an overcoat and a top hat on his head, looking ambitious and polite. Because of his low stature, he had to keep his chest and head up, trying to make the altitude a little higher. At this moment, he is about to arrive in Seoul to take office, and he is indeed a little proud. Especially for the caution of his subordinates, Yuan Shikai is very useful. The group quickly crossed the Han River and entered Seoul.

An antique courtyard, with a long signboard in front of the door written in black characters in Song style of the Eastern Front Army Headquarters of the Chinese Empire, and two sentries standing guard on the left and right. Yuan Shikai and his entourage stopped in front of the headquarters, everyone got out of the car, and a subordinate went to negotiate with the sentry. At this time. Commander Bai Sheng and the chief of staff are studying the military situation. "Report to the commander, the new governor of the Korean Peninsula, Yuan Shikai, asks to see you!" Bai Sheng was not surprised, the headquarters had already sent a letter. Among them was a handwritten letter written by Deng Zixuan to him, in which he introduced the delicate situation and asked him to fully support Yuan Shikai's work.

"Tell Yuan Shikai that we are studying the military situation and ask him to wait for a while!" Bai Sheng was a little understated, obviously despising the other party. "Commander, Yuan Shikai's name is unknown. What does this kid do? "I heard that he is a regimental commander of the border garrison, this guy used to be Li Hongzhang's subordinate, and he can win the favor of the president. It probably has something to do with Li Hongzhang. With my understanding of the president, I would not hastily appoint a feudal official, maybe this kid is really talented! ”

"Since it was appointed by the president, are we suspected of being slow?" The chief of staff was a little apprehensive. "I'm just going to kill his arrogance. By the way, see how he reacts. Bai Sheng sneered. This kid is indeed shit lucky. Kill his majesty too! The chief of staff guessed Bai Sheng's thoughts. About two hours later, Bai Sheng said to the chief of staff: "You go and let him in, our guests are afraid that they will be in a hurry."

In fact, Bai Sheng was wrong, what kind of person is Yuan Shikai. When he arrived in Seoul to meet such a prominent figure, he was already prepared. For Bai Sheng, he has done his homework. Bai Sheng is the president's descendant, and such a person can only look up and not offend. He knew very well in his heart that even if Bai Sheng stretched out a little finger, he would twist him to pieces. can even cut first and then play, so Yuan Shikai must be energetic. Don't allow yourself to make the slightest mistake.

While Yuan Shikai was waiting, he honestly fought in the reception room, and there was no trace of irritation on his expression. Yuan Shikai was allowed to walk into the war room, and when he saw the other party looking at him with a serious expression, he immediately said reverently: "Humble Yuan Shikai, meet the commander, please give the commander instructions!" Bai Sheng said coldly: "Lord Governor, please sit down!" The words were obviously thorny, and Yuan Shikai shuddered when he heard it: "Humble or standing and listening to the instructions!" ”

Bai Sheng smiled slightly, and said in a kind tone: "Sit down!" Am I that terrible? Yuan Shikai sat cautiously on the chair. Bai Sheng continued: "I don't know anything about government affairs, and the management of the Korean Peninsula will be handed over to you in the future, and how to stabilize the peninsula depends on your ability!" "I will never fail to live up to the expectations of the president, and I will do my best to fulfill the president's trust!" Bai Sheng nodded with satisfaction and said, "Your Governor's Mansion has been prepared, come on!" A lean officer walked in.

"He will be the captain of your guard from now on, and I have selected 50 soldiers for you to serve as your guard, and the Governor will immediately escort the Governor to his post." Bai Sheng was resolute. Yuan Shikai came out of the headquarters, rode on the war horse that had been prepared in advance, and under the guard of the guards, he drove towards the palace of the Li family. At this time, Emperor Gaozong had already heard the news, and personally led Concubine Min and other princes and ministers to kneel outside the palace to greet him. During this period, the Li dynasty was nominally the king, but the real power was held by his wife Concubine Min and her relatives.

Yuan Shikai led his entourage and guards to appear in front of the palace with a high spirit, and Gaozong shouted: "Welcome to the Imperial Governor-General and Ministers, we will change our minds, always submit to the Chinese Empire, and never rebel." Yuan Shikai jumped off the war horse, personally stepped forward to pick up Gao Zongdao, and said: "I know that under the obscenity of the dwarf country, you have to surrender because you are living in secret. The Chinese Empire, regardless of its past suspicions, welcomes you back again. "Thank you for the magnanimity of the Empire, and thank you very much on behalf of your subjects!" Gao Zong's jaw head.

Yuan Shikai deliberately observed Concubine Min beside him, and found that this woman was very calm and looked unusual, no wonder Gaozong was set aside. Before coming, Deng Zixuan gave a detailed introduction to the situation of the Li dynasty, so Yuan Shikai had a bottom in his heart. Yuan Shikai decided to quickly knife and said for a while: "Women interfere in politics and do endless harm, and the Qing court is the most haode example." Now that the governor has taken office and issued the first ban, the harem will not be allowed to interfere in politics in the future, and if it is found that the harem is interfering in politics again, it will be severely punished. Gaozong's eyes lit up when he heard this, and his wife Concubine Min fell to the ground with black eyes when she heard it.

Entering the palace lobby, Yuan Shikai continued in front of hundreds of civil and military officials: "Emperor Gaozong, this governor has decided to restore your centralized power, and the purpose is to let the Korean Peninsula come out of the shadow of war as soon as possible. At present, the imperial army is pursuing the victory, and the Japanese are fleeing in confusion, and it is estimated that the Korean war will end by the end of October. This governor has put together your imperial power to allow you to heal the wounds of the war as soon as possible. Along the way, I have seen that your subjects are in great distress and feel a great sense of responsibility. ”

The civil and military officials knelt down again and said, "Thank you for the mercy of the Governor, and thank you for the magnanimity of the Chinese Empire!" Yuan Shikai said: "Although the Chinese Empire is at war, the country is thriving and thriving, and the people's lives are getting better day by day. We advocate the construction of a royal paradise, the purpose is to make the people's lives better, singing and dancing, happiness and health. In the next step, the Governor will assist you in developing people's livelihood, developing commerce and trade, and closely linking it with the economy of the Central Plains, so as to at least solve the problem of having enough to eat. ”

Emperor Gaozong was moved by a mess and old tears. Yuan Shikai continued: "Emperor Gaozong, for Concubine Min and her henchmen, try not to kill, to adopt a gentle policy, the current suffering of the people is the top priority, and a stable situation is more important than anything else??????。 Although Yuan Shikai's quick decision was a little green, several measures promulgated showed his level and won the trust of Emperor Gaozong and hundreds of civil and military officials.

After Yuan Shikai left, a minister said: "Bixia, the Chinese Empire is indeed extraordinary, and it is no accident that the Qing court was overthrown and the foreigners were defeated. This new Governor, young and promising, is a blessing to us. In order to show our sincerity, marriage is necessary. When everyone heard this, they agreed. Emperor Gaozong groaned, and Zuihou decided to give his youngest daughter to Yuan Shikai as his aunt's wife.

The next day, Yuan Shikai was checking the relevant information in the Governor's Palace, and his subordinates reported that Jin Xuezhi, the cabinet minister of the Li Dynasty, came to visit. This guy is about 40 years old and has a beautiful face. As soon as they met, Jin Xuezhi clasped his hands into fists and said, "Lord Governor, thank you for helping Bixia eradicate Concubine Min and other rebellious ministers and thieves and restore the original appearance of the Li dynasty." In order to express her gratitude, Bixia decided to give her little daughter to the Governor to be her aunt's wife, hoping that the Lord would accept it with a smile! ”

Yuan Shikai was ecstatic when he heard this, and the president asked him to marry, but he didn't expect the other party to take the initiative to propose it, which saved him a lot of trouble. But Yuan Shikai said: "Marriage can deepen our trust in each other, and I have no objection to this." However, when the governor first arrived, it was not good to take concubines without a trace of political achievements. I think this is slow in advance, and I think about it in the long run. "Your Excellency the Governor has thought thoughtfully, and we are in a hurry, so we will do what your lord wants?" Kim Hak-sik was well worth the trip, and he was naturally very happy.

Jin Xuezhi's fluent Chinese made Yuan Shikai thoughtful, and just then he looked through the materials and found that the official documents and historical records of the Li Dynasty were recorded in Chinese, and it can be said that officials in the Li Dynasty did not know Chinese, and it was almost impossible to move an inch, so almost all officials in North Korea would communicate or write in Chinese. Before he came, Yuan Shikai secretly decided that in the future, he would make the Korean Peninsula a province of the Chinese Empire, and in this way, he would definitely be able to shine for a thousand years, so Yuan Shikai set an ultimate goal for himself.

Yuan Shikai said tentatively: "Lord Jin! In order to deepen our ties and facilitate communication and business, I suggest that people can also learn Chinese. Kim Hak-sik was a little hesitant when he heard this. Yuan Shikai said with a smile: "Lord Jin, don't be embarrassed, we don't engage in coercion, it's completely voluntary!" Jin Xuezhi suddenly opened up when he heard this: "I will reply to you after discussing this matter with Bixia." Yuan Shikai nodded and said there was no problem.

In fact, Yuan Shikai had already planned it, as long as he wanted to learn it on the road, he couldn't do it. In the future, in the fields of business, exchanges, and exchanges, preferential treatment will be given to those who are proficient in Chinese, forcing you to have to learn Chinese, and it is completely voluntary. With the exchange of economic interests, the people will inevitably set off an upsurge of learning Chinese, and Yuan Shikai is very confident in this.

(To be continued......)

PS: For a talented person, as long as it is beneficial to the overall situation, pulling out the seedlings is also a clever means.