After learning of the conflict in Jinan, the Nationalist Government in Guangzhou immediately made a positive response, first sending diplomats to negotiate with Japan, and then sending a telegram to the Northern Expeditionary Army to understand the battle situation ahead.

Undoubtedly, the Jinan shot not only stunned the Japanese, but even the central government in Guangzhou, the United States, Britain and other countries were completely shocked.

After hearing that there was a military conflict in Jinan, Wang Jingwei angrily scolded in the office, "Huang Ke is a stunned young man, and now he is angry with the Japanese? Wouldn't it be to ruin the revolutionary cause of the former prime minister? He's not saving China, he's harming China! ”

After scolding him, he still couldn't relieve his anger, and Chairman Wang also smashed the cup in front of his secretary Zeng Zhongming for the first time, and then greeted Huang Ke's ancestors and eighteen generations.

Secretary Zeng Zhongming frowned after seeing it, he could understand Wang Jingwei's eagerness, when the Northern Expedition was about to succeed, there was such a thing. At this time, the Guangzhou government was already busy with a pot of porridge, but at this time he had no good way but good words and comfort.

"The chairman does not need to worry, Huang Ke has long had different intentions, which can be seen from the time when he opposed the central government's policy of purging the party, and now in this situation, we can take advantage of this opportunity to remove him, as for the Japanese saying that they want to launch an all-out war, I think it is more fiction than reality."

Wang Jingwei nodded, and said thoughtfully: "What you said is not wrong, I also expect that the Japanese will not rashly start a war at this time, but there are too many cronies of Huang Ke in the army, if he insists on not retreating, I am afraid it will be difficult to succeed, on the other hand, we must actively negotiate and avoid directly sending troops with the Japanese under this pretext." In addition, the generals of the Northern Expeditionary Army were rectified. This army is too disagreeable, it refused to purge the party on the grounds of war, this army is completely like Huang Ke's personal army, what is the difference between this and the old warlords in the past? ”

Zeng Zhongming nodded undeniably: "The chairman is far-sighted, I think that if Huang Ke is kept, it means that this matter is granted to Huang Ke by the central government, and then the top level of the Japanese military department will use this as a reason to risk going to war." Neither the parliament nor the senators were willing to go to war with the Japanese at this time, so it was okay to put pressure on them through the central government. ”

Wang Jingwei nodded, and after a while, he raised his hand to look at his watch, and then walked towards the conference room angrily.

At the conference table covered with burgundy tablecloths, the members of the Central Executive Committee of the central government were already sitting here early, and in addition to these dignitaries, some staff members such as big bosses and bank presidents were also sitting together early.

They had all heard about the military clash in Jinan, and now not only the domestic newspapers, but also the newspapers in Hong Kong, Japan, Europe and the United States have taken the clash as their headlines.

The parliamentarians were talking about the matter, some were indignant, some were worried, some were gloating and ready to see how Huang Ke would end, in short, the meeting room of the National Assembly became a vegetable market-like place, and it became a mess.

In the eyes of many people, Huang Ke has stabbed a big basket, and no one can help him block this basket at present, and no one can say whether this basket will endanger their status and interests.

After a while, with the sound of hurried footsteps in leather shoes, Wang Jingwei walked in. He was wearing a suit with a small lapel and a navy blue tie around his neck today, which made him look a little handsome.

As Wang Jingwei and the others entered, the conference room returned to calm, and a few people began to whisper. Wang Jingwei sat in the middle of the table, and the others also looked here. After a while, Hu Hanmin and Liao Zhongkai, who were wearing robes and horse coats and short-sighted glasses, walked in one after another.

Both of them are elders of the national government, and they also belong to two different factions, so they naturally attracted everyone's attention when they walked in. Although such a major event happened, the pace of the two of them was unhurried, and there was a momentum of Mount Tai collapsing in front of them without changing color.

Seeing that everyone was almost there, Wang Jingwei signaled that the meeting could start, and a man in national uniform who was presiding over the meeting next to him nodded.

"Now the meeting is open, there are several agendas for today's emergency meeting, and the main topic is the ...... of Japan's imminent war" The meeting was presided over by a young member of the state government, and after a simple procedure, Wang Jingwei glanced at Liao Zhongkai and Hu Hanmin who were sitting next to him, the expressions of the two elders were very calm, obviously they did not become particularly irritable about this matter.

Liao Zhongkai supports Huang Ke, he has always opposed imperialism, but at this time he seems to feel that Huang Ke's move is a little inconsiderate, he may not know, if it is not suitable for Huang Ke to secretly send someone to protect him, I am afraid that he would have been assassinated long ago.

"It's a bit early to talk about war, the diplomatic department is now communicating with the Japanese side, and the Japanese side is very tough, but there is still a glimmer of room for maneuver. In addition, the views of the United States, Britain, and other countries are also to maintain balance in the Far East, and the US ambassador to China has also promised to mediate between the two countries, and the most important thing at the moment is to order the Northern Expeditionary Army to remain calm and not to blindly expand the situation. ”

Tang Shaoyi of the diplomatic department took the lead in speaking, and after speaking, there was neither praise nor opposition from the surroundings, and it was obvious that at this time, everyone did not want to express their views.

"Old Hu, what do you think?" Wang Jingwei looked at Hu Hanmin next to him, he was a veteran of the national government and supported his own faction, so Wang Jingwei did not hesitate to ask for his opinion.

Hu Hanmin was silent for a moment and then pursed his lips: "You can't fight, not to mention that our industry is backward and the army system is incomplete; Just talking about the current situation of the Northern Expedition, it cannot be fought, otherwise the previous achievements will be wasted. Huang Ke is good at everything, but he is too young and too ambitious, and now he has stabbed out Lou Zi, making the entire government very passive, such a person is not useful. ”

"Yes, yes, Huang Ke is a troublemaker" "Now that this situation is made, how should he end up?" "I recommend that Huang Ke be transferred to a military court...... Hu Hanmin's words aroused the approval of many people, and the patriarch's statement was immediately promised by many people, and some people began to accuse Huang Ke of sabotaging the plan, and they also threatened to send Huang Ke to justice.

"Ahem!" Liao Zhongkai coughed softly at this time, he was not in good health, and he had stayed up late recently, so sometimes he had a little cough, but at this time, outsiders didn't know if he was coughing because he was unwell, or if he was deliberately reminding him.

Everyone turned their eyes to Liao Zhongkai, Liao Zhongkai lifted his glasses and said slowly: "It seems that most of your opinions are to blame Huang Ke, and some suggest that Huang Ke be dismissed from his post and disposed of. In my opinion, Huang Ke is not only without fault, but has merit. ”

Liao Zhongkai struck the ground a few times with his cane, and the venue fell silent: "The first prime minister comforted you on his deathbed that the revolution has not yet succeeded, and comrades still need to work hard. But what is the purpose of our revolution? What is the revolution for? Our revolution is the future development of China. The Three People's Principles proposed by the former premier are the aims of our government, but what is the situation in Jinan this time? Why did the Japanese send troops to Jinan, I don't think you need me to explain to you? ”

"Avoiding betraying the country and seeking glory is the style of the Beiyang warlords, we are a revolutionary government, and the army is a brand new army. Huang Ke made a very correct decision, there was nothing wrong, and it should be done by a revolutionary. In my opinion, the central government should not blame Huang Ke, but should be rewarded. commend this kind of behavior with the Three People's Principles as the purpose of the revolution".

Liao Zhongkai's words were loud, and it was difficult for everyone present to refute them, and after a while, Wang Jingwei said with a strange smile: "Commander Huang Ke has led the army to make many achievements in recent years, and what Liao Lao said is not wrong, but the central government should consider the overall situation, judging from the current situation of our country, there is no chance of winning a full-scale war with Japan now, even if the Japanese army sends troops, it will leave a breath of breath for warlords Zhang Zuolin, Sun Chuanfang and others. Therefore, I personally suggest that Huang Ke be dismissed from the post of commander of the Northern Expeditionary Army, handed over to the Guangzhou National Procuratorate, and then negotiate with the Japanese, so as to show our sincerity."

Although President Wang's remarks are a bit low, all of them are high-ranking politicians, not enthusiastic young people on the streets, and they all know that political goals are the most important and means are not important. Obviously, Wang Jingwei's words are the most appropriate.

"The most important thing at the moment is to negotiate with the Japanese, the Japanese army has already begun to advance in this direction, and if you don't control it, it will be difficult to control it," said a parliamentarian in a horse coat, followed by another sigh.

"Don't worry, everyone, I thought that the Japanese sent troops only with thunder and rain, and they categorically would not send troops to China at this time to launch a full-scale war" Everyone looked back, and the man who spoke was a man with thick eyebrows and big eyes wearing a stand-up collar national uniform, the man looked heroic, and the dark green notebook and military emblem in his hand showed that he was a representative of the military.

Those who are familiar with this person know that he is Director Zhou of the General Staff Department of the Ministry of National Defense, and he can be regarded as Huang Ke's person. Everyone raised their eyebrows and looked at this person, Liao Zhongkai nodded slightly, obviously he was not familiar with this person, but his words did not coincide with his own opinion.

Although Director Zhou prepared a full reason to prove his opinion, he was not given a chance at the meeting. The meeting soon entered the final summary stage, and Chairman Wang, with the support of everyone, made a resolution: to remove Huang Ke as commander-in-chief of the Northern Expeditionary Army, apologize to the Japanese side, and restore the beautiful cooperation between the two countries.