Now to start training those twelve or thirteen-year-olds, it's a bit cruel to say. During the Great Patriotic War, Yang Xiaolin also said that his desperate purpose was to let the children sit in school and study with peace of mind. But the reality is even harsher. This is originally a bandit's world, and when you can't be stronger than others, there won't be that paradise!

And after the victory of the war, Yang Xiaolin's mentality really changed a little, he suddenly throbbed a little, and the desire to grab it seemed to be even stronger. He felt that he should get back all the things that the gentlemen had stolen from China.

Yes, they started to pay it back, but there were some things that they had to get themselves.

The shame of burning Beijing twice is the sorrow of a nation. Even more sad is the first time because we don't buy their opium, and the second time because we don't want to give them any more privileges! Two fires have burned away the dignity of our nation, and it's not just that you can return the money. There is only one way to wash it away, and that is to turn Paris and London into ruins! Yang Xiaolin felt that when he moved the Arc de Triomphe and Big Ben to China, he would be able to forgive the British and French.

This thought used to be just a thought, but as he reached the pinnacle of power, he felt that he had some hope that he could realize it, although he was now docile on the surface, took the initiative to cut the army, and constantly showed favor to the West, but he really couldn't control the desire in his heart.

Sometimes Yang Xiaolin thinks that maybe the mustache and himself are now in the same state of mind, pure democracy at the beginning, and want to help his country get out of the predicament. But then he was manipulated by the desire in his heart and went farther and farther.

Can you really complete the blueprint in your heart with China? If you fail, will you be scolded like a mustache? He can't be sure, there is only one thing he can be sure, this road can only move forward, there can be no turning back, and he can't stop.

If he really wants to give up the desire in his heart and get along with Japan and Russia, he can't do it at all.

Mr. Mu Mo understood Yang Xiaolin's meaning. This Chinese is obviously not giving up the war, he is preparing for the future war. This was a relief to the Germans, but it was not ideal, because the Germans were now facing immediate trouble, and they needed China to share the pressure on the Russians for them at this stage.

"Oh, Commander Yang. Maybe your approach is right, but it really doesn't help much for Germany, and we need you to contain the military strength of the Russians so that Nicholas II can't move his troops to Europe, you should understand. ”

Yang Xiaolin nodded: "Mr. Mu Mo." Please convey to Berlin on my behalf that China is a suitable friend, and we have always been true to our word. Although we have now signed an agreement with the Russians, I will surprise you in less than half a year. ”

Mu Mo was really a little uneasy, but he didn't dwell on it anymore, and smiled at Yang Xiaolin and said, "To tell you the truth, I'm really not at ease with your guarantee, but now it's the only way to go." Half a year is a bit long. Turkey is very tense there, and it is inconvenient for us in Germany to intervene too much, so I hope you can contain some Russians here and relieve some pressure on the situation in Turkey. ”

Yang Xiaolin understood. The current international situation is so complicated that as the attitude of the British on the contradiction between Germany and France becomes clearer, the attitude of the Italians is slowly blurred. Although the Germans did not expect much help from Italy, the location of that country was really important. It was about the connection between Germany and the African colonies.

So at this time, they need Russia's strength to be contained, and the purpose of supporting China and supporting Turkey is the same, and even some time ago they tried to contact Romania. Germany said to Romania, if you want to fight the Russians, I will fully support you, and I will make Bulgaria make concessions to you in the territorial dispute, and you two brothers will form an alliance to fight the Russians together.

It is a pity that the Romanians, although they hated Russia, did not believe in the German assurances.

Speaking of cooperation, Yang Xiaolin suddenly thought of something: "Mr. Mumo, I have a request to the German side, can you let me send a group of officers to your Germany to study?" Or to put it more clearly, I hope that the military exchanges between China and Germany can become a norm, and we will regularly send military personnel to each other to learn from each other, do you think this plan is feasible? ”

Murmo thought for a moment, he felt that there was nothing wrong with this, this plan could only make the Sino-German military alliance stronger, and it would be good for Germany: "I will report this problem to Berlin when I go back, and I believe that Berlin will agree." ”

The Germans were dealt with, and there were talks to be held with the British. It was the army that cooperated with Germany, and the navy that cooperated with the British. In addition to the navy, there is also the issue of money to be discussed, and for Yang Xiaolin, getting the British to pay for China is something he must strive for.

The first is to find a way to pull China away from Germany, and second, Britain is also warning the Japanese, you are honest and obedient, if you are disobedient, I will immediately let the Chinese navy develop, the first thing the Chinese navy will do when it comes together, it will definitely be to compete with you Japan for hegemony in Asia, and I dare not say whether you win or lose, but once we help him in the fight, it is estimated that you Japan will not be able to bargain for anything.

The country is like this, Yang Xiaolin knows that the British are using him, and he is also using the British. Again, if you can be used, it means that you are valuable. Although the negotiations are being carried out by Yang Du, Yang Xiaolin must give them answers to some key issues that cannot be clearly stated.

For example, if they want British banks to intervene in China's land reform, they have to wait for Yang Xiaolin to make a decision. The British were really hungry for this big piece of cake, and the Americans and French made the same demand, but for China, mortgaging land to foreign banks could have a very negative impact on the newly formed government.

This problem is very difficult to deal with, which makes Yang Xiaolin very conflicted.

This is one of the last few controversial issues between the two sides, and if this issue is resolved, China and the British Empire can formally resume diplomatic relations. Just sent Mu Mo Yang Xiaolin's thoughts turned to this, and before he could think for long, Tai Wangu knocked on the door outside: "Commander, there is a phone call for you at home, and President Yuan asked if you can go back to dinner?" ”

Yuan Shikai has a strong family concept, although he had a very unpleasant quarrel with Yang Xiaolin this time, but after coming out of the hospital, it is still the same old rule every night, as long as you are in Beijing, he will call to ask, and he will not go back to eat.

Yang Xiaolin thought for a while, he really hadn't been to Lao Yuan's house since he came back, Yuan Zhongzhen had been staying with Lao Yuan, no matter what, he shouldn't refuse anymore: "Prepare the car, let's go now." ”

Tai Wangu went to prepare the car, and Yang Xiaolin made a phone call to Shen Dan and told her that he would not go back. This is also a habit to learn from Lao Yuan, Yang Xiaolin never said that he would not go back and make a phone call, but now he feels that this habit is actually quite good.

Yuan Shikai is not the president now, but his family banquet is still lively.

In the past, although some old brothers from Beiyang left the government, many did not leave Beijing. Like Xu Shichang, Zhao Bingjun, and Sa Zhenbing, Yang Xiaolin fulfilled his promise and did not touch the property of those people, most of them began to look for some business to do in Beijing, these people have connections and capital, and Yuan Shikai can more or less take care of them, life is not a problem for them.

These guys like to come and see Lao Yuan if they have something to do, especially since this matter has just passed, many of them have to persuade the president even if they can't figure it out, so that Lao Yuan wants to open some. For these people, Lao Yuan always left them for a meal, just like it was late when they came to report their work in the past.

Yang Xiaolin didn't say anything about this, now the commander of the Beijing garrison is Liu Xianhe, the soldiers are all his own people, Duan Qirui was transferred to the northeast, Feng Guozhang was transferred to the southwest, even the second-line generals of Beiyang like Duan Zhigui are far away from the capital, and it doesn't matter if there are a few educated old guys drinking and chatting, Yang Xiaolin is not afraid that they will make trouble again.

Lao Yuan's attitude is really good, when he was president, some of the words were roundabout, but now that he has resigned, he doesn't want to fight with Yang anymore, but he puts it very neatly: "Xiaolin, how is the British talking about it?" ”

Yang Xiaolin put down his chopsticks and said: "We are talking, and now I can't decide on the issue of the British intervening in land reform, and we will almost be able to resume normal diplomatic relations after this negotiation." ”

Lao Yuan didn't stop his chopsticks, picked up a piece of green vegetables and put it in his mouth to eat, and said: "That's good, I'm worried that your kid won't give in, the British must talk about it, this matter is good for our development of the navy!" The navy must be developed, otherwise small Japan will be a big problem. ”

Yang Xiaolin nodded: "I know that I know that Yuan Gong can rest assured, I will be wary of the Japanese." ”

Yuan Keding interjected next to him at this time: "Dad, don't worry about this, my sister-in-law knows it, right?" ”

There was a hint of flattery on his face when he said this, Yang Xiaolin knew at a glance that the eldest prince was flattering himself, obviously he was a little impatient with loneliness. But it's really not the right time to arrange him now, Yuan Keding is not Shen Xing, Shen Xing is now honestly in Shanghai as the head of his police sub-bureau, although he has no credit, he really didn't cause any trouble to Yang Xiaolin.

Especially after Yang Xiaolin married the daughter of Yuan Shikai's family, Shen Xing was more stable, for fear that his negligence would bring trouble to Shen Dan.

Yang Xiaolin is sure that once Yuan Dagongzi has a little power, he will definitely not be honest. So he just smiled politely at Yuan Keding, and didn't say anything, this attitude really disappointed the eldest prince. (To be continued......)