The days passed, and I saw the end of the month. Ji Hyung-gil finally has a move. On the evening of November 30, Ji Hyung-gil called Han Chae to his room after dinner.

"Han San! This is Captain Kento Segoshi, so you can get to know him. ”

With a meaty face and cold eyes, Segoshi Kenyong took the initiative to reach out his hand.

"Accurate information has been obtained, and on December 4, that is, four days later, the Guangzhou general will hold a military parade to review the newly formed Guangzhou Security Regiment. Your Governor of Liangguang and that man will be there. We're on the spot! Listen to Mr. Huang, you have military training in Japan, so you should have no problem using a pistol, right? Ji Hengji said.

Han Ce was stunned for a moment, and replied casually, "There is no problem, but the marksmanship is very average." ”

"That'll do." Ji Hengji nodded to Segoshi, who took out a German-made box gun, handed it to Han Ce, and then gave him another row of bullets.

"There's already ammunition in the gun, it's spare. When the parade begins, you and Segoshi find a way to blend in with the front row of the crowd, and when the target takes the stage, shoot at the parade platform, it's as simple as that. Ji Hengji stared at Han Ce, "Han Sang, for the sake of your cause, we will not hesitate to sacrifice, you will not retreat from the battle, right?" ”

"Of course not."

"Yay. For the sake of safety, don't go anywhere these days, recharge your energy, and wait to establish immortality. ”

Ji Hengji didn't talk about the retreat after the assassination, I don't know if he didn't need special arrangements or deliberately tested Han Ce. Han Ce thought for a while, "Sir, if you succeed." Do you want to come back here and assemble? ”

"Yo Si! Han San, you are good. As long as you are calm and smart, you can run out. Ji Hengji's eyes were cold, "After the gunshots rang out, the scene was naturally chaotic, you throw away the pistol, who can know that you are an assassin?" Just run out with the crowd. But don't go back here, just find a hotel to stay in, and when the rumor passes, you can go to the Japanese consulate and report my name. Will arrange for you to go to Japan. He said. He took out a small bag again, "Here are thirty pieces of silver, which is your escape fund." ”

Han Ce didn't say anything more. He had to send the information out of the house, but Ji Hyung-gil's order not to let him go out stumped him. Han Ce tucked the pistol in his arms and came out of Ji Hengji's house. There was an idea of pulling out a gun to kill Ji Hengji and Segoshi. He was sure. Sekoshi was not the only one who planned to assassinate Commander Ryu. So. Even pulling out guns and killing Ji Hengji and Segoshi did not fundamentally solve the problem. Of course, he didn't do anything, because he didn't think about calling Long Qian to the police with his death in his bones.

The key is to get the information out there. But Segoshi has been following him all the time, where he goes. Including going to the toilet, Segoshi hangs behind him. Simply, Han Ce went back to the house and went to sleep.

The next day it was already a red sun, and Segoshi was already boxing in the courtyard, a very strange kind of boxing, a bit like tai chi, because the rhythm was very slow. Seeing Han Ce, Se Yue retracted his fists, "Han Sang, I see that your eyes are dark, haven't you slept well?" Segoshi Kento said in stiff Chinese.

"Mr. Captain, I still speak Japanese." Han Ce replied in Japanese, "I'm not afraid of your jokes, I really haven't killed anyone with my own hands." ”

Sekoshi smiled, "With the first time, it won't be difficult in the future." Don't worry about that gun, there's no problem with the gun. Composure is key, and the more nervous you are, the easier it is to make mistakes...... Otherwise, let's have a drink, I've got some good sake, please come with me. ”

"Okay. Please wait a minute, I'll go and make it easier. Han Ce suddenly remembered that the toilet in the corner had a small window, facing the street.

Han Ce quickly returned to the house, took the paper under Segoshi's gaze, and hurriedly walked towards the toilet. He went into the toilet and glanced into the courtyard, and saw that Sekoshi was still standing there, but his face was turned away.

Han Ce quickly took out the pen in his pocket, wrote a few lines on the handpiece paper, stood up and stood on tiptoe and looked at the fruit stall opposite, just as no one was buying fruit. Han Ce searched around, picked up a stone, and threw it through the window. Seeing the bald head looking over here, Han Ce hurriedly threw the paper ball out of the curl. Then Shi Shiran walked out of the toilet and said to Se Yue who looked over, "I'll go wash my hands, let's go drink." ”

Segoshi didn't notice Han Ce's ghost at all, nodded with a smile, and walked towards his room.

The rest of the day was still fine. Han Ce made up his mind to deal with it calmly, the fruit stand was still there, and he didn't know if the bald man had sent the information away. In addition to drinking with Segoshi, Han Ce stayed in the house and read a Japanese version of The Tale of Genji, which he borrowed from the innkeeper. This book is a little difficult for Han Ce, who is very average in Japan, and he even read 100 pages with guesswork.

It wasn't until lunch on the 4th that I learned from Chi Hengji, who had just returned from outside, that the location of the military parade was in a school on Fazheng Road, and the time was three o'clock in the afternoon. Ji Hyung-gil said that because the location was relatively narrow, there were not too many spectators, and the opponents were very careful, and those who were allowed to enter the school to watch the ceremony were ticketed. Through the relationship of the Chamber of Commerce, we got a few tickets, and as we spoke, we gave Se Yue and Han Ce no one a pink ticket.

"In addition to that person, there will also be high-ranking officials from Guangdong. However, those people were obstacles to Mr. Sun's revolution. So, you two need not worry. After the victory, the scene must be chaotic, there is a chance and time to escape, two warriors, be calm, composure is the basis of success, understand? ”

Han Ce nodded, while Se Yue didn't say anything.

"Han San, you are this," Ji Hengji suddenly praised Han Ce, "Don't worry, our Great Japanese Empire will do our best to help you." ”

This Chi Hengji is very rigorous in his work and meticulous in his thinking, definitely more rigorous than Sun Wen and others who he assists. Han Ce remembered that he had been trained in the intelligence department because he had heard the instructor talk about the rigorous and meticulous characteristics of the Japanese, and he was not only afraid.

At two o'clock, a carriage was called. Han Ce and Ji Hengji, who had already changed their clothes, got into the carriage and drove towards Fazheng Road. Ji Hengji didn't go, just shook hands with the two of them one by one and said goodbye, or maybe Yongjue.

Han Ce was worried that he would be searched when he entered the venue, but no. There were indeed soldiers in front of the venue to maintain order and check tickets, and after checking the tickets, they entered the venue smoothly.

The parade ground occupies the playground of the school, and a viewing platform has been erected. There was also a banner hanging on it, which read "The Formation Ceremony of the First Regiment of Guangzhou Security". There was a row of chairs on the stage, but there was no table.

Segoshi nodded to Han Ce after entering the parade ground and walked to the other side.

There is a runway between the audience and the viewing platform, and the distance between them is only 50 meters. The effective range of the German box gun exceeded eighty meters, and a well-trained killer could use a pistol to carry out an effective assassination.

Why would the parade be arranged in such a cramped place? Han Ce thought to himself, this seemed to be the arrangement of the Intelligence Department, could it be that the Intelligence Department was so determined that it would fish for the lives of the commander and the governor?

There are more and more people. Han Ce's gaze did not look at the security group lined up on the west side of the playground, but paid attention to Sekoshi's figure. Slowly. Han Ce moved towards Segoshi without knowing anything. The last one stopped behind Segoshi, and between the two of them were three or four spectators who were talking about something in rich Cantonese.

The band began to play, and Han Ce's eyes saw a group of people coming from the east, some in military uniforms. Some wore official uniforms and even yellow coats to show power and glory. The group ascended to the viewing platform from the east side. Han Ce saw it at a glance and walked in the middle. Long Qian, who is tall and conspicuous!

Oh, my God! Han Ce's palms suddenly sweated, and he suddenly felt that the information of that day had not been transmitted, otherwise Commander Long should not have appeared on this occasion! Han Ce didn't go to the stand. stared at Kenyoshi Sekoshi in front! is ready to pounce and crush this Japanese killer, even if he is misunderstood.

The sound of military music suddenly changed, and the entire security regiment began to move towards the viewing platform. The audience's eyes all looked west, and Han Ce's gaze that had been looking at Se Yue couldn't help but shift for a moment, and at this moment, the gun rang out! And more than one!

The sound of gunfire was muffled by the sound of military music, but it was still so deafening in Han Ce's ears! He felt that his hair was about to stand up, and when he raised his eyes to look at the stage, he saw that Long Qian had already pulled a person to the ground and fell to the ground, and the high-ranking officials who were laughing just now were in a mess!

Han Ce hurriedly rushed towards Segoshi! As soon as he moved, he was pushed to the ground by three strong men who flashed out of the crowd. Before Han Ce could scream, he punched him in the head and knocked him unconscious. The remnants of consciousness told him that the pistol he was tucking away before he could draw it had been removed.

There was a big mess at the venue!

Zhou Fu, the governor of Liangguang who was knocked down by Long Qian and pressed under him, woke up from the initial confusion and realized that there had been an assassination incident at the venue, and it was Long Qian, who had been talking to him beside him, who reacted in time and threw him down to protect his safety. The footsteps were hurried, and I felt that many people rushed to the review stand, "Ah, the commander is injured." Long Qian, who was pressing on him, was helped up, and Zhou Fu saw that Long Qian's body was dyed bright red.

"Ah, Lord Governor, you're all right, are you?" The guards helped Zhou Fu up.

"The Governor doesn't seem to have anything to do...... What happened to Admiral Dragon? Zhou Fu moved his hands and feet, and felt that there was no sign of being shot except for some pain in his back.

"The commander is injured and must be rushed to the hospital." Long Qian had already been sent away by the guards.

"Ah, ah, Lord Governor is not good, Lord Fu Qi is not good......"

Zhou Fu's scalp exploded, he couldn't care about the pain in his body, and hurriedly squeezed over, seeing a large blood stain on the chest of Fu Qi, who was still talking and laughing with him just now, and he was speechless.

"Catch the assassin!" Zhou Fu shouted hoarsely.

It was for the Canton incident. Guangzhou General Fu Qi was shot twice, both in the fatal part, and he was exhausted at that time. Long Qian, the governor of Guangdong, was grazed by a stray bullet on his left arm, but Zhou Fu was unharmed.

The scene was quickly cordoned off, and all three Assassins were caught red-handed. All of them were detained at the Fifth Town Headquarters, and Zhou Fu saw the interrogation transcripts that night, two of whom were Japanese and one of whom was a confederacy.

When it came to diplomacy, Zhou Fu did not dare to slack off, and regardless of the danger, he went to Long Qian's headquarters in person under the heavy protection of the Governor Biaoying, and met Long Qian, who was mentally exhausted with his arms hanging, and the three assassins who were imprisoned separately.

"Retreat, how did you know that there were Japanese among them?"

"Before the execution, they confessed that they were Japanese. Weapons were found from them......"

"What about that one? Alive? ”

"Of course alive. It's just a bit of a sin. Here is his confession. ”

Zhou Fu hurriedly glanced at the blood-stained traces of the painting, "Okay, it's good to be alive." The stakes are high, but can you give me a crime? ”

"Absolutely."

"The old man wants to thank you, you saved the old man's life. Reflection, how are your injuries? ”

"Flesh wounds, it doesn't matter. Thank you, Boss, for asking......"

"I'll draw up the telegram to the imperial court. You can sign it. How did the revolutionary party, which should be killed, involve the Japanese as well? ”

"The Revolutionary Party was already in cahoots with the Japanese. The boss does not need to doubt, there is all the evidence of people, politics and materials, and they cannot be allowed to quibble. ”

"Okay, you recuperate first, recuperate, and the old man will bring people back."

That night, Zhou Fu interrogated two Japanese who claimed to have been wronged, and among the two of them was of course Sekoshi Kenyong, who had one eye blue. There were also blood stains at the corners of the mouth. His hands were shackled. Non-stop yelling in Japanese. The interpreter said that they were framed, and the Japanese government will definitely not stand idly by, let us immediately release and arrest the real murderer.

Zhou Fu naturally did not torture the two of them, and ordered them to be detained and strictly guarded. He then arraigned the last offender. This man has already been severely punished. Bloodstained all over the body. One of his arms was broken, but he was stubborn, and he confessed that he was a revolutionary. scolded the Manchu lackeys endlessly, and only wanted to die quickly.

Zhou Fu didn't torture anymore, he didn't need it anymore. He drafted the telegram overnight, and did not want Long Qian to countersign it, and immediately sent it to Beijing.

The imperial court was shocked when it received the call. Fu Qi's death was one of them, and Japan's involvement in the assassination was the second. What's more, the assassination of Long Qian completely disrupted the pace of the imperial court. The Military Aircraft Department convened a meeting overnight, and except for Zhang Zhidong, who was not in good health, and Yuan Shikai, who was in charge of foreign affairs, all the military planes crawled out of the bed, and gathered in a sedan chair against the cold wind to discuss countermeasures. Prince Zaifeng, the younger brother of Guangxu, who was newly admitted to the military aircraft department to learn to walk, scolded the Japanese more than once. Yixuan said, don't scold, hurry up and get a charter, tomorrow will be played by the Queen Mother.

Everyone knows that it is obviously not possible to remove the commander of Long Qian's Fifth Town and the governor of Guangdong now, it will provoke a mutiny! The dejected military planes discussed until the early hours of the morning, and suggested that General Fengshan, the commander of the first town, be appointed as the general of Guangzhou, and Long Qian's position remained unchanged for the time being. As for the two Japanese who participated in the assassination, Cixi solicited Yuan Shikai's opinion and ordered Zhou Fu, the governor of Guangdong, to hand over the prisoners to the Japanese consulate in Guangzhou after verifying that they were correct, and Yuan Shikai, the minister in charge of foreign affairs, sent a note to the Japanese minister and made "solemn" representations.

The next day, Yixuan played the change of Cixi in Guangzhou. Cixi was shocked and agreed with the opinion of the Military Aircraft Department. Yesterday, news came that Zhennan Pass had been lost, that the revolutionary party that had entered the country from Vietnam had seized Zhennan Pass by force, and that the whole territory of Guangxi had been shaken. Zhang Mingqi, the governor of Guangxi, said in a report to the imperial court that the revolutionary army was huge, and it was difficult to hide the horror in his tone, which made the Qing court center feel even more uneasy.

Before Yuan Shikai could come to the door, the Japanese minister to China went to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, claiming that the Guangzhou government had detained a Japanese businessman doing business in Guangzhou, and while protesting against the Qing court, he demanded the immediate release of the two Japanese businessmen.

Yuan Shikai quickly produced human and physical evidence, but the Japanese side insisted that it was framed and refused to admit guilt. In line with the basic diplomatic policy of calming things down, Zhou Fu ordered Zhou Fu to release the two Japanese.

"That's a blessing." Yuan Shikai, who did not participate in the decision-making process of the Guangzhou Change, sighed in his heart, the change of Zhennan Pass could not take away Long Qian's military position, stabilize Guangxi, and suppress the riot was afraid that it would depend on the fifth town.

The changes in Guangzhou shocked the whole country. However, this far-reaching assassination of the military and political leaders of Guangdong was quickly covered up by the Zhennanguan Incident, and the attention of public opinion and the central authorities was attracted to Guangxi. Fu Qi, who was determined to drive Long Qian out of Guangdong by taking advantage of the reorganization of the patrol battalion, was assassinated, and the decision to deprive Long Qian of his military power and transfer him to Beijing was put on hold indefinitely. Because Zhou Fu's report was overwhelming, and the identities of the three arrested assassins had been verified, no one in the center, including the shrewd Yuan Shikai, suspected that Long Qian was leading the Guangzhou Incident. In addition, the Zhennanguan Incident occurred immediately, and the Qing court shifted the solution of internal military problems to dealing with the increasingly arrogant Sun Wen and his party.

With Long Qian still in office, a highly successful operation planned by the Manchu government to eliminate internal dangers came to an end. If there had been no Fazheng Road incident, the worst result of the Qing court's dismissal of Long Qian from military office would have been the outbreak of war ahead of schedule, not to mention whether Long Qian was ready to stop militarily, and the reasons for launching an anti-Qing war would not have been so strong. Do not think that all Han Chinese are determined to overthrow the Manchus like the Sun Wen Revolutionary Party. All historians who speculate on the Fazheng Road incident even believe that with Long Qian's character, he is more likely to accept the orders of the Qing court and go to Beijing alone to be a caged bird under surveillance, rather than resolutely raising troops.

Of course, these are boring speculations decades later.

The situation became more and more unfavorable to the Manchus, and the successive occurrence of major events made them even more tired to deal with the loss of Cixi's decision-making power, and the central government was unable to take care of the two Guangdong regions where the situation stabilized after the next year.

The Fazheng Road assassination case is full of fog. After being released, the two Japanese were repatriated and disappeared into the country, until 23 years later, when the contradictions between China and Japan intensified and war was on the verge of breaking out, and Sekoshi Kenyong, who served in the Japanese Foreign Ministry, reappeared and gave an interview to the Asahi Shimbun, saying that the Hoseiji incident at the end of 1907 was a conspiracy against the Japanese Empire that had been planned in advance! He didn't shoot at all! As for what to bring a gun for, it was all for self-defense. He told reporters, "You know, at that time, the revolutionary party, which was determined to overthrow the Manchu Qing Dynasty, planned a number of murders of important Manchu officials. Most of us foreigners living in Qing are armed with weapons of self-defense.

Segoshi claimed that the only one who benefited from that incident was the Ryuken military group, and the rest were the losers. It is important to note the fact that the Hosei Road incident brought about the fact that the Long Qian forces and the Chinese Defense Forces derived from it were extremely hostile to the Japanese Empire, and that some Western powers regarded the Empire of Japan as the number one imaginary enemy, at the instigation of certain Western powers. In the more than 10 years since the First Sino-Japanese War, the good situation of Sino-Japanese friendship and cooperation between China and Japan deliberately achieved by the far-sighted statesmen of the two countries has been broken, and with the theft of the Chinese political power by the Longqian clique, the clouds of war have hung over Japan, which has always loved peace and has taken the maintenance of peace in the Far East as its own responsibility! (To be continued......)