The inside of the presidential palace was brightly lit, and the open door was more lively than during the day. Good news and bad news kept coming into Yuan Shikai's ears, and Old Yuan already knew that Wu Zhaolin outside the city had cleaned up the troops, which made him feel a little nervous.

As soon as he finished the occupation of the prime minister's cabinet office building, he asked Sa Zhenbing to arrange Beijing's defenses.

Mr. Li hurriedly walked in: "President, I just went to Dongjiaomin Lane, Sun Wen and they are now in the Japanese Embassy, and I have already made representations to Abe Shoutaro to ask him to hand him over, but Abe Shoutaro asked us to give him two hours, saying that he is discussing with Tokyo whether to accept Sun Wen's application for political asylum. ”

Lao Yuan couldn't help frowning after hearing this: "What do other countries say?" ”

"I have met with ministers from various countries, and they have expressed their reluctance to meddle in China's affairs, but hope that we can abide by international practices, respect the embassy's right of asylum, and refrain from using force."

Lao Yuan thought for a while, and then said: "Be prepared with both hands to block all the exits of Dongjiaomin Lane!" We'll give Japan two hours, but if they really don't hand them over, they'll go in and get them out in some other way! ”

Mr. Li replied: "Yes, I am ready, let's let a group of soldiers change into civilian clothes, and tomorrow morning the procession pretending to march will pass there, and then rush in to arrest people." It's a big deal to apologize to the Japanese afterwards. ”

Lao Yuan was quite satisfied with this plan, and it was impossible for him to let Sun Wen escape from Beijing. In the words of Yang Dagui, this should be over, if Sun Wen escapes, he will definitely continue to engage in his democracy, even if he goes into exile, he will not give up, this Lao Yuan is sure. After so many years in the political arena, Yuan Shikai knew that if he wanted to fight some opponents, he must be killed and killed, so that he would never turn over.

"How's things going in Nanjing?"

Li Yuanhong immediately stood up and said: "Don't worry, the president, Cheng Dequan just called, and none of Song Jiaoren's gang ran away." All were arrested. ”

Lao Yuan let out a sigh of relief, things didn't work out perfectly, but it didn't look bad. The only thing I'm worried about now is Wu Zhaolin. It was a big trouble for Wu Zhaolin to enter Beijing, but it was not a problem for him to stay outside like this without coming in.

Yuan Shikai really didn't know what Wu Zhaolin was thinking in his heart, was he waiting for himself to give him any conditions? Lao Yuan was not sure, so he didn't know what strategy he would adopt to level the hundreds of thousands of soldiers. This is like a knife hanging above Yuan Shikai's head, if he doesn't cut it down or take it away, he has no place to hide. It made Lao Yuan feel very uncomfortable.

"Is there any news from Mongolia today?"

Lao Yuan hadn't read the Mongolian battle report for a day today, and all his thoughts were on Sun Wen, and now that things were almost done, he immediately wanted to know what Yang Dao was doing today. Maybe Wu Zhaolin is also waiting for the news of Yang's ghost.

"Yes, Commander Yang sent a battle report yesterday afternoon, the armored division has completed the penetration of the Russian army, and the Russian army General Ali Wanbsky was captured by Wu Peifu at noon yesterday. At present, our army is conducting annihilating operations against the four armies of the Russian Caucasian Army. ”

The corners of Lao Yuan's mouth slowly raised a smile, Yang Fighting Ghost This guy is really good at fighting, he pumped him back with 30,000 people at once, and his fist is still so powerful. This also made Lao Yuan feel safer. As long as the fighting continues, Yang will have no time to worry about Beijing's affairs.

"Send a telegram to Commander Yang and ask him to keep up the good work!"

Yuan Keding immediately said: "Dad, there are still people from the Northeast among the people we arrested this time. There are more than 20 of them, led by the propaganda minister Zou Rong, are these people treated differently? ”

Lao Yuan tapped his finger at him: "This sentence is quite brainy!" Don't put those people in prison, and don't let them go. Now Zhiquan and they are all in the hands of Yang Dagui. We have to have some capital to come back and negotiate with Yang Dagui, and find a better hotel to take care of them. ”

Lao Yuan's praise obviously made Yuan Keding very happy: "Alas! ”

"Mr. Li, go to the newspaper office. The layout of the morning news must be done according to what we say, all the shops must be opened tomorrow, all the factories must start production, and all the people must be told that yesterday was just a riot, that it has subsided, that there is nothing to do, so that they should not panic. ”

The Beiyang side was indeed very thoughtful before the action, and Yuan Shikai took into account every possible link. Including how to deal with the aftermath. Lao Yuan hopes that everything can end now, and hopes that people in the future will not be too impressed when they mention this night. It would be ideal if the memories of the night in Beijing were only that the gunfire ended almost a month of political turmoil.

Now victory seems to be very close to him, and Wu Zhaolin can't do anything as long as he hasn't sent troops at dawn in the morning. Yang Du was also very honest tonight, and he stayed at home and didn't come out, which even made Yuan Shikai think that his previous suspicions about him and Yang Fighting Ghosts might be wrong.

It doesn't matter, it doesn't seem to matter anymore.

Lao Yuan felt that he should get Sun Wen out of the bus alley now, in that case, as long as it was dawn, everything would be fine!

"Just call the embassies of various countries and say that I will meet with the ministers of various countries in China at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning. In addition, he told the Japanese envoy that the people of Beijing are angry at Sun Wen's act of subverting the government, and if they must provide protection to Sun Wen, it will not only affect the future relations between our two countries, but will also arouse the dissatisfaction of the Chinese people against the Japanese government. ”

Yuan Shikai felt a little enjoyable when he said this, and he thought of the time when Liang Qichao and others fled to Dongjiaomin Lane to seek political refuge in the Qing Dynasty. If the country's waist is thick, it is different, and this is tantamount to a threat, and the Japanese should understand.

Inside the embassy, Mr. Sun Wen, who was panicked, received news that made him even more uneasy, and Shotaro Abe finally made a decision after some negotiations with Tokyo, Japan, and the Japanese side rejected Sun Wen's request for political asylum.

"Mr. Sun, I'm really sorry, Tokyo is unwilling to meddle in China's internal affairs, Your Excellency Xiyuan Temple asked me to hand you over to Yuan Shikai, but you know that I am not willing to do this. If you can. Check out the other embassies, maybe they'll be willing to help you. ”

Sun Wen's face changed immediately, and Abe Shoutaro's words really made him a little confused, and it took a while before he slowly stood up from his chair: "Minister Abe, do you think it is appropriate for the Japanese side to do this at this time?" ”

Abe Shoutaro was very helpless and bowed to Sun Wen again: "I'm really sorry!" I have tried my best to negotiate, but Tokyo does not think it is appropriate for us to enter into a conflict with China at this time. Personally, I think this decision was hasty, and giving up my friends at this time is not something I want to do, but I have to obey Tokyo's orders. ”

There are not many embassies in Beijing that can provide protection for Sun Wen, and Britain and France definitely have the ability to do so, but the problem is that these two countries have not yet restored diplomatic relations with China at the ambassadorial level. They are not eligible for political asylum.

The Americans have unequivocally rejected Sun Wen. As for Germany, Sun Wen did not try at all, since the Sino-Russian War, Sun Wen has been advocating peace, and the German government's attitude towards him is not friendly. The relationship between the Japanese Empire and Mr. Sun has always been very close, and Sun Wen thought that this was his greatest hope, but now his hope has been dashed.

Sun Wen was about to say something more, but the phone rang on the table. Shotaro Abe took it and answered: "Yes...... Got it...... We have made a decision not to grant asylum...... Rest assured, I'll be ready to ....... please give me half an hour...... Thank you very much. ”

Putting down the phone, Abe looked at the wall clock on the wall: "Mr. Sun." I'm so sorry. The phone call just now came from Yuan Shikai, who is going to convene an emergency meeting of ministers of various countries at 8 o'clock this morning, and has given you half an hour to leave the Japanese embassy. ”

The words were said politely. But as soon as he finished speaking, Abe Shoutaro rang the alarm bell on the table, and then a team of guards ran in from outside, raised their rifles and pointed them at Sun Wen. The meaning is clear, either you have to go out on your own. Either I'll knock you out.

The speed of the Japanese turning his face made Sun Wen a little angry, and the muscles on his face trembled violently, as if he had something to say. But Chen Tianhua pulled him: "Let's go." ”

Mr. Sun Wen looked at the still modest face of Shoutaro Abe, and at this time he suddenly understood that Yang Dagui's attitude towards the Japanese was actually completely correct! These guys don't talk to you about moral friendship at all, they woo you when you're useful to them, but once you're worthless, they're going to kick you out like they are now.

Thinking about the fact that the League was expelled from Japan many times before, at that time he always thought that Japan also had hardships, but now Sun Wen understands that the suffering of the Japanese is that you are of no use to him!

Sun Wen saw a group of heavily armed Chinese soldiers waiting for them on the street outside the embassy, and Yuan Dagongzi personally led the team and set up a formation to wait for them to be arrested.

When there was really no hope, Mr. Sun no longer looked forward to anything. He shook his head at Shotaro Abe, straightened his clothes, put on his civilization hat, straightened his chest and walked towards the door of the embassy, without even saying a word of goodbye.

The guard at the door had already opened the door, and Mr. Sun Wen's footsteps stopped at the door, and then he turned back and said: "Mr. Minister, please take me to convey to all your friends in Japan, Sun Wen finally understands the meaning of the so-called Sino-Japanese advance today." ”

Abe Shoutaro smiled slightly, and didn't explain anything, in his opinion, Sun Wen didn't have a chance to see him again as soon as he took this step, even if Yuan Shikai didn't kill him, he would be locked up for the rest of his life. And a worthless explanation is a waste of their saliva: "Please." ”

Sun Wenqi's face was pale, and he was about to stride out of the Japanese Legation when suddenly a car horn sounded from the door, and two lights shone on this place.

The car quickly drove in, and the German minister, Mr. Mümmer, opened the door and walked into the room. When he came to Mr. Sun Wen's side, he actually stretched out his hand to take Sun Wen's shoulder, and pulled his body back that was about to come out: "Oh, I seem to be a little late." But luckily I caught up with the last step. Mr. Sun, there are some things that we need to reconsider. ”? (To be continued......)