The Russian consul in Shengjing, Luo Baifu, was dumbfounded, as if he did not expect such a reply. Could it be that these yellow-skinned monkeys really have the courage to confront the Russian Empire?

"Your Excellency, you will regret it. You'll definitely regret your choice today! Guoluo Baifu said angrily.

"Your Excellency, you won't bother with that. Who will regret it, I think we'll find out soon. Yang Du's face was expressionless. The Northern Army has long been ready for war against Russia. Therefore, it is simply impossible for the Russians to try to threaten the northern government with an ultimatum to compromise and back down. The Northern Army had enough strength to meet all the challenges.

"Humph!" Consul Luo Baifu snorted coldly, and then left the political affairs committee of the northern government. Since the northern government did not accept the Russian ultimatum, there was no other way to solve this matter than war.

"Damn old hair, do you think you can ride on our heads this time? This time, we will definitely give you another taste of failure. Yang Du looked at the back of Guoluo Baifu leaving.

Subsequently, Yang Du went to inspect the embassy and reported this matter to Wu Xingquan. Wu Haoxuan is still on the way back from Kulun, and all affairs are now handled by Wu Xingquan.

"Commander, the Russians are too low and extremely arrogant, not only let us apologize to them, but also ask us to compensate 100 million rubles. In addition, they tried in vain to separate Mongolia and establish an independent state under the protection of the Russians. Yang Du said with some anger.

"These old hairy people, sure enough, what Haoxuan said is right. They are greedy by nature and are eager to extort more benefits from us. In such a situation, we must not compromise. I will order the army to mobilize, and the other fifteen infantry divisions will soon be full. In this battle, we are going to fight Lao Maozi to the end. Wu Xingquan said.

Although, in his mind, Lao Maozi is a very powerful country, I am afraid it will be difficult to defeat. But there is Wu Haoxuan's analysis before. Wu Xingquan also thinks that maybe they can really defeat Lao Maozi. When the war broke out with the Japanese, didn't he think that he would be able to win in the end? This time, Lao Maozi sent troops from Europe to fight in the Far East and Eastern Siberia. The Northern Army occupies a favorable time, place, and people, and the possibility of victory is still very high.

"Secretary-General, I'm afraid you will have to take care of the affairs of government affairs. Haoxuan will not be back in a few days. Wu Xingquan said.

"The big handsome man is serious. These were originally Yang Du's affairs. Yang Du nodded. He also knew that this war was very important to the northern government, even more important than the war with Japan the year before. If they lose the war, the greedy Russians will certainly not let go of this opportunity to destroy the government of the North. When the time comes, all their efforts will fail. Therefore, this battle can only be won and not lost.

In the same way, if this war is won, it will be of great benefit to the northern government. When the Japanese were defeated the year before last, all countries in the world thought that the Jilin Army was taking a trick. The Japanese at that time. is under internal and external troubles, and its strength has not been brought into play at all, which makes the Jilin Army pick up a cheap one. But if the Russians can be defeated this time, it will undoubtedly make the countries of the world clearly realize the strength of the Northern Army. At least in terms of the army, the Northern Army will become a world-class army. The rest of the world no longer dares to underestimate the Northern Army. This will enable the Northern Army to gain a place among the world powers.

Of course, the Northern Army was also fully able to rely on this big victory to enter the pass in one fell swoop and defeat the Beiyang Army. Unify the whole of China and complete the change of dynasty. The decaying Qing Dynasty is no longer fit to rule the country. The Beiyang government, which had taken over the Manchu rule, was also unable to achieve the prosperity of the country and the nation. Only the government of the north has this strength.

The Northern Government sternly rejected the ultimatum of the Russians, which made the Russian government furious. Tsar Nicholas II even shouted that when the boots of the Russian Army set foot on the land of China, they would let these yellow-skinned monkeys know what would happen if they offended the Russian Empire.

But. After the ultimatum was rejected, the Russians did not declare war on the northern government in the first place. It will take a lot of time for their troops to be transported from Europe to Eastern Siberia and the Far East. In addition, the Russians are also talking with the French about loans, and so far they have not yet reached an agreement. It is necessary that after the loan is secured, the Russians will have enough capital to fight this battle.

The conflict between the governments of the North and Russia has once again attracted the attention of the world. The great powers were watching the development of the situation in both countries, and when the ultimatum of the Russian government was rejected, everyone realized that war was about to break out. The reaction to the impending war has also been mixed. Some countries believe that the northern government is killing itself, while others believe that the northern government is very likely to complete the rise of Japan in the east by defeating Russia.

Of course, the vast majority of countries believe that it will be difficult for the northern government to defeat Russia. After all, Russia's strength is definitely not comparable to that of the Japanese, who are in the midst of internal and external troubles? This time, the Northern Army is very likely to face an attack by millions of Russian troops. And the troops invested by both sides may exceed two million.

In Yanjing City, Dongjiaomin Lane, the British Legation in China, the British Minister to China, Sir Zhu Erdian, the British Minister to China, is meeting with the French Minister to China, Pasteur. The conversation between the two was about the war between the northern government and Russia, which was becoming increasingly tense.

After the signing of the Anglo-French Treaty and the Anglo-Russian Treaty, the Trilateral Entente was officially established. Originally, Britain and Russia were mortal enemies. In order to limit Russian expansion, Britain even supported the Japanese in fighting a Russo-Japanese War. However, in order to deal with the aggressive Germans, Britain and Russia had to come together, which fully shows that there are no permanent enemies between countries, only permanent interests. For the sake of profit, former enemies can also become friends again.

However, the British side was obviously very dissatisfied with the war between Russia and the northern government. Britain absolutely did not want Russia to complete its expansion in the Far East, which would pose a serious threat to British interests in the Far East. Even though the two countries are allies now, this will never change. The British even wanted Russia to lose the war. In this way, the Russians will be able to honestly turn their attention from the Far East back to Europe.

"Your Excellency, I seem to have smelled the smoke of gunpowder. The war between the governments of the North and the Russian government is expected to break out within a month. This will bring peace to peace in the Far East to an end once again. Sir Jurdian said with a look of regret.

"Yes, Sir Sir, it is a shame indeed." Minister Pasteur said.

"The new Russian minister to China, Ronso Vetz, hopes that we can put pressure on the government in the north together. However, my country does believe that Russia should not devote too much attention to the Far East. Europe is our foundation. Only by defeating the Germans can we maintain our world system, and this is the most important thing. After defeating the Germans, it is entirely possible to start a war against China again. Sir Jurden said.

"Yes, Your Excellency, I fully agree with you. The Germans were growing too fast, and their powerful industry combined with their terrifying military power made the Germans a threat to the entire Western world. So, we have to beat the Germans to do it. Minister Pasteur said. France and Germany were at odds with each other, and in order to counter the Germans and the Triple Alliance, they signed a treaty with Russia very early. In the eyes of the French, dealing with the Germans was more important than intervening in the war with the northern government.

"Your Excellency, I have heard that your government has agreed to provide a loan to Russia?" Sir Jurdian asked.

"Yes, Sir Sir. The Russians made a request for a loan, which, as allies, we clearly could not refuse. However, they would like a loan of one billion francs, but we can only offer them a maximum of fifty million francs. Minister Pasteur said. Today, France is obsessed with providing loans to countries around the world in order to obtain good returns.

Sir Jurdian nodded, and he knew very well that the Russians were in financial crisis.

"Your Excellency, the Russians are, after all, our allies, and it is only right to provide them with the help they can. However, the British side was informed that France would stop lending to the government in the north. Isn't this a bit lacking in consideration? Sir Jurdian asked.

Minister Pasteur frowned, originally, France wanted to provide a loan to the northern government. However, after receiving the news, the Russians lodged a solemn protest. The French government is already interested in cancelling the loan.

"Britain believes that if the Russians win this war, it will be very disadvantageous for our two countries. The best outcome would undoubtedly be a defeat for both Russia and the northern government. With such a deterioration, the Russians will turn around and focus their main efforts on Europe. Therefore, the northern government must not lose this battle. Or that you can't lose too ugly. Sir Jurden said.

Minister Pasteur nodded, and he understood what Sir Jurdian meant: "Yes, Your Excellency, it is in our interest for Russia to turn its attention back to Europe. I will submit a report to the government. (To be continued.) )

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