After hearing this, Lao Yuan closed his eyes, and it took a long time to open them again: "When the whole country is electrified, it will be said that I, Yuan Shikai, support the revolution and pursue democratic China." But I'm not in favor of solving the problem by force! So, I ask those revolutionaries to lay down their arms first! ”

Mr. Li replied, "Yes." ”

Duan Qirui followed up and asked: "Then Wuchang is still fighting?" Where in Jinzhou? ”

"Hit! Of course you have to fight! Tell the paparazzi to hit me hard! Only by letting those people know how powerful we are can we make Sun Wen give in! Jinzhou also showed me a good look, if he dares to provoke, he must fight back! Don't be soft at this time! ”

Just like Yang Xiaolin's tough posture after knowing that Britain supported Lao Yuan, Yuan Shikai also understood this truth. Some things are afraid that it is useless, Yang beats the ghost that guy is very hateful, the more afraid he is, the more aggressive he will be. Lao Yuan didn't want Yang Xiaolin to see his timidity, and he didn't want the volunteers to know that they didn't have the courage to fight on two fronts in Beiyang, because they were very afraid, so they had to pretend not to be afraid.

He picked up his cane at this point: "I'm going to see Sa Daoyi, and in the current situation, we must get the support of the British!" You can't let the British support Sun Wen, absolutely not! ”

The sound of revolutionary guns in the south also caught Mr. Sadaoyi a little off guard! Originally, it was a good layout to let Yuan Shikai take over the Manchu Qing Dynasty, and then kill Yang Dagui, Yuan Shikai will inevitably be dependent on the British Empire both economically and militarily, as well as at the political level of the international community, and the British Empire will inevitably get more benefits in China.

All this wishful thinking was foolproof, but he didn't expect to be shattered by Xiong Bingkun's three bullets.

Originally, he had already established a united front on the issue of China, Yang Dagui must be exterminated, and Yuan Shikai must be supported, this is the consensus of all foreigners, and there is no other answer. But now, there is one more Sun Wen for them to choose from.

And Sun Wen's idea is so tempting, to build China into a loose federal democratic government. This is in line with countries that do not have much interest in China, such as the United States, Italy, Germany.

At the same time, Japan and Russia are very fond of it. Loose Federalism China, they are looking forward to this too much!

The Americans and the Japanese were the first to take a stand, and Minister Conger issued a statement that those in southern China had taken up guns in pursuit of democracy, and that the United States, as a civilized country, had adopted a supportive attitude towards all those who aspired to democracy. They imposed restrictions on the military aid of the Beiyang Army, that is, Yuan Shikai could not use these weapons to wage war with the south.

The Japanese government also issued a statement. They will maintain a neutral attitude in this revolution of the Chinese and hope that all relevant parties in China will also adopt peaceful means to resolve this crisis.

Although he negotiated with these countries, the united front he built on China was divided. In addition to the French government's stated firm support for the British, some countries that were willing to send troops with the British began to waver, and Sun Wen's loose federation was really in their interests.

It is a little strange to say that both Chinese and foreigners completely ignored the existence of the Manchu Dynasty at this time, and they were discussing how to take over the Manchu Dynasty. Completely ignoring those people in the Forbidden City, a huge Qing Dynasty, as if it was a lamb lying on the board, except for being slaughtered. There is no other fate.

Sa Daoyi personally poured Yuan Shikai a glass of brandy: "Old friend, things have gotten bad for you there, haven't they?" ”

Yuan Shikai sighed and nodded lightly: "The problem now is that I don't know if that guy in Jinzhou will take the initiative to fight!" I didn't dare to throw all my liliang into the fighting in the south, which made me very passive. ”

The corners of Sa Daoyi's lips twitched: "I'm the same here." The United States and Japan have publicly stated that the French, while considering our alliances, have reservations about supporting your military action in the South. You know I have to think about their attitude. I sent a telegram to London last evening, but I haven't called back yet. I think London is hesitating too. ”

Yuan Shikai's eyes rolled: "Mr. Sa Daoyi, do you think we can contact the Northeast first?" Or even make some concessions appropriately? I need to appease that guy. ”

Sa Daoyi shook his head busily: "No! Forgive me for being direct, but this is the bottom line for our UK government! If you do, I can't guarantee that London will not change its support for you. ”

Yuan Shikai's nose let out a thick gasp, he needs the support of the British, the situation in the south is so grim now, once Sun Wen comes back, he will be the so-called president of the Republic of China, if he and Yang Xiaolin reach an agreement, whether it is in the military or the domestic political situation, he will be very passive!

Sun Wen and Yang fight ghosts, and they must stabilize one first.

Yuan Shikai stood up and pounded his cane on the ground: "What I want to say is that it is impossible for the Beiyang Army to fight the Volunteers without pacifying the south!" I don't have the ability to bear the pressure of Jinzhou on the one hand, and pacify the south on the other! We have to make a choice between these two people! ”

Sa Daoyi nodded: "I know, but the one who is appeased must not be Yang Xiaolin!" Trust me, I'll definitely help you. My initial jihua is to immediately establish a suitable dialogue channel with Sun Wen, which is more conducive to solving the matter than talking to that beast. ”

Yuan Shikai looked at Sa Daoyi's eyes, he was a little disappointed, weishenme The British chose Sun Wen? Lao Yuan felt the anger from the bottom of his heart.

Sun Wen and Yang Xiaolin are two extremes, one is Shijie who desperately wants to integrate into the foreigners, believing that only by obtaining Shijie's recognition can China become strong. One is desperately trying to drive the foreigners away, believing that only when China is strong can it gain Shijie's recognition.

Lao Yuan didn't like their extremes, and he had his own path he wanted to take. But if Yuan Shikai was asked to choose one, Yuan Shikai would not hesitate to choose Yang Xiaolin.

The reason is very simple, the revolution in the south has not yet succeeded, Sun Wen is preparing to establish the Republic of China, and Yang Xiaolin has not done that when he has guns and cannons. So Lao Yuan doesn't like Sun Wen, and he must give Beiyang benefits, and he must give the benefits to his brothers who have been behind him for so many years, Sun Wen's American-style federation cannot be accepted by Yuan Shikai, he would rather fight against the Volunteers!

But it can't be helped. The foreign adults obviously like Sun Wen.

Yuan Shikai will not do everything possible to integrate into civilization like Sun Wen, but he does not want to stand on the opposite side of the international community like Yang Dagui.

So he finally chose to give in, and sighed softly: "Mr. Sadaoyi, I hope that you can convey my attitude to the British government, and I hope that we can use cooperation to resolve this crisis." To be honest, I now have to make adjustments to the previous military deployment of Jihua. Before the affairs of the south are completed, the Beiyang Army will be in a defensive posture in Jinzhou, and the advance must be delayed. ”

Sa Daoyi nodded: "I can understand, and I believe our government can understand." Friends. The Wuchang affair has done that beast a great favor, but I think we are only in a little trouble, and we will definitely keep Sun Wen and that guy at arm's length, and I hope you still have confidence. ”

In the eyes of Yuan Shikai and Sa Daoyi, the biggest beneficiary of this revolution is Yang Xiaolin. If it weren't for the revolution that involved their own energy, they would have been able to destroy that guy by waiting until the spring of next year. So they thought that Yang Dagui must be secretly laughing, and at the same time, he was doing everything possible to get in touch with Sun Wen.

Lao Yuan didn't know at all. At this time, Yang Xiaolin was also as contradictory as Yuan Shikai, and he didn't know what he should do next! He did not go to Sun Wen, although Mr. Sun Wen sent telegram after telegram to the northeast, asking Yang Xiaolin to take appropriate action to suit the situation of the national revolution.

Sun Wen said seven southern provinces had responded. Let Yang Xiaolin also raise the banner in the Northeast.

Sun Wen said that he would prepare for the establishment of the Republic of China, and told Yang Xiaolin that Huang Xing had gone to Wuchang, and asked him to immediately send troops in Jinzhou to respond to the national revolutionary situation and contain the main force of the Beiyang Army. Give practical support to the revolutionaries in the South.

Sun Wen asked Yang Xiaolin if the Weishenme Volunteers still didn't move? The thirteen southern provinces were all revolutionary, so he asked him to act quickly, and he also gave Yang Xiaolin the program and formation procedures of the federal government.

After this telegram was sent, he lay quietly in the drawer of Yang Xiaolin's somewhat shaky desk. At this time, Commander Yang was preparing for a military exercise, which was based on the premise that 3,000 people were surrounded by 30,000 people in Changbai Mountain, the purpose was to see how many of these 3,000 brothers could break out of the encirclement without supplies and without command.

At the same time, the exercise also decided who would be the commander of the newly formed 11th and 12th Volunteer Divisions.

Zhang Zuolin and Feng Delin stood with him in front of a map of Changbai Mountain drawn by himself in the northeast, and Zhang Zuolin held a list in his hand: "There are four candidates with relatively high prestige in the team, the first is Wang Jinhan, the former deputy captain of the Liaoxi Independent Brigade, the second is Ma You of the Liaodong Detachment, the third is the second pole of the Liaoxi Detachment, and Zuihou is Shi Xiaowu of the Beiman Detachment. ”

Yang Xiaolin raised his head and glanced at Zhang Zuolin, and when Cai Ye was away, the address between them was still very casual: "Old Five, do you really want Wang Jinhan to win?" ”

Zhang Zuolin did not hide it at all: "That's natural." General, these 12 divisions are the old foundation of the Fengtian Qing army in the past, Jin Han is very familiar with this army, and with him as the division commander, he will definitely be able to lead the troops well. ”

Yang Xiaolin nodded: "I know." But these two division commanders must have been produced by this military exercise. Look at this mountain with a radius of more than 200 kilometers, and if they can come out first, I will let them be the division commander. If the other brothers come out first, let the other brothers do it. ”

Feng Delin tapped the circle drawn by Yang Xiaolin on the map with his hand at this time: "Xiaolin, this deep mountain and dense forest with a radius of more than 200 kilometers, you only give them four days, and they are not allowed to carry any supplies, and at the same time arrange other troops to surround and intercept them, is it a little too difficult?" ”

Yang Xiaolin shook his head: "The current domestic situation is very complicated, and no one can say whether we will fight in this area." But one thing I know for sure, if the British were going to destroy us first, we would have to go into the mountains! My request to my brothers is that whoever can still have the ability to break through even when the troops are scattered can lead the team. ”

Zhang Zuolin said: "I think this is okay, the least chance is fair to everyone." ”

Yang Xiaolin saw that Feng Delin didn't say anything anymore, and immediately put the map away: "Okay, that's it." The 2,000 brothers who participated in the exercise were informed that the exercise would officially begin three days later, and that the 1st Division of Sui Bing, Tang Yulin's Independent Division, and Liu Xianhe's 9th Division would be responsible for encirclement and suppression. We set up a defense line in Baishan County, which is garrisoned by the special operations brigade, and the one who breaks through this defense line is the winner, whoever comes first and brings the most brothers is the division commander! It doesn't matter if it's a soldier or an officer, it's the same. ”

That is to say, even if an ordinary soldier can get out of the deep mountains and old forests of more than 200 kilometers without supplies, he can still get rid of the encirclement and interception of the three divisions, and then break through the defense line of the special operations brigade, no matter what method he uses to do it, he is the division commander of the Volunteer Army! (To be continued......)