Suzhou was the land of the Song Dynasty in the Spring and Autumn Period, Qin belonged to Surabaya County, the Western Han Dynasty was changed to Pei County, and the Eastern Han Dynasty was Pei County, that is, Liu Bei used to live in the Three Kingdoms. In the fourth year of Tang Yuanhe, Xuzhou's Fuli, Qi County and Sizhou's Hongxian County were placed in Suzhou, and the bridge was set up, and the name of Suzhou began here.

The recovery of Suzhou meant that there was no opposition to the junta in Anhui, and this also took the first and most important step for the junta to actually rule Anhui. At the same time, as the center of the northeast and the intersection of the four provinces of Sulu, Henan and Anhui, Suzhou is also an important bridgehead for Yan Shao to go north in the future.

"Go, send a telegram to Anqing, report the news, and by the way, what should I do next? Do you want to go back to Anqing directly? ”

Standing on the ruins of the prefect's yamen, wiping the dust on his shoes with a handkerchief, Zhang Ying said to the adjutant on the side.

The reason why it is said to be a ruin is because when the revolutionary army invaded the city, the Suzhou prefect was 'stubborn' and resolutely resisted to the end. Zhang Ying was also unwilling to let his people continue to bleed for this one guy, so he simply transferred all the 6 mountain guns in the artillery battalion, and then bombarded the prefect's yamen with a lot of kinds.

After more than ten minutes, there was no resistance in the entire Suzhou City, and the original prefect's yamen became a ruin.

"Yes!"

Hearing Zhang Ying's order, the adjutant put his legs together and hurriedly ran in the direction of the communication office.

A moment later, a telegram was sent to Anqing through the communication office, and Zhang Ying ordered to rest on the spot, waiting for the news from Anqing to come before making the next move.

Cheers have been heard in the distance, these are the joy of the people for the recovery of Suzhou. Unlike the liberation of several other provinces. If the people of other provinces still have some unknown fear of recovery, then the people of Suzhou are overjoyed and fearful of recovery.

After all, they have also heard of the changes in other cities, and there are these changes. Even under the military government, life could not be worse than under the Qing court, right? And seriously, there are probably not many Chinese dynasties that can be worse than the Qing Dynasty (under normal circumstances)...

Listening to the cheers full of joy in her ears, Zhang Ying, who was turning around and preparing to leave, was also much more relieved.

"The sacrifice was not in vain..."

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The liberation of Suzhou was of course a major event for Anhui, but as the fire of revolution became more and more intense, the vast majority of people focused their attention on Wuhan, and only paid a little attention to the recovery of Suzhou and then diverted away.

For many people at this time, the recovery of Suzhou was not even as attractive as the establishment of the Anhui military government and a series of new policies—————— since the military government was established. Then the restoration of the whole province naturally became a very natural thing.

However, others don't care, but Yan Shao and the people in the junta can't help but care. So as soon as the news of Suzhou's recovery came back, Yan Shao held a banquet in the governor's mansion to celebrate.

And wait until the official banquet is over. Yan Shao and Elainor celebrated privately until dawn the next day.

At dawn the next day, after sniffing the obscene smell in the room, I got up from between the two snow-white bodies. Yan Shao put on his clothes and walked out of the door. It was already the middle of November. The weather has begun to turn cold, but Yan Shao's physique is already extremely strong, and he has to run 5 kilometers almost every day to exercise in recent times, and his body has begun to return to the appearance of his 'youth'.

After stretching and feeling a little lighter, Yan Shao began to run around the open space outside. It wasn't until after 10 laps that I wiped my sweat with a towel. Then walk back to your room to change your clothes.

Maybe they were too tired last night, until this time the two of them were still lying on the bed, looking at the two snow-white carcasses on the bed, Yan Shao reached out and carefully stroked the kiss marks and finger marks he left on it last night, until the two of them opened their sleepy eyes lazily.

"Get up, there's a lot to do today..."

patted the plump buttocks of the two, Yan Shao said with a smile.

In fact, if he could, Yan Shaozhi really wanted to give the three of him, well, and Lu Ying and Da Yue Xun to take a vacation, and then a few people would find a place to have fun for a while, but it was impossible to think about it. Especially now, the military government has just been formed, and there are still many things waiting for them to do, even if it is other times, and going on vacation at this time is definitely a dead act.

Elano and Caterina obviously thought the same way, so after stretching, the two got up from the bed and changed their clothes in front of Yan Shao.

When he saw that the large piece of white flesh was covered by thick clothes, Yan Shao's heart was somewhat regretful, and at this time, Elano and Caterina kissed Yan Shao on the cheek as usual, and then left the room in turn.

Just like Yan Shao, the two of them also have a lot of things to be busy, for example, Eleno is busy with the automobile factory and the cotton textile factory settling in Anqing, and there are also some supporting departments, such as the factory's primary school, hospital, etc., and Katerina is busy with the expansion of the Special Affairs Bureau.

In comparison, although Yan Shao is nominally the largest official, he may also be the most idle one...

"I'd better leave the work to my subordinates today." Touching his chin, he felt that the rubbing on his chin seemed to be a little too long, Yan Shao scratched his head and said to a maid outside the door. "Go, call Steward Lu, and say that I have something to ask her to help with..."

"It's good, master..."Although there is still a little blush at the movements that often come out of the bedroom, these maids have long been accustomed to it, so they just nodded when they heard Yan Shao's words, and then turned around and did as he was told.

When the maid found Lu Ying, Lu Ying was teasing Fumiko in her room.

Last night, due to Fumiko's strong request. Lu Ying carried her to her room and didn't fall asleep until almost 10 o'clock.

"Steward Lu, the master will let you go over...", knocked on the door. After getting permission for Lu Ying to come in, the maid said to Lu Ying, who was teasing Fumiko in the room.

Although Yan Shao is already the governor, for these people who came with him from Wuhu, Yan Shao is still their master, and they also prefer to call Yan Shao by the title of master.

"So..."Nodding, Lu Ying spoke. I'll go over it. After speaking, he looked down at Fumiko, who was looking at him with wide eyes. You wait here for a while, and I'll be back later..."

After saying that, he walked out of bed. After dressing up a little, he walked in the direction of Yan Shao's bedroom.

Although she thinks she is hiding it well, even Fumiko can see that she can't wait in her heart...

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In the conference room of the Governor's Palace, Li Guoyun was talking with a few colleagues about a few ink calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls. These calligraphy and paintings were given by several famous painters and gentry in Anhui. The former gave him his own paintings, and the latter gave some of his collections, all of which were specially given as congratulatory gifts after Yan Shao took up the post of governor.

Yan Shao didn't know much about art, especially painting. Elano and Caterina got to know a little. But I don't know much about ink paintings, but I think these ink paintings seem to be very beautiful, so I hang them in the conference room.

Just as Li Guoyun and his colleagues were talking about these calligraphy and paintings, Yan Shao walked in from outside the door.

He had just shaved his chin stubble clean with the help of Lu Ying, he looked extremely energetic, naturally, after shaving the stubble, Yan Shao did not forget to move his hands and feet, but these are not enough for outsiders...

"All here?" All those who should have come have come. Yan Shaoyi stretched out his hand. "Sit down..."

Hearing Yan Shao's words, Li Guojun and the others sat in their seats in turn.

"Next, let's discuss today's topic...", Yan Shao said and looked at the people present. Suzhou recovered. It means that there is no longer any opposition to the junta in Anhui, which is certainly worth celebrating, but this is only the first step of the revolution, and there are still many steps to be taken..." "What's next, what do you think? Can be raised! ”

"Suzhou has been recovered, can Zhang Ying's sixty-first bid be transferred back?" Putting his arm on the conference table, Fu Xiuming said. "After all, this regiment of the 1st Division is the strongest in the revolutionary army, and now the junta is reorganizing the 1st Division and several other troops, so it will be easier to transfer them back..."

"I think it's better to leave the sixty-first mark in Suzhou..."Sitting on the sidelines, Xiao Yongyan interjected. Although Anhui is stable now, this does not mean that we have no enemies, not to mention anything else, although Jiangsu and Shandong have become independent, but Henan has not, in case the Qing army goes south from the north, Suzhou is the first stop, we must have a force in Suzhou that can withstand it. ”

After speaking, Xiao Yongyan glanced at Li Guoyun and the others, and then continued. "And although we and the League belong to the same revolutionary camp, this does not mean that we and them can always be in a friendly state, in case we turn our faces one day in the future, we also need a force to be able to stand up to Suzhou..."

Although Xiao Yongyan has never been to France, as the first person to infiltrate the Martial Arts Academy, he is also a backbone member of the Innovation Association, and he knows very well that the relationship between his side and the Alliance is not very good, and he also understands that when he was in Wuhu, he had killed many people from the Alliance.

So if he and the alliance will turn around one day in the future, he will definitely not be surprised.

Hearing his words, Fu Xiuming and the others also nodded, only Li Guoyun and a few other constitutionalists changed their faces after listening to Xiao Yongyan's words, because they all knew very well the implied meaning of Xiao Yongyan's words.

"In this matter, I agree with Xiao Xiao's opinion..."After a deep groan, Yan Shao spoke. Later, a telegram was sent asking Zhang Ying to come back as soon as possible, as for the 61st bid, he stayed in Suzhou and was responsible for the defense of northeastern Anhui, and the 61st bid was in charge of the original regiment commander, and the Germans had already sent more than 10,000 Mauser rifles. Divide 5,000 poles and send them over, let the 61st Standard build some fortifications in Suzhou, and organize some people to strengthen them, so that whether the Qing court goes south or the alliance will fight, they can hold out until the reinforcements go north..."

After thinking about it, Yan Shao continued. "The Ministry of Civil Affairs also sent more people to Suzhou. As long as the household registration system and reserves are put together, even if the people of the League really fight down, they will not be afraid. ”

For Yan Shao, the biggest enemy at present is Yuan Shikai in the north and the alliance in the south, and the most important thing in front of him is the alliance. Yan Shao had a hunch. I am afraid that the affairs of Wuhu will not be hidden for long, and it is impossible for the League to sit idly by and watch such an important place in Anhui fall into the hands of others.

Especially not long ago, Sun Baoqi of Shandong has become independent (that is, the one who only has one wife and four concubines, but has sixteen daughters and eight sons, who once served as the ambassador to France, and sent people to see Yan Shao), Anhui can be said to have been completely surrounded—————— he is not clear at this time. It didn't take long in history for Sun Baoqi to cancel his independence.

Hearing Yan Shao's words, Zong Wu nodded and said. "I'll arrange it after the meeting..."

Both Yan Shao and Fu Xiuming are a little accustomed to the hostility of the Alliance, after all, it has been since the beginning of the Yushi Group. I already have a holiday with the Alliance. However, even Li Guoyun and others, who were more inclined to Yuan Shikai, felt a little uncomfortable with this hostility.

Li Guoyun, in particular, felt that his connection with the Alliance was correct.

After all, with Yan Shao's usual speech and demeanor, don't say that he is with Yuan Shikai. Even the alliance is quite hostile. And these provinces in the south have been recovered. Although not every province is controlled by the League, but the provinces adjacent to Anhui are like this, in Li Guoyun's view, Yan Shao's hostile attitude can easily lead to disasters in Anhui, and at that time, there will be no eggs under the military disaster?

It's just that the biggest headache for Li Guoyun now is the revolutionary army, which is becoming more and more powerful.

Although these constitutionalists were very well-known in Anhui, they were completely unable to intervene in the revolutionary army, which had as many as three divisions. Moreover, whether it is the reorganization of the revolutionary army or the recent large-scale military purchase, Li Guoyun is very familiar with it, and he can see that the strength of the revolutionary army is getting stronger and stronger. This army only obeys Yan Shao's orders, and Li Guoyun really doesn't know what to do.

"Alas. What should I do..."With a long sigh in his heart, Li Guoyun shook his head.

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Putting aside Li Guoyun's thoughts for the time being, after talking about the affairs of Suzhou, Yan Shao and the others also talked about other things, or in addition to the affairs of Suzhou, Yan Shao and the others still have many things to talk about.

It's not surprising, after all, the military government has just been established, and there are so many things that need to be dealt with that it would feel a little strange if there was only one Suzhou that needed to be discussed.

"On the issue of ordnance, the Germans have begun to collect all the German-made Mauser 1904 rifles in Shanghai, and now in addition to the more than 10,000 rifles that have been sent, there are more than 20,000 on the way to be sent, and the other more than 60,000 are being prepared on the German side, but this rifle seems to be only used by us in China, so it is not clear when it will be delivered to the Germans."

"According to the Germans, the gun-making and other equipment used in the arsenal have also been sent to Germany, and now the Germans have sent the small amount of equipment in the Shanghai warehouse by ship, but the rest will take at least two months..."

"On the army side, the camps where the three divisions are stationed have been almost repaired, and they can be stationed at any time when the training of the recruits is over..."

"In addition, there is news from Dangtu..."This time it was the Minister of Transportation, that is, Jiang Xin. As a member of the constitutionalist faction, although he is also optimistic about Yuan Shikai in the north like Li Guoyun, he is also very attentive to things that are beneficial to his hometown, such as railways, so after it was his turn to speak, Jiang Xin stood up directly from his seat and said. "Yesterday, Mr. Zhan Cheng Zhan from Dangtu sent a telegram, claiming that the preliminary exploration of the railway has been completed, and since we have built a road between Dangtu and Xiangshan in advance, the exploration of the railway is very smooth, and as long as all kinds of equipment required for the construction of the railway are delivered, Mr. Zhan can start construction at any time..."

Hearing this news, not only Jiang Xin, but even everyone else became happy.

The topography of Anhui is not very complicated, at least not as complicated as Sichuan and Guizhou, and a road has been built there before, and the railway can be built next to the road, so Zhan Tianyou's exploration work is very smooth.

"This is indeed good news..."Hearing the news, Yan Shao also smiled. In this way, I will contact Shanghai later and order some equipment needed to repair the railway, as long as the railway between Tu and Xiangshan is connected, then the iron factory will be able to save a lot of freight in the future..."

At this time, the iron factory has turned losses into profits due to automobile factories and other reasons, and it can also make a profit of hundreds of thousands of yuan every year.

In addition to the railroad incident, many other things were also reported.

For example, the reaction of the soldiers to the uniforms that had just been issued, the training of the recruits, the fighting in Hubei, and the Ningxia uprising that just happened yesterday.

In fact, as early as the eve of Yuan Shikai's revolt, he had already made contact with the revolutionary party, and even personally wrote a letter to Li Yuanhong and Huang Xing after November.

Now that the peace talks between the north and the south have begun, this is also one of the things that the whole country is most concerned about... (To be continued......)