As soon as the words fell, I heard the guards outside the door shouting: "Report the pipe band, Sichuan Lord Sun is in an emergency!" ”

Several people said in unison: "Hurry up and bring it in!" ”

Zhang Huizan read the telegram at a glance and ten lines, and then handed it to Fu Zengxiang: "Mr. said in the telegram that he has sent a telegram to Prime Minister Yuan Weiting, demanding that all military operations against Jingshi University be stopped immediately. But before the military operation stops, we must be prepared to respond by force, including evacuating the residents of Jingshi Town and the students of Jingshi University, and preventing other troops from entering Jingshi University and the surrounding area. For the incoming attack of the Praetorian Guard, try not to fire the first shot. Of course, in the event of an emergency, we are also allowed to take appropriate measures to deal with the situation. ”

In fact, when Sun Yuanqi received a telegram from Zhang Huizan, he immediately rushed to Tianlinggai, so angry that he was born as a Buddha and ascended to heaven as a Buddha.

In his mind, the most important achievement in his life was not the number of epoch-making papers he published, nor the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, nor the fact that he became a cabinet minister, but the establishment of Jingshi University. Because no matter how great a person is, there will be times when he has a thousand worries, there will be times when he is born, old age, sickness and death, and there will be times when his strength is exhausted. Only a group armed with a common belief can continue the cause.

Jingshi University is not only an institution of higher learning that cultivates all kinds of talents, but also a useful attempt to integrate traditional Chinese scholarship with Western scientific and technological civilization. This kind of attempt will form a new education system in terms of subject classification, professional setting, talent training, academic paradigm, etc., and then have a huge positive impact on the country and the nation.

Knowledge, and only knowledge, can change the future. This future includes both individual students and entire countries and nations. For the time being, the existence of the University of the World is a benchmark that must not be destroyed by a mob of ignorance.

In anger, Sun Yuanqi personally wrote a telegram to Yuan Shikai:

Yuan Gongjunjian:

Over the years, the state affairs have been in the redundant manner, and the people have been trusted. Therefore, the covenant with the public is expected to trust each other. Therefore, the day before yesterday, the public raised a large army to add Jin Province, and the contemptible people did not feel tired of the public. The ink is still dry, and the words are still in my ears. Suddenly, when he heard that the imperial court had sent troops to besiege Jingshi University, the younger brother was shocked! What is the matter?

The public is the prime minister of the cabinet, and everything that is done with the use of troops should be heard. If you hear it, you should stop it; If the force cannot be stopped, then the contemptible person should be telegraphed to prepare, but the public has not said a word. If you break your promise and get fat, what is the weight? If you haven't heard of it. The Prime Minister of the Public Cabinet is just a vegetarian meal, and he can resign immediately to let the sage!

If today's affairs can be resolved by the public, the covenant will not be changed. If the public cannot be resolved and the university is destroyed, do not complain about the breach of the covenant. The contemptible people are not alone, they should abandon the land of Sichuan, and the soldiers of the three provinces should be poor. Work together with the governors of Jiangnan to destroy the culprit!

Don't be unpredictable.

Sun Yuanqi, on the same day.

Yang Du was also suppressed by the domineering in Sun Yuanqi's telegram. He knew that Sun Yuanqi was angry. Cautiously persuaded: "Baixi, there is an old saying: 'Don't allow people in happiness, and don't answer people's books in anger.'" The words of joy are more discredited, and the words of anger are more out of character. 'The wording of your telegram is too harsh, why don't I change it for you?' ”

Sun Yuanqi lost his temper, and the nine cows couldn't pull it back: "Is this still called fierce wording?" I didn't scold, I'm already very cultivated! The imperial court is about to set foot in Jingshi University, and I still quote scriptures with Yuan Weiting, gentle and elegant? Don't change a word, just send it to him! ”

Yuan Shikai is on a small platform on the Luhan Line at the moment, discussing matters related to entering Beijing with several confidants. It is not easy to enter Beijing, once you enter Beijing. It is necessary to quickly handle the relationship with the royal family, ministers of various countries, and the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty, because the slightest carelessness will bury hidden dangers. In addition, negotiations with the Southern Constitutionalists and the Revolutionary Party could not be delayed. Fortunately, Yuan Shikai has a large staff group, and he has also been in officialdom for many years, so he is familiar with dealing with these things.

Just when the group was talking enthusiastically, the captain of the guard, Tang Tianxi, sent an urgent telegram from Sun Yuanqi.

Yuan Shikai read the telegram. [ ] handed it to Zhao Bingjun, who was sitting beside him, but scolded angrily in his mouth: "Idiot! ”

Zhao Bingjun naturally knew who Yuan Shikai was scolding, and asked casually: "Is Tao Beile crazy?" Why did you suddenly think of attacking Jingshi University? Doesn't he think the court is troubled enough? ”

After reading it, Ruan Zhongshu sneered a few times: "What other reasons do you need to ram the goods to do stupid things?" But Sun Baixi is really anxious, we have to deal with it carefully, don't be involved! ”

"As early as twenty days ago, when we were negotiating, Sun Baixi realized that his Jingshi University would be in danger, so he insisted on sending 1,000 people from Cheng Ziyin's hands to the north. They arrived on the front foot, and the Praetorian Guard came on the back foot. You say, Sun Baixi is too lucky, the blind cat meets a dead mouse? Or can he be able to see the faint candle and anticipate the enemy's opportunity first? Yang Shiqi felt a little strange.

A scene immediately flashed in Yuan Shikai's mind: In the 31st year of Guangxu (1905) in the Rongqing Mansion, Sun Yuanqi made a "six" gesture very firmly: "The constitutional monarchy will not work in my Qing Dynasty, and it will be known in six years." "Now in its sixth year, the question of whether a constitutional monarchy can be established is really coming to the fore. - Could it be that Sun Yuanqi can really pinch and calculate?

Yuan Shikai quickly shook his head to shake off this strange thought, and then cleared his throat and asked, "Everyone, what are your opinions on how to deal with this matter?" ”

Yang Shiqi said: "Jingshi University is Sun Baixi's forbidden body, who in the world doesn't know?" The Praetorian Guard's siege of Jingshi University was said to be a nonsense move by Tao Bele, but he had a special status, and his every move represented the imperial court. Once this matter intensifies, it will cause sharp confrontation between the imperial court and Sun Baixi. The marshal is the prime minister of the cabinet, and he is fooled to announce the emperor's order, and the lower is to be with the hundred officials, this kind of thing is naturally mediated by you, and it can only be mediated by you. But mediation is a thankless task. If it is not handled properly, I am afraid that I will fight with both parties and suffer from the fish in the pond.

"According to the law, the use of troops does require the consent of the Prime Minister. If Da Shuai admits that this matter is Tao Beile's wanton behavior, Sun Baixi believes it or not, and does not say it, at least the people of the world will look down on Da Shuai, the prime minister, and will offend the royal family! Judging from the following, it is better for the marshal to enter Beijing as soon as possible, order the Praetorian Guards to evacuate Jingshi University, and at the same time arrest Liangbi, the first assistant commander of the Praetorian Guard, on the charge of privately dispatching troops, and put all the responsibility on Liangbi's head. In this way, it can not only save the face of Taobele, but also prevent the situation from deteriorating. ”

Yuan Shikai nodded lightly, but was noncommittal.

Ruan Zhongshu said at this time: "Although Xingweng's method is safe, it is a little less sharp. Let's see, it's better to wait! ”

"Wait?" Yang Shiqi was a little puzzled.

"Yes, the big marshal will come forward later!" Ruan Zhongshu said, "Although Sun Baixi is fierce in the telegram, his troops in Jingshi University are at least more than 1,000 people. Just rely on the master of the Janissary Army who drink tea and walk the birds, and use a joint army to press it, and it may not be able to take it in a short time! But after all, the Praetorian Guard has 12,000 people, and even if it is consumed, it can exhaust the strength of Jingshi University. When they were almost consumed, Sun Baixi naturally relented, and begged the handsome to mediate. At that time, won't the marshal take it away? ”

"What if something happens and the Praetorian Guards attack Jingshi University? Sun Baixi will really work hard! Yang Shiqi reminded.

Ruan Zhongshu smiled: "No, no!" Jingshi University has the largest number of foreign students, as long as a few are sent to the gate of the school to make a stop, to ensure that the Praetorian Guards do not dare to take a step beyond the Lei Chi. And at that time, the regent and the ministers of various countries should also receive the news, how could they let the Praetorian Guards mess around? At that time, the marshal will come forward to mediate again, ensuring that the royal family, Sun Baixi, and foreign ministers will not be offended, and they can also get a lot of benefits! ”

Yuan Shikai bowed slightly: "Then let Sun Baixi wait!" Zhi'an, now you send a telegram back to Sun Baixi in your name, saying that the matter has been learned, but the old man is on the train to Beijing and cannot be contacted for the time being. Once contacted, the old man will be informed of the situation as soon as possible. ”

Zhao Bingjun responded.

After sending a telegram to Yuan Shikai, Sun Yuanqi was still not at ease, and sent another telegram to the regent Zaifeng. Relatively speaking, the wording is much more euphemistic:

The Regent's Advice:

Shocked to hear that today's Praetorian Guards are besieging Jingshi University, the ministers are terrified and think that it is impossible.

In the past, the children did not destroy the township school, and Confucius thought it was benevolent, carried it in the classics, and sowed it for all generations. Today, because of the joy and anger of one person, and the reputation of several words, he wants to increase his troops in Jingshi University. After thousands of years, what words should be used to describe today's events? And there are a lot of students from all over the world in the university, and there are no eyes for knives and guns, in case there are deaths and injuries, the ministers are afraid that Gengzi's old age will be seen again.

I implore the prince to think twice.

Sun Yuanqi, on the same day.

Zaifeng received the telegram and was quite puzzled: When did the imperial court send the Praetorian Guards to attack Jingshi University? I don't know! Sun Yuanqi: Where did you hear this rumor? But he also knew that Sun Yuanqi would definitely not play such a joke with him, so he hurriedly sent Goshha out to investigate. The truth of this investigation was naturally revealed to the world: the Military Advisory Office issued a military order to the Praetorian Guard yesterday, ordering the First Association to attack Jingshi University.

After hearing the news, Zaifeng jumped to his feet in anger: What do they want to do if the Military Advisory Office mobilizes the army without going through himself and the cabinet? Although Sun Yuanqi has a backbone in the back of his head, he still belongs to the middle faction that can be saved, and if the Military Advisory Office does this, doesn't it want Sun Yuanqi to push Sun Yuanqi to the side of the revolutionary party?

"Hurry up and invite the Seventh Master and Longbelle, the Lord has a very urgent matter!" Zaifeng commanded angrily.

Goshha hurried out again to invite the military advisers Zaitao and Yulang.

Yu Lang was invited, he worked in the Military Advisory Mansion, and when he heard that the regent was looking for him, he went straight to Prince Alcohol's Mansion like Hot Wheels. But Zaitao is difficult to invite! went to the military advisory office of the work unit, "Lord Belle did not come today". Go to the home address of Baylor House, "Lord Baylor went out early in the morning". Where did it go? "I don't know". This Beijing city is so big and there are so many people, where can I find it?

Goshha naturally couldn't find Zaitao, because Zaitao didn't want people to find him. He himself knew that what he was doing this time was not authentic, and the fifth brother Zaifeng would definitely be scolded when he found out, so he pretended to go out early in the morning and hid in the Japanese Legation in China to drink tea and chat with Shimada Han. (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation and monthly passes, and your support is my biggest motivation. )