On the morning of December 18, Xiao Yimin led a hundred guards to Ya'an and arrived at Ya'an's baggage camp at noon the next day. Together with the border generals and schoolmen from all over the country, he began the difficult and cumbersome negotiations on the disarmament of the border troops.

Two days later, the Governor Yin Changheng went to the old Governor's Office again and handed over the "Shiwan Wan" hand to see Zhao Erfeng. When he saw Zhao Erfeng's face, Yin Changheng bowed deeply and presented a telegram with both hands: "Sir, the situation is not good! Our two towns in the new army are still in a tense reorganization, and the whole country is in chaos. Xiong Kewu led more than 3,000 troops to pass Neijiang. The two Yunnan infantry regiments brought by Liu Cunhou and others have also been opened to the Xu Mansion and will arrive in Chengdu soon. It is said that the visitors are not good, and I am worried!"

Zhao Erfeng was very surprised and handed it to Yin Changheng after reading the message: "It's coming so fast! What are you going to do?"

"We can only send someone to contact each other first and ask for their understanding of the situation, but we can't be unprepared, right? We are not afraid of ten thousand, but we are afraid of it! But if we send all thousands of new troops out of the city to occupy important places, the only two thousand officers and soldiers in Yiming left the city, and the city defense was in short supply!" Yin Changheng paced back and forth anxiously.

Zhao Erfeng did not notice that Yin Changheng handed over the "Shiwan" handbook, saying that he was a purely sensible visit. Seeing that Yin Changheng was very respectful to him, how could he think of anything else?

At this time, Yin Changheng felt quite guilty. He wanted Zhao Erfeng to continue to exert his influence. He left Chengdu and returned to western Sichuan to manage the Kangzang area. Zhao Erfeng was in charge of Kangzang. Chengdu and even the entire Sichuan were much more stable. In addition, Zhao Erfeng was famous all over the country. He was known as the three famous generals of the Qing Dynasty together with the other two governors Cen Chunxuan and Yuan Shikai. Zhao Erfeng was also guarding the border for many years. He repeatedly crushed the Kangzang rebellion supported by Britain, preserved the territory of Kangzang, and made outstanding contributions to China and abroad. Yin Changheng really couldn't bear to kill him, let alone Zhao Erfeng was already 65 years old and had already entered his twilight years.

However, if Zhao Erfeng is not killed, the new government led by Yin Changheng will not be able to establish its authority. Moreover, Yin Changheng secretly planned a Chengdu mutiny expelling former governors Pu Dianjun and Zhu Qinglan. This made the heavens angry and the people resentful. Hundreds of thousands of people now need a scapegoat to vent their hatred. Yin Changheng and his military group need to find a scapegoat with enough weight. They will make a vigorous feat as soon as possible. In order to shock the powerful people who are eyeing each other, and then tie the entire civil service group and the capitalist class to their own chariots. Only in this way can the position of governor be long-term, and the entire military group will stop dividing and unite again to the outside world.

As for Xiao Yimin, who has thousands of soldiers, he is not the object of concern to Yin Changheng and his confidants. Although this young man who has risen rapidly from a small market rogue is not simple. But as Xie Jiong and others analyzed, if Xiao Yimin, who was born in a teapot, had he not taken any effort and defected to former Governor Zhao Er by chance and became Zhao Erfeng's closed disciple, he would not have the glory and wealth he is today. In essence, Xiao Yimin, who was born and raised, is a standard businessman. If he dare not do anything to make money?

Taking a step back, even if Xiao Yimin is deeply grateful for Zhao Erfeng's kindness, after the incident, he will only judge the situation and seek self-protection. As long as he is given enough benefits later, he will not be able to do stupid things for a man of Qing Dynasty who is declining. Even if Xiao Yimin is brain-sick and determined to confront the new government appointed by the north and south governments. Without Zhao Erfeng, just by his little influence among the people, how many troops can he mobilize?

As for the 20,000 to 30,000 border troops, it is not a problem. Just look at the reaction of the whole city on the day of the Chengdu mutiny and you will know that it is vulnerable. Then look at the miserable consequences of the Chengdu general and more than 20,000 méng people, you will know that the border troops with no leader and no food and clothing are only one way to go - that is, the tree falls and money scatters!

If we take another step back, even if Xiao Yimin really wants to fight, Yin Changheng and his military group will not be polite. No matter how much the price they pay, they will give Xiong Kewu, Liu Cunhou and others two large pieces of fat. Everyone can easily take Xiao Yimin's life together, and after it is done, they can still earn all his factories and wealth.

Yin Changheng withdrew his thoughts and waited respectfully for Zhao Erfeng's reply.

Zhao Erfeng pondered for a moment, then returned to the chair and sat down slowly: "Shuo Quan, don't hesitate, just say it, what can I do to you?"

"I need to borrow the guards of the important masters for several days to specialize in patrol and defense of important places. I don't have to leave the city. As long as I reach a consensus with Xiong Kewu and Liu Cunhou, I will immediately return the master intact." After Yin Changheng said that, he looked at Zhao Erfeng nervously.

Seeing that Zhao Erfeng seemed to be hesitating, Yin Changheng gritted his teeth and stepped forward, bowed again, and said sincerely: "Sir, Changheng was born in a chaotic world. In order to survive well, he was absolutely necessary. I don't know what the world will look like tomorrow. Taking this opportunity, I have a few heartfelt words to tell you: I am willing to make a secret agreement with you. If the Qing Dynasty really collapses in the future, Changheng will be responsible for protecting the Grand Marshal; if the Republic of China is not successful, the Grand Marshal will be responsible for protecting Changheng. Changheng is willing to swear with the Grand Marshal, and the sea will be destroyed. This will be unswerving!"

Zhao Erfeng was greatly moved, so he stood up and walked to Yin Changheng a few steps, stretched out his hands to help him up, and focused his head with tears in his eyes.

Yin Changheng endured the ecstasy in his heart and took the opportunity to ask Zhao Erfeng: "Please send the soldiers to gather together. Changheng has a few words to say to everyone, so it's easier to call some later."

"good!"

Zhao Erfeng agreed readily and soon ordered the guards to gather in the front yard.

Accompanied by Zhao Erfeng, Yin Changheng spoke generously to more than 2,000 border soldiers: "I am here especially today and I beg Lord Zhao to help you with all your strength. I will use your power to ensure the peace of the people of Chengdu, and let the people of Sichuan know that you are still soldiers from Sichuan and still eat the salary of Sichuan. However, under the order of the governor of the new government, the General Secretary Zhao and the people of Chengdu will help you to wash away the grievances in the past and have a real support in the future!"

"Only the governor's order is to obey!"

The soldiers agreed in unison, and they were very moved. But they knew that Yin Changheng’s implication was to suggest that these people would follow me, and only I, Governor Yin Changheng, are your true backers.

Yin Changheng said a few simple words and cleverly transferred the 2,500 guards around Zhao Erfeng, and took a key step to further dismantle the morale of Zhao Erfeng's subordinates and achieve rapid rise.

On December 21, 1911, the 27-year-old Sichuan Governor Yin Changheng organized his wedding ceremony with great fanfare. There were thousands of visitors in the city, and everyone was happy for the young governor who led his troops to quell the military chaos in danger.

However, the grand wedding was just to cover up the huge plan that was unfolding in the dark. Thousands of Chengdu people and most officers and soldiers did not know that another huge crisis that shocked the world was once again planted a fuse that could not be resolved.

At twelve o'clock in the evening, the lights on the building of Mingyuan, the imperial city were still on. Facing more than 20 secret generals and schoolmen, the governor Yin Changheng put away his pocket watch, raised his hand and slapped the table, opened his eyes wide open, and roared in a low voice: "Life and death are determined today!"

The conference room was filled with emotion, and the whole hall stood up to salute. In a blink of an eye, the tables and stools were ringing. The most fanatical new commander Xie Jiong led more than ten officers to turn and leave.

In less than half an hour, two thousand new army officers and soldiers led by Xie Jiong surrounded the old governor's office. Hundreds of vanguards came over the wall under the response of Zhao Erfeng's guard commander Tao Zekun. The guards and soldiers of the governor's office were cut down without any defense. The rest fled in fear without any resistance.

With a loud bang, the gate of the small building where Zhao Erfeng was resting was kicked open. In the hazy, Zhao Erfeng was grabbed from the chuáng by the soldiers who rushed upwards, raised it above his head and flew to the main gate of the imperial city. In a blink of an eye, he was tied to the horse-tie pile down the tower of Mingyuan.

Zhao Erfeng sighed to the sky with great pain, looking at the dark sky in the west for a long time without moving, and finally turned to Yin Changheng under dozens of torches: "Can Zhao live?"

Yin Changheng glanced at the more and more onlookers, jumped onto the stone platform on the side a few steps, and shouted from a high point: "Now, I will hand over the power of life and death to deal with Zhao Erfeng to you, please decide!"

A voice among the two thousand soldiers watching roared: "Zhao Erfeng massacred the Sichuan people and created a Chengdu bloody case that shocked the world. It should be killed!"

Countless voices followed: "Kill! Kill--"

Zhao Erfeng's long white hair flew with the wind, and his white beard trembled frequently in the cold wind. He suddenly raised his head and laughed: "Yin Changheng, you did a pretty job! But you have to be careful, my today is your tomorrow, hahahahahaha--"

"Tao Zekun, why don't you do it?" Yin Changheng roared.

Tao Zekun roared, raised his sharp blade and waved it suddenly. Zhao Erfeng's white-haired head fell down and rolled out a few meters away.

Tao Zekun had no time to wipe away the blood stains on his face, and rushed out and grabbed his head, raised his ring high and showed a circle. The audience suddenly burst into a shocking cheer...

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