Not only did they delineate the territory that originally belonged to the Qing court, they even planted stakes on the border of South Korea on the other side, clearly marking that this area also belonged to the Qing court.

At present, the Qing court is China's most important person. No matter how unhappy it is, it still has to use its name for the time being.

The most important thing is that this made Saito Kijiro feel that the response speed of the Qing court was too fast.

As soon as they walked on their front feet, they changed their heels.

Saito Kijiro took a look and realized that this was not possible.

He was very angry: "This is a provocation from the Qing Dynasty. This is a blatant cross-border provocation. How can it be unreasonable!"

I completely forgot how shameless I was before.

Shinoda Harisaku chimed in: "Yes, it's so shameless! They are blatantly violating international law and this is an unreasonable expansion! They must protest to the Qing court."

Saito Kijiro thought for a while and said: "Currently, Xu Shichang is the governor of the three eastern provinces. Let's protest to him first!"

"Okay, I'll get ready right now."

Soon, Xu Shichang, who was in the Fengtian Governor's Mansion, received protests from Japan and South Korea.

The words were fierce, asking them to return the land that belongs to South Korea.

Xu Shichang was confused.

How could this happen during the Chinese New Year?

Historically, it was the Japanese who moved the boundary stakes. After Xu Shichang discovered it, he led people to return the boundary stakes to their original positions overnight.

However, Liu Yonghe now takes action faster than Xu Shichang.

And according to Zhao Chuanxin's instructions, there is no need to use the stick and directly move the boundary stakes to the other side.

Because he didn't do it himself, Xu Shichang felt confused and laughed at the same time.

I feel that this kind of thing is too childish. It does not mean that if the boundary stake is moved, then whose land belongs to whom.

This is the difference between Zhao Chuanxin and the domestic real power faction at this time.

Japan and South Korea don’t think it’s child’s play.

Japan and South Korea can be shameless, so Zhao Chuanxin dared to rub his face on the ground.

If you compare with this, then I won’t be sleepy!

"Who did this?"

Xu Shichang was asking about Wu Luzhen, the military counselor who followed him north.

Wu Luzhen was also a famous patriotic general in history. He eventually became a martyr in 1911, which was a great regret in history.

Monk Wu Luzhen was confused: "I haven't heard anything about it. But Governor, there is something fishy about this matter!"

"The governor also thinks so. Why would the boundary stakes be moved for no reason? The people would definitely not do this, and neither would the local government. So, who could it be?"

Wu Luzhen, who was also thinking, had a thought flash in his mind.

Suddenly he said: "Supervisor, this is in line with a person's behavior."

"Oh? Who is it?"

"Zhao Chuanxin!"

Not to mention, Xu Shichang knew Zhao Chuanxin very well, and he was very familiar with Zhao Chuanxin's deeds.

It’s not that Zhao Chuanxin is so powerful, but that Xu Shichang came to inspect outside the customs last year, traveled thousands of miles, and listened to countless legends about this person. Xu Shichang even went to the outskirts of Lugang Town to observe in person.

If you want to be the governor of the three eastern provinces, you can't avoid this person.

After listening to Wu Luzhen's words, Xu Shichang suddenly realized.

Indeed, this is Zhao Chuanxin’s style.

This person was jealous of the "big powers" and could do anything daring. Many things seemed absurd to Xu Shichang, but Zhao Chuanxin did it and did it in a decent manner.

Regardless of the fact that the Qing court had issued an order to arrest Zhao Chuanxin, Xu Shichang actually quite admired this person.

Before he came to governor the three eastern provinces, he had set a diplomatic policy with Yuan Datou - to protect sovereignty as the first priority!

You must show others that you cannot attack, and then others will not attack; you must show others that you cannot bully, and then others will not bully you.

It's a convoluted statement. If Zhao Chuanxin had to say it: I'll kill anyone who dares to show my teeth. Don't say it's unforeseen! Only if you scare them will they be scared!

But the Qing court has always been so docile and soft-spoken. If you say a tough word, it will go full circle.

And this is what Zhao Chuanxin did.

He was extremely tough in negotiating with Japan on the issue of jurisdiction over a hundred and fifty miles around Lugang Town.

If you don't accept it, you won't be afraid of bombing Lugang Town with cannons. As long as everyone is not dead, you'll be stirring up a hornet's nest.

And the Japanese who just finished the Russo-Japanese War are really scared!

That's why Xu Shichang appreciates him.

But he had a doubt: "Although Zhao Chuanxin may have done this, why did he do it? For what purpose? Could it be that he wanted to sow discord between the imperial court and Japan? This does nothing to him

Is it good?"

In his thinking, interests still come first.

I feel that the motivation for anything cannot escape the word profit.

Wu Luzhen shook his head: "If it was just for profit, there would be no Lugang Town Charity Association, and there would be no donations everywhere. Just like the things Zhao Chuanxin did in the United States, he didn't see any profit. I feel,

There’s an inside story to this matter!”

"What's going on?"

"What do you think, is this the case? The Japanese moved the boundary stakes first, and then Zhao Chuanxin treated him in his own way?"

This is probably the ability of military counselors to analyze ideas quickly.

Hearing this, Xu Shichang's eyes lit up: "That makes sense! What a Japanese, so ambitious! Zhao Chuanxin did a great job this time!"

"Governor, what about us?"

"Go and contact the Japanese side. First explain that this matter has nothing to do with the imperial court. Then declare that you can move the boundary stakes back to their original positions, but you cannot encroach on the imperial court's land at all!"

"Governor Yingming, I am humble enough to go and send electricity to Japan!"

……

At the same time,

Peiyang University Hall.

Liang Dunyan, then the president of Peiyang University, was interviewing Yinghua, the chief writer of "Ta Kung Pao".

"Come to think of it, Governor Yuan started an industry and diverted part of the education funds. Although new enterprises can promote the development of education, they can't quench the immediate thirst. Now I want to expand the school library, but the funds are really limited. I still need your help to send the report. Ask for help from the society."

The education system of the Qing court was slightly chaotic, and new schools were springing up like mushrooms after a spring rain. Many educators who ran new schools were strapped for funds.

This is true even for Peiyang University Hall, the earliest new school, and Jingshi University Hall, the first university in China.

Yinghua thought for a while and said: "I am impressed by Mr. Songsheng's courage in establishing education. Sending reports is a small matter, but now that the number of new schools and students has increased, the demand for education funds has surged, and the help from the society may be far away. Not enough."

Sighing, Liang Dunyan said helplessly: "Now that the imperial court is reforming and using money everywhere, what can we do?"

Yinghua suddenly said: "I remembered a person. Why don't Mr. Songsheng ask him for help?"

"Who?"

"Zhao Chuanxin.

He opened the Lugang Town Charity Association, and if I remember correctly, there was a donation for student aid. Others gave tens to hundreds of dollars, at most only a few dozen taels of silver. But if Mr. Songsheng is willing to ask Zhao Chuan Xin asked for help, haha, as long as he agrees, Mr. Songsheng will be surprised!"

"I have heard of his name when traveling in the United States, but his methods are a bit extreme. But why did he surprise me?"

"Because when he takes action, he usually does it with amazing skill!"

"Then how should I persuade him to pay this money? Please ask me for advice!"

Yes, Yinghua also frowned.

According to what he learned from Liu Jiahui, the Lugang Town Charity Association's student aid donations were generally made to individuals to assist students, but there was no mention of donations to universities under the Qing government.

As far as he knew, Zhao Chuanxin was unruly and had never had a good impression of the Qing court.

How to convince him to agree?

Suddenly, he thought of an idea: "Mr. Songsheng, why not invite Zhao Chuanxin to give a lecture at Peiyang University in the next year? He is a famous patriot. As far as I know, he also knows Western painting and has a certain degree of art." If you ask him to give a speech, you won’t lose the face of the university! Let him give a speech first, and after the speech is over, you can ask for help in person. I guess he won’t refuse because of his face, right?”

The last sentence is unfounded.

Considering Zhao Chuanxin's generous temper, it's really hard to say.

However, there is always a way.

"Thank you for asking me for advice today. It's good. I'll kill him first and then tell him. I may offend this person. But as long as the funds are raised, the rest can be discussed. Anyway, I will step down next year, haha."

Yinghuaxin said: Just run away after you finish the money. Isn’t this a bit old-fashioned?

……
To be continued...