Chapter 781 Surprise Visit to the Hung Hom Mansion
Yu Yungui subconsciously touched his arms, but Lei Zhenchun's expression remained unchanged, he raised his hands and said:
"Your Excellency, Flying Squadron Officer, please help us report to the General. Let me tell you that Lei Zhenchun from the Zhili Military and Political Department has something important to discuss with the General!"
Fei Ge also knew that the matter was of great importance. He had heard Master Xu chatting with the general that Lei Zhenchun was a very important person.
"Watch them, I'll report back to the general!" Fei Zhenchun looked at Lei Zhenchun up and down with his eyes like a dove or a hawk, then turned around and strode away.
About ten minutes later, Fei Ge came out with a group of guards, and with a wave of his hand, Lei Zhenchun and the others were brought into the mansion.
Chen Tianhua was waiting in the Western-style living room in Courtyard No. 1. When he saw Lei Zhenchun, he couldn't help but brighten up his appearance. He saw that he was tall like Lei Gong and ugly like Li Kui, but he had an extraordinary bearing.
"Please take a seat, Mr. Lei, you are really brave!" Chen Tianhua looked at Lei Zhenchun and Yu Yungui who arrived calmly, smoked a cigar and said with a bad smile:
"My leader Xu was working hard to find you everywhere in Hanyang. You actually crossed the river and came to Wuchang in a grand manner. To be honest, I am very surprised."
Lei Zhenchun sat down on the Western sofa without ceremony. He picked up the fragrant tea, took a small sip, tasted it in his mouth for a long time, and then swallowed it.
"Good tea, autumn tea that just came on the market!" He praised:
"Isn't it because the head of Xuehu was so hard pressed and had no other choice that he came to seek protection from the general? You don't know, but this time the two of us suffered a lot at the inn at the foot of Guishan Mountain in Hanyang.
What a sin!"
Chen Tianhua looked at Lei Zhenchun with a smile on his face, "Are you so sure that I will protect your safety?"
"Of course! Although Lei is not talented and seems to be in trouble, he will not commit suicide. I am here on behalf of Mr. Yuan Gongbao to discuss important matters with the general. I am afraid that this is not the case in Wuchang City now.
A lot of people are talking about it, wondering what kind of secrets Lei and the general have. I think those guys in Yuan Fangjun's advisory office must be as anxious as ants on a hot pot now."
After hearing this, Chen Tianhua's face darkened slightly. As Xu Yunyuan said, this Lei Zhenchun was by no means a good person. There was a hidden meaning behind his words.
Although Yuan Gongbao was in his hometown in Anyang, he had no shortage of staff members. The Yuan Family Courtyard was like his headquarters, and it was even busier than in Zhili Yamen.
The most important thing is that Yuan Gongbao has always controlled the Beiyang Army and Navy. Revolutionaries at home and abroad all hope that he can lead all domestic forces and raise the flag to rebel?
If Chen Tianhua dares to kill Lei Zhenchun, the revolutionaries in Huguang area will become even more convinced that Chen Tianhua is a lackey of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, and they are afraid that an uproar will immediately occur.
Chen Tianhua hates other people's threats because of their cleverness!
Humph! He sneered in his heart. He was either a person who was afraid of trouble, or if others knew about it, so what? He repeatedly weighed the pros and cons of killing or not killing, and a trace of murderous intention flashed in his eyes.
Lei Zhenchun was extremely sensitive to this kind of murderous gaze. When he discovered that Chen Tianhua had murderous intentions, his whole body muscles couldn't help but tense up.
But he knew that he was in a tiger's den at this time. Even if he was full of martial arts, it would be difficult for him to deal with Chen Tianhua alone, let alone those of his guards? Their expressions gradually changed.
Lei Zhenchun has always been a gambler. Although he was extremely nervous, he also knew that Chen Tianhua was by no means a soft-hearted person. He cared about gains and losses.
But Lei Zhenchun didn't want to run away in despair, nor did he want to be caught by Xu Yunyuan, so he could only risk his life. If he succeeded, he would be able to accomplish a big thing for Mr. Yuan; if he failed...then everything would be over, and he would also
This can be regarded as a tribute to Mr. Yuan.
It is said that Chen Tianhua weighed for a long time and finally made up his mind. Killing Lei Zhenzi and the others would not bring much benefit to him. Instead, he would clear obstacles for the Manchu Qing court or some other forces and create a big enemy for himself.
What's worse may be that more revolutionaries will misunderstand themselves more and more. Otherwise, why would you inexplicably kill a subordinate of the Han Dynasty?
At this time, he couldn't help but complain about Xu Yunyuan in his heart.
Huh...I didn't handle this matter secretly, but rolled a hot potato into my hands.
Seeing a smile on Chen Tianhua's face again, Lei Zhenchun couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief. Next to him, Yu Yungui's nervous body slowly relaxed, and then he realized that his vest was soaked through.
Chen Tianhua put the tea cup on the coffee table next to him, looked at Lei Zhenchun with bright eyes, and said:
"Okay! There's no need to beat around the bush between us! Mr. Lei, you are safe. No one in Huguang will touch you. So just tell me. Is there anything worth taking such a big risk to see me?
? Master Yuan Gongbao’s little actions in Anyang cannot be hidden from others. The people of the Military Counselor are keeping a close eye on them. Anyone with a discerning eye can see it: Master Yuan’s heart is known to everyone on the road!"
Lei Zhenchun smiled bitterly, clasped his fists and said: "Thank you, General, for not killing me! This time Lei came here with a message from my lord. Did Mr. Chen Huazhi forget that we had the intention to join forces? Don't forget that we are all the same."
Han Chinese!”
These words really sound like what Yuan Gongbao himself said.
Everyone can see clearly that the current regent Zaifeng is also making frequent mistakes. He is using Manchu nobles to saturate the court and exclude Han ministers. Among the current first-class ministers in the court, except for the senile Zhang Xiangshuai, who only has a lifespan of two months, there is not a Han official.
Minister, among the nine governors there is only the Yunnan Governor.
This kind of perverse behavior is contrary to his so-called constitutional monarchy proposition, which greatly frustrates those knowledgeable people who are working for a constitutional monarchy.
"Hehe... This is the prime minister who will subjugate the country. If God wants to destroy it, it must first be crazy. How many more people can Zaifeng offend? How many people can he reject? Can his Manchu descendants really take on big responsibilities?" Chen Tianhua didn't give a damn.
Conceal it, say it directly.
"Then the general and our Lord Yuan..."
"Please tell Mr. Yuan that Wan Sheng has not forgotten what he said at the time. When we join forces depends on the right time, place and people. The main thing is timing." Chen Tianhua said vaguely with a playful smile, completely speaking in an official tone.
Lei Zhenchun smiled bitterly and said:
"Thank you, General, for your true confession. Lei did not dare to take the liberty of coming to ask for help from General, Lord Yuan. I came here today because of the announcement just issued by Hanyang Arsenal, the announcement of selling weapons. I am confused?
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He knew in his heart that Chen Tianhua was now sitting in the south of the Yangtze River. Once the time came, regardless of prestige or strength, he would definitely turn his attention to the Central Plains if he was not the second choice in the Qing Dynasty.
Even if Chen Tianhua wants to be a loyal minister by then, his subordinates will push him step by step towards that day.
Chapter completed!