The first time Zhang Xiluan arrived at Shanhaiguan, He Rui personally handed Shanhaiguan to Zhang Xiluan. The telegram was sent back to the capital, and the Beiyang figures in the capital were all very surprised.

Feng Guozhang knew that He Rui was responding to the ban on Northeast Daily, but more people didn't think so.

When talking about He Rui and He Rui, it is inevitable that he will talk about his origin. The young man went to a military middle school after graduating from junior high school and then studied in Japan for public expenses. Although he is not old, he can still be called Beiyang's.

Zhenghuang Banner', a pure Beiyang lineage. In terms of origin, current identity and achievements, and the 120,000 troops he claims to have, he is fully qualified to compete for his status in Beiyang.

Many people believe that He Rui's purpose of seizing Shanhaiguan is to go further.

In the office of Minister of Foreign Affairs Lu Zhengxiang, Lu Feng, the Embassy of the Republic of China in Japan, looked at Lu Zhengxiang, who was thin but had two European beards in front of him and replied patiently: "Minister, I don't meet He Rui much,

From the perspective of humble officials, He Rui may not be able to enter the pass and fight for his status.”

Lu Zhengxiang is from Jiangsu and has a smaller figure. He listened to Counselor Lu Feng's judgment and used his hands to sort out the goatee on his jaw, without comment.

Lu Feng could only continue, "I can't understand He Dashui's thoughts very much, but Bei Zhi thinks He Dashui is a person who cherishes his feathers very much."

Lu Zhengxiang thought Lu Feng's words were really interesting. Everything He Rui did so far was not like what a person who cherished his own feathers would do. There were gamblers who gambled all their chips every time.

Decisive.

Thinking of this, Lu Zhengxiang asked: "Counselor Lu Feng, do you think He Rui's purpose is not to enter the pass and fight for the victory? The current situation is so chaotic, and what He Rui is best at is winning in chaos."

Lu Feng felt that this was reasonable. In the past 17 years, when Zhang Xun was restored, he drove Li Yuanhong away, Duan Qirui defeated Zhang Xun, restored the republic, and took over the regime. Feng Guozhang, who had lost his reputation, was now the one who had lost his reputation, became the one who was

The president was defeated and Duan Qirui became the prime minister. Duan Qirui took retreat as advance in the struggle, took the lead in stepping down, and gave up space for political negotiations with Feng Guozhang.

If Lu Zhengxiang was worried that He Rui would take this opportunity to take over Beijing... Lu Feng always felt that He Rui would not do this. Although it was a bit inappropriate to describe He Rui as "Cherishing Feathers", He Rui himself gave Lu Feng such a

Feel.

Just when Lu Feng wanted to echo Lu Zhengxiang's opinion, someone came in outside and said a few words in Lu Zhengxiang's ear. Lu Zhengxiang was stunned, stood up, and asked in surprise: "Is it true?"

"Indeed, everyone has arrived outside General Duan's Gate." The visitor made it clear.

Lu Zhengxiang couldn't help but cross his chest, "Thank you God."

Lu Feng knew that something must have happened that made Lu Zhengxiang happy. He was very curious and asked, "Minister, is there any good news?"

Lu Zhengxiang did not answer at all, but just talked with Lu Feng about the arrangements to let him go to France as a counselor. Lu Feng finally finished talking with Lu Zhengxiang, but after he came out, he saw that everyone in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was talking, so he quickly went up to ask.

The official immediately replied happily: "Mr. He has withdrawn from Shanhaiguan and asked Marshal Zhang who arrived at Shanhaiguan to temporarily take charge of Shanhaiguan. Marshal He sent another company to Beijing to serve as a guard for General Duan, saying that he was the guard General Duan.

Return home.”

Lu Feng was stunned, and after thinking for a moment, he couldn't help but smile. This might be the best solution.

In Duan Qirui's mansion, Lieutenant Zheng Shaosheng saluted Duan Qirui, "Report to the Chief, Bei Zhi led a company to serve as the Chief."

Duan Qirui's face darkened and he said loudly: "He Rui is just a mess! I am a civilian, so who can use anyone to protect me? Go back and tell He Rui, if he thinks I am taking care of him, then he will be very wrong.

I ordered him to go outside the pass, just for the sake of the country. If he feels that I have kindness to him, he will serve the country outside the pass. Since he dares to touch the tiger's butt, then hold it back!..."

After the lecture, Duan Qirui ordered to his staff around him: "Take them out and let them go back outside the pass!"

After saying that, Duan Qirui turned around and left without looking back. The staff looked at Duan Qirui's back with no expression on his face, but he knew in his heart that even if Duan Qirui was not happy at this time, he was at least very relieved.

Over the past two years, Duan Qirui has suffered a lot of unreasonable accusations because of He Rui. Those who are jealous of He Rui say that Duan Qirui deliberately arranged a fat man for He Rui, and privately persuaded Zhang Xiluan to give it to him.

He Rui gave way. So much so that some Duan Qirui's Anhui fools had all kinds of complaints.

Of course, those fools didn't dare to really tell Duan Qirui about this, just complaining in private.

Now He Rui has clearly expressed his support for Duan Qirui. Even if Duan Qirui leaves the world, his 100,000 Anhui army will still obey the command of President Duan. How could He Rui send him to escort Duan Qirui back home?

Guard.

He Rui had only one purpose for this, which was to express his support for Duan Qirui. In the current situation, He Rui quickly occupied Shanhaiguan and then withdrew from Shanhaiguan. The purpose was to let the Beiyang upper class in the capital understand that He Rui had the ability to leave the customs quickly and directly

Go to the capital.

With this company sent, the capital will never misunderstand He Rui's support for Duan Qirui. At the moment when Duan Qirui used his step down to express his negotiation space with Feng Guozhang, this is a very huge support for Duan Qirui. Feng Guozhang

You have to think more at this time.

The staff turned around and said to the company commander of the Northeast Army: "Brother, please come with me. I will arrange your residence."

What Duan Qirui said to the company commander was actually what He Rui said. The staff had already recorded it. After arranging He Rui's troops to station, they would write a letter to Duan Qirui for a look. Even if He Rui was already a senior executive in Beiyang

The level of the commander Duan Qirui is He Rui's elders in terms of qualifications and age.

When younger generations do things for their elders, they naturally have to encourage and encourage them out of love. This is what their own people do.

At this time, He Rui had led his army back to Fengtian. Although the letter had not been written yet, He Rui had already explained to the secretary, "If there is a letter from General Duan, I will hand it to me immediately."

The secretary quickly recorded it in his notebook. He Rui called Xu Jia, "Has the staff of the diplomatic department selected?"

Xu Jia took out a list and archives, "These are all selected young people and they can understand our diplomatic logic very well."

"Yes." He Rui glanced at the list and began to browse the files.

Xu Jia asked: "Chairman, is Silang back together? If the Chairman can give me half an hour, I want to talk to him."

He Rui sighed, "I have already set a tone for Silang. It is right that he wants to reduce casualties. But this method must not be done a second time."

Xu Jia felt a little sad when he heard what He Rui set the tone, "The Chairman loves Silang so much."

"Silo, he has military talent, and I don't want to say anything kind of people who are not in charge of the army, he may not be able to accept it."

Xu Jia replied decisively: "If Silang cannot accept it, he cannot continue working in the army."

He Rui nodded, "Go."

On the other floor, Xu Jia entered Zheng Silang's office, closed the door, pulled the chair and sat opposite Zheng Silang, "Comrade Zheng Silang, I will have a conversation with you as the director of the Statistics Bureau."

Zheng Silang was also a little discouraged when he heard this, "I already knew I was wrong."

Xu Jia shook his head, "This matter does not involve right or wrong. If a person who does not care about the life and death of the army at all, he must not sit in your current position. If you move from one section to another, it is a mistake and mistake.

.”

Zheng Silang frowned and looked very unhappy. However, the emotion did not last long. Zheng Silang whispered: "I know the chairman is angry, but I still can't figure out why the chairman is angry. Xu Jia, tell me

Speaking of which, I can tell the right way when I ask the Chairman for a review.”

Xu Jia thought for a while, "Your attitude towards military operations is extremely unserious, and that's the problem."

Zheng Silang changed his face. Now the common language education is being carried out within the organization. The word "not serious" is meaningful and not a stern description. However, within the organization, this is an extremely formal and stern criticism.

According to the common language education, "not serious" means ignoring the rules and acting completely according to one's own impulse or speculation. A person who does not act seriously is a "unreliable" person.

Knowing the heavy weight of this word, Zheng Silang was just surprised, but there was no attack. Finally, Zheng Silang sighed, "I understand. I will review the Chairman."

"Do you want me to analyze it for you?" Xu Jia asked.

Zheng Silang shook his head, "I can only say that I won't be emotional next time. But this time, I have nothing to explain."

Xu Jia sighed. Although he had only been the head of the statistical department for more than two years, Xu Jia had political review and talked with thousands of people. Moreover, the Bureau of Statistics also made these people who had talked with him into files, and Xu Jia also made them into files.

Pay attention to the development of these people when you have enough time.

The choice Zheng Silang made is definitely not a choice he would make alone. Zheng Silang is also a normal person in this regard. However, if Zheng Silang still values ​​human feelings so seriously, instead of facing this with a rational attitude.

In the world, then Zheng Silang's credibility has to be reduced. This is what Xu Jia doesn't want to see.

However, Xu Jia also understood through his work that such things cannot be solved by dialogue alone. People's growth requires a process, especially senior military and political cadres, which is even more difficult.

Finally, Xu Jia could only say: "Our conversation ends here. I will meet the chairman later and I will talk to you for up to an hour at work."

After saying that, Xu Jia returned to He Rui's office and saw that He Rui had selected some files. Xu Jia asked: "Chairman, what are the key points of diplomats?"

"Loyalty and reliability are the primary condition. I asked Director Zhao to attend the meeting to believe in the reliability and professionalism of the Chinese and English documents he wrote. Secondly, it is to understand our policies. If we cannot clearly understand what we want to do,

There is no way to communicate with foreign countries. Again, I need to have a certain level of communication skills and the ability to learn foreign culture."

When Xu Jia heard this, he felt that Zhao Tianlin was probably the most suitable person for diplomacy at the moment. He Rui was another candidate.

After saying this, He Rui smiled and said, "But no one is born with such ability, and we don't have that high requirements at this stage. After all, the international relations in this world are a jungle society. As long as we have enough strength, diplomats

As long as we can clearly convey our meaning, understand the other party's words and accurately convey them, we can also use it."

When the conditions were reduced to this point, Xu Jia nodded, "I heard it."

When Xu Jia went back to continue working, He Rui picked up the telegram he had just received. Itagaki Seishiyasu sent a telegram to ask for a meeting with He Rui. What he said in the telegram was that today will be here. It's noon now, and Itagaki Seishiyasu hasn't arrived yet.

Is the train delayed?

Just as he was thinking, the secretary came in and said, "Chairman, Nakasa Itagaki has arrived outside the door."

"Take him in."

Itagaki entered He Rui's office with a cold air. It was January 2, 1918, and it was the first day after the official launch of the festival name in the Northeast. It was the first day after the first of the new year. It was snowing heavily in the northeast.

The cold land is frozen.

Itagaki's body was straight, and I don't know if it was frozen and his joints were a little stiff. After saluting, Itagaki immediately asked: "General He, the lower official, was ordered by the Governor of Kanto to ask the general for his purpose of entering Shanhaiguan."

He Rui asked Itagaki to sit down and replied in a relaxed tone: "It was just a smile to change the defense. Later, I realized that the central government issued the wrong order. We have withdrawn our troops. Now we will continue to be responsible for Shanhaiguan Guardian's defense."
Chapter completed!