( .) Chapter 287 You have no choice

The Hankou Concession area is next to the Yangtze River. Taking the distance from the Huajie city as a benchmark, it is the concession area of ​​the British, Russian, French, German and Japanese concessions. (Search and read nest...) At the same time, the enterprises in Hankou are also foreign-funded enterprises.

Lord. What’s interesting is that the Mobil Kerosene Company’s oil storage tanks and the Asia Kerosene Oil Company’s oil storage tanks are across a common road from the Qingshan Fort. Maybe it’s because the cannons on the fort can’t hit the other side, otherwise the location of these oil storage tanks

It's a little bit dangerous, if it catches fire it'll be over.

When Marshal Fang inspected Qingshan Fort, his expression was somewhat solemn. Qingshan Fort, as Wuchang strangles the throat of the Yangtze River, its main equipment is actually old-fashioned German artillery, the largest caliber is 105.

Marshal Fang did not put his dissatisfaction on his face. This is no one's fault now. As the construction speed of the artillery of the National Defense Force accelerated, more than half of the original defenders on the fort were redeployed and replaced with new soldiers.

According to the Sino-US cooperation agreement, Mobil Kerosene Company will build a petrochemical plant in Wuchang, and the city of Wuhan will become the fastest growing industrial area in China in the next ten years.

In fact, looking at the issue of cooperative development from the most cost-effective perspective, the southeastern coast is the best choice. Unfortunately, without a strong navy, the result of placing heavy industry on the southeastern coast is to seek death. The reality is so helpless, Marshal Fang left

When they were riding away from the fort, a horse came running from a distance, and the one who got off immediately was the second heroine Yin.

"Urgent call, overseas Chinese in Surabaya called, accusing the Dutch colonial government of not releasing all imprisoned overseas Chinese." Heroine Yin has always been very active in this matter. Marshal Fang did not feel too surprised by this result. Really

It would be weird if he just submitted obediently.

"Power on, the task force set off, aiming for Surabaya. Telegraphed to the Dutch Minister that in view of the Dutch colonial government's inability to fully fulfill the agreement reached, our national defense force task force will go to Surabaya to provide armed protection for overseas Chinese. We hope to return to the colonial army. Don't make a mistake.

Once unnecessary misunderstandings are caused, your country will be responsible for the consequences."

In Shanghai, the telecommunications room door of the task force's flagship, the Hai Rong, was opened, and a radio operator rushed out.

Inside the headquarters, a group of naval officers were looking at nautical charts around a large table. The radio operator rushed in and shouted: "Marshuai Fang called, the task force set off, target Surabaya, mission, armed protection of overseas Chinese."

"Bang!" Huang Zhongying slammed the table and laughed: "Finally we have waited."

As soon as he finished speaking, another operator rushed in from the door and said: "I received a call from the Haiqi. Mr. Cheng said that he had arrived in Singapore and asked if he wanted to wait for the task force to arrive and return later."

Tang Xiangming laughed three times and said: "Okay. The Haiqi is also back. Call back and meet in Surabaya."

Huang Zhongying raised her hand and said: "Call back to Wuchang. The task force has been ordered to attack. It is expected to be dispatched at 18:00."

Wuwuwuwu! I remembered the shrill battle siren on the pier. The Chinese warships parked here sounded their sirens in response. At the same time, the warships of the navies of various countries nearby raised flags to hear the news. The answer they got: The task force was ordered to attack.

Surabaya port!

At six o'clock in the afternoon, when the first warship slowly sailed out of Wusongkou, the people watching on the shore let out loud cheers.

The news spread too fast, and the Dutch colonial government did not keep its agreement. The National Defense Forces contingent was ordered to go to Surabaya Port to provide armed protection for the overseas Chinese. Marshal Fang really did what he said, and there will be excitement in the newspapers tomorrow.

One by one, the warships headed towards the depths of the blue sea, with a protected merchant ship in the middle. On the deck, Leng Yu, the deputy commander of the task force, crossed his legs, leaned on a deck chair, and grinned.

Feet, from time to time, he would lower his head and take a sip of white wine on the small table next to him.

"This letter came by chance, God helped Huang Zhonggong. He stood at the camp gate to deliver orders, and the young and old listened to the root seedlings. He played the drum..." The wild and clumsy singing made the soldiers around him want to beat someone.

But I don't have the courage, he is the biggest on the boat.

“The National Defense Forces Special Forces Set Off to Sishui Port!” This was the headline in all newspapers in Shanghai the next day.

War or peace? It’s time for the Dutch to face up to this issue. The agreement reached before was not taken seriously in Surabaya. This is not a problem of the Dutch minister. However, he has to be blamed for this. Continuous telegrams flew

I went to Wuchang and got the same answer.

"The departure of our task force is a foregone conclusion. Whether it is war or peace is all decided by your country. The consequences must also be borne by your country." Marshal Fang's tough words became the contents of the next day's newspapers.

This triggered a student demonstration in Shanghai the next day, protesting against the government's inaction and calling on citizens to boycott the Netherlands.

Lan. During the demonstration, some Dutch shops were attacked by angry students, but no casualties were caused. The Dutch minister urgently protested to the Beijing government. Yuan Shikai's interim Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Beijing government had instructed Nanjing to protect the Netherlands.

The livelihood and property safety of expatriates.

Diplomatic rhetoric cannot solve any problems at all.

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The chessboard is made of wood, and the chess pieces are authentic Yunzi. Both players are surnamed Yang. As members of the family, the relationship between Yang Du and Yang Shiqi is not particularly good. In fact, among Yuan Shikai's staff, Yang Du has never been the best.

The person who is entrusted with important tasks. Most of the time, Yang Du appears as a trumpeter, which looks very lively, but actually does not involve much power.

During this period, what Yuan Shikai urgently needed to deal with was Marshal Fang, the troublemaker. If Fang Jianxiong did not officially recognize his legitimacy and continued to be tough, other provinces would not buy into this president's fault.

The delivery of Guan Yu undoubtedly greatly alleviated Yuan Shikai's financial difficulties. Unfortunately, the Beiyang Army was just fine without a war. When it came to war, the money was spent like water. The army of this era was a soldier.

Eat food. If you have money, you are your father. If you don't have money or food, you will cause trouble.

It was obvious that Guan Yu could not solve the fundamental problem and could only count on a large loan for the aftermath. However, due to Dashuai Fang's obstruction, the negotiations for the large loan for the aftermath had not progressed. Even though Yuan Shikai had agreed, the single general of the task force would be appointed by General Fang.

Loan payment. So far, the two envoys have not even met Fang Jianxiong.

Comparing the two Yangs, in terms of magnanimity, Yang Shiqi is slightly ahead of Yang Du. Yang Du is too sharp and thinks too highly of himself. This may be related to his early fame and the imperial skills he has learned.

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The situation on the chessboard is very similar to the characters of the two people. One is aggressively launching a fierce offensive, and the other is firmly establishing a foothold and waiting for an opportunity to counterattack. In the middle game, Yang Du, who used too much force, became dangerous and lost.

Elephant clues are beginning to appear.

Yang Du, who had been looking high-spirited before, is now holding his chin in one hand, thinking hard about the means to resolve the difficult situation at hand. Attacking is certainly the best defense, but if the attack is improper, the opponent will counterattack and the result will be two isolated pieces facing the challenge.

living situation.

The quiet game was interrupted by a subordinate who appeared quietly, and Fu Er said something next to Yang Du. Yang Du looked surprised, and then said in surprise: "Is this true?" A newspaper was handed to him, and Yang Du took it.

As soon as he saw it, he laughed and said: "This Fang Fuguo is really brave. It's not in vain that you and I have been waiting here for him for five days."

Yang Shiqi took the newspaper and read it, and immediately felt elated. He sighed and stroked his hands and said: "It's a pity that this person is not one of our Beiyang members. Sun Muhan recommended him to the commander-in-chief but failed to use him. Xiang Cheng still feels sad thinking about this.

Sighing endlessly.”

After hearing this, Yang Du couldn't help but sneered: "If he came to Beiyang, he wouldn't be in today's situation."

Yang Shiqi was speechless after hearing this. When he was quiet, a servant came in and said, "Li Songqing is here."

The two Yangs stood up together, looked at each other, smiled, and immediately walked outside together. When he saw Li Yuanhong standing in the courtyard from a distance, Yang Du laughed loudly and said: "Brother Song Qing is here to visit. I am not able to welcome him from a distance. I am disrespectful!"

Li Yuanhong returned the favor with a smile, and said calmly: "Excuse me, at the request of Commander Fang, I'm here to show you something." After speaking, he raised his hand, and a follower handed over a manuscript. Li Yuanhong pointed out

The manuscript says: "Fang Da

The handsome man said, you two should stop talking. If you agree to the above conditions, he will meet with you. If you don't agree, you can go back. He doesn't have that much free time! You two, this is a handsome man.

Exact words, farewell!"

With that said, Li Yuanhong walked away without daring to stay any longer. To be honest, Li Yuanhong was very scared now. Without him, as the contact lasted and Fang Jianxiong's strength was revealed bit by bit in front of him, Li Yuanhong basically gave up on some things.

Heartbroken.

Er Yang took the manuscript and put his heads together to read it. The further he looked down, the uglier their expressions became. Finally, Yang Du couldn't hold it back and stamped his feet and said angrily: "Shu Zi! Shu Zi!"

After Yang Shiqi read it patiently, he sighed and said: "One is strong and I am weak, what can I do?"

Yang Du said: "This is wrong. Fang Fuguo can only support four provinces, and Hunan is still a mess that needs to be dealt with. If we can work together with more than ten provinces in Beiyang, including Nanjing, we will not worry about Fang Fuguo being destroyed."

Yang Shiqi squinted at a willow tree in the yard, put down the manuscript, strolled into the yard, raised his hand to the willow tree and said: "If this willow tree is compared to China today, Fang Fuguo is the green on the branches, and Beiyang is the green on the branches.

The dead branches in Nanjing are like catkins that scatter when the wind blows."

Marshal Fang, who has once again come into the limelight, is cordially receiving Zhang Shixiu, a visitor from Shanxi.

Now that Zhang Shixiu is here, he has no intention of holding back. Everything he knows about Shanxi has been told, and he has heard more. Things about Shaanxi have not been left behind either. He even analyzed the two sides of Shanxi and Shaanxi based on his own observations.

The layout of the province.

"Mr. Zhang, please just tell me, what kind of help do you want me to do?" After Fang Jianxiong listened patiently, he went straight to the topic. Zhang Shixiu said with a smile: "I'm afraid Chen Shufan's batch of arms and supplies will not be able to help me."

Take it for free? At the moment, between Shaanxi, Wen Shouquan and Yan Xishan, who does the commander think is more appropriate to support?"

Fang Jianxiong answered unceremoniously: "Of course it is Yan Xishan!" (You are welcome to come and your support is my biggest motivation.)
Chapter completed!