Chapter 121

A group of Beiyang civil and military personnel came in one after another. Yuan Shikai had cleaned up the blood and still looked very calm.

"Everyone, the situation in Shandong is already like that. Let's talk about what to do next." Yuan Shikai tried very hard to speak smoothly, but the process of speaking was still very difficult. Everyone could tell that he was not in good health.

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"Biji has ordered the troops in Shandong to withdraw. For the present plan, on the one hand, we will stick to Hebei, and on the other hand, we will ask foreigners to come forward to mediate on our behalf. In short, we need time. Beiji decided to take the blame and resign, and asked the commander-in-chief for his permission." Despite the actual situation on the battlefield in Shandong.

Feng Guozhang was the one calling the shots, but Duan Qirui had to speak up. He could not escape his commanding responsibility in Beijing.

After Yuan Shikai heard this, he looked around at the other people first. Chapter 121 Decisive Battle (12) Seeking a Dignified Ending resulted in them all lowering their heads one by one. He couldn't help but sigh secretly in his heart, how could Beiyang do so at the critical moment?

No one can stand up?

"What Zhiquan said is right. Let's add one more thing: send electricity to the south and call for peace talks between the north and the south." After Yuan Shikai said this with difficulty, he tried to stand up, but his body swayed and he reached out to hold his hand.

He had no strength left and fell down on the chair. Everyone saw this and exclaimed in unison: "Gong Bao!" "Commander!" "Xiang Cheng." "Weiting."

Yuan Shikai breathed heavily, and a wisp of red spilled out of the corner of his mouth. He stretched out his hand to wipe it, and said with a forced smile: "Brother Juren, please stay here for a while. The others can go and do their own business first." Yang Du came forward and opened his mouth to speak.

But he closed his mouth and said no more.

Xu Shichang said, "Weiting, you'd better rest first. If you have anything to do, wait until you feel better." Yuan Shikai shook his head and looked at Xu Shichang firmly. He could only sigh and nodded in agreement.

After everyone went down, Yuan Shikai waved his hand and dismissed Yuan Keding, and then he held his chest and whispered: "Brother Juren, I think you can see it. If there are no accidents, after Shandong's defeat, Beiyang's good days will come to an end.

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Xu Shichang lowered his head silently and said: "Comfort Chapter 121 Decisive Battle (12) Seek a dignified ending. Your health is important, don't think too much."

Yuan Shikai waved his hand and said: "Listen to me, Zhu Erdian came to me and proposed that Britain, France, Japan and Russia send troops to intervene. Weiwei didn't agree to him. These foreigners have no good people. Do you remember the Kailuan Coal Mine? In order to fight with the British

We have spent so much effort fighting. In the end, the Chinese fought among themselves, and the foreigners took advantage."

When Yuan Shikai mentioned this, Xu Shichang was silent and speechless. He heard Yuan Shikai say again: "Foreigners are not easy to take advantage of, especially Japan and Russia. They have huge ambitions for China's territory."

Xu Shichang sighed: "Weiting. What I'm afraid of is that after Fang Fuguo comes up, he will become even more traitorous. You can see what he did in Wuhan. He sold all the railway rights to Germany and the United States."

Yuan Shikai felt depressed for a while and his face turned blue. Xu Shichang quickly stretched out his hand to help him calm down. After a while, Yuan Shikai smiled bitterly and said: "Juren, the railway commercial office has no future. In fact, everyone knows it in their hearts, but they don't say it in their hearts.

We still need to maintain the right of way. Originally Liang Yifu (Liang Shiyi) was already handling the nationalization of the railways, but now it seems that we can only wait for Fang Fuguo to do it."

"Weiting. I think someone can go find Sun Muhan. Maybe he can help ease the relationship between the north and the south. Beiyang can't just end like this, we have to give it a try?" Xu Shichang came up with an idea, and Yuan Shikai smiled bitterly and shook his head.

He shook his head and said: "It would be nice to have some contact, maybe we can find a decent ending for Beiyang. You saw it just now, the people's hearts are gone."

After all, Yuan Shikai is a hero of the generation, with top-notch vision and thinking. Although Beiyang was a giant before, but after the defeat of Shandong, everything changed. Big means many people, and many people means many thoughts. When Yuan Shikai is the leader

When a person is strong enough, no matter how many hearts he has, it doesn't matter. The problem now is that stronger people appear.

Xu Shichang heard Yuan Shikai's sentimentality and wanted to say some reassuring words but was unable to say it. Instead, Yuan Shikai took the initiative and said: "You and I both know in our hearts that there is still a way to delay Beiyang for a while. Not to mention the distance, the six southern provinces are doing it

What about federal provincial autonomy? The power of foreigners can also be borrowed to a certain extent. It’s a pity that no one stood up and spoke up just now.”

Xu Shichang wanted to speak in self-defense, but Yuan Shikai waved his hands tremblingly and said: "Brother Juren, you don't have to be like this, I know you. The Beiyang group, without the leader, will definitely be in disarray. Keding lacks qualifications and ability, and is completely unable to control it."

The overall situation. My days are numbered, so as I said, let’s seek a decent ending.”

Xu Shichang and Yuan Shikai met at a young age, and it was natural to understand that Yuan Shikai was preparing for his funeral. Beiyang had really come to an end. After thinking about it, Xu Shichang, who felt sad in his heart, nodded and said: "I will go there myself."

When I go to Wuhan, Sun Muhan will not miss me." Yuan Shikai nodded with satisfaction, as if he had no strength to speak. Finally, he said slowly and with difficulty: "Tell Sun Muhan that I can prevent civil strife in Beiyang in one day."

Xu Shichang nodded silently again. Yuan Shikai's meaning was very clear. He must insist on living until the day he has a decent ending. Leaving Yuan's Mansion, Xu Shichang went south at night, and after a day and night, the train arrived in Hankou.

While Xu Shichang was still on the road, Sun Baoqi came to the headquarters at night to look for Fang Jianxiong. There was little sleep during this period, and Fang Jianxiong was fast asleep on the small bed in the office. When Sun Baoqi arrived, the person who received him was Yin Weijun. He learned that there was something important and Yin Weijun wanted to go in

He woke up Fang Jianxiong, but Sun Baoqi stopped him and said, "I'll just wait." As soon as he finished speaking, Fang Jianxiong's voice came from inside: "Who is here? Is there anything urgent?" Although he felt a little more relaxed,

But there were more things to come. Fang Jianxiong slept all day long and had almost had enough sleep. He was awakened by some movement outside. Yin Weijun went in to report, and Fang Jianxiong said: "I'm going to freshen up and then go out."

Seeing Fang Jianxiong's tired face, Sun Baoqi felt a little distressed and said, "Fuguo, Xu Shichang called. He has already taken the bus to the south."

Fang Jianxiong frowned when he heard this, and thought about it in his mind before saying, "What is the purpose of his coming?"

Sun Baoqi also frowned and said: "I didn't say it." Fang Jianxiong thought for a while and said: "Since I didn't say it, let's wait until he arrives. Anyway, the Shandong campaign is over and the troops are resting. They won't go north for a while. In

Even though we are well prepared for this battle, the logistical pressure is still great."

Sun Baoqi sighed and said: "There are too few railways in China. Speaking of the nationalization of railways in the Manchu and Qing Dynasties, it was a helpless move. There is a so-called competition for profits with the people, but the more important thing is that the right of road belongs to the people, and it has been delayed.

The railway will be built and it will be effective."

Hearing what he said, Fang Jianxiong couldn't help but feel moved in his heart, but he said with a smile on his face: "What, the teacher has an idea?"

Sun Baoqi said: "Look at the Guangdong-Hankou Railway. How many years have passed, but it has still been unable to start construction. Recently, some people are talking about the railway. We must not be careless when supporting the country."

After hearing this, Fang Jianxiong smiled disdainfully and said: "Don't worry about these things. Those people can just say what they want. A few words can't change anything. But Xu Shichang went south and should be taken seriously. Half of Beiyang's military strength is still there. If we really want to continue fighting,

The destruction of Hebei is inevitable. In order to attack Xuzhou, our army used heavy artillery to bombard the city walls of Xuzhou, saying it was a last resort. In fact, the people were still implicated, and many families were broken up and people died."

Speaking later, Fang Jianxiong's tone was a bit heavy. Sun Baoqi couldn't help but said anxiously: "It's a good thing to support the country and be compassionate to others, but people who do big things can't dwell on such things. You should focus on big things. I

What I am worried about now is the interference of foreigners. If Xu Juren goes south, if the conditions he proposes are not excessive, just agree to him. Otherwise, Yuan Weiting will be forced to jump over the wall and ask foreigners to send troops for help, which will be a big trouble. Other countries dare not say that, Japan and Russia

, will definitely agree to send troops."

Sun Baoqi is still very insightful, and his judgment of things is relatively objective. No one in Yuan Shikai's position would be willing to step down. In fact, if it were not for his health, Yuan Shikai would definitely agree to Zhu Erdian's proposal. Selling national rights or something.

Let’s not talk about him. Yuan Shikai represents not just one person, but the interests of a huge Beiyang Group. For many things, even if Yuan Shikai doesn’t fight, the people below will encourage him to fight for them.

"No matter what, we still have to focus on winning the war, and everything else is a side project. If Yuan Shikai wants to talk, you can agree to talk to him. Just talk and fight at the same time. Teachers can make contact first, and the military can rest for up to five days.

Keep going north."

While Fang Jianxiong was talking, Yin Weijun came in and reported: "Chief of General Staff Chiang Kai-shek is here." Sun Baoqi left immediately, and Jiang Fangzhen came in quickly, saying with joy on his face: "Fuguo, Feng Guozhang has gone south by car. The Third and Fifth Division of Beiyang

They all put down their weapons, and Zhang Xun and Jiang Guiti ran to Henan."

He handed over a list and said: "This is the list of officers of the 3rd and 5th Beiyang Divisions. According to their requirements, all of them will be released home after the war."

Fang Jianxiong took it over and looked at it. When he saw the three words Wu Peifu, he blinked. He raised his finger and pointed: "This person is good, try to stay." Jiang Fangzhen took one look and smiled: "That's good. Zaozhuang beats him."

The civilian army was created by him, and it was also his regiment that mainly attacked Daqingshan, and they fought very fiercely."

Fang Jianxiong smiled and said: "I have something to deal with tomorrow. I will go north to Jinan the day after tomorrow to meet these Beiyang officers in person and give them a reassurance. I think those grassroots officers can be used for my own purposes, provided that I go to Wuhu for further training.

Time. Seeing that the army is about to expand greatly, it is very critical that there are not enough grassroots officers."

After hearing this, Jiang Fangzhen said sternly: "We can select some veterans who have performed well in this battle and send them to the Wuhan NCO crash course for half a year. After they come out, it is not enough to be a company commander, but it is enough to be a platoon leader."

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