After Li Zhen returned to the governor's residence, he just rested for a while and sent someone to invite Wang Xiaoyang.
In the study, the two of them sat down.
Li Zhen asked directly: "Brother-in-law, are the armies of Qi Zhenhai, Liu Jintang and Chen Yucheng ready?"
Wang Xiaoyang replied: "Qi Zhenhai and his troops have been stationed at the border between Hong Kong and Guangdong. They are fully prepared. We haven't heard from Gobad yet. Is the President ready to send troops?"
"No, it's still too early to send troops."
Li Zhen shook his head slightly, with a joking look in his eyes, and said: "Huang Qiang took the Sharp Knife Battalion to inquire about the information and found out Gobard's back-up force. The British have developed a new weapon tank and are ready to fight us."
"Tank, what is a tank?"
Wang Xiaoyang didn't know the situation of the tank and asked immediately.
Li Zhen told Wang Xiaoyang in detail about the tanks, and then continued: "I concluded that Hong Kong must not have been equipped with British-made tanks, and Gobard was waiting for the tanks to be delivered to Hong Kong. Therefore, Gobard said that I reported the news to the Queen of England and deliberately delayed the time. Now, I am also planning to wait for the British tanks to arrive in Hong Kong before using troops to attack Hong Kong. In one battle, I will completely solve Hong Kong's problems. I came to you to make Gobard nervous. Let’s test Gobard’s time schedule.”
Wang Xiaoyang asked: "What does the president plan to do?"
Li Zhen smiled evilly and said: "We will not attack Hong Kong, but we can let Qi Zhenhai, Liu Jintang and Chen Yucheng make some noise on the border to scare Gobard and Hong Kong Governor Robin Robinson."
Wang Xiaoyang said with a smile: "Yes, this suggestion is feasible, and it can also test Gobard's bottom line again."
He thought for a while, then changed the topic and said: "President, I mentioned the military to you last time after you returned to Guangzhou. I don't know what your plans were."
Li Zhen asked: "Are you talking about the division of power among the major armies?"
Wang Xiaoyang looked expectant and said: "Yes, it's the issue of dividing the rights of the major armies."
Li Zhen smiled slightly and said: "Brother-in-law, don't worry, I have already made plans regarding the troops stationed in various provinces. After the affairs in Hong Kong are dealt with, I will return to Beijing and convene a meeting with people from all major armies. In addition, there are Su Lei and Zheng Zaoru who have been staying in Taiwan, as well as Li Hongzhang who stayed in Japan, and even Peng Yulin and others in Vladivostok, and most of the army personnel, I will carefully arrange. This matter cannot be rushed. Besides, as long as I am here, the army will There can be no chaos."
Li Zhen said these words with strong self-confidence. In fact, Li Zhen started from a small soldier, gradually developed, and finally overthrew the Qing Dynasty, established China, and drove out foreigners, and his prestige was already at its peak.
When Li Zhen is here, the army cannot be in chaos.
Wang Xiaoyang did not ask further questions and said: "The president has already made a detailed plan, so I won't ask any more questions. I will immediately send someone to send a message and ask Qi Zhenhai and others to make some noise."
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Hong Kong Island, Governor's Residence.
In the study room, the Chief Secretary for Administration, Masha, looked serious and sat upright.
He looked levelly at Robinson and said slowly: "Your Excellency, the Governor, Mr. Gobard, the imperial envoy to China, sent a telegram stating that Li Zhen was determined to take back Hong Kong. Now, the people of Hong Kong are floating and have reached a critical juncture. Although The new weapons developed by the empire are already on their way, but no matter what, we should handle it carefully and get through this period."
Robinson smiled slightly and said: "With the newly developed weapons of the empire, Li Zhen will definitely be defeated. Moreover, now that Lord Gobard is still mediating in Guangzhou, Hong Kong will definitely be safe."
Masha shook his head slightly and said: "I don't think we should take it lightly. Even if Mr. Gobard adopts a strategy of delaying time, there is no guarantee that there will be no accidents, especially since the Chinese residents on the island have been quite active recently. These people also want to Pay attention."
Robinson said coldly: "A group of ignorant people are nothing to worry about."
Seeing that Robinson was confident in everything, Masha shook his head in his heart. The purpose of his coming to see Robinson was to remind him to be cautious, guard against arrogance and impetuosity, and stabilize the situation in Hong Kong.
Now it seems that it is useless.
"Report,."
A guard stood outside the study and knocked on the door.
"Come in," said Robinson.
The door opened and the guard strode in. With a panic look on his face, the guard said loudly: "Mr. Governor, we just got the news that the Guangdong army has appeared at the border and is already preparing to invade Hong Kong."
"ah,."
Robinson exclaimed loudly and stood up, with worry in his eyes.
Is there going to be a war?
Masha was also extremely surprised, but quickly calmed down and said: "Your Excellency, Governor, there can be no chaos now."
Robinson took a deep breath to calm himself down, and then quickly ordered: "First, immediately mobilize the troops stationed on Hong Kong Island. All soldiers will go to the border line and be ready to fight. Once the army from the north launches an attack, Immediately counterattack; secondly, send a telegram to Lord Gobard in Guangzhou to inquire about the situation and whether Li Zhen has ordered war."
"yes."
After receiving the order, the guard turned and left.
Masha said seriously: "It's such a troubled time."
Robinson put his hands on the desk, with a tense face, and said word by word: "We must be steady this time. As long as we block the attack from the north and wait for the imperial warships to escort the tanks, things will be easy."
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Guangzhou, British Embassy.
Gobard was shocked when he received the telegram from Hong Kong.
His right hand shook and the message almost fell to the ground.
After thinking for a long time, Gobad got up and left the embassy, heading towards the governor's residence. When he arrived outside the governor's residence, the soldiers led Gobad into the living room, and Wang Xiaoyang also rushed over to greet him. Wang Xiaoyang saw After arriving at Gobard, he said: "Your Excellency Gobard came to see me. Could it be that the British side has news and plans to return Hong Kong Island to China?"
Gobard shook his head and said: "There is no news from Her Majesty the Queen yet, but I have one thing to ask Your Excellency, the Governor. The Chinese army is ready to move along the border and has a tendency to attack Hong Kong. Does Your Excellency know this matter?"
Wang Xiaoyang shook his head and said, "I don't know."
He looked sincere and innocent.
Gorbad frowned and said, "Since your Excellency doesn't know, why would the army be dispatched?"
Wang Xiaoyang suddenly had a smile on his face and said: "I don't have the right to mobilize the army, but the president does. If there is movement among the soldiers on the border, it must be the president who gave the order."
When Gobad heard the news, he felt very happy.
If Li Zhen's army moves south now, Hong Kong's army will definitely not be able to stop it. Gobard rolled his eyes and said: "Governor Wang, you are not responsible for the army's affairs, so please inform President Li that I want to negotiate with Li Zhen. -Presidential Interview.”
At this time, Gobard must stabilize Li Zhen.
No matter what method is used, it must be delayed until the arrival of the tanks.