Ma Xingkong and Han Xiaomo were discussing the letter. Long Jie came in with Secretary Liu: "Brother, you don't need to talk to Boss Han. You will know what's going on if you ask him."
The two of them raised their heads. Han Xiaomo's eyes immediately became round and dull: "You! You! You!..." You couldn't explain it for a long time. Long Jie patted his shoulder: "What are you doing?
You! He is Yuan Shikai’s secretary. Boss Han, your vigilance is too low. You exposed us all with just one fake letter!"
Ma Xingkong asked: "Secretary Liu, please sit down! Tell me, why are you using this method to find us?"
Secretary Liu apologized to Han Xiaomo first, and then said what he meant. As the eldest son, Yuan Keding has been very familiar with people from all walks of life in the capital over the years. From the princes and nobles to the three sects and nine streams, as long as they are a respectable person in the capital, Yuan Keding
They were all guests at home. If Yuan Shikai had mastered the white ways of the capital, then Yuan Keding had mastered the underworld. The two fathers and sons, one white and one black, toyed with everyone in the capital and applauded.
Take the matter of Yuan Shikai's ascension to the throne as an example. It is simply impossible to rely closely on Yuan Shikai's prestige among parliamentarians and gentry. Although Yuan Shikai controls the army, he can use it when necessary. For this matter, he used guns against the people.
, let alone whether the army is willing or not, even if he ascends the throne, he will lose the support of the people.
At this time, Yuan Keding was used. Yuan Keding used the resources at his disposal, spent a lot of time approaching, hired big players, and took various measures to threaten, intimidate, or pressure the gentry in the capital and those who were famous.
The method was to let them sign the Book of All Nations, so that Yuan Shikai could sit on the throne of emperor naturally. Half of the credit for Yuan Shikai's position as emperor was due to Yuan Keding. This is not an exaggeration at all.
Now, Yuan Keding also turned against his father and his son for the throne of the emperor, both wanting to kill each other. Yuan Keding asked Ma Xingkong to assassinate Yuan Shikai several times, and this time he finally annoyed Yuan Shikai. Yuan Shikai made up his mind to completely eliminate Yuan Keding this time.
, of course you can't kill your own son, but it should still be okay to make him lose everything in his hands.
Yuan Shikai asked Secretary Liu to worry about various gangs, sects, and gangsters in the capital. He wanted to cut off Yuan Keding's path and prevent him from causing trouble again. Secretary Liu chose Ma Xingkong as his first stop.
Here, although Ma Xingkong is an outsider and has not been in the capital for a long time, he has done many admirable things in this short six months and has gained a great reputation.
Ma Xingkong used to be a bandit, and he was the most wanted criminal wanted by the police department. He was also a disciple of Cui Xiaobang, the master of the Qing Gang's execution hall, and the son-in-law of Wu Shijun, the largest shipping merchant in China. He has various titles and practices.
Ma Xingkong has become a well-known figure in Beijing circles.
If Yuan Shikai can recruit Ma Xingkong to show his strength and generosity at the same time, even the gangsters who have been against Yuan Shikai in the past will think that Yuan Shikai is a trustworthy person, at least in their hearts.
The government will not exclude him, so there is room for bribery.
After Secretary Liu finished speaking, Liu Wudao said: "Who is Yuan Shikai? When we go there, he will fall out again. Who should we look for then?"
"Don't worry, brother!" Secretary Liu, who didn't know Liu Wu, hurriedly stood up and saluted: "Your Majesty means what he says, and you have no jokes. Since Your Majesty agrees, it is absolutely safe!"
Hei Wa smiled: "You can't say for sure! Didn't you say the same thing last time? When our eldest brother was imprisoned, we didn't see Yuan Shikai fart!"
"Yes! I won't go! I won't go! I won't go!" Long Jie shouted loudly. Secretary Liu didn't know what to say for a moment. If Ma Xingkong doesn't go, there must not be many people for him to go, at least not from other members of the Qing Gang.
Will come. No one from the Qing Gang will go, and not many other small gangs will go. Yuan Shikai's plan is obviously ruined.
Secretary Liu was in a daze, and Ma Xingkong slapped his thigh: "Okay! Let's go! You tell Yuan Shikai that as long as Kazuo Noda of the Japanese Embassy goes, we will go!"
"Why is this? Is Kazuo Noda really so important to you?" Secretary Liu asked.
Ma Xingkong smiled: "You don't have to worry about the reason, just do as I say! We'll go. If I don't see Noda Kazuo when I go, leave immediately. Just tell Yuan Shikai!"
Secretary Liu returned to Zhongnanhai, and Yuan Shikai was still awake. Secretary Liu told Yuan Shikai about his conversation with Ma Xingkong. Yuan Shikai smiled slightly: "Go there again tomorrow, agree to all their conditions, and tell Ma Xingkong,
As long as he can persuade Cui Jiu to come and sit here, even if he wants a Japanese minister, I will find a way to get it for him!"
The conditions and answers were all in place. As agreed, Ma Xingkong went to find Cui Xiaozhu. As soon as he entered the gate of Cui's house, what was different from usual was that there was a sea of people in the courtyard of Cui's house. Cui Xiaozhu sat high on the steps, smoking with his eyes closed.
Yan. Chang San stood behind Cui Xiaozhui. He saw Ma Xingkong and others coming in at a glance, and hurriedly shouted: "Everyone, Brother Ma is here, how about letting him talk about it?"
There were many people in the yard, but Ma Xingkong didn't know anyone. Chang San shouted out such confusing words, but Ma Xingkong didn't understand them at all. He smiled and said: "Third brother, what are you..., what?
so many people?"
Cui Xiaobin opened his eyes, blew on the fire stick, used a bamboo stick to dig out the ash from the pipe pot, and then said calmly: "Xingkong, you came just in time, let's take a look at this!"
Chang San hurriedly handed a bright yellow smile bag on the small table to Ma Xingkong. It was quite heavy, so there should be "goods" inside. Opening the bag, Ma Xingkong correctly guessed that there were three gold bars and an envelope inside.
Letter. Ma Xingkong glanced at Cui Xiaobin, who nodded, and then opened it. It turned out to be a handwritten letter from Yuan Shikai to Cui Xiaobin. He sincerely praised the Qing Gang's deeds of raising food and relief during the Qing Dynasty, and hoped that the Qing Gang would continue
Doing things for the Chinese Empire, the last thing is the key, inviting Cui Xiaozhu to go to Zhongnanhai on the 30th of the year.
"Master! What do you think?" Ma Xingkong asked.
Cui Xiaobian smiled: "If I'm not wrong, with Xingkong's reputation, Yuan Shikai might..."
Ma Xingkong nodded: "Master said that Yuan Shikai sent someone to look for me yesterday!"
"You agreed?" Chang San immediately answered.
Ma Xingkong looked at Cui Xiaobian and nodded. Cui Xiaobian exclaimed: "Confused, confused! Don't you know who Yuan Shikai is? He is arrogant and proclaims himself emperor. This is something that everyone can do. If you want me
He said that in a few days, he won’t even be able to save his life, so what good can you do if you get together with him?”
When Ma Xingkong saw that Cui Xiaozhu was angry, he knelt down to Cui Xiaozhu in front of everyone: "My disciple is unfilial and makes my master angry. But my disciple has his own reasons and reasons. As long as he can survive this time, he will be able to escape from the inside."
Come out and tell master the truth! But please rest assured, master, I, Ma Xingkong, will never do anything to disgrace my ancestor!"