The soldiers were frightened and trembling, and the captain hurriedly sent two clever men to say good things while leading Ma Xingkong to the city. The common people coming and going all covered their mouths and snickered, and some even talked quietly.
The captain who was beaten was so angry that he took it out on the passing people.
"Fuck, stand still! Stop crowding!" The captain kicked a vendor in the leg.
Watching Ma Xingkong and the others disappear into the crowd, a guy leaned into the captain's ear and said, "Captain, why do I feel that the two people who passed by just now look so familiar to me? Have I seen them somewhere?"
The captain thought for a while and nodded: "It looks familiar to me too! I've seen it somewhere!"
The two racked their brains. The soldier was the first to react. He patted his thigh: "It's broken! Captain, I remembered! Those two people are the wanted criminals of the police department, Ma Xingkong!"
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"Oops!" the captain shouted: "Brothers, pick up the guys and chase them for me!"
The soldier hurriedly stopped him and said to the captain: "You can't chase! Captain, you want to catch the two people who entered from our place. If you chase them and find out, our brothers will not be able to eat and walk around. With General Cao's
I’m afraid you and I will lose our temper! So don’t chase after me!”
"Come back! Come back!" The captain shouted several more times, calling back the people who had rushed out, and turned to the guy and asked: "Then what do you think we should do?"
"Captain, since they have passed, let them pass. Now send someone to call our two brothers back! Lest others see you talking nonsense in front of General Cao!" The soldier pulled the captain aside: "Even if they really went to Cao Cao,
General, if you and I don't tell our brothers, who will know?" The captain nodded.
Cao Kun's mansion was magnificent. After Yuan Shikai ascended the throne, Cao Kun was named General Wuwei. In order to show the momentum of General Wuwei, Cao Kun not only hung a plaque of General Wuwei's Mansion at the gate, but also specially hired craftsmen to re-enlarge the mansion.
He opened the door and placed several white marble lions in front of the door.
Ma Xingkong asked the driver to stop the car and strolled up the steps. The soldiers on guard immediately stopped him. Without waiting for Ma Xingkong's instructions, Long Jie rushed forward and beat several soldiers. Long Jie also followed Shi Shi's practice.
After a while, although they are not as skilled as Shitou, they can easily deal with four or five small soldiers.
"Chirp chirp...!" A long whistle sounded, and only seven or eight more people rushed out from the Cao Mansion. The leader was Cao Tai, the housekeeper of the Cao Mansion. Cao Tai was in his thirties, and had followed Cao when he was a teenager.
Kun, who had always been loyal to Cao Kun even during the Southern Expedition. He was also a soldier and had a hot temper. When he heard the siren, he immediately led a few people out for reinforcements.
"Where's it? Where's it? Who took the courage of a leopard and dared to cause trouble here?" Cao Tai knew Ma Xingkong. These words were said inside the door. When he stepped out of the door and saw the person coming, he was immediately stunned.
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Several soldiers held guns and surrounded Ma Xingkong and Long Jie in the center. Ma Xingkong smiled slightly and went up to the top of the steps: "Steward Cao? Is Cao Kun here?"
"Here! Here! Please come in!" Cao Tai's 180-degree turn made the soldiers confused. In their impression, Cao Tai's steward Cao Kun was the boss of his second son. Today
What's going on? Who is this person?
Ma Xingkong was arranged in the living room, and Cao Tai personally served tea to the two of them, and then went to find Cao Kun in person. Cao Kun had just returned, and early in the morning Yuan Shikai asked him to attack and discuss a plan to defend the capital. There were more and more rebels in various places.
, many provinces have announced that they are out of his control and have chosen to control themselves. At present, Yuan Shikai only has four places in his hands: Beijing, Jintianwei, Beihe and Here, and the rest are under his own jurisdiction.
Yuan Shikai was very troubled by this. What made him even more troubled was that his former subordinates Duan Qirui, Feng Guozhang and others jointly submitted a letter asking him to abdicate. In addition, his favorite Yunnan governor Cai E's army was already approaching Nanhe, and the revolution in the south
The Party also sent troops on its back and had already passed Hui'an. Some foreigners were also constantly putting pressure on themselves, especially the Japanese who supported them, and secretly began to support Zhang Zuolin in the Northeast.
"Zhong Shan! Should I really abdicate in favor of someone more worthy?" Cao Kun could tell from Yuan Shikai's words that he had obvious intention to quit. This is not easy to answer. Saying "abdicate" means that he is not loyal. Saying "no"
Abdicate, because if the whole country's army really comes to attack the capital, your position will be very uncomfortable. So Cao Kun said nothing and persisted until the meeting was over.
Back home, Cao Kun was still thinking about Yuan Shikai's words. The national situation was indeed becoming more and more unfavorable for Yuan Shikai, so why not himself? It seemed that the situation was over for Yuan Shikai, and he needed to find a better backer, or perhaps
Following Yuan Shikai's example, just like he forced Xuantong, will he also force himself into the palace?
While Cao Kun was hesitating, Cao Tai came in: "Master, there is a guest you have to meet!"
"Oh? Who is it? He has such a great reputation?" Cao Kun asked.
"Ma Xingkong!"
"He!" Cao Kun shouted and stood up: "What is he here for?"
Cao Tai shook his head: "Looking at him, he seems to be well prepared. Master, you'd better go quickly! This person is big or small, but he has a lot of energy. If you anger him, it will be difficult to gain a foothold in the capital!"
Cao Kun nodded: "This Ma Xingkong is also very strange. How come he can shuttle between the various forces in the capital with such ease, and he has become a person that everyone wants to win over, but no one can afford to offend!"
Cao Tai smiled: "This is considered a skill. How about we win over Ma Xingkong? There is no harm in winning over Ma Xingkong!"
As soon as Cao Kun entered the living room, he laughed loudly: "Rare visitor! Rare visitor! Mr. Ma, come to my place when you have time, but the sun is really shining in the west, hahaha... Please sit down quickly!"
Ma Xingkong didn't get up at all. He looked at Cao Kun and said with a smile, "Why does it sound like you don't welcome me?"
"There, there! You are very welcome!" Cao Kun sat down next to Ma Xingkong and looked extremely affectionate: "It was thanks to Mr. Ma's help that my Chinese Empire escaped from danger last time. The Holy Lord has always wanted to thank you in person.
Mr. Ma, I also want to meet Mr. Ma, but I am busy with official duties and have no chance. Since Mr. Ma is here this time, how about staying with me for a few days?"
"I don't dare! General Cao may have forgotten that I am still registered in your Admiral's Mansion and the Police Department, and I am still a wanted criminal in the country! I will live in your house, and I will not be sorry if Emperor Yuan will punish you for harboring.
!" Ma Xingkong held his head high and did not have a good look towards Cao Kun.
Cao Kun laughed loudly: "Mr. Ma is still blaming me. In this case, I won't mention it. I wonder if Mr. Ma is here today..."
Ma Xingkong smiled slightly: "What does General Cao think of the current situation?"
"The country is rich and the people are strong, and the people live and work in peace and contentment!" Cao Kun blurted out.
"Hahaha..." Ma Xingkong laughed loudly: "So, my visit today was in vain! Long Jie, let's go!" As he spoke, Ma Xingkong was about to get up and go out.