Today's Miyagi is no longer as lively as it was a few months ago, or it is like a branch that has lost its moisture. It is getting worse day by day. Imperialism and anti-imperialism have become the real main battlefields within the red wall, compared to those far away in the horizon.
The so-called anti-imperialism of those local warlords is, in the end, just selling dog meat over sheep's heads, not for the purpose of using the topic to gain power and gain.
Yuan Shikai felt that the quality of his sleep was becoming more and more difficult. In the early days, he could sleep with his concubines for a while. Now, even if he is alone in a room, surrounded by darkness and extremely quiet, he still has difficulty falling asleep. Not only that, it is getting harder and harder to fall asleep.
The more tired I feel, and the more tired I am, the more I can't sleep. These symptoms plague a terminally ill and old person, and it is really a kind of torture that is worse than death.
In the past few days, my speaking voice and strength have been getting worse and worse every day. People always have a premonition, that is, they can clearly feel that they have fallen into an elephant state.
But even so, Yuan Shikai still has to use his last vitality to support the current overall situation of Beiyang. Perhaps he cannot be regarded as the founder of Beiyang, but as a leader who revitalizes Beiyang, reforms, and builds a new Beiyang, he naturally cannot watch this happen.
Everything is destroyed in his own hands, and more importantly, even after his death, he must leave an inheritance to his descendants, even if it is just an empty reputation.[
Just after three o'clock in the morning, there was a rush of chaotic footsteps in the corridor of Huairen Hall.
Through the moonlight, we could vaguely see about three or four people walking quickly towards the bedroom in the backyard.
After a while, someone knocked on Yuan Shikai's door gently. Everyone knew that Yuan Shikai's physical condition was very bad now, and he couldn't easily disturb him in the middle of the night. Since he came to disturb him at this time, he must be
An incredible event. Yuan Shikai had difficulty falling asleep at first. He lay in a daze for a while, not knowing whether he was asleep or not. At this time, when he heard a knock on the door, he naturally realized that something important had happened.
With a soft call, the attendant outside the door quickly came in and came to Yuan Shikai to help him up.
"What's going on? In the middle of the night..."
"Your Majesty, someone from the Secretariat came and said that there is an important person who wants to meet with Your Majesty in person."
"Who is this person in the middle of the night?" Yuan Shikai's voice was still so strong, and he reluctantly sat up. The attendant pulled up the blanket to cover his upper body, and then diligently brought a cup of warm soup.
"It's the secret envoy sent by Duke Zhaolie. I have some important matters and I must come to see His Majesty as soon as possible." The attendant added.
"Really?" Yuan Shikai's eyes shone a little, but he still felt something strange. Even if he was sent by Yuan Su, there was no need to sneak around to see him in the middle of the night. What's the matter?
The matter can be discussed in the palace at dawn tomorrow. Even if it is something that needs to be hidden, he can still arrange it airtight.
"Master Xia, and Duke Zhaolie's secret envoy are waiting in the outer hall. The villain told them to wait a little longer. After all, it is really inappropriate for the weather to disturb His Majesty's rest. Your Majesty, it is better to take a moment first, that's not bad.
It will only take a while." The attendant said thoughtfully.
Although Yuan Shikai could not sleep well, he was still too lazy to move at this time. After a while, he regained some strength. He ordered his attendants to call Xia Shoukang to come in for a meeting.
Xia Shoukang had obviously just gotten up from his sleep, with obvious dark circles under his eyes, but his face looked firm and revealed a bit of excitement.
"Your Majesty, good news, great news."
"What good news is there at this time?" Yuan Shikai said with a sigh.
"Yuan Zhaolie sent people to attack and expressed his willingness to continue to support the monarchy. However, because the current turmoil is too loud, this matter must be handled with caution. Not only that, the Guards captured Hanyang in the middle of last month and have now rushed south to Changsha. Yuan Zhaolie
The secret envoy said that it only takes one more month to clear out the rebels protecting the country in Hunan Province." Xia Shoukang said quickly, even looking a little impatient.
"Oh, really?" Yuan Shikai sat up a little straighter, and his originally dull face immediately became a little angry. It has to be said that the thing he has been struggling with in the past few months is Yuan Su's position.
, even the secret envoys sent out earlier gave ambiguous answers when they came back. Now Duan Qirui's Prime Minister's faction has become more and more influential in Xinhua Palace, and has begun to release those who were originally imprisoned in Yingtai as appropriate.
Anti-imperialist bureaucracy in order to strengthen its power.
Duan Qirui invited two powerful officials, Zhang Jian and Xiong Xiling, as early as a month ago and reached a consensus with them. Although they did not immediately invite them to join the cabinet, they also served as senior advisers in the Prime Minister's Office. With Zhang Jian
With Xiong Xiling's influence, financial resources, and connections, the Eastern and Central Provincial Consultative Bureaus and representatives of the bourgeoisie made the call for the restoration of the republic increasingly powerful.
This has always given Yuan Shikai a headache.
Now we have finally received a definite answer from Yuan Su, which means that we can finally find a powerful faction that can compete with Duan Qirui head-on, and he is also a member of the Yuan family.[
"Yes, Your Majesty. Yuan Zhaolie has already drawn up a battle plan. In addition to defeating the National Protectorate Army within a month, he will also lead his troops north as soon as possible and control the three provinces of Anhui, Shaanxi and Shandong along the way, and completely eliminate Duan Zhiquan, including Duan Zhiquan.
Of the forces in the hinterland of the province, only Xu Shuzheng from outside the Pass will be left, and Duan Qirui will not dare to act rashly." Xia Shoukang added.
"This is indeed a good thing. However, after all, we are all members of the same family, and it will definitely not be a good result if there is a fight. Cao Kun has been arrested now. Generally speaking, it is enough to make a big fuss.
Trouble. Next, we have to fight Zhiquan again, I'm afraid it will be more serious than the trouble caused by Cao Kun." Yuan Shikai said with a sigh.
"Your Majesty, this is all we can do now." Xia Shoukang said.
"Anyway, let's wait until there is definite news about the situation in Changsha." Yuan Shikai said hesitantly.
"In addition, the reason why Yuan Zhaolie sent people to Beijing to request a secret meeting with His Majesty was because of military affairs issues in the five provinces of Hubei, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Changsha, and Sichuan. There is no need to say more about Hubei for now, but Changsha..."
"What's wrong?" Yuan Shikai asked.
"How should I put it? In order to enter Hunan as soon as possible, Yuan Zhaolie secretly sent people to control Governor Tang." Xia Shoukang said cautiously.
"Control? What do you mean?" Yuan Shikai had some bad premonitions.
"To put it bluntly, Governor Tang did not want the Guards to enter Sichuan. In order to fight the main force of the National Guard Army as quickly as possible, the Guards had no choice but to kidnap Governor Tang for being unfavorable in previous battles. Only then could they move to Hunan so quickly."
Xia Shoukang said.
Yuan Shikai frowned suddenly. Although his condition was unstable, his mind was still somewhat clear, and he could naturally understand what Xia Shoukang meant.
I hesitated for a long time, almost half a quarter of an hour.
"What can we do now? Those local people only care about their own small calculations and don't care about our central government's dispatch. Tang Xiangming, this person who eats everything, deserves it." Yuan Shikai said deeply.
Xia Shoukang knew very well that Yuan Shikai was showing a compromise.
"Ask the emissary to come in and see him. I have something to ask him." After a pause, Yuan Shikai said again. At this time, his face already looked a little disappointed.