Chang Kunning said distractedly: "When Gongning mutiny was in trouble, Zuo Jigao and Tang Bingcan led their troops to retreat. Zhu Shanhai seemed to be in a glorious appearance on the surface, but his situation was in danger. He was eager to declare independence. It was supposed to be to win the British and Russian troops to support him as soon as possible."

Feng Renxuan glanced at him and said, "Now the two northwest provinces are closely related, and they advance and retreat together. If Zhu Shanhai wants to declare independence, hello should always say hello to us."

This is indeed a bit unreasonable, Chang Kunning said: "Maybe it's not time yet?"

Feng Renxuan shook the telegram in his hand, "Shanghai has called to remind him, obviously something happened that we don't know."

"Shanghai is letting Zhu Shanhai make trouble, why should we worry about this?" Chang Kunning said: "The left and right are cooperating with him to make trouble. The more chaotic the situation in the northwest is, the more beneficial it will be to us."

"The more chaotic it is, the better, but we always know our enemies and our own." Feng Renxuan slowly put the telegram on the table, "Gong Ning's intelligence spy needs to be strengthened, otherwise we will be too passive."

Chang Kunning nodded and then said, "Will Britain and Russia really send troops to support Zhu Shanhai?"

"We are posing as a split, not only Zhu Shanhai is anxious, but Britain and Russia are also anxious." Feng Renxuan said slowly: "Whether the northwest provinces can be independent will have a huge impact on Britain and Russia. Such a rare opportunity will naturally not be missed easily, and the possibility of sending troops is very high."

After a pause, he continued: "This game of chess is getting bigger and bigger, and it is becoming more and more complicated. We must be prepared for long-term combat, and we must be prepared to persevere or fight for a long time without any foreign aid..."

Chang Kunning's heart sank, "It won't be that serious, right?"

"For generals, we should consider defeat before we consider victory." Feng Renxuan said in a deep voice: "The situation in the northwest is becoming increasingly complex. Once we get out of control, any situation may occur. Let's make the worst plan first, so that we can be invincible."

"Before you want to win, you want to lose first. This is the style of famous generals." Chang Kunning flattered casually, but he was quite dissatisfied. Anxi is not Xinjiang, nor are they Zhu Shanhai, they are not openly rebelling with flags and artillery, but are on orders. Behind it, Yuan Qi is supported by the entire Qing Dynasty, what are you going to worry about?

Feng Renxuan knew that he had not attracted attention and immediately said seriously: "Once Britain and Russia send troops to Xinjiang, the scale will definitely not be small, and the situation will inevitably be more complicated by that time. Besides, there will be no airtight walls in this world, and Zhu Shanhai is not a fuel-efficient lamp. He is not afraid of ten thousand, and he is still on guard against anything."

After hearing this, Chang Kunning's expression became serious and said, "It's still the adults' thoughts..."

Before he finished speaking, a staff officer said loudly at the door: "Report——, Gong Ning urgently sent a telegram!"

The telegram was sent by Zhu Shanhai, saying that the two northwest provinces jointly announced autonomy in the past, with the purpose of stabilizing the people's hearts. In order to avoid overstimulating the court, they tried their best to avoid fighting with the court. However, since the announcement of autonomy, the court has accelerated the mobilization of troops to the northwest and issued war bonds publicly. The battle in the northwest is on the verge of arrows. In order to win greater strength, the support from Britain and Russia and to jointly protect themselves, the two provinces should merge and establish a country in a timely manner and declare independence from the Qing Dynasty.

After reading it, Feng Renxuan forwarded the telegram to Chang Kunning at any time, walked slowly to the desk, took the cigarette box, lit a cigarette, and remained silent.

As soon as Chang Kunning finished reading the telegram, he frowned and said, "What does Zhu Shanhai mean?"

"What else can it mean? It's naturally a test." Feng Renxuan said: "Is this trying to test our ideas, whether to establish a country in conjunction or establish a country in its own right?"

Chang Kunning said: "Of course, they will establish their own country."

"No, under the current situation, if you are united, you will benefit from both benefits and if you are divided, you will harm you. We must take the overall situation into consideration." Feng Renxuan said slowly: "In addition, Britain and Russia will not want us to establish our own countries. For Britain and Russia, smooth independence of Central and Asia is the first priority. However, Shanghai is afraid that the Northwest store is not big enough. Therefore, no matter what aspect you consider, you should agree to merge and establish our country."

After a pause, he continued: "Return the call, war is inevitable. When independence is declared in time to win widespread support, the army is in a hurry. If it is united, it will benefit both the two harms."

Zhu Shanhai was overjoyed when he received a call from Haohan. Judging from the previous signs, Feng Renxuan clearly planned to establish himself according to Anxi. He expected that the other party would not agree to merge to establish a country, but would propose to establish his own country. For this reason, he also prepared a set of rhetoric and even planned to use Britain and Russia to put pressure on it. Unexpectedly, he would not use it at all, and the other party would put the overall situation first.

After savoring the telegram again, the smile on his face became even brighter, "The army is in a hurry, and if it is combined, it will benefit both. If it is divided, it will harm both. This is indeed the overall situation, but it also reveals that the other party has indeed made up the plan of Anxi to establish a country.

After thinking for a while, he wrote a reply call - in the face of disaster, we will work together, and after the clouds disperse, the sea will be vast and the sky will be high.

This is a very obscure statement. The merger and establishment of a country is just to jointly resist strong enemies. After retreating to the enemy, everyone depends on their ability. The reason for replying like this is naturally to prepare for the edict and to appease the other party in advance.

Five days later, Zhu Shanhai sent a telegram in Gongning, and the two provinces of Anxi, Xinjiang merged to form the country - the Khanate of the Kokhan Kingdom.

Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty issued an order to publicly recognize the Khanate of the Kokhan Kingdom and enthrone Zhu Shanhai as King of the Kokhan.

The Prime Ministers of Britain, Russia and Persia sent congratulatory messages on the same day, followed by the Ottomans, France, Italy, Austro-Hungary and other European countries.

The capital, the Prime Minister's Mansion.

"Forgery of the edict! It must be forgery!" Yi was furious and still stood there, "Even if the emperor doesn't know the importance of the matter, and the empress dowager is there, how can he agree to issue this decree? It must be forgery of the edict!"

Su Shun's face was also very ugly. He knew too well what kind of bad impact such an imperial edict would bring. This not only a shame for the royal family but also a shame for the Qing Dynasty. It will also lead to more complex and passive problems in the Northwest. What is more worrying is that once someone takes advantage of this matter to fuel the fire, it is likely to cause a major change.

After hesitating for a while, he spoke with some difficulty: "Sixth Master, we believe it is a forgery. Will Yiguocheng believe it?"

Yiguocheng? Eason quickly calmed down. If Yuan Qi took advantage of this matter and made a big fuss, he would be afraid that it would be not as simple as Wu Li! After pondering for a while, he slowly shook his head, "Northwest is the top priority now. Yiguocheng is not a person who ignores the overall situation. It is impossible for him to take advantage of the opportunity to attack at this critical moment."

Su Shun nodded and said, "This matter cannot be covered up. The most urgent task is to guide public opinion. The government and the people must believe that this is a forgery and call Yiguocheng."
Chapter completed!