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Chapter six hundred and eighty fourth

After hearing Sushun's words, Ci'an felt a little hesitant. The most urgent thing in the current situation was to stabilize the morale of the Beiyang Navy, and the second was to keep the Beiyang Navy neutral. When the royalists could not control the Beiyang Navy, they could only settle for the second best, to keep the Beiyang Navy neutral, and to let Yi Zeng recommend the candidate for the successor to the admiral. Both of these can be satisfied.

Chen Guifen, the new military minister, said without any haste: "Yi Zeng was shot in the right chest and was seriously injured. Most of them were in a coma. Even if he was awake, he was mostly confused. The position of the Admiral of the Beiyang Navy is related to the safety of the capital. How could he be so rash?" After a pause, he said in a deep voice: "I recommend Chang Bao, the chief of the firearm wings of the battalion, to take over as the Admiral of the Beiyang Navy."

Chang Bao and Sushun frowned. The first batch of Eight Banners of the Royal Family entered the Nanyang Navy to serve. Zai Zhao, Yi Zeng, Chang Bao and him were the most prestigious. Now many middle and senior military officers in the Beiyang Navy can be said to be his old acquaintances. It is indeed more suitable for him to take over as the Admiral of the Beiyang Navy. However, this person opposed constitutionalism and was a firm royalist.

He immediately said without thinking: "Chang Bao is not suitable to take over as the Admiral of the Beiyang Navy. He was excluded many times in the Beiyang Navy, so he was transferred to the Eight Banners New Army. He is not suitable to serve as the Admiral of the Navy, especially at this time!"

Chen Guifen said slowly: "Chang Bao was one of the first Eight Banners children to enter the navy. His prestige and qualifications are comparable to Yizeng and Zaizhao, and he is the most suitable candidate."

There is also a person who is worthy of Yi Zeng and Zai Zhao? Ci'an felt a little moved, but asked: "How is Yi Zeng's injury? Can there be a specific report?"

"Return to the Empress Dowager." Wen Xiang said, "I have sent a telegram to the Governor of Zhili Wen Yu to report Yi Zeng's situation in time."

"If there is news about Yi Zeng, please report it as soon as possible." Ci'an ordered, and then paused a little before saying: "Prince Chun Yihuan is arrogant and domineering, and he acted recklessly, and forced local officials without authorization, so he ordered the Beiyang Navy to escort him to Beijing immediately!"

After saying that, he glanced at the military ministers outside the bead curtain and said, "Let's kneel down and rest."

After coming out of the East Warehouse, Su Shun felt that he was not good. Over the years, he had already known Ci'an's temperament and knew that she was inclined to let Chang Bao take over as the admiral of the Beiyang Navy. He thought that it was difficult for him to dissuade him, and it was safer for Yi Zhizu to come forward and send a telegram to Yi Zhizu as soon as possible.

In the East Warehouse, Ci'an thought for a while before instructing: "Chang Bao, the chief of the firearm wing, came here."

Soon, Chang Bao's file was sent over. After carefully reading it, Ci'an became more and more satisfied. Chang Bao was one of the first eight banners of the Nanyang Navy to participate in the Nanyang Navy. He served in the Beiyang Navy for six years. His qualifications and prestige were indeed comparable to Zai Zhao and Yi Zeng. He took over the Beiyang Navy, which not only could protect the situation, but also did not have to worry about the Beiyang Navy being used by others.

After closing the file, she ordered: "Xuan Changbao meets with you!"

Tianjin, Fukang Hospital.

As soon as the Governor of Zhili Wen Yu came out of the sedan chair, he saw a row of naval officers and soldiers with live ammunition standing outside the hospital gate. He frowned, but said nothing. He knew very well that the current naval officers and soldiers probably did not trust him, the Governor of Zhili. After all, Prince Chun Yihuan entered the Governor's Stage as soon as he arrived in Tianjin.

Dahai, who had already received the report, quickly greeted him, and after saluting the military, he said lukewarmly: "Thank you, the Master of the Taiwan Affairs Office, for sending someone to help."

Wen Yu waved his hand and said with a gentle attitude: "How is Yi Junmen's injury?"

Speaking of Yi Zeng's injury, Da Hai's expression became dim and said in a muffled voice: "The military gate is now in a coma. The foreign doctor said that the bullet did not penetrate and should be stuck in the scapula position. The bullet needs to be removed by surgery. Yuan Qi has invited the best Western doctor from Shanghai and sent a special train to escort him. It is expected that he will arrive in the afternoon. He will consult and take out the bullets at that time..."

He heard that he wanted to take the bullet. Wen Yu thought it would be a little bit of a bad accident. It was not the arm and thigh, but the right chest. What was the difference between being ripped out of the belly? What surprised him was that Yuan Qi's reaction was so fast and attached so much importance to it, and he actually sent a special train to Tianjin. He couldn't help but sigh that Yi Quezure would really win people's hearts. No matter whether this move could save Yi Zeng, it at least won the great favor of the Beiyang Navy officers and soldiers.

"Don't worry." He comforted: "Western medicine is good at knife wounds and gunshot wounds. Yi Junmen Ji people have their own heavenly appearance, and they will definitely survive this disaster."

After hearing what he said, Dahai's tone was slightly relaxed and he said, "According to the good words of the National Taiwan Master."

Wen Yu continued to say with concern: "You are in a hurry, if you need help, just speak."

"Thank you, Master Jiantai." Dahai said unhappy and unhappy. He knew that this was just a polite remark. The Navy Office was in Tianjin, so what would you need to help from the Governor-General.

The other party had no intention of inviting him in. Wen Yu was also tactful and said straight: "If Yi Junmen wakes up, I hope to report it in time. The Empress Dowager and the Central Halls are very concerned about Yi Junmen's injuries."

Dahai nodded and said, "Don't worry, the master of the platform, I will report it in time."

Shanghai, Zhennan Wangfu, Changle Bookstore.

Zhao Liewen took the telegram from the other party and said with a worried look: "Yi Junmen is so seriously injured, can he worry about his life?"

After hearing this, Yi Zhizu sighed softly. It is really hard to say. Nowadays, Western medicine techniques are comparable to Mongolian doctors. Whether such serious gunshot wounds can be saved depends on the will of heaven. However, he still comforted: "I have seen many gunshot wounds and many rescued them, so there are no need to worry too much..."

Before he finished speaking, Cao Gensheng quickly came in to report: "The big shopkeeper, the capital calls."

"read--."

"The Queen Mother's telegram was that Prince Chun Yihuan was arrogant and domineering, and forced local officials to force the Beiyang Navy to escort him to the capital immediately. In addition, according to Prime Minister Su, the Queen Mother was most likely to be willing to take over the Beiyang Navy."

Zhao Liewen said in a deep voice: "The Queen Mother wants Prince Chun to preserve the body..."

"How can I not protect you?" Yi Zhizu said uneasy: "After all, Yi Huan does bad things with good intentions. If you ignore them, wouldn't it be heartbreaking? Besides, Yi Huan is the empress dowager's capable general! Now it's time to use people."

"If you are so protective, aren't you afraid of the hearts of the Beiyang Navy officers and soldiers?" Zhao Liewen muttered and said, "Who is this Chang Bao?"

Chang Bao——? Yi Zhizu smiled and said, "The Nanyang Navy, who entered Zaizhao, Yizeng, Sushun and others back then, was considered a general, but it was too utilitarian and conservative in the Beiyang Navy. In the past, it was always excluded and suppressed by Zaizhao Yizeng, and later went to the Eight Banners New Army...."

Zhao Liewen said: "The Royalist Party?"

Yi Zhizu nodded slightly, "Although Chang Bao is a member of the emperor and empress, he has been with the Beiyang Navy for many years and has a qualification and prestige that is qualified to serve as the Admiral of the Beiyang Navy..."

Zhao Liewen hesitated and said, "What the big shopkeeper means is, don't fight anymore?"

"Why not fight?" Yi Zhizu said without hesitation: "Chang Bao took over the Beiyang Navy is not a good thing for King Gong and Yuanqi, and he must be stopped."

After lit a cigarette and thought for a while, he said, "He directly generated electricity for the Yangxin Palace. Yuan Qi firmly opposed Chang Bao's takeover as the Admiral of the Beiyang Navy."

So blunt? Zhao Liewen couldn't help but be stunned, "If the Empress Dowager does not give in, she will be afraid that there will be no room for change."

"Just leave no room!" Yi Zhizu said: "The Empress Dowager must understand the seriousness of this matter!"

Hall of Heart, East Warm Pavilion,

The eunuch of the telegraph room manager Wu Yongde whispered at the door with fear: "The Queen Mother, the King of Zhennan in Shanghai calls me-."

Sitting by the window, looking at the amazing scenery in the garden, Ci'an turned around when he heard this. Wu Yongde was afraid of being affected by the fish in the pond, so he quickly took a few steps and presented the telegram directly. To be honest, he saw such a straightforward and unlimited telegram. Although Yuan Qi was aggressive, he still had no shortage of respect for the telegrams. Even though his tone was not tactful, he always had some room for it and his wording was not so tough.

After scanning the telegram, Ci'an's face immediately became gloomy. She hadn't decided yet. Chang Bao had not entered the palace yet, but Yi Zhizu's telegram arrived first. Needless to say, it must be that some of the military ministers informed Yi Zhizu, most of which was Sushun. This was too presumptuous. Is there any empress dowager in her eyes? Is there any court in her eyes? If it weren't for Yuanqi, she would have replaced Sushun, the chief military minister!

Seeing Ci'an's ugly face, Wu Yongde felt nervous and quickly knelt down consciously. Ci'an did not have an attack, gradually calmed down and opposed it firmly! This was not only a demonstration of his attitude, but also ambitions to force her. If he insisted on letting Chang Bao take over the Beiyang Navy, Yuan Qi would never give up and would definitely have other problems.

At present, Yi Xin's troops are about to arrive in Tianjin when they return to Beijing. The fleet escorted is mostly Yuan Qi's East China Sea Fleet. At this critical moment, they cannot give Yuan Qi and Yi Xin any excuses. However, she could not swallow this breath just by bowing her head. Moreover, she would never let Zai Zhao take over the Beiyang Navy!

After a while of silence, she glanced at Wu Yongde who was kneeling in front of her and said, "Return the call, the court also firmly opposed Zaizhao's takeover of the Beiyang Navy!"

Wu Yongde was stunned when he heard this. Is this arguing? Eunuchs cannot interfere in politics. How could he talk too much about such things? He hurriedly said: "Slaves respect the order."

Shanghai, Zhennan Wangfu, Changle Bookstore.

Seeing Ci'an's call back, Zhao Liewen couldn't help but feel funny, "This is really a point-to-head."

"This is a compromise." Yi Zhizu said slowly: "But he couldn't swallow this breath and looked for a step."

Zhao Liewen tentatively said: "Will the shopkeeper continue to recommend Zaizhao? Or...?"

"Continue to insist on recommending Zaizhao, there is really no room for improvement." Yi Zhizu said slowly: "Let's take a step back and call back. The Beiyang Navy must remain neutral!"

"The Beiyang Navy must remain neutral!" Seeing the call back, Ci'an secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, she was really worried that Yi Zhizuo would not give in and insisted on letting Zaizhao take over the Beiyang Navy. However, she thought that since the other party made a concession, this actually means that the other party also hopes that the situation can remain stable. Is there any article to do? As long as it does not touch the other party's bottom line.

"Report to the Empress Dowager, Chang Bao handed over a sign to ask for a visit."

"Let him come in." Ci'an ordered.

Soon, Chang Bao, wearing court clothes, strode into the room and said, "I am the queen Chang Bao, please call the queen mother, Sheng'an." Then he got up and walked to the felt carpet in front of the pearl curtain and knelt down. Ci'an looked at him through the pearl curtain and said slowly: "King Gong is about to return to Beijing, you will lead your troops to Tianjin."

What does this mean? Beware of the King Gong? This matter is not a trivial matter. Chang Bao dared not take his own initiative. He hurriedly said, "I am stupid, please let the Empress Dowager make it clear."

"The situation is complicated at present..." Ci'an said carefully: "You will lead your troops to Tianjin for the time being, wait for your later life. Remember not to make arbitrary claims or act without authorization."

Chang Bao was confused when he heard this, but he didn't ask much, and said, "Please tell the Empress Dowager clearly when will he set off?"

Ci'an said in a deep voice: "Before dark today, you must arrive in Tianjin! Be sure to keep in touch with the telegram at any time."

"I obey the order!" Chang Bao quickly said loudly.

Chang Bao felt a little excited in his heart when he left the Palace of Gongxin. He felt that his chance had come. Although Ci'an did not explicitly say what the purpose of letting the firearm camp station in Tianjin, he was sure that it was either to guard against King Gong or the Beiyang Navy, or both.

As soon as he left the palace, he ordered his guards to say, "Run to Majiabao Railway Station immediately and inform the station that there was an emergency military information. All trains were urgently requisitioned and all trains were seized. The army then arrived later, and the military information was misleading and military law was engaged!"

In recent years, with the continuous construction of railways, more and more railways connected to the capital, and the scale of Majiabao trains has been expanding, and it has long become an extremely prosperous and lively place outside the city. The firearms camp was suddenly requisitioned, and it immediately caused a lot of people inside and outside the Majiabao Railway Station.

Such a big news naturally could not be hidden. For a moment, the capital's telegram was circulated, and the news of the temporary emergency requisition of Majiabao Railway Station was quickly spread!

Shanghai, Zhennan Wangfu, Changle Bookstore.

Because of Ci'an's compromise, Yi Zhizu thought that the Beiyang Navy's affairs could come to an end. After receiving an urgent call from the capital, he couldn't help but be confused, glanced at Zhao Liewen, and said, "What does the Empress Dowager's meaning? The Firearms Battalion urgently went to Tianjin, what did it mean?"

After pondering for a moment, Zhao Liewen guessed: "The scale of the firearm battalion is not large, and it will only be 6,000 after the expansion of the battalion. Maybe it's just to prevent Prince Gong from going to Tianjin?"

"No." Yi Zhizu slowly shook his head, "King Gong's troops are 10,000, and the weapons equipped are far better than the firearm battalion, and he has experienced actual combat. If you are guarding against King Gong, just the firearm battalion is far from enough."

Zhao Liewen said: "What the big shopkeeper means is that the capital will increase troops to Tianjin?"
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