Prince Chun Zaifeng was a pampered man, his thoughts were a bit simple, and he looked a bit honest. In fact, deep down he was a very stubborn man who believed in the eternal unification of the Manchus.

It has become so mind-boggling.

The main reason why he became the later regent was because of his wealth. In addition, there are really not many talents among the Manchus. He is considered to be the kind of person with more personality and charm. He has the ability to restore greatness.

The Manchu Empire had "ambitions" but no actual ability, and it was not even possible to say that he had any political experience or political experience before. This determined that Zaifeng was prone to making mistakes, and he was prone to making the most fatal mistakes for a dynasty.

Zaifeng insisted on inspecting the new army on behalf of the imperial court, most likely to prove that the master of the new army in the Northeast was still the Manchu royal family. This attitude embarrassed both Zhang Zhidong and Yinchang, who were responsible for coordinating the matter in advance, because this

Both of them had agreed to Song Biao's condition that the New Deal inspection team would not inspect the New Army.

After breaking up with Zaifeng on bad terms in the evening, Song Biao left the Governor's Mansion very dissatisfied and returned to his home to continue working at night to deal with some matters related to the recent introduction of new equipment by the Northeastern New Army.

The sudden increase in coal taxes gave Song Biao a considerable amount of military expenditure. In addition, after signing the "Free Trade Agreement between Germany and the Three Eastern Provinces of China" with Germany, he agreed to the German government's proposal to adopt the Deutsche Mark as the currency between the two countries.

After trading currencies, he borrowed a friendly loan of approximately 7 million pounds for military cooperation from many German banks. The military expenditure in Song Biao's hands seemed particularly generous during this period. This officially kicked off the expansion of the New Army from brigade to division.

plan.

Because of the interruption of the New Deal inspection team, Song Biao suspended the regular military meeting tomorrow morning. In the evening, he invited Martos, Jiang Fangzhen, Chen Qicai, and Shu Fangde to his living room to discuss the issue.

The expansion of the New Army's divisions is a real major event. It not only involves the expansion of six infantry brigades into infantry divisions, but also the establishment of a third artillery brigade and a brigade directly under the military headquarters. Even if military expenditures are generous, they need to be carefully considered.

After receiving Song Biao's order, Jiang Fangzhen and the others hurriedly arrived first and sat in the living room waiting for Colonel Martos.

Song Biao sat on the sofa with a stern expression, thinking about the problem with his eyes closed. Zaifeng's back-tracking made him very unhappy. His face was as ruthless as an iron plate, which made Jiang Fangzhen and the other three extremely sensitive, but they knew it without using their brains.

What happened with the New Deal inspection team.

At this moment, Zhang Futian hurriedly walked in and told Song Biao: "Military seat, Mr. Zhang Zhidong and Mr. Yinchang came to visit and said they came to apologize to you."

After hearing this, Song Biao sighed with dissatisfaction and said, "What are they doing again?"

Zhang Futian asked cautiously: "Then let them go back?"

Shu Fangde also asked carefully: "Military seat, is there anything rude about Prince Chun?"

Song Biao curled his lips coldly and said: "He wants to inspect my troops on behalf of the Qing government. He really got kicked in the head by a donkey. They say the Manchus are bastards. I think he is not only a bastard, but also a little ignorant."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Fangzhen and the other three were also surprised.

Shu Fangde continued: "Didn't you already say that you don't need to inspect the army? Why did it happen again when we got here?"

Song Biao thought about it in his heart and felt that Zaifeng was deliberately trying to make things uncomfortable. After thinking for a moment, he said: "I think Prince Chun is consciously trying to test how loyal I am to the Qing government, or he has some illusions."

, I feel that the Northeastern New Army was coerced by me into disobeying the imperial court. Maybe the soldiers are still very

For those who are loyal to the court, as long as he is present in person and says something about how the court attaches great importance to the new army and how he hopes the new army will serve the Manchu and Qing court. Show his charm and his courtesy to the Northeastern new army as an iron-hatted prince of the Qing Dynasty.

, he can recruit new troops to his command like a Manchu hero."

Jiang Fangzhen and the other three couldn't help but sneered. Chen Qicai, who never liked to express his position clearly on such matters, also sighed helplessly: "What is this prince doing? In his opinion, probably all the armies are as good as

The Hunan Army and the Huai Army are almost the same as the Eight Banners Battalion. They really hold a prince like a god!"

Song Biaoze and Chen Qicai said: "The key to not allowing him to inspect the New Army is not to cause other troubles. If there are no extreme anti-Manchu members or revolutionary lofty ideals in the New Army, it is probably impossible.

What should we do if someone fires a cold shot? There are too many soldiers cutting off their braids in front of us. Because the army has little contact with the outside world, there are some

A special environment and atmosphere, coupled with the need for military appearance, these are understandable, but they will not understand. We can prepare more than a thousand fake braids, but where can we prepare tens of thousands of fake braids? Not to mention military equipment.

It is a very important military secret. We rely on the New Army to gain a foothold in the three eastern provinces and we can still defend against the Manchus and the Qing court as much as possible."

Chen Qicai said: "What the military commander said is true. The biggest fear is that someone will take a cold shot. The vassal establishment incident some time ago caused many soldiers to be seriously dissatisfied. The gap with the Qing court was too deep. If someone gets hot in the head and shoots this prince,

That’s really troublesome!”

Shu Fangde persuaded Song Biao very realistically: "Military throne, we cannot give in on matters that should not be compromised. However, Zhang Zhidong and Yinchang are people who have a lot of contacts. You should meet them."

Song Biao nodded slightly and said: "That's why I said they were messing around. What's the point of coming here at this time? Are you telling me that Zaifeng is very angry and the consequences will be serious, so I should be careful? It's really annoying. Forget it.

Come on, you go back first, we will hold the regular military meeting as usual tomorrow, and I will not continue to receive this bullshit New Deal inspection group."

Everyone smiled, then stood up and said goodbye to Song Biao.

Song Biao was unhappy and waved his hand to let them leave first. Then he asked Zhang Futian to welcome Zhang Zhidong and Yinchang in, and he went to the study to wait.

After waiting for a while, Zhang Zhidong and Yin Chang entered Song Biao's living room accompanied by guards. At this time, Zhang Zhidong and Yin Chang were both wearing the official uniforms of first-class officials, but the former was a first-class official, and the latter

Because of the title of Shangshu, he was placed in the first rank of Cong. There is still a big difference between the two, and the difference lies in the status of Zhongtang. But when it comes to real power, Yinchang is dozens of times greater than Zhang Zhidong.

When the two entered the study, Song Biao was sitting behind the desk sorting out some books he had read yesterday. When he saw them, Song Biao bowed his hands and asked them to sit down and talk.

Zhang Zhidong has a long history in the officialdom. As a cabinet bachelor and military minister, he naturally has the greatest reputation. He first raised his hands and replied: "Just now, Song Zhongtang was really embarrassed. Lord Yinchang and I were also in a very difficult situation, so we still have to deal with it."

Please forgive me Song Zhongtang."

After a pause, he smiled again and said: "Song Zhongtang. You and I have exchanged hundreds of telegrams in the past few years. We can be regarded as close friends. Now we can meet each other. It's not easy."

Speaking of this matter, Song Biao was also quite impressed, so he continued to invite Zhang Zhidong and Yin Chang to sit down, and arranged for the orderlies to pour tea for the two adults. He also sat on the wicker chair and sofa in the study room with Zhang Zhidong and Yin Chang.

Chang sighed: "Time flies so fast. Two years have passed in a blink of an eye. Now that I think about it, I would also like to thank the two adults for their recommendation."

Zhang Zhidong waved his old and withered hands and said: "This is already in the past, so don't mention it. The past is like a fleeting time. My life is blurry. Looking back on the past, I am afraid that I will have endless old things to talk about for days and nights.

As for the matter at hand, Mr. Yinchang and I came here to persuade Song Zhongtang based on our old friendship. Zaifeng has always been a bit conceited.

Because of my height, I am arrogant and never put me in her eyes before joining the military aircraft department. Therefore, I personally feel that the Queen Mother arranged for Zaifeng to come to inspect the New Deal. Rather than saying that he came to inspect the New Deal, it is better to let him come.

Those of you who have hit a wall here and those who have suffered losses here, let them know what it means to endure hardships when they go back."

"That's it...!"

Song Biao was dubious, but after thinking about it carefully, he felt that it was indeed possible. After all, Cixi had not yet reached such a state of stupidity. She knew that there were tigers in the mountains, but deliberately arranged for a stupid young man to come and provoke him.

After thinking about it for a while, he, Zhang Zhidong, and Yin Chang said: "I don't care what the Queen Mother and the Prince think. In principle, I disagree with Prince Chun's inspection of the new army. If he must

It's okay to inspect, and ask him and the court to report it in advance. If anything happens, the court will not pursue it. The two of them know very well that the so-called establishment of a vassal

In this bullshit incident, it was purely the Qing Dynasty and the Manchus who deliberately framed me. I am too lazy to argue with the court. You can think whatever you like and deal with it however you like. My only countermeasure is martial law among the three armies. If it is

If the imperial court itself is so troubled that it must send troops to Guandong, then I can only prepare for it. The water will come to cover the ground, and the soldiers will come to stop it. My subordinates should

He said that no one did not know the whole story. We were preparing for war. The brothers were very angry at the imperial court for sowing discord and betraying trust. It was not easy for us to defend the Northeast. The imperial court was still trying to trap us in the back. The division between Manchu and Han was divided.

The situation in the army is already very serious. You insist on inspecting the new army as a court at this time, which will further offend the public, in case any soldier secretly

The consequences of firing cold shots will probably be very serious. The Northeastern New Army is no better than those bullshit soldiers in your customs. Our army is extremely rigorously drilled and has many sharpshooters. Not to mention those who can shoot at a target at a hundred steps, there are thousands of accurate gunners who can kill a target at a distance of 600 steps.

There are so many people that if someone really wants to take advantage of the military parade to inspect and kill a prince to warn the court, it will be difficult to even trace the murderer."

After a pause, he continued to add: "Actually, these are still within the scope that I can barely control. There are many special extreme revolutionaries in the new army, especially those cadets who returned from studying in Japan. They are hidden in the army.

, I can’t determine who they are now. They are naturally eager to provoke a military conflict between the Northeastern New Army and the imperial court. They will profit from the fighting between the two armies. If they assassinate Prince Chun in the name of the Northeastern New Army, there will be only

A battle will determine the outcome. The imperial court wants to stabilize the whole country and the central government. I want to sit in Guandong, collect money, make a fortune, and raise an army of 100,000 to deter foreign countries. Neither the imperial court nor I personally want it.

things will develop

To such an uncontrollable level. Therefore, I can only say that it is okay to inspect the New Army. The court must ensure that if Prince Chun and the two of them are assassinated, the court will not pursue the case. I do not need to accompany the New Deal inspection team to inspect the three armies, so as to avoid

You accidentally hurt me."

"this……!!!"

Zhang Zhidong was speechless. He looked at Yinchang, who was even more frightened.

Song Biao drank tea and waited for Zhang Zhidong and Yinchang to make a decision. After waiting for a while, he talked to Zhang Zhidong seriously. Yinchang added: "We are actually old friends. There is nothing we can't say."

Yeah, an army of more than 100,000 people. They can listen to your command everywhere, and 80% of them are your people. If they listen to you, that’s considered very good.

The past is the past. Now a shot can still kill someone from a distance of five to six hundred meters. I really don’t want to take this risk. Zaifeng must want to take the risk, so let him go. I will definitely not accompany him.

.Something is really going to happen. Members of the Revolutionary Party will kill Zaifeng. Zaifeng’s soldiers will kill me. I’m crazy to take such a risk!"

Zhang Zhidong then replied: "What Song Zhongtang said is true. In the final analysis, it was the disaster caused by the establishment of the vassal state. Now people and officials in all provinces in the Guan Guan have misunderstood Song Zhongtang. As a result, the divisions inside and outside the Guan are serious, and things have reached this point.

The situation is really something we could not have expected before.”

Yinchang said: "In this case, Zhang Zhongtang and Song Zhongtang, we still report to the court truthfully and temporarily prohibit inspections of the new army to prevent the Guandong Pass from continuing to split. Although the matter of establishing a vassal is over, there is a misunderstanding about Song Zhongtang in the pass.

Quite a lot, and the people of Guandong are exactly

Under the governance of Song Zhongtang, they are prosperous and healthy. They regard Song Zhongtang as their parents, and the separation of the two places is actually a major disaster for the imperial court. The New Deal inspection team and other people came here this time, firstly, to inspect and learn from the three eastern provinces

The second advantage of the New Deal is that it must bridge such divisions."

Zhang Zhidong and Yinchang said: "What the Governor said is true!"

After saying this, he asked Song Biao again: "I wonder what Song Zhongtang wants?"

Song Biao said: "To untie the bell, you still need the person who tied it. The court can only resolve it if it is intentional. It cannot be solved by the efforts of you and me, Mr. Zhang. Although you and I are cabinet bachelors, how much say do we have in the court?"

Quan, you and I know how much weight words can carry. I have always been a person who tells the truth.

It’s not so much the imperial court as it is the Manchus, let alone whether the clan Manchus intend to resolve the issue. If they don’t want to, we can only act in a hurry and get ourselves into an unfavorable situation. For example, Yuan Shikai, I personally feel that he has left.

He is not far away from being killed. Once the Queen Mother drives Hexi to the west, Mr. Yuan will not be able to escape death, even if he is lucky.

Even if you are lucky enough to survive, life is worse than death. No matter what kind of capable ministers or wise men you are, anyone who threatens the rule of the Manchus will inevitably die. This is either because the Han people are too strong, or because the Manchu people are declining day by day, but they do not want us Han people to be stronger than them.

We would rather decline with them and be bullied by foreign countries. The general story about all this

, I don’t want to talk too much today, and I don’t want to talk about it. We can talk a few words about the New Deal, but it’s better to say less about other things. You and I each clear the door. I put life-saving first, and I want to be a Han Chinese.
To be continued...