"I have heard of this person in Japan, but the things made by this person's factory are just some durable light bulbs, industrial hand tools, some miscellaneous daily necessities, and some more practical production machinery. As for their new military equipment, they are actually not scary. The automatic rifles they developed are relatively advanced and can fire several bullets at a time. However, the military believes that this kind of rifle is a waste of bullets, and every soldier is very wasteful, which is really not a practical thing."

"Nevertheless, countries are now imitating and developing similar automatic rifles. In addition, Japan has also launched a development plan for long-range artillery produced by Li Tiancheng. In the near future, Japan can produce more advanced similar artillery. Moreover, Japan also has a powerful naval fleet, which is completely unavailable to this person and is enough to create a strong deterrent to his Shanghai military government. Therefore, the Emperor believes that this person is not worth worrying about and can gradually weaken his power until it is completely eliminated by us." Honda asked.

Li Tiancheng didn't know much. Li Tiancheng was a famous person in Shanghai and China, but his true reputation in overseas military and political circles was only after the Southern Jiangsu Incident last month. At that time, the Japanese government really understood him and sent someone to study information such as Li Tiancheng and his name. After the Japanese government came to the conclusion, it listed Li Tiancheng's threat as the same level as Yuan Shikai, because they were not afraid of Yuan Shikai and the Beiyang Army, so they also did not take Li Tiancheng seriously.

However, the Japanese government is very interested in Li Tiancheng's new technology. Like other countries, it has sent spies to collect scientific and technological information from Shanghai and other places, including the military technical information of the Zhenguo Army. They also got a few of the Type 81 rifles and took them back to their homeland for dissection and research. Therefore, Japan's own automatic rifle development plan was established. However, this plan was not valued by the Japanese military headquarters. It has just begun to be implemented. It is expected that Japan will take at least a few years to have an automatic rifle that can be used.

"I hope the information of the Japanese government is accurate!" In Yijiyuan Yoshiki's mind, he always felt that Li Tiancheng was a bit unfathomable and made people feel uneasy. This is a practical experience of his being in this country, and then he said solemnly.

Soon after, Honda left the Japanese Embassy. This time he was specially appointed by the Japanese Military Department and would not return to China for the time being. He would return to the Japanese Concession in Tianjin, and then carry out various work on China in the Concession to implement the mainland policies of the Japanese government and the Military Department.

The day after Honda's reunion returned, after urgent consultations between Queen Mother Longyu and Zaifeng, they did not pass Yuan Shikai's cabinet, and decided to return to the abdicated Regent Zaifeng to seek help from the Japanese Embassy. This information had been revealed by the eunuchs in the Forbidden City that the Japanese military had bought. Therefore, Honda's reunion suddenly came to China and then met with Hikoki Ijiyuan.

With Honda's clerk's reminder, Yoshiki Ijiyuan had already known that Zaifeng was coming to the embassy, ​​but he pretended to be unaware of it, and looked extremely surprised. He politely welcomed Zaifeng into the embassy, ​​and then took it into the compartment for another secret meeting that was shameless.

"It's great that Lord Regent has been idle at home recently. Why do you have time to visit the Japanese Embassy today?" Yoshiki Iji's eyes showed a hint of cunning, and he glanced at Zaifeng with a pretended ignorance.

Zaifeng was the last emperor, the biological father of the current Qing emperor Puyi, and was the regent he appointed before Cixi's death. He also pulled Yuan Shikai out of power and then actually ruled the Qing Dynasty for three years. However, Zaifeng was a cowardly person, lacking in talent and lacking in much political talent. Faced with the turbulent and uneasy situation in Wanqing, he made improper measures, which caused an irreversible failure. Until the outbreak of the Xinhai Revolution, he had to withdraw from the political arena and let Yuan Shikai, who had outstanding political and military talents come out to take charge of the overall situation.

Zaifeng was only twenty-eight years old at this time, with a medium figure, white skin and tender skin, and looked a bit gentle. He was not wearing an official at this time, and was wearing an ordinary long jacket. He did not make any big fuss when he came, and was very cautious, for fear of being targeted.

"I think Mr. Yanji, Yijiyuan, should have learned that the army of the rebel Li Tiancheng has reached Hefei and other places. His Northern Army is about to arrive in Henan and the hinterland of Shandong. If this continues, Beijing will be dangerous. My Qing Dynasty is already in danger. It is really heartbreaking. If the Qing Dynasty is destroyed in the hands of my Zaifeng, I will become a historical sinner. What face will I have to survive in this world?" Zaifeng took a big sip of Japanese sake and placed the wine glass on the table with a bang. The remaining water and wine in the glass almost splashed out. Then he didn't care about praising the sweetness and deliciousness of the owner's wine, and sighed with a gloomy face.

"Didn't the Qing Dynasty still have Yuan Shikai?" Yijiyuan Yanji narrowed his eyes and looked at Zaifeng, and asked deliberately.

"Yuan Shikai, that old guy, he is just a ungrateful wolf. My Qing Dynasty is more kind to him than to the mountains, but he knows in his bones that he is a villain who sacrifices everything for personal gain. If the Qing Dynasty really can count on him, can Empress Dowager Longyu and I be so anxious and angry?" Zaifeng continued to complain with his hardships. In the past few days, he has been thinking about state affairs day and night, leaving a circle of black marks around his eyes, and his eye sockets are deeply trapped in, and his face looks a little haggard.

"Hey! Then, if the Qing Dynasty is beyond help, that's really unfortunate. I think the Japanese Empire and the Qing Dynasty have been dependent on each other in East Asia for hundreds of years. If the Qing Dynasty is overthrown, it will inevitably lead to a cold mouth. It is really a great misfortune of the Japanese Empire." Ijiyuan Yoshiki continued to implement the strategy left to him by Honda's clerk, and then sighed intently.

"Mr. Yijiyuan Yanji said very much that the Qing Dynasty, like Japan, implemented the imperial system. In recent years, the Qing Dynasty has also imitated Japan to implement a constitutional monarchy system. The two countries have the same national and political systems. Li Tiancheng and Sun Yat-sen and others have both used the slogan of overthrowing the monarchy. If the Qing monarch is destroyed, it will be difficult to guarantee that the security of your country will not be affected in the future. Therefore, I will come to visit Mr. Xu to explain the interests of the teacher and hope that Japan will prepare early and prevent it before it happens." The purpose of Zaifeng's trip was to obtain help from Japan, so he must first show the current situation and the interests of Japan, so that they can feel that this matter is inseparable from them and that they can no longer stand by and watch.

"I know the meaning of the Regent. My Emperor and the Prime Minister are very concerned about the development of the domestic situation in the Qing Dynasty, and they unanimously believe that the Qing Dynasty is the friendliest neighbor of Japan. In the case of difficulties, how can our Japanese Empire stand by? It's just that the Qing Dynasty's internal affairs belong to the relationship between your court and local forces. Japan is not good at interfering at will. Otherwise, it will attract opposition from the European and American powers and your domestic forces. Japan will be difficult to do. I hope the Regent will forgive you!" Yijiyuan Yoshiki understood that Zaifeng's purpose was to interfere in Japan, but he was not good at speaking out first. He wanted the other party to speak out and ask him for it. In this way, Japan can make the next conditions openly, realize the plan that had been planned long ago, and will not fall into the demographic, which would arouse strong opposition, so he continued to pretend to shirk responsibility.

"As long as the decree of the Qing Emperor and Empress Dowager Longyu is issued, what should Japan worry about? Mr. Don't worry about this issue. I came this time because I was appointed by Empress Dowager Longyu, which means the will of the Qing Dynasty. I sincerely beg Japan for practical help and help the Qing Dynasty through difficulties. If I can keep my Qing Dynasty intact, I and the Queen Mother will be grateful. I will definitely thank Japan in the future. I hope that Mr. convey the meaning of my emperor to the Japanese government and provide us with help as soon as possible." Zaifeng had requests and was anxious, so he didn't want to continue to go around the circle, and then he said bluntly.

"The Japanese government intends to help your country overcome difficulties and provide arms and some loans to you. However, for your country's current situation, it is probably a drop in the bucket and it is difficult to completely change the current situation. The Regent should not have too high expectations for Japan's help, but it would be better to think of other ways." A cunning look flashed in Hitoki Iji's eyes, and he continued to advance steadily and wanted to get Zaifeng's words out.

"The arms and loans are of little use at this time. Li Tiancheng's army is about to reach Beijing City. It is difficult for the Beiyang army to withstand their rapid offensive by relying on Yuan Shikai. My Empress Dowager of the Qing Dynasty means..." Zaifeng took another sip of wine, his face flushed red, and he said anxiously, but at the end he said hesitantly.

"It is to ask Japan to directly send troops to intervene." Zaifeng pondered for a moment, then whispered his words in his heart.

This is also the most unwilling choice made by Zaifeng and Empress Dowager Longyu. Don’t they know that letting Japan send troops to China would lead wolves into the house? But the current situation is nowhere to be restored. As long as they think of using this, they will attract the worst strategy of being scolded by the Chinese.

"What, do you want Japan to send troops?" After hearing this, Hiroki Iji frowned immediately, deliberately showed an extremely surprised expression, and exclaimed in shock.

"Speak quietly, speak quietly!" Zaifeng exclaimed when he saw that Yijiyuan Yanji had lost his voice, and he waved his hand in surprise to signal him to lower his voice.

"This is a shocking event. Japan has a small population, lacks resources, and limited financial resources. How can it be possible to send troops to your country to help quell the rebellion? I am afraid that the Japanese government will not agree to the Regent's request." Ijiyuan Yoshiki continued to fool him. He had already thought about the conditions to discuss with the other party, but deliberately put on a dilemma, hoping to gain more benefits when discussing the conditions later.
Chapter completed!