Yuan Keding said,

"What's the matter?"

“Zhiquan is so sad.”

At this time, Yuan Shikai finally expressed his thoughts.

"The expeditionary force has just been formed here, and over there he instructs the Ministry of War to write a report asking for an increase in the pay of the expeditionary officers and soldiers. Isn't this trying to win people's hearts?"

"Didn't the uncle dismiss him?"

Yuan Keding said.

"I heard that you approved it with twelve words: The national situation is like this, and even if you have a little bit of support, you can't take it for granted! It's harsh enough!"

Yuan Shikai sighed,

"Sigh... things happen one after another. As long as Xu Youzheng is around him, this mess will always happen to him."

"Uncle, what if you don't send Xu Youzheng to France?"

As Yuan Keding spoke, he came up with an idea.

"This is not just what they wanted!"

Yuan Shikai snorted and then straightened his face:

"The reason why Zhiquan submitted that report was probably because of Xu Youzheng's instruction. If I wanted to fire Xu Youzheng, he would probably threaten to resign. If I wanted them to separate, I would have to send him to Europe!"

"What's wrong? Master, transfer him to Europe, isn't it just a matter of divide and conquer?"

Looking at his son, Yuan Shikai couldn't help feeling a little annoyed when he saw that his son hadn't figured out that link yet.

"If that's the case, this expeditionary force will be controlled by Xu Youzheng!"

When Yuan Keding heard this, he immediately understood what his father meant. It seemed that it was really difficult to choose the commander. No one was suitable. Xu Youzheng was determined to win the position of commander. After all, the first expeditionary force was based on the first batch of commanders.

The First Army is the main force, and Li Zhiyuan also has similar requirements. Maybe they do not seek the position of "commander", but they must have a say within the headquarters, otherwise, the local authorities are also watching this matter.

If you want them to send troops, you can't let them see that they are using them as cannon fodder. But here, Dad can't trust any of these people.

It is true that one of these people is a peace of mind. Yuan Keding, who had no idea at all, naturally couldn't come up with any ideas after he understood what his father meant.

Yuan Shikai didn't speak, just remained silent. For a moment, the study room in Jurentang fell into silence. Yuan Shikai was holding a teacup and drinking tea, but he looked absent-minded. He knew that now, only Li Zhiyuan was waiting for him.

After sorting out the "suppression of bandits" matter, the expeditionary force will be dispatched over there, and before dispatching, the issue of selecting the commander must be resolved! Otherwise, if it continues to be delayed, trouble will definitely arise.

After being silent for a long time, Yuan Shikai, who really had no suitable candidate, finally named a person, the "General Zhaowei" whom he invited back from the southwest. After thinking about it, he might be the only suitable candidate.

"What if Cai Songpo is allowed to be the commander of this expeditionary force?" To be continued...
Chapter completed!