Chapter 120: The wind rises and the clouds fly

In the Wuyi army in Lutai, Han Tanzhang, the garrison copy sent by Ronglu, felt a little uneasy in the past few days. The Wuyi army seemed very ordinary on the surface, and the training in the army was carried out according to daily life, but it seemed that there was a hint of indescribable tension in the air.

What was wrong? Han Tanzhang stood at the door. As Ronglu's subordinate, Wu Yijun kept some distance from him on weekdays.

Han Tanzhang looked at Yang Du who was a little busy. No, he still had to pass the news to the Governor immediately. Now it is an extraordinary period. Han Tanzhang thought that even if he made a big fuss, Ronglu would not blame him.

Han Tanzhang walked back to the room and wrote a quick pen. Soon after, he wrote a secret letter clearly, and wrote everything that happened in Wuyi's army in recent days, and specifically noted some different things.

After Han Tanzhang finished writing these, he carefully checked them to see if there were any omissions, and then prepared to go out and give them to Ronglu. However, with a bang, the door was kicked open from outside. Han Tanzhang was shocked and hurriedly put the letter in his arms.

The person who came in was He Zonglian, who was wearing two subordinates in military uniforms. He Zonglian was the leader of the first battalion of the left wing team and has been monitoring some suspicious figures in the army recently.

Han Tanzhang pretended to be calm and asked loudly: "He Zonglian, what are you doing? Are you not afraid of military law handling the door?"

He Zonglian ignored him and asked a soldier, "Go up and search him!"

"Yes, Heying." The two soldiers ignored Han Tanzhang's glare and pressed him tightly on the table, searching out the secret letter from time to time.

He Zonglian took it and took a look, then pointed at Han Tanzhang hatefully and cursed: "You are the one who is stingy inside and outside, you are the one who is betrayed by my Wuyi Army, and in the end you are also the one who is betraying me. What else do you have to say!"

Han Tanzhang struggled and said, "The Wuyi Army is also the army of the court. I am the confidant of the Governor. How can I betray the Wuyi Army? Let me go. Today's incident has not happened. Otherwise, I will personally ask Ye Zhikui for an explanation. Is it because the Wuyi Army privately arrests the imperial officials? Is it because I want to rebel?"

"Rareless, you can call out Marshal Ye's name casually. Marshal Ye is devoted to the court, loyal and courageous, and has made great contributions to the court. The court has not rewarded him for his last defeat of the German army. Who is losing whom?"

Han Tanzhang was speechless when asked. The Wu Yi army had been unhappy with the court for a long time because of the reward.

He Zonglian continued: "Master Ye is a large number of people, and he doesn't care. However, today it is reported that the treacherous ministers in the court intend to abolish the emperor and establish a new king. How can we agree to the loyal and loyal people like us? The Wuyi army did not act any unjustly, but just prevent the court from changing and being secretly warned. You, a traitor, are you trying to frame the loyal ministers? These days you have been reflecting in the Wuyi army. When will you figure it out, we will naturally let you go."

Han Tanzhang hesitated a little. Could it be that Wu Yijun really didn't take any action? He was thinking too much? Wu Yijun was just nervous and was secretly alert? But his villain's behavior of informing him caused Ye Zhikui's displeasure?

He Zonglian didn't care what he was doing, but just asked the soldiers to secretly suppress them. Soon after he was locked up in a secret room. Han Tanzhang was shocked after entering because more than a dozen officials he knew and didn't know were detained inside.

When did the Wu Yi army start to go viral, rumors spread everywhere, saying that there were treacherous ministers in the court wanting to abolish the emperor and establish a new king. Marshal Ye jointly wrote a letter to oppose being scolded and asked the Wu Yi army to stop meddling in other people's business, otherwise they would be punished. The soldiers were waiting for their Marshal Ye to come forward and say clearly what was going on. The crowd was excited and was it wrong to say that being a loyal minister was wrong?

There was another situation in Yuan Shikai's army. Recently, rumors have been constantly coming out, saying that Yuan Shikai was too close to Kang Youwei and other reformists and were involved in government affairs, which has caused dissatisfaction among the Governor and the Lord Lafayette. Most soldiers believed that Yuan Shikai was full and was looking for trouble to do nothing.

"Brother, where did the rumors come from? Have you found out?" Yuan Shikai asked Xu Shichang very annoyedly.

Xu Shichang smiled helplessly and replied: "Rumors are everywhere, and I don't know where they came from, but Gong Bao should pay attention these days, so don't make any trouble."

As he was talking, a confidant came to report: Wang Wu, a strong man outside the camp, claimed to be Yuan Shuai's old acquaintance and came to ask for a meeting.

Wang Wu, Yuan Shikai frowned when he heard this name. This person was the guard beside Tan Sitong. He was usually left by Tan Sitong. Why did he come here?

Xu Shichang felt that something was wrong. Could it be that there was really something big about the capital?

Yuan Shikai thought for a moment and asked his confidant to lead him in.

Wang Wulong walked on a tiger step. As soon as he entered the door, he looked at the man Kang Youwei who was now relied on. However, he saw Yuan Shikai sitting on the chair and frowning, looking unhappy, obviously not very welcome to his arrival.

Wang Wu was worried, thinking that things might not go so smoothly, but he also thought that Tan Sitong and others in the capital were still looking forward to him, so he had to do his best to bow and say, "Mr. Yuan! Mr. Xu!"

Yuan Shikai remained motionless, his eyelids twitched, and he asked, "What's the matter with you?"

When Wang Wu saw that Yuan Shikai knew how to retreat, leaving only him and Xu Shichang.

Wang Wu did not say a word of nonsense, so he took out two letters of help from his arms and gave them to Yuan Shikai and Xu Shichang respectively.

He also secretly observed the two of them, but saw that Yuan Shikai's face was always gloomy and clear, and Xu Shichang was neither sad nor happy.

After reading it, Yuan Shikai sighed and said, "Thank you, Brother Kang and Brother Tan, you can appreciate it, but I, Yuan, are powerless."

Wang Wu pretended to be angry and aroused Yuan Shikai, saying, "Why did Lord Yuan say this? Brother Wu Tan came and told me: Yuan Gongbao, Xiangcheng, is unparalleled and loyal, and is a patriot who cares about the world. He said that everything about the emperor depends on you. Could it be that we all misread people? In this way, you will tie my friends to Ronglu, and you can also make meritorious contributions and receive rewards."

Yuan Shikai's face changed, and he stood up suddenly, then said with a serious and loud voice: "The emperor is the joint benefactor of Brother Tan and I. It is not only his responsibility to rescue the emperor, but also to me, Yuan Shikai. As long as the emperor's order is the emperor's order, killing Ronglu is as easy as killing a dog. Why don't I, Yuan, dare not do it? You don't have the emperor's order. But with two letters, people in the world would think that I, Yuan, would raise an army to rebel and plot to usurp the throne. Besides, I am afraid that your conspiracy has been leaked. Recently, there are many rumors in the army that I, Yuan, have colluded with Kang Nanhai and others, and attempted to commit the superiors. It must be that you and others are not careful and implicated Yuan. Now it is even more difficult to ask me to raise an army."

Xu Shichang persuaded him, "Wang Daxia and Gong Baoxiu are angry. Brother Nanhai asked us to lead troops into the capital to save the emperor. This move is really unwise. If there are three troops in Tianjin today, Ye Zhikui's Wuyi army is stronger than our army. If our army makes any moves, Ronglu will send troops to come at that time, we may not only not save the emperor, but also have to take our lives. This matter must be discussed for a long time. If the emperor can personally come to my new army and command it in the middle, I believe that the troops in Tianjin will not dare to follow each other, and it will not be too late to do something big at that time."

Wang Wu snorted coldly and said unjustly: "The Emperor and Brother Tan are already in danger. If you have time to wait, don't you have to pretend to be false. If you don't go to rescue you, Yuan Shikai, don't go to rescue me, Wang Wu will go to rescue you."

Yuan Shikai is a good figure. When he read the letter just now, he had thought about leading troops into the capital. Once he succeeded, he would be a great meritorious minister at that time, but he thought about it and felt that he had no confidence or chance of winning. A mature and persistent person like Yuan Shikai would not dare to do it without any confidence, so he refused without hesitation.

Wang Wu didn't make any comments and wanted to stand up and say goodbye, but Yuan Shikai spoke out and stopped him, "Sir Wang, please stay."

Wang Wuhu glared at him and said angrily: "What, Yuan Shikai really wants to capture Wang and send him to Ronglu."

Yuan Shikai's old face turned red and a embarrassed smile, explaining: "Yuan has no intention. He just wants to prevent the news from leaking. He also asked Wang Daxia to stay in our army for a few more days and leave after the situation has subsided. Otherwise, he will fall into the eyes of those who are interested at this time, and even if Yuan jumps into the Yellow River, he will not be able to wash it clearly."

Wang Wu glared at Yuan Shikai for a while before sighing: "Brother Tan has been smart for a lifetime, but has been confused for a while. He is really a crippled villain."

After saying that, Wang Wu asked Yuan Shikai to take him down and put him under house arrest.

After Wang Wu left, Yuan Shikai looked at Xu Shichang who was bowing his head and silently persuaded him helplessly: "Brother Xu, I, Yuan Shikai, are dancing on the tip of the knife now. If you take the wrong step, you will fall into hell. There is no way. Although you sympathize with Kang Youwei and other reformists, you are not very powerful, and you have the will but have the strength to do it."

Xu Shichang said with a deep impression: "Are we just watching and watching the emperor, Kang Youwei and others become prisoners? Gong Bao, do you think we can join forces with Ye Zhikui's Wuyi Army?"

Yuan Shikai curled his lips and said disapprovingly: "If I don't talk about my holiday with him, Ye Zhikui, even if we are willing, I'm afraid he will be willing to do so. As Li Hongzhang's person, Li Hongzhang has always stood on the side of Lord Laifu. At that time, I'm afraid Ye Zhikui will give the heads we are waiting for to Lord Laifu."

The two were speechless for a moment.

The next day, when Yuan Shikai went to the Governor's Office to pay homage to Ronglu, Ronglu suddenly spoke, "I have heard recently that you have colluded with Kang Youwei and others."

Yuan Shikai was shocked and quickly explained: "Go back to Governor, there is no such thing as this!"

"Is that?" Ronglu said slowly and said with a blank expression: "But I heard someone beside Tan Sitong said that Wang Wu came to Tianjin to visit you yesterday."

Yuan Shikai was sweating profusely, thinking that all the matters discussed by Kang Youwei and others in the capital were leaked. Rong Lu had already clearly understood Wang Wu's intention, so he immediately abandoned the soldiers to protect the car, knelt down and apologized: "Mr. Rong, Kang Youwei and others wanted to ask their subordinates to lead troops to the capital to protect the troops, but their subordinates had already refused and detained Wang Wu in the army. Today, they would report to the master and wait for the master to come and deal with it."
Chapter completed!