Chapter 65: Electrify and go to the wild

Capital City·Tongling Mansion·Jurentang.

The large office is luxuriously decorated. Although the furniture is still mainly Chinese style, it is fully equipped with Western gadgets. There is also a busy telegraph room in the attendant's room outside.

At this time, there was smoke inside. Instead of burning incense, a large group of elderly people puffed out their cheeks and smoked cigars.

It is well known that Datou loves cigars. He does not smoke cigarettes or water pipes, but he only has a soft spot for this exotic product. This has made a group of old brothers in Beiyang also get into the habit of smoking cigars.

Duan Huhu asked: "Did Feng switch sides and leave?"

Liu Yunfei replied: "The entire army of the 16th Mixed Brigade has arrived in Kulun and has become the main force of our country to resist the Rakshasa ghosts. This Feng defection is a self-proclaimed patriotic general. If he withdraws to the Central Plains without permission, the newly recovered Outer Prairie Province will

If he is lost again in an instant, his reputation will be ruined and he will be despised by the world."

Duan Huo said with appreciation: "This way he will never dare to return to the Central Plains, and he will not be a worry for me. Zi Heng, your seventh son did a good job this time."

Jin Quan said modestly: "It's just borrowing the power of a few of us old guys, it's not worth mentioning."

Duan Laohu sighed and said: "I often think about when I was training at the small station, what does it mean to give orders like an arm, and what does it mean to give orders like a mountain? No one dared to disobey the orders, and also acted as my counselor to the military aircraft. Zi Heng

Manage the grain station for me, Zijia fights for me, you say how good it was then."

Xu Shanzi analyzed: "People's hearts are unpredictable. Once the soldiers have their own territory and their own soldiers, their minds will go to their own places and they will start to listen to the instructions rather than the announcements."

Jin Quan comforted: "Zhiquan, brothers are only loyal to you now."

Duan Qirui said lonelyly: "It doesn't matter anymore. I've already borrowed the money from the Fusang people! Regardless of whether it's Germany's rights and interests in Shandong, the Middle East Railway, or the extension of the lease period of Guandong Prefecture, I agree with everything, as long as I can borrow military pay."

Let us have the strength to fight!"

Jin Quan couldn't bear to say: "Zhiquan..."

Duan Laohu said domineeringly: "I am the supreme governor! I betrayed the country to raise wages. After that, I was electrified and resigned. I will bear the charge of treason! We have reached the last moment in Beiyang. If we lose without a fight! We will perish without a fight! In the future

The evaluation given to us in history is the same as that of Meng Chang! Four hundred thousand people have all taken off their armor, and not one of them is a man!"

At this point, everyone's eyes were filled with tears and they bowed their heads in silence.

Xu Huxu said with a complex expression: "Zhiquan, Zheng, what are you doing? The hearts of our people in Beiyang were already broken before Datou became emperor. You can't save anything by doing this. Instead, you will suffer for the common people. I

It’s better to forget it.”

Wu Xiucai came out and said: "Commander Xu and Governor Duan, you have a deeper affection for the Beiyang Group founded by Li Zhongtang than me and my juniors. I implore you to support the military reform bill we proposed, implement military rule, unite Beiyang, and work together with the Beiyang Group."

The rebels in the south fight to the death!"

Seeing Xu Fanzi and Wu Xiucai looking confident, Duan Laohu breathed a sigh of relief and showed an expression of relief.

Duan Laohu stood up, walked to Wu Xiucai, and patted his shoulder.

Duan Laohu said with a smile: "Shuai Yu, since you are confident to save the current situation, I will announce today that I will step down at the same time as Commander Xu Da, and I will leave this shaky ship in Beiyang to you. Bu Wu and I will go to Tianjin Port to live in seclusion.

Watch how you, the juniors, turn the tide!"

The Supreme Meeting of Beiyang has finally come to an end. This meeting is almost the wartime mobilization of the Beiyang system!

The meeting passed a resolution and decided to establish an organization called the "Wartime Base Camp" to command the entire Beiyang system's army, the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Navy, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Finance, the General Staff Department, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

, the Ministry of Education is also temporarily under the jurisdiction of the base camp.

Cao Sanzi became the commander-in-chief, Bai Xiongqi became the prime minister, Wu Xiucai became the consul, and Xu Shanzi became the chief of staff. The commander of the first front army was Lu Zhenhe, who commanded the original Anhui army. The commander of the second front army was Zhang Tianxin (Ke).

General Wei Shang) was appointed as the commander of the original direct army. The commander of the Third Front Army was Ni Danchen, who commanded the Anwu Army, Dingwu Army, Zhensong Army, Yi Army and various independent mixed brigades and other miscellaneous armies.

As a result, the entire Beiyang system's army had a unified command in the true sense for the first time after Datou's death.

……

Beijing·Jin Mansion·Shangfang.

Bai Xiongqi said: "Prime Minister..."

Jin Quan corrected him: "Hey, don't call me that. I'm now out of office and no longer the prime minister."

Bai Xiongqi advised: "My wife, why are you doing this?"

Jin Quan lamented: "The time has come, it's time to pass the seat to you young people."

Bai Xiongqi said regretfully: "Why is this happening? Commander Cao has repeatedly tried to persuade me to stay, how can you give up at this time?"

Jin Quan sighed: "Well, Zhiquan and I are a monarch and a minister after all. Let us be a monarch and a minister from beginning to end."

Seeing that Jin Quan was determined to quit, Bai Xiongqi finally felt relieved.

Bai Xiongqi took out the brocade box and said, "Then you must take care of yourself. These are some Changbai Mountain ginseng brought by a friend from the Northeast. My wife can use them in autumn and winter."

Jin Quan said: "This is something that can be used by the elderly. People say they don't know how old they are. Recently, I have deeply felt that I am old and unable to do what I do."

Bai Xiongqi comforted him and said: "My wife has always been in good spirits and in good health. How can I say that I am old?"

Jin Quan warned: "Hey, those are just your words to comfort me. Boyan, tell me from the bottom of my heart. Looking at today, in our political arena where we are constantly fighting against each other and intrigues, something unspeakable is about to happen. You must also do something.

So ready to retire and give way to others."

Bai Xiongqi asked: "You have no confidence in Yushuai?"

Jin Quan replied: "It's just a matter of letting it go and trying to win as much chips as possible to protect everyone's interests."

Bai Xiongqi cheered up and said: "If this is the case, Xiongqi should serve the country and maintain the situation."

Jin Quan said in awe, "You are indeed a young man. I said that the position will be given to you young people. Then it depends on you whether I, Jin Quan, can live in seclusion at home safely."

Bai Xiongqi expressed his stance: "I dare not obey orders."

Old foxes and young foxes are all foxes. Jin Quan's attitude is very clear. The Jin family is not optimistic about the current situation and wants to cut their losses. Bai Xiongqi chooses to raise bets and try his best to speculate on Wu Xiucai. Maybe he can win.

It has skyrocketed, and the behavior of the Young Leaders has indeed objectively benefited the conservatives, so the conservatives will sincerely transfer their power to the Young Leaders, and the benefits have allowed the various factions in Beiyang to successfully achieve unity.

……

Jingcheng·Jin Mansion, main hall.

After Bai Xiong left, everyone in the Jin family sat together, not daring to go to the bedroom to disturb Jin Quan, so they had no choice but to gather together and do nothing.

Wang Yufen said anxiously: "I went back to my parents' home this afternoon. My father said that the commander-in-chief and the rulers have both stepped down. Then the emperor and the ministers will also have to electrify and step down. How will I live in the future?"

Cheng Huichang said nonchalantly: "What's the point? At worst, we'll separate our families and we'll just have to find our own way out."

Jin Minzhi picked up the gift and said: "Second sister-in-law, what you said is wrong. If your mother is still here, you dare to mention dividing the family. You are thinking too much."

Cheng Huichang said clearly: "Those who have drunk foreign ink can speak at a high level, but among you here, none of you don't want to separate the family, you just don't dare to mention it."

Wu Peifang expressed her position: "Don't think that we are all represented. My parents are still here, and my eldest brother doesn't want to separate the family. Think about it, with such a big family, how can we just break up?"

Cheng Huichang originally thought that she was about to give birth, so she simply made her words clear, but she didn't expect that everyone really didn't want to separate the family. Even Wang Yufen didn't agree with her words. This made the second wife a target of public criticism, and she was no longer a human being inside and outside.

Cheng Huichang defended himself: "What did I say that offended everyone?"

Bai Xiuzhu said: "How long have we been arguing? Don't say a few words. Once these powerful people lose their rights, they will definitely be very lonely. We should discuss how to comfort our father now instead of discussing how to separate the family."

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The Golden Mother praised: "Finally, Xiuzhu said something that struck a chord."

Jin Runzhi comforted: "Mom, don't worry too much, everything will pass."

Bai Xiuzhu comforted her and said, "Dad is not an ordinary person. How can he be so easily distracted? Yanxi has already gone over to comfort dad. Mom, don't worry."

The golden mother said with confidence: "There are strong winds and waves. If we go to that mountain top and sing that song, I believe that Zi Heng will be able to survive this catastrophe."

Jin Yanxi walked in and said: "Mom knows my father better. Who is my father? The Prime Minister of the State was the prime minister in ancient times. This prime minister's belly can support a boat. What do you think my father is doing now?"

Jin Meili asked: "What are you doing?"

Jin Yanxi replied: "I was having a candlelight dinner with my second aunt. He said that he was busy with government affairs in the past, and he would spend time with everyone in the future. I saw that he was so open-minded, so I didn't go in to disturb him."

Jin Mu said happily: "It seems that Zi Heng has been mentally prepared for a long time, so I feel relieved."

Jin Yanxi joked: "Mom, isn't this the day you've been waiting for to get back to work and have some peace and quiet?"

The Golden Mother ordered: "You, it's getting late today. Let's all disperse. If you have anything to say, we'll talk to you tomorrow."

The second sister-in-law, Cheng Huichang, hesitated to speak. She was a little unwilling that the separation of the family was not successful. However, seeing everyone leaving, she had no choice but to go back to her room with the help of her mother. Only Jin Yanxi stayed behind.

The golden mother asked: "Xiuzhu can't even listen. Do you have something to say?"

Jin Yanxi replied: "My son has something important that he doesn't know whether to talk about or not."

The Golden Mother said: "I would like to hear the details."

Jin Yanxi knelt down and said: "I'm sorry, mother, my son has done something sorry for you."

The golden mother said tolerantly: "If you want to give your father a woman, that's filial piety. I don't blame you."

Jin Yanxi knew: "It's more serious than this. Listen to me, my father's first love Ouyang Qian has never married. She was pregnant when she left my father. That child is my friend Ouyang Yujian."<

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The golden mother was shocked and said: "This is happening!"

Jin Yanxi recounted: "Aunt Ouyang never married after giving birth to the child. She worked hard to raise the child. It was not easy for the mother and the wife to depend on each other. When I saw them, I felt very uncomfortable, so I arranged for Ouyang Yujian to

He went to the South and now, with my secret support, he has become a high-level official in the Southern Army. I also bought the courtyard house in Quanquan Hutong and settled Aunt Ouyang there."

The golden mother immediately made a decision: "She is actually pregnant with the master's child. If I had known about it at the beginning, I would have stood by the master and kept her. Okay, you don't need to say anything. I will pick her up in person at Quanquan Hutong tomorrow."

Come back to the house and make up for your regrets."
Chapter completed!