Chapter 74: Publicly Frightened

Shanghai, United Autonomous Region External Liaison Office.

At ten o'clock in the morning, after Nanjing unilaterally recognized the legitimacy of Yuan Shikai's inauguration as president in Beijing, it announced that it would welcome Yuan's delegation back to Nanjing. Half an hour later, the yard outside the liaison office was filled with waiting reporters.

The door is closed, and there are two tough security guards standing at the door. Anyone who wants to enter will be stopped, intruders will be stopped, and a few reporters were even kicked out with guns on their heads.

Wang Zhengting was probably the most anxious and had been waiting outside the telecommunications office. He walked to the window and took a look at the reporters waiting in the yard. Since the beginning of the new year, China's political arena has been changing at a dizzying pace. In this

On the big stage, all kinds of characters took turns to perform, each one shouted louder than the other, and each image appeared taller than the last one.

Wang Zhengting, who was disgusted with Marshal Fang at the beginning and now gradually impressed by Marshal Fang, can see clearly on this stage. It is precisely because he can see clearly that Wang Zhengting is anxious. In his impression, Marshal Fang always

Will stick to what he thinks is right.

Nanjing, Presidential Palace of the Provisional Government. Huang Xing returned from Xuzhou in a hurry, walking as fast as the wind, no one dared to stop him, and pushed open the door of the conference room. Behind Huang Xing were several generals from the Xuzhou Northern Expeditionary Army. Leng Yu,

Gu Zhongchen, Sun Yue, Lin Shuqing, Li Liejun.

"Keqiang!" Sun Yixian stood up immediately, and many people in the conference room also stood up.

"Yixian, why? This is betrayal! This is betrayal!" Huang Xing was almost roaring.

"Keqiang, calm down. Come to my office." Sun Rong said, dragging Huang Xing into the office. He locked the others out, and Li Liejun, who had been following Huang Xing, held on to him with one hand.

Zhan Dao looked at the people in the conference room with a sneer.

"Can everyone explain to us comrades fighting in Xuzhou what exactly happened?"

Li Liejun's voice was low, and most people in the conference room lowered their heads. Chief Financial Officer Chen Jintao stood up. He pushed up his glasses and whispered: "Xiaru, don't get excited. This matter is also controversial in Nanjing.

long time."

Before Li Liejun could speak, Leng Yu stepped forward and said coldly: "What's the controversy? Who is Yuan Shikai? Everyone doesn't know who he is. The Beiyang Army's hands are stained with the blood of revolutionary comrades, and they finally reached an understanding with Fang Fuguo. They gained his support.

Only then did we organize the Northern Expeditionary Army. Only then did we gain the upper hand at the negotiation table, forcing Yuan Shikai to remonstrate with the Qing Dynasty, and forcing Yuan Shikai to agree to the cabinet system. Seeing that this was the last step, the establishment of the Republic of China was about to be completed, how could it be so absurd?

What does this make the world think of us? Ah!"

"Yu Qiu, please pay attention to your wording and calm down! This is not a place for you to talk casually." Hu Hanmin stood up dissatisfied and scolded. Leng Yu looked at him expressionlessly and silently raised his hand to take it off.

He took off his epaulets, took off his sword and pistol, threw them on the table and let out a harsh murmur: "I quit!"

Leng Xun turned around and walked away. Chen Qimei stood up and shouted: "Yu Qiu, wait! Stop!" Unfortunately, Leng Xun had no intention of looking back and walked away firmly. Just when everyone was at a loss, Gu Zhongchen also put on his clothes

The guy unloaded it cleanly, threw it on the table coolly and said: "Look up to the sky and go out with a big smile. How can I be a Penghao person?"

"Xia Ru, why didn't you stop them?" Hu Hanmin became anxious and shouted at Li Liejun, who was always sneering on the side. Li Liejun looked at him silently and said nothing.

Hey hey! Hey hey! After a few sneers, Lin Shuqing, who had been watching from the side, also took off all the pieces on his body, silently put them on the table, turned around and left. Seeing this, Sun Yue silently lowered his head and twisted.

To one side.

Silence returned to the conference room, so everyone waited patiently. With a bang, the door opened, and an angry Huang Xing walked out with a stern look. He paused for a moment and strode out. Sun Yue chased after him.

Li Liejun hesitated and did not follow him out.

Sun came out with a sullen face and looked at the different expressions of everyone in the conference room. At this time, someone sent a telegram. Sun said: "Read it."

"Welcome Yuan Tuan and return to Nanjing in a few days."

Subconsciously, Sun raised his eyes and looked in the direction of Wuhu, coughed and said, "Let's continue with the meeting."

Not long after Leng Xun came out alone, someone called him from behind. When he turned around, he saw it was Gu Zhongchen.

"Why is Brother Gu also coming out?" Leng Xun was a little surprised, but he immediately realized it and didn't ask again. Gu Zhongchen sighed: "Someone is seeking death, and I don't want to be buried with him. Is Yu Qiu satisfied with this explanation?" Leng Xun hummed.

He made a sound and continued to move forward. Gu Zhongchen caught up with him, raised his hand and said, "My Jiangsu First Division is gone now. Why should I stay?"

"Wait a minute, you two!" Lin Shuqing also chased after them. When he saw the two of them, he smiled bitterly and said, "I'll treat you two to a drink at noon. Let's go! I know a restaurant that does good Huaiyang cuisine."

"I want you to go, but I won't go." Leng Yu ignored the two men and strode away.

The remaining two looked at each other in confusion and smiled bitterly. Lin Shuqing sighed: "I don't understand why he took the first step. Ordinarily, the military power in our hands has been taken away, so we are the ones who should go."

Gu Zhongchen took off his hat, touched his head, took it back, and silently walked a few steps forward before saying, "Everyone has his or her own ambitions! What is Brother Lin's plan?"

"What plans can I have? Let's go back to my hometown. Brother Gu, it is said that I have an old relationship with Fang Fuguo from Wuhu, so I might as well go and join him."

"Let's see, Fang Fuguo has been tricked this time. However, the one hundred thousand troops under his command are really not vegetarians. It is still unclear who will win. I am a timid person, so I won't join in the fun."

While the two were talking, there was a sudden commotion on the street, and shouts and shouts broke out. They quickly stood on the roadside and asked the guards to disperse. A torrent of young people came rolling in from the front, and the sound of slogans pierced the sky.

"Protest against Yuan Shikai's sabotage of the resolution of the tripartite talks!" "Protest against the mutiny of the Beiyang army and the killing of the people!" "Protest against the provisional government's compromise with Yuan Shikai!" "Protest against the anti-Japanese Beiyang government's sabotage of the rescue of overseas Chinese in Nanyang!" "Protest against the interference in China's internal affairs by the envoys of the four countries!" This is Nanjing

Students from various colleges and universities are marching!

Shortly after the Nanjing Provisional Government electrified the student team, more than a hundred students walked out of Nanjing University, holding banners and slogans, shouting as they walked, and decided to go to major universities first, and then to the Provisional Presidential Palace to express their protest.

.This seemingly simple and small-scale operation changed after two hours.

More and more students came from all directions and continued to join the parade. By the time they reached the streets near the Provisional Government, the number had reached thousands. Among them, many Nanjing citizens also joined.

In a corner of the road next to the parade, there was a face that the Wehrmacht generals always hated. This guy was wearing a pair of sunglasses, a cigarette in his mouth, a satin shorts, and he looked like a thug from a gang on the dock.

dress up.

Taking off his sunglasses, Zhao Hao's gloomy eyes glanced at the Presidential Palace, and then turned into a scorching heat, looking at Wuhu in the distance.

Marshal, did you see it? Following your correct instructions, Nanjing students started to move, and the citizens were also ignited.

Zhao Hao lowered his head and put on his sunglasses. A young man dressed similarly came next to him and whispered: "Virgo, Shanghai has also moved."

Almost at the same time that students in Nanjing launched a demonstration to protest against the collusion between the Beiyang and Nanjing governments and the betrayal of the revolutionary achievements. In recent days, a piece of news has been circulating in various universities and middle schools in Shanghai, and everyone in the end made a fuss. That is the Minister of the Four Nations.

Blatantly and brutally interfering in China's internal affairs, the Nanjing Provisional Government decided to give in to pressure from others and give up on holding Yuan Shikai and his subordinates responsible for the Beiyang Army's mutiny that harmed the people in exchange for the Provisional Government's status in the future government of the New Republic of China.

At first, some people may not believe this news. The students paid more attention to the idol in Wuhu. He stood up and spoke for the murdered people in the north and the overseas Chinese in Nanyang.

However, when the news of the Nanjing government's power supply came out, the students in Shanghai were ignited. The young people were full of enthusiasm. When they were confused by an argument, and a few people who fanned the flames took the lead, the students rushed forward regardless.

On the streets, they rushed to the concessions and the consulates of various countries.

The parade of about 5,000 people first went to the military government, then turned to the concession and headed towards the consulates of various countries.

They shouted slogans at the top of their lungs. They were not willing to let this country sink. They wanted to shout! They were gathering into a torrent, rushing towards the beautiful Republic of China in their imagination!

Beijing, Yuan Mansion! A cocktail party is being held. Various people in western clothes are walking and talking in the garden, holding wine glasses in their hands and wearing false smiles, in small groups.

"Everyone, let's drink to Duke Xiang Cheng's ascension to the position of president!" The person who initiated the initiative is said to be Yang Du, a strange man whom Yuan Shikai valued very much! Today's cocktail party was already prepared yesterday.

While the guests present were toasting, in Yuan Shikai's office, his old friend Zhu Erdian was also toasting: "Congratulations! My old friend! The Nanjing Provisional Government finally compromised."

"Thanks to friends from all over the world for their help. Without your support, Nanjing will not compromise. Now, only Fang Jianxiong is left!" Yuan Shikai felt a lot more relaxed, but in his opinion, it was far from time to relax.

Subconsciously, Yuan Shikai raised his head and looked south.

In the garden, the German Minister Harhausen and the American Minister Ryans exchanged glances and raised their glasses to each other, with no intention of talking to each other. On the contrary, the Russian Minister and the Japanese Minister at the far end were whispering intimately.

After each draining the wine from their glasses, the two envoys made the same move, facing the southeast, thoughtfully.

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"Hasn't there been a call yet?" Wang Zhengting from Shanghai asked again, but the answer was disappointing. Wang Zhengting raised his hand again, looked in the direction of Wuhu, stamped his feet and said: "Commander, please say something!"
Chapter completed!