Hearing Morixun’s reposts that the British Consul Henry wanted the Czech army to move south through the northeast, Zhao Tianlin immediately refused unhappily and said, “Impossible!”

After saying that, Zhao Tianlin noticed He Rui sitting next to him and knew that he shouldn't say this. However, Zhao Tianlin had no intention of taking it back. Whether from the law or from the national self-esteem, Zhao Tianlin did not accept letting foreign troops pass through Chinese territory.

Morrixun did not continue to persuade him. He said that this request was a tough task for He Rui, and retweeted it only to complete the work he deserved. So the three of them fell into subtle silence.

He Rui did not come from law or national sentiment. The request made by the British consul triggered He Rui's strategic considerations. As the news has been obtained, this army composed of tens of thousands of Czech soldiers was to return to the motherland of Czech Republic. However, at present, this army could not easily pass through the chaotic Ukraine area that was trapped in the Russian civil war. The most convenient way to return home was to arrive in East Asia through the Siberian Railway and then set off by boat from East Asia.

As long as the objects mentioned by the British are basically the objects that Britain wants to use. So what is the purpose of the British?

Thinking of this, He Rui asked: "Mr. Morixun, what do the British say about how to pay for Russian weapons?"

This is the job He Rui handed over to Morrison. The issuance of currency requires collateral. Whether it is grain, cloth, bonds, or stocks, the most effective collateral is precious metals. He Rui knew that the White Army and the Czech Legion had some of the gold from the Russian treasury.

Morrixun consciously tried his best to complete He Rui's work and frankly stated, "Consul Henry hopes to be able to pay in pounds."

He Rui asked what he didn't understand, "Using pounds is not a problem, but who paid the pounds?"

"Consul Henry said that he would discuss the matter with His Excellency the Chairman himself." Morrison replied.

When He Rui found that Morixun was rejected, he decided to send a telegram to the Northeast Beijing Office in Wudaokou at Wudaokou, "Morixun, you are receiving Consul Henry today, and I suddenly have something to do."

After saying that, He Rui got up and left, leaving Morixun with a shocked look in the office.

The radio telegraph travels through the earth's air at the speed of light. After the reflection of the atmosphere, the radio waves emitted by a small radio station have already covered the vast area when it returns to the ground. The radio equipment at Wudaokou, Beijing, amplifies and restores the subtle electrical signal through the amplification of electronic devices and converts it into audible sound.

The telegrapher with headphones heard the final end signal and almost instinctively sent a callback short signal, and then sent the content represented by the translated radio signal to the office director. 30 minutes later, the car drove out of the office and headed straight to the British Embassy in China in Dongjiaomin Lane.

When the British Minister Juerdian learned that the letter sent by his secretary was from He Rui, he didn't want to open it. He Rui's European style made Juerdian a headache, and Juerdian was ordered to contact Japan at this time about attacking the Russian Far East, and he really didn't want to spend time contacting He Rui.

But Juerdian finally opened the letter. The letter wrote a brief content in beautiful style, "About Russian affairs, I want to meet with the Minister. If the Minister is busy with official duties, I will contact London directly through the Ambassador of the Republic of China to the United Kingdom."

Seeing this plain tone, Juerdian felt a strong He Rui style. Even Japan would not make such a statement so carelessly. However, He Rui's approach was actually correct, because the person who decided on Juerdian's action was in London, and the British Foreign Office was Juerdian's immediate boss.

Of course, Juerdian could ignore He Rui, but any executor in the Far East is Juerdian. If he is simply ordered to London, Juerdian will lose his initiative.

Having decided to meet He Rui in his heart, Zhu Erdian was still embarrassed by He Rui, so he wrote a telegram, 'I am not feeling well today and I am not able to withstand the fatigue of the boat and the train. I hope General He can come to Beijing to meet.'

Since He Rui had something to ask for, let him come to the capital in person. At least in terms of momentum, Zhu Erdian still didn't want to be at a disadvantage.

However, after the telegram was sent out, Zhu Erdian regretted it. With He Rui's unwillingness to be inferior, he probably wouldn't take a low attitude so simply. Moreover, He Rui has no reason to bow to Zhu Erdian now. However, when the telegram was sent out, Zhu Erdian couldn't recover it. After looking at the calendar, it was May 22, 1918. Zhu Erdian felt that letting things go was also a good choice.

On May 23, Duan Qirui just sat in the office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of China, and his staff quickly came in and sent a telegram.

After looking at the look of the staff member, Duan Qirui asked directly without reading the telegram: "Who sent it?"

The staff quickly replied: "Report to the Prime Minister, it was He Rui's telegram."

Duan Qirui frowned when he heard He Rui's name. Among all the governors in Beiyang, He Rui is undoubtedly the youngest. He said he was a little brother, and he was all praised by the big men of Beiyang.

However, He Rui opposed Yuan Shikai's proclaim to emperor, opposed China's division, regaining Outer Mongolia internally, and taking over the Middle East Road externally, which made Japan unable to cause rash diplomacy. Through newspaper propaganda, He Rui is undoubtedly the best-known one in Beiyang now.

Now Beiyang is divided into Feng Guozhang's direct line and Duan Qirui's Anhui clan. He Rui's little brother has increased his strength and has become known as the Feng clan, and has become the third-ranked force in Beiyang. Such a guy sends telegrams, but he is afraid that nothing good will happen.

After calming down a little, Duan Qirui opened the telegram, looked for a moment, and his face became serious. The staff could see that Duan Qirui's expression was not angry, but puzzled. Sure enough, Duan Qirui thought for a moment, then stood up and handed the telegram to the staff, and walked in the office with his hands behind his back.

The staff quickly read the telegram and began to think. He Rui's telegram informed Duan Qirui that because the UK intended to let the Czech army go to the port through the newly recovered Middle East Railway, the Northeast Railway, He Rui wanted to go to Beijing to discuss the matter with Duan Qirui.

It must be said that this is a serious state matter. From any perspective, He Rui cannot make his own decisions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is under the jurisdiction of Prime Minister Duan Qirui, so it is natural to come to discuss with Duan Qirui.

However, because of the country's affairs, He Rui came to the capital to discuss according to the system, revealing a strong and strange feeling. The staff felt that this should not be the case.

When Duan Qirui walked back as a seat, the staff member saw Duan Qirui's expression and asked, "Prime Minister, do you want to send a telegram to He Rui?"
Chapter completed!