Recalling the expression when Zhu Erdian left, Duan Qirui was very suspicious of whether this old guy was going to play any tricks, so he turned his attention to Foreign Minister Lu Zhengxiang.

Lu Zhengxiang had already gained a full understanding of Duan Qirui's diplomatic ability limit, but he also had trust in disappointment. Seeing Duan Qirui looking at him, Lu Zhengxiang wanted to explain, but stopped, "Prime Minister, I still remember what General He said, it seemed to be ridiculous, but in fact it was just a word."

Duan Qirui could no longer remember what He Rui said that left such a deep impression on Lu Zhengxiang, so he asked, "Please speak."

Lu Zhengxiang replied frankly: "This matter is to go out to buy a bun, pay the money and deliver the goods in one hand."

It was the first time Duan Qirui heard about using such a market-oriented thing to describe diplomatic affairs in his life. Moreover, Duan Qirui had not bought buns for many years. Such relaxed daily things have long been away from his life. I tried hard to recall buying some snacks when I was a teenager. Duan Qirui actually felt that it was very fresh and missed.

Lu Zhengxiang saw Duan Qirui's gaze from softness to firmness, and he was a little puzzled. However, after this period of exchange, Lu Zhengxiang knew that Duan Qirui was actually quite firm in foreign affairs. He could not deal with the British in the past, but because Duan Qirui could not find a solution, it was not that Duan Qirui was really afraid of the British to death.

Since Duan Qirui was able to respond firmly, Lu Zhengxiang advised: "Prime Minister, since the British have come on their own initiative, they must do so. How did they do? Let the next thing be left to General He to deal with it."

When He Rui came last time, Prime Minister Duan Qirui of the Republic of China, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China Lu Zhengxiang, and Chairman of the Northeast Government of the Republic of China He Rui reached a consensus verbally. However, as expected, Duan Qirui found that he did not want to abide by the agreement.

This feeling is also extremely fresh. Because the British were intimidating on the surface, but actually asked Duan Qirui to ask for another one year to extend the Boxer indemnity to the British and French government to borrow another 1 million pounds.

If it were the past, the British would have made every effort to make things difficult for them, but now the UK actually agreed. Zhu Erdian tried to be as tough as possible in the conversation, but the tough direction was to ask Duan Qirui to ensure that the Northeast Arsenal would provide weapons and equipment to the White Army at the previous price.

So Duan Qirui understood that he, who had been out of a disadvantage, could finally grasp the weakness of Britain. The impulse was involuntarily boiling in his heart, and various thoughts boiled in Duan Qirui's heart, including asking the UK to drive the Japanese out of Shandong.

Seeing Duan Qirui's expression, Lu Zhengxiang had already understood Duan Qirui's idea. Not only Duan Qirui, but also those in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who knew about this matter had proposed suggestions to take this opportunity to make requests.

Even if it is recognized as a relatively weak person, Lu Zhengxiang tried hard to muster up the courage to persuade: "Prime Minister, General He's plan is the best strategy."

Even though he knew what Lu Zhengxiang said was right, Duan Qirui still felt anger in his heart. He picked up the tea cup and said, "Minister Lu, please give me tea."

Lu Zhengxiang really didn't have the courage to argue. Seeing Duan Qirui serving tea to see the guests, he could only get up and say goodbye.

As soon as we returned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the secretary rushed straight to the scene. The secretary looked complicated, but said: "Minister, President Feng has sent someone to contact the British and seems to want to intervene in this matter."

Lu Zhengxiang sighed and couldn't help but recall when he was sending He Rui to the train station. He Rui seemed to inadvertently ask how likely it would be if Feng Guozhang suddenly intervened. Lu Zhengxiang felt that Feng Guozhang was afraid that he would not intervene rashly, so he said that it was not very likely. He Rui smiled and stopped mentioning the matter. But looking at He Rui's expression, he obviously didn't believe it.

Although He Rui was young, he was extremely accurate in seeing things, and he expected them again. Lu Zhengxiang understood that Feng Guozhang's direct decision to intervene in this matter and would never allow Duan Qirui to narrow his relationship with the UK through cooperation.

However, Feng Guozhang and Duan Qirui were both wrong! This time the matter was just a trivial matter of going out to buy a bun, and the British did not regard this matter as a major event that affected the situation in China!

At this time, Zhang Xiluan was sitting at home. If it were the case, he should have gone to have tea and chat with the old brothers in Beiyang, chatted about the news in the newspaper, and then scolded his children and grandchildren for being lazy in their studies.

Now Zhang Xiluan is not leaving the door and only asks his servants to show their guests. The development of the matter goes beyond Zhang Xiluan's philosophy. He Rui seems to have done something big, but he doesn't say a word in the newspaper. According to Zhang Xiluan's judgment of He Rui, as long as He Rui thinks something big, even if he just picks up the money and handed it to the police uncle, he can publish it in the newspaper. Since it has not been published, it proves that this matter is not important.

However, the British prepared to cooperate with the Republic of China, which was a huge matter in the eyes of the upper class of the Republic of China. Feng Guozhang had sent people to invite Zhang Xiluan to dinner three times, and other old brothers who were close to Feng Guozhang also came to the door several times. After judgment, Zhang Xiluan decided to believe He Rui.

At this moment, the housekeeper came in and reported, "Master, Zhao Erxun and Wang Shizhen asked for a meeting."

These two old brothers are people who Zhang Xiluan is quite recognized by. They came to the door together, but Zhang Xiluan really couldn't refuse, so she could only invite them in.

The three of them sat down, and Zhao Erxun immediately said, "Why don't Brother Zhang go out for a walk outside the pass, and don't be disturbed by these people all day long."

Zhang Xiluan smiled and said, "I am so old that I am despised everywhere. Since that's the case, it's better to stay in Tianjin."

Seeing that Zhang Xiluan was unmoved, Zhao Erxun couldn't help but smile and said, "Brother, don't blame your brother wrongly. This time, brother is Xu Shichang, brother Xu, who wants to invite his brother to come out to the Northeast."

Zhang Xiluan was slightly stunned and asked, "Does Brother Xu really want to become the president?"

Although the old brothers in Beiyang became public servants, they had a wide network of personal connections and were able to mediate from it. Feng Guozhang and Duan Qirui fought fiercely, but both of them knew that they could not really overwhelm each other. While the dispute between the government and the court was also trying to mediate. This matter was naturally the old brothers.

Recently, the two sides have reached more and more consensus. Duan Qirui and Feng Guozhang both stepped down and people who everyone trusted will become president. Of course, the members of Congress must be controlled by Feng Guozhang and Duan Qirui.

Xu Shichang is one of the people he is trusted, and Zhao Erxun's statement is already hinting at something.

When Zhao Erxun heard Zhang Xiluan's inquiry, he looked at Wang Shizhen. Wang Shizhen, the Beiyang dragon, said in a deep voice: "Brother He is Brother Zhang's person, so he must give him an explanation. If Brother He doesn't say a word and then goes down Shanhaiguan, everyone will be unreasonable."

Zhang Xiluan thought for a moment, but still shook her head, "Brother He wrote a letter a few days ago, saying that the country has reached this point and there is no civil war in Beiyang."

Zhao Erxun was a little surprised, "Oh? That's all?"

Zhang Xiluan believed that He Rui was decisive in his actions and had a clear bottom line. Since he was working hard to accumulate strength at this time, he would never be tempted. So he answered decisively: "Brother He said that he only wanted to build his entire work in Manchuria and Mongolia, and he had nothing to do."

Zhao Erxun didn't say anything, but Wang Shizhen followed and said, "Since that's the case, Brother He must declare even more. Otherwise, no one can let go of it."

Seeing that Zhao Erxun and Wang Shizhen did not come for Feng Guozhang, Zhang Xiluan ordered his servants to "bring paper and pen."

After saying that, he said to the visitor who came to visit: "It's better to prepare a book and send it to Brother He. What do you think of the two brothers?"
Chapter completed!