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It was already the twelfth month of the second year of Shenwu. According to the information collected by the Intelligence Agency in Europe, on December 3, the Serbian newspaper "Srbobran" published the "Austrian prince has announced that he will visit Sarajevo next spring, seize this time to engage in the sacred cause of revenge, overthrow the Habsburg dynasty, and always miss the heroes who have risen to fight against the Habsburg dynasty!'[Note, from: F-Japan ed Japanese ch-weisse, der-verhinderte-herrscher-piper-verlag, muenchen, 1994]

The Intelligence Agency took a lot of time to find this tabloid that promotes extreme nationalism. What surprised Yang Rui even more was that the signs of assassinating the Grand Duke of Ferdinand appeared in Serbia four years ago. Three years ago, the Grand Duke of Ferdinand canceled a trip to Bosnia; and the military exercises in Bosnia were not accidental. This was a routine matter for the Austro-Hungarian General Staff to occupy Bosnia. ~ All kinds of news gathered together, giving Yang Rui the feeling that the battle was fuse, everything was done, and everything was done, and he was just waiting for the shooting - he was not worried that the accidental assassination would fail, and it was really not possible that the snipers of the Intelligence Agency could make up the gun.

The military conference was held very late and the war was about to come, so the generals had to unify their thoughts immediately and then quickly rushed to the garrison. But when it was getting dark, Song Jiaoren came and said that there was an urgent matter to ask for a meeting. Yang Rui thought he wanted to persuade the Sino-Japanese War again, so he only let him Liang wait for the meeting to be held outside before meeting.

Song Jiaoren looked confused, but his eyes were red. As soon as he saw Yang Rui, he said, "It turned out, did you kill Keqiang?"

"Keqiang..." Yang Rui did not react for a moment, and Song Jiaoren shouted loudly: "Despicable! Shameless! This is what you call saving the country by law! This is what you call..."

Song Jiaoren cried and shouted, as if he wanted to rush up to fight, and the guards next to him immediately controlled him. At this time, Yang Rui remembered that "Keqiang" was Huang Xing, the second-ranked figure of the Tongmenghui, why did he die? He stopped the guards next to him, and then said to Song Jiaoren, who was still excited, "Are you so angry? When did Fuxing assassinate someone? I only now know about Huang Keqiang's death, what did you know?"

"There was no assassination before the Revival Society, but a few days ago, your Dongchang was in Shanghai and was arrested and killed people all over the country. Isn't this a fact?" Song Jiaoren received a telegram from someone from Shanghai, which clearly stated that Keqiang was assassinated this time, and the murderer was the Dongchang man. When Song Jiaoren heard this, he immediately wanted to confront Yang Rui. Yang Rui's move to hold a meeting first and then summon him made him believe that this was a guilty person.

"The Security Bureau is arresting Japanese spies. What does it have to do with Huang Keqiang?" Yang Rui was unhappy when he saw him like this. Is this the smartest person in the revolutionary party? "Besides, your eyes see that it was the person killed by the Security Bureau?"

"You..." Song Jiaoren was speechless for a moment. Huang Xing died in Shanghai and others were in Beijing, so he naturally could not see it. But he was concerned about it and said, "Who else is besides you? Keqiang died. If the revolutionary party loses this great support, you can feel at ease."

Song Jiaoren was so persistent. Yang Rui laughed anxiously, "Everyone thought the assassination of me back then was done by the Qing Dynasty, because who else was besides the Qing Dynasty? But the fact is that Sun Wen ordered Chen Qimei to do it. Because the poisonous bullet was provided by the Japanese, these were recorded in the spy archives of the East Asian Tongwen Academy. In the past few days, the Security Bureau has successively cracked major spy cases, and all the previous things have been revealed.

The assassination of me and the assassination of Uncle Mei are all related to Sun Wen! Why, don’t you believe it? If you don’t believe it, you can go to the Security Bureau to see the original Japanese archives! Sun Wen is really crazy. If Uncle Mei hadn’t told him that I was still alive, Uncle Mei would have died in the United States. Do you also know how many times Sun Wen has assassinated you? The reason why you can live today is entirely due to the layers of protection of the East Factory that you disdained. Now Huang Keqiang is assassinated, 80% is related to Sun Wen.”

The information revealed in Yang Rui's words made Song Jiaoren's face suddenly pale. He could not have imagined that the truth of the matter was like this. Just when he was confused and lost his mind, Yang Rui threw him away and went back to the carriage. However, thinking about Huang Keqiang's assassination, he ordered Liu Boyuan to investigate the cause of death immediately and be sure to catch the murderer.

In the context of the war against Japan, Huang Xing's death was just a trivial matter. Although the murderer did not catch it, the files found from the East Asian Academy of Literature still exposed many past events to the world. Because the Japanese were careful in their work and detailed records, these things made the Chinese Revolutionary Party, which was hiding in the concession, print illegal tabloids, speechless and could only avoid talking. Fortunately, the propaganda of the Ministry of Rites was not entirely directed at Sun Wen, and more writing was targeted at Japan. This extremely insidious and cunning country had established an intelligence network in China before the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-18898, deliberately spy on intelligence, drawing maps, and bribing officials. Some archives and maps selected in the newspaper made the people angry, but because of these information, the leaders of the ministerial delegation came to the door.

"Your Excellency: Your country cannot arrest Japanese citizens without authorization, nor can you arrest and kill residents in the world without permission from the Concession Department. These actions are completely contrary to the public international law and the treaties signed by your country with other countries. The mission was very angry about this and asked your government to release the arrested personnel immediately and punish the murderers of the incident..." The mission was on the rotating post. At this time, the rotating chair was exactly the Belgian minister. He was tall and strong, and his voice was loud, so that the echo buzzed in the main hall of Yin'an Hall. He said, and then read the translation. After the note was read, the thin text was handed over.

"Mr. Minister, I am deeply regretful about the murder in the concession, but it is too much for granted that the mission believes that it was planned by the Chinese government. The police only arrested some Japanese people suspected of spies, but these were outside the concession, and the facts were also as we judged. The Japanese were spying on our secrets in order to start a war against our country." Yang Rui looked at the Belgian minister and smiled. In fact, he was furious. Belgium had always had a good relationship with the UK. It must be related to the UK when he came to the note.

"Someone witnessed it with their own eyes that this was done by the Chinese. Your government is responsible for it!" The Belgian insisted that his beard was blown away because of excitement, but his crutches did not hit the ground hard. He already knew that the floor tiles in the Prime Minister's Office were very expensive.

"Mr. Minister, please do not make arbitrary decisions before there is no definite evidence. China may not be the only one who is accused of Japan. Hiromori Ito was assassinated by the North Koreans, but the murderer looked no different from China. If the murderer was caught in the concession, he could determine whether he was a Chinese, a North Korean, or a native of another country." Yang Rui was still humble, and he only said that the Belgians had no choice. In fact, many of these foreign ministers had low IQs, and it was not difficult to deal with except for being able to threaten them with fangs and claws.

"The mission asked your government to release the arrested Japanese citizens immediately." The Belgian minister said again.

"Sorry, this is impossible!" Yang Rui said firmly: "These people will not be released until the review is completed."

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, do you want to provoke a war?" asked the Belgian minister.

"It's not that I started the war. It's that the Japanese have been planning a war for a long time. What I searched recently is a proof of it." Yang Rui said.

"No. The ministerial mission only sees your government deliberately provoking war, and for this purpose, based on humanitarian principles and avoiding war. From now on, the ministerial mission decides to impose an embargo on your country's weapons and military supplies until the situation in China and Japan eases." The Belgian minister said.

As soon as he mentioned the embargo, Yang Rui raised his eyebrows. He immediately realized that he was not here for a strict note today, but for an embargo. He replied: "Mr. Minister, I really want to say that you cannot do this. But I believe that the embassy will ignore it. So I have something to regret to notify the embassy that in order to deal with the upcoming war, the domestic likin tax rate will be increased twice to raise military expenses."

"This is impossible, you can't do it!" The Belgian minister screamed and his cane waving, but it didn't hit the ground.

"I deeply regret this, so I asked the ministry to impose an embargo on Japan's weapons and military supplies, so that there would be no war. Without war, there would be no tax increase." Yang Rui felt relieved when he saw that he was so, and he found that he was becoming more and more abusive to foreigners.

When Yang Rui looked at the Belgian minister who was furious and felt secretly happy, Xie Zhangtai suddenly stood outside Yin'an Hall, Zhang Shi of the Intelligence Bureau, Leo and Bei Shoutong of the General Staff, Xu Jingxi and others. He was just wondering why they came, Xie Zhangtai, who was pressing heavy objects on his chest, said with difficulty: "It turns out, the Japanese have started a war!"

Leo on the side also said: "It's very despicable! They launched an attack without declaring war. Yang, please order a national mobilization immediately!"

After Xie Zhangtai finished speaking to Yang Rui, he said to the Belgian minister: "Mr. Minister, the Japanese army launched an attack on our territory half an hour ago. They did not declare war. This is a sneak attack! A despicable sneak attack!"

When he heard that China and Japan had started war, the Belgian minister laughed in his heart, but said piously on his face: "I hope God bless you!" and then left.

As soon as the foreigner left, Yang Rui asked, "What the hell is going on? Where is the Japanese attack?"

"Sir, Japan's 5th, 8th, 19th and 20th in North Korea, these four divisions are attacking Ji'an and Linjiang from the North Korean side. They want to occupy Tonghua in a short time to eradicate the logistics supplies of our army." Bei Shou said. "We have no losses. North Korea found out the Japanese army's background half a month ago. They can't hide their every move in North Korea."

As the situation was like this, Yang Rui felt relieved. In fact, he was a little at a loss at this time. After several years of mumbling, the war really began. He calmed himself down, took out the cigarette box steadily, took out the cigarette steadily, and steadily turned the lighter gear. However... the lighter only has Mars and no flames. Yang Rui pulled it hard several times without any attention. When he was cursing in his heart, Secretary Li Zilong shaved a match and reached over, apologizing: "Prime Minister, I forgot to come on."

Yang Rui laughed in his heart, lit a cigarette and took a long sip. The cigarette was held in his abdomen for a long time before he vomited heavily. The smell of nicotine made it very comfortable. Looking at the people in front of him, he said with great ease: "Since the Japanese have called, let's call him. Issuing the Prime Minister's Order, the whole country has entered a state of war! According to the previous plan, the control that should be controlled, the control that should be controlled, and the occupation that should be occupied does not have to care about the faces of the foreign ministers and consular groups. If there is anything, I will fight a good fight! Where is Wang Xiaolin? Promotion over there... is wrong. I will notify the officials of various prefectures and departments to hold a meeting immediately!"

In less than half an hour, the chief officials of the three ministries gathered at Yin'an Hall, and dozens of people immediately filled the hall. Although the war between China and Japan was expected, it suddenly - a few days ago, with the mediation of the ministers of various countries, the second Sino-Japanese peace talks were scheduled to begin five days later, and the Japanese negotiating group was already on the ship to China. Now the war has suddenly begun, which only makes people unable to adapt.

"At 7:44 this morning, the Japanese army suddenly attacked Ji'an and Linjiang counties bordering Northeast my country and North Korea. This undeclared war was done by Japan during the Russo-Japanese War. I am not surprised by their despicableness. The Fuxing Army has prevented this and is now in Ji'an and Linjiang to fight against Japanese army invasion. Based on this, I have signed an order to declare that the country has entered a state of war. During wartime, all departments must cooperate with the various departments of the Taiwei Mansion, and all work should be centered on war.

In addition, I order the following: 1. Price controls for 13 daily necessities such as grain, cooking oil, salt, and meat, and the price shall not fluctuate at will without approval. Purchasers can only purchase limited quantity and time with their household registration book and shall not hoard them; 2. Military control is implemented in the national telegraph stations, post offices and broadcast stations, and all newspapers, magazines, books, and telegraphs are inspected, and any reports, news, and rumors that disrupt the hearts of the army and the people are blocked. If such reports are deliberately published, the rumor will be arrested; if they are issued within the concession, the post office will prohibit postage; 3. Military control is implemented in the national railway. It does not distinguish between foreign and domestic capital,

If there are people who refuse to follow this process, enforce it, but remember not to fire the first shot. Try to be courteous and then the army. If there is any protest by foreigners, please ignore it; 4. Factory and workshops related to military industry, whether private or state-owned, will be taken over and defended to ensure the production of military supplies; 5. Japan will take over and confiscate factories and shops in all areas of the country as long as they are not in the concessions of various countries, and all Japanese citizens will be deported to the third country; 6. All cities on the coast implement first-level martial law and second-level martial law in cities across the country. Anyone who creates panic and chaos will be arrested, and those who refuse to arrest can be killed on the spot; 7...."

Feeling that he had basically finished speaking, Yang Rui looked around and saw that all the officials in the hall looked at him. While feeling excited, he said: "The Ministry of Rites immediately drafted the document and submitted it to His Highness King Min to declare war on Japan immediately after reading it!"

After the brief meeting of various governments, Yang Rui hurried to the Congress again. Now it was the time for the Congress to hold a meeting, and he had to explain the war. While his carriage was galloping, a team of patrol officers began to patrol the streets to maintain order, and the tax police began to enter various stores to ensure the implementation of price limits and sales restrictions. The Imperial Guards opened military camps and deployed defenses at key points in the capital. The city neighborhood committee convened a regular meeting of residents and announced anti-espionage and anti-spionage measures.

This is true in Beijing, and in other cities across the country; and in a slightly later rural area, the bells of various towns and towns began to ring, and the farmers' association cadres announced the imperial order to the farmers overnight. The next day, peasant soldiers wearing blue clothes and black pants, carrying iron and wood training guns and red tassel guns appeared at the passes of major roads. In Liaoning, rural areas near the war zone and coastal counties began to implement solid walls and clearing the fields: grain and livestock were buried, wells and springs were blocked, roofs and temples were demolished, roads and bridges were destroyed, and even the wood and stones behind the front door of the courtyard were hidden. In just two years, after the efforts of the General Staff, the Farmers' Association, the State Taxation Bureau, and the Civil Affairs Department, the simple but efficient war machine has been established, and the declaration of war on Japan will be the first time it officially started.

The snow stopped and the sky cleared. Yang Rui rushed to the Capitol Building in a short while. This three-story Western-style house built during the Qing Dynasty was located on the west side of Xuanwu Gate. It was covered with silver and was still solemn. There were no nine tripods in front of the building. There were only a basalt stele that was more than one meter high and two meter wide. It was engraved with oracle bone inscriptions. This was the basis for the establishment of the Congress, so the official name of the Congress was called Jiyiyuan.

When Yang Rui's carriage entered the parliamentary compound, the Speaker Yang Du, who had already received the news, had already brought many members of parliament to face under the Hongfan monument. When Yang Rui got off the carriage, the members couldn't help but applaud. The reporter waiting next to him pressed the shutter and the magnesium powder exploded, and the camera recorded this historical moment. Surrounded by the parliamentary members, Yang Rui marched to the parliamentary conference hall and began to speak unswervingly: "You guys, just over an hour ago, the Japanese army attacked our northeast Ji'an and Linjiang counties. Three months ago, the Japanese Navy wanted to intercept our ships on the high seas and sank the Haiqi cruiser and our merchant ships. Two years ago, the Japanese spies blew up the Dongqing Railway, which was accused that our army was blowing up and deliberately provoking the war in Shenyang.

All of this proves that Japan's desire to occupy our Northeast is immortal. The desire to bully our China is immortal. As long as we withdraw one minute, they will invade one inch. As long as we give in one inch, they will approach one foot. They believe that our Greater China is a weak country, and they can let it be meat, and that the Northeast and Eastern Mongolia are their spheres of influence, and they can be divided. Is that true? A great country with thousands of years of civilization, why should we be afraid of such a tacit and shameless country? Why can't we resist in the face of bullying and aggression of the enemy? Where is our backbone? Where is our dignity?

You guys, a great country is not maintained by modesty! We have already made a step back two years ago. But it turns out that this is completely ineffective in the era of the strong beings. Today, we have no choice but to retreat!! Japan starts a war and will get war! Japan humiliates us and will get humiliated! Japan creates killing and will get murder! You guys, put all of us into the great anti-aggression war, Great China will live forever in the fire of war!”

Thunderous applause rose from the parliament hall. The entire parliament building was already boiling. The radio connected to the microphone sent Yang Rui's explosive voice to the cities and rural areas within hundreds of miles around the capital. At the same time, there were countless radio waves. Carrying his brief but powerful speeches, it spread to countless cities and rural areas across the country, and to the halls and residences of Chinese people all over the world. At this moment, the entire nation seemed to be boiling. Even those who were the most timid were brave.

"They are not afraid of war! God, the Chinese are already crazy!!" French Counselor Feige said first. He was at the British Embassy at this time and discussed with other ministers how to ensure the safety of the expatriates in the upcoming Sino-Japanese War. Yang Rui's voice and the explosion-like applause in the parliament made him breathe rapidly, and he could feel that the country was completely alive at this moment.

"Gentlemen, if China wins this battle, then our privileges will no longer exist." Juerdian turned off the radio, which still kept cheering and cheering, and began his persuasion work. "Some people say that China is a sleeping lion. We gained a lot of benefits when he fell asleep, but if the lion wakes up, then these benefits will no longer exist; even our entire Asian colonies, Annan, Myanmar, the Philippines, the entire Southeast Asian, and even India, will be taken away by China. This may take ten years, twenty years, thirty years, but one day this will come.

I understand it very well, based on various interests and reasons," said Juerdian, who looked at the US Minister Reenshi and the German Minister Harhausen. "Some countries are strongly supporting Yang Jingcheng's cabinet, but this behavior will cost us all a heavy price. Today Yang Jingcheng's cabinet can declare war on Japan, and tomorrow he can declare war on any of us."

"The United States has always been neutral. We oppose all wars of aggression and closure of portals, but obviously, the Japanese are not like this. After they occupied the entire South Manchuria region, only Japanese goods could be sold in this area. Now they still want to annex South Manchuria as North Korea. I think any civilized person who comes from a civilized country with God in mind will condemn this act of aggression rather than condoning." Rui Enshi said that last month, Yang Rui personally discussed the war against Japan. Obviously, this war has been completely supported by Washington and domestic merchants. In the eyes of these people, it should have been taught a lesson by Japan eight years ago.

"Germany will also be strictly neutral in the Sino-Japanese War," said Hahausen, "but I think it is understandable even if someone supports Yang Jingcheng's cabinet. If I remember correctly, there were people who supported the Japanese government to go to war against Russia ten years ago. It was Japan's victory that caused the trouble in Manchuria today. Now, there are finally people who want to solve this problem. This is a good thing rather than a bad thing for us. China is too huge, and no one can turn it into a colony, especially today, its rise is completely impossible to stop, and this nation has truly woken up.

Gentlemen, what we should do most is not to curb him, but to become true friends with him. Using the methods of dealing with the Qing Dynasty to deal with Yang Jiancheng is completely ineffective. He has controlled every village in this country, and more than 400 million people have become a whole. Even if Yang Jiancheng stepped down, his successor will continue this method. Do you really want to go to war with such a country?"

"Gentlemen, this is an internal struggle between yellow-skinned monkeys. They just want to compete for the Monkey King crown in the Far East. We don't need to worry too much. Monkeys are always monkeys, and they will not become humans. In my opinion, Japan is an evil monkey, and China is a little better. At least it is much better to fulfill the treaties he signed before than the Qing Dynasty. Russia will also remain neutral in the Sino-Japanese War, but we will try our best to prevent the war from spreading to the North Manchuria region." Russian Minister Krupingsky said with great ease that the Sino-Japanese War is completely good for Russia. Ten years ago, it was China's turn to reap the benefits of fishermen. Now it's finally Russia's turn to watch the monkey fight.
Chapter completed!