Li Yuanhong picked up the ashtray and said, "No, no, Brother Yuan, please listen to my explanation. When I was smoking with him just now, I was worried that the ash would be scattered everywhere, so I picked up the ashtray and smoked. No, As soon as Shanfeng shouted, I ran over with the ashtray, that's what happened."
At this moment, the soldiers in the courtyard heard shouts that there was an assassin. In a moment, a large group of soldiers and officers rushed in and directly took Old Man Wen into custody.
One of the officers said: "President, what are we going to do with this assassin?"
At this moment, Old Man Wen shouted: "It's unfair, it's unfair, it's unfair, President, it can't be me. How could I assassinate you? My old man is already in his sixties this year, and I am a useless person." You old scholar who has the strength to bind a chicken, what strength do I have to assassinate you? President, you must give me a clean slate."
Yuan Datou was in a dilemma at this moment. He walked to the sofa aside, sat down blankly, and then said nothing.
After a while, Yuan Datou finally made a decision. He loudly ordered the soldiers: "Invite Mr. Wen to stay at the Zhizhenguan in the mansion. After the matter is found out, we will deal with it! Go!"
Old Man Wen breathed a huge sigh of relief, and the soldiers couldn't help but pick up Old Man Wen and walked out.
Old Man Wen also shouted: "President, I was wronged. I was wronged..."
After a while, Old Man Wen was taken away, and Yuan Datou said to Li Yuanhong: "Old Li, did you see clearly just now? What on earth is Old Man Wen?"
Li Yuanhong put down the ashtray at this time, came to Yuan Datou and said: "Brother Yuan, how can I lie to you? Besides, this old man looks old and frail. He is already in his sixties. , he only has a few years to live. Even if he really wants to assassinate you, I'm afraid he doesn't have the strength. I think it's probably Shanfeng who is too concerned about your safety. As the saying goes, caring leads to chaos? Shanfeng must It’s just an eyesore..."
Yuan Datou looked at Shan Feng and said, "Shan Feng, you are the most honest and kind-hearted person in our house. Tell me, what is going on?"
Shan Feng was really confused at the moment and could only say: "I am sitting with my back to you. I just saw it very clearly through the mirror. The old man Wen did indeed pick up a fruit knife. However, this old man took a fruit knife." Picking up the fruit knife, I really don't know what he is going to do now, and I'm not sure..."
Yuan Datou angrily smashed a table of fruits to the ground. He said angrily: "These are stubborn people. I just want to be an emperor. Do I need to be hated by others? If you piss me off, Old Yuan, I will kill them all." Kill them all, I will destroy all nine of their tribes!"
Since the assassination attempt on Mr. Wen failed, Mr. Wen has been under house arrest in the Presidential Palace and in a small Taoist temple called Zhizhen Temple. From then on, his food, drink, and toilet were all served by dedicated personnel, and his relatives, disciples, and friends were not allowed to visit him, and he completely lost his freedom.
After this incident, the rift between Shan Feng, the Beiyang government and Yuan Datou became even greater. Yuan Datou's dissatisfaction with Li Yuanhong became more and more obvious.
Since then, the two of them have often been heard quarreling.
Although Li Yuanhong is not a good person, he is willing to take risks to prevent Yuan Datou from becoming emperor. He is considered an amazing person and he deserves my respect.
Even so, from then on, Shanfeng often sighed in the presidential palace and often thought about leaving this strange and inexplicable place. Cai'er also felt the same way. She stopped trying to persuade Shanfeng and prepared the equipment to leave the Presidential Palace.
I often think of the scenery of the Taihang Mountains, and I often miss my mother, master, and Shanfeng’s group of Taihang Mountain brothers.
In August 1914, we received news that Germany declared war on Russia, France, and Britain, and World War I truly broke out.
At this time, the territory of the Republic of China was dotted with numerous leased lands, ports, spheres of influence, etc. from the Western powers.
This year in China, Russia, France, Britain, and Japan all sent troops to China to attack Germany's leased areas and spheres of influence in the Republic of China, and to seize Germany's docks and ports.
Japan took the opportunity to send troops to Shandong, and after driving away the Germans, it completely occupied Shandong.
Yuan Datou also felt the pressure at this moment. While he was intensively preparing to ascend the throne as emperor, he sent Duan Qirui to contact Japan in an attempt to reduce the pressure of Japanese militarism on China.
On this day, Duan Qirui and Li Yuanhong came to see Yuan Datou at the same time.
Duan Qirui said: "President, there is news from the Japanese. They have made four demands. First, they want to completely cede Shandong and Manchuria and Mongolia, and at the same time build railways and freely mine mines in the occupied areas; Yes, the Republic of China needs to purchase large quantities of Japanese ordnance to promote the development of Japan's arms manufacturing industry; third, Japanese citizens can freely buy and sell land in China, build hospitals, schools, residential areas, etc. Fourth, the Republic of China's public security police should have a certain proportion The Japanese are responsible for ensuring that the interests of Japanese nationals in China are protected by security. If the president agrees to the above four requirements, Japan is willing to support you in ascending the throne and proclaiming emperor, and is also willing to send the southern warlords out of the country. China and Japan will always be friendly. There will be another war. President, how do you think you will respond?"
Yuan Datou pondered for a long time and said: "It's really aggressive! Aren't these demands made by Japan simply to occupy our land? It's a pity that our Republic of China has a weak national strength and a weak army, but it is so forced by Japan. Lao Duan ,What do you think?"
Duan Qirui said: "It is known to everyone that Japan wants to annex China. Moreover, Japan is now powerful in military strength, and during the period when you ascended the throne and proclaimed the emperor, it is not appropriate for us to have a direct conflict with them. I think that today It’s better to shirk it for a while first.”
Yuan Datou sneered: "Push? You can shirk this year, can you shirk next year? What about the year after next? Lao Duan, tell me, have you taken advantage of Japan? Why are you talking to the Japanese today? ?”
Duan Qirui hurriedly said: "No, how dare I secretly receive Japan's benefits? I'm doing this all for your sake."
At this time, Li Yuanhong said: "This little Japan is really obsessed with destroying me! We absolutely cannot agree to this Japanese request."
Yuan Datou sneered a few times, and then said: "Vice President Li is right. Old Duan, I don't agree with this matter. You go back first and tell little Japan my opinion. China's land must not be given to Little Japan.”
After Duan Qirui left, Yuan Datou suddenly turned around and asked Shanfeng: "Shanfeng, what do you think of these requirements from Little Japan?"
Shan Feng sneered: "This little Japanese has bad intentions. He is trying to embezzle China. President, you must not agree to them, otherwise, when little Japan has enough to eat and drink in China, , they are about to actually send troops to invade and occupy China."
Yuan Datou: "Why don't I know it? Japan's land is barren, and its mineral resources are even more barren. If they want to develop heavy industry, they cannot do without media and iron ore. And our Shandong and three eastern provinces have a large number of coal mine mountains and a large number of iron ore mountains. , if Japan mines these minerals in large quantities in China, they will immediately be able to produce a large number of arms and weapons. When they are ready, they will come to China with these weapons to invade and kill. Can't I see these situations? Xiao The Japanese are so ambitious and their desire to destroy me will never die!"
At this time, Li Yuanhong said: "In this case, why don't we mobilize the entire country's troops to strike a thunderous blow at Little Japan? Completely destroy the majesty of Little Japan?"
Yuan Datou sighed loudly and said: "Why don't I want to do this? But now our Republic of China has limited military strength, the situation between the north and the south is divided, the people are weak, and the people's livelihood is in decline. If I really use the entire country's troops to deal with little Japan, what if I fail? What if I fail? If it fails, won’t our Republic of China be completely defeated by Little Japan? At that time, let alone negotiations, let alone Shandong and Manchuria, even Henan and Hebei may not be able to escape the clutches of Little Japan! Shan Feng , you must not know this."
After listening to Yuan Datou's words, Shanfeng and Li Yuanhong were silent for a long time, not knowing how to answer.
If the whole country really attacks Little Japan, if it really fails, it will definitely result in heavy losses. According to Shan Feng's memories brought by him in the 21st century, Shan Feng clearly remembers that when dealing with little Japan, one must take a long-term approach.
We must not rashly engage in a decisive battle! Otherwise, our Chinese people will be hurt too deeply, the price paid will be too high, and the casualties will be too horrific.
Yuan Datou said at this time: "For the current plan, we can only make peace with Japan, and then vigorously develop industry and military industry in the Republic of China. At the same time, we will train soldiers to enrich the country and strengthen the army. This is the solution."
Li Yuanhong sighed and said: "It's a pity that I, Li Yuanhong, have limited abilities. If I had the ability of Guan Zhongleyi, I would definitely not let our Republic of China be bullied like this! President, when I turn around, I will immediately organize the local government to vigorously set up industry and vigorously develop the military industry. I will definitely We must make our Republic of China strong and prosperous."
Yuan Datou laughed loudly: "Okay, okay, Lao Li, you agree with me on this point. Very good. But, what do you think of the training of army soldiers?"
Li Yuanhong hesitated and said: "Since the Empress Dowager Cixi, all provinces and regions have carried out regiment training to prepare local military forces. It is said that our military strength is sufficient, but it is a pity that now there is a barrier in the south, and the soldiers are not of the same mind. Moreover, most of our current soldiers have no After experiencing any actual combat, the combat effectiveness is worrying. If you want to really train a powerful army, I am afraid that the only way to go is to raise Gu."
Yuan Datou sneered: "Create troubles and let warlords from all over the country kill each other to create a super army rarely seen in the world. Hehe, Lao Li, you are ruthless enough. But it's a pity that it was created like this The army will definitely escape our control, and it may even backfire on us. This strategy must not be used lightly until the last moment."
Li Yuanhong was silent for a long time, and he said: "What Brother Yuan said is true! Let's start with industry first. In addition, I will go to Sun Zhongwen to persuade him. If he is willing to reconcile with us, the military strength of the North and the South will immediately We can join together, and we will be more confident in resisting the Japanese."
Yuan Datou nodded: "I still say that, except for the president, the southern warlords can have anything they want. Lao Li, you go down. I am tired today."
At this moment, a person outside hurriedly ran in with a piece of clothing. As she ran in, she shouted: "The president is in trouble, the president is in trouble..."
Li Yuanhong stopped immediately, and Shan Feng also looked at the man who ran in in surprise.
Yuan Datou: "What's going on? Hongyu, why are you so panicked?"
Hongyu said in panic: "President, someone cut a big hole in your dragon robe!"
Hongyu said, and at the same time showed the clothes in his hands to Yuan Datou. Yuan Datou took it and shook it off. Good guy, the dragon robe was cut in half directly from the waist, leaving only a little bit. of fabric connected.
It was originally a splendid and extremely expensive dragon robe, but now it was cut in half. It looked like the dragon robe had been cut in half. Who did this, so cruelly? So awesome?
