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    It has entered autumn, but the cold current from the north has not moved south, and the hot and humid air is full of restlessness and uneasiness.  In front of the stage on Hanzheng Street, more than a hundred soldiers were busy preparing. A banner was pulled up above the stage, and the words "Right Route Army Oath-taking Conference" stood out.

    ??The peace notices that began to appear on the streets and alleys yesterday made many people finally feel relieved. Many people appeared on the streets. Some bold shopkeepers opened the doors, but no one came to buy things.  A carriage arrived first at the oath-taking venue. Hu Ruilin, who was almost fifty years old, immediately caused a stir after getting out of the carriage. He is quite famous in the three towns. He is not only a respected layman and a member of the Advisory Council, but also a philanthropist.  So many people know him.

    Hu Ruilin had washed away yesterday's nervousness and uneasiness. Navigation between Hankou and Wuchang had resumed last night. Tang Hualong sent a message to tell him that Yang Qiu had posted a notice without permission and proclaimed himself the commander of the Right Route Army. He also brought Li Yuanhong, who was opposite Li Dushi, with him.  , the other side has just acquiesced, a drink and a peck are such a coincidence, is there?

    According to the Chinese tradition, the left hand is the strongest. Now he has occupied the position of the commander of the right army, leaving the position of commander of the left army vacant. This also shows that he may have premeditated it. You must know that although there are more than ten thousand troops in Wuchang on the other side, he can command the commander at this moment.  The only one is Li Yuanhong!  Doesn't this mean that after the party members were busy for two days and two nights, all the benefits were taken up by these two people?  !

    After a night of deep thought, he also felt that this was the best opportunity for the constitutionalists, so he would definitely come to support this oath-taking meeting. As some congressmen and gentry living in Hankou gradually came under the "protection" of soldiers,  The venue, which was slightly empty just now, was already filled with people. A moment later, a carriage escorted by a large group of foreign soldiers suddenly squeezed into the crowd. Hu Ruilin frowned secretly. Could it be that all the foreigners came to support Yang Qiu?

    "Stand at attention!"

    A loud shout came, and the soldiers who were maintaining order suddenly put their feet together and stood at attention. The crowd automatically moved out of the way. Hu Ruilin quickly looked back and saw more than a hundred soldiers and officers surrounding Yang Qiu.  Walked over slowly.  He carries a pistol on his waist and shakes hands with a saber. He stands tall and tall, has a slender body, and has a heroic look in his eyes. He wears a straight general's uniform and is in perfect order. The leather boots under his feet make a tapping sound on the stone floor, which is as shocking as a drum.  People's hearts.

    Since the assassination incident, he has been staying in Hanyang and rarely goes out. Therefore, everyone has only heard of this Manchu lackey and the great hero of Batulu, but now they see such a majestic appearance.  The young man felt a little favorable in his heart.

    "Commander, this is the German Minister Sir Traun, and this is the British Consul Viscount Graham" Zhang Wenjing introduced along the way: "This is the Japanese Minister Sadao Matsumura."

    When Matsumura Sadao was introduced, two gloomy eyes immediately locked onto him and said coldly: "Your Excellency, Commander, I want to know why you sent troops into the Hanyang Steelmaking Plant? To seize Han Yeping's kind staff!"

    Sheng Xuanhuai hasn¡¯t arrived yet, but the one who came forward has arrived!  Yang Qiu pretended to be confused and asked: "What? Is the steelmaking plant a Japanese company? Zhang Wenjing! How did you do it? Don't tell me!"

    Zhang Wenjing secretly laughed in his heart. After the translator next to him finished speaking, Matsumura Sadao's expression changed slightly.

    Indeed, although Japan has a close relationship with Han Yeping, the ownership still belongs to Sheng Xuanhuai and the Qing government. Therefore, when Yang Qiu goes in to arrest people, it will not be Japan's turn to take charge. However, Yang Qiu does not want to fall out with the Japanese now, and said seriously: "Minister  Your Excellency, I will definitely investigate clearly, and if I mistakenly arrest someone from your country or infringe upon your company, I will definitely punish them severely!"

    Seeing that Matsumura Sadao had been entangled with Yang Qiu about the steel plant, the German Minister Traun could no longer hold it any longer. He walked over and stopped in front of him. He took out a letter of agreement from the ministers of various countries stationed in Hankou from his pocket.  He said sternly: "Your Majesty Commander, we don't want to interfere in your internal affairs, but if you want to fight, you must leave the concessions of various countries for thirty miles, otherwise we will reserve the possibility of taking necessary measures!"

    Behind them, Yue Peng and Song Ziqing, who could understand some German, changed their expressions slightly when they heard these words. After taking the oath, they were about to start fighting Zhang Biao. The Liujia Temple was less than ten kilometers away from the nearest Japanese concession. Could it be that foreigners and Zhang Biao  Biao reached an agreement and wanted to deliberately keep him?  !

    However, Yang Qiu was not in a hurry and said in German: "Your Excellency, Minister, I think your agreement should be handed over to the Qing government or Wuchang. I am just a soldier, and my order is to defeat the enemy at all costs!" After that!  , before Traun's expression changed immediately, he suddenly took out a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to him.

    Traun is a veteran diplomat in his fifties. Because Germany has not been able to completely open up the situation due to the unified strategy proposed by the United Kingdom in China, he has been fully aware of the disadvantages and lack of allies over the years.  What to do in this situation?He wanted to protect Germany's interests in the Far East, so he was just about to discuss joint pressure with the ministers from various countries, but unexpectedly Yang Qiu handed over a piece of paper.

    First, there was a German accent, and then there was a note written entirely in German. Traun also secretly wondered about Yang Qiu's origin. After taking the note and looking at it casually, his pupils suddenly began to dilate, regardless of the fact that there was someone else next to him.  He asked: "Sir, this is"

    "A British friend of mine happened to make a small mistake, so he took these things and fled to the Far East to seek refuge. Seeing that he was penniless, I bought them. Are these really useful to you?" Yang Qiu lowered his voice.  .

    "Yes, Germany needs" Traun was about to continue, but realized that something was wrong with the situation, and immediately lowered his voice: "We need it."

    Yang Qiu chuckled, took away the note that Traun didn't hold tightly, deliberately slowly folded it into a small square, then stuffed it back into his pocket and said with a smile: "When we take down Liujiamiao, I think we can work together  have a drink."

    The conversation between the two was all in German, and they ended up whispering, so the other ministers only saw the two of them gesticulating. However, Yue Peng and Song Ziqing, who were standing closest, were a little shocked. They looked at each other and began to guess.  What is it that Traun, the old fox, is so moved about?

    Hu Ruilin and others standing nearby were even more surprised. He couldn't understand German but knew how to read faces. He didn't expect that Traun would suddenly change his tone, making him even more suspicious of whether he had the support of foreigners.  Just when everyone was speculating, Yang Qiu put away the note and strode towards him. Before he could say hello, he was grabbed by the hand and said with a friendly smile: "Member Hu, you are the most famous person in our three towns.  , I am really grateful to Yang for being able to attend this swearing-in ceremony. Brother, on behalf of the thousands of soldiers of the Right Route Army, I promise you that we will fight the enemy bravely, protect the tranquility of Hankou, and defend the achievements of our revolution! Oh, by the way, the night before your visit  I have received the 50,000 yuan donation sent by someone! Thank you so much, thank you so much!"

    Before Hu Ruilin could react, he heard that Yang Qiu actually revealed that he had given him 50,000 yuan. Didn't this tell others that he had come together with the Right Army Army?  !  Xindao, this young man should not be underestimated.  Fortunately, he was prepared for this and said with a smile: "It is my greatest wish to do something for my hometown. Commander, lead the soldiers to protect our country and protect Hankou. If it weren't for my years, I would be willing to accompany you to fight against the enemy and build immortality."  Merit.¡±

    This old man is really good at talking. Yang Qiu secretly smiled, waved and said loudly: "Thank you, Councilor Hu. The next warrior, Yangxia still needs you people to take charge."

    These sounds were extremely loud, and Hu Ruilin was also smiling. The surrounding congressmen and conservatives suddenly understood that the two might have reached an agreement. Does this mean that the constitutionalists are about to come to power?  But before they could inquire, they saw the soldiers carrying a cardboard box that was larger than a person. There were five big characters printed on the cardboard box, "Revolutionary Donation Box"!

    have to!  Hu Ruilin had already donated, so he had to "contribute" some amount, not to mention that he was holding a gun!  One by one, the gentlemen gritted their teeth and touched their pockets, until Zhang Wenjing smiled: "Commander, you are so shameless."

    ¡°Being shameless is better than having no money.¡± Yang Qiu glanced at Hu Ruilin who was thoughtful, then took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage suddenly.

    In the corner, Rui Yao, dressed as a fisherman's daughter, stood between Chang Si and several guards. When she saw Yang Qiu's fundraising method, she also burst out laughing. She turned to the stupid Miao Luo and said with a smile: "I know this guy  Why do you let me, my junior sister, lose your mind?"

    "Sister Rui, you!"

    Miao Luo was angry, two red clouds flew up from his white jade cheeks, looking at the tall and tall figure on the stage, he didn't know how to continue speaking. This man suddenly turned from a lackey to a comrade. Did he say that he and him  ¡­¡­.

    Yang Qiu walked onto the stage, raised his arms and spoke loudly and firmly: "Fathers, brothers and sisters! Compatriots! I am standing here today. I actually have a lot to say to you, but I don't know where to start when I open my mouth.  ¡­¡­.

    I just want to say.  today!  Our three towns along the Han River were the first to be liberated!

    The beginning of the Westernization Movement, the Sino-Japanese War, the tragedy of the Gengzi Year Countless ancestors sacrificed their lives and blood for this day!  Only in the end was our luck and success achieved. After hundreds of years of bloody rule by the Manchu and Qing government, the three towns of Hanjiang River finally returned to our Chinese hands!

    but

    There are still many places in Hubei that have not yet been liberated and are still being ravaged by the Tatars!  Sobrothers convened this swearing-in meeting today not to ask for anything from you, nor to make big talk  Look around you, look at the young faces carrying guns, these good and passionate men!  !  "Looking at it, the soldiers straightened their backs and everyone felt proud.

    "We also have relatives??Parents, we will be scared too, but we are soldiers. Once we put on these clothes, we have no choice!

    Yesterdaywe ended an old era and ended the Manchu rule in the three towns, today!  We will start a new journey, and we will go for you, for the Chinese people all over the world!  For this country!  Create a new world and create a proud future for the Chinese nation!

    Our Right Route Army of Defense once again solemnly swears that we will completely overthrow the Manchu dynasty with our own flesh and blood determination!  For the rejuvenation of China, let us descendants of Yan and Huang re-establish themselves as world powers, and from now on we can hold our heads high and fight for life!

    I would rather die than die!

    If anyone violates the oath, heaven and earth will kill him!

    If anyone violates the oath, heaven and earth will kill him!

    If anyone violates the oath, heaven and earth will kill him!

    The soldiers were so excited by this passionate oath that they all shouted, and more and more young people began to join the ranks. After a while, the entire Hankou began to echo the sound!

    "Sacrifice the flag!"

    With a loud shout from Zhang Wenjing, Bingwen walked onto the podium holding a military flag that no one had ever seen before. Yang Qiu waved his hand and stepped on the sea of ??blood. The picture of a flying tiger roaring into the sky appeared in front of everyone.

    Then, nearly a hundred tied criminals were pushed to the riverside not far away. Many people screamed when they saw them, because they were the thugs who took advantage of the situation that night, killed people, and tortured people.

    Ruiyao's smile suddenly disappeared as soon as she saw their pretty faces, because sixty-seven out of ten of them were members of the Yangtze Gang. She was so anxious that she was about to rush out to stop them when she was suddenly pulled back by Chang Si.  "Gang leader, they are just thugs who took advantage of the situation." As soon as he finished speaking, banging gunshots rang out. Amid countless shouts, accusations and throwing things, a total of 77 bandits were shot dead on the spot.  !

    While some people trembled at Yang Qiu's cruelty, the Flying Tiger Flag had already begun to fly away into the distance

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