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    On the morning of December 5, the Emden slowly sailed towards Wusongkou.

    On the deck, the German sailors were vigilant with guns and ammunition, and behind them was a formation of thirteen medium-sized ships and transport ships. In the past, the German sailors would have whistled and spit at them, venting their anger for being on duty for a long time, but today no one did  Dare to mess around, because today's guest is the new owner of the warships behind.  God!  Captain Hakan, the handsome lady killer, actually let a Chinese board his beloved cruiser. Will China and Germany become allies?

    Yang Qiu was very curious to check out every corner of this famous cruiser. As Europe's new assault cruiser, it has only been launched for two years. It is indeed a masterpiece of German industry. The shape of the ship is very beautiful. No wonder it is nicknamed the Far East Swan.

    In addition to Wu Shengguan, after all the troops were withdrawn from Hubei Beiyang, he also immediately ordered the naval battalion to withdraw to end the confrontation. Zhu Erdian did not expect that the incident would cause even Europe to be alarmed. Prime Minister Gray also sent a telegram to inquire again, and Germany even said nakedly.  Preparing to withdraw from the four-nation banking group made the situation in the Far East, which was faintly out of control, even more unstable. In the end, he had to let Graham step down. He put aside the confrontation for the time being and waited until the peace talks were completed and the central government was established.

    After the storm gradually subsided, he finally went out for a walk. In addition to seeking a formal identity in Shanghai, the most important thing was to complete the deal with Germany and get the three provinces on the road to development as soon as possible.  But because he is now the only irreplaceable pillar of the Wehrmacht, Song Ziqing and others deliberately strengthened the security force, except for Germany's promise that he would be escorted by the Emden back and forth.  The Chu Yu ship also followed south, while Yang Jingxiu's navy followed them to Shanghai for a short break. Their relationship had greatly improved, and they were not able to obtain full new appointments. They were only used as supplementary strength, so the most core protection was the guard battalion.

    The looming pier was crowded with people. Chen Qimei had already ordered someone to pull up a large banner that read [Welcome national hero Yang Qiu, commander of the national defense force, to Shanghai in triumph]. Under the banner, Wu Tingfang and other representatives from the north and the south who were negotiating in Shanghai were whispering  Jiang Zhiqing led his fifth group to seal the dock. Everyone was waiting for

    Suddenly.

    A loud whistle interrupted all conversation.  Under the eyes of thousands of people, the Emden, painted in creamy white, slowly docked at the dock.  Under the propaganda of Dai Tianqiu and others who were the first to attack the outpost, the hero of the first righteousness, the commander-in-chief of the National Defense Force, the bloody battle at Wusheng Pass to regain the three provinces, the siege of the fourth town of Beiyang, and not long ago defended the national system against the British forced Beiyang to finally withdraw from Hubei.  Yang Qiu finally arrived in Shanghai with a dazzling aura, and instantly countless spotlights were focused on this young man who had mysteriously risen at the age of 22.

    "Colonel Hakan, thank you for escorting me all the way. I personally wish you can become the captain of the most powerful warship in the world." Yang Qiu smiled and revealed Hakan's little thoughts.  The latter is also very proud, because after this mission, in order to ensure confidentiality, he will be transferred back to the Ocean Fleet together with the sailors who protected Yang Qiu.

    When the two upright figures said goodbye to each other on the deck, the transport ship also docked at the dock.  Wearing imitations of World War II American military uniforms in the parallel worldthe heavily armed guards company soldiers took the lead in detonating the welcoming crowd.  A huge Maxim machine gun equipped with a small wheel, a Han-1 machine gun carried on the shoulder, a brand-new German-made Mauser 98, and an ammunition satchel on the waist instead of an ugly bullet belt. There are also neat  Collect four grenades and a pistol holster.  They quickly and skillfully separated a circle with their bodies. Everyone had straight waists and sharp eyes. The most surprising thing was that many soldiers who looked very tough at first sight climbed up carrying German rifles with small iron tubes on the guns.  high places.

    However, they only diverted their attention for a little bit. When the Emden lowered the gangway when the shamelessly young figure appeared in everyone's field of vision, the flash suddenly exploded and kept crackling Let's not get used to this yet.  The soldiers of the guard company became alert due to this scene. Only Wang Zhengting, who was accompanying him this time, seemed to enjoy the feeling of being noticed, and quietly put some distance between him and Yang Qiu.

    More than a dozen warships, including Chu Yu and Hairong, continued to sail to Gaochangmiao Pier, which was the former Qing naval base. Yang Qiu had sent Chen Guofu back first in the hope of saying hello to Chen Qimei, so that the navy would not stop for supplies.  There are no places.

    "Commander Yang is indeed young and promising Chen welcomes you to Shanghai on behalf of all walks of life in Shanghai." Chen Qimei was the most positive. A few days ago, when Chen Guofu came back and told him that Yang Qiu couldn't stand the chaos in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, he had a vague premonition.  This was an opportunity, so I immediately jumped up and grabbed a good spot.

    Yang Qiu met Chen Qimei for the first time She wore a small parted hair that is common in old movies, and she looked shiny and extraordinary.  If he didn't know the details, I'm afraid anyone would be confused by this appearance. He said with a smile: "I've met the Governor of Shanghai, Mr. Chen Hua is not worried. I hope you seniors can give me some advice."

    Cai Yuanpei, Wu Tingfang and northern representative Tang Shaoyi also came over.Okay Regardless of Yang Qiu's attitude towards the party members, at this critical moment for the rise and fall of the country, they must win over this young man who can influence the political direction of the three provinces in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River and even the entire South China with just a stomp of his feet.  Then reporters swarmed around this young man who had risen mysteriously. The reporter from the French newspaper Le Figaro in Shanghai even asked unceremoniously whether he came to Shanghai on a German ship because he was afraid of the British blockade. He also asked him about the future.  thorny issues such as the national system.

    Yang Qiu smiled and said to dozens of Chinese and foreign reporters: "The confrontation in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River was actually just a misunderstanding. I have ordered the withdrawal of all troops. The tension ended three days ago."

    "Does this mean you have accepted the British government's conditions?"

    "Everyone! You will witness the birth of a brand new, free and democratic Eastern country in the next period of time. At this time, Yang is currently unable to answer any negotiations or matters involving the country's external affairs. This needs to wait for Mr. Sun Wen's return.  , it can only be finalized after the central government is established!¡±

    "What Commander Yang means is that you support Mr. Sun as the president, right? But I heard that the voice of Mr. Yuan Shikai of Beiyang to become the president is louder now."

    "The Manchu Qing Dynasty has not yet been overthrown, and it is too far away to say this. And I think that no one can choose on behalf of the people, but I personally support Mr. Sun because he is the mentor who led us to overthrow corruption and mediocrity.  "

    After answering the questions, Yang Qiu did not accept any individual interview and got into the car. Chen Qimei originally wanted to ride in the same car with him, but as soon as the car started, Yang Du suddenly came over with a smile: "Brother Yingshi, can you let me and the commander  Want to chat alone for a while?" Chen Qimei was a little annoyed at being interrupted. Fortunately, he heard Chen Guofu say that Yang Qiu would stay here for a while, so he opened the car door with a very generous look on his face.

    Cars are rare in China, and roads and gasoline are scarce in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. These are the main reasons that restrict the large number of vehicles. This car was specially given by the German minister when he heard that he was coming to Shanghai. To ensure confidentiality, the driver was also hired by the National Defense Forces themselves.  people.

    He was not surprised that Yang Du came to his door first.  After returning for a long time, after countless auras were shattered, the handsome counselor in front of him, who had a chic manner and understood the ways of an emperor, could no longer affect his heart. He smiled and made a welcoming gesture.

    In order to ensure that the car was driven very slowly in the center of the guard company's protective circle, Yang Du also took this opportunity to secretly look at this young man who was rising like crazy.  At the age of twenty-two, he has monopolized military power in three provinces, and nearly a quarter of China's population is under his control. Those methods even remind people of Yuan Shikai in his youth!  No wonder news came from Beijing that after Wang Shizhen decided to withdraw to Xinyang, Yuan Shikai even smashed his beloved pen and inkstone.

    After Yang Du sat firmly, the car door was closed again. After the soldiers from the guard companies on both sides came up to isolate the welcoming crowd on both sides, he first said: "I have heard for a long time that Commander Yang is very promising at a young age. When I saw him today, it was indeed extraordinary. The exchange he just had with the reporter made me very happy."  Xizi admires it."

    Yang Qiu smiled and said: "Brother Xizi is so talented that he is regarded by the palace guards as his right-hand man. Yang should just say it's a pleasure to meet him."

    "Commander, please call me Xizi, please call me Chenhua." Yang Du pondered for a moment, then straightened out what he was going to say: "A breakthrough has been made in the peace talks between the north and the south. Wu Tingfang and others have agreed to clear the house and abdicate.  If you want to be elected president, what Chen Hua said to reporters just now seems inappropriate, right?"

    Yang Qiu didn¡¯t want to beat around the bush and said with a smile: ¡°Brother Xizi means that the Qing Dynasty has abdicated?¡±

    He spends all his time calculating other people's words, but he didn't expect that today he would be caught in front of him. Yang Du shook his head and smiled: "No wonder Feng Huafu stayed behind closed doors after returning to Beijing. Chenhua is indeed amazing. Bashu is rich, Hunan has plenty of fish and rice, and Hubei has a favorable geographical location!"  Chen Hua has a hundred thousand soldiers in his hands I¡¯m afraid no one will be reassured, right?"

    Yang Qiu shook his head seriously and said: "Others don't know it, how can Brother Xizi not know it? From Wusheng Pass to the end of Dazhi Gate, more than 10,000 soldiers were spilled on the battlefield. Among them, more than 6,000 veterans of the Eight Towns were killed. If it weren't for  Chen Hua is very lucky. I am afraid that Mr. Hua Fu would have drank from the Han River long ago. One hundred thousand soldiers Haha, the palace guards really think highly of this boy. If it weren't for the huge involvement of Nanjing and Huaihe River, especially the annual salt tax of tens of millions, I am afraid that Yang  A certain person had already escaped into Yunnan and Guizhou and fled."

    Yang Du was secretly surprised. Unexpectedly, Yang Qiu saw through Yuan Shikai's biggest worry and began to understand why this young man could rise so quickly.  Because he saw through Yuan Gongbao's two major worries after the fight.  One is that the north is not at peace, and the remaining clearing houses will be the negotiating capital of the north.  The second is that the north is now the same as the south. It has long been out of money after so many years of being cleared. No matter how hard Beiyang can be conquered, it will still have to rely on money. If it cannot obtain the power of the central government as soon as possible, it can obtain the Lianghuai salt tax to deal with the aftermath of large loans.  , with such little power, the Beiyang Army would probably die sooner or later, so Yuan Shikai gritted his teeth and withdrew from Hubei.This was in exchange for compromise from the southern party members.

    So he pretended to be calm and smiled and said: "Chen Hua really understands, and Xizi won't tell lies. Nanjing Huang Keqiang is ready to accept Yao Yuping as the commander of the Northern Expedition. His doing so will only make the north more uneasy.

    Liang Bi and others are already instigating the Qing Dynasty to remove Gong Bao, so it will take some time for Gong Bao to stabilize the situation and persuade the Qing Dynasty to abdicate.  Today, Xizi was specially ordered to tell Chen Hua that if Chen Hua is willing to support him as the president, then he will definitely persuade the Qing Dynasty to abdicate as soon as possible.  As for the three provinces, they will also be handed over to Chen Hua in the future. After the central government is established, he will immediately appoint Chen Hua as envoy to inspect the three provinces. He can also organize the existing national defense forces into one army and only need to pay half of the taxes every year.  ?  "

    It's a good idea, but it's a pity that Yang Qiu had already made up his mind and stated his conditions: "I might as well give Brother Xizi a clear answer. Give Wu Shengguan to me, and I'll release Si Chen (Wang Yujia) and Fourth  The five thousand brothers in the town will give the palace guards five thousand Hanyang coins every year for the next three years and hand over three million in money! As for the position of the president, Chen Hua said, that is my personal opinion, and the three provinces will not go against the general meeting of governors of each province.  resolution."

    Yang Du frowned. It would be fine to exchange Wang Yujia and five thousand veterans for Wu Shengguan. The Beiyang army expansion is imminent and a large number of veterans are needed.  It is even more unexpected that Hanyang makes 5,000 tubes every year, but the three provinces combined give only 3 million out of more than 20 million per year, which is really too little!  But it was the last sentence that made his eyes light up.  But before he could speak, Yang Qiu had already knocked on the door: "Lei Meng, send someone to escort Brother Xizi back. I'm tired from the boat ride, and I want to take a rest."

    "Chen Hua should have a good rest. The storm in Shanghai has just begun." Yang Du didn't expect him to end the meeting so hastily, but he didn't feel like saying anything more, so he had to hand over his hand. As soon as he got out of the car door, he suddenly blinked again: "Yes.  Come on, tell Chen Hua the news that Mr. Sun has already set off from Hong Kong."

    "Oh, great."

    Yang Qiu relaxed and sighed deeply, looking at Yang Du's back, how long has it been since he was reincarnated?  Unknowingly becoming a person who can influence the future of this countryit seems a little uncomfortable.

    (To be continued)

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