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    Chapter 217 Drinking poison to quench thirst

    The rumbling spring thunder streaked over the city of Beijing.  &*.¡¶¡·.com fastest update£ª£ª

    ¡°Compared to the strange, fierce and even far-reaching political changes in Nanjing, Beijing is filled with a deathly dull twilight that even thunder cannot break.

    The entire Forty-Nine City is filled with an atmosphere of decadence. "Traitors", "traitors", "Beiyang harms the country", etc., some without using curse words, some bluntly speaking, or some insulting slogans are plastered all over the streets and alleys.  The police officers were rushing back and forth with buckets of water, but after they finished cleaning one area, they posted it again and posted it again. They were so busy that they were dizzy, and several of their friends were beaten with sap.

    A few days ago, Nanjing announced a telegram that directly abolished the central authority of Beiyang and ended Beijing's status as the national capital. After hundreds of years of silence, Nanjing was established as the new capital of the Republic of China. Feng Shui  The transfer made many Beijingers suddenly confused. Without its status as the capital, this place was nothing.  So these days, people have been clamoring to cross the Yangtze River, and even the voices for constitutional restoration have suddenly become louder. More people have begun to point the finger at Beiyang, believing that it was Beiyang's inaction that caused Beijing to lose its status as the capital.

    The busy Shizi Hutong in the past was deserted. As soon as the Southern Announcement came out, the game of running for office and selling office came to an end. Politicians are an extremely realistic group of people, especially when the war is about to win or lose, they would rather wait until the time comes.  It would be better to shed some blood than to take a stand now.

    The guards drooped their eyelids listlessly. On weekdays, no one would have to stuff a few pieces of gold with them when they came in and out, but now that no one came, even their pockets were greatly emptied.

    Duan Qirui's carriage stopped at the door, and the guards saluted. But the current head of the Beiyang Army crossed the threshold without even turning his eyes. He had several unsatisfactory feelings hanging on his chest all day long. It is said that every day before going to bed  He wiped the medal several times and put it under his pillow. He was afraid that others would not know that he was one of the Three Great Heroes of Beiyang.

    Duan Qirui hurriedly walked into the backyard bedroom and saw Yang Shiqi and Yang Du chatting in front of the hospital bed. A British doctor was examining Yuan Shikai's body.  From his point of view, the old man is really serious. Not only has his round face lost a lot of weight, but his vitality seems to have disappeared. There are obviously many dark brown spots on his cheeks. According to the old man, these are called Yama spots.  , saying that the King of Hell is coming to arrest people.

    This look can¡¯t help but remind people of the fact that the men of the Yuan family would not live to be sixty. It seems not many years ago, right?  He squeezed in between Yang Shiqi and lowered his voice and asked, "How is it going? Is it getting better?"

    "It's still the same. It didn't get better last time. This time I'm afraid it's going to be difficult for my heart. Physically, the doctor recommended surgery, but the president didn't want to and had to put it off like this. (Baidu search for "",  Watch the latest update of this book)" Yang Du shook his head and sighed.  As the affairs of Zhao Bingjun and Wang Yitang were exposed, both of them had gradually faded out of the Beiyang Core. Yuan Shikai had no choice but to summon him, so Duan Qirui was not surprised by his presence.

    "What's the matter with Zhiquan today? Is Wusheng Pass open?"

    "That's what happened in the past two days." Duan Qirui glanced at the doctor who was still doing the examination, pulled the two away from each other and said, "I came here today for money. That Liang Shiyi is hiding in the French Concession in Tianjin.  I sent someone to see him but he didn¡¯t see me, and he didn¡¯t reply when he called me. Seeing that Henan is in chaos, and I haven¡¯t found my salary for this month! What do you want me to do?¡±

    Yang Shiqi's eyes were cold and clear. How many problems did the old man's disease cause?  Nanjing abolished the central government because of its own words. Li Huangpi, an incompetent man, was actually promoted to the president. Yang Qiu controlled the majority of Congress in just a few days through some unknown means!  What Beiyang wanted to do most at the beginning was accomplished.  The internal situation was not peaceful either. First, Henan was in chaos. Zhang Zhenfang repeatedly asked for troops to be sent to support the suppression of bandits. Jiang Guiti's Yijun army was unable to enter Shaanxi and was stationed in Henan but refused to help. Xinyang could not move at all.  The area around the Beijing-Hankou Line is like a pot of porridge.

    Liang Shiyi fled to Tianjin, clinging to the Bank of Communications and the two million pounds in money from the British on the grounds that the old man had no orders, but refused to transfer it. Who knows what his plans were?  Zhao Bingjun and Wang Yitang have also stepped up their activities recently to make money everywhere. They probably want to escape to Japan. Seeing the war is coming, these guys are all showing timidity. What should they do?

    He glanced at Yuan Shikai, wishing that there was some panacea that could make this Beiyang Optimus Prime get better immediately. Otherwise, let alone a fight, he might be in chaos internally.  Just when the doctor finished the examination, Yuan Shikai turned over and saw Duan Qirui. He asked someone to raise the pillow, and ordered some stools to be brought in. Then he asked, "How is Henan?"

    ?Everyone knows that the key to this battle lies in Henan. As long as Henan can be protected and the National Defense Forces are held back for a few months, the Kuomintang parties behind him will rebel. However, it is easier said than done. Duan Qirui smiled bitterly and said: "JiangThe question actually promised to let Yi Jun help, but there was no movement for a long time after giving the order, and he kept urging for military pay.  Zhang Zhenfang also sent three telegrams to me, asking me to send the 6th Division from Zhili to Henan to wipe out the rebels.  "

    "The 6th Division and the 1st Division are responsible for defending the capital. If they are taken away, the 1st Division and the 23rd Division will be left. The latter are still in Shanhaiguan." Yang Shiqi reminded a few words, but Yuan Shikai did not make any statement and continued to ask:  "Where's that in Xuzhou?"

    Duan Qirui replied: "Xiangyan (characterized by Duan Zhigui) sent a telegram yesterday, saying that the Second Army is ready and is just waiting for your word. Cao San and Li Chun also requested to send troops as soon as possible, just like Chen Huan.  It's just" He squinted at Yang Shiqi and gritted his teeth: "Liang Shiyi is living in Tianjin. He is stuck with the money and refuses to take it out. He said that no one can touch the money without you. He is watching this month.  When it comes to reducing pay, the morale of the military must be stabilized first."

    Yuan Shikai seemed not to have seen him gnashing his teeth, and sighed: "It seems that I am ill at the wrong time. Xizi, didn't the British say a few days ago that the loan can be continued? Is there any news?"

    Yang Du pursed his lips and shook his head: "Originally, the British said they could continue the loan, but as soon as the Nanjing decision came out a few days ago, they changed their tune. In my opinion, they wanted to wait until the situation became clear before making any plans. Japan actually came with two ships.  It seems that I don¡¯t want you to collapse, but I didn¡¯t mention the loan.¡±

    "Sure enough, there is no good thing! I am really blind." Hearing that Yingri had withdrawn the loan plan again, Yuan Shikai couldn't help but pat the edge of the bed.  He understood that as long as he said a word, Liang Shiyi would not dare to continue deducting money, but the problem was that two million pounds could only be converted into silver dollars of about 20 million, which was obviously not enough to fill the hole. Without follow-up funds to support, this battle would be very difficult.  beated.  Thinking of this, he coughed violently a few times, waved his hand and said, "Zhiquan and Xizi, please go out first. I have something to tell Xingcheng."

    Duan Qirui originally wanted to say a few more words, but when he saw that he looked unhappy, he had to retreat with Yang Du. As soon as the two left, Yuan Shikai immediately sighed: "Xingcheng, it seems that we are going to endure hardship this time.  "

    Yang Shiqi sniffed and felt uncomfortable in his heart. Thinking of those things back then, he said with tears: "President, please don't say such things. We still have hundreds of thousands of troops on hand, and we are not reduced to being pinched and beaten casually!  Yang Qiu is not without worries. Li Liejun has completely quarreled with him. Jiangxi is right on the edge of Hubei, so he has to guard against it. Long Jiguang and Lu Rongting of Guangdong are feuding people. Unless he wants peace in Guangxi, he can only pass through first.  Long Jiguang. I had already called the Anhui side, and Ni Si rushed to me and promised that I would definitely win.

    The important thing now is that you get better soon!

    Liang Shiyi and Duan Qirui have almost turned against each other recently to fight for the money. You have to speak personally to Yijun, otherwise Jiang Guiti will be a two-sided master.  And Henan!  Thousands of bandits were actually Yang Qiu's people, coming around Shanxi. Yan Xishan said nicely that he wanted to investigate the matter thoroughly, and even arrested a few officers to take the blame, but who knew who he was?  If we win, I bet he'll be the first to call.

    The Beijing-Hankong Line covers more than 700 miles in Henan. The soldiers who escaped said that the people sent by Yang Qiu had hundreds of machine guns. If they continue to cause trouble, big trouble will happen!  Now everyone is waiting for you to recover. As long as you send a message, Yijun and Henan will not dare to delay. A mere two or three thousand people have no food to supplement, and they are surrounded by a hundred thousand troops. It is enough to prevent them from coming.  Back.  "

    He spoke hurriedly, and Yuan Shikai knew in his heart that whether it was Liang Shiyi, Duan Qirui, or Jiang Guiti, they were actually looking at him. As long as he could get better, these were just clowns, but could he get better?  Thinking of this, he looked at the cabinet next to him and pointed to Yang Shiqi: "The second drawer on the left."

    Yang Shiqi opened the drawer and saw that there was only a small silver box inside. He took it out and placed it on the quilt.  Just as Yuan Shikai was about to open the box, footsteps came from outside.

    The guard waved to Yang Shiqi at the door. After the latter walked over and chatted for a few words, his eyes lit up and his face became a little more joyful.  Yuan Shikai saw this and asked, "Xingcheng, what happened?"

    "Good news! Good news!" Yang Shiqi hurriedly walked in and said excitedly: "I just got the news. Jiangxi Li Liejun sent a telegram, saying that Jiangxi will not accept Li Huangpi's order, will not participate in the Northern Expedition, and will not hand over military power to  Yang Qiu!"

    "Hahathat's good news. I've been lying down for so long, and it's time to get up." When Yuan Shikai heard the news, his face could not help but blush, and he forced himself to open the silver box slowly.

    Yang Shiqi had been paying attention to this box that he had never seen before. When he saw him opening it, he was naturally particularly concerned. But when he saw the contents clearly, his eyes widened because there was actually a large ball of tobacco paste inside.  He knew that Yuan Shikai never smoked cigarettes, so how could he keep this thing?  Look at the haggard face againWith eyes that had lost their vitality, they suddenly understood that he was trying to cheer up with heavy smoke!

    Normally, it might be nothing, but at this moment, his health is already very bad. Even the British doctor said that he must undergo surgery as soon as possible. In this case, opium is still used, which means drinking poison to quench his thirst!  He was so frightened that he knelt down quickly: "Gongbao, no! Smoking is very harmful. Only those stupid people think it can cure all diseases!"

    The sound of palace protection made Yuan Shikai's hands tremble slightly, but what can he do now?  Either get up on your own, or Beiyang will die from internal friction first.  Why is he willing to take this step?  He knows his own body best and has no choice!  He can only give it a try, even if it lasts for two years, as long as he can pass the hurdle in front of him, he will be able to arrange his posthumous affairs.  So he laughed miserably: "Xingcheng doesn't need to persuade me. People say that my Yuan family son can't pass sixty. I'm going to fight for it now!"

    He picked up a bit of opium with his fingernails, then took out the pipe he had prepared from under the bed. After examining it for a long time, he gritted his teeth and slowly lit the fire. He said to Yang Shiqi: "Send a telegram to Xiangyan and order Ni Si to take action!"  Go tell Long Jiguang that he will be a prisoner for the rest of his life when he returns to Guangxi. Let Chen Huan hold on for now, and when Ni Sichong takes over Anhui, we will cooperate to take Wusheng Pass!"

    After he finished speaking, he glanced at the pipe and slowly moved closer to it under Yang Shiqi's anxious eyes

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