Chapter 32 Section thirty-two

"Qu Zijiu's move is really ruthless!" Yuan Shikai said to Xu Shichang: "Could it be that among the Han people, he is the only one who can be a great military fighter? If he does this, he will arouse public anger sooner or later, and he will be disgraced." "You said he was ruthless, There are more ruthless ones!" Xu Shichang lowered his voice and said, "Zijiu has been 'alone with' twice, and attacked the 'big boss' to his heart's content, trying to drive him out of the military plane. The superiors are also quite dissatisfied with the 'big boss', and they are just a substitute. It’s hard to find, so let’s talk about it later.”

Yuan Shikai was shocked, "There is such a thing?" Obviously, he didn't believe it was true. This is indeed an unbelievable thing!It is unprecedented since the founding of the Qing Dynasty that the ministers of the Han Dynasty dared to oppose Yiqin and complained "above".However, Xu Shichang has definite news, which is true. "It was Li Lianying who told me." Xu Shichang explained the reason why Li Lianying suddenly approached him, "The son of Li Lianying's family was involved in a lawsuit with artificial real estate, and I did him a big favor, so what he told me will never be false! "

"That's terrible!" Yuan Shikai said as if asking himself: "Who else can be in charge except King Qing?" Since Tongzhi ascended the throne, it has become an unbreakable practice for relatives and nobles to lead the army. If Yikuang is expelled, of course it will be some prince or county king who takes over.But looking around relatives and nobles, they are either old and fatuous, or young and incomprehensible. Only Prince Su Shanqi can be considered a master, but his branch is too far away, and he is too close to the Han people, so it is difficult for Empress Dowager Cixi to like him.It seems that Yikuang can linger in the cracks for a while longer.

"It's because it's rare for someone to take over, so the status quo is temporarily settled, and things may change suddenly." Xu Shichang lowered his voice and said, "Xilin's intentions are unpredictable." "Xilin" refers to Cen Chunxuan. Since he was ordered to transfer Yunnan and Guizhou from Guangdong and Guangxi, some people advised him to tell him about his illness. On the surface, Cen Chunxuan put on an attitude of loyalty to the emperor and patriotism, and said generously: "The world has received the kindness of the country, although the world is far and wide, where is it not to repay the kindness?" The place?" Handover as usual, ready to go to the new post.

But in the dark, there are other plans.Because Qu Hongkui had written to him a long time ago, the transfer was not the intention of the two palaces, but a conspiracy between Yikuang and Yuan Shikai.Cen Chunxuan thought to himself, if he really arrived in Yunnan, the sky is high and the emperor is far away, and the transportation is inconvenient, it will be difficult to see the Empress Dowager Cixi.Therefore, in the name of seeking medical treatment, he went to Shanghai and wanted to find an opportunity. He unexpectedly went to Beijing to greet him at the palace gate, and Empress Dowager Cixi naturally summoned him immediately.As long as he wins such a moment, he decides to impeach Yikuang face-to-face and bring Yikuang down, that means Yuan Shikai's backer has fallen.

This calculation was more or less under Yuan Shikai's estimation, so Yuan Shikai's spies would report every move of Cen Chunxuan in Shanghai to Beiyang with secret telegrams at any time.Originally thought that Cen Chunxuan would get close to the revolutionaries, and the target of the investigation was also on his friendship. Now, Yuan Shikai was reminded by Xu Shichang's words, and he couldn't help asking: "Could it be that Qu Zijiu still has the delusion of citing him as a pivot?" ?” "It can't be said to be delusional. With Xilin's favored family, it is not impossible. Besides, there are always five military planes, and now there are only two seats left."

Yuan Shikai thought about it for a while without moving his face, and then said: "We must do it." "It's best, you can talk to King Qing first." "Of course! But Shiboxuan's cooperation is necessary for this matter. Please pay my respects on my return to Beijing." The "Boxuan" Yuan Shikai referred to was Shi Xu, the new Minister of Military Aircraft. Xu Shichang nodded and said, "Of course, of course!" At this moment, someone sang loudly in the corridor outside the signing room: "Zhen Beizi is here!" Yuan Shikai and Xu Shichang came out to meet him, and saw Zaizhen walked in leisurely, accompanied by Duan Zhigui. As soon as he saw Yuan Shikai's face, he asked, "Fourth brother, I went to see your horse. Is it okay?" How about it!"

They were ordered by Yikuang to change the Lanpu. However, although Zai Zhen could call Yuan Shikai the "fourth brother", Yuan Shikai did not dare to entrust him with a big name. Zai Zhen's character Yu Zhou was called "Yu Gong" . "Yugong!" Yuan Shikai replied, "It's easy for you to get a good horse! I just don't know what kind of horse you like? Is it fast, stable, or good-looking?" "Look good." "That's a foreign horse." Yuan Shikai asked: "I'll find you four horses, isn't that enough?" "Enough! But a color is required."

"Okay! Zaoliu, or chrysanthemum green?" "It's all white." "Yu Gong," Xu Shichang interjected to persuade: "The four all-white horses are the so-called 'pure Si', too ostentatious! I don't think so!" "Yes." Yuan Shikai also persuaded: "Nowadays there are a lot of people who like to gossip on Taiwan's admonitions, so there is no need to cause this trouble." Zai Zhen also came to his senses, the "pure si" was owned by the king's chariot, and the last time he went to Japan to watch an exposition, it happened to coincide with Emperor Meiji's military parade, and he rode a white horse.But having said that, there is still a bit of anger: "Then it's all black!" He said.

"Okay! Okay! Four black horses. You can bring them into Beijing when you come back, Yugong." Yuan Shikai then asked Duan Zhigui: "Xiangyan, how is the night?" "It's all ready." Yuan Shikai nodded, turned to Zaizhen and said, "Yugong, I have to tell you first that I will accompany you to dinner with Juren later, and after eating, I will go ahead with Juren and let Xiangyan accompany you to have fun. Ok?" Zai Zhen understood that Yuan Shikai would be restrained if he and Xu Shichang were present, so he avoided it on purpose.In fact, he also hoped so, but "did not dare to listen"!So he immediately replied with a smile: "Why are you being polite to me, fourth brother? Later, you have something to do with Juren, so please go ahead!"