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At the end of 1916, due to the European powers 'lack of attention, China's national industry had developed by leaps and bounds. However, this was only the development of light industry. It was similar to the development of heavy industry. Other than Fengtian Province, there was no other place. Perhaps Chu Tianyun's Madong Mountain Arsenal was also one of them.
Of course, the warlords in China did not pay attention to the Zhejiang Province, which only had one infantry regiment.
The Huguo Army went all the way north and officially conquered all of Sichuan at the end of November. They threatened Shaanxi. Although Yuan Datou's Beiyang Army had advanced equipment, they were defeated repeatedly by the Huguo Army. Along the way, they suffered countless defeats.
The Northern Army was even more panicked!
The eight southern provinces all established autonomous coalition governments to protest against Yuan Shikai's Hongxian monarchical system. In their respective regions, they raised troops to denounce Yuan Shikai and support the Republic.
For a moment, the Beiyang military government was in danger!
12th month, 1st day, Yuan Shikai invited the ambassadors of the seven countries to request the naval fleets of the countries to fire cannons at the territory of the Protector Army from the southern coastal areas.
The envoys of the seven countries did not agree to this. The European and American powers would only want to see a more chaotic Z country, a country that fought every day. Only then could their defective firearms be dumped in the country.
On December 4th, a brand new Citroen sedan stopped at the entrance of the Japanese Embassy in Beijing.
Then, a man dressed in a military uniform walked down.| The young man did not stay for long and entered the Japanese embassy.
The intermittent hoarse voice rang out in the embassy. It was music unique to Japan, and no one else could appreciate it.
"Mr. Cao Lulin, it is our honor to cooperate with His Majesty!”
In the room, a short Japanese man was smiling obsequiously and bowing continuously. He spoke fluent Chinese. If one didn't know better, they would think that he was a native of China.
Yuan Shikai begged the seven countries to allow their coastal warships to be able to use force in the southern coastal areas, but the seven countries did not agree immediately.
However, in just a few days, the Japanese came to find him personally!
"Mr. Yiyue, if we can suppress the Southern Protectorate Army this time, His Majesty will definitely be willing to cooperate with Japan on a deeper level!”
Between countries, interests were the most important. If there were no interests, how could there be cooperation?
"This is a series of cooperation plans proposed by the emperor. Not only is it to help the Northern Warlords eliminate the Protector Army, but it is also to help them build a stronger Z country in the future.”
Cao Lulin felt that there was a conspiracy. The Japanese would never be so kind. However, the Japanese did not show any greed for China at this time. Many young students studied in Japan. Many local warlords also had a large number of Japanese instructors.
"Japan is recognized to inherit all rights and interests of Germany in Shandong. Shandong Province is not allowed to cede or rent to other countries!”
Cao Lulin's pupils dilated. Japan had already offended Germany by inheriting Germany's rights and interests in Shandong!
Although Germany had shown signs of defeat on the European battlefield, it was still one of the world's great powers!
"We acknowledge that the island people have the privilege of living, traveling, operating industry, commerce, and mining in southern Manchuria and eastern Inner Mongolia. The lease period of Lushun and Dalian, as well as the management period of Nanman and Anfeng, were extended to 99 years. Han Yeping Company was changed to Z-Day joint venture, and the nearby mines were not allowed to be mined by people other than the company. All the coastal harbors and islands of Z country will not be rented or given to other countries.”
Cao Lulin's breathing was rapid.| F * ck, the Japanese were forcing the Beiyang government to betray the country. Any of these would make the Beiyang government a traitor, and they would never be able to wash away their guilt!
There were a total of twenty-one " cooperation " projects. These agreements were obviously premeditated by the Japanese government. For a moment, Cao Lulin felt a cold wind on his back, and his entire body stiffened.
"Ambassador Yiyue, these agreements are of great importance. I must report them to His Majesty the Emperor!”
Ji Yiyue smiled faintly. There was no hurry. Japan had waited for so many years. It was not the time. Moreover, Japan had provided the temptation.| Confusion, presumably, was something that Yuan Shikai could not refuse.
"The Japanese Army is willing to provide ten regimented infantry divisions with Japanese equipment, including heavy weapons such as cannons!”
"Lord Cao, please consider this carefully. We will help the Northern Army build a modern army that can compete with the foreign powers!”
Beijing's parliament, Yuan Shikai's office!
When Cao Lulin handed the treaty to Yuan Shikai, the entire country roared. Yuan Shikai's face was as green as a pig's liver.
At this moment, outside the gates of the parliament, a young staff member was running in a hurry. The telegram in his hand, the news on it, would be the last straw to crush Yuan Shikai!
"Jiang City has fallen. Hu Province Military Governor Wang Zhanyuan led the 7th and 8th Infantry Divisions of the Beiyang Army to break away from the Beiyang government's rule.!”
Boom!
Jiang City in Hu Province was the main road of the nine provinces. It was also the base camp of the Northern Warlords in the south. The two Northern Infantry Divisions had 30,000 soldiers. The other divisions that were subordinate to the Northern Warlords also had 40,000 soldiers. The rebellion of these 70,000 soldiers was the greatest mockery of Yuan Shikai!
In the past few days, Yuan Shikai could not sleep or eat well. His mind was playing back and forth with the twenty-one conditions proposed by Japan!
This agreement could not be signed. If he signed it, he, Yuan Shikai, would definitely become a sinner of the ancient race. This crime would not be cleared even if it was ten thousand years!
1916, December 10th, the sun rose from the east. All the people were hoping for the war to stop for a while.
During breakfast time, the headline on Ta Kung Pao shocked the entire country!
Yuan Shikai was drinking the millet porridge that he had cooked. His gaze swept over Ta Kung Pao, but he could no longer turn his gaze away. His entire body stiffened!
Then, his vision turned black and he fell back heavily!
On the newspaper, a row of black words was like a sharp knife that cut open Yuan Shikai's heart!
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