If everyone in the country believed that Yuan Baocen was deceiving them, then his plan to obtain a large loan and equipment from the country would be ruined. Even his hope of obtaining military equipment from the country would also be ruined.
When Yuan Baocen returned to the Yuan residence, Yuan Shikai was discussing with his confidants.
If this dragged on any longer, Sun Dapao in the south would only take advantage of the situation to fish in troubled waters and obtain greater benefits.
"Leopard Cen? If he wasn't busy with the 7th division, why did he return to Beijing?”Yuan Shikai frowned.
"Your Excellency, the Second Young Master has just arrived at the Army Department today, and he has given me a hard time!”Wang Pinqing said.
"The second young master's appetite is too big. He is determined to build an infantry division that can fight against a Japanese division!”Wang Pinqing then told him about Yuan Baocen's 7th Infantry Division and their weapons and equipment.
"Second Young Master is really ambitious!”Duan Zhiquan praised.
"Humph! He wanted to learn how to run before he even learned how to walk.”Yuan Shikai snorted coldly.
"Gong Bao, no matter what, it's good that Bao Cen has this ambition.”Xu Buwu advised.
"Milord, Second Young Master said that he has an urgent matter and wants to see you immediately.”Yang Xingcheng continued.
Soon, Yang Xingcheng led Yuan Baocen into the study.
Yuan Shikai snorted coldly, and the others hurriedly returned the greeting.
"Little bastard, I made you the commander of the 7th division so that you can familiarize yourself with the military, not to let you do whatever you want!”Yuan Shikai cursed.
"Father, I'm doing this to build a stronger army! The Japanese have been eyeing us covetously, constantly violating our interests, and even wanting to destroy us. Without a strong army, the country might be destroyed at any time, let alone the interests of the Northern Warlords.”Yuan Baocen explained.
"These things are not for you to consider!”Although Yuan Shikai's expression eased up, he obviously did not intend to let it go.
"Father, from now on, the 7th division's military expenses will be allocated according to normal standards. As for the rest, I will think of a way myself.”Yuan Baocen could only take a step back.
"Alright, you said it yourself. I want to see what kind of army you can bring out when the time comes.”Yuan Shikai nodded.
"What?"
It was not as if they had never dealt with the country before. Naturally, they knew that the people of the country were rigid and difficult to talk to. It was almost impossible to take advantage of the people of the country.
Yuan Shikai suddenly thought of something and his expression changed.
"Little bastard, did you betray the interests of the country and the people behind my back? I'll beat you to death!" Yuan Shikai was furious.
"Father, I didn't betray the interests of the country and the people. I obtained some French military secrets from some channels and exchanged them with the Germans. That's why the citizens of Dé provided me with those weapons and equipment for free.”Yuan Baocen hurriedly explained.
"French military secrets? Exchange with the citizens of the country? Is what you said true?" Yuan Shikai asked suspiciously.
"Father, I swear it's all true. Not only did the people of Dé give me a batch of weapons, but they also promised to help me build a medium-sized arsenal.”Yuan Baocen told him everything.
Yuan Shikai and the Beiyang elders were all stunned and dumbfounded, as if they didn't know Yuan Baocen.
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