"Uncle Tang, Uncle Liang, let's not delay any further. We'll go to the diplomatic mission tomorrow morning.”
Yuan Baocen was very excited. He seemed to have seen a large number of German marks, as well as German-made weapons and industrial equipment waving at him.
In such a chaotic world, having money and an army was the absolute truth!
"Good!"
Tang Shaochuan and Liang Yifu agreed immediately.
After discussing some details, everyone bid farewell and left.
Only Xu Buwu stayed.
"Palace Guardian, Second Young Master abandoned literature and went for martial arts.”Xu Buwu sighed.
Yuan Shikai nodded. It was like he was meeting his son for the first time!
In the past, this second son of his was addicted to playing the zither, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and songs all day long. He was simply waiting for death. But now that he had suddenly realized it, it was as if he had changed into a different person.
"As a father, I'm very relieved that Bao Cen can change like this!”
Yuan Shikai understood what Xu Buwu meant.
"Judging from the current situation, Bao Cen is indeed much stronger than Yuntai. Yuntai was ambitious, but he lacked the ability. Although Bao Cen's transformation had just begun, the ability he displayed was impressive! In particular, his grasp of the international situation was something that very few people could compare to. If we can really get some benefits from the Chinese this time, Bao Cen will be the first to contribute!”Yuan Shikai said.
"Palace Guardians, although seniority is in order. However, since ancient times, it had always been to establish a virtuous person instead of a legitimate son. If Beiyang was handed over to Bao Cen in the future, it would be far better than handing it over to others.”Xu Buwu's attitude was clear.
"Yes, I know. Let's wait and see. It's impossible for me to not live for a year or two, right?”Yuan Shikai laughed.
Xu Buwu smiled and didn't say anything. If he had to choose one of Yuan Shikai's eldest son, Yuan Yuntai, and second son, Yuan Baocen, to be the next leader of Beiyang, he believed that most of the people in Beiyang would be the same. They would all choose Yuan Baocen.
The next morning, Tang Shaochuan and Liang Yifu arrived at Yuan Manor.
Yuan Baocen met with the two of them and discussed the plan from beginning to end before heading to the diplomatic mission.
The Minister of the Dé Nation, Harhaosen, welcomed Second Young Master Yuan's visit again. In particular, Tang Shaochuan and Liang Yifu, two important figures of Beiyang, had come with them. This undoubtedly meant that Yuan Baocen had not been spouting nonsense yesterday. He had really received instructions from the higher-ups of Beiyang. This made Minister Harhausen's heart burn, and he became even more enthusiastic about promoting cooperation between China and Germany.
"Second Young Master, Milords, please come in.”Minister Harhausen's face was full of smiles.
After welcoming the three of them into the legation, after a simple greeting, the conversation between the two sides entered the main topic.
This time, Yuan Baocen remained silent, mainly because Tang Shaochuan and Liang Yifu were negotiating with Minister Harhausen. They were all high-ranking officials of Beiyang. To some extent, they represented Yuan Shikai's attitude and were more convincing than Yuan Baocen.
"The German Empire also hopes to develop closer cooperation with China.”
"However, Your Excellency. You know the current situation in China very well. Our country has been weak for a long time. The political situation in the country was also unstable. Although the Prime Minister was confident in stabilizing the domestic situation, there were too many constraints. Therefore, we hope to receive more support from the German Empire!”
"I understand your country's situation very well. I firmly believe that the difficulties are only temporary. Very soon, your country will develop and become powerful. The German Empire would be very willing to provide assistance to your country. However, I'm just an envoy. I can report your request back to China. As for what decision the country will make, it's not something I can control.”Minister Harhausen said modestly.
"Minister, you're too humble. Everyone knows that you're an expert on China in China. "The German Empire will seek your opinion on many of China's decisions.”Yuan Baocen complimented.
A hint of pride flashed through Minister Harhausen's eyes.
Indeed, although he was only a diplomat, he could influence the attitude of the country towards China to a large extent.
"Minister, as I said yesterday, as long as the German Empire can support China and allow China's industry and military to be launched. This would be of great benefit to the German Empire. If necessary, in future wars, we can even stand on the country's side.”
Yuan Baocen promised again.
A hint of joy flashed through Minister Harhausen's eyes.""Lord Tang, Lord Liang, is Second Young Master's attitude the same as the Prime Minister's?”
Tang Shaochuan and Liang Yifu both knew that the people of the country would not act until they saw the rabbit.
"Of course, the Second Young Master can be considered the successor of the Prime Minister to a certain extent. His attitude was the Prime Minister's attitude.”Tang Shaochuan continued.
Minister Harhausen couldn't help but think highly of Yuan Baocen. If Yuan Shikai made Yuan Baocen his successor, then Yuan Baocen's status in the Northern Army would be even higher.
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