"Father, the reason why I formed the three replacement regiments is indeed to quickly expand the 7th Infantry Division's military strength.”Yuan Baocen admitted directly.
"Father, I'm afraid that something will happen in the northeast.”Yuan Baocen did not intend to hide it from Yuan Shikai. Because he knew that if he really wanted to plot the entire northeast, he had to get Yuan Shikai's support. Otherwise, his plan would never have succeeded.
"Northeast?" Yuan Shikai frowned.
"Zhang Shaozeng and Meng Enyuan have always been at odds. In addition, Feng Linge, Zhang Yuting, and Lan Jihao were also unwilling to be left out. Don't you think that Fengtian Province alone has three infantry divisions and a mixed brigade, and more than 40,000 troops?”
"Are you saying that they will have a conflict over territory?”Yuan Shikai's expression didn't look too good.
These few troops were all troops under the jurisdiction of the Northern Army!
With Yuan Shikai wholeheartedly preparing to attack the Southern Revolutionary Army, if the Beiyang army broke out in internal strife, it would undoubtedly be a great disadvantage. Not only would it restrict many of the Northern Army's troops, but it would also affect their morale. Even the Southern Revolutionary Army would seize this opportunity to criticize the Northern Army.
This was definitely something that Yuan Shikai wanted to see.
"Bastard! Those guys, do they still take me seriously? Do you still care about Beiyang's interests? Aren't they afraid that I'll send an army to suppress them?”Yuan Shikai was furious.
"Father, I don't know about others, but I can be sure that Zhang Yuting won't be afraid. That was because he had the Japanese behind him.”Yuan Baocen continued.
"Japanese? Zhang Yuting colluded with the Japanese?”Yuan Shikai's expression turned solemn.
Yuan Baocen nodded." Zhang Yuting's fortune is inseparable from the support of the Japanese." He had always been in cahoots with the Japanese. The Japanese wanted to support a representative to help them control the northeast. Who else was more suitable than Zhang Yuting?”
Yuan Shikai did not speak. He had also thought it through. It might really be as Yuan Baocen had said.
"Then, what does this have to do with the expansion of your 7th Infantry Division?”Yuan Shikai asked.
"Father, I beg you to agree to allow the 7th Infantry Division to quell the chaos in the northeast.”Yuan Baocen had a determined look on his face.
"You want to lead troops out of seclusion?" Yuan Shikai frowned.
"Dad, the northeast is rich in resources, has a large population, and convenient transportation. It's very suitable for industrial development. If the Japanese controlled the northeast with Zhang Yuting, they could plunder resources from the northeast wantonly. At that time, Japan would be like a tiger with wings and develop even stronger. The Japanese had always been eyeing the whole of Huaxia. In the long run, for our interests, we must also thwart the Japanese's plot and control the northeast in our own hands!”Yuan Baocen said firmly.
"But if we do that, we will offend the Japanese!”Yuan Shikai was a little afraid of the Japanese.
During the 1894 - 1895 War, he was the Qing Dynasty's governor in Koryo. In the end, he was chased away by the Japanese. It was probably at that time that he was traumatized.
"Dad, there's nothing to be afraid of. Although the Japanese were powerful. However, although the war with Russia had ended for several years, it had not recovered. The regular army of the Japanese army had been reduced to the lowest level. His weapons and equipment had not been changed for a long time. Under such circumstances, how strong could they be expected to be?
Moreover, the situation in Europe was getting more and more tense. The Japanese are bent on taking advantage of Europe, so they naturally won't rashly start a war with us.
As long as we can quickly quell the chaos in the northeast and control the situation. The Japanese could only pinch their noses and accept it.”
Yuan Baocen's analysis was logical.
"It seems that you have thought everything through! However, since Feng Linge, Zhang Yuting, and Lan Jihao are not to be trifled with, can your 7th Infantry Division control the situation?”Yuan Shikai asked.
"Don't worry, Father. The 7th Infantry Division was enough to sweep through the entire northeast.”Yuan Baocen was very confident.
"Then, what about after pacifying the northeast?”Yuan Shikai asked.
"Father, if I may be so bold as to ask you to appoint me as the Northeast Patrol Envoy after you pacify the northeast. I will be in charge of the military and political power of the northeast. I hope that we can build the northeast into a developed industry with a strong military force to deal with the Japanese. As long as I can stall the Japanese in the northeast, they won't be able to invade China. Father could also take this opportunity to go south to deal with the revolutionary party and unify the country.”Yuan Baocen said sincerely.
Yuan Shikai didn't immediately answer Yuan Baocen, but hesitated for a few minutes.
"Alright, I agree to your request. However, let me remind you that the Japanese are not so easy to deal with. You must be careful in the northeast.”Yuan Shikai warned.
"Thank you, Father!" Yuan Baocen was very excited.
With Yuan Shikai's support, even if the other Beiyang people were dissatisfied, they could only endure it. It could be said that the biggest problem had been solved.
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