Yanjing, Dongjiao Lane, Japan's embassy in China.
The Japanese ambassador to China, Ijuin Hikyoshi, and the Japanese ambassador to Northeast China, Yamasa Enji, were discussing the situation in Northeast China.
After Zhang Yuting and Feng Linge launched their attack, Shan Zuo Yuan left Fengtian and rushed to Yanjing.
Mountain Seat Yuan Ci believed that with Zhang Yuting and Feng Linge's military strength, as well as their own strength, defeating Zhang Shaozheng and Meng Enyuan would be a sure thing. The only thing he had to worry about was the interference of the Northern Warlords. Therefore, he rushed to Yanjing without stopping, hoping that Minister Ijuin Hikyoshi could put pressure on the Northern Government to stop them from sending troops into the Northeast.
"Minister, Zhang Yuting and Feng Linge have already defeated the main forces of Zhang Shaozheng and Meng Enyuan. Soon, they would be able to control the entire northeast. The empire's plan had already been more than half successful.”Shan Zuo's face was full of smiles.
"Yuxi, Shan Zuo-kun, you did a great job this time. Controlling the northeast would greatly increase the empire's strength. Whether it was going south to plot against the Chinese mainland or going north to conquer the Russian Far East, they had a stable base.”Hiko Ijuin was all smiles.
During the 1894 - 1895 War, Japan risked everything and took a gamble. However, they won the bet. Not only did they get back their capital, but they also made a lot of money.
At this moment, Ijuin Hikyoshi's secretary walked in with an ugly expression.
"Minister, we have just received news that the Northern Warlords government has made a decision to send the 7th, 2nd, and 6th Infantry Divisions into the east to calm the situation.”the secretary said.
"What?" Ijuin Hikyoshi and Yamasa Enji both stood up in shock.
They had never thought that the Northern Warlords would dare to send troops into the northeast. This would undoubtedly have a great impact on their plans. It might even cause their plan to fail.
"Baka! Was Yuan Shikai crazy? Did he want to become enemies with the Empire?”Ijuin Hikyoshi's face was filled with anger.
"Minister, we must stop the Northern Army from entering the northeast. Otherwise, with the strength of Zhang Yuting and Feng Linge, they would definitely not be able to resist the three infantry divisions of the Beiyang Army. Especially the 7th Infantry Division, which had almost 40,000 soldiers.”Mountain Seat Yuan Ci looked anxious.
He regarded supporting Zhang Yuting and the others to unify the northeast as his political achievement. If Zhang Yuting didn't succeed this time, not only would his political achievements be ruined, but it would also cause a heavy blow to Japan's plan in the northeast.
"Humph! It seemed that Yuan Shikai and his gang thought that they could ignore the empire just because they colluded with the people of the country. Have they forgotten how they were defeated by the Empire back then?”Hiko Ijuin was furious.
As the envoy of Japan to China, he didn't even put Yuan Shikai in his eyes. It could be said that the envoys of the foreign powers were actually the retired emperor of China. Many of China's affairs were under their control.
"Prepare the carriage. I'll go see Yuan Shikai immediately. I want to see what he wants!”Hiko Ijuin ordered.
"Hi, Minister." The secretary immediately went to make the arrangements.
As for the mountain seat, he stayed in the legation to wait for news.
However, Ijuin Hikyoshi did not manage to meet Yuan Shikai this time. Instead, he was blocked by Tang Shaochuan.
"Minister, I'm very sorry. The Grand President is not feeling well and is recuperating. Minister, if you have anything to say, you can just tell me.”Tang Shaochuan was all smiles.
Ijuin Hikyoshi sneered." It's really surprising that the Grand President fell sick at this time!"”
Ijuin Yanji knew that Yuan Shikai did not hesitate to pretend to be sick because he did not want to see him. Then, no matter how much effort he wasted, he would not be able to see Yuan Shikai.
"Mr. Tang, please help me tell the president. The northeast was the empire's sphere of influence. Zhang Yuting and Feng Linge were the people the empire thought highly of. If anyone dared to enter the northeast and attack them, they would be making an enemy of the empire. The empire would make them pay a heavy price at all costs.”Ijuin threatened fiercely.
The smile on Tang Shaochuan's face disappeared completely. Ijuin Hikyoshi's words were clearly a blatant threat of war!
"Minister, does your country want to start a war with us?”
"I can't rule out this possibility. The dynasty will use all means to protect the interests of the dynasty. You'd better consider this point carefully. Otherwise, there would be no medicine for regret.”Ijuin Hikyoshi left the presidential palace with his head held high.
Tang Shaochuan gritted his teeth as he looked at Ijuin's back.
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