Shanghai.
Telegrams were sent one after another.
In the Empire's concession.
All the major news agencies spread the news one after another.
The headlines of the newspapers were no longer about entertainment news.
Instead, it was filled with a message.
"The military police in the R concession were ambushed by a mysterious organization!”
"There were gunshots and gunfire in Lushun concession last night!”
"The Republic of China has just been established, and the concession has been bombed. Does this mean that we are not prepared to abide by the concession agreement?”
……
One newspaper after another was printed.
Many Yan Huang people heard the news.
They all spent some copper coins to buy a newspaper.
During this period, the South was on the rise due to the wave of ideas.
Scholars had high expectations for the Republic of China.
And this attack on the superpowers also made them excited.
"Could it be our Yan Huang's troops? Finally, someone dares to resist the foreign powers!"
"I don't remember there being any troops in the north, only a few warlords. The most famous one is a man named Zhang Zuolin.”
"Zhang Zuolin has always had an ambiguous relationship with the Japanese. It's definitely not him!”
"Then who could it be?"
"No matter who it is, even if it's not from our Yan Huang Empire, we'd be happy to see the big countries fighting each other!”
……
As the discussions continued.
One of them suddenly said.
"The situation in the south is complicated now. We must unite as soon as possible. We can't let those warlords in the north rule the Republic of China!”
"The northern expedition must be carried out!"
……
Sun Never Sets Empire's Governor-General's Office.
"Colonel William, what do you think about the attack on Lushun Settlement?”
Two blonde-haired, blue-eyed foreigners were drinking coffee and discussing with each other.
The foreigner shrugged.
"It has nothing to do with us. This matter is most likely related to the Russians in the North. Perhaps they are not satisfied with the fact that the Japanese Empire has gained control of Lushun and want to regain control.”
Another foreigner replied.
"What I mean is, right now, in our concession, many of the citizens are questioning the safety of the concession area.”
"Will they make a move on our concession because Yan Huang established the Republic of China?”
William sipped his coffee.
"Oh, my friend, that's impossible!”
"You have to know that Yan Huang is currently unable to take care of itself internally. According to the news from the direct warlord Feng Changchang that we support, there might be a huge upheaval within the Republic of China!”
"Great turmoil? What do you mean?"
The other foreigner's eyes flashed.
"My friend, we'll know the details when the time comes.”
"When the internal department of Yan Huang collapses, our empire will be able to make a huge profit!”
........
On the other side of Beiping.
At the Grand Governor's Office.
Old Yuan had just woken up when two ex-Qing ladies helped him dress up.
After washing up.
When he arrived at the office, he lit a cigarette.
Then, he started to read today's newspaper.
He casually glanced at her.
Hmm?
In the next second, his eyes widened.
Then, he immediately took out his glasses and began to check.
Half a minute later.
"Men, bring Duan Qirui here!”Old Yuan threw the newspaper in his hand.
Not long after, Duan Qirui arrived.
"Look, what's going on?!”
"The Japanese's base in Lushun has been destroyed. What happened?”
Duan Qirui frowned.
He picked up the newspaper on the ground and glanced at it.
His heart moved.
This matter…was most likely related to Feng Jun and the Russians.
Then, he said.
"I think this matter should be done by the Russians. After all, only the Russians have the strength to destroy the Japanese military police without anyone noticing!”
Old Yuan frowned.
"Of course I know that this was done by the Russians.”
"I mean, since Zhang Zuolin is working with the Russians, why didn't he report this to me in advance?!”
"If the Japanese Empire asks me to give an answer, how should I answer? Could it be that I can't control Zhang Zuolin anymore?!”
Most of the warlords of the Beiyang Group were secretly supported by the devils.
Therefore, Old Yuan did not dare to offend the Japanese.
Otherwise, if the sponsor suddenly cut off the source of weapons, it would be over.
Therefore, Old Yuan had always cared about the Japanese's feelings.
"Actually, I don't think we need to worry at all.”
Duan Qirui said.
"The Republic of China has already been established, and its rightful position has been guaranteed. The devils won't dare to do anything to us.”
"Moreover, although the Japanese are similar to us, they are not from our Yan Huang. If they fight with the Japanese, we can look for an opportunity.”
Old Duan himself was a patriotic young man.
He was also very disdainful of the Japanese.
Previously, when the Republic of China was established, he needed the help of the Japanese, which was why he contacted them.
Now that the Republic of China was established, those devils were nothing.
But Old Yuan was different.
He had always wanted to be the emperor.
Therefore, he wanted to maintain a good relationship with the Japanese.
When he became the emperor, the devil would be able to support him.
Therefore, when Old Yuan heard this, he immediately reprimanded him.
"Qi Rui! How can you think that!"
"Back then, the Japanese also supported us and were our benefactors. How can we bite the hand that feeds us and burn the bridge after crossing it!”
"Moreover, the future development of our Republic of China will also rely on the industries of the Japanese, so…both sides must have a good relationship.”
Duan Qirui felt disdain toward this.
However, he did not refute on the surface.
The room was silent for a while.
Old Yuan sighed and said in a friendly tone.
"Qirui, I'm a few years older than you. In addition, you married my daughter. No matter what, I'm still your elder. It shouldn't be too much to scold you.”
"Yuan Shuai is worrying too much."
Hearing Old Duan's reply, Old Yuan's expression relaxed a little.
"Qirui, I told you last time that if I were to become the emperor, how many people would support me?”
Duan Qirui sneered in his heart.
However, his expression remained unchanged.
"I talked to Feng Jun last time. He said that he would not participate in the power struggle.”
"There's no problem with Chief Feng's side.”
"I've asked the other warlords one by one. They basically all expressed their understanding of this matter.”
"As for our Wan Department, we definitely won't have any objections.”
"At the same time, I wish you, Yuan Shuai, long live!”
Duan Qirui said respectfully.
Old Yuan nodded.
"That means that the matter of becoming an emperor is basically foolproof.”
Duan Qirui nodded slightly.
Old Yuan was silent for a moment before stroking his beard.
"But now that this has happened, the Japanese have no support for me to declare myself emperor.”
Duan Qirui immediately replied,"Great Yuan Marshal, this is not a bad thing!”
"Oh?" Old Yuan asked curiously. What do you mean?"
Duan Qirui immediately said.
"First of all, if you declare yourself emperor, the devils will most likely not agree.”
"Because the devil doesn't want you to truly unify Yan Huang. Instead, they want to be entangled with the few forces from the Republic of China.”
"At that time, the devils might stop you from becoming the emperor.”
"However, after this incident, the Japanese will definitely set their sights on the Russians.”
"So this is actually beneficial for you to become an emperor.”
After Duan Qirui's words…
Old Yuan touched his bald head. It seemed like what Duan Qirui said was true.
Then, he gritted his teeth and said,"Alright, let's set the date for the first of next month."”
Duan Qirui lowered his head, and a hint of joy flashed across his face where Old Yuan could not see.
"Yes, sir!"
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