On the second day after the Beiyang fleet returned in triumphant return, the cabinet headed by Yuan Shikai declared war on Japan on behalf of the Qing government, on the grounds that when the Beiyang Navy was cruising and patrolling the sea, the Japanese ships took the lead in provoking. The Beiyang Navy fought back in the event of ineffective protests. Emperor Guangxu issued a statement at the end of the month to form an alliance with Russia to resist Japan together.

After the Beiyang Fleet returned to the port, the entire army underwent rest and the damaged warships quickly returned to the dock for repair. Three days later, Tang Jian was ordered to return to Beijing to report his duties and accepted the reward from Emperor Guangxu.

This time, Tang Jian only brought Li Gates and Wang Jianchuan with him. Tang Jian didn't want such a big show to delay the trip, so the three of them were simply dressed up, which was no different from ordinary people. They first rode to Tianjin, and then took the train to Beijing in Tianjin.

After Tang Jian and others arrived in Beijing, they did not expect that the residents of the entire Beijing city would greet each other and say that they would greet each other at the intersection. The Beiyang Navy fought in Dadonggou, Huanghai to slash the shame of Sino-Japanese War, and wiped out the arrogant and domineering Japanese joint fleet, making the Chinese people who felt depressed and humiliated after the Treaty of Shimonoseki. Tang Jian was also praised by the people of the provinces of the Qing Dynasty as a "god of war" and regarded as a national hero and a "capable minister of Zhongxing."

Tang Jian dressed in court and faced the saint. The civil and military officials in the hall praised the power of our country. Emperor Guangxu personally praised Tang Jian as the Duke of Protecting the Country in the Palace of Yangxin and was also named King Zhongqing. Tang Jian became the first prince of the royal family of Aixin Jueluo. He awarded a palace, which shows how high its specifications were.

After receiving the reward, Tang Jian hurried to Yuan Shikai's mansion. At this time, Yuan Shikai was the Prime Minister of the Cabinet. After five years of expansion and reform of the green camp, Yuan Shikai now has 100,000 new Beiyang troops in Beijing and Tianjin to protect the capital.

Shanxi, Shaanxi, southeastern and Shandong and Henan, which went south, also became Yuan Shikai's strength range. For a moment, Yuan Shikai held 100,000 elite troops and was required to serve as the Prime Minister of the Cabinet. He pointed to Beijing from afar, and his strength covered half of the north. He also had the Beiyang Navy as his assistant. No one could match his sharpness and became the veritable "regent" of the Qing Dynasty. All government affairs were of every detail, and he had to pass Yuan Shikai's decision before he could submit a report to Emperor Guangxu.

Yuan Shikai did have the talent to govern the country. In just a few years, he actively supervised the implementation of the new policies, paying special attention to the establishment of education and new schools. Now the entire Qing Dynasty has been learning Western learning, vigorously encouraging industry and commerce, and supporting national industry. The famous national entrepreneur Bafeit was also appointed as the Minister of Finance and Taxation by the Cabinet, in charge of the Qing Dynasty's treasury finance and taxation.

In addition, the parasitic problem of abolishing bannermen left behind in the new policy was also properly resolved by Yuan Shikai. Some people divided the land and became self-cultivated farmers, and some entered the new army after screening. Regarding the issue of redundant officials, under Yuan Shikai's fierce means, they orderly cut redundant institutions, eliminated redundant officials, and those who refused to obey the order were shot by the new army. Yuan Shikai's various policies were very similar to the "iron-blooded policy" of German Prime Minister Bismarck, so Yuan Shikai was also the "iron-blooded Prime Minister" of the Qing Dynasty. Therefore, Yuan Shikai was also called the "iron-blooded Prime Minister" of the Qing Dynasty.

When Tang Jian entered Yuan’s mansion, Yuan Shikai came to greet him in person, and brought him a seat to drink wine, and was very busy.

After sitting down, Yuan Shikai first drank a cup of himself, then to Tang Jian and said, "Haha, Fuhua, you fought so beautifully in this battle! You destroyed a Japanese fleet, and finally took over the other person's nest."

Tang Jian said modestly: "No, the Beiyang Navy has achieved such results after extremely heavy casualties. Come on, let's go!"

Yuan Shikai didn't hold a glass of wine firmly and almost fell under the table. This is also called the extreme sacrifice and heavy casualties?

The Japanese combined fleet of two 10,000-ton battleships, including more than ten cruise destroyers and more than a dozen torpedo gunboats, were wiped out by Tang Jian with a cruiser. The two torpedo boats were finally rushed to Sasebo, razing all the ground facilities docks, docks, factories, ammunition depots, etc. on the port, and even said that they had paid an extremely heavy price?

After this battle, it took the Japanese at least ten years to restore the vitality of the joint fleet. In addition, it would take even more huge expenses for the rebuilding of the Sasebo base. If Tang Jian had a heavy price, wouldn't Japan cry like that!

Tang Jianqing coughed, Yuan Shikai felt that he was out of control and quickly sat down, saying, "Fuhua is now the prince, congratulations!"

Tang Jian glanced at him and said, "Are you intentionally burying me? I am just an admiral with only a few thousand naval personnel. I am a competing brother Yuan there. I hold 100,000 elite soldiers in my hand and command the princes. The court ruler is in control. How can I, the prince, compare with Brother Yuan's prime minister!"

Yuan Shikai smiled embarrassedly: "It makes Fuhua laugh. If it weren't for Fuhua's plan, maybe I would still be practicing those thousands of new troops at the small station!"

Tang Jian saw that Yuan Shikai had something to say, so he waved his hand and said, "Brother Yuan, what is your relationship with me? Just say whatever you have. Don't bend around the bush. I will naturally help if I can."

After drinking a glass of wine from the glass, Yuan Shikai rubbed his hands and said, "Recently, Yihequan has been having a fierce fight in Shandong. I would like to ask Fuhua how to deal with these tens of thousands of boxers. I think Fuhua has heard of it in Weihaiwei, right?"

Tang Jian smiled: "Brother Yuan has always been decisive in killing and fighting, either suppressing or pursuing him. I have already confirmed why I still ask me?"

Seeing that his thoughts were guessed by Tang Jian, Yuan Shikai said frankly: "Actually, Fuhua, I want to use it for myself. If tens of thousands of boxers become part of their own strength, his words in the court will be even more important. Moreover, there are several adults in the south who are a little dissatisfied with me. Although there are 100,000 elite soldiers, most of them are guarding the capital, and some are still deployed in Shanhaiguan to prevent the recurrence of the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895. I'll ask you just want Fuhua to give me advice, and I have always believed in Fuhua's vision."

"If I say that Yihequan is a ill-hearted intention, it is better to suppress it than to caress. Brother Yuan doesn't have to cause trouble!" Tang Jian said lightly.

Yuan Shikai was quite convinced of Tang Jian, but since Tang Jian said that Yihequan was a ill-hearted person, it was natural that it was true, fortunately he did not use it for himself. However, Yuan Shikai did not understand the evil intentions that Tang Jian said, so he asked: "Fuhua, what is Yihequan for evil intentions?"

"Yihequan is mostly composed of poor peasants. Their slogan is 'Support the Qing Dynasty and destroy the foreign countries'. They each have their own organizations and beliefs, and they are not created by themselves. If Brother Yuan is not well controlled, Yihequan will have conflicts with the envoys of the great powers under the name of Brother Yuan, and then the great powers will have an excuse to interfere. At that time, if you indulge the Boxers, it will cause small conspiracy to cause wars among the countries, and you will be inseparable from the matter." Tang Jian further explained the reason.

Yuan Shikai had already heard the cold sweat here. During this period, boxers were very frequent in Shandong, and foreign embassies were constantly attacked. The ministers of various countries protested. Although Yuan Shikai had sent troops to encircle and suppress the enemy some time ago, it was difficult to exterminate, so he became interested in urged him. Now, after Tang Jian's point of action, he suddenly realized that if he was really not dealt with properly, the strong dissatisfaction among the countries, the Battle of the Yaro in 1860 would be repeated.

A word woke up the dreamer!

ps: The first update today!
Chapter completed!