"Commander, wars have always been the catalyst for new technologies. I think this European War of unprecedented scale must be the same. Combining artillery with internal combustion engines can achieve powerful attack power and powerful maneuverability. This is
It is an inevitable trend in the future, but this kind of weapon is still very immature and not enough to change the way of war."
"Brother Baili has a keen eye. We are a latecomer country, so we need to work harder on technological changes. Only in this way can we surpass the great powers. However, I am afraid that weapons of this quality cannot make the French willing to pay for them.
To increase reliability!”
At this time, good news also came from Guizhou. Liu Xianshi's men were completely defeated. Liu Xianshi was electrified and sent to the field. In addition, the Guangdong Army's Longjinguang Division was also completely defeated. The internal hidden dangers of the guard were eliminated. Soon the troops were directed towards Wuhan again.
and Hanyang.
During this period, Qi Rui also received a report from Xu Shuzheng. In the report, Xu Shuzheng gave a large introduction to Sichuan's strength, pointed out that the current situation of the Beiyang Army was simply unable to compete, and also emphasized the view of participating in the war to save the country, allowing Duan Qirui to
Make up your mind as soon as possible and capture Yuan Shikai, otherwise Beiyang's situation will only become more and more dangerous.
Duan Qirui also attaches great importance to Xu Shuzheng's opinions. He also knows that Xu Shuzheng is a very proud person. There are not many people in his eyes. It is rare to be able to appreciate Sichuan's actions so much. It also shows how powerful Sichuan's opponent is. Duan Qirui
Qirui immediately made a judgment and began to contact powerful factions from various places.
An undercurrent is constantly surging in Beijing. Xinhua Palace is the center of this undercurrent. Yuan Shikai, the great emperor who has just taken office for just two months, is showing his old age. He no longer has the energy to control his concubines and their jealousy.
, and did not have the energy to deal with the great powers. Lao Yuan could not understand why he had planned so hard for so long, and the majority of people supported him as emperor, and how could he become alone in the blink of an eye? Not only the southwest was against him, but even the
All the Beiyang generals around him are against him, and those who are loyal to him are a bunch of incompetent people who are simply useless.
In Lao Yuan's life, at this time, Lao Yuan suddenly realized that he had made the most wrong move, consuming all the prestige he had accumulated throughout his life, and also being infamous for a long time.
His eyes became ferocious and terrifying, and the golden dragon above seemed to be about to tear Yuan Shikai to pieces with all its fangs and claws.
Lao Yuan suddenly felt suffocated and his face turned red. At this moment, the eldest prince Yuan Keding and Yang Du came to the main hall one after another. They happened to see the pain on Yuan Shikai's face. They hurriedly called the doctor and finally let him go.
Yuan Shikai returned to normal. When Yuan Keding saw his old father in such a state, he suddenly felt chills in his heart. The eldest prince, old Yuan, who proclaimed himself emperor, had made great efforts. What he longed for most was to become the prince and inherit the great treasure in the future.
He also rules the world, but now this situation makes Yuan Keding look very frightened.
Lao Yuan didn't want to look at his son at this time, but looked at Yang Du: "Mr. Xizi, is there any bad news? Tell me about it. I've thought about it and can hold on!"
Yang Du saw the miserable look on Lao Yuan's face, and felt bursts of sadness in his heart, "Your Majesty, the guards have surrounded Wuchang and Hanyang. Lu Rongting from Guangdong and Guangxi also sent troops to attack Fujian. In addition, people from Sun Wen's group also ran to Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
Making trouble in Shanghai!"
Yang Du stopped at this point and saw that Yuan Shikai had not changed much. On the contrary, there was a hint of a wry smile on the corner of his mouth: "Xizi, these are small things. Tell me the truth, right?"
Those people below have secretly communicated with Qiao Yu and want to make the old man step down?" Qin Fu joins the European war!"
"Duan Zhiquan agreed?" Lao Yuan asked again, Yang Du nodded: "Duan Qirui has already contacted the Beiyang generals everywhere, I'm afraid there will be results soon!"
"Zhiquan is still too young. Qiao Jiasanlang is scheming and far-sighted in his actions. We old-fashioned people can't compare with us. If Zhiquan continues like this, he may ruin Beiyang, but these are beyond my control!"
Yuan Shikai suddenly spoke in a very bleak tone, and looked at Yang Du with eager eyes: "Mr. Xizi, do you think I can return to Huanshang Village? I still want to be a fisherman!"
The desolate and poignant meaning in Lao Yuan's words almost made those who heard it cry, and those who heard it were sad. Yuan Keding on the side was immediately heartbroken. His father had lost his ambition, and he, the prince, was completely hopeless.
"Father, please don't say that. There are still soldiers who are loyal to you. Zhang Jingyao from Wuchang has sent a telegram. He vowed to live and die with Wuchang City. Wu Xiangzhen and Li Binzhi's two mixed brigades also rushed to Wuchang, where
There are a total of 50,000 troops. Feng Guozhang in Nanjing also said that he would send troops to support. In addition, Japan's Minister Ri Zhiyi came to visit several times and said that Japan would send troops to help my father when necessary. Don't be discouraged.
!”
"You son of a bitch, get out of here!" After Yuan Shikai heard his son mention Ri Zhiyi, he immediately became angry and kicked Yuan Keding on the shoulder, knocking the eldest prince out of the first-class roll.
"Asshole, you are still thinking about the Japanese people. My father was forced by the Japanese people today. If there were no twenty-one principles, my father would not have lost his prestige, nor would he be eager to become emperor, so he would not be in this situation.
Bu Tianchi, I want to deliberately kill my father, and I want to harm China!"
The city of Bei Jing was covered by dark clouds, but Sichuan was enjoying great prosperity at this time. Victories were achieved on all battlefields. Zhang Bailin succeeded the governor of Guizhou, and most of Guizhou fell into the hands of Qiao Yu. Although Cai E still tried his best to safeguard his own interests.
, but Yunnan still relies on Sichuan's financial resources, so Cai E has no practical solution. It seems that Duan Qirui is about to agree to force Yuan Shikai to abdicate. Sichuan is about to usher in the most important development opportunity. Qiao Yu is naturally happy.
It's hard to put into words.
Just three days ago, another good news came from the northern battlefield. Liu Xiang and Chen Shufan reached an agreement, and the Sichuan army officially took over the entire Hanzhong area. The cavalry division led by Liu Yunhong also invaded Gansu, advancing with great success and occupying Tianshui.
The situation of Zhang Guangjian, the governor of Gansu Province, was extremely critical. In the battle with Sichuan, Zhang Guangjian's direct lineage suffered heavy losses. In the rush to escape, most of his subordinates were defeated. Moreover, because Zhang Guangjian supported Yuan Shikai in proclaiming himself emperor, he lost all his prestige. Hui clan warlords were also dissatisfied with him.
Under the rule of Zhang Guangjian, especially Ma Anliang, his subordinates were used as cannon fodder by Zhang Guangjian. The huge casualties made Ma Anliang feel distressed. However, Zhang Guangjian's subordinates also suffered heavy losses and had lost the ability to suppress all forces. Therefore, Ma Anliang's side
He fled back to Gansu and contacted all parties to prepare to expel Zhang Guangjian.
Zhang Guangjian is now on pins and needles, regretting more than ever. Moreover, after the duplication of Shaanxi and Shanxi, Gansu's connection with Bei Jing was also cut off, and he could not get the support of Beiyang, making his position even more unstable.
"Captain, someone is coming to visit!" When Zhang Guangjian was at a loss, he suddenly heard that someone was coming to visit. He was a little surprised. When he took the business card and saw it, Zhang Guangjian was even more shocked. It turned out that the name card said
Zhou Lang, the trade consultant of Sichuan Investment Company, was actually sent by Sichuan. The two sides were currently at war. How could they send someone here? Could it be that they wanted to negotiate, so Zhang Guangjian hurriedly asked his men to invite the other party in.
Zhou Lang is not very old, just in his early twenties. He is one of the first batch of students of Sichuan University. Sichuan University's status is getting higher and higher. With the development of industry, the talent gap for science, engineering, economics, trade, law, etc. is becoming more and more serious. These college students
They were all treated as treasures. They had signed contracts before they even graduated, and even received their salaries. They became the well-deserved pride of heaven, completely different from their counterparts in later generations.
However, Zhou Lang was an exception among these people. He only studied at Sichuan University for a year and a half, and then he dropped out of school. With less than a hundred yuan, he began to help purchase agricultural products. Soon, with the convenience of the First World War,
His wealth skyrocketed and he soon became a millionaire. Then he cooperated with Sichuan Investment Bank and participated in the development of Guizhou coal mines, which made a lot of profits. This time he also came to Lanzhou to visit Zhang Guangjian with a mission.
"Captain Zhang, I heard that your life is not going well, so I came to see you, hoping to help you solve your problems."
How could Zhang Guangjian, a high-ranking official in the province, take a young businessman seriously? What's more, when he came up, he brazenly said that he wanted to help him. He really didn't know how to live or die.
"Humph, as the ruler of a province, everything is fine, you don't need to worry!"
"Captain Zhang, you will no longer be the governor of Gansu soon. To be honest, the guards believe that you are Yuan Shikai's lackey and are about to launch a large army to attack Gansu. Not only that, Ma Anliang and others will also drive you away from this throne.
You can't sit still for much longer!"
"Who are you? Are you sent here by Qiao Yu?"
"Captain Zhang, I am a businessman from Sichuan, but I can help you solve your current dilemma, and I can also keep your position!"
Zhang Guangjian gradually calmed down and knew that the other party must have been sent by Qiao Yu. Since Qiao Yu was willing to talk to him, it meant that he was still valuable, so Zhang Guangjian breathed a sigh of relief.
"Tell me, if you have any request, as long as it is acceptable, I will agree!"
"It's very simple. This is a Gansu development contract. As long as you sign it, Sichuan will do its best to keep your position as governor!"
Gansu is not a wealthy province, but Gansu has a huge attraction for Qiao Yu, mainly due to Gansu's attractive natural resources. Gansu's nickel ore reserves account for more than 60% of the country's total, and nickel occupies the largest share in the military industry.
It plays an important role as the main raw material for the production of high-nickel alloy steel. The production of guns, warships, and various industrial equipment is inseparable from nickel. Sichuan now produces large quantities of arms and weapons, relying on the supply of Sichuan Limahe nickel mine.
However, the scale of this nickel mine is too small to support the further development of the military industry, so acquiring the Jinchuan Nickel Mine in Gansu Province has become an inevitable choice.