Li Kangkai and Deng Long entered the cabin. Ma Tiexin and Wang Daquan were awakened by the fighting outside. The four of them met in the cabin, and the passionate feeling of meeting brothers was naturally inevitable.
After getting excited, he put on the wine cup and drank for a few rounds before Deng Long asked: "Old Li, didn't you and He Chao join the Southern National Defense Army? Why did you arrive in Tianjin first, and why did He Chao come with you? Why didn't you come together?"
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"You three are lucky. Just three days ago, Tianjin posted a wanted order for the Japanese troops in Shanghai. However, it was canceled three days ago. He Chao and I expected that you were coming to Tianjin, so we have already been waiting in Tianjin.
It's been ten days. I saw you guys on the street corner today and didn't dare to recognize each other. I didn't follow you until evening. He Chao is still waiting at the inn. The situation in Tianjin is tense, so I have to be careful."
Ma Tiexin complained: "Lao Li, you are not kind. You said that you should leave a plum blossom sign wherever you go. I searched all over Zhenjiang and Tianjin, but I didn't see one. What's going on?
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Li Kangkai spread his hands and said helplessly: "These agents and lackeys are smarter than ghosts. If I leave a mark, I might play into their hands."
After hearing what Li Kangkai said, Deng Long and the others finally felt relieved. Indeed, in this extraordinary period, it is best to be careful in everything.
"Old Li, how is the situation now? Can the National Defense Army reach Tianjin?" Wang Daquan asked, adjusting his glasses.
Li Kangkai smiled and said: "Don't worry, I will explain the current situation to everyone."
"He Chao and I followed the National Protector Army led by General Cai E and went northward with great momentum. Unexpectedly, they reached Luzhou and were met with a fierce counterattack by Zhang Jingyao of Luzhou. The National Protector Army could not fight for a long time and was blocked in Luzhou. There was a strong voice throughout the country to fight against Yuan.
Yuan Datou's trusted generals Feng Guozhang and Duan Qirui supported themselves, and Tang Xiangming betrayed Yuan Datou. Under pressure from all walks of life, Yuan Datou was ready to abolish the imperial system," Li Kangkai said
"So, Yuan Datou's days as emperor are coming to an end soon," Deng Long asked in surprise.
Li Kangkai nodded, took a sip of wine to moisten his throat and said: "Yuan is now the bare commander, and it is probably a matter of time before the monarchy is abolished!"
"However, things also have a very pessimistic side. General Cai E and Tang Jiyao had a dispute over military strategy. The internal conflicts of the Protectorate Army are now intensifying. General Cai E's physical condition is also declining day by day. It is estimated that as soon as Yuan Shikai abolishes the imperial system, the Protectorate Army will
The army may return to Yunnan to rest, so if you want to kill Yuan Datou, you can only plan secretly." Li Kangkai lowered his voice and said
"What do you mean? Isn't the National Defense Army planning to fight here?" Ma Tiexin asked with his eyes wide open.
"Well, it is indeed the case. First, compared to the various warlords under Yuan Datou, the strength of the National Defense Army is still relatively weak, especially armaments. Tang Jiyao has tightly limited military expenditures, and General Cai E is also powerless." Li Kangkai
After taking a sip of wine, he said depressedly.
"This Tang Jiyao is really hateful. President Kasun in Guangzhou, and now he's here to attack General Cai'e. What does he want to do?" Deng Long has always had a good temper, but when he thinks about every good situation, these people always come out to cause trouble.
I'm also extremely angry
"We have nothing to do with this. These officials strive for success and profit. We can't explain this matter clearly. Now I will tell the brothers about this mission." Li Kangkai frowned and said
"Well, Lao Li, you said, as long as it makes Yuan Datou unhappy, these brothers will do it!" Ma Tiexin slammed the wine bowl on the table and said angrily
"Do you still remember how President Song (Song Jiaoren) died?" Li Kangkai asked
"Who in China doesn't know that it was Yuan Datou, a son of a bitch, who paid off the assassin to assassinate President Song?" Wang Daquan said fiercely.
"Before I went north, I received a secret order conveyed to me by General Cai E's adjutant to assassinate Yuan Shikai at all costs. Once Yuan Shikai abolishes the imperial system, he will inevitably resume the presidential system. When the time comes, his people will support him as the president again.
The national army movement was aborted, so we can only secretly assassinate Yuan Shikai," Li Kangkai said
"Okay, I have long wanted to kill this stupid traitor!" Ma Tiexin said loudly.
"Old Li, I'm afraid that once Yuan Datou dies, the people under him will immediately become the second Yuan Datou. Assassination may not be a foolproof strategy." Deng Long thought for a while and said
"No! General Cai E and President Sun have both considered your question. As long as Yuan Shikai dies, the warlords under him will compete with each other for the position of president. If nothing else, they will say that Duan Qirui and Feng Guozhang are fighting over each other.
No, if these two people fight, they will inevitably consume each other's strength. When President Sun and General Cai E raise their arms again, there will be hope for restoring the democratic republic." Li Kangkai's eyes flashed with the spark of victory, and he patted the worried Deng Longdao.
"Having said that, can the five of us brothers kill Yuan Datou?" Deng Long frowned and asked.
"I have also reflected on this issue. What General Cai E means is that assassination requires precision rather than large numbers. Having more people will interfere with the battle of wits and courage between our brothers and the Japanese on the beach in Shanghai. General Cai is very clear about it.
, so this mission is still for us brothers," Li Kangkai said
"Xiaolong, why are you afraid? If you are afraid, don't go. I know you are thinking about that fake foreign girl. I, Ma Tiexin, have nothing to worry about. I will risk my life and kill Yuan Datou, a birdie." Ma Tiexin patted him.
Slam the table angrily
"Old Ma, why are you so angry? When have I, Deng Long, ever been afraid? This task is too difficult. I'm just afraid that if one of the brothers makes any mistake, I'm just a little worried." Deng Long sighed.
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"Okay, in this case, my opinion is, brothers, let's fight together. If we die together, we will die together. The death will be heavier than Mount Tai!" Li Kangkai stood up and raised his wine glass and said
"Okay! I don't want to be born in the same year, the same month and the same day, but I want to die in the same year and the same month!" The brothers stood up, knocked their wine bowls fiercely, and drank a lot.
After the four brothers drank wine, all their worries disappeared, and they all laughed, yes! It is rare to have close friends in life. With such a good brother accompanying you on the long road of life, the brothers can work vigorously together.
A great event, what could be more rare than this? Death, what does it matter? If we can dedicate our blood to our ideals, the brothers will die without regrets
The night was already very late. The brothers were very drunk. They returned to the cabin and fell on the bed. They immediately forgot all their worries and fell asleep. What awaited them would be a new challenge and mission.