But just dragging on like this is not a solution. If East China ** really sends troops, then it will be a big trouble. Even if you surrender to East China ** at that time, you will surrender in front of the battlefield. This is far worse than the effect of taking the initiative to surrender to East China **. Therefore, Yuan Shikai also thought about whether to test East China ** again or just make the matter clear. Although doing so will make him in a passive situation in bargaining with East China **, it is better than waiting to die.

At this moment, Zhu Erdian came to Tianjin to visit Yuan Shikai, lobbying Yuan Shikai to go to the south to create a new situation, and said that if Yuan Shikai is willing to go to the south, then all countries will support Yuan Shikai and provide help to Yuan Shikai. At the same time, they can also operate Yuan Shikai to go to the south.

After hearing Zhu Erdian's words, Yuan Shikai was also surprised and happy. This was a way to demolish it. First of all, he could take this opportunity to leave Beijing without having to accompany the Qing court to bury it. Moreover, he also agreed with Zhu Erdian's judgment that once East China sent troops, it would inevitably unify the north first. This is because the main territory of East China, Shandong, Henan, Northeast and other places are all in the north. Therefore, East China cannot use troops to the south first. In this way, he can really show his strength and create a world when he goes to the south at this time, and not to mention the support of various countries. Secondly, if he really conquers another world in the south, he can also increase his capital to ask for the price of East China.

However, Yuan Shikai is a steady person after all, and he will not just listen to the wind and rain. Zhu Erdian agreed immediately after saying this, so he learned about the detailed situation from Zhu Erdian. Once he went to the south, various countries studied how much help they could provide to him. Zhu Erdian did not hide it. Bi Jing was unable to fool things, and Yuan Shikai replied truthfully. Now French consul Fran is recruiting merchants from various countries to raise funds. In addition, banks from various countries can also provide low-interest loans to Yuan Shikai, but the amount of the whole body needs to be negotiated again, and can help Yuan Shikai train troops, sell arms, etc.

After hearing this, Yuan Shikai felt relieved and told Zhu Erdian that he would have to think about it for a few days. Zhu Erdian also knew that Yuan Shikai could not decide on such a major matter at once, and it always took time to consider it seriously. Today was only the first time to contact him, so Yuan Shikai said goodbye and left.

After Zhu Erdian left, Yuan Shikai also began to weigh the success or failure of going to the south at this time. Although staying in Beijing would definitely be a dead end, it is the best time to go to the south at this time. Bi Jingnan is having a flood and its relationship with East China has deteriorated. It can be said that it is full of dangers. Is it necessary to go to the south at this time? Should I wait for a while? It is not too late to set off after the crisis has passed; secondly, Yuan Shikai started training in a small station, worked diligently and worked hard to manage 10

After years of age, he climbed to his current position. His main positions include Minister of the Military Affairs Office, Governor of Zhili, Minister of Beiyang, and Minister of the Military Training Association. Although he cannot be said to be in power alone, he is also in power. However, most of his foundation is in the north. Although he cannot be said to have given up all the foundations of the north, he must be in the tenth place. However, Yuan Shikai did not have much resources in the south. If he had to start over, he could regain his strength? These two issues must be clarified before he could decide whether to go to the south.

Of course, Yuan Shikai could not decide on such a major matter alone, so he recruited his staff to negotiate. After everyone's consultation, everyone agreed that although the south is almost in crisis, there is an opportunity in crisis. Only when he goes to the south during such a crisis can Yuan Shikai have the opportunity to quickly gain a foothold in the south, as long as Yuan Shikai can quickly quell the southern crisis.

It is not difficult to quell the crisis in the south. Guan Jian’s problem is actually in the East China. As long as the East China is unintentionally occupying the provinces along the Yangtze River and only seeking one Anhui Province, the crisis in the south will be eliminated by more than half. As for floods, it is not a problem. The peak period of floods has passed. As long as the disaster victims are resettled, they can avoid forced support. Moreover, there is support from various countries, so it is not difficult to deal with it.

As long as the grand strategy of East China is to first use troops to the north, then naturally, they will have no intention of occupying the provinces along the Yangtze River. Therefore, when he went to the south, the chance of success was still high. Bi Jing is not really starting from scratch like when he was training in a small station. Although he was not a fledgling at that time, his fame, qualifications, experience, and power were far from comparable to now. What's more, he still had a relatively powerful army.

Although I went to the south and could only serve as the governor of one side, of course, in terms of position, it was far less prominent than now, but there were many outsiders. I worked in Beijing. Although I was in a high position and had a high position and power, after all, I was undercurrents at the foot of the emperor. The local governor could not only obtain territory, but also stay away from the center of the Qing court, and acted less and less. Moreover, with the support of various countries, I could also recruit troops, train troops, and expand my strength. Once the war in East China started, I could hold my troops in the south, and even control the side. I would like to pass the two days of addiction to the princes.

After the discussion was clear, Yuan Shikai also visited Zhu Erdian when he borrowed it back to Beijing. After several collusions, the two reached a general agreement, so Zhu Erdian also began to operate Yuan Shikai to go to the south.

At this time in Anhui Province, a Qing nobles colluded with Japanese intelligence personnel, and used the Red Lotus Cult as a cover to launch a fearful attack on the disaster victim resettlement camp. Then the People's Army launched an attack and launched a battle to wipe out the Red Lotus Cult.

Zhu Erdian took advantage of this incident and on behalf of the ministers of various countries, he sent a diplomatic note to the Prime Minister's Office, pointing out that the floods, turmoil, war and other matters in the Yangtze River Basin have seriously damaged the interests of various countries. Therefore, all countries unanimously demanded that the Qing court take favorable measures to restore stability in the Yangtze River Basin.

Although all countries had restrained a lot at this time, Bi Jing had accumulated power for decades. Moreover, the Qing court knew that all countries were afraid of the East China National Congress, not themselves, so they dared not underestimate their attitudes to the other countries. Moreover, the areas in the Yangtze River Basin were indeed too chaotic at this time, and the Qing court was also considering how to appease the areas in the Yangtze River Basin. So Prince Qing and Zhang Zhidong held several talks with Zhu Erdian. Zhu Erdian made suggestions to the Qing court: to send a minister with capable, prestige, and relatively good relations with the East China National Congress to the south to preside over the overall situation, be responsible for disaster relief, quelling unrest, negotiating with the East China National Congress, stabilize the situation, and restore peace and equal work.

In fact, anyone can see that the conditions offered by Zhu Erdian were actually tailor-made for Yuan Shikai, but the Qing court was a little undecided and hesitant on this issue. He did not doubt that Zhu Erdian had any conspiracy, but the Qing court also needed Yuan Shikai now. If Yuan Shikai had any accidents in the south, it would be a huge loss for the Qing court.

After a few days of delay, the People's Army pacified the Red Lotus Newspaper and instead attacked Anhui Province. At this time, Zhu Erdian was also a little impatient. On the one hand, he instructed the British Consul in Qingdao to negotiate with the East China ** to understand the intention of the East China **, and on the other hand, he issued the final spy to the Qing court, claiming that if the Qing court did not take effective measures that would satisfy all countries, then all countries would cooperate with the East China ** to restore peace in the Yangtze River Basin.

The Qing court was also scared. If countries and East China teamed up, the entire south would probably not be able to be saved. Therefore, it finally decided to appoint Yuan Shikai as the governor of Liangjiang and the minister of disaster relief. From now on, he went south to take office and presided over the disaster relief matters. In fact, it was to meet the requirements of Britain. On another line, merchants from various countries also felt huge pressure, so they quickly collected more than 3 million taels of silver, so Zhu Erdian came to visit Yuan Shikai overnight.

At this time, Yuan Shikai said again: "Mr. Minister, I just don't know what the attitude is on the East China ** side. I'm not afraid that you will laugh at me for being timid and say anything. If East China ** insists on conquering the entire Yangtze River Basin this time, I'm afraid that I will not be able to make up for the situation when I took office in Jinling, and I'm afraid that even my life will be left there."

Although Yuan Shikai judged that the primary goal of East China was the north rather than the south, this was just his own judgment after all, and Yuan Shikai himself was not sure. Moreover, going to the south this time was a big gamble. He did not put all his hopes on his own judgment, so it was necessary to declare to Zhu Erdian. On the other hand, it also implied that Zhu Erdian should do the work on East China, at least test the attitude of East China. Moreover, Yuan Shikai also made up his mind that if East China was the south rather than the north, he might as well take this opportunity to take the initiative to surrender to East China.

Zhu Erdian smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lord Yuan, we have already met with East China through diplomatic channels. Their attitude was to unintentionally expand the war and occupy the entire Yangtze River Basin. However, they also asked the court to give them a clear explanation."

Yuan Shikai was relieved when he heard this and said, "It's so good, but for this explanation, I'm afraid only the court can make a decision, but I can't make a decision. Of course, I can do my best to provide them with convenience within the scope of my governor of Liangjiang."

Zhu Erdian nodded and said, "I know this, and we will negotiate with East China ** again, but I suggest that Lord Yuan go to the East China ** personally to have an interview with East China ** and determine their respective goals, conditions and requirements, because this is the business of you two, and we cannot intervene too deeply."
Chapter completed!