Fengxian Jiangshan

The two sides started arguing in the middle of the night yesterday, which made Yuan Shikai very annoyed. He asked these people to help observe Zhang Zuolin, but these guys didn't provide him with any valuable information. Nothing.

In fact, this was also a manifestation of Lao Yuan's factions being intertwined and his command ineffective. Lao Yuan had no choice but to cheer up and inspect Zhang Zuolin himself to see if this little warlord was obedient.

The meeting place was arranged in Huairen Hall. When Lao Zhang walked in, he found that Lao Yuan hadn't arrived. He sat for a while, looking around at the display of Huairen Hall.There is a taste of combining Chinese and Western here, with huge imported sofas, Western clocks, and a Chinese-style Duobao Pavilion, on which there are many rusty bronze utensils.

Lao Zhang knew nothing about these things. His eyes fell on a western pocket watch. This pocket watch was shining like gold. It was made of pure gold at first glance. The watch chain is also made of gold, and the whole pocket watch is extraordinarily luxurious.

When Lao Zhang was watching, he coughed suddenly: "Yuting, we met here three years ago, time flies too fast!"

Zhang Zuolin turned his head abruptly, only to see the chunky Yuan Shikai walking in wearing a presidential uniform. Lao Zhang hurriedly stood up and saluted a standard military salute: "Reporting to the President, Zhang Zuolin, the commander of the 27th Army Division, is here to report on his duties. Please instruct!"

Lao Yuan smiled all over his face: "Yuting, don't be so nervous, let's just chat casually." He walked up to Duobaoge, picked up the pocket watch casually, and stuffed it into Zhang Zuolin's hand.

"Hehe, gadgets, let's make them all commemorative!"

Zhang Zuolin took it in his hand, with a gleam of joy on his face, and quickly said, "Thank you, President!"

Yuan Shikai signaled Zhang Zuolin to sit down, and Lao Yuan asked again: "Yuting, how is Fengtian's safety?"

"Reporting to the President, there are three main threats to Fengtian's security. One is the Mongolian bandits, the second is the Zongshe, and the third is Japan. The policy of resolutely exterminating the Mongolian bandits has always been adopted. As long as they dare to invade the border, they will be completely wiped out, deterring the rest, etc. In recent years, the banditry has been reduced a lot. The Zongshe Party is the product of the old thieves of the former Qing Dynasty, who tried to split the country. Not long ago, we cracked the treason case of Shanqi and Shengyun. A large-scale investigation was carried out to eliminate hidden dangers in the bud."

Yuan Shikai listened carefully, instead of nodding, he said approvingly: "Well done, well done, but in the final analysis, the Japanese are the biggest threat. I don't know what advice Yuting has?"

"President, the Japanese are different from the previous two. It is not appropriate to use brute force to fight, but you must not sit back and watch the Japanese expand their power. You must know that they are ambitious and greedy. They should be confined to the Manchurian subsidiary area, and beheaded at the same time. Cut off their connection with Fengtian merchants, cut off their minions, without domestic forces to help them, even if the Japanese have great abilities, it is useless."

Hearing this, Lao Yuan had a gratified smile on his face, and he couldn't help clapping his hands: "Yuting, I'm relieved that you can express your opinion. Japan is strong and we are weak. We must not be like those gangs. As the literati said, for the sake of a moment of loyalty, hit the stone with an egg. But we must also be on guard against the ambitions of the Japanese to prevent them from getting their hands outside the pass, and to ensure the perfection of the world."

"Don't worry, the President, as long as Zuolin is alive, he will definitely protect Fengtian's safety. No matter whether it is the red-haired Luocha or the heavenly king, no one wants to get involved in Fengtian."

Zhang Zuolin's statement was forceful, but Lao Yuan could also hear it. Isn't this an allusion to himself, but Yuan Shikai still couldn't find a rebuttal.

He had no choice but to change the subject, sighed and said, "It's hard for me to be a great president. Every time I want to make a difference, I encounter all kinds of obstacles. The Republic of China has been established for four years, but the country has not prospered. I feel ashamed when I think about it!"

"President, Zuolin is a soldier. He shouldn't talk about politics, but those literati can only talk about it, write a thousand words, and have no idea. The president should be decisive with an iron fist, and there is no need to estimate them. If these people still don't know what to do, just go Put a gun to their heads and see what they have to say."

Old Yuan smiled wryly and shook his head: "No, for many years, China has paid attention to not being punished by words. Now it is the Republic of China, a republic system, and freedom of speech is emphasized. These literati are famous, and they cannot be beaten or scolded. It's so helpless."

"President, you can't let them shout around and disturb people's hearts. Everyone knows that there are thousands of people in a family and one person in charge. Now that the president is the head of state, he should be arbitrary."

"Well said, right!" Lao Yuan finally showed a smile on his face: "Yuting, what do you think of Junxian and Gonghe? Which one is better?"

Zhang Zuolin said in a bit of embarrassment: "President, Zuolin came from a grassy background and doesn't understand politics at all. I really don't know which one is better?"

"Don't be afraid, talk about it casually, what you just talked about is very good."

Zhang Zuolin thought for a while, and then said: "Only the feet know whether the shoes fit well. Zuolin only knows that the Republic of China was established for a few years. From this point of view, the republic is just an excuse for them. If we want to revive the country, we must take strong measures and work together. Zuolin thinks that maybe Junxian is better."

Lao Yuan was immediately elated, and Zhang Zuolin's few words touched his heart. He not only supported Jun Xian, but also scolded Sun Wen and his gang by the way.Old Yuan nodded frequently, and said happily: "Yuting is knowledgeable, very good! Don't worry, as long as you can obey orders and serve the country, you will not be treated badly."

"Thank you, President, for your cultivation!"

Lao Yuan was obviously in a good mood, and then asked about Fengtian's situation, and Zhang Zuolin's family situation, how his wife and children were doing.

After talking for a while, Lao Yuan suddenly changed the subject and asked with a smile: "Zuolin, I heard that you and Zhu Erdian had negotiated a big deal in Keding's villa yesterday. I don't know what happened. ?”

"President, Fengtian has newly built several factories. It just so happens that the Western powers are fighting a war and urgently need supplies, so a little cooperation agreement has been negotiated."

Obviously Zhang Zuolin would not tell Yuan Shikai everything, so he just introduced it briefly.

"It is very good to be able to open up the Western market and earn money from foreigners. I heard that it was all done by a young man. This is even more remarkable. Sir Zhu Erdian is a very cunning old fox. To persuade him, you have to rely on real skills. !"

Lao Yuan turned the topic to Zhang Tinglan again, Zhang Zuolin also said with a smile: "That child is the son of my brother Zhang Zuoxiang, who is very flexible in mind, reads a lot, and thinks a lot, so he can always find some unexpected solutions. But the child He was still too young to know the seriousness, and he made Lianggong angry, so I gave him a hard lesson after I went back."

"No need, young man!" Lao Yuan said with a smile: "Everyone has a time when they are young and frivolous. If you let him go to Beijing for some experience, see more of the world, and increase his knowledge, he will definitely be a pillar of the country in the future!"

As soon as Lao Zhang heard that Yuan Shikai intended to keep Zhang Tinglan in Beijing, Lao Zhang immediately became vigilant. Now Zhang Tinglan is the money bag of the 27th Division, the barrel of a gun, without him hosting, how to cooperate with Fred, how to make money through the Middle East Road arms!

Lao Zhang already regarded Zhang Tinglan as his right-hand man, how could Lao Yuan poach her away.

"President, it is Ting Lan's blessing to be favored by you. But the child is only 17 years old this year, and he still needs to listen to his father's opinion. If Fuchen agrees, I have nothing else to say. Let him practice in Beijing for a while. Improve your skills!"

Old Yuan squinted his eyes, thought for a while, and said with a smile: "I really need to listen to the opinions of my parents. If you have time these few days, you can bring Ting Lan here. I will also take a look at this talented young man."

The time for the interview came soon, and Lao Zhang left Huairen Hall and returned to the Liuguo Hotel. As soon as he entered his room, Lao Zhang casually threw the pocket watch that Lao Yuan gave him on the sofa. Both Zhang Tinglan and Zhang Xueliang Waiting for him to come back in Lao Zhang's house, seeing that Lao Zhang's complexion was not very good, they were all worried.

"Ting Lan, Lao Yuan has taken a fancy to you and wants to poach someone, what should you say?"

Chapter 65 Identity

Long before coming to Beijing, Zhang Tinglan and Lao Zhang analyzed Yuan Shikai's ambivalence. Zhang Zuolin took it very seriously. Therefore, how to behave became a problem. A submissive Lao Yuan would think that he could not be reused. People will also jump out and step on a few feet.

If it was too tough, it would be of no benefit to make old Yuan Xinxin afraid. After some consideration, Lao Zhang found that it was best to show enough strength while deliberately exposing some character flaws, so that Yuan Shikai mistakenly believed that he was easy to control.

Therefore, during the interview, Lao Zhang would say that the heavenly king and Lao Tzu should not even try to get their hands on Fengtian. This is beating Yuan Shikai. If you send someone to Fengtian casually, you have to see if Lao Zhang agrees.In addition, Zhang Zuolin showed the recklessness and greed of a reckless person from time to time.

For example, the beating of the Chongwenmen tax official, or the conflict with Liang Shiyi, or the pocket watch.Ever since Zhang Tinglan made repeated troubles, Division 27 has ample funds on his books, and Lao Zhang also has millions of deposits in Daosheng Bank. Would he care about a pocket watch?

However, Lao Zhang found a shiny golden pocket watch among a pile of rusty bronzes, as if he was afraid that others would not know, so he pretended to be attracted, and sure enough, Lao Yuan gave him the pocket watch when he came in. .

Lao Zhang is also a high-ranking person. He knows very well that this is just a small way to buy people's hearts, and it is also a test to see if he is greedy for money.After returning to the Liuguo Hotel, Lao Zhang casually threw the pocket watch on the sofa, not caring at all.

On the contrary, when Zhang Xueliang saw his father throwing out a shiny golden object, he quickly picked it up, saw that it was a delicate pocket watch, and started to play with it casually.

"Seventh Lord, President Yuan is too stingy. We gave them so many things from the Yuan family, and he returned the gift with a pocket watch. It's not appropriate!"

"President Yuan doesn't think so. This is a gift from the future Lord Long Live, and it's something for the emperor. When Lao Yuan becomes the emperor, we will get a memorial tablet and offer this thing as a family heirloom."

Lao Zhang picked up the tea cup, took a few sips, moistened his throat, and said, "Ting Lan, Lao Yuan also heard about the signing of the contract between you and Zhu Erdian. He has a crush on you and wants to keep you in Beijing for training."

Zhang Xueliang, who was playing with the pocket watch at the side, heard this, his small eyes widened immediately, he put the pocket watch aside, and said angrily: "Father, Datou Yuan wants to exchange a gold watch for brother Tinglan. It's wishful thinking, from head to toe, Brother Ting Lang is a man of gold, pure gold!" Zhang Xueliang was also anxious.

Zhang Tinglan knew better, although Yuan Shikai was powerful now, but he was dying and dying.On the contrary, Zhang Zuolin is the sun at midnight, with great development potential. Zhang Tinglan will never stay in Beijing to be buried with Lao Yuan.

What's more, today's Beijing is full of old bureaucrats fighting for power and power. They can't do any serious business. It can't compare with Fengtian's freedom and unrestrained style, which can be played at will.

"Seventh Lord, Lao Yuan has never had a lot of money, and besides, he wants to be the emperor, and he needs to spend money on everything. He doesn't really want to keep me, but just wants to make some money to spend."

"That's right, do you have the ability to get him money?"

"No!" Zhang Tinglan replied very simply: "If you want to make money, you have to show courage in doing things. If we want to do something in Fengtian, we have to fight against the Japanese, especially in Beijing. But Lao Yuan The subordinates are intertwined, and there are great powers watching over them, wanting to get anything real, the obstacles are so huge, Beijing is a quagmire, if you fall into it, don’t even think about getting out.”

"Although Lao Yuan didn't say it clearly, he already had this idea and asked me to take you to the presidential palace. If Lao Yuan insists on keeping you, I can't refuse!"

Of course Zhang Zuolin didn't want Zhang Tinglan to stay in Beijing, but he couldn't directly reject Lao Yuan. If Yuan Shikai was annoyed, it would be useless for him to go to Beijing this time.

Zhang Tinglan is also very aware of the importance of it. He rolled his eyes and carefully considered the countermeasures.

"Seventh Lord, you said that I caused some trouble, so that Lao Yuan dare not keep me in Beijing, what's your idea?"