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Chapter 474 Three-nine-five, the spring breeze will not change the old wave

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    Yang Yongtai nodded and said: "That's right! Although the Mongolians have lost their former fierce and brave spirit under the influence of Tibetan Buddhism, their strength cannot be underestimated, especially in the vast Gobi grassland.  The people's expertise in riding and shooting was brought to the extreme, posing a huge threat to infantry and logistics. Moreover, according to intelligence, the Tsarist Russian Army Ministry ordered the Irkutsk Military District to equip the Irkutsk Military District with 15,000 rifles and 15,000 sabers six months ago.  , 7.5 million rounds of ammunition were handed over to the Outer Mongolia separatist group; and a battalion of infantry and hundreds of Cossack cavalry were sent to Kulun in the name of strengthening the defense of the consulate to help Outer Mongolia train its troops. It is estimated that they can barely go to war now.

    "Originally, for us, when the congressional election is coming, sending troops on an expedition can greatly win the favor of the people and win the votes of voters. However, our army currently has two brigades on its way to Tibet, and two divisions and one brigade are on the way.  In Hubei, there is also a brigade stationed in Datong, Shanxi, which puts great logistical pressure on the two provinces of Sichuan and Shaanxi, and the military strength is also slightly insufficient. Many of the current garrison troops in Sichuan and Shaanxi provinces are new recruits who have just joined the army and have never experienced  In the battle formation, if two divisions are dispatched to go north, not only will it be difficult to win, but it will also easily lead to a void in defense. Furthermore, if Yuan Xiangcheng dispatches our Hubei or Shanxi garrison to go north, how should we respond? Promise him, the Beiyang Army will take advantage of the opportunity.  If you don't agree to it, he will create public opinion and ruin your reputation.

    "The most critical thing is the possible consequences of sending troops. Outer Mongolia is a tasteless piece of food that is a pity to abandon. Even if we put down the rebellion, it will be difficult to station troops there for a long time. Outer Mongolia has been plotting rebellion for a long time, and now there is Tsarist Russia  With overt and covert support, once our troops withdraw, the rebellion is likely to revive. Moreover, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Gansu, Xinjiang and other provinces are adjacent to Mongolia. If their cavalry divides up and goes south to invade, it will be a serious problem for us!"

    Sun Yuanqi let out a long sigh: "I'm afraid Yuan Xiangcheng also hopes that I can take the initiative, right? After all, Yuan Xiangcheng is still a nationalist or democrat. In his heart, he hopes to build China into a powerful country ruled by him, and he never wants to  Mongolia became independent. However, he was also clearly aware that Tsarist Russia was a behemoth that was not something that China could provoke at the moment, so he strongly advocated peaceful means to resolve it. However, his compromising attitude made Tsarist Russia and Outer Mongolia feel weak and easy to bully, which made them increasingly  He became arrogant and arrogant, so he hoped that I could take the initiative to teach them a lesson.

    "As you said, if we send troops, we have several advantages. First, the provinces of Shanxi, Shaanxi, Gansu, and Xinjiang are adjacent to Mongolia. There is no need to worry about us passing through the Beiyang Army's territory, and the supply line is relatively short. Secondly, we have relatively abundant food and wages, and firearms.  It is relatively complete and will not open its mouth to him. Thirdly, we are a local force. Even if we really fight with Tsarist Russia, he has room for change as the central government. Of course, the best result he hopes for is that we fight with Outer Mongolia.  Both sides lose, and then he can profit from it."

    "Sir, how should we deal with this matter?" Yang Yongtai asked.

    Sun Yuanqi pondered: "Yuan Xiangcheng hopes that we can take the initiative to jump out. Naturally, we cannot fall into his trap and let him get his wish. But now is a critical moment in the election campaign, and we still have to make superficial remarks. We might as well use the Central Committee of the New China Party  In name, it electrified the whole country to support President Yuan Da and the State Council in resolving the Outer Mongolia issue as soon as possible without losing territory or sovereignty. It also stated that the border provinces such as Shaanxi, Gansu, Shanxi, and New Zealand will actively organize and train civilian armies. Once the matter breaks down,  Then he responded to the central government¡¯s call to send troops to the Northern Expedition.¡±

    Yang Yongtai was a little confused and asked tentatively: "Sir, do we really want to train the militia, or are we just bluffing to deal with Yuan Xiangcheng?"

    Sun Yuanqi said: "Of course it is true! The princes of Outer Mongolia have been trying to be independent for a long time, and now that Tsarist Russia is behind it, I am afraid that it will be difficult to do so through peace talks. Even if they stop fighting for a while, they will still make trouble after all.  , we must be prepared to use force to counter the rebellion as soon as possible. Once things become impossible, no matter what Yuan Xiangcheng does, we must send troops."

    As a traveler, Sun Yuanqi naturally knew that Outer Mongolia eventually became independent and became a buffer zone between the two great powers of China and Russia.  Although he doesn¡¯t know how many ups and downs he has experienced from being inseparable to parting ways, Sun Yuanqi still hopes that China¡¯s territory can maintain its current begonia leaf shape, rather than being gnawed into a rooster by the great powers.  If the opportunity is right, we don't even rule out the possibility of having sex.

    Yang Yongtai hesitated for a moment and then said: "Sir, the last time we entered Tibet rashly, we have made the British government very unhappy. For this reason, the British army stationed in India was dispatched to escort Thubten Gyatso from Kalimpong back to Tibet. We may encounter  It will be a fierce battle. Fortunately, the provinces of Sichuan and Shaanxi have no border with the United Kingdom. Although Tibet is adjacent to India and blocked by high mountains in the middle, there is no need for the British to use force. Now your Excellency is preparing to send troops to Outer Mongolia.

      "Although Outer Mongolia is slightly more prosperous than Tibet, it is also lackluster. It is not enough to be happy about gains and not enough to be sad about losses. Moreover, Outer Mongolia is backed by Tsarist Russia. Tsarist Russia's food appearance is not like that of Britain, which pretends to be a gentleman even though it is salivating.  It seems that they have always been simple and crude and advocated killing. It may not be a blessing for the northwest to annoy them. Using a corner of China to make enemies of the two most powerful countries in the world, I'm afraid there will be some¡ª¡ª"

    "Is it a little unwise?" Sun Yuanqi sighed before continuing, "Actually, if it were possible to resolve the territorial dispute peacefully, I would not be willing to antagonize Britain and Russia, but is this possible? Both countries had only noses in the past.  They used all kinds of despicable means to continuously devour and encroach to become such a vast empire today. In their eyes, China is like a treasure in the hands of a fool, and it should be kept by them. We Chinese should not do the same.  There is no right to refuse their kindness.

    "It is useless to be kind, courteous and thrifty against this kind of banditry. Peaceful negotiations can only be delayed for a while, but not forever. The best way is to have the courage to harden your heart and severely break the thieves' claws that they have extended.  Let them not dare to stretch their hands again. Although Tibet and Outer Mongolia are rioting now, they are still Chinese territory after all. We can send troops to quell the chaos with confidence. As long as we can suppress the rebellion quickly, even if Britain and Russia are not happy,  , and dare not send troops to intervene blatantly."

    Seeing that Yang Yongtai was hesitant to speak, Sun Yuanqi comforted him again: "Chang Qing, don't worry too much! I will carefully consider sending troops to Outer Mongolia and will not act rashly. At the moment, we mainly place our hope on Yuan Xiangcheng's peace negotiations. In Shaanxi  The formation and training of civilian armies in border provinces such as Gansu, Gansu, Shanxi, and Singapore are just preparations for emergencies, and it will take at least half a year to form an army. At present, our first priority is still the congressional election."

    Yang Yongtai was relieved.

    Sun Yuanqi could keep Yang Yongtai calm for a while, but the external craze for conquering Mongolia and resisting Russia was getting higher and higher, which was far beyond what Sun Yuanqi could calm down.  In early December, people in Beijing, Tianjin, and Shanghai almost simultaneously went to the Russian-Chinese Dosheng Bank for bank runs.  In Beijing alone, as much as 2.5 million yuan in cash was withdrawn in just three days. As a result, shops everywhere were afraid to accept Daosheng Bank banknotes. The banknotes found by the bank could not even be sold on the market.  circulation.

    Sun Yat-sen was not willing to be left alone. At one moment he advocated that the "Russian-Mongolian Entente" should never be recognized and that it must be persisted to the end; at another moment he advocated that the "Russian-Mongolian Entente" could be completely ignored for now and wait for the actions of the Tsarist Russian government; at another moment he advocated reforming the currency system and solving financial difficulties.  He persisted in resisting Russia for a long time until victory; at one point he advocated forming a Sino-Japanese alliance to jointly fight against Russia.  All in all, I had a great time reading the newspaper.

    Huang Xing also wrote to Yuan Shikai outlining his counter-insurgency proposals, requiring each province to mobilize 4,000 elite troops to form an army to conquer Mongolia. A total of 88,000 troops could be obtained from the 22 provinces. Such a scale would ensure a solid chance of victory.  He even relied on his half-baked military skills to outline a northward route for the Mongolian army, that is, from Beijing to Zhangjiakou, passing through the Ulanqab League and Yikzhao League in Inner Mongolia and arriving at Kulun in the northwest of Tushetu Khan.  Li Yuanhong, who listened to operas and walked birds in the capital every day, also advocated using troops to invade Mongolia.

    When everyone was clamoring to conquer Mongolia and resist Russia, Sun Yuanqi was unable to directly send troops to the Northern Expedition due to his own reasons, nor could he openly support the use of force to quell the chaos. He could only sit back and watch the situation change. This was the fundamental reason that troubled him.

    Fortunately, Sun Yuanqi is not the only one who is in trouble, but also Yuan Shikai and others in the cabinet.  For Yuan Shikai, he was neither willing to easily use his old Beiyang Army for expedition, nor could he tolerate the dissident army's success through the conquest of Mongolia, and was even more afraid that taking military action would cause various diplomatic disputes and be detrimental to him.  A hemp stalk beats a wolf - two sides are afraid.

    Of course, it is not Yuan Shikai who is under the greatest pressure, but the Minister of Foreign Affairs Liang Ruhao.  The new director-general also had a bad year. He encountered this kind of trouble not long after taking office. When the national public opinion was in an uproar, he had no choice but to go to the Tsarist Russian Embassy in China and ask the Tsarist Russian Minister Kupensky to tell the Russian government to quickly cancel the Russian Embassy in China.  Mongolian Concordat.  Kupenski did not even ask the Russian government for instructions, but refused bluntly: Sorry, the treaty has been signed and announced, and it cannot be canceled!

    It is said that "a weak country has no diplomacy", and this is absolutely true.  President Yuan Shikai advocates trying to resolve the issue through peaceful means, and Prime Minister Zhao Bingjun adopts the principle of peace and amity in foreign policy. How much room can Liang Ruhao, the foreign minister, have to maneuver?  At most, he would put down his face and go to the embassy to negotiate in person.  Now that personal negotiations at the embassy failed, and fearing public criticism, Liang Ruhao submitted his resignation and left Beijing that day.

    This is a critical moment for diplomacy. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs cannot be left without a leader for a day. Zhao Bingjun thought for a long time and had no choice but to appoint Lu Zhengxiang, the former director-general who was very familiar with Russia.  ¡ª¡ªLu Zhengxiang voluntarily resigned that day because he believed in Catholicism and refused to join the Kuomintang, which hindered the formation of the Kuomintang's "pure party cabinet."  At this time, Lu Zhengxiang was invited back, which undoubtedly declared the bankruptcy of the KMT's pure party cabinet, which had only been in power for two or three months!  (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com)Please come back, which undoubtedly declares the bankruptcy of the KMT cabinet, a pure party that has only been in power for two or three months!  (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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