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    After drinking for three rounds, Yan Xishan asked with an unintentional smile: "Master Fang's patrol battalion is the strongest among the old armies. The stability of Shanxi depends on Master Fang's support. I just don't know what Master Fang thinks about the current situation."  What do you think about the current situation?" [bsp; Fang Hua's heart moved, and he came to test it as expected.  If it were some other small figures, Fang Hua might not know about it, but Yan Xishan, a tumbler in the officialdom of the Republic of China and the local emperor of Shanxi, Fang Hua was very familiar with his deeds.  At present, he is an authentic member of the Tongmenghui, and has even attended the revolutionary meeting chaired by Sun Yat-sen. He can be said to be a core figure in the revolutionary party.

    Regarding his temptation, Fang Hua naturally did not dare to take it lightly. He pretended to be indifferent and said while eating: "Isn't the current situation very good? After the Gengzi Year, foreigners stopped making troubles and everything was peaceful.  You also know that I am a bandit, and I don¡¯t understand some big principles. As long as my subordinates can have enough to eat and can afford a wife, I will be satisfied. As for the bigger things you mentioned, people above will have to worry about them."

    Yan Xishan was naturally very dissatisfied with his words and continued to test: "Master Fang is stationed in Guisui, which is close to Outer Mongolia. Don't Master Fang feel that the Russians have been eyeing Outer Mongolia, and those Mongolian princes are at peace with the imperial court?"  Are you at odds with each other and have independent tendencies?¡±

    Fang Hua sneered and said: "Those Mongolian barbarians are overestimating their capabilities. Do they even think they can achieve independence with just a few rabble? I don't know the combat effectiveness of your new army, but my patrol battalion's retreat only needs one day in Guisui.  The Mongolian princes in Inner Mongolia should not even think of having second thoughts."

    Yan Xishan smiled and said: "If there are only some incompetent Mongolian princes, there is nothing to worry about. But don't forget that there is Russia behind them. Tsarist Russia is entrenched in the north of us, eyeing the northeastern land, and constantly encroaching.  In Mongolia, once Tsarist Russia sends troops to intervene, what do you think we should do?"

    Fang Hua sighed and said: "It's really troublesome. If Russia sends troops, the imperial court may not be able to save Outer Mongolia."

    Seeing Fang Hua's emotion, Yan Xishan continued: "This is only Tsarist Russia. The Yangtze River Basin is the sphere of influence of the United Kingdom and the United States. Qingdao in Shandong is a German colony. There are also French invasions in the southwest. It can be said that our country  Now we are surrounded by the great powers, and if we are not careful, we will be divided up by the great powers."

    Fang Hua had a look of shock on his face and asked in surprise: "Our court is actually in such a critical situation. Don't the big shots in the court have any countermeasures?"

    "Them?" Yan Xishan sneered and said mockingly: "They only know how to measure the material resources of the heaven and gain the favor of the country."

    "Be careful what you say, be careful what you say!" Fang Hua said hurriedly.

    Seeing Fang Hua's frightened look, Yan Xishan felt a little disappointed and said solemnly: "I'm a little excited, just thinking that every foreign war our country has ended in failure since the Sino-Japanese War of 1898-1899, and we have ceded territory and paid compensation.  It's a bit heartbreaking to be reduced to this point. Since we, the soldiers, have encountered such an era, we should work hard, otherwise the disaster of national subjugation and species destruction is just around the corner."

    Fang Hua looked around and said: "These major matters will be handled by the people in the imperial court. We who lead the troops only need to obey orders and act. I can't control other places, but as long as it is where I am stationed,  The place must be kept safe.¡±

    Yan Xishan felt that he had said enough. If he continued to speak, his identity might be exposed, so he consciously followed Fang Hua's words and said: "That's right. As long as those of us who lead the troops can protect our country."  If the earth is safe, the world will be at peace. Mr. Fang is stationed outside and is responsible for the peace of the earth. I would like to toast you again."

    "Yan Dutong is too polite." Fang Hua picked up the wine glass, touched it lightly, and then drank it all.

    After that, the two chatted for a while, and they talked about the revolutionary party in the south. Fang Hua deliberately pretended to be confused and did not follow Yan Xishan's words.  Yan Xishan was a little helpless. His identity still needed to be kept secret. He could not talk to him openly about the topic of revolution. He could only make a few insinuations, but Fang Hua cleverly diverted them one by one.  After drinking a few more glasses of wine, Fang Hua excused himself as he was too drunk and left. Yan Xishan got up to see him off.

    Looking at Fang Hua¡¯s back as he staggered away, Yan Xishan narrowed his eyes slightly and carefully recalled the content of the conversation between the two.  Although no specific attitude was found, Fang Hua's performance made him feel that Fang Hua didn't care whether he supported or opposed the revolution. He was very much like a person who was afraid of getting into trouble and didn't want to cause any trouble.

    After getting on the carriage, Fang Hua brushed off any signs of drunkenness, his eyes were bright and clear, and except for his slightly red face, he showed no sign of being drunk at all.  Yang Zhi, who was helping Fang Hua get on the carriage, was startled and asked in surprise: "Sir, are you okay?"

    ?"What, do you think there's something wrong with me?" Fang Hua asked.

    Yang Zhi reacted immediately and said softly: "Sir, it turns out you were pretending to be drunk. I thought you were really drunk!"

    "The person inside is very difficult to deal with. If I don't pretend to be drunk, it will be difficult for me to get away." Fang Hua said.

    Hearing this, Yang Zhi asked angrily: "Who dares to provoke adults? Do you want me to punish him?"

    Fang Hua was a little dumbfounded: "I just said that he was a bit difficult to deal with, and it was not him who provoked me. Besides, that man is the new army standard commander and a well-known figure in Taiyuan City. You actually want to deal with him? Don't embarrass me.  , to save yourself from getting into trouble."

    After checking out from the restaurant, Yan Xishan did not return to the military camp immediately. Instead, he came to a remote residential area in Xicheng. After making sure that no one was following him, he went to a single-family courtyard and knocked lightly on the door.

    "Who is outside?" the person inside asked alertly.

    "It's me, Yan Baichuan." Yan Xishan replied softly.

    It seems that Yan Xishan should come here often. After hearing Yan Xishan's answer, the people inside immediately opened the door and welcomed him in.

    A man with a Chinese-shaped face and a strong body came out of the room. His name was Wen Shouquan. He and Yan Xishan studied at the Japanese Army Non-commissioned Officer School. His current position is the Shanxi Supervisory Training Office and the Army Primary School Supervisor. He is an important member of the Shanxi Alliance.  .

    "Brother Baichuan, why are you here?" Wen Shouquan asked a little strangely. This is a coded gathering place of the Tongmenghui. According to the previous agreement, today is not the date of the gathering.

    "Brother Jing'an, I encountered something today, so I came over to discuss it with you." Yan Xishan replied.

    When Wen Shouquan saw Yan Xishan coming in person, he knew it was no small matter, so he said, "Let's go into the house to talk. Yongren will pay attention outside and notify us immediately if there is any movement."

    "I understand, sir." The young man who opened the door nodded in agreement.
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