It was also the first time for Tang Tianxi to hear about this contract, and his expression changed drastically: "Commander, what should we do? Once the news of the signing comes out, I am afraid that my reputation in Beiyang will be ruined!"
After Yuan Shikai calmed down slightly, he said: "What are you afraid of? I have gone through hundreds of battles in the army and won fame by licking blood with the blade of a knife. I am not even afraid of death. Do I still care about this false reputation? Since ancient times, great heroes and heroes have Which of the things we do is not honest and sincere, regardless of the reputation? If we can't even bear this little stigma, how can we sweep the sea and conquer the world!" After a pause, he asked: "Yunting, have you seen Zhao Zhi'an?"
Tang Tianxi said: "He hurried over after seeing the planes bombing the Presidential Palace. He should be waiting outside at this time! The commander-in-chief is looking for him?"
Yuan Shikai shook his head: "It's better to see each other than to see each other? By the way, Yunting, I heard that there is a poison in the West that is extremely poisonous. It only takes the size of a grain of rice to kill people. It can be said that if you touch your mouth, you will die and see the blood sealing your throat. Although arsenic, crane Dinghong can't compare with it. Yunting, do you know this kind of thing?"
Tang Tianxi hesitated for a moment and then replied: "The commander-in-chief should be talking about potassium cyanide, right?"
Yuan Shikai did not answer, but sighed: "Zhi'an has been with me for so many years and has made outstanding contributions. He has been busy inside and outside these days, and now he is waiting at the door for so long. He has always been weak, how can he be so tired? What? You let him go back and rest early! I heard that he always likes to eat grapes, so prepare some for him and send them over in my name for him to enjoy. "
Tang Tianxi took a deep breath and replied in a deep voice: "Yes, Marshal!"
After speaking, Tang Tianxi retreated. He quickly ordered someone to find several kilograms of high-quality muscat grapes. After washing them, he used a syringe to inject a small amount of potassium cyanide venom into the grapes along the stem. After treatment, the color and taste appear to be intact.
After completing these preparations, Tang Tianxi came to the front hall and said politely to Zhao Bingjun: "Mr. Zhi'an, the commander has just woken up. The doctor told him to rest and not see guests. Your body has never been very strong, and you have been running around so much these days. , I think I¡¯m exhausted. Why don¡¯t you go back and rest early?¡±
Zhao Bingjun was slightly startled, then nodded and said: "Since the commander-in-chief is so kind and loving, Zhao is more respectful than obeying orders!"
Tang Tianxi said: "In that case, then Tang will escort Mr. Zhi'an for a ride!"
Zhao Bingjun hurriedly declined: "The commander's safety is very important, how can I be without you, Brother Tang, by my side? Zhao's private house is not far away, so I don't dare to work with Brother Tang!"
Tang Tianxi said: "Now that the plane bombing has just passed, the streets are in chaos. It is inevitable that there will be bad guys waiting for the opportunity to commit murder. Mr. Zhi'an has a valuable status. If something goes wrong, wouldn't it be a shock to the whole country? So the commander-in-chief specifically asked his humble position to escort Mr. Zhi'an back, and also Please don¡¯t refuse, Mr. Zhi¡¯an, so as not to make things difficult for Tang!¡±
Zhao Bingjun's face instantly turned pale, and his voice was trembling: "It's okay. Since the commander is so protective of Zhao, the only thing we can do is trouble Brother Tang!" After saying this, he stood up tremblingly and bowed deeply toward the backyard, then stepped out. Go. Tang Tianxi followed closely with a team of people.
When the carriages and horses arrived at the gate of the Zhao Mansion, Tang Tianxi took a specially prepared plate of grapes from the guards behind him and handed it to Zhao Bingjun, who had just been helped out of the carriage by Cheng Jingshi: "Mr. Zhi'an. The commander-in-chief knows that you are fond of grapes. At the beginning of winter, The best ones are rare. I specially prepare a few of the best ones, so please accept them!"
The corners of Zhao Bingjun's mouth twitched a few times before he bowed and took the grapes with both hands: "Zhao thanked the President for the gift! Brother Tang, don't worry, Zhao will taste it carefully when he returns, and will never let down the President's kindness!" After saying this, he held it in his hands! Putao entered the house.
Cheng Jingshi also hurriedly followed up, wanting to take the plate from Zhao Bingjun: "Sir, I'd rather hold it for you because I'm humble!"
Zhao Bingjun shook his head slightly: "Zhao can still take this little thing! Furthermore, the empty letter given by Emperor Wu of Wei (Cao Cao) to Xun Jinghou (Xun Yu of the Three Kingdoms, posthumous name Jinghou), and the gift of Xu Wei Gong from Taizu of the Ming Dynasty (Zhu Yuanzhang) (Xu Da, named Wei Guogong) Steamed goose, I haven¡¯t heard of anyone needing help from others¡¯ prosthetic hands!¡±
Zhao Bingjun¡¯s sentence contains two allusions. One is that Cao Cao gave Xun Yu an empty box.
According to unofficial records, in the 17th year of Jian'an (212), someone in the court suggested that Prime Minister Cao Cao should be granted the title of Duke of Wei - this is usually a prelude to a change of dynasty by seeking power and usurping the throne. ¡ª¡ªXun Yu, then a lieutenant of the Han Dynasty, expressed his opposition, believing that Prime Minister Cao's intention to raise troops to quell the rebellion was to support the country and assist the royal family, not to replace him. "It is not appropriate for a gentleman to love others with virtue." Although Cao Cao verbally agreed with Xun Yu's views and made it clear that he would not be "the Duke of Wei", he was very unhappy in his heart. Not long after, Cao Cao's army marched south, and Xun Yu went south to work. On the way, Cao Cao gave Xun Yu food as a token of comfort. However, Xun Yu opened the food box and found that there was nothing in it. He instantly understood Cao Cao's intention of wanting him to eat it all, and then Died by taking poison.
Another allusion is that Zhu Yuanzhang gave Xu Da a steamed goose.
It is said that since Zhu Baba came to dominate the world, he secretly plotted against the friends he used to play with, and sentenced Hu Weiyong, Lan Yu and other civil and military heroes to death on charges of abuse of power, perversion of law, corruption and rebellion. However, Xu Da, who is sure to win every attack and is known as the number one in military merit, remains standing because he is loyal and does not engage in cliques in politics, is honest and upright in his economy, and is very well-behaved in his private life. No matter how suspicious Zhu Yuanzhang is, he can't find any reason to grasp it. It's just like a dog biting a bastard - he has nowhere to bite! Until one day, Xu Da developed a big carbuncle on his back. The doctor warned him: He can eat anything else, but not goose, otherwise his condition will be aggravated and his life will be jeopardized. Unexpectedly, Zhu Yuanzhang heard that Xu Da was ill, so he kindly sent a plump steamed goose the next day. When the steamed goose is gone, Xu Da dies.
Cheng Jingshi was naturally familiar with these two allusions, and was shocked when he heard what Zhao Bingjun said: "The president wants to harm you? Why? Your Excellency has been very busy these years, establishing a police system, collecting intelligence from various places, and handling internal affairs. He is definitely worthy of the title. Your contribution is unparalleled! Now, without distinguishing between good and evil, loyal and treacherous, you directly send someone to deliver this thing. Is it possible that the bird is hidden and the rabbit is cooked? Or is it because you want to remove all obstacles for the eldest young master to succeed to the throne? "
Zhao Bingjun entered the main hall silently and sat down on the chair of the Grand Master.
Cheng Jingshi hurriedly advised again: "Sir, are we just going to sit back and wait for death? How about we hide in the Japanese Embassy now when they are unprepared? With your skills, I guarantee that we will be prosperous whether we go east to Japan or change our family in the future. Reduce wealth and keep it!"
"Escape?" Zhao Bingjun smiled bitterly before saying: "Brother Shu She, what kind of intentions do you think Tang Tianxi has for escorting us back? To tell you the truth, he was sent by the president to supervise Zhao's suicide. He should be waiting outside now. . If Zhao is sensible and takes the initiative to lead and kill, he may be able to keep the whole family safe; if Zhao dares to resist stubbornly, everyone in the family will die!"
Zhao Bingjun let out a long sigh: "Don't be nagging anymore. We don't have much time now. It's better to quickly get a pen and paper and ask me to leave a will! Don't keep Tang Tianxi and the others waiting!"
Cheng Jingshi was just about to get paper and pen when he suddenly stopped and asked, "Sir, would you like to ask your wife and concubines to come over and take a look?"
Zhao Bingjun was bereaved at an early age and had no father or mother in his family; he was also infertile and had no children or daughters. The closest people in the whole family to Zhao Bingjun were his wives and concubines after all. Zhao Bingjun scolded: "Although Zhao did not die, he had gone to battle and killed the enemy. He had also served as Minister of Civil Affairs, Chief of the Interior, and Prime Minister of the State. He could be regarded as a hero for a while. If he died like this, he would be short of breath." Sir, aren¡¯t you going to make the world laugh? Go get pen and paper quickly, don¡¯t say anything else!¡±
Cheng Jingshi had no choice but to wipe away his tears and follow his instructions to get pen, ink, paper and inkstone.
On the way back, Zhao Bingjun had already thought about the contents of the will. He wrote five or six wills in an instant without adding any details, and then he put down the brush in his hand without finishing it. I wiped my hands with a hot towel, then pinched a grape and said to Cheng Jingshi with a smile: "It is indeed rare to have such excellent muscat grapes in winter and spring. The president has bothered! What a pity. You can't persuade others to take such a good thing, Zhao can only enjoy it alone, and I ask brother Shu She to forgive me!"
Cheng Jingshi was already bursting into tears and choked with sobs: "Sir!"
Zhao Bingjun did not hesitate at all, he put the grapes in his mouth and tasted them carefully, commenting from time to time: "These grapes are so fresh after a winter, and they have been preserved properly, but unfortunately they have a slight bitter almond taste - I think they are medicines." Fortunately, the scent of muscat ros¨¦ is so refreshing and refreshing that it can be completely covered up if you don¡¯t pay attention.¡±
After eating five or six grapes, Zhao Bingjun's limbs twitched slightly, and then he collapsed on the Taishi chair. Cheng Jingshi hurriedly stepped forward to test and saw that Zhao Bingjun's breathing had gradually become lighter and his heartbeat had stopped immediately. Seeing this situation, he couldn't help but burst into tears: "Sir, wake up! Your Majesty!"
Following the crying, Zhao's mansion was in panic. Tang Tianxi, who was guarding outside, heard someone shouting: "It's not good, the master is seriously ill. Go and call a doctor quickly!" Tang Tianxi hurriedly rushed into the mansion to visit, and waited to confirm that Zhao Bingjun had indeed driven away. He went to the west and then returned with his troops to recover.
When Tang Tianxi entered the bedroom, he saw Yuan Shikai lying on the bed with his arms around the quilt, his eyes wide open and motionless on the roof. He quickly whispered back: "Commander, Zhao Zhi'an has gone!"
Yuan Shikai's exposed arm couldn't help but tremble: "Zhi'an has gone? Does he have any last wishes?"
Tang Tianxi took out a letter from his arms and handed it over: "Commander, this is the letter Zhao Zhi'an wrote to you before he died. Please read it!"Yuan Shikai waved his hand: "I won't read the letter, so as not to miss the person after seeing it. You can open it and see what his last wish is. I and he are in the same age group, and we have met each other again. If possible, we should try our best to satisfy him!" "After saying that, he closed his eyes, and a few turbid tears flowed down the corners of his eyes.
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