The military operations of the Japanese and Chinese teams in Shandong finally scared the European and American powers. The gathering of Paris, France and Europe and the United States, which were red-faced for their own interests, suddenly discovered that the sharp deterioration of the situation in China had harmed their interests in China. Therefore, they stopped discussing the Japanese government's request to obtain Shandong's rights and interests, and held talks with representatives of China and Japan respectively, and issued calls to the Chinese and Japanese governments to stop confrontation and peaceful resolution. The envoys of various countries in China entered and left Nanjing camps like a lantern, and mediated with all their strength.

Zeng Chaoran, appointed as the commander-in-chief of the front enemy, had already led a powerful staff team to secretly go to Linyi, Shandong to command Xiao Fei's 53rd Division, Chen Lanting's 55th Division and two artillery regiments quickly advancing towards Zhucheng and Rizhao, and Chapter 234 of Jinan.

What should come is Wu Peifu's two armies echoing each other, putting huge pressure on the Japanese army.

Xiao Yimin and Yang Du also ended their inspections of Wusong Fortress and Jiangyin Fortress, returned to Nanjing to command the overall situation, and held sincere talks with the envoys of European and American countries who were visiting each other, and informed the Chinese government very tactfully: the Japanese army must obey the fair rulings made by most countries in the world at the Paris Peace Conference and evacuate China's Shandong region unconditionally. Otherwise, the Chinese team will fight to the end for sovereignty and dignity!

Perhaps under increasing pressure from world public opinion, the two armies of the Chinese team stopped advancing twenty kilometers outside Jinan and thirty kilometers west of Qingdao, forming a confrontation with the Japanese army that was waiting for battle.

The Japanese army was also very concerned about the aggressive 70,000 CNZ team from the north and south. Not only did they dare not fire the first shot. They also stopped plundering and expelling the Chinese people along the Jinan and Jiaoji Railways under tremendous pressure. However, the Japanese government and military's crazy clamor and threat of launching a full-scale war against China were further escalated.

Originally, people from all walks of life in China forcibly announced at the Paris Peace Conference that they would implement Chapter 234 with the Beiyang Government

What should come is the barbaric behavior of several clauses signed by the "Twenty-Electrical Articles" that was signed was extremely indignant. Hearing the arrogant clamor of the Japanese government and the army on the Shandong issue and the crazy massacre crimes in Jinan, Qingdao and other places, the long-suppressed anger finally broke out in full swing. First, the patriotic students and intellectual circles tours launched by Beijing spread to the whole country with a prairie fire.

On May 2, just as the lieutenant general proofreader Xiao Yimin felt depressed and surprised that he had not further ordered Xiao Yimin, the travel and demonstration application of people from all walks of life in Nanjing was handed over to the Nanjing Police Station and the Nanjing Camp. Xiao Yimin enthusiastically met with more than ten representatives of the intellectual, business and social groups without any hesitation, and after discussing openly and publicly, he agreed to the travel and demonstration application of 100,000 people from all walks of life in Nanjing.

At night, the Military Intelligence Director Ma Gang entered Xiao Yimin's office again and presented a detailed investigation report of fifteen pages: "Nanjing is still relatively stable, and no connections from the north have been found. However, the situation in Shanghai is very complicated. He Baoren, a student who returned from Nanyang to study at Fudan Public School, was elected as the chairman of the Shanghai Student Union. According to the investigation, this person has a close relationship with Beijing academic leader Fang Hao and has recently communicated frequently. He also entered the Russian consulate in Shanghai three times. Judging from the current situation, I am worried that the travel and demonstration in Shanghai will be out of control."

Xiao Yimin suddenly felt a headache: "Traveling and demonstrations are not terrible, but a rare patriotic action. If used properly, it will not only enhance the cohesion and sense of crisis of the people, but also have a positive impact and effect on the ongoing Paris Peace Conference. The reason why I did not let Wu Peifu and Zeng Chaoran continue to put pressure on the Japanese and force the Japanese to fire the first shot is because I was worried that these two things would come together."

"So that's what it is... I understand."

Ma Gang suddenly realized and then thought about why Xiao Yimin allowed a large number of Chinese and foreign journalists to follow the troops commanded by Wu Peifu and Zeng Chaoran to accompany him for interviews.

Xiao Yimin said with concern: "There is another thing. I have never mentioned it to anyone before. Now I think you should know that the identity of Li Shouchang and Chen Qingtong of Peking University is very complicated. Behind them are the support of the Red Russian Embassy in China. They have begun to gradually accept the Bolsheviks' scheme and advocate the use of violence to achieve revolutionary goals. This is quite terrible. Fortunately, the Russians are unable to take care of themselves under the joint suppression of European and American countries and have no energy to spread their revolutionary ideas and means to China. However, we need to be vigilant and we must not let the Russians engage in conspiracy in our country."

Ma Gang nodded thoughtfully: "Since this is the case, should we inform Duan Zhiquan of the situation? I guess the situation in Beijing is even more serious, and there will be serious riots at that time."

"Yes, and we also need to remind them that from now on, we must be prepared to respond. It is best to send all policemen and military police to maintain order. There must be no death incidents, otherwise the good reputation that has finally been established will be over." Xiao Yimin added.

"Okay, I'll do it now!" Ma Gang then stood up.

"By the way, please call Mr. Xizi, who works overtime in the office downstairs." Xiao Yimin ordered.

More than ten minutes later, Yang Du, wearing a long literati gown and hand-cranked folding fan, pushed the door and saw the exquisite tea set on the coffee table, sat down with a smile, picked up the newly brewed hot tea, and tasted it comfortably.

"Just just came out, where did you get the Junshan Maojian from my hometown?"

Yang Du was surprised after drinking the tea and was moved. Xiao Yimin could always bring him a little warmth inadvertently, giving him the urge to die for his confidant.

Xiao Yimin smiled and said, "Yesterday, Tan Zu'an sent someone to deliver it, saying that the second phase of Shaoyang Iron and Steel Plant was successfully put into production. I would like to congratulate you."

Yang Du couldn't help but smile: "I'm afraid it's mainly thank you for helping him build the Hengyang Arsenal, right? It's a bit confused. Tan Zu'an and Cheng Songyun should be both men who know the soldiers, but why are they so short-sighted and busy taking over the long rifle production line we have eliminated?"

Xiao Yimin shook his head and said, "They are not stupid. The two imitation Mauser rifle production lines we replaced have not been used for a few years. They are 80% new. They can be said to be the most advanced production lines in China at present, and are no less than the one we assisted in the installation of Hanyang factory. If we hadn't quietly brought back two more advanced production lines from Belgium, I wouldn't have been willing to transfer them."

Yang Du pursed his lips disdainfully: "Come on, you always get cheap and behave well. They got the production line. Wouldn't they still have to buy parts from Sichuan? Besides, if the rifles we mass-produced in recent years were not fired and the sound was too loud, would you change the design and then introduce two more advanced production lines?"

Xiao Yimin smiled again, skipped the question and talked about the serious matter: "Have Tang Shaoyi replied to you?"

Yang Du sighed and said, "I replied. I didn't expect that he would be the agent of the Freemasons to support China. When he and Wu Tingfang established the Chinese Freemasons in the Shanghai Concession two years ago, I was still supportive. How could I expect that the Freemasons would be so sinister and evil?

"Hmph, let them join the two opposing governments in the north and south of our country. How much scheming and capital can we do this! Before, Sun Baoqi and I were wondering why talents like Tang Shaoyi could not catch your eyes. It turns out that you have long doubted his identity, which is touching!"

"Not only the two of them, there are also two in the China Youth Christian Association in Shanghai. It is probably because they realized that I knew their background, so they didn't sharpen their heads and squeezed into our Nanjing camp." Although Xiao Yimin acted a little more relaxed, he was still a little scared until now.

"It's weird, how did you know?" Yang Du asked curiously.

Xiao Yimin had to say nonsense: "What the Americans told me is that the Japanese expelled several foreigners who established Masonics in Tokyo a few years ago, because the Japanese also knew very well what kind of organization the Masonics was. So we also had to be vigilant... Although due to the current situation, we cannot do anything about the two Masonics in Shanghai and Guangzhou. But one day I will drive them out of China!"

Yang Du nodded silently and asked in a low voice after a long time, "How to deal with the application submitted by the Russians again? They did not mention the matters of the Hankou Concession and the Consulate. It seemed that they had pinched their noses and accepted it. They just wanted to restore the old consulate in Nanjing."

Xiao Yimin said cautiously: "Please promise them, it's better to have an extra channel of communication. Didn't they mention Xu Shuzheng's troops to enter Kulun during the conversation?"

Yang Du picked up the teapot and filled the teacup in front of him, and then said, "It was mentioned, but there was no diplomatic protest we were worried about. I just hope that we would expel the remnants of the former Tsarist Russian troops gathered in Kulun and Jiuyuan, so that these Belarusian troops would not harm Russia's interests and reputation any more. At the same time, they also talked about more than 10,000 Belarus stranded in Shanghai as political refugees and refugees. I hope we will not give these ** elements who have hatred for the Russian government the right to reside. I replied that I would talk about it after establishing formal diplomatic relations."

Xiao Yimin nodded: "What I am worried about now is not Shandong, but Mongolia and Northeast China. According to the analysis of the report sent by Wang Zhengting and Gu Weijun from Paris, European and American countries, especially the United Kingdom and the United States, are very interested in our opening of investment markets and mining rights for the three northeastern provinces.

"The British have been trying to expand their sphere of influence to the three northeastern provinces for more than ten years, but because their alliance with Japan cannot be implemented, the Americans are different. They are eager to open up the Chinese market and to establish political influence in Asia. In addition, when I revealed my desire for currency reform in my last conversation with the American ambassador, they are even more enthusiastic and hope to participate in our currency reform plan, and to provide us with financial help."

Yang Du pondered for a moment: "Since this is the case, the Shandong issue needs to be more cautious. I am afraid that the current confrontation will continue to last for a while, but we must strive to take the initiative to break the situation."

Xiao Yimin asked: "If the situation is broken, what do you think if we come to Shaanxi? Anyway, Deng Xihou and Chen Shufan are ready for a counterattack, so they might as well fight a big battle, and then let the 10th army, composed mostly of refugees in Gansu and Shaanxi and western Henan, go north to Jiuyuan and completely stabilize the situation in Mongolia."

Yang Du looked at Xiao Yimin in surprise. Fortunately, he had gradually adapted to Xiao Yimin's jumping thinking and immediately connected Mongolia, Northeast China, North China and Shandong to consider it. Finally, he found that Xiao Yimin had set up a big chess game at some point.

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