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Zhao Shouhong said with a smile: "The President does not know that these 150mm cannons were not made by my arsenal. They are original goods imported from the Teutonic country, and I only have so many."

"Oh?" Yuan Kai couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, even though the Jin court also imported 24 150mm caliber cannons as the treasures of the imperial guards.Later, this batch of large-caliber artillery also fell into the hands of the Northern Territory Army, but these were old goods from the Western Continent decades ago, and they were not comparable to today's new cannons in terms of power and range.

"Isn't Shou Hong on good terms with the Crown Prince of the Teutonic Kingdom? I wonder if he can help the government to build a bridge and buy a batch from the Teutonic Kingdom?" Feng Guofu, as an army general, is naturally very interested in cannons, and he quickly proposed to buy them from the Teutonic Kingdom. .

Yuan Kai's eyes lit up, and he naturally thought of the treatment Zhao Shouhong received when Crown Prince William visited Beihua City a few years ago. "Yes, based on the relationship between Shouhong and Crown Prince William, I believe there is no problem."

Zhao Shouhong shook his head and said, "I'm afraid it will be difficult. Now that the Western Continent is fiercely fighting, the artillery made by the Teutons is not enough for them, so how can they sell them away? If you want to buy artillery, you may have to wait until the end of the war."

Zhao Shouhong's words disappointed several army generals. Duan Ruiquan, who was born in artillery, paid more attention to this. He quickly asked, "I don't know what caliber artillery can be built by the arsenal under Shouhong."

Zhao Shouhong said: "The old-style artillery can be made with 120mm, but it is used on warships. As for the new-style artillery with muzzle brakes, only [-]mm caliber howitzers can be made." Zhao Shouhong, first officer He shook his head and sighed, as if he was very dissatisfied with the result, but his words had already made everyone gasp.

Nowadays, all the forces in the country basically have no arsenal, and Yuan Kai, the only one with an arsenal under his banner, at most only manufactures rifle bullets and other light weapons.This is the reason why 75mm caliber mountain guns are regarded as treasures among all parties in the country, and it is simply a miracle that Zhao Shouhong's arsenal can manufacture [-]mm howitzers.

"I wonder if the Northern Territory Army can order a batch?" Yuan Kai asked hastily.

"Of course there is no problem, but my arsenal's output is not high. If the President orders more, it will take some time. In addition, the manufacturing cost of large-caliber howitzers is very high. If you want credit, the factory may not be able to afford it." Zhao Shouhong Let's talk about the ugly things first, and block Yuan Kai's plan to buy at a low price and buy on credit, lest these guys make money.For these old fritters, Zhao Shouhong was a hundred times more careful in dealing with them.

Zhao Shouhong's words made everyone feel a little embarrassed, especially Yuan Wei, who did plan to pay on credit.Liang Shiyi coughed lightly and said, "The government can still afford to buy artillery now, but I don't know how much Shou Hong can sell it for?"

"My arsenal is working at full capacity, and it can produce about five howitzers every month, each costing 5000 taels of silver." Zhao Shouhong looked at Yuan Kai when he spoke, meaning that you can decide how much you want.

Yuan Kai pondered for a while and said: "That's good, first change the equipment of the model division, the third and the fourth division of the Northern Territory Army, and equip each with twelve [-]mm howitzers." Yuan Wei did this out of balance. The forces of all parties equipped their own direct line, direct line, and Anhui lineage's backbone troops respectively. It can be seen that there has been a clear division among the various lines of the Northern Army, forcing Yuan Wei to start balancing all parties.

Zhao Shouhong sneered secretly when he heard it. It seems that the Northern Territory Army is already at odds with each other. Once the pillar of Yuan Kai falls, the split will be in sight.He nodded and said: "Okay, I will sell 36 howitzers to the Northern Territory Army at cost price, and deliver them within one year."

Yuan Kai was overjoyed to see Zhao Shouhong agreeing so readily.He thought it was Zhao Shouhong showing him no hostility, and it seemed that his position had been stabilized for the time being.Cai Songpo frowned secretly at the side, Yuan Kai's Northern Territory Army was already much more elite than his own Cochin Army.Now that there is a large-caliber howitzer, I believe that Jiaozhi will be even more difficult to support.

What Cai Songpo didn't know was that Zhao Shouhong wanted to create such a situation.Only when he feels the crisis, Cai Songpo will get closer to him, and Tang Jisheng and Long Yun will be more convenient to get things out of the hidden line he has laid.The chats between the various forces during the meal are also full of fighting for interests, it can be seen that the big shots are not as glamorous as they appear on the surface, and they have more troubles.

Chapter 576 House Arrest in Beihua City

"Why is Shou Hong so close to Yuan Kai? Selling him a howitzer is tantamount to conferring on an enemy." After dinner, Cai Songpo declined the mansion Yuan Kai gave him, and instead lived in Zhao Shouhong's home.

Seeing Cai Songpo finally couldn't bear it anymore, Zhao Shouhong smiled and said, "Brother Songpo, why did you say that? The President himself spoke up, how could I have the nerve to refute it?"

"But this [-]mm howitzer is really powerful. If all the Northern Territory Army is re-armed, wouldn't it be the same as the Shu Army?" Cai Songpo's worries were not groundless. After all, the Northern Territory Army is strong, and his Cochin army pressure will increase a lot.

"Cannons always need shells, and my howitzer is of a special type, which makes it difficult to use ordinary shells, and the Xiakou Armory Factory is also difficult to manufacture large-caliber shells. Do you think President Yuan can get this kind of shells besides buying them from me?" ?" Zhao Shouhong smiled slightly, and Cai Songpo immediately thought of the joint.

Cai Songpo then smiled wryly again. Zhao Shouhong could deal with the Northern Army by controlling the shells, but his own Cochin Army could not.It seems unreasonable to ask Zhao Shouhong not to sell howitzers because the Cochin Army is under too much pressure.After all, the two parties are just allies, and it is impossible for him to make unreasonable demands.

"Songpo doesn't need to worry too much. Now it's you and me joining forces. Even if the central government makes any moves, I will help you. Besides, I can sell it to Yuan Kui Dapao, so why can't I sell it to you?" Zhao Shouhong comforted Cai Songpo.

Cai Songpo shook his head: "I'm poor, how can I buy cannons?"

Zhao Shouhong thought for a while and said: "Jiaozhi seems to be very suitable for planting tobacco and Chinese herbal medicine. This is definitely a good way to get rich. How about this? I sent a group of agricultural science and technology personnel to help Jiaozhi fully plant Chinese herbal medicine and tobacco. Afterwards, my factory was purchased at a high price, and it was not difficult to transport it with the Sichuan-Yunnan Railway. In this way, Jiaozhi’s finances will be much more abundant, and you will have money to develop your military power.”

Zhao Shouhong's meaning is very obvious. He made it clear that he would help the Jiaozhi army grow bigger, but once the Jiaozhi planting industry tends to Chinese medical herbs and tobacco, it will be tied to the Dashu military government.If the Jiaozhi army wants to be unfavorable to the Shu army, just stopping the acquisition will be enough to cause the economy of Jiaozhi to collapse.

As a traditional soldier, Cai Songpo did not have a deep understanding of the economy.Cai Songpo was naturally very happy to hear that Zhao Shouhong was willing to help Jiaozhi improve its economy.Cochin is a province that is used to being poor. If it can really become rich, the importance of the Cochin Army in the country can also increase a lot.The two quickly sent this proposal back to their respective winners and losers via radio. In the future, the Dashu military government and the Jiaozhi government will conduct specific contacts based on their two intentions.

Zhao Shouhong and Cai Songpo had a long heart-to-heart talk. The two had an in-depth discussion on the future development of the country, as well as the direction of politics, military, economy and diplomacy.Zhao Shouhong admired Cai Songpo's military proficiency and enthusiasm for the country.Cai Songpo also deeply admired Zhao Shouhong's 'predictability' of the country's future and his consideration of future country construction.

Without the interference of the war, the two can talk freely, and learn from each other about the nation's outlook on life and values.It is precisely because of this kind of communication that the relationship between Zhao Shouhong and Cai Songpo, two famous Hualan generals who are about the same age, has become closer day by day.

It was from this day that Zhao Shouhong and Cai Songpo lived under house arrest in Beihua City.Although both of them were named generals for their meritorious service, they joined the Ministry of War as deputy ministers.But there is Duan Ruiquan, the official minister, in fact, they are just empty titles, without any actual power.

For these two deputy ministers of the Ministry of War, Yuan Wei was always worried, so the bigwigs of the Northern Territory government often invited them to dinner.The name is to enhance friendship with each other, but in fact it is to monitor their words and deeds.

Zhao Shouhong could communicate with the Dashu military government by radio, and in fact it was the same as if he was not in Zhongchuandu. He was presided over by Xie Mingjue, Pan Wenhua and others, so he was not afraid of splitting his subordinates at all.In order to reassure Yuan Kai, he even sent Sun Yuting and Zhao Zhen, who was under one year old, to Beihua City to live with him.Seeing that Zhao Shouhong even brought his son here, Yuan Kai was completely relieved.

Unlike Zhao Shouhong, Cai Songpo was sad in his heart.Although he was willing to come to Beihua City as a hostage for the sake of the country's righteousness, how could he be as calm as Zhao Shouhong, who was concerned about Jiaozhi Province in his heart.Every day, apart from discussing domestic and foreign situations with Zhao Shouhong, Cai Songpo had to pretend to go to the market to relax, and finally met a strange love by chance.

Cai Songpo always went out casually because he was bored all the time. He dressed like an ordinary businessman and went out with two guards.As a result, he happened to come to Bada Hutong. Cai Songpo, who didn't want to go whoring, entered Yunjiban by accident.

Since it's not intentional whoring, it doesn't matter if you have to be a famous prostitute or a red prostitute.Laobao didn't know Cai Songpo, and seeing that he was dressed as an ordinary businessman, he didn't look like a wealthy young master, so he led him directly to the ordinary-looking second-rate prostitute Xiao Fengxian.

Xiao Fengxian was proficient in writing and ink, and was born with a pair of discerning eyes. At that time, she could see that Cai Songpo was not an ordinary flirtatious person.After exchanging pleasantries, Xiao Fengxian asked about the other party's occupation by toasting.Cai Songpo didn't want to reveal his identity, so he said that he was a businessman.

Xiao Fengxian smiled sweetly and said: "Since I fell into the wind and dust, I have welcomed and sent off countless people, and I have never seen such a distinguished guest. The demeanor of the distinguished guests is impressive, don't lie to me."

Cai Songpo was quite surprised when he heard this, and he concealed it: "Beihua City is a prosperous place, with many tourists, and there are countless princes and ministers. There are many princes and grandchildren, famous officials and talented people. I am not as expensive as others, not as beautiful as others, and as talented as others." , why do you think so highly of me?"

Xiao Fengxian put down her wine glass and said: "Nowadays the whole country is wasting money, there is no cure. The world is full of power, the country will not be the country, where is the value? Where is the beauty? Where is the talent? The reason why I only value you is because you have Heroism."

Cai Songpo pretended to be puzzled and asked, "How do you know that?"

Xiao Fengxian sighed and said: "I looked at your appearance carefully, it looks like you are happy on the outside and depressed on the inside. Although I am a girl, if you don't give up, I may relieve your worries, don't think of me as a brothel." Cai Songpo admired Xiao Fengxian's words and attitudes very much, and after comparing his heart to heart, he suddenly felt that his appearance and behavior were also very moving.However, after all, it was the first time they met and did not dare to reveal too much, so Cai Songpo had no choice but to hesitate.But since this time, Cai Songpo has become a frequent visitor to Yunji Class, and Xiaofengxian naturally knows his true identity after a long time.

Chapter 577 I'm Not Here

Hearing that Cai Songpo lingered in Yunjiban, Yuan Kui thought that his ambition had been exhausted, and he gradually felt relieved towards Cai Songpo.The two major confidants are reassuring, and Yuan Kai began to work on the dream in his heart.

Originally from Yuan Kai, after disbanding the National Congress, he sent a telegram asking the warlords to dissolve the local councils.For the local warlords who did not want their rights to be constrained, they were very willing to do so. As a result, except for the provinces under the jurisdiction of the Dashu Military Government, all the parliaments were dissolved.

Seeing that Republican politics was drifting away, and he was powerless to stop it, Prime Minister Xiong Xiling and Chief Justice Liang Qichao resigned one after another.The two leaders of the Progressive Party resigned, and Yuan Kai had no more constraints. He immediately changed the name of the cabinet to Zhengshitang, and made his brother Xu Haichang the Secretary of State.

This political hall is located in the presidential palace and is an administrative agency under the presidential palace.As for the duties of the Secretary of State, it has also become to obey Yuan Kai's orders and become his mouthpiece and secretary-general.The democratic institution that was supposed to check and balance the president has thus become an existence similar to the military aircraft office of the Later Jin Dynasty, and the democratic republic has existed in name only.

With absolute power in his hands, Yuan Kai began to reform the government drastically, and soon he introduced the "Amendment to the Presidential Election Law".This law stipulates that the term of office of the president is ten years, and he can be re-elected unlimited times, which can almost be understood as life tenure.

Secondly, the current president has the right to recommend the next presidential candidate. He only needs to seal the candidate's name with Golden Harvest Gold and store it in the Golden Chamber of the Presidential Palace. It will not be opened until the president dies.This approach is no different from the emperor of the feudal dynasty hiding his edicts behind the upright plaque.Once this law was promulgated, Yuan Kui had actually become Hualan's new emperor, but with a different name.

Zhao Shouhong just looked on coldly as Yuan Kui seized the power of the state and combined the power of the general and the government.He knew that the more concentrated Yuan Kai's power was, the crazier he would be, and his real defeat would not be far away.But at this time, Zhao Shouhong didn't put his energy on Yuan Kai at all, because there were still troubles to be solved under his own rule, because something happened to the high-level officials of the Kokang Kingdom.

Ever since Zhao Shouhong met Yang Chunrong and Yang Guozheng last time, he has noticed that the two uncles and nephews seem to be in harmony.At that time, Zhao Shouhong didn't point it out, but let his forces withdraw from the sphere of influence of the Kokang Kingdom, and reassured Yang Guozheng and the others, in order to provide them with the conditions for independence.

Since all the forces of the Shu Army retreated to Kyaukpyu Port and along the railway line, Yang Guozheng used those Yang's children who had returned from studying in Hualan to indirectly control the military and political circles, and he became more and more arrogant.As the regent of the Kokang Kingdom, his favorite book is The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and he admires Cao Cao in it very much.Now that the situation around the Kokang Kingdom is stable, and there is a scene of singing and dancing, he began to think about the power in his hands.

Soon Yang Guozheng used the name of Yang Chunrong to stipulate that the regent should be equal to King Kokang and have hereditary power.The regent is the general regent and has the power to appoint and dismiss officials, and has the right to suggest the succession of the king, and at the same time enjoys the same ceremonial guard as the king.

Such a regulation is tantamount to putting the regent above the king, which naturally caused Yang Chunrong's dissatisfaction.Under the connection of Yang Chunrong, many officials who had studied in Hualan also felt the crisis and began to lean towards the king.The most radical among them are Yang Tong, the commander of the navy, and Yang Biao, the commander of the imperial guards, the two radicals who most opposed the Zhongchuan forces back then.

In addition to some people in the military supporting the king, the civil service headed by Minister of State Yang Hui and Minister of Economy Yang Lin also chose to support Yang Chunrong.Among the returnees of the Yang clan, only Yang Ping, the old and prudent finance minister, believed that factional disputes were a sign of the country's subjugation, so they chose to be neutral.

Yang Guozheng was very annoyed that all returnees chose to maintain orthodoxy.He quickly appointed his son Yang Chunming as the commander of the army, and let several tribesmen who had never been to Hualan to study military affairs but were absolutely loyal to him control most of the army.

The forces of the two sides clashed with each other and began to become incompatible. Such estrangement finally broke out in February [-].Instigated by the radicals studying abroad, Yang Chunrong planned to rely on the Imperial Guards who supported him to secretly capture Yang Guozheng in Mandalay, and then slowly dismember his power.

Unexpectedly, Yang Guozheng's eyes and ears were all over the court. When Yang Chunrong gave Yang Biao an order, the news had already reached Yang Guozheng.Knowing that Yang Chunrong was going to kill him, Yang Guozheng immediately sneaked out of the capital Mandalay with his cronies at night, and rushed to Lashio, hundreds of kilometers away, where the second army of the kingdom supported him.

Yang Chunrong didn't expect Yang Guozheng's reaction to be so quick, and he seemed at a loss for a while.Yang Guozheng's movements were not slow. Relying on the advantage of the army in his hand, he quickly ordered his son to mobilize the Second Army stationed in Lashio, the Fifth Army in Myitkyina, and the Sixth Army in Pimana. Dele.

Facing the Regency army pressing up from three directions, Yang Chunrong knew he was invincible.After discussing with Yang Biao, Yang Hui, and Yang Lin, Yang Chunrong, who was already weak and had no idea, agreed to leave the capital and go to Bago, an important town in the south, to fight against the regent army with Yang Tong, the naval commander guarding Yangon.

Under the protection of the imperial guards, Yang Chunrong and others fled, leaving the control of Mandalay to the centrist Yang Ping.The Regency Army, which came in three directions, took over the capital Mandalay without any resistance.The first thing after entering the capital, Yang Guozheng called the Minister of Finance, Yang Ping.