Beiyang reactionaries

Things get bigger.

There is nothing to consider at this time.Berryman really didn't want to go to war with the Chinese army, but since they were all firing, there was nothing to say.I am the British Navy, how can this kind of thing be tolerated.

"Fire, fire."

Berryman yelled too.

"boom--"

"Boom boom-"

There was another cannon sound, from British warships and troops on the shore. In a short period of time, the two sides have fired more than a dozen shells.But Berryman's mood turned sour the moment he heard the gunfire.As a British naval officer for many years, Berryman was very sensitive to the sound of cannon.

The sound of the artillery before was the sound of some infantry artillery, all of which were small-caliber infantry artillery.

But the sound of the cannon this time made Berryman tremble.Because this is the sound of heavy artillery, although it is not as good as the heavy artillery used in the European war, but the sound should be about 120mm to 150mm heavy artillery.

The two warships I brought this time can even destroy 75mm infantry guns, let alone heavy guns of this level.

If this is marked, the situation is worrying.

And listening to the sound, the number of infantry artillery on the shore is increasing.From a few guns at the beginning, there are now more than a dozen guns, and it even seems to be increasing.Berryman immediately felt that something was wrong. The artillery on the opposite side had already exceeded an artillery battalion, and the number continued to increase. Could it be that there is an artillery regiment here?So immediately said: "Leave the battlefield, leave the battlefield."

"boom--"

When Berryman yelled, a shell landed on the "Valentine" accurately.

178 All Forces

"Old Zhi, something big has happened."

Beijing.

Duan Qirui is currently in a good mood, because the congressional election he is currently planning is going well.In particular, the current activities of the Anfu Club, which supports him, are going very smoothly. They have already attracted many former members of Congress, and they have also prepared a list of new members.This time, Duan Qirui already knew that in the congressional election, he would definitely win a big victory in the congressional election one month later.

At that time, as long as he regains control of the Congress, Duan Qirui can justifiably let Feng Guozhang, the obstructive president, get out.As long as Feng Guozhang leaves, Duan Qirui can regain control of the Beijing government and continue his "unification by force" policy.

There is nothing better than this.

"Youzheng (Xu Shuzheng), why are you in such a hurry."

Duan Qirui spoke to Xu Shuzheng with a smile.

Duan Qirui no longer simply valued Xu Shuzheng, but loved him.Seeing Xu Shuzheng approaching, Duan Qirui immediately smiled.Definitely that loving, doting smile.

"Something happened in Sichuan."

"Why, what happened to Degong (Duan Xun) again?"

Duan Qirui didn't care.

Among Duan Qirui's many direct descendants, Duan Xun is the most courageous and the most capable of causing trouble.However, he is also the most powerful and up-to-date general among Duan Qirui's direct lineage generals.Since Duan Xun entered Sichuan, the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou have never caused troubles again, even those who were disobedient were suppressed by Duan Xun.Even Tang Jiyao, who was more afraid of Duan Qirui, had been driven to southern Yunnan by Duan Xun, and could only linger in southern Yunnan.Moreover, in this Hunan campaign, although the contribution of Duan Xun's troops was not as good as that of Wu Peifu's, they still managed Xiangxi and defeated Tan Haoming's Gui army.

Because of this, Duan Qirui promoted Duan Xun's official position again and again.

And like Zhang Jingyao.

Work very hard, work hard, and always charge forward every time.But Zhang Jingyao didn't show much performance in several battles, on the contrary, he was always defeated every time he fought.It's just that he is his absolute direct descendant, so he will continue to support him.

It's completely different from Duan Xun.

Duan Qirui also likes Duan Xun very much.This is what he single-handedly promoted to his current position.However, Duan Xun's ability to cause trouble is also excellent, which also caused Duan Qirui quite a headache.

"Old Zhi, this time Degong (Duan Xun) has caused a big event, a big event. Some time ago, a ship of the British Taikoo Co., Ltd. knocked over several wooden boats belonging to the Chuanchu Ship Gang in Wanxian, and the Wanxian Marine Police Force The two ships of Swire Pacific were detained. Two British warships came to Wanxian this morning to take away the detained two ships. Unexpectedly, there was an exchange of fire between the two sides."

"A fight? What happened?"

Duan Qirui's complexion immediately became ugly.

Yes.

After the First World War, Britain's influence in the Far East was greatly reduced, and so was its influence in China, which was far less powerful than before.Moreover, Duan Qirui's government is more pro-Japanese, which is beyond Duan Qirui's control.Because many of Duan Qirui's people are pro-Japanese.

For example, most of the "new transportation departments" that Duan Qirui personally supports are from the former ambassadors of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Japan, and they are closely related to Japan's political, business, and military circles. The "New Transportation Department" is Duan Qirui's pocketbook, and most of Duan Qirui's loans to Japan are connected by this group of people.As well as the current "Anfu Club" created by Duan Qirui for the congressional election, most of the people are also pro-Japanese.

And because the top is pro-Japanese, all the Anhui warlords below are also pro-Japanese, and they all rely on Japan to rise.Including Duan Xun and Zhang Jingyao, who have a very bad relationship, both of them are very close to Japan at present.

Zhang Jingyao wantonly sold government assets to Japan in Hunan, and Duan Xun also wantonly introduced Japanese power in Sichuan.

There are so many die-hards who are pro-Japanese, how could the Duan Qirui government not be pro-Japanese.With the support of the Japanese government, Duan Qirui naturally treats Britain slowly.Even during this period of time, even Zhu Erdian came to find Duan Qirui in person, Duan Qirui was perfunctory to him.

But treating Britain slowly does not mean that Duan Qirui is willing to directly offend Britain.

Going to war with Britain is something that Duan Qirui can't even imagine.Now suddenly hearing Duan Xun's troops and British warships open fire, Duan Qirui is very worried.

"Hey--"

Xu Shuzheng sighed, and said: "Old Zhi, De Gong brought out all the artillery of a division in Wanxian County, and confronted two British warships in Wanxian County. The two British warships are also relatively weak. Among them, the two British warships were bombarded by De Gong's troops. There must have been a lot of casualties, and finally the white flag was hoisted. Finally, the Wanxian Marine Police Force went up and captured the two warships and detained them in Wanxian. "

"This……"

Duan Qirui didn't know what to say for a moment.

Duan Qirui knew that Duan Xun was very courageous.Before, because of the issue of troops entering Tibet, there was already an unpleasant quarrel with the British side.It's just that Duan Qirui knows that the Tibet issue will not cause too many problems.

Unexpectedly, such a thing happened again.

Not only bombarded other people's warships with cannons, but also captured two British warships and detained them in Wanxian County.This is not a small thing, but a big thing.Since the United Kingdom obtained the qualification for shipping on the Yangtze River, when has the British warship been bombarded by the Chinese army?

This is definitely the first time.

Too bold.

"What's the situation now?"

"Old Zhi, De Gong used the reason that Swire Pacific in the UK did not lose money or apologize, and detained Swire's property and two ships in Yichang. Not only that, he banned Swire in the three provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou. Doing business. In this way, De Gong has detained four Swire ships. He also sent a telegram to accuse the British warship of wanton firing, and demanded an apology from the British consul."

"Degong, Degong. How did you offend the British?"

Duan Qirui stood up.

I can't sit still, I just walk around.Duan Xun is his closest direct descendant, if Duan Xun causes trouble, Britain will also spill his anger on himself.Things were going very well recently, but Duan Xun revealed such a big thing to himself.

How to deal with it?

Duan Qirui's mind was blank for a moment, because he never thought that such a thing would happen.How could he have thought that his subordinates were bold enough to bombard British warships.

"What's the attitude of the British?"