Respectfully

Snapped!

The broken pen fell to the ground, and both Adjutant Ji and Xiao Youde's scalps began to tingle.

This telegram from Tianjin contained only a short line, but it clearly explained Li Jinyan's assassination and the murderer's escape into the French Concession, but the only thing missing was whether Li Jinyan was injured and how.

"Young Marshal," Adjutant Ji asked bravely, "Do you want to call back?"

"No need." Young Marshal Lou folded the telegram and put it in his pocket.

"Can……"

"I'm going to Tianjin."

"Young commander!"

Adjutant Ji and Xiao Youde persuaded at the same time: "It's not appropriate for you at this time..."

"I've made up my mind." Lou Xiao stood up, "Call the President, the Independent Brigade will leave for Tianjin today."

Leaving the study, Xiao Youde and Adjutant Ji looked at each other with wry smiles. After saying goodbye to each other, Adjutant Ji went to the Independent Brigade to deliver orders. Xiao Youde rushed to the Intelligence Bureau. First, he failed to assassinate Kenji Doihara, and then Li Jinyan was assassinated in Tianjin. Both incidents sounded the alarm for him. Even if the Japanese spies in the six northern provinces were wiped out in sevens and eighties, now is definitely not the time to rest assured.

If this is a battle, the charge has only just sounded!

Xiao Youde clenched his fists, no matter who his opponent is, he will let the opponent know that if he provokes him, he must be prepared to be skinned and cramped!

Tianjin

Li Jinyan hung his left arm in front of his chest, looking helplessly at the shame-faced Leopard and the two monitors who escorted him all the way south.

"It's nothing serious about me. It's just a skin scratch. Didn't all the doctors say it's all right. Compared with me, how are Da Zhuang and the others doing?"

The gun battle took place near Qiushan Road. Several gunmen mixed in the crowd and fired, bullets flew randomly, and people on the street were in a mess, running around and shouting. The scene was extremely chaotic.Leopard and the others could only protect Li Jinyan as much as possible, but they were afraid of hurting innocent passers-by, so they dared not shoot casually, but the assassin had no scruples. In addition to shooting, he even threw two homemade bombs!

Several soldiers guarding Li Jinyan were injured because of this. Fortunately, the injuries were not serious. Boss Song invited French doctors to treat the wounds for them. Li Jinyan took out a small bottle of sulfonamide from the medicine bag Qiao Leshan gave him.

Now the sulfonamide produced by Lou's Western Pharmaceutical Factory is available in injections and tablets. Qiao Leshan is still researching, hoping to develop an ointment that can be used externally.

At this moment, Li Jinyan didn't care about whether the secret would be leaked, saving people was the most important thing.Furthermore, there is nothing wrong with letting the French know about the existence of sulfonamide in advance. Ten months later, the First World War broke out, and he didn't need to sell them, and he could come to the door with a large order.With the Gallic rooster as the megaphone, John Bull can quickly understand the effectiveness of sulfa, after all, the Germans can't be the only cheaters, right?That's so unfair.

Fairness, justice, equality.

Look how much he thinks about these friends.

The French doctor was skeptical about the pills Li Jinyan gave to the wounded. It was hard for him to believe that the Chinese could be the first to develop antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs ahead of Westerners.

"Doctor Roland, if you want, you can stay and observe their recovery," Li Jinyan said to the French doctor, "I believe that a conclusion will be drawn soon and your doubts will be dispelled."

In the first ten days of September, it was the time when the autumn tiger was raging. In such weather, it was very difficult to keep the wound from inflammation, especially the wound caused by hot weapons.

Roland accepted Li Jinyan's suggestion and stayed.

Li Jinyan asked Boss Song to send someone and the nurse brought by Roland to the hospital in the French Concession to explain the situation, and took the opportunity to arrange for two intelligence officers to go to the concession to find out the situation.

One of the people who shot and threw bombs at him was killed in the street, and the wounded one shot himself, and the rest fled into the Japanese Concession and the French Concession.

The concession did not allow Huaxia soldiers to enter with weapons. These assassins ran in without hindrance, but the soldiers who were chasing them were stopped outside.

There are concessions in nine countries in Tianjin. The French Concession is adjacent to the Japanese Concession, and both have garrisons. Boss Song saw that the soldiers brought by Li Jinyan were in a stalemate with the foreign soldiers in the concession. Whispered in his ear: "Third Young Master, we have few people, so we can't suffer from immediate losses. Also, this area of ​​Hebei is the territory of the Ji Army, so the people you bring should not make a big fuss. Besides, I just seemed to be on the second floor. I saw an acquaintance... I am afraid that many people will be involved in this matter."

Hearing the name he said, Li Jinyan frowned, and ordered the soldiers who were confronting the concession soldiers to retreat. At the same time, the Ji army in charge of Tianjin's defense also got the news, and Master Chen's head buzzed.

In case something happens to Li Jinyan in Tianjin, who will bear the responsibility?

Immediately, a battalion was sent to Qiushan Road. More than 300 Hebei soldiers ran all the way with rifles on their backs. Any Huaxia soldier is allowed to enter the concession with weapons.

Fortunately, Li Jinyan didn't insist. The so-called good men don't suffer immediate losses. Although the Ji army sent people, he didn't believe that these soldiers would rashly shoot at the foreign troops in the concession.

Tianjin is not the territory of the Lou family, and there are too many involved in this matter, so he might hold back his breath for the time being.Moreover, Boss Song and the name he mentioned made him worry about Xing Wu, Xing Changgeng's youngest son and Li Jinqin's husband.

At the beginning, he brought Li Jinqin and Li Jincheng into the Japanese consulate together. Later, Li Jincheng and his brother and sister were found out by him and arrested by the Japanese. However, there was no news about this Xing Wu. He almost forgot about this person.

Back at the residence, Li Jinyan went to see Boss Song right after the wound was treated. Boss Song also suffered some scratches, not bullet wounds, and nothing serious.

"Boss Song, are you sure that person is Xing Wu?"

"It's hard for others to say, but I shouldn't admit my mistake to the fifth young master of the Xing family. Before the Xing family had an accident, he often came to Tianjin." Speaking of this, Boss Song frowned, "Is this person here a coincidence or something else?" The reason is hard to say."

The Xing family was wiped out overnight, and Xing Wu's whereabouts were unknown. Anyone with a bit of knowledge can see that there is something tricky about it.But no one dared to delve into the specifics of what was going on. When the gods fight, mortals like them just watch the excitement from a distance.

However, Boss Song has a very wide relationship in Tianjin, and he has also heard about Xing Wu's running into the Japanese Concession. Now that he is talking to Li Jinyan, he is probably thinking of clearing himself of suspicion.After all, there are not many people in Tianjin who know Li Jinyan, and even fewer people know that he is going to Qiushan Road today. If his whereabouts are leaked, he will be the first to be suspicious.

Li Jinyan nodded, he understood Boss Song's behavior, and he had no reason to harm himself.

The assassination was chosen on Qiushan Road, and if the assassination failed, he fled to the foreign concession immediately, which was definitely planned carefully in advance.And instead of going to the other places, they went to the Japanese Concession and the French Concession...

Because of the return of Boxer indemnity and the establishment of Nanyuan Aviation Academy in the capital, the French and China are in the "honeymoon period" and will not dismantle their own platforms. Only the Japanese... But what are they doing for? kill yourself?But it didn't work out.Besides, the gunman who committed suicide after being wounded by a leopard was a bit strange.He was indeed injured, but he didn't lose his ability to move. He could run into the concession if he persisted. Why did he commit suicide?

Li Jinyan fell into deep thought.

The next day, the assassination incident on Qiushan Street made headlines on the front pages of major newspapers and periodicals in Tianjin. The Tianjin branch of Shizheng News even described the incident as appalling and lawless.

President Lou Da's face was gloomy when he got the news, and Sima Jun's expression was even uglier.

If there is no living being caught, there is no evidence. The concession does not allow Chinese soldiers to enter, and other people involved in the assassination have long since fled.The only clues are two dead men.

There is a huge crowd, trying to find out their identities is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

However, a local Tianjin newspaper suddenly revealed that one of the two gunmen was a platoon leader of the Ji Army!Not long ago, he left the army due to a quarrel with his boss. Another gunman was a member of a local gang, nicknamed the mangy dog.

The newspaper was convincing, and even published a photo of this man in military uniform!

Ji Jun?native?gang?

Before the news could be confirmed, the newspaper made another startling statement. The assassination was most likely due to personal grievances, and it was purely a struggle for power within the government.The spearhead is directed at Lou Shengfeng and Sima Jun!

Public opinion was uproar.

Even if Ji Jun came forward to deny the previous reports, he could not stop the dirty water from being poured down.

Lou Shengfeng and Sima Jun are sworn brothers. Sima was originally the president of the North, and Lou Shengfeng was under him.The coalition government was established, but Lou Shengfeng was a latecomer, ascending to the sky in one step, and firmly suppressed Sima Jun.Can Sima Jun have no complaints?

Gradually, more and more people believed in this argument, and even Lou Xiao was involved.

Even though newspapers such as Times News published articles to refute this, arguing that the incident was more likely to be done by "outsiders", they still could not gain the upper hand.

"absurd!"

Sima Jun ruthlessly tore the newspaper in half. This is clearly slander!The purpose of pouring dirty water on him is to make him and Lou Shengfeng suspicious of each other. Even if they can't make them fight each other, it will make the government feel uneasy.

It is true that he backed down because he had the confidence in Lou Shengfeng's hands. He was not reconciled, but at least he still had brains!The country is unified, and everything is developing in a good direction. Even if he wanted to fight for power, he would not choose this time!Not to mention trying to provoke a civil war because of personal grievances!

civil war?

Sima Jun shuddered suddenly, who would benefit from the civil war in the north?Song Zhou?No, he is not such a person.Then it can only be an outsider!

Russian?Japanese?Or other people who don't want to see Huaxia become stronger?Will it be British or French?

"Prepare the car, I'm going to see the President!"

Lou Xiao led the independent brigade to Tianjin. As soon as he got off the train, he gathered the army. At the same time, he sent someone to invite Chen Guangming, the commander of the Fifth Division of the Hebei Army guarding Tianjin, to come and talk about it. The Independent Brigade will not set foot in Tianjin City.

When Li Jinyan received the news and rushed to the station, the young Marshal Lou in military uniform was talking to several regiment leaders. His wide black hat brim cast a shadow on his face, and his expression could not be seen clearly when he was far away. Only a straight nose bridge and a blade-like outline can be seen.

Adjutant Ji standing aside saw Li Jinyan and hurriedly said, "Young Commander, Master Yan is here."

After Lou Xiao nodded to the group leaders, he strode towards him.

The straight military uniform, black riding boots, and the walking of dragons and tigers are like a sharp knife out of its sheath, thirsty for war and thirsty for blood.

When he got close, his eyes swept over Li Jinyan's arm hanging on his chest, his eyes were cold.

"Young commander..."

Before he could finish his sentence, a big hand in white gloves touched his cheek, "Don't worry, I'm here."

In an instant, Li Jinyan's nose felt a little sore.

At the same time, Sima Jun, who came to see President Lou Da specially and wanted to explain something, was stunned by President Lou Da's words.

"Take back the concession?"

"Other people have bullied you, so we can't bear this anger for nothing, right?" President Lou touched his bald head and laughed twice, but there was endless murderous intent in his laughter, "Brother didn't do this. I knew from the beginning that in all likelihood I had something to do with those Japanese scumbags. They love to do it!"

As he spoke, he handed the telegram in his hand to Sima Jun, "This is from Xiao'er. Presumably, elder brother has already disliked the foreigners in Tianjin, right?"

Sima Jun took the telegram and read it carefully without missing a single word.After a while, he couldn't help sighing, "Mao Gong, I'm getting old."

"Aren't I the same?" Lou Shengfeng smiled boldly, "Brother, sooner or later this world will belong to their young people, what we can do in this generation is to try not to hinder them, and try to stand in front of them when encountering problems. If something happens, we will take care of it, who is afraid of whom!"

"us?"

"Yes, we." President Lou Da nodded for granted, pretending to be puzzled and said: "You are my eldest brother, Xiaoer is your nephew, I sincerely say that you are your nephew and daughter-in-law, your nephew and daughter-in-law have been bullied, what do you do?" Don’t you give me your head? It’s okay for us to get bruised and swollen. If outsiders bully you, Big Brother must be more protective than me!”

"You, you..."

Sima Jun was so choked that he couldn't speak, he was helpless, but also thankful.

Forget it, the matter has come to this point, apart from standing in front of them and being carried by them as the hob meat said, what else can we do?

"Brother, there is something I've always wanted to say," President Lou Da said sternly, "What was the purpose of us fighting the world with a group of old brothers? Isn't it for the purpose of returning China to a bright future and building a prosperous country?"

Sima Jun didn't speak, but his expression was touched.

"In the prosperous Han and Tang Dynasties, Song and Ming dynasties, we used blood to form an alliance and put our heads in our trouser belts. Isn't that why?" Lou Shengfeng sighed, "But people of our generation may not be able to see it, but, Even if it is our son, grandson, or great-grandson, as long as we can have this day, everything we do is worth it! In front of Grandpa Hades, we can say that we are men! We can close our eyes even after we die!"

Sima Jun turned around abruptly and walked towards the door.

"Brother, where are you going?"

"Go send a telegram to Chen Guangming, who is guarding Tianjin!" Sima Jun held the doorknob with one hand, without looking back, "Let him obey my nephew's orders!"

After the words fell, he opened the door and walked out, but when he closed the door, it slammed loudly.

President Lou Da touched his bald head and smiled.

You bastard, your father can only help you with these things, and then you have to rely on yourself,

However, those killers only went to the French Concession and the Japanese Concession, so they could take the opportunity to make a fuss. As the bastard said, foreigners are not monolithic.Although it is impossible to take back all the concessions in Tianjin this time, the Japanese are determined to drive them away.This bunch of scumbags are all fucking things, opium, brothels, casinos, all of them are full of fucking.

What is the most "dirty" place in Tianjin now?Just one answer, the Japanese Concession!

"Come on!"

When Chen Guangming, the commander of the Fifth Division of the Ji Army, saw the people sent by Marshal Lou, he didn't say anything, and only took a squad of guards to the station.

Half an hour later, the Independent Brigade entered Tianjin City.

Passing by the Hebei army garrison along the way, there was no conflict between the two sides, and there was no atmosphere of tension at all. Mr. Chen, the fifth division of the Hebei army who was walking with Marshal Lou but took the initiative to lag behind him by half a step, even had a smile on his face, talking and laughing Not a single bit of stiffness or rustiness, nothing out of the ordinary.

The people who came to inquire about the news couldn't help being stunned, what is going on?Is it possible that the Fifth Division of the Hebei Army has defected to the six northern provinces?Can Sima Jun agree?

Dalian, Lushun

Pan Guangxing woke up in the dark, only feeling pain in the back of his head. He stretched out his hand to touch it, and hissed involuntarily.He only remembered that he drank with a few Japanese overseas Chinese, and when he came out of the tavern after drinking, he was beaten with a sap on the way. It was locked tightly, and the windows on the wall were blocked by iron bars.

What is this place?

"Mr. Pan, are you resting well?"

The door of the room was opened from the outside, and a short, young man with a short beard walked in. He was dressed in a long gown, like a Chinese, but his tone of voice was very strange, similar to those Japanese who had just learned Chinese. Overseas Chinese are very similar.

"Who is your Excellency?"

"My lord, Hihara Kenji," the young man walked up to Pan Guangxing and said with a smile, "I specially invited Mr. Pan here to clarify some things."

Kenji Doihara?Pan Guangxing's heart shuddered.

"I really want to ask Mr. Pan. Judging from your performance, you don't know me, so why did you specifically ask Minister Hexia of the Intelligence Department of the Kanto Governor's Mansion about my whereabouts?"

Doihara clapped his hands, and a man in a gray gown with a slightly panicked expression was pushed in from the door. If you look carefully, you will find that both of his hands are gone.

"Brother-in-law..."

The man groaned, and Pan Guangxing's expression changed suddenly, "Why are you here?"

"Let me explain this matter," Kenji Doihara said with a smile on his face: "I met this gentleman in a tavern, and I just chatted with him for a few more words, and I got something from him by chance. I learned something interesting. Mr. Pan, do you want to know what it is?"

Pan Guangxing didn't speak, but clenched his fists.Today, he is afraid that he will be planted...