For Yuan Qi, Yi Xun can be described as dissatisfied, he is sure that the cable telegraph is definitely Yuan Qi's hands and feet, if it were not for the sudden problem of the cable telegraph at the critical moment, so that he could not contact the troops scattered everywhere, Seng Lingqin would never have gathered so many troops to form the current confrontation situation.

Although he was dissatisfied, there was no basis for this matter, and he was not good at accusing, and he groaned slightly, before he said: "All along, the imperial court has always focused on the overall situation, and sending troops to coordinate the war is a move to take the overall situation into account, in order not to affect the overall situation of the war, we will try to avoid large-scale infighting, but if the other party takes the initiative to provoke a war, what should it do?" ”

"I'll then hurry to the Hirakata camp." Guo Zhongmu put on a fair attitude, "Yuan Qi will not allow anyone to destroy the overall situation of the war, if the monk dares to take the initiative to provoke a war, Yuan Qi will definitely send troops to suppress it!" ”

This kind of nonsense, Yi Xun naturally will not believe it, if Yuan Qi is everywhere to attack the Japanese as the most important, Yi Xun will not be able to sneak into the Japanese country, he immediately said: "So very good, the current situation, Gong Wang Yi Xun is the top priority, as long as Yi Xun does not appear in the Japanese country, the other party is a group of dragons without a leader, and it is impossible to have internal strife, I hope that your army can be tightly sealed, strictly investigated, and the possibility of internal strife can be eliminated." ”

"What the general said is very true." Guo Zhongmu agreed: "According to the news from Shanghai, King Gong may have mixed into the transport and supply fleet to come to the Japanese, and we have ordered all members of the supply fleet to be strictly investigated to prevent King Gong from entering the Japanese." ”

Although Yi Xun didn't believe this, he still bowed his hand and said: "In this way, I want to thank your army for helping in time." ”

Sending Guo Zhongmu away, Yi Xun pondered carefully for a while, what will affect the overall situation of the war against the Japanese, this is completely nonsense, even if the New Army of the Eight Banners breaks out large-scale infighting, it is impossible to affect the overall situation of the war against the Japanese, with the strength of the Yuanqi New Army, it is easy to destroy the Japanese as easily.

Yuan Qi's move is not like defending Monk Greenqin, but more like calming things down and preventing them from fighting, could it be that Yuan Qi only wants Yi Xun to control the more than 10,000 troops?

Thinking of the telegram of the Empress Dowager Ci'an, who had just received it, to suspend the crusade, he guessed in his heart, could it be that the Empress Dowager and Yi Zhishu had reached some agreement?

After thinking about it, he drafted an electric performance of this matter and sent it to Jingshi. Whatever the case may be, it's always good to avoid infighting, otherwise the situation could be more complicated, and no one can tell what will happen if it breaks out.

After Guo Zhongmu left Osaka, he rode at a gallop, and before the sun set, he rushed to the camp of Hirakata, and after hearing the news, Monk Greenqin personally led a group of generals to welcome out of the camp.

Seeing the monk Lingqin and his entourage waiting outside the camp, Guo Zhongmu was still far away, so he tightened the reins and slowed down, and when he arrived, he laughed loudly: "The monk and the king are far away, and I dare not be ashamed." ”

"When the chief of staff comes, how can this king not greet him personally." Monk Green Qinlang stepped forward with a smile, and at a glance he saw that the figure of a guard behind the other party was a little familiar, he couldn't help but pause, and the appearance to be seen was very different, and he couldn't help but laugh at himself that his mood was too urgent.

Kicking off the horse, Guo Zhongmu saluted everyone, and then did not enter the camp on foot, Monk Lingqin secretly made a gesture, signaling his subordinates to pull away a little distance, and then said softly: "What's the situation?" ”

"On the orders of the great treasurer, come to put out the fire." Guo Zhongmu said with a smile.

Fire? Monk Greenqin said, "At the moment, the situation is the same as fire and water, can there be salvation?" ”

"Then it depends on who will save it?" Guo Zhongmu chuckled, but he didn't want to say more, seeing this situation, it was inconvenient for Monk Greenqin to ask more, and asked instead: "Coming from Osaka, haven't you been troubled?" ”

"Naturally not." Guo Zhongmu said: "Osaka City is on guard, and it is the monk king who is guarded, not Yuanqi. ”

The two talked all the way into the camp, and the monk Lingqin dispersed everyone and led Guo Zhongmu straight into the courtyard where he was staying, as soon as he entered the courtyard gate, he instructed his soldiers to fetch water and wait for washing, Guo Zhongmu was not polite, and said with a smile: "Gallop all the way, full of wind and dust, and fetch a few more basins of water." ”

Monk Greenqin didn't care, he ordered a banquet, and before he went out, he had already ordered him to go down and tidy up a table, and after a while, Guo Zhongmu walked into the room with a smile, "Monk King, look at who I brought." As he spoke, he flashed, revealing the person behind him.

"King Gong!" Monk Lingqin was stunned for a moment, casually stepped forward and said with a smile: "I looked at the figure a little familiar before, but after a closer look, it doesn't look like it, I didn't expect it to be you." ”

"Hard work monk king." Yixun said and bowed down, and the panicked monk Lingqin hurriedly stepped forward to help him up, "King Gong is out here." Come, come, come into the house and say. ”

When the three of them entered the room and sat down, Monk Greenqin smiled and said, "I really never dreamed that King Gong would swagger directly from Osaka to come to the square, such a clever disguise technique." ”

"This disguise technique is indeed extraordinary, but those who are close to it can still see the flaws." Yi Xun said: "When the monk king saw me for the first time, didn't he also pause. ”

"The shape has not changed." Monk Lingqin smiled and said, "Besides, I am indeed too eager for King Gong to come. ”

Yi Xun said with a smile on his face: "How is the situation of the Hiraka now?" ”

"There are more than 16,000 people in total, all of whom have been broken up and reorganized, just waiting for King Gong to come and stabilize the morale of the army." Monk Lingqin said slowly: "In addition, the Hirakan side has hoarded a large amount of arms and food, and it is not difficult to attack Osaka...... ”

Guo Zhongmu glanced at the two of them, took out a box of cigarettes to let them go, and lit one casually, and then said: "Yuan Qi is not in favor of the outbreak of large-scale infighting....... ”

Not in favor of infighting? The two of them looked at him together, hesitated, and then Monk Greenqin said: "If we don't fight, they will fight too, and I'm afraid that infighting can't be avoided." ”

Guo Zhongmu glanced at Yi Xun and said: "It's inconvenient to say along the way, after the big shopkeeper learned about the situation of the other side, he specially called and told him not to start a war lightly, once the war starts, the consequences are unpredictable." ”

After a pause, he continued: "King Gong's purpose is only to control a part of the military power, not only to protect himself, but also to check and balance the emperor and queen, so that the constitutional government can be smoothly implemented after the expiration of the preparatory constitutional period. ”

Yixun nodded and said, "Yes, it is naturally best to avoid infighting, but the army is only more than 10,000 troops, which is too small to play a role in checks and balances." ”

Hearing this, Guo Zhongmu smiled and said: "If King Gong feels that his troops are too thin, he can recruit troops. ”

"It's really a fan of the authorities." Yi Xun said with a smile, since he is in charge of an army alone, and he has the support of Yuan Qi behind him, what is it to recruit troops and buy horses, and he and the Queen Mother have also made it clear that they have set up carriages and horses, and if they condone him to recruit troops and buy horses, the Queen Mother will not be able to interfere.

The most important thing is that this matter can be satisfactorily resolved, Yiyun's more than 20,000 troops in Osaka have 10,000 are known as the Shenji Battalion of the Son of Heaven's army, which is the emperor's descendant troops, if you really want to swallow it in one bite, Ci'an will definitely not give up, if you just share the more than 10,000 troops of the camp of the Wing, it is undoubtedly much easier for Ci'an to accept, which can not only avoid internal strife, but also achieve the goal, which can be called the most ideal ending!

Monk Lingqin asked, "Can the Queen Mother swallow this breath?" ”

"It's a fait accompli, she can't swallow this breath, and she has to hold her nose and swallow it." Guo Zhongmu said in a relaxed tone: "If the imperial court does not agree, the 20,000 troops in Osaka will not be able to keep it, and at the same time, there may be a war with Yuan Qi, and after a little weighing, you will know how to choose." ”

"The Queen Mother will definitely agree." Yi Xun said in a firm tone.

Monk Grinqin turned to ask, "What about the war in Kyoto ......?" ”

"The war in Kyoto was continued by King Gong and King Sang." Guo Zhongmu said: "If you can't take it, we can send reinforcements." ”

Hearing this, Yi Xun arched his hand and said: "Thank you to the king of Zhennan on my behalf, thank you for the fulfillment." ”

"King Gong sent a telegram himself." Guo Zhongmu smiled: "I don't know when I will see my big shopkeeper." ”

Monk Greenqin was not slow to react, and he understood after a while, and let Yixun preside over the attack on Kyoto, which was not only to let the imperial court change commanders, so that Yixun would be in charge of the army logically, but also to give the court a step, in addition, this was also to establish prestige for Yixun.

"Such a big gift, the power generation report is insincere." Yi Xun smiled and said: "Okay, send a telegram first, and then go to Shanghai to thank you in person." ”

Guo Zhongmu glanced at Monk Lingqin and said, "King Gong had better not show up for the time being, otherwise the relationship between Yuan Qi and the imperial court may deteriorate." ”

"Don't worry." Monk Lingqin nodded and said, "This matter can't make Yuan Qi embarrassed. ”

Shanghai, Zhennan Wangfu, Changle Book House.

Cao Gensheng walked into the study quickly and reported: "The big shopkeeper, the Japanese country is calling." ”

Yi Zhishu glanced at Zhao Liewen and said, "Guess, is it good news or bad news?" ”

"Since it is a call from the Hirakan side, it is naturally good news." Zhao Liewen said without thinking: "If there is internal strife, I am afraid that the cable telegram of the Israeli side will be cut off." ”

Yi Zhishu smiled and said, "Nian——。 ”

"I am very grateful to receive the gift, and I will return to Shanghai on the other day to thank you. Yixin. Cao Gensheng said and turned the page, and continued: "There is another one sent by Guo Zhongmu, King Gong and King Monk have already agreed to the plan of the big shopkeeper. ”

Zhao Liewen said with a smile: "This kind of good thing that is difficult to find with a lantern, how can King Gong disagree." ”

Yi Zhizhi smiled, and then ordered: "Call back King Gong, deploy the war in Kyoto with peace of mind, and Yuan Qi will negotiate with the imperial court." As he spoke, he looked at Zhao Liewen, "Prepare a telegram to negotiate with the imperial court." ”

Zhao Liewen said with a smile: "Prince Yi is still in Shanghai, I'm afraid the message is not clear, the big shopkeeper might as well call him to come and talk about it in detail, and it is more appropriate for him to fold it." ”

"I forgot about him." Yi Zhizhi nodded and said, "Send someone to invite Prince Yi." ”

Prince Yi Zaiyuan stayed in Shanghai during this time and was always uneasy, Gong Wang Yixun left Beijing to take refuge in Shanghai, and then sneaked to the Japanese Kingdom to try to usurp military power, the cause of this series of things can be said to be due to the revelation of the damn assassination plan of the Qingjun Society, and the Qingjun Society was established and managed by his hands.

Once Yixin made a big fuss, Ci'an would definitely be angry with him, these days, Ci'an seemed to have forgotten him, and there was not a single telegram, which made him feel even more panicked.

The Zhennan Wangfu sent someone to invite, and he immediately realized that it must be news from the Japanese country, and his heart was like fifteen buckets of water-seven up and down, and he didn't know whether it was good news or bad news waiting for him.

Hurried to the Changle Book House, as soon as he entered the courtyard, he saw Yi Zhishu standing on the steps outside the door of the study to greet him, Zaiyuan was a little relieved in his heart, he remembered very clearly, the last time he came, Yi Zhishu didn't leave the room at all, this is undoubtedly a good signal, he hurriedly put a smile on his face and quickened his pace.

Seeing him coming over quickly, Yi Zhishu smiled lightly and said, "Prince Yi hasn't been here for a few days, how have you been doing these days?" ”

Zaiyuan can be said to have suffered a lot in the past few days, and this is obviously a joke against him, but if the other party can be in the mood to joke about him, it is not a bad thing, and he immediately smiled and said: "Brother Guocheng is knowingly asking." Saying that, he said urgently: "But there is news of King Gong?" ”

"Let's talk about it when we come inside." Yi Zhixiang stretched out his hand and gave way.

Entering the house and sitting down, Yi Zhizu said straightly: "I just received a telegram ...... from the Wa Kingdom." As he spoke, he recounted in detail what had happened in the past few days.

The more Zaiyuan listened, the more frightened he became, and when he heard that there was already sweat on his forehead behind him, what he was most worried about and didn't want to see finally happened, he didn't know what would happen to him, such a big change was caused by him, and it was difficult to say whether the iron hat on his head could be kept.

Seeing that his face was pale and his forehead was covered with beads of sweat like soybeans, Yi Zhixiang gently pushed the teacup over, "Things haven't developed to the worst..... let's take a sip of tea first." ”

After taking a sip of tea and wiping the sweat from his forehead, Zaiyuan stabilized his mind and said, "It's not the worst yet?" ”

Yi Zhishu nodded, "Since King Gong has taken this step, the purpose will not be just the camp of the Hirakata, but the 40,000 army in the Wa, and there has not been large-scale internal strife yet, so it is not the worst case." ”

Zaiyuan finally reacted, and said tentatively: "What does Brother Guocheng mean.......?" ”

"Do everything you can to prevent infighting." Yi Zhizhi said: "Once a large-scale infighting breaks out, not to mention the overall situation of the war, it will also lead to chaos in the court, and no one can judge how things will eventually develop." ”

"What Brother Guocheng has seen is extremely true." Zaiyuan nodded again and again, and then hesitated: "Since King Gong is desperate, he will definitely not stop easily, and the court will not sit idly by and watch King Gong usurp military power without authorization, things have developed to this point, there is no room for turnaround, how can we stop the situation from deteriorating further?" ”

"That's why I invited King Yi here today." Yi Zhizu said slowly: "There is a saying in the West, politics is an art of compromise, and rational compromise is a kind of political wisdom. ”

After a pause, he continued: "King Gong and the Empress Dowager, to put it bluntly, are both a family, not enemies of life and death, this has a basis for compromise, and furthermore, the outbreak of large-scale infighting is not a good thing for both sides, nor is it a good thing for the imperial court, this point, both King Gong and the Queen Mother know it, I think, both sides should have the willingness to compromise." ”