Master Yuan, start!

Li Hongzhang had already made up his mind about what to do. He waved his hand, interrupting Yu Shimei and said:

"What you just said may indeed have some truth, but it is hard to say how much you mean by each word."

"Then I'll call the French back, is that it?" Yu Shimei was delighted and planned to turn around and leave.

"No!"

Li Hongzhang lowered his head and looked at his yellow jacket, as if recalling the days when he fought battles in the south and the north to ensure the stability of his country.

At that time, his China was the Qing Dynasty, and the Qing Dynasty was his motherland.

"Tell the French that I, Li Hongzhang, am the Grand Commander of Lingnan and the Han Dynasty in China.

Even if I die, I want to die on Chinese soil.

I would rather be a Chinese ghost than a foreign king.

Chapter 414: The People's Opinion

The city of Guangzhou is very cold on winter nights. There are few pedestrians on the streets. It seems that the people in Lingnan are not quite accustomed to this cold winter.

As the best place in the south, Guangzhou has made great progress in recent years and introduced electric lights several years ago.

This electric lamp has a more elegant name in Guangzhou, called "Ever Bright Lamp"

In order to show off his wealth, Li Hongzhang specially set up 10 electric lights on the long street in front of the Governor's Mansion. The light bulbs were super-long-lasting light bulbs bought from Edison Company in the United States, which symbolized perfection and longevity.

However, the street, which should have had all 10 lights on, now only has 4 lights flickering in the middle of the street, emitting a withered yellow light.

This light is not even as bright as the civilian lights in the three-story building next to it.

This was a three-story Western-style building built by Li Hongzhang for the convenience of his subordinates' work. On weekdays, important matters were discussed in the Governor's Office, while trivial matters were mostly handled by middle and low-level officials in this three-story building.

"Sir, we're here!"

The voices of several rickshaw pullers rang out in the night, and three or four rickshaws stopped in front of a three-story building with lights on.

Huang Xing got off the rickshaw, wrapped his coat tightly, and walked into the three-story building without looking back.

The rickshaw pullers parked their rickshaws in front of the building. To make a living, they planned to wait for passengers while squatting next to their rickshaws and huddling together for warmth.

One of the drivers was bored and pointed at the flickering headlights:

"Look, 10 lights turned into 4 lights, I'm really dead now!" Look, 10 lights turned into 4 lights, I'm really dead now

Hearing this, the driver next to him was startled and jumped up in fright:

"Hey, what are you talking about? If you want to die, die alone, don't take me with you!" What are you talking about? If you want to die, die alone, don't take me with you!

The white terror of the Lingnan Xinghan Grand Military Governor's Office in Guangzhou City continued and did not end with the death of Li Jingfang.

Therefore, the rickshaw driver was afraid of being implicated, so he stopped waiting for passengers and pulled the rickshaw home alone.

Outside the three-story building, Huang Xing, the executive director of the Huaxing Party, got off the rickshaw, nodded to the guard who greeted him at the door, and walked into the building.

The first thing he saw when he entered was Chen Tianhua and Lu Haodong sorting documents in the room. He then looked at Liao Zhongkai, who was sitting at the table calmly making tea, and said with a wry smile:

"Yibai, in recent days, those so-called Red Flower Hill Anti-Traitor Teams have become increasingly bold and presumptuous in Guangzhou. The police can neither catch them nor stop them.

I'm so worried about this, and you're so leisurely and elegant, making tea here."

After the Civil War broke out again, Li Hongzhang gradually abandoned the Huaxing Party, which was a signboard he used to enhance his reputation and gain popularity.

Correspondingly, Huang Xing, the executive director who originally had considerable power within the party, was gradually marginalized in the Lingnan Xinghan Governor's Office.

Li Hongzhang did not forget him and even asked him to go to the Governor's Office to participate in military affairs.

But Huang Xing knew his own limitations and had never led troops before, so he simply refused.

After being rejected, he volunteered to take charge of the city's police affairs, saying that he would lead his colleagues in the party to clean up Guangzhou for the governor-general so that he would no longer have to worry about anything.

Li Hongzhang was relieved about this and only sent a Huai Army commander to serve as Huang Xing's deputy.

After Huang Xing took over the police force, he brought with him several capable party members, including Liao Zhongkai, Chen Tianhua, and Lu Haodong, and worked diligently.

However, compared with the "light punishment" advocated by Liao Zhongkai and others, Huang Xing continued to carry out large-scale arrests in Guangzhou City, arresting many people who spoke without restraint and made irresponsible comments on the situation.

In the final analysis, it was because Huang Xing was from Hunan and was not from the same hometown as the people of Guangdong, so he showed no mercy when he attacked.

Hearing Huang Xing complaining to him, Liao Zhongkai shook his head helplessly and said:

"Brother Keqiang, if I had the leisure time in this cold winter, why wouldn't I just rest at home instead of running here to work with you?"

"Forget it, I can't argue with you, let's get down to business." Huang Xing took out a self-defense pistol from his pocket, put it on the table, and said:

"I received news that something might happen again, and it's very likely not a minor incident.

A lot of guns and ammunition are shipped out of Hong Kong every day. I sent someone to investigate, and in the end, they discovered that they were all flowing to Guangzhou!"

At this point, Huang Xing slammed the table and said angrily:

"With so many guns and ammunition, I don't believe they all belong to the Honghuagang Anti-Traitor Team. There must be someone else's share!

The Cantonese people no longer miss Marshal Tsuen Wan at all. A few years ago, they were still dancing lions and dragons to congratulate Marshal Tsuen Wan on his victory over Spain and the expansion of Manila!

Nowadays, people change faces so quickly! "

Huang Xing told Liao Zhongkai all the intelligence the police had obtained during this period, hoping that he would remember to take precautions in advance.

Liao Zhongkai was Huang Xing's junior, and the second person to join the Huaxing Party after Huang Xing.

In addition, because Liao Zhongkai was a Cantonese, Huang Xing would consult Liao Zhongkai on matters within the Huaxing Party involving Guangdong local affairs, so he trusted him quite a bit.

After hearing Huang Xing's indignant words, Liao Zhongkai's expression changed slightly. After a moment, he slowly said:

"Brother Keqiang, people want peace, and troubled times are coming. These people may just want to buy some weapons for self-defense."

"A little bit of rice is a favor, a peck of rice is a grudge. If you ask me, Marshal Quan is just too good to these people!" Huang Xing vented again.

After hearing what Huang Xing said, Liao Zhongkai stopped trying to persuade him and seemed to have gained courage.

He looked at Lu Haodong and Chen Tianhua who were sorting documents not far away, then looked at Huang Xing in front of him, pretending to be calm and said:

"Brother Keqiang, you and I are both members of the Huaxing Party, and both of us were founders of the party. Do you still remember the Huaxing Party's purpose?"

"Purpose?" Huang Xing tilted his head and thought for a moment before replying, "To fight the Manchus, drive out the Russians, and revive Han Chinese territory."

"It's exactly these eight characters!"

Liao Zhongkai nodded and said, "Brother Keqiang, now that the Manchus have been defeated and the Russians have retreated, the only thing left is the final step of reviving the Han territory.

Lu, I originally thought that Marshal Quan was the first choice to revive Han territory. After all, he once defeated Spain and expanded the territory of the Han people in Southeast Asia.

3 Speaking of this, Liao Zhongkai said sadly:

Si: "But look at what Master Quan has done over the past six months. He simply doesn't look like a wise leader!"

"General Tsuen... doesn't seem like a wise leader?"

Huang Xing widened his eyes, as if silently questioning why Liao Zhongkai said this.

But after a moment, he reacted and broke out in a cold sweat on his back.

Within the Huaxing Party, the person Huang Xing trusted most was his junior fellow student Liao Zhongkai, and he even handed over part of the police force to him for leadership.

The guard on duty outside the three-story building today is also Liao Zhongkai's subordinate!

Could it be that?

Huang Xing quickly looked at the pistol on the table, wanting to take the initiative to capture the person.

However, before he could reach out, Liao Zhongkai kicked the pistol aside and at the same time delivered an uppercut, knocking Huang Xing to the ground with stars in his eyes.

When Huang Xing came to his senses with the help of his arms, he found that Chen Tianhua and Lu Haodong had picked up their pistols and were standing with Liao Zhongkai, looking down at him.

"Yibai, Haodong!"

Huang Xing looked at the three people and gasped, not knowing whether it was shock or pain: "Did you surrender to the enemy?"

"Xingtai, even you..." Huang Xing looked at Chen Tianhua, the tallest of the three, with an expression of disbelief:

"Xingtai, you're from Hunan! Why are you plotting against me?!"

Huang Xing never expected that his junior fellow student, his party comrade, and his fellow townsman would now stand against him.

Chen Tianhua was a little afraid to face Huang Xing's eyes. He lowered his head and said, "Brother Keqiang, you have taken great care of me since I entered Nanyang Public School. I will never forget this.

However, personal feelings are personal feelings, and justice is justice. I can no longer watch you resist unification!

Marshal Tsuen is finished, but China is not. The President is the hope for China’s future!

After this incident, if the President holds Brother Li Keqiang accountable, I will share the responsibility.

If Brother Keqiang lives, I will spend the rest of my life atonement for his sins; if Brother Keqiang dies, I will commit suicide in front of his grave to pay tribute to him!

Liao Zhongkai looked at Huang Xing lying on the ground, feeling a little guilty, but also a little relieved.

The guilty er was the one who took it down with his own hands, but fortunately, he was able to take it down today and prevent the news that the four generals were about to revolt in Guangliuzhou City from leaking out.

He looked at Huang Xing lying on the ground and said, "Brother Keqiang, I have already contacted Yang Quyun of the Honghuagang Anti-Traitor Team.

Now the people of the world are against you. I will take you down today, not for my own selfish desires, but to unify China as soon as possible and to reduce the suffering of the people.

Yang Quyun led the rebel army that landed in Hong Kong and arrived near Guangzhou by water.

Tomorrow is the day when the Republic will unify the north and the south!"

Chapter 415 Death of Li Hongzhang

Outside Guangzhou city, near the South Gate.

"Yibai, you really didn't disappoint me!" It was a dark night. Yang Quyun, wearing a black coat, looked at Liao Zhongkai and his group in front of him excitedly.

Behind Liao Zhongkai was Huang Xing, who was tied up and gagged.

"Senior Zhaochun, it took more than just my efforts to capture Huang Xing!" Liao Zhongkai shook Yang Quyun's hand tightly, turned around and introduced him to the other two people who helped capture Huang Xing.

"This is Lu Haodong, and this is Chen Tianhua. They are both righteous men who are loyal to the Republican government!"

"Good, good, all of you!" Yang Quyun waved his hands vigorously and said, "2000 volunteers have arrived at the south of Guangzhou City, and we are just waiting for Yibai to open the city gates!"

Liao Zhongkai nodded heavily upon hearing this and added:

"After capturing Huang Xing, I found a transfer order on him, which stated that the Lingnan New Army near Guangzhou had set out north yesterday to support the Hunan battlefield.

Currently, within Guangzhou City, there are only police forces and the Governor's Office's guards, with less than a thousand soldiers.

"Really?" Yang Quyun's eyes widened with excitement upon hearing this, and he laughed out loud: "God is really helping the Republic, and God is destroying Li!"