Updated: 2012-07-04

"Brother Zheng, according to my opinion, the leader of Beiyang began with Li Zhongtang, gathered great achievements from President Yuan, and inherited from Premier Duan. I wonder if you agree with this view?" Wang Geng said calmly.

"Everyone in the world says this, it's a pity that Li Yuanhong, Feng Guozhang, and other military leaders from all over the south are unwilling to face this reality! Who else can be the leader of Beiyang? The second one is to build a republic and be honest in their country. Is it comparable to guys like Li Yuanhong and Feng Guozhang who are all in the eyes of power and money all day long?!"

Xu Shuzheng nodded and said hatefully, obviously having a very bad impression of Li Yuanhong and Feng Guozhang.

Duan Qirui, who was reviewing the official documents above, obviously noticed something. He looked up and saw that Wang Geng and Xu Shuzheng were already sitting side by side and whispering. The old man smiled slightly. It was obvious that Wang Geng had the ability to get close to anyone, and even a person like Youzheng who was not easy to get close to was also said.

Below, Wang Geng continued to whisper to Xu Shuzheng, "I think Premier Duan has two contributions to the republic, and he is not as keen on imperialism and becoming an emperor like President Yuan. Does Brother Zheng agree with this?"

While reminding himself not to be led by Wang Geng, Xu Shuzheng nodded involuntarily, thinking that this guy Wang Geng was right. If Duan Qirui had the idea of ​​emperors to restore the imperial system, I, Xu Shuzheng, would be the first to jump up and make him rebellious. Of course, this cannot be said in front of Wang Geng.

Then Wang Geng lowered his voice and said, "Brother Youzheng, I think that the two sides of the Beiyang and Anhui are now in line with each other, and the Fengtian clan is closely followed. Among the Prime Minister's Anhui clan, Youzheng is well-educated in both Chinese and Western cultures, with both civil and military proficiency. He is the first confidant and close chief confidant general around the Prime Minister. He has made the greatest contribution, made the greatest contribution, and was the most loyal, but so?"

Xu Shuzheng's old face turned red. While warning himself not to be poured by Wang Geng's mysterious soup, he still nodded involuntarily. He thought that Wang Geng's eyes were really a bit like this, and he knew that Xu Shuzheng was a transcendent and unique position above everyone else in the Anhui clan!

Wang Geng thought to himself, Damn, I won’t fool you, how can you achieve a good situation of stability and unity?

The guy took a sip of cigarettes, drank coffee, and then continued to lower his voice,

"Brother Zheng, the Prime Minister is fifty-two this year. In the past, when I heard President Yuan fooling Feng Guozhang, the founding monarchs of all dynasties have basically reached the top at around the age of fifty. Our current Republic of China is not a country at all, but a Warring States Period when countless military leaders were separatist!

If China can really be unified under the banner of the Prime Minister, to be honest, is there anyone under the Prime Minister's current command more qualified to be the successor of the Prime Minister than Brother Youzheng?"

Wang Geng looked at Xu Shuzheng's eyes without blinking, as if he was talking to his kids intimate words.

Xu Shuzheng's ears were buzzing, as if a thunder exploded. He didn't expect that Wang Geng, a guy who might be his biggest competitor in the future, would have made such a heart-to-heart gesture when he first met!

If you don’t show up, who dares to say that I, Xu Shuzheng, is not Duan Qirui’s first confidant and successor? Now that you, Wang Geng, are coming, maybe there is a real change. Xu Shuzheng is really confused about what Wang Geng wants to do for a moment!

Knowing that I am the successor of Lao Duan, you still come to this muddy water? No, seeing this guy saying aloofly in front of everyone in the conference room just now, he wanted to change his appearance as the deputy commander of the army with me. This guy is definitely not a low-key person. Don't be fooled by this guy, Xu Shuzheng warned himself in his heart.

"Wang Geng, what do you want to say? Don't just give me a lot of soup, it's better to say it openly!" Xu Shuzheng took a deep breath of cigarettes and said to Wang Geng. He felt that he was led by Wang Geng by the nose, and he might be really wandering around by this guy at that time.

"Brother You Zheng, the three of Liu, Guan and Zhang are still required to join the Taoyuan franchise. You only rely on you to conquer the Anhui world. No matter how capable you are, you are afraid that you will not be able to do it. If you miss the cause of unification, you will be happy and sad!"

Wang Geng looked at Xu Shuzheng with great sincerity and said word by word,

"I came to join the Prime Minister, because the Prime Minister's personal charm and moral character are in line with my pursuit, and the Prime Minister's policy of unifying China by force gives me a place to use it. The Prime Minister has you, the amazing successor, and my own plan, I am loyal to the Prime Minister first, and I also hope to be your greatest helper!"

Xu Shuzheng narrowed his eyes and looked at Wang Geng in front of him, chewing on the smell of this guy's words, wanting to argue the authenticity! Could it be that if the Prime Minister had any unexpected problems, you, Wang Geng, would you, continue to follow me, Xu Shuzheng? Xu Shuzheng did not ask this, but felt that Wang Geng was implying this.

"Brother Zheng, the lonely Yang will not be born, and the Yin will not grow. The Prime Minister's Anhui faction is not that there are too many talents, but that there are too few like-minded comrades. I, Wang Geng, have a wealthy family in the United States. I came back to China to help you and the Prime Minister realize the ideal of unifying China and establishing a true republic. I did not come back for power and wealth!"

"Are you serious?" A light flashed in Xu Shuzheng's eyes. At this moment, he had to admit that he was moved by Wang Geng's words.

"Brother Youzheng, you admit that you are in the Anhui or Beiyang. Everyone says that you are arrogant and do not take anyone seriously. You are arrogant and do not easily approachable. You look down on colleagues in the group. In my opinion, there is a big reason because you are indeed too excellent. In addition, you have moral and capable cleanliness, which makes you unable to tolerate those incompetent people making noise in front of you! So you will be disdainful and hostile to them."

Wang Geng's analysis hit Xu Shuzheng's weakness, especially pointing out Xu Shuzheng's moral obsession with cleanliness. The Deputy Army Chief couldn't help but sighed and murmured,

"I also know that Mu Xiu and Lin Feng will urge him, but when I see these incompetent guys, I know how to make money and live a life of fighting for power and profit, I won't be angry!"

"Brother Youzheng, the Prime Minister has not many helpers, but too few. Your and my personalities are just complementary. I will join the Prime Minister. It is definitely not a 1-1 subtraction question. I hope to fill in the gaps and be your and the Prime Minister's helpers. If you continue to sing a slander, I will sing a slander for you. In this way, the Anhui faction will only be more united than now, and will not be more divided!"

The instigation in Wang Geng's voice gradually melted the ice in Xu Shuzheng's heart.

"One sings blushing, the other sings blushing..." Xu Shuzheng murmured.

"Yes! Brother Youzheng, look, if the Anhui clan had offended you, he would have nowhere to go and could only rely on forces outside the Anhui clan. Everyone knows that the Prime Minister would not give up on you and choose others. Now I am here, I will blush for you. In this way, these guys who have been scolded, attacked and suppressed by you, I will appease and gather them for you. In this way, they feel that the Anhui clan is not your brother Youzheng's one-man show, and they will be willing to stay and serve the Prime Minister!"

Wang Geng looked serious, but he said in his heart that Xu Shuzheng was really not easy to fool, but seeing that he was finally moved by his own expression.

"Wang Geng, your abacus is not bad. Do you want to get everyone over and fight me?" Xu Shuzheng said. In fact, he was inclined to temporarily accept Wang Geng's statement. One sings blushing and the other sings blushing, and maybe it would be much easier for him to sing a solo show by himself?

Xu Shuzheng is a talented person and a talented person, but in such a big country, he alone has to manage the State Council and the Army Department for Duan Qirui, and also deal with the governors to consolidate the basic powers for Duan Qirui, organize and win over parliamentarians, negotiate with the great powers, and intrigue with Li Yuanhong's presidential office. He is really as exhausted as Zhuge Liang.

"Brother Zheng, I am open and honest, and I am more open and honest than Mingyue. The Anhui clique cannot be without the Prime Minister, and you cannot be without you. But with me, the Anhui clique will be stronger, more united and more powerful! If you really want to be the one who participates in the war and prepares to train troops, I am willing to take on the burden of the Deputy Chief of the Army for you! This is my truth!"

Wang Geng smiled true and falsely, but his eyes were as clear as ever.

Xu Shuzheng looked at Wang Geng and laughed. Wang Geng's heart-to-heart talk and confession was not true if he said that he did not touch Xu Shuzheng. If Xu Shuzheng had already believed it, he would underestimate this guy's wisdom too much!

"Wang Geng, people are doing it, God is watching. Since the old man has entrusted you to participate in the war and prepare for supervision, it depends on your own performance. Although I, Xu Shuzheng, am arrogant, still have a sympathy for real talents. You may be my biggest opponent in the future, but today, I am willing to follow the old man to take this bet first!"

"I will continue to sing my white face. Just try to sing your red face. I hope everything you told me today is true than you myself! I will look at you well for the Prime Minister! If you are not in the future, don't blame Xu Shuzheng for not talking about the friendship between everyone in Jiangsu!"

Xu Shuzheng said, stretched out his hand, and Wang Geng also reached out to hold the other party's hand tightly. The two temporarily reached a preliminary consensus on win-win cooperation.
Chapter completed!