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Cai Songpo continued: ”Don't be afraid of her, and don't have any concerns either. As long as you are a pearl, you will be able to shine wherever you go. It's hard to know what spies and conspiracies they have, if you don't put it that way. Now I have a premonition that those Japanese spies will definitely cause us harm when we attack from the north. On one hand, Japan will sell us arms and win us over; on the other hand, we will interfere and stop us, preventing us from completely overthrowing Yuan Shikai. They want our country to have multiple regimes side by side, to divide to the end, to make it easier for them to monopolize and rule. So it is very necessary to have control over their activities and plans. ”
At this moment, the staff officer, holding an official document in his hand, rushed in and said, ”Someone from the Japanese side has arrived. Let us immediately prepare to send someone to pick up the goods.” Cai Songpo read the document and was startled: ”They came so suddenly.”
The staff officer said, ”I think this is a deceitful aspect of the Japanese side. They purposefully did not say anything first, afraid that the news would leak out and affect the smooth handover of the goods. ”
Cai Songpo said: ”We just received their greetings letter. ”Unexpectedly, they arrived so quickly.” After which, he passed the letter to the staff officer to have a look.
Li Liejun asked: ”How many people are there? Where is it now? ” The staff officer said, ”There aren't many visitors, just a group of five. A female envoy led four entourage. It was the Duke of Tang who sent them. I looked at their papers and put them in the hotel. ”
Cai Songpo felt that something had happened, and was at a loss of what to do. He said to the staff officer: ”Let them rest here for a while. We'll meet with them after we've arranged for the delivery. ” The staff officer turned around and left.
Li Liejun said to Cai Songpo: ”The arms issue is extremely important, I will personally bring people to receive them.”
Cai Songpo said: ”I have already chosen the person to receive the goods. Guild Leader Zhu was experienced and steady, taking the goods and letting him go, he wouldn't make any mistakes. In a moment, you will come with me to meet Japanese guests. They've helped us a lot, and anyway, we should be welcoming them with the gift of hospitality. ”
Li Liejun nodded his head in agreement before asking again, ”Are we still letting them come here today?” Cai Songpo said: ”We won't let them come here today, but after we prepare a bit, we'll let them come here. I want them to see a strong defense force. Let them know that we have a big battle in the North. The more public opinion they create, the better. ” Li Liejun nodded in understanding.
Cai Songpo called the servants over and instructed, ”Quickly head to the vanguard camp and find the guild leader of the Vermillion Jade Order. I have urgent business with him. ” When the orderly said yes, he immediately went out and mounted his horse and hit it like the wind. Soon, he found Guild Leader Zhu from the vanguard camp.
Guild Leader Zhu reported to Cai Songpo, ”General Commander: Zhu Yu Chi has arrived under orders. ”If there's anything, please instruct me.” Cai Songpo returned the greeting: ”The arms we bought are here. I'll ask you to bring a enhancer to pick up the goods. There are many bandits along the way, so you should be extra careful. ”
Upon hearing that the ammunition had been delivered, Zhu Yu Chi was already happy, standing straight and said: ”Commander, vice commander do not worry, I will definitely bring the goods back safely.”
Cai Songpo handed over the documents to him and said: ”According to the date and location, you have to hurry here.” Zhu Yu Chi took the documents, happily said ”Yes”, saluted again, and left the house on his horse.
Cai Songpo and Li Liejun tidied up their military uniforms and came to the hotel on horseback to meet their Japanese guests. By this time, the staff officer had come back to explain to the Japanese guests how the two generals had arrived. The secretary, Miss Liu, and the secretary, Miss Zheng were drinking tea and chatting with their guests. For some unknown reason, the female envoy appeared somewhat uneasy. From time to time, she would think about it and secretly frown. After a while, he asked the staff officer: ”Do General Cai and General Li always seem to be so busy?”
Staff officers said, ”The two of us generals are always busy with our daily chores. Sometimes I'm too busy to eat or sleep. Now the final preparations are being made for the invasion of the North. ” After hearing that, the female envoy asked again, ”How are the preparations going?”
The staff officer said, ”It is ready. It can be said that everything is in place, and only the east wind is left. ” The female envoy was a little depressed, but she asked again, ”What do you mean by 'east wind'? Are there any more difficulties in your uprising? ”
The staff officer said, ”It is not difficult, nor is it difficult. Just not enough ammunition. If we had enough weapons, we would have gone north long ago. ”
The female envoy was enlightened. ”Oh, so this batch of firearms is that important to you.”
The staff officer said, ”Yes.” We two generals have never fought a battle without confidence or preparation. The arms problem has been haunting us. If this batch of weapons arrived half a month earlier, we would have already crossed the Yellow River. ” The female envoy nodded silently.
Just then, the Miss Liu pointed out, ”Look, the two generals are here.” The Japanese guests couldn't help but be shocked and turn their heads to look outside. Seeing that General Cai and General Li were dressed neatly, they alighted from their horses in front of the door, followed by a young military officer. The three of them walked gracefully and in a respectful manner. Everyone was filled with respect when they saw this. The female envoy hurriedly stood up and led her entourage to welcome him.
General Cai Li and General Li, seeing the guests come out, also felt a sense of respect. The two of them beckoned each other forward and quickly approached. Upon seeing the envoy, the duo was shocked. She was wearing a black top hat, a black suit with a pink lining and a white tie. She wore a small cherry flower emblem on her chest. Her face was pale, her eyebrows were curved, her lips were white and her teeth were white.