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A Hanyang-made transport plane named "Yowan" flew over Beijing Airport. After hovering in the air for two weeks, it landed smoothly on the runway.

The hatch opened, and a moment later, Li Xiang's "great" body appeared in front of the cabin door after Zhu Andian, Duan Qirui and Tang Hualong.

Yuan Shikai's personal representative, Mr. Yuan Dading, Mr. Keding, Yang Du, Liang Qichao's representative, led by Lin Changmin, leaders of various parties and non-party democrats in Beijing, in addition to representatives from all walks of life and Chinese and foreign journalists.

There are no slogans, no flowers, no honor guard at the airport, but hundreds of people who love democracy and freedom have cast enthusiastic eyes.

American journalists who are good at taking the lead are like fighting, rushing to the front of the plane and keep pressing the camera shutter. Other reporters took the opportunity to take this precious historical scene.

Although there are no flowers and no guard of honor, Li Xiang and his party's arrival in Beijing is undoubtedly a great happy event in China's political life after the outbreak of the European war.

Li wants to wear the most ordinary military uniform, which is not as complicated and gorgeous as the dresses of Beiyang generals, but it is very neat and clean. The large-brimmed hat is very low, which seems to be similar to the usual portraits in newspapers - far away, the true face of Lushan can never be seen. In the middle and bottom of his figure, the clothes fit, full of youth and vitality. As soon as he stepped down the escalator, he could see that his soles were still new. Undoubtedly, this is his new outfit.

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"Look at the newspaper, read the newspaper, General Li visited the capital in person!"

"Li Marshal has arrived in Beijing. Marshal Li is coming! Chinese people are happy to hear it, and people around the world are happy to hear it. There is no doubt that everyone thinks this is a happy event in China.

"For the Chinese people, this is more gratifying news than the outbreak of the European war."

"Shal Li flew to Beijing. It seemed that a light suddenly came out in the dark sky. He couldn't help but dance and bless the future of the country! This is really the most exciting news since the outbreak of the European war.

The public opinion swept the attitude of Li Dashuai when he did not reply to his promise a few days ago, which was full of excitement and joy.

When Yuan Shikai's second invitation message (also known as the telegram) was sent out, the Dagong Daily published an editorial saying: "... Everyone is hanging on the attitude of Wuhan. The country must be unified. If it is not unified, the victory will be incomplete. It is more difficult to build a nation. The whole country must be united. If it is not united, there is a risk of civil strife, and there is no way to put the country on the road of democratic construction. Over the past week, everyone has been happy for victory, and everyone has been united and suspenseful. At present, we can see President Yuan's cold telegram to Marshal Li (the first invitation). Everyone is excited about it and hopes to open the door to a political solution. Now when I read President Yuan's telegram to Marshal Li, I feel more peaceful, which really makes people feel both emotional and excited. The editorial finally wrote: "We believe that the mood of compatriots in the whole country is the same as that of President Yuan, and we sincerely hope that General Li will not hesitate to make a big plan for the country."

The British roadside news agency issued a comment, which said: "President Yuan invited Marshal Li to Beijing to discuss state affairs... From the past situation of the Chinese Kuomintang, he may refuse President Yuan's invitation this time, and they are not willing to participate in cooperation." This article was translated into Chinese by Beiyang royal literati and has been reprinted in several domestic newspapers. The intention is obvious, that is, the Chinese Kuomintang people do not want peace and refuse to cooperate.

The call of the newsboy attracted countless people who were looking forward to peace. They naively thought that China's peace would be just around the corner when negotiations between the north and the south began.

When Marshal Li came to Chongqing, the whole of Beijing and even the whole country was boiling.

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President Yuan paid more attention to Marshal Li's every move.

"Report to the President." Lei Zhenchun reported at any time: "The madman Li has arrived in the city, and the market is suddenly lively, and the situation is very..."

Yuan Shikai couldn't listen to it. He was just surprised. He simply gave him a blow and shouted, "Madman Li really dares to come!"

"Here we go!" Lei Zhenchun answered tremblingly.

"Tang Hualong, Li Yuanhong also dares to come!"

Yuan Shikai was so irritable that he couldn't stand it. He scratched his ears and cheeks and was in a hurry. He called Yang Du and said, "Okay, okay! You came up with a good idea! Now they are really here! Say, say! What do you think we should do!"

Yuan Shikai is bored to death.

And more irritable and more anxious. Yuan Shikai was unprepared for this conversation. He was so anxious that he just urged the think tank to formulate the steps and content of the conversation.

The meeting temporarily determined three negotiation principles: First, it is not allowed to discuss the restructuring of the government outside the current government's legal system; second, it must not be solved in stages or in parts, and all problems must be solved as a whole at present; third, it is attributed to the unification of political and military orders, and all issues must be centered on this.

"Report to the president," Lei Zhenchun was coming and said, "The madman Li made a speech at the airport, which was very short and didn't say a few words. But the humble position should report the truth to you, Mr. Li's words seem to be, very, a little, this, as if..."

"What did he say?" Yuan Shikai shouted loudly.

"Yes, yes, crazy Li said that he came for peace, he came for unity, he came for... China is about to enter a period of peace and construction. The current time is extremely important. At present, the most urgent thing is to ensure domestic peace, implement democratic politics, and consolidate domestic unity..."

"I know!" Yuan Shikai shouted again.

"Yes, yes, yes!" Lei Zhenchun retreated.

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"Report to the president," suddenly Lei Zhenchun came to report again: "The madman Li went to their office! Mr. Liang Qichao and others invited Crazy Li to dinner.

Yuan Shikai felt that the word "Li madman" was harsh and said unhappiness, "I know this. Tang Hualong and Liang Qichao were one party before, and Lin Changmin also worked as a consultant in Wuhan for a period of time.

"Do you want the president to hold a banquet?" Yang Du came here.

"Fight for the madman Li?" Yuan Shikai immediately pretended not to care and said, "Well, I really don't want to meet him."

Yang Du smiled and said, "Just now, someone told me that the crazy man in the same chapter wrote his poems, filled in his words, and sang and sang together. It was very lively."

Yuan Shikai was shocked and asked, "What did he say? It needs to be checked!"

"It's like this." Yang Du said, "They met. Zhang madman asked: Mr. Li has been writing poems or filling in words for many years? Li Madman smiled and said: I'd better make some when I'm free. The latest word is "Snow" and the lyrics is "Xinyuanchun". As soon as the madman Zhang heard the music, he asked him to write it down immediately. The madman Li waved in public, and then he wrote it down.

Yuan Shikai doesn't seem to understand, but just said, "I don't care what he writes, but if the content is rebellious, it won't work."

"Just ask," Yang Du pushed this messenger to Lei Zhenchun: "General Lei also knows about this."

"Do you know?" Yuan Shikai turned his head and asked. What poem did the madman Li write?

"I know, I know." Lei Zhenchun said, "It's not a poem, it's a word; it's not that Li Madman wrote it for Zhang Madman, but the two talked about poetry. Li Madman said that he had recently filled in a poem, and Zhang Madman asked him to write it down."

"What do you say about the words of Li Madman?"

"They have copied it." Lei Zhenchun unfolded the paper and read, "The scenery of the north is frozen for thousands of miles, and thousands of miles of snow. Looking at the inside and outside of the Great Wall, there is only recklessness; the river is suddenly lost. The mountain dance silver snake, the original wax elephant, wants to compare with Tiangong. On a sunny day, look at the red clothes wrapped in plain clothes, and it's very enchanting.

"The country is so beautiful that it attracts countless heroes to bend their waists. In the past, the Qin Emperor and Hanwu were slightly inferior to literary talent; Emperor Songzu of the Tang Dynasty was slightly inferior **. A generation of heavenly pride, Genghis Khan, only knows how to bend the bow and shoot the eagle. It's all the way. Count the romantic figures, and look at the present.

Lei Zhenchun shook his head and said, "That's it."

Yuan Shikai asked sadly, "Is this written by Li Madman himself?"

"Many people have witnessed what he wrote himself."

"It's not his 'Wendan', is it?" Yuan Shikai asked with his own heart.

Yang Du smiled and said, "The president also knows that his Sinology foundation is very deep, so the masters of Sinology Liang Qichao and Zhang Madman talked about this as soon as they met him; and he did not have this need to prepare this song "Qinyuanchun" in advance. When he came to Beijing, he should know that this place is not a place to recite poems.

Yuan Shikai said unhappily, "In this way, Xizi appreciates the talent of Li Madman very much."

Yang Du was shocked and said with a forced smile, "It will be there. It is not surprising that Li Madman can recite poems and write lyrics, which caused a sensation in the literary world in the south of 1911. It's just. ......”

"Just what?"

Yang Du, who is proud of his talent, doesn't know what to say. He said, "It's just that I'm a little too worried. I'm mentally weak. I think too far in many places, and I have to ask the president to forgive me.

Yuan Shikai thought to himself that Yang Du's sour literati came again. Yang Du is loyal, and there is no problem with his loyalty. Now he is worried about the words of Li Madman. There must be an article in it, so he said happily, "If you have something to say, just say it. There is nothing to talk about between us."

"Thank you, President." Yang Du almost burst into tears: "What I worry about is for this word."

"Why?"

"To be honest, this word is very well filled in. Several lyricists in the capital have seen it. They agreed that the charm is high, the words are colorful, and at the same time, they are deep. Yang Du's voice trembled. In this regard, he is also everyone. In this word, he sees the spirit of the king.

"Now many people are fascinated by the words of Li Madman. Whether they are in the opposition, whether they are enemies or friends, they are singing. The president thinks that our negotiations are not over yet. Crazy Li has attracted a lot of attention in Beijing. Aren't the consequences worth considering? Yang Du tried his best to be tactful.

Yuan Shikai didn't say anything, but asked first, "Xizi, you're right. I have my own way. Now you can explain this poem - no, this spring to me. I'd like to listen to it. People say that he is so deep that he can't do it!"

Yang Du was careful and explained it to him one by one.

Yuan Shikai was on the sofa and didn't say anything for a long time. Obviously, his sense of inferiority and superiority conflicted beyond words.