Liu Lantao nodded and said, "Let me just say it simply. First of all, we obtained information from Beijing. A group of Manchu powerful people wanted to make something happen on our territory because they were dissatisfied with our government. In the past few days, several groups of suspicious people came to Shanghai County. There were 4 groups, with the largest number of 26 people and the lowest number of 12 people. It was not like other local gangs. It was quite organized and the personnel were basically young people. It seemed that at least military or martial arts training was carried, and they were all carrying Wuyao. They were neither merchants nor went out after checking in the inn. Therefore, we suspect that these groups of people came from Beijing to destroy the Shanghai New District, and they were likely to launch terrorist attacks on the Shanghai New District."

Yang Yuxin's heart trembled. In fact, he was not afraid of the Qing court launching a war against the Shanghai New Area, but terrorist attacks were a different matter. As a time traveler, the impact on the terrorist attack was strong. Bi Jing fought a war with open swords and spears. Naturally, the East China government would not be afraid of the Qing court, nor would it fight on the front line. But terrorist attacks were different. It was easy to hide open guns, but difficult to prevent hidden arrows, and casualties were no different. Therefore, Yang Yuxin said: "Since you know them, why not launch people first and arrest them?"

Liu Lantao said: "First of all, we just doubt that there is no actual evidence. Moreover, Shanghai County is still the territory of the Qing court, so we cannot do whatever we want."

After hearing this, Yang Yuxin knew that he had asked the wrong question, so he hurriedly said, "I'm sorry, I made it wrong."

Liu Lantao said: "It's nothing. We really have no good idea now. If we have conclusive evidence, we don't have to worry about it and can do it directly, but now we are just suspicious and cannot be sure. We can't just take it off if we just doubt it. And if we make a mistake, it's a small matter. I'm afraid it's a big surprise and arouse their vigilance. It's not worth it. Therefore, we can only closely monitor their actions and prevent them in advance. The new district must also take precautions. In addition, we think there is still no big problem within the new district, but we are afraid that the people who go out to do business are attacked by them, so we must do a good job of security for those who go out to do it. I heard that the returnees from Japan arrived in Shanghai the day after tomorrow, and the new district government will be responsible for receiving them. I'm worried that they will take this opportunity to take action."

This time, it really reminded Yang Yuxin. This is really a warning, because Japanese overseas returnees boarded the international ship of the Swire Company, docked at the port of the public concession, and immediately changed the ship to Qingdao at the port, but the Shanghai New District must send people to the port to pick up the ship and organize them to transfer the ship. And it is reasonable. Yang Yuxin has to come forward in person, so he has to leave the Shanghai New District. If someone wants to launch a terrorist attack, wouldn’t he be the first to bear the brunt? Thinking of this, Yang Yuxin couldn’t help but feel fear and said, “But that’s in the concession. Do they dare to take action in the concession?”

Liu Lantao said: "It's hard to say. Under normal circumstances, the Qing court certainly did not dare to take action in the concession, but the moral integrity of foreigners cannot be overestimated. Some people in the Qing court advocated the use of foreigners to deal with us, and some countries also wanted to pull the Qing court to curb us, so it is not impossible to collude with each other. Of course, they dare not make it clear in the concession because this will cause diplomatic incidents, but it is entirely possible to turn a blind eye and let them take action. Therefore, we cannot have too great expectations for foreigners."

Yang Yuxin nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, imperialism has never been reliable. This is indeed a problem. Not only us, but also Japanese returnees have suffered casualties, which is also a serious blow to our reputation."

Liu Lantao said: "Yes, so we have formulated a plan, but it requires the cooperation of District Mayor Yang."

Yang Yuxin hurriedly said: "What plan, I will do my best to cooperate with you."

Liu Lantao looked at Yang Yuxin and said, "First of all, we will closely monitor the actions of these groups of people. Once they act rashly, we will take the initiative without hesitation."

Yang Yuxin said: "Yes, yes, that's right. I don't know what we need to do?"

Liu Lantao said: "We hope District Mayor Yang can take a little risk and come forward in person to welcome Japanese returnees..." Yang Yuxin couldn't help but feel nervous when he heard this. What does this mean? Do you want to use yourself as bait? Liu Lantao continued: "And the bigger the momentum, the better, and we must notify the Ministry of Industry of the Public Concession in the name of the government. District Mayor Yang is representing the East China government to welcome Japanese returnees, making an official event."

Yang Yuxin has been an official for several years. His mind and knowledge are no longer the same as when he was a business manager before. He immediately understood Liu Lantao's intention, because the public concession is a government agency after all, and it is impossible to blatantly support*. Moreover, Yang Yuxin appeared as a representative of the East China government. Once something happened, it would become a diplomatic incident. Therefore, the public concession had to consider the political consequences it had to bear. This would cause some scruples and may not dare to allow the Qing court to act in the concession. After all, the East China government was not the Qing court, and its attitude towards the outside world was always tough, which was not fun to anger the East China government.

Of course, it is not absolutely safe for Yang Yuxin to come forward in person. It is not ruled out that the public concession authorities will stand up and take risks. After all, the relationship between the East China government and Britain, France and Japan is not the same, and there are considerable risks. Therefore, Yang Yuxin also had a fierce ideological conflict in his heart. If he refused, Liu Lantao certainly could not force himself. This would indeed ensure his safety; but it would definitely be transmitted to Qingdao. Then how would the members of the Executive Yuan view themselves? The eight words "being greedy for life and fearing death is difficult to take on important tasks" cannot be escaped. Then if he wants to go further in the future, it would be difficult to break the sky. If he agrees, he can shape himself into an image of courageous responsibility. Although he will take certain risks, the benefits will be huge.

Although Yang Yuxin's status and achievements are now unattainable in the old time and space, people's hearts are never satisfied. Of course, Yang Yuxin has to go further. The political achievements he has made in Shanghai in the past few years are indeed conducive to his progress. Therefore, the goal is not out of reach. This time it is very likely to be a node of Guanjian. Once it succeeds, it will embark on the road of prosperity, and will die if it fails, or there will be no progress.

In fact, although Yang Yuxin thought a lot, he gritted his teeth in just a few seconds of his mind and said, "Okay, I will contact the public concession through formal channels immediately."

Liu Lantao also nodded and said, "District Mayor Yang, I'm honest, there will be certain risks this time, but we will try our best to keep the risks to a minimum."

Yang Yuxin also smiled and said, "It's all for our own career, and it's worth it even if we take a little risk. Besides, we are all time travelers and we all have the halo of the protagonist. I believe that there will be no problem."

So the two discussed the detailed plans and arrangements of the day after tomorrow, and discussed some details. After more than an hour of discussion, Liu Lantao said goodbye and left. Yang Yuxin immediately ordered to issue official documents to the Public Concession Bureau in the name of the Shanghai New District Government.

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Yuan Shuxun of Shanghai Road Station slowly folded the letter in his hand and stuffed it back into the envelope. Then he closed his eyes slightly, and was speechless for a while.

After a while, on the side of Yuan Shuxun, a man in green dressed in a dressed man with his hands hanging down, said, "The Lord Taoist Master has seen clearly the letter from the prince."

Yuan Shuxun then slowly opened his eyes and said, "Your Majesty is probably a bit rash when doing this. How can overseas Chinese be liked? If you really annoy overseas Chinese, the consequences will probably be unimaginable. At that time, it will be difficult for the prince to escape unscathed. I think it would be better to ask the prince to think twice."

The man in green snorted and said, "So what is good or not? What the things that overseas Chinese have done in recent years are not a traitor, and they can connect to the nine tribes. It is unimaginable to indulge them like this. The prince is thinking about the prosperity of the Qing Dynasty. If he doesn't give them a little color, he is afraid they will really think that I am no one in the Qing Dynasty."

Yuan Shuxun smiled bitterly. Of course, he knew that the man in blue was talking about the truth. The overseas Chinese actually established a regime openly and tried to govern. He didn't miss the Qing court at all, but no one said it. After all, once he broke his face, everyone knew that the Qing court was unlucky. He said: "Will Li Zhongtang know about this?"

The man in green hummed again and said, "Li Zhongtang! Li Zhongtang has long been unable to manage the affairs, but he will be beaten one day."

Yuan Shuxun also heard that Li Hongzhang was unable to afford to get sick, and couldn't help but sigh. If Li Hongzhang was still alive, how could you guys do whatever they wanted? He said, "What about the emperor and the queen mother? Do you know about this again?"

The man in green smiled and said, "We are just slaves. How can we know about such things? Just be ordered to do things and be loyal and dedicated. If you want to ask, please ask the prince directly."

Yuan Shuxun smiled bitterly again and said, "It seems that the prince is going to do his own thing, but..." His face turned stern and said, "I am the official in the court, and I only act according to the will of the court, not by the prince's order."

The man in Qingyi said, "The adults are so serious. The prince has never thought about taking adults to participate. As long as the adults ignore it, they just think that there is no such thing. Just be an official, and don't inform overseas Chinese. In this way, even if something happens, the prince will naturally be responsible for it, and it won't implicate the adults. Wouldn't that be good?"

Yuan Shuxun was silent for a long time and said, "You have not come to the Taotai Yamen, I have never seen you, nor have you seen this letter, I don't know anything." As he said that, he placed the envelope in his hand on the light and lit it until the letter was completely burned. Then he stood up and shook his sleeves, ignored the man in blue, turned around the screen and turned back to the inner hall.
Chapter completed!