Dialogue between Tan Sitong and Yuan Shikai

On the third night, Tan Sitong directly visited Huo Keji, where Yuan Shikai lived temporarily, and showed him the secret imperial edict directly, saying, "Only you can save the emperor today. If you want to save him, save him quickly. " He put his hand around his neck and said, "If you don't want to save the emperor, please report me to the Summer Palace and kill me, and you will be rich and expensive." Yuan Shikai said sternly and solemnly, "Who do you think I am? Like you, I was treated with unusual courtesy by the emperor. You are not alone in the responsibility of rescue. If there is a way to save, I am willing to listen. " So they discussed with each other in great detail the specific link of rescuing the emperor.