In order to avoid people's eyes, when he arrived in Tianjin, Zhang Xun specially pulled Li Jingxi, the acting premier of the State Council who had just been appointed by Li Yuanhong, with him, and the two went to Beijing together.

On the train, Li Jingxi saw Zhang Xun carrying a huge box, which seemed to contain extremely important objects. He felt strange, so he asked Zhang Xun what was inside, and Zhang Xun pretended to be mysterious and smiled but did not answer. Li Jingxi was not only curious, but asked questions again and again, and Zhang Xun whispered mysteriously that inside were "boots, hats, robes, and crowns (that is, Qing Dynasty official uniforms)." He said: "I haven't seen the young master for a long time, this time I went to the palace to knock and ask for peace, you are also the minister of the first court, why don't you go with me to meet you?" ”

Li Jingxi thought to himself that I was the prime minister of the Republic of China, how could I go to see the deposed emperor of the previous dynasty, so he excused himself on the grounds that he did not bring an official uniform. Zhang Xun said seriously: "It's okay to do this, I have several copies here, I can borrow you a set at that time." Li Jingxi casually agreed because he was joking.

When he arrived in Beijing, Zhang Xun was really going to the palace to meet Xuantong, and before leaving, he insisted on pulling Li Jingxi up. Zhang Xun was very disapproving, took off the official hat on his head casually, put it on Li Jingxi's head, and laughed: "Zhang Guan Li Dai, why not?" In the end, halfway through, Li Jingxi found an excuse to run away.

At this time, everyone really didn't expect Zhang Xun's intention. Because he placed his army outside the city of Beijing, he only brought a few guards into the city to show the outside world that he had no intention of admonishing the army, but only came to persuade peace. Of course, in private, his actions are also very frequent.

Like most old people with status and status, Zhang Xun especially likes to listen to dramas, so he invited the artists in the capital to his home for a meeting, first, he really likes it, and secondly, it is also a disguise.

Not to mention, his charm is not simple. Because he is generous, does not take a stand, and understands drama---- he really loves drama and loves drama, so the four famous Dans of the Republic of China, the four major Susheng, and even the older generation of Tan Xinpei and Sun Juxian all bought his account. As long as he has a meeting, he invites anyone to come.

At this time, the Republic of China has been established for six years, and even the president has been replaced. So Zhang Xun let it out in private in order to find supporters. For a time, the wind in Beijing was very tight, and the streets and alleys were rumored that Zhang Xun was going to be restored.

Now it seems that the restoration is simply a matter of water in the head, and no one in normal people will do this, that is to overthrow the country. So, of course, Zhang Xun in the history books stinks.

But to replace the times, the Qing Dynasty had only been in existence for a few years, and there had always been a market for constitutional monarchy. In the hearts of many people, they feel that the republic is not suitable for China's national conditions, and it is permissible to retreat to the road of constitutional monarchy. At that time, the common people were not unhappy that there was an emperor above. Because of thousands of years of imperial tradition, everyone is used to it. Therefore, on the day of the restoration, it is not surprising that the citizens of Beijing were full of joy, and every household hung up the dragon flag.

China's historical account has always been guided by a progressive view of history, and the restoration of the imperial system is absolutely politically incorrect. Even if you just want a constitutional monarchy, it is a great rebellion and a great disapproval of the world.

But Zhang Xun is also self-aware, knowing that with the 5,000 soldiers in his hands, there is no problem with smooth sailing, and some changes really happen, his little force is not enough to guard more than a dozen city gates in Beijing, so he needs to find a group of "like-minded" people. At this time, the "Zongshe Party" headed by the Manchu relict Tieliang took the opportunity to join forces with Zhang Xun to help him.

To talk about this "Zongshe Party" is infuriating and ridiculous. After the Xinhai Revolution, a handful of diehards in the Qing imperial family, such as Liangbi, Pu Wei, and Tie Liang, who had lost their powerful position, conspired to form the "Constitutional Monarchy Maintenance Association" in order to restore their former glory, oppose the abdication of the Qing emperor and negotiate peace with the revolutionary government, in an attempt to preserve the rule of the Qing dynasty. However, after its mainstay Liangbi was blown up by Peng Jiazhen, the killer of the Beijing-Tianjin Alliance branch, the organization has been scattered.

However, once people lose power, their desire for them grows stronger. Three years later, due to the second form of the Japanese government Okuma Shigenobu to actively support the Manchurian movement, the Jongsha Party was re-established in Japan, with its headquarters in Tokyo and a branch in Dalian. The main members include Prince Shanqi of Yuan Su, Prince Pu Wei of Yuan Gong, Shengyun, former governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, former Mongolian nobleman Babu Zabu, Fu Sheng'a, and more than 30 people such as Japanese Kawashima Naniwa, Toyama Mitsu, Yamada Osamu and Wakari Taro.

Prince Shanqi, who originally lived in Dalian, led the Dalian branch, and jointly planned with Kawashima Naniwa and others to form the "Qinwang Army" of the Zongshe Party in March 1916, preparing to start an incident in southern Liaoning. was easily beaten by the young marshal and a group of student troops, and also achieved the young marshal's reputation as a "milk tiger". With the death of Yuan Shikai in June 1916 and the formation of a cabinet by Duan Qirui, Japan's policy towards China changed, and the Qin Wang Army was disbanded. Zhang Zuolin's growing power in Mukden made them realize that the possibility of making any big moves and rebuilding the dynasty in the northeast, where they were Manchu "Longxing", was greatly reduced. In time, the restoration of the Qing dynasty was almost impossible, and the Zongshe Party fell into despair.

But when they got the news of Zhang Xun's intention to restore, these people were ready to make a desperate gamble as if they had been beaten with chicken blood. Yes, time is running out, and if you don't make a move, the name of the Manchu royal family will really be thrown into the old paper pile of history. The former princes Baylor, led by Zaizhen, the eldest son of Prince Yi Kuang of Qing, who was known as "only in but not out" and nicknamed "Iron Rooster", generously scattered their family wealth, took out property from foreign banks for future squandering, prepared to purchase arms from the Japanese, reorganized the "Qinwang Army", and vigorously supported Zhang Xun's "righteous deeds".

Isn't Zhang Xun's army short of firepower? We paid for the cannon to defend the city! Isn't his army underspent? We pay allowances for these "loyal and diligent kings"! Doesn't it cost money to win over people to cheer? We've got you covered! ----As long as the Qing Empire can renew Longzuo, the money is a matter of minutes.

It's ridiculous that when he was in power, Zai Zhen and the minister Na Tong sold their officials to make money, known as "Qingna Company", and played the role of a gravedigger in the Qing Dynasty without any scruples. After so many years of suffering from the destruction of the country and the destruction of the family, I finally woke up. Without the Great Qing Kingdom, Prince Taqing is not a shell Baylor fart! After some efforts, a group of Manchu veterans raised a total of 1.8 million yuan, and Diao Chang, who was then a senior adviser to the presidential office and known as the first Manchu general, was responsible for contacting Japanese arms dealers.

At that time, 1.8 million yuan was a considerable amount, enough to buy 66 aircraft, or 30 cannons, or 200 machine guns, which could support the military expenses of an army brigade for a year.

Don't feel distressed, you don't see China's thousands of years of GDP, and the late Qing Dynasty contributed to others, do you still care about these?

Since the act of restoration was well known to all, in order to avoid long nights and dreams, Kawashima Sholang and others in Tokyo used various means to obtain the consent of the Japanese War Department and gave priority to the "Sosha" a batch of weapons that were originally to arm the Kumamoto Division. The arms dealers also showed the efficiency of the Japanese companies, and it was finally confirmed that the arms would be delivered in Tianjin in two weeks, and then transported by land to Beijing to strengthen Zhang Xun's power.

In order to obtain maximum support, Zhang Xun also set his sights on Feng Delin, who had lost his position but still had strength, and suddenly summoned Feng Delin to Beijing. Feng Delin was worried that he couldn't get rid of Zhang Zuolin's tight hand, and he was also blinded by lard for a while, and he was willing to gamble with his life. In his opinion, Zhang Xun's restoration was successful, and he did not worry about being knighted, returned to the Northeast, and replaced Zhang Zuolin. At that time, it is quite easy to enter the marquis, why be afraid of Zhang Zuolin and General Shengtian?

Some people are surprised and some people are worried, this is his eldest son Feng Yong, the one with the same word Hanqing.

Feng Yong, who had personally experienced the bursting of the dazzling soap bubble of Emperor Yuan, was very worried about his father stepping on the thief ship again, and he was not optimistic about Zhang Xun's so-called "restoration". He believes that the conflict between his father and Zhang Zuolin is a political discord, and it is debatable; But participating in the restoration is a political regression, and it will be completely defeated by Zhang Zuolin.

He said to Feng Delin: "Father still don't get involved in the restoration, it's been a few years since the republic, so the president has not been able to do it with such a strong person, what else can Zhang Xun do with just a few thousand people?" Gave the Overseer a handle for nothing! ”

But Lao Feng, who was already a ghost, couldn't listen to anyone's persuasion, and the situation forced him to do so. Instead of struggling under the pressure of Zhang Zuolin, it is better to fight. He said helplessly to Feng Yong: "I'm old, I can't fight Zhang Zuolin anymore, and now he has been checkmate to death on the bright side." If I don't take this opportunity to make a Bo, when Duan Qirui becomes prime minister again, my days will come to an end. ”

So he sent his henchman Brigade Commander Zhang Haipeng to lead an advance team of 200 people to Beijing in advance to visit the news. On June 20, Feng Delin personally arrived in Beijing under the escort of 30 guards, and immediately met with Zhang Xun, expressing his support for the restoration activities and his allegiance to him. Zhang Xun was very happy to join this strongman outside the Guan, and he said proudly: "Brother Gechen is waving the flag for me, and I am much happier in my heart." There is righteousness inside, strong reinforcement outside, and the Zhongxing Qing Dynasty is just around the corner! The elder brother can have this vision, and it is no problem for him to visit the church every day. ”

In order to strengthen his confidence, he revealed to Feng Delin that Meng Enyuan, the overseer of Jilin, was also supportive of the imperial family.

This Meng Enyuan also opposes Zhang Zuolin's expansion, because before and after the Republic of China, he, Zhang Zuolin, and Feng Delin were known as the three heroes outside the Guanwai, and of course Zhang Zuolin could not tolerate Zhang Zuolin's growth. In line with the principle that the enemy of the enemy is a friend, Feng Delin felt that he had finally found a common language, so he tried his best to pull Meng Enyuan into the water, firstly, to share the same hatred with him and Zhang Zuolin, and secondly, I am afraid that it is also to have more insurance for the seemingly mysterious restoration.

Secretly, Feng Delin entered the palace to pay homage to Emperor Xuantong with a big gift of three bows and nine bows. Pu Yi rewarded him with "wearing a yellow coat, riding a horse in the Purple City, and the title of big claw of the imperial guard".

This made Feng Delin firm his position, and in order to make the power of the restoration stronger, he sent a telegram to his 28th division, so that the whole division could enter the customs in the starry night. If this strong team joins, although it is destined not to have a decisive role, the erosion of Beijing City is very likely, and it will shatter Zhang Zuolin's idea of completely annexing the 28th Division!