Zhang Ji arrived at Tianjin Railway Station with two attachés, and then went straight to the Tianjin Municipal Government in a rickshaw.

When passing through a section of the main street, Zhang Ji was surprised to find that the tram tracks in the middle of the road had been removed. Most of the shops along the road were also closed, and when he asked someone, he learned that all walks of life in Tianjin were on strike.

Not only that, but I heard that there were still a large number of students gathered in the concession, chanting slogans and holding patriotic demonstrations.

Zhang Ji was so shocked that he sighed again and again: "Why is this, why is this!" How did a small storm of tram price increases develop to this point? ”

Zhang Ji hurriedly bought two newspapers on the side of the road, and he roughly understood what happened, and he said angrily: "Someone must be planning behind it, this thief has malicious intentions!" ”

Half an hour later, Zhang Ji came to the official residence of the Tianjin Municipal Government, and when he saw Zhou Longguang, he reprimanded: "How did you, the mayor of Tianjin, become a big fart and alarm the central government, don't you know that the central government is in a crisis now?" ”

Zhou Longguang complained aggrievedly: "Mr. Puquan, it's difficult for me!" I just returned to China in January to take up my post in Tianjin, and my butt didn't even get hot, and I encountered a storm of tram price increases. The city government is Zhang Hanqing's confidant, and the city party department does not listen to my orders at all. The foreigners in the concession made trouble, the local chamber of commerce made trouble, and the party department also made a fool of themselves. I'm a bare-gun commander, no one can command, who am I recruiting to provoke whom? ”

Zhang Ji was silent for a moment, and seemed to understand Zhou Longguang's situation, and asked: "Who is planning the expansion of this incident behind the scenes, is it a Red Party element?" ”

Zhou Longguang said angrily: "If the Red Party elements are still easy to handle, I can just arrest people." But this time, the mastermind behind the scenes, I can't move at all, and I can't move either! ”

"Who the hell is it?" Zhang Ji asked.

Zhou Longguang said depressedly: "It's Zhou Hexuan and Zhou Mingcheng!" ”

Zhang Ji was suddenly surprised: "He is a scholar, can he make such a big deal?" ”

Zhou Longguang explained: "He is not just a scholar, this person is Tianjin's No. 1 head snake. Tianjin General Chamber of Commerce, various industry associations, educational societies, municipal officials, party department leaders, hooligans, newspapers and magazines, and student masses...... Everyone listened to him, and he simply responded to every call, and I couldn't stop him from causing trouble. He also said that he wanted to look good for foreign devils, isn't this sincere to cause chaos to the government? ”

"Can he really mobilize all walks of life in Tianjin?" Zhang Ji is unimaginable.

Zhou Longguang said angrily: "Zhou Hexuan's influence in Tianjin is greater than Du Yuesheng's influence in Shanghai. Usually it's not obvious dew, but once I go crazy, it's like killing me! ”

In fact, it is not as evil as Zhou Longguang said, although Zhou Hexuan has a certain influence, it is impossible to let Tianjin strike and strike the market with one sentence, he just follows the trend.

Why did everyone listen to Zhou Hexuan's command?

On the one hand, the Chinese people have the same hatred for foreigners, and on the other hand, it is because of the alliance of interests.

The Tianjin General Chamber of Commerce wants to get involved in the tram and electric lighting business, the Tianjin Municipal Party Department wants to take the opportunity to expand its influence, the Tianjin Municipal Government wants to increase the efficiency fee (tax) of the tram company, the people of Tianjin want to maintain the original price of the tram, and the trade unions of various industries in Tianjin want to force the tram company to make concessions (reduce the handling fee for the exchange of copper yuan)......

It can only be said that the tram company founded by the Belgians has become the public enemy of the people of Tianjin. This company's appearance is too ugly, uniting the concessions of various countries and leaving no way for the Chinese to live.

When Chu Yupu was in charge of Tianjin, he was instigated by the local chamber of commerce to scold the electric light company, but unfortunately it was not successful at that time.

But Zhou Longguang didn't understand this, in his opinion, Zhou Hexuan said something casually, and the whole of Tianjin listened to Zhou Hexuan's orders, and treated him, the mayor of Tianjin, as transparent air.

Zhang Ji was also frightened by Zhou Longguang's description, and no longer dared to despise Zhou Hexuan, he already regarded Zhou Hexuan as a Du Yuesheng-style character, and he was also a fully upgraded version of Du Yuesheng. He frowned and said, "Don't act rashly first, I'll visit Zhou Mingcheng to have a look, I hope he can raise his noble hand." ”

"I'll go with you." Zhou Longguang said.

The two hurriedly went to Sanle Hall to visit Zhou Hexuan, and when they arrived at their destination, Zhang Ji carefully sorted out his clothes and said to the servant: "Please tell Mr. Zhou, Zhang Ji, the special commissioner of the contemptible central government, who has taken the liberty to visit." ”

After a while, the servant opened the door and said, "Two gentlemen, please come in!" ”

Zhang Ji came to the living room, solemnly clenched his fists and said, "Mr. Zhou, I haven't seen you for a long time." ”

Zhou Hexuan completely ignored Zhou Longguang and said to Zhang Ji with a smile: "Congratulations to Mr. Zhang for his promotion." ”

"Hey, what am I going to do? It's just hard work! Zhang Ji smiled bitterly and waved his hand.

When Chang Kaishen went into the wilderness, Zhang Ji was appointed as the president of the Legislative Council, a position that belonged to one of the elders of the Central Committee. But Zhang Ji knew that Chang Kaishen would definitely return to power, and he resolutely refused to accept the post of president of the Legislative Council.

Sure enough, when Chang Kaishen came back again, he favored Zhang Ji's "loyalty" behavior, and appointed Zhang Ji as the chairman of the Xijing Preparatory Committee - the general person in charge of moving the capital to Luoyang.

Zhou Hexuan asked, "Why is Mr. Zhang not in Luoyang, but what kind of special commissioner has he done?" ”

Zhang Ji smiled bitterly: "I am going north this time to prepare for a meeting in Luoyang. As a result, he was arrested and asked to come to Tianjin to deal with the storm of tram price increases. Mr. Zhou, I am not familiar with the situation in Tianjin, you must help. ”

Zhou Hexuan said perfunctorily: "I'm just a poor scholar, where can I help Mr. Zhang?" ”

Zhang Ji said: "I can help, Mr. Zhou is a famous person in Tianjin, and all walks of life in Tianjin have to give some face." Now that the country is in an eventful time and urgently needs the support of the European and American powers, there can be no more accidents. Mr. Zhou, you have to focus on the overall situation! ”

Zhou Hexuan said with a smile: "Mr. Zhang, you don't have to worry about this matter, it will be solved soon, and I promise not to cause chaos to the central government." ”

"Really?" Zhang Ji was skeptical.

"I vouch for my personality, provided that Mr. Zhang does not interfere in this matter." Zhou Hexuan said.

Zhang Ji frowned, he just came to Tianjin by the way, and he was about to rush to Luo***, so he didn't have time to waste it. Thinking about it, Zhang Ji said: "Since Mr. Zhou is confident, then I will not interfere anymore." ”

"Don't!" Zhou Longguang suddenly interjected and shouted, he was afraid that Zhang Ji would leave it alone, and Zhou Hexuan would make things out of control again, and in the end, he, the mayor of Tianjin, would have to take the blame.

Zhou Hexuan said angrily: "Mayor Zhou, don't shout, you can watch the show with peace of mind." ”

"You...... Outrageous! Zhou Longguang felt too aggrieved, he was the mayor of Tianjin, but no one took him seriously in Tianjin, and he was scolded at will.

Seeing this situation, Zhang Ji also despised Zhou Longguang, thinking that this guy was a wreck.

Although Zhang Ji has a bad character, is narrow-minded and likes to hold grudges, and even attacks political opponents with indiscriminate means, he is a person who dares to take responsibility, and he looks down on Zhou Longguang in his heart.

At that moment, Zhang Ji no longer paid attention to Zhou Longguang, but said to Zhou Hexuan: "Mr. Zhou, don't you go to Luoyang to attend the national disaster meeting?" ”

Zhou Hexuan said with a smile: "This kind of national event, I won't get involved in it as soon as I am white." ”

"Mr. Zhou, you are very knowledgeable, you should go. Chen Yinke, Ma Yin, and other junior scholars will also go to Luoyang for a meeting at that time," Zhang Ji solemnly clenched his fists and said, "As the chairman of the Xijing Preparatory Committee, I once again sent an invitation to Mr. Zhou, hoping that Mr. Zhou can attend the Luoyang National Disaster Conference!" Discuss the plan to save the country and provide disaster relief! ”

Zhou Hexuan thought for a while and said, "Then let's go." ”

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