Chapter 67: The Truth (The Third Petition Asks for Votes and Collections.)
"Let Ings Chan investigate?" Chai Dongliang snorted coldly, an unlit cigarette in his hand was crumpled into a ball, and the crumbs of tobacco fell from his fingers.
Tao Chengzhang's assassination shocked the whole country, and the "Declaration" and "Zilin Xibao" published this matter one after another. Chai Dongliang heard that he was seriously injured, and wanted to rush to Shanghai as soon as possible, but before he could leave, he received new news that Tao Chengzhang was seriously injured and died five hours after being sent to the hospital!
Sun Wen immediately declared to the press that he was shocked to hear about this incident, and made it clear that this was a bloody case of "revenge for personal gain", claiming that this case must be solved, and Tao Chengzhang must be given an explanation. Chai Dongliang was a little comforted when he saw Sun Wen's speech to reporters, but what he didn't expect was that Sun Wen actually asked Chen Yingshi to investigate the case.
Chen Yingshi and Tao Chengzhang have a feud, this is almost an open secret within the revolutionary party, and fools know that for the position of governor of Zhejiang, Chen Yingshi hated Tao Chengzhang to death, and everyone thinks that the biggest suspect is Chen Yingshi. Let him investigate the assassination of Tao Chengzhang, what can be the result?
Chai Dongliang suddenly had an idea that made him sweat coldly, could it be that Tao Chengzhang was killed at the instigation of Sun Wen? Sun Wen is the spiritual leader of almost all revolutionaries, and he is also the idol of Chai Dongliang's youth, how could he do such a dirty thing? Chai Dongliang instinctively didn't want to believe it, but after calming down and thinking about it carefully, he felt that Sun Wen was the most suspicious.
First, Tao Chengzhang had criticized Sun Wen many times when he was in the book, and even said that Sun Wen embezzled revolutionary funds, and the words used were fierce and unacceptable.
Second, although the Restoration Society rejoined the Alliance, they had a deep relationship with each other, and the members of the Restoration Society did not listen to the orders of the Alliance at all, and still looked forward to Tao Chengzhang and Zhang Taiyan. This is very detrimental to the unified order of the Alliance.
Third, the League hoped to take Zhejiang, but the governor elected by the Zhejiang Council was Tao Chengzhang, which was a heavy blow to the Alliance's plan to unite Jiangsu, Shanghai, and Zhejiang.
In public and private, the alliance has a reason to get rid of Tao Chengzhang, and this time Chen Yingshi actually asked Chen Yingshi to investigate the case of Tao Chengzhang's assassination, which makes people wonder what Sun Wen's motives are!
"Mr. Sun, are you really the murderer behind the killing of Tao Chengzhang? If it's true, what should I do? Chai Dong took two puffs of a cigarette.
"Governor, Mr. Gao Chuguan is here!" Fang Qingyu came from outside and said in a low voice.
Chai Dongliang collected his thoughts, pointed to the door and said, "Please!" ”
Gao Chuguan walked in in a suit with a black veil on his arm and a gloomy expression.
"Brother Gao is here, give up the fluffy and shine!" Chai Dongliang politely played with him haha.
Gao Chuguan said with a bitter face: "A few days ago, I went to Anhui with Duke Huan to meet the governor, but today I heard that Duke Huan was assassinated by gangsters, and the governor mourned!" Chu Guan was entrusted by Vice President Li to visit the governor and ask the governor to mourn! ”
Chai Dongliang smiled bitterly: "Although the third brother and I have been together for a short time, they treat each other with all sincerity, but I didn't expect to be suddenly calamitized, it really hurts me!" ”
Fang Qingyu took the tea, and after Gao Chuguan thanked him, he gritted his teeth and said: "Gong Huan has been running for the revolution for more than ten years, and Fang Jin's republic is at the beginning, but he was murdered by gangsters, if he catches this thief, he will be cut by a thousand knives!" ”
Chai Dongliang was silent, lowering his head as if thinking about something.
Gao Chuguan asked in a deep voice: "Do you think that the governor thinks who murdered Huangong?" ”
Chai Dongliang shook his head and said, "I don't know, the surname of the Manchu Yu is probably bigger!" The powerful minister of Beiyang may not be sure! ”
Gao Chuguan shook his head and said: "No, no, Duke Huan was killed in Guangci Hospital in the French Concession in Shanghai, and the Tartar Hugou categorically did not dare to kill people on the ground of foreigners, as for Yuan Shikai, he coveted the position of the president, and Duke Huan and Zhang Binglin also supported him as the president, at this moment Yuan Shikai was too late to win over Duke Huan, how could he be stupid enough to send someone to assassinate?" ”
"Who does Mr. Gao think did it?" Chai Dongliang stared at Gao Chuguan's eyes, his gaze was as sharp as a blade, as if it was about to pierce his heart.
Gao Chuguan still had that indifferent expression: "It's hard to say who did it, but it must be someone from within the revolutionary party!" ”
Chai Dongliang fell silent again, he also knew a little bit about the affairs of officialdom, Li Yuanhong sent Gao Chuguan over at this time, it would definitely not be as simple as condolences, there must be other purposes hidden behind it.
The two were silent at the same time, Chai Dongliang kept smoking, and Gao Chuguan drank tea one after another.
"Vice President Li wants to nominate you as the deputy minister of the War Department, don't refrain from Chai Dudu!" Gao Chuguan was the first to break the silence.
"Oh? As far as I know, Sun Yaoqing is very interested in the position of deputy minister of the Ministry of War, and Yaoqing is the hero of the first righteousness, and the credit is far above me! Chai Dongliang smiled and refused.
Gao Chuguan sneered: "Yao Qing's merits are true, but he offended Huang Keqiang in Wuchang!" The positions of the chief minister and deputy minister of these ministries are now all arranged by Huang Keqiang, how can he let Yao Qing be the deputy minister? I have already received the news that the positions of the chief and deputy ministers of each ministry have been arranged, and only Tang Hualong has a deputy chief on the Wuchang side, and the other heroes of the first righteousness have been excluded... ”
Chai Dongliang didn't want to hide it anymore, nodded and said, "I've heard it too!" But I'm not interested in this deputy minister, and besides, I'm not an international student, so even if I want to, I'm afraid it won't be my turn! ”
Gao Chuguan shook his hand and said, "Fei Ye, Fei Ye!" Chaidu Governor has the merit of recovering Anhui, and sent troops to help the Jiangsu-Shanghai coalition army take Nanjing, and this time he gave the temporary political axe a salary of one million taels, which solved the urgent need of Sun Yat-sen and Huang Keqiang! Moreover, Huanqing has just passed away, and you are Huanqing's sworn brother, whether it is for the purpose of appeasing the Restoration Society, or remembering your merits, and with the strong recommendation of Vice President Lai, the position of deputy minister of the Ministry of War belongs to you! ”
Chai Dongliang completely understood Li Yuanhong's intentions, since Huang Xing suppressed the forces in Wuchang, he launched Chai Dongliang to compete for the deputy head of the War Department, and by the way, he sold a favor.
Chai Dongliang smiled silently and continued to smoke, Gao Chuguan couldn't force him to express his position immediately, so he had to continue to drink tea.
"Boom"
There was a loud noise on the river, as if a thunderbolt sounded in the ears.
"Where's the gun?" Gao Chuguan jumped up from his chair in shock, and was sick after being blown up by Feng Guozhang's cannon in Wuchang.
"Boom, boom..."
The cannon roared on the river, and Chai Dongliang stood up and shouted: "Someone! ”
Several soldiers walked in from outside, each with a black veil on their arms.
"Chai Dudu, what are you doing here?" Gao Chuguan wondered.
Chai Dongliang looked out the window and said coldly: "I'm going to Shanghai to personally investigate the truth about the murder of the third brother!" ”
A hint of joy flashed in Gao Chuguan's eyes, and he suddenly frowned and said, "Governor, you don't want to fight for the position of deputy minister of the Ministry of War?" ”