Chapter 235: A Blessing for the Nation

On this day, in Xicheng District, Beijing, in the new house of Zaixun, deputy chief of staff of the People's Army and Navy, Zaixun, the regent of the former Qing Dynasty, was anxiously waiting for the return of his sixth brother. The recent changing situation in the country www.biquge.info really made him, the last prince who was accustomed to seeing regime change, a little uncertain.

Back then, when his son Xuantong abdicated the throne, those who believed in the republic and those with vested interests described tomorrow as incomparably beautiful, as if once the republic was implemented, the maladministration of the Great Qing State would disappear. If the politics are clear, the corruption is eliminated, and the Republic of China realizes national rejuvenation in the blink of an eye, imperialism will be amazed. But in the end, he found that in addition to the absence of an emperor, the Republic of China was actually the same as the Great Qing Kingdom, or even worse than the Great Qing Kingdom.

Although I don't agree with this situation, the Qing Dynasty has become yesterday's cloud after all. Now Zaifeng, after no political ambitions, is full of consideration for the safety of himself and his family. He has made up his mind that no matter how the world outside changes, he will close the door and just be a good and wandering apartment.

It can't be said that his thoughts are not good, but the changing Dawang Banner at the head of the city still made him start pondering the current situation again in his heart.

Yuan Shikai's Beiyang government collapsed, and Xiao Mubai's Communist Progressive Party wanted to enter the city, which made Zaifeng very worried. In any case, Yuan Shikai always had a love for the Qing Dynasty, but the Communist Progressive Party and the Kuomintang Party could not tolerate it. How will things change in the future? Will you be able to live as peacefully as ever? Zaifeng has no bottom in his heart.

Therefore, on the day when the Communist Progressive Party entered the city, he specially hired a foreign car and walked around the outside.

Taking the car from the Drum Tower, all the way to Di'anmen Street, and then turning back to the front of the Drum Tower from Di'anmen Street, Zaifeng felt that this regime was obviously different from the previous regime. What he saw was excited smiling faces, and what he heard was the passionate singing of the students. Whether it was compared with the Qing Dynasty or Yuan Shikai, what he saw and heard that day made people feel a fresh breath coming to them.

The new regime showed a kind of vigor, and the situation in Beijing was stable, and Zaifeng's nervous heart suddenly relaxed a lot.

He originally thought that he could still live a small life in peace and be a declining aristocratic prince. However, unexpectedly, after the Communist Party officially announced the unification of the whole country, the bannermen, who were the remnants of the previous dynasty, suffered first.

First, his son Pu Yi was sent back to Prince Alcohol's Mansion, and then the preferential treatment regulations of the banner people were all canceled; First, the bannermen who engaged in tandem on the streets were suppressed in the name of "counter-revolution", and then his younger brother Zaixun suddenly became the deputy chief of staff of the People's Army Navy...... A series of dazzling changes made Zaifeng, who was anxiously waiting for fate, have to go to his brother Zaixun to find some comfort. Now, he doesn't care whether China and Japan have started a full-scale war, he only cares about how the new government will treat the bannermen.

Seeing that it was already noon, just when Zaifeng and the others were anxious, a green military jeep stopped at the door of the house. The one sitting in the car was Zaixun, who had just returned from Tianjin.

Ever since the People's Army forcibly disarmed the Japanese Chinese garrison in Tianjin, regardless of the relevant provisions of the Xinchou Treaty, it has not only left a garrison in the area, but has also carried out various constructions. Zai Xun went to Tianjin this time to inspect the Tianjin Marine Police District planned by the North Sea Fleet on behalf of the Navy Command.

Needless to say, what the results of the investigation will be. When he goes home now, he plans to go to the General Logistics Department on behalf of the Navy to communicate after making some good preparations.

So, when he dragged his slightly tired body into the house, he happened to see his brother Zaifeng, who had been waiting for a long time.

"Why did the fifth brother get free today and come to me?" Being able to see his brother at home, Zaixun was surprised at the same time, but he was really a little happy.

"Sixth, you're back!" Although Zai Feng had something on his mind, when he saw Zai Xun coming in, he hurriedly greeted him, and then said in a slightly dissatisfied tone: "You said that you, a good county palace, sold to the Communist Party, not to mention, and now you have moved to such a place." ”

Jae-xun smiled after hearing this, and did not reply immediately. He sold his county king's mansion, naturally not on a whim, but after thinking about it for a long time, he made a decision.

In Zaifeng's mind, the palace is a gift from the emperor, a symbol of the family, and something that he and his descendants must keep forever, but for Zaixun now, this is not the case. There is helplessness in the change of the times, and there is also the trend brought about by the change of identity and status.

After the Provisional Government moved to Beijing, the major ministries and commissions of the central government followed suit, and they all urgently needed to find good houses as office locations. And Zaixun became a senior general of the People's Army, so he naturally wanted to make some contributions to the country. Because of the large number of original servants leaving his palace, not only did a large number of houses be vacant, but also the maintenance costs also accounted for a large part of the expenditure. Selling it can not only reduce expenses, but also get a large amount of money to subsidize daily expenses.

What's more, the new set of three-entry yards he has moved now is not bad. Although it is not as good as the previous county king's mansion, it is very practical and elegant, and there are a large number of senior admirals living around, which is convenient and safe in normal times.

"Fifth brother is here, but what's the matter?" Jae-hoon quickly changed the subject, he didn't want to continue dwelling on that issue. Otherwise, let his fifth brother know that he has also abolished the etiquette of greeting peace in the royal family that has been practiced for hundreds of years at home, and he doesn't know how to count himself!

After all, men please kneel and women squat. This is a rule that has been followed for hundreds of years in the Qing imperial family, a symbol of dignity, and a family law of the ancestors. Although in the equality of all people advocated in the new society, the current distinction between the noble and the lowly and the hierarchical has clearly fallen behind, and the announcement of the abolition of these red tape will also conform to the trend of the times, but within the Manchu imperial family, this behavior is obviously still deviant.

Sure enough, after being attracted by Zai Xun's words, Zai Feng said with a sad face: "It's not Pu Wei, Shanqi, and Tie Liang who made a fuss about it!" ”

"Fifth brother, please rest assured, their matter has already been decided. Chairman Xiao made a clear instruction, saying that it was just the behavior of a small group of people, and could not represent all the flag people, and that in the process of investigating the case, it was necessary to seek truth from facts, not to retaliate, and not to settle accounts after the autumn. Hearing Zaifeng's intention, Zaixun quickly said what he knew. He had interviewed Xiao Mubai face-to-face, so he naturally knew the twists and turns in it.

"So, that's the past?" Zaifeng still didn't believe it. This matter has to be put on hold for a while, and I have to work hard to make a strain!

Zaixun smiled and said: "This is natural, the Communist Party has never engaged in stalks." ”

"The fifth brother has been here for a long time, so he must have had lunch yet, right? In my opinion, it's ...... with me today" Seeing Zaifeng nodding slowly, Zaixun spoke again. But no, before he could finish his sentence, the phone in the room rang rapidly.

After picking up the phone and hearing the voice clearly, Zaixun instinctively straightened his chest. Although the voice on the phone was not slow, he could still feel the excitement coming from inside. In fact, needless to say, others, even himself, after the phone call, his hands were shaking uncontrollably.

Seeing that his brother was slightly out of shape, Zaifeng wondered in his heart, and couldn't help but ask, "Sixth, but what happened?" ”

Although his ability is limited, his political experience is insufficient, and he lacks courage, he has been the prime minister for three years after all, so he still has general eyesight. At this time, the glimmer of light revealed from time to time in Zaixun's eyes was enough to represent the excitement in his heart.

"Our naval fleet has defeated the Japanese navy in the Yellow Sea, and Commander Qu has called and asked me to go back to attend an emergency meeting convened by the General Staff!" After Zai Xun reluctantly sorted out his emotions, he explained the reason to Zai Feng. Between the words, it was difficult to hide the excitement in his heart.

Zaifeng was shocked to hear such news, and suddenly had a feeling of indescribability. While being silent in his heart, when he saw the navy navy blue winter officer uniform on Zaixun next to him, his eyes lit up again.

Today, the country is full of vitality and the society is turning well. So, in the face of this change of the times, do you have to do something?

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At two o'clock in the afternoon of the same day, the General Office of the Government Affairs Yuan of the provisional government officially held a press conference and announced the news of the Sino-Japanese naval battle in the Yellow Sea.

"In this operation, the navy of our People's Army has scored excellent results in this operation with the fearless spirit of courage and sacrifice and under the leadership of the Communist Party and the government. Destroyed eleven Japanese naval ships, including the Kawachi, Kurama, and Tsukuba! ”

The following reporters from various countries in China immediately fried the pot as soon as they heard the news. I thought it would be just an ordinary press conference, but I didn't expect such a major news to be released.

You must know that in this naval battle, because both sides were maneuvering quickly and secretly, it was not like the original Sino-Japanese naval battle, where many foreign warships followed and watched the battle, so up to now, all countries only knew that a naval battle broke out between China and Japan, but they did not know the details.

Therefore, in the following time, almost a few hours later, this news blew like a storm into the ears of the military and political leaders of various major powers and countries around the world. Although many of them were skeptical about the authenticity of this news at the beginning, the Japanese government's long silence later undoubtedly confirmed the authenticity of this news.

They all understood that the entire political landscape of the Far East was about to change at this time.