1908 Far East Maniac Chapter 201 Popular Hearts Available

The headquarters of the Han Railway Company is located in Yuefu Street, Chengdu. Departure from the Governor of Sichuan|. Just a few streets away.

In that year, Xiliang raised railway shares. In order to give confidence to the population. The headquarters of this railway company is deliberately magnificent. But after all, it can't get rid of the atmosphere of the government. If you take down the sign in front of the door. It's no different from the yamen of an official government. It makes sense. After all. Since ancient times, the people have been afraid of officials. Everything only needs to be with the word "official". The people will be in awe first. Before confronting the government. You must also think twice.

But now. The headquarters of the railway company has become the target of public criticism. If not protected by the forces of the Republican Army. I'm afraid it has long been wiped out by the angry people.

Since the road money deficit case was exposed. The general headquarters of the republican army was moved from the Sichuan General Yamen to the headquarters of the Sichuan-Han Railway Company. Commander-in-Chief Zhao Bei also lived in this building, where the company did not look like the company's yamen. Take it personally. Pacify the people.

Although this "road money deficit case" was provoked by the commander-in-chief. But the stakes are high. How is the situation developing? He wasn't entirely sure. After all. "People's morale" is something that cannot be seen or touched. Sometimes it's controllable. Sometimes it may not be controlled.

It's also a one-step risk. The commander-in-chief was not careless. It is necessary to make good use of this popular sentiment. It is also necessary to prevent being mistaken by this popular sentiment. Now Sichuan has not completely fallen into the hands of the commander-in-chief. In case the situation in Sichuan is disturbed due to the road money deficit case. It is also not in the interests of the commander-in-chief.

So. These two rì Zhao Bei did not dare to relax for a moment, except for personally sitting in charge of the railway company. The current affairs propaganda team is also trying to find ways to reassure the people. The chaos in the financial order caused by the deficit case must also be quelled as soon as possible. The curfew cannot be lifted for the time being. The jǐng guards at the various street intersections must be strengthened. A street ban will be imposed when necessary.

Accompany the Director-General in the headquarters of the Railway's Division. In addition to senior staff officers such as Chief of Staff Lan Tianwei. There are also several senior staff members of the railway company. Manager Zeng Peihui, chairman Peng Lanfen, deputy chief Du Yonghe, and others were also briefly detained and interrogated by the Republican Army a few days ago. After the completion of the accounting of the railway company. These people were proven innocent. This was exonerated. But I didn't go home. Instead, he temporarily resides in the headquarters of the railway company. Advice to the Commander-in-Chief. and assist the commander-in-chief in pacifying the angry populace.

After further investigations, the Sichuan Railway Company had a total deficit of more than 510,000 taels of silver in shares. In the silver. Zhao Erxun's misappropriation accounted for about seventy percent. The other 30% are not all misappropriated by Xiliang. Employees of some railway companies also share in this shortfall. Most of these people have been detained. Perhaps it will be possible to make up for some of the shortfall. But most of the losses turned into bad debts. I can't get it back anyway. This responsibility can and must be borne by Zhao Erxun. In fact, only a small part of the more than 1,000 shares of silver raised by Chuanhan Road were shareholders who actually used the silver to buy stocks. Most of the stock money actually comes from the "leased shares" levied by Suitian. So. On the road money deficit case. The number of shareholders who actually suffer losses is limited. These people alone can't make a big storm.

But now there is a storm in the road money deficit case. This is something that many people did not expect. Only the commander-in-chief did not notice the slightest strangeness.

In the end, this is the vent of the anger that the surname has accumulated for many years. The darkness of the Qing officialdom and the greed and corruption of the court officials. The inferior gentry and local tyrants are rampant in the countryside...... All kinds of injustices make people feel depressed, and it is not easy to wait for the Republican Army to enter Sichuan. Overthrew Manchu rule. But in exchange for a harmonious "house". Among the parliamentarians in it, there are many Qing court officials and local tyrants and bad gentry in the past, and it would be strange if they could be psychologically balanced.

Although this was a gesture that the military did not fail to make in order to quickly stabilize the situation in Sichuan, it was a strategy to unite the constitutionalists. But the people don't care about this, they only see those old men who used to be powerful and blessed, and they are still high. They feel that their grievances have nowhere to vent.

Troubled times must have the appearance of troubled times. You can't eat big. You can't rob money and rob. What kind of troubled times is this? Those who have money have money. The poor eggs still ate the last meal but did not eat the next meal. Can this be called the New Dynasty Meteorology? Look at the history books. The end of the Han Dynasty, the end of the Tang Dynasty, the end of the Yuan Dynasty, and the end of the Ming Dynasty. Where there is a change of dynasty. Which time did the powerful people of the previous dynasty not be killed and their vitality was greatly damaged? In those troubled times. There are also many reckless heroes who have made a career. Zhu Wen at the end of the Tang Dynasty. Zhu Yuanzhang at the end of the Yuan Dynasty. Which of these heroes is not a big man who pulls fat pigs and mixes up his personal appearance? I have never heard of any of the founding emperors who relied on this kind "discussion" to come out. In the end, the world is down. It was killed by a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood!

The Manchu Qing dynasty that overthrew the flag people. This troubled time has arrived. I don't know how many grass people have their eyes on those old gentlemen. The concubines raised in the house where they hoarded grain. What's not drooling? But the army zhèngfǔ is not allowed to eat large households. Don't pull fat pigs! The resentment in the hearts of the reckless people weighs. Only they themselves know. in Sichuan. The representative of the recklessness is Brother Pao. Ge's influence spread all over Sichuan. Their emotions naturally affect the emotions of the people as well.

West Sichuan is not better than East Sichuan. Chuandong had recovered earlier. The army's policy of exempting money and grain has calmed the mood of the people. However, the West has just recovered for a few days. The mood of this people is still at a critical point. Under high pressure, just find a gap. It will be turbulent and agitated immediately. Right now. The Chuanhan Road loan deficit case was exposed. The emotions of the people in western Sichuan have finally found an outlet for catharsis. Revolutionary. Altogether. Anyway, this officialdom has also changed! After the Republican Army entered Sichuan. I haven't killed a feudal official yet. It's good to use this as a mouth to kill the prestige of those officials!

This is called "popular sentiment".

This double-edged sword. Well used. The trust of the people of Sichuan who can win quickly. Not good to use. The commander-in-chief would cut his own hands as well.

Got it. I also understand the current mood of the commander-in-chief.

In these two days. Yuan Shikai and President Yuan Da were restless. Commander-in-Chief Zhao Bei Zhao is also tossing and turning.

As a traverser. Zhao Bei was well aware of the historical "Baolu Movement", and he thought that he had advanced the anti-Qing revolution by two years. This "road protection movement" will not break out. But now it seems. The wheel of history is too strong. The Sichuan's road protection movement "seems to have some signs of breaking out." It's just different from history. This time the tipping point was not a right-of-way issue. It's a matter of road money.

Actually, it's essentially the same. It's all for the sake of profit, and the officials have the "interests of the officials." The people also have the interests of the people. Regardless of the position of society. As long as you're alive panting. People always have their own interests.

In order to prepare for the construction of this Sichuan-Han railway. Sichuan's Tianfu Road donations have increased again and again. The people just didn't want to build the railway. No, it is not passively invested in this Sichuan-Han railway, which is no longer as simple as a commercial railway. It is related to the interests of every Sichuan. All in one. One loses all. The people understand this truth. The commander-in-chief also understands. Those who were forcibly conscripted|" The main farmer who rents shares is even more unforgettable!

Originally. Zhao Bei did not plan to announce the fact that the Sichuan-Han Railway was in deficit so soon. After all, southern Sichuan has not yet recovered. However, Yuan Shikai forced the commander-in-chief to make a risky move, and the appointment of the governor of western Sichuan was the commander-in-chief, and it must not be tolerated. Take advantage of the road money deficit case

Zhao Erxun and Zhao Erfeng suppressed it. At the same time, it can also weaken the prestige of one. The adventures of the commander-in-chief are also understandable.

The development of the situation pleased the commander-in-chief. The morale of the people of Sichuan exploded. Right now. It's time to think about how to deal with the aftermath.

Just now, everyone has been discussing for a long time. Most of the people agreed with the measures proposed by the commander-in-chief to deal with the aftermath, but there were some differences of opinion on the handling of Zhao Erxun. The Commander-in-Chief's opinion was to have a public trial and to hire a lawyer for Zhao Erxun to speak of the law. Everything goes through the formal legal process. But Lan Tianwei and others don't think it's necessary to be so formal. It can be tried directly by a military court. After all. Zhao Erxun's biggest crime is not to lose money. Rather, he commanded the reactionary army against the revolution, which could have given him the charge of "war crimes", and the military court tried it quickly. Execution may be immunched upon conviction. Yu quickly calmed down the anger of the Sichuan people. Calm the situation. "Do you want to take a long-term view? You can't just look at what you're looking at. Go through the formal legal process. First, the concept of "rule of law" can be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. One can be punished before and after by law. Shock the small! In the future, if anyone dares to resist the revolution and exploit the grass people. This law is a sword hanging over their heads. Let those careerists know. Those who oppose the revolution and the general trend of history will be tried by the people! Only let go of luck. Obeying the general trend of the revolution is the only way out for them. ”

Zhao Bei talked eloquently. is the final word. But I heard the noise outside the window. Without waiting for him to stand up and check. The door to the conference room has been pushed open by a staff officer on duty.

"Report! A large number of people came from outside. clamoring for justice. And the railway company was also dismantled. The staff officer stood up and saluted.

"Thank you." Zhao Bei smiled and nodded to the senior staff of the railway company sitting in the corner.

The men hurriedly stood up. Follow the staff officer out of the conference room.

These two days. In front of the railway company, the people who wept in the street came one after another. It's a small team of dozens or hundreds of people. Most of these people are low-level people who own shares in railway companies. Purely out of anger. was instigated. So he pulled his relatives and rushed to cry on the street. These people don't have much energy. That is, crying at the door of the headquarters of the railway company. Shout out. Facing the rifles with bayonets in the hands of the guards. After being persuaded by the staff of the railway company, he dispersed. These people have no destructive power. As for those large shareholders who have energy. There is no need to take this kind of crying street way to seek justice. They can contact the Commander-in-Chief directly through the Chamber of Commerce. Defend your legitimate rights and interests.

But this should not be taken lightly. The power of the people is insignificant when dispersed. But once it is united by those who have a heart. The power will wither.

As a matter of fact, the commander-in-chief's measures for dealing with the aftermath have long been worked out. The reason why it has not been announced for a long time. One is that it is necessary to solicit the opinions of all parties. One is to continue to ferment public sentiment. Do it for the world to see. Look at what kind of officials you appointed by Yuan Shikai are.

After the railroad clerks who had gone out to persuade the people left the conference room. The meeting continued. But he didn't wait for the commander-in-chief to say anything. Suddenly, there were several crisp gunshots outside the window.

"Smack! Syllable! "All the officers in the room stood up almost as soon as they heard the gunshots. Several staff officers quickly walked to the window. Look out. Tian Jinfu, the captain of the guard, pushed Zhao Bei to the corner of the house. And pulled out two box cannons.

The door to the conference room was pushed open by a staff officer. The staff officer shouted angrily: "The people have changed! The people have changed! ”

"What are you talking about?" Zhao Bei walked over. "The one who ordered the shooting? Forgot my military orders? ”

"Rush in without firing a shot! Those guys from the railroad company were also beaten. No one dared to disobey the commander-in-chief's military orders. We didn't shoot anyone. It's just a gunshot to the sky. Commander in chief. The people who came here today were not only numerous. And it's not like he's here to cry on the street. There are a lot of robe brothers and lakes in the team. Everyone was armed with sticks. Job worries. This was deliberately instigated. ”

Don't wait for the staff officer to finish. Zhao Bei pushed him aside. Strode out of the conference room. Tian Jinfu and others did not dare to slack off. Hurriedly took the commander-in-chief's military hat and followed. The group hurried to the patio behind the main entrance of the railway company. and behold, the gate was shut. Several injured railroad company employees sat on the sidelines and cursed. At the head of the wall of the company - a soldier rode at a distance of more than a dozen meters. Holding a rifle and pointing it at the outside of the courtyard wall, he took aim. A company commander was standing on the roof of the gatehouse. Wielding a pistol. shouted loudly in the Anhui dialect. From time to time, bricks and tiles flew from outside the courtyard wall into the patio. Standing on the patio, you can hear the voices of people outside. "Open the door! Put all the guns away. ”

Zhao Bei took the military hat handed over by Tian Jinfu. Wear it on your head. Ordered the soldiers to open the closed vermilion gate.

Surrounded by the guards. The commander-in-chief walked out of the railway company.

"The Commander-in-Chief has arrived!"

A Sichuan recruit from the Jǐng Guard Camp climbs to the roof of a doorhouse. Stand beside the company commander. He shouted at the top of his voice.

"Hula――――――"

The crowd, which was still chaotic, suddenly fell silent for a moment. Then the man who stood at the front knelt down. Then everyone in the back knelt down. I threw a stool and a stick in my hand. Even those brothers who jumped up and down and jumped their robes also knelt honestly in front of the establishment of this official office, which is not like an official office company, not like a company.

Look around. The street corner is black. Distance. More people are still coming.

"The commander-in-chief does it for the people|*!"

I don't know who shouted. The crowd burst into tears. People kowtowed to the officer standing at the gate of the railway company. Some also raised their hands alof. The colorful railroad company stocks were shown. For a while, the streets were full. Angry.

"Fathers and fellow villagers! Neighbors! Everybody get up! The republic is republican. Equally. There are no more adults and villains. Most of them are citizens of the country. This prostrations have been abolished. I know. Everyone was very angry about the deficit of Chuanhan Road. I can't hope to arrest those officials who are greedy for the Mo country and exploit the grass people. It's also a good day! Let's be honest. I'm furious too! But. No matter how angry I am, how unjust. You can't mess around and kill indiscriminately. Now it's a republic. Pay attention to the word "discussion" in everything. Otherwise. Why the House of Representatives? If you have something to say, it's good to say. Immediately elect twenty deputies. I met them personally. Let's discuss the aftermath of this Sichuan-Han Road empty case. ”

The words of the commander-in-chief quickly spread throughout the audience. Some of the people stepped forward. Voluntarily act as a representative of the people. Face to face with the commander-in-chief at the headquarters of the railway company to say a few heartfelt words.

And he saw that the people had calmed down. Zhao Bei's hanging heart was completely relaxed. Just now he was worried that the gunfire would cause the situation to be out of control. It will repeat the scene in front of the Sichuan Governor's Yamen before the Xinhai Revolution during the "Baolu Movement". In that case. His glorious image as a revolutionary vanguard that he had worked so hard to cultivate would be ruined.

But now it seems. In the minds of the people. The image of this commander is still tall. There is still prestige. The people still pinned all their hopes on the commander-in-chief.

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