"Comrades, since the Wenqing has completed the tasks of the party organization, I would like to ask you to discuss the work arrangements of the Beijing Party Group next." Shang Yuan announced at the party meeting.

The expressions of the people below were different, some with the expectation of eagerly waiting for the work assigned by the organization, and some felt that it didn't matter, just listened quietly. There were also one or two people with a look of readiness to see the joke.

Shang Yuan looked at everyone's different looks, and naturally knew it in his heart. He has seen too many such people, even these comrades who are enthusiastic about the revolution, they are born in the old era, and it is inevitable that they have the habits of the old era. In their habits, interests, status are still very heavy. Looking at the comrades, Shang Yuan suddenly remembered the discussion with Chen Ke a few days ago. Chen Ke thinks these people should simply stay in Beijing. They may not be able to withstand the hard work when they go to the South. Shang Yuan thinks that what Chen Ke said is very right. As it stands, there are a few people who are very inappropriate.

The first discussion was Chen Ke's work arrangement, and Shang Yuan suggested that Chen Ke should stop going out for activities and concentrate on party class education. Shang Yuan will arrange how to contact Yuan Shikai next.

Chen Ke is the founder of the Beijing Party Caucus, and Shang Yuan has always advocated this. Even a few days ago, Shang Yuan publicly stated that Chen Ke was Shang Yuan's teacher in terms of scholarship and revolutionary theory. Unexpectedly, after Chen Ke contacted Yuan Shikai according to the arrangement of the party group, Shang Yuan immediately began to give orders and let Chen Ke give lectures, which was a naked seizure of power. If nothing else, Chen Ke will definitely have to fight back.

To the surprise of those people, Chen Ke did not have the slightest resistance. He nodded, "Comrades, I think I am still concentrating on lecturing at this stage. The matter in Beijing is dark in our eyes, and we can't get into it. Besides, I have no intention of developing in Beijing for a long time, so there is no need to do such useless work. I will obey the decisions of the party organization. ”

Such a statement surprised everyone, and some people began to wonder what Chen Ke meant? This "obey the resolution of the party organization" is quite interesting, what the party organization asks Chen Ke to do, Chen Ke will do? Let Chen Ke move bricks and mud, will Chen Ke accept it calmly?

The next step was a vote, which resulted in 11 votes in favor and two against. The opponents are Chai Qingguo and Zheng Wenjie. Shang Yuan asked Chai Qingguo to explain his reasons, this was the first time Chai Qingguo spoke in front of a group of officials, he put on a look of Chen Ke's diehard and said: "Mr. Chen has met Yuan Shikai, if Mr. Chen leaves it in the future, and Yuan Shikai wants to see Mr. Chen, what should I do?" ”

That said, but that's not the way it is at all. The rest of you here are either well-versed in officialdom or know some about it. Chai Qingguo's speech made many people smile with some bad intentions on their faces. But no one spoke, and everyone's eyes fell on Chen Ke and Shang Yuan's faces. Chen Ke felt that he was a failure in doing things, and Chai Qingguo's idea was understandable, but his approach was completely wrong. Chen Ke should have had a conversation with Chai Qingguo before the meeting. But on second thought, this was also a good opportunity for Chen Ke to understand the attitude of the comrades of the Beijing Party Group towards organizational discipline.

"Qingguo, it's not like I don't care about this matter at all. It's about what the purpose of contacting Yuan Shikai is, everyone has the final say. ”

Chai Qingguo didn't understand this very well, Chen Ke was the person in charge, why did he listen to everyone's opinions? Doing things should be discussed with everyone, but Chen Ke delegated power like this, didn't he become an errand runner? What's the head? But Chai Qingguo finally put himself in the right position, since he decided to follow Chen Ke, then since Chen Ke has made a clear statement, he should listen to Chen Ke. He nodded, "Since Mr. Chen said so, I will vote for yes instead." ”

Such a wise performance surprised many people, except for Chen Ke's academic qualifications, everyone else was "famous". Originally, everyone didn't understand why Chen Ke wanted to bring a big boss, not only did he look down on Chai Qingguo, but he also looked down on Chen Ke. But seeing that Chai Qingguo said the wrong thing, he was able to correct it immediately. This open-mindedness is also quite meritorious. also had some respect for Chen Ke.

Zheng Wenjie obviously wanted to see the joke, he voted to follow Chai Qingguo, and he was originally uneasy. Unexpectedly, Chai Qingguo gave up like this, he was also single, and said directly: "I actually just want to see this Chai brother make some jokes, and then follow the coaxing." Since Brother Chai is so straightforward, I was wrong. ”

This Zheng Wenjie brother is so frank, Chen Ke is not angry at all. Not only Chen Ke, but several people in the audience couldn't help but laugh. Hearing this and the laughter, Chai Qingguo was furious. He was uplifted. Chen Ke grabbed Chai Qingguo's shoulders and pulled him back to his seat.

"Brother Zheng, you have to make this matter clear." Chen Ke's voice was very serious. It's a good thing that things are on the table and say. But since it is on the table, there must be a public opinion.

"I've seen this Chai brother, I'm in Shandong in Gengzi year, and I fought with Brother Chai." Zheng Wenjie said solemnly, "At that time, Brother Chai led a team of horses and rushed out. It's also a talent. However, since Brother Chai is a boxer, I don't think Brother Chai really wants a revolution. He doesn't understand revolution. I originally wanted to wait for the trouble to start, but in the end, Brother Chen, you had to let Brother Chai go. But I was wrong, I underestimated Brother Chai. Then I'll say it straight now, because of the difference in political views, the Chai brothers are not suitable for the party organization. ”

Everyone thought that Zheng Wenjie was just a prank, but it turned out to be high. After listening to such fierce words, they no longer took this conversation.

The superiority of the new-style political party lies in the fact that the new-style political party is centered on political views, and people with the same political views form a new-style political party. At the present stage, China's political organization is centered on economic interests or political interests. This is what Chen Ke told in the party class. All of the people present at the meeting believed that this line of thinking was very correct, and since it was a correct theory, it would be good to implement it according to it.

Zheng Wenjie now raises the issue of political stance, and even Chen Ke cannot refute it. He knew that Chai Qingguo was not a suitable party member at this stage, and although the Beijing party group had not yet conducted a party initiation ceremony at this stage, it was obvious that the members of the group were of a high level. Cheng Wenjie's views are not the only ones he agrees with.

"I ask for a vote on whether or not the Chai brothers want to continue to participate in our meeting." Zheng Wenjie said loudly.

There was silence in the venue, and everyone looked at Chen Ke. Since the person was brought by Chen Ke, and Chen Ke has not yet spoken, everyone should give Chen Ke some face and let him express his position first.

Chen Ke knew what to say, and there was no other choice. As a party member, you must obey the decisions of the party organization. This is what Chen Ke said to everyone when he expounded the party organization's program. Chen Ke was about to speak, but saw Chai Qingguo standing up trembling angrily, "I'll leave now, I don't need you to rush." ”

Chen Ke pulled Chai Qingguo back to his seat again, "Brother Chai, you are a member of the party organization. You can only go if the party organization lets you go, and if the party organization asks you to stay, you have to stay. Do you still have a member of the party organization? After saying this, Chen Ke felt that he was simply slapping himself in the face. When he was in Shanghai, Chen Ke actually expanded the party organization by auditing and then gradually attracting people in. But I didn't think it through, and I did the same in Beijing, and I encountered such a result. Chen Ke doesn't hate Zheng Wenjie, Zheng Wenjie didn't do anything wrong.

Chai Qingguo was so angry that his face turned pale, and the emotions of humiliation and shock after being wronged were fully revealed. But the more this is the case, the less it will be tolerated by the political structure of the party organization. Chen Ke suddenly understood a little bit why the so-called "politically wronged" was going on. The party organization says that if you pinch your circle, it will pinch your circle, and if it says pinch you, it will pinch you. You'll have to wait here for the organization to decide.

And his thoughts didn't just stop there, and suddenly, Chen Ke felt that he could understand the personnel struggle and crazy revenge. When Grandpa Mao launched various movements, he repeatedly emphasized that "rectification is not rectification". And under the prestige of Grandpa Mao back then, all kinds of things emerged one after another. This is just the bottom line to ensure that the rectification does not kill people. Now Chai Qingguo and Zheng Wenjie's Liangzi is concluded. How high is this quality in order to "meet and laugh at each other" in the future? In the future, together with the rectification movement, in case Zheng Wenjie falls into the hands of Chai Qingguo......

"Let's start voting." Shang Yuan said.

Twelve votes against, with one abstention. Chai Qingguo will no longer be able to attend meetings of the Beijing Party Group in the future. The abstention was voted by Chai Qingguo, and needless to say, this is certainly the best proof of "resentment". The party organization is so ruthless, even if you know that you are destined to be expelled, you must sincerely move closer to the party organization. No passive resistance. Chen Ke knows all this, and he just knows. Today he has completely understood what the organization is all about.

After the vote, Chai Qingguo left. The depressed back was completely different from the usual performance of the bold Shandong man. Looking at it made Chen Ke feel bitter.

After such an incident, the meeting immediately entered a new realm, and everyone cheered up. The assignment of work proceeded quite smoothly. Chen Ke is in charge of lecturing, and the others also have their own duties. Before he left Beijing, the purpose of the party organization was to recruit as many people as possible, especially those who could be sent to Anhui. After Shang Yuan left, the party organization not only had to complete the transfer of personnel, but also to transmit information.

"Let me go to the revolution with real swords and guns, I can't do it. In the future, Anhui will be the Party Central Committee, and I will absolutely obey the decision of the Party Central Committee. But now I can only do intelligence work in Beijing. I can't do anything else. Zheng Wenjie said frankly.

There are quite a few people who agree with him.

After the meeting ended, Chen Ke immediately went to Chai Qingguo, and this meeting lasted for a long time. After Chen Ke saw Chai Qingguo, Chai Qingguo had already packed his bags. Seeing Chen Ke, this Shandong hero was not angry, "Mr. Chen, I am not all the way with these people. I didn't dare to mention the last time I asked you to send a few readers. I'm going back to Shandong now. ”

"Brother Chai, if the brothers of the Yihe Fist discussed things back then, it would be the same. Do you think we'll be beaten like that by the Beiyang Army? Chen grabbed Chai Qingguo's hand and asked.

"The brothers of the Boxers will not treat their own brothers very well." Chai Qingguo said angrily.

So the brothers of the Boxers failed. If you want to succeed in the future, then you must have such organization, discipline. Chen Ke also wanted to persuade Chai Qingguo one last time.

"I can't let my brother go out in such a congregation meeting." Chai Qingguo couldn't understand.

"They just asked you to leave the meeting, but they didn't let you leave Beijing. Brother Chai, after a while, I will go to Anhui. I really want you to go with me, will you go? Chen Ke made a final effort.

"Mr. Chen, you are a good person." Chai Qingguo first sent Chen Ke a good person card, "But I also have face, let me mix under those people, I can't do it." Chai Qingguo said what was in his heart.

Having said that, Chen Ke naturally couldn't say anything more. He sighed and took out all the money from his pocket, fortunately, Chen Ke hasn't gone out much these days, and there is nothing to use for the money. There were more than a dozen silver dollars in his pocket. He stuffed all these to Chai Qingguo, "Be careful on the road." ”

After Chai Qingguo left, Chen Ke was a little depressed. Chai Qingguo went back to launch a rebellion, and if there was no correct theoretical guidance, the result would have been predictable. Chen Ke only regretted this, but it was only regretful. For highly qualified people, there is no need to complain about such things at all. Chen Ke has always felt that if a person's quality is high, his feelings will deteriorate to a considerable extent. The longer you look at the problem, the more you will find that many things are simply destined to happen, and who has the leisure to feel sorry for the tragedies that are bound to happen.

Grandpa Mao said, "Revolution is not a dinner party, not a fuss, not a painting and embroidery, it can't be so elegant, so calm, so polite, so gentle and frugal." Revolution is*, the violent action of a class to overthrow a class. ”

In addition to silently wishing Chai Qingguo to be able to "turn evil into good fortune and be auspicious in distress", Chen Ke had no other way.

After this meeting, Chen Ke has been lecturing. Shang Yuan didn't let Chen Ke give a stupid lecture, because the capital was a strange place, and the news was extremely fast. For example, on the third day after meeting Yuan Shikai, He Ruming was able to come to the honeycomb coal factory early in the morning to visit Chen Ke. After Shang Yuan and Chen Ke talked about the process of visiting Yuan Shikai, he told Chen Ke that a wave of officials would come to visit in the next few days. Then Shang Yuan moved the location of the party meeting from the dormitory of the honeycomb coal factory to a house in the capital. Chen Ke's party class was held in another house near the factory.

He Ruming is also one of the initiators of the honeycomb coal plant, and he has benefited a lot from Chen Ke in the process of starting it. Chen Ke hoped that He Ruming would still come to talk about money. It's a pity, He Ruming just chatted casually, and then said with a peculiar smile: "I heard that Wen Qing visited Lord Yuan a few days ago? ”

Have an egg relationship with you? Chen Kexin said. But on the surface, Chen Ke said with a serious look: "Lord Yuan took time out of his busy schedule to meet me. It's a real pleasure. ”

"Wen Qing, do you know that Lord Yuan and Mr. Yan Fu have a bad relationship?" He Ruming then asked.

Chen Ke knows some of these old things, and as the relationship with Qin Tongren gets closer and closer these days, Chen Ke has heard Qin Tongren introduce a lot of things. When He Ruming's father, Old Man He, was in Tianjin, he had a close relationship with Yan Fu and Yuan Shikai. At that time, Yan Fu and Yuan Shikai were both new-school people, and when they were in Tianjin, they formed a "reform salon" with a large number of new-school people. Old Man He is also an important figure. According to Qin Tongren's inference, Yan Fu's book should have been sent to Old Man He, not to He Ruming. At the beginning, after Chen Ke learned that He Ruming had received Yan Fu's book, he thought He Ruming was a character, but he didn't expect that he would make such a big mistake. Chen Ke felt a little unhappy.

"I know a little bit about this." Chen Ke is estimated not to take this stubble.

"When my father was alive, he had a very close relationship with these two adults." He Ruming did not shy away from suspicion at all.

"So?" Chen Ke pretended to hear it for the first time.

"So, Wen Qing and I are cordial brothers." He Ruming said with a smile.

It seems that He Ruming should have come this time to connect with the "old relationship" between the He family and Yuan Shikai through Chen Ke's relationship. Chen Ke felt that it was normal, so he said a few perfunctory words. He Ruming was quite happy to see that Chen Ke's attitude was okay. This time I came to see Chen Ke, but He Qian suggested it. Yuan Shikai is recognized as a post-party, consistent with the political faction of the He family. But for some reason, Old Man He doesn't like Yuan Shikai very much. When the Gengzi incident happened, the relationship between Old Man He and Yuan Shikai became cold, and when Old Man He died, He Ruming had no way to renew the relationship. Although Yuan Shikai tried his best to recruit people, he turned a blind eye to the He family. Therefore, He Qian felt that it was logical to take advantage of Chen Ke's relationship. Seeing that Chen Ke had no intention of refusing, He Ruming was also quite happy.

After He Ruming left, several officials came one after another, all of whom were Yan Fu's old friends. The purpose is basically the same as He Ruming, they all want to make friends with Chen Ke. A few days later, someone suddenly came to report that an official surnamed Sheng had come to visit. The party group has discussed, if there is an official approach, who will it be? The result of the discussion was that if it was someone from Beiyang, it would be either Yuan Shikai's direct family, then it should be Yang Shiqi's subordinates, or it should be Beiyang's "first economic person" Sheng Xuanhuai's subordinates.

Shang Yuan spoke at the party committee meeting, saying that since everyone's goal was to create a new form of government, there was no need to pay attention to the bad things of the old era. The only thing to note is that if Sheng Xuanhuai appoints someone to come, he must leave room for future meetings. Sheng Xuanhuai's influence in Anhui is quite large, and there is no need to offend this person before the base is built. Before the banner of rebellion is completely raised, Sheng Xuanhuai can still provide a lot of support. Sheng Xuanhuai is a very successful figure in Chinese history, he is a reformist, in the Westernization Movement, founded and operated steamships, telegraphs, textiles, coal and iron mines, railways and other industries, founded a bank, opened a modern Chinese university. It's also a big shot.

Shang Yuan even thinks that as long as he can get in touch with Sheng Xuanhuai, he can even consider the matter of Anhui now.

Shang Yuan thought about it for a long time before saying this, generally speaking, people who can say this are either in a bad relationship or have ulterior motives. In the end, what made Shang Yuan make up his mind was Chen Ke's words in the party class,

Although Yuan Shikai and Sheng Xuanhuai seem to be in the same boat now, the private struggle between Sheng Xuanhuai and Yuan Shikai, especially the conflict over the management of the "two companies" that began in 1901, was quite delicate.

Like Yuan Shikai, Sheng Xuanhuai is also the backbone of Beiyang. After the death of Li Hongzhang in 1901, the former Beiyang was converted to the later Beiyang presided over by Yuan Shikai, and the successor minister of Beiyang was Yuan Shikai. But in 1902, when Sheng Xuanhuai's father died, and when he went home to "keep the system", Yuan Shikai began to meddle in the "Wheel Power Company" presided over by Sheng Xuanhuai. "Steamship Company" refers to two new enterprises founded by Beiyang, Steamship and Telegraph. It has always been Sheng Xuanhuai's host.

Honeycomb coal, so far, the daily profit is much higher than expected. Chen Ke once thought that there would be some manual workers to compete. As a result, he miscalculated. In these years, there were also handicraft guilds, and it was not easy for craftsmen to switch to production. What's more, people in this era have not adapted to the fierce competition. The 21st century has not happened at all. In addition, Chen Ke went through an investigation at the beginning, and the price was very low, which forced the bottom line of the handicraftsmen. The efficiency of mechanical production is not at all something that the handicraft industry can oppose. The price is low, the supply is sufficient, and the users are stable. Honeycomb coal can be sold for 30,000 yuan a day, and the sales volume is 60,000 yuan a day. In addition, repairing stoves and selling stove tiles, the income is quite not low. And the number of users is steadily increasing. If both Tianjin and Beijing can be popularized, there should be no problem with earning more than 200,000 yuan a day. That's more than 100,000 taels of silver a year. And the investment is quite low. It's just a few factories. Compared with the investment of tens of thousands of hundreds of thousands of taels, this is nothing at all. If it can be implemented in a few big cities in Hebei, or even in places across the country where conditions permit, this income will be so large that it will be boundless. But that's all for later. Now you don't have to think about it at all.

At this stage, honeycomb coal is just a small trick, so Yuan Shikai should not be able to see it. As a gesture of goodwill, it is also very possible to let Sheng Xuanhuai operate.

This Sheng official is the son and nephew of the Sheng family, in his thirties, chubby, and looks quite kind. Of course, because he should know Chen Ke's origin, he may be so kind. I don't know if it's luck or something else, He Ruming came to visit again not long after. Chen Ke simply invited the two of them to a banquet.

At the banquet, Sheng officials informed that the honeycomb coal matter was now being done by Chen Ke and them privately, and the meaning of Beiyang was to put up a name. It is impossible to run the official office, because there are too many procedures involved, since it involves coal, it will be under the banner of the Beiyang Steamship Company, and it can be operated by saying a "reward" value to the imperial court. Moreover, Sheng officials said that the amount of "retribution" can be negotiated slowly.

Since it is necessary to "talk slowly", it means that it depends on the attitude of Sheng officials. He is what he says. Chen Ke didn't know much about the skills, so he simply said that he didn't understand. But what can be effective, he will definitely not refuse.

Officer Sheng smiled, "Brother Wen Qing, I heard that you have a batch of medicine to give to Lord Yuan." I don't dare to ask for Lord Yuan's things. But do you have any extra ......?"

The two sides finally negotiated, and Chen Ke provided 200 copies of medicine to Sheng officials for "trial". Chen Ke stressed that this drug is very toxic. Officer Sheng smiled: "We all know about this medicine, I am at home in Tianjin City, and there are people in my family who know about this medicine." Brother Wen Qing reminded me, I know it is Brother Wen Qing's kindness. ”

With all that said, Chen Ke couldn't say anything. But after He Ruming heard it, his face was not very good-looking.

After talking about business, everyone began to gossip. As they spoke, they informed each other of the situation. learned that Chen Ke was 25 years old and had not yet married. Officer Sheng smiled: "If you are so old, you should get married early." If Wen Qing has a girl who can be seen by others, I will help Wen Qing propose. ”

Speaking of this, Chen Ke suddenly remembered He Qianlai and couldn't help but glance at He Ruming. Officials Sheng are really thieves, he thought for a moment and suddenly smiled: "Could it be that Wen Qing has fallen in love with the daughter of Lord He's family." ”

Chen Ke was taken aback, and he couldn't help but ask, "Brother Sheng, how do you know?" ”

"I guessed, but now I know." Officer Sheng said with a smile.

He Ruming's face was embarrassed, and Chen Ke also felt speechless. Officer Sheng saw that everyone was embarrassed, so he didn't say anything more on this issue.

The banquet dispersed and sent off the Sheng officials, and Chen Ke didn't know how to explain it. But I heard He Ruming suddenly say: "Wen Qing, do you know that you are in big trouble?" ”