The sky was already covered with dark clouds, and lightning flashed brightly, illuminating the trees in the courtyard with scattered branches. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

"The storm is coming!" Chen Wenqiang said with a calm expression: "After every storm, there are trees that are destroyed, but the grass on the ground is rarely affected. ”

Cai Yuanpei smiled faintly and said, "You, don't say so many roundabouts, I only ask you about guns and ammunition." ”

Chen Wenqiang grinned, bared his teeth, touched his chin, then shook his head and said, "No, the risk of ordering guns and ammunition in large quantities is too great." We now have no basis and no trustworthy arms, and it is absolutely impossible for Meng Lang to engage in it. ”

"Isn't it all solved when the business group is organized?" Cai Yuanpei paused, and said a little helplessly: "Impatience is certainly unacceptable, but it is just forbearance, and the comrades below are afraid that they will be dissatisfied!" ”

"If you agree, you will stay, and if you don't, you will go." Chen Wenqiang said categorically: "Since you are already in the group, you should abide by discipline and work together. Even if there is an opinion, as long as it is approved by the organization, it must be implemented. If we want to do things on our own and not be disciplined, why should we set up a revival society? ”

"After the establishment of the merchant group, will the problem be solved?" Cai Yuanpei asked unwillingly.

"It's just that the situation has improved, but it's not all solved." Chen Wenqiang groaned and said: "It is very difficult for the business group to obtain the permission of the Shanghai Military Preparation Road, and this may be the first armed force that we can control publicly. With this name, it is possible to train openly and rotate a considerable number of fighters. In order to reassure the government, the merchant group will only use a few dozen old-fashioned rifles drawn from the army, and will not order weapons and ammunition from outside. At least for a short time, the merchant group will keep a low profile to avoid the attention and suspicion of the government. ”

Thunder roared again in the low clouds, and the lightning pierced the dark sky with its dazzling blue light.

After a while, Cai Yuanpei nodded with a wry smile, and said in a deep voice: "You have a point, and it is also a long-term plan. It's just that, alas, it is not easy to learn your steadiness and composure. ”

"Hehe, it's not necessarily an advantage." Chen Wenqiang comforted: "It's just that in such a major event as an armed uprising, we must not be hasty. The failure of the uprising was a blow to the confidence of the comrades, a loss of its own strength, and a tightening of the vigilance of the Qing court. Moreover, the revolution is a sacrifice, but we must let the blood of people with lofty ideals be the most valuable, and we must be responsible for their precious lives! ”

Cai Yuanpei turned out the window and looked at the branches swaying wildly in the storm illuminated by the lightning, and in an instant, the electric light disappeared, and everything seemed to be engulfed by the boundless darkness again. No other sounds could be heard around, only the deafening sound of thunder and the pouring of rain.

Chen Wenqiang didn't speak again, external influences are always not as good as his own epiphany, and letting Cai Yuanpei figure it out by himself is the best result.

Speaking of Shanghai's merchant group, its origin originated after the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, in view of the Taiping army had attacked Shanghai three times, in order to defend themselves, they initiated the organization of the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce in South China, the North Shanghai Chamber of Commerce Society, the South City Chamber of Commerce Society, each of which has a sports department, called the gymnastics club, which is actually the armed force of the business group.

The Fuxing Association wanted to take advantage of such a name to jointly initiate and organize the Shanghai City Business Group Tutorial Association and set up a commercial gymnastics association with some wealthy businessmen and gentry, so as to establish a protective force for businessmen -- the merchant group.

The formation of the merchant group gave it a legitimate reason to conduct military training. At the same time, the Longxingtang is in the dark, the merchant group is armed in the light, and the headquarters of the Fuxing Association has a stronger protective force in Shanghai, and the security has been greatly improved.

Of course, this is only the first step in Chen's plan. Next, he plans to slowly merge the other business groups in Shanghai. Because there are too many business groups to be established or have been established in Shanghai, including the Shangyu Society, the Basic Business Group, the Fruit Industry Business Group, the Bean and Rice Business Group, the Ginseng Pharmaceutical Industry Business Group, the Fire Fighting Federation, the Halal Business Group, the Foreign Cloth Business Group, the Book Business Group, the Jewelry Business Group, the Huxi Business Group, the Zhabei Business Group, the Subang Business Group and so on.

Chen Wenqiang was very surprised when he saw this situation at the beginning, if the division is weak, and the union is strong, if a merchant guild is organized, and these scattered armed forces are integrated and equipped and trained, it will definitely be a considerable force.

Grab the gun, this is the most important task at the moment. Now that the economic foundation has been built, it is now on the right track, and now it is time for it to focus its main efforts on the military.

Although, in a general sense, the financial situation of political parties is a crucial core issue that has an impact on the behaviour and direction of political parties. For example, the historical alliance has directly affected the political operation and military operations of the alliance due to economic problems, and it is one of the important factors that cause the alliance to continue to split.

But now the economic pillar of the Revival Association is the industry set up by Chen Wenqiang, and with the gradual expansion of its business, Chen Wenqiang's position and influence have become increasingly solid. Although Chen Wenqiang does not want to be arbitrary, his principles must still be adhered to.

At some point, the rainstorm outside the window gradually subsided, and a thin line of rain floated in the sky. The black clouds seemed to rise, gradually turning white.

"It's going to be fine." Cai Yuanpei suddenly spoke.

Oh, Chen Wenqiang looked up at the window, and through the gap in the dark clouds, a long oblique sunlight shone down.

"It's clear." Chen Wenqiang said subconsciously, and then said with a smile: "It's certainly fun to fight in the wind and rain, but maybe you catch a cold?" How good it is now, keep the clouds open and sunrise, and see the bright sunshine again. ”

"Wen Qiang." Cai Yuanpei sighed and shook his head, and said, "Having said that, we must also take care of the emotions of the comrades in the meeting. It's just that I blindly forbear, I'm afraid people's hearts are easy to disperse! ”

This sentence touched Chen Wenqiang's hidden worry, he picked up the cigarette on the table, lit the fire, took a deep breath, and slowly exhaled a trace of smoke.

After a long time, Chen Wenqiang slowly spoke: "Mr. Cai, you are right, but you are not right. The revolution is a big project, and it is naïve to dream of it overnight. Don't look at the Manchu Qing Dynasty's loss of power and humiliation to the outside world, and it was weak, but it was not so easy to overthrow it. The urgency is understandable, and I do not deny the enthusiasm and bravery of many revolutionaries, but the path they take is different, and I can only bless them, but I can never give in. Even if revival is to be dissipated by this, I will remain true to this purpose, believing that the path we have chosen is the most likely to succeed and will do the least harm to the country. ”

"I now also believe that the revolution has a long way to go, and that the overthrow of the Manchu Qing is only the beginning, and that it will take a thousand times more effort to make the country prosperous." Cai Yuanpei nodded and said with emotion: "Although I am shy in the position of president and always feel that my strength is weak, I will always try my best to appease my comrades and prevent the established revolutionary road from going astray. ”

Chen Wenqiang smiled gratefully, paused, and said: "Since Mr. Cai said so, then I will also take a step back and make a plan of action before going to Nanyang, whether it is to sacrifice the flag or make a reputation, it will always relieve you of some pressure." ”

"Assassination?" Cai Yuanpei immediately thought of this method with small actions and quick results.

"Almost." Chen Wenqiang nodded, and said in a deep voice: "Actually, I am more inclined to launch an armed riot, and the location also has a vague goal. First, the riots were more effective in building the name of the Renaissance Society. Second, if the location is right, even if it fails, there must be room for retreat and maneuver, so as not to be completely extinguished; Third, it is best to persist for a long time, even if you can't take the initiative, as long as the flag does not fall, it is a huge encouragement; Fourth, there is such a battlefield, we can continue to replenish personnel and materials, train in battle, and slowly cultivate a team that can fight. ”

"That's a good idea." Cai Yuanpei nodded vigorously, "The choice of location is the key, it is best to be in an area where the Qing army is weakly defended, and it is convenient for supply." You are right, as long as the banner does not fall, even if it escapes in the mountains and forests, it can inspire more revolutionaries and make the reputation of the Revival Association more and more famous. ”

"It takes at least half a year to prepare." Chen Wenqiang looked at Cai Yuanpei with expectant eyes.

"No problem, I can use my status as the president to buy time." Cai Yuanpei nodded and agreed, "The comrades below, I will appease and persuade you." ”

"The specific plan is to be kept secret first, and it is only said that a big operation will be launched in half a year." Chen Wenqiang admonished.

"It's nature." Cai Yuanpei smiled bitterly and said: "The failure of the Changsha Uprising is the reason for the leak. Before the action began, thousands of Hui parties had already gathered in Changsha and finally been detected by the government. By the way, some of the backbone of the Huaxing Association may come to Shanghai and then take refuge in Japan. I think we can fight for it, they are all elite heroes! ”

"President, you can do it." Chen Wenqiang smiled and said, "In Shanghai, let's treat them well, ensure their safety, and explain our purpose to them." If you're like-minded, I don't mind if we're revived. ”

"Then you still have to leave on time and go to Nanyang?" Cai Yuanpei very much hopes that Chen Wenqiang can stay and have a good relationship with those elites.

"It's been postponed several times—" Chen Wenqiang smiled bitterly and made a decision, "I'll go to Nanyang first, not only to raise funds, set up a base, and run a newspaper, but also to prepare for a big operation in half a year." So, there will be no more delays. ”

"It's fine." Cai Yuanpei was a little helpless, and more regretful, so that it was inconvenient for him to tell Chen Wenqiang's identity to those elite masters, so he could only wait for the time to be ripe in the future.

"I'll be back in two or three months." Chen Wenqiang got up and made a few fist-opening gestures with a smile, "Brother Cai, just wait for my good news!" ”

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