Chapter 184: Don't stay, force the Qing court
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Chen Wenqiang thought of himself from Chen Yingshi, and after a serious comparison, he still felt that there were many differences. Whether it is self-comforting or objective and accurate, Chen Wenqiang does not think that he is the kind of person Chen Yingshi is.
"Eyes will be repaid, ruthless, unscrupulous." Facing Du Yuesheng, who saw off Chen Yingshi and came to receive the opportunity, Chen Wenqiang first made a brief evaluation in three words.
Du Yuesheng's impression of Chen Yingshi was only on the surface, after all, the contact time was short, and there was no Chen Wenqiang's ability, hearing Chen Wenqiang's evaluation, he couldn't help frowning.
"Sir, such a person shall not be kept." Du Yuesheng quickly said his decision, and then explained: "I heard from my subordinates that this Chen Yingshi has a bold temperament, and since joining the Green Gang, he is known for his quick speech, quick ideas, quick means, and quick actions. Originally, I was thinking of recruiting his talents, thinking that we were the backbone of Xingyitang. Since the gentleman has asserted this, this man must not be left to sit on his throne. ”
Chen Wenqiang squinted his eyes and thought for a while, and finally hardened his heart, and said coldly: "The action must be careful and meticulous, and it must not be implicated in Xingyitang." You must know that Chen Yingshi is not only a member of the Green Gang, but also the backbone of the Alliance. If you don't get it right, it's a lot of trouble. ”
It is undeniable that Chen Yingshi is a talent, who can regroup and open up the situation in Shanghai at the trough of the alliance, although he is still in contact with gang figures, but he has gradually moved from empty words to practice, and his ability cannot be underestimated.
If it is just like this, Chen Wenqiang will maintain his bottom line and will not be murderous. It is precisely the ruthlessness and violence hidden in Chen Yingshi's personality that makes Chen Wenqiang vigilant and will never allow him to exert his power.
At the same time, getting rid of Chen Yingshi, the most capable leader of the alliance in China, is a desperate gamble. Most of them will end in premature death. Shanghai, in particular, was a territory that Chen Wenqiang had to absolutely control, and the League would never be allowed to intervene when he was already 90% sure.
"Chen Yingshi recruited the Qing Gang as his wings, and often went in and out of restaurants, teahouses, theaters, bathhouses, and brothels, so it was not difficult to start." Du Yuesheng assured Chen Wenqiang more confidently, "The subordinates will come up with a reason that does not make people suspect that they will come to Xingyitang." I will also ask my husband before acting, and I will do it after he agrees. ”
"Then I'll leave it to you." Chen Wenqiang smiled faintly and said, "The affairs are complicated, and I really don't have extra energy. A good student to do it, the day of turning from black to white is not far off, whether you are an official or a rich man, it is up to you. ”
"Sir, rest assured, the moon is born and the death force is fixed." Du Yuesheng hurriedly stood up and bowed, and said, "Follow Mr." In order to fly Huang Tengda, if Yuesheng doesn't even understand this, wouldn't it be in vain? ”
"Feihuang Tengda, good." Chen Wenqiang waved his hand and said with a smile: "If you have this heart, I will also fulfill it." Moreover, only loyalty and a bright future are possible. It will definitely blow your mind. ”
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Shanghai is the birthplace of Chen Wenqiang. It can also be regarded as the area where he is most sure of recovery.
The merchant group was formed from Shanghai, and many members of the Fuxing Society and Xingyitang were installed. Together with the personnel of other revolutionary groups in the Revolutionary Front, there was no major problem with the control of the merchant groups. And the patrol police in Shanghai were also very infiltrated by Chen Wenqiang, and if it comes to fighting, these patrol officers are not good at all. It is neither a reliance nor an obstacle.
As for the Shanghai army, there are not many troops, and the combat effectiveness is not strong, and Chen Wenqiang did not pay much attention to it.
Shanghai Customs Road, Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau, and Daqing Bank are all in Shanghai. It can be said that there is pay and arms, and Chen Wenqiang must take it. If the armed forces of the merchant group are not enough, he still has a backup plan, and it is not too difficult to transport more than 1,000 elite soldiers and strong generals from Guangzhou by ship.
As far as Chen Wenqiang's judgment is concerned, it may not be necessary to fight hard and viciously to take Shanghai, and Shanghai is the center of political activities in the south, and once it is recovered, the blow and shock to the Qing court will be not trivial.
Of course, the support and participation of the constitutionalists was not only important for the liberation of Shanghai, but also crucial to the success of the entire revolution. Chen Wenqiang can use his position and influence in the constitutionalist faction to persuade and guide, but the timing must be grasped well. Moreover, it would be better for the Qing court to make a big mistake that disappointed the constitutionalists, or to achieve a first victory in the launch of the revolution, which would be more conducive to the defection and cooperation of the constitutionalists.
At that time, the development of new interest groups was allowed and even supported by the Qing court, and it was a great step forward in the formation of a new social atmosphere and the creation of a new system. But what are the consequences of widening the avenues for participation in public affairs and leaving public affairs to the public for discussion? The Qing court apparently did not expect that the development of the new trend of thought was beyond their control.
If, before 1908, it was able to control new currents of thought and prevent them from posing any serious threat to the old centers of power, most of the members of the chambers of commerce, the autonomous councils, and other new organizations remained loyal subjects, but after 1908 their political expectations increased dramatically. They insisted on new demands, which, when not met, would cause widespread discontent and a broader anti-Qing coalition.
On the one hand, the imperial government was under pressure to open up unprecedented avenues for political participation among all strata of society, and on the other hand, political pressure was increasing as the emerging class of the gentry continued to make more radical demands.
The continuation of the revolution in the South-West is clearly being exploited by the constitutionalists, who have made their political position more clear to the government and expressed their willingness to continue to cooperate firmly with the authorities, subject to the satisfaction of further political conditions that they have put forward.
In the same way, revolutionary propaganda is being understood and accepted by the constitutionalists. There is nothing wrong with a republic, there are still local councillors, there is still a congress, except that there is no emperor, the result seems to be much the same. And for the emperor's feelings, how many constitutionalists can there be?
The election of the provincial councils did not satisfy the constitutionalists. Even in the course of the election process, the members were fighting for new rights and were strongly dissatisfied that the powers of the Consultative Council were subject to the supervision of the Governor.
However, the Qing court did not want to make any further concessions, at least for the time being. If the provincial advisory bureaus are given the power to legislate and can also put forward bills to protect sovereignty, this will undoubtedly make the nature of the legislative organs and power organs of the advisory bureaus stronger, rather than advisory organs firmly controlled by the government and subordinate to them. This is obviously seriously inconsistent with the original intention of the Qing court and runs counter to it.
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