The battlefield of Hankou, which was in full swing, slowly became relaxed, and although the Beiyang Army still fired guns and artillery every day, and the offensive continued, it did not have the scene of a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood and a sea of life and death that the previous days were. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo

The battle of Yangxia in history lasted more than 40 days, although the revolutionary army fought bravely and even organized a counteroffensive (somewhat blind), but the equipment and training were not as good as the Beiyang army, coupled with the lack of discipline of all walks of life, and the tactics used were incorrect, and they lost Hankou and Hanyang one after another, and suffered heavy losses. If it weren't for Yuan Shikai's ambitions and self-respect, Wuchang would be difficult to keep.

Now, the situation has changed, Wuchang is not the place of righteousness, the political significance is not very great, even if it is lost, it will not affect the overall situation. Moreover, the Wuchang Uprising was dominated by the Fuxing Society, and in history, those small groups such as the Communist Association and the Literary Society only played a supporting role, which also avoided the consequences of multiple orders and chaotic commands. Coupled with the rational deployment of the General Staff, the momentum was like a bamboo at first, and the revolutionary army occupied Wushengguan, an important place for soldiers, and the battle was fierce, but the result was different.

The war was a little calmer, but on the surface, the General Staff of the Revolutionary Army was still busy nervously. The reconnaissance personnel scattered all over the place closely watched the movements of the Beiyang Army, constantly bringing artillery from the rear, making up for their own shortcomings and enhancing their combat effectiveness.

Although the war seems to be deadlocked, success or failure does not lie in the battlefield, but in the arrangement behind the backs of the parties and the private negotiations between the parties.

However, the revolutionary military government was not affected by anything, and after the provincial delegates elected Song Fuhua, the chairman of the provisional government, the provisional government was officially proclaimed.

"After learning that the representatives of the provinces had elected the chairman of the government, all the military and academic circles danced and celebrated with each other, and all the residents of the shops prepared incense and lanterns to show their joy. In front of the junta. More with five-color electric lamps, arranged into a pattern, its brilliance is new, although white and yellow children, all of them are called long live the Republic of China. ”

Although these articles resorting to newspapers are suspected of being showy and exaggerated, they can be vigorously publicized at this time. It proves that the republic has won the hearts of the people and is supported by the people.

The newly established Provisional Revolutionary Government, on the other hand, continued to exercise its functions and powers with vigor and resoluteness, displaying vigor and pioneering spirit.

The Guangdong military government sent a telegram to the whole country, announcing the implementation of local town, township, and village autonomy in Guangdong and Guangxi, and promulgating a law on fixed rents and fixed taxes, which was also published in the newspapers.

“…… The suffering of the Chinese people is unique in the world, and the people are so hard that they do not toss and turn...... For the sake of the people, a little respite, a little bit of vitality. The junta hereby proclaims the introduction of the Law on Fixed Rent and Tax, which limits the land rent to 37.5 per cent of the total harvest of 1909, to which it must be reduced if the original rent is higher than this, and not to be increased if the original rent is lower than this amount......"

The Guangzhou military government implemented the law of fixed rents and taxes, self-government below the county level, and reduced or exempted two-thirds of the agricultural tax.

No one would have thought that a newly formed military junta would dare to waive such a large amount of revenue on its own territory. In addition, local self-government has been effectively implemented, albeit at the county level and below. Compared with the procrastination that has been advocated for many years and has not been implemented since the end of the Qing Dynasty, this can definitely be regarded as vigorous and resolute.

After a brief silence, other newspapers in China finally began to applaud. No matter which side of the force is, they will talk about benefiting the country and the people, but they are only hanging on the moon in the sky. The painted pie, except for the longing of people's hearts, rarely becomes a reality.

The Guangzhou military government abolished the levy, reduced the agricultural tax, and lowered the land rent. Every step is a good policy that is good for the country and the people. Dare to be the first in the world, consistent with words and deeds, this is enough to make people admire. Regardless of the junta's intentions, it is not important in terms of the actual benefits to the people.

As a matter of fact, compared with the agricultural tax, the miscellaneous taxes and miscellaneous taxes attached to the agricultural tax are several times more than the main item, and the tax reduction and exemption of the Guangzhou military government greatly exceeds the losses incurred by the landlords because of the rent reduction. This irrefutable fact suddenly blocked the mouths of these ill-intentioned people. Since it can win people's hearts, it shows that there is nothing wrong with this thing itself, but why not implement it elsewhere? Since the landlord's income has not been impacted, how can we talk about squeezing?

After all, the peasants benefited from the rent reduction, the landlords increased their income because of the tax cut, and the merchants benefited from the abolition of the centijin, but only the Guangzhou military government, which was selfless and dedicated to serving the people, suffered a loss and lost a large amount of income in vain. Isn't that moving, isn't that admirable?

The process of industrialization is based on the development of agriculture, and the policies introduced by the Guangdong military government are not original, but draw on ancient experience.

At the end of the Ming Dynasty and the beginning of the Qing Dynasty, when the Great Western Army was running Yunnan, it promulgated a feasible and effective policy of land endowment, "with a total of ten points, four points for the officials, and six points for the people." This policy was characterized by the reduction of the land rent originally collected by the landlords from more than half to one-tenth, which greatly reduced the rate of exploitation; It also ensured a stable income for the army and the regime. Although the landlords were disgruntled, they were still able to collect a part of it, and they lived there, reducing hostility.

Since the tax amount is divided into shares, the landlords can no longer exploit them at will, the peasants' enthusiasm for production has generally increased, and the achievements in autumn have been "twice as good as in the past." Year after year, "the people have grown abundantly, and the soldiers and the people are as happy as ever."

The law on rent and tax reduction was formed after repeated collective deliberations and trial implementation in the southwest base areas. This is very different from the situation in which many developing countries or regions, in the process of artificially promoting industrialization, deliberately provide capital reserves for the development of the industrial sector by exploiting or sacrificing the development of the agricultural sector.

For example, in conjunction with the rent reduction plan, there are some corresponding measures, such as the lease term cannot be terminated at will; The minimum lease term is five years; If the tenant farmer has not breached the lease, the lease must be renewed at the end of the lease to ensure that the tenant farmer can invest in the land with confidence.

The junta also sold public land confiscated from recalcitrant and corrupt Manchu officials to landless peasants, allowing each household to buy ten mu, which could be paid in ten-year instalments in crops or cash. The price set in 10-year instalments, plus the interest (4%), taxes and other charges, is about 37.5 per cent of the regulated rent that the original tenant farmer would have paid when he rented the land.

In this way, there will be no immediate impact on landlords whose main income is from rental income. Meantime. The junta also announced that the agricultural tax would be reduced to one-third of its original level, and that most of the exorbitant taxes would be waived, so that the forces of opposition would be greatly reduced, thus eliminating to the greatest extent possible the source of political instability and social instability, and thus obtaining the cooperation of the landlords for the fixed rent and taxation law. The foundation has been laid for its smooth implementation.

In addition, the Bank of China has also decided to provide farmers with small interest-free loans of 20 yuan per household, so as to provide initial start-up capital for poor rural households.

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Shanghai.

"Really, really rich!" Hu Hanmin slapped the newspaper on the table and said enviously and jealously.

"Yes, the joint venture bank has been in operation for many years and has made very good profits. Absorbing a large amount of capital, coupled with the credibility that has been painstakingly established, the strength is indeed strong. Wang Mengnan sighed: "With this solid foundation and its guarantee to the Bank of China, the banknotes issued can be strong enough to pass through the southern provinces." ”

"Yes, they use paper money, we can also print our own money!" Hu Hanmin seems to have been inspired by something. Overjoyed, he exclaimed: "When will our Bank of China be established, you said you want to prepare." Why do you only hear the sound of the stairs and not see anyone coming down? ”

Wang Mengnan smiled bitterly and slowly explained: "How can it be so easy to open a bank and print money, there is no certain gold and silver reserves. Printing money is like waste paper! Only by relying on strong capital and years of credibility, and with the backing of the Revival Association, do people dare to issue stocks and bonds, and the printed banknotes can also be recognized by the people. What about us, alas. There is a gap in strength! ”

Hu Hanmin blinked, although he didn't understand very well, but he also understood the general idea, and sat back in his chair dejectedly. Gap, I don't know there is a gap? The revival will be far-sighted and accumulative, and only now is it gradually seeing the true power of others. As for the Alliance, if you start from the Xingzhong Society, it has a longer history than the Revival Association, and Mr. Sun's fame is much greater than these rising stars, but why, unknowingly, he was left so far behind. In terms of the army, the territory, the talents, and the financial resources, there is nothing that can compare with others.

Moreover, Chen Wenqiang did what he said, and after relaying a verbal notice of similar warning to the League through Charlie Song, he waited only one day before taking action. The merchant groups, patrol police, and concession patrols, plus some regular troops left behind in Shanghai, mercilessly purged and cracked down on the miscellaneous armed forces.

Regardless of whether it is called the League or in the name of some other revolution, it will either accept reorganization or surrender and be dismissed. Those who commit crimes should be caught, and those who should be killed should be killed, with a clear and resolute attitude.

Ying Guixin and other Qinghong gang figures, just a few days after they became the "revolutionary party", they were all eliminated, and Ying Guixin was shot to death indiscriminately. In just a few days, the gangs and miscellaneous armed forces under the banner of revolution were completely eliminated, and the League lost its only armed force.

Thinking of this, Hu Hanmin let out a long sigh, what kind of virtue those subordinates were, he didn't know, but he didn't rely on these loose and undisciplined reckless parties, where did they come from, but now, Chen Wenqiang is really ruthless.

"Meng Nan, you can think of another way." Hu Hanmin said with a wry smile: "It is a matter of the great cause of the revolution, and this Bank of China must be established. If you go to visit the financial and industrial giants in Shanghai, many of them have some contacts with our alliance in the past, so they won't sit idly by at this time, right? ”

Wang Mengnan sighed and nodded reluctantly and helplessly. But I knew very well in my heart that there was no hope for this matter.

After the attack of the Renaissance Society's armed forces, everyone can see that the Renaissance Society and the Alliance are not dealing with each other. And the Revival Society is wealthy, who will follow the Alliance?

"Mr. Sun is coming back, and I don't know how disappointed I should be when I see such a scene." Hu Hanmin grabbed his hair in annoyance, "Looking at the country, there is no place where the alliance club has recovered, and there is not a blue sky and white sun flag fluttering. It's the same revolution, and it's the revival society's reluctance, it's, it's—"

Wang Mengnan shook his head with a wry smile, turned around and quietly retreated.

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Be brave!

My brother, my sister!

Keep moving!

No matter what happens, freedom always has to be insisted upon;

Rebel!

Down with the tyrant!

The battle intensified with many fierce sirens and constant advance and retreat.

Rebel!

Shoot at the tyrant with a bullet!

We want to,

The victory was great.

The formation of the Provisional Government meant that the revolution entered the next stage. It is to take a little rest and rectify, and to strive for a cheap victory with compromise and peace talks; Or continue to march bravely and completely bury the Manchus and the old bureaucracy with blood and sacrifice. In Chen Wenqiang's view, this question has no value to consider at all.

It is not that Chen Wenqiang does not know how to temporarily show weakness in order to pride the enemy's army, but the nature of the revolution determines that he must grit his teeth and hold on. The revolutionary camp is a coalition of several political forces, and despite the momentum and the dominance of the revival group, there is also a danger of being divided. The continuous battle is the flag, the drum of war, everyone looks at it, hears it, and moves. As long as the banner of revolution does not fall, the people's hearts can be united, the pressure on the enemy can continue, and the situation in the north will take a turn for the better.

The current situation is somewhat similar to the three-legged tripod, the Southern Revolutionary Army, the Beiyang Army represented by Yuan Shikai in the north, and the dying Manchu court. The Beiyang Army was strong, and it was difficult for the revolutionary army to gain an advantage in eagerness.

However, with the successive independence of the southern provinces, the revolutionary army will have an increasingly obvious advantage in terms of economic strength and human resources.

The war at Wushengguan continued, and the recovery of Nanjing added a bundle of dry wood to the raging flames of the revolution.

At this time in Nanjing, Zhang Xun was not yet the general of Jiangning, and the governor of Liangjiang was Fan Zengxiang of the Political Envoy Office, and Duan Fang was dismissed because he sent someone to take pictures at the funeral of the Empress Dowager Cixi.

Liu Zhijie, the Fifth Association of the Soviet Army, this Association Army, with a complete number of personnel, is a team with better weapons and equipment in Jiangsu. Liu Shan comforted the soldiers, the military training was also good, the military discipline was strict, and this strong team was called the "iron-blooded man". And Liu joined the Revival Society when he was a student at the Japanese Non-commissioned Officer School, and has been lurking until now.

Lin Shuqing, joined the Fuxing Society in 1908, and led the Zhenjiang 35th Standard Uprising, in the coalition army to attack Nanjing, the first to lead the army into the city from the Taiping Gate.

Xu Shaozhen, the commander of the Ninth Town, had an indecisive personality and hesitated in the process of the uprising, but in the end he joined the revolution because of his sense of nationality and the inspiration of Zhao Sheng, the old department.

Without the desperate resistance of the Beiyang warrior Zhang Xun, under the fierce offensive of the revolutionary army on both land and water, the Nanjing New Army revolted one after another, and the battle with the Jiangfang Army and the patrol battalion was fierce but not cruel. Naval guns, as well as cannons drawn from the Shanghai Manufacturing Bureau, played a key role in the battle, and Nanjing was restored without the blood shed of history, and the citizens were tragically killed.

The liberation of the southern capital not only has great political significance, but also has extremely high military value. Going north along the Jinpu Road, you can threaten Shandong Zhili and form the Northern Expedition of the Eastern Front. The voice of the Northern Expedition also became loud with the recovery of Nanjing, and the call that the revolutionary provisional government should be moved to Nanjing immediately also appeared frequently in the newspapers. (To be continued.) )