Infernal Affairs played to the extent of Chen Wenqiang, and once he turned around and changed his face, it not only dealt a fatal blow to the Qing court, making the revolution in Hunan and Hubei rapid and stable, but also surprised many people and couldn't believe it. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

Tang Hualong, the word Jiwu, the Qing Jinshi, in order to find the road to a strong country to go east to Japan to study. In Japan, he meticulously studied the political systems of various countries in the world and came to the conclusion that the way to China's strong country is not to be revolutionary, but to establish a constitution.

After returning to China, Tang Hualong persevered and spoke out for a constitutional monarchy. He echoed each other with Tan Yanhong, the leader of the Hunan Junxian faction, Zhang Jian, the leader of the Jiangsu Junxian faction, and formed a powerful political force between the government and the opposition.

Although the petition campaign to open the National Assembly did not produce the expected results, Tang Hualong was so surprised that his eyes almost fell to the ground when he was invited by Chen Wenqiang to announce that he wanted revolution and asked him to take up the post of chief civil affairs of Hubei Province.

"Wen, Wenqiang." Tang Hualong stammered a little when he spoke, too suddenly, "This, revolution, you know, I don't approve of revolution......"

"Everyone is a constitutional, of course I know what you think." Chen Wenqiang waved his hand, interrupted Tang Hualong, and said with a smile: "The purpose of the constitution is only to establish a new government. Revolutions can do the same. The bloodshed you fear, the killing you fear, the revolution will try to avoid. Just like now, Hunan, Hubei, Guangdong, and Guangxi are almost all under our control, and they are still relatively stable! If we do not cooperate with the Revolutionary Party at this time, after the great event has been accomplished and the new government is formed, how can we still have the position of the constitutionalists? You see that your courage is far worse than Lao Tan. As soon as they heard me, they immediately took office, drew up a telegram, and waited for me to control the three towns of Wuhan and electrify the whole country. ”

"Old Tan. Does Tan Yanmin have the audacity? Tang Hualong was a little unconvinced, but he was also a little moved.

"You still don't believe me." Chen Wenqiang took out a telegram and handed it to him, "Look! If I hadn't advised Lao Tan not to worry, as soon as this telegram was sent, Shouyi's name would have been him. ”

Tang Hualong read the telegram. I still couldn't tell the truth from the false, thought for a while, looked up at Chen Wenqiang, and said with a wry smile: "Wenqiang, you give me the bottom, how sure is this revolution?" ”

"It's a lie to you, and there's nothing in the world that can be 100% expected to succeed." Chen Wenqiang patted Tang Hualong's shoulder and said earnestly: "Seventy percent sure." Maybe more. Do you know me, and will push you into the fire pit? ”

Tang Hualong frowned, nodded after a while, and said, "Okay, I'll just reluctantly make it difficult." However, you have to send a telegram after taking Wuhan! ”

"That's nature." Chen Wenqiang smiled and said, "Thousands of people will arrive soon, and Li Yuanhong has been persuaded by me. At the very least, the Mixed Association will stand still. You say, take Wuhan. Even the whole of Hubei, what are the difficulties? ”

"With your police, I don't believe there will be much turmoil." Tang Hualong suddenly seemed to remember something, stared at Chen Wenqiang and asked, "What about you, why didn't you sign the telegram?" ”

"Old Tang, why are you so selfish. Just thinking about yourself? Chen Wenqiang rolled his eyes, looked at Tang Hualong's puzzled expression, and explained: "What about Lao Zhang, why don't you help him get a position?" You and Lao Tan have arranged it, and I still have to go to Shanghai. Help the Revolutionary Party take Shanghai and give Lao Zhang a chief of civil affairs in Jiangsu! ”

"Oh, I see, I see." Tang Hualong was quite moved, and nodded again and again, "Wen Qiang, you are still thoughtful." But I've worked hard for you, for our constitutionalists. ”

"In the future, I don't want to call it a constitutional, it's more appropriate to be a constitutional." Chen Wenqiang slowly walked behind Tang Hualong and patted him on the shoulder, "Come, I will introduce you to a few revolutionary elites, you bring in the members of the Consultative Bureau, and everyone will have a meeting to take on the responsibilities of this provincial government." ”

"It's better to wait, look at you, you're in a hurry again." Tang Hualong was pulled up by Chen Wenqiang and muttered to another room, Huang Xing and the others had been waiting for a long time.

Chen Wenqiang's thinking is very strange, and he may also be a little confused, and he can't tell whether he is a revolutionary party or a constitutionalist. But as he said, it should be okay for everyone to be collectively called constitutionalists. Since the general goal is the same, it does not matter whether the new government established has an emperor or not.

Since the confluence was over, Chen Wenqiang pulled Li Yuanhong up, and after observing the meeting for a while, someone reported that the train had entered the station.

The train slowly slid into the platform. The doors of the stuffy tank car were all open in large or small ways, and the officer stood silently at the door, staring coldly outside.

Protected by a group of guards, Wu Luzhen stepped out of the car, dressed in a neat military uniform, shining the stars and squirming the train pedals with spurs.

Xu Chunshan took the lead to meet him, with a self-made pistol on the left and right sides of his waist, and saluted Wu Luzhen with an impeccable military posture: "The first standard is Xu Chunshan, waiting for the commander-in-chief." ”

Wu Luzhen breathed in the fresh air, a smile appeared on his face, and there was no gunfire, which showed that Chen Wenqiang had controlled the situation, or that he was not exposed and fought with the enemy, and his hanging heart finally fell into place.

"How's it going?" Wu Luzhen was led by Xu Chunshan towards the station office area and asked.

"Report to Commander, there's nothing out of the ordinary right now." Xu Chunshan briefly introduced, "The senior officers of the Mixed Association have been controlled by Executive Committee Chen, and our troops only have small operations, and they have not all been launched. ”

"It's better, I'm still worried!" Wu Luzhen said as she raised her hand to the soldiers on guard along the way.

Coming to the door, Xu Chunshan opened the door, and Wu Luzhen and several staff officers walked in.

"Old Wu, you're here." Chen Wenqiang sat behind his desk in a big way, and several senior officers of the mixed association and several of his officers were sitting on chairs against the wall, only Li Yuanhong was also sitting at the table, looking at the map on the table, as if he was discussing something with Chen Wenqiang.

"Lao Li, this is not a stranger!" Chen Wenqiang stood up and smiled at Wu Luzhen: "Li Yuanhong, Lao Wu also knows each other, right?" ”

Wu Luzhen served as an assistant at the Army Primary School under Zhang Zhidong, and although he was not too familiar with Li Yuanhong, he was not a stranger. He knew the whole plan, so he naturally stepped forward very politely to shake hands with Li Yuanhong, and seemed very close and easy-going.

"This time we brought 3,000 people with the car, and the train arrived every three hours. The number of people was two thousand, and the rest of the carriages carried ammunition. Wu Luzhen sat down and said with a smile: "It's been at this speed for the past few days, and with two towns, you can only be sure of fighting with the Northern Army." ”

Two towns of guns! Li Yuanhong's eyes flashed, and the other officers of the mixed association also raised their heads. So. The revolution was not an adventure, but a real prospect of success. Even now, as soon as these 3,000 men and horses arrive, as long as they take the Chuwangtai Armory, they will not be the opponent of the mixed association if they want to resist again.

"Brother Li, I wronged you and the chief of the general staff!" Chen Wenqiang looked at Li Yuanhong and said with a smile: "This is your land, and Commander Wu must also follow your advice." ”

Li Yuanhong smiled bitterly and said, "Your plan is already very good. I am only responsible for the ammunition and the mixed formation, and the officers and soldiers do not move around in the barracks. The critical place is Chuwangtai, the flag camp is unbearable, but it is indispensable to fight. Then there is the Hankou and Jinghan Railway, which is garrisoned by two battalions of the 42nd standard. I gave the order to let them change their guards, and there should be no problem. ”

"Lao Li, when this time comes, you don't have to be meaty!" Chen Wenqiang rolled his eyes with some dissatisfaction. said: "Take out some of the courage of the Han family boys, and order the mixed officers and soldiers to join the revolution." ”

"It's not impossible. But if the troops are mobilized at night, it will inevitably be chaotic, so it is better to stay in the barracks first, and then I will take someone to inspect and give orders at dawn. Li Yuanhong snorted and said, "Of course, if there is any battalion that does not listen to orders. Naturally, I'm going to bounce it. ”

Chen Wenqiang and Wu Luzhen exchanged glances, Chen Wenqiang nodded slightly, and Wu Luzhen understood it.

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"Li Yuanhong is not a capricious villain, although he usually looks like a meat head, but he has to decide. It's easy not to go back. When Chen Wenqiang and Wu Luzhen explained the matter, there were only a few people left in the room, and they were all reliable members of the Revival Society.

"As long as the mixed association does not move, Wuchang can easily settle down." Wu Luzhen looked at the map, "Wen Qiang, do you see that the troops who went out of Wusheng Pass and even the Yellow River Bridge are our own people, or do you want to bring some of them with you?" Wuchang is the logistics pivot button, leaving the mixed association behind, will there be any hidden dangers? ”

"There are not no officers who are loyal to the Qing court, but there are very few." Chen Wenqiang groaned and said: "The follow-up people will arrive in a steady stream, as long as Li Yuanhong can take a firm stand, the mixed association will be fine." But for the sake of safety, we still send our troops to garrison the critical places. Mixed into an association, break up, and mix into our troops as a company, so you don't have to worry about them backing again. ”

"You said that Li Yuanhong is more credible, then I am not too worried." Wu Luzhen pondered for a moment, turned to Huang Xing, and asked, "Mr. Huang, which army is the one with more people in the Xiezhong Party, and I am going to use them first." There is Li Yuanhong above, and there are comrades below, so there should be no problem. ”

Huang Xing took out a list and said: "This is provided by the Revival Association, the Liberation Association, the Alliance, the Communist Society and other groups, on the whole, the first and second battalions of the 41st standard are still good." ”

"Mr. Huang will be aggrieved, let's be the organization minister of the Hubei Military Government first!" Chen Wenqiang smiled and said: "After all, winning the cooperation of the constitutionalists is the key to minimizing the turmoil. As for these official positions, they will still be changed in the end, and it doesn't matter if some are ceded to the constitutionalists first. ”

"My revolution is for the country, for the nation, is it for what official position?" Huang X said with some displeasure: "Comrade Wen Qiang should say less about this in the future, so as not to hurt the hearts of other revolutionary comrades." ”

Are they all so high? Chen Wenqiang said sorry on his lips, but he didn't think so in his heart. In the future, if there is a balance, the revolutionary party, the constitutionalist faction, and the Yuan faction will certainly be inevitable and will be very intense.

The gunshots rang out outside, in the two directions of the governor's yamen and Chu Wangtai, and the direction of Chu Wangtai sounded more intensely, but it also stopped for a while; The governor's yamen rang for a longer time.

It's that easy? Huang Xing and the others were a little surprised, but Chen Wenqiang was full of confidence, chatting with Wu Luzhen with a smile, waiting for the return.

Although the Manchus spared no expense to build a new army, they were afraid that the new army would rise up, so they transferred flag soldiers to defend the new army. And these flag soldiers, but still follow the old old system, even the layout of the barracks, is based on the family unit, the flag soldiers after the adjustment of the guard, the old and the young all live in the barracks, even the children are born in the barracks.

The banner soldiers of the Manchu Qing Dynasty were the interest class enjoying special state allowances, and when men became flag soldiers, they not only received their own food, but also called men's food, and their wives also received a portion, called women's food, and their children also had a share...... These special interests are nothing more than ordinary people at the bottom.

The flag soldiers had guns and cannons in their hands, but their women and children were bare-handed, especially those old and weak women and children. And although the flag soldiers have weapons, how much combat effectiveness do they have?

The troops who went to occupy Chuwangtai were blocked by dozens of flag soldiers, but a burst of gunfire passed, and the flag soldiers fled without a trace. The officers sent by Li Yuanhong conveyed the order, and the officers and soldiers of the mixed association stationed in Chuwangtai opened the gate and gave up the right to guard.

The Inspectorate is the base camp of the 30th Banner Soldiers, and the resistance is fierce because there are many flag soldiers. However, the revolutionary army was taken by surprise and had the advantage of troops, and it was only a matter of time before the battle was resolved.

Reports soon came one after another, and the revolutionary army successfully took over the defense of Chuwangtai, Snake Mountain, Phoenix Mountain and other places, and basically occupied the important heights of Wuchang City, and the victory was laid.

This is the difference between professional and amateur, and those who act are all military professionals, and once they move, it is not trivial, and it is no better than the party and the students who have started an incident. More importantly, the revolutionary army concentrated its forces, and the only ones who really confronted the revolutionary army were the flag soldiers guarding the Governor's Office and Chuwangtai. Therefore, both in numbers and in morale, the revolutionary army had an advantage.

"Lao Li, don't have the intention of retreating, a manly man, you will always move forward if you decide." After Chen Wenqiang saw Li Yuanhong again, he told him the latest news in Wuchang City one by one, and continued to cheer him up, "Even if something goes wrong, how can I not leave a way back?" If you don't feel at ease, leave your family to me and go to Shanghai with me tomorrow morning. It's not a boast, I have foreign friends, I also have money, and I won't let my friends be unlucky. ”

"Wen Qiang, I have received your heart." Li Yuanhong nodded with a smile and said, "Don't underestimate me, since I have promised you, I believe in you, brother, and I will definitely do it to the end." If something really goes wrong, the family really wants to trouble you to keep it safe. ”

"If there is an emergency, you and your family can go to the German Consulate in Hankou for temporary refuge, and my friendship with the Germans is still very deep." Chen Wenqiang patted Li Yuanhong with a smile, "However, I don't think this will happen." Although the revolution is not against the Qing Dynasty and the restoration of the Ming Dynasty, what will it become if the Han people are suppressed by the Manchus again? ”

........................... (To be continued.) )