1908 Far East Maniac Chapter 122 Qing Court Secret Envoy

A beautiful four-wheeled carriage ran over the potholed streets. The drama turned the passengers in the car upside down|. Although this feeling is no different from the streets of the capital. But the passengers still noticed something unusual through the windows.

"Shoko. What are the Liba building in the middle of that road? A passenger asked Rao Hanxiang, who was sitting opposite, curiously.

"That's not Liba. That's a road construction worker. It was a traffic booth that was repaired. There was a traffic cop standing above it. Command traffic. Two flags in hand. One red and one green. Green passes. The stop of the red. Who dares to violate. Buckle it on the spot. This is also one of the new policies of Commander-in-Chief Zhao's office. The road will be repaired in the future. Drive the tram. If a few come to Wuhan again. Maybe you don't have to take a carriage. Rao Hanxiang said with a smile.

"What if we walk? What about the traffic cops? The man asked again.

"Then he can't take care of it. But don't jaywalk. Especially at the street entrance. of the zebra crossing. Rao Hanxiang replied.

"Ho Zebra Crossing"-"

"This ...... Now Hanyang is building roads. I haven't painted it yet. Actually, it's the white line that is drawn on it. It's similar to the pattern of a zebra. Hence the name...... Don't ask me what a zebra is. I haven't seen it either. Rao Hanxiang wiped the cold sweat on his forehead. No way. These flag-bearers from the capital are too uninformed. But they don't seem to blame it. After all. There are indeed few Chinese who have seen zebra crossings in this era. Actually, don't talk about zebra crossings. Not many people have ever seen a train. There is this kind of transportation in the rent, and then there is it in Jincheng. That was what Yuan Shikai learned from foreigners when he was doing the New Deal a few years ago. This tram Wuhan does not have. There are now only two cities in China that have trams. One is Shanghai. The other is Tianjin.

So. At present, Wuhan's public transportation industry is mainly supported by horse-drawn carriages.

The passengers of this carriage were all banner men except Rao Hanxiang. The leader is called Jilu. He was the deputy minister of the Qing court's internal affairs office. The rest of them are also secretaries of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. There is a Qing generation. The Interior Office is in charge of palace affairs. Such as ceremonies, finances, prison guards, and so on. In fact, it is the emperor's butler. Although it is fat shortage. But because the stakes are high. The head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the second ministers are usually appointed by the members of the Imperial Family, and they are all people who can be trusted by the Imperial Family. Some errands that were inconvenient to be handed over to foreign ministers fell on them.

I went to Wuhan on an errand. Lu was ordered by secret order, but because he had always been tight-lipped about it. What is the purpose of this trip to Wuhan? Even the few flag men who were traveling with him didn't know very well.

In fact, Jilu came to Wuhan for only one purpose: to gain his trust with Zhao Beihui, commander-in-chief of the Republican Army. However, find a way to persuade him to support a constitutional monarchy.

In order to buy off Commander-in-Chief Zhao. He named him the "King of Hubei". than the lighting generation of Nanmu precedent. By his Zhao clan Shizhen Hubei. The prince is hereditary.

For this trip to Wuhan. Jilu had no faith at all. But the court secretly ordered it down. He had no choice but to bite the bullet. With a few reliable clerks. Bring treasure beauties. Left Beijing overnight and went south. Take the train straight to Hankow. Then he took Prince Qing's handwritten letter. I first went to Wuchang to meet with Li Yuanhong, speaker of the Hubei Assembly.

Li Yuanhong and Yi are old acquaintances. That's why he became the co-ordinator. It's all thanks to the help of Yi's "Qingna Company". Cause. In a sense. Yi is Li Yuanhong's "Bole".

Yi 1 - A meeting with Zhao Bei. However, there is no guarantee that the commander-in-chief will receive Jilu.

Jilu stayed at the Hankou Hotel for a few days. Until today. Li Yuanhong just came with the news. Let them go to the Commander-in-Chief today. But Li Yuan did not come in person. Instead, he sent his copywriter Rao Hanxiang to accompany him. The group ran from Hankou to Hanyang. Rode in a carriage sent by the commander-in-chief. Go straight to the military government guest house converted from the Hanyang County Ya.

All the way. Jilu has been silent. Thinking about how to persuade Zhao Bei to agree with a constitutional monarchy. So. There was no interference with the few uninformed attachés. Let them ask questions. Actually, as the Minister of the Interior. Jilu took the tram that Yuan Shikai bought back to China in Tianjin. He even installed a telephone in the house. The New Deal at the end of the Qing Dynasty was more than just a showmanship. There are also some practical achievements. It's a pity that it's superficial. It's just a little bit of an embellishment. It is not possible to bring this breathing dynasty back to life in the slightest. On the contrary, it broadened the horizons of the people. More restless.

The carriage drove into Hanyang Fortress through a gap in the city wall. A few flag men asked curiously. The gap was originally opened by Republican artillery shells during the Battle of Hanyang. Later, it was suggested that the walls should be repaired. But was rejected by Zhao Beiyi. The commander-in-chief even proposed. In addition to preserving a few gates and an attached section of the city wall. All other walls should be demolished. Convenient transportation in and out of the city. Of course. At present, the demolition work has not yet begun. Because the war really ends. Maybe when the walls will come in handy. But no one paid any attention to the gaps in the walls. but it has become a convenient door for the people to enter and exit.

Waited for the junta to entertain. The carriage stopped. Rao Hanxiang led Jilu and others out of the car. Look up. But I saw that there was a black pressure outside the yamen. Young men dressed in various costumes are lining up to take pictures at the entrance of the yamen. A few soldiers wearing armbands of "current affairs speakers" were busy picking up a camera. There is also a cinema player next to it. But no one did it. Presumably this movie has just been filmed.

"In photography. Those people were all revolutionary heroes who came from outside. I've lived here for a while, and the Commander-in-Chief has passed it one by one. Now they are about to support the revolution in Henan, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Anhui. Make a shadow before you go. Rao Hanxiang explained to several people.

Jilu and others were silent. This reminds me of my identity as a flag man. It seems that this group of photographers wants to "revolutionize" the object. Fortunately, everyone changed their clothes when they went out. It's not like being a businessman. Just by their bannermen. I had to be beaten half to death on the spot. Of course. It's just their guess. As a matter of fact. The republican junta has long since issued an order. Abolish the Bannerman privilege. All ethnic groups live together on an equal footing. provoked the flag man for no reason.

Rao Hanxiang took Li Yuanhong's post and walked into the yamen first. After a while, an officer accompanied Han Xiang out and said to Ji, "The commander-in-chief is invited." Come with me. ”

Rao Hanxiang said goodbye and left. Lu and the others walked into the yamen and were carefully searched by several soldiers. The officer led them through the corridor. Outside a wing room next to the garden, he stopped and pushed open the hidden door. said: "Commander-in-chief. The man has arrived. ”

"Ask them to come in. Yiren. You lead your troops to guard the outside. I don't agree. No one is allowed to come near! A young voice came from the room.

Jilu and others rushed in. It was dark in the wing. There was only a lighted lantern on the table, and a picture was pressed on it, and an officer of the year was drawing on it with a pen. Two guards stood behind him with short guns, and several were busy at the windows. Remove the paper and the flutes. A few large pieces of glass aside. Looks like they were going to replace the window with glass.

The officer raised his head and glanced at Jilu and the others. Put down the pencil in your hand. straightened up and said, "The contemptible person is Zhao Bei." Word vibrating. Commander-in-Chief of the Republican Army. Governor of the Hubei Military Government. Commander-in-Chief of the Revolutionary Forces in Central China. How many are the Qing messengers who came from the capital? Li Songqing told me about you a few days ago. But I was very busy at the time. I don't have time to see you. Today, I'm working after lunch. I'll meet you. There are chairs over there. A few please. ”

Jilu patted his cuffs expressionlessly. Xiang Zhao Bei hit a thousand. Said: "In the next step." Say hello to the Governor. And he did so. The flag officers had no choice but to salute. First meeting. Because I couldn't find out the temper of the commander. Neither the objects nor the beauties were brought, but this number of gifts cannot be left unfilled.

Zhao Bei lowered his head and said "um". said, "You're welcome. A few people sit down for a while. Wait for those guests to come. It's not too late for us to talk. Come. Tea for several guests. ”

Jilu was surprised. "How many more guests?" he asked. I wonder what the commander-in-chief means? ”

Zhao Bei raised his head. He said, "You ought to come for the sake of a constitutional monarchy?" Tell the truth. In the past few days, people who have come to discuss with me for the sake of a constitutional monarchy have come to Shanghai for several good peace talks, and you will not talk about it. You just want to come to me to do a behind-the-scenes deal. That's a bit of a superfluous. Since you're all for the same thing. Demand. Let's have a closed-door meeting today. Everybody, open. Have a good talk. ”

Jilu stayed for a moment. only to find that the words I had thought of were useless. I sat on a chair and held kung fu tea for a while. When I was guessing what Commander-in-Chief Zhao meant. Those guests have already arrived.

A Nguyen Trunn. I came with Yang Du. They are Yuan Shikai's representatives. Tsing Yi hat. Dashing.

A Liu Yi. It represents the League. The tense face does not look angry and arrogant.

A Li He. It represents the Liberation Society. is also dressed in leather shoes with Liu Yi. Spirits.

Plus Jilu's side. It's a four-way people. Count the Republican Army into account. It's just that the five people are gathered together.

The people have arrived. Zhao Bei's put away picture. Walked over to the table and rubbed his hands. He said, "You are invited to come today. It's a great honor. Now that everyone has arrived. So. Let's start talking. Speak one's mind. Put your claims in plain sight. Don't hide it. ”

After speaking. Zhao Bei sat on top of himself. Grab the hot tea and savor it. From time to time, I raised my head and glanced at it a few times.

Everyone looked at each other and was speechless. also picked up the tea cup and tasted tea. But the kung fu tea tastes nothing in the mouth.

"Since you don't want to say it first. So it's up to me to start with it. Zhao Bei put down the tea. Stood up.

"The revolutionary army is thriving. The world is so. The old era is over. A new era begins. The so-called "trend of the times is mighty." Those who follow it prosper. Those who rebel die. ”。 There are only two paths in front of me right now. One is a republic. One is Junxian. Which path is better? I thought. Of course, the republic is better than the king. ”

Seeing that Jilu was about to speak. Zhao Bei hurriedly waved his hand. said: "Listen to me first." I know. Kiyo will not be willing to abdicate like this. One is the fear of losing rule. Hermes-Epitek retaliates. Second, there is no skill. to be the master. Nothing will be done. I'm afraid that I won't have anything to eat. will starve to death. ”

Hear here. Liu Yi and Li He laughed. The imperial power is so simply reduced to a matter of eating. Although it is vulgar. But there is no doubt that the key is grasped.

Person. It's all about eating. On top of this. There is no difference between the emperor and the common people.

Zhao Bei also smiled. continued: "Actually, in my opinion. These two problems are easy to solve. The republic was founded. Naturally, the constitution should be promulgated. Use the law to protect civil rights. After the abdication of Kiyomuro. It's not that I'm a pariah. Rather, it is a member of the country. Of course, it also enjoys the protection of the law. Let alone. There is no such thing as a "pariah" in a republic. All citizens are treated equally. All equal. So. Kiyo did not have to worry about retribution after his abdication. There is legal protection. As long as you don't break the law. Do not divide the country. Members of the Qing family are protected by law. As for the issue of eating. Better solution. After the Republic. The "hardcore crop" of the banner man for more than 200 years is definitely going to end. Considering that most of the royal family members are people who are not diligent and do not distinguish between grains and grains. and told them to go and earn their own money and eat at once. It's true that some strong people are difficult. So, ah. I recommend. Do not give certain preferential treatment to the abdicated royal family. For example, - years to some years. Offering year. In the past few years. Let him learn the craft of making a living on his own. Then you won't starve to death. ”

Speaking of which. Zhao Bei stopped. I glanced at the expressions of the crowd. Then sit back in your chair. Pick up the teacup. I tasted it without taking a bite.

The one he was familiar with, in history. The conditions for clearing the room were first proposed by Yuan Shi. It took advantage of the psychology of the Southern revolutionaries in establishing a republican form of government. Left a small imperial tail for Chinese society. It's hard to make a country within a country in the Forbidden City. Moreover, it also made it easier for Japan to intervene in the issue of northeast China in the future. Therefore. The preferential treatment policy is a double-edged sword. It can quickly determine the republic. It also laid the groundwork for the restoration of the Manchu Dynasty.

Right now. Due to Zhao Bei's intervention. The course of history has been distorted. Yuan Shikai can no longer turn his hands and hands like he did in that period of history. The noodles are completely controlled in the hands of Beiyang. In this time and space. Yuan Shikai's power could only control the northern provinces. The southern provinces were either under the control of the revolutionaries. Either it is in the hands of Yuan Shikai's political enemies. Yuan Shikai can no longer play duplicitous. His "usurper" features have been undoubtedly exposed. This. Not only did the people of the party see it. The feudal officials of the Qing court also saw it. So. Yuan Shikai has not many cards to play in his hand. The preferential conditions for clearing the house have become a chicken rib for him. There is no need to use this chicken rib to lure the Qing court to cede the country. For him. It seems more advantageous to coerce the Son of Heaven to order the unsubordinate. Therefore. He will hold on to a "constitutional monarchy". Can't control the leather. At least it can control the old and young remnants of the Manchu Qing Dynasty.

But Zhao Bei decided to turn the wheel of this history again. Put it back in its original position. Of course. This time, the preferential treatment conditions for cleaning will become more stringent. And. Nor did he intend to leave a politically feudal tail.

This is the "honey-smeared poison" that Zhao Bei prepared for the Qing court. The Qing court knew that it was poisonous. But I don't want to swallow it. If cause and effect are not swallowed. Then you can't even eat that bit of honey in your mouth. Although the little honey is pitiful.

The Qing court had no choice. But Yuan Shikai had a choice.

This poison was intended for the Qing court. It was also prepared for Yuan Shikai. It's up to whomever closes his mouth tighter.