1908 Far East Maniac Chapter 171 Internal and external difficulties

The crowd was silent. Rest and concentrate. Waiting for Yuan Shihuo.

But to the surprise of everyone. Yuan Shikai did not get angry. Just after a moment of silence. He asked lightly: "Is there any news?" Sa Zhenbing nodded. said: "There is more than one person who came to report. There were also several telegrams with the same content. The Navy's river defense fleet has indeed left the Gaochang Temple. Sailing along the Huangpu River. I'm afraid that I've reached the mouth of the Yangtze River now. ”

As soon as the words fell. A man rushed in outside the door. It was none other than Zhao Bingjun, the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Presidential Office. He looked angry and ruined. He also held a telenewspaper in his hand. Stepping through the door, he glanced at everyone. That's when we slowed down. walked to Yuan Shikai's side without saying a word. Whisper a few words. The telegram was presented.

Shikai glanced at the telegram. couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Skinny." Or you're right. Zhao Bei's electrification really confused a group of people. Tang Xiang really led the fleet away. Wisdom. Tell me about it. What the hell is going on. ”

Zhao Bingjun nodded. He straightened up and said, "The telegram was taken by the British minister, Mr. Zhu Erdian. According to the report of the British Consul in Shanghai. Around 8 a.m. today. The river defense fleet stationed at the Gaochang Temple in Shanghai lifted anchor without authorization. Sail away from the Huangpu River. It is intended to swim upriver from the Yangtze River. Travel to Hubei. Before leaving. Tang Xiangming also made an announcement. Claiming that this westward advance was in response to the Republican Army. Defend San. When he left, he also took away a group of people. Quite a few are hot-headed students and workers. Shouting slogans all the way. Not only to bring down rìben. It is also necessary to recover foreign concessions. The matter was in an uproar. The British minister was worried. Such a move could trigger an all-out war between China and China. At that time. Britain will not be able to mediate. Now the British finally persuaded Rìben to send a fleet to temporarily retreat to Jiujiang to stand by. The Jiangfang fleet will inevitably pass through Jiujiang on its way to Hubei. If you fight with the rì fleet stationed in Jiujiang, the situation will be even more difficult to clean up. ”

Everyone was stunned. Fortunately, there is a telegram from the bottom of the ice. Not surprising. It's just that if this matter continues to develop. I'm afraid that there will really be a big fight between the two countries.

"What to do? How? ”

Yang Du's anxious group turned. To Sa Bing heel. It's a good idea. said: "Sati Governor only has to make a big trip for you. Take the train to the lake. Change horses again. rì cheng. It must be in time to stop the fleet before Admiral Tang arrives at Jiujiang. On how. It is necessary to avoid going to war in China. ”

Sa Zhenbing spread his hands. said: "I can't command that fleet. Otherwise. How could I leave? I just feel that something is strange, and Tangxiang is not a reckless man. Follow me also have some rìzi. It's very safe to deal with people. This time the fleet was pulled out without permission. It is a little strange that there was not a single telegram asking for instructions. ”

Zhao Bingjun frowned. After a moment of silence, he asked, "Tangxiang is from Hubei?" He had a brother. Tang Hualong. He was the representative of the Southern peace talks elected by the Republican Army. That's right? ”

"That's right." Sa Zhenbing was a little unsure of Zhao Bingjun's intentions. But the two men have different political views. The xìng grid is also not very compatible. ”

Zhao Bingjun said: "News came a few days ago. After the Republican Army conquered Chóngqìng. It was in Chóngqìng that the Provincial House was formed. Zhao Bei recommended Tang Hualong as the governor of Sichuan. matter. Do you all remember that? ”

Everyone pondered the meaning of Zhao Bingjun's words, what is good about this Brother Zhao, who is known as "the first person in the world". It's this deceitful hobby that makes people a little unbearable.

Yang Du asked, "Zhi is saying." Is this a move by the Tang brothers to repay the favor? ”

Only then did the crowd wake up. Think about it. This speculation is not unreasonable. Zhao Bei recommended Tang Hualong as the governor of Sichuan. Tang Hualong asked his younger brother Tang Xiang to lead the fleet to Hubei to support the battle. It's a bit of a natural thing. It's just that. Is it really that straightforward and simple?

"That's just my guess. In the end, only he knows what Tang Hualong's idea is. They're a bunch of southerners. There are a lot of intestines. Now it's a mess again. Don't take the opportunity to get more benefits for yourself. I'm sorry for myself. Zhao Bing said with no yang in mind.

"Wisdom. Don't talk about those that are used. Tang Xiangming had already led the ship away. If you really want to fight with Rì himself. Rì himself. We don't have a chance of winning. If the war affects the trade interests along the Yangtze River. provoke the intervention of the great powers. It's the scourge of partition. We're all going to be slaves to the country. ”

Shikai sighed. That's it. He had a feeling of powerlessness. The situation in the north alone was enough to make him cāo. Catch up with this again. It's a bit of a trick.

"Don't worry, President. In Bingjun's opinion. The cause of this matter is all on that Zhao Bei. If it is ordered by the president. Immediately relieved him of his military duties. Perhaps it is possible to negotiate with Rìmoto. Rì himself just wants Han Ping. It's a business affair. to have a good talk. And Zhao Bei withdrew. There are steps down. The British also came forward to mediate. Now the British are worried. This Zhao Bei is likely to provoke a senseless war. Recreate the changes of Gengzi back then," Zhao Bingjun said unhurriedly.

"What if Zhao Bei refuses to hand over the military power? What is the face of the president? Moreover. At this time, the conflict between China and China is still unresolved. The world is in turmoil. At that time, Zhao Bei was relieved of military power. Only people will be given a handle. Give Zhao Bei an opportunity to oppose the guest. Yang Du was the first to object.

"The Republican Army is self-contained. Zhao Bei is the hero of the first righteousness. Vanguard of the revolution. The world admires. Not to be taken lightly. Sa Zhenbing also disagreed.

Shu Zheng echoed Zhao Bingjun. said: "The decree is not uniform. How can you talk about the face of the president? Moreover, Zhao Beixiong is on one side. It's very strong. I do not remove it early. It will become a major problem in the center. Now that the republic has been established. It has to be like a republic. The Great Presidential Decree. If Zhao Bei does not go to work. It is the center of resistance. When the time comes, it will be pointed out. There is no place for him. And what about the "First Heroes"? Can you still compete with the people of the world? If Zhao Bei has self-knowledge. It's better to take this opportunity to power up. Go to the north and take a spare job. The center will not hold him accountable for his reckless provocation. As for the conflict. It is better to settle it peacefully. Our army is far worse than Rìben. The cannon doesn't even have a fraction of the people's head. ^Hand ^ hit ^ small ^ say @. Com@ provide ^^ navy is ornamental. Why fight? ”

"It's not right, it's not right." Yang Du shook his head again and again.

"Zhao Beifei is domineering. Male possession. You don't need to say that. I know that too. But this is really not a good time to pull him off. rì Ben army was shot in China. The dead are all Chinese. Now the Republican Army is justified in claiming to defend the Sang villagers. Popular opinions. Now it's all on the side of the Republican Army. At this point pull him off the horse. That's the majesty of Chang Rì himself. Destroy the morale of the Chinese. will be scolded by the world. Absolutely not. At present, the North and the South are drawing up a constitution, but no one can prove what the revolutionaries in the South are thinking. If Zhao Bei is in a hurry. Do another set. Elect a revolutionary to be the president. A separate center was set up in the south. That is, the external troubles are not stopped. Internal troubles have returned. ”

"South? Just those people's troops who can't even match their rifles? Xu Shuzheng sneered.

"The Beiyang Army has now been expanded by ten divisions. Wait for the British arms to arrive again. It can be expanded to 20 divisions in one year. When the army swept south, who would stop it? Is it just those people's armies that will join the party? ”

"Again! Some things can't be solved by the army! Yang Du retorted.

"Then Zhao Beizong has a thousand. But there is one, and it is true. This controversy between China and China. It is the struggle for national power and the struggle for popular popularity! Don't put this on the ground first. We can't move the Commander-in-Chief! At least until negotiations begin. Only after Britain and the United States are willing to intervene in mediation can we solve the issue of the Republican Army. Now the republic is in its infancy. The president did not look at the matter for long. precisely

When the hope is made. How can you lose a big because of a small thing? Cheap people for nothing? ”

"Alright. Don't be noisy."

Yuan Shikai raised his hand. It made the people argue. Yang Du's words were very lethal. If Zhao Bei is in a hurry. It is not necessarily that someone else will be elected president. Sun Wen of the Alliance, and Tao Chengzhang of the Restoration Association are all ready-made candidates for the president, and Zhao Bei himself is from the Restoration Society. With the north urine less than a pot. The reason why Yuan Shikai was elected as president in the first place. I'm afraid it's also a strategy. And not sincerely. Now Beiyang is unable to control the situation in the country. No, it is not dependent on the revolutionaries to maintain the South. Deal with those old Manchu remnants. At this time, we can't tear our faces with the revolutionaries in any way.

Shikai pondered for a moment. said: "I have made up my mind. This controversy between China and China. It's really too much of a deception. The center cannot sit idly by. Telegraphic meetings. Presented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Lodge representations with rì本zhèngfǔ. Then he was sent to meet with the foreign minister. Explain the difficulties of the temporary zhèngfǔ. Please send the fleet away as soon as possible. to the Republican Army. Or take a telegram. Tell them. The state is sluggish. Restraint should prevail at this time. Now that the fleet has withdrawn to Jiujiang. You don't have to chase after it. The Jiang fleet also had to send a telegram to the past. warn them not to act rashly. Otherwise. Rebellion punished! ”

"What about the third town in Beiyang in the Northeast? Cao's urgent telegram said. The governor of the Kanto region, Yoshimasa Oshima, issued the final letter through the consul of the Kanto region. Under the pretext of the security of the neutral zone on the Middle Road. The Third Town of Beiyang was ordered to disarm immediately. Or exit Mukden City. The defense of the area was entrusted to the patrol battalion or the Jǐng Reconnaissance Force. All matters shall be handled in accordance with the Tianjin Demilitarized Zone. The Russian consul also supported the rìben. and ordered the Beiyang Army to withdraw from Changchūn. The defense is handled according to the Mukdenjo. ”

Duan Zhi, who had never dared to speak, had the courage to say a word. Because of Tianjin's "persuasion" meritorious. The current Duan Zhigui is already a big celebrity around Yuan Shikai. He also leads a new army in a town.

"Withdraw! Withdraw to Shanhaiguan. Yuan Kai waved his hand dejectedly. The feeling of inadequacy in the heart is even stronger. Maybe. This situation is simply not for him to deal with.

"After the withdrawal of the Beiyang Army. Which patrol battalion will be transferred to garrison Mukden Province? Zhao Bingjun asked.

Shikai pondered for a moment. said: "I'm two candidates." One is Zhang Zuolin, commander of the front road patrol battalion. Stationed in the south. One is Wu Junsheng, the commander of the rear patrol battalion. Stationed in Tongliao. Who do you think is more suitable? ”

"Zhang Zuolin is close. The Forward Patrol Battalion seems to be faster. ”

Zhao Jun said. There was a pause. Another reminder: "Actually." There is one more person who is also suitable. Von Tak-lin. ”

"No! Zhang Zuolin was born as a bandit. Prestige is not enough. Moreover, during the Russian War, rì was very secret. It is not appropriate to transfer him to garrison the provincial wall. You can transfer him to the long chūn. ”

Sa Zhenbing shook his head. gave advice: "It's Wu Junsheng who is from the ranks." It has some prestige in military circles. And there are more troops than Zhang Lin. In my opinion. It is safer to send Wu Sheng to garrison Fengtian. As for Feng Delin. His team is not yet open. The whole thing was a team of bandits in coats. It can't be transferred to Mukden. Nor can it be tuned to a long chūn. Just tell him to stay honestly in his own way. ”

"Then send Wu Junsheng to Mukden. Take a telegram to Xu Juren. The specifics are for him to arrange. Yuan Shikai made up his mind.

As soon as the words fell. Foreign Secretary Lu Xiang hurriedly walked into the conference room. A telegram was presented to Yuan Shikai.

Shikai only glanced at the telegram. The face immediately became even more ugly. Snorted coldly. said angrily: "It's getting more and more unlikely!" It's cheap and good! Bossy. Bossy! ”

Everyone saw that Yuan Shikai moved. It's a little confusing. Yang Du inquired to Lu Xiang.

Lu Xiang sighed. said: "Just now, the Republican Army in Hubei sent a telegram. Under the pretext of the tense situation in Hubei, this fleet may invade Hubei at any time. The Republican Army did not step up preparations for war. Announced the suspension of the allocation of taxes to the central government of Sichuan and Hubei provinces. These taxes are all withheld for military supplies. ”

"Humph! That's a good thing to say! Since the rise of the revolutionary army. When did he Zhao pay a large ocean of taxes to the center? It's good now. It's just a blatant slap and power-on. The reason is high-sounding. What is he trying to do? Is it a separation? ”

Shi Kai sneered angrily. Everyone in the conference room looked at each other. I vaguely felt that the revolutionary forces in the south were already a little too big to lose. Military power has been divided into a part by them. Right now. They're starting to grab money again.

Finance is the foundation of a nation. If the powerful factions in all provinces follow the same example. No more tax payments are made to the hub. How many days can this situation in Beiyang last?

Foreign debts cannot be borrowed. Taxes cannot be collected. Do you want to force Beiyang to drink the northwest wind?

What is internal and external difficulties? It is!

Lu Xiang saw that no one dared to take over the conversation. So he boldly said, "In the name of humility." The key is to negotiate the issue if the issue can be resolved as soon as possible. The IRA has no excuse to withhold taxes. Without further ado. This negotiation must begin immediately. Otherwise, the powerful factions in the provinces are also like this. What is the authority of the president? Where is the central authority? ”

Shikai hesitated for a moment. said: "This negotiation is up to you." The terms of the negotiation should be carefully discussed. Both rì himself stepped down. You can't lose face. As for the IRA side. Leave it alone. Everything will be discussed when the national system is established. ”

Ultimately. This "president" is the first priority. Don't let a small be a big one. The tax revenues of Sichuan and Hubei provinces will be withheld. Anyway, President Yuan didn't expect to get the meat foam out of Commander-in-Chief Zhao's teeth. When the time comes, it will be established. Isn't it easier to borrow foreign money? With the support of foreign models. Plus the new type of arms provided by the British rìben. Don't say it's the Republican Army. It was the revolutionary army of the entire South that bowed down! "Is it a telegram to the British. Minister of State. They put pressure on Rìben through diplomacy? ”

Lu Xiang reminded. Although now Yuan Shikai is still in Tianjin. However, the American and German ministers had already arrived at the Běijīng legation after the signing of the treaty establishing diplomatic relations. Britain and France had not yet formally signed a treaty with Yuan Shikai. However, he also followed in the footsteps of the American and German ministers and moved back to Běijīng. Because there is Dongjiaomin Lane. A country within a state. Years of diplomatic privileges have made them reluctant to go there. This is also an important reason why they strongly opposed the capital at the beginning.

"No need to telegraph. Or I'll do it myself. By the way, take a look at the selected mansions. Tianjin. After all, there is no king. ”

Shikai stood up. glanced at everyone. sighed: "The thorn is Zhao Bei." But I was the one who wiped his ass. It's really boring to be a president. Whoever wants to do it, who does it. I'm not unusual. ”

The crowd kept their mouths shut. Even the atmosphere did not dare to come out. This president does not do. It's really true. But if Yuan Shikai doesn't want to be the president. But it's not true. If you don't want to be president. At the beginning, he sent Zhao Bingjun to do a cronie to force the palace at night. Sang red face and white face. Forced to clear the house and let the country abdicate?

Yang Du is not as scrupulous as others. said lightly: "The president is really not easy to do." Because the rights are too scattered. It's not as powerful as the emperors of ancient times. Originally, one person could do something that was arbitrary, but a group of people were asked to ponder it. It's weird to be able to get things done. ”

Shi Kai glanced at Yang Du meaningfully. But he didn't say anything.