1908 Far East Maniac Chapter 121 Sits firmly on Diaoyutai

9; At a time when the North-South peace talks were in full swing. In the nine provinces passed. A movement is also in full swing.

"New Culture Movement". This is the headline in the newspaper. It is a good illustration of the essence of this movement. That is to transform the old culture. Shaping a new culture.

Specifically. It is to abolish classical Chinese. Push the vernacular. Moreover, the old vertical printing was changed to the new horizontal printing. and promote punctuation across the board. and a brand new "Hanyu Pinyin". Besides. There is also a content to break bad habits. For example, abolish foot binding. Promote a ban on smoking. Sanitation for All campaign. Eradication of illiteracy, etc.

Qing Dynasty years. The exchange and integration of Chinese and Western cultures has been going on for decades. Right now. It's time to wrap up.

The people and advocates of this new cultural movement are still the commander-in-chief Zhao who leads the trend of the times. Only this time he didn't charge into battle himself. Instead, after lighting the fire with his own hands, he hid behind the scenes. Manipulating a newly established newspaper. Extend the tentacles of this cultural transformation to a corner of the community.

This newspaper is the "Feng Bao Guan". The newspaper that was published was called the Daily Vanguard. The person in charge is, Great Compassion. Hubei Spring. The quality of the word is saved. He was a young man of twenty-one years old. Although no one knows why Commander-in-Chief Zhao uses this young man so much. But it is clear that one fact is. This is the main writer who has lived up to the trust. In just a few days, the first newspaper in the vernacular was printed. And soon sold one. The first shot of the New Culture Movement was fired.

It's quite interesting. An unsigned short vernacular novel was published in an issue of the Pioneer Daily. It's called "The True Story of Ah Q". It satirizes the idle homeless in the form of storytelling. In some quarters, the uneven status quo in the revolutionary army was exposed. This story resonated strongly among the old and the young. They used this to attack the revolutionary army. Slandering it as a "sub-army" and "rogue army" caused a counterattack. A few days later, a new short story appeared in the Daily Herald. called "Kong Yiji" also satirized the remnants of those who regarded themselves as "celebrities" and "saints" with a spicy pen - this time it stabbed the hornet's nest. The old and the young and the new are expressing their opinions in the newspapers. The opposition and support are in a mess. It's hard to tell. Thus began the New Culture Movement. With its strong smell of gunpowder, it quickly spread throughout the country.

The old and the new collide fiercely. Various theories and theories have come out one after another. The "civilized play" on the street is on every day, just when people are dizzying. Zhao Bei, the commander-in-chief of the Republican Army, has already shifted his position and returned to the military to do his old job.

Through the efforts of all officers of the General Staff. The integration of the Republican Army has been largely completed. The numbers of the five infantry divisions were replenished with equipment. A cavalry brigade was also formed. Although the rifle is made in all nations. Insufficient artillery. The war horses are also mostly small ponies from the south. But the morale of the troops was high. And because of the removal of the scum that had infiltrated the ranks of the troops, it became even more revolutionary in these troops. Each company has two current affairs preachers, who preach revolutionary principles and current affairs at the same time. It is also responsible for providing cultural guidance to officers and soldiers. Eradicate illiteracy at a rate of learning five kanji a day.

Logistical aspects. The arrival of the Hanyang Arsenal is fully funded. to expand production. This was coupled with the introduction of a new piece-rate wage system and an apprenticeship system. Make the work efficiency improved. Not only restored the production of rifles to the pre-war level. It can make 40 "Hanyang-made" rifles per day. And the shell production workshop was also reopened. The artillery units of the Republican Army no longer have to worry about the source of the shells. Due to the high quality steel pipes taken from foreign smugglers. Heavy mortars also increased production. Not only the supply of the Republican Army is guaranteed. And it has begun to provide a small amount to the Endeavor Armed Association in Henan.

After the soldiers are strong. The naval units of the communist army engaged in a small amphibious landing battle. Take advantage of the foggy day. Covering the army's one brigade and two special operations battalions captured Kuimen, the gateway to Irikawa. Take all the two forts arranged by Zhao Erxun, the governor of Sichuan. Controlled this treacherous segment. The gateway to Irikawa has been opened. As long as the commander-in-chief wills. The Republican Army could launch an offensive on Sichuan at any time.

The whole Sichuan was suddenly full of chickens and dogs. Zhao Erxun hurriedly gathered the army. Trying to recapture Kuimen. However, several strong attacks ended in heavy defeats. The Republicans took advantage of the victory and pursued it. Expand the results. The forward troops have advanced to the front line of Fengjie. The Sichuan-Hubei War is almost imminent. Turning the nation's attention to Sichuan. In the face of the questioning of the great powers, Yuan Shikai was worried. and the tentative electrification of the revolutionary forces in the south. Zhao Bei was powered. The military action was announced in response to the North-South peace talks. As long as the puppet Qing governor Zhao Erxun announced his support for peace talks. The IRA immediately ceased its offensive.

Since Yuan Shikai's "military advice". The position of Zhao Erxun, the governor of Sichuan in the puppet Qing Dynasty, has been wavering. Although no troops were sent to launch an offensive against the revolutionary forces in the province. But it was shot and electrified. Threaten to go on a crusade. At the same time, he stepped up collusion with the stubborn governor of Yunnan and Guizhou, Xiliang, and the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, Shengyun. Make Sichuan a link to the northwest. An important hub for the recalcitrant forces in the south and the south. It is not only the revolutionaries who are worried about this situation. Yuan Shikai in the north was equally worried. **.Provide this book txt e-book download**However, the Beiyang military strength is mainly concentrated in the north of the two rivers. It was not possible to draw troops to the west. Although the Hubei Revolutionary Army had the strength to move westward. But Yuan Shikai was worried that both Sichuan provinces would fall into the hands of the revolutionary party. Therefore, the requisition order has not been issued for a long time.

Right now. The Republican Army in Hubei really began a unilateral operation. The intention to attack Sichuan was very obvious, but Yuan Regent had no way to stop it. It can only be called for "peace".

The war situation in eastern Sichuan took a sharp turn for the worse. Zhao Erxun had no choice but to gather heavy troops in the area of Kuizhou Mansion. Prevent the Republican Army from advancing westward. At the same time, a telegram was taken. Ask for help from the Qing court officials in neighboring provinces. Shengyun, the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, had planned to send troops to Sichuan. However, as soon as they heard that they were entrenched in the southwest of Henan, the Endeavor Society was advancing towards Tongguan. gave up the operation to aid Sichuan. Instead, stick to Tongguan. Only Xiliang, the governor of Yunnan and Guizhou, sent 2,000 troops to reinforce Sichuan. But when I walked to Zunyi, Guizhou, I stopped. Excuse to raise food and grass. The troops did not advance.

Just when Zhao Erxun was anxious about the ants on the pot. The messenger of the Republican Army rushed to Kuizhou Mansion with the letter from Commander-in-Chief Zhao. Take the initiative to seek a truce. But there is one condition: the ban on salt sales in Hubei and Hunan must be lifted. "Sichuan salt is full of Chu". At the same time, the selling price of salt must be reduced by half. Purchased by the Republican Junta in a unified manner. Not. The Republican Army will "raise troops to the west to fetch salt on its own."

Sichuan is rich in well salt resources. There is also a fire well to boil salt, so that the Sichuan salt is cheap and good, far more popular with the people than Jin salt and Shaanxi salt. Since the Taiping War. Sichuan salt has always been in the Huguang area as the main export area. "Wushen Revolution" together. Zhao Er

The supply of salt to Hubei and Hunan was stopped. The price of salt in the district of Huguang plus the governor of Liangjiang, Chang Gung, blockaded Jiangyin. Sea salt could not be brought in in large quantities. Salt is also one of the "military supplies" declared by the concession authorities. The Jinghan Railway, which could not be purchased from foreign merchants, also refused to ship salt in the hands of foreigners. Salt shortages have made matters worse. Smuggling alone cannot meet the needs in order to obtain salt supplies. The communist army did not make a gesture of moving westward in a big way. Pressure Zhao Erxun to succumb. It is the fundamental reason for the battle between Sichuan and Hubei.

If you push harder. It was not difficult to capture Sichuan. But here's the problem. If you want to attack in an all-out way, you must draw elite teams from Hubei, and the mountains are high and the forests are dense. The Fang Tuan practiced Tusi and was armed all over the country to control the whole Sichuan. It's not something that can be done in the short term. In the current situation. Hubei can't be empty in any case. In order to. Zhao Bei decided to promote peace with war. Intimidate Zhao Erxun with a small number of elite troops. Make it compliant

Zhao Erxun really gave in. Armistice conditions for the Republican Army. The ban on the sale of salt was lifted immediately. The price of salt in Hubei fell rapidly. Sichuan salt was purchased by the republican military government. Sell after markup. The government has another piece of revenue.

The IRA did not break its promise. Stop now. Remove. However, he still occupies the gate. But in the end, it didn't go any further. Zhao Erxun sighed. But he didn't wait for a few good night's sleep. But there was news of the chaos in northern Sichuan. A group of chaotic parties that appeared out of nowhere are in the midst of an uprising. Xiong Kewu, a member of the Alliance, became the commander. It is called the "Sichuan People's Army". This civilian army is well-armed. Almost all Manlicia steel guns. This is an Austro-Hungarian-made rifle. Equipment of the Beiyang Army. No one knows where some of the rebels got these weapons. There were also several strange-looking cannons in the army. It's lightweight. A few strong men can carry the whole mountain to run. But the power is no less than that of mountain artillery. A few shots passed. There was no one on the walls.

Northern Sichuan was the main area for recruiting soldiers for the Sichuan New Army. Due to the dissatisfaction of the Sichuan New Army. Zhao Erxun had already disbanded the Sichuan New Army a few days ago. More than 4,000 officers and soldiers were all repatriated to their hometowns. Now there is chaos in northern Sichuan. Many of the New Army veterans joined the rebels. The fighting qualities of this rebel army were much higher than those of the Hui Armed Forces. The defense battalion and regimental defense bureau suffered defeats in succession. The situation in northern Sichuan is shaking. Kawanaka is also panicked.

Zhao Erxun had no choice but to transfer troops from the state capital to northern Sichuan. Tearing down the east wall and making up the west wall is very busy. I don't care about being a loyal minister anymore. That is, the hair. Embrace a constitutional monarchy. Agree with the North-South Discussion and Strike Army.

Just when the dogs scolded by Zhao Erxun's widows were bloody. Zhao Bei, the behind-the-scenes manipulator of all this, reined in at the right time. while looking back. Continue to preside over the New Culture Movement. while continuing to reorganize his Revolutionary Guards. And through various channels, they frantically purchased weapons and ammunition from small countries all over the world, especially those in South America and South-Eastern Europe. Replenish the arsenal of the Republican Army. All of a sudden. The district of Wuhan has become a paradise for international arms lovers. Pass those ships with foreign flags. These profiteers have demonstrated their smuggling skills. Rifles of various structures from all eras quickly filled the warehouses of the Hanyang Arsenal. From the ancient Spencer Bead Gun. to the newer French-made Lebel eight-pistol, and the Italian Serrigotti automatic gun. It is a complete display of the history of modern firearms. Because the model is too complicated. Ammunition is not universal. So much so that Liu Qingen, the superintendent of the arsenal, did not issue an order. It is stipulated that all old guns made earlier than 180 years will be purchased by the pound. Rifles that run out of bullets are purchased at the price of scrap metal.

The Republican Army was busy regrouping. The Northern Peace Talks also continued in the Shanghai Concession. While the representatives of the two sides continue to argue, they are also leaning at each other. Yuan Shikai was in Tianjin, anxiously waiting for the results of the peace talks. He also deepened his "friendship" with ministers of various countries. Eagerly waiting for the loan promised by the foreigner. As for the Manchu Dynasty, which was still alive. In vain, he threw a wink at the column. But with the exception of Japan and Russia, which have shown some interest. The rest of the country was indifferent. The feudal officials loyal to the Qing court still called "King Qin". The officials who declared "neutrality" also continued their neutrality.

Although Yuan Shikai, a strongman in the north, and Zhao Bei, a powerful revolutionary faction in the south, are all calling for "peace". But at the end of the day. Do what you do. There was a truce between the powerful factions of the North and the South. But the flames of war are getting stronger and stronger. It's called a "national truce." Partial fire".

With the support of the Republican Army. The revolution in the South began to burn the prairies. More armed rebels staged uprisings. The patrol battalions on the bomb side also mutinied. Flags of all sorts were erected in the south. The head of the city changes the king's flag. In the past, the struggle for power and profit has moved from "warmth and affection" to swords and swords. Grass people, bureaucrats, bandits, and gentry. They have thrown themselves into this battle. Some of them became governors. Some offered their heads. Many more went to the concession after making a fortune.

The crusade of the Fifth Town of Beiyang was still engaged in a tug-of-war with the troops of Chang Gung, the governor of Liangjiang, in Jiangsu. The position of the Governor of Liangjiang. The North Ocean is imperative. Chang Gung will never give up easily. In order to compete for this piece of big fat. The two armies fought along the Yangtze River. The smoke of the southern country is everywhere. The war raged.

The Beiyang Army, guarding the north, is recruiting horses. Expand your capabilities. The northern provinces are much calmer than the south. But it's not a paradise either. The swordsman of Shanxi, the general of Zhongzhou, the White Lotus Sect of Shandong. Like a field after a long drought. was drenched by the rain that drifted from the south. are also "poofing" and sprinkling. The patrol battalions of the northern provinces and the new army were also half-hearted. Refused to serve the imperial court. Eyebrow with Yuan Shikai.

The frontier is not peaceful either. Russia is on the move in Mongolia and Xinjiang. The British Colonial Society is also clamoring that "the northern frontier of the Indian Viceroyalty should be on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau." The League instigated the Green Forest in the three northeastern provinces to respond to the revolution in the south. Although it was soon suppressed by Cao Kun and Zhang Zuolin, Wu Junsheng, Feng Delin and others. However, under the pretext of safeguarding its own interests in the northeast, Japan began to deploy troops. Japanese troops stationed in Korea have begun to assemble towards the Yalu River. Access to South Manchurian is readily available. The Korean "Emperor Chunjong," who had been "protected" by the Japanese army, was also concerned about the "Majima issue" on the banks of the Yalu River.

For the Chinese. It is a turbulent and turbulent time. State affairs are so difficult. It seems that the country is in danger of being carved up by the great powers at any time. The future of the country is obscured by a fog. No one knows that the cliff ahead is a smooth road. So. Be it a politician or a revolutionary. They walked out with such caution every step of the way.

Peel aside the fog of history. Zhao Bei seemed to see a little light. But he still maintained a necessary caution. His idea now is simple. That is: let the wind and waves rise. Sit firmly on the Diaoyu Tai.