"Horn"

The crisp sound of gunfire echoed through the street, followed by a rapid burst of gunfire, and after the gunshot, when the passers-by scattered in all directions, a corpse lay in a pool of blood on the sidewalk on the side of the road, and then the policeman with a long and short gun ran quickly towards the corpse, and a pistol next to the corpse spoke volumes.

This is a normal case of resisting arrest, such criminal cases always happen from time to time in China or other countries in the world, no one cares, and not many people will care, only a few reporters who grabbed the news, rushed to take a few photos, and then asked the police officer in charge, at most, in the social section of the newspaper, about 100 words of news.

In just three days, Nanjing, which once seemed to be chaotic, was now restored to normal order, and the previous huge demonstrations were disintegrated in an instant after the mass arrests, and although they did not want to admit it, everyone understood that in fact, the government had once again proved the fact that the so-called demonstrations were nothing more than a joke in front of the powerful organs of the state.

"1,676 arrested"

When he put down the camera and looked at the corpse that was carried into the car, Shao Zhenqing's mind once again came up with this number, which was announced at a joint press conference between the military and the Nanjing Police Department, and it was all suspected of "burning government officials and beating public officials".

More than 1,300 of them were handed over to a military court for trial because they held the rank of reserve officer corps, and looking at the ambulance that left with the body, Shao Zhenqing knew that the suspect who lost his life was in fact the suspect of the "Incineration Technical Committee", but he chose to resist.

Why? Why is this happening?

In the face of the illegal acts of invading government offices, smashing and burning government buildings, and beating and injuring people that day, the vast majority of cultural people in China stressed that the students were patriotic and innocent. Only some scholars and jurists have called for the rule of law, emphasizing that "injuring people is a current crime", but some radical scholars not only praised the students' approach, but even called for the dissolution of government agencies in the name of all Nanjing citizens, and called on the people to "stand up and solve the problem directly", which is tantamount to calling for a mob movement outside the legal system; That is, as long as you see yourself as the right goal, you can take any means. Just as they issued the "Nanjing Citizens' Declaration" without the consent and authorization of the citizens of Nanjing.

Under the pressure of public opinion from such "patriotic scholars", the government not only compromised, but further expanded the scope of arrests, and those scholars who called for a "direct solution" were arrested for "sedition", and the students who participated in the smashing and burning were handed over to military courts, and no one became a hero in this incident.

After a few days of turmoil, no one dared to call for a "direct solution" or "dissolution of government organs," and even the Democratic Party and the Constitutionalism Party remained silent in the face of such a hard-line attitude.

If we talk about this demonstration, the only thing to gain is that Yuan Shikai, the prime minister with North Korean blood on his hands, "resigned in the name of old and weak", and even resigned for the corruption kickback case of the Technology Introduction Committee and the Central Bidding Bureau.

Thinking of Yuan Shikai, Shao Zhenqing sighed helplessly, it was really Yuan Shikai, he was coming, he had done a big thing, I was afraid that the democratic and constitutional parties could hate him to the bone, if it weren't for his counter-attack after leaving office, I was afraid that the situation would not be ......

"The Times"

With his eyes half-closed, Yuan Shikai snorted lightly, he ignored Guan Mingtang's previous question, and just said these words.

"Prime Minister, the transfer to a military tribunal is too harsh"

The reason why Guan Mingtang came to meet Yuan Shikai was because of the more than 1,000 students, who would all be handed over to a military court for trial, and a consensus had been reached on the military prosecutor's side, although there was no consensus on prosecuting him for the crime of rebellion, but a consensus was reached on prosecuting him for crimes such as storming state organs, wounding people, and arson. …,

At this time, only Yuan Shikai came forward to save them from appealing, because the guards did not want to be this villain, and Yuan Shikai was staring there, wanting to teach those people a profound lesson, but Yuan Shikai still did not say a word.

"Young people, it is inevitable that they will be a little more youthful and vigorous, and it is enough to teach them a lesson, and they will ...... after serving more than ten or twenty years of hard labor."

"Tetsuqin, I heard that His Majesty intends to appoint you as the next Prime Minister."

Furiously opened his eyes and stared at Guan Mingtang in front of him, Yuan Shikai, who had been silent, interrupted him softly, but his words were full of affirmation, when he left the palace, he had asked who would take over the post of prime minister, and His Majesty did not hide anything, it was the God of Wealth of the Chinese Empire in front of him, it can be said that he was one of His Majesty's real henchmen, and if he was appointed prime minister, His Majesty could rest assured.

In fact, as the Minister of Finance, Guan Mingtang is far more responsible for the corruption case than him, the prime minister, at least the Ministry of Finance needs to bear the responsibility of "unfavorable supervision", but he, the God of Wealth, is still firmly seated in the Diaoyutai.

"So there is also a saying about it"

Guan Mingtang also didn't hide anything, but he felt a little ashamed of Yuan Shikai in his heart, and he was also curious about why he asked so.

"Prime Minister, I am ready to recommend you to Your Majesty as the President of the Imperial House of Lords"

President of the House of Nobles, this position has been idle for many years, the reason why it is vacant is very simple, just because there has been no suitable candidate, initially, His Majesty had intended Zhang Zhidong, but Zhang Xiang died of illness in the post of Prime Minister, until now, the House of Lords is still presided over by the vice president of Niu Yongjian.

"The Dean of the House of Lords?"

Listening to this position, Yuan Shikai's brows jumped sharply, Dean of the House of Nobles, this is not an idle position, it can be said to be a position of power and glory

Despite the beating of his heart, Yuan Shikai understood what it meant to be the president of the House of Nobles, perhaps it meant that he needed to make appropriate compromises and send more than 1,000 young people to military prisons to serve hard labor.

Originally, although it was said that it was the "butcher of North Korea", it was the North Koreans who died, and those members of the House of Nobles and the House of Commons said that it sounded good, but in fact, they never cared about how many North Koreans died, and what they cared about was interests, but they could not help but ask about sending more than 1,000 students to military prisons.

In fact, Yuan Shikai also understands that maybe if he steps down here, Guan Mingtang may appeal to His Majesty for amnesty, and now the reason why Guan Mingtang said this is actually to remind him and give him a step at the same time.

After hesitating for dozens of seconds, Yuan Shikai glanced at Guan Mingtang, the title of the president of the House of Nobles was too tempting.

"Those who take the lead must be executed"

As if he was afraid that Guan Mingtang would not understand, he deliberately emphasized.

"For the thirty-two leaders, they must be prosecuted for the crime of rebellion, otherwise, the law will not be correct, and the country will be in chaos"

For Yuan Shikai's request, Guan Mingtang was not surprised, in fact, whether it was himself or His Majesty, he was very grateful to Yuan Shikai in private, he helped the government solve a trouble, if he threw this burden to the next cabinet, then it will be strictly implemented in accordance with the law, or let the favor of others, I am afraid that it will be enough to embarrass him.

If there is no punishment, the law cannot be corrected, and the punishment will be too severe.

Thirty-two...... After hesitating for a moment, Guan Mingtang nodded, this is probably the biggest concession.

"Others, one rate included in the active duty of the Guards Army"...,

What the?

His eyes suddenly opened, looking at Yuan Shikai, Guan Mingtang didn't understand what Yuan Shikai meant.

"The army is a melting pot, those young people, do things without going through the brain, only know that they are bent on doing their own thing, think they are patriotic, that is, they love the country, let them enter the army, now the army is expanding and preparing for war, it is also considered the time when the country needs it, that is, the country needs, they naturally have to take the lead, but they must be stripped of their ranks, and the ranks of inferior soldiers must enter the army,"

In fact, in Yuan Shikai's heart, he still has an idea, that is, if there is a war, send those people to the front line, whether they will live or die, that is their business, as for now, in the army, no one will have any good feelings for those who have tarnished the honor of the army, and their life in the army may not be easy to go there.

"Row"

After thinking for a while, Guan Mingtang had no objection, it was not bad to let those young people go to the army, at least it would not cause any trouble, and at the same time, the army could teach them discipline, which was beneficial and harmless to them.

Guan Mingtang, who had never presided over the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Justice, naturally did not know all the shortcomings that existed in the army, which was known as a "glorious group" and "as close as brothers." In his mind, for impulsive young people, the army was always a good destination, and in any case, it was better than a prison, although if there was a war, it would inevitably be life-threatening.

"Prime Minister, should we call the War Department now?"

Guan Mingtang asked tentatively, before coming to meet Yuan Shikai, he had colluded with the War Department, the meaning of the Military Justice Department of the War Department is very simple, if the cabinet does not pursue it, they do not want to investigate too deeply, but the first offender will definitely not let go, this point is the same opinion of the War Department and Yuan Shikai.

"Zheqin...... Ahh

Stretching out his hand and smiling at Guan Mingtang, a smile appeared on Yuan Shikai's face.

"Yes, it's up to you" ......,