After explaining the aftermath, Zhang Zhenwu stepped on the train to the north.

As soon as Zhang Zhenwu left on the front foot, Li Yuanhong impatiently sent a secret telegram to Yuan Shikai on the back foot, counting Zhang Zhenwu's previous bad deeds, and finally said: "Yuan Hong's love can not, endure and dare not, return to the intestines, benevolence and wisdom are poor, and Fu beggar will set up Zhang Zhenwu to the righteous law to show the precepts." ”

Yuan Shikai knew that Li Yuanhong was killing people with a knife, but he was not a fuel-efficient lamp, so he dug a pit and waited for Li Yuanhong to jump in. He pretended to be confused, and then sent a message back and asked, "Brother Li, if you ask me to help kill Zhang Zhenwu, will it be just talking?" Are you sure you really want to kill him? ”

Li Yuanhong was so young that he thought Yuan Shikai was going to play tricks on him, so he immediately called back: "Brother Yuan, what do you mean by this?" Am I kidding you? Hurry up and get rid of Zhang Zhenwu's bane, I can sleep peacefully! ”

Yuan Shikai held two copies of Li Yuanhong's secret telegram in his hand, and made a secret arrangement without saying anything at the moment.

It is said that after Zhang Zhenwu arrived in Běijīng, he was greeted not by the army and the axe, but by the Republican congressman, the first righteous hero of Hubei in Beijing, and even the Beiyang generals such as Jiang Guidi and Duan Zhigui. Everyone smiled and rewarded each other without the slightest tension. Later, Yuan Shikai also set up a banquet to entertain Zhang Zhenwu and his party, and the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves during the banquet. Seeing this situation, Zhang Zhenwu couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief: It seems that I am worried about nothing!

As soon as the danger was lifted, he began to maneuver between the League and the Republican Party as the father of the revolution, and tried to mediate the party struggle between the two parties. In the newspapers, there is a lot of talk about how to overcome differences and conspire to save the world. Subsequently, on the pretext of enhancing the relationship between the north and the south, he led the Hubei generals to a banquet for Jiang Guidi, Duan Zhigui and other Beiyang generals at the Liuguo Hotel. As everyone knows. When Duan Zhigui attended the banquet, he already had Yuan Shikai's military order to immediately hunt him down. Halfway through the banquet, Duan Zhigui excused himself with some urgent military affairs that needed to be dealt with, so he left first.

In fact, the so-called "emergency military affairs" are to carry out the military order issued by the Great Presidential Office and countersigned by the War Department to arrest and kill Zhang Zhenwu.

Zhang Zhenwu left the Liuguo Hotel at about 10 o'clock that night. He was so drunk that he didn't realize he was in danger. At this time, in addition to the ministers of Europe, the United States and other countries, there were only three people in the city such as Sun Yuanqi, Yuan Keding, Zhang Jian, Tang Shouqian, etc., Zhang Zhenwu was obviously not qualified, so he took a carriage.

When the carriage passed through Zhengyang Gate. The tripping horses and ropes that were ambushed in advance on both sides entangled the horse's hooves, and the ambush soldiers swarmed up, arresting Zhang Zhenwu and his entourage, and then sent them to the Military and Political Law Enforcement Department of the Jade Emperor Pavilion in the Xidan Archway. Escorted to the Military and Political Law Enforcement Department, Zhang Zhenwu's wine had already sobered up for most of the time, and he saw Lu Jianzhang, the director of the division known as "Lu Tubo". He scolded sharply: "You dare to arrest me, do you know who I am?" ”

Lu Jianzhang said with a smile: "Since I arrested you, I naturally know who you are." ”

Zhang Zhenwu was stunned for a moment, and immediately asked again: "Then what crime did I commit?" Under what law did you arrest me? ”

Lu Jianzhang smiled and handed Li Yuanhong's call to Zhang Zhenwu.

Zhang Zhenwu was furious after reading it: "Nonsense! Nonsense! Pure nonsense! Li Yuanhong is a remnant of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, and he has always held a grudge against us and other revolutionary heroes, and he will get rid of them as soon as possible. How can you arrest the Shouyi Patriarch just on the basis of the one-sided words of that dog thief surnamed Li? I'm going to meet the President. Complain of grievances! ”

Lu Jianzhang still didn't explain, and directly pushed the military order signed by Yuan Shikai and Duan Qirui in front of Zhang Zhenwu.

After Zhang Zhenwu looked at it, he realized that he had no reason to survive, and couldn't help sighing: "Zhang destroyed his family and went bankrupt, sacrificed his life and forgot to die, and worked hard to build a republic, but he didn't expect the Republic of China to be so dark." Plant a good cause, get this evil result, and die to die! It's just that I don't know what kind of face you people will have to meet the revolutionary martyrs after they die! After saying that, he said nothing.

It was already one midnight. Seeing that Zhang Zhenwu finished explaining his last words, Lu Jianzhang waved his hand, and the executioner immediately stepped forward to execute the execution. In this way, a generation of heroes and founding fathers died in the Military and Political Law Enforcement Department for no apparent reason.

Yuan Shikai naturally knew that the paper could not contain the fire. Once the news spreads, public opinion across the country will inevitably be in an uproar. Therefore, late that night, he ordered someone to post a notice outside the residence of the Hubei Lujing General School, announcing Li Yuanhong's secret telegram and the military order he issued in accordance with the secret telegram word for word, picking himself up cleanly, and putting all the blame on Li Yuanhong.

Sure enough, after the news of Zhang Zhenwu's murder came out, the generals and parliamentarians in Beijing in Hubei Province were greatly indignant and organized a group to rush to the presidential palace early in the morning to question the reason. Yuan Shikai also gave face very well and came out to meet in person. After the meeting, Sun Wu reprimanded and asked, "May I ask Your Excellency, what crime did Zhang Chūn Shan commit?" Why did this approach be taken against the Founding Fathers? ”

Yuan Shikai looked sad and said in a low voice: "I think you have already seen the announcement, right?" Yuan is very sorry for this matter, but after the situation is like this, you should be very clear. This was not Yuan killing the founding father out of personal anger, but based on Vice President Lai's call. I know that if I can't live in Hubei, the world will scold me, but I can't save his life. ”

Jiang Yiwu said: "According to the provisions of the Provisional Covenant, the people's bodies may not be arrested, detained, interrogated, or punished unless in accordance with the law. Vice President Lai, as a role model for the people, went so far as to arbitrarily exercise his privileges and disregard people's lives with a piece of paper, which is obviously a violation of the law and a betrayal of the Republic of China. How can a great president help in his evil? Moreover, if the president did not sign the military order, why would Zhang Chūn Mountain die of hatred? How can you say that you can't save his life! ”

Yuan Shikai said guiltily: "What Bo Kui (Jiang Yiwu) said is very reasonable! But you should understand that although Yuan is the president, he can't actually order the Yangtze River, and all matters in the south must be based on Vice President Li's opinions, and the two sides will discuss and deal with each other. Li Huangpi is also the vice president as the governor of E, in fact, it represents the voice of the Southern Revolutionary Party in zhongyāngzhèngfǔ. In the case of Zhang Chūn Mountain, it is said that it is handled by the Zhongyāng Military and Political Law Enforcement Department, but in fact, in the final analysis, it is still a matter in the south, and Vice President Li is handling it. In order not to offend Vice President Li and ensure that there is no confrontation between the north and the south, Yuan had no choice but to act on orders. I have nothing to say about your reproaches, please forgive me! ”

Yuan Shikai's tone was to completely blame Li Yuanhong for this matter. Of course, Sun Wu, Jiang Yiwu and others also knew that this was indeed Li Yuanhong's idea, and in the end, they could only say indignantly: "Your Excellency, Zhang Chūn Shan is the head of the righteous father, and he has made outstanding achievements, but because of a telegram from Vice President Li, he died tragically in the Military and Political Law Enforcement Department. We are colleagues with Zhang Chūn Yamamoto. The merits and demerits are about the same, and hearing the news will inevitably hurt them and everyone will be in danger. I now earnestly resign from the post of adviser to the Presidential Office, and ask the President to grant me a death sparing ticket, and I am willing to return to Hubei to return to the countryside and prolong this life! ”

Yuan Shikai hurriedly said: "Yaoqing (Sun Wu), Bokui, why do you need to be like this? Zhang Chūn Mountain was killed. In addition to taking the blame for himself, it is also because the feud between him and Vice President Li is too deep. After this incident, if you want to come to Li Huangpi and not be confused anymore, you can rest assured! ”

Yes, it's Li Yuanhong's fault!

Everyone made trouble for a long time and couldn't get an explanation, so they had no choice but to withdraw from the presidential palace first. Find another secluded place to discuss countermeasures.

At the Jintai Hotel, where the Hubei General School lived, Sun Wu took the lead in speaking: "The murder of Brother Chūn is the first time that Zhongyāngzhèngfǔ has openly and illegally killed people since the founding of the Republic of China. If I don't stick together. There will be no justice to be done, and Brother Chūn will be given justice! If justice is not done, there is a good chance that all of you will be the next victims! Although Sun had a lot of disagreements with Brother Chūn before, those were all personal grievances and had nothing to do with justice. Now that Brother Chūn Mountain is wronged, we should work together, put the deceased first, give up personal grievances, and seek justice. ”

Zhang Bolie, as a representative of the Hubei Senate, is also the older senior among the people present. nodded immediately and said, "What Yaoqing said is very appropriate. Now that Zhang Chūn Mountain has passed away, we should put the deceased first, first assist the family to handle the funeral, and then seek justice for Zhang Chūn Mountain. As for how to seek justice, it is nothing more than to start with the proclamation issued by the Grand Presidential Palace. Raise questions with the Grand Presidential Palace, the Hubei Governor's Office, and the War Department.

"We have already been to the Grand Presidential Palace just now, and Yuan Xiangcheng has pushed this matter forward, only saying that it is 'handled according to Vice President Li', and I am afraid that there is no more to ask questions, so it is better to call Li Huangpi directly to ask. In addition, we should also carry out activities in the Senate and unite all members of the Senate to submit to the Senate the "Question of the Case of Shooting and Killing Zhang Zhenwu, the Shouyi General of Wuchang", and refute the charges of Zhang Chūn Mountain listed in the telegram by Li Huangpi, so as to clear Zhang Chūn Mountain's reputation. ”

Jiang Yiwu took the case: "Brother Chūn was tragically killed, how can it be just a matter of questioning?" The Vice President's request to kill people on the grounds of non-crimes, and the President's unauthorized killing by military order, are both serious violations of the Provisional Statute. Such a violation of the law is tantamount to betraying the Republic of China and overthrowing the republic, and it should be proposed to the Senate to investigate and impeach! In addition, the president's military order was not countersigned by the premier of the State Council, but was signed by the army chief Duan Zhiquan, so Tang Shaochuan, Duan Zhiquan and even all the members of the cabinet could not escape the blame and should also propose impeachment! In Jiang Yiwu's view, zhongyāngzhèngfǔ is a nest of snakes and rats, "there are no good people in Hongdong County", and they should all be defeated with one rod.

Everyone couldn't help but look at each other when they heard this, and Sun Wucai said for a long time: "What Bo Kui said is too radical! It is unheard of to impeach the president, the vice president, and all the members of the cabinet in this way, how can such a bill be passed in the cabinet? It's just to isolate my Republican Party and make Zhang Chūn Mountain feel wronged! Moreover, the "Provisional Covenant" does not specify whether the president's military order should be countersigned by the prime minister, so this time Yuan Xiangcheng handed over the military order to the army chief Duan Zhiquan for execution, and it is difficult to say that the liquidation is not a violation of the "Covenant Law". Taking this opportunity to impeach Tang Shaochuan and even all the members of the cabinet, I'm afraid it's a bit strong, right? ”

Zhang Bolie also said: "Exactly! Precisely! If we want the bill to pass in the cabinet, at most we can only point the finger at one or two people, such as Li Huangpi and Duan Zhiquan. Even so, we still have to work hard to win the support of the New China Party and the League. If the scope of the attack is too wide, I am afraid that our Republican Party will fall into a situation of isolation and helplessness. ”

Jiang Yiwu also knew that he was a little extreme, so he had to take a step back: "The others can be spared, but as the first evil who killed Brother Chūn, Li Huangpi must be brought to justice!" ”

Zhang Bolie replied vaguely: "Let's do our best!" ”

Seeing that everyone had no other opinions, Sun Wu assigned the task and said, "Since this is the case, we will act separately. Mr. Troublesome Yisan (Zhang Bolie) is in charge of the affairs of the Senate, and liaises with the New China Party and the League to introduce bills; Bo Kui went to assist the family of Chūn Mountain Brother and handle the funeral; At the next meeting, he contacted the general school of Hubei Province in Beijing and questioned Li Huangpi. With a three-pronged approach, I hope the state can give Brother Chūn an explanation as soon as possible. "To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point (.) to vote for recommendation, monthly pass, and your support,.. Read. )

ps: Uncle He still wants to write more.