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Chapter 8 Drummers and Beaters

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    There are a lot of like-minded people.  On August 14, the "Safety Preparation Committee" headed by Yang Du sent electricity to all provinces.  This telegram can be seen as Yuan Shikai's first declaration of preparation for proclaiming himself emperor. The telegram said: "During the Revolution of 1911 in our country, the people based on their emotions, but except for racial barriers, did not proceed with politics and hastily formulated a republican government. Whether the National Day,  Don¡¯t think twice.¡±

    In the view of Yuan Shikai, Yang Du and others, the republican system of the Republic of China is actually not suitable for China¡¯s national conditions. It is precisely because of the implementation of this system that ¡°the dangers experienced by the country and the pain felt by the people can be heard by the whole country. In the long run,  If you don't plan, you will be in trouble." Since there will be dangers and disasters, what should we do?  The declaration went on to say: "Dr. Goodnow, the great American political scholar, said that monarchy is better than democracy, and China cannot use the monarchy system."

    In other words, great scholars in the United States have said that China should implement an imperial system. Then it is really necessary to implement an imperial system. Foreign monks like to chant sutras. It seems that at that time, there was a foreign saying that the moon was full.  Therefore, Yang Du said that as a Chinese, "the survival of the country is the life and death of the family. How can we bear to watch in silence and wait for its demise."

    Having said this, the basic intention of this declaration is already obvious, which is to promote imperialism in China.  However, as a vanguard, the declaration also needs to explain itself: "The establishment of this association is specifically to maintain the public security of a country, to study how the monarch, the state, and the state are suitable for China, and to discuss right and wrong, and the severity of facts as the scope of discussion.  This association will not be involved in anything outside the scope, and this is the strictest limit. We will pay tribute to the people with what we discuss."

    However, although the Preparatory Committee said that it was just a research institution, on the 28th, they actually conducted a so-called vote on the national system issue.  As a result, "it has always advocated a constitutional monarchy."  And on the next day, he also announced the result to the whole country: "The way to rectify chaos in our country is to abolish the utensils and cook the dictatorship and establish a monarch; the way to seek governance is to abolish the utensils and boil the dictatorship and establish a constitutional monarchy. This is the result of this conference's discussion."

    In order to increase his influence, Yang Du even called the provincial generals, patrol envoys, governors, military envoys, provincial cities, and Shanghai and Hankou chambers of commerce, asking them to send representatives to Beijing.

    ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? With such explicit and unintentional hints, who with a discerning eye cannot understand this situation?  Taking advantage of this trend, bureaucrats big and small all tried their best to "encourage progress" in order to gain support and success.  Therefore, since August, an undercurrent of restructuring has been brewing in Beijing. Dr. Goodnow, an American consultant to the presidential office, also published a discussion on the pros and cons of monarchy and republic in the Beijing Evening News, implying that the United States supports this change of state system.

    Of course, the person who contributed the most was his eldest son Yuan Keding.  The future "prince" tried his best to strengthen his father's confidence in becoming emperor.  You can't blame him, the position of prince is too tempting.  But although Dad looks forward to Zixiong, he is timid in this matter and needs a strong push.  After all, China's imperial power politics for more than two thousand years have been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Such a big matter needs to be carefully weighed.

    Foreign friends have supported it, public opinion has supported it, and many political allies and enemies have surrendered. What is Dad still worried about?  Oh, the powerful local factions have not formally expressed their determination. Is Lao Yuan worried about this?

    "Father, the whole country is currently supporting you in promoting the monarchy. You can't let down the people's wishes! If you continue to do so, you will suffer. If you are worried that the princes from all over the country have different intentions, then let them electrify in advance to express their stance! They agree.  He was tied to a chariot with his father; if they disagreed, they would have seceded from the Central Government. In the name of righteousness, his father could easily replace him!" This was Yuan Keding's opinion as he encouraged his father.

    Is it?  Yuan Shikai worried about gains and losses.  It is indeed a good idea to express support by calling on others, but there is a political price to pay for going back on one's word!  But besides that, is there anything else that can be done?  Like get something substantial?

    Yuan Keding has done some research on this: "If the father is still not at ease, then ask the generals everywhere for protons! With their sons in their hands, I don't think any of them would dare to be half-hearted!"

    This is a good idea!  Yuan Shikai suddenly became enlightened, and he began to make a list in his mind: among several unreliable provinces, Cai E from Yunnan had already been plucked and raised in the capital and was considered useless, but Lu Rongting from Guangxi was beyond his reach, and Feng Delin and Meng Enyuan from the Northeast were both  He is the arrogant kind and needs attention.  This time, they were the first to bear the brunt of the proton attack.

    As for Zhang Xueliang, who just appeared, it is also interesting. I didn¡¯t expect that Zhang Zuolin¡¯s son turned out to be a promising person!  When he thought of Zhang Zuolin, his mind immediately pictured an image of a green forest figure wearing a dog-skin coat and a simple military uniform.

    That was two years ago, when the revolutionary army in the south was making a fuss. Yuan Shikai needed the support of military generals from all over the country and stability in the rear, so he wanted to eliminate dissidents. Zhang Zuolin was one of them at the time.

      Although Zhang Zuolin was entrenched in the Northeast and was supported by the Japanese, he knew that he could not defeat Yuan Shikai, so he immediately wrote a letter expressing his surrender: "I am willing to bear the crossbow and go forward, but the president will follow his lead." and took the initiative to pay a visit.

    Zhang Zuolin, who had just become a teacher, could tell at first glance that he was a country boy who had never seen the world. As soon as he entered the gate of Huairen Hall in Zhongnanhai, he knelt down and buckled his head repeatedly¡ª¡ªno wonder what era this was?  Xuantong had abdicated for several years, and Yuan Shikai had so many ministers and generals under his command. Who would still worship the emperor in this manner of worshiping the emperor three times and nine times?

    However, this gift was very useful to Yuan Shikai. Perhaps Zhang Zuolin's decision to give a front-court gift instead of a military salute touched a certain nerve in his heart. He suddenly felt good about Lao Zhang, and he quickly started talking:  "Now that we are in the Republic of China, we don't care about this anymore."

    Zhang Zuolin, however, refused to give up: "In the former Qing Dynasty, Zuolin only knew that there was an emperor, but now he only knows that there is a president. The president is like the emperor. How can I not kowtow when I see you, old man?"

    It¡¯s not surprising that so many people were paying homage to him. Although he was not a close confidant of Yuan Shikai, nor could he trust Zhang Zuolin at this time, this kind of respect still made President Yuan feel very comfortable, and the conversation between the guests and the host became much more cordial.

    "Are Brother Yuting and the brothers still feeling well these days in Beijing?"

    In response to the President's inquiry, Zhang Zuolin blushed, bent down and said with a smile: "Brothers are all country bumpkins who have never seen the world, making the President laugh." In front of President Yuan, the always fierce Mr. Zhang spoke  Extra gentle.

    It turns out that as soon as Zhang Zuolin entered Beijing, he took over various brothels and spent all his time looking for women and men, causing the capital to be in a smoky atmosphere.  How could Yuan Shikai, who had so many eyes and ears, not know this?  Only the time Lao Zhang and the others spent in bed was not counted.  Lao Yuan didn't care about the things in men's crotches. What he valued was Zhang Zuolin's loyalty.  Although Zhang Zuolin has the image of a big boss, he is more reliable than a literate person who talks sweetly and has a sharp sword.

    The first impression was very good. Yuan Shikai was very good at winning people's hearts. He felt that Zhang Zuolin was a talent that could be developed, and his attitude was unavoidable. The two of them had a good chat about daily life.  Zhang Zuolin also opened his heart, expressed his loyalty without leaving any trace, and condemned the southern opposition, so he just beat his chest and wrote a guarantee.  But as soon as he said a few words, Yuan Shikai almost couldn't hold back his laughter: As expected, this Master Fengtian is a big boss, he opened his mouth and said "fuck you", he looked like a bandit.  Zhao Erxun said it right, "Zhang Zuolin is a big boss. If you have breasts, you will be a mother. As long as you give him some benefits, he will follow you wholeheartedly."

    Apart from that, the biggest impression Zhang Zuolin left on him was that of a stupid person who had never seen the world, because during the conversation, Zhang Zuolin's eyes never left a beautifully made gold watch on his antique shelf.  The dial of this watch was embellished with white jade-like pearls, and on the back was a beautiful portrait of a sunset woman, which interested the old man very much.

    Yuan Shikai deliberately asked him: "The situation at home and abroad is complicated now. Does Commander Zhang need to increase the number of troops and expand the garrison area?" Zhang Zuolin hurriedly said that he did not want anything, but coyly said that if the president could put the antiques on the shelves  I would be grateful if I "borrowed" that gold watch and looked at it.  This reply made Lao Yuan, who was very rich in the city, laugh and cry, and then gave him the watch as a show of favor. At the same time, in his heart, he classified Lao Zhang as a coward with no ambition, and  He said to Yuan Keding: "Zhang Zuolin is a complete country boy. Even a gold watch can make him happy. There is really nothing to be afraid of."

    ¡°As everyone knows, Zhang Zuolin has put a lot of thought into this image.  He knew that this meeting was a Hongmen banquet. If he handled it properly, he could gain Yuan Shikai's trust. If he acted incorrectly, he would probably lose his life.  Although he was full of doubts, he still rushed to Beijing quickly.

    The way he wears his military uniform and mink coat and the way he kneels down are just a cover-up, highlighting his lack of ambition.  And before coming, he gave a generous gift to his old boss, Zhao Erxun, the governor of the three eastern provinces, and asked him to deal with him in front of the president.  In addition, after entering Beijing, he also spent a lot of money and bribed everyone around Yuan Shikai.  These people are short-handed and soft-spoken, and all of them exaggerate in front of Lao Yuan about being friends and being loyal.

    In the end, Lao Yuan, who originally wanted to reduce the feudal vassal, not only did not take action against Zhang Zuolin, but also gave him a carved lacquer vase from the Qianlong period and his own mink coat as a gift to Zhang Zuolin when he was about to return to the Northeast.  .  This meeting between the two powers was a textbook classic, and it was also vividly reported by the outside world.

    Now, a group of scholars are waving flags and shouting for his imperial system, and their momentum is not small, but they urgently need powerful local factions to rise up.  It's not enough for someone to beat the drum; what's needed is a heavy hammer.  Although there are many testers and those who are trying to make trouble, it is the first time for young talents like Zhang Hanqing to vindicate the connection between the Twenty-One Articles and the imperial system to speak out. This is a positive sign.  Regardless of whether it was from Zhang Zuolin's instruction or not, it is indeed remarkable that a martial arts disciple can have such political vision.  Then, he can also be counted as one.

    Zhang Hanqing won the award!  (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com)This is the first time for a young talent to clear his name to speak out, which is a positive sign.  Regardless of whether it was from Zhang Zuolin's instruction or not, it is indeed remarkable that a martial arts disciple can have such political vision.  Then, he can also be counted as one.

    Zhang Hanqing won the award!  (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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