58 Final Fantasy

The heavy snow in Beijing is falling one after another, and the visible and invisible cold currents are surging darkly.

"It is appropriate to chase the poor bandits bravely, and you can't live up to the famous top student!" Yuan Shikai looked at the snow-covered palace outside with twinkling eyes and said, "Li Kuangzi's poems are magnificent. Such a great talent and grandeur has the style of "Big Wind Song" by Emperor Gaozu of Han and "Short Song" by Emperor Wu of Wei. He took a long breath and then said, "The madman Li left Nanjing and turned to the Western Expedition, all the way to victory. Now Ningxia has been restored, and the restoration of Gansu is also a matter of time..." Yuan Shikai shook his head and did not go on.

"Looking at the madman Li attacking the city, are you anxious?" Xu Shichang flicked the lid of the tea bowl with his fingers, glanced at Yuan Shikai and said, "Then let's try our best to ask the little emperor to abdicate early!"

"Why am I not in a hurry? The power of the madman Li is expanding too fast." Yuan Shikai was angry when he thought of this: "It has always been a semi-public secret to take over the President of the Republic. After Sun Cannon's statement was published, it changed from a secret tacit understanding to an open discussion. I can no longer pretend to be mysterious.

Now, Yuan Shikai is neither willing to turn against the revolutionaries nor to publicly admit it in front of the Qing court, and is in a very embarrassing situation. The members of the Zongshe Party became more and more hate Yuan Shikai because he exchanged the throne of the Qing Dynasty for his president. Some people plagiarized him in the name of "Jianyu Lu Jin Fengji Hei seven provinces civil and military officials gentry, merchants, soldiers and civilians" and accused him of "bullying the widows, betraying the country for glory" and "being willing to be the descendants of Cao and Mang". Someone wrote to him and said, "If you want to send me to the Han people from all over the world, I will never tolerate it, and I would like to destroy it with you."

"The conditions proposed by Sun Cannon were not prudent. He undoubtedly reneged on his promise and put forward new suggestions that could not be implemented. Tang Shaoyi was also putting pressure on the south, saying that Sun Cannon was messing things up. He called Sun Yat-sen and said that it would be crazy to mention any more conditions. Wu Tingfang and Wen Zongyao were eager to reach an agreement with us. They were even more annoyed by the abdication conditions of Emperor Qing announced by Sun Cannon. Wen Zongyao said: If I had a pistol, I would kill Sun Yat-sen with my own hands." Xu Shichang said.

"It seems that the work we have done in recent weeks has been in vain to a large extent because Sun Cannon issued an ultimatum. This ultimatum was sent to Beijing just as it was about to announce its abdication. The Qing court could only regard it as a very poor intimidation and had no other opinion. Yuan Shikai sighed.

Those princes and nobles of Manchu and Mongolia, especially the Zongshe Party led by Liangbi and Puwei, tightened their anti-Yuan activities after Sun Yat-sen announced the abdication of the Qing Emperor, that is, the conditions for Yuan Shikai to succeed him as the interim president. They prepared that as soon as Yuan Shikai resigned, Yulang, Zai Ze and others came forward to form a cabinet, and Tie Liang was appointed as the commander of the Qing army to make the final struggle.

And Tieliang has returned to Beijing. He, Liangbi and others planned to fight against Yuan and organized nearly 20,000 Manchu soldiers in Beijing. The terrorist operation in Beijing is spreading. Many people try to buy weapons. The Browning revolver, which costs only 45 francs, is sold for a hundred taels of silver.

Yuan Shikai was angry when he saw that he was young and strong, and it was difficult to make him submit by his words alone. Therefore, under the guise of "maintaining public security in Beijing", he transferred a part of the third town of the Beiyang Army led by Cao Xi to Beijing and stationed in the Dongcheng and the Temple of Heaven to deter relatives and nobles. At the same time, in order to paralyze his political opponents, he brazenly and solemnly announced to Chinese and foreign reporters: "Now there are many doubts that this minister has the will to be the president of the Republic. It is ridiculous to speculate. Although the people of the north and the armies inevitably have this idea, Sun Yixian and the general Democratic Party have repeatedly referred to the emperor's abdication, that is, the president's recommendation, but this minister is definitely unwilling to take this responsibility: (1) If he is the president, it seems that the emperor is invited to abdicate from the throne, purely for selfishness. Why will the world's future generations regard me as a person; (2) The first The president's operation and creation is not easy... I am nearly 60 years old, and my body has been separated. For several months, I have worked hard in state affairs and felt that I was decadent. I really don't have this talent. I am afraid that the north will beeroded... But if the overall situation is flat, and the order of the north can always be preserved, then my responsibility has been fulfilled, that is, my will has been fulfilled, and the rest is not what I want to hear.

Yuan Shikai openly denied the oral agreement with the Revolutionary Party. However, Sun Yat-sen was not a fuel-saving lamp. He was very angry when he heard the news. He once again telegraphed and said, "This peace talks have been repeated. I am willing to achieve the purpose of the republic by means of peace. Unexpectedly, Yuan Shikai canceled the plenipotentiary representative of Tang Shaoyi, and then did not recognize the election of the National Assembly signed by Tang Shaoyi at the formal meeting to discuss the national body. Law, after the abdication of the Qing Emperor, after going back and forth between e-commerce for many days, suddenly the telegram said that he did not do business with Wu representative and so on. It seems that this kind of dishonesty is the common indignation of the army and the people of the whole country... Then Yuan Shikai is not particularly a scorpion of the people, and it is actually the hatred of the Qing Emperor. At the end of the armistice period, the Republic of China will be extended again. If there is another war, only Yuan Shikai will be blamed! The whole country's army and people all want to destroy the Yuan family and then have breakfast. Sun Yat-sen announced Yuan Shikai's guilt, exposing his tricks and making him unable to dodge.

Suddenly, Yuan Keding hurried in and gasped for breath. He sat on the chair opposite Yuan Shikai. He looked out restlessly and turned his face and said to Yuan Shikai, "Comrade Jin Junyiqing is back - Comrade Jin Junyiqing came to Beijing from the first army of Xiaogan. He has retreated to the area of Guangshui Xinyang. After many luck. Those who are in favor of the republic have reached more than 200 people. This time, they came to Beijing on behalf of the First Army, united the armies, asked for the Republic, and formulated three measures: (1) The movement is close to the noble, and the decree of the inner court will declare the Republic by itself. ( II) The joint request of the armed forces to declare a republic. ( 3) Use force to coerce to demand the declaration of a republic. The above three, since the first one, is the most peaceful and the most agreeing. The special timing is ever-changing. What is the main strategy? It has not yet been decided. Yuan Keding said, took out a letter from his sleeve and said, "This is the father's book of their scholars."

"Jin Yunpeng!" Yuan Shikai suddenly remembered it, took over the book and unfolded it. He said slowly, "The timing is urgent, and it is forced to burn eyebrows. China's survival, and it is determined to fight a peace war. The palace is in peace and control. It is in danger. Public opinion is expected to return. It is appropriate to maintain the overall situation. Fortunately, don't be confused by the left and right, and lead to a crisis. In ancient and modern times at home and abroad, there is no one who only betrays the hearts of the people, but can be lucky to achieve things. The divine machine is at this time. I heard that the assassination of party members in Beijing is increasing day by day. I am afraid that if there is a riot, it will frighten the palace. Whoever is not a minister can escape the blame. It is planned to send the guards to protect the two palaces as soon as possible. For the time being, it is fortunate that the Rehe River is stationed, and its internal stay-behind matters, that is, Jiao Shi and Xu Taibao, will be managed together. The common people are well-prepared, and great changes can be made. If it is implemented, China will be very lucky.

"What about others?" Xu Shichang asked.

Yuan Keding replied, "It's right outside the door."

"You led him in." When Yuan Shikai saw that Jin Yunpeng's writing won my heart, he suddenly felt that this person might be the key to breaking the deadlock.

"Yes." Yuan Keding answered and withdrew again.

Yuan Keding greeted Jin Yunpeng walking around the corridor and sighed, "I have been exercising in Beijing for a few days, and the effect is very little. I rely on Junli to continue."

Jin Yunpeng smiled and said, "There is still a breath. This ambition can't be a little unremitting. Don't worry about it."

Yuan Keding reluctantly smiled and said, "You must also be cautious and not take risks." He made a gesture of invitation, "Sir, please come in!"

"Mr. Jin, please come in!" Yuan Shikai said with a smile in the inner house. Please sit down!"

"I dare not do it," Jin Yunpeng walked in and saw that Yuan Shikai and Xu Shichang were all there. He quickly bowed to them and sat down rudely.

Jin Yunpeng met with Yuan Shikai and did not talk nonsense. He said, "You can't start a dispute anymore. What's more, Gongbao is related to the safety of the country. It is especially appropriate to follow the expectations of the people."

Yuan Shikai and Xu Shichang didn't say anything. Before Jin Yunpeng came, the two of them had already discussed this matter, and it was more than once or twice. Yuan Shikai pondered for a long time and said, "As the prime minister of the Qing Dynasty, how can he approve of the republic and pay the trust?"

A smile appeared on Jin Yunpeng's stiff face and said, "The human heart is the trend of the general trend. If it is not a republic, it cannot maintain the group relationship. It will inevitably lead to the collapse of the earth, and the survival of the world. The palace protection is responsible for turning the world, and it should be like and dislikes with the people."

Yuan Shikai said with a straight face, "The southerners want a republic, but the northerners may not be inevitable."

Jin Yunpeng sneered and said, "Gong Bao is wrong. People share the same heart and the same reason. The degree of the north and the south are different, and their intentions for happiness are good and bad."

Yuan Shikai's face turned worried again and asked, "What is the meaning of Duan Juntong?"

Jin Yunpeng suddenly said, "The First Army is unanimous, advocating republicanism, and discussing the promotion of Gong Bao as the interim president."

Yuan Shikai couldn't help but be overjoyed at first, and then pretended to be shocked and said with a calm face, "The military heart has changed to this point, and it will be left. If you want to bully the orphans and widows and be scolded by the world, I don't do it."

Jin Yunpeng knew that Yuan Shikai was just acting. He knew that it was the time for the minister of the dragon to perform at this time, so he leaned down and said, "Gong Bao is a representative of 400 trillion people. Now the overall situation is critical. The Communist Monk can survive. If he absolutely advocates the monarch, it will lead to the extinction of the country. Gong Bao is trying to think about preserving China. Hu? Is it important to keep a surname? And the people's army advocates the success of republicanization, and the royal family will increase preferential treatment, which is a two-pronged plan. If you listen to its erosion, foreign invasions, and the country will fall, although preferential treatment is not available, slaves, cattle and horses, listen to all people together, who will follow the country, the real level of fierceness, the palace protection asks himself, how can the blame.

Yuan Shikai frowned and said deeply, "Feng Juntong and Zhang Junmen are trying their best to fight. The purpose of the army is the same."

This is the truth. After Feng Guozhang was in Beijing, his heart was a little shaken. Borzigitpei of Mongolia and others organized the volunteer king death squad, and the Constitutional Monarchate Party was also established, and the clan actually elected Feng Guozhang as its president. Although Yuan Shikai was interested in it at the beginning, at this point, it is inevitable that Feng Guozhang will have other thoughts. It is rumored that Feng Guozhang asked the inner court for a military pay of 6 million yuan, and declared that he had sent troops to Hejian to recruit 20 strong battalions in preparation for the battle.

Jin Yunpeng gritted his teeth and said thoughtfully, "Don't worry about Gongbao. You should rely on a three-inch tongue to lobby, and you will make the couplet." After saying that, he resolutely retreated.

Yuan Shikai looked at Xu Shichang speechlessly. Xu Shichang was looking at Jin Yunpeng's leaving back and nodded slowly: "Yes! Hua Fu is a smart person and knows how to choose. Jin Yunpeng just conveyed your meaning to him euphemistically. As he got up, he said to Yuan Shikai: "Recordingly, there have been frequent reports from foreign newspapers about the Qing army's 'Great Victory in the Northwest'. The relatives and nobles cooperated with Liang Bi, the leader of the Zongshe Party, and the imperial guard of the first town of the movement worked together against the republic. Wang Jinqi and others distributed leaflets all over the world to impress the hearts of the people.

Yuan Shikai said coldly, "It's obviously a loser, but foreigners have to say that it's a victory. Doesn't this mean that the deer is a horse, turning black and white upside down? However, the stupid pigs in the clan believe it this time!"

"The Qing court has reached this point. Of course, they are willing to believe that this is true." Xu Shichang put on airs, cheered up, and looked up and said, "Just like the result of the battle in Hubei, Beiyang actually lost, but they are willing to believe what we said about victory. However, in the northwest battlefield, how can the foreigner blow? When the madman Li takes down Gaolan, the bubbles blown by the foreigner, the final fantasy of the clan will eventually be shattered.

Yuan Shikai didn't want to watch Li Xiang's power expand, and he didn't know why the other party held the teacup and sighed, "Those hard guys of the Zongshe Party wrote to me. The purpose is extremely strict, which means that they want to send me to the Han people to the world. My generation will never tolerate it and I am willing to die with you."

Xu Shichang sneered and said, "In my opinion, it's better to deal with those hard-hard guys of the Zongshe Party."

Yuan Shikai nodded, and he also wanted to kill the relatives and nobles led by Liang Bi of the Zongshe Party. However, he considered that Liang Bi, who was appointed as the first assistant to the Praetorian Guard and the training minister of the Praetorian Guard, still had the real power to manipulate the Praetorian Guard, and it was not so easy to get rid of him. In addition, killing the royal family, especially the royal family like Liangbi, is likely to disturb the whole Qingshi, which not only makes him never clear the notoriety of "Cao Cao", but also is not conducive to him to safely take power from the Qingshi.

When Xu Shichang saw that Yuan Shikai was silent, he said quietly, "Brother, it's not convenient for you to do it. You can borrow a knife from the thirty-six tricks to kill people."

Yuan Shikai couldn't help laughing.

Xu Shichang suddenly said, "I heard that Gongdi and Princess Ze borrowed foreign soldiers to resist the Communist Party. The Mongol princes left Beijing one after another, and each returned to their own flag to organize their independence.

"It's just a Japanese ronin jumping up and down there, which is not a concern. It's OK to pay attention to Zhao Erxun. Yuan Shikai said disdainfully, "You know, big-nosed foreigners are on my side."