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Rebirth of the Great Scientist Volume 11. Evening Fragrance Time 483. Why is there Fusang on the seaside?

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    Cao Kun smiled bitterly and said: "Of course you can do it, but you have a respected position in the Beiyang group, and every move you make has far-reaching influence. If the news of your visit to Sun Baixi spreads, wouldn't the Beiyang group, which is already on the verge of life and death, be affected?  To fall apart?¡±

    Wang Shizhen glared: "Don't you want to go back to the countryside and not care about worldly affairs? What does life and death in Beiyang have to do with you?"

    Cao Kun did not show weakness and replied resolutely: "Even if I return to my hometown to live in seclusion, I will still be a member of the Beiyang group. The rise and fall of Beiyang, the honor and disgrace will naturally linger in my heart. But I cannot be as free and easy as Brother Qing, who devoted his life to serve for twenty years in the blink of an eye.  The remaining years of Beiyang¡¯s life and death are ignored!¡±

    Wang Shizhen shook her head and said: "Zhong Shan, what do you know? Just as there is Zeng Wenzhenggong (Zeng Guofan), there is the Hunan Army, and there is Li Wenzhonggong, there is Huaiyong, and there is a general, and we have our Beiyang line. Because only the general is as majestic  Only with great talent and strategy can we lead our troops in training, commanding the army, governing the country, and bringing peace to the world. Only then can the Beiyang system have the value of its existence. Now that the general has left Hexi, and his successors are all mediocre people, the Beiyang system is still  What is the meaning of its existence? Just like the red rabbit horse that travels thousands of miles, or the 82-pound Qinglong Yanyue Sword, it can only be remembered in history if it is wielded by Guan Erye; if it is used by ordinary people, I am afraid that the effect may not be as good.  A dull knife for a rogue horse.

    "In fact, as early as two or three years ago when the general led his troops south to quell the Wuchang rebellion, our Beiyang army was transformed from the most elite national defense force of the Qing Dynasty into a tool to suppress the domestic people. It has already gone from its peak to a decline, and even fought several times.  But the student army is nothing more than a bloody and courageous student army. Why? Because our army has long been corroded by various selfish thoughts. From the division and brigade commanders to ordinary soldiers, they have lost their previous vitality and become sluggish.

    "This kind of old age has become particularly obvious in the past year or two. First, when Outer Mongolia's Jebzundamba declared independence, Sun Baixi ignored Tsarist Russia's repeated intimidations and threats. He sent troops to attack Kulun, scaring Jebzundamba to flee.  ; And during this process, no one from our Beiyang divisions and brigades took the initiative to volunteer! Secondly, during the southern expedition to put down Sun Huang's rebellion, Sun Baixi made a leap forward thousands of miles with a brigade, and successively put down Hunan and Guangdong provinces, completely defeating Wei Zhen.  The Ji army in Guangdong and Guangxi forced Fujian to surrender without a fight; while we in Beiyang concentrated all our troops into three groups and exhausted all ammunition and food. We barely managed to capture Anhui, Jiangxi and half of Jiangsu. Comparing the two, they are thousands of miles apart!

    "Originally, the disparity in the outcome of this Southern Expedition should have shocked the entire Beiyang community, so that we could secretly raise our vigilance and work hard to become stronger. Unexpectedly, everyone from the commander-in-chief to the division and brigade commanders turned a blind eye and only thought that Sun Baixi's victory was an accident.  Due to luck, we continued to provoke again and again, until the war broke out not long ago. The war exposed our weakness in Beiyang at a glance. The combat power was insufficient and collapsed at the first touch, and even the slightest attempt to persuade the troops to surrender. With such a force, we still have the illusion  A comeback is nothing more than a dream!

    "Yes, Wang was once a member of Beiyang. Thanks to the marshal's twenty years of training and promotion, he should have been as concerned about the rise and fall of Beiyang as the wise brother Zhong Shan. But now the Beiyang group has declined to this point.  They have no idea what their ambitions are, and can only blindly obey the orders of those in power, and become a tool for power and gain. Rather than letting it rot uglyly until it is finally ruined and blamed on the late commander-in-chief, it is better for us to end it with our own hands now  His life, let it disappear together with the commander. Let it be remembered by future generations!"

    Cao Kun thought for a long time and then said: "I didn't expect that Brother Beinqing's thoughts were so profound. But I was abrupt just now. Since you want to pay a visit to Sun Baixi, I wish you success immediately." After a pause, he continued: "Brother Beinqing just now.  Ask me what my impression of Sun Baixi is, and I would like to briefly talk about my personal feelings. How should I put it? He is very young, very elegant, speaks politely, treats others kindly, has no airs, and feels a bit like a good teacher and helpful friend. But he is bookish and bookish.  He is too heavy. He does not have the aura of a superior person like a commander, nor does he have the profound power of a high official in the court. If you had not known him before, you would have thought him to be a teacher in a school or a middle-level official in the government when you first met him.  I would never have imagined that he was the Prime Minister of the Cabinet with a huge fortune and an army of millions."

    Wang Shizhen said: "After Brother Zhongshan said this, Brother Yu became more curious about Sun Baixi! Now that the third division has disappeared, Brother Zhongshan has nothing to do. If you don't wait until the commander's funeral is over, you can accompany me to see Sun Baixi."  Okay? After all, you and Sun Baixi have a side of elegance, so you can just be an iceman to avoid any embarrassment when you two meet for the first time."

    Cao Kun hesitated for a moment and then nodded and said: "That's fine! I originally planned to go north to pay homage to the commander-in-chief and then die calmly. Unexpectedly, Prime Minister Baixi showed mercy outside the law and forgave Cao's sins. Although he may  I think this is a trivial matter, but Cao cannot repay his kindness and should come to express his gratitude afterwards. Now that Brother Qing has invited you to go with him, it is his wish, but I don¡¯t dare to invite you!"

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    Since using Cao Kun to send a conciliatory signal to the Beiyang Department, SunFrom now on, he spent more time with Yang Du, Liu Mingzhao and others in the telegraph room of the Shanxi Governor's Mansion, analyzing and deducing recent changes in the situation based on a steady stream of intelligence from home and abroad.

    Although Sun Yuanqi really wanted to go back to the capital for a visit, he knew that it was unlikely in the near future.  On the one hand, it is because Yuan Shikai's funeral is currently being held in the capital. Although Sun Yuanqi has sent an envoy to pay tribute, if he goes back, the atmosphere in the capital will inevitably change, which will inevitably dilute the solemnity of the funeral.  On the other hand, there are still several powerful Beiyang troops stationed around the capital. Sun Yuanqi, who narrowly escaped last time, is obviously unwilling to risk himself again.  ¡ª¡ªEven if he is willing, others will not dare to let him go easily!

    At the moment, Sun Yuanqi could only listen patiently to Chen Xun'en's report on the telegrams he had just received: "Sir, intelligence from Beijing stated that the German Governor of Jiao'ao, Melwadek, had secretly issued an order requiring that in the event of war in Shandong, the troops stationed in Beijing and Tianjin  The German troops must quickly move south to join the war without delay, and any violation will be punished by military discipline. Tianjin has also confirmed this.

    "According to news from Qingdao, Germany has recently built two permanent forts on the east side of Waldersee Heights, which are expected to be equipped with two 120mm rapid-fire cannons to support the German troops in the direction of Fushan. Fushan is located east of Qingdao city. The main peak  With an altitude of 368 meters, it is the highest mountain in the city and surrounding areas. It can be called a natural barrier for Qingdao. You can imagine the German defense intentions."

    Sun Yuanqi turned his head and looked at Liu Mingzhao, who was drawing circles in the Qingdao area: "Bocheng, according to previous intelligence statistics, how many troops and equipment does Germany have in the Far East?"

    Liu Mingzhao stopped the pencil in his hand and replied: "Germany has 5 army battalions in China, with a total strength of about 10,700 people. The equipment includes 17 ships of various types, 2 aircraft, 53 heavy artillery pieces, and 47 light artillery pieces.  , 30 machine guns, 47 machine guns, and more than 15,000 rifles. There is sufficient ammunition. It is enough to cope with more than three large-scale battles."

    Sun Yuanqi asked again: "Has Japan made any preparations?"

    Liu Mingzhao nodded: "According to news from various places in Japan, the Second Fleet of the Navy, the 18th Independent Division stationed in Kurume, the 29th Infantry Brigade stationed in Shizuoka, and the 4th Siege Heavy Artillery Battalion have recently  With frequent actions, the total force is expected to be more than 50,000, and it is estimated that these troops will be the main force in attacking Shandong in the future."

    Yang Du shook his folding fan and said with a smile: "According to this calculation, the Japanese army's strength is exactly five times that of the German army. It seems that little Japan has some skills. It actually understands the principle of 'Five Attacks' in "The Art of War"  . But I wonder if they have ever heard the saying, 'If you are fighting for a hundred miles, you will capture three generals; if you are fighting for fifty miles, you will defeat the generals'?"

    Tang Shouqian replied solemnly: "I guess! They can even learn our calligraphy to the point where they are missing arms and legs. Sun Tzu's Art of War is neither long nor short. How can they learn it all?"

    The telegraph room burst into laughter.

    After a while, Chen Xun'en continued to read: "President Li Da in the capital called, saying that he had recently received telegrams from Sun Yat-sen, Huang Keqiang, Li Xiehe (Li Liejun) and others in Tokyo. The effect was that the Kuomintang troops were forced to fight against Yuan Chun because of the situation.  . Because Yuan Xiangcheng could not help but assassinate the Kuomintang leader Song Dunchu, and also attempted to seal down the Kuomintang, dissolve the Congress, and undermine the Republic. Sun Huang and others clearly understood the opportunity, so they ignored the glory, wealth, bloodshed, and sacrifice, and resolutely used the weak to attack the powerful.  The enemy fought to the death for the Republic of China and its people. In the end, the enemy was strong and we were weak. Unfortunately, they were defeated in hatred, causing the revolutionary heroes to go into exile overseas.

    "Now Yuan Xiangcheng's obvious misdeeds of destroying Congress and opposing the Republic have been seen by all. This shows the foresight of the Kuomintang at that time. Moreover, now that Yuan Xiangcheng is dead, the new president has succeeded and should start a new era with the people. Therefore, I implore President Li to cancel the arrest order against the Kuomintang people.  Allow them to return to the country and do their best for people's livelihood and civil rights. President Li did not dare to act on his own initiative, so he called your Excellency specifically to ask how to deal with it."

    Sun Yuanqi was slightly stunned: "Why, isn't it already a democratic republic? Why does the new president still have to engage in amnesty and democratic reform when he succeeds?"

    Yang Du said with disdain: "When Sun Yat-sen was the president of the Nanjing Provisional Government, he hastily formulated the "Provisional Constitution of the Republic of China", which stipulated that the provisional president has the power to declare amnesty, pardon, commutation, and restoration of power. Unexpectedly, now  It came in handy, and the person he wants to pardon is really himself. In my opinion, this is the real foresight! Baixi, what is your opinion? "

    Sun Yuanqi said: "Originally, it would not matter if Sun Yixian, Huang Keqiang and others came back, but now we are intensively planning a war with Japan in Shandong, and Sun Huang and others have a close relationship with Japan. If they think that the national honor is inconsistent with the name of the country,  It is always not good for key departments to explore confidential information. If it is not dealt with, the secret will be leaked. If it is punished, it will inevitably eliminate the ridicule of dissidents. I think it is better to do less than to do more.??Let them stay in Japan!  If they want to do their best, they might as well wait until the country is stable, but they are not in a hurry.  "

    Tang Shouqian also said: "The Kuomintang has always been very restless. Now is the time when the country is in trouble. I don't agree with letting them return to the country now to cause trouble. But you need to think carefully when you call Li Huangpi back, lest he think we are dictatorial.  Being arbitrary will give the Kuomintang an excuse to criticize in the future."

    Yang Du shook his folding fan and replied leisurely: "It's easy to find the reason! "Sui Shu Criminal Law Chronicles" lists ten serious crimes, including treason, treason, rebellion, evil rebellion, immorality, disrespect, and unfilial piety.  Wait, it is stipulated that those who have committed these ten serious crimes are not included in the amnesty, and even if they are met with amnesty, they must be specifically removed. Sun Huang and others claimed that they were engaged in rebellion with the intention of overthrowing the regime of the Republic of China, which was considered unpardonable rebellion. Although Li Huangpi  We have the power of amnesty and special amnesty, but we cannot benefit Sun Huang and others! Why should we worry about insufficient reasons?"

    Sun Yuanqi clapped his hands and praised: "Well, let's give Li Huangpi four words: heinous crimes will not be forgiven!"

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