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- Chapter 366 Liang Qichao
"On the way back to Lianyungang aboard the cruiser "Tongxin", Li Zhiyuan was greeted by the Japanese Mediterranean fleet with a twenty-one-gun salute!"
At No. 23 Beigouyan Alley in the capital, Liang Qichao was stunned when he saw the news in the newspaper about the Japanese fleet's twenty-one-gun salute. While he was stunned, he felt a strong sense of uneasiness in his heart. //www.//
Two years ago, Xiong Xiling formed the cabinet, and Liang Qichao joined the cabinet as the chief justice. When he first joined the cabinet, he still had some ambitions, trying to formulate a judicial system and bring China's judiciary, which had never had a strict legal meaning, onto the right path. Prepared to do something big, he began to rectify the law, referring to Japan's and European and American laws to formulate modern Chinese legal provisions.
At the same time, after the establishment of the Progressive Party, Liang Qichao was elected as a director. Since the first day when Yuan Shikai ascended to the position of president, Liang Qichao and his colleagues from the Progressive Party have spared no effort in praising the "enlightened revolution" and emphasizing the importance of a highly centralized "enlightened president" to the future of New China. How important, how life-threatening; on the other hand, they spared no effort to slander the revolutionary party and the revolution. The revolutionary party became the "mob" in Liang Qichao's context, and the theory of "revolution and subjugation of the country" became very popular for a time. Due to the propaganda of Liang and his Progressive Party colleagues, in the second and third years of the Republic of China, "revolution" simply became an original sin.
Of course, the "enlightened revolution" became a reality under the advocacy of Liang Qichao and other progressives and after the "Second Rebellion among the People", but subsequently, the Kuomintang was disbanded and members had their parliamentary cards confiscated. "In Liang Qichao's eyes, this situation made him extremely sad.
Congress is composed of two parties, and one party cannot act alone. Without the Kuomintang, what is the need for the Progressive Party to exist? Sure enough, after the KMT members were removed, the Congress could not meet and was quickly dissolved. After the Progressive Party lost Congress, it was clear that it was dead.
Later, after Xiong Xiling resigned, he also resigned. Like many people, Liang Qichao left the capital, but unlike those who tended to be revolutionaries, he did not go to Shanghai, but to Tianjin and moved into the Tianjin Concession, while Yuan Shikai He was appointed president of the Bureau of Currency. This is a position in name only, with a monthly income of 500 yuan. In fact, this can barely be regarded as Yuan Shikai's reward for his "heroes".
However, at the end of last year, before Yuan Shikai issued an order to reopen Congress, he first sent a telegram to Liang Qichao, and then sent someone with his handwritten letter to Tianjin to invite him to come to Beijing. After he came to Beijing, he did not come out for two years. Yuan Shikai of Zhongnanhai personally went to the train station to welcome him back to Beijing.
All honors can be said to be available, but Liang Qichao, who came to the capital, knew that the reason why Yuan Shikai treated him so favorably was very simple. He needed Congress and the Progressive Party, so he also needed Liang Qichao. Although he advocated "enlightened politics" "Liang Qichao agreed with "enlightened democracy", but what he agreed more with was "enlightened democracy under the constraints of constitutional government", so to a certain extent, he had already broken with Yuan Shikai to some extent.
However, for Liang Qichao, he took this return to Beijing as an opportunity to bring China back to "constitutional government". Therefore, after Yuan Shikai invited him three times, he came to the capital and continued to be the chairman of his Progressive Party. , and even guided the Progressive Party to participate in this congressional by-election. However, due to the strong competition from the "State Affairs Research Association", especially the National Socialist Party, the Progressive Party only won a pitiful 13 by-election seats.
However, he was not surprised by these results. The only thing that surprised him was that the National Socialist Party actually completely defeated the State Affairs Research Council, especially in Guangdong Province, which can be said to be the stronghold of the Kuomintang. The State Affairs Research Council barely won the province by two seats. In the parliamentary election, but in the election of senators and representatives of the National Assembly, the National Socialist Party was ahead of the Council for the Study of National Affairs. This cannot but be said to be an accident.
¡°This will see the dawn of constitutional government in China!¡±
Just when Liang Qichao was full of longing and prepared to work with the Kuomintang Society and the National Affairs Research Association in Congress to contribute to the country, three gunshots in Shanghai changed everything. Like others, Liang Qichao also instinctively regarded Yuan Shikai as the man behind the scenes. The instigator, but just when he was about to call the whole country and denounce the real culprit behind the case, he realized that this might be a conspiracy. Yuan Shikai would not risk the disapproval of the world and send people to kill Li Zicheng at this time.
A living Li Zicheng is more useful than a dead Li Zicheng, and Li Zicheng is still the only candidate to suppress the National Socialist Party and the Jiangsu Army. If Li Zicheng dies, maybe the National Socialist Party will split, and maybe the Jiangsu Army will collapse, but before it collapses , ambitious people in the party and the army will definitely start a civil war on the grounds of Li Zicheng's revenge. Who will the situation at that time be more beneficial to?
It¡¯s the revolutionary party!
After thinking about it, after five days of silence, Liang Qichao, who had gone through some ideological struggle, sent a message. On the one hand, he excused Yuan Shikai, and on the other hand, he persuaded Jiangsu to stay calm. In this case,In special times, we need more reason and calmness. We must not let the conspiracy of conspiracy and thugs succeed!
As soon as the article was published yesterday, Yuan Shikai sent someone to express his condolences in the afternoon, and even offered him a "money-up", which made him laugh for a while. In the end, after he returned the 100,000 yuan in "money-up", Yuan Shikai He specially sent someone to buy the houses on both sides of the courtyard where he lived. He said that the Liang family had many guests, so the three houses could only be fully used if they were connected. Yuan Shikai did not refuse. Knowing Yuan Shikai's character, he knew it, even if he refused. , Yuan Shikai will also think of another way, that person Liang Qichao heard legends from all sides about the incident in the year of 1898, saying that Yuan Shikai betrayed the emperor and betrayed the reform party, and Yuan also got Cixi because of this whistleblower trust, so that the official career will be prosperous and promoted step by step. Liang Qichao himself firmly believed in this. When he mentioned Yuan, he gritted his teeth with hatred and called Yuan a shameless villain who dyed his crown red with the blood of others.
In fact, before Yang Du conveyed Yuan Shikai's defense many years ago, Liang Qichao had already figured out that it was not Yuan Shikai who betrayed the Reform Party, but someone else. With some clear facts, why did he himself not go to Dudu University at that time? Think about it? Thinking that I didn't think too much about that matter, I blindly believed everyone's guesses. For thousands of years, there have always been few people who think independently and many people follow what others say. Sadly, this is truly the tragedy of mankind!
It is precisely because of this that Liang Qichao was willing to be driven by Yuan Shikai in the first few years of the Republic of China. To a certain extent, it was out of repayment for his injustice for many years. On the other hand, it was also because of what he saw in him. There was a glimmer of hope, but this hope was shattered a year ago, that's all.
Yuan Shikai's re-report was expected, but he didn't expect that just after his power was sent out yesterday, the "Shuntian Times" published such a news today. What was this news? This is adding fuel to the fire. This is undoubtedly a message to all China that Japan regards Li Zicheng as its head of state.
"Damn the Japanese!"
It was quite rare that Liang Qichao blurted out a swear word, and then he kept breathing heavily. Anyone could see the conspiracy behind this "twenty-one-gun" salute. In this sensitive period, the Japanese are Stirring the flames on the sidelines is undoubtedly unwilling to put China into civil war.
But at this moment, someone preached the truth.
"Sir, there is a Mr. Gu visiting!"
After saying that, the minister handed over the name card. Liang Qichao, who had no visitors at first, was about to say he was missing when he saw the three characters "Gu Weijun" on the name card.
Gu Shaochuan!
Although he was surprised at the reason why Gu Shaochuan came to visit him, considering that he is the foreign affairs minister of the Huaihai Economic and Strategic Envoy Office, and that he often visits Dongji¨¡o Min Lane recently, he obviously has his own intentions in visiting him at this time.
Wearing a custom-made suit, Gu Weijun naturally couldn't help but exchange polite greetings with Liang Qichao after entering the "ice drinking room". However, within a few minutes, Liang Qichao took the initiative to bring the conversation to the point
"As far as my own wishes are concerned, I don't want to be involved in any political affairs anymore. Not only will the currency director not do it, but even if I am given a secretary of state or a prime minister, I will not do it. I am really tired of the state affairs in the past few years. But , whenever I think of resurrection, Buddha dust, and the many friends who have sacrificed their lives for the rebirth of China, I have to fold my mind. The country is our own country. If we all seek personal comfort and seclusion, If you avoid the world and are irresponsible, who will you give this country to?"
Liang Qichao was filled with emotion at this time. What he said was painful and true. Gu Weijun was also a passionate person with a strong sense of responsibility for society and the country, and he agreed with this from the bottom of his heart.
"What Mr. Zhuo Ru said is true. Just as the manager said, the heaviest burden on us in this world is responsibility. Responsibility is a person's soul. If a person does not have responsibility, he will have no soul!"
"Although Zhiyuan's words are straightforward, they are sobering."
Then Liang Qichao said with emotion.
"The past sixteen years have passed. In addition to resurrecting and becoming benevolent for the country, all of us living are working hard. We are worthy of the years. But for national affairs, we still need people like Zhiyuan who are good at industry. Secondly, we can develop a strong team. China should give people like Zhiyuan, who are young, capable, responsible and responsible."
Liang Qichao's words made Gu Weijun quickly explain.
"Mr. Zhuoru, although the industry that the manager works for is an individual, it is actually for the country. Longhai Director is the only heavy industry industry needed by the country. The army he has trained will never become a tool for personal gain. But to make it a national force that stabilizes the country and protects the people. In this regard, the military envoy once said, "If you build a country with peace, you will have no regrets even if you die."
"How magnificent! Shaochuan, Li Jinglue has this heart, and he is actually the first person in the country."
"Mr. Zhuo Ru's praise is somewhat exaggerated."
Gu Weijun did not accept this compliment for the envoy, but added.
"The economic envoys are just doing their duty as Chinese people!"
"My duty!"
Liang Qichao said with a smile.
"If China were a big country and if more and more people knew what their duty was, things in China would be much easier to handle."
While smiling and appreciating, Liang Qichao took out the "Shuntian Times" and said.
¡°Shaochuan, have you read today¡¯s Sunchon Times?¡±
"Mr. Zhuo Ru should be referring to the twenty-one-gun salute fired by the Japanese fleet!"
Gu Weijun didn¡¯t even read the newspaper. He just took a sip of tea to moisten his throat before speaking.
"The Sunchon Times only reported the first half of this matter. It is indeed a newspaper funded by the Japanese. It speaks for the Japanese on everything!"
As he spoke, the sarcasm in his words became more intense, but Liang Qichao was curious.
"The first half? What, Shaochuan, is there any follow-up to this matter?"
"Mr. Zhuo Ru, you only know the preface and don't know the follow-up,"
? Then Gu Weijun continued.
"After the Japanese fleet encountered the "Tongxin" on the high seas, it first raised its flag in salute. However, our ship's officer rank was lower than that of the Japanese flagship, so it did not return the salute. Later, when the "Tongxin" communicated with the flag language, the Japanese fired a salute. At twenty-one, the Tongxin ship did not return the salute, and the Japanese fleet immediately sailed away. We were unable to intervene. It was not until just now that I lodged a protest with the Japanese Embassy as the Foreign Affairs Minister of the Huaihai Economic and Strategic Envoy Office! I believe that it will soon happen. News will spread from Dongji¨¡omin Lane!"
"The Japanese are despicable, as you can see!"
When he heard that there was such an inside story, Liang Qichao became even more furious.
"Yes, during this sensitive period, the Japanese are trapped in dire straits and dire straits. Their intentions are destructive and their intentions are hateful!"
"really!"
After nodding in agreement, Liang Qichao looked at Gu Weijun and said.
"Shaochuan, you can rest assured that the ambition of the Japanese is to promote internal disunity in our country. Liang will definitely write a clear defense for Zhiyuan. By then, these monstrous words will disappear without a trace!"
Then Liang Qichao changed the topic again.
"Shaochuan, how is Zhiyuan's injury now? But is it important? At the end of the month, the Congress will reopen!"
Although Liang Qichao was concerned about Li Zicheng's injury on the surface, in fact, anyone could hear the meaning behind Liang Qichao's words. His original intention was to ask whether Li Zicheng would come to Beijing after this incident.
But after a moment of silence, Gu Weijun nodded with a heavy tone.
¡°Congress reopens, and as long as the injury is healed, I will definitely go to Beijing to discuss state affairs with the president!¡±
Gu Weijun did not talk about death or life, but Liang Qichao could still hear the word "healing" that he emphasized when he spoke. These two words may seem simple, but Liang Qichao can still write some articles.
Could it be that
Looking at Gu Weijun, Liang Qichao muttered in his heart.
Liang Qichao has always had a good impression of Li Zicheng from Longhai, and sometimes he even had the feeling that if Li Zhiyuan had been born thirty years earlier, perhaps China would have been very different. Although this man was young, talented and capable, , virtuous and skilled, can be said to be a rare person. Because of this, he was happy to see his success in going to Beijing to serve as Prime Minister, and he also praised his close friends many times in private.
"If Li Zhiyuan comes to power in the future, Liang should perform his duties as an opposition member in Congress, but he must not engage in party disputes."
Although he may not necessarily be able to influence everyone in the party, with his influence, if he cooperates with Li Zhiyuan, and is supplemented by the National Socialist Party, or even the National Affairs Research Association, then there will be a lot of potential for China's affairs. Of course, there is a prerequisite for all this. , Yuan Shikai is willing to give up power, but he has always been optimistic about this.
He had already seen that the fundamental reason why Yuan Shikai was able to do what he did in the late Qing Dynasty or the early Republic of China was that Yuan had the Beiyang Army in his hands, and now Li Zhiyuan also had an army in his hands that was no less powerful than the Beiyang Army. If two tigers fight against each other, one of them will be injured. It was under this circumstance that Yuan Shikai reopened Congress and reestablished the State Council. His purpose was to avoid the situation of two tigers fighting for the people. The reason why Li Zicheng accepted this invitation was also to avoid the inevitable injury. It can be said that these two people, one old and one young, are both tolerant people.
But after returning to Beijing and learning from Yang Du about the division of "Five Houses and Five Houses", he understood to some extent that YuanThere are limits to what Shikai can tolerate. Foreign affairs, justice, finance, army, navy? These five key ministries belong to the Presidential Palace, while the five ministries of Education, Internal Affairs, Agriculture and Forestry, Industry and Commerce, and Communications belong to the State Council, which means they are under the jurisdiction of Li Zicheng. On the surface, it seems fair, but Liang Qichao knows the truth behind these 50-50 ministries. , it was Yuan Shikai who took full power of the central government.
?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Nothing matters more in China than foreign relations. Without foreign relations, there is no internal affairs. And the most important thing in government is finance. How can the prime minister carry out government affairs if he has no financial power?
However, Yuan Shikai combined military power and financial power. Under such circumstances, even if Li Zicheng came to Beijing, he was unwilling to do so. What's more, he now had a legitimate reason. From the meaning of Gu Weijun's words, Liang Qichao understood some of the reasons. Li Zicheng didn't want to come to Beijing, but he had to come because he didn't want to break his promise. Now that he was injured, it was a good thing for him, but what about Yu Guo?
When Parliament reopens at the end of the month, if Li Zicheng does not take office as Prime Minister by then, then Yuan Shikai, who is riding a tiger, will definitely appoint someone else as Prime Minister. With Li Zicheng as a person, he will definitely send congratulatory messages. From now on, China will definitely be in a situation of undividedness. Li Zicheng He will return to his past practice of "promoting his own business and educating his own children".
And this may be the best result!
What¡¯s the worst outcome?
Before he could think about it, Liang Qichao immediately stopped this idea in his heart and thought about it again. With the current situation in China, once the situation of two tigers fighting is over, I don¡¯t know how many people will come out to raise troops to destroy the country. But once Japan, which was beaten hard by the Jiangsu Army and the Central Army, will definitely try its best to support all forces in order to trap China in civil war. By then, the country will really be destitute!
After Shen Yin paused for a moment, Liang Qichao asked.
"I wonder when Zhiyuan will arrive in Lianyun?"
"About tomorrow!"
Gu Weijun thought for a moment and then replied.
"Tomorrow, um! Tomorrow!"
Thinking about it in his mind, Liang Qichao made a decision in his mind. In his opinion, it was the right decision.
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