Chapter 129

In Shanghai, the dispute between Sun Wen and Huang Xing finally broke out. It was difficult to reconcile the two stubborn people with conflicting ideas. Huang Xing left Shanghai angrily and returned to his hometown in Hunan by boat, claiming that from now on he would be able to work as a farmer in peace.

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Sun and Huang each have a group of followers. Huang Xing's decision means a split within the Kuomintang. The stubborn Sun Yat-sen announced the reorganization of the Kuomintang. For the time being, it seems that the purpose of this time and space reorganization is not to fight against the National Defense Force represented by Fang Jianxiong.

It was for the general election. Therefore, the name Kuomintang continued to be used, and the name Chinese Revolutionary Party was too sharp. After being persuaded by others, Sun decided to give up.

The reorganization of the Kuomintang was carried out quickly. A group of people, led by Chen Qimei and Hu Hanmin, swore allegiance to Sun Wen. As the reorganization progressed, the Kuomintang announced that Sun Wen would be its candidate to participate in the election of the new president.

After Acting President Li Yuanhong announced that a new general election was about to begin, the whole of China fell into an inexplicable excitement. Fang Jianxiong, the strongest military force in China, fulfilled his vow that soldiers would not interfere in politics. At least on the surface, it seemed

It's like this. Fang Jianxiong, who is in Jinan, is still a non-party person. He sent a message to the whole country, saying: All soldiers of our National Defense Force are not allowed to join political parties. As soon as this order came out, thousands of Republican members of the National Defense Force announced their withdrawal from the Republican Party.

After power was supplied, Fang Jianxiong did not station himself in Beijing as many people expected. Instead, he set out from Jinan and headed west to Henan. Fang Jianxiong's goal was Zhangde, Henan.

When he was still the governor of Zhili, Yuan Shikai was at odds with his elder brothers because of his mother's burial, so he rarely returned to his hometown of Xiangcheng.

Fang Jianxiong went directly to Zhangde before Yuan Shikai arrived. After leaving the throne in Beijing, Yuan Shikai's mood naturally couldn't get better. Sadness, helplessness and other emotions accumulated, and Yuan Shikai became even more seriously ill. Fortunately, he took the train southward, and Yuan Shikai was still in a bad mood.

I can persist.

When they got off the train in Zhangde, Yuan Shikai's entourage felt that something was wrong in the atmosphere. There were many sentries throughout the train station, and the security was tight. It is said that Yuan Shikai had already left the country, so there was no need to welcome him with such fanfare, right? The people below quickly reported the eldest son. Yuan Keding panicked

He hurriedly told Yuan Shikai about this strange phenomenon while he was lying down.

Yuan Shikai glanced at the panicked Yuan Keding with some disappointment. He reluctantly sat up and said calmly: "I have already left Beijing. What do I have to worry about when I get to Zhangde?" Yuan Shikai had already figured it out. If he persists in fighting,

.The result will definitely be defeat. How Fang Jianxiong will treat Yuan Shikai and his family then are two different concepts. Now that he has taken the initiative to step down, if Fang Jianxiong kills everyone, Yuan Shikai will applaud him. Obviously, Fang Jianxiong is not such a person, if

Such a person cannot win this world.

Soon someone came to report: General Fang Jianxiong, Commander-in-Chief of the National Defense Forces, greeted President Yuan Da at the station.

After hearing this, Yuan Keding stared in disbelief and said, "How is that possible?" The servant who reported it said, "Some red banners were pulled up at the station, and it said that Commander-in-Chief of the National Defense Forces Fang Jianxiong led his troops to welcome President Yuan."

Yuan Shikai's pale face showed a trace of rosy. After breathing rapidly, he didn't know where he got the strength. He stood up and said: "Come here, change your clothes." Yuan Keding said: "Father, Fang Fuguo may not have good intentions. Maybe he is here to humiliate you.

your."

Yuan Shikai ignored him and walked out slowly and steadily. Although everyone could see that Yuan Shikai was struggling to walk, he could still walk very steadily. Yuan Shikai, who was not tall, was moving slowly like a mountain at this moment.

It was dusk, and the platform of Zhangdefu Railway Station was under the setting sun. A young man stood there like a javelin. Behind him were a group of officers with shining stars, standing in the same standard posture.

When Yuan Shikai appeared at the door of the car, Fang Jianxiong shouted: "Stand at attention! Welcome President Yuan back home!"

No one knows why Fang Jianxiong would do this. Yuan Shikai may be the only person who knows the answer. It is very simple, just because Yuan Shikai rejected the military intervention of the four countries and strictly adhered to the bottom line of a Chinese, this is worth it. Not to mention, Yuan Shikai made friends

What was given to Fang Jianxiong was not a broken Beiyang, but a complete Beiyang. You must know that it is harder for a person to get down from that position and overcome the hurdle in his heart than to reach the sky!

But Yuan Shikai did it. Although historical conditions have changed, Yuan Shikai in this time and space is no longer always strong. The Beiyang Army has been vigorously resisted by the National Defense Forces since Wuhan. In the end, the Beiyang Army failed on the battlefield. The choice Yuan Shikai made depends on

It seems like a last resort. But throughout history, there are still people who surrendered to the enemy when foreign enemies invaded and occupied large areas of the country.

All in all, the choice Yuan Shikai made cannot be described as commendable. Such a choice really makes people awe-inspiring. Fang Jianxiong doesn't know why Yuan Shikai in this time and space would do this, but since he did it, Fang Jianxiong must do it

Show enough gestures to tell Yuan Shikai something.

Looking at the tall and handsome young faces on the platform, Yuan Shikai's lips trembled slightly before he said: "Fuguo, I have always regretted that I didn't let you come to Beiyang."

After hearing this, Fang Jianxiong smiled slightly, stepped forward and extended his hand. Yuan Shikai naturally caught up with him and helped him get off the car. Then he said: "Let's take a walk here together." Fang Jianxiong nodded, and the two heroes met.

, as if they had been friends for many years, Fang Jianxiong supported Yuan Shikai's old body and walked slowly on the platform.

"Actually, I know that even if you were asked to go to Beiyang back then, you would not agree. Zhu Jiabao said that you didn't even take over the Anhui New Army. I think you have been planning for a long time." Yuan Shikai's tone of voice was unexpectedly relaxed.

"President, to tell you the truth, I didn't originally plan to make such a big noise. When I returned to Shanghai from Germany, I saw foreign warships ramming in the Yangtze River on the dock. It was then that I strengthened my confidence. I must change all this.

!" Fang Jianxiong answered very calmly, and Yuan Shikai took a long breath after hearing this and said: "Okay, very good. I am relieved that you will be at the helm of this country in the future. It seems that the choice I made is right."

It was difficult for Fang Jianxiong to connect the emperor Yuan Shikai in history with the old man in front of him. Faced with Yuan Shikai's affirmation, Fang Jianxiong replied calmly: "What the president has done for this country will be judged by future generations."

Yuan Shikai looked at Fang Jianxiong silently, and then sighed after being silent for a long time. He looked up at the setting sun on the horizon and dyed the clouds the reddest color. He said to himself: "Yes, I will leave it to future generations to comment on the merits of the past."

Three days later, Yuan Shikai died of illness in the Yuan Mansion in Zhangde. A generation of heroes just left! Yuan Shikai left very calmly, and his friend Yan Xiu (who refused to serve as the minister of the Yuan family's cabinet) drafted a will for him and informed the world.

When the news spread, Acting President Li Yuanhong announced that the country would fly flags at half-mast to observe a moment of silence, and asked newspapers to write articles praising Yuan Shikai's contribution to the Republic. When Fang Jianxiong returned to Wuhan and heard the news, he was silent for a long time, and asked someone to draft a telegram, saying: Yuan Gongxiang City was

At a time when the choice was made between national interests and personal interests, his move to the countryside can be described as noble and honorable, and should be respected by future generations.

After the power was turned on, Fang Jianxiong dropped everything and hurried back to Wuhu. The reason was simple. Both women in the family gave birth to children. Coincidentally, both women gave birth to daughters. For this reason, Fang Mei felt deeply

Pity.

Fang Jianxiong didn't care about this at all. The first thing he did when he got home was to visit the two women, and then hugged one in each hand. He was so happy. The smile on his face didn't break all day long.

When Fang Jianxiong was in Wuhu, a new round of quarrels began across China. There were two focuses. One was the demand for autonomy by the southern and northeastern provinces, and the other was the issue of where to establish the capital before the general election.

The Republican Party did not express an opinion on this issue, while the Kuomintang used the media to publicize its idea of ​​establishing Nanjing as the capital. The northern political arena, led by the Progressive Party, advocated establishing Beijing as the capital. As a result, there were various quarrels in the newspapers, and in the end it was Li Yuanhong, the acting president, who said

, or wait until the new parliamentary election is held to decide where the capital will be.

As for the so-called autonomy of the provinces, Li Yuanhong said nothing. Every time reporters asked questions, he laughed, "We will discuss it again!"

In fact, within Fang Jianxiong's forces, there was a fierce dispute over the issue of establishing the capital. They were basically divided into two factions. One faction advocated establishing Beijing as the capital, and the other advocated establishing Wuhan as the capital. The two factions each held their own opinions, and one believed that it was based on the terrain.

Look, there is no danger for Beijing to be defended. External forces can send troops from Tianjin at any time to threaten Beijing's security. This external force is naturally the great powers. You know, according to the Xinchou Treaty, China is not allowed to garrison troops in Tianjin, but the great powers can.

garrison. It also pointed out that from a security perspective, the three towns in Wuhan are naturally much higher than those in Beijing.

This faction is naturally represented by military personnel. Jiang Fangzhen, Zhang Xiaohuai, and Xu Shaojie all hold this opinion. However, in line with the principle that military personnel do not interfere in politics, their words do not count and they do not have the right to vote.

The other group is the politicians headed by Sun Baoqi and Tang Hualong. They all believe that from the perspective of legitimate governance of the country, Beijing, the old capital of the previous dynasty, is undoubtedly better than Wuhan. Regarding this issue, Sun Baoqi and others finally took a trip to Wuhu.

The decision-making power is left to Fang Jianxiong.

Sun Baoqi said that the Republican Party must take a stand on this issue. In Beijing right now, Li Yuanhong is jumping up and down, joining the Progressive Party, and fighting fiercely with a bunch of Beiyang veterans. It seems that he is far from satisfied with being an acting president.

Fang Jianxiong was well aware of Li Yuanhong's movements. The 3rd and 4th Divisions were currently stationed in and around Beijing. After the Beiyang Army surrendered, they headed to Wuhan one after another for reorganization. Li Yuanhong, who had no military power, would really rely on him.

Should he elect to be a real president?

The old problem has not yet been resolved, and a new one has arisen. Sun Wentong from Nanjing said in a telegram: The "Provisional Law" cannot be changed, and he opposes any proposal to abolish the cabinet system...)
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