As the saying goes, seventy-three and eighty-four, the king of hell will not ask you to go. Old man Zhang Xiluan is exactly seventy-three years old this year. Sage Kong has not passed this hurdle. The old man feels that he is a little hung up. The most important thing is that everything is not going as he wants.
, everything is unsatisfactory.
Zhang Zuolin originally ostracized him everywhere, but still maintained a superficial respect. However, Zhang Tinglan intervened and stirred things up. Lao Zhang saw a strong opportunity, and Zhang Tinglan also attracted the support of Fengtian businessmen. Lao Zhang had a mass base.
, he was no longer willing to succumb to others.
They successively took down Zhang Xiluan's brother-in-law Lu Zhengxiong and his close confidant Gao Ming. Especially Gao Ming's fate was even worse. His whole family was ransacked, his father and brothers were all arrested, which effectively cut off the foundation of the Gao family.
He didn't have the qualifications to be a local powerful man, so he had no choice but to flee to the pass in despair.
As the saying goes, when the rabbit died and the dog cooked, when they saw that Zhang Xiluan couldn't even protect his subordinates, everyone who had still thought about it turned over and went to flatter Zhang Zuolin every day. The governor did this, but Zhang Xiluan had no taste at all.
Now, at such an old age, why should I be bullied by the younger generation anymore?
Zhang Xiluan continued to revise his letter and asked to resign, and spoke more and more earnestly to Yuan Shikai. Old Yuan was also prepared, and seeing Zhang Xiluan's firm attitude, he had no choice but to agree.
Of course, Zhang Xiluan was seriously dissatisfied with Zhang Zuolin's recent actions. The old man reported Zhang Zuolin in a telegram. He said that he was domineering and ambitious and could never be entrusted with important tasks. He hoped that the president would choose the new capital carefully.
"My old godfather is so angry!" Zhang Xiluan's house had already installed Zhang Zuolin's people. He sent a telegram to Yuan Shikai, and Lao Zhang knew all about it, so Lao Zhang gathered all his brothers here.
Tiger Hall, carefully discuss countermeasures.
It is worth mentioning that there is a place left for Zhang Tinglan at the bottom, and he can also participate in the discussion. Among Fengjun's descendants, this is definitely an honor. Even Zhang Xueliang does not have this qualification. But all this
It was also earned by Zhang Tinglan himself. Through his efforts, the 27th Division had abundant funds, continuously improved its weapons, and had a harmonious relationship with businessmen and people.
These are the capital that Lao Zhang has to gain a foothold in Fengtian, so it is inevitable to give Zhang Tinglan enough status. Of course, some people are holding their breath, and that is Tang Yulin. His two sons are several years older than Zhang Tinglan, but they are not effective at all.
Sitting around all day made Lao Tang feel more and more humiliated.
"Lao Qi, I have an idea. Yuan Datou is not a good person. Over the years, he has deceived many people into Beijing and then detained them, such as Cai E and Yin Changheng. As soon as Zhang Xiluan complained, Lao Yuan
If you let Master Qi come to Beijing, are you also planning to detain Master Qi? Let's not just think about taking over the good things, but in the end we will be plotted by Yuan Datou."
Everyone's thoughts were relatively positive, thinking that there was a chance to succeed Zhang Xiluan. However, when Zhang Jinghui said this, everyone felt a little doubtful. Yuan Shikai's thoughts were indeed difficult to figure out. If Lao Yuan had laid a trap and detained Lao Zhang while he was in Beijing,
The Twenty-Seventh Division was immediately leaderless.
Sun Liechen frowned: "Lao Qi, what Jing Hui said makes sense. You must be on guard against others. Yuan Shikai is not a good person either!"
When Lao Zhang heard what the two brothers said, he made sense. He rubbed his bald head out of habit, and happened to catch a glimpse of Zhang Tinglan, who was in the last position. Lao Zhang coughed: "Tinglan, this whole hall is full of your uncles, so...
You are a junior, if you have any ideas, just say it, just think of it as a way to attract more ideas, and then we brothers will think about it!"
Zhang Tinglan knew that he was a soft-spoken man and didn't want to say much. When Lao Zhang called him, he couldn't pretend to be a coward, so he stood up, bowed to everyone, cleared his throat and said: "Yuan Shikai, as the president, he sees the world.
The overall situation is the safety of the three northeastern provinces, and we will never make a decision easily just because Zhang Xiluan, an old bad guy, complained."
"That makes sense, Tinglan. Please elaborate more. What does Lao Yuan think of the three eastern provinces?"
"I think there are two problems before Lao Yuan now. The first is that Yuan Shikai's cronies are all inside the Pass, distributed in the Yangtze River and Beijing-Tianjin areas, and he does not have enough power to manage outside the Pass; the second is to pass the 21st,
Yuan Shikai was very aware of Japan's ambitions. As the head of a country, Yuan Shikai was absolutely unwilling to see the territory being divided up. Based on these two points, Yuan Shikai was actually in a contradiction. He needed a strongman to fight Japan and stabilize Northeast China, but he was also worried about this.
The strongman is beyond control!”
After Zhang Tinglan finished speaking, Yuan Jinkai was the first to slap him. He had always played the role of Zhang Zuolin's counselor. Recently, with the rise of Zhang Tinglan, Yuan Jinkai's position is very subtle. But he is also a smart man. Zhang Tinglan has the ability, and Zhang Zuolin is Zhang Zuolin.
The person you trust the most cannot be offended.
Moreover, what Zhang Tinglan said was really reasonable, and he made Yuan Shikai's thoughts clear at once, so he clapped his hands in praise, and then said: "Sir, nephew Zhang Xian made it very clear. There will be no danger in going to Beijing, most likely."
It’s an opportunity.”
Lao Zhang put his forehead on his hands, thought for a while and said: "Not necessarily, Ting Lan is right, Lao Yuan is contradictory, he will not give me the position of governor easily, Yuan Datou has a lot of bad things, so he cannot be optimistic.
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"Uncle Seven, I guess there is one more thing Yuan Shikai wants to ask you about when he asks you to go to Beijing this time, and that is your attitude towards Jun Xian. If you answer correctly, Yuan Shikai might become a confidant."
Zhang Tinglan knew that Yuan Shikai was seeking to become the emperor, so he wanted to know the opinions of local powerful factions. This time he summoned Zhang Zuolin, which was a combination of many ideas.
"That's right, I also heard that public opinion in Beijing has been boiling. Yang Du has also established a preparatory committee, mostly to build momentum for the president. I am afraid that our president will not be satisfied with his role, and he is quite the emperor!" Sun Liechen also said
He spoke.
Lao Zhang nodded: "Let's discuss it now. What should we do if Lao Yuan really asks us about our attitude? I have been reading the newspapers these days and they are full of articles criticizing Jun Xian. I think Lao Yuan's step is not smart.
The Great Emperor is not that easy to be, we support Lao Yuan now, if he fails, can we accompany him!"
"Seventh Master, you will starve the bold to death and starve the timid to death. You just think too much." Tang Yulin also spoke: "Yuan Shikai is the president now. He holds the power of life and death. If we want to be promoted, we must evade the president."
, you don’t care what he wants to do, as long as he can make you a step higher, we will support him. Let Yuan Shikai realize our painstaking efforts, and he will always reward the heroes. If the momentum is not good, it is not too late to object. Who can do it these days?
No matter what, getting the benefits is the most important thing."
When Tang Yulin said this, he glanced at everyone, and then said: "It has been several years since any of the brothers have been promoted. This time Yuting has been promoted, and we will all take advantage of it."
Although Tang Yulin's words were vulgar, they also touched the minds of everyone present. Everyone wanted to get promoted and make a fortune, but everyone still had questions about whether to fully support Yuan Shikai. Zhang Zuoxiang spoke to the side: "Yuting, you have to take your own reputation into consideration.
, if your reputation is bad, you won’t be able to sit in the best position!"
Although Zhang Zuoxiang did not read much, he was deeply influenced by traditional thinking and paid attention to morality in everything. He did not agree with the Constitution from the bottom of his heart, and he was not willing to see Yuan Shikai become emperor, nor did he want to see Zhang Zuolin serve as the vanguard of the Constitution.
If there is a reason, Zhang Zuoxiang may not be able to explain it, but there is a kind of boredom instinctively. In fact, this is also the common aspiration of the powerful people in many places in China. We have been kneeling for so many years and finally overthrew the Manchu Emperor. Now if we do it again
Emperor Yuan, what should everyone do?
It was this kind of disgust that caused Yuan Shikai to betray his relatives and quickly lose his reputation after he became emperor.
"Dad, this is an opportunity for the Seventh Master and our Twenty-Seventh Division. We must not let it go, but we must not let it affect the Seventh Master's reputation!"
Of course, Zhang Tinglan knew that the few people who served as vanguards for Yuan Shikai were ruined. They served as subordinates to Yuan Shikai, a short-lived emperor, and could only accompany Lao Yuan to his downfall. Of course, he had to support him in the early stage, otherwise how could he control Fengtian as soon as possible, among which
The heat needs to be controlled skillfully.
"Seventh uncle, I think we should prepare with both hands. If Yuan Shikai wants to ask you about your attitude in the open, you will argue that the military does not interfere in politics. But if he really presses, he will vaguely support the monarchy. In secret, we will prepare enough gifts for you.
The eldest prince Yuan Keding sent generous gifts. This prince is the one who looks forward to Lao Yuan becoming the emperor the most. Showing loyalty to him is equivalent to showing loyalty to Yuan Shikai."
As a powerful man, Zhang Zuolin was naturally far-sighted. He would not agree with Tang Yulin's desperate approach, but he could not bear to lose the opportunity. Zhang Tinglan's idea was well proportioned, and Lao Zhang suddenly smiled.
"Tinglan, I'll do as you say."
Lao Zhang thought for a while and then said: "This gift must touch people's hearts. Tinglan, you are the most familiar with those businessmen and have the most connections. In addition, you are richer than the seventh uncle, so the matter of purchasing the gift will be left to you."
Here you go."
Zhang Tinglan naturally had no choice but to prepare as soon as possible. He formally participated in the 27th Division high-level meeting for the first time and got Lao Zhang's approval, which made Tang Yulin very uncomfortable. He left alone without saying a word.
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It was important to buy gifts, and Zhang Tinglan had no time to pay attention to him. After leaving the Tiger Hall, Zhang Tinglan found Liu Shucheng and wanted him to help provide advice. It happened that Wang Yongjiang was also here.
As soon as he saw Zhang Tinglan, Wang Yongjiang smiled and said: "Tinglan, I went to see a few factories you built. They are very good. If Fengtian wants to develop, it cannot do without industry." Wang Yongjiang has become very familiar with Zhang Tinglan these days.
Zhang Tinglan also wanted to win over him, so he showed Wang Yongjiang a lot of things.
"Mr. Yongjiang, you have rich experience. If there are any areas that need improvement in those small factories, you can point them out to me and I will correct them immediately!"
"Ting Lan, I have never run a factory, but I have an idea. The smell of wine is also afraid of the deep alleys. People set up factories with great fanfare. Why is it so quiet when I get here? You don't know how to publicize it! Factory production
When something comes out, it has to find a market, you can’t just wait for people to buy it!”
Wang Yongjiang's words inspired Zhang Tinglan. An idea flashed through his mind, and another door to wealth was opened.