As for the second thing, it was revealed in the form of insinuations that Zhao Fangyu and Wu Chenglu colluded with each other. Not only did they not plan for disaster relief, but on the contrary, they also held a banquet during the disaster relief period. [ ] By the way, it was also mentioned that Zhao Fangyu was self-sufficient.
He was the nephew of Zhao Bingjun. After arriving at Shanhaiguan, he didn't go to camp for three days to report on his duties. He didn't do his job the whole day, only eating and drinking.
Strictly speaking, these descriptions are just trivial things. At most, they can only indicate that Zhao Fangyu and Wu Chenglu have behaved inappropriately. Yuan Su arranged this deliberately. His purpose was just to make Yuan Shikai realize that he was not on harmony with Zhao Fangyu and Wu Chenglu, and even
It means dividing factions against each other.
He just hoped that Yuan Shikai would think that this message was like a nephew complaining to his uncle. He would not describe the situation of Zhao Fangyu and Wu Chenglu in such a bad way at the beginning, which would only make the traces too heavy. His plan was to take it step by step, so that
The conflict has a process of deepening, and it also serves as a reminder. Even if things get serious, it won't be sudden from Bei Jing's point of view.
On this day, Yuan Su basically stopped doing small things behind the scenes. All the work was assigned to Chen Wenian, Zhao Shanhe and Sun Desheng. All he had to do was still act businesslike and do his best.
to handle the disaster relief tasks, and at the same time formally held a second meeting with Robertson, Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce.
During this discussion with Robertson, based on the previously discussed terms of exchange, Robertson decisively revised many details of the original plan, including reducing the number of British investors from eight to five. The missing number was nearly
The investment amount of 50,000 pounds was converted into francs according to the current exchange rate. Standard Chartered Bank of Hong Kong signed a loan contract and became the investor. The British Consulate in Jinan served as the loan supervision agency and the Beidaihe British Chamber of Commerce as the handling unit.
However, considering that Yuan Su has not yet obtained complete control of Shanhaiguan, the date when the contract will take effect is set to be one month later on October 2nd. [New] Of course, if Yuan Su can establish Shanhaiguan before October 2nd,
The control rights and loans will also be transferred in advance.
After spending some time re-confirming the details of the new contract, Yuan Su felt that everything was as discussed before, so he formally signed the loan contract and cooperation plan with Robertson. After signing, he was very solemn.
Tell Robertson that this matter should be handled in an extremely low-key manner, and that nothing should be made public without changing what is already public.
Robertson smiled and nodded and said: "General Yuan, please rest assured, we have always had precedents to follow when it comes to confidentiality."
Later, Yuan Su discussed with Robertson his previous plan to deal with Wu Chenglu. He hoped that after these few days of adjustments, Robertson would have a very clear attitude and method of action. Robertson once again expressed his commitment, as long as Yuan Su could ensure that the British Chamber of Commerce would be within the jurisdiction of Shanhaiguan
If the British leader has a dominant position, then the British side will unswervingly support Yuan Su to replace Wu Chenglu. As for all arrangements in this regard, the British Chamber of Commerce has already begun to make arrangements according to Yuan Su's wishes, and everything will fall into place within a few days.
In the few days in early September, Yuan Su still maintained contacts with Wu Like and the British Chamber of Commerce. During this period, he personally went to Funing County to inspect Yanghe. However, during this period, he focused more on appeasing the refugees.
He would go out of the city to inspect refugee gathering areas almost every morning, and even visited high-risk areas east of Fenghuang Mountain many times.
Since the Father Dou case ended, the security situation in the refugee gathering areas has actually improved a lot. The refugee gangs seem to have disappeared along with the Yu family, and they no longer dare to gather in groups to make trouble. Relief centers and porridge factories opened in remote areas are armed with live ammunition. Under the protection of the guards, everything went on in an orderly manner, and no vicious robbery or murder occurred like before.[]
On September 7th, Yuan Su officially ordered the distribution of food and money and began the first phase of evacuation of refugees.
After the planning of the past few days, the first phase of the evacuation work was scheduled to be in remote areas, so that the refugees in the periphery could be evacuated first. Not only would the sequence be more scientific, but the scope of the refugee gathering area would also be reduced as much as possible, which would be more conducive to government control. All the food and money used for distribution to existing refugees will be escorted by the army to designated relief centers.
The news had spread the morning before, and before dawn, many refugees had already lined up outside the relief center.
On this day, Yuan Su personally led the troops to escort the supplies, and he himself came to one of the relief stations to preside over the distribution work. The refugees had been stranded outside Shanhaiguan for two months. Although the government was providing comfort and guidance, after all, It is impossible to deal with the number of nearly 100,000 people at once. Natural disasters will always pass. Since there is no hope of staying here, it is better to receive some money and food and go back or try other places outside the customs. ren obtained For eight jins of grain and two yuan, the elderly and children only have four jins of grain. This kind of distribution is already very generous. Doesn't it mean that with eight jins of grain per person, a family can have more than ten jins of grain. If you save a little, you can completely feed one person. Many months of expenses, not to mention the distribution of two yuan per person, would require 200,000 yuan based on the number of refugees alone, which far exceeds the total amount of disaster relief funds.
Of course, this is only the first phase of evacuation of refugees, and only a part of them will be evacuated. Moreover, according to Yuan Su's established disaster relief plan, not all refugees will be evacuated. After the Yanghe Reservoir and Nandaihe Seaport are officially put into construction, more refugees will be evacuated. A large number of laborers were recruited from refugees.
It takes less than a day to freeze three feet of ice, and it doesn't take a day to melt three feet of ice. The entire disaster relief work needs to be done step by step, and it would not be surprising if it takes another two months or more.
All the refugees who had received money and food temporarily gathered and waited in the Yangzibao area. After the number of people was large enough, they set off to leave Shanhaiguan under the guidance of some officials who had fled with them or the commissioner appointed by the Linyu County government. This was done The purpose is to worry about encountering gangsters and robbers on the road, or evil gangs among the refugees, who will take advantage of these refugees when they have money and food. With more people and strength, at least it can build up momentum.
Of course, Yuan Su also sent a message in advance to the towns that the refugees passed along the way, asking the towns and cities to do a good job in response and support to ensure that any evil incidents would be prevented. He took a very high stance in the message, saying that if anything happened I will strictly investigate any accidents that happen to these refugees.
As for whether it will really be pursued to the end, it can only depend on the specific situation. For him, this message only serves as a reminder and comfort. More importantly, it shows his concern for the refugees, not It was a promise made openly and honestly. After all, after leaving Shanhaiguan, he did not have such a huge influence.
A few days later, the news that Yuan Su inspected and visited the refugees one after another, and personally presided over the distribution of money and food, soon spread throughout the Shanhaiguan area. Not only the people of Linyu County were moved with emotion, but also the refugees who were still in suffering.
It was even more comforting. In addition, during this period of time, Sun Desheng sent people to spread the news. People felt more and more that Yuan Su was a good official who could not be seen in a century. At the same time, they also increasingly complained about the inaction of the Shanhaiguan garrison and local bureaucrats.
The momentum of public opinion is being boosted step by step, especially after the news came out that Yuan Su sent a message "ordering" counties along the route to take care of the first batch of refugees to be evacuated. Yuan Su's image of integrity among the people in the Shanhaiguan area was finally established.
At the same time, the negative news about Wu Chenglu and Zhao Fangyu became more and more bad. At first, they were inactive, then they were careless, and then they were embezzling and withholding relief materials.
The attitude of local people and refugees outside the city towards the officials at all levels in Shanhaiguan quickly escalated from disappointment and complaint to denunciation and anger. The public opinion effect Yuan Su needed had appeared, and the first step of his plan was finally implemented.
Also in the past few days, Wu Chenglu, the Shanhaiguan garrison envoy, gradually felt on pins and needles. On the one hand, Zhao Fangyu had not seen him again for a long time, and on the other hand, Zhao Fangyu had said last time that he was going to the disaster relief commander-in-chief camp to give Yuan Su a boost, that is,
It is said that Yuan Su should know by now that Zhong Yang is paying attention to the news about his dealings with foreigners. However, Yuan Su has not shown any restraint during this period. On the contrary, his dealings with foreigners have become increasingly close. Wu Like even said that Yanghe Reservoir and Nandaihe Sea Port
The project will start soon.
These phenomena made Wu Chenglu puzzled. He was not a scheming person. The more he couldn't figure out what Yuan Su was up to, the more he felt uneasy.
And with the heated discussions among the people inside and outside the city, praising Yuan Su as an out-and-out good official, and using adjectives like "once in a century" is really adding pressure to the problem. He can see that
Come out, Yuan Su, a young boy, is very good at showing off. Since ancient times, the officials and the common people have been two opposing classes. Unexpectedly, this boy has become one with the common people in the stars.
Forced by the heavy pressure from inside and outside, Wu Chenglu immediately sent someone to invite Yu Jifang to come and discuss countermeasures.
In the evening of that day, Yu Jifang was invited by Wu Chenglu's steward to the garrison office. He left Shanhaiguan half a month ago and made a special trip to Fengtian to visit his old master Wang Huaiqing and report to him that he had instigated Wu Chenglu to deal with Yuan Su.
Plan. Naturally, Wang Huaiqing was worried about Yuan Su, a yellow-haired boy who was plotting to frame him. He also expressed his joy at Ji Fang's loyalty, and then told him to do his best, succeed if he can, and be wise and self-protective if he fails.