A few days later, news about the Shanghai train station shooting sprung up like mushrooms after a rain. Even if you wanted to restrict it, you couldn't do it. High-speed updates
Whether it is the ancient city or the suburbs, whether it is the public concession or the French concession, in the streets, alleys, teahouses and restaurants, wherever people gather, they are all discussing this matter. Although on the second day after the incident, Yuan Su
He personally appeared at the press conference to make it clear that the shooting was not aimed at Song Jiaoren. In order to gain the trust of the press, he also listed what happened during the Shanhaiguan disaster relief period and was willing to provide all relevant information.
Documentation as proof.
In fact, Yuan Su knew very well that he was obviously trying to cover up his actions, but the problem was that many people had already begun to think wildly. It was the most important season for North-South cooperation, and it was at the train station where he was heading north that such a big outbreak occurred.
It is really difficult to explain the reason for the large-scale refutation. However, the first thought of a slightly rational person is obviously to combine "murder" with "Song Jiaoren".
All he can do now is to create another statement as much as possible. Even if this "statement" looks like a cover-up, it is still better than watching the rumors spread.
At the same time, the Kuomintang led by Chen Qimei used the shooting incident to criticize the Beiyang government.
To Yuan Su, Chen Qimei seemed to be a different person. Before, she was still amiable and enthusiastically supported Song Jiaoren's journey north, but now she has become the leader of indignation. The contrast during this period is not only
It is very obvious, even very excessive.
Fortunately, these people's criticisms were not very direct, they just made some superficial protests.
But even so, Yuan Su knew very well that as time went by, the Kuomintang people would criticize their speeches bit by bit more severely and more obviously. And through this incident, he had to realize that Yu Xiaoyu's assassination
Could the inside story hidden behind the operation be related to the internal conflicts within the Kuomintang?
Of course, he is not accusing the shooting of being committed within the Kuomintang. After all, if it were really an internal conflict within the Kuomintang, why would he find a killer he knew? What's more, at the scene of the shooting, Yu Xiaoyu shouted loudly that he wanted to be a father.
Revenge! In other words, the reaction of Chen Qimei and others was just to take advantage of this incident to stir up trouble.
For this matter, Yuan Su also went to Lin Boxen to find out more. Lin Boxen informed Song Jiaoren that the night before Song Jiaoren left, another meeting was held within the party. Although it was not a formal meeting, it was just to discuss the shooting at the train station.
discussion, but currently all important party figures in Shanghai are present.
According to Lin Boxen, Huang Xing, Yu Youren, Wu Zhonghua, Chen Qimei and others all acted very unhappy that night. However, although Huang Xing initially suspected that there was another plot for the shooting, he did not behave very well at the time.
Excited, he was skeptical from beginning to end.
But no matter what, even Huang Xing, who had the closest relationship with Song Jiaoren, began to doubt him, and naturally no one else had much trust left.
After meeting Lin Boshen, Yuan Su suddenly felt that Song Jiaoren's journey to the north was not only a big reaction in the north, but also in the south. To put it simply, perhaps this political cooperation between the north and the south in history was the
There were people on both sides of the North and the South who did not want to see the results, and it was precisely because of the secret sabotage of these people that the best opportunity for cooperation was ultimately aborted.
On the morning of the 28th, three days had passed since Song Jiaoren left Shanghai. According to the itinerary, he should be arriving in Tianjin soon. During this period, Yuan Su has been busy dealing with the aftermath of the train station shooting.
Several telegrams came from the north to ask what happened, and he reported truthfully.
However, continuing to waste time in Shanghai is not an option. Because of this, he decided to return to Beijing on the 30th. Starting today, he will start to pack up and take care of things, and make final arrangements for the aftermath. He plans to have a formal meeting with the Kuomintang this afternoon.
In the interview, no matter whether these people believe it or not, I will only emphasize it for the last time.
Just after noon, Zheng Rucheng suddenly came to the manor where Yuan Su was staying, and hurried to the second floor to meet Yuan Su.
As soon as he entered the door of the room, Zheng Rucheng asked directly: "Master Yuan, I heard that you are taking the prisoner to Beijing?"
Yuan Su was packing some documents into a document bag at this time. He had heard that Zheng Rucheng was coming to see him before, but he had already guessed something in his mind. He looked unhurried, did not even raise his head, and just responded lightly.
He said: "Yes, I have already made up my mind."
Zheng Rucheng said anxiously: "Master Yuan, is this inappropriate? As you know, people in Shanghai are now saying that there must be something hidden in this matter. Before, Huang Keqiang and the others frequently called me to put pressure on me, but now
Now that you suddenly take the prisoner away, I'm afraid it will cause more criticism."
Yuan Su naturally expected that Zheng Rucheng would ask questions about this matter, and he said unhurriedly: "It is precisely because there is another hidden secret in this matter, and this criminal is an important witness, that I decided to bring him back
Beijing, let’s seek justice in front of Congress. What’s more, what’s the use of keeping people in Shanghai? Even if there are any clues in the interrogation, the doubters outside will still be suspicious.”
Zheng Rucheng originally didn't want to care about this matter. No matter how much Yuan Su messed up, it was still the Beiyang government that would clean up the mess. The key reason why he wanted to worry about this matter was that he felt that Yuan Su's recent investigation into the shooting case was too outrageous.
So many days have passed, but there has been no movement at all from the people detained in the police station prison. Police Chief Wu Shisen also said that Yuan Su specifically stated that these people were not allowed to be tortured. What on earth is going on?
He didn't care who the assassination was against, even if it was against Song Jiaoren, but if Yuan Sufei wanted to make the matter so complicated and explicit, wouldn't he not even be prepared at all?
"Oh, Mr. Yuan, you and I are our own people, and there is no need for us to be secretive. If there is really something here, please let me know in advance. No matter what the situation is, and whether it belongs to the President or not.
I mean, as long as it's for the good of Beiyang, everything can be discussed." Zheng Rucheng didn't have much patience, so he simply changed the topic and said directly.
"Master Zheng, what you said seems inappropriate. I know what you mean, but please understand that this shooting case has absolutely no connection. It is purely a personal incident against me, Yuan Su." After listening to Zheng Rucheng's words, Yuan Su said,
His expression changed slightly for a while, and then he said in a serious tone.
He had already heard Ni Duan from Zheng Rucheng's words, which further confirmed his previous suspicion. Zheng Ruguo really did not want Song Jiaoren to go north to organize the Congress.
"No, then, what do you want, Mr. Yuan? Do you know that there is a lot of buzz outside, and if you are not careful, something big will happen. In my opinion, the criminal should stay, and we don't want to delay anything anymore.
The trial should be interrogated, the fight should be fought, and at worst, the Kuomintang people can be personally involved in the interrogation, and the truth will naturally come to light by then." Zheng Rucheng was shocked at first, and then changed his words very tactfully.
"I have said everything that needs to be said. Even if there is another interrogation, it will be the same until Beijing. But..." Yuan Su pretended to hesitate, and after hesitating for a while, he still gave up.
"But what? What worries does Mr. Yuan have?" Zheng Rucheng asked quickly.
"Although there is no progress in the investigation now, I speculate that this incident may be related to the Kuomintang. Mr. Zheng, imagine that no matter how we explain it after the incident, the Kuomintang people insist that there is another hidden reason for this incident, even if they do not directly say it.
What's the secret, but they obviously don't trust us. Isn't their reaction a bit too much?" Yuan Su said. In fact, he just wanted to deal with Zheng Rucheng and didn't want the other party to get entangled in this matter anymore, so he put this
The matter was blamed on the Kuomintang. Of course, this cannot be considered framed. Firstly, there is no evidence at present, and secondly, the reaction of the Kuomintang is indeed very strange. At most, he is telling the truth.
"Master Yuan, do you really think so?" Zheng Rucheng was a little surprised and asked quickly.
"Don't you see it, Mr. Zheng? The reaction of the Kuomintang people is really exaggerated, isn't it?" Yuan Surang's tone sounded decisive, as if there was no doubt.
"Master Yuan's words make sense. So, Master Yuan wants to take the criminal to the capital and expose this conspiracy?" Zheng Rucheng said, pretending to suddenly realize.
"You can't say that. First of all, what I just said is just speculation. Secondly, whether it is a conspiracy or who did it requires a public result. That's why I think we should bring the person to Beijing. When the time comes,
Once there is a result, neither side can deny it. Even if there is no result, it can appear more grand on the surface and calm the grievances in the hearts of the Kuomintang people." Yuan Su said speciously.
"This... Well, Mr. Yuan, I'm afraid that the Kuomintang people won't sell it, but will misunderstand you instead." Zheng Rucheng couldn't help but show worry when he saw that Yuan Su had not made up his mind to blame all this mess on the Kuomintang party.
Looks like. He naturally has his own ideas in his mind. No matter who these assassins are or what kind of conspiracy they have, as long as they are handed over to him, he can give a verdict within half a day.
Before, he had never thought of blaming all this matter on the Kuomintang. However, after Yuan Su said this, he thought it was a good idea. On the one hand, it would bring shame to the Kuomintang people themselves, and on the other hand, it could also provoke the Kuomintang.
It arouses internal conflicts within the Kuomintang. Of course, even if it fails to cause internal fighting within the Kuomintang, it can still intensify the conflicts between the north and the south.