Yuan Su stayed in the capital for three days, and on the second day he made a special trip to the Presidential Palace to meet his uncle. Welcome to reading
However, the meeting did not last long. Yuan Shikai only politely said some words of hard work and some words of encouragement. However, Yuan Su could still hear that in fact, the president's uncle was very concerned about his visit.
He was not very satisfied. Of course, from an objective point of view, Yuan Su had done everything he should and could do in this operation. The unexpected incident at the train station was unpredictable.
In view of his uncle Yuan Shikai's attitude, Yuan Su originally planned to ask for some information about Song Jiaoren, but finally had to give up. Fortunately, not long after, he had the opportunity to meet Song Jiaoren alone.
Song Jiaoren's mental outlook seemed to be very good, and the shadow of the previous shooting case in Shanghai was gone. Not only that, he could even be seen as a bit excited.
After some conversation, Yuan Su learned that in the past few days, Song Jiaoren and Yuan Shikai had had many formal meetings, as well as more informal meetings or lunch talks. And among these meetings
, the political opinions expressed by Song Jiaoren, as well as the gradual implementation of national political reform, from content to method, from method to step-by-step detailed plan, have won Yuan Shikai's happy attitude.
I have to say, this is good news.
But Yuan Su still felt a little strange. He expected that Song Jiaoren and his uncle Yuan Shikai would have a heated discussion to fight for the greatest rights for each. But how could his uncle Yuan Shikai not have any problems with Song Jiaoren at all?
Instead of arguing, as Song Jiaoren described, he became a careful and sincere "listener", which is obviously not in line with Yuan Shikai's character.
Of course, he didn't know much about this matter. Maybe it was just Song Jiaoren's unilateral opinion.
On April 5th, Yuan Su set off back to Luanzhou. After several days of transfers and travel, the day he arrived in Luanzhou happened to be the opening day of the first Congress of the Republic of China. However, he did not have much thought about the Congress now.
process, what I value is only the outcome of the Congress. After so many days of busy work, the most urgent thing at hand is to handle the numerous public affairs accumulated in the jurisdiction. As for the progress of the Congress, I will naturally learn about it in a while.
In the past half month, many things have happened in Luanzhou's jurisdiction. The investment and construction by British businessmen have had obvious results. Many modern ports have been built in the coastal areas, and many kinds of ports have also been welcomed.
The ships are berthed. The development of Suye Company has also improved significantly. Whether it is a sulfur plant, an insurance company, or a holding company, compared with the previous initial stage, it has now reached a considerable degree of scale.
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The eight counties under its jurisdiction have not only vigorously carried out government support projects in accordance with the indicators set by Yuan Su at a work conference held at the beginning of the year, but also used taxation, financial support, preferential policies, etc. as means to strengthen the economic construction and people's livelihood construction in each county. In particular, Yuan Su repeatedly emphasized
Education project, according to the latest report, a public middle school and three private schools have been built in Luanzhou City. All aspects are in place, and enrollment will begin in September.
Linyu County, Funing County, and Changli County have also promulgated many education expansion plans, which are going very smoothly. It is expected that there will be three public primary schools, four public middle schools, and several private colleges in the second half of the year. Statistics based on these plans
, the education projects established this year are enough to provide 20,000 learning units, but they are all primary and secondary education.
Considering the current education situation in China where literacy is widespread, it is not bad to be able to achieve this level.
The Yanghe Reservoir project is in full swing. With cheap labor, it has saved a lot more than the expected project cost. The shareholders of Yanghe Reservoir are very happy about this, and at the same time they are also very excited about the operation after the completion of the reservoir.
Full of hope.
In addition to civil affairs, there have also been great changes in the military.
Since Zheng Jun's three-month training and the fact that they continued to perform drills every day after the training, the three regiments of the Second Mixed Brigade have now changed their appearance. The day after Yuan Su returned to Luanzhou, he launched a patrol
, not only the overall appearance of the Luanzhou military camp is in high spirits, Changli, Tanghai and other places are also very prosperous.
Compared with the past, when soldiers were idle, keen on gambling, smoking, and without any purpose in life or career direction, today, although not everyone in the Second Mixed Brigade has faith, ideals, and principles, most of them
He can definitely be regarded as a true "soldier" who can abide by the regulations of the military camp.
Precisely because the soldiers under his command had a fixed amount of training every day, and they were ordered to stop smoking, in order to ensure the physical fitness of the soldiers, Yuan Su decided to increase investment in the logistics of the military camp. Although it was previously changed to three meals a day,
The quality of each meal is still limited. The main purpose of increasing logistics investment this time is to increase the quality of military camp catering. It must not only provide enough food, but also manage it well.
In addition to increasing the quality of military camp catering, he also plans to improve the military's medical system and try his best to ensure that every company has a health center and every regiment is equipped with a field hospital before the end of this year.
The expansion of the military medical system naturally requires consultation and cooperation with the British. On the one hand, the British military medical system is more advanced than that of China. On the other hand, Yuan Su hopes to make a big move. After all, the funds he can invest now are limited.
Foreigners obtain it through other transactions. Although they have to pay a price, they can also have good aspects.
Regarding this matter, Yuan Su made several contacts with Reynoldson, and more or less came up with some ideas.
However, the situation in Europe is also very tense now. The British government is currently focusing all its attention on the Balkans, leaving only the Minister to China in charge of the Far East. Unfortunately, Reynoldson does not represent the British Foreign Office.
Therefore, it would not be of much use at this time. Reynoldson only promised to provide some technical assistance, and at most it could only be a small amount of material support.
In mid-April, the weather is gradually getting hotter and hotter. Even when it rains, it doesn't feel cold.
This morning, Zhili Province once again received a rain, and the pattering rain moistened the earth, making the green outside the house look even more shiny. As the seasons change, Yuan Su wakes up earlier and earlier every morning.
After having breakfast in the officers' mess at the brigade headquarters, he came to the barracks with the intention of finishing a matter that had been put on hold before.
Since Yu Xiaoyu was detained in Luanzhou, Yuan Su has not found time to talk to him. On the one hand, he thinks he needs to give Yu Xiaoyu some time to think and relieve his emotional pressure. On the other hand, he is too busy.
.However, he had already made up his mind. If he still couldn't get any clues from Yu Xiaoyu this time, he would simply release Yu Xiaoyu. After all, it had been delayed for so long, and there was no way to waste it any longer.
Arriving at the barracks office, Yuan Su sent an orderly to call Du Yu and told him to fetch Yu Xiaoyu.
During this period, Yu Xiaoyu has been under house arrest in an old house on the outskirts of the city. After all, she is a female immigrant. It would be somewhat inconvenient to be detained in the brigade headquarters compound.
After hearing Yuan Su's explanation, Du Yu did not go immediately. Instead, his face looked a little ugly. He said: "Captain, I have been thinking about this matter these days. You may not know that many newspapers have been talking about it recently.
Discuss this matter."
If Du Yu hadn't said it, Yuan Su really didn't expect that he hadn't bothered to read the newspaper during this period, and he wasn't very clear about the news from the outside world. He knew very well that since he first met Du Yu last year, he asked Du Yu to
Du Yu read a newspaper every day and wrote comments on the front-page news. During this period, Du Yu never stopped. On the contrary, he did not have time to read the comments submitted by Du Yu every day.
Immediately, he asked: "What, what are they talking about outside?"
Du Yu sighed and said: "It has been five days in a row. Many major newspapers in Beijing, Tianjin, and Fengtian have been reporting that when the Governor was investigating the shooting case in Shanghai, you strictly ordered not to torture the prisoners. Now outside
Many people are talking about this matter, some say that the Governor engaged in malpractice for personal gain, some say that he deliberately concealed the truth, and some even say that the shooting incident... was originally planned by the Governor."
Yuan Su immediately frowned and said, "Is this really true?"
Du Yu nodded and said: "Yes, but... fortunately, starting from yesterday, a newspaper has been clarifying the details for you, Governor, and most of the previous suspicions were caused by not understanding why the Governor refused to severely interrogate the prisoners. As for those conspiracy theories
Not a lot.”
Yuan Su lowered his head and fell into deep thought. He had expected that something unexpected would happen, but he didn't expect it to be so big. He remembered that he had ordered not to torture Yu Xiaoyu and others. Only internal officials knew about this order, and
To the outside world, he always said that he was "under investigation." Before leaving Shanghai, he also specifically stated that he would keep silent about the interrogation. The Shanghai Police Department should know that this matter was of great importance, and naturally they would not dare to talk nonsense easily.
But for now, the person who leaked the news must be the Shanghai authorities. And the most likely person seems to be none other than Zheng Rucheng, the commander-in-chief of the Shanghai Police!
"Send a telegram to Beijing later and find out Beijing's current attitude towards this matter." Thinking of this, Yuan Su ordered in a meticulous tone.
"I understand. However, Governor, there must be an explanation for this matter after all. In my opinion, that little girl named Yu should no longer be imprisoned. The trial that should be tried should be done in public, outside the province.
He will talk nonsense. Even if we don't try him, we can simply hand him over to Beijing, which will clear the suspicion of you, the governor." Du Yu said earnestly.
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