In the next few days, Yuan Su's appearance was still different from usual, but he had a lot of grudges in his heart. Just like all the characters in history who encountered "the birds are gone, the good bows are hidden", and the "cunning rabbits are cooked by the running dogs", this
It can almost be regarded as a kind of betrayal. Not only that, especially when the critical moment has not been passed yet, but you are suppressed before the final kick, this kind of mood is far more depressing and resentful than burning bridges.
He had never thought about the threat it would pose to Yuan Shikai and Yuan Keding. After all, they all belonged to the Yuan family. After Yuan Shikai became the emperor, he could still be more or less a relative of the emperor. Not only that, he
He also plans to do his best to manage his military strength. Once proclaiming himself emperor causes trouble in the southwestern provinces, he will also lead his troops to the front line without hesitation.
It's a pity that Yuan Shikai's attack was too ruthless and too fast.
Because of this, during the past few days of repeated thinking, Yuan Su came up with another idea not only out of resentment and dissatisfaction, that is, to simply throw off all the baggage on his body and do something to let Yuan Shikai know.
, what kind of blow will the Beiyang government and its dream of becoming emperor suffer after removing its military power?[
It is impossible for him to be controlled by Yuan Shikai forever. After all, he has been in business for so many years and now has fame and military power. Why should all his previous efforts be wasted because of some suspicion? Since "uncle" is unkind, then
Modify the injustice of "nephew".
I have to admit that it was the brewing of resentment and dissatisfaction in the past few days that made Yuan Su change all his previous thoughts, and even made him resolutely decide to make a major change in his personal psychology. Politically cruel, he embarked on this journey.
If you take one step, there is no possibility of turning back. Power and interests must be obtained through personal efforts, rather than placing all your hopes on others.
On the day of the Yingtai News Press Conference, Yuan Su had already made a plan when he entered the venue. Since Yuan Shikai didn't trust him now, it was impossible for him to get any benefits from him. He simply took advantage of it.
When this imperial activity is at its most intense, we should first retreat, stop in silence, wait for changes in China's domestic situation, and then look for the right opportunity to make another comeback.
So at the reception, Yuan Su handled all the first few projects in accordance with the charter. First, he gave a simple speech and said some official words about the Beiyang government's recovery of Qingdao's sovereignty and its struggle for Liaodong's sovereignty.
Then he said some polite words to President Yuan Shikai, Director-General of Foreign Affairs Lu Zhengxiang and Director-General of the Army Duan Qirui who were present, and modestly gave credit to the wise decision-making and leadership of these three people.
However, when reporters started asking questions, Yuan Su only gave positive answers to some questions about the Central Army's operations and personal command. When it was Yuan Shikai's turn and the reporters specially arranged by the Security Council to ask about the imperial system, he
Deliberately being secretive and not clearly expressing what he meant, he just used the excuse "As a soldier, I am unethical in politics" as an excuse. Anyway, in the official itinerary sent by the Internal Affairs Office, there was an explanation as long as there was no clear objection.
An imperial system is enough.
He knew very well that Yuan Shikai only said some polite words in his official schedule. Naturally, he still very much hoped that Yuan Su could make some statements in support of the imperial system at this grand press conference. This was evident from Yuan Shikai's displeased expression at the scene.
The above can be confirmed, but the words have already been spoken, and nothing can be changed.
In fact, Yuan Shikai understood very well. It was obvious that Yuan Su was very dissatisfied with his promotion to Deputy Minister of the Army. It was at this press conference that he really saw the potential of this young man Yuan Su.
In essence, the so-called "honest people" before were indeed all pretending. Now that their wings are a little stronger, they dare to act so blatantly. Fortunately, I took measures early, otherwise it will become more and more rampant in the future.
After the press conference, Yuan Su's situation in the Presidential Palace suddenly became less than ideal. Not to mention that Huairen Hall no longer actively invited him to have home-cooked meals. They even came to see Yuan Su every day some time ago.
There is no news about Yuan Keding, who has been keeping in touch with her for a long time.
Of course Yuan Su knew that Yuan Shikai was angry, but he didn't care at all. Since Yuan Shikai intended to suppress him, if he really acted like a weak sheep and continued to pretend to be a grandson, he would never be able to get ahead again. What's more, he decided to ask
Yuan Shikai expressed his dissatisfaction head-on. Of course, he already had a budgeted plan in mind, and what he was doing now was only the first step.
The investiture ceremony soon arrived, and the ceremony was obviously much smaller than expected. Not only was Yuan Shikai not present, but all the guests arranged at the ceremony were little-known people, so that there would be more people at the scene.
Some, the atmosphere is more lively.
After officially winning the title of Army Lieutenant General and being awarded two medals, Yuan Su returned to the guest house deserted after all the hypocrisy. That night he made plans to return to Luanzhou.
He decided to leave Beijing within three days. However, he would not be that stupid. If he returned to Luanzhou and still wanted to "organize the army and strengthen military skills" to carry out a big move, it would definitely arouse Yuan Shikai's suspicion.
At that time, he would only use the excuse of returning to Luanzhou to hand over his duties, and wait until Luanzhou to carefully discuss the subsequent plans with Jiang Baili, Zhao Shanhe, Chen Wenian and others, and after all the official affairs of Zhili Province and Liaodong were properly handled,
He will then start to implement the second step of resisting Yuan Shikai's plan step by step.
The day after Yuan Su submitted his resignation to the Presidential Palace to return to Luanzhou, Huairen Hall did not give a clear answer to Yuan Su's stay, but it gave Yuan Su a formal appointment notice. The Presidential Palace has since
From now on, he will be officially appointed as the Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of the Army. He must go to Beijing to take office after the Spring Festival next year. At the same time, Tian Wenlie will be appointed as the General Office of Military Affairs of Zhili Province, Zhu Panzao will take over the First Corps of the Central Army, and Jiang Baili will be promoted to the commander of the Tenth Division of the Central Army.
The latest personnel transfer news about Yuan Su and the Central Army's First Corps and the Central Army's 10th Division soon aroused certain suspicions within the Beiyang government. Officials with slightly more powerful positions can see the fishiness at a glance. Yuan Su
He was hailed as a legend of the Central Army just a few months ago, and now he has made military exploits in Liaodong. In the end, he was deprived of the military power he had held for many years and was sent to the Central Committee to lead the undersecretary of the Ministry of War.
The deputy chiefs of other departments may still have certain powers, but it is the Ministry of War. Everyone knows that the Ministry of War is Duan Qirui's territory. Previously, Xu Shuzheng, Duan Qirui's close confidant, held the position of deputy chief, and Xu Shuzheng dispatched
After arriving in Liaodong, Fu Liangzuo became the acting deputy minister. The deputy minister of the Ministry of War has long been conventionally just a deputy to the commander-in-chief, that is, an adjutant of the commander-in-chief. Yuan Su originally had a certain gap with Duan Qirui, and even more
What's more, in terms of qualifications and experience, how can a young boy be the opponent of a veteran?
In all likelihood, when Yuan Su was sent to serve in the Army Ministry, he was deprived of military power!
What deserves to be discussed is that as Yuan Su is the nephew of President Yuan Shikai and a "legendary figure" who has just made great contributions and received great honors, he will not rush to suppress him even if he wants to start suppressing him.
To put it another way, it is generally known that there is a huge conflict between Yuan Shikai and Duan Qirui. Perhaps Yuan Su was sent to the Army Ministry to check and balance Duan Qirui. It is just that even if Duan Qirui is to be checked and balanced, it is unknown.
The appointments of the General Office of Military Affairs of Zhili Province and the First Corps of the Central Army also seem to have too obvious traces.
But in any case, these are issues of conflict between the top management, and the rest of the bureaucratic staff are just joining in the fun, looking for something to talk about before tea and after dinner.[
On the 12th and the 15th, Yuan Su formally said goodbye and set off back to Luanzhou. He only stayed in Beijing for seven or eight days. Except for the days when he had official duties, the rest of these seven or eight days was quite free.
It can be said that this was the most embarrassing time he visited Beijing many times. Not only did he fail to seek more benefits as he wished, but his military power was confiscated by Yuan Shikai, which was really embarrassing. However, there are policies from above and countermeasures from below.
He will not be distracted by temporary gains and losses.
On this route back to Luanzhou, Yuan Su specially arranged to transfer from Tianjin. When the train arrived in Tianjin, he deliberately stayed in Tianjin for a few more days. During these few days, he took his wife Zhang Hanling to visit the mountains and rivers.
, and spent a period of time going to the French Concession in Tianjin, and visited several villas waiting for sale in the French Concession. Finally, Zhang Hanling chose an older but elegant large manor. Yuan Su did not bargain, and directly offered two properties for sale.
Bought it for 120,000 yuan.
On the day when the house deed was signed, Zhang Hanling asked Yuan Su strangely: "Well, why did you suddenly buy a house here? And it cost 220,000 yuan. This money was in Baoding
Or Zhengzhou can buy several large houses with five in and five out."
Yuan Su replied calmly: "Didn't my uncle issue an appointment notice before? I'm afraid that we won't be able to return to Luanzhou for a while, so we will simply live here in Tianjin. However, it is only for a while.
It’s just a matter of time. During this period, if you still can’t get used to living here, we can go to Kaifeng first.”
Naturally, Zhang Hanling would not interfere too much with Yuan Su's official affairs. For her, as long as Yuan Su could stay away from official matters and spend more time with her, it would be a happy thing, not to mention that he could return to Kaifeng and drive to his father and aunt. Of course, more
She was happy. She then said: "So that's it, then I'll follow your arrangement. However, I still think you shouldn't spend money so lavishly. Two hundred and twenty thousand, in fact, if you just stay for a short period of time,
It’s better to rent it.”
Yuan Su said with a smile: "The reason why I bought this house is that I am afraid that you will like it here. Then we can come here again whenever we have free time, and we don't have to go to so much trouble."
Zhang Hanling was very moved. She thought that Yuan Su really thought about himself, so he bought this villa with such a large sum of money.