After Yuan Su read the telegram in his hand, he fell into a long silence.
In fact, he has been thinking about some things in his mind at this moment. He must sort out all these things before he can make up his mind to take the next step.
Du Yu, who had sent the telegram, stood not far from Yuan Su and waited patiently for Yuan Su to read the telegram. After a while, he thought it was the right time to speak, so he asked: "Sir, should I give Luanzhou that message?"
Send the telegram and make preparations in advance?"
Yuan Su put down the telegram, walked slowly in the small hall of the study, and said thoughtfully: "In the final analysis, we still don't know what Duan Zhiquan's thoughts are. Yes, he is indeed loyal to my uncle.
He is also loyal to Beiyang, and he is a person who can be far-sighted and pay attention to the overall situation. But the key point is, is he against the imperial system or supporting the imperial system? "
The telegram he just read was the latest news sent by the intelligence agency in Beijing. In addition to informing about the current situation in Xinhua Palace and the anti-monarchy situation in the city, it also revealed that Yuan Shikai sent people to Tianjin the afternoon before yesterday.
, secretly met with Duan Qirui, who has been living in Tianjin.
It is not difficult to speculate that now Yuan Shikai is besieged on all sides even if he is not alone, and it is time to consider the influence of the previous Beiyang elders in reversing the situation. In view of the verbal agreement reached between Yuan Su and Duan Qirui,
It is not difficult to imagine that Duan Qirui will soon accept Yuan Shikai's words and return to the political arena. By then, it will not be too long before he makes a comeback.
But the problem before us is that the fundamental reason for the current unrest in the country lies in the issue of "imperialism."
Whether it was the Southern Protectorate Military Government or Cao Kun's loud clamor in Hankou, all the reasons for opposing the Beiyang government were imperialism. Whether in history or in the current real life that has changed the historical trajectory, Duan Qi
Rui was also unswervingly opposed to the imperial system.
At this time, Duan Qirui accepted Yuan Shikai's invitation to return to politics. So what position and attitude would he hold? Since he supports Yuan Shikai, he must support the monarchy accordingly. But since he wants to support the monarchy, why?
Why not just make your position clear from the beginning?
On the contrary, if Duan Qirui also takes an anti-imperialist stance, even if he opposes the monarchy and supports Yuan Shikai, he can still find explanations in terms of his personal thoughts and values of right and wrong. But in the end, how can Duan Qirui calm down the current situation?
The turmoil? Do you naively think that you can resolve Cao Kun's offensive by relying on your status as an elder?
Yuan Su naturally did not doubt Duan Qirui. If Duan Qirui was really that naive, he would not have come to talk to him specifically in the first place, and would have encouraged him to stand up and contribute when the time came.
Du Yu understood why Yuan Su asked such a question, but he said: "Sir, at this moment we don't have to worry about what Master Duan has planned. Since His Majesty the Emperor sent someone to invite him to come out, if he accepts the invitation
When we go out, we must be for His Majesty the Great Emperor. The most urgent task is that we should be prepared. You must seize the opportunity to stand up again at any time."
Yuan Su said calmly: "Although I say that, it may not be that simple. After all, even if Duan Zhiquan doesn't consider the issue of stance, I have to consider the issue of stance."
Du Yu hesitated for a moment and couldn't help asking: "Speaking of which, sir, what are your plans? Nowadays, the anti-imperialist voices are getting louder and louder. This change of direction is too fast. If this continues, we will also
We should change the original plan a little bit."
Yuan Su interrupted Du Yu's words and said solemnly: "You still don't understand the real purpose of my plan. I am not doing it for a comeback, but for our young faction to seize power."
Du Yu was silent for a moment, then nodded and said: "Yes, I have been worrying too much. I also hope that things will be more secure this time, not to mention that Mr. Duan has not been in favor of the imperial system from the beginning to the end. If you and Mr. Duan
There are conflicts between them, and I’m afraid that the situation will get worse and worse.”
Yuan Su knew Du Yu's plan, but he had made up his mind and there was no need to argue more about this matter. He changed the subject and said: "When there is news from Duan Zhiquan later, I will go to Beijing with him.
Before that, I have to make some explanations to Luanzhou, and you can arrange the telegram later."
Du Huan thought for a while and said: "In my opinion, we should not have any reservations now. Even something went wrong in the Xinhua Palace, and some bad remarks were also spread from the Central Division. Your Excellency, now
That’s exactly what you should do to reflect your own appeal.”
Yuan Su nodded and said happily: "You are right. There is no need to encrypt the telegram later. Let's establish contact with Luanzhou openly. In this case, you can arrange a time in a few days for us to
Jiang Baili and Chen Wentai came to Tianjin to meet each other. In this way, the noise on our side can be bigger."
Du Yu smiled and said: "Yes, this is the best."
In the afternoon of the next day, before Yuan Su could receive the latest information, Duan Qirui specially sent a trusted attendant to Danshangzhuang to meet with Yuan Su and informed him that he had taken a special car arranged by Beijing at noon.
Go to Beijing. In addition, this trusted attendant also brought Duan Qirui's words, hoping that Yuan Su could reorganize his military equipment as soon as possible and wait for further news before entering Beijing.
Even without Duan Qirui's explanation, Yuan Su had already begun to interfere in Luanzhou's military and political affairs.
In the two days from yesterday to today, there have been more than thirty telegrams exchanged between him and Luanzhou. All the telegrams were transmitted through open lines, whether it was Yuan Su himself or the old ministry officials in Luanzhou.
, both of them bluntly expressed their intention to take action in the near future.
Jiang Baili and Chen Wenian also made a detailed summary report on the current situation in Luanzhou, including the reorganization after the withdrawal from Liaodong to Zhili Province, the views of various troops under their command on the current opposition to the imperial system, and how to deal with Tian Wenlie and Zhu Panzao Er
Some friction incidents between people, etc.
The Tenth Division and the First Corps are still firmly in the hands of the Luanzhou Military Group. Tian Wenlie and Zhu Panzao have taken some advantage in the past year or so, such as misappropriating some public funds and dividing the grassroots of the army.
Establishment, massive bribery, etc. But these are ultimately just a drop in the bucket and are not enough to affect anything.
Of course, this only refers to some aspects of military power.
After all, Tian Wenlie is now the Military Affairs Office of Zhili Province. The scope of power in his hands is not only military, but also decisions on civil affairs. It has to be said that during this year, Jiang Baili, Chen Wenian, He Qigong and others
They focused their attention and energy on protecting military power, and although they did a good job, they ignored many changes in civil affairs.
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