"Commander's words are serious, we just did what we should do." Jiang Baili said first.
"In the meeting before, I saw that the two of you didn't say much. I know you must have ideas, so I specially arranged for you to come here so that we can have a good talk in private." Yuan Su's tone seemed very relaxed.
said.
"Actually, the commander doesn't have to do this. In any case, first of all, the commander's idea is not wrong, and everyone supports it. From these two points alone, it can be regarded as an imperative. Of course, Kezhi and I will not
I have objections." Jiang Baili said straight to the point.
What he said was so simple, but when he was in the conference room, the situation may not have been so easy. He also experienced a strong ideological struggle, and finally fell to the side of "seizing power". He drafted the program of the Young People's Movement with his own hands.
, I don’t have to worry about Yuan Su’s small hopes for the Young Zhuang Sect. When I was discussing the Young Zhuang Sect with Yuan Su, I admired Yuan Su for having such a thinking framework. After these two years of development, all kinds of experiences and obstacles are clearly visible in my mind.
If you are stuck, you want to change. It’s time to adapt.
Perhaps Yuan Su's proposal to take tough measures and use this North-South conflict and the internal conflict in Beiyang to eradicate the old forces is not a good way, but until there is no other better way, this may not be a bad way.
"Brother Baili, I feel relieved if you think so." Yuan Su nodded happily.
However, when Yuan Su turned his attention to He Qigong, he found that He Qigong's face was undergoing an extremely obvious change. This change contained many complex emotions, as if the intense thoughts in his heart were blurting out.
General. Just as Yuan Su was about to ask, He Qigong suddenly stood up without warning.
"Commander Yuan, please forgive me for my rude words. The real reason why you still support the monarchy at this time is not what was said in the meeting just now!" He Qigong's voice was not loud, but it sounded with a very strong tone.
Stern questioning.
"Kezhi, what do you mean?" Yuan Su asked doubtfully, with a reaction on his face.
Jiang Baili also looked at He Qigong in surprise. He really didn't expect that He Qigong, who had been silent from beginning to end, would act so fiercely now. This not only made people feel a big contrast, but also compared with the usual gentle and elegant people.
Their acting styles are also very different. From this point alone, we can realize that He Qigong attaches great importance to this issue.
"What I mean is very simple. I'm afraid that Commander Yuan not only wants to seize power, but also plans to seize the throne." He Qigong knew very well that what he said would have a huge impact, but he had no intention of avoiding it.
He seemed confident and serious from beginning to end.
Yuan Su's face immediately darkened. He was just confused before, but now he became very stern and cold.
Even Jiang Baili, who has always been calm in dealing with things, was startled by He Qigong's sudden question. Maybe he had the same doubt as He Qigong in his heart, but as long as this doubt has other reasons that are easier to accept, there is no need to repeat it.
Continue to delve deeper. This is the biggest difference between myself and He Qigong.
"Master He, do you have any misunderstanding? Or have you heard some rumors from outside?" Jiang Baili was afraid that things would get worse, so he quickly stood up and tried to persuade him.
"There are no misunderstandings or rumors. The reason why I ask this is because of what I have seen over the years. At the beginning, Commander Yuan, I could accept and believe what you said. To be honest, in the past few years, I
I have doubted it more than once, but every time I doubted it, I tried my best to find excuses and reasons to ignore it. I didn’t dare to doubt it, for fear that once the doubt was correct, all the efforts I had made before and all the ideals and ambitions I had formulated would be lost.
Then everything will turn into nothing." He Qigong was like a torrent bursting from a dam, and his speaking momentum became increasingly uncontrollable.
"Ke Zhi, why should some things be so serious? Whether we proclaim ourselves emperor or not, does it make any difference to the Chinese people? As long as the country can prosper and every family can live and work in peace and contentment, aren't all other things secondary?
Well?" Jiang Baili quickly gave He Qigong a hand and said seriously.
"Yes, I thought so at the beginning, but if everything does not develop as we thought, the situation will only get worse and worse, and the country will fall into endless turmoil. How should we deal with it then?" He Qi
Gong said strongly. He did not reveal some subtext, that is, China will elect a military dictatorship and engage in military violence until the country is completely destroyed.
Jiang Baili originally wanted to persuade him, but Yuan Su stood up slowly and stretched out his hand to signal Jiang Baili not to speak. At first, he did feel a little panicked by He Qigong's series of questions, but as he gradually understood his thoughts,
After clearing his mind, he regained his composure again.
He looked at He Qigong and said resolutely: "Ke Zhi, is this how you treat me, Yuan Su?"
He Qigong shook his head solemnly and said: "Commander Yuan, it's not that I think of you that way, it's just that I really can't see what you have in mind. I used to support the imperial system, which I could tolerate, but now the imperial system has reached this point.
Is it just to gain your uncle’s so-called support that you continue to live for this ridiculous name?”
Yuan Su took a deep breath and said as calmly as possible: "Why do you have to say my uncle's so-called support? Do you think I am helping my uncle? I can tell you honestly that in the meeting just now, I
Among the threats mentioned from the older generation in Beiyang, the biggest threat is not Cao Kun, Duan Qirui, or Feng Guozhang. It is precisely my uncle Yuan Shikai."
Although there was no direct explanation for Yuan Su's words, it still surprised both He Qigong and Jiang Baili. Even if Yuan Su didn't like Yuan Shikai, he would not regard his uncle as the biggest threat.
While the two were stunned, Yuan Su adjusted his tone and said solemnly: "Why are there so many troubles in Beiyang? Why are they always questioned by outsiders? Why do the revolutionaries always oppose it? Is it just simple?
Is it because of the imperial system? The answer is obvious. Even if there is no imperial system, those in the south will still find other excuses to oppose. Because Beiyang is the representative of the old forces from the bottom of its heart. From the time when my uncle established the Beiyang New Army, it has revealed its influence everywhere
Traces of conservatism. This is because my uncle is a conservative person, so he is obsessed with imperialism."
Jiang Baili and He Qigong looked at each other. There were still puzzled expressions on their faces, but they were slightly clearer than before. They could clearly hear from Yuan Su's almost accusatory remarks.
A heartfelt sorrow.
Yuan Su said: "I have always thought that our young group is open-minded, accepting and advocating new things, because I think I am such a person. How dare you question me?"
He Qigong said without any discouragement: "In that case, why not simply end the monarchy and restore the republic at this time?"
Yuan Su asked back: "Don't you understand what priorities are? Is the imperial system the key?"
He Qigong said resolutely: "Maybe it doesn't seem to be a problem now, but no one can tell in the future. At the beginning, we all thought that we could follow the example of Japan, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Even if the country has an emperor, we can still use the constitution to restrict it.
Imperial power, thereby promoting the construction of democratic politics. But as we have seen during this period, apart from deceiving people and giving people a false and empty illusion, what else does the imperial system have?"
Yuan Su gradually raised his tone and said extremely seriously: "I never care about the impact of the imperial system. I only care about how to let our young faction gain more power. Yes, that's right, as far as the current situation is concerned
, it is easy to abolish the monarchy, and my insistence on supporting the monarchy may not bring much benefit to us young people, but even if it is a little bit of help, even if it helps us reduce a little bit of risk, it is enough for me
Already."
He Qigong retorted: "Why don't I understand this truth? But for a little benefit, it brings great hidden dangers to the national politics of later generations. Is this what you want to see?"
Yuan Su was silent for a while. He was not thinking about He Qigong's words, but adjusting his emotions. He could see that He Qigong had obviously put all the worries, confusions and doubts that had been accumulated for a long time at this moment.
Come out. I can't deny that what He Qigong asked is from the bottom of his heart. How many people can resist the temptation in the face of power? After Yuan Shikai's death, how come no one covets the vacant throne?
But even so, he also has a certain degree of rationality and a far-sighted ideological realm. The so-called desire naturally has its own gains. People are not grass and trees, and they will have some ideas. If it is true about the national justice and national interests,
In terms of the overall situation, he is confident in his ability to control himself.
"You said there will be huge hidden dangers, so you should make it clear what kind of hidden dangers they are."
"Your uncle's ambition is unknown to others, but we all should be very clear in our hearts. If something went wrong this time, do you really think your uncle would be willing to accept the constraints of the Constitution? Will he be willing to hand over power? Yes, this time he didn't
He succeeded, but who can guarantee that everyone sitting on the throne will abide by the constitution from now on?" He Qigong said loudly.
"You are right, both points are right. My uncle is ambitious, and his next step will never be to promote democratic politics as he did before becoming emperor; I cannot guarantee that all emperors will be able to abide by themselves in the future. But I can guarantee that in the country
After calming down, a complete supervision system will soon be established. If the situation you are worried about really happens, it will not be a bad idea to overthrow the emperor by then. Now that people's wisdom has been opened, future education work will be more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. As long as the people
We can distinguish right from wrong, so what can the emperor do no matter how ambitious he is?" Yuan Su answered meticulously.
"Commander Yuan, you are obviously trying to prevaricate. You have to leave a very simple matter to be solved later. Nights are long and dreams are long. This is not a common saying."
"Then I will give you a very clear answer now. Yes, I think the monarchy is irrelevant now. Why can't you put this matter down first? Ke Zhi, you have always been very independent and far-sighted.
Many of the problems before us have not yet been resolved, yet you insist on nitpicking and lingering on this irrelevant matter at this stage. You really disappoint me!" Yuan Su simply did not show any further expression.
Not showing any patience, he directly spoke to He Qigong in a stern and almost growling tone.
What he said was decisive and fully demonstrated that his determination cannot be shaken.