Chongqing, the official residence of the municipal government. In the study of Chongqing Mayor Liu Wenlong, two middle-aged people were sitting opposite each other and drinking. On the table, there were several plates of exquisite side dishes. However, neither of them moved their chopsticks, but they were cup after cup.
Drinking. These two middle-aged people are both senior leaders of the Western Sichuan government and military, namely Liu Xiang, commander of the Second Division of the Western Sichuan Army, the rank of major general and Liu Wenlong, mayor of Chongqing. Even in the entire western Sichuan, both of them are
Absolutely high-ranking official. However, both of them are not very good-looking now. Otherwise, they wouldn't have drunk any more.
In a corner of the table, there was a thin piece of white paper. The order issued by the cabinet and the chief staff of the staff required them to arrive in Chengdu before August 30 and felt that the general Wang Xiao was
Memorial ceremony.
"Liu Xiang, what should we do now? Should we go to Chengdu?" Although Liu Wenlong is older, he is a little younger. After drinking a few glasses of wine, he couldn't hold back his anger.
"Can you not go? The order issued by the Prime Minister of the Cabinet and the Chief of Staff personally issued. If we don't go, there will probably be only one way!" Liu Xiang drank the wine in the glass and said bitterly.
"But if we go, the old guys from the cabinet and the general manager, and the young man who will soon succeed the throne, will definitely not let us go. If we go, it will be like a sheep entering the tiger's mouth!"
Liu Wenlong said with some concern. Their uncles and nephews, who have worked in Chongqing for many years, have already managed this place like an iron barrel. When Wang Xiao was alive, he ignored so much. But now the young marshal succeeds to the throne, how could he allow this.
This situation happened. Therefore, they might be treated with their uncles and nephews.
"Then we have to rebel. However, western Sichuan is different now than two years ago. Two years ago, there were only three provinces in western Sichuan. What about now? There are already Xinjiang, Qinghai, Gansu, Plateau, Sichuan, and Shaanxi in western Sichuan.
The ten provinces of Hubei, Yunnan, Guizhou and Guangxi have expanded their territory several times. The army has expanded from the previous two divisions and ten brigades to the current fifteen divisions, eight brigades and two cavalry armies.
If we had rebelled two years ago, we still had a certain chance of success. But now, there is basically no chance!" Liu Xiang looked bitter. Although his second division was an old army in western Sichuan, he was also among the elite.
Elite, but there is only one division after all! Whether it is Chengdu to the west or Hubei to the east, there are heavy troops from western Sichuan. If a rebellion occurs in Chongqing, it will definitely be able to send troops to suppress it quickly. At that time, his second place will be
Master, how can you resist?
"But, just hand over the power like this? Are you willing? Anyway, I'm unwilling to do it. I have to fight for whatever I say!" A hint of ruthlessness flashed in Liu Wenlong's eyes. He is only 37 years old this year, so he has done it.
In the eyes of others, the mayor of an important city like Chongqing is already a high position and a powerful person. However, Liu Wenlong was not satisfied. As early as when the cabinet was established, he hoped to enter the cabinet and become a minister of a department.
No matter how bad he is, he will become a deputy provincial leader in Sichuan Province, right? However, in the end, the cabinet established the vice governor and governor of Sichuan Province were also adjusted, but there was no position at all. This made Liu Wenlong very dissatisfied.
I know that Chongqing's status is second only to Chengdu. He, the mayor of Chongqing, is completely qualified to be a vice governor or even a governor of other provinces.
A trace of anger flashed in Liu Xiang's eyes. As an old brand of the Western Sichuan Army, although he was a little younger than others, his qualifications were very old. Moreover, during the war against the Qing Dynasty last year,
His second division also made great achievements. In the end, he only received some financial rewards, with military ranks and official positions, but no movement. This made Liu Xiang very unwilling. In his opinion,
There is no problem with his qualifications: being promoted to a lieutenant general and then being fully responsible for the defense of several divisions in Hubei! However, the General Staff once again ignored him, which made him very dissatisfied. It was originally because of western Sichuan.
The ambition that is growing stronger and extinguished has expanded again.
"I can guarantee that as long as we go to Chengdu, we will definitely be arrested. Even if we don't take our lives, we will be removed from our post. He just took over the power of western Sichuan, and what he hoped is that western Sichuan could maintain stability.
The restless factor must be the first thing he needs to deal with." Liu Wenlong said angrily.
"So, uncle, are you ready? If our rebellion fails, there will be only a dead end. How can Wang Yuze grow up? He is even more ruthless than his father!" Liu Xiang said. In two years
Before, he had always had a connection with Zhang Zhidong, the governor of Huguang in the Qing Dynasty. However, last year, when Zhang Zhidong, the governor of Huguang, was defeated and exiled by the Qing Dynasty, he naturally lost contact with the Qing Dynasty.
I had to lie dormant. Now it seems that Liu Wenlong has a relationship with him.
"Liu Xiang, let me tell you the truth. The court sent someone to contact me. It was the special envoy of Prince Gong Yixin. As long as we can surrender to the court, Prince Gong will protect our lifelong glory and wealth!" Liu Wenlong said.
"Prince Gong? Is his words effective? Don't forget that we are surrounded by all sides of western Sichuan. Once we rebel, the imperial army will not help us at all. And the army in western Sichuan can quickly pacify us.
"Liu Xiang frowned. As a senior general of the Western Sichuan Army, he knew better about the strength gap between the two sides.
"Not only Prince Gong, but also foreigners. British, French, Russian and Easterners have all had secret contact with me. As long as we can defend Chongqing, they will support us to submit to the court. At that time, foreigners will naturally
It will put pressure on western Sichuan. If Chongqing can surrender to the court, perhaps we can advance eastward with the support of foreigners and the court, and then we can become a force that is not inferior to western Sichuan!" Liu Wenlong was a little excited
Speaking of which, Lietu is a great attraction for everyone.
"Foreigners? They actually intervened? In addition, Easterners? Easterners are just a small country and are not reliable at all!" Liu Xiang said in confusion. He really couldn't understand what happened to this small Guandong country?
"Liu Xiang, Japan, a small Eastern country in Japan, can ignore it. But the support of Britain, France and Russia is enough to make us invincible. How powerful is the Wang family? Can we really dare to go to war with foreigners?
I have agreed that as long as we rebel, we will provide us with 20 million yuan in funding. If we can hold Chongqing for half a month, then they can put all their efforts to put pressure on western Sichuan to ensure that we succeed." Liu Wenlong said excitedly. In his opinion,
Come on, although this is a bit risky, it is undoubtedly a great possibility of success.
"Is it enough to defend for half a month? This is not impossible." Liu Xiang said secretly. Chongqing is rugged. As long as some dangerous checkpoints are held, the Western Sichuan Army will not be able to attack. It will delay for half a month. It is very difficult to delay the situation.
Easy. In addition, the Second Division was originally an old army of the Western Sichuan Army, and its combat effectiveness was far from comparable to those newly formed troops later. Liu Xiang’s only concern now is whether western Sichuan would be threatened by foreigners.
You know, western Sichuan had just fought a war with the British. If the threat from foreigners is useless, then they will be dead.
"Liu Xiang, don't hesitate. This is an excellent opportunity for us. Now, the police in Chongqing are under my control. If you want your Second Division to enter the city, then, we will
If you can control the situation, you will issue a statement to surrender to the court, and the foreigners and the court will take action against western Sichuan. At that time, western Sichuan may not have the courage to start a war with us!" Liu Wenlong urged.
"Okay! We have gambled this. However, I have to meet the foreign special envoys and negotiate the conditions first. So as not to be sold by them at the right time!" Liu Xiang said.
"No problem, I'll take you to see them right away!" Liu Wenlong said excitedly. In his opinion, if they convinced Liu Xiang, their affairs would be half successful.
Chengdu, the inspector's mansion. Senior officials and generals from western Sichuan who went to the inspector's mansion to mourn. After burning incense to Wang Xiao, these officials and generals who came to mourn would often express their loyalty in front of Wang Yuze.
After that, he returned to his residence and waited for Wang Yuze's succession ceremony after Wang Xiao was buried. Those who had no real estate in Chengdu moved into hotels arranged by the cabinet and the General Staff Headquarters.
On August 28, most of the officials and generals from western Sichuan have arrived in Chengdu, and only a very small number of them are still on the road because the journey is too far. However, if you arrive before August 30, it will no longer be
There will be any problems.
"Yuze, most of the officials and generals have arrived after receiving the order. The remaining small part will be able to arrive in Chengdu tomorrow or the day after tomorrow!" In a room next to the mourning hall, Wang Yuze,
Cabinet Prime Minister Liang Xingrong and Chief of Staff Xiong Wu are exchanging views on the senior management of western Sichuan who have arrived to mourn these days.
"That's good! I don't want chaos to occur. Western Sichuan is developing rapidly now, and the turmoil may affect the development of western Sichuan!" Wang Yuze said.
"However, it is not without people who don't know each other. Major General Liu Xiang, the commander of the Second Division, and Liu Wenlong, mayor of Chongqing, are both sick and ask us for leave. They cannot attend the mourning ceremony of the Grand Marshal."
Xiong Wu said with a dark face. What does this mean? Everyone can see it clearly.
Wang Yuze's face also darkened. Unexpectedly, someone dared to jump out. Isn't this forcing him to kill a chicken to warn the monkey?