Chapter 244 Proclaiming Emperor (Calling for Monthly Ticket Support)
Yuan Shikai has made up his mind to proclaim himself emperor!
However, there were people around him who firmly opposed it, especially Yuan Shikai's good friends and confidants.
Yuan Shikai's old friend Yan Xiu was the most anxious one. He was not polite after meeting Yuan Shikai. He said to Yuan Shikai straight to the point: "I heard that the president was manipulated by Yang and others to change the state system and transform it into an imperial system.
, I was very anxious. Yang has always been cunning and cunning, and he will do whatever it takes to achieve his goals. The president must be careful about this person. Nowadays, the republican trend of thought has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. If he goes against the trend of history, the world will be in chaos, and the consequences will be unimaginable.
President, what do you think happened to the emperors of the past dynasties? Why do you want to be an emperor? Don’t look at the chaos outside with petitions and elections, but the President knows the truth about things outside.
How much? Seeing that Yuan Shikai has not yet awakened, Yan Xiu became agitated: "President! The current situation is extremely dangerous. If you don't brake and turn back in time, I will be really worried for you, and worried for Keding and the Yuan family.
where!"
Hearing this, Yuan Shikai nodded frequently, seemingly touched. But after Yan Xiu left, Yuan Shikai returned to his old ways.
As a close confidant of Yuan Shikai, Zhang Yixin was worried about the rampant movement of the imperial system: "President, during the Revolution of 1911, I once advised you to establish yourself as emperor and replace the Qing court, but you did not agree at that time.
Now that the opportunity has passed and the people's will has been decided, we must not change our ways and repeat the same mistakes! If you insist on risking the disapproval of the world and letting the monarchy do your own thing now, I am afraid that catastrophe will really happen!"
When Yuan Shikai heard that Zhang Yiying was so serious, he said perfunctorily: "These are all rumors from outside. Restoration of the monarchy is not a thing. Please Zhongren, please just rest assured about me, Yuan!" Zhang Yiying was very happy after hearing this.
Everyone told everyone that President Yuan had no intention of proclaiming himself emperor, and refuted the rumors for Yuan Shikai. When Yuan Keding, Yang and others heard this, they were so angry that they finally tried every means to change him to the director-general of education. The purpose was to remove Zhang Yixin from Yuan Shikai's
Move around.
The only two people who could dissuade Yuan Shikai were finally disappointed with Yuan Shikai's proclaimed emperor. Yuan Shikai was relatively relieved.
Chen Huan, who guarded Sichuan, won Yuan Shikai's trust. At that time, there was a saying that "Yang Shiqi is in literature, and Chen Huan is in military power." After the imperial movement was shaken, Chen Huan expressed his loyalty to Yuan Shikai: "Our soldiers use it to quell chaos and protect security."
It was his bounden duty, but he knew that he was loyal to the Yuan Dynasty, and he did not know that other Fuqi presidents bowed to public opinion, decided resolutely, and made plans early to benefit the world. Later, Chen Huan volunteered to request to leave the town to prevent uprisings in the southwestern provinces.
When he left Beijing to take office in Sichuan, Chen Huan even kowtowed to the ground, walked forward on his knees, and shouted: "If the president ascends the throne before the age of the year and assumes the throne of China, Chen Huan will never come back even if he dies!"
This kind of disgusting process even gave the experienced Yuan Shikai goosebumps.
After Wang Hengyue heard this story, he sarcastically said: "Can Chen Huan really stay with Yuan Shikai for the rest of his life? In any case, it is normal for people who flatter themselves, and once big things happen, there will be backlash. Chen Huan stayed away from the capital this time.
In fact, he was shunned by the old people in Beiyang, just to consolidate Yuan Shikai's favor. Can such a person always be loyal to Yuan Shikai?"
In November 1915, Cai Xun secretly left Beijing for Tianjin. He traveled eastward to Japan in the name of treating illnesses, then passed through Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Vietnam, and arrived in Kunming in December.
December 12, 1915, this day finally arrived!
On December 12, 1915, Yuan Shikai announced that he recognized the imperial system and changed the name of the country to "Chinese Empire 1" and 1916 as "The First Year of the Hongxian of the Chinese Empire".
Yuan Shikai proclaimed himself emperor, causing an uproar throughout the country!
"Okay, we have finally proclaimed ourselves emperor, and our chance has arrived!" When the news of Yuan Shikai's proclaiming himself as emperor reached April 1, Wang Hengyue even seemed a little excited: "Order all ministries to prepare, and no military force is allowed to enter Sichuan!"
After saying that, there was a moment of silence: "Electricity was energized across the country, and Wang Hengyue, the envoy in southern Sichuan, was shocked to hear that the restoration of the monarchy was a step back in the historical trend. Wang Hengyue begged with tears and blood, begging to abolish the monarchy and restore the republic!"
This is the first local official who explicitly opposed the proclaimed emperor after Yuan Shikai proclaimed himself emperor!
However, in the telegram, Wang Hengyue only "cryed out in tears" but did not mean anything else, nor did he declare independence.
While Yuan Shikai was calling to comfort him, he secretly ordered Chen Huan to gather military forces and prepare to deal with Wang Hengyue by force!
But what Yuan Shikai didn't expect was that Wang Hengyue didn't care at all at this time. He had already completed all military preparations in advance.
Since the early Qing Dynasty, everything Wang Hengyue has shown seems to be "passive". With the Manchu Qing Dynasty, with the "revolutionary" party, and with Beiyang, he has always been coy and submissive, except this time: he took the initiative and clearly opposed proclaiming emperor.
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On the 20th, envoys from Yunnan arrived in Leshan secretly.
The purpose of coming is very clear. Yunnan is preparing to fight for independence from Yuan. Wang Hengyue, the garrison envoy of southern Sichuan and a founding father of the Revolution, has now sent a message to the whole country to express his opposition to proclaiming emperor. Yunnan is independent, and southern Sichuan will bear the brunt. Is Wang Hengyue going to war or peace?
This is not Cai*’s tone, that’s Wang Hengyue’s first reaction! It must be someone sent by Tang Ji*!
Wang Hengyue's answer is very simple: "If you want to fight, then fight! If you want to make peace, then make peace!"
"What does Wang Hengyue mean?" After receiving Wang Hengyue's reply, Tang Jiyao was confused.
"Ming Geng, you are anxious, why don't you check your nose with me?" Cai Bang, who had just returned to Yunnan, was a little anxious: "Wang Hengyue has never been threatened. If we are independent, Wang Hengyue will definitely not obey orders.
Yuan Shikai, his power has already shown his attitude very well! But when you say so much about him, considering his character..." Then he shook his head again: "How dare he fight the Tibetan rebels?
, the Manchus dare to fight, the Tongmenghui dare to fight, and [Japanese] himself is not afraid of offending, so is he afraid of us?"
"Songpo, maybe I did it a little too hastily." Tang Jiyao also felt a little frustrated: "What should we do now?"
Cai Zhen thought for a while and said slowly: "Call Wang Hengyue back, just one word "and!"
"This is Cai Zhen's handiwork." Wang Hengyue received the telegram and laughed: "If Yunnan doesn't fight, we won't fight either. It was decided before, let Yunnan and Guizhou and Beiyang be exhausted first!" "Heng
"Shuai, both Chengdu and Chongqing have moved!" Wang Hengyue nodded: "Order Yang Sen's tribe in Meishan and Ma Xiao's tribe in Neijiang to defend tightly and not let any enemy come over. Order Xie Shuixiang's first brigade, Li Yifeng
The second brigade and Wang Zanxu’s sixth brigade are immediately preparing for reinforcements!"
"Yes!" Wang Hengyue finished his instructions and stretched: "I'm going to take a nap. Don't bother me with big things!"
When the war breaks out, there is only one thing Wang Hengyue wants to do most: sleep...
Meishan.
Yang Sen used a riding crop to brush his leather boots.
This is an action learned from Heng Shuai. As an officer, your appearance must be neat and tidy. No matter how fierce the battle is, there should not be a trace of dust on the leather boots.
The military conference has been held, and Heng Shuai's intention is very clear, which is to use the most favorable opportunity for Yuan Shikai to become emperor to complete the great cause of unifying Sichuan.
As a soldier, this is the moment you strive for!
After Chen Huan arrived in Chongqing, he also tried to win over him, but things were different now. These four "ones" were about to become Hengshuai's Sichuan. How could he risk his future wealth for a temporary gain?
In Yang Sen's view, looking at Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou, no one is the opponent of the independent mixed division. Unifying the entire "Four One" is only a matter of time for Hengshuai.
Perhaps the only tough battle is the upcoming battle against Beiyang!
"Report, the first mixed brigade temporarily organized by Li Binzhi from Chengdu has been dispatched!" "I know, let's investigate again!"
"Report, Li Binzhi sent someone here, saying that he was ordered to clear out the countryside and wanted to pass through Meishan!"
"No!" Yang Sen said without even thinking: "Tell Li Binzhi that the people of Meishan live and work in peace and contentment, and are most afraid of seeing soldiers. Even I, Yang Sen, only settled down after promising and promising again. Suddenly so many soldiers came, so I
What should I do?" He said, raising his riding whip: "Set up all the heavy machine guns for me! It's okay if Li Bingzhi doesn't move. If he dares to be tough, I'll beat him up!"
"yes!"
"You bastard! Yang Sen really thinks he is a nobody!" Li Binzhi was furious: "Order the entire first brigade to prepare and seize Meishan by force! Anyone who blocks the way will be killed for rebellion!" "Brigade commander, calm down!" Chief of Staff
He said hurriedly: "Meishan is heavily guarded. Yang Sen's fifth brigade is all elite under Wang Hengyue. The soldiers are well-trained, have sophisticated weapons, and have enough bullets. I heard that they have a military factory to guard their honors, and they all compete with each other when shooting."
, I’m afraid a rash attack will be detrimental to me.”
Li Binzhi turned around in anger, and the chief of staff quickly said: "Besides, falling out with Wang Hengyue now will definitely give others an opportunity to take advantage of it. I heard that Cai Zhen has returned to Yunnan, I'm afraid..."
Li Binzhi sighed.
Chaotic, how can it be such a garbled word!
Once there is some big commotion in Yunnan, or Wang Hengyue from Sichuan makes trouble again, Beiyang will be attacked from both sides, and the only hope is Zhang Jingyao's main force.
The president has done a good job, but he insists on calling himself an emperor. How can he do it now?
He picked up the binoculars and took a look at Meishan. The soldiers on the opposite side had already entered the position, and the heavy machine guns were set up. If they had to rush forward, they would suffer heavy casualties in the temporary No. 1 Mixed Brigade.
"Report! On December 25, Yunnan declared its independence by electrification, elected Tang Jiyao as the governor of the Yunnan military government, formed three armies of the National Guard Army, and launched a rebellion. Cai Zhen became the commander-in-chief of the First Army and led four echelon regiments of 8,000 people into Sichuan
!" Li Binzhi shook his body and said dejectedly: "Something big is really going to happen!"!