Chapter 366 Liang Qichao (please vote for me!)

"On his way back to Lianyungang aboard the cruiser "Tongxin", Li Zhiyuan was greeted by the Japanese Mediterranean fleet with a twenty-one-gun salute!"

At No. 23 Beigouyan Alley in the capital, Liang Qichao was stunned when he saw the news in the newspaper about the Japanese fleet's twenty-one-gun salute. While he was stunned, he felt a strong sense of uneasiness in his heart.

Two years ago, Xiong Xiling formed the cabinet, and Liang Qichao joined the cabinet as the chief justice. When he first joined the cabinet, he still had some ambitions, trying to formulate a judicial system to bring China's judiciary, which had never had a strict legal meaning, onto the right track.

After working hard, he began to reorganize the law and formulate modern Chinese legal provisions with reference to Japanese and European and American laws.

At the same time, after the establishment of the Progressive Party, Liang Qichao was elected as a director. From the first day when Yuan Shikai ascended to the position of president, Liang Qichao and his colleagues in the Progressive Party spared no effort to praise the "enlightened revolution" and emphasized a high level of

The centralized "enlightened president" is so important to the future of New China, and how life-threatening it is; on the other hand, he spares no effort to slander the revolutionary party and the revolution. The revolutionary party has become the "mob" in Liang Qichao's context.

The theory of "revolution and subjugation of the country" became very popular for a time. Due to the propaganda of Liang and his colleagues in the Progressive Party, in the second and third years of the Republic of China, "revolution" simply became an original sin.

It is true that "enlightened democracy" became a reality after the "Zaimin Rebellion" advocated by progressives such as Liang Qichao. However, later on, the Kuomintang was disbanded and members had their membership cards confiscated.

In Liang Qichao's eyes, this situation made him extremely sad.

The Congress is composed of two parties. One party cannot act alone. Without the Kuomintang, what is the need for the Progressive Party to exist? Sure enough, after the Kuomintang members were removed, the Congress could not hold meetings and was quickly dissolved. After the Progressive Party lost the Congress,

It is clear that it exists and is dead.

Later, after Xiong Xiling resigned, he also resigned. Like many people, Liang Qichao left the capital, but unlike those who tended to be revolutionaries, he did not go to Shanghai, but to Tianjin and moved into the Tianjin Concession, while Yuan Shikai

He was appointed president of the Bureau of Currency. This was a position in name only, with a monthly income of 500 yuan. In fact, this was barely Yuan Shikai's reward for his "meritorious minister".

However, at the end of last year, before Yuan Shikai issued an order to reopen Congress, he first sent a telegram to Liang Qichao, and then sent someone with his handwritten letter to Tianjin to invite him to come to Beijing. After he came to Beijing, he did not come out for two years.

Yuan Shikai of Zhongnanhai personally went to the train station to welcome him back to Beijing.

All honors can be said to be available, but Liang Qichao, who came to the capital, knew that the reason why Yuan Shikai treated him so favorably was very simple. He needed Congress and the Progressive Party, so he also needed Liang Qichao. Although he advocated "enlightened politics"

"Liang Qichao agreed with "enlightened democracy", but what he even more agreed with was "enlightened democracy under constitutional constraints", so to a certain extent, he had already broken with Yuan Shikai to some extent.

However, for Liang Qichao, he took this return to Beijing as an opportunity to bring China back to "constitutional government". Therefore, after Yuan Shikai invited him three times, he came to the capital and continued to be the chairman of his Progressive Party.

, and even guided the Progressive Party to participate in this congressional by-election. However, due to the strong competition from the "State Affairs Research Association", especially the National Socialist Party, the Progressive Party only won a meager 13 by-election seats.

However, he was not surprised by these results. The only thing that surprised him was that the National Socialist Party actually completely defeated the State Affairs Research Council, especially in Guangdong Province, which can be said to be the stronghold of the Kuomintang. The State Affairs Research Council barely won the province by two seats.

In the parliamentary election, but in the election of senators and representatives of the National Assembly, the National Socialist Party was ahead of the Council for the Study of National Affairs. This cannot but be said to be an accident.

"This will show the dawn of constitutionalism in China!"

Just when Liang Qichao was full of longing and prepared to work with the Kuomintang Society and the National Affairs Research Association in Congress to contribute to the country, three gunshots in Shanghai changed everything. Like others, Liang Qichao also instinctively regarded Yuan Shikai as the man behind the scenes.

The instigator, but just when he was about to call the whole country and denounce the real culprit behind the case, he realized that this might be a conspiracy. Yuan Shikai would not risk the disapproval of the world and send people to kill Li Zicheng at this time.

A living Li Zicheng is more useful than a dead Li Zicheng, and Li Zicheng is still the only candidate to suppress the National Socialist Party and the Jiangsu Army. If Li Zicheng dies, maybe the National Socialist Party will split, and maybe the Jiangsu Army will collapse, but before it collapses

The ambitious people in the party and the army will definitely start a civil war on the grounds of Li Zicheng's revenge. Who will be more beneficial to the chaos at that time?

It's the revolutionary party!

After thinking about it, after five days of silence, Liang Qichao, who had gone through some ideological struggle, sent a message. On the one hand, he excused Yuan Shikai, and on the other hand, he persuaded Jiangsu to stay calm. In this special situation,

At this time, we need more reason and calmness. We must not let the conspirators and rioters succeed!

As soon as the news article was published yesterday, Yuan Shikai sent someone to express his condolences in the afternoon, and even offered him a "money-up", which made him laugh for a while. In the end, after he returned the 100,000 yuan "money-up", Yuan Shikai

He specially sent someone to buy the houses on both sides of the courtyard where he lived. He said that the Liang family had many guests, so the three houses could only be fully used if they were connected. Yuan Shikai did not refuse. Knowing Yuan Shikai's character, he knew it, even if he refused.

, Yuan Shikai will also think of another way, that person... Liang Qichao heard legends from all sides about the incident in the year of 1898, saying that Yuan Shikai betrayed the emperor and betrayed the reform party, and Yuan also got Cixi because of this whistleblower.

Because of his trust, his official career was prosperous and he was promoted step by step. Liang Qichao himself firmly believed in this. Whenever he mentioned Yuan, he gritted his teeth with hatred and called Yuan a shameless villain who dyed his crown red with the blood of others.

In fact, before Yang Du conveyed Yuan Shikai's defense many years ago, Liang Qichao had already figured out that it was not Yuan Shikai who betrayed the Reform Party, but someone else. With some clear facts, why did he himself not go to Dudu University at that time?

Think about it for a moment? I thought that I didn’t think much about that matter, so I blindly believed everyone’s guesses. For thousands of years, people have always thought less and followed others’ opinions. Sadly, this is really a human trait.

sorrow!

It is precisely because of this that Liang Qichao was willing to be driven by Yuan Shikai in the first few years of the Republic of China. To a certain extent, it was out of repayment for his injustice for many years, and on the other hand, it was also because of what he saw in him.

There was a glimmer of hope, but this hope was shattered a year ago, that's all.

Yuan Shikai's re-report was expected, but he didn't expect that just after his power was sent out yesterday, the "Shuntian Times" published such a news today. What was this news? It only added fuel to the fire.

Oil, this is undoubtedly sending a message to the whole of China that Japan regards Li Zicheng as its head of state.

"Damn the Japanese!"

It was quite rare that Liang Qichao blurted out a curse word, and then he kept breathing heavily. Anyone could see the conspiracy behind this "twenty-one gun salute". In this sensitive period, the Japanese were standing aside

Stirring up the situation is undoubtedly a sign of unwillingness not to plunge China into civil war.

But at this moment, a waiter came to preach.

"Sir, there is a Mr. Gu visiting!"

After that, the waiter handed over the name card. Liang Qichao, who had no intention of meeting the guest, was about to say he was missing when he saw the three characters "Gu Weijun" on the name card.

Gu Shaochuan!

Although he was surprised by the reason why Gu Shaochuan came to visit him, considering that he is the foreign affairs minister of the Huaihai Economic and Strategic Affairs Office, and that he often visits Dongjiaomin Lane recently, he obviously has his own intentions in visiting him at this time.

After Gu Weijun, who was wearing a custom-made suit, entered the "ice drinking room", he naturally couldn't help but exchange polite greetings with Liang Qichao, but within a few minutes, Liang Qichao took the initiative to bring the conversation to the point.

..."As far as my own wishes are concerned, I don't want to be involved in any political affairs anymore. Not only will the currency director not do it, but even if I am given a secretary of state, the prime minister will not do it either. I am really tired of the state affairs in the past few years. But

, whenever I think of resurrection, Buddha dust, and the many friends who have sacrificed their lives for China's rebirth, I have to put my mind at ease. The country is our own. If we all seek personal comfort and live in seclusion,

, irresponsible, to whom will this country be entrusted?”

Liang Qichao was filled with emotion at this time. His words were painful and true. Gu Weijun was also a passionate man with a strong sense of responsibility for society and the country, and he agreed with these words from the bottom of his heart.

"What Mr. Zhuo Ru said is true. Just as the official said, the heaviest burden on us in this world is responsibility. Responsibility is a person's soul. If a person does not have responsibility, he will have no soul!"

"Although Zhiyuan's words are straightforward, they are sobering."

Then Liang Qichao said with emotion.

"The past sixteen years have passed. In addition to resurrecting and becoming benevolent for the country, all of us living are working hard. We are worthy of the years. But for national affairs, we still have to rely on people like Zhiyuan who are good at industry.

Secondly, we can develop a strong team. China should leave it to people like Zhiyuan, who are young, capable, responsible and responsible."

Liang Qichao's words made Gu Weijun quickly explain.

"Mr. Zhuoru, although the industry that the manager is engaged in is an individual, it is actually the country and the director of Longhai. It is the heavy industry needed by the country. The army he has trained will never become a tool for personal gain.

It is to make it a national force that stabilizes the country and protects the people. In this regard, the military envoy once said, "If you build a country, you will have no regrets even if you die."

"How magnificent! Shaochuan, Li Jinglue has this heart, and he is actually the first person in the country."

"Mr. Zhuo Ru's praise is somewhat exaggerated."

Gu Weijun did not accept this compliment for the manager, but added.

"The manager is just doing his duty as a Chinese!"

"duty!"

Liang Qichao said with a smile.

"If China were a big country and if more and more people knew what their duty was, things in China would be much easier to handle."

While laughing and praising, Liang Qichao took out the "Shuntian Times" and said.

"Shaochuan, have you read today's Sunchon Times?"

"Mr. Zhuo Ru should be referring to the twenty-one-gun salute fired by the Japanese fleet!"

Gu Weijun didn't even read the newspaper. He just took a sip of tea to moisten his throat and then said.

"The Suncheon Times only reported the first half of this matter. It is indeed a newspaper funded by the Japanese. It speaks for the Japanese on everything!"

As he spoke, the sarcasm in his words became more intense, but Liang Qichao was curious.

"The first half? What, Shaochuan, is there any follow-up to this matter?"

"Mr. Zhuo Ru, you only know the preface and don't know the follow-up."

Then Gu Weijun continued.

"After the Japanese fleet encountered the "Tongxin" on the high seas, it first raised its flag in salute. However, our ship's officer rank was lower than that of the Japanese flagship, so it did not return the salute. Later, when the "Tongxin" negotiated with the flag language, the Japanese fired a salute of two guns.

After eleven calls, the Tongxin ship did not return the salute, and the Japanese fleet immediately sailed away. We tried to negotiate but were unable to do so. Only just now did I lodge a protest with the Japanese Embassy as the Foreign Minister of the Huaihai Economic and Strategic Envoy Office! I believe that Dongjiao Minxiang will be in Dongjiao Minxiang soon.

The news will spread!"

"The Japanese are despicable, as you can see!"

When he heard that there was such an inside story, Liang Qichao became even more furious.

"Yes, during this sensitive period, the Japanese want to fall into dire straits and dire straits. Their intentions are destructive and their intentions are hateful!"

"really!"

After nodding in agreement, Liang Qichao looked at Gu Weijun and said.

"Shaochuan, you can rest assured that the Japanese ambitions are intended to promote civil strife in our country. Liang will definitely write a clear defense for Zhiyuan. By then, such monstrous talk will be eliminated!"

Then Liang Qichao changed the topic again.
To be continued...