1908 Far East Maniac Chapter 233 The Fate of the Chess Pieces

The light shines on the windowsill. The light was already a little harsh.

Zhao Bei stood up. The curtains were drawn. I looked at the guards who were standing in a military posture in the courtyard. Then he sat back unhurriedly. He took a sip of tea from his teacup. Reached out and took another copy from the thick stack of official documents in front of him. Hurriedly glanced twice. Pick up the pen and scribble his opinion on the other end.

Now most of Sichuan has been recovered. The proportion of military content in official documents has decreased considerably. There is not much civil affairs content either. Unexpectedly. This "Fang autonomy" is not just a slogan. The Commander-in-Chief's recent work pressure has also been reduced a lot.

In recent days. Zhao Bei's rì journey was arranged in an orderly manner. In the morning, the official documents were reviewed. At noon, I went to the grassroots company for dinner. After a short lunch break. This time is basically spent in the army. After dinner, if there is nothing else to do, take someone to the Chengdu Arsenal for a walk. Care about the industry.

Zhao Bei is now reviewing the official document, which was submitted by the General Staff Department. The content is about the reorganization of the Sichuan army. At present, the General Staff has reorganized two infantry divisions from the Sichuan army. A division was deployed in western Sichuan. One division was deployed in eastern Sichuan. As for the number. Provisionally numbered as the Provisional Sixth Division and the Provisional Seventh Division of the Republican Army. In addition to these two regular troops. Security forces have also been established. The surface responsible for the elastic pressure. These troops also need to be called. The raising of military salaries also required the decision of the commander-in-chief.

The day before yesterday, there was a telegram from the presidential palace. The opinions of the powerful figures solicited on the reorganization of the whole ** team. Of course, I know what Yuan Shikai's idea is. At that time, a telegram was issued. It is suggested that the whole team should be called "Peace Army" to remember the republican life. However, the president did not respond immediately. I'm afraid that Yuan Shikai has no interest in the word "republic".

Zhao Bei was not in Yuan Shikai's thoughts. It is of course necessary to reorganize the whole team. But this reorganization operation cannot be completed by Yuan Shikai. can be presided over by the commander-in-chief and in the current situation. The reorganization of the whole ** team is definitely not an easy matter, and the Republican Army is certainly unwilling to be annexed by the Beiyang Army. The Progressive Society, the Endeavor Association, the Alliance Association, the Restoration Society. I'm afraid that these powerful armies are not willing to be taken down by Yuan Shikai.

In fact, it is not easy for Yuan Shikai to think about him, the president of the Republic of China. Not only do you have to face the coercion of foreign ministers. At the same time, it must also face provocations from domestic opposition. On the surface, it seems that the Beiyang Group is his help. But if the international and domestic situation changes drastically. The Beiyang Group may not want to dismantle his platform.

No way. The national strength is poor, the people are numb, and the Chinese leaders of this era are not capable of being competent. History has proven it. Yuan Shikai could not lead the country to stability and prosperity. So. The commander-in-chief has to work harder. In order to complete the takeover of the country before Yuan Shikai fell.

The national route is in their own hands. Zhao didn't dare to have the slightest slackness, and the half-foot-thick official document on this table was a symbol of his diligence.

Before the review of the document on the reorganization of the Sichuan Army of the General Headquarters was completed, the shouts of Tian Jinfu, the head of the guard, came from outside the house.

"Isn't this Mr. Yang? You look like a dusty man. Just rushed back from Guan County? Two days ago, the commander-in-chief also said that Hui Zi was busier than him. Running all day long. The "Sichuan Propaganda Envoy" is really a chore. ”

Tian Jinfu has something to say. Zhao Bei heard clearly. But I didn't get up to look. Still sitting behind the table. Finish reading the official document. Then he got up and walked over. Standing at the door, he greeted the man who was following Tian Jinfu here. "Skinny. When did you return to Chengdu? I rushed back from Fushun a few days ago. I know that you go to Guan County to preach comfort. I was going to rush to see old acquaintances too. But because the matter of the appeasement conference still did not come to fruition in the end. I'll have to wait for you to get back to Chengdu for the books you want to give me. ”

That person is the "Sichuan Propaganda Envoy" Yang Du. Duan Rìzi Zhao Bei is not in Chengdu. He's very active. In the words of Tian Jinfu. That is, "there are no tigers in the mountains." The monkey reigns supreme". Not only did he get close to the parliamentarians. And also "patrolled" everywhere. Wooing the constitutionalists of each other. After Zhao Bei rushed back to Chengdu a few days ago. This person is "consoling" in the northern counties of the capital. Carrying the banner of Yuan Shikai, he fought fiercely with the gentry. People who don't know the truth even think that he is here to take over the power of Sichuan.

For Yang Du's jumping up and down. Zhao Bei just watched coldly. In his opinion. Yang Du certainly accepted the new ideas. But after all, he was an intellectual who made the transition from the old era to the new era. on his body. It embodies the dual personality of the ministry and the intellectuals of this era. On the one hand, there is a suspicious and even hostile attitude towards old things. On the one hand, I am too obsessed with this old thing on a subconscious level. It is manifested in the specific way of doing things. It's about looking ahead and looking backwards. Take two steps and take one step back. Once there is a setback. Just turn around and walk back. Or turn around and go in the other direction.

Bottom. It's hard to see. So. Yang Du was willing to be Yuan Shikai's pawn. Because in his opinion. Only Yuan Shikai had enough prestige and power to rule the country.

There are still many people like Yang Du in this era. They can all be seen as pawns in the hands of political strongmen. The difference. Some people are willing to be pawns. And some people are forced to be other people's pawns. Zhao Erxun belongs to the latter. And Yang Du belongs to the former.

"Yang just returned to the city and came over without taking a sip of tea. It was to send a few copies to the commander-in-chief

History books. I know that too. The commander-in-chief has stayed in the ocean. It is not ignorant of the situation. The reason why these books are sent. Just a reminder to the commander-in-chief. China is too far from the great powers. It's better not to do anything that picks up strong neighbors."

Yang Du walked to the front of the steps. He held up a green cloth package in his hand.

"Humph! With your reminder? ”

Tian Jinfu, who was standing on the side, snorted coldly. Unceremoniously took the green cloth package. Carry it in your hand. But he had no intention of handing it to the commander-in-chief. Zhao Bei smiled faintly. Invite Yang Du into the house. Instructed the guards to pour fragrant tea.

"Actually, I came to the meeting this time. Yang is not only here to give gifts. I also came to give a few words of advice to the commander-in-chief. Yang Du was not polite to the Taishi chair. Come straight to the point.

"Zhao is deferring." Zhao Bei is the first to be on the top. Pick up the teacup. looked at Yang Du with a smile.

"Yang said." The Governor's Mansion of Western Sichuan" was misplaced. It hurt the hearts of the heroes, but now that the "Sichuan Governor's Mansion" has been revoked. It seems that the commander-in-chief can stop it? ”

Zhao's strange thing is that the "Western Sichuan Metropolitan Mansion" was revoked. Why is it so long ago that the central government has not appointed the governor of Sichuan? Even if Zhao is not suitable. At least one else can be appointed. Now, although Sichuan has established a military zhèngfǔ, there is no righteous governor. It's a bit confusing. ”

The visibility is so straightforward. Zhao Bei is not good' Tai Chi anymore. Anyway, there are no outsiders inside. Suo xìng also opened the skylight and said bright words.

Yang Du said: "The commander is a smart man. Are you pretending to be confused? After the "Qizhou Incident". The center and rì are in the process of negotiating, whoever is not on the cusp of this wave. How could the central government formally appoint the commander-in-chief as the governor of Sichuan? If so. That's slapping Rìmoto's face. How is it possible to breathe this breath? How will this negotiation proceed? I hope that the commander-in-chief will understand the cardinal difficulties. In addition, one person was elected to the post of governor of Sichuan. Even if you nominate a confidant general. Sichuan's current predicament has also been solved. ”

"Is this your own opinion or the opinion of the presidential administration?" Zhao Bei asked rhetorically.

"My own opinion, the presidential palace is afraid that this is also the opinion."

Yang Du said with a big grin. The husband who completely ignored the side rolled his eyes.

"This time, Xiangcheng sent someone to send a leather jacket. I will be handed over to the Commander-in-Chief. It's the middle of summer. Why give the commander-in-chief a skin at this time. Can't the commander-in-chief understand this? ”

"Speaking of the leather jacket I wore in the summer. Why didn't you bring it with you? ”

Zhao Bei smiled. Put down the teacup. looked at Yang Du. said: "This leather jacket turned out to have a deep meaning. I thought Xiang Cheng had given the wrong gift. ”

"It was a gift from Xiang Cheng. It's not good to carry around. As soon as I entered the city, I went straight to the headquarters. But he didn't have time to get it. Leather is certainly not worn in the summer. But I don't wear it this summer. You still have to wear it in winter. Can't you just throw it away just because you can't wear it in the summer? It's like between people. Maybe someone can't help you right now. But can't help you in the future? Although Xiang Cheng misunderstood the commander-in-chief in the matter of the "Western Sichuan Governor's Mansion". But now that we have made a gesture of reconciliation. Why did the commander-in-chief bother to go all the way to the dark? ”

listened to Yang Du's explanation. Only then did Bei understand why Yuan Shikai gave him a leather jacket. The relationship is that Shikai took the initiative to seek and come.

The people in this officialdom are just complicating simple things. Now that you've relented. Wouldn't it be enough to write a letter and say, "I surrendered?" Why do you want to play such a trick?

"Your understanding. Or did Xiang Cheng tell you? Zhao Bei asked.

"Needless to say? Xiang Cheng, this person, I am Chu. Although a little old-fashioned. But this is still kind. The grievances are clear. ”

Yuan Shikai is kind? As for the nonsense, what are the "clear grievances". It seems that it can also be understood as a must-pay.

Zhao Beizheng pondered how to refute Yang Du's fallacy. A staff officer on duty had reached the door.

"Report! Huayang Emergency. ”

Tian Jinfu walked over and took the transcript of the telegram. turned around and handed it to Zhao Bei's desk.

Zhao Bei glanced at it. Eyebrows furrowed slightly. Stood up and paced a few steps behind his back. Look at Yang Du.

, taken aback by the news. Stand up. Looking at the expressionless commander-in-chief. Stunned, he asked, "Zhao Erxun is dead?" Dead? When did you die? Is he being held in Huayang No. 1 Model Prison? ”

"Zhao Erxun is his own death. Died late last night. The ropes used were woven from strips of cloth torn from the garments. Die quietly. Even the prisoners on the left and right of the prison cells did not notice the movement. By the time they found it, the body was already cold. ”

Yang Du said: "So the Chuanhan Road money deficit case can't be heard? ”

"The trial is not a trial. Here's what we said. The special court is dúlì to handle cases. The case is closed. Or continue the trial. The judges have the final say. ”

Zhao Bei opened the curtains. Looking out the window, the guards who were still standing in military posture looked out. An inexplicable sadness suddenly surged in my heart.

"Chess pieces. After all, I can't help myself. ”