1908 Far Eastern Madman Chapter 196 Road Money Deficit Case (II)

More than 10 million taels of silver raised by the private sector. **Head. Hair .** to the present. Residence||Less than six million taels. The whereabouts of the rest of the silver are unknown. No one knows where they are. Maybe it was misappropriated. Maybe it's because someone is greedy for ink. Whether it's misappropriation or greed. This can all be called by a proper noun.

This is called a "deficit".

In fact, this kind of thing was completely normal in officialdom in the former Qing Dynasty. Almost every new official takes office and takes over a "shortfall" from his predecessor. When Yuan Shikai was appointed Minister of Beiyang. Inherited the same deficit from his predecessor. The deficit is still inherited from the era of Li Hongzhang. There has always been a fill-up. Later, Yuan Shikai went to the capital to join the military aircraft. The Minister of Beiyang was succeeded by Yang Shixiang. This deficit fell on the shoulders of Yang Ren. If there is a "Shen Revolution" breaking out. This deficit may be handed over from one term to another. Until the imperial court made up its mind to rectify it. Maybe I'll make it up. As for whether the people make up or the officials make up. Then it depends on the emperor's mood and endowment. At that time, Emperor Yongzheng cleaned up the deficit and ordered officials to make up for it. As a result, the edict came out. I don't know how many clean and corrupt officials have been forced to death.

The "Wushen Revolution" broke out. The reason why so many Fang officials announced "China" has something to do with the shortcomings of this side. Some of the so-called "deficits" are simply spending. And there was this silver in the treasury. But it wasn't on the books. The revolution has begun. The situation is chaotic. I don't know how many big and small officials are staring at the treasury and drooling. They are looking forward to the end of the court, once the court is finished. So how much official money is stored in this treasury? There won't be anyone to track it down. When the time comes, everyone will divide it up. and then destroy the books. Even the bad debts of the new dynasty Dingxing are absolutely not clear. As for the deficit of the calendar year. It also disappeared together. turned into a drunken gold fan on the foreign field. The wall fell and everyone pushed it. The guns of the revolutionary army sent the Manchu dynasty into a coffin. And the officials of this dynasty also took the opportunity to cover the coffin and write the words "Great Qing Kingdom" on the throne. Subsequently, he impatiently participated in the division of the inheritance of this dynasty. Did Xiliang and Zhao Er also participate in the division of this inheritance?

"Zhao Erxun. I'm afraid that this big head was swallowed by Zhao Erxun. ”

"Swallow, maybe swallow. It doesn't have to be in your own pocket. Don't forget that this war also costs money. The Sichuan army expanded with so many people. Firearms were paid for their salaries. Which one does not require silver? ”

"Zhao Erxun is also a fool. If you had run away with this money. Whether it's to a foreign country or to a concession. The interest alone can last a few lifetimes. He's brainless! ”

"People say that Zhao Erxun is foolish and loyal. I didn't believe it before. Now I believe it. ”

"What is this called? Feelings: There is no silver in the Sichuan Han Road?|It is all the people's fat and people's ointment of the people of Sichuan! Zhao Erxun is stupid or not, it doesn't matter if he is loyal, what matters. It's tricky. Now the people of Sichuan are in turmoil. If you are not careful, it will be a civil uprising! The people don't care if you're a monarch or a republic. The people valued only their own money. Hacked people's silver, people can't fight with you! ”

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There was a lot of discussion in the conference room, although everyone spoke in low voices. But Yuan Shikai had no problem with his ears, and he could hear these words clearly.

"Enough!"

Shi Kai scolded. Then the people dispersed. Each, |.

Cai Tinggan returned the telegram translation to his desk. I didn't dare to speak. Step aside. Stand with your hands down.

"The people of Sichuan made trouble under the pretext of the road payment. This is rebellion! The president can order the military and political chief to be impeached! ”

Maybe it's because no one is talking. Duan Zhigui jumped out. It's just that his suggestion is obviously not in line with Yuan Shikai's wishes.

"Dou Zhan. In your opinion. How is this going to happen? Yuan Shikai asked Ruan Zhongshu.

Ruan Zhongshu spread his hands. said: "There is no solution, Zhao Erxun is self-inflicted. No one saved him. If there is no "Western Sichuan Governor's Mansion". Maybe Zhao Erxun and Zhao Erfeng can survive for a while. But at this time, it was clear that the Republican Army was already planning to take advantage of the problem. and put them to death. Once the news of the huge deficit of the Chuanhan Road money spread. The whole of Sichuan is afraid that it will become a mess. Chuanhan Road paid more than 10 million taels of silver. Nearly half of them were lost. I don't know how many small people's aspirations have been ruined. The people of Sichuan are in turmoil. I can't wait to break Zhao Erxun's body into ten thousand pieces. At this time, it is really inappropriate for the president to intervene. Let's wait and see. Respond to change with the same. As for Zhao Erfeng's position as the "Governor of Western Sichuan". It seems appropriate to be recalled. ”

"The deficit of road money is Zhao Erxun's business. How do you get involved with Zhao Erfeng? Now it's a republic. Don't pay attention to the nine clans. Erfeng has been urging the New Deal on the side of the river. The shortfall has nothing to do with him. At most, Zhao Erxun was dismissed from the post of "Senator of the Western Sichuan Governor's Office". Zhao Erfeng's "Governor of Western Sichuan" does not seem to need to be dismissed. ”

See Yuan Shikai's stubbornness. Ruan Zhongshu was a little helpless. sighed: "This is the deficit of the Sichuan Han Road. It was a sharp knife pinched in Zhao Bei's hand. It looks like it's going for Zhao Erxun. but

It's for the governor of western Sichuan. Don't justify the fat of Sichuan. The Commander-in-Chief will not rest on his laurels. Although the governor of Chuan is Erxun. The deficit has nothing to do with Zhao Erfeng. But if Zhao Erfeng becomes the governor of Sichuan. This case of shortfall has nothing to do with him. In the future, in case of the Republic and zhèngfǔ to hear the case of Lu Qian empty. Zhao Erfeng also has to avoid suspicion. The position of governor of western Sichuan always has to be given up. When the time comes, it will be a pen and ink lawsuit. It's better to keep him away from Sichuan now. And the deficit case has come out. The "minister stationed in Tibet" just discussed can't be cheaper than Zhao Erfeng. It's not like the president is suspected of protecting his shortcomings. ”

Shi Kai snorted and said, "The center sent Zhao Bei to lead the army to attack Sichuan. It's not for him to make a plate for himself. He was in the republican zhèngfǔ to unify the country. Now most of Sichuan has recovered. However, Sichuan cannot be handed over to *. Wouldn't that be a feudal prince? ”

Divide the princes? Even if you don't recognize those princes. However, the fact is that each powerful faction does its own thing. Zhao Bei was a prince. The Confederacy Restoration Society is also a prince. Even the Endeavor Association in Henan, the Gongjin Association in Hunan, and Yan Xishan and Li Liejun in Jiangxi are all minor princes. The existence of these princes does not depend on the will of you.

Seeing that Yuan Shikai put all the words that could not be put on the table, Ruan Zhongneng could not help but do nothing. What he didn't understand was. Why did Yuan Shikai have to appoint Zhao Erfeng as the governor of western Sichuan? Just one Sichuan. What is it compared to the whole world? Just establish the authority of the center first. stabilized the situation in the north. It brought together the constitutionalists and the wall-riding faction of the revolutionary party. Then rely on the support of the great powers. What are those Fang powerhouses? As long as the situation in the Far East does not undergo major changes, Beiyang will be able to support at least half of the country. A "center" is placed here. "Coercing the Son of Heaven to order not to obey" is not an unattainable dream.

Forbearance, forbearance. Isn't your Yuan Xiangcheng's forbearance skill very good? Why can't you bear it this time?

Nguyen Trung Shu slandered one. But as a staff member, he still planned to continue to persuade President Yuan, who did not hit the south wall and did not look back, but did not wait for him to speak. A figure flashed at the door of the chamber. Zhao Bingjun hurriedly walked back to the conference room.

"The newspaper for the Constituent Assembly has been sold?" Yuan Shikai asked.

Bingjun turned the telegram manuscript in his hand with a blue face. said: "Let's move a step slower. After the telegram of the president was photographed. The Constituent Assembly immediately replied with a telegram. They said they had received a telegram from the Chengdu General Chamber of Commerce a few hours ago. Sichuan businessmen resolutely demanded a thorough investigation into the case of the deficit of funds on the Sichuan-Han Road. This is no more than the form of government and the state system, which only pulls silver and banknotes. Even the Constitutionalists jumped up. Echo the Command Party. Ask the President to issue an order. Effectively protect the rights and interests of businessmen and citizens in all provinces. Prevent puppet officials from taking advantage of the chaos to transfer official property, and prevent them from transferring their personal property into concessions and foreign banks. The Constituent Assembly has now suspended constitutional deliberations. Meetings were being held to discuss the deficit of the Chuanhan Road, and representatives of the Tonghui and the Liberation Association were rushing to the brim. There is a clamor for the formation of a special court. It is also intended to appoint a judge. Specialized in the trial of road money deficit cases. ”

Shikai listened to Zhao Bingjun's narration. While looking at the telegram transcript. The face is getting ugly. Zhao Bingjun finished speaking. He stayed for half a minute. Then slowly stand up. Slam the desk.

"How can there be|!"

Leave that sentence aside. Kai left the conference room through the side door without looking back. Only a group of subordinate staff members who looked at each other were left.

"This is for fear of chaos in the world." This is clearly a conspiracy of the revolutionary party. What did the constitutionalists follow? ”

"Why don't you coax? How many people in Lili are not rich in money? At the beginning, they advocated the constitution. Isn't it just for the money in your pocket? They are not taxed less. Raise fewer soldiers. In that way, their wealth will be saved up faster and more securely. ”

"What can I do? This old handsome can be regarded as difficult to ride a tiger. It seems that this "Western Sichuan Governor's Office" must be revoked. Hand over Sichuan to that man. "It's come to this point. The two sides have torn their faces. It's almost shirtless. Now the center can't back down. Otherwise. Who will still take the center in the future? Speaking of which. The word "temporary" is still hanging in front of the president. ”

"This matter may not be impossible to turn around. Dian Jun, the director of the Ministry of Law, is a famous person in Sichuan Constitution. When the governor of Sichuan raised the shares of the people of Chuanhan Road. He also studied abroad in Rìmoto. Isn't he the one who called on Sichuan students to apply for stocks? If this person is willing to come forward. may be able to calm the anger of the Sichuan people. And. This person studied law. It's Sichuan again. If he is the one who presides over the case of road money deficit. Also the right person. "This person is now in Beijing-"

"I had seen him at the Sichuan Guild Hall. I don't think I left yet. ”

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The people circulated the telegram. Talk. It was proposed. Naturally, there were people who chimed in. So they rushed out. I'm going to find Pu Dianjun.

However, this is the Presidential Palace|Conference Room. It's not a wet market. Others can scatter in a hurry. But Shu Zhao Bingjun and others can't just leave. They still have to wait for further instructions from President Yuan.

"State incidents. The General Director-General has returned to the Chinese people's morale.

This Chuanhan Road money deficit case. What did he want? ”

Holding the telegram translation. Ruan Shu fell into deep thought.