1908 Far East Maniac Chapter 172 Magnets and Furnaces

chūn season. Everything is complex. The streets are fresh green. It is a street tree planted by the military and government. It was transplanted from the mountains and fields near Wuhan to the urban area. Pine tree, tung tree, mandarin orange. All of them are Chinese tree species. Stand along the side of the street. It feels refreshing. It also adds a touch of beauty to this new era.

This is the Hankou Chinese boundary. Jianghan Customs Wharf. The British Concession on the opposite side is just across the road.

The docks were full of people. Black, pressed. Left and right, a bunch. Wear a variety of clothes. Both coolies dressed up. There are also gentlemen's dresses. As for the people dressed up as students. That's more.

Use these groups as a base. The podium was particularly eye-catching when surrounded by the crowd. Several young people stood on the stage. Speak generously to the audience. Under the love and appearance. The atmosphere of the scene is very warm. From time to time, the crowd erupted in applause and cheers. Occasionally, a few slogans can be shouted.

At a speaking point near the warehouse. A young man in a cotton robe is giving his opinion. The box at your feet indicates. It is likely that he had just arrived in Wuhan by boat. When I got off the boat, I saw such a speech. So I couldn't help but walk up to the podium. Shout out your heart to the people.

Like this all over again. These two days. Seven out of ten of the people who gave speeches at the Jianghan Customs pier were students from outside. Although they are north and south. It's hard to understand. But it does not hinder the passion of the audience. As a result, the unloading of cargo at the wharf was affected. All cargo ships do not change the unloading point to the upstream Siguandian Wharf and China Merchants Wharf.

Of course. And not many people know. This "speech contest" on the Jiangguan wharf was not held spontaneously by the people, but was deliberately moved by people. The behind-the-scenes planning is the "Heart and Operations Section" under the General Headquarters of the Republican Army, and the specific executor is the Current Affairs Propaganda Committee. And its general backstage is none other than Zhao Bei, commander-in-chief of the Republican Army.

As the general planner of the competition. Zhao Bei is also on the scene now. And it's standing under the stack of the warehouse. Dressed in the uniform of an ordinary soldier. Wears a boat-shaped hat. Shoulder-slung "Made in Hanyang" with leggings on his legs. Feet wear toad shoes with mille-feuille soles. Two pieces of dog skin plaster were applied to his face, no matter how far or near he looked. It's all alive and well, and it's the image of a big-headed soldier. It is difficult to associate him with the illustrious commander-in-chief of the Republican Army.

But. In the end, this "big-headed soldier" still has some special treatment. Tian Jinfu, the commander of the Jǐng Guard Battalion, was by his side with more than a dozen heavily armed guards, of course. The crowd was also dressed as soldiers. It looks like a group of ordinary soldiers who have just finished training and used their leisure time to listen to speeches.

"Fellow citizens. Fellow citizens. Get up and move forward! With my blood and life. Defend the dignity of China. Defend the dignity of the people! How can you wake up from a long dream for a thousand years? We have been asleep under the imperial power for a thousand years, and if we don't wake up, we will destroy the country and the species! Westerners want to drain our blood and sweat, and Easterners don't just want to drain our blood and sweat. It wants to enslave our race even more, it is even more hateful than the Manchus. More dangerous than the Western powers! Together. Fight the Oriental devils to the end! The dignity of the nation can only be maintained by artillery. Those who respect themselves will be honored by others! ”

Qing in a long cotton structure shouted a few words. Then squat down. Open the rattan box at your feet. Take a handful of scraps of paper from there. Stood up. Arms raised. Sprinkle it outwards with all your might. Flyers flew in the wind. fluttering. The audience scrambled.

Zhao Bei stretched out. Grabbed a flyer in the air. Hurriedly glanced at it. sighed: "This young man came prepared. Nothing. Print the flyer first. I'm afraid he's already distributed a lot of these leaflets along the way. ”

Tian Jinfu took the flyer. smiled: "It's just a scholar's opinion." If you can save the country and the people with just your blood. What else do you want us to do with the soldiers? I'm curious. I don't know how many clothes he had in his box. Listen to his accent is Cantonese. Now though the days are warm. But it was very cold at night. If only the box contains leaflets, not cotton clothes. That's enough for him. ”

Zhao Bei also smiled. He pointed to the young man who was handing out leaflets to the people. Said: "Yiren." Bring the young student over. I have something to ask him. ”

Tian Jinfu didn't dare to slack off. Hurriedly rushed forward. I can't help but say. He pulled the young man with the box. The box was opened and lit up. smiled bitterly: "Sure enough." It's also a chick. I brought two sets of single clothes. ”

In the past two days, many young revolutionaries have come from the south and the east. Most of them didn't have enough cotton clothes. The IRA did not fail to act as a good man. Military uniforms were transferred from the quilt factory. Protect these revolutionary youths who have joined the army thousands of miles away.

Zhao Bei's anti-rì in Qizhou was electrified. It's not just the people of Hubei who are excited. The hot-blooded young people of all over the country are all excited. As soon as their minds are hot, they roll up their covers and rush to Wuhan. These people have joined the army. It was very effective in improving the overall cultural quality of the Republican Army. The current Republican Army can be said to be the army with the largest number of cultured people in China. Some of these young people are too young. You can't join the army. In order not to delay their karma. It is also to cultivate talents. Zhao Bei has already begun to plan a joint school. The name of the school has been decided. It's called "And University". As for the faculty of the university. It doesn't seem to be a problem either. Patriotism is not just the preserve of young people. This period rìzi since. The university professors and teachers who were taken in by the army can already be organized into a reinforced company.

Zhao Bei stretched out his hand. said: "This revolutionary comrade. Don't know what to call it? ”

The young man was stunned. He shook hands with the commander-in-chief. The two pieces of dog skin medicine on Zhao Bei's face. Said: "Under the surname." A single name has a "fly" word. The word Xiao Han. Guangdong Xiangshan people's. ”

"Guangdong Xiangshan? Is that Mr. Confederacy's fellow countryman? Zhao Bei asked with a smile.

The young man was amazed. Take a closer look at this "big-headed soldier". Nodding. said, "Not bad. And Mr. Sun is a fellow countryman. ”

"Why don't you follow the League? But ran to Wuhan? Listen to your accent. It seems that he has also stayed in the north for a long time. You're a good flyer. Good writing. There is passion," Zhao Bei picked up the flyer and shook it.

"Brother Tai praised it." Meng Fei was humble

“

Deceive. In my early years, I spent two years in the hall of Beijing Normal University, and then the villagers raised funds and went to study abroad. I haven't finished a semester yet. The revolution broke out. I returned home with the League. Intended to participate in the revolution. I don't want to get sick and wait for the illness to get better. The revolutionary army of the League has already marched south to Guangxi. I was going to chase it but I ran into Rì himself to create a state tragedy. Filled with righteous indignation. It's here in Wuhan. Plans to join the army. Fight with Ben to the end! ”

"I see. So you're planning to join the IRA as well? ”

"Exactly. Where can I register? Meng Fei hurriedly asked.

"Surrender to Hanyang City. However, Brother Meng's literary brilliance is flying. It's a bit condescending to be a big soldier. If you don't think I'm wordy. I suggest you go to the recruitment office of the Politics Propaganda Committee in Wuchang City. It's more appropriate for you to engage in propaganda drums. Zhao Beidian woke up.

"Thank you. But. I've got enough of a pen or a gun. Don't say that "the scholar rebelled for ten years, and it was not successful" that the revolutionary soldier of the new time 1. Of course, there must be courage and resourcefulness in the most infuriating part of the [**] team. It's that the book business is less angry. Lethargic. Meng Fei said a few words lightly. Ask Zhao Bei for the direction of Hanyang. Then he lifted the rattan box. Walk in the company of several young people dressed as students. Leave in a hurry.

looked at Meng Fei's back. Look at the passionate flyer in your hand. Zhao Bei sighed: "Rucai." How can you be a big soldier? "I asked Tian Jinfu for a pencil. Write Meng Fei's name and place of origin on that flyer

Tian Jinfu glanced at the crooked words written by Zhao Bei. The corners of his lips were pursed. Grunted: "These are a few back protégés sent by the commander to the officers' crash course?" You can enter the school without passing an exam. This is for the students and officers who are honestly preparing for the entrance exams to know. You have to make a big fuss about the exam room. ”

"So*. You have to close your jaws. You know this, I know. Don't let anyone know anymore. Of course. The vice principals of the school are also Taoist. But they are tight-lipped. I'm relieved. ”

"I don't have a mouth? If it's not strict. And call me your captain of the guard? Target. Commander, your old man raises his noble hand. That relegated me to the combat army. A few days ago, I scolded the excitement of the little rì book. I've had itchy hands for a long time. Lip service is nothing. If only Rì had dared to send the army over. I'll fight them to the end. This national war is more comfortable than the civil war. Jinfu protested quietly.

"Want to go? No problem. First of all, the jǐng guard camp will be expanded to me into the jǐng guard group. Otherwise. You can honestly be my bodyguard. Zhao Bei snorted without smiling. It can be regarded as giving Tian Jinfu a promise. Then. A guard hurried on horseback. Jumped off the horse and ran to him. A telegram was handed to the commander-in-chief. Salute and retreat.

Zhao Bei swept the electricity. Crumple into a ball. Put it in your pocket. He looked at the blackened crowd on the docks. Sighed softly.

"Let's go. The revolutionary youth here don't need us to guide them anymore. Habitual xìng will continue to push them to our side. Wuhan in the future. It's the holy one. The communist army is a magnet. Or attract those patriots. We must put these scattered "nails" and "iron filings" into this revolutionary furnace. Gather into a hard "iron axe". Use this iron axe to defend our country! ”

Tian Jinfu was curious about the contents of the telegram. But after all, I couldn't help but ask. Follow Zhao Bei for so long. He thought he had grasped the commander-in-chief's command. Something he won't say. No matter how you ask, it's not famous.

But this time. Zhao Bei did not intend to keep the contents of the telegram secret. After the rifle was thrown to Tian Jinfu. Tear off the dog skin plaster from your face. Gritting his teeth, he said, "Rì himself is too deceitful. Conditions of delivery have been issued. If you don't hand over Han Yeping completely to the merchant as soon as possible. rì was about to take unilateral "forceful action". According to the conditions of Rì himself. It is not only the Hanyang Iron Works that must be completely controlled by Rìben. The large iron ore mine must be transferred to the whole company. This clearly shows that China's only little steel industry will be strangled in the cradle. ”

"What to do? Simply. Hankow rì concession to take. Tian Jin blinked.

"Rì this concession?" Zhao Bei smiled a little weirdly.

"What is a rì concession? Everybody knows. No British nodded. Where did Rì himself have the audacity to do anything wrong in the Yangtze River? There is no British backing up. rì dare the lion open his mouth? Negotiation and negotiation. Since the British and Rì themselves want to negotiate with the Beiyang side to betray the interests of our Southern Revolutionary Army. Then we can't give up. If you want to do it, you can do it. Dry boom bang! Lao Tzu not only wanted to encircle the concession. It is also necessary to mobilize the revolutionary masses to besiege the British Concession! Let's burn this fire even harder! People say I'm adventurous. That's right. I'm an adventurist! Foreigners say I'm crazy. That's right. Lao Tzu is a madman! For me. It is better to die standing up. Never live on your knees! The Chinese have endured it for a long time. Now it's unbearable. So. You don't have to endure it anymore! Joke. Lao Tzu worked hard to rush back to Hubei from Sichuan. It's not to see the excitement. Lao Tzu is here to fight against the anti-British! ”

……

In the afternoon of the same day. Led by the Republican Army's Current Affairs Propaganda Committee. Representatives of Wuhan industry and commerce, agriculture, and soldiers from all walks of life, the Wuchangcheng Provincial Assembly, held a huge mass rally. Submit a petition to Yuan Shikai Beiyang zhèngfǔ. Support zhèngfǔ to take a tough stance in the rì representations. No compromises.

Meanwhile. Zhao Bei, commander-in-chief of the Republican Army, sent a telegram. In the name of all the officers and men of the Republican Army, it was announced that if rì really started the war because of the Qizhou tragedy. The Republican army will immediately go to the front. Put into the front line of the battle against rì.

The news is out. The world was in an uproar. The domestic press is squabbling. Supporters and opponents are in a fight.

times rì. Fletcher, the acting U.S. minister to China, went to Tianjin to meet with Yuan Shikai, president of the Republic of China. It was announced that the United States was willing to mediate in the negotiations over the Zhongrì state incident. Later. Germany has also expressed its willingness to intervene in the mediation of the foreign affairs departments of the two countries. Under no circumstances will any country be allowed to take unilateral military action against China.

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