108 Far Eastern Maniac Chapter 212 Propaganda Messenger

The flute sounded twice. The steamboat reluctantly came down the river. Because the north shore is already crowded with all kinds of boats. I can't stop.

On the north bank of the Yangtze River is the mountain, and the high Chaotian Gate of Chóngqìng can be clearly seen even if you stand in the south of the Yangtze River. The dock was blocked by the sails. Only a few faint wisps of black smoke could be seen.

Chóngqìng is now the most important logistical transit point for the Republican Western Expeditionary Force. Many of the military supplies transferred from Hubei were unloaded here. It was then distributed by the military station at Chaotianmen Wharf or loaded onto wooden boats on the Sichuan River and transported to the western state. Or it can be transported by land to the Tongliang military station in the northwest. Supply to the troops in Chengdu.

Now the capacity of the ships is sufficient. What is lacking is land capacity. Originally. Transferring supplies from chóngqìng to Chengdu. The most convenient is to take the waterway. From the Yangtze River to the west. Over the state. Enter Xuzhou. Then go north by the Min River. You can sail directly to Chengdu. But. Because some time ago, the Qing army entrenched in Xuzhou and other places has not yet been cleared. As a result, this transport programme was not implemented. Then it can only be transshipped by land. Or from Jiangbei | Then it was transferred west from the Suining military station. But no matter which line of transport. are inseparable from the carriage porter. This is still a chore in the plains. What's more, it is the west of Sichuan with a long mountain road.

The soldiers and horses did not move the grain and grass first. 'To fight is to fight, to be diligent. Soldiers know this best. Of course, grain and grass can be raised locally near Chengdu. However, the replenishment of this ammunition can only be relied on at the time of the Chóngqìng station. The Chengdu Arsenal can't be counted on for the time being. For the transfer of military supplies. Groups of people were mobilized. With a meager salary, he shuttled back and forth on the mountain road between Chóngqìng and Chengdu. Fortunately, now chūn ploughing has passed. The large employment of rural labourers does not affect agricultural production, and the grouping of these populations can both subsidize their livelihoods. It can also exercise the organizational skills of the grassroots cadres of the Republican Army. Now the cadre training school in Wuhan has been suspended. Almost all the trainees were transferred to Sichuan. Exercise in war.

But even so. There are always a few ships delaying their trips on the day of the Chóngqìng military station, and these ships are loaded with a large amount of military supplies and must wait patiently on the barracks to be renumbered. so that they can be shipped to where they are needed most in the shortest possible time. More mule-horse vehicles also arrived at Chóngqìng with the boat. Join that ever-growing fleet of transporters from the simplest and most reliable wheelbarrows. to the slightly more complicated two-** car. The logistics of the Republican Army's Western Expeditionary Force were supported by these ancient means of transport.

The whistle sounded again, and the steamship saw that it was impossible to dock at Chaotianmen Wharf, so it had no choice but to anchor at the temporary anchorage on the south bank of the Yangtze River. and put down both boards. Transfer the passengers on board to Chaotianmen Pier.

As a special multiplication of identity. Gu Weijun and Yang Du were the first people to board the board. Sitting on the rickety board, the two raised their eyes and looked into the distance, and they were really startled by the scene facing the sky.

"The view here reminds me of the dock barracks in New Orleans. It's just that there are mostly iron-hulled ships there. And there are mostly wooden boats here. Gu Weijun sighed with emotion.

"Shaochuan. Don't compare China with the United States. What about China, where the United States is an industrial powerhouse? A backward agrarian country. The reason why there are direct colonies that have fallen into the Great Powers. It's just that the country is too big, and the contradictions among the great powers are too deep. ”

Yang Du also sighed. Pat the wicker box in your hand. sighed: "This time into the river." I took a few copies of the World Geography Atlas with me. It was a welcome gift to the commander-in-chief. By the way, tell the commander-in-chief to take a look. How far is the gap between China and foreign countries? If you want to survive in the cracks of the great powers, it is difficult to survive. You must learn to be patient. Don't confront the Great Powers at every turn. A knife on the head of the word ninja. Back then, King Goujian of Yue was forbearing. finally destroyed the feud Wu State. We want China to become strong. You must first learn to endure. ”

"What if you can't bear it?" Gu Weijun asked.

The so-called" Mount Tai collapsed in front of him and did not change his face, which is the extreme of forbearance. It is also extremely unchaotic in the face of danger. ”

"I always feel that you are prejudiced against this Commander-in-Chief Zhao. A revolutionary vanguard who single-handedly provoked the general trend of the revolution. It can't be a reckless person. The reason why Zhao Zhenhua has a tough attitude towards rì I think this should be his strategy. ”

listened to Gu Weijun's analysis. Yang Du only smiled bitterly. Yuan Shikai's aides said it was good. Zhao Bei's performance in the "State Incident" greatly increased prestige. Especially among young people. The commander-in-chief has become an idol with the laurel of "patriot". Even people like Gu Weijun, who studied abroad, regard the commander-in-chief as the backbone of China. What about the more radical young domestic students?

If you talk about old scheming. The commander-in-chief may not be as good as Xiang Cheng. But if cāo indulges in the people's morale. Yuan Xiangcheng is far inferior to the commander-in-chief. Of course, it is because Yuan Xiangcheng has been immersed in yín officialdom for a long time. But it is also not unrelated to his pivotal position. As the president of the Republic of China. Yuan Xiangcheng would never be able to provoke the great powers like the commander-in-chief. Because his words and deeds represent the country as a whole. And the commander-in-chief represents only a small local powerhouse.

But. Is the Commander-in-Chief really just a small local powerhouse?

Yang Du never thinks so, whether it is the "Qizhou Incident" or the "Sichuan-Han Road Deficit Case", we can see the commander's great ambition. He would never be willing to be a little horn sè. If you give him a chance. He's definitely going to take advantage of the situation. There is no doubt about that. But it's a pity. Yuan Shikai doesn't think so. He still regards the Southern Confederate and the Restoration Society as his main rivals. Because in his opinion. Zhao Bei supports the presidential system. At least for now, there is still use

Since becoming the interim president. Yuan Shikai became more and more rigid. I don't listen to advice. So. Yang Du's advice was taken as a deaf ear.

This time into the river. Although Yang Du was self-recommended. In fact, it can also be seen as exile. Nominally, he was a "Sichuan Propaganda Envoy", but he came to Sichuan with Gu Weijun. Could it be to come and see the scenery of Sichuan - Gu Weijun's mission is clear, that is, to participate in the Sichuan-Han Road loan deficit case. Defend the officials in the law. made a good start for the rule of law in the republican era, but what did he Yang Du do in Sichuan? Before leaving Shanghai. Yuan Shikai, President Yuan's telegram did not even tell him what the function of the Sichuan Propaganda Envoy was.

Yang Du's heart was desolate. Yuan Shikai rose in Beiyang. The roots are also in Beiyang. He relied on the civil and military generals of Beiyang. Now the center. That is, the center of Beiyang has nothing to do with him Yang Huizi. He's nothing more than a dispensable figure. Yuan Shikai will call him when he needs to. Forget him in the corner when you don't need him. Although the courtesy is great, it is just a vase corner. It is almost impossible to play a critical role in decision-making

But if it wasn't for him, Yang Huizi begged for advice. How could Yuan Shikai make up his mind to admonish Beiyang?

The saddest thing in the world is that Maxima did not meet Bole. At this moment. On the contrary, Yang Du was a little envious of those who followed Commander-in-Chief Zhao. Perhaps only this kind of rise to the grass can exclude those heroes who are also reckless in the grass.

The sailor's trumpet on the board made Yang's soul come to an abrupt end. Lift your eyes up. Chaotianmen Pier is just around the corner. The wharf was bustling with soldiers and porters. Naturally, there are also those who greet guests at the pier.

Yang Du was greeted by more than a dozen representatives of the Chóngqìng House of Representatives, led by the Vice-President. There is another person, but it is Yang Du's old acquaintance, Pu Dian, Yang Du was very close to the former head of the Ministry of Justice when he was serving in the Political Editing and Investigation Museum. The two men have a common language on constitutional monarchy.

"Bo Ying. When did you get to chóngqìng? Yang Du got off his luggage. He arched his hand at Pu Dianjun.

Pu Dianjun returned the salute. said, "Just arrived." I heard that you are here today. Waiting for you here. Anyway, there was a man talking on the road. Although the Qing army in southern Sichuan has now surrendered, it is still inconvenient to take the waterway. We can only go to Chengdu by land. "The Qing army in southern Sichuan? When did it fall? Yang Du was surprised.

A telegram came. I will hand it over to you by name. ”

Pu Dianjun handed a newspaper to Yang Du. Yang Du took it and couldn't help but be stunned.

"What? rì Ben assassin assassinate Zhao Zhenhua? When? ”

Finish. Public opinion is boiling. The first few rì you have been on board. The message is naturally blocked.

Right now. Chóngqìngrì Concession Rì himself basically fled. Only the soldiers of Rì were left in the concession. There are members of the Chóngqìng Provincial Assembly clamoring for the resumption of the Chóngqìngrì concession. ”

"Don't be reckless! This matter should be considered in the long term. ”

Yang Du listened. Suddenly anxious, although he had never been to Sichuan before. But I also know who are some of the members in the Sichuan Provincial Assembly. There are a lot of people in the Pao Brothers' Association. Many of these people rebelled in their childhood. The hatred for foreigners has been pressed in my heart all these years.

"It's okay to be relieved. Most of the parliamentarians are sensible gentlemen. A small number of radical parliamentarians will not be able to turn the sky upside down. ”

Pu Dianjun finished speaking. Introduce the representatives of the parliamentarians who greeted Yang Du one by one. and took the opportunity to have a cold time with Gu Weijun.

"Comfort makes the light car simple. I'm waiting. In the past, the Manchu Qing officials entered Sichuan. It's all about hugging each other. I'm afraid that others won't know that he is here to impeach the people of Sichuan. Now in the republican era. This officialdom is really new. "Listen to the praise of the parliamentarians. Yang Du could only laugh at it. If these councillors go to the area around Beijing and Tianjin, take a look. They wouldn't have said that. Which one of the Beiyang is not a front and back hug? Duan Zhigui, the "Cadre Highness" of Beiyang, every time he traveled, two soldiers waved long whips at the front of the team. This posture is almost in time for the prince in the past.

When the crowd was admiring. Several councillors rushed to the dock from Chaotian Gate. Brandishing a telegram transcript in his hand. Arrived at the docks. Give the telegram a copy to the Vice-Speaker.

"President Yuan Da bowed to the will of the people. It is really my republic zhèngfǔ zhi luck Li Min's luck! The Deputy Speaker gave a few praises. The draft of the telegram will be circulated.

"What? The Presidential Office abolished the "Western Sichuan Governor's Office"? ”

Yang Du was shocked. The "Western Governor's Office" was abruptly abolished. This means that Sichuan will continue to exist as a complete province. The "Governor of Sichuan" will be the highest military and political governor of the province.

Pu Dianjun is not as unexpected as Yang Du|. Just said quietly: "Yesterday, the Sichuan Provincial Assembly sent a petition to the Presidential Palace and the Constituent Assembly. Resolutely protest against the division of Sichuan into eastern and western Sichuan. This is the public opinion of the people of Sichuan. Public opinion can be violated. Otherwise. The Manchu court is a lesson from the past! ”

Yang Du weakly handed over the telegram draft to Gu Weijun beside him. Raise your eyes and look far away. sighed inwardly.

"This chess game. Xiang Cheng lost another move. I just wonder what the commander is thinking now? ”

Yang Du looked to the northwest, and the reckless mountains blocked his view. I can't see anything clearly. I don't understand it.

This chess game is really inscrutable.