Chapter Twenty-Three: The North Ocean Begins to Disintegrate......

"Xuan Shuai, since Duan Zhi also supports the restoration of the Qing Dynasty, is it necessary to discuss the restoration at our Xuzhou meeting this time?" When Zhang Zuolin spoke, he still had a smile like a spring breeze on his face, but he didn't know how to get better in his heart.

In fact, the history of this time and space has changed slightly because of Chang Ruiqing's "Theory of Participating in the War and Saving the Country". Because Duan Qirui and Xu Shuzheng brought the issue of China sending large troops into the war to fight for national power in early September 1916, they also summoned the overseers from all over the country to Beijing to discuss the issue of participating in the war. Therefore, the hot issue in Chinese politics at the moment is whether to participate in the world war, and at what price (state or private) to participate in this war. The second Xuzhou Conference in history was therefore postponed to November 1916, and the content seems to be still participating in the war, at least Zhang Zuolin and Meng Enyuan both thought so at first, otherwise they would not have traveled thousands of miles from the northeast to wade through this troubled water.

But after rubbing mahjong with Zhang Xun for a few rounds, how did the topic of the Xuzhou Conference seem to have become the restoration of the Qing Dynasty? I knew that this was the case, so I just sent a representative to participate.

Zhang Xun looked at Zhang Zuolin with a smile, and slowly took out an envelope from his arms: "Yuting, brother, where do I not know the priorities so much?" Although the restoration of the Qing Dynasty is my consistent advocacy, it is also necessary to come step by step. This is the big thing that the elder brother wants to put forward at this joint meeting of various provinces and regions, Brother Yuting, you can take a look first, and if you have any opinions, please put forward. ”

Zhang Zuolin hurriedly took the envelope with both hands respectfully, took out the stationery inside, and saw that it turned out to be a draft of the "Constitution of the Federation of Provinces and Autonomous Regions".

The so-called "federation of provinces and autonomous regions" was actually a meeting held in Xuzhou some time before and after Yuan Shikai's death, attended by representatives of warlords from seven provinces. At this meeting, Zhang Xun put forward some slogans of "consolidating the group and defending the central government", and also claimed to support Duan Qirui, but the real purpose was to cobble together a military offensive and defensive alliance composed of Beiyang warlords to hold the Beijing government hostage against the southwest protectors and preserve their power position.

However, at the first Xuzhou Conference, there was no binding "covenant", and the so-called "alliance of seven provinces and regions" was nothing more than an empty frame to scare people.

But this time, Zhang Xun came prepared, prepared a "covenant" early, and waited to be discussed at the "Joint Meeting of Thirteen Provinces and Autonomous Regions" held a few days later!

The draft of the Constitution of the Federation of Provinces and Autonomous Regions consists of 12 items, the second of which stipulates that "the Association shall be established to prevent the insurrectionists from seizing political power." After the opening of the National Assembly, if there is any excuse to disturb the provinces and regions, the Association may convene a meeting to discuss the unanimous action and jointly discuss it. "In other words, there is no need for Duan Qirui, the chief of the army of the Beiyang government, to worry about the matter of using soldiers to fight, and it will be done by this group! Well, it's quite "democratic".

The fifth item of the draft stipulates that "the Association shall nominate the General as the leader, and in the event of an important incident, it shall preside over the dispute." Those who are not able to travel to and from the e-commerce company will be listed on their behalf through General Zhang, but the original reason for the telegram should be telegraphed afterwards. "According to this article, General Zhang, that is, Zhang Xun, is the leader of the warlord alliance, and the Anhui giant Duan Qirui and the direct giant Feng Guozhang don't know where to put it? Moreover, Zhang Xun is only the position of the overseer of Anhui, how can he order the alliance of thirteen provinces and regions? Is there any order in this Beiyang group?

Article 10 of the draft is even more lawless, which stipulates that "if any party intends to undermine or weaken the power of the Association, the Association shall cooperate to resist it." What is the scope of this "various aspects"? It's not just the Kuomintang and Sun Cannon, right? Even the central government in Beijing, as well as Duan Qirui's State Council and War Department, are apparently included......

Zhang Zuolin handed the letter paper in his hand respectfully to Meng Enyuan, the overseer of Jilin, and said with a smile: "General Shucun, you are the leader of our three eastern provinces, and I am from an old Zhang Caomang background, and I don't understand anything, so please give me an idea." ”

Meng Enyuan reached out and took out the letter, took out reading glasses from the pocket of his clothes and put them on, and then read them carefully word by word. After only a few looks, the Beiyang Overseer, who was born as a fish seller, couldn't help but shout.

"Good! Shao Xuan," he pointed to the letter in his hand and said to Zhang Xun: "These terms are all for the sake of our Beiyang group, if it can really be realized, Shao Xuan is the first person since my Beiyang Gongbao!" ”

"Yes, yes, yes! Xuan Shuai is the first person in my Beiyang! In the future, I will look forward to Xuan Shuai and the horse! Zhang Zuolin saw Meng Enyuan's expression, and he hurriedly agreed.

Zhang Xun smiled and watched the performance of the two and nodded with satisfaction. As Meng Enyuan said, these twelve points are indeed for the sake of the Beiyang group. It's just that Duan Qirui's Beiyang Government State Council system has been automatically dispatched outside the Beiyang group! In the eyes of this braid army commander, Duan Qirui has no direct army, but is just an empty leader, and he is not worthy of being the leader of Beiyang at all......

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"Shine like ...... What do you think? ”

Xu Shuzheng's face was blue, his eyes were wide, and he looked at the copy of the "Constitution of the Federation of Provinces and Regions" in his hand. This was quietly sent by Xu Shuzheng's eyeliner next to Ni Sichong 20 minutes ago. On the floor not far from him, there were several pieces of broken porcelain, which originally seemed to be a tea cup or something.

There was silence in the room, and as soon as he heard the term "Constitution of the Federation of Provinces and Regions", Chang Ruiqing knew that his "little butterfly" was probably powerless to change the fate of Beiyang's disintegration! Although in history, the government with the name of Beiyang will exist as the legitimate government of China for nearly 12 years, until the Kuomintang's Second Northern Expedition reaches the city of Beijing. However, the collapse of the Beiyang system undoubtedly began with Zhang Xun's meeting of the Governors and the "Constitution of the Provincial Federation".

However, Chang Ruiqing couldn't say this to Xu Shuzheng, and it took him a while before he broke the silence: "Gong Zheng, you must not let the meeting of the Overseer Corps pass this "Constitution of the Federation of Provinces and Regions". Otherwise, you and Zhi Lao's hard work these days will be in vain! Even the Beiyang group is fighting against the central government, why do Britain and France believe that we have the ability to send hundreds of thousands of troops to participate in the war! ”

"Block? What do we do to stop it? Xu Shuzheng said coldly: "Of these twelve clauses, which one is not for those generals who support the army and respect themselves?" I'm afraid they're all thinking about something like this in the twilight! What can we do with them? ”

Chang Ruiqing frowned and took a deep breath: "Gong Zheng, let's hurry up and send an urgent telegram to Duan Zhi and ask him to come forward...... It is best to contact Vice President Feng in Nanjing, and return the Chief of General Staff to Wang, and the three heroes of Beiyang will definitely be able to stop Zhang Xun's conspiracy! ”

After speaking, Chang Ruiqing looked at Xu Shuzheng solemnly. This is the last chance to maintain the unity of Beiyang!

Xu Shuzheng shook his head: "It's easy to talk about the old man, but Feng Huafu is not so easy to talk to......

Chang Ruiqing took a step forward and said in a sincere tone: "Feng Huafu just wants to go further, the students think that it is worth exchanging the position of president for the unity of Beiyang, with the three heroes of Beiyang ruling the world together, Britain and France will definitely believe in our ability to send troops, and they will support our Beiyang!" ”

"What about the Bodhisattva Li?" Xu Shuzheng asked rhetorically.

Chang Ruiqing gritted his teeth: "Military coup!" Overthrow him! ”

"What about Congress?"

Chang Ruiqing said in a low voice: "Dissolve the Congress!" Implement the Beiyang military dictatorship! ”

Xu Shuzheng slapped the table: "Nonsense!" What do you know? Can the current situation be dictatorial? Yuan Gongbao's fate is there, the dictatorship is unpopular, and the whole world will oppose our ......"

Chang Ruiqing sneered: "We are originally a military dictatorship, why should we be tied up by a democratic constitutional brand?" Besides, it's just Zhilao's State Council system that is being tied up now! Where is the constitutional congress in the minds of the other generals of the Beiyang group? ”

Xu Shuzheng was stunned when he heard this, and after thinking about it, he felt that it made sense, but he couldn't make up his mind for a while, he waved his hand at Chang Ruiqing: "Let me think about this matter carefully, you can step back first." ”

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