Crimson Dawn

Chapter 74

The level of the Beijing party group meeting is far higher than that of the Shanghai party group, which is determined by the quality of personnel.Party members who were born as officials in the Manchu Qing Dynasty have more practical work experience, and the organizational model of the party group is completely copied from the party organizations of later generations, and it is completely centered around work, so the abilities that were far from being able to be brought into play in the Manchu Qing system can be fully utilized .

After meeting with official Sheng, according to regulations, Chen Ke had to report on the same day.In fact, the bottom line of the negotiation is also set by the party group, and Chen Ke himself has little discretion.After the report, Chen Ke talked about He Ruming's attitude.He Ruming believes that the cooperation with Beiyang is completely swallowed by Beiyang.The comrades in the party group just listen to such alarmist statements.In order to expand capital accumulation, many industries in Beiyang are commercialized, and old enterprises have started to continue to operate, let alone new-style enterprises.He Ruming's desire to take a share is so obvious that comrades don't even bother to comment on it.

It has been almost a month with everyone, and Chen Ke feels more and more used to this way.After the meeting, Chen Kela told Qin Tongren that he had something to say.Qin Tongren seldom saw Chen Ke with a stiff expression on his face, knowing that it was really inconvenient to say something publicly, so he sat down very seriously and listened to Chen Ke's story very seriously.

"Does Brother Tong know about Miss He Qian?" Chen Ke asked with a straight face.

"Mr. He's beloved daughter is quite smart." Qin Tongren recalled He Qian. He had been to Mr. He's house many times, and he had actually drank with He Qian, but not many times, and he didn't have a good impression of that little girl. too deep.

"Miss He, can you deny the marriage?" Chen Ke still asked with a straight face.

"I don't know about that. Does Wenqing want to propose marriage?" Qin Tongren didn't think it was a big deal.

The two talked about this matter for a while, and Qin Tongren didn't quite understand why Chen Ke wanted to get married at this time.Chen Ke told him that he didn't want to be unmarried before he died.Qin Tongren laughed once in a while, and he appreciated Chen Ke's straightforward attitude.But for He Qian, Qin Tongren didn't think she was Chen Ke's good companion, "I think that Miss He is too smart. By the way, does Wen Qing know that He Ruming has a daughter?"

"Yes. I met once at the reception of the German embassy and said a few words."

"I met a few times when I was a guest at Mr. He's house. I think that girl is nice. Wen Qing, I know you like smart people, but in marriage, smartness is not just manifested in doing things. If Miss He Qian It's not a queen party, but it can be regarded as a comrade. I'm married anyway. From my point of view, Miss He Qian may not be suitable as a family member. If you really want to get married, I think He Ruming's daughter is good." As a married person Qin Tongren gave advice.

"Then can you bother Brother Qin to be a matchmaker?" After Chen Ke calmly highlighted this sentence, the blunt expression he had been pretending to break down at last, and he showed a shy expression.Humans are creatures, and before facing danger, they instinctively want to leave offspring.This is why before World War I and World War II, a large number of people got married.After the war, there was a mass divorce.Chen Ke's mental state is very similar to this situation.The smoother the operation of the party group in Beijing, it means that the revolutionary work will officially start soon.

Bu Guanshui, who was a military cadre, and Shang Yuan, who was relied on by the local administration, made Chen Ke's blueprint perfect.Amid the excitement, when Official Sheng mentioned the matter of marriage, Chen Ke suddenly resonated.Chen Ke knew that the revolution was to do it with his head up, and once the revolution started, there would be no time to worry about marriage issues.Chen Ke must lead the revolution with the face of an absolute Puritan.If Chen Ke was unmarried, it would not be so favorable.

The so-called decisive style of killing is because doing things is only based on reason, and looking forward and backward will only make advances and retreats.Now that you have the idea, go for it.As for the future outcome, Chen Ke didn't want to think about it at all.In fact, when he got rid of Qin Tongren to propose marriage, he completely forgot about it.

Chen Ke could treat this matter with a tough attitude, but He Ruming was not prepared for it at all.When Qin Tongren came to propose marriage, He Ruming felt that Chen Ke had taken some wrong medicine.He Ying's original engagement was really cancelled, and Chen Ke inadvertently helped her out.But this does not mean that He Ruming recognizes this favor.So Qin Tongren's request was politely declined.

Qin Tongren's response to this was very simple, and he mentioned it at the party meeting.After listening to the introduction, laughter is indispensable.Zheng Wenjie simply laughed out loud.Chen Ke didn't bother to pay attention to him.Back then, the party had to subject the marriages of senior cadres to political censorship.The reason why Chen Ke decided to get married now was to avoid political censorship in a sense.

Ridicule is ridicule. Since a problem has been raised, it must be solved.Shang Yuan pondered for 3 minutes, then asked Chen Ke: "The gifts to be given to Yuan Weiting will be delivered tomorrow. You can just talk about this matter."

All the people in the meeting are people who are proficient in officialdom, and they can understand what it means when they hear this.As long as Yuan Shikai said something casually, people like He Ruming would not dare to resist if they were beaten to death, and they might be proud of it.

While the party meeting was discussing this matter, He Qian was also discussing this matter with her elder brother He Ruming. "Brother, if Chen Ke asks Mr. Yuan to come forward to speak about this matter, would you dare to refuse?"

He Qian has been completely disappointed with her elder brother. A person who is almost 40 years old doesn't think much about it?Qin Tongren was introduced to Chen Ke by He Ruming, and now he can help Chen Ke to propose marriage.Chen Ke, who was able to establish such a close relationship with Qin Tongren so quickly, would never be a boring person. Since he came to propose marriage, it seemed that it must be done.

He Qian's attitude towards marrying Chen Ke is very delicate.Resolutely not marrying Chen Ke, resolutely marrying Chen Ke, the two diametrically opposed attitudes each account for half, and neither can overwhelm the other.And for some reason, He Qian felt that Chen Ke would leave Beijing soon.He Qian was also a little puzzled why she had such an intuition.She simply ignored the silent elder brother who was frowning, and concentrated on thinking about this issue.

He Ruming was also conflicted when he heard the prospect described by his sister.Chen Ke has always been very disrespectful to himself, this is a problem in He Ruming's heart.When Qin Tongren came to propose marriage, He Ruming felt malicious joy in his heart, and Chen Ke finally begged to come to his door.So he didn't think about marriage at all, and put the score first.Moreover, when Mr. He was alive, he always praised Qin Tongren's character and talent. He Ruming had never received such praise from his father.He was always jealous in his heart.Now that he can put such a score in front of Qin Tongren and embarrass two people he doesn't like at the same time, the joy is really indescribable.But when his younger sister mentioned the possibility of Chen Ke's marriage proposal by following Yuan Shikai's footsteps, He Ruming was absolutely delighted about it.I have always wanted to board Beiyang's ship, and this opportunity simply fell from the sky.After thinking about it, He Ruming found that apart from his dissatisfaction with Chen Ke himself, he had no opinion on this marriage.

At this time, He Qian had already figured out why she felt that Chen Ke was leaving Beijing at this time.Seeing her brother frowning and a smile appearing on his face, He Qian knew He Ruming's thoughts well.If Chen Ke is really what she thinks... He Qian suddenly feels agitated.She stood up, "Brother, I'm going to talk to Yinger for a while."

He Ying was reading in the room, and when she saw her aunt coming in, she put down the piano score.

"Someone came to propose marriage today. It's the Chen Ke you met at the reception last time." He Qian said straight to the point.

After hearing this, He Ying recalled for a moment before answering: "Is that the one who asked me if I was full?"

As soon as He Qian heard this, she felt that this was wrong. She and He Ying were only two years apart. The two had been together since childhood. Although they were aunts and nephews, they were actually more like sisters.She knew this niece and sister quite well.

He Qian has a resolute personality and never cares whether she is hungry or not.Moreover, in Mr. He's habit, before going to someone else's house for dinner, he always has to eat half full.Every time Mr. He took He Qian out, He Qian always brought snacks obediently. The old man ate by himself, and also gave He Qian two pieces of snacks.The two of you pushed me to eat dim sum together. It was really a happy family relationship.He Ruming didn't have the stamina, and He Ying didn't dare to eat a snack before He Qian set off.After He Ruming saw Shangguan at the reception, he rushed to flatter his horse and left He Qian and He Ying aside. He Qian was fine, but He Ying was really hungry.It seems that she has a good impression of Chen Ke, the only one who ever cared about whether she was hungry.

Hearing what He Ying said, He Qian already knew He Ying's attitude towards Chen Ke, so there was no need to say anything else, "If he is determined to marry you, my elder brother will not be able to stop him."

He Ying's face was flushed red, she lowered her head, and answered after a long while: "I see."

Chen Ke didn't waste time. Revolutionaries are not afraid of death, but are they afraid of getting married?According to the suggestion of the party group, Chen Ke visited Yuan Shikai again.Of course, the main purpose this time is not for marriage.It's about giving gifts, and listening to Yuan Shikai's attitude towards the honeycomb coal factory.Finally, he mentioned that he wanted to ask Yuan Shikai to be a matchmaker.

It was still the same notification process as the last time I asked to see Yuan Shikai, and the person in charge of the notification was still the officer Wu.After he brought Chen Ke's gift and a letter inside.It didn't take long to come out, and this time Yuan Shikai didn't make an appointment to meet Chen Ke directly.Officer Wu brought back Yuan Shikai's reply. "I see."

Now that Yuan Shikai "knows", Chen Ke will go back to Beijing on his way.What he didn't know was that he sent Officer Wu out to send Chen Ke back.Wang Shizhen happened to be beside Yuan Shikai, "Mr. Yuan, this Chen Ke is a little too ignorant." Wang Shizhen said flatly.

"He begged to come to my door, and he already knows what is good or bad. Pinqing, Lafayette likes that military music very much." Yuan Shikai replied very calmly.

Wang Shizhen knew that Yuan Shikai had a very chivalrous personality and was able to be in a hurry.Even if Chen Ke just wrote such a piece that satisfied him, Yuan Shikai would not completely ignore Chen Ke's request.Not to mention that Chen Ke, as Yan Fu's disciple, fully expressed his intention to take refuge.He also met Chen Ke last time, but to be honest, Wang Shizhen didn't have a good impression of Chen Ke.As Yan Fu's disciple, it's normal for a young man who can do something at a young age to have a rebellious streak in his bones.But Chen Ke looked at Yuan Shikai's eyes, although he was cordial and excited, but it made Wang Shizhen feel a bit like watching "rare and strange beasts".That is not the gaze of the living, but the admiring gaze of the tombstone of the dead.

Yuan Shikai is a hero, and when he met Chen Ke, he reported a mentality towards his juniors.So he must have not noticed, but Wang Shizhen did.Wang Shizhen's mind is very meticulous, and she can detect deeper things from small things.Eyes can't be deceiving. Since Chen Ke has such eyes, there must be something wrong behind him.But such trivial things must never be said.Wang Shizhen has decided to conduct a serious investigation on Chen Ke.Even if Chen Keruo is arrogant and rebellious, he is nothing to worry about.The Beiyang Army has killed too many of these guys in Shandong.Getting Chen Ke out of Beijing is just a matter of effort.

After returning to Beijing, Chen Ke reported the situation to the party group.Then he said that he would return to Shanghai after he planned to get married.This is the truth, and it is not the truth.

After hearing what Chen Ke said, everyone in the party group didn't necessarily want Chen Ke to stay.Recently, the development of party members in Beijing has been very good, and the number has increased greatly.In the face of these new party members, Shang Yuan, who was relatively senior, still tried his best to protect Chen Ke's position. Everyone was afraid to offend him.After all, Shang Yuan is the magistrate.Those who plan to go south probably will still be under Shang Yuan's rule by then.But with the increase in the number of people, other options that can replace Shang Yuan have emerged one after another.Especially in recent days, I have developed several new comrades who will go to Zhili, Sichuan, and Hunan to serve as county magistrates.The people who were originally dissatisfied with Chen Ke and Shang Yuan who tried his best to defend Chen Ke found a new choice.After all, Chen Ke is here to give lectures, and these party members have to respectfully call Chen Ke a "teacher" if they have to say something.Chen Ke's voluntary request to retreat was a surprise to those who already felt that Chen Ke was no longer needed.

The vote was five against and twenty in favour.Chen Ke finally relieved himself of his responsibility as a teacher.

In the evening, Chen Ke was discussing marriage with Xie Mingxian. Shang Yuan, Qin Tongren, Qin Shou, Xu Dian, and Mao Yibo came together.Xie Mingxian naturally voted with Chen Ke, and if Chen Ke wanted to leave, Xie Mingxian naturally voted for it.And these five people all voted against it.Chen Ke felt that maybe they could be regarded as people who supported him.After letting everyone into the room, Shang Yuan asked, "Wen Qing is planning to draw a line with comrades in Beijing?"

Shang Yuan didn't say some polite words, in fact, Shang Yuan's level of dealing with people and things was much higher than Chen Ke's.However, he has always been very straightforward when speaking to Chen Ke, and Chen Ke likes this aspect very much.

"This is because the comrades in Beijing want to draw a clear line with me. Brother Wang Shan, don't say anything against me." Chen Ke asked everyone to sit down as he said.

"I think Wen Qing seems to be relieved. Could it be that what happened to Brother Chai last time made Wen Qing worry about it?" Xu Dian and Chen Ke hit it off because Xu Dian is the only one in China who can really understand modern law. Institutional, only Chen Ke.

"The revolution has nothing to do with the common people. Brother Chai has gone too far. But I think it's right." Qin Tongren expressed his consistent position.

"I don't want to talk about these, anyway, I'm preparing to get married. Wait for another four days, if there is no news from Yuan Weiting, I will leave." Chen Ke didn't want to get entangled in Chai Qingguo's affairs either.Chai Qingguo himself went to Pang Zi's place. After Chen Ke left Beijing, he went to Pang Zi's place first.

Everyone didn't expect Chen Ke's attitude to be so firm, and it was naturally difficult to say what they wanted to persuade Chen Ke.The scene was awkward for a moment.Xie Mingxian looked at everyone with interest.After all, he had been with Chen Ke for so long, and he himself didn't have much thought about Chai Qingguo's departure. The only thing he cared about was Chen Ke's attitude.Originally, he was a little disappointed, seeing that Chen Ke had the intention of staying in Beijing. Although Xie Mingxian already agreed with the revolution, he still hoped that it would be better to be closer to home.The future of the revolution at home is uncertain, and if it fails, it will immediately harm the family.The revolution in the north is too far away, and the distance between Anhui and Hunan is just within the range of Xie Mingxian's psychological tolerance.After learning that Chen Ke was going back to Shanghai, he went to Anhui.Xie Mingxian himself was very supportive.

After holding such a mentality, Xie Mingxian was completely relaxed.Xie Mingxian found it quite interesting to see that the people who usually talked freely were silent.While guessing who would speak first, Shang Yuan spoke. "Wen Qing, that's all for this matter. But I have a worry that I need to talk about first."

"please say."

"Last time about Brother Chai, Wen Qing said during the voting that party members must obey the resolutions of the party organization. I think it's right. Wen Qing, you and these comrades are hypocritical, I can understand and accept it. But in Anhui, Wen Qing It must not be like this."

Hearing what Shang Yuan said, the expressions of the others changed a little.

"Beijing is a party organization, but Anhui is not a party organization?" Mao Yibo was immediately unhappy.This old cynic has suffered a lot in the way of the world, and when he heard that Chen Ke played this trick, he took the lead to uphold justice.

"Beijing is a party group, and what Wenqing formed in Shanghai is the real People's Party. It's different." Shang Yuan gave an accurate explanation, "Whether you want to join the People's Party or the party group in Beijing, you can decide Do you choose yourself?"

As soon as these words came out, Chen Ke felt that this attitude was too intense.But this is what Chen Ke said in his heart. Since the establishment of the party group in Beijing, Chen Ke has positioned it as a "peripheral organization".This is just some kind of "practice" for Chen Ke.When he was in Shanghai, Chen Ke didn't dare to do wrong things. So many comrades were waiting for Chen Ke's leadership, and Chen Ke had an obligation to them.But Chen Ke has no obligation to the Beijing party group, he is just an ordinary member of the Beijing party group.And the members of the party group knew this too.

Comrade Shang Yuan is not simple, and Chen Ke once again recognized this.

"That means Brother Wangshan is planning to leave the Beijing Party group?" Mao Yibo also asked bluntly.

"I want to join the People's Party and become an official party member. I think everyone supports Wenqing, what do you mean?" Shang Yuan still spoke logically.This clear logic pushes everyone directly to a situation where they must make a choice.

"Let me say this for the last time. When I arrived in Anhui, I was the county magistrate as a member of the People's Party, not as a member of the Beijing Party group. No matter what everyone chooses, my position will not change."

Except for Shang Yuan, several other people originally wanted to persuade Chen Ke to stay in Beijing, but they didn't expect to come up with such a result.Instead, everyone was forced to make a choice.

He said yes, but the only person Chen Ke cared about most in the Beijing party group was Shang Yuan.Hearing Shang Yuan's stance, Chen Ke felt that other things didn't matter anymore.

That night, no one else made a statement, so they broke up in a casual manner.After they left, Xie Mingxian closed the door carefully, and then asked: "Wen Qing, will these people say this?"

"Just say it. If you don't let them say it, they won't say it?" Chen Ke didn't care much about it.In fact, Chen Ke was very happy to be able to part ways so simply.

"But if they need to provide information in the future, what if they hold a grudge?" Xie Mingxian still felt a little worried.

"Ming Xian, although you came a bit late, you did most of the things with me. Have you seen me begging others?"

After hearing Chen Kezhuo's confident words, Xie Mingxian felt embarrassed to say, didn't Chen Ke beg Yuan Shikai just now?

Chen Ke knew what Xie Mingxian was thinking when he saw Xie Mingxian's expression, "Yuan Shikai and I are only in a cooperative relationship. I didn't grasp my own lifeline for Yuan Shikai to control. I got to know Shang Yuan and Qin Tongren on my own. What does Yuan Shikai have to do with it? Relying on mountains and mountains, relying on rivers and rivers. Self-reliance, sufficient food and clothing. The factory was built by you, me, and these comrades. We use the factory to cooperate with Yuan Shikai. This is not asking for help. Let’s do it in Anhui Get up and be able to do things. Those people will naturally cooperate with us sincerely. If we fail, they will not betray us, but they are afraid of being implicated by us. There is no such thing as whether they hold a grudge."

Hearing Chen Ke calmly pointed out the iron-clad facts, Xie Mingxian felt a sense of pride after hearing this.This is absolutely true, as long as you are strong, you don't have to be afraid of others.Thinking of this, Xie Mingxian couldn't help asking: "Wen Qing, I also want to join the party when I return to Shanghai, okay?"

"I'll be your introducer for joining the party." Chen Ke expressed his attitude immediately.

Yuan Shikai was quite vigorous in doing things. In the afternoon of the second day, after Chen Ke had packed his luggage, someone came to inform Chen Ke to go to the small station tomorrow.After arriving at the small station, He Ruming was also there.In Chen Ke's memories of this meeting, He Ruming's sophisticated official etiquette left him the deepest impression.Nothing else mattered. When Yuan Shikai proposed marriage, He Ruming agreed wholeheartedly.

Chen Ke said that he is going back to Shanghai and hopes to get married as soon as possible.Yuan Shikai didn't say a word, but He Ruming accepted such harsh conditions.

The wedding was scheduled for five days later, on New Year's Day 1906.Time was tight and tasks were heavy, so Chen Ke started to make arrangements when he returned to Beijing.The matter of the party group has been understood, and Chen Ke and Xie Mingxian moved back to the city.After working hard for two days, Wu Xingchen and Chen Tianhua brought Chai Qingguo into the residence.Seeing the lights and festoons in the room, the three of them were taken aback.

"I'm getting married." As soon as Chen Ke finished speaking, the expressions of the three of them changed drastically.Before they got angry, Chen Ke went on to say: "I'm going back to Shanghai right after I get married. I'm going back by train this time, and I plan to go to Nangong to meet everyone, but I didn't expect everyone to come. Very good."

"Wen Qing is not going to mess around with those officials?" Wu Xingchen's tone was full of sarcasm, "Could it be that they voted you out?"

"Brother Wu guessed right, smart." Chen Ke said with a smile.

Chen Tianhua didn't want his comrades to make such a fuss first, so he quickly smoothed things over, "Let's talk in the room."

Wu Xingchen really didn't want to make such a fuss outside, so he snorted and took the lead into the main room.

Chapter 74

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