The Republic is so violent

Chapter 9 The art of saving the country in the red light district (4)
Speaking of which, Bi Yongnian was just 1898 years old in 18 when the Reform Movement of [-] was born, but he grew up in the army since he was a child and had amazing martial arts skills. The eldest, he often travels between Hankou, Yuezhou, Xindi, Changsha and other places. People in the rivers and lakes often hear his name.

What's more, Bi Yongnian is a bold and unrestrained person who despises righteousness and wealth, so cousin brothers and leading bosses everywhere are eager to get acquainted with Bi Yongnian - so that he can get some money to spend.

Bi Yongnian's reputation is so great that not only the bosses in all corners of the world have heard of it, but even foreigners have heard of it.

Then some vagrants from Japan, such as Hirayama Zhou and Jingshan Masahiro, found Bi Yongnian in Yantai, hoping that the foolish old Bi would sponsor them for some travel expenses... So Bi Yongnian simply brought these two oriental vagrants wearing slabs to the capital, and wanted to do something big. one game.

When Bi Yongnian was vigorously leading the Japanese towards the capital, Yuan Shikai was also following a Japanese back to the capital.

The Japanese who was with Yuan Shikai was very famous.

He was the former Japanese Prime Minister Ito Hirobumi who defeated the Chinese coastal defense forces in the Sino-Japanese War of [-]-[-].

Ito Hirobumi came to China this time purely for personal travel. The person he most wanted to see when he came to China was Yuan Shikai, because old Yuan once blocked the Japanese in North Korea for 12 years. Ito Hirobumi does not look down on such a person Look at Lao Yuan's appearance, that's a death that will never rest in peace.

Bi Yongnian, a party hero, and Yuan Shikai, a slicker, each brought a group of Japanese to Beijing separately, but Emperor Guangxu in the capital suddenly issued a secret decree.

The secret edict was issued to Yang Rui, one of the Six Gentlemen of the Reformation.

The reason why the secret edict was issued to Yang Rui was because Yang Rui was the most mature and prudent among the six gentlemen of the Reform Movement of [-].But the mature and prudent Yang Rui has a good habit of guessing riddles. After he received the secret edict, he didn't rush to open it and put it on the table to guess the riddles: Guess, what did the emperor write on it?I guess I guess guess guess...

After guessing like this for three days, when I opened it, I immediately smiled, hahaha, it turned out that the sage was in danger, hahaha, the Empress Dowager Cixi was angry and wanted to kill the emperor, hahaha, this is so much fun--this is so bizarre to incredible history, See page 1018 of "Records of the Reform Movement of [-]".

Recently, I have looked up to the Empress Dowager's will, and I don't want to change the law completely, and I don't want to depose this generation of absurd and stupid ministers, but use wise and brave people to make them discuss politics, thinking that I am afraid of losing people's hearts.

I must hope that once I earnestly decree to change the old law and depose this generation of stupid people, then my power will not be enough.If this is the case, I will not be able to protect my position, let alone others!

It doesn't matter that the Holy Majesty is in danger, no, the party hero Bi Yongnian has already entered Beijing.

As soon as Bi Yongnian arrived, he was warmly received by Kang Youwei.

At 1998:9 on September 14, [-], Kang Youwei called Bi Yongnian into his bedroom and said:
Do you know the crisis you are facing today?The Empress Dowager intends to kill the Emperor during the Tianjin military parade in September, what will be done then?I want to follow the example of Tang Dynasty Zhang Jian who abolished the military queen, but the emperor is unarmed and it is difficult to do something. I have already asked the emperor to call Yuan Shikai to Beijing, and I hope you can help me.

Bi Yongnian said suspiciously: "Yuan Shikai belongs to Li Hongzhang, and Li Hongzhang belongs to the Empress Dowager. I'm afraid he can't use it?"What's more, Yuan Shikai is not a person who can make things happen. I heard that when he was in Koryo, he was scared by a few Japanese wanderers so much that he peed his pants and fled back privately. Can such a courageous person be trusted?

Kang Youwei said: Don't worry about this, Yuan Shikai arrived in the capital two days ago, and I sent people to go to him to do countermeasures. Yuan Shikai is stupid, and he must fall into my trick.Now Yuan Shikai is convinced that the reason why he was promoted too slowly was because the Queen Mother was in trouble with Rong Lu. At this time, he hated the Queen Mother and Rong Lu to the core.Moreover, I have already told the emperor that when he summoned Yuan Shikai, Long was polite, caressed and warmly spoken, and rewarded him with tea and food face to face, so Yuan Biyu became grateful and tried to repay him.

In the end, Kang Youwei told Bi Yongnian: Just wait patiently, I still need you to do important things.

Rao was that Bi Yongnian was used to turmoil in the world for a long time, but when Kang Youwei "used him", he was still greatly surprised.

(16) Give you two sentences of confused soup
On the third day after Yuan Shikai arrived in the capital, there was an imperial decree:
Shangyu: Now the military training is very important. Yuan Shikai, the inspector of Zhili, is loyal, brave and diligent, and is serious in training.When the current situation is difficult, improving military equipment is actually the top priority.Yuan Shikai should encourage more and more, earnestly pay attention to training, so as to become a strong army, and use the deputy court to straighten out the army.This is it.

Lao Yuan just had good luck and was promoted again.

From a third-rank local inspector to a second-rank alternate servant in the central government, it is almost equivalent to being promoted to three ranks all at once.

It was Kang Youwei who persuaded Emperor Guangxu to issue this imperial edict, saying that it was to promote Lao Yuan, but it was actually an imperial edict to save him.

But who is Yuan Shikai?And how could he not know that this imperial decree is no different from a reminder?So his reaction made it difficult for everyone to understand:
(Yuan Shikai) Knowing that it was wrong, the juice was flowing, and he expressed his intention to say goodbye.Immediately, Guo Youqin and other friends came to congratulate him, they all told him that they were rewarded for nothing, which is by no means a good thing, what is there to congratulate?That is to discuss and draft a sparse draft, to resign, to resign.All my friends dissuaded me, so I asked my friends to do Xie Enzhe on my behalf.

So Yuan Shikai stayed behind closed doors, seeing no one, and lived alone in Fahua Temple in the suburbs, begging the emperor to let him go back to Tianjin to continue his military training.But politics cannot be controlled by Yuan Shikai. The more Yuan Shikai retreats, the more politics pushes forward. If Yuan Shikai is not pushed to a corner, this matter will not be over.

When the news of Yuan Shikai's promotion came, it was eight o'clock in the evening, and Kang Youwei was having dinner. He immediately put down the steamed buns and refused to eat them. , reported later with the picture.

So Kang Youwei got up and ordered Bi Yongnian to follow him to the bedroom. Bi Yongnian went there bravely. After entering, Kang Youwei sat down and asked Bi Yongnian at the beginning: What do you think we should do next?
Bi Yongnian replied: This is the end of the matter, there is no other way but to act according to the predetermined plan, but I still doubt that Yuan Shikai is not available.

Kang Youwei smiled and said: "You are bad, old Bi, you are very bad, Yuan Shikai is a very useful person, and I have already obtained the proof of his promise."

While talking, Kang Youwei took out the letter that Yuan Shikai had written to Kang Youwei from the tea table, and showed it to Bi Yongnian. This letter was Yuan Shikai's sincere thanks for Kang Youwei's recommendation and referral, and he claimed that he would go through fire and water, and he would not hesitate.

Kang Youwei said triumphantly, "Look at what Yuan Shikai said, can it still be used?"

Bi Yongnian had no choice but to say: Even if Yuan Shikai can use it, what do you want me to do, sir?

Kang Youwei said: "I want to send you to be a staff officer in Yuan Shikai's shogunate and supervise Yuan Shikai for me. How about it?"
Bi Yongnian smiled wryly: What's the use of being alone with Yuan Shikai?And if Yuan Shikai has other ambitions, how can I deal with it?
Kang Youwei said: Then I will give you a hundred people, how about it?When Yuan Shikai was ordered by me to encircle the Summer Palace, you will take those 100 people before and after the order to capture the Empress Dowager and depose her for me!

Bi Yongnian had no choice but to say: So when should I go to Yuan Shikai's place?

Kang Youwei replied: Let's discuss this matter later.

Just as he was talking, Kang Youwei's younger brother Kang Guangren and his disciple Liang Qichao came in together. Liang Qichao said to Bi Yongnian aggressively: "You don't have to doubt this matter anymore, just do it well, but I don't know if my brother dares to do such a thing?"
Bi Yongnian replied: Why dare not?It's just that I should deal with this matter carefully, and besides, I have never met Yuan Shikai, so I don't know what he is like.

Liang Qichao sneered: There is nothing wrong with Yuan Shikai's behavior, but the problem now is, dude, do you dare to take it on?

Bi Yongnian was hesitant, and Kang Guangren on one side showed anger, and Bi Yongnian finally sighed:

After all, I dare not take on this matter alone. Can I ask Tang Caichang to come to Beijing to discuss it?

Tang Caichang?Kang Youwei was overjoyed when he heard the name, he is a brave and resourceful hero who can take on big things, but...we want to launch it within a few days, we can't wait for Tang Caichang.

Everyone couldn't discuss it, so they went to Tan Sitong's room in the Nanhai Guild Hall together, and asked Tan Sitong to give everyone an idea.

After listening to the opinions of both parties, Tan Sitong said: "It doesn't matter if you delay the launch for a few days, right?"If a hero like Tang Caichang can participate in this matter, then there will be a better chance of winning.

After hearing Tan Sitong's words, Liang Qichao commented:
Bi Jun Shen Yi, Tang Jun deep prey, can be called two heroes.

But just these two vague words can't fill Bi Yongnian, because everyone expects too much from him.

(17) The emperor is also a failing student
The more Bi Yongnian thought about it, the more he felt that the matter was too close, so he went to discuss with Kang Guangren on September 9. When Kang Guangren heard that he had retreated, he immediately became furious and reprimanded him:
You and the others are full of bookishness. You talk about everything on weekdays, but when it comes to doing things, you are procrastinating.

Bi Yongnian argued: "It's not procrastinating. If Mr. Kang wants to use me, he must explain the method clearly."Although my life is marked, I can't die in a daze.Everything is well thought out.Since Mr. Kang made me conspire, why can't I say a word!Moreover, Mr. Kang ordered me to lead a hundred people to act, especially not to be smug.I am a southerner, and when I first came to the Northern Army, I led soldiers who did not know each other. In ten days, how could I accept them as my confidantes, and how could I gain their deadly strength?I have been in the army with my father and uncle since I was eight years old, and I am well aware of the disadvantages of the army.I'm just a tribute student with a mother who died, and it would be strange to lead this soldier not alone, but all the generals in the same army.

After hearing Bi Yongnian's explanation, Kang Guangren was even more unhappy, and walked out of the room with a sneer.

At 7 o'clock that night, Bi Yongnian got a terrible news.

The secret edict of Emperor Guangxu has come down, and it is for Kang Youwei.

I order you to supervise the official newspaper today. I really have unavoidable difficulties, which are beyond the power of pen and ink.You can go out quickly without delay.I am well aware of your loyalty and warmth.You take good care of your body, you are good at self-regulation, and you will be able to drive more efficiently in the future and build a great cause together. I have high hopes.Special order.

Looking at the handwriting of the Holy Majesty, it can be seen that Emperor Guangxu's academic performance must not be very good, and he is a failing student.Another possibility is that Emperor Guangxu was already in tears when he wrote this secret letter.

The translation of this awkward letter is just five words:

Lao Kang, run for your life!

So Bi Yongnian hurried to see Kang Youwei and stated the reasons above again.Kang Youwei was very unhappy when he heard this, and reprimanded him: "You are a decent soldier to lead the army. Why not?"This matter is undecided, so you don't need to worry about it.

Another day later, Yang Rui finally opened the life-saving secret edict issued to him by Emperor Guangxu three days ago, and brought it to Kang Weiyou, so the Nanhai Guild Hall burst into tears, and everyone was thinking about how to rescue Emperor Guangxu.

Amidst the crying, a guest named Qian Weiji suddenly asked Bi Yongnian:

Mr. Kang wants to murder the Queen Mother, what should we do?
Bi Yongnian was taken aback: How did you know about this?
Qian Weiji smiled and said: Liang Qichao told me. Liang Qichao said that Mr. Kang meant this. When he heard about the emperor, he only said that he abolished the queen mother, but when the soldiers surrounded the Summer Palace, he captured and killed the queen mother. , Liang Qichao is worried that you dare not do it, let me try you, how about it, do you dare or not?
Bi Yongnian muttered: ...you just wait.

That night, Bi Yongnian discovered that Tan Sitong, who lived with him in the Nanhai Club, had not returned all night.

(18) Fahua Temple, Beijing
Tan Sitong went to Fahua Temple in Beijing, the residence of Yuan Shikai.

When Tan Sitong came, Yuan Shikai was drafting a memorial.

It was the first time the two met, but as soon as they entered the door, Tan Sitong asked Yuan Shikai to stand back, saying that there was a secret to tell, Yuan Shikai waved his hand, and the other people in the room disappeared.

There were only two people left, and Tan Sitong stared straight at Yuan Shikai: Mr. Yuan has an extraordinary appearance, full of heaven, square and round ground, dignified appearance, and extraordinary momentum. He is really rich and powerful—the original words are: When we met for the first time, I didn't want Gong to be so handsome, with the appearance of a general.

After seeing Yuan Shikai's face, Tan Sitong went straight to the point: the emperor is in great trouble, and there is no one but Yuan Gong who can save him.

Yuan Shikai: But I don't know where the emperor's difficulties lie?
Tan Sitong: Doesn't Duke Yuan know that Rong Lu wants to abolish the killing of emperors?

Yuan Shikai was at a loss: No way, Rong Lu never told me about this.

Tan Sitong sneered: Mr. Yuan, don't be stupid. How could Rong Lu say this to you in person?Do you know that Rong Lu is loyal outside and deceitful inside, and Yuan Gong is loyal to the country, but his promotion is so slow, why?It's Rong Lu who is holding back...

Yuan Shikai shot up at the case: This Ronglu is really outrageous, I can't spare him! ——Killing Ronglu is like killing a dog!

Tan Sitong was overjoyed: That’s fine, let’s make an agreement, you go back to Tianjin immediately, lead troops into Beijing, first block the post office and railway, half of the people surround the Summer Palace, and half of the people surround the palace, then great things will happen.

Yuan Shikai was surprised: What are you doing around the Summer Palace?
Tan Sitong: Don't worry about it, you just have to do it.

Yuan Shikai: I'm afraid this will not work. When I trained soldiers, I told them to be loyal to the emperor and love the country. Now I suddenly lead them to surround the palace. I'm afraid my subordinates will not agree.

Tan Sitong was in a hurry: Don't worry, Mr. Yuan. I have gathered dozens of heroes from all corners of the country. Everything will happen. Please promise me, Mr. Yuan, otherwise I will die in front of Mr. Yuan. Now Mr. Yuan's life is in my hands , My life is also in Yuan Gong's hands, I ask Yuan Gong to make a decision.

Yuan Shikai: It's useless even if you kill me. For such a big matter, without the emperor's imperial decree, why should I trust you?

Tan Sitong: There are imperial decrees, and there are.

The imperial decree that Tan Sitong presented to Yuan Shikai was written by himself just now:
Rong Mou's plan to abolish the establishment and kill the king is a great treason. If he does not get rid of it quickly, he will not be able to protect his position, even his life.Yuan Shikai asked for training on the fifth day of the lunar new year. Please pay Zhu Yu in person and order him to take his troops to Tianjin.That is to say, Yuan Mou took the place of Zhili, sent a notice to his staff, posted a notice, and proclaimed Rong Mou's crime of treason, that is, the railway of the Electric Bureau was banned, Yuan Mou's troops were quickly sent to Beijing, and half of them were sent to surround the Summer Palace and half to guard the palace.If you don't listen to the minister's policy, you will die in front of you.

Yuan Shikai: What kind of imperial decree is this? You wrote it yourself, right?
Tan Sitong: I didn't write it, it was written by Yang Rui... No, Yang Rui copied it according to the imperial decree, this damn Yang Rui, the imperial decree has been issued for three days, but he didn't open it, just sealed it there to guess riddles, guess and guess Go, delay everything.

Yuan Shikai: But it didn't say that our soldiers should besiege the Summer Palace, let alone kill Ronglu.

Tan Sitong: Mr. Yuan, don't push back and hold back. Repay your kindness, save your king from difficulties, and make great achievements. The affairs of the world are in the hands of Mr. Yuan, and it's up to you.If the public is greedy for wealth and honor, and sues for change of title, harming the emperor, it is also the public's fault.It's up to the public to decide.

Yuan Shikai stood up, and said awe-inspiringly: "My surname is Tan, who do you think I, Yuan Shikai, am?"I, the third generation of the Yuan family, has received great kindness from the country, and I will definitely not be insane and delay the overall situation. As long as it is beneficial to the monarch and the country, I will bear it with life and death.

Tan Sitong was overjoyed and bowed down: I would like to thank Yuan Gong and leave.

Back at the Nanhai Guild Hall, Tan Sitong was combing his hair. Bi Yongnian rushed in impatiently and asked what happened. Tan Sitong said feebly: "Yuan Shikai hasn't agreed to me yet, but he hasn't refused resolutely. We have to think of a way slowly." .

Bi Yongnian's heart sank: So is Yuan Shikai usable or not?

Tan Sitong sighed: I have also argued with Mr. Kang on this issue many times. I do not agree to use Yuan Shikai, but Mr. insists on using him, which is really helpless.

Bi Yongnian asked again: Did you tell Yuan Shikai all about the plot last night?

Tan Sitong said: A man has everything to say to others, and he has said it all.

Bi Yongnian looked up to the sky and sighed: The matter has completely failed, completely failed!What kind of thing is this, can it be said and stopped?The public is afraid that there will be a catastrophe of extermination!I don't want to be in the same trouble as you, I will move out of the Nanhai Guild Hall immediately and live elsewhere.I advise my brother to also seek for himself, not to perish with them, it is useless!

On the same day, Bi Yongnian escaped from the Nanhai Guild Hall.

(19) Beiyang ministers also have deputy positions

Bi Yongnian fled to Shanghai and learned that Kang Youwei and Liang Qichao had also escaped, but only Tan Sitong and other six gentlemen were taken to Caishikou to be beheaded.Bi Yongnian pondered for a long time before he realized something was wrong.

The beheading at Caishikou should not be the Six Gentlemen, it should be the Seven Gentlemen!

One Yuan Shikai is missing!

Yuan Shikai was aware of all the plots of the Reform Party members, knowing that meant participating, but why did the court not kill him.

So people speculate: this Yuan Datou must be dead, just because he holds the military power, the court casts a rat-like weapon, and dare not move lightly. He must first promote his official position, cut his military power, and then kill him slowly. Let Yuan Shikai enter the palace.

Sure enough, in October of that year, the imperial court issued an edict ordering Yuan Shikai to enter the palace.

On the day when the news came, Yuan Shikai's barracks was in chaos, "everyone fled in panic."

On October 10, there was an imperial decree saying:

Yuan Shikai, the alternate servant, rode a horse inside the Xiyuan Gate, and took a boat to tow the bed.This is it.

This Yuan Datou has been promoted again!

This official is called "Nursing Beiyang Minister", which probably means "Deputy Beiyang Minister"?

This imperial decree caused another chaos in Yuan Shikai's barracks. Many soldiers who escaped over the wall came back over the wall. Good guy, the court is really kind to Yuan Shikai. What a serious crime it is to murder the Queen Mother. Yuan Shikai worked with Kang Youwei, but instead of beheading, he was promoted and reused.

Totally messed up.

Therefore, people believe that Yuan Shikai must have informed the secret, otherwise how could he have such good luck?

But the parties involved, such as Bi Yongnian, knew it. Even if Yuan Shikai wanted to inform him, he would never have the opportunity. In fact, after many investigations by historians, it also proved that Lao Yuan did not inform him. He knew the news relatively late. By the time he knew the news, Empress Dowager Cixi had already made a move.

If there is no whistleblower, then there is no whistleblower. Bi Yongnian is too lazy to care about this matter. He fled to Japan and wrote poems first when he arrived in Japan:

The sun and the moon are long and dark,
Chuanyue will collapse.

(End of this chapter)