Chapter 342 The storm rises, and the dark is rushing!
"This is the first batch of weapons we have shipped. "" Advertisement txt download" Kenji Doihara chuckled and said softly to Chen Youren: "Minister Chen should know what we want, as long as you are in this contract
If you sign, we, the Black Dragon Society, will guarantee your arms supply in the event of war with Nanjing."
As he said that, seeing that Chen Youren still seemed a little hesitant, Doihara Kenji emphasized his voice and said: "Moreover, the empire can also provide you with a loan at the appropriate time. Of course, we must have a mortgage..."
Chen Youren couldn't help but be silent when he heard Dofeihara's words. Of course he knew that the Japanese would not be such philanthropists! Of course these things are not free. The condition Dofeihara brought was for him, Chen Youren, to sign an acknowledgment that Japan had "...
special interests” treaty!
This treaty is somewhat similar to the Twenty-One Treaty, but some relatively harsh conditions have been modified. At least in Chen Youren's view, it is not unacceptable. After all, the Northeast Army is relatively stronger in Manchuria.
However, the actual Manchuria Railway line and part of the commercial rights and interests are in the hands of the Japanese, so even if he agrees to the Japanese conditions, Chen Youren thinks that it will not be much different from the current situation.
Moreover, these conditions had been negotiated with the Doihara in front of him a few months ago, but he was worried that Black Dragon would not pay the arms, so he did not sign the agreement for the time being.
Now that the arms have arrived, the agreement can naturally be signed. This is what Wang Zhaoming and the others had discussed and decided before. Then Chen Youren smiled, picked up the pen, and solemnly signed his signature on the treaty.
name.
When Doihara saw that Chen Youren signed the agreement, a smile flashed in his eyes! He took the contract and looked at it, then put the contract away and smiled at Chen Youren and said: "Then, Minister Chen, you can let people and
Let’s go collect that batch of arms together.”
Chen Youren took a deep breath after hearing Doihara's words, smiled and dialed a phone number. Then he invited Doihara out of his study, and after a while, dozens of large cars slowly drove to Chen's mansion.
nearby.
Tufei Principle slowly left the Guangfu city with this convoy.
To the north of the White Clam Shell Pier of Hedong Bridge outside Guangfu, a row of ten yellow warehouses shines under the golden sunshine. The brick walls are old and mottled. This warehouse is called "Taikoo Warehouse" and was built between 1927 and 1934.
The dock warehouse of the British Merchant Swire Shipping Company.
And further north there is a dock - Osaka warehouse. Under a few tall ancient banyan trees is a three-story building, with a dozen warehouses next to it, all gray. The khaki exterior wall of the building makes it look like
Spooky old castle.
The whole building seems to have the uniqueness of Japanese architecture and the style of European architecture. Peering in from the window, you can see the luxurious and exquisite decoration here. People of all kinds fill every corner - this is the pier
Office building.
In the early years of the Republic of China, construction projects were gradually carried out on both sides of the Pearl River in Guangzhou. Chen Jitang's contribution to Guangzhou was not only industrial and urban construction, but also the construction of docks and embankments. The construction of docks also brought prosperity to Haizhu District and Fangcun District. According to a map published in 1934
, at that time there were already docks such as Taikoo Cang and Osaka Cang, forming a port group.
The Osaka Warehouse was originally the warehouse of the British company Jardine Matheson in Guangzhou and was built by the old Japanese company Osaka Co., Ltd. However, now, this warehouse has been directly purchased by Osaka Co., Ltd.
How the Osaka Co., Ltd. and Jardine Matheson Co. in the middle coordinate operations are unknown to outsiders. The only thing that can be determined is that the current manager and owner of this warehouse is Osaka Co., Ltd. of Japan.
The convoy slowly drove into the warehouse under the leadership of Doihara, and there were already warehouse staff leading them into the warehouse.
Boxes of arms were moved out of the warehouse. An officer who came with Chen Youren solemnly took out a few boxes, looked at them and nodded with satisfaction. Then he walked to Chen Youren and muttered something. After that
Then Chen Youren smiled and shook hands with Doihara and said solemnly: "Happy cooperation!"
With a smile on his face, Doihara shook hands with Chen Youren and said solemnly: "Happy cooperation!"
That night, after the delivery of this batch of arms, Dofeihara quietly left Guangfu and boarded the train heading north, which bumped all the way to Tianjin.
On Gongdao Road in the Japanese Concession in Tianjin, there is a garden that looks ordinary but occupies a large area. From a distance, you can see that there are two small Western-style buildings in the garden, surrounded by lush trees.
This garden is called "Jingyuan". Its current occupant is Puyi, the last Qing emperor who abdicated.
On November 5, 1924, Feng Yuxiang sent Lu Zhonglin to lead troops into the Forbidden City and forced Puyi to leave the palace. In February 1925, under the planning of Zheng Xiaoxu and the Japanese, Puyi disguised himself as a businessman and took a train from Qianmen Station via the Japanese Embassy in Dongjiaomin Lane.
He hurriedly fled to Tianjin.
Puyi came to Tianjin and stayed in the "Pingyuan Building" in Zhangyuan and lived in the bedroom where Sun Yat-sen and his wife lived 54 days ago.
Zhang Biao sent his family to pick him up with the courtesy of a monarch and ministers, and purchased many supplies needed for the pick-up. He also customized European-style furniture from the British Huiluo Company and built an additional floor on the "Pingyuan Building". It is also on the right side of the park.
Four wooden houses were built on the side, which served as the places for the cabinet ministers, military aircraft Zhang Jing and the south study room.
After the fourth floor of "Pingyuan Building" was built, it served as Puyi's restaurant, piano room and billiards room. In the same year, Puyi hung a plaque saying "Qing Palace Office in Tianjin" outside Zhangyuan Gate. After Zhang Biao's death, Puyi moved
Exit Zhangyuan.
Puyi has been living in Jingyuan since then. Jingyuan was originally called "Qianyuan". It was the residence of Lu Zongyu, a warlord of the Anfu clan, a member of the Senate during the Republic of China, and the minister to Japan. In 1927, Puyi moved here and changed its name to "Jingyuan".
It means "wait for change and wait for the opportunity".
Jingyuan covers an area of about 3,360 square meters, with a construction area of about 1,900 square meters. The main buildings in the park are two two-story Western-style buildings with brick and wood structures. The main building is a Spanish-style building with 79 rooms.
The first floor is the living room, dining room, and storage room, and the second floor is Puyi's bedroom and Wanrong's bedroom. The first floor of the west building is the office, and the second floor is the ancestral hall, Buddhist hall and Wenxiu bedroom. There are winding corridors, dragon-shaped fountains and
The tennis court. Even in later generations, it can be described as extremely luxurious.
In the office in the west building, a young man wearing thick round-rimmed glasses sighed and said softly to an extremely strong man next to him: "Xiuting... do you think I want to negotiate with Xi?"
Uncle, what do you mean by taking a trip to Manchuria?!"
The man standing behind the young man was silent when he heard the words. After a long time, he said in a deep voice: "To inform the emperor, common people are just warriors. National affairs are unclear, and the emperor is the one who does important things. It is up to the emperor to make his own decisions.
That’s good…”
This young man wearing glasses is the last Qing emperor who has abdicated - Aisin Gioro Puyi! And the man beside him was introduced by Xu Lanzhou in 1927 and Shang Yanying, an imperial scholar in the late Qing Dynasty.
.Huo Diange, a famous Baji master who became the martial arts teacher and bodyguard of Puyi, the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty!
Puyi couldn't help but smile bitterly when he heard Huo Diange's words. Then he saw Puyi stand up and walk to the window. He looked at the fading ice and snow outside the window in the early spring and said softly: "Zhongwu Gong had a large army back then, but he couldn't help me. Uncle Xiqia
Now that you have no soldiers, how can you help me?!"
Pu Yi's words are tantamount to playing the harp to an ox. When Huo Diange talks about kung fu skills, he is very clear about it. But if you ask him to say these half-literary words, he will not be able to say it even to death. So all Huo Diange can do is remain silent.
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"But I just can't give it in..." Puyi's eyes gradually turned red! It was as if he was talking to Huo Diange, or he was talking to himself: "How can my empire of more than two hundred years in the Qing Dynasty be ruined?"
Is it in my hands?! I ascended the throne at the age of three. But at the age of six, I was forced to abdicate by those rebellious officials and traitors! I am unwilling to do so..."
At this moment, there was a knock on the office door. Puyi's face changed slightly when he heard the knock! Then he whispered: "What's the matter?!"
"Your Majesty, the Kwantung Army wants to see someone." Hearing the voice outside the door, Puyi knew that it was his loyal minister Zhang Biao's twelfth son Zhang Ting and Zhang Xueyi. When Puyi was in Jinmen, Zhang Biao greeted Puyi like an emperor.
Live in your own home.
His twelfth son, Zhang Xueyi, was similar in age to Puyi, so the two were playmates at that time. Later, Zhang Xueyi began his "accompanying" career, serving as Puyi's secretary, bodyguard, and staff officer.
Speaking of which, Zhang Xueyi’s father Zhang Biao is an out-and-out legend.
Zhang Biao, courtesy name Huchen, was born in Yuci, Shanxi Province. He had been with Zhang Zhidong for many years in his early years and served successively as governor of Hubei Province and deputy commander of the army. The famous Xinhai Uprising took place under his command. At that time, almost all the troops in the uprising
They are all his disciples trained by him.
And he himself is also a very complex character. On the one hand, he received the old-fashioned education and believed that "the whole world is not the king's land", so he should protect the emperor. On the other hand, he had read some revolutionary books by Sun Guofu, and felt that
There is some truth.
He was even an effective member of Zhang Zhidong's "Westernization Movement", setting up industry, developing education, and training the new army and made many achievements. If he was just an incompetent royalist, then Li Yuanhong would not have let Li Yuanhong try to invite him to take up the position several times.
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However, the old man refused. He just built himself a manor called "Zhang Yuan" in Jinmen and used it as an apartment. Zhang Yuan first became famous in 1924.
In 1924, Feng Yuxiang launched the "Beijing Coup", leaning toward revolution, and invited Sun Yat-sen to go north to discuss national affairs. On December 4, Sun Yat-sen, his wife Song Kuo-mu and their entourage arrived in Tianjin on a Japanese ship and were warmly welcomed by people from all walks of life.
Under the arrangement of Duan Qirui and others, Sun Guofu and Sun Guomu took a special car to stay in Zhangyuan, which had advanced and complete facilities in Jinmen at that time.
For a time, Wang Zhaoming, Sun Ke, Zhang Zuolin, Ma Qianli, Li Yuanhong and many other influential figures at the time came to Zhang Yuan to visit Sun Yat-sen, making Zhang Yuan a "hot spot" in the politics of the Republic of China...
Later, in February 1925, Puyi's family, together with the palace maids, eunuchs, the elderly and the young, fled to Tianjin in panic, and Zhang Yuan became Puyi's "palace" again.
The housing Puyi chose (the room on the east side of Pingyuan Building) and the placement of the new bed were exactly the same as Sun Yat-sen's previous room and bed!
One is the founding father of the Republic of China, and the other is the exiled emperor. Two historical figures with different destinies, different paths, and irreconcilables chose the same place to live in Zhang Yuan. This dramatic coincidence tells the legend of Zhang Yuan, and
The legend and complexity of Zhang Biao, the last high-ranking military attache of the empire.
Perhaps out of nostalgia and trust for the military attache who was loyal to him until death, Puyi always regarded Zhang Xueyi as one of his most trusted people! Hearing that it was him, Puyi nodded to Huo Diange beside him.
Then Huo Dianzge opened the door of the office, and then Zhang Xueyi hurriedly walked in and said in a deep voice to Puyi: "Your Majesty, Mr. Doihara of the Kwantung Army asked for an audience, saying that he brought a personal letter from Mr. Xiqia..."
Pu Yi's eyes flashed when he heard Zhang Xueyi's words, and then he smiled and said: "Well, Xueyi! Please invite Mr. Doihara over! I will wait for him in this office..."
Zhang Xueyi responded to Pu Yi's words, and then went out to bring the slightly tired Doihara, who was waiting in the living room, into the office. He carefully closed the door of the office and waited outside the door personally so that no one would disturb him.
When Puyi saw Zhang Xueyi going out quietly, he knew that he would guard him and others outside the door. He couldn't help but nodded with satisfaction and whispered to the slightly fat Kenji Doihara in front of him.
"But I don't know what advice Mr. Dofeihara has come this time?!" Puyi looked at Dofeihara with a chuckle and said softly: "Xueyi said that you have a letter from Uncle Xiqia, so please give it to me.
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It has to be said that Puyi is an extremely cautious person. He will not call himself "I" in front of outsiders who don't know the details. But only in front of familiar people, such as Zhang Xueyi, Huo Diange and others, he will
I will call myself "I".
Dofeiyuan also seemed to know Puyi's character. He chuckled and said: "Your Majesty, I am not an outsider. In the early years, I did some things for the Emperor together with Prince Su..."
Puyi was stunned when he heard this, and then thought of his uncle, Prince Su, Aisin Gioro Shanqi, who twice launched the "Manchu Restoration" but was beaten to pieces by Zhang Zuolin and eventually died of illness in Lushun.
For a moment, Pu Yi's expression softened a little. He smiled at Dofeihara and said, "It turns out he is my friend from the Qing Dynasty! I am blind..."
"Don't dare! Don't dare!" Dofeihara lowered his head modestly and said softly and respectfully to Puyi: "I'm just Prince Hesu who did some things for the emperor, how dare you take credit?! What a pity!
My efforts with Prince Su were ultimately unsuccessful..."
Hearing Doihara's words, Puyi's face flashed with sadness. Prince Su was also an unrepentant restorationist. Seeing that he had no chance, he gave his daughter to the Japanese ronin Kawashima Satami to raise.
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It was hoped that the great cause of restoration would be achieved in her daughter's generation. According to the original historical trajectory, the daughter of Prince Su had achieved a lot of great things. At least Manchukuo was established. Unfortunately, she was unlucky to meet Junzi in this time and space.
So before he could achieve great things, his head was chopped off by the gang of bandits under Jun Zi's command. He died miserably in a foreign country with his head in a different place.
"Mr. Doihara, I didn't know that you are a close friend of Uncle Shanqi, but you are neglecting me..." Puyi smiled and said softly to Doihara: "Please take a seat!"
Seeing that Puyi had let down his guard, Doihara smiled and sat on the chair. The people who came to contact Puyi before were just some intelligence officers from the Japanese garrison in Jinmen. These guys are arrogant by nature! I guess they didn't say anything nice, which is why this happened
Puyi's wariness.
These idiots! Doihara cursed in his heart, don’t you know how to restrain yourself?!
"Your Majesty, this is a handwritten letter that Mr. Xiqia asked me to deliver to you. Please read it..." Doihara did not talk about those topics at first, but handed a letter in his arms to Puyi.
In fact, Puyi had already received another secret letter secretly sent by Xiqia. In that secret letter, Xiqia spoke unabashedly to Puyi and asked the "Emperor" to return to the "birthplace of his ancestors and restore the great empire."
"Qing Dynasty, to save the people from fire and water", with the support of "friendly countries" (Japan), they first occupied Manchuria and then tried to control the pass.
We have regained the power of the Qing Dynasty, and now we have loyal and brave men in Manchuria and help from friendly countries! But don’t be afraid of the attack of the rebellious party, the Central Plains is in chaos. I have received news that the bandit Zhang will enter the pass with heavy troops in the near future. At that time, we are in great danger
The time has come for the restoration of the Qing Dynasty!
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you miss it, you will regret it too late! Although our friends have intentions of occupying me, they have to consider public opinion and can only maintain it by asking me. This is the opportunity for the development of our Qing Dynasty. Once mature, we can enter
Suppress the rebellious party!
Even if it doesn't work, one side of the separatist regime can still form its own country. I hope the emperor will think twice about this situation! I am so happy that Manchuria is crying and crying!
Although Xiqia's words were true, Puyi was not one to listen to them. So after reading this letter, which was similar to the one Xiqia had sent before, Puyi whispered to Doihara.
"But I don't know what Mr. Doihara's plans are for the future of Manchuria?!" Doihara couldn't help but sneer in his heart after hearing Puyi's words! Sure enough, he still came. The last Qing emperor knew that he would have the opportunity to regain power and said that he would not be tempted. That is definitely a lie!
But he still has his own ideas, does he want to gain actual power? Doihara sneered in his heart, you people have nothing, you want to rely on the empire to achieve hegemony but are unwilling to release power. What other great things can such people achieve?
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However, Doihara would not reveal these thoughts in his heart, and he still said softly to Puyi with a respectful face: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, as long as the country is established, you will naturally continue to be emperor. I, the Empire of Japan, want it, but
It's just road construction, some customs duties and immigration rights. At most, we will open some business rights..."
Saying that, Doihara took out an agreement that was exactly the same as the one signed by Chen Youren from Guangzhou and handed it to Puyi and said softly: "This is the agreement we have drawn up. Please ask the emperor to read it..."
Pu Yi was stunned when he saw the agreement, and then he took it over and read it carefully. After a while, after reading the agreement, Pu Yi raised his head and said softly to Doihara: "If that's all, then it's not impossible to agree.
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Dofeihara secretly laughed when he heard Puyi's words, are you still pretending to be reserved for me?! Maybe you can't wait for a long time?! Seeing that Puyi still wants to bargain, Dofeihara said directly.
"So that the emperor will know. Another version of this agreement has been sent to the Guangzhou government. Once there is no news from me, then my envoy from the Empire of Japan will consider signing this agreement with Guangzhou..."
Puyi couldn't help but be stunned when he heard Dofeihara's words! Although he knew that this was probably just a threat, as the weaker party, Puyi had to compromise. After hearing Dofeihara's words, Puyi was silent for a long time, and then slowly
He picked up the brush and signed his name on the agreement.
Seeing that Pu Yi finally signed, Doihara couldn't help but laugh to himself! We've reached the last step, why don't you have to sign obediently?! What qualifications does a deposed emperor who abdicated have the right to negotiate with me?!
Of course, Doihara would never apologize for concealing the fact that Guangfu had signed an agreement. Even in Doihara's view, he did not lie at all.
The reason is very simple. Dofeihara thought that he had told Puyi some of the facts. For example, he told Puyi that his friend had brought the agreement to Guangzhou, but he did not tell Puyi that he had brought the agreement with him and that the Guangzhou government had already
It's just the fact that it was signed.
This is not deception, I just didn't tell the whole truth. Doihara thought with a chuckle in his heart, but...even if I tell you, can you refuse?!
That night, Doihara quietly walked out of the quiet garden. Then he boarded a passenger ship and left Tianjin, thinking about Lushun, where the Kwantung Army was stationed. He wanted to tell Ishihara Waner everything about this place in person to coordinate with the progress of the entire plan.
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At this time, the soldiers in Outer Mongolia did not know that the Kwantung Army's huge plan was underway. Like later generations, they wanted to directly swallow up the entire Northeast! At this time, the soldiers were just continuing to train their own troops, especially the cavalry.
Department, the newly formed tank unit and artillery unit coordinate operations!
As for government affairs, Yan Zhengqing, an old guy who is good at dancing, is almost all in charge. Junzi has completely delegated power and is almost in a state of indifference. Because he knows that he is not proficient in government affairs, so instead of causing trouble, it is better to specialize in what he is good at.
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At this time, the Ninth Panchen Lama Quji Nyima, who was originally living in Qinghai, also rushed back to Outer Mongolia from Qinghai at the invitation of Junzi. He began to cooperate with Yan Zhengqing in handling government affairs. However, this Quji Nyima was quite discerning in some personnel affairs.
The arrangements were announced in advance after communicating with Yan Zhengqing.
And the old guy Yan Zhengqing is also a veteran in officialdom, so he naturally knows how to reciprocate favors. Several important positions have also fallen into the hands of Quji Nyima's cronies.
However, the army has not seen the legendary Ninth Panchen Lama until now. You must know that after returning from Fengtian, he spent the whole day squatting in various grassroots companies and supervising the soldiers under his command to practice hard.
From time to time, I have to liven up the atmosphere, resolve conflicts, etc. Naturally, I am so busy that I don't have time to meet with Quji Nyima.
Chapter completed!