Tao Chengzhang's death was like a bombshell dropped in the hearts of the Chinese people. Ordinary people only knew that a big shot died, and that his body was blown to pieces. For them, it only added a little more talk.
After all, the miscellaneous taxes that should be paid are not small at all, and it is at this time that I will not envy those powerful people. It turns out that they are also at risk.
But for Chinese politicians, it was like a dagger stabbed into their hearts. The wound was so deep. The Manchu Qing Dynasty was overthrown and the Republic of China was established. Although everyone knew that there was still no big change in the world, but
Everyone still has a glimmer of hope that perhaps democratic constitutionalism can really be realized, so there are still many people vying for power in various places, but everyone still sticks to a bottom line and does not see red with the bayonet.
But Tao Chengzhang's death made all the warmth disappear. As Song Jiaoren, who had the same dream as Tao Chengzhang, the pain in his heart was particularly deep. He didn't think the murderer behind the scenes was Yuan Shikai, but he didn't want to believe it.
Sun Wenhui was the murderer, but lessons from the past were not far away. Jiang Zhiqing and Wang Zhuqing teamed up to assassinate Tao Chengzhang, but he escaped, but not this time. Song Jiaoren knew that if the murderer could not be punished, the perpetrators would be punished.
If that happens, the cornerstone of democracy will be completely destroyed, and then everyone will use assassination to eliminate dissidents, and China will never have peace.
While Song Jiaoren was thinking about it, someone came to visit him, and it was Ju Zheng who came.
"Duchu, I heard that Lao Yuan has appointed you as the case handling specialist. I wonder what you think of this case?"
"The only criterion I have for handling cases is the law. Anyone who violates the law must be brought to justice and tried. Only in this way can we comfort the heroic spirits in heaven, maintain the fragile constitutional government, and prevent China from splitting.
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Ju Zheng came to spy on Song Jiaoren's attitude on behalf of Sun Wen. When he heard what he said, Ju Zheng's expression changed and he said slowly: "Buchu, it seems to me that Yuan Shikai is very ambitious and will take advantage of this opportunity to conquer the world."
People recognize his face. The Beiyang Group is a remnant of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. Now it is betraying the country's rights and colluding with foreigners. It is really a scourge for the country. Brother Puchu, please think twice!"
After Song Jiaoren heard this, the anger in his chest rose instantly, and he stared at Ju Zheng fiercely: "Legal matters are legal matters and cannot be confused with politics. Using this kind of thing as a tool for political struggle is
What a disrespect to the dead! It is also a blasphemy against the revolution.”
Seeing Song Jiaoren being so angry, Ju Zheng knew that things were going to be bad, so he said: "Brother Duchu, we are all revolutionary comrades, and we pursue the same ideals. Are you just watching the revolutionary force be attacked?"
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"I haven't found out who the murderer is, and you confessed it so quickly?" Song Jiaoren sneered: "If so, this force is not a revolutionary force, but a careerist a hundred times uglier than Yuan Shikai. I, Song Jiaoren,
Jiaoren is born between heaven and earth and only has a little righteousness in his heart. I will never associate with such people!"
Ju Zheng became more and more embarrassed: "Buchu, you misunderstood. I think Yuan Shikai is now powerful and wants to mobilize his troops to go south. I'm afraid that even if he is the leader, it will be difficult to find out the truth. Wouldn't that mean just sitting back and letting the murderer go free?
What?"
"Don't worry, Mr. Ju Zheng. I have hired a French detective and several experts in solving crimes. Don't worry, I will never frame a good person or let a bad person go!" Song Jiaoren said the last part.
Full of evil spirits, Ju Zheng was so disgraced by Song Jiaoren that he had no choice but to stand up and say goodbye.
Just as Ju Zheng walked to the door, another person walked in, and the two almost bumped into each other...
"Brother Yunji, why are you here?" It was Yu Peilun who came to see Song Jiaoren. After Han Yeping's incident, he felt that all his beliefs had collapsed, and he spent all day drinking to drown his sorrows. Song Jiaoren
took him in.
"Mr. Duchu, I want to say goodbye!"
"Then what are your plans?"
Yu Peilun's face showed a trace of bitterness: "I am going to Sichuan to find Qiao Yu. Tao Chengzhang's death is said to be caused by Yuan Shikai, but I don't believe it. Tao Chengzhang has always advocated respecting the central government, strengthening centralization of power, and preventing splits.
These are definitely in Lao Yuan's interests. How could he take action? Now it's just a thief shouting to catch a thief. I can't stand the filth in Nanjing anymore. Although Qiao Yu is not a good person, he is now leading the army to put down the Tibetan rebellion.
To protect the country's territory, no matter how much I am a leading soldier and spread my blood on the snow-covered plateau, my life in this world will not be in vain!"
Song Jiaoren's face became more and more ugly. He and Yu Peilun were both idealists. Back then, they all relied on their lofty sentiments to overthrow the Manchu Qing Dynasty. Although there was competition, they never expected that they would end up like this.
Bu Tian Di was actually three points uglier than the officialdom of the Manchu Qing Dynasty.
"Yun Ji, I don't object to you going to Sichuan, but I just hope you don't get depressed. There are not many capable people who have studied in China now. Don't let your great years go to waste!"
"Thank you Mr. Duchu for the reminder. Although I have been drunk for more than half a year, my heart is the clearest. I will not make mistakes again! I know what I want, and I have nothing to say before leaving.
Yes, I just want to remind brother Duchu that Tao Chengzhang blocked their way and has been killed. The same is true for you. They will not care about any comradeship and will attack you just the same. I only hate the people in the world now.
You are so confused that you mistake a bunch of rats for virtuous people!"
Song Jiaoren cupped his hands at Yu Peilun: "Thank you Yun Ji for the reminder, but I didn't hesitate to take my life when I joined the revolution. I just want to use my own strength to find the murderer and let the world see it."
There is still justice in this world, and there is nothing else to ask for! I also have a bodyguard named Luo Ying. He is originally from Hongmen overseas. He is very skilled and full of enthusiasm, so let him
It's a bit of a waste of his talent to follow me like this, let him go to Sichuan with you!"
After Song Jiaoren finished explaining, Yu Peilun and Luo Ying left Nanjing and went straight to Sichuan. After they left, Song Jiaoren became more determined. There are now two currents of thought in China's official circles, both of which are against
The huge threats to democracy are bureaucracy and gang habits. If the trend cannot be reversed, the Republic of China will really come to nothing. The case before us is the best way to educate the people and save the social atmosphere that is about to decline.
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Song Jiaoren was very capable of doing things. After being assigned by Lao Yuan, he quickly started to act. On the day Tao Chengzhang was killed, celebrities from all walks of life gathered at Nanjing Higher Normal School. In full view of the crowd, Tao Chengzhang was bombed to death, and then the assassin came again.
He fled the scene under cover, and naturally many people witnessed it with his own eyes.
The French detective hired by Song Jiaoren is named Otran. He is a veteran detective in his forties with rich experience and has lived in China for nearly ten years. After he took over, he started with all the witnesses and pursued them all the way.
After finding the murderer, Altran finally learned from a coachman that he had seen several people running towards the pier with guns. After his own interrogation, Altran found that one of them had very similar physical features to the assassin.