Qiao Yu's attitude is very clear. He is determined to occupy Sichuan and will never allow Lao Yuan to interfere. All other matters are easy to discuss. Not only can he support Lao Yuan and the Republican Party, but he can also hand over taxes to the central government. Yang Duming knows that if this continues
Sichuan will become an independent kingdom sooner or later, but the current Beiyang is no longer the Beiyang a year ago. The combat effectiveness is being seriously weakened, and serious internal divisions have occurred. For example, this time Lao Yuan mobilized Feng Guozhang to go south, but Feng Guozhang's advance was extremely slow.
The purpose is very clear, it is just to get more benefits.
But Lao Yuan has not yet received a loan from the bank group, so naturally all that is left is to push the envelope. Yang Du is very aware of Lao Yuan's situation and does not have the ability to showdown with Qiao Yu. Although the two sides can severely damage Sichuan if they fight, Beiyang can also
Absolutely and overwhelmed by heavy military spending.
Speaking of which, the two sides were fighting from two ends. Yang Du had already received instructions from Lao Yuan before he came, and he could compromise appropriately with Qiao Yu. In exchange for his support for the Republican Party, it would not be a bad idea to let him monopolize Sichuan.
"Inspector, Sichuan still owes the central government more than eight million taels of tax money. I wonder how much you can send to the central government!"
When Yang Du said this, Qiao Yu saw through the face of Beiyang's powerful foreigners. They did not dare to have a showdown with him. Of course, he did not have to fight with Beiyang. Even if he was lucky enough to win one or two games, after Beiyang fell, the huge
The mess is still unmanageable, so we might as well continue to let Beiyang maintain it, but that's all it takes. I don't have that much money to send Lao Yuan away.
"Mr. Xizi, you can't calculate this account like this. The counterinsurgency in Tibet was all funded by Sichuan Province. You have looked around the world, and the Chinese imperial courts of all dynasties, have you ever asked local governments to pay for fighting for the country? This book
It is the responsibility of the central government, but Sichuan has been picked up. The cost of entering Tibet is no longer less than five million taels. In addition, the cost of appeasing Sichuan and Tibet has exceeded six million taels. You are a sensible person, and you still want to
Eight million taels?”
Of course, Yang Du didn't expect to get so much money from Qiao Yu, it was just an exorbitant price.
"Inspector, although the cost of counterinsurgency should be spent by the central government, don't forget that the central government has changed the tax system and increased the collection of stamp duties. The total number of people Sichuan should send to the central government has reached 1,500.
One million taels, deducting the counter-insurgency part, you should send at least seven million taels!"
Qiao Yu smiled slightly: "Mr. Xizi, don't forget that taxation is a major issue related to the overall situation. We should not just consider the central government's problems, but also ensure that the local governments can sustain themselves. If the central government takes too much, the local governments will inevitably be in trouble.
And when you are forced to have no choice but to exploit the people, isn't it like following the old path of the Qing Dynasty? You must be careful about tax matters!"
Yang Du thought for a moment, stretched out his right hand and shook it: "Five million taels cannot be less!"
Qiao Yu smiled with a smile on his face and held out two fingers: "The tax of 10 million taels, deducting the 6 million taels for counterinsurgency, Sichuan has already sent 1.8 million taels, so Sichuan can only send another 2 million taels."
One million taels, not even one cent more!"
Yang Du said Qiao Yu was very determined, with a look of embarrassment on his face: "I can agree to two million taels, but Sichuan's army must be reduced, and only two divisions can be given to Sichuan! The products of Sichuan Arsenal must also be provided first
central."
Qiao Yu nodded: "Mr. Xizi is indeed very discerning. Don't worry, the taxes will be paid as soon as possible. In addition, the Sichuan Association is on the side of the president and will resolutely safeguard the president's authority!"
The agreement between the two parties was reached, and Yang Du was very happy. He overfulfilled the task. Not only did he bring Qiao Yu over, he also got two million taels of silver, and he also controlled the military power of Sichuan. He really gained a lot. Qiao Yu and
After Beiyang reached such a deal, the position of the King of Sichuan was firmly established, and large-scale construction just started. This was also a rare opportunity...
At this time, news came from Tibet that Liu Xiang led the army to attack Shigatse at night and successfully occupied Shigatse. He killed 2,000 rebels and captured more than 5,000 people. He also unexpectedly captured 37 British officers.
After receiving the report, Qiao Yu was both happy and worried. Liu Xiang was really capable of fighting, but catching these British officers was a hot potato. How to deal with them was a big problem.
Now the sun never sets on the Empire. The huge British still has colonies all over the world. The most important thing is that the British have controlled China's finance. The Yangtze River, the channel from Sichuan to the outside world, is in the hands of the British. It can be said that the British
There are so many cards that can be played, and you will be exhausted if you pick any one.
However, this kind of matter cannot be compromised casually, otherwise the dignity of the country will be compromised. Qiao Yu hurriedly invited his most trusted officials over.
"Everyone, tell me, what should we do with these thirty-seven prisoners?"
Everyone looked embarrassed. Thinking of the extremely arrogant British, everyone also had a headache. Wu Tong took the telegram and read it carefully: "Commander, I think it is the British who are worried now. They are openly sending officers.
Participating in rebellion and interfering in China's internal affairs is unreasonable in the first place, and other powers will strongly resist such behavior. As long as we can tell other powers, especially Germany, we can create huge pressure and we are not afraid that the British will not give in.
, and it can also let the world see the character of the Sichuan Army!"
Shi Dingzhong shook his head repeatedly on the side: "I don't think it's appropriate. Although this can create huge pressure, we must also take into account the British face. If the British are offended, just embarrass our cargo ship on the Yangtze River will be enough for Sichuan
Have a drink, you must know that we are in urgent need of foreign machines to build factories, and it may also affect the overall situation of Sichuan industry, so we have to be cautious!" Shi Dingzhong said more realistically, Sichuan really cannot fall out with the British now,
They don’t have the strength at all, but it is obvious that the British were rude. The Chinese caught the British officers, and they still have to worry about the British retaliation. No matter how they think about it, they are so suffocated. Where is the dignity of China!
While the discussion was ongoing, Wang Lingji hurriedly walked in and said, "Commander, the German newspapers have revealed the matter of the British officers being captured. The Germans are also cheering for us and strongly condemning the British interference in other countries' internal affairs.
Germany and justice!"
When everyone present heard this, their faces were full of bitterness. This German is really not a thing. Aren't they going to put Sichuan on the fire? The British certainly don't want to cause such a shameful thing to cause trouble in the city, so they still have to deal with Sichuan.
There is a possibility of reconciliation, but if the Germans make such a fuss and the people are so angry, there is really no room for recovery.
"Everyone, the matter has come to this. It's no longer possible to be afraid. Be prepared to deal with it. If the British are unreasonable and unreasonable, they will have no choice but to burn the boat for the sake of dignity. However, we must avoid this situation from happening. In addition, we have sent a telegram to Liu Xiang to send the British army to the enemy as soon as possible.
When the officers are sent back to Sichuan, they must be treated well and there must be no problems!"
Sichuan is actively preparing. At this time, British Consul General Fushan has received domestic orders and started negotiations with Qiao Yu to release the captured British officers as soon as possible and safeguard the dignity of the British Empire.
After Fushan received this order, he hesitated. This matter was the fault of Britain, but Britain's face was more important than anything else, and he could never bow his head. However, Britain's strength did not allow him to be very tough. This was the problem with Britain.
In an embarrassing situation, Fushan decided to visit Qiao Yu first to discuss a solution.