There were a total of 120 cavalrymen in this team, all holding high five-color flags. Each one had a majestic weapon, a mighty air, and the spirit of the horse was even more energetic. They ran neatly into Chengdu. When Qiao Yu declared the independence of Sichuan
So he used the five-color flag as his own flag. During the Revolution of 1911, flags such as the Iron-Blooded Eighteen-Star Flag and others appeared. Sun Wen also advocated the Blue Sky and White Sun Flag. After some thought, Qiao Yu finally adopted the five-color flag.
The Eighteen-Star Flag contains the connotations of the founding of the Eighteen Provinces and Hanism. This trend of thought is extremely detrimental to controlling the border. At the beginning of the Republic of China, Mongolia and Tibet became independent. I have to reflect on the lessons. The problem with the Blue Sky and White Sun Flag is that it has nothing to do with Japan.
The pattern of the plaster flag is so similar. Looking at this flag, it seems that China has become a colony of Japan. Maybe some great people have more profound considerations and malicious speculation may be to please the Japanese. In short, Qiao Yu will not
Use this kind of flag.
The five directions, five elements, five virtues, five ethnic groups, and five-color flags are both consistent with traditional Chinese culture and beautiful. The heroic knights holding the big flags soon arrived at the center of the city. Both civilians and military and political officials
Everyone is paying attention. This military appearance alone is enough to be called the strongest army in Sichuan.
After the cavalry entered the city, groups of soldiers marched towards the city with neat steps. The soldiers of the first division had experienced many battles with the Yunnan Army. The evil spirits on their bodies were strong, their heroic steps and sharp bayonets made these soldiers
This army is particularly eye-catching. Behind the infantry is the artillery. Dozens of 75mm field guns and mountain cannons. The dark holes are like the mouth of a giant beast, choosing and devouring people.
It took more than an hour for all the troops to gather on the square, and Qiao Yu also came to the venue surrounded by many senior officers. Pu Dianjun, Luo Lun and others had been waiting aside early. Zhu Qinglan
He also hurriedly greeted him.
"Governor Qiao has arrived in Chengdu, and Sichuan has been unified since then. It is really gratifying and congratulatory!"
Pu Dianjun felt sad. In fact, he also secretly coveted the position of governor. But the opportunity was not his, so he had to surrender to Qiao Yu and strive to obtain a good position in the future government. Qiao Yu hurriedly threw off his stirrup and left his saddle.
He got off his horse and came to Pu Dianjun and others.
"The princes launched the road protection movement and took the lead in resisting the Manchus. They are truly the first-class heroes in the world. On behalf of the people of Sichuan, Qiao thanked the princes for their righteous deeds!"
Pu Dianjun hurriedly returned the courtesy, even saying that he didn't dare. At this time, Pu Dianjun also relaxed his mind. It seemed that Qiao Yu still recognized the road protection movement and affirmed their achievements. His status must not be lower. Qiao Yu and Qiao Yu
The sages from all walks of life present briefly said a few words, and then came to the temporarily built high platform in the middle of the square to deliver a speech.
Qiao Yu looked at the soldiers and civilians in the audience, and a surge of pride surged in his heart. Men, or all ambitious animals, have something called ambition. Being able to be noticed by everyone, and every word and deed can affect countless people, is undoubtedly this kind of thing.
The best satisfaction of ambition.
"Compatriots, fellow countrymen! The world of the Manchu Qing Dynasty is over, and a new era is coming. In the past, it was the era of the empire, and now it is the era of the Republic of China. What is the Republic of China? It is the country of the people, the country of democracy.
The sovereignty of the country is in the hands of the people. The government must work hard for the welfare of thousands of people. It is no longer a high-ranking official. In the past, we regarded the country as belonging to the emperor alone, and the officials were herdsmen on behalf of the emperor. To put it simply
The emperor is the master, the bureaucrats are servants, and the common people are like mules and horses! From now on, this situation will change. The masters of the country will become ordinary common people, and officials will be responsible to the common people.
From now on, the main task of the Sichuan military government is to clean up the bad policies left by the Manchu Qing Dynasty and reduce everyone's burden. For example, I have promulgated the bill to abolish the lijin, limit rent and interest, and reform the salt policy. This is to reduce everyone's burden, and at the same time, new
The government must also eliminate all kinds of excessive taxes and miscellaneous taxes, eradicate the remaining corrupt officials, support industry and commerce, strive to develop education, and strive to catch up with the progress of the world!”….
The people may not understand some of the scenes Qiao Yu said before, but everyone knows the promises he made later, including the excessive levies and miscellaneous taxes, the rectification of officialdom, and the development of education. These are what everyone hopes to solve most. The new governor has already
I expressed my stance to everyone, and it seemed that the days to come would be better, so all the soldiers and civilians couldn't stop applauding and cheering.
"The Manchu Qing Dynasty delayed China for three hundred years. We have fallen too far behind the world. What we need most now is to unite as one and rely on the talents of talents from all walks of life to develop Sichuan and China as soon as possible. As long as we find the right direction and work hard, the future will be better!
"
After Qiao Yu finished speaking, he came to the temporary governor's office surrounded by people. The Sichuan Governor's Mansion was still occupied by Zhao Erfeng. The temporary office space was transformed from the original Sichuan Chamber of Commerce. It was quite spacious. Qiao Yu simply
After chatting with everyone for a while, he excused himself from feeling unwell and wanted to take a rest and sent them all away.
"Second brother, accompany me to meet Governor Zhao!"
As Qiao Yu's army entered Chengdu, the overall situation fell completely into Qiao Yu's hands. Only Zhao Erfeng's Governor's Mansion was not yet under control. Lao Zhao still had thousands of loyal soldiers protecting him. Qiao Yu had long wanted to do nothing about it.
This old man who guarded the country's borders took action, so he wanted to solve the immediate problem through peaceful means.
"Third son, Governor Zhao is loyal to the Qing court. You don't want to attack the Governor. He is a good man. When we were at Sichuan, the old Governor was in his sixties and had to endure the wind and snow just like us. The hardships involved
It’s hard for outsiders to say, even if he is at fault, his crime will not lead to death!”
Qiao Yu saw that his second brother had misunderstood him and thought he was going to kill Zhao Erfeng, so he laughed and said: "Second brother, Governor Zhao Erfeng maintained the stability of Sichuan and is a national hero. Besides, Zhao Erfeng should not be held responsible for the Chengdu murder."
I carry it alone, I just want to pay him a visit!"
Qiao Zhen nodded happily, and the two brothers took the guards and went straight to the Governor's Mansion. Zhao Erfeng was reading newspapers from various places in the study at this time. The more the old man read, the colder his heart became. Yuan Shikai came out, and the Manchus regarded him as their last resort, but the old man
Zhao saw very clearly that Yuan Shikai would never be loyal to the Manchus, and the southern provinces were becoming independent one after another, and Nanjing was about to fall. It seemed that the world was really going to end?
The old man closed his eyes and thought about it. Scenes flashed before his eyes like a movie. He was born in an official family and failed in many trials. He could only enter the officialdom by donating officials. He wasted most of his life before he had the opportunity to show his power by the riverside and finally settled down.
After crossing the border, Sichuan launched a road protection movement. Within a few months, the old man seemed to be experiencing a dream. He had aged terribly in these few months. His hair was all silver and his face was covered with age spots.
His eyes could not see clearly, his hands were shaking, and his ears were deaf. Sometimes Zhao Erfeng wanted to sleep to death and never have to see the day when the Qing Dynasty was over! There was nothing left to worry about.
"Sir, the Qiao brothers are here!" Master came in to report. Zhao Erfeng was startled for a moment, and then he was relieved.
"They finally want my head? Let them get it!"
"Sir, you are the backbone of the brothers. If anyone dares to touch you, we will fight him to the death. However, this time the Qiao brothers only brought dozens of guards. It doesn't look like they are going to attack the Governor's Mansion. You see