Chapter three hundred and sixty second jealous to death
"General Zhang, are you ready to raise your butcher knife and completely destroy Manchuria?"
"Of course not!" Zhang Tinglan shook his head and said: "The Republic of China emphasized the republic of five ethnic groups. I think this is a very good idea. However, the Manchu aristocrats are always unwilling to lose power. Various rebellious actions continue, which has formed a
For treason, the government cannot persecute a certain ethnic group, but it cannot allow some people to destroy the unity of the country. Treason and separatists must be severely punished!"
Zhang Tinglan's speech immediately attracted enthusiastic applause from many reporters. It was reasonable and admirable. In fact, since the Xinhai Revolution, the problem of the Manchu royal family has not been solved and has gradually become a trouble and burden.
At the beginning, Lao Yuan advocated preferential treatment for the Manchu royal family. This idea was meant to appease people's hearts and prevent the separation of the three eastern provinces. It cannot be completely wrong. However, this can only be an emergency strategy and cannot be maintained like this forever. It must be changed.
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"Reporters, I remember that during the peace talks between the North and the South, it was proposed to treat Puyi with the same etiquette as dealing with foreign monarchs. A question arises here. According to this statement, is Puyi a foreign monarch? Assuming that he is a foreign monarch, why should China treat him preferentially?
If he is not, then what is Puyi if there is no emperor in the Republic of China?"
After this question was raised, the pens in the hands of these reporters were also writing dots. This was indeed a contradictory question. Some reporters asked Zhang Tinglan: "General Zhang, how do you think the Manchus should be dealt with?"
Where are the royal family and the nobles of the Eight Banners?"
"In the early years of the Republic of China, preferential treatment to the Manchu and Qing royal families was a completely expedient measure. Now we have experienced Yuan Shikai's Hongxian monarchy and Zhang Xun's restoration. Both monarchies failed quickly. It can be seen that the concept of democratic republic has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and no one can think of it again.
I have been dreaming of being an emperor. Therefore, I suggest that we take advantage of this opportunity to move Puyi out of the palace and guide him to become an ordinary citizen and earn his own living. This will also prevent people with ulterior motives from using his name to cause trouble."
"As for the problem of the nobles of the Eight Banners, it is easier. The position of the emperor has been abolished, and their titles will naturally be gone. In addition, the properties of these people are the people's wealth and anointment of the people of the world. They should all be confiscated. They must also learn to make money through labor.
, instead of sitting back and getting something for nothing. In addition, depriving them of their family property means that they have no capital to cause trouble, and people with bad intentions cannot take advantage of them. In short, I think the best way to deal with these old people and the young is to let them go.
If it becomes common, this problem will no longer be a problem.”
Zhang Tinglan's remarks about dealing with Puyi and the Eight Banners disciples were quickly published by major newspapers. This time Zhang Tinglan's statement received unprecedented support from the press. Even many new-school literati stood up to support this view and believed that Zhang Xun
Restoration is not only a bad thing, but if used properly, it is also a good thing. It can just put aside the burden of the Manchu royal family.
Otherwise, in the fine city of Beijing, a country within a country has emerged, neither fish nor fowl, which makes everyone uncomfortable. The best way now is to follow what Zhang Tinglan said and let all the Eight Banners disciples, including Puyi, become ordinary citizens.
, to support themselves, there is no need to support them in the Republic of China!
Soon this formed a wave that swept across the whole country, both north and south, and inside and outside the Great Wall. People all over the world were angered by Zhang Xun's perverse behavior, so they eagerly hoped for a way to solve this problem once and for all. People from all walks of life continued to send messages to Duan Qirui and
Li Yuanhong petitioned to depose Puyi from the throne and drive him out of the Forbidden City.
After receiving petitions from various places, Lao Duan immediately fell into a dilemma. To be honest, he didn't know that this suggestion was very suitable, but he just couldn't do it! The reason is very simple. Beiyang was born out of the bureaucracy of the late Qing Dynasty.
The relationship between them is too close, and the intricate network of relationships cannot be untangled at all.
When Duan Qirui closed his eyes, he could still picture the scene of the quarrel between Sun Liechen and Yinchang. Sun Liechen, on behalf of Fengjun, proposed severely punishing the Eight Banners nobles who participated in the rebellion and abolishing Puyi's throne. At that time, Yinchang fell out.
"Duan Zhiquan, ask yourself, without my Yinchang's recommendation, would you be able to serve under Yuan Shikai? Would you be where you are today? When Beiyang was not in power, Yuan Gongbao had to live in seclusion in Huanshang Village. It was I, Yinchang, who helped him in the capital.
We tried our best to deal with you. In the end, in the year of 1911, you Beiyang sold the Qing Dynasty. We didn’t say anything, but we had to give people a way to survive. We couldn’t kill them all, otherwise where would our conscience be?”
"Mr. Duan, why do you have everything here? This old guy is a remnant of the previous dynasty. How dare he be so rampant? Do you need to shoot him now?"
Sun Liechen actually knew Yinchang's identity, but he said it deliberately just to get rid of Duan Qirui. Before Duan could find an excuse, Yinchang burst into tears: "Duan Zhiquan, kill me now, I
Now go to Jiuquan and talk to Yuan Gongbao, let him see how unbridled these Beiyang disciples are!"
After Yin Chang finished speaking, he stood up and was about to hit a pillar on the side. Fortunately, Xu Shuzheng's hand was weak and saved him. The entire Prime Minister's Office was in a state of uproar. Sun Liechen suppressed his laughter and left.
Prime Minister's Office.
Lao Duan was caught in a dilemma. He had no way to attack the Manchu nobles. The good opportunity given by God could only be left to Fengjun. After Sun Liechen returned, he discussed it with Zhang Tinglan and immediately sent a report to Lao Zhang, asking Zhang Zuolin to specially follow him.
An investigation team was dispatched from Fengtian.
Although it is a small group, the number of people is not large at all. There are hundreds of gentlemen to settle accounts. Without such a large number of people, the huge assets confiscated cannot be counted. From top to bottom, starting from the prince, there are no one.
First, liquidate various cash deposits, real money and silver, then factories and shops, land and farms, and finally real estate and villas.
As long as everything is clear and the same, hand it over to Daosheng Bank, and then transfer the money to Fengtian through the bank. This job becomes easier and smoother as you do it. Various numbers are refreshed every day. For Fengjun, this is no longer a problem.
, but the warehouse is almost full!
"Ziyu, you have made great achievements in breaking the capital, why are you a little unhappy?"
Cao Kun smiled and asked Wu Peifu. During this operation against the Braided Army, Wu Peifu also emerged in Beiyang. His commanding ability was appreciated by Cao Kun, and he was regarded as a rising star in the direct line.
"Commander, what's the use of breaking up the capital? Duan Qirui took away the first prize, and those benefits were taken away by Feng Jun. These beards are running around in the capital every day, and the palaces of the princes and ministers are all controlled by them.
The treasure accumulated over the years has fallen into their pockets."
"Hey, that's right. Little Zhang has eaten something fat this time. Don't look at Duan Qirui's reputation. It's just a false reputation. These wealth are real things. Ziyu, take a guess.
How much money can Zhang Zuolin extract from the Eight Banners?"
Wu Peifu lowered his head and thought for a while, and then said: "I estimate it will be at least one to twenty million taels. After all, the value of so much real estate and land must be amazing."
"Ziyu, you still underestimate these Eight Banners disciples. The cash alone will exceed 10 to 20 million. All other things have been sold. At least it will exceed 50 million oceans!"
When he heard this number, Wu Peifu couldn't recognize it and took a breath of air. Wu Peifu had never thought that it would be such a huge asset, and he couldn't sit still.
"Commander, we can't just watch Feng Jun eat meat without getting any soup for us. I also led the soldiers to ransack the house. Even if we can get three to five million, it is still a big sum of money, enough for us to feed two more people.
Three divisions!
Wu Peifu turned around and was about to leave, but Cao Kun grabbed him and said, "Ziyu, don't go and make people angry. Anyone can earn this money, but we can't take it, otherwise we will stir up a hornet's nest!"
Wu Peifu was a good man when leading troops in war, but he was a bit incompetent when it came to political matters.
"We have such a close relationship with the Manchu aristocrats that we are inseparable at all. When Feng Jun took the money, they slapped their butts and turned around and returned to the outside world. We still have to hang out in the Beijing and Tianjin areas. By then, thousands of people will
You mean, I have no way to spend it even if I have money!”
At this point, Cao Kun sighed helplessly: "We can't take it, and Duan Qirui can't take it, and he should be more troubled than us, because he just got the advantage of little Zhang."
If a person is unlucky, as long as he finds someone who is even more unlucky than him, he will immediately feel much better. Cao Kun was like this at this time. Although he could not reap the benefits like Feng Jun, he did not have to endure all kinds of accusations and harassment.
Very lucky.
Lao Duan, on the other hand, was overwhelmed by various telegrams. Although many Eight Banners disciples were controlled by Fengjun, some still lived in Dongjiaomin Lane. There were also many people in the Tianjin concession area, and Fengjun could not catch them yet.
They, this group of people are in the same spirit as the other Eight Banners disciples, so naturally they will try their best to save them.
It's probably useless to talk to Zhang Zuolin about this matter. Lao Zhang has already taken action against the Eight Banners disciples from the three eastern provinces. He has no mercy at all. Naturally, the big guys can only place their hopes on Duan Qirui.
Some people are trying to make friends, some are talking about cleaning up, some are crying, and some are making trouble. In short, Lao Duan just wants to stop Feng Jun's actions.
This group of people even persuaded Wang Shizhen and Xu Shichang to come forward and put pressure on Lao Duan. However, in addition to these people, there is another voice, that is, the call for severe punishment of the Eight Banners. The most active ones are the press and
Academia.
In addition, Sun Wen's group in the south also saw through Duan Qirui's dilemma, so they did not hesitate to mobilize all their propaganda forces to target the rebellious Eight Banners disciples. At the same time, they were also brought in by Lao Duan, saying that Duan Qirui
In fact, they are the remnants of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, protecting the Eight Banners.
Lao Duan was caught between two voices, no matter what he did, Zhang Tinglan suddenly came to visit.
"Mr. Duan, we have confiscated a large amount of stolen money, and the investigation is still in depth. Could you please send some people to help us? This is a big case worth more than 10 million yuan!"
Old Duan knew in his heart that Zhang Tinglan was greedy for him on purpose. The fat was right in front of him, but he couldn't open his mouth. After a long while, Old Duan could only bite his molars and said: "Let Fengjun handle it!" (To be continued!)