"Invite him in," Puyi ordered the eunuch, and said to Kang Youwei with a smile, "Duan Hongye is very active and invites me to travel every three days."
"It is best to use him to win over Duan Qirui," Kang Youwei analyzed the situation. "Four days ago, Zhang Zuolin and Wu Peifu reached a compromise and agreed to restore the Yan Huiqing cabinet established by Cao Kun. However, the conflict between the two has not been eliminated. Since there is no support from Zhang Zuolin
, Yan Huiqing is just a prime minister in name only. Several ministers in the former cabinet refused to resign, and he cannot even appoint government officials. In this case, we can contact Wu Peifu and let Duan Qirui come back as prime minister."
Pu Yi wondered: "Duan Qirui is a difficult person to deal with. What benefit does it bring to us if he becomes prime minister?"
Kang Youwei explained: "Although Duan Qirui is famous all over the world, he has no choice but to be alone. Last year, he tried to rely on political means to balance the forces of all parties, but it turned out to be self-defeating and in trouble. If he reorganizes the cabinet and becomes prime minister, he will definitely seek foreign aid and warlords
None of them are reliable, and he may very well consider joining forces with us."
"Unite us?" Puyi still couldn't understand.
Kang Youwei smiled confidently: "He can only choose to cooperate with us, because during last year's war, Duan Qirui was completely disappointed with those warlords. When His Majesty is restored as emperor, he will serve as prime minister and follow the British example of implementing a constitutional monarchy.
It will surely deter warlords from all over the country and truly realize the republican rule of the virtual monarch in China. Once the central government is stable, it will be able to sweep away the evil atmosphere, stabilize the world, and let China stand among the world's powerful countries again!"
Puyi's blood boiled with Kang Youwei's words. He didn't want to have any monarchy, and he was satisfied to be a mascot emperor like Britain and Japan. He immediately said: "I will contact Duan Qirui through Duan Hongye as soon as possible.
I leave everything to Master Kang."
"I will do my best and do my best!" Kang Youwei held up his hands and clasped them to the end. He actually wanted to go to Duan Qirui to talk to him, but the problem was that Duan Qirui didn't have any visitors at all, so he could only do it through his son.
Just when the two of them were getting along with each other, Master Duan's footsteps and laughter came: "Pu Yi, the weather is perfect today, let's go play ball together!"
Pu Yi put aside his excitement and put on a smiling face to greet him: "Young Master Duan is so elegant. I am also getting ready to go out for some activities."
"Hey, Kang Youwei is here, long time no see." Duan Hongye greeted Kang Youwei carelessly.
Kang Youwei cupped his fists and said with a smile: "Good morning, Mr. Duan."
Duan Hongye was not polite. He pulled Puyi's sleeve and dragged him out: "Let's go and ask Zhou Hexuan out. I heard that he has good polo playing skills."
Puyi turned around and said to Kang Youwei: "Master Kang, don't you also want to meet Zhou Hexuan? Let's go together."
"That's what I meant." Kang Youwei smiled.
Puyi called the Queen Wanrong, and the four of them went out with their guards to call for a rickshaw, chatting and laughing all the way.
Concubine Shu Wenxiu heard the laughter outside. She put down her work as a female worker, opened the window and took a look. She suddenly felt even more miserable. She now has no freedom, no happiness, no ideals, and it seems that her whole life has lost its meaning.
I can only be a caged bird all day long.
divorce!
Wenxiu thought of what the gentleman said a few days ago. It was the Republic of China and it was over early in the morning. Men and women had equal status. Women should pursue their own happiness. The emperor was a human being and the imperial concubine was also a human being. They were all citizens of China. No one could
Don't treat anyone as a slave.
I want a divorce! Wenxiu gritted her teeth and made up her mind.
…
Marshal Chu is not at home today. There are suspected red elements in his newly recruited army. He must personally keep an eye on them and find out those red elements who are constantly killing them.
The second aunt, the third aunt and the fourth aunt went on a trip together, leaving only the newly married fifth aunt at home alone. The fifth aunt Xiaoqing was a little frustrated because the handsome man loved her so much that she attracted other people.
The three concubines were often ridiculed for their rejection and isolation.
Especially the day before yesterday, the second concubine deliberately broke Chu Yupu’s beloved purple clay pot and pushed it on the fifth concubine’s head. The third concubine and the fourth concubine also came out to testify, and Chu Yupu scolded him so much that he stayed overnight that night.
In the second aunt's room.
"well!"
Xiaoqing leaned behind the window, looking at the street scene outside and sighing in a low voice. She was born in a poor family, and was sold by her parents when she was just a few years old. She was adopted by Xiao Li's mother, the head teacher of Tianbao class. Xiao Qing's mother taught her how to sing and opera.
She was educated and literate, and she was raised as a rich lady.
Although she no longer has to endure the pain of poverty, her life has already been destined to marry a big shot and become the concubine.
The class teacher of Tianbao Class, Little Li Ma, was not an ordinary girl. She was a fellow villager of the warlord Meng Enyuan. She used Meng Enyuan's connections to quickly establish connections with the Beiyang forces. Later, Meng Enyuan was dismissed by Zhang Zuolin, but little Li Ma became prosperous.
Even Zhang Zuolin’s favorite sixth concubine was raised by Xiao Li’s own hands. The girls in her troupe were good at poetry, painting and singing. Many of them married warlords and wealthy men as concubines, and Xiaoqing was just one of them.
Just one.
"Miss, this is the newspaper that the Marshal has read today." The maid Xiaolian came to her side silently.
Xiao Lian was also an actress in the Tianbao Troupe, but unfortunately her appearance was a bit poor, so she had to work as a dowry girl for Xiao Qing, and was bullied by other servants in the Marshal's Mansion.
Xiaoqing happily opened the newspaper and read it. She could only rely on this to relieve her boredom every day. The wonderful stories in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" made the fifth aunt too addicted to it. She often compared herself to Huang Rong and looked forward to it.
There is a brother Jing who can take her far away one day.
Before she finished reading today's serial, the maid Xiaolian suddenly pointed outside and said, "Look, miss, it seems that they are the emperor and the empress. They are here to see Mr. Zhou again."
Xiao Qing looked towards the street, seemingly not interested in the emperor, and continued to read her novel.
But Xiao Lian said with a smile: "Mr. Zhou is really awesome. Not only the commander-in-chief appreciates him, but even the emperor values him. He is just like the protagonist in the play."
Xiao Qing said to himself: "Yes, Mr. Zhou is very good. For a person like him, it would be a waste of talent to follow the commander-in-chief."
Qu Cai's Zhou Hexuan changed his clothes and went out. Behind him was Li Shuanzhu, a big-headed soldier. He came to the street to meet Pu Yi and others, and asked with a smile: "Mr. Pu, you are really leisurely. Did you invite me to play ball again today?"
Pu Yi smiled and said: "Let me introduce to you, this is Mr. Duan Hongye."
"Nice to meet you! I have long admired your great name." Zhou Hexuan said with his fists clasped.
Duan Hongye also smiled and said: "Easy to say, easy to say."
Puyi introduced the person behind him: "This is Kang Shikang Youwei."
Zhou Hexuan had seen Kang Youwei a long time ago, and his two mustaches were so characterful. He walked over and shook hands and said, "Hello, Mr. Nanhai. I have heard of your name for a long time, and I am lucky to meet you today."
"Hello." Kang Youwei seemed a little cold. He had long been famous all over the world, and Zhou Hexuan could only be regarded as a junior in front of him.
