He recuperated in the Western Hospital in Tianjin for eight days, and then returned to Shanghai by boat alone, taking with him the 10,000 yuan rewarded by Puyi.
Kang Youwei was short of money these years and lived in extreme poverty. When he was in Shanghai, he had sex with prostitutes every day, but often couldn't pay the prostitutes. The prostitutes' families jointly went to Kang Youwei to collect debts, which scared him and fled to Guangdong. On the day he boarded the ship
, the creditors searched the entire ship but could not find him, and finally the sailors found him hiding in the planks of the ship.
People in the world wrote poems and joked: There is no way to avoid debt but there is a boat. If a penny is worthless, don't be romantic.
In these days, Kang Youwei went north to Tianjin and worked extremely actively for Puyi, precisely because he saw the hope of restoration. No one knew whether his move was for the country or for the nation. But it was for sure for himself.
, maybe you can even become a high-ranking official.
Zhou Hexuan's few words made Kang Youwei realize the reality. He was not in the mood to stay in Tianjin anymore. He might as well go back to Shanghai to enjoy himself in time and be free and happy.
Tianjin Railway Station.
"Master Kang, have you really left me alone?" Puyi sadly tried to persuade him to stay. If Kang Youwei left, he would not have a single counselor around him.
"Alas, there is no way to save the day, what can we do!" Kang Youwei shook his head and sighed.
Just three days ago, Wu Peifu disregarded the crisis of the war and sacked his top general Jin Yun'e from all military posts, and then set off north to meet and negotiate with Zhang Zuolin in person.
All this is consistent with Zhou Hexuan's analysis. The Zhili warlords are internally unstable, and Wu Peifu can only choose to bow his head and compromise. From now on, the Beiyang government will be completely decided by Zhang Zuolin, and there is no possibility of fishing in troubled waters.
In the face of absolute power, any political means is just a trick, and it will only bring humiliation to oneself.
Puyi burst into tears and said to himself: "Where should I go?"
Kang Youwei said: "Zhou Hexuan has a lot of knowledge and a clear understanding of the general trend of the world. You can ask him for advice in the future. But this person's mind is unpredictable and cannot be given absolute trust."
"Can he compare to Master Kang?" Pu Yi asked doubtfully.
Kang Youwei said with emotion: "When it comes to military affairs, I am not as good as him. This person actually predicted eight days ago, through a few words in the newspaper, that Wu Peifu and General Jin Yun'e were at odds and that the Zhili Army was unstable. If your Majesty has any plans in the future,
If you have the opportunity to take charge of the army, you can ask Zhou Hexuan to be the counselor of military affairs."
"I've written it down." Puyi nodded solemnly.
"Your Majesty, take care, I take my leave!" Kang Youwei turned around and left. In his arms was a 10,000 yuan money order from a foreign bank sent by Puyi. At last, his trip to Tianjin was not in vain, and it was enough for him to live in Shanghai for a few months.
Puyi returned to Zhang Yuan sadly, seemingly alone. There were not even a few guards left around him, and there was no real available talent.
Seeing that Puyi was in a low mood, Wanrong took the opportunity to suggest: "Your Majesty, since there is nothing you can do, don't think about restoration. Life in Tianjin is so good."
"A woman's opinion!" Puyi's face became even more gloomy and he said sternly, "Wenxiu opposes me, do you also want to oppose me? I was born to be the master of the world, and now I am just temporarily covered in dust. I will be able to return to the throne one day.
Big seat!"
Wanrong hesitated to speak, and in the end she could only sigh secretly, and went back to the study to find her best friend Cui Huifu. Sister Cui Huimei confided her sorrow.
Cui Huifu is a talented woman as famous as Lu Bicheng in Tianjin. Her father Cui Yongnian once served as an adviser to Zhang Xun, and her uncle Cui Yongan once served as governor of Zhili. After the fall of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, the Cui family moved to the Tianjin Concession. Since Cui Yongnian had no children, the Cui sisters
He vowed not to marry for the rest of his life and to be loyal to his father in order to clean up the house.
Last year Puyi settled in Tianjin, and the Cui sisters, recommended by their eldest cousin, went to Zhang Yuan to meet the emperor and queen. Cui Huifu served as Wanrong's painting and music teacher and stayed in Zhang Yuan for a long time.
Cui Huifu is 29 years old this year, and her sister Cui Huimei is 17 years old. Both sisters are as beautiful as flowers, but they don't show any pretense to men and are willing to dedicate everything in their lives to the Qing Dynasty.
This is the so-called leaving the old and the young behind, full of thoughts of loyalty to the emperor.
As long as Pu Yi makes a casual hint, the Cui sisters will happily recommend themselves to the pillow. It's a pity that the emperor is a gentleman and has no interest in them. What can be done?
"The Queen!"
Seeing Wanrong come in, the two sisters who were practicing calligraphy immediately stood up to greet her.
Wanrong helped Cui Huifu sit down, and smiled helplessly: "Sister Cui, I have told you so many times, just call me Wanrong, don't call me Queen."
"Wan... Wanrong." Cui Huifu smiled awkwardly.
Cui Huimei was young, so she didn't have so many scruples. She said happily: "Sister Wanrong, when are we going to listen to a play together? I haven't been out for a long time."
Cui Huifu quickly scolded: "Huimei! Don't be too big or too small."
Wanrong comforted Cui Huimei, who was secretly pouting, and said with a smile: "It's okay, we are all our sisters, don't worry about the elders and younger ones."
Cui Huifu turned to look at the closed door and asked in a low voice: "I heard that Mr. Nanhai left, why didn't he stay to assist the emperor?"
"Do you really think the Qing Dynasty can be restored?" Wanrong smiled helplessly.
"Difficult." Cui Huifu said silently. Her intelligence is not inferior to that of men, she has the ability to remember photographs, and she also has some understanding of the current situation. Because of this, she is very entangled.
Wanrong said worriedly: "His Majesty has gone crazy and his temper is getting weirder and weirder. If things go on like this, I'm afraid he will suppress his inner problems and one day he will go crazy."
Cui Huifu said with guilt: "It's a pity that I'm not a man, so I can't help His Majesty solve your problems."
The two women felt sad here, but there was laughter in the Marshal's house.
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Chu Yupu laughed loudly with joy and praised: "You did a great job this time. I heard that Kang Youwei was so angry that you vomited blood."
"The commander-in-chief is overly praised, just a little trick." Zhou Hexuan chuckled, looking like a dog-legger.
Chu Yupu said to the adjutant: "I will be rewarded for my merits. Nanxiang, go and send 1,000 oceans over!" Then he said, "I will give you another ten days of long vacation, and the whole city of Tianjin will be open to you for fun."
"Thank you, Marshal, for the reward." Zhou Hexuan said, cupping his fists.
Shen Yaorong looked hot and said quickly: "Commander, Wenxiu has agreed to divorce Puyi, we have to send someone to take care of him."
If Concubine Shu Wenxiu wants a divorce, she must leave Zhang Yuan in advance, otherwise she will definitely be put under house arrest by Puyi.
"I will send a few soldiers to your command, and we must snatch people out of Zhang Yuan!" Chu Yupu was in a good mood. He no longer took his old boss Zhang Zongchang seriously, and wanted to hug Zhang Zuolin's lap. No matter what
Whether it was to make Kang Youwei angry or to instigate Concubine Shu to divorce, Zhang Zuolin could be blamed for these.
Zhou Hexuan came up with an idea and said: "Commander, after you take Concubine Shu out, you can ask a foreign lawyer to help with the lawsuit. Let the lawyer directly send a divorce letter to Puyi, and then tell the world about the matter through newspapers. This way, everything will be foolproof."
"Well, heroes think alike, and I think so too." Chu Yupu nodded and said.
Shen Yaorong glared at Zhou Hexuan viciously. He actually shared the benefits of his achievements. What a hateful person this person is!
Zhou Hexuan had a smile on his face and looked like a master who had nothing to do with the world.
