Fengxian Jiangshan

Only through personal experience can you know the shame. The Japanese illegally exploited the coal mines in Benxi. It was normal for the Qing Dynasty to take back the coal mines. However, the Japanese were arrogant and unreasonable. They could only recover half of the shares, and China still took half of the shares. Big loss.

Kwong Rongguang personally assessed the value of the coal mine. He set the price at 45 taels of silver, but the Japanese did not recognize it at all. In the end, the coal mine resources were only valued at 35 taels of silver. Looking back on the past, Kwong Rongguang also sighed when he talked about the arrogance of the Japanese.

"Humble words, I have been investigating in Benxi during this period. When the Japanese first established the factory, they only obtained the mining rights of the Benxi Lake Coal Mine and the Miaoer Street Coal Mine. With the outbreak of the European War, the price of steel soared, and the Japanese ambitions They are also expanding. They have already set their sights on Lishugou, Wolong Village, Waitoushan, Daijinyu, Malugou, Qingshanbei, Luotuobeizi, Wangzigang, Bapanling, Taiziheyan and Tongyuanbao in Benxi. There are 12 iron mines, and the Beiyang government has already bought [-] iron mines. Now in the whole of Benxi, only the Tianshifu coal mine has not fallen into the hands of the Japanese. We have to make up our minds. "

Generally speaking, it is the Benxi mining area, but it is also divided into many specific parts. The Japanese are constantly devouring it, trying to get the entire mining area into their hands.But at the last moment when the Japanese aggressively annexed coal and iron resources, Fengtian regained the controlling stake, which was a blow to the Japanese.

Zhang Tinglan immediately understood the importance of the matter. Since the Japanese have not yet completed the layout, Fengtian must not miss this opportunity. For a country, the status of steel can not be raised too much. In later generations, almost everyone knows that domestic production The total value can measure the degree of development of a country. I am afraid that few people know another more convincing gold standard, which is the per capita steel possession.

As long as the per capita steel possession reaches eight tons.It is a real developed country. In addition to houses, roads, home appliances, cars, and pots and pans, factories accumulate the most steel. The huge production lines are all steel dragons. This is the representative of a country’s production capacity. Symbol of national strength.

To put it bluntly, steel is the backbone of a country. The more steel there is, the stronger the country will be.On the contrary, this country will lack calcium and become osteoporotic.The situation in China is even worse now. The modern steel industry is almost zero, just like the Hanyang Iron Works, which is known as the largest factory in Asia, but the control has also fallen into the hands of the Japanese.

There is no steel industry.China has become a piece of fat meat without bones, which is allowed to be mermaid.Even the third-rate and fourth-rate countries in Europe can bully the dignified China.It has become the deepest scar in the hearts of all Chinese people.Now that Zhang Tinglan heard that the coal mines and iron mines in Benxi had not yet completely fallen into the hands of the Japanese, she felt a little happy in her heart, and it was not too late.

Zhang Tinglan keenly felt that this was a good opportunity to restrict the Japanese, so she hurried to the commander's mansion with Kuang Rongguang.

At this time, Shuai's mansion was also full of guests, except for Zhang Zuolin.Wang Yongjiang and others were also present. The Beiyang government had just promulgated new official positions and formally established the system of military governors and governors. Lao Zhang was naturally the military governor of Fengtian.Focusing on military affairs, Wang Yongjiang became the governor of the province and the head of the civil servants.

Governor Wang, who just took office, was reporting government affairs to Lao Zhang. After Zhang Tinglan arrived, they naturally turned the topic to Zhang Tinglan. It’s really gratifying to get back the equity.”

"Governor Tiekan, I just feel ashamed. If we are strong enough and the Japanese dare to play assassinations, we can declare war on them and drive out all the bullshit. Now even the Japanese government apologizes to us I can’t do it, I can only get a little financial compensation, and I have to make some concessions to the Japanese, which is quite helpless.”

The assassination incident that made a lot of noise was finally pushed to Naniwa Kawashima. It was only said that it was a personal grievance between Kawashima and Zhang Zuolin, and Naniwa Kawashima also committed suicide in his apartment. The confession was handed over to the Japanese side, and the case was considered over.

But it was just an explanation to the public opinion, and a thorn was deeply planted in the hearts of both sides. There would definitely be conflicts between the Fengjun and the Japanese, and it all depended on how the two sides played Tai Chi.

"Zhuoyan, don't be aggrieved, at least we have the real evidence that the Japanese lost their wives and lost their soldiers. Now there is a steel factory and an arsenal. After another ten years of development, there will be and small The capital of the devil's settlement, as the saying goes, it is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge for ten years, so damn it, I will never let the Japanese go!"

When Zhang Zuolin said this, he slammed the table and shook the teapot and teacup. Obviously, the anger in Zhang Zuolin's heart hadn't abated in the slightest, but was suppressed temporarily.

"Marshal, Mr. Kuang told me about the situation in Benxi. I found that we still have a chance to continue slaughtering Kihachiro Okura. We have no choice but to attack the old guy from the Japanese government. Okura bribed him a while ago. The Beiyang government obtained the rights to mine [-] iron mines in Benxi. Now that we are the major shareholders of the company, we can use the name of thoroughly investigating the company's accounts to uncover the shady scenes of these transactions, and then punish Da Cang In addition, the Tianshifu coal mine has not yet fallen into the hands of the Japanese. We must firmly keep this coal mine. In this way, the iron ore will be muddied, and we will have coal and iron in our hands. As long as we get machinery and equipment, We are also building a steel factory in Benxi."

From the perspective of resource utilization, Zhang Tinglan should never build a second steel plant in Benxi, but out of the consideration of competing with the Japanese for resources, it is necessary to build another steel plant, after all, no matter how good a joint venture is Sole proprietorship, what Fengtian needs is a steel factory in which the royal power is in its own hands.

After Zhang Tinglan expressed his thoughts, Wang Yongjiang said from the side: "Marshal, I also know a little about the problem mentioned by the humble words. A few days ago, Yu Chonghan came to me and asked me to agree to hand over the Tianshifu coal mine to the Japanese. Well, but now things have turned around, the situation is different!"

The consultant Yu Chonghan was a pawn placed by the Japanese, and Fengtian knew it well, but he had to use it. Lao Zhang thought for a while and said: "Zhuoyan's suggestion is very timely. Steel is related to making guns and cannons." The important matter of this matter really needs to be in your own hands. Min Yuan. Just follow the humble words, let’s send an investigation team to find out all the tricks of the Japanese.”

"Marshal, to do this kind of thing, you must have the right people. You must be able to withstand the pressure, and you must be decisive and clear-headed." While speaking, Wang Yongjiang set his sights on Zhang Tinglan, obviously Wang Yongjiang planned to ask Zhang Tinglan to run errands again.

Zhang Tinglan also knew that she had made a suggestion, so she should be duty-bound.Therefore, there was no objection. It just so happened that at this time, some of his subordinates rushed in with a telegram and delivered it to Zhang Zuolin.

After Lao Zhang took a look.His brows furrowed immediately, and he sighed and said, "Everyone, Yuan Shikai is dead!"

A word landed.All the people present fell silent. From the end of the Qing Dynasty, Yuan Shikai's three characters were all representatives of power. Many heroes in the world were applauded by Lao Yuan, the founder of the Beiyang New Army.He buried the Qing Dynasty with his own hands and suppressed the Revolutionary Party. Lao Yuan brought Beiyang to the peak of glory with his own hands.

However, the prosperity was in decline, and Lao Yuan took a wrong step at the last moment.After ascending the throne and proclaiming himself emperor, the people betrayed their relatives, and the originally unified country fell into collapse and war. Now that Lao Yuan is dead, no one can give an answer to how the chaos he left behind will end.

In fact, after announcing his abdication in March, Lao Yuan has already reached the end of his life. He is full of worries and anger, and his body is getting weaker and weaker. Death is only a matter of time. However, everyone in Beiyang looks at Yuan Shikai with complicated emotions, especially his successor. Duan Qirui, Prime Minister of the People's Cabinet.

When Lao Yuan came to the throne, Duan Qirui strongly opposed it, and even broke his face with Lao Yuan, but Duan Qirui felt very uncomfortable seeing that Lao Yuan was about to come to the end of his life.

He, Duan Qirui, was able to have what he is today, all because of Yuan Shikai's promotion, even the whole Beiyang was created by old Yuan, without Yuan Shikai, they would not be where they are today.Lao Yuan is leaving. No one knows whether the Beiyang group will rise or fall. The more it is about to be lost, the more it is worth cherishing.

Duan Qirui and other Beiyang old people only now know that Yuan Shikai is irreplaceable. In Yuan Shikai's last days, Duan Qirui went to see Yuan Shikai almost every day, wanting to see if Lao Yuan had any last words.

On the morning of June [-]th, Duan Qirui went to see Lao Yuan again. At this moment, Yuan Shikai suddenly woke up and asked his subordinates to help him up. At first, Duan Qirui thought that Lao Yuan had recovered. , but he immediately noticed the abnormal flush on Yuan Shikai's face, and Duan Qirui immediately knew that Yuan Shikai was returning to the past.

"Gong Bao, if you have anything to say, just say it, and I will definitely do it for you!"

Tears welled up in Yuan Shikai's old eyes, and his lips trembled for a long time before he said, "Zhiquan, I misheard what Zhuzi said, and I took a wrong step, and every step turned into nothing. Shame on the world!"

"Gong Bao, please don't say that. People are not sages and sages can do nothing. Your body is the most important thing. Don't be too sad."

"Hey, my time is limited, so I will tell you a few heartfelt words. China's biggest enemy is Japan. Since the end of the Qing Dynasty, Japan has been the stronghold of the Revolutionary Party. All the riots were the result of Japanese manipulation behind the scenes. Cai E is no exception, the revolutionary party is just a marionette of the Japanese, after you take power, you must guard against the Japanese!"

When Lao Yuan said this, he tightly grasped Duan Qirui's arm, with a firm look in his eyes. At this time, Yuan Keding, Yang Shiqi and others also rushed over. Lao Yuan had tears in his eyes, and suddenly his throat was blocked. , speechless.

"Hurry up and get the ginseng!" Duan Qirui yelled, and Lao Yuan's aunt hurriedly poured him a mouthful of ginseng soup. Speaking of which, this ginseng was given to Lao Yuan by Zhang Zuolin.

The old wild ginseng was very effective, Yuan Shikai finally recovered, and continued: "The revolutionary party must be wiped out. Fengtian Zhang Zuolin has a very good way to deal with the Japanese. He can only be wooed, not an enemy. Remember it!"

After explaining these things, Lao Yuan's spirit completely weakened, and he said intermittently: "After I die, the Yuan family will handle the funeral by themselves. I still want to go back to Huanshang Village..."

At this point, Yuan Shikai's voice was extremely weak, and he could only hear him muttering: "Destroy a big enemy for Japan, and watch China rebuild the republic."

The end of the hero, but just like that, all the people present were crying. Yuan Shikai's body suddenly twitched, and he barely raised one hand, as if he was pointing at someone, and spit out two words: "It's him, it's him... " Immediately, Lao Yuan's eyes were darkened, and he took his last breath.

Duan Qirui immediately arranged for people to send messages to the provinces, Zhang Zuolin was naturally among them, and now Lao Zhang held the telegram and said to everyone: "Everyone talk, what should we do?"

"Respect Yuan, pay homage to Yuan Shikai with the most solemn ceremony, and all newspapers are mobilized to continuously publish Yuan Shikai's achievements, and write to Duan Qirui, demanding that Yuan Shikai be given the title of father of the nation!" Zhang Tinglan said loudly. (To be continued..)