Years of the Republic of China 1913

Song Jiaoren's eyebrows were erected all of a sudden, Cai E relied on his seniority and his contribution to the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty, he actually bargained with himself face to face, and asked Zheng Fu why he would withdraw his troops?Could it be that he thinks that the country's major affairs are children's fights?To this set?Does he really think he is who?

As soon as the words came out, Cai E seemed to know that he had said the wrong thing in a hurry, coughed a few times in embarrassment, and said in a slow tone: "Brother Dunchu, the people who beat me to death are all Chinese, what's the matter?" Why don’t you sit down and discuss it with everyone? It’s true that those people in the place did things a bit too much, but after all, they also contributed to the overthrow of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. Youdao has no credit but hard work. Now that they know it Wrong, why not be more magnanimous, raise your hand and let them go? After all, these people are deeply entrenched in the local area and have intricate relationships. Zhong Yang wants to separate the military from the civil administration, reorganize the National Defense Forces, etc. No matter what you do, you can't get around it. Without the cooperation of these people, the government will spend money, time, etc. to achieve the goal... In other words, even if Zhong Yang completely knocks down these people, the world will be peaceful? Can you guarantee that their relatives and friends will not secretly play tricks on you? Brother Dunchu, this is what I say from the bottom of my heart, please think again."

Song Jiaoren's face gradually eased. It's not that he didn't think about what Cai E said. Facing the reality, as the Prime Minister, he was also very helpless.

"Brother Dunchu, apart from what I just said, there is also..." Seeing that Song Jiaoren's expression seemed a little moved, Cai E spoke again, but he stopped talking halfway, and looked at the person sitting aside. Tang Shaoyi and Yu Youren glanced at

"It's getting late, and I suddenly remembered that I still have to go back to deal with some official business. Dunchu, Songpo, you talk slowly, and I'll go first." Tang Shaoyi immediately stood up knowingly, and said so, And he gave Yu Youren a wink, and Yu Youren reacted immediately, got up together and kept saying that he also had something to do, just happened to take Tang Shaoyi's car and go together

After the two of them left, Cai E said: "It's not that the central government has stopped the soldiers, and the place is not without indication. I have brought something, so please take a look at it first."

As he spoke, he took out a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to Song Jiaoren. Song Jiaoren took a look and realized that it was jointly drafted by local warlords from Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan provinces and issued in the name of Tang Jiyao. for Cai E

The above content is basically some conditions for the local government to stop troops in Zhongyang. After discussion, the local forces and warlords in the three provinces decided to agree that Zhongyang would separate the military from the civil administration in the three provinces. At the same time, they also pointed out that they must be present in the positions of local civil affairs, and their rights in the army should not be affected when the army is reorganized into the national defense force, that is, the original army should still be decided by the original few people. It's just that all of them are merged into the National Defense Force. In addition, the local finance is proposed to be jointly managed by Zhong Yang and the local government. Zhong Yang will appropriately subsidize the local finance according to the situation...

All sorts of things were written on a small piece of paper. Song Jiaoren read it very carefully line by line. After reading it, he didn't speak, but sat there quietly thinking about it.

Speaking of it, these contents are almost the bottom line of these local forces and warlords. If there is no gun and no territory, these people are nothing. , and Liu Cunhou's despicable and shameless words, I'm afraid they won't give in so quickly. It is easy to discuss without starting military contact, and it is also because of Cai E's face that Tang Jiyao is Cai E's designated successor. This matter must be negotiated with Zhong Yang, that is, with Song Jiaoren. The right candidate must be Cai E who is in Beijing.

As for Cai E, there is a reason for being so enthusiastic about this matter. Ever since Yuan Shikai got him to the capital, he has been hung up high and has become an idler. On the surface, he seems to be a noble man, and his life is not bad , but in fact Cai E’s depression is not to mention how much. From a general who had tens of thousands of soldiers in his hand and expanded his power to the three provinces of Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan, he suddenly became a living in the capital and led a general staff. No one can stand the gap between the idle generals. In the past two years, Cai E has almost disappeared from the Chinese military circle. Even if someone suddenly thinks of him, most of them just remember his romantic affairs with Xiao Fengxian.

Cai E was naturally prepared before entering Beijing. He chose Tang Jiyao as his successor, which was also a back road that Cai E considered for himself. It is true that Tang Jiyao is loyal to Cai E, but talented people also have ambitions, not to mention the temptation to replace Cai E as the king of the Southwest. E is the main one, but he secretly cleaned the entire army up and down. Except for a few people who could not move, all other important positions were replaced by his cronies. Cai E's actual control over the Yunnan Army has become more and more powerful. Xiao, if this continues, Cai E will completely lose his influence on the Yunnan Army in a few years

Without the Yunnan Army as his backing, Cai E will lose everything and become a completely dispensable person. Let alone talk about his rights, as far as his expenses in Beijing are concerned, Cai E, who has always been very open about his private life, is often a flower Money is like running water, lingering in brothels, no matter how much he saves with his expensive salary, he can't afford him to be so extravagant. You must know that Yuntu in the land of Yunnan and Guizhou is famous all over the world, and the trading income of Yuntu is what Cai E can maintain The source of this extravagant life, seeing the hope of going back is getting more and more slim, Tang Jiyao's position is getting more and more stable, how can Cai E not be in a hurry?

If this matter can be negotiated with Song Jiaoren, it will be a good thing for Cai E. With Zhong Yang's attack on the place this time, Cai E can not only highlight his influence on his old site, but also borrow The opportunity for the reorganization of the National Defense Forces to intervene in the Yunnan Army, which is gradually out of control, is the cloud and soil business. After this matter is completed, both the local and central yang will definitely sell him some face, so that the cloud and soil business can continue. do it to keep up his expenses

After thinking about it for a long time, Song Jiaoren decided that it would be better to take this opportunity to shake hands with the local government. However, he still wanted to discuss some of the content proposed by the local government, so he immediately discussed with Cai E one by one and put them aside. It is possible, but the bottom line of Zhong Yang must not be changed. Except for a few points, Song Jiaoren will not give an inch when it comes to finance, civil affairs, and the reorganized command of the National Defense Forces.

"No, if there is no command power, no one will agree." Cai E shook his head and smiled bitterly. He was negotiable about Song Jiaoren's request, but he could not compromise on this one.

"With the military pay, weapons, and equipment issued by the central government, and acting as a warlord, how can there be such a cheap thing in the world? Brother Songpo, what do you think?" Song Jiaoren sneered and asked back

"This is not a question of whether I can agree, but it is simply impossible." Cai E spread his hands a little angrily and said, "After taking over the territory and asking them to hand over their military power, what is the difference between this and Zhong Yang's continued march? Not all of them Stretching the head and retracting the head is also a stab? If it were you, brother Dunchu, would you agree?"

This is true, if the results are the same, these people in the local area will kill you if you don’t make it right. more trouble now

The two expressed their views on this point. After a long debate, both sides took a step back. In the name of the Prime Minister, Song Jiaoren temporarily agreed that after the reorganization of the National Defense Forces, a small number of people could be considered to serve in the army and continue to serve as commanders. If they are not included, they must be deleted and selected under the Ministry of National Defense, and other arrangements will be made according to different situations. In addition, the reorganization of the National Defense Forces will be re-arranged, and its station will also be arranged according to the instructions of the Ministry of National Defense, under the command of the Ministry of National Defense and the General Staff.

As for the specific plan, it will be reported by the Ministry of National Defense and the General Staff after the two parties reach a preliminary opinion. In this way, although the overall plan has not yet reached Song Jiaoren's original expectations, at least the local government can be controlled to a large extent. With the reorganized army, there is no other way

"Okay, I will send these to Tang Gingeng, and let them reply as soon as possible." Cai E put away the revised paper, folded it carefully and put it in his pocket

Song Jiaoren nodded, and said: "Brother Songpo, please urge them, the frontline soldiers should not stop for a long time."

"Five days, give me five days, and I will definitely give Brother Dunchu a satisfactory answer."

"Five days is too long, I will only give you three days. If they still bargain with Zhong Yang within three days, I, Song, will send a telegram to the front line even if I am accused by thousands of people." Song Jiaoren stretched out three fingers with a look on his face said sternly

"This... I agree." Cai E nodded with a wry smile. He could see that it was not easy for Song Jiaoren to make such a concession. will regret

"By the way, this matter is limited to this. I hope Brother Songpo will not intervene in the southeast." When Cai E got up to leave, Song Jiaoren suddenly reminded

As soon as Cai E agreed repeatedly, he promised that he would only be responsible for Yun, Gui, and Sichuan, and that the southeast side would never intervene. When he walked out of the Prime Minister's Office, Cai E couldn't help but sighed, shaking his head and feeling sorry for the local forces and warlords in the southeast. Sad, it seems that Song Jiaoren is determined, the knife he has raised must kill a few chickens (to be continued)

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