Years of the Republic of China 1913

() After Duan Qirui left the field, he lived in seclusion in Baoding and gradually faded out of the political circle.But when he drank the tea in the cup and sat down on the bench with a big horse, he still made Fang Zida feel the majesty of the general who had been in the army for half his life.

Duan Qirui boldly wiped off the drops of water from his beard on his lips, looked at Fang Zida with piercing eyes, and suddenly asked with a smile: "I am afraid that Zhang Ming is ready in KMT? Although Song Dunchu is not an ordinary person, there are some things he still does. Not as good as you, Fang Zhangming, it looks like he's going to have a big fall this time."

Fang Zida was shocked at first, but calmed down in an instant.Although Duan Qirui withdrew from the power center, his energy was not comparable to that of ordinary people. Besides, the conflict between him and Song Jiaoren in the cabinet was not a confidential matter, and Duan Qirui's connections were easy to find out.What's more, he had sent Yang Du to visit Duan Qirui earlier, although he didn't say a lot, but Duan Qirui's extremely rich political experience is not difficult to understand the meaning of the words.It seems that these days, Duan Qirui has not expressed his attitude, and I am afraid that there are other deep meanings.

"Old Zhi, you are a senior with piercing eyes, and you can't hide anything from you." Fang Zida shook his head with a smile, and praised him secretly. . .

Duan Qirui laughed and said, "Sharp eyes? Then the old man won't be a grandson? It would be great if he really had sharp eyes. Back then, he wouldn't have... hey..."

Fang Zida was a little embarrassed, and said, "The matter of Xu Youzheng...."

He waved his hand and interrupted Fang Zida's explanation. Duan Qirui sighed: "Speaking of which, Youzheng is confused. Long before the Revolutionary Party planned, the old man actually received a report from Youzheng. After thinking about it, I let him go Communicate with the Police Department, and at the same time contact the Secret Service, and make preparations to prevent problems before they happen. Who would have thought that Youzheng is too high-minded and courageous. He even made his own claims, not only did not listen to the old man's words, but also tried to take advantage of it He took advantage of the opportunity to kill someone. Then his plot was revealed, and he couldn't wait to kill others. The so-called wrong step is a wrong step... It's just a pity for Youzheng's talent!"

Fang Zida is clear about this matter. Speaking of the inside story of Xu Shuzheng's case, in fact, Xu Shuzheng is indeed to blame.Duan Qirui couldn't be blamed for this matter from beginning to end.But at this time, Duan Qirui took the initiative to mention Xu Shuzheng that day, and Fang Zida's expression was inevitably a little embarrassed. After all, it was because of this matter that Duan Qirui resigned sadly under Fang Zida's pressing, and left the power center to live in seclusion in Baoding .

Regarding Duan Qirui's emotions, Fang Zida said it was not good, and it was not good, so he could only pretend not to hear it.He lowered his head and picked up the teacup to drink water.

Duan Qirui looked at Fang Zida's expression, and immediately smiled: "Shang Ming, this matter is over, and you did nothing wrong that day. To be honest, when the old man came down, he had some complaints against you at first, but these days I'm getting used to living a peaceful life, and I think it's not bad, I don't have to intrigue with others, and I don't have to fight for power. I'm farming at home now. I grow flowers, and I can go to the Zhong Yang Military Academy when I'm free Teaching students, now eating well, sleeping well, and not feeling tired after turning the hoe for a long time, this kind of life is like a fairy. It is all thanks to you, Fang Zhangming."

Fang Zida felt that this was awkward no matter how he listened to it. What is called thanks to him? It sounded like two people in the rivers and lakes had a feud, and one of them was defeated or even seriously injured and fled in embarrassment, and then hid in the deep mountains and old forests to practice martial arts hard.A few years later, when the martial arts is perfect, and then ran out to find the other party, staring at the enemy with a smirk, then gritted his teeth and said something ironic like "this life is hard to repay, and today I will ask for it back together".

"Old Zhi, you are joking... This really makes Zida ashamed..." Fang Zida felt as if there were needles sitting under his buttocks, and his whole body felt uncomfortable. He stood up quickly and bowed to Duan Qirui as a junior. sorry.

"Sit, sit, sit, the old man is such a bad old man, Zhang Ming doesn't need to be so polite." He cheerfully greeted Fang Zida to sit down, and Duan Qirui said indifferently: "Don't think that what the old man said just now is ironic, there are no outsiders here today, just you The two of us are here, so there is no need for this old man to go around in circles like this. Don't worry, what I said just now is from the old man's heart, so Zhang Ming doesn't need to worry too much."

"Old Zhi..." Fang Zida's eyes widened, as if he didn't understand Duan Qirui's words.

Lifting the teapot and pouring water, Duan Qirui said calmly: "Do you know why the old man asked him to contact the Police Department and the Secret Service when he reported the whereabouts of the Revolutionary Party to the old man?"

Although Fang Zida had several answers in his mind, he still shook his head.

Duan Qirui looked into the distance, seemed to be recalling the scene at that time, and sighed after a while: "China has been repeatedly invaded by foreign enemies for a hundred years. , the common people are living in dire straits, and let the other party plunder, the old man is really ashamed as a soldier. After finally waiting for the abdication of the Qing Dynasty and the founding of the Republic of my country, the whole country is united, and with the efforts of the former President Yuan Gong, the power of the whole country is gradually restored. In addition, the European war Outbreak, countries have no time to take care of our country, which has made the country stronger and stronger over the years, which is not easy."

Speaking of this, Duan Qirui glanced at Fang Zida: "The former President Yuan Gong was my old boss and elder brother, and also Zhang Ming's father-in-law. When Yuan Gong was stationed in North Korea in the early years, he led troops to defeat the Japanese army. Xiaozhan supervised and trained the new army, laying the foundation for the new Beiyang. Reforms were promoted during the New Deal in the late Qing Dynasty. During the Revolution of [-], the Qing emperor was forced to abdicate, overthrew the Qing Dynasty in a peaceful way, and unified the country. These actions can be described as a generation of outstanding people, old man After following half my life, the one I admire the most in my life is Mr. Yuan. You are well versed in finances and sharp eyesight, Song Dunchu is unparalleled in organization and resolute in character, and Li Songqing is wise and resolute, Sun Bolan, Wang Pinqing, Tang Jiwu... These people are all dragons and phoenixes among the people. It is the cooperation of all of them that can make the country prosper and achieve the current situation. But if you use your own selfish desires, you can learn from the gang of the Revolutionary Party. If the guy engages in assassinations and conspiracies, causing the country to be in turmoil and the country to fall apart, whoever does this will be a sinner of the country and the nation! Even if the old man is still alive, he will fight him to the death! Liang Yansun was like this back then, The same is true for Xu Youzheng, their death is not a pity..."

Fang Zida listened quietly, and understood Duan Qirui's real purpose for coming to him.As the rift between him and Song Jiaoren became bigger and bigger, a formal confrontation between the two was imminent. Compared with Song Jiaoren, although Fang Zida's position was not as high as Song Jiaoren's, he held military power in his hands, not to mention the change of color If Fang Zida loses to Song Jiaoren in the political competition, once Fang Zida becomes angry and goes to extremes, Song Jiaoren will not be Fang Zida's opponent even if he has three heads and six arms.

Borrowing Xu Shuzheng's story, Duan Qirui expressed his attitude that no matter what form of competition between Fang Zida and Song Jiaoren he would not intervene, but once the bottom line was crossed, Duan Qirui would never stand idly by.

Slowly drank the tea in the cup, Fang Zida smiled lightly: "Mr. Zhi is overwhelmed, and Mr. Zhi also knows that Zida returned from Europe. The constitutional system in Western countries has been implemented for a hundred years. Zida felt the same way when he was in Europe. The so-called politics naturally has political rules of the game, what can be done and what can't be done, Zida is very clear in his heart. Just like Liang Yansun's attempt to change the country's system, Xu Youzheng used a knife to kill people or even silence him. This has seriously violated the law. The Republic of China Since the founding of the country, all aspects of laws have been enacted under the rule of the first president, and now we are implementing a constitutional system. Whoever has the guts to touch these will be subject to the most severe trial and punishment. Except, isn’t there an old saying in China? A prince who breaks the law is as guilty as the common people. In Zida’s view, the same is true for the president who breaks the law, let alone others?”

"Okay!" Duan Qirui's eyes lit up, and he clapped his hands in praise: "Since Zhang Ming has such an idea, it means that this old man is too worried. This old man knows that Zhang Ming is busy with work, but he made this trip specially. I feel really sorry for this old man. Come on." Come, I will replace wine with tea, and toast for what Zhang Ming said!"

"Mr. Zhi, you are too polite. You are a senior, and you are now a presidential councilor. You have rich experience and knowledge. It is only natural for juniors to come to be taught." Fang Zida quickly picked up the teacup and said modestly.

Then, Duan Qirui stopped mentioning these things, and instead asked about the situation of the European War.Fang Zida didn't hide anything, and told him some inside stories that outsiders didn't know.As the former Minister of National Defense, Duan Qirui's military vision is far stronger than Fang Zida's. After listening to Fang Zida's words, he took the initiative to raise some points of attention. Much stronger than Duan Zhigui.

After that, following the European Fang Zida, he talked about the situation of the Russian Empire and told Duan Qirui the plan of the Central Bank of the Russian Empire.After learning about this, Duan Qirui was stunned for a moment, and then applauded. He strongly supported Fang Zida's plan, and also suggested to support the orthodox government of the Russian Empire to start a war with the Soviets. According to him, old men are not good things. In the Manchu Qing Dynasty, the old Maozi often bullied the Chinese people, and now the more happy they are, the better it is for China. A "dung green".

The two chatted all morning, and Duan Qirui took the initiative to invite Fang Zida to have dinner together at noon.Of course, it wouldn't be delicacies from mountains and seas. Except for a piece of bacon, the other dishes on the table were vegetables grown by Duan Qirui himself.Although the meal was very simple, Fang Zida's appetite was great, and he praised the fragrant rice. Duan Qirui heard that the salary was very high, and when Fang Zida left, he went to pick a large basket of vegetables for him to take back. It is said that it is also a taste for nieces and grandnieces at home. (To be continued.)