Republic of China: Guandong Ginseng King

Chapter 483 Chen Yunzhe is transferred to Heilongjiang Province

The Spring Festival should be a good time to visit relatives and friends and hold banquets and parties.

But this year every family is very low-key, no banquets are held, relatives and friends just meet and chat about family matters, no one wants to cause any trouble during this special period.

This is not bad. It reduces the workload and allows me to spend more time with my family.

On the 16th day of the first lunar month, the Japanese ambassador to Beijing, Ijuin, presented to the Qing court the so-called six unsolved cases concerning the three northeastern provinces, one of which was the so-called Jiandao.

Liang Dunyan, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Qing Dynasty, negotiated with Ijuin twice in succession, and finally Japan was forced to recognize that Yanji was the territory of the Qing Dynasty.

On the 19th day of the first lunar month, the imperial court officially issued an edict, transferring Xu Shichang, the governor-general of the three northeastern provinces, to the position of Minister of Posts and Communications.

Xi Liang, the Governor-General of Yunnan and Guizhou, was appointed as the Imperial Commissioner and transferred to be the Governor-General of the Three Northeastern Provinces to supervise the affairs of the generals in the three provinces.

Before Xiliang arrived in Fengtian, Xu Shichang continued to perform the duties of governor.

Upon hearing the news, Qu Shaoyang sent someone with a large amount of gold, silver and treasures to Fengtian and delivered them to Xu's house.

It is normal to have ups and downs in the officialdom. Although Xu Shichang is no longer a provincial governor, his foundation is still there and he will be valued by the court in the future.

Qu Shaoyang has always been sincere in his dealings with others and would never avoid someone just because they are temporarily frustrated.

As the saying goes, it is easier to add icing on the cake than to provide timely assistance. A relationship that can be maintained for a long time is more solid.

Xu Shichang was deeply moved when he received the gift and letter from Qu Shaoyang, and he wrote a reply.

The letter reminded Qu Shaoyang that the current situation was unclear and he should not seek attention too much. He should just stay honestly in his post as the governor of Jilin. Stability was more important than anything else.

During the Chinese New Year, Zhang Tianzhi returned to Beijing and Tianjin. Through a series of operations, he spent a lot of money like water to smooth relations and finally got results.

At the end of the first month of the year, the imperial court issued an edict promoting Chen Yunzhe to the position of Governor of Heilongjiang Province.

Zhang Tianzhi served as the commander of the Beiyang Fifth Regiment, and concurrently as military counselor of Zhili and Shandong, stationed in Shandong.

Chen Yunhan succeeded Zhang Tianzhi as the commander of the Fengtian New Army and assistant director of Fengtian military affairs.

The post of governor of the Eastern Military Preparations Circuit was taken over by Shen Chengjun, the co-governor of the Phoenix Hall, and the post of garrison commander of the Eastern Circuit was taken over by Zhao Zhengguo, the garrison commander of Andong.

Shen Chengjun and Chen Yunzhe are close personal friends, and Shen Chengjun's daughter has just been engaged to Chen Yanchuan, so the two families are considered in-laws.

As for Zhao Zhengguo, there is no need to mention him. He is Chen Yunhan's senior brother and the backbone of the Dingbian Army.

In other words, although the Chen brothers have left Dongbiandao, the actual control of Dongbiandao is still in the hands of Qu Shaoyang.

Therefore, Qu Shaoyang was very satisfied with the result.

As for Qu Shaoyang himself, just as Xu Shichang said, it would be better for him to stay in his position as the governor of Jilin peacefully and not be greedy for too much for the time being.

On the morning of the sixth day of February, Meng Lanxin suddenly went into labor. After being rushed to the hospital and after a lot of effort, she finally gave birth to a boy.

When little Fourteen was born, Qu Shaoyang named him Zhenchang.

Meng Lanxin was not young anymore, and she had a hard time carrying and giving birth to this baby. She stayed in the hospital for three days and was then taken back home to recuperate after the baby was born.

On the tenth day of February, the Japanese envoy Ijuin held the third negotiation with the Qing government's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Although Japan recognized that the Yanbian area belonged to the Qing Dynasty, it demanded that Longjing, Juzijie, Toudaogou, Baicaogou, Shangquanping and Tongfo Temple be opened as trading areas.

Japan established a consulate in Longjing and branch consulates in other places, and had consular jurisdiction.

It also required that Japanese police stations and police stations be set up in Yanbian areas other than the above six places to specifically handle "Korean overseas Chinese affairs."

After learning the news, Qu Shaoyang immediately contacted Wu Luzhen, the assistant military officer of Yanji, and jointly submitted a memorial to the court, stating the various actions of the Japanese in the Yanbian area and firmly disagreeing with the demands put forward by Ijuin.

On February 27, Foreign Ministry Councillor Cao Rulin held the fourth round of negotiations with the Japanese envoy Ijuin.

It reiterated that "Yanji is the inherent territory of the Qing Dynasty. The evidence is conclusive and beyond doubt, as evidenced by historical records and maps."

"The people of Yuekan have long been subject to my laws and are my subjects. The precedent is in place. My people are judged by me, and it is legitimate and reasonable."

The Qing government suggested that the issue of the Yanbian area be submitted to the Hague Peace Conference for arbitration.

At the end of February, Chen Yunzhe, who had just handed over the affairs of the Eastern Circuit, took his wife, two concubines, five children, and dozens of entourage and guards, and took a train to Qiqihar to take up his post, passing through Jilin City on the way.

Qu Shaoyang and his wife Chen Xiuyun brought their children to the station to greet them in person.

"Dad, Mom, Aunt Zhao, Aunt Li, you have worked hard along the way."

Chen Yanchuan graduated from high school last year and is currently studying at Jilin Industrial School and is preparing to study abroad.

During the Chinese New Year, he went back to Andong to visit his parents and just happened to have arranged his marriage. He rushed back after the New Year to continue his studies.

"Hello, uncle, aunt, and two aunts." Chen Jingya also came forward to pay her respects.

This girl graduated from high school this year and has not yet decided which school to attend next.

Chen Xiuyun and Qu Shaoyang wanted her to study medicine, but she refused and insisted on going to the Military Academy with Zhenwu.

Not to mention these days, even after a few years, I haven't heard of the Military Academy recruiting female students, so Qu Shaoyang and his wife naturally refused.

Later, Chen Xiuyun suggested that her niece attend a normal school, which she is still considering.

"Uncle, aunt, cousin, long time no see."

Zhenwu led his younger brothers and sisters forward and greeted Chen Yunzhe's family warmly.

"Hey, long time no see, the kids have grown up so much now.

Yanbin, Yanhui, Yanpei, Jingan, Jinghe, come over and meet your aunt, uncle, and cousins."

Chen Yunzhe currently has four sons and two daughters. The eldest son Yanchuan, the second son Yanbin, and the third son Yanhui were all born to Shen Lizhen. The fourth son Yanpei and daughters Jing'an and Jinghe were born to concubines.

Chen Xiuyun looked at her nephews and nieces and loved them very much.

"Okay, okay, look at how attractive these are.

Come on, go home with your aunt. This time, stay a little longer and let your aunt take good care of you."

The train station was crowded and too chaotic to be suitable for casual conversation, so after everyone greeted each other, they hurriedly got on the carriage and headed for Qu's house.

In the governor's mansion, Yang Chunhong, Lin Yuhuan, and a few other children, as well as the servants, were waiting.

Upon hearing that the master and his wife had entered the house, the two of them immediately took the children out to greet them.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, everyone sat down in the front hall to chat.

Chen Xiuyun and Shen Lizhen hadn't seen each other for several years. When the two sisters-in-law met, they naturally had a lot to talk about.

Chen Xiuyun had to ask about her parents' situation. Chen Yunzhe had been transferred to Heilongjiang, and she didn't know how Doctor Chen and his wife were settled.

"Our parents are in good health, and our father can eat two big bowls of rice in one meal.

But they are all old, and Anton is so far away from Qiqihar that I really don't dare to bother them.

Originally, when my parents said they were going back to their hometown in Kuandian, we were worried.

Later, we discussed with the second son and his wife, and decided that our parents would stay in Andong for the time being, and after the second son and his family were settled in Fengtian, we would bring them to Fengtian. "It is only natural that the eldest son should take care of his parents in their old age, and Doctor Chen and his wife have been living with Chen Yunzhe and his family all these years.

But Qiqihar is too far away, even if there is a train. Doctor Chen and his colleagues are too old to bear the hassle.

So the two brothers discussed and decided that when the weather got warmer and it was more convenient to go out, they would bring Doctor Chen and his wife to Fengtian, and have Chen Yunhan and his wife take care of them.

Chen Xiuyun nodded when she heard this, but did not express any opinion.

Since there are so many brothers in the Chen family, it is impossible for everyone to become an official, so there will always be some who stay behind in their hometown.

Doctor Chen and his wife can just live out their days in their hometown, while brothers Chen Yunzhe and Chen Yunhan can work as officials outside and bring honor to the family.

Unfortunately, the Chen family only has these two brothers, and both of them hold official positions, which makes things difficult.

Logically speaking under this situation, Shen Lizhen and He Qingzhu should have accompanied Doctor Chen and his wife back to their hometown to serve their parents-in-law, while Chen Yunzhe would have taken his son and concubine to take up the post.

But Chen Yunzhe's two concubines looked very honest and probably didn't have much ability. They might not be able to manage the affairs of the Governor's Mansion, and might even cause trouble for Chen Yunzhe.

Therefore, letting Doctor Chen and his wife follow their second son to Fengtian is the best solution at the moment.

As a married daughter, Chen Xiuyun cannot help her family at all, so she cannot naturally make decisions.

Chen Xiuyun and Shen Lizhen were chatting enthusiastically. Yang Chunhong and Lin Yuhuan saw that they couldn't ignore Chen Yunzhe's two concubines, so they took the initiative to go over and chat with them.

It should be said that none of Qu Shaoyang's wives and concubines are simple characters, and each of them is suitable to be the mistress of the house.

In comparison, Chen Yunzhe's two concubines are far inferior.

Of course, being honest has its advantages. At least it brings peace to the family and reduces conflicts among wives and concubines.

When his elder brother-in-law and his family arrived, Qu Shaoyang had to give them a warm welcome and set up a sumptuous banquet in the house to entertain everyone in the Chen family.

Qu Shaoyang accompanied Chen Yunzhe to drink some wine. After the banquet, the two went to the study and chatted for a long time.

Chen Yunzhe was not very familiar with Heilongjiang Province, so he had to ask Qu Shaoyang for advice.

Jilin and Heilongjiang are adjacent to each other. The two provinces have similar cultural customs and various affairs are not much different.

Qu Shaoyang had a good relationship with the former governor Cheng Dequan, and was also very familiar with some things in Heilongjiang Province, so he told Chen Yunzhe about it.

"The most important task for Heilongjiang Province right now is to develop the economy.

The population there is still too small, the land is vast and sparsely populated, and there are so many wastelands that no one cultivates, which is a pity.

After my eldest brother takes office, you can start with farming, recruiting refugees, etc., first develop the population, and then vigorously develop industry. "

Population is the cornerstone of development. If we can’t even develop our population, what else can we do?
Even if Heilongjiang Province has a lot of resources, if no one develops them, wouldn’t it be useless?

"Another reason is to guard against the Russians.

They have always coveted our Northeast and have never given up.

When Governor Cheng was in office, he signed a lot of contracts with the Russians. After you get there, it will probably take some time to sort them out and try your best to gain your rights.

We should take back what we can, and even if we can’t, we should try to get a joint venture, so that the Russians can’t monopolize the profits.”

Since the Boxer Rebellion, the Russians have gradually developed their power in Heilongjiang Province, and now they cannot be underestimated. This is a reality that Chen Yunzhe has to face after taking office.

It is a big challenge to strive for our rights as much as possible without causing too much conflict with the Russians.

"However, I heard that Russia is also facing many conflicts right now, and there may be earth-shaking changes one day.

You and I must remain vigilant at all times, and once the right opportunity arises, we must strive to drive the Russians away, regain the right of way, and the Tumen River estuary.”

There are not many years left before the October Revolution in Russia. Now they must seize the time to accumulate strength in order to cope with the major changes in the situation in the future.

"By the way, big brother, let me recommend you a capable person, Wang Minyuan.

Originally he was the director of the Police School here, and now he works as an assistant in the Civil Affairs Department of the provincial government.

This person is extraordinary. He is extremely talented and impartial in enforcing the law. He is known as the Iron-faced Man.

It took me a lot of effort to get him out of retirement. Look at the police affairs in Jilin City, he manages them in perfect order. He is quite impressive.

This is because my elder brother is here, and I have to help him no matter what. If it were someone else, I would not be willing to do so. "Qu Shaoyang said with a smile.

When Chen Yunzhe heard this, his eyes widened immediately, "Hey, I know the person you are talking about.

He passed the imperial examination and studied at Fengtian Academy. He passed the imperial examination and became a government stipend student in the same year as me.

But when I went to study at Fengtian Academy, he had already left.

Later I heard that he had to give up Confucianism and study medicine because his parents were old and his family was poor.

This man is a man of great talent. I have heard many of his poems and read his articles in the academy.

I never thought you would invite him to work in Jilin Province."

Upon hearing this, Qu Shaoyang smiled with great pride. He had spent a lot of effort to find the person and invited him to Jilin City to help run the Jilin Provincial Police School.

I have to say that this person is really capable. He was transferred to the Civil Affairs Department last year and is responsible for land surveying, taxation and other related matters. He has done an excellent job.

"That's it, I'll invite Min Yuan to my house tomorrow, introduce you two to each other, and then ask for his opinion.

If he is willing to help you, I can only reluctantly give up. "

Chen Yunzhe is Qu Shaoyang's uncle. They have been friends for so many years. If Chen Yunzhe has any problems, Qu Shaoyang will naturally help him.

"Also, Lord He, the Heilongjiang Province envoy, is Zhenbang's father-in-law. When you get there, you can consult him if you have any questions."

When Chen Yunzhe first arrived in Heilongjiang Province, everything must have been difficult. With a few more helpers, he could quickly turn the situation around.

"Brother-in-law, we are family, and we have been friends for so many years, so I won't say anything nonsense.

No matter what happens to you in the future, your second brother, I, and the kids at home will definitely do our best to help you, even if it means going through fire and water. "

Chen Yunzhe patted Qu Shaoyang's shoulder excitedly, and everything was said without words.

The uncle and the lady chatted in the study until late at night, then went back to rest.

The next morning, Qu Shaoyang invited Wang Minyuan to his house to meet Chen Yunzhe.

These two men passed the imperial examination in the same year and both studied at Fengtian Academy, so they must be related.

Qu Shaoyang was grateful to Wang Minyuan for his help.

When Wang Minyuan opened a pharmacy in Lushun, the business was bad due to the influx of Western doctors and it soon closed.

Later, he went to work at Nanjin Academy, but because he was dissatisfied with the Japanese slave education, he resigned in anger and lived in poverty.

If Qu Shaoyang had not sent people to invite him several times, treated him with great courtesy, and entrusted him with important tasks, how could he be where he is today?

Therefore, when Wang Minyuan learned that Qu Shaoyang wanted him to go to Heilongjiang Province to assist Chen Yunzhe, he agreed without saying a word.

(End of this chapter)