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Chapter 153: More Powerful Than My Wife (2)
Yuan Shikai said: "On the negotiating table."You will be negotiating with the Japanese at the negotiating table. You will be the chief negotiator, and your old partner Cao Rulin will be the deputy negotiator.I don't dare to ask too much of you two living treasures, you just have to tell me a leisurely and poetic oriental charm, talk about a unique flavor.

Lu Zhengxiang was fascinated: President, I really like this job.

07 The Japanese cry

China and Japan have entered the negotiation stage on "Article 21".

The first is the issue of negotiating manpower.The Chinese government insists on forming a five-person group, with five people from China and five from Japan, and you can play basketball when you are tired of talking.

The Japanese side expressed strong dissatisfaction and asked for up to three people to attend, the minister, the foreign minister, and a secretary.The Japanese demanded absolute secret negotiations and were not willing to make public.

If you don't want to make public, you can't do it, the Chinese are very happy to make public.As a result, the two sides went back and forth several times in order to make publicity, and finally the Japanese won.

Next comes the pace of negotiation.The Japanese say: According to the process of working five days a week, how about talking once a day, five days a week?
Lu Zhengxiang flatly refused: Why are you in such a hurry?Negotiations, there is no need to rush this matter, as the saying goes, you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry.Just talk about it once a week, talk about it once, take a break for six days, life is short, why not have fun while you can?

The Japanese were furious and strongly demanded that five days a week, Lu Zhengxiang played his sticky features, neither in a hurry nor annoyed, he insisted on talking only once a week.The final result was to add up the demands of both parties and divide by two. After one plus five, dividing by two equals three, and we decided to talk three times a week.Each time we talked for two hours, the time was set from four to six in the afternoon.

Finally started talking.When the time came, Japanese Minister Hikimashi couldn't wait to enter the venue, sat in his seat and waited.Waited and waited, waited and waited, finally Lu Zhengxiang and Cao Rulin arrived. These two living treasures entered the room and took their seats. First, Lu Zhengxiang delivered an enthusiastic speech.After finishing his speech, Lu Zhengxiang waved his hand: Serve tea!
Hikiichi: Serving tea?

Lu Zhengxiang: That's right, Mr. Minister, you heard it right. Haven't you heard the ancients say: On a cold night, guests come to tea for wine, and the bamboo stove soup is boiling, and the fire is just red, singing to get drunk and masturbating, and the local accent remains unchanged.Tea is also extensive and profound in Japan. Don’t you hear that there is a Japanese song in "Hundreds of Tea Ceremonies" by Master Rikyu: If there is a kettle, the tea ceremony is enough, and it is foolish to indulge in props.

Cao Rulin also said with deep emotion on the side: What President Lu said is very true. Don’t you hear that floating life is like tea, and breaking obsessions is like lotus. You must stop haste and use patience before you can move steadily and go far.

The Japanese envoy slowly lowered his head to the table and wept.

He couldn't help crying, because he was a hand at China and knew that when the two sides met, tea was served first, which is a unique oriental etiquette. As a minister, he couldn't be rude.

But if Lu Zhengxiang was allowed to drink tea so leisurely, the two hours of negotiating time would be consumed by this fellow.

08 Serious Leaks
When Lu Zhengxiang was negotiating with the Japanese, most of the time in each round was spent on tasting tea, which made the Japanese miserable.Although he is angry, he can't get angry, because Lu Zhengxiang is really not playing tricks, he is such a sticky person by nature, he is sticky and whimpering in everything, even if you kill him, you can't change his character.

While Lu Zhengxiang was sipping tea leisurely, a strange man came out from the presidential palace, with a beard all over his face, wearing a suit and apron, covered in soot, he looked like a worker, but he was holding a briefcase, and he was a little Like decent public servants.He wandered wildly in the north, south, east, and west of Beijing, and then came to the American embassy. When he entered the door, he asked for the American ambassador to China, Reinsch.

Rui Enshi came out and asked: Hello, what kind of monster are you?

The visitor pulled off his beard and greeted Rui Enshi enthusiastically: Hi, Lao Rui, I am Gu Weijun, Gu Weijun, English Secretary of the State Council of the Chinese government, take a good look at me.

Rui Enshi said: I know you are Gu Weijun, but why do you dress up so weirdly?
Gu Weijun said: That's how it is, today is Halloween in China, um, you know how to dress up.

Rui Enshi asked: Xiao Gu, is your China conducting secret negotiations with Japan?
Gu Weijun jumped up: Who leaked this?It's really outrageous, how could such a confidential matter be leaked?Lao Rui, look at us Chinese, we really have no way to manage it, even "Article 21" has been leaked to you, how can we do it like this?It won't work like this.

Rui Enshi asked in bewilderment: What is "21 Articles"?
Gu Weijun said seriously: "Lao Rui, although we are friends, I am a specially trained diplomat. I must never tell you. The "21 Articles" are divided into four in Shandong, seven in Nanman and Dongmeng, and two in Hanyeping Company." Article... No matter how much you ask me, I will never tell you, if you don't believe me, just ask.

Rui Enshi: I really didn't ask you...you said it yourself.

Gu Weijun: Hahaha, Lao Rui, you can't fool me.You pretend not to ask me, but you are actually talking around, trying to lure me to say it. Is the first one proposed by the Japanese to let China recognize Japan’s acceptance of all the rights and interests of Germany in Shandong? Is the second one about Shandong Province or the coastal areas? All the land and islands in the zone, no matter what the name is, shall not be leased to other countries. Isn't the third article...

In this way, Gu Weijun recited all the "21 Articles" in one breath, and then looked at American Minister Rui Enshi with expectant eyes.

Rui Enshi scratched and shook his head: Xiao Gu, I really didn't ask you, why did you say so much?

You are so thoughtless... Gu Weijun was furious, put on his coat and fake beard, rushed out to the British embassy, ​​and looked for the British ambassador to China, Zhu Erdian.After the meeting, Gu Weijun warned Zhu Erdian sternly: Zhu Erdian, I know that you, the UK, are trying to find out the details of "Article 21". Japan accepts all the rights and interests of Germany in Shandong, and it is impossible to tell you that the second is all land and islands in Shandong Province or the coastal areas. ...recited again in one breath.

When Gu Weijun resolutely refused to tell, Zhu Erdian picked up a pencil, buried his head in writing on the table, and handed it to Gu Weijun after finishing writing: Xiao Gu, is this the "21 points" that the Japanese proposed to you?
Gu Weijun took a look and was shocked: Leak, leak, this is a serious leak, the ability of you Brits to collect information is really shocking.

09 is more traitorous than "Article 21"
After many years, Gu Weijun recalled the "21" incident and said:
The 21 articles proposed by Japan this time are all-encompassing and collective, with influence ranging from Northeast China, Inner Mongolia to Fujian and Zhejiang, powers ranging from building railways, mining to opening commercial ports, and inland mixed settlements. The fifth item even requires government agencies to set up Japanese consultants. The two countries use the same armament, the police are trained by Japan, the elementary schools use Japanese teachers, and the Japanese monks go to the interior to preach. All these harsh conditions, I want to use the pressure of thunder to make me surrender.If you let him do what you want, you can directly perish the country.Fortunately, our government has worked together and worked together internally and externally to achieve this result, which is also a blessing for the country.People in the world don't realize that they confuse the 21 conditions of humiliating the country. If they have all been recognized at the meeting, they don't know that the fifth item of the 21 clauses not only humiliates the country, but also has the possibility of subjugation, and has been resolutely withdrawn. less than ten.People in the world don't look into the content of this negotiation, spread falsehoods and miss the truth.

Gu Weijun said here that the "21 Articles" proposed by the Japanese are basically equivalent to not signing.But the people basically think that you just signed it, which makes the parties extremely depressed.

So, what exactly are the "21 Articles" that make such a nonsense?
Husband "21 articles", a total of 21 articles on the fifth day.

The first issue is about the Shandong issue, with a total of four articles:

1.China recognizes Japan's acceptance of all German rights in Shandong.

2.All land and islands in Shandong Province or in the coastal areas, no matter what the name is, shall not be leased to other countries.

3.The railway connecting Jiaoji Line from Yantai or Longkou was built by Japan.

4.Open the major cities in Shandong Province as soon as possible as commercial ports for foreigners to live and trade.

The second issue is about matters concerning South Manchuria and Eastern Mongolia (that is, Inner Mongolia at that time), with a total of seven items:

1.The concession period of Lushun and Dalian and the duration of the two railways of Nanman and Anfeng were extended to 99 years.

2.The Japanese can lease land in South Manchuria and Eastern Mongolia for industry, commerce and farming.

3.The Japanese can freely live, travel and operate industries and businesses in South Manchuria and Eastern Mongolia.

4.The Japanese obtained mineral mining rights in South Manchuria and Eastern Mongolia.

5.In Southern Manchuria and Eastern Mongolia, when it is desired to allow people from other countries to build railways, or to borrow money from other countries for the construction of railways, and to use various taxes in Southern Manchuria and Eastern Mongolia as mortgages for loans, the Chinese government must first obtain the consent of the Japanese government. handle.

6.If the Chinese government hires political, financial, or military advisers or teachers in South Manchuria and Eastern Mongolia, it must consult with the Japanese government first.

7.Entrust the management and operation of the Jilin-Changchun (Jilin-Changchun) Railway to the Japanese government for a period of 99 years.

The third issue is about Hanyeping Company, and there are two articles in total:
1.The two countries agreed that in the future, Hanyeping Company will be used as a joint venture. Without the consent of the Japanese government, China and the company shall not dispose of all the rights and industries to which the company belongs.

2.All mines near the mines belonging to Han Yeping Company are not allowed to be mined by outsiders without the company's consent. No matter what directly or indirectly affects the company's actions, the company's consent must be obtained first.

There is only one item in the fourth issue, which is the one that made Yuan Shikai exclaim, "Little Japan wants to destroy China":
All harbors and islands along the coast of China shall not be transferred or leased to other countries.

The fifth issue is even more fierce, and it has never been compromised by Chinese diplomats. There are seven items in total:
1.The Chinese central government must hire powerful Japanese to act as advisers in various aspects such as politics, finance, and military affairs.

2.The hospitals, monasteries, schools, etc. established by Japan in mainland China are all allowed by China to have land ownership.

3.Japan and China should jointly run the police in the necessary places, or employ a majority of Japanese in the police offices of these places, so as to improve the Chinese police organization.

4.More than half of the ordnance needed in China must be purchased by Japan, or a Sino-Japanese joint ordnance factory should be established in China, Japanese technicians should be employed, and Japanese materials should be purchased.

5.The construction rights of the railways connecting Wuchang, Jiujiang and Nanchang, and the railways from Nanchang to Hangzhou, and from Nanchang to Chaozhou were transferred to Japan.

6.Fujian Province is planning to build railways, mines, and rectify Haikou and shipyards. If foreign capital is needed, it must first negotiate with Japan.

7.The Japanese have the right to preach in China.

The above is the full text of "Article 21".These provisions were all murderous and extremely harsh, but Yuan Shikai insisted on taking the matter lightly and dissolving it invisible.

But if you say that, some people will object. If Yuan Shikai did not sign the "Article 21", why do people in the country accuse Yuan Shikai of betraying the country?

This, this... This accusation against Yuan Shikai is because in Tokyo, someone put forward the "Eleven Points" that are more ruthless than the "21 Articles". Unhesitatingly put the shit bowl on Yuan Shikai's head, which eventually led to Yuan Shikai's innocence and infamy for thousands of years.

Who is so foolish?
10 Mr. Sun Wen's "Eleven Points"

In order to solve the "21" crisis, Yuan Shikai ordered Gu Weijun to sneak into the British and American embassies with Yizhuang, and at the same time sent Cai Tingqian to leak the news to the British reporter Duanna on February 1915, 2.Duan Na and Yuan Shikai's political adviser Morrison sent the full text of "Article 11" to The Times and British Minister Zhu Erdian.

It is said that there should be a period of time between leak and disclosure.

but none.Just on February 2, in Tokyo, more than a thousand Chinese students studying in Japan gathered in the rain to protest the "11 Articles" proposed by the Japanese government.

Two weeks later, on February 2, Chen Jiongming, Huang Xing, Li Liejun, Bai Wenwei, and Niu Yongjian, who were in exile in Japan, issued a telegram calling for the suspension of the revolution and unanimously speaking.

Three days later, Sun Wen, leader of the Chinese Revolutionary Party, delivered a speech.Abbreviated as:
In Nanjing, my younger brother first removed the ban on party associations, and learned that he was free to establish parties and associations.And he was dismissed and returned to Guangdong, thinking that Guangdong is the most developed province in Hongmen, so he thought of starting from my Guangdong, making it a case, free and open, as a way to improve and progress.Hu Hanmin of Shang, Hu Da agrees.The younger brother then instructed Huang Sande to submit an application, and his joint name with Huang was Chen Shaobai of the Department of Foreign Affairs, and Shi Guyu, the supervisor of the Taxation Office, and the staff of Bihu.But at the right time, Chen Jiongming was the commander of the army, held military power, and was determined to deal with the bandits, but he was also jealous of the party and tried his best to prevent it.Hu can't take his intention by force, but the younger brother's purpose can't be achieved.Chen Jiongming should be blamed for this matter. Secondly, Hu Hanmin, as the governor, was unable to control Chen and was obstructed. It is not without fault.

Sun Wen's speech is very interesting.To put it simply, Chen Jiongming clearly opposed "Article 21", while Sun Wen accused: Chen Jiongming is a big villain, he is jealous of the Jianghu brothers.Don't hang out with him, there is no way out with him.

It seems that nothing has been said.

Will talk about it soon.

It is said that after Chinese students studying in Japan braved the rain to protest "Article 21", Japanese newspapers were very dissatisfied and accused Sun Wen's Chinese Revolutionary Party of being behind the scenes.

In this regard, Sun Wen explicitly denied.

The most violent party member, Dai Jitao, was ordered by Sun Wen to deliver a public speech, briefly saying:
... There are individuals who take part in activities solely for certain interests ... but not as members of the revolution.The purpose of spreading such rumors at the legation is to tarnish the reputation of the Revolutionary Party and embarrass the Revolutionary Party...

Dai Jitao's speech is thought-provoking. What he meant was that it is shameful to oppose "Article 21." It is really embarrassing for the Chinese Revolutionary Party to say that it opposes "Article 21."The "someone" mentioned by Dai Jitao refers to Chen Jiongming, Huang Xing, etc., and accusing them of opposing "Article 21" has other motives.

What is the picture?

Not too clear, Dai Jitao doesn't explain, because he thinks you understand.Just two weeks after his public speech, Mr. Sun Wen sent a letter to Koike Zhangzo, director of the Political Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, proposing the "Eleven Articles" of the draft Sino-Japanese alliance.

So, what are Mr. Sun Wen's "Eleven Points" about?

The "Eleven Articles" refers to the "Sino-Japanese Covenant" signed by Sun Wen and Chen Qimei with Manchurian Railway Co., Ltd. on February 1915, 2. It is referred to as "Eleven Articles" in history, and the contents are as follows:

1.China and Japan support each other. If other countries have important diplomatic affairs in East Asia, the two countries should notify each other in advance.

2.In order to facilitate the coordinated operations between China and Japan, the weapons and ammunition used by China should adopt the same standard as that of Japan.

3.If the Chinese army and navy recruit foreigners, they should first hire Japanese soldiers.

4.When the Chinese central and local governments hire foreigners, they should first hire Japanese.

5.For the coordinated development of the Chinese and Japanese economies, the China-Japan Bank was established and branches were established throughout China.

6.China operates mines, railways, and shipping. If it cooperates with foreign countries, Japan should be considered first.

7.Japan helps China improve its bad governance.

8.Japan helps China reorganize its armaments and build a sound country.

9.Japan sponsored China to amend treaties, customs independence, and abolish consular jurisdiction.

10.The above-mentioned contents shall not be concluded with other countries without the consent of the diplomatic authorities of the two countries and the signatories of this treaty.

11.This covenant is valid for ten years.

On page 343 of "The Complete Biography of Yuan Shikai" written by Mr. Wang Zhonghe:
After the signing of the covenant, Manchurian Railway provided more than 30 yuan to Sun (Wen).Sun's approach aroused strong resentment within the revolutionary party, and some people called him "China's Li Wanyong" (Li is a North Korean traitor who demanded merger with Japan, original note).

Sun Wen was worried that Yuan Shikai would really accept the "21 Articles," and that he would lose value in the eyes of the Japanese, so he couldn't wait to send his "Ten Articles" through his old friend Quan Yangyi on March 1915, 3. One article" was conveyed to Koike Zhangzo, director of the Political Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.In the letter, Sun Wen expressed his satisfaction that his "Eleven Points" were basically the same as the "14 Points" proposed by the Japanese government, and also said that Yuan Shikai would not have sincerity for the cooperation between China and Japan in order to show loyalty to the Japanese government.If Japan helps him to overthrow Yuan Shikai and take over the highest political power in China, he promised to give Japan more favorable benefits than "Article 21".

11 This side of Tokyo is a bit chaotic
Mr. Wang Zhonghe also said in his "The Complete Biography of Yuan Shikai" on page 342:

On May 1914, 5, Sun Wen wrote to Prime Minister Okuma and made a verbal promise similar to the "11 Articles". However, Okuma believed that Sun was in the opposition, so he did not pay much attention to the empty check he wrote.Copies of Sun's two letters were made public by the Japanese in 21.

These Japanese are really outrageous. They actually emptied out all these embarrassing things about Mr. Sun Wen. What do they want to do?
What the Japanese want to do is the business of the Japanese, and we don't care about it.Continue to talk about Mr. Sun Wen.Yuan Shikai did not sign the "Article 21", but he still bears the infamy for thousands of years. It can be seen that such a thing as betraying national interests is really unacceptable.That being the case, why bother Mr. Sun with such a method?What is the purpose?
Mr. Wang Zhonghe explained:

Sun's series of plans are all in exchange for national interests, and he wants to use imperialism to prop him up to power.Perhaps very few people knew about this incident, and perhaps because it did not become a fact, it was gradually forgotten by people. In the future, the Kuomintang authorities will no longer mention this period of history in line with the principle of taboo.However, these measures of Sun were criticized by the people at that time.

We don't care what people at the time commented on.Let’s talk about ourselves first. The first thing we need to educate our children is to recognize right from wrong and know how to judge a person.A man is what he does.When we fall down, we can't take the opportunity to grab the person who helped us up and bite back. Similarly, we can't hug the robber and call him father. It doesn't matter whether he recognizes you or not.

(End of this chapter)