The Republic is so violent

Chapter 173: Two skins of the world (1)
01 The world is full of variables

On January 1916, 1, Cai E led his army to Guizhou and sent a telegram to Liu Xianshi, the Guizhou guard, ordering him to raise troops immediately.

Speaking of Liu Xianshi, he was originally a local rich man in Guizhou with a wealthy family.In the chaotic times of the late Qing Dynasty, he led the children of the family to organize group training to maintain the village.At the same time, the best among the children are sent out to study.This learning was messed up. Liu Xianshi's nephew, Wang Boqun, learned himself to be the Junxian School and became a member of the National Assembly.And Liu Xianshi's other nephew, Wang Wenhua, was even more ruthless, and taught himself to be a revolutionary party.

Wang Wenhua returned from his studies and strongly demanded to take over the military power.As far as Liu Xianshi is concerned, although Wang Wenhua is a revolutionary party, he is his nephew after all. If the military power is not given to the nephew, who will it be?It can only be handed over to him.

After that, a strange situation appeared in Guizhou. The Junxian faction belonged to Liu Xian's family, and the Revolutionary Party also belonged to Liu Xian's family. Whenever major state affairs were discussed, there was bound to be a fight at the family dinner table.Liu Xianshi persuaded this to persuade that, exhausting himself half to death.

After the Revolution of [-], the Guizhou Junxian faction and the Revolutionary Party joined hands to announce the good news of Guizhou's independence.Just after reading the manifesto, there was a rumble of gunfire. It turned out that Yunnan was too small to accommodate the two big men Cai E and Tang Jiyao, so Tang Jiyao simply came to Guizhou to occupy the land.

Tang Jiyao entered Guizhou, snatched the position of governor, and then went on a killing spree.

Regarding this period of history, Liu Liqin and Zhang Mingjin co-edited the book "Twenty Great Faction Warlords in the History of the Republic of China".

... At this time, Guizhou had responded to the Wuchang Uprising and established a military government.Cai E immediately ordered Tang to stop marching, and returned troops to reinforce the Sichuan-Yunnan Army, preparing to attack Hubei.However, under the instigation of the Guizhou constitutionalists, Tang Jiyao raided Guiyang and carried out a massacre of officers and soldiers who did not use it for himself. So far, the people call the foot of Luoluo Mountain a mass grave.On the basis of the bloody suppression, Tang became the governor of Guizhou.He did have meritorious service in the [-] Uprising in Yunnan, but he set a bad precedent in the history of the Republic of China for taking neighboring provinces by force.

Here, the constitutional faction mentioned in the article who instigated Tang Jiyao to raid Guiyang is actually Liu Xianshi's family.But why aren't their names mentioned in the book?
This is because Liu Xianshi's family will appear at the back of the book after a while, and when they appear, they are all positive images, which short-circuit the nerves of the writers, who don't know how to write in order to stabilize their emotions.

The cause of the evasive and evasive words in the history books lies in the confusion of historical views.Only the expression of human nature can completely describe a living person in the view of history, and any inhuman index or definition will make historical figures one-sided.This one-sided description is not only reflected in Liu Xianshi's family, but also in Tang Jiyao.

For example, when Tang Jiyao smeared Guizhou Province with blood and caused the mass grave in Luoshan Mountain, Tang Xiaoling, a descendant of the Tang family, kept explaining to everyone:

...The bandits in Guizhou were in chaos and sent people to Yunnan to ask for help. The first emperor was ordered to take the army of the Northern Expedition to quell the chaos in Guizhou.In a campaign to suppress bandits, more than a thousand bandits were captured and all gathered at the foot of Luoluo Mountain in the suburbs of Guiyang.Someone advocated using machine guns to shoot them all at once, but the emperor thought it was too cruel, and suppressing them with force was not a good strategy in the end.That is to say, among more than a thousand captives, dozens of people with vicious appearance and violent temperament were selected, and they were executed in the meaning of killing chickens and monkeys.This practice of not indiscriminately exercising power is highly praised by people in Guizhou Province.Therefore, after the chaos in Guizhou was settled, the people of Guizhou unanimously retained the former emperor to deal with the aftermath in Guizhou. ("Warlords of the Republic of China")
The Tang family explained here: It is just a beautiful legend that Tang Jiyao smeared Guizhou Province with blood and caused mass graves.The actual situation is like this.In order to prove that Tang Jiyao was not an indiscriminate murderer, the Tang family also said the following thing:

After Yunnan responded to the Revolution of [-], Tang Jiyao undertook the task of attacking the Zatai Yamen. During the charge, the yamen was suddenly swept by machine guns. Fortunately, a guard pushed Tang Jiyao to the ground at once, otherwise he would surely die.Many years later, Tang Jiyao suddenly became nostalgic for the past, and gathered a group of old people from Xinhai to have a banquet at home, and commented on the most dangerous thing in his life. Tang Jiyao said this is the thing.

At that time, there was a township head named Xu Caichen, who looked at Tang Jiyao, hesitated again and again, and finally said loudly: "Excuse me, let me tell you the truth. That day in the Zhitai Yamen, you were shot at with a machine gun." , it's me.

Tang Jiyao was stunned for a while when he heard this, and said: The changes of causes and conditions in the world are so unpredictable.

Tang Jiyao's exclamation broke the universal law of human society: the future is unknowable and full of variables.Today you never know what you will do tomorrow.

02 Don't offend the principal
In short, Tang Jiyao's character may not be as bad as described in some books.But in any case, he snatched the position of the governor of Guizhou, which is bound to make the local political forces in Guizhou very dissatisfied.

At first, letters of complaint flew to Li Yuanhong in Wuchang like a snowflake, but Li Yuanhong was caught in the Beiyang iron siege, and it was inevitable that the problem could not be solved.

Then, the letter of complaint turned around halfway, and flew to the office of Sun Wen of the Nanjing Provisional Government, but Sun Wen was unable to solve this strange problem, so the problem continued to be unresolved.

Finally it was Yuan Shikai's turn to manipulate the world. This guy had a trick. He transferred Cai E to Beijing for reuse, and asked Tang Jiyao to go back to be the governor of Yunnan.Then Tang Jiyao recommended a political force in Guizhou to control Guizhou Province.

The person Tang Jiyao recommended was Liu Xianshi.

At that time, Yuan Shikai saw Liu Xianshi, um, is this person good or not? Why don’t we demote this Liu Xianshi to use... Yuan Shikai appointed Liu Xianshi as the guard of Guizhou, which is considered an enmity with the Liu family.

Appointing Liu Xianshi as an envoy to protect the army, how could there be hatred?
This is because the people in charge of military power in all provinces of the country are appointed as generals. For example, Chen Huan is the general of Sichuan, and Zhang Zuolin is the general of Fengtian.And Liu Xianshi is a head shorter than all the generals, do you think he can hold back his anger?

It's okay to offend Liu Xianshi, but Yuan Shikai was confused and offended a person who must never be offended.

Who is this man?He is Mr. Zhang Pengnian, the principal of Guizhou Nanming School.

In fact, it was Zhang Pengnian who alone dominated the political situation in Guizhou Province, which led to Guizhou Province being transferred to the camp of the National Defense Army, which caused Yuan Shikai a big loss.

But Zhang Pengnian is just a principal, so how could he have such a great ability?

In fact, the principal is only one of Zhang Pengnian's identities. Before that, he had another identity, the chairman of the Guizhou Provincial Council.This status is so arrogant, it makes Principal Zhang very unlucky, suddenly it is like a nightmare, a pear tree crushes begonias, then Yuan Shikai abolished the provincial councils in order to become the emperor, and the chairman Zhang flickered all of a sudden, from a prominent political figure to a poor educator How does this make Principal Zhang not angry?

However, it was said that Principal Zhang was dismissed from the post of speaker, and he was determined to settle Yuan Shikai. At this time, there was a quarrel at the dinner table of Liu Xian's family, the guard of Guizhou.Those who ate at the dinner table at that time were: Liu Xianshi, the military guard, Wang Wenhua, his nephew, and Liu Xianqian, Liu Xianshi's cousin.

Wang Wenhua first picked up his job bowl, quickly poked two mouthfuls, and said: Yuan Shikai went against the grain, reversed the monarchy, and let our republican revolution go to the torch. How can this be tolerated?We should raise troops immediately, join hands with Cai E, and go north to take the two lakes to rule the world.

Liu Xianqian hurriedly picked up his rice bowl, ate a few mouthfuls, and said: "It's not good, your little nephew is lacking in mind again, who is Yuan Shikai?"No. 1 in China, people like you and me are just reckless in front of Yuan Shikai. For the sake of the Liu family's life and the safety of the people in Guizhou Province, we must send troops immediately to repel Cai E, otherwise, once the Beiyang army arrives, Our Liu family will be miserable.

Wang Wenhua was furious: General Cai E's rebellion will inevitably respond from all directions, but you have to fight with everyone. When Yuan Ni is settled down, why do you let our Liu family face the people of Guizhou?

I bother!Liu Xianqian kicked over: No matter big or small, dare to talk to me like that, and it's against you!

Wang Wenhua punched him with a punch: Come on, you don't know the general situation, and you are willing to follow the thief. This kind of elder will disgrace the Liu family, so he will not recognize you!

Liu Xianqian slapped him across the face: I told you not to admit it!
Wang Wenhua smashed his job directly: I just don't recognize it!

Crackling, crackling, Wang Wenhua and Liu Xianqian fought into a ball, tore and rolled under the table, and continued to make fierce fighting sounds.After a while, Liu Xianshi was full and patted his round belly: Our old Liu family, do you want every meal to be so harmonious?Do you want it?
03 A lobbyist speaks lightly but weighs heavily

After the meal, Liu Xianqian went out with a bruised nose and a swollen face. He saw Liu Xianshi's younger brother, Liu Xianzhi, and asked, "Little Zhi, why did you delay eating?"How nice of you to be here during the meal. The two of us beat your little nephew Wang Wenhua together. Believe it or not.

Liu Xianzhi waved his hands hastily: Brother, let's put aside the matter of Wenhua, my nephew, what are you doing with such a cruel hand, I came back late because I heard about an important event.

whats the matter?Liu Xianqian asked.

Liu Xianzhi said: Brother, you really don't know?It is said that the emperor Yuan Shikai has made you a baron and served as a patrol envoy in Guizhou. Everyone in Guizhou knows about this, so why don't you know?
Liu Xianqian was astonished, and spread his hands: I really don't know, you said that since the emperor named me a baron, and the officials worshiped me as an inspector, there must be an edict, right?I haven't seen the edict.

Liu Xianzhi said: You didn't see it, that's perfectly normal. The angel who came to announce the decree must have been blocked by Cai E's Yunnan army.At this time, the leader of the Dian army in command was Dai Kan. He was the most powerful person around Cai E. If he was killed, it would be tantamount to breaking Cai E's arm.

Liu Xianqian was overjoyed when he heard this, and said: Yi Rongqian, the leader of the guerrilla army stationed in Guanziyao, although his official position is not high, is the most capable fighter in our Qian army. I will send him a telegram and ask him to kill Dai Kan immediately.

Liu Xianqian and Liu Xianzhi had a good discussion and went to send a telegram excitedly.Don't be wary that when the two of them were talking, it happened that Zhang Pengnian, the principal of Nanming School, was here and was trying to persuade Liu Xianshi to rebel against Yuan, but he accidentally listened to what Liu Xianzhi and Liu Xianqian had just said.

So Zhang Pengnian thought: I know Yi Rongqian, if he makes a move, Dai Kan will probably be miserable.No, I can't let Yi Rongqian beat Dai Kan, and I have to use a solid tongue to say that Yi Rongqian welcomes Dai Kan into the domain and forces Liu Xianshi to call against Yuan. Hahaha, Yuan Shikai, how dare you deprive Lao Tzu of his Speaker, I will make you look good.

Zhang Peng rushed to Guanzi Kiln to lobby Yi Rongqian.After seeing Yi Rongqian, Zhang Pengnian said: "Old Yi, although you are not a high-ranking official, everyone knows that you are the best in Guizhou."Can fight but why is the official position not high?That's because our Guizhou is located in a remote area, and there are too few opportunities to fight wars, isn't it?

Yi Rongqian smiled: Chairman Zhang, do you know my name?
Zhang Pengnian: ... Isn't your name Yi Rongqian?
Yi Rongqian: Yes, but why do I have to be called this name?
Zhang Pengnian:...Understood, Rongqian Rongqian, you are bound to become the pride of the people of Guizhou Province, you only think about the elders of Qian Province, and only work for the elders of Qian Province.It doesn't matter who it is or why, as long as he dares to lead troops into Guizhou, you will fight him to the end, isn't it like this?

Yi Rongqian: Of course.

Zhang Pengnian slapped the table: Then this matter will be easy to handle, you will go there immediately to welcome Dai Kan to Guiyang City.

Yi Rongqian: ...This...wait a minute, why did I have to be so careless and welcome Dai Kan into Guiyang?
Zhang Pengnian: It's like this. Since you want to protect the elders in your hometown, you can't sit at home and wait for someone to break into the door.You have to take the initiative to fight against the Quartet, and let the elders in your hometown hear your name. It is a blessing and an honor.But why do you take the initiative to send troops?The ready-made reason is here. Yuan Shikai reversed the history and restored the monarchy. This reason is enough for our soldiers in Guizhou Province to go out of Guizhou Province and go to Huxiang with the goal of defending the republic.

Yi Rongqian thought for a while and said: Chairman Zhang, why do I feel so wrong?I serve the elders in my hometown, and I directly blocked Dai Kan from Guizhou, wouldn't that be the end?Why should I run out and fight and kill?
This is because, Zhang Pengnian explained, it is useless for you to block the Dian army at the door, because the Dian army has no intention of us in Guizhou.On the contrary, if the Dian army loses power, then Beiyang will definitely seek my Guizhou, hehe, Yi Rongqian, you are just a small leader, what do you use against Beiyang?Do you have to wait until the elders in your hometown poke your back, then you regret not seizing this opportunity, take precautions before they happen, and destroy the Beiyang that threatens our Guizhou first?

What Yi Rongqian said made Yi Rongqian keep blinking his eyes: ... Hearing what Chairman Zhang said, it seemed to make sense.

Zhang Pengnian: What does it mean to seem like? It makes sense, and it is the only way to preserve our Guizhou.Hurry up, don't delay, hurry up and go to meet Dai Kan.

04Foreign desserts
However, it is said that the Qian army, Yi Rongqian, did not carry out the order of Liu Xianqian, the pro-Yuan faction. Instead, he listened to Zhang Pengnian's advice and went to welcome Dai Kan.So Dai Kan went to Guiyang, met Liu Xianshi, and asked, "Old Liu, we are a family and don't speak two different languages. Why has General Cai's telegram been sent for several days, and I haven't seen any movement from you?"
ah?power ups?Liu Xianshi said: Yes, yes, yes, there is such a thing as electricity... Don't worry, Xiao Dai, I will definitely respond to your uprising.It's just that it can't be done today. Wait, at least three days.

Dai Kan asked: Why do we have to wait for three days?

Liu Xianshi said: "Xiao Dai, look at our Guizhou, the old and the young, the frontier and the poor areas, all of them are occupied by us. The economic development is not strong. It depends on the central financial subsidies, so that the people can have food.As for the current situation, I have already reported to Emperor Yuan Shikai, begging for 30 yuan.Why did I pick this moment to reach out to him for money?Because he wants to be the emperor, he is afraid that someone will cause trouble. If he doesn't pay me, what if I cause trouble?So he will definitely give the money, but the money hasn't arrived yet, and he's making trouble before the money arrives, um, um... isn't it a little early?
Dai Kan: ...You mean, wait until Yuan Shikai gives you 30 yuan, and then you attack him?
Liu Xianshi: That's right, that's the order.

Dai Kan: This old Yuan is so unlucky that he will be beaten even after paying the money.

Liu Xianshi: Yes, yes, there are always some people who are so unlucky, there is really no way out.

So everyone sat down and waited calmly for three days. Three days later, Yuan Shikai really called Liu Xianshi 30 in cash.Liu Xianshi saw that Qian's eyes were wide open, and immediately held a grand mass meeting. At the meeting, he declared Guizhou's independence, sent troops to the Northern Expedition, and captured Yuan Shikai, who was the most careless.

Dai Kan entered Guizhou on January 1, and waited three days for Yuan Shikai to pay the money, so Liu Xianshi of Guizhou rebelled against Yuan on January 25.

But Liu Xianshi said that in order to avenge Yuan Shikai for not awarding him a general, he first cheated Yuan Shikai of 30 yuan in cash as military expenses, and then raised his troops.This move of his has hurt an old man miserably.

This dude, which one is it?

It is said that as early as the late Qing Dynasty, the army was prepared and the children of farmers with strong physique were recruited as soldiers.One of them is tall and has a loud voice. Every day when others are still sleeping soundly, he is already yelling loudly outside the door, making everyone unable to sleep because of the noise.Everyone was very angry, so they nicknamed him Foreign Dim Sum.

Why such a nickname?

This is actually a vicious curse, cursing this loud soldier, sooner or later the foreign soldier will be beaten to death with foreign pills.

Others will be very angry when they hear this curse.But the big soldier heard this, but was pleasantly surprised, and said: I like this name, and it is my wish, Feng Yuxiang, to let the foreign devils beat me to death with foreign pills and die for the country.This name is good, you are not allowed to rob me.

After that, Feng Yuxiang engraved a private seal with the words "Foreign Dim Sum".Let him do it like this, but no one calls him this nickname anymore.

05 Joke-prone area
General Feng Yuxiang of the Republic of China was a man who made jokes a lot.There are so many jokes on this person that it is amazing.The most troublesome thing is that when he was guarding Xiangxi, some criminals fled into foreign churches, and he was determined not to come out.The Italian priest in the church blocked Feng Yuxiang's entry and arrested him, saying: Once a sinner escapes into the church, he is under the protection of God. The laws of the world are lower than the laws of God. No one is allowed to enter the church for arrest. is the European practice.

Feng Yuxiang asked other missionaries and said that there is indeed such a practice in Europe. If you trespass on a church, the Pope will be furious, and all Christians will follow you endlessly.

How to deal with this matter?
Yes, Feng Yuxiang rolled his eyes, took care of it, brought guards, stood outside the church door and shouted slogans: The church shelters criminals!The priest protects the rogue!The slogans were shouted loudly, and people from all over the country and five miles came to curse the church. The Italian priest was so guilty that he had no choice but to grab the criminal by the neck and say: Our Father in heaven, He will not abandon you. Yours, you go and talk to Feng Yuxiang, and say that the will of the Lord is done underground, just like it is done in heaven... Without any explanation, he just pushed the criminal out.

From Europe to Asia, Feng Yuxiang is the only one who can get criminals out of churches.

But Feng Yuxiang also had unpleasant things in his life.What he hates the most is his old friend and Confucian general Wu Peifu who was also in Beiyang.Why does Feng Yuxiang hate Wu Peifu?The reason is that when Sichuan General Chen Huan left Beijing, he brought three mixed brigades, Wu Xiangzhen's No. 13 Mixed Brigade, Li Bingzhi's No.16 Mixed Brigade, and Feng Yuxiang's No.[-] Mixed Brigade.On the eve of leaving Beijing, Chen Huan took three brigade commanders to bid farewell to Yuan Shikai. During the meeting, Chen Huan knelt down and kissed Yuan Shikai's boots. The three brigade commanders Wu Xiangzhen, Li Bingzhi and Feng Yuxiang also lined up to kiss.

Kiss, let’s just kiss, Feng Yuxiang himself will not talk about this kind of thing in the future, and no one else dares to say it again, except for that wicked Wu Peifu, no matter where he goes, he will talk about it when he sees people, making people want to forget and forget no.This behavior of exposing people's scars made Feng Yuxiang's teeth itch.

(End of this chapter)