Republic of China: I am a great warlord, many children, many blessings

Except for the one where I fought you and ran away, I won all the other battles.

Moreover, Bai Lang already had a relatively standardized organization and tactics. Not only were there camps divided into infantry, cavalry, artillery, and baggage, but "they also set up camps, stood guard and patrolled, all like an army."

In terms of tactics, they are even better at making a feint to the east and attacking in the west, as well as launching roundabout surprise attacks.

When I was chasing Bai Lang, I was "exhausted but gained nothing".

The Beiyang Army continued to send troops to suppress the rebellion, but suffered heavy losses every time.

I was relatively lucky, as several other troops were completely wiped out.

Today, the White Wolf Army is galloping across the country, with the momentum to break out of Henan, becoming a major concern for the President.

Do you know why Henan's governor Zhang Zhenfang didn't come?"

“I really don’t know about this.”

"It was because of Bailang's development that Zhang Zhenfang was dismissed on the spot by the President.

Just wait and see. In a few days, after the governor's meeting, they will send troops to encircle and suppress Bai Lang. The president is very angry this time."

Hearing this, Shen Hao thought to himself: Serves you right.

Yuan Shikai's old subordinates, who ruled over local areas, levied heavy taxes and committed all kinds of evil in their respective areas.

Yuan Datou doesn't care. As long as you are loyal, everything else will be fine.

The warlords' withholding of military pay directly prompted the lower-level Beiyang Army soldiers to revolt. Over a three-year period, more than twenty mutinies occurred in more than ten provinces, involving all kinds of refugees.

Making Bai Lang's reputation even more powerful.

Duan Zhigui was filled with humiliation. He was beaten to a pulp by a peasant rebel army. It was really pathetic.

Another reason was that Duan Zhigui was afraid that Bai Lang would infiltrate Hubei.

By then, Bai Lang won’t be dealt with.

Duan Zhigui was afraid that his fate would be the same as that of Henan Governor Zhang Zhenfang, who was dismissed from his post. That would be very painful.

This is why he looked for Shen Hao.

"Brother Shen, I came to you this time to ask you to transfer a division to help me suppress the bandits. I think you have to take care of Bai Lang."

Shen Hao said: "I'm afraid this needs the President's approval. He severely criticized me last time. If I do something wrong, it will definitely cause the President's concern.

Don't worry, the president is more anxious than you are."

Duan Zhigui thought for a moment and said, "That's right."

"However, Bai Lang, if I really can't win, you have to help me defend Hubei. If I lose this territory, I will be dismissed from my post. At that time, I will pay for all the military expenses of your soldiers."

Shen Hao smiled and said: "Don't worry, we are brothers. If you are in trouble, I will definitely support you."

"My elder brother's daughter is not pretty, otherwise she must marry you"

Shen Hao was speechless. I treat you as a brother, but you want to be my father-in-law?

Duan Zhigui was very happy after getting Shen Hao's reply.

After sitting for a while, Duan Zhigui felt addicted to playing mahjong, so he said goodbye to Shen Hao.

As soon as Duan Zhigui left, the mayor of Jingcheng (Shuntian Prefecture Governor) Cao Yuanzheng arrived.

He was still holding the snuff bottle that Shen Hao had given him.

233. Commander Cao, You Are Not Dead Yet

After a long time, Cao Yuanzheng felt very complicated when he saw Shen Hao again.

The little patrolman who used to need gifts from others has now grown into someone he needs to look up to.

At this moment, Shen Hao is a giant in the country, and he can walk sideways across the country.

The old saying really comes true: things change over time; don't look down on the young and poor.

Life is like a play.

With a sigh in his heart, Cao Yuanzheng, led by the guard, entered the living room.

Seeing Shen Hao sitting there, Cao Yuanzheng did not seem dissatisfied. He walked over with a smile on his face, put down the gift in his hand and said hurriedly: "Commander Shen, long time no see, you are still in good spirits."

Shen Hao sat down and shook hands with him, saying with a smile: "Mayor Cao, it's been a long time since we last met. I should have taken the initiative to visit you. You are my old boss."

Cao Yuanzheng waved his hands hastily and said, "Commander Shen, please don't say that.

This is impossible.

What old boss? He was just a colleague before.

Besides, things are different now. I, Cao, have something to ask of Governor Shen, so naturally I am here to see you."

As he spoke, Cao Yuanzheng opened the box, which was filled with silver bills and the snuff bottle.

Seeing the familiar snuff bottle, Shen Hao coughed.

This thing really brings bad luck to whoever Shen Hao gives it to.

So he smiled and said, "Mayor Cao, if you have anything to say, just tell me. We have worked together before, so there is no need to be so polite."

Cao Yuanzheng sighed and said, "Last time, I attended the hearing on behalf of President Zhao, but I said the wrong thing and offended the President.

Mr. Zhao stepped down because of this incident, and my current position is also in jeopardy.

Now, my former colleagues and friends avoid me as if I were the plague.

I had no other choice but to ask for help from Governor Shen."

Shen Hao nodded and said, "Mayor Cao, how can I help you?"

Cao Yuanzheng said: "I don't have any other thoughts about competing anymore. I just want to settle down smoothly and live a peaceful and stable retirement."

Shen Hao said: "I will ask the President for mercy on your behalf during the Governor's meeting."

Cao Yuanzheng breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Thank you so much, Commander Shen. Being able to land safely is the greatest favor to me. How could I dare to ask for so much?"

After saying this, he sighed and his body became more hunched.

There was no longer the domineering and arrogant look that he had when he first met Shen Hao.

All that is left is the end and humiliation, and the whole person's energy and spirit have been drained away.

Shen Hao pushed the money to Cao Yuanzheng and said, "We are colleagues, and Mayor Cao is your old boss, so forget about the money."

Cao Yuanzheng said hurriedly: "Commander Shen, you must take this money.

Nowadays, it costs money to find someone to do something for you. Who would do it for you?

It also costs money for Governor Shen to plead for mercy.

You are using my money to do things for me.

You must take this money."

Shen Hao smiled and said: "In that case, then fine, I will use your money to do your business"

"Yes, yes, that's right."

After Cao Yuanzheng left, Shen Hao did not rush to plead for mercy, but instead planned to investigate the matter first.

If you happen to touch Yuan Datou's bad luck, wouldn't you be in trouble?

Only a fool would do such a thing.

I looked at the banknotes, which were worth about 50,000 oceans, and the snuff bottle from before.

Three days later, the Governor's meeting was held.

Everyone knows Sima Zhao's intention of the purpose of this meeting.

That is, Yuan Shikai wanted to get rid of the title of provisional president and become the official president.

Yuan Shikai's regime relied on the support of the Beiyang Army. After all, it was the Republic of China, no longer the Qing Dynasty, and relying on force was not enough to convince the people.

Everything has to be discussed legitimately.

Under the democratic republic system, if Yuan Shikai wanted to become the official president from the provisional president and to monopolize political power, he had to go through the process of popular election.

The biggest obstacle is the "Provisional Constitution of the Republic of China".

There is a provision in the Provisional Constitution that "After the implementation of this Constitution, the Provisional President shall convene the National Assembly within ten months."

"The Constitution is enacted by voting by Congress," and the official president should be elected in accordance with the law after the Constitution is promulgated.

In other words, first draft the constitution, then elect the president.

Once there are provisions in the Constitution that limit the president's powers, Yuan Shikai will be unhappy.

Such a path to democratic politics is completely contrary to Yuan Shikai's will.

If you want to change the rules, you have to control Congress and manipulate the elections.

It just so happened that the Second Revolution gave Yuan Datou an excellent opportunity.

As a result of the "Second Revolution", some Kuomintang members of parliament were arrested and killed, while others were lured, divided and bought off, and the internal situation of the parliament was gradually disintegrating.

Yuan Datou's power also reached its peak.

There is no one to restrict it anymore, so convening Congress is necessary.

10 month 3 day.

Shen Hao and other governors and heads of various departments all arrived at the Congress Hall.

There is a guard post every three steps and a sentry every five steps, and the security here is very tight.

There were three Maxim heavy machine guns and mortars guarding the door.

Obviously, to prevent someone from causing trouble.

In the terrifying atmosphere of armed military and police, the faces of the members attending the meeting were solemn.

In the congress hall, Shen Hao sat in the first row.

In front of him were Vice President Li Yuanhong, Governor of Jiangxi, and Chief Li Jin Quan.

The people standing in the same row with Shen Hao were all governors, and they were all old acquaintances.

Governor of Sichuan Hu Jingyi, Governor of Shaanxi Zhang Fenghui, Governor of Hubei Duan Zhigui, Governor of Yunnan Tang Jirao, and Governor of Hunan Tang Xiangming.

Later on, there were two of the three Beiyang heroes, Army Chief Duan Qirui and Zhili Governor Feng Guozhang.

The following are the governor of Jiangsu, Zhang Xun, who led the queue army, as well as the newly appointed governor of Guangxi, Long Jiguang, governor of Shandong, Zhou Ziqi, governor of Zhejiang, Zhu Rui, and Yan Laoxi of Shanxi.

As well as the Governor of Fengtian, the Governor of Jilin Chen Zhaochang, the Governor of Heilongjiang and Fujian, etc.

There are more than twenty governors alone, and they are all powerful people.

Following them were some civil servants, the Minister of Education, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the like, as well as the Inspectors (Ministers of Civil Affairs) of each province.

Later on, there were the division commanders, Cao Kun, Zhang Zuolin, Feng Delin and others.

There were hundreds of people in the entire hall, and there were no seats in the back.

It can be said that Shen Hao’s current status has surpassed those teachers.

When he saw Shen Hao, Cao Kun's face was gloomy and his eyes were full of murderous intent.

The hatred for my seventh brother Cao Ying is irreconcilable.

Shen Hao also held a grudge and had not forgotten what happened in the suburbs of Beijing last time.

Each of these division commanders and governors had his own ulterior motives.

Shen Hao smiled and greeted him: "Commander Cao, how are you? You are still alive."

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"General Shen is so young and has such a heavy burden, he is not afraid of being crushed to death"

Shen Hao smiled and said, "Master Cao, don't worry. I'm young and healthy. With your body, you will definitely die before me."

Seeing the two people who were full of tension, everyone was having fun.

As expected, the two of them started fighting.

Tang Jirao, Duan Zhigui and others all helped Shen Hao.