Chapter 37 Thirty-six, Yuan Tang broke up

Although Tang Shaoyi was an old friend of Yuan Shikai, he was squeezed out by the soldiers of the Beiyang faction, as mentioned earlier.Since Tang formally became the prime minister of the cabinet, he has the intention to become the responsible cabinet in accordance with the provisions of the "Contract Law". Unique meaning.Tang also heard this kind of gossip, but thought that Yuan probably wouldn't be fooled by such ignorant people.But one day when Tang expressed his views on policies in front of Yuan, Yuan suddenly said impatiently: "Shaochuan, I am already old, so you can be the president!" Tang was taken aback by this sudden remark, Only then did he realize that Yuan really had a grudge against him.

Tang's desire to implement a responsible cabinet was first undermined by Chief of Internal Affairs Zhao Bingjun.Zhao never attended State Council meetings. Whenever he encountered major issues, he would directly tell Yuan that he did not take the Prime Minister seriously. The Ministry of Internal Affairs was like a department that did not belong to the cabinet but directly received orders from the president.In addition to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Xiong Xiling, the Chief Financial Officer, is also holding back Tang Shaoyi. This starts with the financial difficulties. When the Republic of China was founded, the most difficult thing was the financial problems. In Beijing alone, the monthly needs amounted to 3.5 million yuan.When the payment is made on the 25th of every month, everyone in the government is like ants in a hot pot.Of the 3.5 million yuan in expenses, only Changlu paid 100,000 yuan a month, and the northern provinces each paid 200,000 to 300,000 yuan a month, totaling less than 800,000 yuan.As for overall expenditure: 217,958 yuan for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 308,950.162 yuan for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, 5,105,954.732 yuan for the Ministry of Finance, 112,710.618 yuan for the Ministry of Education, 4,534,350.92 yuan for the Army Department, 232,538.82 yuan for the Navy Department, 66,250 yuan for the Ministry of Justice, 46,070 yuan for the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and 13,700 yuan for the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. The Ministry of Communications is 41379.59 yuan, a total of 10679862.842 yuan.Coupled with the monthly arrears and outstanding foreign debts, the newly born Republic of China is already overwhelmed by debts and can't breathe.

At the end of the Qing Dynasty, the big powers formed a four-nation bank syndicate to unify and monopolize China's loans. This bank syndicate was composed of Britain, the United States, Germany and France, and Japan and Russia also participated later.People of insight in China have always wanted to break the monopoly of this consortium. Tang Shaoyi was determined to break through this "spider web" when he formed a cabinet, so he signed a contract with the Belgian consortium to borrow 10 million pounds (the Nanjing Provisional Senate only approved a loan of 5 million pounds).After the loan contract was signed, the four-nation syndicate made a big uproar. On the one hand, it exerted diplomatic pressure on the Yuan government, and on the other hand, it used various means to coerce Biguo, causing the loan contract to abort.How could the fragile Beijing government stand up to this kind of international pressure, so Tang Shaoyi faced the protests of the banking group, on the one hand, he apologized, and on the other hand, he promised to cancel the loan contract from Belgium.At the same time, on May 3, the first year of the Republic of China and the five-nation bank meeting of the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, France, and Japan, the bank syndicate proposed two constraints, that is, the payment of all loans must be supervised by the bank syndicate: (1) The monthly budget should be listed first, and approved by foreign consultants (2) For all troops to be demobilized, an army association must be set up in Beijing, and foreign military attaches must agree on a method to carry out the demobilization at various important places in Wuchang and Nanjing, and the foreign military attaches will jointly supervise it.After each soldier disarms, he will issue a check and withdraw money from the bank.Tang Shaoyi believed that these two measures would damage China's sovereignty and rejected them on the spot. As a result, the loan meeting broke up unhappily.Tang convened a meeting of the State Council after the meeting, reported the process, and advocated abandoning foreign debts, forcing public debts by himself, and finding 1,000 Chinese rich men to buy 10,000 yuan in government bonds, so that 10 million yuan will be obtained in one fell swoop.Cai Yuanpei believes that revolutionary soldiers can show righteousness and disband without paying.Song Jiaoren believed that the current situation required borrowing, so he had no choice but to compromise.Most of the other state officials agreed with Song's proposal, so they agreed on a way to change the way. Xiong Xiling, the chief financial officer, should bear the responsibility of renegotiation.Tang was quite pessimistic about this, Xiong thought it might be a good idea, and at the same time planned to rectify the salt administration, which is expected to increase by 80 million taels a year, so as to cope with foreign debts, which is enough to spare, and even a salt administration consultant can be sent by foreigners to supervise.

After Xiong Xiling’s sole responsibility for the negotiation of the loan, the issue of China’s loan was first negotiated in principle by a group of banks in London and Paris, and the final result was a large loan from a syndicate of banks from six countries to China. The conditions are as follows: (1) The total amount of the large loan is 60 million taels ; (2) 60,000,000 taels will be disbursed in five years; (3) HSBC (UK), Dehua (Germany), Daosheng (Russia), Huili (France), Zhengjin (Japan), Citigroup (U.S.) The six banks are the representatives; (4) The supervision of the use of loans is within the authority of the five banks; (5) For the salt tax offset, the current tariff system should be used to organize the salt administration and collect the salt tax on its behalf.

When China and the six-nation bank syndicate were negotiating a large loan, the Chinese government wrote to the bank syndicate on June 20, hoping to advance 3 million as an emergency payment.The Bank of the Six Nations did not want to deal with side issues first, but the Chinese side insisted on solving small advances first, so the four countries of Britain, the United States, Germany and France agreed to advance 3 million taels, but when the 3 million taels of advances were spent, they had to monitor the expenditure Temporary advance payment charter handling.Its charter is: (1) Set up an accounting office near the Ministry of Finance, with two auditors, one appointed by the bank syndicate to pay, and one appointed by the Chinese government to pay. (2) All checks for withdrawal of funds to the bank syndicate must be signed by the auditor. (3) The Ministry of Finance of China shall pre-approve the various payment purposes and send them to the bank consortium for approval. This statement must first be approved by the Senate and published in the official newspaper at the same time.For each expenditure, the Ministry of Finance shall prepare a detailed list and send it to the auditor for verification.The auditor should check and sign the receipt immediately, and no further questions should be asked. (4) For each payment, a detailed payment voucher must be provided, and it should be handled in accordance with the new bookkeeping method.The Ministry of Finance must compile and keep this voucher for auditors to audit in the accounting office. (5) Regarding the payment of military salaries and disbandment expenses by each province, the local military government must prepare a triplicate list, and the central government will appoint a senior military officer, and the local customs department will jointly sign the deposit, and the military officer and the tax department must investigate and respond to the needs. The convenience.One copy of the quadruple checklist for the pledge was deposited in the governor's office of the province, the other was deposited in the Ministry of War, and the other was sent to the Beijing Ministry of Finance together with the receipt of payment, and then the Ministry then submitted it to the Audit Office for audit. (6) The funds to be paid shall be stored by the tax department. In order to save remittance fees, the central government shall order the local tax department to allocate funds from the customs revenue, but the auditors shall be temporarily advanced according to the amount of customs duties allocated. Expenditures shall be remitted under the deposit item of the Shanghai General Taxation Department. (7) If military pay is paid in and around Beijing, or the troops are demobilized, the central government will send a senior military officer together with the auditor to check and sign the triple payment list, and give the officer and auditor the necessary convenience for monitoring .The accountant of the bank syndicate in the advance office is Lamp, a German. He once served as the chief financial officer in the Tianjin Metropolitan Yamen when the Gengzi Eight-Power Allied Forces entered Beijing, and he is very familiar with the financial situation in North China.The auditor on the Chinese side was Xu Enyuan, who had studied in Europe. Since taking up this job, he often vomited with foreigners and soon vomited blood.Xu was represented by Li Fang, who had worked in the former Ministry of Posts and Communications and Dali Yuan. He could speak English better than ordinary British people, but his Chinese was very poor.

Both Huang Xing and Xiong Xiling are from Hunan, and they had a very good relationship.Huang served as the left-behind in Nanjing, and Xiong served as the chief financial officer. Huang needed money everywhere in this position. Of course, he asked for money from the Ministry of Finance. Xiong also tried his best to help Huang. This was before Xiong presided over the foreign debt.When Xiong presided over the loan with the bank syndicate, Xiong and Tang Shaoyi had already had a lot of unhappiness, and Huang also officially announced his opposition to the loan.Xiong believed that the borrowing was mainly for disarmament, and most of the disarmament work was in Huang's hands. It was tantamount to running for Huang, but he could not get Huang's support and sympathy. Say each other.Several important telegrams between Huang and Xiong are as follows:

Huang Zhitang and Xiong asked for money for emergency calls: "The economy here is exhausted... It is so embarrassing that I dare not tell others. Not only can the army's arrears be paid, but there is no way to support the food at present... Like this situation, one There must be a great danger within two days... Please dial a million yuan immediately to save the emergency..." Then call urgently: "...the army food here has not been distributed for several days. Today, there are several places where there is only one porridge every day. The gates of the payers are blocked, the dangerous situation is pressing day by day, and the trend of collapse has gradually begun. If there is no money to save Ning within two days, chaos will ensue, and the danger is at stake. "

Huang objected to the public telegram of the loan: "Deputy Chief Jiang came to Ning and was shocked to learn that the advance payment contract signed by the Bank Group and President Xiong on the 17th, and the regulations for monitoring the temporary advance payment of expenditures... Such regulations are out of control. Finance, and directly supervise the army. The army is the lifeblood of national defense, and now it allows outsiders to interfere so far. We still have a breath, and our hearts are still alive, so we swear not to admit it. Xiong Xiling has a heavy responsibility, dare to break the law and arbitrarily, sign the contract first, and ignore it. This is tolerable, which is unbearable! I heard that the charter has been submitted to the Senate for approval, and I pray for pain Refute and order to break the contract... That is to say, the left-behind direct-administered troops have been in arrears for a long time, and they are in dire straits. Break the covenant, pray for nothing."

Huang Zai telegraphed the central government and the provinces: "...now the loan issue is getting more and more strange. It is called a negotiation, and it is a fool. The finance, military and government are under supervision. The state power is lost, and life is followed. Therefore, see the advance contract and the He is not a man who monitors the expenditure chart and does not grieve.  …” Huang Xing opposed borrowing from outsiders and advocated breaking the contract immediately. At the same time, he started to raise national donations, and exchanged the army's arrears for public bonds. The provinces collected people's capital on their own to organize the National Bank, and the National Bank worked together to form a national bank. National Bank Corporation.In addition, Cai E, the governor of Yunnan, proposed to hold patriotic bonds, and it will be the first in Yunnan.The southern provinces echoed Huang Xing and Cai E's propositions one after another, and the response was enthusiastic.

Huang Zhixiong sent a telegram: "The public is very angry at the request of the bank syndicate, and it is very easy to cancel, so it should be canceled immediately. In short, this contract is made by the public and must be destroyed by the public. The breach of the contract is not a loan. It has nothing to do with the Senate. Taking this as my own responsibility... The so-called allocation of 1.5 million to the south is only for the Ministry of Finance to take back military banknotes. , Xing's account is imminent, the responsibility belongs to the public, can you bear it?..." Huang Zai sent a telegram to Xiong: "Now the overall situation is critical and there is no time. We all take the country as the premise, and we will never be a little arrogant in personal relationships. But when the country is at a critical moment of life and death, we should be especially cautious. How can it be difficult to get things done suddenly because of one matter? Meng quit his ambitions. The government took painstaking efforts to borrow this time, but the condition of the loss of sovereignty is huge, so how could the government be willing?... If the loan fails and the people of the country oppose it, that is, they will never plan to deal with the aftermath. They just want to resign and shirk their responsibilities. What does it mean to be a public? Xing and the public are friendly, and they are responsible for the public and persuade the public to be the country. That is to say, the reason for the public is to be judged and dealt with. I am very much looking forward to praying."

Xiong Fu Huang Dian: "Accepting responsibility and righteousness, daring not to encourage oneself, is nothing like weak intelligence, and it is impossible to win this repost. When I was in Nanjing, I was discussing with the public office. Unexpectedly, the whole situation will change after Beijing, and outsiders will be more anxious when they see me. , the threat is getting stronger and stronger, my embarrassment is dangerous, and there is absolutely no backup to strengthen my courage in the past few days. The army's demand for salary is counted every day. If it should not be changed, the blame lies in age ;If it should be done, the treaty will be damaged, and the blame will be ages. Recently, the opposition has become more and more fierce, and the provinces have said thousands of words of blame, but there is no drop in the relief. Hunan has promised 300,000 gold, but it is only for the north and the south. The use of Fang for two days is exhausted, what can age do?... As for the loan agreement, once the loan is stopped, it can be canceled without any difficulty, and the age can be thankful to the world. The Republic of China was built by the public hand, and the southern capital is ten thousand times more important than the age. I have recently heard that there is also a desire to go, and it is probably also in view of the current situation that the hearts of the people are difficult to do, so I dare to beg to save others by myself, forgive me, and pray without feeling." Xiong sent an open telegram to the provinces: "The borrowing incident requires outsiders to supervise the finances, and the hearts of the people are outraged. According to the reports in various newspapers, they are based on their age. They are guilty of gods, and they are ashamed to discuss them. They dare not defend their personal reputation. However, it is difficult and tortuous. There are those who have to explain in detail to the left and right. Xi Lingqian was entrusted by the people, and he knew the financial difficulties, so he did not dare to take the responsibility. 60,000. Dongzhang Xiluo, living without food, dare not tell others about the danger. When I arrived in Beijing, the bank group was negotiating fiercely with Premier Tang... When I was fighting with the bank group, I wanted to make a decision repeatedly, and the military salaries in the north, south and west were very low. Forced, the soldiers from the south have already eaten porridge, and the soldiers in the north are still wearing cotton clothes. In order to rescue the crisis, Xi Ling is weak in intelligence, and at a time when finances are extremely turbulent and the need for salary is extremely urgent, he dare not argue with the addition of blame, but the overall situation is at stake, so he dare not not seek public opinion. Public patriotic enthusiasm is admired by the world. If there is a good plan that can save this urgent person, I hope that it will be telegraphed quickly, and I will implement it as soon as I can catch it. Linying has nothing to look forward to. Except In addition to submitting the payment urging telegrams from various places in a separate confidential telegram, I hereby inform you." Li Shucheng has been following Huang Xing since the Wuchang Uprising. When Huang commanded the combat troops in Wuhan, he served as the chief of staff. After that, no matter what position Huang held, he was Huang's chief of staff.Huang and Xiong Xiling wrote to each other to criticize each other about the loan issue, and finally exchanged bad words. Li Nai sent Xiong a telegram as Huang's chief of staff, recounting the past grievances and today's right and wrong.All-electric cloud: "Mr. Xiong's lesson: I heard that Zhengri sent a telegram to Kegong (referring to Huang Xing), and I can't help but sigh. Kegong injured his fingers due to an electric fan. Knowing the details, I dare to answer one by one on my behalf....It is also said that Ke Gong has little experience in politics. The first time he advocated the establishment of the capital in Nanjing and the mutiny in the north; Mr. Ke has little experience in politics, so he pretends to be a great statesman. I don’t know all about Mr. Ke’s political experience. Mr. Zhi claims to be a person with rich experience in politics. Since he became the chief financial officer, Mr. Guan has never heard of it. Jianbai, the most spectacular thing is the seven advance contracts signed this time, which can be impressive. The contracts signed by big politicians can be regarded as iron cases, and one word cannot be added or subtracted. How can it be overcome by inexperienced The public objected, and the public allowed the breach of the contract? I know that after these seven articles are corrected, the loss of state power will be slightly lighter than the original agreement made by the public, and they will be recognized by the public immediately. Opposed by those with little experience, it can be modified and improved....It is also said that in the future the country will perish in the hands of the public. For example, a doctor cuts up a patient with a knife and does not seal it up, leaving him to rot and die. This statement is particularly crazy. Absurd... At this point in my book, I can no longer bear the anger, and I dare to tell the public that if the contract is signed, the country will die in the hands of the public in the future, and if the country does not perish, it will be the merit of the public's opposition. This objection, in the seventh ear of the advance contract, is not an objection to the loan. If the contract can be amended due to the impact of the objection, and the state’s rights will not be lost as stipulated in the public agreement, the state can obtain the benefits of the loan without being affected by the loan. Misfortune, let’s ask who is responsible and who is guilty, and you don’t need to wait for the wise to know. The public is responsible for the crime of subjugation, and the person who has meritorious service is not insane, so how come this?...It is also said that the current humiliation cannot be retaliated in the future before it begins. This is a villain and a rascal The words should not be spoken by the dignified chief minister. Although the political opinions are different, they are all for the sake of the country's overall interests. It is not to overcome the public and have personal grievances against the public. , Knowing the friendship between Kegong and Gong is also the most well known. When Nanjing was established, Kegong recommended Gong as the deputy finance minister, and the representatives of the provinces opposed it. When the Beijing government was established, the radicals in the Senate often called Gong as a former cunning history , intending to oppose the public as the chief financial officer, Mr. Lai Ke persuaded him in many ways, and it was approved. It can be seen that Ke Gong cares for the public in everything, and has no selfish grudges against the public. All of these are caused by mistaking the public for talent. Heavenly conscience, Qing Ye thinks to himself, why is he a human being?...I dare not forward the call to Kegong, I hope that I will explain it clearly, so that Kegong can explain the friendship between Quangong and Kegong. .” Directly becoming the reminder of the Tang cabinet is the issue of "the governor of Zhili".As early as when Tang Nan went to take over the government, the Shunzhi Council (including the Zhili Council including Shuntian Mansion) elected Wang Zhixiang, a native of Zhili, as the governor of Zhili according to the practice of selecting governors of various provinces by the Advisory Bureau during the revolutionary period. appointment.When Tang returned to Beijing, he reported to Yuan, and Yuan nodded in agreement.Unexpectedly, in Yuan's heart, he completely disagreed, because he had an old idea that the governor of Zhili was the minister of Beiyang, and Wang Zhixiang was a soldier who was pro-Tongmenghui. Well, Yuan is not at ease.At the same time, Yuan believes that the appointment and dismissal of military and political officials is the prerogative of the president and should never be handed over to public opinion organizations.Tang said that he didn't believe that Yuan would back down, so he called Wang to Beijing.At this moment, a soldier from the Fifth Route of Zhili suddenly sent a telegram to object to Wang being the governor of Zhili. Yuan Sui used this as a basis to withdraw his consent, and discussed with Tang, intending to send Wang as a consolation envoy for the southern army.Tang Da was stimulated, thinking that this was not only a matter of personal face, but also related to the authority of the cabinet and the prestige of the government. Yuan could lose his trust in Tang, but Tang could not lose his trust in the Shunzhi Council and the Tongmenghui. Therefore, Tang expressed that he could not accept Yuan's change. On June 15, Yuan announced the order "Appointing Wang Zhixiang as the Consolation Envoy of the Southern Army" that had not been countersigned by the Tang cabinet, which showed that the president and the cabinet had opened fire.According to the "Temporary Agreement", personnel orders without the countersignature of the cabinet are not effective.Tang Shaoyi felt very painful that Yuan issued personnel orders without the countersignature of the Prime Minister, and at the same time made him lose his trust in the Shunzhi Parliament.One day, when he was returning home from the office in a carriage, two soldiers who cleared the way suddenly came to him, waving whips in their hands, and Premier Tang's charioteer almost took a whip from them.Tang hurriedly ordered the carriage to be moved to the side of the road. He noticed that the person sitting in a beautiful carriage was none other than Duan Zhigui, the commander of the guards of the Presidential Palace.After the car passed by, the prime minister's carriage drove forward slowly. He said afterwards: "It's a great prestige, only the regent of the former Qing Dynasty can match this kind of prestige." Due to the double stimulation, he Suddenly retreat. On June 15, he quietly left a leave slip, "Prime Minister Tang Shaoyi is petitioning: Shaoyi is suffering from wind-heat and old illnesses, please give him five days' leave and go to Tianjin for medical treatment. However, the position of Prime Minister is important and cannot be tolerated." I wasted a day, and begged the President to send one of the state servants to act as an interim agent." Then I took a rickshaw to the railway station, and took the first-class train to Tianjin. After Tang left, people from the Beiyang faction clapped their hands and applauded, thinking that the thorn in their eyes had gone.When Yuan Shikai received Tang's request for leave, he felt quite uncomfortable about Tang's leaving without saying goodbye, but after all, Yuan and Tang had worked together for decades and could not break up too hastily, so he still sent Secretary-General Liang Shiyi to Tianjin to stay.Tang Shaoyi and Liang Shiyi had a personal relationship with Benedict, and they were congenial. After Liang Laijin met Tang, he not only passed on Yuan's accident, but also talked about the friendship between Yuan and Tang.Tang and Liang arrived all night. Tang explained to Liang the history of the relationship between North Korea and Yuan. The two had worked together in Beiyang for more than 20 years. The friendship in the city, you know best, public friendship and personal relationship I should not be crowned, or even leave without saying goodbye. But observing the current situation of the country, if you want to unify China, you must have Xiangcheng, and if you want to govern China, you must cooperate with the revolutionary party sincerely No. In the past three months, I have been the first to deal with this issue. After careful and in-depth observation, I feel that there are many obstacles in the cooperation between Xiangcheng and the Revolutionary Party. You must agree with me on this point. Since my ideal cannot be achieved, It's better to make a retreat early, so as to avoid future burns. Therefore, it is just for me to break up with Xiang Cheng today." Tang Yan couldn't help but sigh. Early the next morning, Liang Shiyi returned to Beijing to return to his command.Tang's resignation was then delivered.Yuan knew that Tang's intention was irretrievable, so the president issued an order allowing Tang to resign.On March 13, the first year of the Republic of China, Yuan Shikai was appointed as the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, and he was approved to resign on June 28. It took only a few days before and after.This was the first cabinet of the Republic of China, and it was so short-lived.It is difficult to show the Chinese political characteristics in the early years of the Republic of China. Tang Shaoyi stayed in Tianjin for a few days, and then went to Shanghai by ship to stay away from the right and wrong places in the north.After he boarded the boat, he met a man full of air, who scolded him loudly for abandoning his job and running away. The more he said, the more angry he got, and finally he took out the box cannon, as if he was about to release it.Tang confused Zhang Erjingang, thinking that Yuan's spies were following him, because Tang had known that Yuan's spies would kill people, so he explained with a smile why he had to resign.Only then did the man return to anger and joy, held hands with him, and told his story.It turned out that he was not Yuan's spy, but a well-known absurd ghost who called himself a "ranger" but acted recklessly-Huang Zhenxiang. Tang Shaoyi's resignation revealed that the "Interim Constitution" had been violated, because the president issued personnel orders without the countersignature of the Prime Minister, which violated the "Convention."But at that time, everyone was not arguing about the "Convention Law", but arguing about personnel matters. Of course, this was because they were not yet proficient in the rule of law and democracy. When Tang announced his resignation, it created a series of disputes, which can be seen in the documents exchanged at the time. Tang Shaoyi's resignation letter: "Because of the difficulty of recovering from illness quickly, I petitioned for dismissal and medical treatment. Shaoyi asked for leave due to illness and went to Tianjin for medical treatment, and the President of Holland allowed it to be recorded. The doctor's consultation was extended for several days, and the old illness turned into a serious one. Thinking back to last year. Difficult, closing the household to support the disease, has no ambitions for the official career, and buried himself in the world. He was sent to act as a representative and representative, grieving the crisis of the current situation, mourning the turmoil of the people's livelihood, not daring to relax, and galloping away. Within a month, I had trouble sleeping and eating, I was overworked and worried, and my energy became more and more exhausted. Fortunately, the disaster of the war is over, and the state affairs are new. Suspecting a sick body, dare to send it back again, just because the north and the south were united at the beginning, the government has not yet been established, and they are exhausted to be stupid and ignorant of their hard work. Since seeing things, they can't sleep at night, and they must be cold every day. However, the quality of willows is not enough to withstand the strong wind, and the slender material is not enough to travel thousands of miles. To this day, the fear of dying will gradually enter, and the donation will follow? What is the benefit? We can only ask the President to learn from his ignorance and allow the Prime Minister to be dismissed. This official, quick, simple and capable, will take over the position to maintain the overall situation, so that he can obtain the spiritual medicine stone, retreat to a leisurely place, hope to get a little cure for chronic diseases, and enjoy the happiness of republic forever." Yuan's reply: "...the prime minister ran north and south before the republic was proclaimed, serving the Republic of China. When he became the prime minister, he planned his business and planned it. The difficulties and hardships are indescribable. The creation of the Republic of China depends on long-term talents. Let him retire, and lose his help. I sincerely express my love, and out of sincerity, I have to forgive his difficulties. Therefore, I should immediately approve the dismissal of the Prime Minister and serve as a senior adviser to the government..." At the same time, Yuan Wei made an explanation to Li Yuanhong and other provinces regarding Tang's resignation: "According to the report of State Prime Minister Tang Shaoyi, I asked for leave due to illness and went to Tianjin for medical treatment. The president of this country will give me a five-day leave, and I will appoint Minister of Foreign Affairs Lu Huixiang to act as the acting state affairs minister. For the prime minister’s affairs, while sending staff to Tianjin one after another, it’s hard to turn around. According to the prime minister’s statement: the doctor’s consultation was extended for several days, and the disease became worse. Fear of the gradual increase of the cream, so what’s the benefit of donating? Please allow me Removing the position of the Prime Minister of the State, fast and simple and able to maintain the overall situation, etc. The prime minister's words of love are sincere, and the situation is irreversible. The heart of cherishing the country and cherishing talents, the two are at war, and it is difficult to find a way to achieve both. , can only be temporarily ordered to recuperate the disease, and use capital to rest. For the sake of the whole country, the prime minister's seat is extremely difficult for a long time. Since the founding of the Republic of China, a lot of things are waiting to be promoted, and there are disturbances on the frontier. There is no official recognition from the friendly countries, so you must be experienced Only those who have conquered China and the rest of the world will be able to succeed Tang Jun..." After Tang Shaoyi resigned, Cai Yuanpei (education), Wang Chonghui (judiciary), Song Jiaoren (agriculture and forestry), and Wang Zhengting (business) who belonged to the Tongmenghui joined forces to resign.Yuan summoned them at the Presidential Palace. During the meeting, Yuan used a low tone and expressed a very sincere attitude and said to Cai and others: "On behalf of the 400 million people, I express my condolences to you." Cai also said solemnly: "On behalf of the four Millions of citizens, please allow us to resign from the President." After Cai and others left the presidential palace, they submitted their resignations respectively. The Minister of Education Cai Yuanpei's resignation is: "Yuanpei is pedantic and foolish. He was appointed obscenely and lacked the responsibility of the State Council. It will be here in two months. With the wisdom of the President and the comrades of Premier Tang, it is absurd to follow him, and he should be able to do everything he can. Once you get it, you can contribute to the Republic of China. If you don't pursue ideals and facts, they are incompatible. Since you have been in trouble, you have never benefited from traveling in and out. I believe that the affairs of state are important. ...Now that the prime minister resigns, the State Council is of course disbanded. Yuan Pei secretly wishes to return my first service, self-examine what he can, and fulfill the responsibility of a member of the nation in society, so as to atone for the crime of taking office in February..." Chief Justice Wang Chonghui resigned: "Chong Hui was previously appointed as Chief Justice, but he knew that his knowledge was insufficient and he was not worthy of the important task. Because the current situation was difficult and the government was urgently needed to be established, he did his best to take up the post without hesitation. Depending on the situation Since Pentecost, Shi Xing has been exhausted...with the courage to express my ignorance, I implore you to resign, in order to avoid the virtuous path..." Song Jiaoren, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, resigned: "...the Prime Minister Tang Shaoyi has resigned, and the State Council is likely to be reorganized. Jiaoren is lucky to have the opportunity to resign. I would like to express my feelings and ask for permission to dismiss him. Yu Jiaoren is even more incapable. It has already been said that I have taught benevolence and orphans, and I have been living in Dongying for more than ten years. I have never returned to the pilgrimage. Recently, my grandmother and elder brother passed away one after another, but my mother took care of my daughter-in-law and grandson and supported the family. It is nearly 70 years old. , longing for children, leaning all over the door, and urging them to return with each hand, it is said that teach benevolence to know that there is a country but not a family, and that there are dear compatriots, but not a living mother. , was finally forced by the taboos of the old government, wanted to dress up but couldn't, but when it was rainy and dark, and I couldn't sleep all night, when I thought of Ju Yu's kindness, I couldn't help sighing, hoping to finish my work early, and because I could extend my filial piety a little Sincerity. Today the republic is accomplished, the foundation of the country is settled, the homeland of the orthodox benevolence retires, and the day of saving warmth is set. Tang is still late in love with the stack. How can I comfort the hope of the kindness curtain, and why should I ask the heart of the son of man, that is, to stay overseas. , There will be no way to explain it yourself, who is ruthless, teach benevolence to endure this? President Fu Wei learned from this stupidity, and he was allowed to relieve the post of chief of agriculture and forestry, so that he could return to the province of kindness, and he was raised by Wu privately. People of Peace..." Wang Zhengting, Acting Minister of Industry and Commerce, resigned: "Stealing Zhengting's talent from the oak tree, he insulted the President's appointment of the Deputy Chief of Industry and Commerce... But the Chief Minister was late, and he organized the affairs of the Ministry and appointed the ministers without waiting. The President's statistics It is expedient, the head of the commission, the court is looking forward to the difficult times, and the righteousness lies, and dare not take the liberty to accept the post with prejudice. For several decades, I have been trembling day and night, and the time has passed. Fortunately, the affairs of the Ministry are roughly determined, so I can reiterate the previous request , to fulfill the original intention. I beg the President to learn from his ignorance and allow him to be appointed as the head of industry and commerce and the deputy minister, so that after the Republic of China, he can improve the society and assist Shengming, and fulfill his wish..." Tang Shaoyi's resignation led to another dispute between the North and the South.Tang Shaoyi was at least a pro-revolutionary member of the Yuan family, and his resignation was undoubtedly forced. Therefore, the south expressed great concern and sympathy for Tang's resignation. The Minister of Industry and Commerce, Chen Qimei, once telegraphed Yuan to "force the Prime Minister to resign" because of Tang's resignation.Yuan Nai replied: "I have sent a telegram. Prime Minister Tang was busy with state affairs, overworked and sick. He hurried to Tianjin for medical treatment. He sent people three times in a row to condolences and persuade him to return to Beijing. Messengers communicated endlessly. The call said that there was bad news about forcing the Prime Minister to resign. The Senate is the representative body of the provinces. It gathers all the people, and the eyes are obvious. If you can listen to others and force you to retreat, how can you sit and watch? This must be a person who gloats, fabricates rumors, instigates bad feelings, and ruins the overall situation. People's hearts At this point, I am afraid that China will not perish in the former Qing Dynasty, but at the hands of these right and wrong people. Mr. Chen has clearly understood the overall situation, but he misunderstood the false rumors. It is no surprise. After shirking responsibility, I can't stand on the sidelines for a day, and I can't lift someone up, so I can lighten the burden and think about myself. It's a great joy! The vice president and the governors all take patriotism as the premise, and they will never be confused by false rumors. Fortunately, they will analyze each other to explain. Suspicion is a great hope." Chen Dian: "The provisional government has just been established, and there is a bad news that the Prime Minister will be forced to retire. Ding Zi is in a difficult situation, and Xi Kan will act out this drama. Prime Minister Tang was forced to retreat. Let me ask. What is the intention of those who force it? Who is the follower? If it is harmless and beneficial to the overall situation, that is, it is okay to raise the Prime Minister, why not? ……The telegram before the letter is urgent and straightforward. It wants to save Tang Gong’s trip and avoid his setbacks. It is exactly the same as the meaning of the honorable messenger. The meaning of the word is not unreasonable. The wise see wisdom, and the benevolent see benevolence. Is there a difference in the views of people from the north and the south?..." There are also calls between Hu Hanmin, the governor of Guangdong, and Yuan Yuan: Hu Dian: "United Party Dian, for Prime Minister Tang, falsely accuses him of guarding and stealing himself, avoiding responsibility and absconding; as for Tongmenghui Song and Cai Zhugong, falsely accuses him of forming a clique and controlling it, with the intention of creating chaos. Don't let it go like this. What's more. Whether Prime Minister Fu Tang is guarding the person who steals from himself, whether Song and Cai are making trouble, should be in the eyes of the President. Please ask the President to strictly investigate the origin of the telegram on the 25th, and punish those who falsely accuse them of false accusations, and those who think that they will corrupt the public by coercing private interests. Standing up, the crowd is confused, and it is difficult for the upright and virtuous to advance and easy to retreat. If they are re-appointed as this generation of nonsense, the virtuous will be more constrained, and the overall situation will be improved? Besides, the prime minister of Tang was appointed by the president, so slandering the prime minister is no different Also slandering the president. This is tolerable, which is unbearable. Please punish thoroughly to show justice. The separation of political parties cannot be without political disputes, and it must still be for the benefit of the country and the people. Facts are sinners of the law, how can they have the value of a political party, and should also be hated by the President." Yuan Fu sent a telegram: "Recently, the names of the party are too numerous to remember, and the telegrams are full of strange things. They even take pride in being listed. Once they are promoted, they will increase their value. Even my humble self is often criticized by various newspapers. Only the spirit of the people is flourishing, and they do not want to be suppressed. However, the village women scold and boast of their abilities. This kind of evil wind of indulgence is contagious. Those who lose the public are warned. It has been handed over to the Ministry of Internal Affairs for investigation and strict prohibition." Regarding Tang Shaoyi's resignation, the Tongmenghui had the following two important telegrams, which can be referred to: (1) On June 23, the headquarters of the China League in Beijing sent a telegram to all branches: "Prime Minister Tang made a small trip to Tianjin on the 15th (Dayue). People here did not know the truth, rumors flourished, and people's hearts were quite shaken. In fact, since Tang took office, because many of the policies he embraced could not be carried out, he was depressed. Repeatedly wanted to go. The most recent reason was Wang Zhixiang’s governorship. When Wang was promoted, Tang strongly recommended him to the president in the south. Please appoint him. The president accepted his request and invited Wang to come to Beijing. The army. Tang Yiwang was elected by the public and was born in the south. He was appointed as the direct governor to harmonize the feelings between the north and the south and remove the obstacles to reunification. In the south, he made an offer with the party first, and it was even more difficult to lose faith and refused to countersign. Shi Wangjun (June) left Beijing on the 14th. Tang saw that the matter was irreversible, so he had the ambition to go. Tang Zhi's actions not only supported the republic, respected faith, and obeyed the views of the party, but it was impossible for recent politicians. From a legal and political point of view, there is a great relationship. The Constitution of the Republic of China adopts the French system, the Senate is the highest organ, and the State Council is the main body of responsibility. Legal orders and all official documents issued by the President must be countersigned by the State Council. Although the president has the right to appoint and dismiss civil and military officials, he maintains that this power must be signed by the State Council before it can take effect. In fact, the power is in the hands of the state servants. The position of the president is consolidated and dignified. Except for extraordinary events, for The Senate is irresponsible, but state officials are always in the position of being accused of impeachment. Since the "Convention Law" imposes a major responsibility, it must be strictly supervised. If the right of countersignature can be given up, the State Council is no more than the president The righteousness of the responsible cabinet has been lost. In order to advocate the privileges in the "Contract Law", Tang did not hesitate to use the status of state servants as the price of protection. We have heard how to respect and follow the example. From the beginning, he made compromises and continued to see things. Don't do anything, cut off the heart, resolutely give up, cut off kudzu, the attitude is solemn and decisive, Fang Zhidong's great politicians are really worthy of shame. Or as the prime minister, he did not ask, it seems that the procedure is related, and I don't know where Tang Zhixing is. On Saturday, all affairs have been arranged, and the next day is Sunday, so we can rest. Although the Prime Minister is a public servant and not a prisoner, he cannot be deprived of his freedom of action. Monday is the regular meeting of the state, and I am afraid that it will hinder government affairs.公府呈请病假，于手续并无不合。反对党吹毛求疵，百计中伤，倘吾党不察从而和之，适堕奸计，不得不详为报告。” （二）同盟会本部7月1日为揭出唐总理野游原因致驻沪机关部电： “唐总理自上礼拜六出京后，礼拜一由津来电，请假五日，不知者辄以为过，且谣诼纷兴，迄未能已。考此次实因唐总理以种种之障碍，莫能实行其所抱之政策，而又不欲悻悻然以去就决绝，故不得已循各国大臣野游通例。于十五、十六出游天津，借请假以为平和之退去，所处得体，无可訾者。今将种种原因揭出，以释当世之疑。唐总理自身任媾和以来，首以南北统一不分畛城为目的，次以整理现今之财政为最要策，故其结果南军着着退让，而孙总统之解职，参议院之北移，黄留守之撤兵销职，盖无一不出于开诚布公，而所约以柏文蔚督山东，王芝祥督直隶者，亦为调和之苦衷。袁总统皆临时异议，谓南军曾北伐，不可与相近，乃别思位置，欲强唐总理副署，唐数言之终不之听，竟将失《约法》上之副权，唐为保持民国计，为保持《约法》计，不能不退者此其原因一。财政总长熊希龄罔识外交，喜弄骗计，骄谩不才，稽核条件八款，几陷民国危亡之地，独断独行，目无总理，致唐之政策非特不得实行，而反受连带之累，此其原因二。此次内阁本非政党，政见既不无猜疑嫌忌，难以和衷共济，而奸狡者且肆其倾轧排挤，此种弊端实非民国幸福，责任内阁遂致徒托空言，此其原因三。外间不察，助以反对者之巧诋，致令是非颠倒，黑白不详，且有捏造外人书函以诬蔑唐者，丧心病狂莫此为甚。如此行为非污唐氏一人，直辱及民国全体，吾党爱中华民国，只求不愧对国民，至于无价值者可不必多与较量也。”