Chapter 12 Section VI

Attempt to assassinate the Regent, this is a big case.The person in charge of hearing the case was Prince Shanqi, Shang Shusu, the Minister of Civil Affairs who led the national police agencies. One of his own daughters was very famous - Yoshiko Kawashima, who was later known as the "Oriental Witch". The trial went very well.As soon as the bombs, wires and other physical evidence were presented, and the witness Hong Taiyong's blacksmith shop owner arrived, Huang Fusheng laughed loudly: "Even you are here, so what else can I say!" There were no common scenes in the interrogation such as trivial things, such as nothing, Wang Jingwei loudly admitted that he was the mastermind, and the purpose was to kill Zaifeng, and the motive was to "inspire the hearts of the world."What Huang Fusheng said was exactly the same as Wang Jingwei.The two argued that they were the masterminds and were responsible for all the crimes; the other party was just a small helper and had nothing to do with it.

Prince Su was a rare person with brains and good character in the Qing ruling class at that time.During the interrogation process, looking at Wang and Huang's demeanor, he always admired the greatness of the revolutionaries, leaving death to himself and life to others. Is there such a person in the Qing government?Thinking of the extremely corrupt offal in the Qing Dynasty, Prince Su felt very complicated. As to how to judge these two people, the direct target of the assassination, Prince Regent Zaifeng, said without thinking, of course, he would be murdered, and according to the criminal law, if he dared to harm the royal family, he would have to kill everyone.

Prince Su thought over and over again, and persuaded Zaifeng to let go.He said, this stupefied young man came to assassinate you, he never thought of living, he just wanted to inspire people by saying that he was slaughtered by us!You see, if he is killed, the matter of "the leader of the League, Wang Jingwei, personally plotting to assassinate the regent and kill Chengren" will be settled. He has become a role model, and we have become the object of the same hatred. Isn't this just in line with his wishes?This is what he wants to stab you!We can't let him succeed, think about it, if you don't kill him, what will others think?The attempt to assassinate the Prince Regent has been lenient, and we have shown boundless kindness, and the hearts of the people are on our side.

On April 29, 1910, the Qing court judged that Wang and Huang "misunderstood the court's policy" and were forgivable objects. After this Prince Su carefully read Wang Jingwei's eloquent "confessions" that refuted the idea that constitutional monarchy is better than revolution, he was greatly attracted by Wang Jingwei's spirit and knowledge. He visited Wang Jingwei in prison several times and gave him ideological work, hoping that he could Give up anti-Qing ideas and join yourself. Prince Su said: "Mr. Wang advocates that China must be self-reliant, reform the political system, advocate public participation in politics, and follow the example of Western constitutionalism. Is it the revolutionary goal Mr. is fighting for?"

Wang Jingwei retorted: "What our revolutionaries advocate is by no means constitutionalism, but to overthrow the feudal autocracy and implement the Three People's Principles. Since the prince has read Wang's article in "Minbao", he should have a reasonable understanding of Wang's revolutionary ideas." understood." Prince Su said: "Your revolutionary party does have many outstanding ideas, but you should also listen carefully to our views. To be honest, I think the 'Three People's Principles' is a narrow-minded theory and cannot become China's future. Guiding philosophy. Why do you want to promote the destruction of Manchus and rejuvenation of the Han Dynasty? Can such propaganda of ethnic hatred enable China to realize the harmony of the five ethnic groups? Why do we have to carry out bloody revolutions that cause turmoil on the ground? Haven’t we already promised to implement constitutionalism, so that all political ideas can be realized? Opportunity. Isn’t it better to realize one’s political ideas in a peaceful constitutional way than in a revolutionary way that damages many lives and properties? Isn’t neighboring Japan a successful example of constitutional monarchy?”

Wang Jingwei retorted: "When we advocated the revolution, many people used the successful example of the Japanese constitutional monarchy to oppose the revolution. However, the Meiji Restoration in Japan was the power that Saigo Takamori took from the shogunate by force. It came out. Now that China is pursuing a constitutional monarchy, it cannot solve the long-term corruption and evils, and it is nothing but an illusion to use the Congress as the pillar of civil rights. The Congress is nothing more than a puppet of the monarch. Only the democratic revolution is the only way to save China. ."

Prince Su said: "China's politics are very complicated, and various public opinions are mixed. How can we rush to reform the political system? The praying mantis is in front, and the oriole is in the back. Aren't the big powers coveting us? If we can't bear it, we will be chaotic. Think twice, Mr. Wang." As a result, it became a debate every time, each talking about its own reasoning.With such different positions, how can they form any consensus?However, in several encounters, the two developed respect for each other's character.Later Wang Jingwei talked about Prince Su and said: "A great politician." Prince Su said: "If I was not born in the royal family, I would have joined the Revolutionary Party to rebel against the court!"

Wang Jingwei was defeated and imprisoned. Sun Yat-sen, who was in New York, sighed: "Wang Jingwei is a great talent of ours. Losing him is like cutting off my arm!" They are all taking action; and the people have also seen that the Revolutionary Party is not a gang that sends people's children to death and the leaders are comfortable. Their belief and determination are so firm and deep, and China's hope lies in them.