Chapter 9 Chapter Nine I Went to Qingdao for a Squat

The change of the situation in the world is like the change of the seasons. When it is hot, it is hot, and when it is cold, it is cold; when spring comes, all things sprout, when autumn comes, yellow leaves fly, and when winter arrives, the earth becomes ice and snow.No hero can change this natural law, and whoever tries to go against the law will be crushed to pieces himself! After the Battle of 1911, the Qing Dynasty, which lasted for 295 years (from the founding of the Qing Dynasty in 1616 to the Wuchang Uprising in 1911), could hardly be quiet anymore.When Yuan Shikai returned to Beijing from Zhangde, the court originally wanted him to stabilize the situation, but the situation became even more chaotic! After less than a hundred days of chaos, more than forty major generals of the Beiyang Army, led by Duan Qirui, competed to The imperial court issued a letter of remonstrance "please establish a republican regime". The little emperor had no choice, the regent had no choice, and the Queen Mother Longyu who was listening to the government behind the curtain had no choice. They only fought for the so-called "preferential treatment conditions for the Qing Dynasty" On February 12, 1912, the imperial edict of "the abdication of the Qing emperor" was announced to the world, ending the rule of the feudal dynasty in China.The Qing emperor abdicated, the people of the country were naturally happy, the whole country was jubilant, the whole people were happy, the sky was blue and the sun was shining!

The happiest person in China should be Yuan Shikai. Yuan Shikai was the prime minister of the cabinet of the Qing Dynasty. No matter what kind of China it is, it has to evolve on the basis of the dynasty. Well, Longyu is a woman who listens to politics but does not care about politics), the representative of the "dynasty" who is in the door, naturally falls on Yuan Shikai's head.Yuan Shikai became a totalitarian figure in China's dark times overnight. Could he not be the happiest? The elated Yuan Shikai, of course, couldn't forget Xu Shichang.At that time, it was Xu Shichang who strongly recommended Yuan as the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi. It was Xu Shichang who helped Yuan organize the cabinet. It was also Xu Shichang who assigned the military power to the cabinet. How could Yuan Shikai thrive so smoothly when he moved around on the saddle? Now that the power is in his hands, Yuan Shikai naturally has to rely on Xu Shichang as to how to hold it well.

On the second day after the Qing emperor abdicated, Yuan Shikai invited Xu Shichang to the front, and said with a heavy heart: "Brother Ju, we are in charge of the world now, and the burden is very heavy! Anyone who can distract me, except brother, There are not many people, and I hope that brother will continue to speak and do things freely. Please comfort the court." "Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of a country, let alone us." Xu Shichang said: "China's affairs are not your family's affairs. How could I stand by and watch! Don't worry, I will do it well."

"Right now, the affairs in the south are very important, but they are easy to handle, because the matter is in the clear. Peace can be resolved. If you want it, if you can't make peace, there is nothing serious. It will be nothing more than fighting again. At that time, our The power is not weaker than that of the South, and we are still afraid of them!" Yuan Shikai was in a very cheerful mood, and treated state affairs with the same confidence as before, and did not regard the Revolutionary Party as a strong enemy.Judging from his attitude, if he hadn't used the Revolutionary Party as a "reason" to push into the Qing Dynasty, at any time, as long as he gave an order, Sun Yat-sen and his group could be wiped out.However, when Yuan Shikai talked about the Qing Dynasty that had lost its brilliance, he showed obvious fear—after all, he was a courtier of the Qing Dynasty. In the court, they all stood with their heads bowed respectfully, so how dare they look up at the "Tianyan"; when the three-year-old child of the Aixinjueluo family ascended the throne, he also bowed his head and "shouted three times".Now, even though the Qing emperor issued an edict to abdicate, the consistent majesty has not disappeared, just like a dead tiger, the teeth are still too scary.Yuan Shikai was afraid that the ghost of the Qing emperor who had gone to the field would linger, and that the filial sons and grandsons of the Qing emperor would make a comeback and carry out a big restoration. He knew that there were still many people who believed in the "emperor" in China. "In case the little emperor makes an order, plus the response from all directions, this is more powerful than the revolutionary party!" This is what Yuan Shikai is most worried about.After the Qing emperor abdicated, he formulated preferential treatment conditions for them, but that was much worse than what the Qing Dynasty had enjoyed at the beginning. Could they be satisfied? Because of the above, Yuan Shikai said to Xu Shichang: "What makes people feel uneasy is the Beijing In, in the palace! Brother Juren, this is what I want to discuss with you."

"What else is going on in the Beijing Palace?" Xu Shichang was a little puzzled. "A centipede is dead but not stiff!" Yuan Shikai said, "You must not be careless in the palace. You should know that the danger from within is the greatest danger! We are the same court." Xu Shichang understood that Yuan Shikai was afraid that the Qing Dynasty nobles would unite against him.Then he asked, "Now that you have seen this, what are your plans?" "It's exactly what I want to discuss with Brother Ju." Yuan Shikai said, "I want to ask Brother to do something that can be done."

"Speaking." "After all, we are all courtiers of the Qing Dynasty," Yuan Shikai said, "we must never do things that make people suffer. I think so, please take care of me in the palace. Of course, the main thing is to take care of you. You live in the palace, and there are some things in the palace. You can know at any time, just like that, do you understand?" Xu Shichang nodded, and he understood in his heart: "I want me to spy on them secretly and pay attention to the activities of those survivors and banner clans." So he said: "It's the best way to do this." Alright, I am the Taibao, and it is a matter of course to go in and out of the palace, so leave this to me."

Yuan Shikai nodded and sighed deeply again.Said: "This is also a last resort. There is a saying in the country: You must not have the heart to harm others, and you must not have the heart to guard against others. That's what it means." Xu Shichang was loyal to Yuan, and he lived in the palace as Yuan's representative. However, Xu Shichang had received the favor of the emperor, so he did not dare to be too aggressive with the royal family.On his first day in the royal family, he paid homage to Yi Xu, the former prime minister who had just resigned, and he brought him a can of Henan famous tea - Xinyang Maojian.When he put the tea in front of the prince, he said: "My lord, this is called Huainan tea by Su Dongpo, the great poet of the Northern Song Dynasty. The No. 1 Xinyang Maojian tea in Xinyang is also called Henan Maofeng. It is a first-class tea that was newly picked in mid-April. The prince knows that I have never been addicted to tea, so I brought it here as a gift for the prince to appreciate." Yi Xu, who has retired from politics, is experiencing the cruelty of life and the turmoil of the world. It's hot and cold, and when an old minister suddenly visits, he is naturally excited. "Mr. Ju, it's rare that you didn't forget me. I'm so satisfied. How dare I accept your generous gift again!"

"Tea, wine, and cigarettes are all obsolete things. It doesn't matter how thick or thin it is. It's just a way of showing your respect to the prince." Xu Shichang said, "Why should the prince take it to heart?" "Why not heavy?" Yi Xu said, "It's the best tea! It is said that Xinyang Maojian is a thrush bird transformed by a girl. It has gone through untold hardships and climbed ninety-nine mountains. After crossing ninety-nine rivers, the seeds picked in an old forest with towering old trees are sent to Cheyun Mountain in Xinyang, and today's good tea is produced, which is not the best!"

"Chinese tea culture is extremely rich." Xu Shichang said: "To sum up, it is nothing more than one. The word "eye" and "qu" are humanized. Speaking of the humanization of tea, I think of a poem by the predecessors. poetry: The snow still covers the top of the trees, Before the thunder strikes, Jianxi spring. Zhongzhou's warm and shaded buds are early, It is advisable to pay tribute first with a hundred things new. Come to think of it, it's not all fun. " "If I remember correctly, this poem should be written by Ouyang Xiu, a statesman in the Northern Song Dynasty and known as a drunkard. This man is also known as a tea addict. He has been in office for forty years. It's not bad but drinking tea. It's really interesting!"

Xu Shichang was shocked when he heard that Yixu was socializing so well.In his impression, Prince Qing is a person who is ignorant, and he is so knowledgeable today, it is amazing! How did he know that this prince has nothing to do after the abdication of the emperor, occasionally flipping through the classics, and happened to run into Ouyang Xiu , Today, Fang sold a "high price".After the entertainment, Yixu suddenly became uneasy: "Xu Shichang is sending tea to the palace at this time, isn't he here to show his filial piety? He should be dignified if he shows his filial piety." So he changed the subject. "Mr. Chrysanthemum, I'm afraid it's not just to deliver tea when you enter the palace today? You and I get along very well. If you have something to say, please say it."

Xu Shichang smiled slightly and said: "There is nothing more important. The emperor abdicated. The court ordered me to live in the palace so that I can take care of things in time." Yuan Shikai treated Prince Qing very well. When Xu Shichang said so, Yixu naturally believed it, so he said, "Wei Ting and your loyalty can be demonstrated every day. I can pass on this kindness to the Queen Mother and the Emperor; especially you, the Juren." Coming to the palace, I can teach the emperor a lot, and the empress dowager is also looking forward to it." In this way, Xu Shichang lived in the palace with a high-sounding appearance. It is false to "take care" to clear the room, but it is true to monitor the situation in the palace.Xu Shichang's actual identity is a member of Yuan's government and a minister of military counselors. The "official ordered by the imperial court" has passed away, not to mention that the imperial court has no political affairs to reason with.So, in the already deserted imperial palace, he was full of energy watching the few guests coming and going.At this moment, Xu Shichang didn't feel that he was doing something dishonest, and he wanted to serve his little friend, but he didn't know that the government and the public had begun to look at him differently. Xu Shichang worked "secretly" in the palace for a few days, and suddenly felt uneasy.Doing things like this seems to be inconsistent with his original aspirations: "How can such a dignified pillar of the country do such a gloomy act!" There is one thing that makes him feel sad: A man named Li Guojie was appointed as an imperial envoy stationed in Belgium. Because he was not frugal and often traveled to Berlin and Paris, he owed tens of thousands of public funds and did not receive funding from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.After Yuan Shikai came to power, he thought he was the grandson of Li Hongzhang, Wen Zhonggong, and sent 40,000 oceans there.After Li paid off his foreign debts, he still had money left, so he returned home to express his gratitude, and asked Yuan for instructions, "I want to enter the palace to pay my respects to the Empress Dowager Longyu and the emperor", and Yuan agreed.After Li Guojie entered the palace, he went to the blacksmith camp to meet Xu Shichang.After exchanging pleasantries, Xu Shichang said to Li Guojie: "You cried before the Celestial Palace, and you said something." When Li heard this, he was shocked and asked urgently, "Master Xu, how did you know?" Xu Shichang smiled: "As you are, how many attendants do you have around you! In the past two days, I know who invited you to dinner, who you met, and what you said. If you are not the son of Duke Li Wenzhong Sun, I'm afraid we won't meet today." Li Guojie was horrified! Knowing that he had offended Yuan and Xu because he was close to the Qing Dynasty, he secretly fled to Shanghai to live in seclusion. Later, Xu Shichang became aware of this matter, consciously did a disgraceful thing, felt extremely guilty, and intentionally left the situation.Soon, Yuan Shikai became the interim president, and some dignitaries and eunuchs of the Qing court left Beijing to live in Qingdao.Xu Shichang followed suit and moved to Qingdao with his younger brother Shiguang.This is after March 1912. Qingdao, a beautiful coastal city.Green hills, blue seas, green trees, and red buildings are like a big flower basket adorning the coast of Jiaozhou Bay in the south of Shandong Peninsula! Coupled with the warm spring and cool summer, Qingdao has already become a well-known tourist and leisure resort in China. Bureaucrats, merchants, Literati and elegant scholars came here to relax. Those who came to Qingdao one after the other with Xu Shichang, in addition to Prince Gong and Prince Su, among the eunuchs sent by the Qing court were Zhang Renjun, Zhou Fu, Lao Naixuan, and Lu Haihuan, a group of patriarchal social parties who moved to Dalian and actively restored the Qing Dynasty Key figures also often come to Qingdao.For a time, Qingdao became the center of frustrated customers' activities.Qingdao is not an important political place of the country, nor is Qingdao a place of military conflict. Although the north and south of China are full of gunpowder, Qingdao has always been calm. Even if there are more heroes who used to call the wind and rain, most of them can only look at the sea and sigh now! Xu Shichang When I arrived in Qingdao, I suddenly felt that the city was a bit cold. "What am I doing here in Qingdao?" He asked himself, but he couldn't answer himself. 57-year-old Xu Shichang, who returned from the three eastern provinces, has already bought property in Huixian County and Tianjin camp, making preparations for his destination.When I left Beijing this time, I neither went to Tianjin, where my ancestors lived, nor Hui County, where I used to go fishing for a long time, so I rushed to Jiaozhou Bay because of a last resort: if I go to Hui County, I am afraid that the overall situation in Henan will not be determined and there will be accidents; Tianjin was also afraid that it would be too close to the capital, and it would be difficult to get rid of Yuan Shikai's troubles.What are you going to do when you arrive in Qingdao? Xu Shichang was at a loss, and fell into restlessness from being at a loss. On the evening of Xu Shichang's arrival in Qingdao, Zai Zhen, the son of Yixu, Prince Qing, visited.Because of the problem of supervising the three eastern provinces, Xu Shichang had a relationship with Zai Zhen.To tell the truth, that time Zai Zhenna's Yang Cuixi was more or less taken care of by Xu Shichang, so that Cixi was saved from being held accountable, and Zai Zhen was somewhat grateful to him.Now, they are "the same people who have fallen in Tianya", and they are naturally connected with each other when they visit, so Xu Shichang warmly received him. "I just arrived in Qingdao, and I haven't had time to pay my respects yet," Xu Shichang said, "I'm very grateful for your patronage." "What are you grateful for? Everyone goes to the beach to relax and have nothing to do. It's rare to see the sea and chat. It's also a pleasure." Vibrate a relaxed demeanor. "My father told Mr. Xu to come to Qingdao and asked me to come and see. By the way, is there anything I need help with? If it is difficult to live, you can live in our house. Also, I just want to ask you, are you in the palace? Do you have anything to say about your stay? Everyone knows your loyalty to Qing Shi, and I hope you can take care of me in today's situation." Zai Zhen's words are honest and honest-although this person used to exaggerate the truth, The words were insincere, but today they are sincere, probably because the environment changed his attitude. Xu Shichang was loyal to the nobles of the Qing Dynasty. Although he had deep feelings for Yuan Shikai, he still couldn't bear to leave the emperor.Coming to Qingdao is almost just to express the meaning of "not forgetting to clear the house" and "not cooperating with the Republic of China", so that the world will not call him a "second minister".Like all noble ministers of the dynasty, Xu Shichang had a separate residence in Qingdao long ago, but compared to Prince Qing Yixu, his residence was too insignificant. It is said that Yixu's Qingdao house is worth at least 400,000 taels of silver! Zhen invited him to live in his Lao Tzu's house, it was all sincere, Xu Shichang was so grateful that he almost shed tears, as for Zai Zhen asking him what else he wanted from the out-of-favor Qing Dynasty, he didn't mind too much.He looked at Zaizhen and said: "My younger brother Shiguang is also in Qingdao, and his life is going well. I appreciate the kindness of the prince, so I don't need to bother you at the mansion. My brothers have been separated for many years, and they are busy with their own things. It is rare to see him." Time to talk together." Zai Zhen was originally only visiting as a courtesy, but after seeing Xu Wuyi talking about palace affairs, he got up to leave after exchanging pleasantries. After Zai Zhen left, Xu Shichang suddenly had something on his mind: "Is he just socializing out of etiquette? It seems that he has something on his mind, but he doesn't want to say it. What's on his mind?" Xu Shichang couldn't guess, "Fortunately, the future will be long. Take your time." A few days later, Wu Jisun hurried to Qingdao from Beijing. Wu Jisun brought Yuan Shikai's personal letter to Xu Shichang.When Wu Jisun handed over the letter, he said with some sadness: "Shuai Ju, Xiangcheng (from Xiangcheng County, Henan Province of Yuan Shikai) is really lost in the past few days since you left Beijing. He said that he has no intention of doing anything or doing anything. I have no clue, I really hope that you will go back as soon as possible to distract him." While reading the letter, Xu Shichang said: "Shixiang, I can understand Wei Ting's concerns. However, I also hope that Wei Ting and you can also understand my heart!" When he said this, he looked sideways. Wu Jisun, seeing that he didn't respond obviously, said again: "I'm different from Wei Ting! He has his own lofty ideal, which has been gradually realized; he still wants to realize his even bigger ideal - the republic of the country. It’s worth it to become an official president. What about me? A Jinshi of the Qing Dynasty, {Emperor Xiang Taibao, an important minister of the court, is regarded as a great favor of the emperor! , I played the role of a big rebel and became the watchman of the royal family. I am really afraid that future generations will curse me as a traitor. Alas, I will be sixty years old in a blink of an eye. , not to mention that the mind and strength are haggard, and I just want to spend my old age in peace." Xu Shichang was sad and helpless, and when he spoke, his eyes were still filled with crystal tears, as if he had seen through the world of mortals and was determined to escape into Buddhism. Wu Jisun was Xu Shichang's confidant, so Wu Jisun could figure out what Xu Shichang was thinking.He was an important minister of the Qing Dynasty, and the Qing Dynasty existed in name only. Of course Xu Shichang would have a "cleanliness" thinking, so he had to say something about "loyalty and integrity".However, Wu Jisun also knew that Xu Shichang was not a person who was indifferent to power. Today, Xu’s contribution comes first. Could it be that Xu Shichang is only doing it for his friend’s future? Sure enough, even the military counselor does not have to accept it, let alone go to the old palace again? Therefore, Wu Jisun still smiled and said: "Ju Shuai's character is naturally upright and well-known, regardless of whether he is in the government or the opposition, and everything is the same. However, Ju Shuai should also understand that one of the reasons why Xiangcheng is today is because of man's work, and at the same time it is destiny. Great The heyday of the Qing Dynasty is over, the government is weak, the people are suffering from disasters, and the sky is pity for them. This is the trend. Ju Shuai is proficient in the history of the country, so he knows it clearly in his heart. It is true that if you stay clean, you can last forever, but it is not the same as What's the use of it? What's the benefit to the people who hang upside down..." Wu Jisun still wanted to "deepen" it further, saying that "a person who understands current affairs is a hero".However, it suddenly occurred to him that the person standing opposite him was none other than his teacher and immediate boss who used to "listen to teachings" in the past, so he restrained himself and changed his words: "Actually, there is no truth that Shixiang understands. I didn’t get it from Jushuai’s teachings, Shixiang felt that it was very reasonable, so I repeated one or two, I still don’t know if what I said is appropriate, so I need to ask Jushuai for advice.” It should be said that Xu Shichang's retirement from Qingdao was an expedient move for Xu Shichang to gain fame.Li Guojiezhi's sudden departure shocked him greatly. He thought: "If the world knows that I was forced by surveillance and informants, how can I face the blue sky and loess! The Qing emperor has abdicated. The queen mother, regent, and little emperor all Now, regardless of whether the old ministers of the Manchu and Han races still have long braids, the relationship between the upper and lower is naturally tight. If I watch everywhere, I will make enemies everywhere!" Xu Shichang has his own philosophy of life, and he has long used the principle of being wise and protecting himself.However, today, in Qingdao with green mountains and blue seas, although Wu Jisun speaks a lot of tongues, he sounds quite emotional. "Yes, on the question of whether to protect the emperor or support the Yuan, we have to think twice; fame and pragmatism cannot be achieved at the same time; it is true that being an apartment is clear and leisurely, but what is the purpose of all the hard work?" Xu Shichang was quite confused, "avoiding chaos" In addition, there is still a layer of "love stack".He sighed, and said to Wu Jisun: "Shixiang, you have your own ideas, and I can also sincerely accept them. However, just after leaving the capital, you are restless and want to reason about many things. In this way, you go back to Beijing and tell Wei Ting , I accept his kindness, and ask him to give me time to think about it calmly, where should I go? I will decide on my own." "Xiang Cheng has no intention of reluctance, but I hope he can understand." Wu Jisun After speaking, he hurriedly said goodbye. Xu Shichang, who lived in seclusion in Qingdao, didn't see through the world of mortals and escaped to Buddhism, but he avoided danger and sought stability, waiting for action.Xu Shichang is very scheming, he never does one thing rashly in his life, and his decades of official career have trained him to see all directions and listen to all directions, and he can handle hot and cold well. The reason why he doesn't help Yuan Shikai wholeheartedly now is because of him. Yuan Shikai's fate has not yet been determined.There was no hope of restoration of the Qing Dynasty. Yuan Shikai was only a temporary president. The Southern Revolutionary Party was in the ascendant and its future was uncertain.Before leaving Beijing, Xu Shichang specially called Zhou Shumo to his home, closed the door, and said to him face to face: "Shaopu (Zhou Shumo, styled Shaopu, from Tianmen, Gansu Province), I have considered some things for a long time, but I am still not sure." Idea, think about it, only after discussing with you, I know you will confide in your heart." Zhou Shumo and Xu Shichang were recruited in the same year, but two years later than him, Xu was a Jinshi in the Bingwu Division of Guangxu, and Zhou was a Jinshi in the Jichou Division, but they both had squatted in the Imperial Academy.One difference is that Xu Shichang turned from Hanlin to the military to make his fortune, while Zhou Shumo was promoted from Hanlin to the imperial censor, and once served as an attache to the minister of foreign affairs (that is, the position of attache who Xu Shichang failed to make due to the bombing case was replaced by Zhou), After he came back, he was appointed as an envoy to Jiangsu Province; when Xu Shichang was in charge of the three eastern provinces, he brought Zhou to the northeast.Xu Shichang returned to Beijing, and in the first year of Xuantong, Zhou Shumo also returned to Beijing and was appointed the dean of the Pingzheng Yuan, becoming Xu Shichang and Yuan Shikai's confidants.Zhou Shumo is a diligent, honest, loyal, and open-minded person. He looks dignified and is especially good at words. He is one of Xu Shichang's most caring people.Hearing Xu's question, he said: "Ju Shuai, the situation in Beijing is still difficult to see. Although you and Wei Ting are like brothers and sisters, you must make a setback for you and Wei Ting. Wei Ting has become the interim president. There is also a special person for the peace talks, I think you should find a secluded place, rest for a while, and take a peek at the situation, rather than getting involved in the turmoil." "I think so too, but I'm not sure where to go." "Of course, it's better to stay away from politics." Zhou Shumo said: "Beijing and Tianjin are not acceptable. There is no need to go to the Northeast. I think..." Xu Shichang nodded, "It's too remote, and I'm afraid I won't be able to see things." "It doesn't have to be too secluded." Zhou Shumo said, "Qingdao by the seaside is good. If you go, I can go too." Xu Shichang came to Qingdao.It was only when he came to Qingdao that he realized that there were so many people who were left behind in the Qing Dynasty.He became cautious, he was afraid that Yuan Shikai and others would say that he "followed the royal family too closely", so he also gave Zai Zhen a cold reception.In fact, things were not that simple. After Zai Zhen left, Xu Shichang thought over and over again that Zai Zhen must have something to do, and it was very urgent, otherwise, he would not have rushed to visit.Zai Zhen is not the kind of person who is easily impulsive. Whatever he wants to do, he must think carefully before taking action. "He didn't come here to talk about the Qing Dynasty, did he? Could it be related to the Clan Socialist Party organized by King Su in Dalian in an attempt to restore the Qing Dynasty?" Xu Shichang already knew that some princes and nobles were actively organizing the Clan Socialist Party. "Sure enough, I have something to do with the Clan Socialist Party, what should I do?" At this moment, Xu Shichang thought of Zhou Shumo. "It would be great if Shaopu was in Qingdao." It just so happened that Zhou Shumo came to Qingdao after only one day, and soon came to Xu Shichang's residence. "I've been looking forward to you for a long time." Xu Shichang led Zhou Shumo into the living room, and said straight to the point: "I just wanted to send a message and ask you to come." "You left Beijing in a hurry, and I was suddenly a little disappointed." Zhou Shumo said, "I came here in a hurry." The two sat and drank tea, and Xu Shichang went straight. "I originally wanted to stay in Beijing for a while, but the situation changed so fast and unexpectedly. It seems that I can't keep up with the situation. Instead of following the wind without a clue in Beijing, it's better to hide in a quiet place After a while, you might see the ins and outs, so I left Beijing in a hurry." "What Shuai Ju said has no clue, I don't know if he refers to the palace or the cabinet?" "There are not many things worth mentioning in the palace," Xu Shichang said, "I mean the south and the north. Of course, these two sides are more or less related to the palace, and they are all related to our whereabouts. That's what prompted me to leave Beijing." "Master Ju and Xiang Cheng are acquainted." Zhou Shumo seemed to understand Xu Shichang's heart, "You should have a proper comment on Xiang Cheng's decision." "It doesn't have to be too secluded." Zhou Shumo said, "Qingdao by the seaside is good. If you go, I can go too." Xu Shichang came to Qingdao.It was only when he came to Qingdao that he realized that there were so many people who were left behind in the Qing Dynasty.He became cautious, he was afraid that Yuan Shikai and others would say that he "followed the royal family too closely", so he also gave Zai Zhen a cold reception.In fact, things were not that simple. After Zai Zhen left, Xu Shichang thought over and over again that Zai Zhen must have something to do, and it was very urgent, otherwise, he would not have rushed to visit.Zai Zhen is not the kind of person who is easily impulsive. Whatever he wants to do, he must think carefully before taking action. "He didn't come here to talk about the Qing Dynasty, did he? Could it be related to the Clan Socialist Party organized by King Su in Dalian in an attempt to restore the Qing Dynasty?" Xu Shichang already knew that some princes and nobles were actively organizing the Clan Socialist Party. "Sure enough, I have something to do with the Clan Socialist Party, what should I do?" At this moment, Xu Shichang thought of Zhou Shumo. "It would be great if Shaopu was in Qingdao." It just so happened that Zhou Shumo came to Qingdao after only one day, and soon came to Xu Shichang's residence. "I've been looking forward to you for a long time." Xu Shichang led Zhou Shumo into the living room, and said straight to the point: "I just wanted to send a message and ask you to come." "You left Beijing in a hurry, and I was suddenly a little disappointed." Zhou Shumo said, "I came here in a hurry." The two sat facing each other and drank tea.Xu Shichang is still going straight. "I originally wanted to stay in Beijing for a while, but the situation changed so fast and unexpectedly. It seems that I can't keep up with the situation. Instead of following the wind without a clue in Beijing, it's better to hide in a quiet place After a while, you might see the ins and outs, so I left Beijing in a hurry." "What Shuai Ju said has no clue, I don't know if he refers to the palace or the cabinet?" "There are not many things worth mentioning in the palace," Xu Shichang said, "I mean the south and the north. Of course, these two sides are more or less related to the palace, and they are all related to our whereabouts. That's what prompted me to leave Beijing." "Master Ju and Xiang Cheng are acquainted." Zhou Shumo seemed to understand Xu Shichang's heart, "You should have a proper comment on Xiang Cheng's decision." "They are all important ministers of the Qing Dynasty, I am a little worried..." "That's not necessary!" Zhou Shumo said: "In the past dynasties, one dynasty replaced another, and the winners were princes and losers, and the losers were bandits. Xiangcheng is another banner. Not only is the palace still the royal palace, but it is also dedicated to their palace. Life has formulated preferential treatment regulations, which is very popular, and it is also an act of civilization and progress! In my opinion, this alone can completely shine through the history books..." Xu Shichang was a little puzzled by Zhou Shumo's affection for Yuan.Think back to how much they fell in love with the Qing Dynasty when they were helping each other in the Northeast.When Zhou served as the governor of Heilongjiang, he embodies the emperor's kindness, loves the people like a son, and is deeply respected by the people.When Zhou Shumo left his post, he sent out all over the city to build the Fang Office, with the inscription: "Return my envoy"! At that time, how loyal he was to the court! What H said today seems to be another person.Xu Shichang frowned, not knowing what to say for a while. Although Zhou Shumo was with Xu Moni and regarded Xu as a brother, he mostly respected his character and morality, but he respected Yuan Shikai's heart and manly spirit even more. Dare to do that, this point, Xu has not been aware of.Zhou Shumo came to Qingdao here, although he was not ordered, but it was really for "talking about something".Seeing that Xu Shichang was silent, he knew that Xu Shichang was hesitating and in a dilemma, so he said again: "Ju Shuai, you also said in the past that the government has become pedantic, and there is no one to save it. Since the government is already pedantic, it must be reformed!" You see, what Sun Yat-sen can say is that he is determined to be different. Instead of making Sun Yat-sen's revolution a success, it is better for Yuan Xiangcheng to carry out the reform. After all, our relationship with Yuan is far closer to Sun. Sun Yat-sen really led China and became the president of the republic. For the remaining officials of the dynasty like us, there will not be a preferential treatment like we do for the royal family today. It has always been the emperor and the courtiers! The most urgent task is to help Yuan succeed!" --When Xu Shichang left Beijing, Zhou Shumo advised him to "rest for a while and take a peek at the situation". Now, he seems to be persuading Xu Zhuyuan with a clear attitude. It seems that the change is too great, which is puzzling. In fact, it is not surprising that things happen for a reason.When Xu Shichang left, Yuan Shikai suddenly felt disappointed, "I trusted him so much, why did I leave without saying goodbye?" After thinking over and over again, without a clue, he brought Zhou Shumo to him and asked him what was right and wrong.Yuan Shikai sighed, and he said rather sadly: "Shaopu, you should know that I have always respected Juren as an elder brother, and I am determined to share joys and sorrows together. If I fail to achieve anything, then I will not talk about it; if God has mercy on us , there is still promise, of course I dare not forget Brother Ju and everyone. The situation is very clear. The Revolutionary Party is going to overthrow the dynasty and establish a new deal. Why should we start first? Please Shaopu must tell Juren my heart, Let him be considerate!" Because of this move, Zhou Jing was moved, and only then did he have a trip to Qingdao, and only then did he have a new attitude today. Zhou Shumo is worthy of being a man of speech, he explained Yuan and Sun's gains and losses and their relationship in a humane way, which actually moved Xu Shichang.Although he was still frowning, his heart was churning: "Yes! The Qing Dynasty is hopeless. Instead of being picked up by others, it's better to pick it up by yourself!" Xu Shichang is a very confident person, he is considerate and thoughtful, he has been with Zhou Shumo for many years, knows his talents, and believes that he is resourceful and resourceful. "Shaopu, what you said is right. The republic is the trend. Instead of letting someone else run the republic, it is better for us to run the republic. Isn't it a matter of the political system? I believe that Weiting has the ability to run it well." "Ju Shuai has a vision, and Shaopu is willing to work for it!" On the day Zhou Shumo left Qingdao, Xu Shichang made an exception and asked his younger brother Shiguang to see him off. On this day, Zaizhen asked people to come to pay homage, saying that "Prince Su Puwei wanted to visit".Xu Shichang was shocked - he knew that Pu Wei was the leader of the Zong-Social Party and was organizing the Zong-Social Party in Dalian to restore the Qing Dynasty. "He came to worship, he must have drawn me into the Clan Socialist Party." After thinking for a moment, he said to Zaizhen's visitor: "I'm not in good health recently, so it's inconvenient to receive guests." Therefore, Pu Wei's visit was rejected.