Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Vice-Chang Xu's Crown Belt with Heavy Tassels

On the tenth day when Yuan Shikai became Emperor Hongxian, Xu Shuzheng returned to Beijing from Shanghai.His friend, the former Ministry, made a lot of noise and ran to the Qianmen station to meet him. They rushed him to the old house in Iron Lion Alley, and hosted a banquet to welcome him with great fanfare. On this day, Xu Shuzheng was very energetic.Although the city of Beijing is already covered with ice and snow, and the climate is cold, he wears casual clothes, a long gown, no cap on his head, and no boots on his feet.When he left Shanghai, the senior modern barber of Xinya Barbershop cut his short Western-style hair, which was shiny and shiny, and his ruddy square face looked very energetic.He greeted all the military, politicians and friends with a smile.The atmosphere was warm, as if a general from an expedition returned in triumph.

Xu Shuzheng wanted to create an atmosphere in the city of Beijing, to make everyone in the government and the public know that "Xu Shuzheng is not dead! Not only is he not dead, but he has returned refreshed. He wants to gain a foothold in Beijing and continue to live in Beijing." Thirty-five-year-old Xu Shuzheng is no longer living on the streets of Jinan 15 years ago when he was "wandering with questions".His self-feeling is: the dismissal of the Deputy Minister of the Army is not necessarily a disaster; Yuan Shikai's becoming emperor is not necessarily a blessing.When he left in Shanghai, Cai E of Yunnan had already sent his troops to the north, and the provinces south of the Yangtze River declared one after another, independent and independent, attached to Cai, and the anti-imperialist movement had reached its climax.Xu Shuzheng was particularly pleased that the military leaders of the five provinces of Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Shandong, Jiangsu, and Hunan jointly sent a telegram to Yuan Shikai, demanding that Yuan "quickly abolish the imperial system to reassure people."

This sensational "Secret Telegram of the Five Generals" was directed by none other than Xu Shuzheng! It was decided amidst the "sorrow" of his funeral at Liquan Village in Huangzangyu.At that time, Duan Qirui's plan was to imagine that the forty-two generals signed to remonstrate with the little emperor, "please establish a republican regime", and let him lead.Send a telegram to Yuan Shikai.However, Xu Shuzheng firmly disagreed. "Boss, please establish a republic and you can take the lead. You have no direct relationship with the Qing court, and you have no personal grievances. Now, you can't lead. Everyone knows that you have a life-and-death relationship with Xiangcheng. If you make trouble for him, Xiang The city hates you, and all friendship is broken; other generals will also consider Hefei against Xiangcheng, is it true or not? Maybe they will respond..."

"Then what do you think we should do?" Duan Qirui understood Xu Shuzheng's intentions and asked. "I think Feng Huafu should be in charge of this call. At least he has to be co-signed." "What is he doing?" Duan Qirui doubted. "Earlier he took his little wife to Beijing Seeing Xiang Cheng, he nominally tried to persuade Xiang Cheng not to be emperor, but in his heart he wanted to make him emperor. " "How do you know?" Xu Shuzheng asked in surprise. "Do you know how Feng Huafu was persuaded?" "I don't know." Xu Shuzheng said, "I also don't want to know what he said. It's just like this: he does what he does, and I do mine. It's up to you. I don't believe it..."

"You're wrong." Duan Qirui shook his hand fiercely. "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will be victorious in all battles. You don't even know what Feng Huafu is doing, so how do you deal with him?" Xu Shuzheng sneered and said, "How can you use your brains so much when dealing with Feng Huafu?" "No, you have to use your brains!" Duan Qirui said: "Feng Huafu kept saying to Yuan Xiangcheng that the South did not disapprove of the reform of the state system, but it was just a matter of time. He also said that in the future, heaven and man will return. Although the president is modest, he may not be able to push it away. You see, Doesn't he support the monarchy?"

"Because of this, Feng Huafu had to take the lead in rebelling against Yuan. Once he rebelled, Yuan Xiangcheng would know how powerful he is! By then, will there be more fun to watch?" "Yes, yes," Duan Qirui was silent.He hesitated and said: "Will Feng Huafu do it?" "Do it! Feng Huafu will do it." Xu Shuzheng whispered in Duan Qirui's ear.Although Duan Qirui nodded in response with "um", he was still unsure. --It turned out that Xu Shuzheng used Feng Guozhang's "provocative" letter to Yuan Shikai as a "handle" to inform the governors of several provinces in Liquan Village.And said: Feng Huafu only took the lead in opposing the imperial system, and the people of the country would understand him.otherwise.We will be destroyed together with Yuan!" He also said: "Duan Zhiquan intends to reconcile with Feng, but it depends on whether he takes action. "

After Feng Guozhang learned of this situation, he had to "behave", and that's why he jointly signed the telegram. Now, Xu Shuzheng's "prediction" has indeed been fulfilled. The "secret telegram of the five generals" became a fact.After Xu Shuzheng stole the telegram, he went north without stopping, as if he was going to Beijing to "be sealed". After late at night, the banquet in Xu's house broke up, and the guests left one after another, only Duan Qirui did not leave.He was lying in Xu Shuzheng's small bedroom, with a smoke lamp in front of him, and fragrant tea on the stool, but he was lost in thought, without moving his eyes; but his nose was not crooked, indicating that although his mind was heavy, he was not angry .

Xu Shuzheng saw off all the guests before turning back to the bedroom. "Shuzheng," Duan Qirui beckoned him to sit down, and said, "Sit down, let's have a good talk. I'm still a little uneasy about what I've done today." "What's not solid?" "I went to Xishan, and you went to Shanghai, all to avoid Xiangcheng's eyes and ears. He ascended the throne, and we didn't enter, and we avoided it on purpose. Besides, he has long wanted to investigate you. I feel that hiding is still afraid of hiding." No secret. You came to Beijing with such a big fanfare, feasting guests, didn’t you tell Yuan Xiangcheng that we are back! He really became angry and made trouble, but what can we do?” take care.

Xu Shuzheng was very calm.He kept smiling at Duan Qirui.The language is so understated: "Look at the development of the situation. I always feel that the situation is beneficial to us, and it is not generally favorable, but very favorable! It is his misfortune that Yuan Xiangcheng can forget us, but it is even more unfortunate for us. I declare like this , actually because I was afraid that he would forget us." "how do I say this?" "You don't have to worry, things are changing - go on and you'll understand," Duan Qirui was worried, he couldn't figure out what it would "evolve" into.Therefore, he has been thinking heavily; silently.

At night, Duan Yingrui did not leave.Xu Shuzheng did not "guess" with him how it would evolve in the future, but he brought his wives and concubines to play cards with Duan Qirui. After the ceremony, Yuan Shikai was not overly excited.He is looking forward to becoming an emperor; when he really becomes an emperor, it seems that he is not as intoxicated as when he was "hoping".So, the ceremony is over.But he became silent and gentle. Not only did he not wear the dragon robe, the marshal uniform, but he didn't even wear the long robe and mandarin jacket, but he put on a black uniform.The uniform has a low stand-up collar and four concealed pockets.On the feet are black short leather boots, which are lined with sheepskin, and two horseshoe-shaped elastic bands are embedded on both sides of the boots.In the past two days, the weather in Beijing has been slightly cold, so a thick camel hair waistcoat was added to the uniform jacket.On the day he ascended to the throne, he was bald. When he returned home, he actually wore a fur hat with ermine fur hanging around it and a black velvet flat top exposed in the middle. This was Yuan Shikai’s winter wear that almost never changed throughout his life. He dressed like this every winter: This is the case for military training at Xiaozhan, the same for the governor of Shandong, the same for the Beiyang minister, and the same for being chased back to Zhangde; now he is in Zhongnanhai, and he is still the same.Don't look at Yuan Shikai's chaotic life, but his life is very regular.Even if you eat in the inner room, you should dress upright.Therefore, people around him often see him sweating after eating every day.What's the reason? Because Ju Ren Tang was burning the heat, he was still well-dressed.

Yuan Shikai was not very excited, but his family was ecstatic.Although the canonization has not yet been finalized, there is no doubt that everyone will have a copy. "One person is promoted, chickens and dogs ascend to heaven", let alone the emperor. Because Yuan Shikai became the emperor, the family summoned a Beijing opera troupe in the conference hall of Jurentang, imitating the form of a big family's hall, to sing operas to celebrate.When the gong kicked off, Emperor Yuan and Niangniang Yu came to the audience.The class leader took out the play sheet and handed it to the guards, who held it in both hands and sent it to Yuan Shikai. Although Yuan Shikai lived in Beijing and Tianjin for many years, he just didn't understand opera.In the past, when he was present and needed some plays, he would ask others, "Which play is the most lively?" Over time, he knew a lively play called "Huanhuaxi", and he liked the jokes in the play.Now that he is the emperor, he still ordered "Huanhuaxi".A few half-ugly, half-martial characters started fighting and chasing each other on the stage, which brought a smile to his face.When it was time for the empress to order a show, the empress also ordered "Noodle Vat" according to the old rules. Although "Noodle Vat" is not as hilarious as "Huanhuaxi", there is a character called "Four Masters" in the play that Yuan Shikai likes very much: first, Yuan Shikai ranked fourth, and there was a "Four Masters" on the stage, The second is the hobby of the fourth master, who is similar to Yuan Shikai in every way. When others look funny, Yuan Shikai thinks it is a compliment to himself, and he is happy.Unexpectedly, an accident happened today, and the more Yuan Shikai listened and watched, the more uncomfortable he felt: "Why do you call him the fourth master? My fourth child is the emperor, and it is proper to call your majesty Long Live. Is the fourth master so ugly? Isn't that right?" Are you scolding me secretly? I am like this!?" He turned to ask Yu Shi: "How do you order this play?" "Isn't this your favorite show?" Yu said in surprise. "Usually is normal." Yuan Shikai was a little angry: "How can today be normal?" "Then why?" "Confused!" Yuan Shikai said: "With your heart, how can you be the head of the Six Palaces?" "Ah?!" Yu panicked: Yuan Shikai is not what he used to be, and it is common for him to tell someone to die.Demoting the empress is not a word.So, she said: "If you don't like it, don't watch it. Why are you angry?" Yuan Shikai stopped talking, paused for a while, and then left without making a sound. Yuan Shikai has been very anxious these days. The uprising in Yunnan and the response from the whole country are expected, and he regards it as a normal phenomenon. , Without tribulations, the big position can't be kept. "However, the "Secret Telegram of the Five Generals" was completely beyond his expectations; Feng Huafu was among the "Five Generals", which was even more unimaginable." Damn, Feng Huafu once forced me to take the big position.Back then and then, today I was forced to abolish the monarchy quickly.Who are you?" He felt again that "Feng Huafu wouldn't do this. "Yuan Shikai decided to send someone to Nanjing to find out the real situation. Who should he send? Thinking about it, he has no capable people around him, so he had to ask General Duan Zhigui of Zhen'an to go there. Yuan Shikai approached Duan Zhigui, and affectionately called Duan Zhigui, saying: "Xiangyan, this trip to the south is of great importance. If Hua Fu really has this matter, he should persuade him to cancel it, which is better. Otherwise, he has no choice but to fight for it." You must not continue to resist." Duan Zhigui agreed and withdrew. When Duan Zhigui met Feng Guozhang in Nanjing, he avoided talking about the "secret telegram of the five generals", and actually said something like "a last resort" for Yuan.For example: what is "everyone pushes together", what is "the preparatory meeting will decide", and what is "the president has no choice but to respond to the matter of changing the emperor" and so on.Feng Guozhang understood that these were all "false words", and Duan Zhigui came to verify the "five generals' honey electricity".Therefore, he said unambiguously: "General Xiangyan, since this matter is done, we don't need to make irresponsible remarks. However, the hearts of the people and the will of the people have to be carefully considered. The move in Yunnan, the world responded; a few days ago From the perspective of the overall situation of the country, I also called Yuan Xiangcheng together with several other generals, which is still in line with public opinion. It seems that it has no effect. I am worried about the future!" Duan Zhigui took advantage of the situation and asked: "Xiang Cheng thinks that the secret telegram is not Mr. Hua Fu's intention." Feng Guozhang smiled: "Such a big move is a joke! I did this for the benefit of the country and Xiangcheng himself." Seeing that everything was irreversible, Duan Zhigui left in a hurry and returned to Beijing in a hurry.Yuan Shikai collapsed after hearing Duan Zhigui's report. Three days later, Yuan Shikai issued an emergency order to transfer Feng Guozhang to be the chief of staff. Another three days later, Feng Guozhang sent a report saying that he was "sick" and could not travel far and could not come to Beijing to take up a post. At the same time, he mobilized people from all walks of life in Nanjing and Jiangsu to persuade him to stay, and sent Yuan Shikai a request to stay. Only then did Yuan Shikai feel that "Feng Huafu's arm is unreliable!" However, Yuan Shikai was not yet desperate, and he felt that Feng Guozhang would not embarrass him to the end.In the past, Feng had repeatedly confessed his love to him: "Public--you are sincerely convinced, private--the kindness is as heavy as a mountain; although the division is a bureaucrat, the friendship is like a family." How could the family turn against him? After thinking twice, he still wanted to use Feng Huafu's words .That's another story. What should we do now? The whole country is turbulent, and people in Xiaoqiang are rebellious. No matter how strong Zhongnanhai is, it is not a safe place to live.Yuan Shikai felt that he was about to become a real "lonely man". People are afraid of going to a dead end, and they have to do what they don't want to do; they can see people they don't want to see.Although he was determined to die in the past, he will change his original intention today. Yuan Shikai spent a lot of effort to climb to the throne of the emperor. He didn't want this throne to be so difficult to sit on! Now, even if he wants to be stable, he can't be stable.Clearing up the mess by myself is obviously powerless; who will help?It is true that the emperor is at the end of his rope.At this time, he had to think of Duan Qirui: "Zhiquan is still my confidant j" He brought Duan Zhigui again - now, Duan Xiangyan is the only one around him who can flatter and communicate with each other.Although he was not the "pillar" in Yuan Shikai's heart, when all the pillars were useless, he was the only one to rely on.As the saying goes, "There are no tigers in the mountains, and monkeys are called kings"! "Xiangyan," Yuan Shikai said in an almost non-negotiable tone, "I have decided, and I will try my best to invite Zhiquan to take on the important task." "Have you decided?" Yuan Shikai nodded. "Will he answer the edict?" "Go and invite!" "Not coming out?" "I'll go!" Duan Zhigui's heart skipped a beat: "Yuan Xiangcheng! You are such a pitiful emperor!" After thinking about it, he said, "There is nothing to say about Zhiquan's personal relationship with you, but in recent years..." He paused for a moment, then said: "Ever since Xu Shuzheng was dismissed from the post of Deputy Minister of the Army, your relationship has not been as good as before. Zhiquan hid in Xishan, and he was actually contending with you. The confrontation has not yet thawed, and he will come out to clean up the situation? " "He's not going to let someone kill me!?" "What do you want to do with him?" "Make him Secretary of State!" Duan Zhigui's heart jumped again. "Yuan Xiangcheng has made a big mistake. I wonder if Duan Hefei is willing to take the bait?" He thought for a while, and said, "I'm afraid that little fan" will restrain him too much. ""You mean Xu Shuzheng?!" "yes." "He has long since gone to live in seclusion in Shanghai." "No!" Duan Zhigui said, "Xu Shuzheng is in Beijing. He has returned to Beijing! And he came back in a show of force." So, he gave a detailed account of Xu Shuzheng's return to Beijing to be greeted by everyone, to hold a banquet, and so on. Yuan Shikai collapsed on the Dragon Throne in surprise and disappointment.After a long time, he said: "Then, invite Xu Shuzheng out together." "Not afraid of trouble?" Yuan Shikai shook his head. "I don't care about that much anymore." Duan Qirui hurried to find Xu Shuzheng. Before he could sit still, he said in a loud voice, "Shuzheng, Shuzheng! You really have the ability of a fairy. Admire! Admire!" "Why are you so happy?" "He came to you." "Who?" "Yuan Xiangcheng!" Duan Qirui said: "Yuan Xiangcheng sent Duan Xiangyan to find me in a hurry, saying that Tian Xiangcheng has been thinking crazy these days, and has decided to let you be the Secretary of State. No matter what, you have to accept it. Finally, this day, you A hundred guesses are right!" Xu Shuzheng only smiled faintly, and said: "The mountains and rivers are exhausted, and he is besieged on all sides, so he will naturally think of you. If the whole country shouts long live," I am afraid that you will be the first to suffer. " "I understand, I understand." Duan Qirui said: "You think I'm happy to be the Secretary of State? Shit! I don't bother to be this official. I think you have the ability, just like the worm in Yuan Xiangcheng's belly, guess He guessed it right. You held a big banquet that day, and I was afraid of disaster! Today, as expected, Yuan Xiangcheng acted as if he obeyed your command." "You agreed?" "Yes?" Duan Qirui shook his head fiercely. "Fart! I, Duan Zhiquan, am a dignified general, not the dog of Yuan Xiangcheng's family: when I stare, I run away with my tail between my legs; when given a piece of rotten pancake, I wag my tail and snuggle up! When he was Emperor Hongxian, he only died when I died. It's all right; now, the rivers and rivers are reversed, and his life is hard, so he wants me to come out as Secretary of State. What Secretary of State? Shield, for the dead! I'm not a three-year-old child, so I don't want to be fooled by this!" "Decided not to do it?" "Yes. Not to do it j" Xu Shuzheng put the teacup on the table forcefully, "Boom!" Water splashed everywhere.he is sullen Say, "You are wrong. Very wrong!" "Ah--?" Duan Qirui's smile disappeared immediately, and he stared at Xu Shuzheng: "Where did I go wrong?" "You were wrong not to be Secretary of State." "Didn't you say that you would never cooperate with Xiangcheng? Why..." "This time, that time! When I said that, I was not wrong; when I say this now, I am also right." Duan Qirui was confused, he frowned, lowered his head, and fell silent.Duan Qirui is an impatient and straightforward person, he can't keep things in his heart.Sitting bored for a while, I was so anxious that I was sweating all over my face. Xu Shuzheng smiled. "Don't worry, I'm not alarmist. You see, Yuan Xiangcheng became the emperor and became the target of public criticism. Heroes from all directions are dispatched, and capable people from all over the world must show their abilities. Whoever wins is the real hero. Any so-called hero wins He, no matter how fake he is, he will kill people including real heroes! This is history. Whether you admit it or not, it is history." "Don't be so mysterious. What do you think?" "Go for it! Be Secretary of State. It's better to be in control than to be in control!" Duan Qirui understood and was moved.He repeated, "It's better to be in control than to be in control!" Duan Qirui slapped the table with a slap, his brows widened, and he felt that he was useful again. "Yes, you have to be at the top! I'll do it!" Duan Qirui came out of the mountain, so naturally he couldn't forget Xu Shuzheng.He turned around and said with deep emotion: "Shuzheng, what about you? I think Xiangcheng should take back his decision to dismiss the deputy chief." "That's not necessary." Xu Shuzheng said; "His order is also history, and it will not take effect if it is not withdrawn now." "Then what do you say?" Xu Shuzheng said slowly: "Now, he, Yuan Xiangcheng, is going to use us. Naturally, the conditions should be useful. Instead of restoring the deputy chief, it's better to be an assistant by your side." "Youzheng, don't talk about it, I understand everything I'm done. I'll take care of this matter. I'm leaving." Duan Qirui was finally "invited" into Zhongnanhai by Yuan Shikai. It was a very delicate, yet awkward meeting.That day, the weather was still bitterly cold, with a piercing northwest wind blowing; the wind swept away the dust and sand from outside the Great Wall, and the city of Beijing was plunged into a pervasive mist.In the small reception room of Ju Ren Tang, Yuan Shikai was in a black uniform and his head was bare. Although his forehead still looked broad, it was obviously emaciated; his eyes were also dull, as if he had not rested after working for many days.Seeing Duan Qirui, he only called "Zhiquan j" affectionately and sadly, and motioned for him to sit down. Duan Qirui wore a long gown and casual clothes, and a black top hat.When entering Jurentang, the top hat was in his hand, and he met Yuan Shikai's face.After bowing deeply, he sat silently beside Yuan Shikai.This situation is like Yuan Shikai's mourning for his concubine at the beginning of his funeral, looking very miserable.Only Duan Zhigui looked chic and at ease at the moment.He entertained the two of them in a personable manner, both as a guest and as a host, and said cheerfully: "You two sons-in-law, you have been helping each other through wind and rain for decades, and you have never been able to relax and drink freely , It’s a rare day today, so I’ll chat and drink freely with you two! When I’ve run out of words, I’ll stop when I’m drunk..." Yuan Shikai smacked his mouth at him.Duan Zhigui immediately stopped the topic and laughed again.Duan Qirui spoke first: "Zhiquan has been suffering from illness recently, and he can't cheer up, so don't come to greet him." "I know. I don't blame you. I'm also busy with work. I should visit you, just thinking about it." After two sentences, Duan Qirui lost his composure.He opened his chest wide open.One, Bian said with emotion: "Xiangyan went to see me a few days ago and told me everything. At that time, I was very embarrassed: one. I was afraid of disappointing everyone's expectations, afraid of disappointing my lord (he didn't say long live" but called me a lord) Second, I am lazy in political affairs, and I am in the process of deliberately retiring, and I don’t want to do anything anymore; Third...but I feel inappropriate, and I am afraid that adults will mistakenly think that Zhiquan will also deviate from it. What about you?So, I still agreed.Now.I'm afraid I can't win the big task. " "Don't say these things anymore. Who are you? I don't know yet. You can do whatever you want. When you are in trouble, you can share weal and woe. There are only a few people. You can understand and support me. Except you Who else?!" Yuan Shikai gently rubbed his eyes with the back of his hand; his eyes were also slightly red. --Yuan Shikai is indeed very sad.Originally, he thought that once the ceremony was over, there would be congratulations from all directions, and he would enjoy it when all the people came together.Even if you enjoy it for a few days.Who would have thought that there would not be a day.Then there was a lot of smoke; so many usual "confidantes" were not present at the ancient grand ceremony a few days ago.When the flag of Yunnan was erected, everyone responded from the north and south of the Yangtze River and the Yellow River. Even Feng Guozhang, one of his three pillars, came to his door! Yuan Shikai was disheartened, and he was puzzled: "Could it be that my achievements and reputation in Yuan Weiting are not as good as those in a remote area?" Cai Songpo, an unnamed young general who was born in China? Could it be that God intends to destroy Yuan Fucai? I have spent half my life in the hands of others for nothing?!" He thought a lot, from training at a small station to Governor Zhili; Sun Yat-sen's great power, everything has been thought of. "Why are these heroic actions so infamous?" Yuan Shikai thought that his life should shine in the annals of history, but he failed.He really wanted to shout to the sky and ask: "Why does the sky not fulfill people's wishes?" Seeing his sad look, Duan Qirui felt sympathy for a while. "Yes, it's really not easy for Xiangcheng to be where he is today. I have to support him." Suddenly he thought of the past few years of hostility. "Yuan Xiangcheng has ambitions! I have to save my hand!" He picked up the teacup in front of him, took a sip, and cut his words slowly: "Now is the time to govern the world, and the past is history. Right. You are not currently in a difficult situation and no one is available, are you? I still have someone, and I recommend one to you, and I hope you will use him a lot." Both Yuan Shikai and Duan Zhigui were surprised by Duan Qirui's sudden change of subject and straightforward attitude - they all knew in their hearts that the person Duan Qirui wanted to recommend was Xu Shuzheng.Yuan Shikai felt that this must be mentioned, but he will not mention it today; Duan Zhigui also felt that this must be mentioned, but unexpectedly Duan Zhiquan blurted out.He originally thought that when the conversation reached a moderate level, he, Duan Zhigui, would propose that Yuan Shikai would go along with the flow of favors, and harmoniously restore Xu Shuzheng's position as Deputy Minister of the Army.It can't work now, Yuan Shikai and Duan Zhigui's wishful thinking was disrupted by Duan Qirui, and they had to "disrupt and fight".So, Duan Zhigui couldn't wait to catch up and said: "Master Duan's opinion was originally in the arrangement. Such a pillar, how can he forget him? It will be decided immediately, and I will inform my lord." Duan Qirui saw that this matter was troublesome, so he said: "That's fine. However, I still propose that Shu Shuzheng be my secretary-general. I believe that this person will handle things well." Yuan Shikai just smiled and didn't say yes or no.But he was very unhappy in his heart: "This is too outrageous, military prime minister, military secretary general! This is an oriental sword, and there is an oriental sword, can this work?" When Duan Qirui saw Yuan Shikai's ambiguous attitude, he immediately became angry: "You, Yuan Xiangcheng, still refuse to let go! With such a heart, how can you submit to the people?" He didn't want to give in, so he said softly but firmly: "Since I still have my own opinion about Shuzheng, so of course I can't use suspicious elements. Besides, it would be inappropriate for suspicious elements to be placed in the capital, not to mention that he is an exquisite character! How can you allow others to snore and sleep on the side of the bed until tomorrow? He sent him out of the capital!" Yuan Shikai and Duan Zhigui stood up in panic at the same time. "Master Duan, please don't do that!" Duan Zhigui said, "No one doesn't believe in Shuzheng. They just want to use the name more logically so that others won't talk about it!" Yuan Shikai said: "Zhiquan, how can you think like this? You can't do that. You don't know that when I was in Jinan, I trusted Shuzheng extremely; after I came to Beijing, I never had any objections. Going to the post of Deputy Minister of the Ministry of War is also a must. To be honest, I was relieved of the post of Shuzheng. For a few days, I still cherished the pain of Zhuge Liang's killing of horses! Now, I have learned from the pain, Shuzheng is your arm, Of course it's up to you to arrange it. If you think he is suitable to be the secretary-general, it's not a problem." Yuan Shikai said this series of words against his will-he couldn't do otherwise.Apart from Duan Qirui, Yuan Shikai had no one available.Duan Qirui's "soul" is Xu Shuzheng, if Xu Shuzheng leaves Beijing, Duan Qirui will become a mummy.Duan Qirui kept saying that he wanted to drive Xu Shuzheng out of Beijing, which was to show that he would not be the Secretary of State, and also slipped away.Yuan Shikai dared to offend them? "Xiangyan," Yuan Shikai said to Duan Zhigui, "Go back and tell Zhang Guogan (Zhang Guogan, secretary-general of the presidential palace. Although Yuan Shikai turned the president into an emperor, the presidential palace and the institutions and staff of the presidential palace have not yet decided how to change it, so The Secretary-General of the Presidential Palace is still in charge of the executive power for the time being), Shuzheng's appointment, please handle it quickly." He turned around and said to Duan Qirui: "Zhiquan, can this work? Let Shuzheng take the post of Deputy Secretary-General temporarily. However, there will be no appointment for the post of Secretary-General. What do you think?" "Everything is subject to the arrangement of the adults!" In Beijing, after Yuan Shikai became emperor, Duan Qirui became the Secretary of State, and Xu Shuzheng became the Deputy Secretary-General of the State Council, acting as Secretary-General.