Chapter 13 Chapter Fourteen

Xu Shuzheng rushed to Xuzhou, which brought a little bit of commotion to the ancient city that had just been quiet: Zhang Xun, the patrol envoy of the Yangtze River stationed in Xuzhou, was surprised when he heard that Xu Shuzheng came to worship: "He? The soul of Duan Hefei came to worship Me? No see!"--Obviously, he remembered the third warlord meeting held in Xuzhou not long ago, and it was Xu Shuzheng's inconsequential demeanor that caused the meeting to end unhappy.Don't you see Xu Shuzheng? He is the "backbone" of the warlords of the Anhui faction, and the Anhui faction is also a hero today.Zhang Xun thought about it, and finally said the word "please".

It was Zhang Xun's secretary-general Wan Shengxie who greeted Xu Shuzheng outside the door.This person can also be regarded as a "smart star" today.Zhang Xun's gestures and gestures all show that this man is behind him.Puyi can no longer be the emperor, the people of the country will no longer wear braids, and Wan Shengzhang will ask Zhang Xun. With Xuzhou as the base camp, we will unite with the governors of the province, unite with one heart and one mind, and set up the dragon flag again.Therefore, Zhang Xun held a meeting in Xuzhou, the base area, on June 9, 1916 (that is, the third day after Yuan Shikai's death), attended by the governors of seven provinces including Fengtian, Jilin, Heilongjiang, Zhili, Henan, Anhui, and Shanxi; In September and December, the second and third Xuzhou meetings were held consecutively.Wan Shengzhang wasted all his efforts, the meeting was held, but it was not resolved.What's more, at the first Xuzhou meeting, "restoration" was not on the agenda. Zhang Xun was so angry that he scolded Wan Shengzhang three times as "bastard"; Conspiracy." Wan Sheng checked Xu Shuzheng, both hated (hate Xu Shuzheng was smarter than him) and wanted to cling to him.A few days earlier, when they represented their masters in Nanjing to celebrate Vice President Feng Guozhang's 60th birthday, they still had an unhappy meeting because "two heroes cannot stand side by side".Now, Xu Shuzheng made a special trip to visit, what is the purpose of coming? Wan Shengzhang couldn't figure it out; what attitude to greet him, Wan Shengji couldn't make up his mind for a while.

Wan Shengshui rushed to the door, but Xu Shuzheng stretched out his hands first, and with a smile on his face, he called out "Gong Yu!"He didn't think the entourage of a reckless man deserved any title.Today, not only calling "hao", but also replacing "Gong Yu" with "Yu Gong", which naturally adds a bit of respect.As a result, Wan Shengzhang was at a loss for what to do, and after a long time of embarrassment, he replied "You Gong!" "I haven't seen you for a long time," Xu Shuzheng was obviously referring to "Nanjing Yibei". "Xuzhou is my hometown, the hospitality is not good, and I have to ask Mr. Yu to take care of me."

"Where are the words, where are the words!" Wan Shengkashi said: "Responsible for the richness of the village and the people, and the kindness to the generals. I should express my gratitude to Yougong!" Amidst the greetings, enter the living room.Someone offered tea early. ——Wan Shengzhang is also a very shrewd person. When he got in touch with Xu Shuzheng instantly, he immediately guessed that "this visit is more lucky than bad".I felt calm in my heart, and the old estrangement disappeared in an instant.The short and fat body seems to be much more flexible, with a broad face, accompanied by a smile, and the language is particularly fluent.

"Your Excellency, Zhang Shuai is in talks with a Japanese, come over right away!" "Not in a hurry," Xu Shuzheng said, "it's disrespectful to visit in a hurry. How dare you bother General Dingwu too much. Wouldn't it be better for us to talk about it!" The main reason why Zhang Xun didn't come out to see Xu Shuzheng right away was because he wasn't sure what he was doing here. He wanted to make a step back: if you can see it, you can see it, if you can't see it, you can close the door.When meeting Duan Qirui in the future, he can also avoid talking about it.It is also true that Wan Shengji said that Zhang Xun "meet Japanese friends".The three Xuzhou meetings had no results, and Zhang Xun was a little anxious.He thought behind closed doors and thought of many "reasons".One of the important reasons is that foreigners do not have a strong backing.He can't get in touch with foreigners and has no background.Now, when I am cramming, I also feel at a loss.Right now.Zhang Wenyun, the new director of the Beijing Army Lecture Hall, came to Xuzhou with a Japanese Senate deputy named Tanaka Yoshiichi.

Zhang Wenyun is Zhang Xun's brother-in-law, but he has very little contact with him in the past, and his impression is not good.Today, Zhang Wenyun came here on behalf of the Ministry of War, accompanied by celebrities from the Japanese military and political circles, Zhang Xun could not treat them slowly.Therefore, he led the leaders of the Dingwu Army to hold a grand welcome ceremony at Xuzhou Railway Station, and then entertained them with a feast at the luxurious Garden Hotel.Zhang Xun's intention was to cling to the backer, but he didn't expect that after three rounds of drinking, the little Japanese launched a cultural offensive first.He patted Zhang Xun's fat shoulder and said: "Marshal Zhang, I want to get to know Chinese generals next. They are not only military strategists, but also politicians, historians, and writers! The general is stationed in Xuzhou, and Xuzhou is undoubtedly familiar. Xuzhou It has a long history and many magical cultural heritages, some of which are extremely fascinating. I would like to ask some questions: The only historical site left by Xiang Yu, the overlord of Western Chu, in Xuzhou is Ximatai. Is it Ximatai or Ximatai? There is a tomb of Fan Zeng in Xuzhou. Is Fan Zeng loyal or traitor in the hearts of the Chinese people? In the Tang Dynasty, Xuzhou had a Jiedu envoy named Zhang Jianfeng. Both he and his son regarded a prostitute Guan Panpan very highly. Why... "

The cultural attack of the Japanese, Zhang Xun was invincible, and he was already sweating profusely, and he was bluffing. "My God, who is Xiang Yu? Fan Zeng is from that dynasty? Who is Guan Panpan? How do I know? Besides Puyi Aixinjueluo, where are there any heroes in China!?" He wiped his sweat and said, "General, General! I admire the general’s ability! China’s history is too long. There are heroes in every dynasty and every generation. If you have a gun, you are the head king. It’s hard to tell who is the traitor and who is the loyal..." Wan Shengxie, who was accompanying the guest, knew that "the commander-in-chief has lost his face!" and hurriedly said to the Japanese: "The commander-in-chief has been in a bad mood, mentally frustrated, and often unable to control himself. The things the general mentioned are actually things the commander-in-chief often talks about. And very unique..." So he rescued Zhang Xun.

After the meal, Zhang Xun was so angry that he scolded: "How dare a little Japanese councilor make a fool of me in public! I really want to kill him on the spot. If it weren't for..." Zhang Xun wanted to seek refuge with the Japanese, so no matter how evil he was, he had to smile on his face.A character who is on par with the king and the landlord.He blinked his eyes slightly, looking at the green fields, scattered villages and patches of woods outside the speeding car, a feeling of nostalgia spontaneously arose: "Xuzhou, I, Zhang Shaoxuan, owe you a debt of gratitude. We will never meet again if we leave today." Forget!" He stroked the raised mustache on his lips, and really wanted to raise his voice.Sing a folk song that I sang when I was a child.

-- Zhang Xun is today, to be honest, it is not easy: Needless to say, he was born and died in 30 years, just a few major difficulties, and he has also been very difficult: the national government was established, who dare not cut their pigtails?! Zhang Xun and him The Dingwu Army did not cut it; Yuan Shikai put out the "Second Revolution", it was Zhang Xun who entered Nanjing first! He killed people in Nanjing without blinking an eye, and finally killed the officials of the Japanese consulate.The Japanese protested, and he had to go to the Japanese consulate to apologize, plead guilty, and paid a huge sum of compensation.When Empress Longyu of the Qing Dynasty died, he was the only one among the survivors who dared to send a "national mourning" telegram of condolence.Today, he has put all the courage and courage he has cultivated in his life into a fight. He wants to overthrow the president of a republic and restore the emperor who has been submerged in history to the throne. Isn't Zhang Xun an ancient hero!?

He thought of the yellow silk at the Xuzhou meeting again, and he became complacent: "In today's world, there are three people who can stand side by side with my Dingwu army: Xu Shichang, Duan Qirui and Wang Shizhen. Now, Xu and Duan's names are signed on my Ayako is on board; Wang Shizhen is welcoming me in Beijing. China, I am now the core figure!" He called his entourage and important officials, set up a feast in the carriage, and opened the "VI wine" bottle by bottle At last, he was so drunk that he couldn't accept the magistrate's visit on the way. When Zhang Xun arrived in Tianjin, he returned to Zhang Mansion, his residence in the German Concession, with only his commander Su Xilin and a few entourages.

Those who have been stationed in the mansion for a long time.It was his original wife, Cao Qin.This Mrs. Cao is also nearly sixty years old. She is honest and prudent, taciturn, not easy to compete, and never wants to leave Tianjin.However, her majesty is extraordinary, servants, guards, all admire her.Zhang Xun's going to the north had already been reported to her clearly.Zhang Xun sat down opposite her, and she said, "Don't go to Beijing!" Zhang Xun explained with various reasons, but she didn't speak again.Zhang Xun was so angry that he stared! Therefore, when Zhang Xun went to Beijing, he only took his second wife, Mrs. Shao, and concubines Wang Keqin and Fu Xiaocui. Before Zhang Xun could get himself together in the mansion, someone came to report: "Lord Duan, Duan Zhiquan is here to worship!" Zhang Xun was surprised: "So soon, he will know!?" Zhang Xun quickly put on his hat and hurried out to meet Duan Qirui. "The boss came to the humble house in person, Shaoxuan really dare not be." Zhang Xun stood up and said: "I wanted to make some arrangements, so I went to the mansion to visit." "I'm idle now." Duan Qirui put on a -N modest attitude and said, "You are the big brother again, so naturally you have to pay respects first. Long time no see, I'm thinking about you all the time..." Duan Qirui took his time, and Zhang Xun's heart was agitated: he saw Duan Qirui in simple clothes and light shoes, with a smile on his face, and the old estrangement disappeared.He welcomed Duan into the living room, leaned the chair towards Duan Qirui, moved the fragrant tea offered by the servant towards him, and then opened the day: "Brother Zhiquan, after the 1911 Xinhai, the state affairs are uneasy, and you and I spend all day Bumpy, uncertain whereabouts. Although the republic has been united recently, the situation is still chaotic, and you and my brother have no chance to talk to each other. To be honest, state affairs are worrying!" After a pause, he said: "Huangpi works, Too headstrong. It seems that he is the only person in the world who is truly concerned about the country and the people. Isn't this..." Although Zhang Xun is rude, sometimes there are subtleties in roughness.When he said the above words, he thought of the yellow silk again.However, he still put the words of "blame Li Yuanhong" on his lips and put it back, he wanted to hear from Duan Qirui. "Wouldn't it be better if Li Yuanhong's comments could come from Duan Hefei's mouth!" Zhang Xun guessed wrong. Duan Qirui came to pay his respects in a hurry this time, not to "cheer" him, but with another heart.It's just that Duan Qirui's ability to take the initiative to pay a guest brought a misunderstanding to Zhang Shaoxuan.Among the Beiyang warlords, Duan Qirui must be regarded as an "old" generation. Except for Yuan Shikai, who can dare to compare with him! What's more, since he became the general manager of Shandong Wubei Academy, he has never paid any visits.This time I came to worship Zhang Xun, not because he has been dismissed, but "I must worship!" Duan Qirui took a sip of the fragrant tea, and still said in a slow tone: "Brother is here, it's good. Beijing is the heart of heaven, and if you pull it, your whole body will be affected! The people of the country are all worried about the turmoil here. Brother has arrived in Beijing." The first thing is to maintain law and order. That is the most important thing." Zhang Xun listened, nodded his head, and still thought in his heart: "Your prime minister has been dismissed, and you still care about the security of the north. Isn't this empty talk!" Duan Qirui said again: "Any other matters, I think elder brother will handle them properly." Zhang Xun was confused: "What else is it? What am I going north for? You know that your representative has signed. Besides, what else can there be?" He said with a heavier tone: "The rise and fall of the country is everyone's responsibility! Although Brother Zhiquan is temporarily away from official duties, everyone in the country is well aware of his heart of worrying about the country and the people. Shaoxuan has the courage to go north because of His Excellency's great help this time." Upon hearing this, Duan Qirui felt that Zhang Xun's heart for restoration was unshakable, so he said, "Brother, I have a word of advice. Is it okay?" "You and my brother, talk as much as you want." "The restoration of Emperor Baoqing is not yet in time. Even if it is done reluctantly, even if Beijing agrees, the South may not necessarily agree. In my opinion, it is better to take this matter slowly." Duan Qirui did not rush. Say. "Ah--!?" Zhang Xun immediately turned cold with a smile on his face.I thought: "Duan Zhiquan, what are you talking about? The Xuzhou meeting was signed by your representative, and the ink is still dry. Why do you say that again? Have you changed your mind?" Zhang Xun wanted to talk to him face to face. The words were clear, but then he thought again: Duan Qirui has always been cunning and cunning, and he often makes jokes. He is a man on the surface, but a ghost behind his back.So far, does he want to step on two boats? "I'm not afraid, I have the written evidence of your representative. If you want to escape, you can't escape!" Zhang Xun only smiled lightly and said, "Do your best and obey the destiny!" At the same time that Qi Rui called on Zhang Xun, Xu Shuzheng was in a hurry to call on General Senator Hu Siyuan. Hu Siyuan.A good lobbyist in the Beiyang family.A native of Jiangxi, Zhang Xun's Secretary-General Wan Shengshui's fellow villager and friend.This person often walks between factions, can make things happen, and can also make things bad.So far, he lives in Tianjin.At the beginning, he was the one who gave Duan Qirui's letter to Feng Guozhang's letter, "Holding Zhang Xun's hands and painting it vaguely because of this matter: it is imminent." Please pass it on to Zhang Shaoxuan, please?" Xu Shuzheng said: "Feng Huafu is the vice president, and if the braided army succeeds in one day, wouldn't Fugong become a person who lives in Cao Ying and his heart is in Han!" Hu Siyuan understood Xu Shuzheng's reason for coming.With a faint smile, he turned from defense to offense, and said aggressively to Xu Shuzheng: "There is a letter in Zhang Shaoxuan's hands. It is on behalf of Hefei. If it wasn't for me, I really can't believe that Hefei would do this." !" Xu Shuzheng's scalp felt hot, but he immediately changed his tone and said, "So, the vice president was used by the prime minister! Cough, in the matter between our two families, is it Zhuang Zhou dreaming of the butterfly? Or the butterfly dreaming of Zhuang Zhou?" ?I couldn't tell for a while. The current plan is for you and me. Hu Siyuan laughed secretly: "You, Xu Shuzheng, are too arrogant.How can anyone beg for help with a stick? "Of course I support Zhang Shaoxuan." Xu Shuzheng said: "There is an agreement signed by Xuzhou." No!" Xu Shuzheng said: "If that is the case, both Fugong and Hefei are extremely disadvantaged.I think Hu Siyuan breathed a sigh of relief: "The little fan wants to combine that yellow satin with that letter." Wan Gongyu is a person who admires Marshal Zhao Gong very much. "Xu Shuzheng said: "Your successor, Qirui) took it, so why bother Nanjing (referring to Feng Guozhang). " Hu Siyuan is also a person who is not afraid of money.I heard that if you have money, you don't need to make a big move, so why not do it.Then he said: "I'm afraid it will be difficult to impress him if there is less!" Xu Shuzheng was also generous, nodded, and handed out a check for 400,000 oceans to Hu Siyuan. When Hu Siyuan saw the check, he couldn't believe it. "This is enough for Wangong Yuheng and I to spend the rest of our lives!" But he still said, "Let me try it. If it works, it won't cause trouble!" Zhang Xun's braided soldiers did not enter the city of Beijing, but only set up camp outside the city.Zhang Xun went into Beijing alone.Wearing a green gauze gown and only a few personal guards, he hurried into Yuqing Palace to pay respects to the little emperor secretly.When the little emperor came out to meet him, he didn't know him yet.Seeing his dark face, thick eyebrows, and such a short neck, he thought he was an eunuch from the imperial dining room, and waved his hand to drive him away.Zhang Xun was clever, he knelt down with a plop, knocked his head on the ground, and said: "Minister Zhang Xun, kneel down to ask the emperor to be safe!" Only then did the little emperor realize that this dark man turned out to be Zhang Xun.Busily picked him up, took him by the hand, and asked Zhang Xun about "the situation of the local army in Xu (zhou) and Bo (zhou) and the living conditions of the masses" according to the few things others suggested for him, and then stopped talking.After Zhang Xun gave true and false answers one by one, he finally said: "The Holy Majesty is really gifted and intelligent, the people of Li must have great blessings! The emperor had already left the field, and many times he didn't even have people to kneel down on him. Hearing Zhang Xun's compliment, he hurriedly said, "I'm far behind. I'm young, and I know very little." Zhang Xun panicked, kowtowed again, and said: "The emperor is magnanimous and too self-effacing. The emperor Zuren of this pilgrimage also ascended to the throne at the age of six!" "I...I..." The little emperor didn't know what to say.After a long time, he hesitated and said: "How dare I compare with the Holy Patriarch!" After Zhang Xun arrived in Beijing, there was not much disturbance.In addition to "meeting" the little emperor, he also went to meet with the great president Li Yuanhong many times. He didn't reveal anything about Li Yuanhong, and he didn't suggest reinstating Duan as prime minister.But he came back and told his subordinates: "Everything that needs to be done in Beijing has been done, and I can go back to Xuzhou in a day or two." People were confused: "Zhang Dingwu came to mediate the conflicts between the government and the court, and he didn't do anything to mediate." !" His close staff commented: "Going to Beijing is to help the little emperor return, why not let the little emperor ascend to the throne again?" Zhang Xun has his plan.One night, an emergency meeting was held in his Nanheyan mansion. More than 20 people including his cronies Zhang Zhenfang, Lei Zhenchun, Wu Jingtan, Wan Shenghang, Kang Youwei, and Zhang Haipeng were all present.Someone asked Zhang Xun: "Everyone has signed the request to restore the emperor. If we don't do it now, when will we do it again?" Zhang Xun said: "I want to discuss with the people in the north about the Beijing matter." Lei Zhenchun said: "The matter has come to the present, and we still have to discuss with this and that. When will the discussion last? Simply, do it if you want to do it, and forget it if you don't do it!" "In this case, let's do it!" Zhang Xun said. In the middle of the night, Zhang Xun gave the order to fire.Since no one was prepared for the raid, Zhang Xun gave an order, and it succeeded immediately: first drive Li Yuanhong out of the stage, and then hang out the dragon flag... In the early morning of the day when the dragon flag was hung, Zhang Xun hurried to Yuqing Palace again.He first met Chen Baochen, the teacher of the imperial court, and explained the meaning of coming.Chen Baochen asked him to sit down for a while, and then went to find Puyi with Liang Dingfen and Zhu Yifan, the other two teachers of the emperor. Chen Baochen said: "Zhang Xun is here again." Pu Yi said: "He is asking for peace again?" This sudden "good thing" made the little emperor faint.He stared blankly at his teacher, not knowing what to say, let alone how this "true emperor" should be? The teacher told him: "You don't need to talk to Zhang Xun, just promise him." The teacher reminded Pu Yi again: "However, don't agree immediately. First decline, and finally say: If this is the case, it will be the day when Xu Shuzheng arrives in Xuzhou. Zhang Xun personally went back to pay homage to the Japanese Senate. Tanaka Yoshiichi finally said to Zhang Xun: "The success of the Chinese revolution was supported by Japan.Sun Yat-sen established the Tongmenghui in Japan.Recently, the Japanese government has considered that the republic is not compatible with China's national conditions, and it is best to restore the imperial system..." Zhang Xun hurriedly asked: "Is this true?" "This is the opinion of the government of this country!" Tanaka Yoshiichi said: "Personally, I don't have such a high opinion." Zhang Xun was so stunned that he almost knelt down to Japan and shouted "Long live!" It was such a coincidence that the Japanese had just stated that "China should restore the imperial system", and the decision-makers from the Anhui Department came to the door in person.According to the Secretary-General's report, Xu Shuzheng was "extraordinarily friendly", so Zhang Xun decided to meet Xu Shuzheng in person. Zhang Xun's army is well-groomed, with a rustic broadsword on his general's uniform; he wears riding boots, but a thick and long wig braid hangs behind his back.He first sat on the grand teacher's chair in the front seat of the living room, and pulled out a posture waiting for Xu Shuzheng to pay homage; then he felt that it was inappropriate: "This person, even Yuan Shikai and Li Yuanhong don't care about it. If he contradicts me, it will be another In my home, wouldn’t it make people laugh at me!” He stood up and ordered the tables and chairs to be quickly adjusted so that the host and guest were facing each other. "After all, Xu Shuzheng was the undersecretary of the Ministry of Army and the Secretary-General of the State Council. Now that the official is gone, the brand is still there. Don't treat him slowly!" Zhang Xun was so restless, and someone reported to Xu Shuzheng.He adjusted his uniform and strode out of the living room. "General Shuzheng, what spring breeze has brought you to Xuzhou again! Welcome, welcome! It's just that Shaoxuan is late to greet you, I hope..." Before Zhang Xun finished speaking, Xu Shuzheng was already respectful He bowed deeply respectfully and performed a junior salute. "This... this..." Zhang Xun's head immediately swelled up: "What does this kid mean? Last Xuzhou meeting, his head was up to the sky, and he couldn't even move it. Why are you willing to be a grandson today?!" Xu Shuzheng smiled all over his face, and said: "If Shuzheng remembers correctly, the commander is sixty-three years old this year. But I will only be thirty-six years old in the next year. How dare Shuzheng go beyond the common etiquette of Chinese people!" "This... this..." Zhang Xun couldn't think of words for a while, and then he said for a long time: "The ambition is not high! My lord--well, Xuantong was still a baby when he reached the top. No one is allowed to kowtow to him three times and nine times! We are all people of grass and trees, so there is no need to pay such a grand ceremony!" "In addition to the general's age, morality, character, and military strategy all make Shuzheng fall to the ground. Shuzheng has long wanted to climb up. When we meet today, we should listen to the teachings!" This unexpected meeting made Zhang Xun feel dizzy for a moment.In the past, when he wanted to marry Duan Qirui, Duan Qirui didn't even meet him face to face; he wanted to talk to Xu Shuzheng, but Xu Shuzheng "had no time".To be honest, Zhang Xun was defeated in Nanjing and retreated to Xuzhou, and set up camp in Xuzhou. His only worry was that he was afraid that the Anhui army would not allow him, so he would be driven out with excuses.The three Xuzhou meetings were just meetings. He didn't dare to send troops rashly because he was afraid that the Anhui Clan would not tolerate it.For Duan Qirui and Xu Shuzheng, Zhang Xun has long cherished a desire to cling to him, but also to hate him.Xu Shuzheng's unexpected "goodwill", Zhang Shaoxuan was stunned, but still uneasy: "Everyone knows that Xu Shuzheng is a strange man, resourceful and cunning. In the past, he didn't have a close relationship with our Dingwu Army. Why is he acting uncharacteristically this time? "The guest and the host sat opposite each other, and the tea was over, Xu Shuzheng said: "General Dingwu has great ambitions, and both Hefei and Shuzheng admire him! The Dingwu Army is a powerful force today, and our Anhui Army has long joined hands to help the country. read, but..." Zhang Xun did not forget the "aborted" Xuzhou three meetings, so he complained slightly: "There have been three meetings in Xuzhou. Although Shaoxuan has ambitions, there is no room for him!" Xu Shuzheng is shrewd, what does Zhang Xun want to do? He knows it right away. "That's not the time! The time has come, is the ambition of the commander-in-chief still empty?" "So, Hefei knows me?" "Not only do you know!" Xu Shuzheng said: "We not only understand the heart of the commander-in-chief, but also express our deep sympathy. Shuzheng came here, just want to say clearly. In the capital, there are many entanglements in the court, and now, Huangpi has taken the lead. You too I know. Hefei is not a weakling. On this golden opportunity, if the commander-in-chief can use the name of mediation to go north, the name is justified, and the field of use of force will be boundless." "Then, Hefei and Your Excellency mean..." "The commander-in-chief will not make any moves in the future. Our Anhui Department will never make things difficult. We will try our best to make it as convenient as possible." As soon as Xu Shuzheng said this, Zhang Xun was pleasantly surprised.He shook his hands, saluting as if he wanted to see the emperor; but he straightened his military cap..."Hefei is my good friend and mentor!" With the support of the Anhui Department, Zhang Xun immediately decided to hold the fourth warlord meeting in Xuzhou. Zhang Xun, a newcomer in Fengxin, Jiangxi, was born in a peddler family. He joined the army at the age of thirty and remained silent until he was forty-five. He became an official who was not much older than a soldier.He wanted to quit, and went back to Fengxin to set up a stall.I don't want to, forty-five years old is a lucky time.In this year (1899), Yuan Shikai massacred the Boxers in Shandong, and Zhang Xun helped him, and he was promoted to the general army at once.Twelve years later, the imperial court conferred on him the title of "Admiral of the South of the Yangtze River" and the title of Beiyang Minister.This year, the Revolutionary Party was very prosperous.When the revolutionary army reached Nanjing, Zhang Xun stubbornly resisted, was finally driven out, and fled north to Xuzhou. When Zhang Xun arrived in Xuzhou, he first swallowed Xu Zhanfeng's Xu Fang new army, and then ransacked all the shops in Xuzhou.The revolutionary army approached Xuzhou, and Zhang Xun ran to Yanzhou.Seeing a crushing defeat, fortunately Yuan Shikai gave him a hand and formed the Dingwu Army for him.The Northern Expeditionary Army failed to attack Yuan, Zhang Xun returned to Xuzhou, and in September 1913 he served as a patrol envoy along the Yangtze River.Zhang Xun always felt that the emperor's kindness was so great that he should serve the court with all his heart.Today, his dream of restoration finally has hope, and he is very excited. After Xu Shuzheng was arranged properly.He told Wan Shengzhang, "Hurry up and send electricity to the governors of the provinces, please come to Xuzhou quickly." Then, he went back to the room with great joy, and did it himself, and turned out the court dress with horseshoe sleeves given to him by the court from the camphor wood box. , flicked off the dust, hung it up as if worshiping a god, looked at it for a long time, and then opened his arms and rushed towards the court clothes.He cried loudly, "Woo-woo--". The fourth Xuzhou Conference held by Zhang Xun for restoration was held in May 1917 in Bawanglou, the old palace of Bawang in Western Chu.There were more than 20 representatives of the provincial governors. Vice President Feng Guozhang also attended the meeting. Cao Kun and Zhang Zuolin both sent representatives, and Xu Shuzheng attended the meeting on behalf of Duan Qirui.All of a sudden, important officials from Xuzhou gathered and guard posts stood everywhere. This morning, Zhang Xun was so overjoyed that he took out his court clothes and put them on.His beloved little concubine Fu Xiaocui reminded him: "My marshal, you are too impatient, and your horoscope is still short, why are you wearing a reckless robe? Could it be that these representatives of the warlord are all dutiful sons and grandsons of the Long Live Lord ?I advise you to avoid it first. The matter is done, and you have something to wear." "Why can't it be done?" Zhang Xun said with a sad face, "Even Duan Hefei helped me! I see who else dares to oppose me? Who can oppose me?" "That can't be worn now!" Fu Xiaocui said, pulling and tugging, taking off the mang robe from him, and changing into the military uniform for him. This year, the climate in Xuzhou was very abnormal. After entering May, it was rainy and rainy, and the old course of the Yellow River passed through the city.There was a big flood one month in advance; from the streets to the alleys, it was muddy, and people appeared and disappeared in a hurry.God didn't cooperate with Zhang Xun, he sent people to buy delicacies for the banquet, until the warlords came one after another, they still haven't finished.Zhang Xun was so angry that he was going to preside over the meeting, and then he turned around and gave Yun Yujiu, the chief of staff, a lesson: "Why are you so ignorant! This is a matter that is bigger than the sky, and it has to be handled well even if the emperor is reset. Afterwards, the commanders of the Dingwu Army, everyone can be promoted to the rank of chief soldier, commander or general. Your benefits will be great, and you must work hard.” After the training, he left.He came back soon and said: "There is one more thing that must be done. The banquet must be the ancient tableware specially made by the official kiln in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, my hometown, and the tables and tables must be different. Let them see. See and see. Our Jiangxi treasure!" Yun Yujiu is not from Jiangxi, so he had no choice but to respond: "Okay. Yes. We should let them see our Jiangxi treasure." Ba Tinglou is one of the famous buildings in Xuzhou. Xiang Yu was the king in Xuzhou at that time. He built this building to entertain guests. Although it has been abandoned for a long time, someone always repairs it.Zhang Xun wanted to use Xiang Yu's majesty of "strengthening the mountains and overwhelming the world" to revive the great cause of the royal family.Zhang Xun also regarded himself as the "overlord", and talked about Xiang Yu's "overlord" at the opening ceremony: "It is very meaningful for everyone to gather in Bawanglou today. Do you know Xiang Yu? Although he has never fought against Liu Bang, his personality of being a hero in life and a hero in death is admired by all future generations.We have a meeting in his old palace, so we have to imitate his domineering spirit..." Zhang Xun's "opening speech" actually talked about the overlord of Western Chu, which is really neither fish nor fowl.However, his words actually aroused the interest of the participants! The interest lies in "this reckless man also talks about history and the ancients".In fact, it was the Japanese Yoshihide Tanaka who forced him to have a half-knowledge a few days earlier.After making a fool of himself in front of the Japanese that day, in a fit of rage, Zhang Xun approached several "Xuzhou experts" and asked Xiang Yu's situation thoroughly. "Everyone knows," Zhang Xun was showing off again. "There is also a horse stage in Xuzhou. It was the place where the overlord Xiang Yu trained warriors to ride horses. It was also a stage built for watching horse racing. Xiang Yu's soldiers and horses back then were not as many as ours, and it was lively enough. He gave an order on the stage Now, thousands of troops and horses have to chirp in unison! That voice is earth-shattering..." "Chapping?" "Zhang Xun only knows chirping." So -- people laughed at each other. After Zhang Xun uttered nonsense, under the initiative of Xu Shuzheng, the representative of the Anhui Clan, the representatives of all provinces unanimously named Zhang Xun as the "Leader" to discuss the revival. The meeting went fairly smoothly, and the agreement and declaration drafted by Wan Shengzhang with the help of Xu Shuzheng were "passed" almost without changing a word. Zhang Xun took off his military cap, almost threw away his fake braids, unbuttoned it, exposed the upper half of his chest, cupped his fists with both hands, bowed his hands to all the people present, and laughed wildly. Wan Shengxie seemed to see something.He pulled Zhang Xun to a secret place and whispered, "Marshal, what do you think of everyone's attitude?" "Okay, okay!" Zhang Xun said: "Do you all support us?" "Just to be on the safe side," Wan Shengxie said, "at this meeting, everyone must sign a Jinlan Concentric Note. If there is any change in the future, we can show proof!" When the secretary-general mentioned it, Zhang Xun's dizzy mind immediately calmed down.He frowned and said, "Yes! If you are thoughtful, you should have a gold orchid post. Don't look at the fact that you are eating a lot of oil today and talking eloquently. It is uncertain when you will rebel." Zhang Xun turned his face and said to a personal attendant : "Hurry up to the street and buy a piece of yellow silk." The man responded with a "cha" and turned to leave, but Zhang Xun called him again. "Slow down. Don't go to the street. The second wife has a piece, just use it." Wan Shengzhang said: "Marshal, isn't that piece of silk used by the young master to suppress evil spirits? It has been sealed, I'm afraid..." "Bring it, I need it urgently!" Huang Lingzi brought it, Zhang Xun put it on the table of the Eight Immortals, and said with a grin: "Everyone, in ancient times, when we were doing great things, we needed blood to form an alliance. We don't shed blood easily. Today, everyone can come to Xuzhou, and they are all of one mind, which shows that our blood They have flowed together a long time ago. I think we should do this by borrowing the folk seal of Jinlan "everyone sign this yellow silk.First, we are of one heart and one mind, and second, the emperor will also have a support in the future.Since everyone has named me Zhang as the leader of the alliance, I will start with the pen first. "As he said, he grabbed a large brush and wrote the word "Zhang Xun" crookedly on Lingzi's upper left corner. Xu Shuzheng smiled contemptuously at first, and then picked up a pen to write his name on the silk. Representatives of warlords from all walks of life gave each other winks, as if they were exchanging ideas--Can a piece of silk and a few names work together to the end? Bullshit! My face will change tomorrow, and my father won't even recognize me, so what's the point of signing!- -So, everyone took a pen and wrote their names.Duan Qirui was excited for a few days, then suddenly calmed down.After calming down, I suddenly felt that "it is not appropriate for Xu Shuzheng to go to Xuzhou." He hastily invited Zeng Yujun over.Calling him by his nickname, he said, "Yun Pei, I have something important to discuss with you." Zeng Yujun is a frequent visitor to the Duan family.Also one of the cronies.Why did Duan Qirui seek him? He guessed it to a certain extent.Before Xu Shuzheng left, he had already discussed the matter of looking for Zhang Xun clearly with him, saying, "This is Boss Duan's top priority right now!" He appeared in front of Duan, and said calmly, "Boss, I have something to tell you." "Shuzheng has gone to Xuzhou. Do you know?" "I know." Zeng Yujun said, "He saw me when he left." "Hmm--" Duan Qirui just "hmm" and stopped talking.But he was still churning in his heart: "It's a good strategy to make Li with a curve. If this matter is exposed in the future, wouldn't someone in my Duan become a conspirator. People will call me double-faced and back-to-back; they will call me Cao Cao today!" "Yun Pei. I want to send you to Xuzhou immediately as my personal representative." "To Xuzhou?" Zeng Yujun was a little confused. "Didn't Shuzheng go already? He is enough to represent the boss. What am I going to do?" Zeng Yunpei pretended not to know what Hefei wanted to do? He said, "Isn't the Xuzhou meeting just a Zhang Shaoxuan? The things there, Shu It's more than enough for one person." "No. You must go there." Duan Qirui said firmly: "After arriving in Xuzhou, you told Shuzheng that I decided to change my mind." "No longer support Zhang Shaoxuan to enter Beijing?" "Yes." Duan Qirui said, "You must do it: first, don't talk about supporting the braided army to enter Beijing, second, don't sign any alliance with Zhang Shaoxuan, and third, don't talk about all the measures Zhang Shaoxuan will take with anyone." Seeing that Duan Qirui was so determined, Zeng Yujun wondered: "Boss Duan is determined to use the braided army to bring down Li Songqing, why did he change his mind overnight?" He looked at Duan Qirui in confusion.Duan Qirui was very calm, with a straight nose and a slight smile on his face.Zeng Yujun asked himself: "Why is this? Could it be that Hefei has a more sophisticated method?" Heroes come out of troubled times! The abilities of many people are often forced out by the situation.Zeng Yujun firmly believed in this truth.He himself had this experience. However, Zeng Yujun knew Duan Qirui well. It is difficult for this person to walk away from the Four King Kongs. "Now, Xu Shuzheng has gone to Xuzhou, who else can help him come up with a better strategy than Xu Shuzheng? "Boss," Zeng Yujun said, "Shuzheng's trip to Xuzhou should be regarded as the best strategy." The "count" section begins.Immediately said again: "You must take what I mean to Xuzhou." "If Shuzheng asks..." "Tell him, and I'll explain to him in detail when I come back." He turned around on the spot and said, "Yunpei. Let me say it again. If you meet Zhang Shaoxuan, you can say: I don't care what he wants to do with the Wujun." Interfering; whom he contacts, wants me to avoid, wants me to avoid, wants me to get out of my way. Just..." Zeng Yujun pretended to be confused for a long time, seeing that Duan Qirui's heart was dead, he said: "Okay, I will go to Xuzhou, and I must do as the boss wants." ...Very unexpectedly, when Zeng Yunpei arrived in Xuzhou, Xu Shuzheng had already written his name on Zhang Shaoxuan's yellow silk.However, when Zeng Yunpei told Xu Shuzheng about Duan Qirui's "worries", Xu Shuzheng smiled frankly. "Boss is overthinking. Everything about Zhang Shaoxuan is decided by Wan Gongyu. The surname Wan is a fan of Zhao Gong. When the time comes, you will have to ask for what you want for two silver coins! Why worry about that?" Zeng Yujun breathed a sigh of relief, and thought to himself: "Xu Shuzheng, Xu Shuzheng! Zhang Shaoxuan has fought in the South and North for 30 years, and I don't want to fall down in the praise of you!" There are representatives of warlords from thirteen provinces who signed Zhang Xun Huang Lingzi.Holding this bright yellow silk.Zhang Xun was elated: wide forehead.He became rosy, plump and energetic; his eyes were squinted with joy, and there were two bright tears in the deep corners of the eyes, and the two short black beards around his lips were beating slightly.I don't know if it was blown by the wind or by hand, but the yellow silk is as light as a stream, dancing with joy! Zhang Xun was particularly interested in the word "Xu Shuzheng" in his signature. "段芝泉终于还是和我走到一起来了!"他把万绳杖叫到身边，说："公雨，有大事要你办。" 万绳杖说："绍帅，出兵的事，已作了全面安排，各旅、团首领都交待过了，车辆交通也无问题，只待大帅你一声令下。" 张勋摇着头说："不，不是这事。这事你办的了。此次北上，指挥大权就拜托你了。我想跟你商量的，是另外一件事。"说着，他把绫子捧到万绳杖面前。"公雨，这件东西，可是咱们的无价之宝!比皇上的圣旨，还珍贵!咱们定武军今后的兴衰存亡，全仰赖这段绫子了。给你，你保存起来。"张勋双手捧着绫子，交给万绳丰式。那认真劲儿。简直就像当年刘玄德白帝城托孤一般万绳杭接过绫子，迷惑不安地望着张勋，心想："这算什么宝贝?莫说几个人签的名字，皇上的圣旨，说成废纸就成废纸了!"张勋看出秘书长的不经心，便说："公雨，你太书生气了。你不知道，跟这些人打交道，你得像狡兔一样，有三五手准备才行。别看他们一个个衣冠楚楚，正人君子，形势对他们不利了，什么缺德、丧良一E,-的事全干得出!" "不至于吧。"万绳杖说："他们多是与你共事多年的朋友，有的还是你的把兄弟。我想，总不至于拆你的台吧。这幅绫子固然有特殊意义，但不见得那么贵重。" "不对!"张勋说："说不定日后有大用!哪一家叛了我，我就把它拿出来。果真我撑不住了，我就向报界公布，让全中国、全世界都知道!" 经张勋这么一说，万绳杭反而觉得"奇货可居"了。 万绳杖收拾黄绫子的时候，张勋又想起一件事。"公雨，还有一件东西，不知你存好了没有?" "什么东西?" "年初，冯华甫从南京转来的那封信。""信?" "嗯。你忘了?"张勋说，"就是段合肥要我合作、北上的那封信。是段的亲笔，我认得，狗撒尿一般，稀稀拉拉，粗粗细细!" --这又是一件奇事：府院关系激化之后，段祺瑞想赶走黎元洪，又不想自己出兵，便写了一封信给冯国璋，请他由南京出兵。冯国璋虽然也想倒黎，但兵力不足，又因为自己是副总统，觉得不便出兵，便将原信转给张勋，请张勋派兵北上，并派总参议胡嗣瑗到徐州。张勋对胡说："这么大的事情，我怎么办得了!还得请副总统出来主持才行。"事未举，张勋把那封信交给万绳枝保存。现在重提及此事，万绳卡式才想起来了。 "信我已保存好了。"万绳械回答着，又说："大帅，此次出师，应有个正名才好，否则，怎么向国人申明呢?" "什么名?"张勋说："我的兵，我作主。徐州穷，蹲不下去了，我得往高处飞!这就是名!" 万绳杖笑笑。"这自然是可以的，不过......""怎么说?" "我想，还是名正言才能顺。""你看怎么说才叫正?" "目前，京中府院大闹，总统免了总理，总理也不会甘心。你若以第三种势力出面，打着调解府院矛盾的旗号北进京华，岂不更好!" "好，好!"张勋忙说："早几天，徐树铮也这样说过，是个好理由。黎宋卿也会拍手欢迎我。咱就以这个名出师北京!" 徐树铮回到天津的时候，段祺瑞突然病倒了，病十分严重，水米不进，眼不愿睁。把那些从北京跟来的上上下下都吓得不知所措。 贾润泉机灵，匆匆跑回北京，把太太和姨太太们全搬过来。姨太太中有一位边氏，是个细心人，"老爷病了，一定得把家庭医生带着去!"于是，便对那个叫罗朗斋的医师说，要他同去天津。不想，这位医师就是不去，并且说一句极不中听的话："死不了!谁也不必去。去了也没有作用。" 一边姨太气得直骂，但也无办法。 --这位罗师爷。也算一个奇人：双目失明，却是医术极精。中医诊断的四大诀窍，埋、闻、问他都不用，全凭一个切字，脉理极精通，手搭在病人的寸关尺上，切得结果，分毫不差。曾经用药救了袁世凯的命。此人有个怪性子：无论多大官职的人，不投机就不给看病；下人伙计有了病，不叫自到，还常常白白地奉送药品。罗朗斋所以这样做，也有点儿有恃无恐。他的儿了。罗凤阁，自幼生长在段公馆，是个很讨人喜欢的孩子，段祺瑞尤宠爱他，便认他为义子，后来还任命他为陆军部的副官。其实，这位小罗却一直随在段身边。袁世凯当了大总统之后，段祺瑞坐着军舰到汉口去迎接黎元洪，途中出了故障，几乎被淹死。为救段，小罗死在长江里了。为此，段祺瑞对这位看不见天日的老罗，便恩宠尤加。他不去天津，谁也没有办法。 罗朗斋不去天津，有他的道理：他虽双目失明，耳朵却特别机灵。上差贾润泉向太太们报告段祺瑞病情时，他听得真真切切。心想："老总的病，我无能为力。只要小扇子一到，他就会全好。"徐树铮只到段祺瑞面前站了站，便再也不照面了。气得段祺瑞病加三分。 原来曾毓隽曾从徐州发给段祺瑞一个电报，说清楚了徐树铮的徐州作为。段祺瑞"病"了。他很生徐树铮的气："空口说话，日后还有个退步，签上名字了，板上钉了钉。一字入宫门，九牛拉不出!徐州之行不是弄巧成拙了么!"段祺瑞这么一急，天津又正是少有的暴热，他便病倒了。 徐树铮两天没进二马路，段祺瑞沉不住气了："务必把树铮找来!" 忙得贾润泉东奔西走，找也找不到。原来徐树铮和靳云鹏几人一起听昆曲去了。 徐树铮再次来到段祺瑞身边，段祺瑞只对他点头示意，便又合上双眼。那副神态，是个重病的样子：面色灰黄，皱纹更多了，连呼吸都颇为艰难。徐树铮单刀直入地说："老总不必为那幅绫子忧心，价值并不大" "签上名字了，得算失误呀!"段祺瑞说。 "姑且算作失误吧，"徐树铮说："那也是一件小事。对于张绍轩，却不亚于一张催命符!" 段祺瑞摇摇头，不再说话。 徐树铮这才把话蜕透："张绍轩手里有了它，便会立即发兵。早兴早灭，岂不快哉!" "谈何容易!" "容易!"徐树铮说："有了这个绫。张绍轩才会死心塌地，大胆出兵。我们却可以暗地里破费几个小钱，把那绫子收回来，不就完事了。" "能收回来?" "能!"徐树铮坚定地说："张绍轩手中还有冯华甫转给他的咱们的信，顺手牵羊，物归原主。" "有把握?" "不必担心了，一切全安排好了。""要多少钱?" "没有细算。"徐树铮说："以把事情办妥为限吧。""好，就照你的办!" 第二天，段祺瑞的病就完全好了。