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    Yuan Shikai comforted and reassured him, and did not leave the palace until he returned home in the afternoon. Before he could express his feelings with a few laughs, his precious son Yuan Keding walked in, pointing at Yang Du and mumbling, and shouted as soon as he saw him:  "Father, something happened!"

    This sentence made Yuan Shikai's heart skip a beat. Even Yang Shiqi and Liang Shizhao, who had just stepped into the study, were stunned. They pulled Yang Du and asked, "What's wrong with you? Could it be that the Yunnan Army was defeated and Guizhou was occupied by Yang Qiu?"  ? It won't be that fast." The biggest surprise in the two people's minds now is Southwest. Yuan Keding angrily sat down on the sofa and cursed: "Southwest, what big thing can happen in the southwest? It's Nanjing!"  Amjing? What's going on in Nanjing?" Yang Du also looked bad. Although Tang Shaoyi was in front, he was also one of the people responsible for negotiating with Nanfang. How could he be in a good mood after being suddenly slapped in the face today?  Said: "Zhang Jizhi sent a telegram saying that although the Nanjing man has agreed to abdicate, he has put forward three conditions. The first is to make Nanjing the capital, the second is to have the president go to Nanjing to take office, and the third is." He said here,  After glancing at the anxious Yuan Shikai, he bit the bullet and said: "We must change the state system and adopt a parliamentary system."

    "Bangcha!"

    Yuan Shikai just picked up the tea cup and dropped the cup. What does this mean?  Qing Shi has just abdicated and is going to do it himself!  When Sun Dapao was the president, he monopolized the power and implemented a presidential system, but when it was his turn, he returned to a bullshit parliamentary system. Isn't this a joke?  !

    Zhang Jizhi also had his own plans when he sent the telegram. To put it bluntly, this temporary agreement was that the Democratic Party was going back on its word and was unwilling to delegate power, so it tried to control the parliament and sideline Yuan Shikai. However, these three conditions would not bring any benefit to them, the constitutionalists, so  He might as well go to Beijing first to show his goodwill and let Yuan Shikai make preparations in advance.

    Yuan Shikai smashed the cup and cursed: "Where is Tang Shaoyi? Let him come to see me! I want to ask you Yang Jiuzi, you and Shaochuan are both smart people, how did you come up with such a stupid thing?! They Nanjing  They are all respectable people, but they are so despicable and back on their word! Do you think that the old man is useless after the emperor is defeated?! I said before that we should just fight to the end. The worst is to fight tens of thousands of soldiers! You all advised me not to fight.  Peace talks. It¡¯s better now. If the talks are like this, it¡¯s better to fight!

    Go, let Duan Qirui and Feng Huafu come!  Let Chen Huan come too, I am willing to risk everything this time.  Since they are shameless, I don¡¯t have any shame either. Beat them!  Go to Nanjing, transfer Cao Zhen and the Third Town to Xuzhou, and pull up all the Five and Six Towns to fight south!  Ask Wang Shizhen to abandon Wusheng Pass and go to Anhui, and I will go back to my hometown in Henan to fish after finishing all the fishing!  "

    When Yuan Shikai was furious in Beijing and clamored for another fight, Yang Qiu had already arrived in Sichuan

    The first stop is Chongqing.  The crackling firecrackers and gongs and drums not only welcomed him as the envoy of the three provinces, but also celebrated the Qing Dynasty's abdication.  Along the way, there were crowds of people celebrating, especially young people, who were running excitedly through the streets to deliver this important news.

    When arriving at the Chongqing Security Headquarters, not only military officers and local gentry and celebrities gathered, but Sichuan Province Governor Deng Xiaoke and Civil Affairs Speaker Pu Dianjun were also waiting at the door early.  Yang Qiu walked into the door wearing a military uniform without a military rank. His elegant and elegant demeanor secretly admired the guests around him. When he saw the two of them, he immediately walked a few steps faster, stepped forward and shook hands affectionately: "It's a pity to say goodbye that day. See you again today.  Mr. Xiaoke's style is still the same, which is gratifying." After finishing speaking, he turned to Pu Dianjun, saluted in public and said loudly: "On behalf of Yang, tens of millions of people in the three provinces would like to thank Mr. Yang! If Mr. Yang had not initiated the road protection movement and shaken the foundation of the Qing Dynasty, there would be no  There will be an empty Wuchang after eight towns mobilize troops to Sichuan, let alone a nationwide response that will turn into a prairie fire. Mr. Pu Dianjun will be the biggest contributor to the revolution." Old Pu Dianjun blushed, but he didn't expect Yang Qiu to push him to such a high level. The ears next to him  They all stood up at once.  What is the hottest topic in Sichuan during this time?  In addition to the abdication of the Qing Dynasty, there is the United Congress of the three provinces!  The Hubei Parliament was eliminated in name only due to Tang Hualong's involvement in the Yang Yang assassination case. The Hunan Parliament was killed in an action to resist tax reform and was almost shut down. Now only the Sichuan Parliament is still intact.  Deng Xiao was the governor of the province, and he had an old relationship with Yang Qiu, so he suddenly promoted Pu Dianjun. Could it be that he wanted to elevate him to the position of speaker of the joint parliament?  This is shocking news. If Pu Dianjun were in charge of the three-provincial joint council, wouldn't Sichuan's status within the three provinces be much higher?

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    Pu Dianjun didn¡¯t dare to think too much. Not to mention that tens of thousands of national defense troops were still raiding the territory. The reform storm in Hunan alone had warned them that they must be obedient and do their jobs well, or else they would not even have the chance to go home and retire.  Deng Xiaoke was even more filled with emotion. He never expected that the young man who had pointed a gun at him that day would now have a hundred thousand soldiers and become the patrol envoy of three provinces. Even Guizhou would fall into his hands.  The rapid rise is rare in the world, and he praised: "It is a lifelong regret that I was not able to listen to the inspector's words that day. Today I must listen carefully to the instructions and build Sichuan well to live up to the trust." Yang Qiu.After a few breaths, he greeted everyone to sit down and held up the wine glass: "Today is a day of national celebration. The purge abdicates, and the mountain that weighs on the people has finally been removed, so Yang's first glass of wine will be  Pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for our country."

    After everyone toasted to the heroes, he also changed his smile: "The wars in various places are about to stop. We are waiting for the revolution to take shape, but it is not time to enjoy it. There are still many people among the 40 million compatriots who are struggling with the revolution.  We are in poverty, so we still have to continue to work hard to build our homeland. At least let the people have enough food and clothing, so that others will not poke our backs. Yang Moutian inspected the three provinces, but it is difficult to do it alone.  If we don't catch it, the construction of the three provinces still depends on everyone. Brothers, if you have an idea here, I hope Governor Deng and you will consider it."

    Is it too soon that there is another new policy?  When everyone pricked up their ears again, Dong Yongwei came out and distributed a document on Chongqing's restructuring to everyone and said: "What the inspector means is that since we have changed our appearance, we should also get rid of our old habits and carry out people's livelihood reforms. Reform does not happen overnight.  Therefore, the inspector planned to establish Hankou and Chongqing special zones for pilot projects first." As Dong Yongwei explained, everyone flipped through the plan, and many people were worried and excited after reading it.

    The concern is to reform the land!  It is mandatory for the three provinces to conduct a census of population and land distribution within three months. From now on, a high tax of 300% will be levied on land transfers. Land that has been idle for three years will be immediately forcibly confiscated and converted into national farms.  Those who own the land will cultivate it, and except for the stipulated grain turned over every year, the rest will be their own income.  In addition, it is necessary to implement minimum protection for tenant farmers and hired workers within the territory, increase investment in farmland water conservancy construction, and give greater financial tilt to agriculture.

    Encouraging mulberry farming and promoting water conservancy is a good thing, but introducing state farms is more troublesome.  Many of them are big landowners, and every household has no idle land. In addition, so many people have had their homes confiscated recently, and hundreds of large farms have been created in an instant.  Those Kuhaha were originally their own tenants and employees, but now they suddenly have a farm that allows them to farm for free, and their grain payment is lower than themselves. Who is still willing to work for the landlord?  This breaks the root!  If you want to stabilize workers, you must raise wages or reduce rent collection.  This will greatly affect your own pocket, but who dares to resist at this moment?  The tax reform in Hunan shows that the young man in front of me is not an easy person to talk to. Anyone who resists the new policy may have their home raided by soldiers when the door opens tomorrow morning. It is said that thousands of people in Hunan have been driven out without even a hair on their backs.  Origin.

    As for what I am happy about, according to this plan, Chongqing and Hankou will be used as two reform model areas to implement more new industrial and commercial policies.

    Taking Chongqing as an example, it is necessary to take advantage of Chongqing¡¯s advantages as a treaty port, with the planned Sichuan Industrial Company, ammonia chemical plant, bicycle factory and cement factory as the leaders, to build hydropower stations and water plants to promote the economic construction of the special zone.  In addition, we will organize inspection groups to industrially developed areas such as Hankou and Shanghai to introduce a number of industrial projects including flour and food processing, machinery, chemicals, etc.  Utilizing the foundation of Sichuan's developed handicraft industry, we will expand the scale of traditional industries such as textiles, embroidery, and tea, and formulate policies to encourage private workshops and investment. All Chinese and foreign enterprises entering the special zone will enjoy low tax rates and preferential loan support from Southwest Bank.

    In order to encourage the introduction of industry and commerce, the local gentry gathered together to inspect the project, and the expenses were all borne by the government. Those who introduced the project would not only receive certificates and bonuses issued by the government, but self-employed people would also be exempt from tax for two years.  The three provinces will also provide convenience in terms of sales, giving priority to expanding the share of self-made products, and can also help export to neighboring provinces and even the country.

    Jiang Fangzhen only wanted to go to Army University, so he didn't come to Sichuan.  Zhang Taiyan, who was accompanying him, heard that so many new policies were to be implemented, agriculture and industry and commerce were to be introduced, he bumped into Song Ziqing lightly: "Ziqing's reform is good. Once the farm is built, millions of poor and landless people will be able to live in peace, and it can also be done."  We are forcing the big landowners to lower rents, but is the pace of industry and commerce too fast? Even if the gentry introduces some of it on their own, does the government have to spend at least 5 million a year to have that much money?"

    "Five million? That's not enough." Song Ziqing smiled slightly, opened his hand and shook it: "30 million in three years is the commander's death order to Shen Shukai and Zhang Wenjing."

    "30 million?!" If he hadn't been so self-conscious, this figure would have almost made Zhang Taiyan jump, and he quickly pulled Song Ziqing into a corner: "No, you have to tell me the truth, where does this money come from? You must not delay your education.  !¡±

    Zhang Taiyan is now thinking about free education and is afraid that his education funds will be misappropriated.

    Song Ziqing knew that he had just arrived for a short period of time and was not yet clear about the deal with Germany. He introduced: "Mr. Binglin, please rest assured. No matter how hard it is, the students will not suffer, but our army will have to suffer for a year and a half."

    "Okay, don't imitate Jiang Baili and pretend to have a banquet, tell me where the money comes from?"

    Song Ziqing?Yang Qiu talked about the deal with Germany and the use of salt tax as a guarantee, but did not mention the railway operating rights, mainly because he was afraid that he would be disgusted. Finally, he said: "The equipment for power plants, industrial companies and ammonia synthesis plants are all ready-made.  , Germany is shipping it to Hanyang, and it will all be delivered in another month. What we have to do is to find a way to ship it to Chongqing as soon as possible to start construction. Other equipment has also been purchased from the United States and can be delivered in three months at the latest. To  It¡¯s not that there are no good iron mines in Sichuan, the commander also wants to build a large iron smelting plant here.¡±

    Zhang Taiyan's eyes were watering. He thought of using Sichuan salt tax as loan. Anyone in power would not let go of this big cake, but he did not expect that Germany would agree to the astronomical figure of 100 million marks.

    And the inside story of the first transaction made him even more curious. He didn¡¯t understand what Yang Qiu had come up with to allow Germany to provide free assistance to so many factories!  That's the size of more than two Hanyangs.

    The new policies in the two reform model areas have been very smooth, and the actions have scared the courage of many people. Moreover, people with a discerning eye can see at a glance how huge benefits this kind of special zone construction can promote, so many people even raised their own concerns at the reception.  To engage in industry.

    Chen Guofu came in and saw Yang Qiu surrounded by a group of gentry and officials asking questions. He didn't want to disturb them, so he walked to the two of them and whispered: "Chief of Staff, Mr. Binglin, Vice President Li has sent a telegram."

    "Oh?" The two looked at each other. This was the first time Li Yuanhong sent a telegram back after leaving Nanjing. What was going on?  After Zhang Taiyan finished reading, his mouth suddenly became angry: "You villain!

    A bunch of villains who go back on their word!  "

    Song Ziqing was also a little angry. Although the dispute between the North and the South had hardly affected the three provinces, Nanjing did go too far this time. Didn't this force Yuan Shikai to start a fight?  Even if there is no fight, the North will definitely be wary of the Democratic Party. In the future, there will be conflicts between the Congress and the President. If there is a quarrel, they will definitely fall out with each other and eventually fall apart.  Why can't we hand over power peacefully, transition to a new government smoothly, put aside political disputes as soon as possible, and help the country slowly recover?  Do we have to kill our own people in the end so that foreigners can benefit?  !

    On the one hand, three provinces have started pilot projects on livelihood reforms, and Yang Qiu has almost spent all his money to restore and promote the economy. On the other hand, there is the political struggle between the downstream and the north, and there is also the quagmire of Guizhou in the southwest, which makes the two of them faintly worried.

    "Ziqing, let me ask you." Zhang Taiyan suddenly had a cold expression on his face and asked seriously: "How many properties have you confiscated during your civilian peace operation this time?"

    Song Ziqing thought he was worried about education funds again, because this money was originally promised to be allocated to the Ministry of Education, and said: "The land will not be moved, it will be used to build national farms, and the real estate auction will have to wait.  It can¡¯t be calculated until the end of the entire operation. The cash and floating wealth will already be around four to five million. When the real estate is auctioned off after all the operations are completed, it will still be 20 to 30 million without the cost of military foster care. You don¡¯t have to worry too much about education funds.  ¡±

    "I'm not worried about money!" Zhang Taiyan gritted his teeth, his eyes were red and showed signs of going crazy, and said: "Just wait, I will go and tell the commander later that I will allocate one million to your army first! Get there as soon as possible  Use the Yunnan Army to bring Guizhou back, don't suffer like that with those villains."

    Song Ziqing was speechless. Zhang Taiyan was indeed a sincere person, so seeing the conflict between the North and the South intensifying, he simply helped Yang Qiu expand his sphere of influence and bring more provinces over to restore people's livelihood as soon as possible. It seemed that he also wanted to supervise the Fifth Division.  .  !  .

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