10 interesting anecdotes from the unofficial history of the Republic of China, Cixi, Yuan Shikai...

Cixi 1 Cixi was preparing to train a new army, and Xu Shichang recommended Yuan Shikai to Ronglu. At this time, Yuan Gang spent money to bribe Prince Tongqing and Li Lianying to become a Taoist priest in Wenzhou, Zhejiang, and was dreaming of going to Jiangnan to make a fortune. After receiving Xu Shichang's notice, Yuan was a little unhappy and reluctantly accepted the task of training troops at the small station. Yuan Shikai 2 When Yuan Shikai elected the president, he was worried about an accident and sent troops to intimidate members of Congress. During the official election that day, photographers lit up magnesium powder to take pictures. When the magnesium powder exploded, everyone thought it was the sound of a bomb and ran away. Some members hid under the table and shouted: "I am electing Yuan Shikai!" "Xu Shiying 3 After the July 7th Incident, Japanese mobs prepared to storm the Chinese Embassy in Japan. The Japanese police received the news and notified Ambassador Xu Shiying in advance, reminding him to close the door beforehand. Xu disagreed and sent someone to tell the Japanese police: " "Chinese Ambassador The embassy personnel are not afraid of death. The Japanese thugs will invade the Chinese embassy and let them do what they want. The iron gate of the embassy will never be closed. As for maintaining law and order, that is a matter for the Japanese police. "Later, when the *** team arrived, the iron gates of the Chinese Embassy were indeed wide open. The Japanese therefore commented: ""This dwarf is full of courage!" "Xu is not tall, so he is called a dwarf. Duan Qirui 4 A reporter wanted to report that Duan Qirui set fire to Hankou. Xu Shuzheng said to him: ""You should report like this. The burning of Hankou was not Duan Juntong's idea." Duan Juntong has informed the Ming Dynasty that those who set the fire will be severely punished, and the losses of people's lives and property will be carefully investigated and compensation will be provided. Duan Juntong is deeply saddened by the consequences of the Hankou War for the people of Liming..." After saying that, he placed a stack of money in front of the reporter, but the reporter refused. Xu immediately called two swordsmen, and the reporter had no choice but to take the money. Feng Yuxiang 5 Feng Yuxiang has many names: Christian General, Commoner General, Rebel General, Model Warlord... so he is known as the "Various Warlord". Feng originally served as a soldier under Lu Jianzhang, and later worked with Chen Chen, Wu Peifu, Duan Qirui, and Chiang Kai-shek. He betrayed his superiors many times and was so angry that Wu Peifu would rather form an alliance with his old rival Feng Jun to attack Feng Yuxiang. Feng's troops were located in the northwest and often lacked food and pay. Many of Feng's subordinates also betrayed him for "money". Thirteen Taibao 6 Lei Zhenchun was one of the "Thirteen Taibao" of Yuan Shikai's empire. He was from Anhui. He was falsely accused by his clan leader in his early years and was forced to run away from home to serve as a soldier. Later, he became the admiral of Jiangbei and when he returned home in fine clothes, he was welcomed by his tribesmen and squires with smiling faces. Lei remembered the desolate scene of leaving home, so he posted a couplet on the door: A poor family can't catch close relatives and friends with a thousand hooks; a rich man can't catch the bastards and grandsons with thousands of guns. Xu Shichang 7 Ancestor of Xu Shichang. Shang originally lived in Zhejiang, and later moved to Daxing, Beijing, and then moved to Tianjin. There is also a branch living in Henan. Xu Shichang was born in Kaifeng, Henan. Therefore, Xu Shichang has three native places of Zhejiang, Zhili, and Henan. He can be regarded as a fellow from Henan with Yuan Shikai. He is called a Zhejiang fellow with Sun Baoqi, Qian Nengxun, etc., and is called a Zhili fellow with Feng Guozhang, Cao Kun, etc. Zhao Bingjun 8 Zhao Bingjun is Yuan Shikai's chief steward. He calls himself a think tank and boasts three firsts: his surname is the first among hundreds of families. He is the first county in the country (Daxing County, Shuntian Prefecture); he is the first prime minister of the Beiyang faction. In fact, when and where he was born, and the names of his parents, not only he himself does not know, but others also do not know him. At that time, he was already working as a bookboy in a wealthy family's home in Linru County, Henan Province. Lu Jianzhang 9 If Lu Jianzhang wanted to kill someone, he would first treat him to a meal, and then kill him from behind with a pistol. Therefore, Lu's invitation was taken away. It was called the ""King of Hell Post"". Lu himself was also called the ""butcher"". Wang Jingwei 10 In 1927, Feng Yuxiang and Wang Jingwei and others visited Shang Dynasty. Wang was often late for meetings. Feng compiled a couplet to send Give him: "" A table of snacks and half a table of fruits, no one knows the suffering of the people; a meeting at two o'clock and everyone arriving at four o'clock, how can it not be a revolutionary spirit.

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