Chapter 360: Reform failed

Ruling the Qing Dynasty!

To be precise, this is really a very tempting request, but unfortunately Guo Jinzhang did not accept it. It was not that he didn't want it, but he didn't dare. Because he knew very well what China looked like after the reform and reform. Perhaps there could be some changes this time, but this does not mean that China will not be in chaos. Li Hongzhang, Yuan Shikai, Sun Yat-sen, Duan Qirui, Feng Guozhang, Wu Peifu, and even Zhang Zuolin and Chiang Kai-shek were all outstanding people, but they were unable to manage China well.

On the contrary, to some extent, it is getting worse and worse. Is it because they can't handle the chaotic situation within China that is many times more chaotic than the mess. Only in the ** period, they simply swept away all these messy things and started over again, which allowed the country to truly achieve unity and embark on the road of development. But even so, China still experienced many pains, and each time it was almost a pain.

Guo Jinzhang knew the future direction and development trend, and he could lead Tangzhou, a place that was more poor than New China, to a path of prosperity. But the two are completely different. Tangzhou is just a wasteland that has just been developed. After the Red Corps entered, it almost started from scratch. The Chinese workers are also relatively simple, including senior officials like him, Li Asheng and Hou Nan, who have no complicated thoughts. Even if they fight for power and profit, they will at most be open like quarrels without using any other means. Moreover, everyone is very careful in this kind of quarrel, and generally will not compete to blush. In other words, Tangzhou does not have too many complicated situations, and there are a group of people who can easily be satisfied. But even so, Guo Jinzhang has to entrust all the chores to Li Asheng, so that he can plan for the future development of Tangzhou with peace of mind.

Can China be compared with Tangzhou?

Just like the old saying, starting a business is harder, and keeping a business is even more difficult. When he was in Tangzhou, he started a business, and during this period, he was actually keeping a business. Although Guo Jinzhang believed that even if he agreed, he would definitely find a way to oust the Qing Dynasty in the future, he really didn't have the confidence to "keep" until that time.

The situation in China is too complicated. And if he comes, he will also involve Tangzhou, which will make Tangzhou lose the opportunity to develop silently in the unique environment of the United States.

Therefore, Guo Jinzhang refused Kang Youwei and Li Timothy's invitation without thinking, and politely sent the two out of his residence. However, he also knew that the behavior of these two people means that the so-called reform has entered the countdown and will not last for too long.

...

In the early morning of April 1, 1896, Guo Jinzhang was learning to walk with Sun Lutang, another martial arts master whom Liu Tongfu had just invited... This is his own understanding. He walked around in circles, isn't it just walking? Of course, he wouldn't tell Sun Lutang about this idea. Although he just taught him a little casually and asked him to exercise, he was not a master, and he would definitely not admit that he was an apprentice, but he should show respect.

Sun Lutang taught Baguazhang. I heard that he learned it from Cheng Tinghua, the disciple of Dong Haichuan, the ancestor of Baguazhang. Originally, Sun Lutang had already become a disciple of all sects and sects in the world. He had never met any rivals and had returned to his hometown to open a boxing gym to teach his disciples. However, Dadao Wang Wu wanted to protect Tan Sitong, and Liu Tongfu could not find anyone to be a bodyguard for Guo Jinzhang, so he had to visit Cheng Tinghua in Beijing. However, Cheng Tinghua was already old and difficult to come forward. Considering that Guo Jinzhang's identity was extraordinary, he wrote a letter and solemnly asked Sun Lutang to come forward.

Sun Lutang's name is not as good as Huo Yuanjia, Wang Wu and others, but that was later generations. At this time, there were actually few people in the martial arts world who didn't know the name of "Tiger-headed Shaobao". Hearing that Sun Lutang went to Shaolin, visited Wudang, and went to Emei, he almost fought invincible all over the world. Guo Jinzhang was also very happy. He asked the other party to teach his kung fu as soon as he met. Sun Lutang did not expect that Guo Jinzhang could be so enthusiastic, but he had to start his coaching career after he clearly stated that he had passed the best period of martial arts practice. Even if he practiced hard, he would not have achieved any high achievements.

And then until today.

“Dadada…”

Guo Jinzhang's residence is close to the street, and the sound of horse hooves is clearly heard.

"Old Sun, which round is this?" Guo Jinzhang was turning around the yard as Sun Lutang taught him. He couldn't help frowning slightly when he heard the sound of horse hooves.

"The fourth round is here." Sun Lutang was not yet forty years old, and it was the peak of boxers. But he couldn't see any oppression in his entire body, but he seemed to be a literati. However, Guo Jinzhang knew that this was not that he was not powerful, but that Sun Lutang had a calm personality, just as Cheng Tinghua introduced when he brought people here. It was precisely because of this temperament that Sun Lutang could surpass his predecessors and reach the realm of martial arts...

And it was precisely this evaluation that made Guo Jinzhang respect these martial arts masters more and more. Look, "Cylindering Realm" is a noun that ordinary people can say? This is not just an ordinary martial artist, he is just a versatile talent in civil and military affairs. At least, he, Guo, can't even make such a word.

"It seems that this reform is over." Guo Jinzhang sighed and continued to circle around.

"Sir, is this reform and reform over?" Although Sun Lutang is a martial arts master and is obsessed with martial arts, he has not cared about the so-called reform and reform. However, during this period, the hottest word in Beijing City is "reform and reform". Countless people have expressed high hopes for Kang Youwei and others, hoping that after this change, the country will become stronger and reappear in the prosperous era of Kang and Qianlong. But how long has it been since Guo Jinzhang actually said that the reform has ended?

"It's over!" Guo Jinzhang was still spinning around, meticulously.

"Failed?" Sun Lutang understood, but still didn't dare to confirm.

"It's more than failure? If Kang Youwei and others ran fast, they might still be able to escape, otherwise they would all be stabbed by Caishikou." Guo Jinzhang was still in circles, as if they were not concerned. Although Sun Lutang was curious, he saw that his employer looked indifferent and he had no friendship with the Restoration Party, so he naturally didn't want to ask again. However, just when he was about to correct Guo Jinzhang's mistake in walking, a person suddenly jumped out from behind the screen wall in front of the yard. The man was covered in blood and was carrying a big knife in his hand.

"Big Sword King Wu?" Sun Lutang once practiced Baguazhang with Cheng Tinghua in Beijing. He naturally knew Wang Dadao, who was also a master in the capital. When he saw the person coming, he immediately recognized him.

"Wang Wu?" Guo Jinzhang finally stopped. Liu Tongfu originally wanted to invite this person to be his bodyguard, but the person did not come, but today... the good guy was still covered in blood.

"Mr. Wang, what's going on?" Wang Wuyi was covered in blood and couldn't even walk steadily. He was obviously seriously injured. Sun Lutang hurriedly stepped forward to support the person and asked at the same time.

"Tiger-headed Shaobao? Wuwu...reform...wuwu, defeated!" Wang Wu glanced at Sun Lutang in surprise. His originally stiff body softened, but then he cried bitterly.

"As expected, you go and save Tan Sitong, right?" Guo Jinzhang walked over and asked softly.

"Who are you……"

"You ran to my residence and didn't know who I am. My buddy has convinced you." Guo Jinzhang smiled bitterly. The righteous man who had been with him for a long time, but he didn't expect that there was such a meeting scene. However, seeing that Wang Wu was still bleeding, he knew that it was not the time for greetings. "Let's go, I have some first aid tools here, I will stop the bleeding first... someone is here!"

"Sir." Wang Wu came in over the wall, and there was no news after coming in. Guo Jinzhang practiced martial arts and didn't want people to see his clumsy appearance, so there was no third person in the yard except Sun Lutang. However, when he heard Guo Jinzhang's greeting, Zheng Shiliang, Thomas and others who were hiding in the house chatting immediately jumped out. When they saw Wang Wu's appearance, they couldn't help but be shocked:

"Sir, this is..."

"Go to the US Embassy and ask them to find the best surgeon for me." Guo Jinzhang ordered.

"General, our mission is to keep you safe," Thomas said.

"I didn't ask you. Zheng Shiliang, go." Guo Jinzhang gave him a blank look and said again.

"Yes." Zheng Shiliang responded, dared not delay, and ran out.

"Slow down." Wang Wu suddenly shouted and gasped, "Outside...there are imperial guards outside, and I'm taking people everywhere. This little brother Zheng is still..."

"Please care about yourself first." Guo Jinzhang shook his head, "It's a good thing I've tried with many brothers at the beginning. This time it depends on your luck... Zheng Shiliang, go quickly and tell Tian Xiali that if he is too late, I'll make him look good!"

"yes!"

...

Zheng Shiliang ran out in a hurry. Guo Jinzhang helped Wang Wu into the house with the help of Sun Lutang, Thomas and others, and then Guo Jinzhang gave the person a preliminary injury treatment... However, because he had not practiced for many years, when dealing with the injury, even when Wang Wu's generation hero and a warrior, he was still sweating and blue veins were rising. However, the big knife was a big knife, and he didn't even hum.

"Let's wait for the doctor to come, and they will help you remove the bullets from your body."

After treating the wound, he disinfected it with alcohol. Guo Jinzhang took out gauze and bandaged it slightly for Wang Wu, and said again.

"Thank you, sir." Wang Wu said. When he was just treating the wound, Sun Lutang had already told him about Guo Jinzhang's identity. He heard that the other party was the employer he refused not long ago, and Wang Wu was a little embarrassed.

"You're welcome." Guo Jinzhang smiled, "Actually, I admire you very much. But I don't quite understand, Mr. Wang, how could you have a conflict with the Imperial Guard?"

"Originally, I'm discussing with Lord Tan, but I didn't expect the Imperial Guards to appear suddenly, saying that Tan's country and the people were harming him and wanted to arrest him into the heavenly prison. In the next emergency, I started fighting with them. I wanted to protect Lord Tan and break out of the siege, but unexpectedly, the Imperial Guards actually used guns..." Wang Wu gritted his teeth and said.

"Hey, muskets are beyond the reach of **." Sun Lutang couldn't help but sigh.

"Yes, no matter how high your martial arts are, you are afraid of kitchen knives; no matter how good your skills are, you will knock it down with one brick... The era of pure martial arts is over." Guo Jinzhang also sighed.

"Sir, I know you are from Tangzhou. Mr. Liu Tongfu's huge reputation in Beijing is just your subordinate... Please save Lord Tan and the others!" Wang Wu suddenly struggled from the bed and was about to kneel down towards Guo Jinzhang.

"No, no, it's useless, even if you kneel down. I'm not an official in the court, so I can't control them." Guo Jinzhang said with a wry smile.

"Sir, you are the lord of Tangzhou. Today, who doesn't know the reputation of Tangzhou?" Wang Wu shouted.

"The Lord of Tangzhou?" Guo Jinzhang shook his head and smiled, "Tangzhou has no master. If it really is considered, it is all the people of Tangzhou. I am just a leader, and I am also the leader who has stepped down. What's more, General Wang's head, Tangzhou is stronger, comparable to Britain, France, America and other virtues? I heard that the ministers of those countries have a good relationship with Kang Youwei and others. Do you think they will come forward to save people?"

"But……"

"Bang..."

Another sound came from outside. Then, there was a loud sound.

"Don't think of your Lord Tan first. Now, the trouble that comes with you has arrived first..." Guo Jinzhang smiled bitterly at Wang Wu, and then said to Sun Lutang: "Mr. Sun help me take care of President Wang's escort first, I'll deal with it."

"Yes." Sun Lutang nodded.

"I'd better leave, lest..." Wang Wu struggled to get up.

" Stay here honestly, if you go out, you will only cause trouble for me." Guo Jinzhang glanced at him, "Besides, don't you want to save Tan Sitong? You are injured and have bullets in your body. How can you save me?"

"Yes, Mr. Wang's escort leader, don't forget that you have the Shunyuan escort agency and are also a family member." Sun Lutang also advised.

"This, eh..."

"Is it useful to sigh? Stay honestly, wait until the doctor comes if you have anything to do." Guo Jinzhang looked at him again, shook his head, and took Thomas out of the house.

...

"Foreigners? Humph, are foreigners amazing? When I was in Cuba, I killed more than hundreds of foreigners? You'd better get out of here, otherwise, don't blame me for being rude."

When Guo Jinzhang came out, the conflict had already been moved to the yard. Three soldiers from the US Embassy were arranged in a row, blocking the Qing imperial guards dozens of times their slut. The imperial guard officer standing in front of them was wearing black uniforms, with thick and long braids wrapped around his neck, and was staring with round eyes and shouting at several soldiers from the US Embassy... Especially after seeing Guo Jinzhang and Thomas come out, he was even more swearing.

"Haha, it turns out that I had fought a war in Cuba. So, is this general's surname?" Guo Jinzhang walked over with a smile and asked.

"Hmph, why should General Guo ask me knowingly? You won't forget our tung so quickly, right?" The officer pointed at himself and snorted coldly.

"That Tong?" Guo Jinzhang thought for a while, "I'm sorry, I really didn't remember it."

"You..." Tong was angry, but then he sneered again, "Okay, who doesn't know how powerful General Guo is? You are a noble person, and you really can't remember a little person like us, but... I'm sorry for you and your subordinates to get out of the way! Brother, I was ordered to capture the Reform Party today. Someone just saw that a rebellion party ran into this house. You'd better not interfere with your official duties."

"I'm hindering official business? This title is very interesting." Guo Jinzhang smiled, "What if I really want to hinder you?"

"That brother, I'm sorry." Tong smiled gloomyly, "Come on, go in and search..."

"Of course you can go in and search." Guo Jinzhang didn't stop people, and didn't even stretch out his hand. "But I want to tell you... you may not be able to bear the consequences of searching people."

"I can't afford it?" Na Tong's tone suddenly rose eight degrees. "Whoever is surnamed Guo, do you think this is Tangzhou? Tell you, this is Beijing City, the territory of the Qing Dynasty. Do you want to show off your power? Have you found the wrong place?"

"How dare I show off my power in the Qing Dynasty? Then... then general, you go and search." Guo Jinzhang smiled and turned to the side, making a call. However, after he gave in, Tong hesitated.

“…”

"That general?" Seeing that Tong did not move, Guo Jinzhang asked with a smile.

"Ah, ah, this..." Na Tong gritted his teeth secretly, but he was afraid to step on his legs. He was the first officer of the Qing Dynasty Expeditionary Force, and he came with Ronglu and others. When he was trained in Tangzhou, he suffered a lot of hardships, and thus he was full of resentment towards Tangzhou. But this was only second. The most important thing was that when he was in Cuba, he had never made any contributions at all. All contributions were assigned by Ronglu, Yuan Shikai and others according to the rules of the officialdom. This also criticized those who had made contributions for him. Because his surname was Yehenara, he was also good at flattering. After returning to the country and entering the Imperial Guard, he was highly valued and had a lot of status than many

All colleagues who have made meritorious service in Cuba are high... Of course, if it were just like this, he would not have done anything. He made meritorious service and received rewards without doing anything, and was promoted to an official position. This is a good thing. But the key is that his past has been exposed. Ronglu served as the editor-in-chief of the Imperial Guards, and his training of the army was almost completely based on the Red Corps. But how could the Eight Banners children be as hard-working as the Chinese workers? Because of their strict training, they still banned smoking in the army and confiscated opium and smoke guns. Ronglu offended many people and was forced to resign. But later, the Qing court saw that Yuan Shikai's power in the Northeast was getting bigger and bigger, and considering that the Northeast was close at hand, it could threaten the North at any time.

Among the Eight Banners, only Ronglu was Yuan Shikai's boss and knew how to train troops. In desperation, Empress Dowager Cixi comforted Ronglu and helped him to the stage again. Ronglu suffered a loss and was inevitably a little reluctant to take charge of the army again, but he was also holding his breath. Therefore, after he returned to the stage, he immediately cleaned up the imperial guards and suppressed those who had reported secretly against him for the crimes of poor training and neglecting duties. Although Natong had the surname Yehenara as a shield, he had jumped up and down the last time he forced Ronglu away, so this time naturally became Ronglu's focus.

The target of attack. Ronglu himself did not directly expose his past misfortune in front of Empress Dowager Cixi, but he made a big fuss about his performance in Cuba through Liu Tongfu, the representative of Tangzhou, outside. As a result, the news quickly reached Cixi's ears. The Empress Dowager was furious. Although he did not take his life, he directly pulled him from the top of the army to the bottom. Now, he was just a small company commander... So, this time, even though he knew that Guo Jinzhang's residence was in front of him, he couldn't help but want to break in and catch people. In his opinion, Guo Jinzhang would definitely stop him, and the more he stopped him, the more he wanted to break in, not only to sweep Guo Jinzhang's face, but also to embarrass Guo Jinzhang.

But he didn't expect that Guo Jinzhang would not stop him.

Some of the deeds about Guo Jinzhang that I had heard in Tangzhou emerged in his mind again. The person in front of him was not as simple as the leader of a local force.

"Do you want to go in?" Kirito is not stupid, and even a little smarter. But the smarter he is, the more people think. And he knows better than ordinary Qing officials who are a big man Guo Jinzhang is. No big man can talk casually... What did this guy say just now? If he breaks in, he can't bear the consequences? He is the queen mother's family, what can he afford? But after all, although Tong thinks a lot, it's only a moment of effort. At this moment, with the sound of horse hooves, another team of imperial guards broke in. The leader saw the confrontation between Tong and Guo Jinzhang and was furious:

"Why are you doing? Who asked you to come in? Get out!"

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