"On May 31, the fourth year of the Republic of China (1915 AD), on this day, observers of China issues from various countries and people from all walks of life in China who have been paying attention to the situation in China finally breathed a sigh of relief. Twenty-nine days have passed since the "Zhang Yuan Assassination Case"

In the sky, the haze of civil war that shrouded the country finally began to dissipate with the sound of the whistle at Qianmen Railway Station.

Just like three years ago, Li Zicheng came by train. When Li Zicheng first came to this city, the capital of China, at that time, in the eyes of countless Chinese people, he was a person who could ease the central financial situation.

A rich man in crisis, that's all. In the end, the central government got a huge sum of money from him to ease the national finances. At that time, no one knew what it meant to get the money to give him the railway and the annexes. And today, three years later,

It was the original railway that pushed him to an unprecedented position.

Whether viewed from a Chinese perspective or an American perspective, everything Li Zicheng has experienced is truly legendary. This does not mean that he made old Morgan resentful in business negotiations, nor does it mean that young Morgan still resents him to this day.

For Huai, all these commercial achievements are far from being compared with the industrial cities he created along the Longhai Railway.

But in my opinion, his real legend is that he fully embodies his so-called "Chinese Dream". He has no background, but he successfully created an industrial miracle, and this industry

Miracles not only helped him acquire astonishing personal wealth, but more importantly, his industrial miracle changed the country. His factory changed the economic structure of this ancient country, and his country was also defeated by this industrial miracle.

He has created a powerful country, and more importantly - from today on, he will lead this country!

He will lead a revolution!

Please allow me to use this sentence to describe it here - "The changes that shake the world have begun!"

Yes, it is certain that everything in this ancient land will deeply shock the whole world in the future. Change is certain and progress is certain. We can determine from Li Zicheng what path he will follow.

, something will definitely happen. But generally speaking, China is an elusive continent. The best advice that can be given now is not "wait and see" as diplomats say, but "face it from now on."

this country".

In short, there is only one sentence that can describe this ongoing and upcoming change - it will point the way to the recovery of the entire Asia, and at the same time, the dawn of a new era has appeared in this country!"

"New York Herald" - "Change Comes from the South" adopted in Beijing

Beijing, Dongjiaominxiang. In the past two days, for the diplomats in Dongjiaominxiang, they breathed a sigh of relief. At the same time, another kind of tension filled their hearts. The reason why they breathed a sigh of relief was because of Li Zicheng.

Arriving in the capital by train and holding talks with Yuan Shikai means that China is likely to avoid a civil war, which will no longer affect the interests of various countries in China, interfere with their trade with China, and threaten the lives and property of foreign nationals in China....

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The reason for the tension is very simple. Li Zicheng may be the only Chinese official among the top leaders of the Chinese government who received Western education since childhood and grew up in European and American countries. However, judging from his past actions, it is obvious that he

Influenced by the "nationalism" prevalent in European countries, such a person becoming China's Prime Minister is likely to have one result - affecting the privileges of various countries in China!

It is precisely because of this that the emotions of diplomats from various countries are a bit complicated. On the one hand, in order to maintain China's stability and avoid the outbreak of civil war, they are happy to see Li Zicheng become Prime Minister. Through this political integration, through

Achieve Yuan-Li cooperation and avoid the outbreak of civil war. On the other hand, the nationalist stance displayed by Li Zicheng made them worry about the loss of their privileges in China.

Complex attitudes and realistic perceptions have directly led to a result. So far, the delegation of ministers has not yet come up with a "unified opinion" - how to deal with the new State Council. For the first time, ministers from various countries who have always affected China's political situation have

Group, decision lags behind reality.

In the minister's office on the second floor of the U.S. Embassy in China, cigar smoke filled the air. The U.S. Minister to China, Reinshi, held a Cuban cigar between his fingers. With a smile, he looked at the embassy chatting in front of him.

Counselor Ding Jiali.

"... To a certain extent, Sun Yat-sen is just a troublemaker and opportunist, and he has a personality that loves success. He is also a reckless and unprincipled adventurist, and he is extremely vain..."

When Ding Jiali described Sun Yat-sen in this way, Rui Enshi's mind flashed back to a letter written by "New York Herald" reporter Duan Na to Morrison three years ago when he and the British Minister Zhu Erdian mentioned Sun Yat-sen's "railway plan".

the contents of the letter.

Sometime around the end of June or early July, Duan Na visited Sun Yat-sen in Shanghai. During the conversation, Sun mentioned his railway plan to him, but stated that it could not be announced for the time being.

Duan Na's appetite was whetted, so he soaked it for a long time. Then Sun Yat-sen went into the inner room and scooped out a large map 6 feet square, and spread it on the ground to introduce it to him in detail.

What Sun Yat-sen scooped out was a map that included Japan, Mongolia and the most remote areas in western China. However, in Duanna’s letter, the situation at that time was described like this: “…From this map, it is completely

It can be seen that Sun is not only a madman but even crazier than a madman. He is not practical at all, lacks common sense, and lacks the most basic concept of the cause he is currently advocating.

Later, when Sun Yat-sen's China Railway Plan was launched, Rui Enshi finally understood why Duan Na described that "revolutionary" in this way. Just as Duan Na said, Sun Yat-sen just held a brush and a piece of ink, and traveled around the provinces as he pleased from time to time.

Many lines were drawn on the locations of the territories and the territories. He used double lines to represent the main railway line from Shanghai to Guangzhou along the coastline, from there through the mountains to Lhasa, and then around to the west, reaching the western border and entering Xinjiang.

, and then travel out to reach Mongolia.

Another main line is from Shanghai via Sichuan to Lhasa. Another line is from the edge of the Gobi Desert into Mongolia. Several other lines lead to the north, northwest and northeast, and there are many branch lines in each province.

Although it is just something that is simply impossible to achieve, it can be used as evidence to a certain extent.

"Ding Jiali, your words remind me of Duan Nai's evaluation of Sun Yat-sen due to China's railway planning!"

When Ding Jiali paused for a moment, Rui Enshi took over with a smile.

"Duaner described the railway map as "Sun Yat-sen's dream". He asserted that Sun Yat-sen would not succeed and he had known this for a long time - but by then he was already revered as the president. It was true.

For example, Duan Na said that during the peace negotiation period, Sun Yat-sen once boasted that he would personally lead the troops to Beijing, but when Duan Na asked him how to solve the financial problem, Sun Yat-sen said "hmm" and then used a Napoleon-like gesture to

Waving his arms while staring at Duan Na, he said that he did not think about the dirty money. He said: "Finance is the last thing I consider!" At that time, Duan Na was simply mad. He thought this person was impossible.

Any job that requires common sense, let alone one that requires the measurability of a politician."

"so……"

The minister's words brought a smile to Ding Jiali's face, and at the same time a hint of ridicule.

"If it was Sun Yat-sen who came to the capital yesterday, then I would stand on the side of Yuan Shikai. I also agree that the United States should support Yuan Shikai to maintain the interests of the United States. However, Mr. Minister, yesterday, the person who came to the capital yesterday was the one who will be the Prime Minister.

Li Zicheng!"

Ding Jiali, who looked at the thoughtful minister seriously, added.

"Compared to Sun Yat-sen, Li Zicheng has a calm personality. Although he likes to take risks, these risks are controlled within his ability. If this person successfully promotes his achievements along the Longhai Railway to the whole of China, then,

Your Excellency, Minister, we must prepare now!"

Prepare?

“Get ready to see this country with new eyes!”

Ding Jiali said affirmatively.

"Why is the mission hesitant now? Because every sober and rational diplomat and observer can see that Li Zicheng may have come to the capital by train, but he will definitely set off a storm in this country.

, an unprecedented storm. In this storm, all countries with privileges in China will be affected. It is for this reason that Zhu Erdian suggested that we should support Yuan Shikai and maintain the stability of various countries through support for Yuan Shikai.

However, your Excellency, Minister, what I want to remind you is..."

Adjusting the gold-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose, this "China expert" who came to China 33 years ago as a missionary of the Axiom Church and later became the Han Affairs Counselor of the embassy said in a serious tone.

"The storm is unstoppable, and anyone who tries to block it will be torn to pieces by the storm!"

Silence. After Ding Jiali mentioned that the storm was unstoppable, Rui Enshi fell silent. The reason why the mission has not made a decision so far is that everyone can realize that there will soon be a war in China that will change everything.

The storm will tear apart many things, including the privileges of various countries in China. Countries are unwilling to give up their own privileges, so they hope to guarantee their own privileges by supporting Yuan Shikai, but they know very well that "

Powerless to stop the storm." It is precisely because of this contradiction that, even today, one day after Li Zicheng checked into the Guest House, the mission has not been able to reach a unified opinion, and the mission's actions have lagged behind the changes in the situation.

How to deal with the State Department?

"Your Excellency, Minister, will we cooperate with Yuan Shikai? Yes, but what decision will they make on the State Council? Fully support Yuan Shikai? No, reason will not let them do this. The decision they will make will only be "wait.

"Wait and see", but this is by no means in the interest of the United States. For the United States, if the United States wants to exert influence in China, then from now on, we must make changes. Now, in 195, it is just like China in 1912

, whoever can occupy the priority at this time will get priority in this country, so the United States must make a decision! Whether the United States will influence this country, or continue to let other countries influence this country!"

Rui Enshi, who was deep in thought, carefully tasted Ding Jiali's words in his heart. He knew that what he said was the truth. For China now, it is almost no less than a "change of dynasties" type of change. Who can be in this change?

If you take the lead in China, you can take the lead in this country in the future. Compared with the United Kingdom, France, Russia, and the United States,
Chapter completed!