Volume Five, Chapter 30, Unwritten
Finally, he still had to do this. After Liu Boyuan went out, Yang Rui sat up in the chair and thought silently. No matter what the result was found, it would be detrimental to the unity of everyone. However, Yang Rui could not rest assured. Among the few people, Yu Zixun, the most experienced and passionate, his revolutionary enthusiasm has been burning to the present, indicating that it seems to be no different from before, but from his approval of the land reform plan, Yang Rui felt something strange. However, he did not get angry on the spot like Zhang Taiyan, but just kept the questions in his heart.
Yu Zixun, who was thinking about Yang Rui, was on a cruise ship back to New York at this time. According to the plan, he would return to China immediately after the righteousness was made. However, because it involved negotiating with the US government - a large-scale righteousness in China, he should appear in Washington, and as a special envoy of the Revolutionary Army, he sought to meet President Taft or Secretary of State Knox in order to gain the US government's neutrality in this short war, and even stand on the side of the Revival Society.
The cruise ship kept heading north, even if it was the fastest ship, and had twelve days to move in the United States, but Yu Zixun still felt that time was not enough. He was restless in the cabin and recited his manuscripts loudly from time to time - American society is different from China. They focus on impromptu speeches and public opinion. Yu Zixun had to write some of the revolutionary sentences in advance and read them carefully. Once there was a need, he could mix these exquisite paragraphs into his speech.
The speech was finally finished one day. Just when his enthusiasm was about to be suppressed, the mail ship finally arrived in New York. After passing the tax check and getting into the car to pick him up, he couldn't wait: "Go to Mr. Longworth's house right away!"
"Sir, Mr. Yung Wing has been waiting for you." Liu Hongsheng, who came to pick him up, said. "And Mr. Clark is here too."
"Oh..." Yu Zixun pondered, so that he could help meet President Taft, but now he heard that Yung Wing and Mr. Clark were both here. He said, "Then let's go back first."
When Yang Rui first came to the United States, the first person he looked for was Yung Wing. However, during the conversation between the two, Yung Wing's thoughts made Yang Rui very alert and had limited trust in him. What happened later made him stay away from him. He didn't understand what kind of person he was and what kind of idea he had. Unlike Yang Rui's prudence, although Yang Rui's warning, after the return of the Boxer Refund, because Liang Cheng, the Qing Dynasty ambassador to the United States, was Yung Wing's student, and Yu Zixun and Yung Wing's relationship became more and more harmonious. During the continuous conversation, the two had many views consistent. With the enthusiasm of this relationship between the two, Yung Wing also introduced some people with status and status to Yu Zixun, and Mr. Clark was one of them.
Although Mr. Clark did not appear in the government and business circles, he is a very identifiable person. Like Yung Wing, he was an alumnus of Yale University. He worked as a lawyer in his early years, but now he is retired. He knows many important political and business personnel, and many of his thoughts and political ideas deeply influence Yu Zixun. Without revealing the secrets within the association, Yu Zixun will also talk to him about the Chinese revolution. Obviously, Mr. Clark also has many views on the revolution in China. He believes that this country with thousands of years of imperial tradition. It is not easy to achieve this in the United States. If you really want to achieve democracy, no matter whether you choose an imperial system or a republic, all power needs to be restricted, otherwise everything will go back to the old path.
Yu Zixun thought about Mr. Clark's words in the car, and smiled with self-deprecating smile on his face. Everything was not beyond Mr. Clark's expectations. China was heading on the old path. However, he also had a comfort in his heart, that is, even if Yang Rui was extremely powerful, he would still have to abdicate and give way to the wise. If he always wanted to stay in this position, then for the future of the country and nation, he would mobilize all members to demand Yang Rui's step down, so as to create an unwritten practice of no more than two terms, just like the first US President Washington, so that China will gradually become democratic.
Yu Zixun felt comfort in his heart, but when he saw Clark, this comfort was shattered instantly. Mr. Clark listened to what he said about the state system and shook his head hard and said, "No! No! Yu, this does not reflect any democracy, it is even more terrifying than constitutional monarchy. Do you know that there is no limit to the Prime Minister's term. If you want, Yang can be in this position until his death."
"What!" Yu Zixun and Yung Wing were both shocked, "How could there be no restrictions on term? Any country's..."
Before Yu Zixun finished speaking, he was interrupted by Clark. He drew a match to light the pipe that was about to be extinguished, and then explained: "Yes, Yu, it's true. The first British Prime Minister, Earl of Alford, was the prime minister for 21 years, and Pitt Jr.'s term is nearly twenty years. Unlike the US president, the Prime Minister is so powerful that he can form a cabinet and appoint ministers regardless of any opinion. He has more legislative power - although this requires approval from Congress, since he is the Prime Minister, Congress will definitely support him. Finally, there is another power that the US president has no dream, that is, the power of declaring war. The Prime Minister does not need to be approved by Congress to declare war on any country."
Clark's words hit Yu Zixun's heart like a heavy hammer. He was stunned for a while before saying, "Mr. Clark, the Prime Minister's power must be limited, right?"
"No, no, it only has very few restrictions." Mr. Clark shook his head, and a smoke came out of the cigarette butt. "This is why the United States insists on the separation of powers. The only thing that Britain really has is judicial power, that is, law enforcement power, and legislative power and administration are all in the hands of the Prime Minister. The first thing that can restrict him is the king, and the second is the Congress. Yu, you implement a constitutional monarchy without an emperor, so the first condition is not true, and the second condition is the Congress - although I have never met your leader Yang..." Clark said this and his eyes flashed unconsciously, and then said, "I believe that Yang's revolutionary will can manipulate Congress, so..."
"It's true!" Yu Zixun felt sad, but he was just saying this in his heart.
"Zi Xun, he was too stubborn. He may have been in the poor houses of the United States for too long, so he didn't have much favoritism for the democratic republic. We all misunderstood him at the beginning." Yung Wing interrupted. "However, the political system has not been completely determined. There will still be a chance to change in the future. In my opinion, it is best to implement the republic system, and the power of the presidential system is not great. And there are restrictions on term. Alas... I am old, and everything in the future depends on you young people."
"No, Chun Gong, I'm afraid there is no chance of things." Yu Zixun shook his head, his face full of pain.
Yung Wing was puzzled by his words. In fact, Yu Zixun only introduced China's national system and political system in the future, and did not reveal the plan for the Revival Association, so Yung Wing was puzzled. However, Yung Wing came back to his senses after a while and stood up and said excitedly: "You mean, you mean that you will be in the Northern Expedition this year?"
"No. It's not the Northern Expedition, but it's even more than the Northern Expedition..." Yu Zixun stopped here, and then he talked about it. He said that it was the secret of the Revival Society. Although he had disclosed a lot of things before, it was not the key.
Yung Wing was even more excited when he heard Yu Zixun's answer. Because the two spoke English, Clark next to him also heard it. He looked at Yung Wing in surprise, and then asked: "Oh! God, is it going to be successful in China this year? This is impossible. Your troops are not superior to the government forces. Once they are opened out of the mountainous areas, all kinds of situations will be very unfavorable to you, and even your army will not be able to enter Beijing."
"No, our army is not much smaller than the Qing army! It's just that everyone doesn't know." After answering, Yu Zixun said to Yung Wing: "Mr. Chun, does it have to be a strong man to rule?"
"No, think so. Half the reason for dictators is that the people want to have someone to save themselves. Strong people are strict with themselves at the beginning, but if the people trust him, dictatorship will appear. The fundamental reason for democracy is not to believe in anyone." Yung Wing looked at Yu Zixun's expression. He fully understood that the domestic righteousness was about to be up to the point of answering. At the same time, he was thinking about another thing in his mind, that is, Sun Wen is now in New York. Can he meet Yu Zixun?
"Zi Xun, maybe there is another way." After hesitating in his heart, Yung Wing decided to let Yu Zixun and Sun Wen meet.
"What's the solution?" Yu Zixun asked immediately.
"You can meet Sun Yixian." Yung Wing said very seriously.
"Sun Yixian?" Yu Zixun said the name of this person, and suddenly remembered a person in his heart. His identity in the United States is an overseas Chinese rather than a member of the Revival Association. Sun Yixian asked for a meeting many times, but he had to refuse due to the rules of the association. "But he has no power, not to mention that he has a deep entanglement with Japan..."
Before Yu Zixun finished speaking, he was interrupted by Yung Wing, "Zixun, if Yixian's financial resources could be like the revival, then China would have had a successful revolution. I don't know how you went north to fight, but you were so cautious in doing things. Although Yixian was reckless, his revolutionary ambition was very firm. Although the ten times of the action failed, he is now preparing to raise funds in various places. As long as the opportunity is right, he will definitely succeed.
And you said that he had a deep relationship with the great powers. I think he had no choice but to ask the great powers to support the revolution. Who else can he ask for support the revolution? This was not forced by money! When I first saw that he succeeded, I said I would introduce Yixian to him and told him to unite, but he... Alas, it would be better not to say this. I am so sorry that China really wants democracy. Then the political stage in the future will not be the only one in the Revival Society. The absolute power is the absolute **.”
Yung Wing's explanation made Yu Zixun let go of his last concerns, and he said, "Okay! Then I'll meet him if he can arrive in New York as soon as possible."
"No! He is in New York now. I came here this time to let you meet him. You two can't make trouble anymore." Yung Wing said, and immediately stood up and said goodbye to Clark. He is now in a hurry to bring Sun Wen.
Yung Wing and Clark went out, and Liu Hongsheng, who was serving outside, suddenly entered. He had just heard the conversation between Yu Zixun and Yung Wing outside. The two were both fellow villagers and comrades. Because of this, he said as soon as he came in, "Sir, you can't see you, this is a violation of the rules of the association."
"If you violate it, just violate it." Yu Zixun said with a burden, standing in front of the window and looking at the scenery outside, "I am willing to do anything for the sake of the Republic!"
Liu Hongsheng had known Yu Zixun's idea, but he had undergone a purge movement and insisted: "Sir, you can't do this. Only unity can be strong in the entire revival meeting, and unity means closely uniting by Mr. Jingcheng's side..."
"Unity?!" Yu Zixun turned around and looked at him and shouted loudly: "Yang Jingcheng now has no difference from the emperor except for the emperor's title. This is unity?! The emperor was removed by him and the parliament was controlled by him. He was a great dictator!"
Yu Zixun's words only stunned Liu Hongsheng. Although he didn't know how to defend himself, the word discipline continued to echo in his mind, and it seemed that Liu Hongsheng's hesitation was also seen. Yu Zixun said again: "The members of the Fuxing family have the obligation to report traitors. You send a telegram to Shanghai to report me!"
Liu Hongsheng joined the Revival Society after reading Zou Rong's "Revolutionary Army". Although he did not want to leave his parents, he resolutely went abroad to the other side of the ocean to conquer the world. In the United States for many years, he lamented the prosperity of this country, but the more he was the more he lamented the corruption of the Qing Dynasty. Now, the organization finally wants to overthrow the Qing Dynasty, but Mr. Yu wants to betray the Revival Society.
Liu Hongsheng thought about all kinds of things repeatedly. Finally, he bit his lip and bowed to Yu Zixun, saying, "Thank you for your care over the years, but... I'm so sorry!" After that, he was about to turn around and go out.
Yu Zixun has always regarded Liu Hongsheng as a confidant. Now he didn't expect that he would not stand on his side. Seeing him turn around and go out, he hurriedly grabbed him and said, "Hongsheng! Have you not believed in me for so many years? For the sake of the country and the revolution, we can all sacrifice, but we cannot watch China go back to the old path. We are not rebelling, we are revolution! Hongsheng! Have you forgotten what Wei Dan said? We want to build a Republic of China, which is a free country. There cannot be dictators in this country, we cannot let the blood of the martyrs flow in vain, and we cannot let the revolution turn into a change of dynasty."
The "Weidan" and "Free** Country" that Yu Zixun mentioned only made Liu Hongsheng jump out of the cage of discipline. He looked at Yu Zixun with an anxious look and said, "But Sun Wen is the enemy of the Revival Society!"
"Did Sun Wen kill the people of the Fuxing Society? No! Is Sun Wen a Han Chinese? He is! Is Sun Wen a revolutionary? He is too!" Yu Zixun asked and answered. "The Tongmenghui was just a failed Fuxing Society. Although they had no achievements, no matter what, the hundreds of people they died in Guangzhou were real. When Hangzhou was righteous, the Tongmenghui sent people to Hangzhou to support the revolution. Although he could not be a comrade, he could be said to be the same path!"
"But..." Yu Zixun's words were reasonable. But Liu Hongsheng still had an indescribable resistance.
Seeing that he had not completely changed his position, Yu Zixun quickly walked to the table and took out a gun. Then he stuffed it into Liu Hongsheng's hand and said firmly: "When I met Sun Wen, you stood behind me. If what I said makes you feel that I am betraying the revival, then you will shoot me to death!"
Yu Zixun's life intercourse finally made Liu Hongsheng compromise, but he grabbed the pistol and stood or left. I don't know what to do. After more than half an hour, the doorbell outside rang again, and he hurriedly put away the pistol. At this time, Yung Wing and Sun Wen came in, and Mr. Clark had already gone back.
"Yixian, let me introduce this. This is Mr. Yu Zixun, a member of the Revival Society. He is a veteran of the Revival Society. When the Revival Society was founded, he had already joined the association and was responsible for the industry within the association. The reason why the Revival Society did not need to raise funds is because of these overseas industries. Zixun, this is the Prime Minister of the Tongmenghui, Sun Yixian, I think you know him too." After all, Yung Wing is very close to the Revival Society and knows Yu Zixun's identity very well. Now that Yu Zixun agrees with Sun Wen, he has fully expressed his identity.
Sun Wen had just visited Yung Wing yesterday. In addition to telling the tragic situation in Guangzhou, he also hoped to make friends with American powerful people through Yung Wing's relationship to encourage them to support the Tongmenghui. However, based on the strength of the Revival Society, most bankers and politicians who are interested in making profits from the Chinese revolution are now watching the Revival Society. Sun Wen returned disappointed after visiting, but today Yung Wing came over and said that he was taking him to meet a very important person, but he didn't expect that this person was actually a member of the Revival Society.
"Mr. Zixun! I have been admired for a long time!" Unlike the failure of the Guangzhou Uprising in Hongmen, Sun Wen's explanation on Yung Wing's failure was because of insufficient money and salary, so he was not embarrassed at all. He rushed up and shook hands with Yu Zixun.
Yu Zixun has seen Sun Wen's photo, but it was the first time that the real person had come into contact with him. When he saw him enthusiastically, he shook his hand and said, "Mr. Yixian has long admired his reputation! I feel very honored to see Qin today."
Seeing that Yu Zixun and Sun Wen got along well, Yung Wing breathed deeply with a cane. He was walking so fast that he didn't feel tired. Now that he saw the two getting along well, he suddenly felt a little tired. "Sit and talk. You young people have the energy, but I am so powerful."
In the weather in July of the Gregorian calendar, even if he was in a car, Yung Wing was still sweating all over the sky. As soon as he said that, Yu Zixun and Sun Wen helped him sit down. Yu Zixun personally poured a cup of tea, and glanced at Liu Hongsheng who had secretly said, "I couldn't leave just now, otherwise I would have to visit Mr. Yixian in person."
"How dare! How dare! Sun Wen is not a man now, he only lives in the home of overseas Chinese. If Mr. Zixun comes, he may not even be able to stand." Sun Wenwen's face was dark and he shook his head. Although the revolutionary funeral Fu Ren Wenshe was in the aftermath, there were more than a hundred revolutionaries who escaped from Guangzhou and went to Hong Kong overnight. These people were waiting for rescue. They finally raised 10,000 Hong Kong dollars from Hongmen, but it was still not enough.
When he heard that Sun Wen was in a difficult situation, Yu Zixun sighed in his heart, "It's all revolutionary parties, why are there so many differences?" He didn't expect that the wealth of Fuxing would be good, Yang Rui planned it. He just thought that Fuxing would help the Tongmenghui no matter what. Thinking of this, he said to Liu Hongsheng, "Hongsheng, go and help me get the suitcase under the desk in my office."
Liu Hongsheng was embarrassed when he stood aside, and he didn't think about what Yu Zixun was going to do, but he just went to the box as he told him. After Liu Hongsheng left, Yu Zixun took the time and whispered: "Mr. Yixian, is the Tongmenghui still capable of holding the next act of justice?"
"Ah! This..." Unexpectedly, Yu Zixun asked this as soon as he came. Sun Wen was very surprised and didn't understand what he meant. He looked at Yung Wing next to him and nodded. Then he said, "There are still hundreds of front-line selections, and guns are enough, but there is no salary."
"That's good!" Yu Zixun nodded after hearing this, "If you want to promote righteousness, you should start this month, otherwise it will be too late..." When he heard Liu Hongsheng's voice coming in, he immediately shouted loudly: "In fact, Revival will pursue a republic, but it is not explicitly stated in propaganda. I really hope that Mr. Yixian can work with us to expel the Tartars and create a republic."
After Yu Zixun finished speaking, Liu Hongsheng came in. He took the suitcase, opened it in front of everyone, took out a check from it, and quickly put it in an empty envelope, and then said: "This has nothing to do with Qin's own private money, and it has nothing to do with the Revival Society. Mr. Yixian, there are also many martyrs who sacrificed their revolution for the Tongmenghui. Just treat this money as a deposit for their settlement."
Sun Wen was in a daze all morning, and he waited until he left the Tianzi headquarters. He came to his senses when he returned to Yung Wing's apartment. He looked at Yung Wing and said, "Mr. Chun, what does this Mr. Zixun mean?"
"Oh! What else can it mean? The Revival Society has been controlled by Yang Jingcheng. In order to be the only one who can dominate after the success of the revolution, not only did he not cooperate with other revolutionary organizations, but he also suppressed them everywhere. Although Zixun was a member, he had no choice but to do so. He wanted you to launch a righteous act this month. It should be that the Revival Society will make a Northern Expedition this month. Look at how much he helped." Yung Wing said.
"Okay!" Sun Wen took out the envelope from his arms, and after opening it, his brows frowned. Seeing that Yung Wing next to him, he hurriedly asked, "What's wrong, how much money is there?"
"Not written!" Sun Wen was helpless. He used few checks and didn't understand whether Yu Zixun was joking or had other meanings.
"Let me see." Yung Wing took the check and saw that the seals were all included. He smiled and said, "Zi Xun means that you need as much as you need, then fill in as much as you need."
"Ah!" Sun Wen said in shock. He had never seen a donation like this.
Chapter completed!