Chapter 51 Rejecting Russia
After opening the door, I heard someone going upstairs, but the aunt in the next yard came with a basket to deliver food. The rural woman Mrs. Huang found was not very talkative, but she was very diligent and had a good cooking skills. Even if it was all Shanghai dishes, she would not get tired of eating it. She left the food on the desk. Yang Rui was hungry and sat down and started eating.
After eating, I went to the next yard to check out. The students were all here and were still eating. There were people upstairs and downstairs. Now I basically don’t go to the restaurant anymore. They are all prepared by my aunt, and the food is not worse than outside. Today I really don’t want to give a lecture, so I had to write questions on the blackboard for everyone to take the exam. It’s management, sociology, and Western philosophy. After finishing, I’ll be free to move.
The next day, when the answer was being revised, Qian Bocong and Lei Yizhen hurried over. Seeing that they were rarely anxious, Yang Rui somehow, Qian Bocong panted a newspaper on his desk. This was a Su newspaper. The most conspicuous part of the homepage was a flyer printed with a book:
The first person: The Russians are lying in the three eastern provinces, and their intention to stay away for a long time is becoming more and more obvious. If our people do not fight hard, they will inevitably lead to a disaster of division, and they must discuss the way to save them. Therefore, the comrades in this village will discuss the three to six bells in the afternoon of April 1st. Anyone with patriotic thoughts will be able to come to the end, and they will not be able to defeat Jiao Pan!
Yang Rui sighed in his heart, took the newspaper away, and continued to change the answer sheet. Qian Bocong was even more anxious and said, "Sir, the Russians did not retreat in the Northeast, and they also put forward seven conditions for the Qing court to agree. They wanted to take the three eastern provinces for themselves. Why are you..."
Upon hearing this, Yang Rui stopped writing, looked at his blushing face and asked, "Then what should we do if Russia cannot occupy the three northeastern provinces?"
Qian Bocong replied speechlessly. He was so angry that he heard the news that he had never thought about how to deal with it. Lei Yizhen next to him said: "Sir, we can organize the rebel army to go north to the three eastern provinces to fight against Russia and swear to defend the country's territory to the death."
Qian Bocong also came back to his senses and said, "Sir, we can mobilize gatherings from all walks of life across the country to reject Russia, petition the Qing court, forcing him not to accept the seven conditions of Russia, and to send troops to drive Russia."
Seeing that they were so simple and so excited, although they had a good experience, they were still a little superficial. Yang Rui had to put down his pen and persuade them, saying, "Don't stand, sit down and take a breath." After that, he got up and poured them two glasses of water, and waited for them to finish drinking the water, and said, "I ask you, why does Russia occupy the three eastern provinces?"
The two looked at each other and said, "Russia has always been greedy, and there is a good port for going to sea in Lushun, so Russia must occupy it."
Seeing that their answer was right, Yang Rui nodded in praise and asked again: "If Russia occupies the three northeastern provinces, how will other countries react?"
Lei Yizhen said: "The Japanese forces in North Korea and wanted to get involved in the Northeast during the Sino-Japanese War, but failed. If Russia occupied the three eastern provinces, Japan would definitely oppose it. Mr. said that Britain and Japan were already allies last year, so Britain would definitely support Japan."
Qian Bocong next to him also added: "Germany is confronting Russia in Europe, and they will be happy to see Russia's center of gravity shift to the Far East to relieve pressure on themselves; the United States has always advocated opening up, and I'm afraid they won't agree."
Yang Rui nodded. He usually pays attention to cultivating students' global vision in private classes. This is the case in business and politics. Seeing that both of them can use what they usually learn in class, they still have not wasted their efforts. However, young people are still furious and take it for granted, and they still have to experience it. He said immediately: "Then both Britain, the United States and Japan oppose Russia's occupation of the three eastern provinces. Will the Qing court dare to agree?"
The two shook their heads when they heard this.
Yang Rui asked again: "Since the Qing court did not dare to agree, would the Qing court dare to send troops to expel the Russian army?"
When the two thought of the current situation of the country, they shook their heads again. Lei Yizhen said: "Thus, we have a gathering initiative to force the Qing court to send troops. We must also organize the rebel army to go north to fight against the Russian invaders."
Seeing that he still didn't give up, Yang Rui had to say again: "Then let me ask you, what is the difference between the rebel army you mentioned and the independent army of Tang Caichang?" Seeing that the two of them looked dark, they asked again: "Britain and the United States oppose Russia's move, so what will Japan take?"
When the two heard this question, they were shocked. Thinking of what the husband said on weekdays, they said, "Does the Japanese want to send troops?"
Yang Rui nodded and said, "Japan wanted to occupy the Northeast during the Sino-Japanese War, but it was not. This time, he could take advantage of Russia to occupy it. When China was indignant, he sent troops to expel Russia. Once they won, they would be justified in occupying the Northeast. Even if they did not win completely, they could occupy some places and destroy some nails in the Northeast. He then regarded himself as a Chinese hero. Can you still drive him away?"
Lei Yizhen has always been concerned about military affairs and said, "But can Japan's small country defeat the great power of Russia?"
At this time, the national strength of Japan and Russia was too different. No one thought that Japan could defeat Russia. However, in the actual war, Japan received huge loans from Britain and the United States, and received support from local forces in the Northeast and even the Qing government's anti-Japanese forces. In addition, it was essentially a home battle. The result of this battle was much higher than that of international expectations. So it was normal for Yi Lei Yi Town to have any ideas. Yang Rui could not tell him that this is history. After thinking about it, he said: "Russia is strong, but it is too weak in the Far East. It is a big Siberian connection between Russia and the East.
The railway has not been completed yet, and material and supply are very difficult. If it is hasty to be completed, its carrying capacity is not as good as Japan's nearby allocation. This is one. Two, the time, place and people are all in Japan, because Japan will use the excuse of helping China expel Russia to obtain all the help of the Qing court. Third, Lushun is a harbor, and Japan's naval strength in the Far East is the first, because Vladivostok and Lushun are under the attack of their naval guns. Even if the Russian European fleet is transferred over, it will be a labor force and cannot win. With these three points, can Japan still not win?"
After saying this, the two were still thinking, and Yang Rui issued an order to expel guests and said, "The gathering is about to be held, but the purpose is not to put pressure on the Qing court, but to arouse more people. You can go back first. If you have time in the afternoon, I will come and take a look."
The two left in a daze, but still didn't understand what the teacher meant. After they left, Yang Rui changed the test paper and stopped writing. Thinking that history still followed the traces and could not stop it, what should he do, and what could he do? The more he thought about it, the more he became more upset. He wanted to drink again. The headache he had last time improved until now. At that time, he vowed not to drink again, but now he wanted to drink again when he was depressed. He hesitated and threw the pen across the river and went to Leo to find him.
When Leo saw someone looking for a drink, he was having a great time. He found a tavern and paid enough money to drink. He started drinking very hard. He ignored the outside world and lived a mess. He even slept in the tavern. He didn't know how many days he was still sleeping on the day, but he heard someone shouting, "Sir, sir..." Yang Rui waved his hand and ignored it, and then fell asleep. After a while, he heard someone calling him, "Still accomplish, sir...", and opened his eyes and saw that it was Cai Yuanpei.
Yang Rui said half-deadly, and Cai Yuanpei said: "I'm so anxious to find you in the past two days. I thought something happened to you. I should cheer up during this national crisis. You said the Russians would not withdraw their troops. The students of the school wanted to hear your views on this. How could you..."
When he heard the thing he didn't want to hear the most was mentioned again, Yang Rui was so angry that he turned over and ignored him. But Cai Yuanpei continued to persuade him. He couldn't help it anymore. Yang Rui stood up angrily and said, "What's the use of asking me to go? What's the use of gathering? During the Gengzi period of the Qing Dynasty, he was afraid of being beaten by the great powers and was defeated. He didn't dare to send troops even if he was beaten to death. Now he wanted to send troops. When Russia occupied it, we can protest. One day Japan fought away Russia occupied the Northeast. How do we protest? How can we take it back?"
Cai Yuanpei was afraid that he would ignore him, so he would be able to do something when he finally spoke. He said, "It's true, what you said is everyone wants to hear. As long as you tell these to the students, I will never nag you anymore, let alone stop you from drinking."
Yang Rui was angry and said to him, "Okay, I'll go and talk, don't bother me after that." Cai Yuanpei nodded immediately. Yang Rui immediately asked the owner of the tavern to wash his face and went out with him. As soon as he went out, he saw two students. It was probably the one who saw him and went to report to Cai Yuanpei just now.
Several people went straight to Zhangyuan. When they arrived at An Kaidi, they saw that the hall was full of people. There was a gentry speaking on the podium, but they couldn't hear what they were saying. Is this talking to the students? There were obviously 1,200 people here, but since they came, they were at peace, so they had to squeeze in front and sit down. Cai Yuanpei went to arrange a speech. After a long time, the people on the podium finally went down. The host came on the stage and said, "Just, a month ago, someone said that Russia would never withdraw its troops when it expired. Today we will talk about Mr. Yang Rui from the Patriotic Society who predicted that day to give us a speech." After the words, the applause was thunderous and the audience was excited.
Before Yang Rui could wake up all the wine, he went on stage with a vain step. Cai Yuanpei was worried in his heart. If he had known, he would have eaten something before going up to give a speech. Yang Rui was not in a hurry when he arrived at the podium. He adjusted the round microphone first and tried it before he started speaking: "You are here to refuse Russia because you are still hopeful for the state affairs. But I have been drunk every day in the tavern these days, but I think that the state affairs are hopeless. Therefore, I admire you very much and feel ashamed of you." After saying that, Yang Rui bowed deeply and stood up for a long time.
"The reason why I say that there is no hope for national affairs is because today you are rejecting Russia. Who will reject Japan here next year? Who will reject Britain and the United States here next year? You will reject Russia here, first, you will ask the court to not agree to the seven conditions of the Russians, and second, you will hope that the court will send troops to expel the Russians to capture the Northeast. This first thing, the court will definitely reject Russia, even if you don't gather or not petition. Why? Because Britain and Japan do not agree, the United States will also oppose it. Britain is afraid of Russian forces in the south. Why is it because Britain and Japan do not agree, and the United States will also oppose it.
Next, Japan has long been eyeing the Northeast for the interests of the Yangtze River Basin. Now it has occupied the springboard of North Korea and has disliked Russia for a long time. As for the United States, it is always about opening up the door. Once the three northeastern provinces are owned by Russia, they will not be able to obtain any benefits of opening up the door. In this case, once these three countries put pressure on the court, the agreement will not be signed. So I say that the first rejection of Russia is determined and has nothing to do with you whether you want to petition.
As for the second article, it is impossible to send troops to resist Russia! No matter how you gather to give speeches, it is impossible. After the Boxer Incident, the Qing army was already frightened. It is okay to suppress the country, but it is absolutely not daring to resist the enemy from outside. This is one of them. Secondly, Japan wanted to occupy the Northeast during the Sino-Japanese War, but was driven away by the countries. Now it has finally caught such a good opportunity to occupy the Northeast, so how could it be let go. In addition, it signed an alliance agreement with Britain at the beginning of last year. If it gave up some of the interests of the Northeast to the United States, then Britain, the United States and other countries would become his backing. If he paid for it for money and guns for it, he would inevitably compete with Russia in the Northeast.
Chapter completed!