: A Perspective

Cen Chunxuan's face changed slightly, showing a thoughtful look; while Long Jiguang, who was standing beside him, smiled strangely.

After a while, Cen Chunxuan asked suspiciously: "How can General Wu solve the so-called hidden step crisis?"

Wu Shaoting said calmly: "The so-called purpose of the revolution is to overthrow the pedantic and incompetent Qing regime and establish a self-reliance and democratic Republic of China. Judging from the current domestic situation, the previous goal is not difficult to achieve, but the latter goal is full of difficulties."

At this time, Long Jiguang interrupted and said, "President Wu, isn't you here in Shanghai just to participate in the establishment of the National Government in Nanjing by Mr. Sun Yat-sen? The establishment of the Republic of China is already urgent and an imperative thing."

Wu Shaoting sneered contemptuously and said, "I only ask Brother Zi Chen one question. Assuming that the Twenty-Three Towns are still in your hands, and the Nanjing National Government is established at this time, will you accept the reorganization in accordance with the central government's order?"

Long Jiguang and Cen Chunxuan were both stunned. Wu Shaoting's words were like a bolt of lightning, hitting their hearts clearly and fiercely.

Wu Shaoting continued: "The provinces and regions in the country have established their own military governments, and these military governments can control only a few towns in the province. Brother Zi Chen should understand that the military representatives of each county invited by the last military consultation meeting were more than ten. If I don't have the troops of the First Division of the Revolutionary Guangdong Army in my hands, do you think these people will obey the orders of the Guangzhou Revolutionary Government?"

Long Jiguang had to admit it and said, "I was the first one to dissatisfied."

Cen Chunxuan nodded with emotion and murmured to himself: "So that's it."

Wu Shaoting sighed and emphasized: "No matter how the current domestic revolutionary situation develops, the current situation in China is that there is no province or country, and no country or country. As the saying goes, long-term separation will lead to unity and long-term separation will lead to separation. This is exactly the case. Once the Qing regime collapses, China will be an era of heroes. Looking back on the five thousand years of China's history, this will happen in the change of the regime in every dynasty. This is an eternal truth."

Cen Chunxuan has indeed come into contact with many revolutionaries in Shanghai during this period. Even though he is far-sighted, it is inevitable that three of them will become tigers. He has always believed that Sun Yat-sen has the ability to clean up this mess. After the establishment of the central government, as long as some provinces and regions fully support it, they will follow the American unified line to complete the great cause of national unification. However, after hearing Wu Shaoting's remarks, the province has no limit, and people with power desires are eager to set up their own business and compete for fame and power. National unification is not just around the corner.

Wu Shaoting slowed down and said, "I dare to assert that even if the Nanjing National Government is established, it will not exist for too long. Soon the orthodox government will move north."

"Move north?" Cen Chunxuan was surprised, "What does this mean?"

"Yun Gong is a wise man. In this chaotic world, everyone wants to fight for power and profit, and everyone does not accept each other. According to the law of the 5,000-year history of our China, if you want to end the chaotic world, you can only use violence and violence. Just like the example below in Guangdong, as long as you have enough strength, you can sweep the ghosts and monsters in the universe and establish a unified and complete regime. However, you have the ability to know yourself and use the current strength to deal with Guangdong, and you may be reluctant to leave the province, but you may not be able to do it." Wu Shaoting said frankly.

"I understand what General Wu means," Cen Chunxuan said slowly, his face very badly. "The reason why General Wu inferred that the central government moved north was because General Wu believed that the most powerful military group in the country belonged to Yuan Shikai's Beiyang faction." At this point, he unconsciously clenched his fists.

Although Cen Chunxuan and Yuan Shikai were called "Nan Cen Bei Yuan", it also contained the meaning of "North and South incompatible". After the Eight-Nation Alliance invaded Beijing, Cen Chunxuan realized the danger of Yuan Shikai's emergence to the court, so Cen and Yuan were always dissatisfied. Although Cen Chunxuan could not stop Yuan Shikai from taking control of the rule, he did not give up against Yuan Shikai until Yuan Shikai died of illness in 1915.

It cannot be said that Cen Chunxuan dealt with Yuan Shikai entirely for national justice. In his early years, Cen Chunxuan also fought for power and profit, and it was not until later that the factors of eliminating harm to the country were integrated.

So at this moment, Cen Chunxuan was in a very bad mood after understanding Wu Shaoting's meaning. He knew that Yuan Shikai had ambitions, but he did not expect that Yuan Shikai would betray the court.

"Yuan Xiangcheng is an ambitious man, but I don't believe that Sun Yat-sen's revolutionary faction would easily compromise. Even though the Beiyang faction is large and powerful, in my opinion, these warriors are inappropriate to complete the important task of national unification! They will only confuse the country but will not prosper!" Cen Chunxuan said gritting his teeth.

Wu Shaoting shook his head helplessly and smiled bitterly: "Mr. Sun is unwilling to compromise. Yungong, what do you think the representatives of the provinces are in a hurry to support Mr. Sun in forming the National Government? In my opinion, the representatives of the provinces just hope to use the political capital of the National Government to negotiate with the north. The assetists, constitutionalists, and even most revolutionaries hope to stop the war and overthrow the Qing government as soon as possible. Only by using the capital of the National Government can they stand up and sit down with the Beiyang faction to negotiate the ceasefire and fall the Qing court."

Cen Chunxuan looked solemn and asked, "How can General Wu see?"

Wu Shaoting smiled and said, "Because these people are not fools, they all know that Mr. Sun has no soldiers and no power, and it is impossible to complete the great task of unifying China. They only believe in the powerful. The asset faction is businessmen, and they want a stable environmental management interests; the constitutional faction is politicians, and they most want to find a seat in the new National Government; the revolutionaries only want to overthrow the Qing government, and some of them will be the same as the previous two."

He paused and then said: "All provinces in the country are warlords, and the Beiyang faction is also warlords, but he is a warlord. The interests of these people have one thing in common, that is, national unification. Now there are three choices before these people. One only seeks immediate interests and supports warlords in various provinces; one is foresight and stands on the side of the warlords to look forward to their unification of China; the other is to hypnotize himself with idealism, believing that Mr. Sun can establish a complete democratic regime, so he supports Mr. Sun. If it were Yun Gong, what choice would you make?"

Cen Chunxuan nodded suddenly, but said silently. He had a choice in his heart. If it were him, he would have chosen to rely on the warlords to unify the whole country by force. But if it was his choice, the warlord of the Beiyang Sect, it would be a different matter. He looked up at Wu Shaoting, and his eyes gradually became serious.

"General Wu, then how would you choose?" he asked solemnly.

"I believe you already have the answer in your heart, Yun Gong." Wu Shaoting did not say it thoroughly, but just used a vague method to express his feelings.

Cen Chunxuan certainly knew Wu Shaoting's choice. This young man was able to unify Guangdong with a strong popularity and make a very insightful analysis of China's future, which shows that he had already been prepared.

"Today's talk with General Wu is like a match made by Longzhong. I didn't expect that General Wu is young and has such profound insights, which makes me admire him." Cen Chunxuan sighed.

"You are kind to you, Yun Gong, it's not that you have far-reaching insights, but that there are too many people who have no time to take into account long-term plans. In the troubled times, everyone will think about how to survive. How dare you have other plans?" Wu Shaoting smiled indifferently.

Long Jiguang shook his head mockingly. He now knew where he lost, and he must be convinced. He admitted that Wu Shaoting's words just now were actually a portrayal of himself. After the outbreak of the National Revolution, the first thing he considered was how to raise more military salaries in the Twenty-Three Towns. Only by maintaining the existence of the Twenty-Three Towns can he maintain his status!
Chapter completed!