Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

"Bring it in!" Feng Guozhang greeted, and two attendants brought in a long brocade box wrapped in bright red brocade. After opening the brocade box, four carefully mounted scrolls were revealed. The attendants slowly unfolded the scrolls, only Seeing a magnificent picture scroll of mountains and rivers displayed in front of Yuan Shikai's eyes, the artist's profound skills are shown in the fine lines of brush and ink.

Yuan Shikai touched his chin with his hand, and looked closely. He saw a few thin gold regular scripts on the left end of the scroll, which read: A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains.Yuan Shikai's face suddenly changed, and he hurriedly asked Feng Guozhang: "Guozhang, if my prediction is correct, could this be the "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" by Wang Ximeng of the Northern Song Dynasty?"

Feng Guozhang nodded with a smile: "Yuan Gong really knows the truth with his eyes. This volume was written in the third year of Zhenghe in the Northern Song Dynasty, in the year of Wang Ximeng. The author of this picture depicts the motherland with an expressive technique and precise brushwork that are so close to each other. The picture is full of beautiful rivers and mountains. Thousands of mountains and ravines compete for beauty, rivers and rivers are intertwined, and the mist is vast. In between, there are fishing villages, wild ferries, and long bridges with waterside pavilions, all of which are dazzling. In terms of brushwork, the author has inherited the traditional green landscape painting method, and has become more delicate and rigorous. The stippling and dyeing are meticulous. Although the characters are as small as beans, they are dynamic and vivid* True. Thousands of hectares of blue waves are drawn with one stroke. Fishing boats and boats are rippling in the middle, which makes the picture more dynamic. In terms of color, the author seeks changes in pure blue green, some are vigorous, some are light, and ocher is used in between. As a foil, the layers of the picture are distinct, as bright as the light of gemstones, and dazzling. The layout alternately adopts the composition rules of far-reaching, high and flat, and captures different perspectives to show the victory of thousands of miles of rivers and mountains. The five characters of the picture of thousands of miles of rivers and mountains are Song Huizong Zhao Ji's personal inscription, you can see that his thin gold style is vigorous and powerful without losing interest. These five characters alone are really art treasures. At the back of the volume, there are two postscripts of Cai Jing in the Song Dynasty and Puguang Monk in the Yuan Dynasty. "Jixi Temple Treasure", "Qianlong Yulan Treasure" and other seals in 28 squares.It was collected by Cai Jing and Neifu in the Song Dynasty, Puguang in the Yuan Dynasty, Neifu in the Qing Dynasty, etc., and described in "The First Edition of Shiqu Baoji".The artist of the painting, Wang Ximeng, can be regarded as the only talented young man in the history of Chinese painting who is famous forever for a single painting.However, there is no record of him in the history books.Wang Ximeng entered the painting school in the palace as a student in his teens, and served Huizong around him. Song Huizong had a unique insight and thought that Wang Ximeng's nature could be taught, so he personally taught him the method.After being taught by Zhao Ji personally to point out the brush and ink techniques, the painting skills have improved.In April of the third year of Huizong Zhenghe, Wang Ximeng spent half a year finally painting the volume of "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains", a masterpiece that will last forever.Therefore, this work is more and more precious, and it is really a treasure in the painting. "

Resurgence: World War II Chapter 471 Imprisonment of Duan Feng

Of course Yuan Shikai knew that Feng Guozhang was not exaggerating, and he clicked his tongue while reading it, "I have visited many collectors but could not find this painting. I didn't expect Guozhang to get it. It doesn’t take much effort. Guozhang, how much money did you spend on this painting, I will give you double.”

When Feng Guozhang heard this, his face became sullen and he said: "Mr. Yuan, you are too out of touch. No matter how much money you spend, it is Guozhang's respect to you. As long as you like it, Guozhang will appreciate it." Happy."

"Yes, yes, it is rare for you to show your kindness, so I will accept it, hehe..." Yuan Shikai ordered people to keep the four scrolls properly, and he was naturally happy for a while.

At this time, Duan Qirui also stood up, and said to Yuan Shikai: "Yuan Gong, since Feng Gong presented you with treasures, of course I, Duan Qirui, will not come empty-handed, come!" The two attendants brought by Qi Rui also brought in a brocade box. Yuan Shikai thought it was also a precious painting, but when he opened it, his eyes sparkled!

It turned out to be the original "Quick Snow and Sunny Post" by Wang Xizhi, the "Sage of Calligraphy".

Duan Qirui shook his head and said: "Many people think that "Quick Snow and Sunny Tie" is another masterpiece of running script next to his "Lanting Preface", the first running script in the world. ⒘醭 Xu⑼踔狂贵⑽喷鸷哟⑽饭ⅰ⒘HeHot talk about Momo, unloading urgently, pulling out, and taking care of it. Punishment郯芯派涑桑Fan醵问浯狻KBathing calf calcining┦鼻缣FangerTarget poke pardonyu contraction沤裣智景 Swollen bream∽ZhengYo tarsus muscleMother's cane frame [-] Songs槎Vulgar ZhengSwollen seed mantleSuiyu"Flood Songtunquinone Short 二⑼跸 character ton star 锾Return to Musi⒉赜诜Mauchai hip竽卢∮head 樨樨葱L达游∈Banba AM Zhisu Go calf calcination┦ nose  complex sulfonium  』real tour V live Toxime chu饧榧R planted neck even whoring sole bustling vision hazy felt left  Cheng ㄆ catch disease Huan Dou post €, by The horizontal and vertical strokes are also mostly circular strokes, with an even and stable structure, showing a calm and unhurried mood. "

"A peerless post, a peerless post! There are many authentic handwritten works of Wang Xizhi's life, but only a handful of them remain in the world, and most of the rest are Tang Dynasty imitations. This fast snow and sunny post can be called The representative work of the sage of calligraphy, in some respects, even surpassed the world's first running script "Lanting Preface", and it is also recognized as the authentic work of Wang Xizhi in ancient and modern times. Haha..." Yuan Shikai was very happy, and said to Duan Qirui and Feng Guozhang: "It is only two years. You are so kind to give me such a precious item to Yuan, Yuan is really ashamed..."

Duan and Feng waved their hands and said: "No, Mr. Yuan is too modest. Since ancient times, swords are given to martyrs, and red powder is given to beauties. Mr. Yuan is a world-class hero. It is understandable that he should enjoy such gifts."

"If you say that, I, Yuan, will be greedy for ink, ha ha..." Yuan Shikai immediately ordered people to hide these two treasures in a proper place and keep them strictly.

The three sat down and continued drinking.

After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, Yuan Shikai said: "You two have come from a long way, and you will definitely stay in my house for a few days. If you don't enjoy yourself, no one can leave."

Duan Qirui said with a smile: "Wan Sheng has long wanted to see Yuan Gong, but Malaysia's affairs are complicated, so I'm afraid we can only go back quickly."

"No, you have to stay here for a few more days, or you don't pay attention to me, Yuan Shikai. I have prepared for you. Tan Xinpei, Yang Yuelou, Wang Guifen and other well-known bosses are all in my house. Tomorrow Let's go to the theater together. To tell you the truth, besides being arty, my favorite is this Beijing rhyme. Haha..."

The three drank for a while, Yuan Shikai changed the subject, and suddenly said in a serious manner: "Do you two know that a big event happened in the officialdom in Beijing a while ago?"

Duan Qirui frowned and said, "Is Mr. Yuan talking about Wang Zhixin?"

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Feng Guozhang curled his lips and said, "Wang Zhixin deserves to die."

Both Yuan Shikai and Duan Qirui were taken aback when he said a word. Duan Qirui thought, this Feng Guozhang is good in everything, but sometimes he is too straightforward. The face of the public said such words, where is his face.

"What does Guozhang say?" Yuan Shikai smiled calmly. The reason why he brought up this matter was to see how Duan and Feng would react.

Feng Guozhang said: "Forgive me, Wang Zhixin is too presumptuous to be an official in the capital. I have heard that he bribed the officials in Beijing wantonly, and bullied the officials under him, making the officialdom in the capital a mess. And his son , I heard that the common people call him the South Batian of the capital, and there are no less than 20 murder cases in his hands alone, Wang Zhixin, this is his own death."

Yuan Shikai suppressed his smile, stared at Feng Guozhang and said in a deep voice: "Guozhang, but I think this matter should be looked at from both sides. For the case of Wang Zhixin, the emperor even punished more than 50 officials involved in the case in Beijing. Capital punishment, how is this method different from that of Qin Shihuang back then?"

Feng Guozhang and Duan Qirui's expressions changed immediately, and they seemed to have heard the meaning behind Yuan Shikai's words. Duan Qirui said calmly, "What does Mr. Yuan say? Could it be that you also have an opinion on the emperor?"

Yuan Shikai didn't answer the other party's words, but suddenly changed the subject and said: "At the end of the new year, I applied to the emperor in Beijing. The emperor once told me one thing. I wonder if you two heard about it?"

Duan and Feng asked with concern: "What's the matter?"

Yuan Shikai said slowly and deliberately: "The emperor thinks that the military power and political power of our three provinces in the South China Sea are confused, and he wants to issue a clear order to put the military power under the jurisdiction of the military command. From now on, we will be bare commanders without soldiers or generals." At that time, if the emperor wants to deal with us, wouldn't it be easy?"

The two of them already understood what Yuan Shikai meant when they heard this. He was clearly instigating the relationship between the monarch and his ministers. Feng Guozhang's temper was relatively irritable, and he couldn't hold back when he heard this: "Mr. Since the emperor wants to take back the military power, there must be his old man's consideration, as officials, we should obey the emperor's orders."

"Guozhang, even though that's the case, the emperor is obviously worried about us. There are so many provinces in Southeast Asia. Why do you want to take back the military power of our three provinces? Haven't you considered this?"

Duan Qirui was full of displeasure, and said to Yuan Shikai: "What does Mr. Yuan mean?"

Yuan Shikai sneered for a while and said: "As the saying goes, the emperor's life will not be accepted. If the emperor wants to take it back, can we let him take it back happily? Now the north is suffering from a flood that has never happened in a century, and the court is devastated by this matter. Where is it?" I don't care about discussing our affairs. In my opinion, we might as well unite the three provinces and seize the military power before the imperial edict is issued. Once we have mastered the military power, even the emperor will have to be afraid of us. Let us What the governor did is even more legitimate."

Duan Qirui frowned and said: "So, Yuan Gong and the current imperial court are already in the same situation?"

"It's just that fire and water are incompatible. I think this way not only for myself, Yuan Shikai, but also for you. Once we have the military power in our hands, we will be the emperors of one side. We can do whatever we want, even the emperor can't do anything about it." we."

Duan Qirui sneered and said: "I'm afraid you, Mr. Yuan, are doing it for yourself. Wang Zhixin is your confidant. You are naturally displeased when the emperor kills you. In addition, scandals like your arms reselling and opium smuggling have already spread all over the city." , His Majesty’s actions are mainly aimed at you, and I’m afraid he will treat you like Wang Zhixin.”

"That's right! I, Yuan Shikai, think so. I have worked so hard for the court for so many years, but in the end I will end up like Wang Zhixin. How can I be willing." Yuan Shikai said angrily.

Feng Guozhang jumped up against the case and said angrily: "Yuan Gong, I, Feng Guozhang, have always respected you and thought that you are the pillar of the country and the pillar of the court, but your current idea is clearly to rebel! I don't care about others, anyway, the emperor is kind to me It’s as heavy as a mountain, I don’t want to do this kind of thing, let alone dare to do it!”

Duan Qirui also got up abruptly, the veins on his neck bulging, and said: "I and Feng Gong have the same thoughts. Although you are kind to us, I can't do such a thing against the sky. Since So, I don't think there is any need for us to continue talking, Duan will leave first, and I hope Mr. Yuan will take care of himself!"

While talking, the two got up and were about to say goodbye.

Yuan Shikai suddenly turned his head up and laughed loudly, and then his face was covered with a cloud, and he said in a single word: "Duan Qirui, Feng Guozhang, thanks to me, Yuan, who valued you in every possible way at the beginning, I didn't expect that all of you have become popular now. Don't take me seriously anymore, I was blind at the beginning! Since you are not willing to do this, don't even think about leaving Singapore easily."

Duan and Feng said angrily together: "What do you want to do?"

"What are you doing? We haven't seen each other for so many years. It's so easy for you to come to my mansion. Whatever you say, I will do my best to treat you well and ask you to stay in Singapore for a few more days..." Yuan Shikai said It is already very clear that they are going to put the two under house arrest.

"Yuan Shikai! You dare to imprison high officials of the country without permission. Do you really want to rebel?"

"Haha... You can't do this against others, and I, Yuan Shikai, just want to do it. Come here, arrest them, and wait for disposal!" Duan and Feng wanted to fight back at first, but they didn't expect the three young girls behind them to fight back. His shots were like lightning, knocking the two of them to the ground in two or three strokes. At the same time, a large group of soldiers poured in from outside and tied the two of them together.

The two yelled: "Yuan Shikai, you dare to do such an unnatural thing, you will die! If the emperor finds out, he will definitely not let you go!"

Yuan Shikai said sadly: "Your Majesty? What can the Emperor do to me, Yuan Shikai? I've had enough of his manipulations. I don't think that if I go to Beijing in the future, I will be the emperor of the Chinese Empire." !"

Resurgence: World War II Chapter 472 South China Sea Incident

Beijing, in the Zhengda Guangming Palace, the imperial meeting this morning was extraordinary. Yesterday, a telegram was issued from the cabinet and the military department. All officials above the second rank and military attaches with the rank of general came to Beijing to participate in the meeting. Guan Xuqing was dressed in a clean dragon robe , staring at the more than 200 officials present with a stern expression, and did not speak for a long time.

There was no sound in the main hall, not even daring to make a sound with a cough.

Guan Xuqing took a look at Feng Xianghua, and said to everyone: "Today, there is an important matter that needs to be reported when you are summoned to the palace. Feng Xianghua should be the one to talk about this matter."

Feng Xianghua took a few steps forward, turned around and said loudly to everyone: "Yesterday, the military department received news that the troops of Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia had mutinied. Yuan Shikai conspired to seize the military power of these three provinces. Go to Beijing City, Qing Jun's side!"

Before the words were finished, there was an uproar at the scene. People looked at each other in blank dismay, and they shouldn't believe the news they heard.

"The chief of the general staff, Xu Shichang, will tell you about the situation of the rebels." Feng Xianghua glanced at Xu Shichang.

After Xu Shichang came out of class to salute the emperor, he cleared his voice and said to the people: "Yuan Shikai officially issued a battle announcement last night, that is, on May 1902, 5, declaring that the emperor was blinded by the courtiers around him and deliberately suppressed and excluded him." The officials and armies of the three provinces in the South China Sea raised their troops this time to serve the Qing emperor’s side and return power to the people.” He sneered and continued, “Yuan Shikai’s ambitions have been clearly revealed through this announcement. All other excuses are false. , he was nothing more than a conspiracy to seize the highest power of the empire and challenge the imperial power. According to reliable sources, Yuan Shikai used his birthday to murder Fan Xuecheng, the commander of the Ninth Army stationed in Singapore, forcibly imprisoned the Governor of Malaysia Duan Qirui, and Feng Guozhang, Governor of Indonesia, forcibly imprisoned 23 provincial officials and military and political leaders who were invited to the Yuan Mansion that day. Fortunately, there is no news of these people being killed. After the mutiny, the rebels quickly went north and occupied Vietnam Province , and drove straight in, and the soldiers pointed directly at Leigu, an important town in Burma. Wherever they passed, the rebels accumulated at a snowballing speed, and now have more than 238 troops. One hour after Yuan Shikai made the announcement, the United States passed through the Australian military base to send Singapore transported a large amount of military supplies, and so far, although the U.S. government has not issued a statement of public support for Yuan Shikai, it can be seen that Yuan Shikai had reached some kind of secret agreement with the U.S. government and arms dealers beforehand.”

After finishing speaking, Xu Shichang turned his gaze to the emperor.

Guan Xuqing's eyes flickered, he stood up slowly from the throne, glanced at everyone present, and said in a gloomy voice: "Yesterday, May 1902, 5-this shameful day must be remembered forever-Yuan Shikai's rebels Brazenly launching a raid on the provinces of Southeast Asia, openly declaring hostility to the Empire. This is the first time since the founding of the Chinese Empire that there has been a military rebellion of this magnitude. Yesterday's attack on Vietnam caused serious damage to the Imperial Navy and Army forces. I regret I can tell you with all sincerity that many soldiers and civilians lost their lives. In addition, it is reported that many fishing ports and ships in the South China Sea were also attacked by torpedoes.

Last night, the rebels launched an attack on Malaya.Last night, the rebels attacked the Sihanoukville military port.Last night, the rebels attacked the island of Java.The rebels have taken sudden offensives throughout the South China Sea region.The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves.The people of the Empire have formed their own opinions and know full well that the security and survival of our nation is at stake.I now issue an order to take all measures for the defense of the empire and the safety of the lives of the people of the empire.At the same time, I want our entire nation to forever remember the nature of this attack on us.No matter how long it takes to defeat this premeditated invasion, the people of the empire will definitely win an absolute victory with their righteous forces.What I am saying now is that not only will we do our best to defend ourselves, we will also ensure that this form of treachery never again endangers us.US hostilities already exist.It goes without saying that our people, our territory and our interests are at serious risk.I am confident that our Armed Forces, with the firm resolve of our people, will triumph.After a period of governance, the flood has been effectively controlled and the victims have been properly resettled, but the serious impact of this disaster has already existed, and now there is an annoying rebellion, and the empire is facing a serious crisis. Challenge, but I believe that neither natural disasters nor man-made disasters can shake the foundation of the empire. I and the people of the empire have never been weak in the face of any major incident. I hope that you can unite the army and the people and work together to overcome this disaster. Let the rebels disappear from the empire's territory forever! "

"Long live my emperor, long live, long live!" The civil and military ministers knelt down together.

Guan Xuqing stood on top of the red rhinoceros, his expression showed the domineering and self-confidence unique to an emperor!