Chen Wenqiang is managing his own industries, improving, expanding, and new construction, which not only increases wealth for himself and accumulates funds for the revolution. At the same time, it also makes the country's weak industrial foundation stronger.

Chen Wenqiang could only support the revolutionary army's struggle as much as possible, and he did not intervene in specific actions. After all, he was better at the industry and business field, and was still making friends with figures from all walks of life and to win more sympathy and support for future revolutions.

The revolutionary army's criticism and imaginary criticism were obviously beyond the expectations of the Qing army. They did not expect that the revolutionary army would ignore the army under the head and flew in both east and west directions. Yes, in the eyes of the Qing army, this was a fleeing. However, the fleeing came suddenly and violently.

Pu'er and Lincang were successively captured by the combined revolutionary army, with a total force of more than 3,000. The well-equipped western Yunnan Revolutionary Army already had the strength to attack and plunder. The Qing army, which was drawn in large numbers, could not resist this rapid offensive at all.

South of the Yuanjiang River, it has always been a place where ethnic minorities live, and the government's control is not strong. The strength of the chieftains was hit hard in the historical process of land reform and return. This made it relatively easy for the revolutionary army to control local governments. As long as the military discipline is strict, it does not disturb the people, harm the people, and even without the exploitation of heavy taxes, few local armed forces will become enemies with the revolutionary army.

The two revolutionary troops, which left the main force of the Qing army, launched a rapid attack and looting on both sides of the east and west. In western Yunnan, the revolutionary army was unstoppable, and the local Qing army either surrendered or fled, occupying Yongde and Longling, and the troops headed directly to Yongchang (now Baoshan), an important town in southwestern Yunnan. In western Guizhou, Lu Rongting led his troops to destroy the left and right areas in the left and right river areas, revitalizing several counties, and annihilated thousands of enemies.

Just when this domestic shock was another domestic shock, Chen Wenqiang had already set off from Guangzhou and headed to Shanghai. Wuhan, Shanghai and Qiongzhou were the foundation of Chen Wenqiang's industry. Shanghai, due to its unique geographical location, was an important piece for Chen Wenqiang to lay out Jiangsu and Zhejiang.

The southwest, southeast, and Wuhan’s confidant position are the revolutionary strategy envisioned by Chen Wenqiang. To get straight to the heart, the Guangdong-Hankou Railway is the key. This is also the reason why he almost puts all his efforts into it.

As long as the railway is completed, people from Qiongzhou can attack Guangzhou and then take a bus north. In addition, the echoing actions in the southwest and southeast will set off a revolution south of the Yangtze River and sound the horn to bury the Qing Dynasty. It is quite certain.

Before returning to Shanghai, Chen Wenqiang had to go to Tianjin first. The sincere invitation had been delivered by someone. Chen Wenqiang's feelings for Yuan Shikai, Yuan Laosi, Yuan Datou, and this historical "thief stealing country" were complicated.

The famous German Journal of History mentioned that four people from the Qing Dynasty at that time, except Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu, one was Yuan Shikai and the other was Duan Fang.

It is undeniable that foreigners have a unique vision. And the fact that Yuan Shikai was able to climb to this position is indeed related to his ability, and it is definitely not a trick. A guy without fame and fortune can rise up straight by his success. Can you say that he relies entirely on his cultivation and luck?

Now, although Yuan Shikai has not been disappointed, he is not satisfied.

The Qing court officially issued an edict on the new official system in November 1906. The new official system did not adopt the responsible cabinet system that Yuan Shikai, Yi Li and others wanted (because under the responsible cabinet system, the imperial power must be subject to the cabinet. If Empress Dowager Cixi passed away and Guangxu had a day to stand out, then it would not be possible to sell the emperor and the reformist Yuan Shikai. In fact, it was leaving a way out for him). Instead, the old cabinet and military affairs office were retained, and the establishment of various departments and courts basically adopted the plan proposed by Yi Li.

Yes, yes, Chen Wenqiang did not have the idea that the success of the revolution was equivalent to the unification of force. Unless the Beiyang Army turned against each other, this was unlikely. Judging from the strength of the Chinese forces at that time, the Beiyang Army and the Revolutionary Army fought both sides and continued to fight, which would not only hurt the country's vitality, but also cause interference from the great powers. For example, Japan would definitely take advantage of the situation.

The end will be a negotiated compromise. Only by trying to protect the country's military power, including the Beiyang Army. Especially in northern China, without the Beiyang Army, the most direct victimization will be the Northeast. The strength of the Revolutionary Army is consumed too much and cannot firmly occupy and control certain provinces, and it will not be able to realize the ideal of national construction in the hearts of revolutionaries.

A war, a negotiation, a compromise, and then a period of relatively peaceful development. As for unification, there is probably other way besides force, right?

Therefore, Chen Wenqiang wanted to meet Yuan Laosi, a well-known figure in China and abroad, hoping to find something to be exploited from his thinking. He doesn’t have to play a role now, but it can be a long-term preparation. It is also very good.

"Mr. Yuan has been looking forward to Mr. Chen for a long time. I finally fulfilled my wish when I met in Tianjin. I will definitely be very comforted!" Zhang Yiao, as Yuan Shikai's close aide, invited Chen Wenqiang to Tianjin with a letter. The job was done successfully. He was in a very happy mood, and he was even more afraid of being offended by Chen Wenqiang.

"Mr. Yuan, Brother Zhang, are you polite." Chen Wenqiang smiled faintly and said, "Brothers are low-ranking and low-ranking, so they should not be so ridiculous." After pausing, he stared at Zhang Yiao and said slowly: "I'm afraid that Lord Yuan would invite brothers to meet and discuss in detail, not just about the Beiyang Machinery Manufacturing Bureau and the construction of the Jin Town Railway?"

The Jinzhen Railway, which was later renamed the Jinpu (Tianjin to Nanjing Pukou). In 1902, the Qing government sent Yuan Shikai to supervise the Jinzhen Railway, and Yuan Shikai appointed Tang Shaoyi, Zhang Yi and others to negotiate with representatives of the British Sino-British Company and German Deutsche Bank.

However, the Qing government and the British and German negotiations on the loan of Jinzhen railways were opposed by officials from Beijing in Zhili, Shandong and Jiangsu provinces, local gentry and merchants and students studying in Japan, believing that "Jinzhen is connected to the capital of the north, and the Jianghuai River in the south, shattering the throat of the river and sea, and holding the lifeline of the three provinces." The geographical location and strategic significance are very important, and they demand that the Jinzhen railway be taken back and handle themselves, and the matter is put on hold.

In early 1907, the Qing court sent Zhang Zhidong to work with the Tianjin Railway. After several negotiations, Zhang and Yuan believed that it was very difficult to abolish the contract and handle the self-operated loan. Although it was feasible to handle the loan by themselves, the contract must not be very harsh before it could be accepted by the Chinese people.

Chen Wenqiang's fundraising and fundraising during the construction of the Guangdong-Hankou Railway is obviously a reference for learning, and the project progress is also surprising and amazing. But Chen Wenqiang knew that Yuan Shikai's invitation to meet was not the matter of building a railway, at least not the main thing. The Beiyang Machinery Manufacturing Bureau, which specializes in the production of guns and cannons and bullets for the Beiyang Army, does not seem to have a competitive relationship with Hubei Guns and Cannon Factory.

Zhang Yiao thought for a while and said tactfully: "Of course there are other important things, just the manufacturing bureau and the railway. How dare you work for Mr. Chen to do it!"

"I don't mean it." Chen Wenqiang stretched out his finger and pointed it gently, sighing: "I don't care about political struggles, and I won't do it either. As for the British, I have a bad impression of them. If I can, I don't need it."

Zhang Yiao was a little surprised, but he was also cunning and returned to normal in an instant. He changed the topic and asked like a chat: "The rebellion has been very fierce in Yunnan and Guangxi provinces recently. Although the Hubei New Army went to aid, he reported to the court that the equipment was not strong and that he had not been caught. Please transfer the Beiyang New Army to fight against the rebellion..."

Chen Wenqiang laughed out loud and interrupted Zhang Yiao's story. Looking at the puzzled gaze that Zhang Yiao threw over, he quickly expressed his apology, and then explained: "The war between the north and the south is ridiculous. The climate, soil, environment and terrain are not suitable. Even I, a military layman, know that this is not a good idea."

"Mr. Yuan also said," Zhang Yiao agreed: "The south is wet and rainy, and there are malaria and difficult to prevent. The northern soldiers went to the south, but they were not adapted to the local conditions and were sick before fighting. There are records in history."

"I don't know the historical records." Chen Wenqiang pretended to be stupid and shook his head, and then said: "It was just that migrants to Qiongzhou to reclaim their colonies and had seen the disease of the disease of the land and the miasma. This is the disaster-stricken poor people in Huaibei, Shanghai and other places. If they go further north, it will probably be more difficult to adapt."

"It turned out that Mr. Chen witnessed it with his own eyes." Zhang Yiao believed it, thought about it, and said, "How can there be a way to prevent and treat it?"

"There are some, but it takes a lot of time to adapt and it cannot be immediate." Chen Wenqiang said in a pondering manner: "For example, walking in the mountains and forests, how to prevent mosquitoes, fly poisonous insects, and how to identify the poisonous gas of miasma trees..."

In fact, what Chen Wenqiang said is not an alarmist statement. In the southeast region, in addition to the most important epidemic malaria, there are many fatal factors. It is necessary to have common sense of survival in mountain jungles. For example, in the humid and hot jungle areas in the south, combustible gases such as methane often accumulate in the woods; the ground leaves rot, the humidity is high, and a large number of viruses, bacteria, mountain leeches and mosquitoes are produced. I don’t know how to prevent or avoid them, it is indeed very dangerous.

"The fire in Jiangxi is used to make mountains, and the poor ghosts in the south are used to make passes. From then on, they will be abroad, and their lives should be in the absence of any." Zhang Yiao gasped and sighed repeatedly, "The ancients did not deceive me."

Obviously, for Zhang Yiao, Chen Wenqiang's brief description was enough to make him frightened and regard the two provinces of Southeast Yunnan and Guangxi as a terrible path.

As for Chen Wenqiang, no matter whether he can achieve his goal or not, he must try his best to prevent the Beiyang Army from moving south and gain time for the development and growth of the revolutionary army, although what he said may not be the basis for the Qing court or Yuan Shikai to make decisions.

Of course, Chen Wenqiang's method is not just about his mouth, but also the media in the Fuxing Club will also promote and induce negatively.
Chapter completed!