An interesting story about the restoration of Zhang Xun.

Zhang xun restoration is a farce, but also a farce. When man and nature were born, various jokes and scandals were recorded in The Shadow of Restoration, and I brought some stories to readers.

In the restoration season, the most precious thing is the braid at the back of the head. As we all know, not only did Zhang Xun braid his own hair, but all the troops also braided it. The "pigtail army" deserves its name. It is said that when Zhang Xun went to see the Qing emperor, Taibao continued to say that braids were out of date and advised him to cut them off. Hearing this, Zhang Xun was furious and stood in front of the Qing Emperor to defend the braid: "All my soldiers have braids. The reason why these soldiers have pigtails is of great military significance. It is because my soldiers have pigtails that it is difficult for traitors to blend in. Now these traitors and traitors have no braids. "

On the afternoon of the restoration, when his subordinates reported that the streets were full of people with braids, Zhang Xun was overjoyed, patting his legs and holding up his beard, laughing: "I said that people will never forget their old masters, and today I will do as I say. Otherwise, where did Dozza braid come from? This is what the people want! " Everyone's braids are well preserved, but Kang Youwei's braids are short and bald, hanging only six or seven inches, like cattail. When someone accused him of not being like a restorer, Kangfuzi argued: "I have been abroad since the Reform Movement of 1898, and I have to cut my hair and change clothes. After the regime change in 19 1 1 year, it returned to the motherland and accumulated again. It has been more than five years now, so it is not enough. " They asked him, 19 1 1 year later, everyone else cut their hair, so why do you want to keep your hair instead? Master Kong proudly said, "I knew this day would come!"

Kang Youwei not only had a short braid, but also shaved off his beard because of the need to dress up in Beijing. After the restoration, Confucius hoped to get a position of chief minister (a college student in the Cabinet Office). When Zhang Xun asked for instructions, Jin thought it was impossible, saying that there had never been a prime minister without a beard in this dynasty. Kang Youwei was extremely depressed when he learned about it. He hurriedly bought raw beard water from the drugstore, put it on two or three times an hour, and kept looking at himself in the mirror, which was worthy of the farmers' hopes. After learning the restoration news, he hurried to find Zhang Xun and asked him why he didn't inform himself or arrange any position for himself! Zhang Xun smiled and said, "don't blame Laojiu. As far as your qualifications are concerned, you certainly have the hope of becoming a prime minister and minister. However, your future is ruined because there is no braid. I think it's really not worth it for you. "

Li Jingxi angrily tunnel: "Is it true? Does Li Shengduo (1905, one of the five ministers who went abroad to inspect constitutionalism) have a braid? Why did he become Minister of Agriculture, Industry and Commerce? " Zhang Xun said, "Although he shaved his hair, he made a little contribution to the restoration. If you want to be a Qing minister again, go back and store your hair, and I'll give you a taste then. " Li Jingxi sneered: "I'm afraid my hair will grow out, and Prime Minister Shangshu can't do anything about me!" "After that, Li Jingxi ran out of Beijing.

Speaking of Li Jingxi, Zhang Xun picked him up in Tianjin on the way to Beijing, and they went to Beijing together. On the train, Li Jingxi saw Zhang Xun carrying a huge box and took care of it. It seems to contain extremely important items. Li Jingxi was surprised and asked what was in Zhang Xun. Zhang Xun pretended to be mysterious and just smiled. Li Jingxi is more curious and asks questions again and again. Zhang Xun whispered mysteriously, but there were "boots, hats, robes and crowns" (that is, official uniforms of the Qing Dynasty). When Li asked him why he was carrying this, Zhang Xun said, "Long time no see. I'll stop by the palace this time to pay my respects. You are also the first minister of the imperial court. Why don't you go with me? " Li Jingxi thought, I am the prime minister of the cabinet of the Republic of China, how can I go to see the former emperor? So he excused me on the grounds that I didn't carry my official uniform. Zhang Xun said seriously, "It's okay. I have some here, and I can lend you one. " Li Jingxi thought he was joking, so he agreed casually.

When he arrived in Beijing, Zhang Xun wanted to go to the palace to meet Xuan Tong. Before leaving, he insisted on pulling Li Jingxi up. Li Jingxi felt inconvenient and politely declined without wearing official clothes. Zhang Xun is not. He took off his official hat and put it on Li Jingxi's head. He also smiled and said, "Why not?" Finally, on the way, Li Jingxi made an excuse to run away, which is probably one of the reasons why Zhang Xun didn't give him an official position.

After the restoration, he drafted the memorial for President Li, but he hesitated about the title in his comment on writing and began to call it "President", which was inappropriate. Later, someone proposed to be called a minister, but the head of state of the Republic of China should not be called a minister after all. I've been thinking for a long time, and it's very brain-consuming. Finally, Kang Youwei said that it is better to call it a "member", which is the most appropriate. People ask them why. Kang Youwei said, China is your majesty. Because of the Revolution of 1911, Your Majesty entrusted Yuan Shikai to manage world affairs. Yuan Shikai died and Li Yuanhong succeeded him. These two men are worthy of being the "administrators" of your majesty, so they are called "the best members"!

Later, Zhang Xun sent Liang Dingfen as the representative to the presidential palace to demand Li's return. However, Liang Dingfen never bows and bows, which is really amazing. I saw him bending over, his hands on the ground, his head down and his ass up. After the ceremony, he blushed and his neck was red, and he was panting like an ox, which was far less comfortable than the kneeling ceremony. After the restoration failed, Liang Dingfen went to Justin, Li See, claiming to be the president and bowing to apologize. Li sneered: "How can you be respectful?" Liang Dingfen said shyly, "This time, next time!"

After zhang xun restoration died, he gave himself a famous thorn, which is unusual. It is about 9 inches long and 4 inches wide. The words "Former Governor of Liangjiang and Minister of Nanyang Trade, former Governor of Jiangsu, former Governor of Yangtze River and Governor of Anhui, now Governor of Zhili and Minister of Beiyang Trade, Imperial Commissioner, Prince Zhang Xun of Jinfeng" were printed on it, and everyone who met them laughed. Zhang Xun, on the other hand, gloated that once there was the A Qing dynasty, there was nothing more beautiful than him. After Zhang Xun was made the "King of Loyalty and Courage", his subordinates were in high spirits, but one of his secretaries suddenly offered to resign from Zhang Xun. Zhang Xun was startled and asked him what this meant. The minister said that since the prince is a prince, we should call ourselves slaves of Xuan Tong, but we should call ourselves slaves of the prince. Although I am cold, I don't want to be a slave, let alone a slave. Zhang Xun was furious and scolded, "You haven't called your slave luck yet! Leave if you want! " Say, let this gentleman get out at once.

Zhang Xun's wife Cao Shi opposed the restoration. It's a pity that she is a woman, and Zhang Xun won't listen. After the restoration, Zhang Xun proudly told Cao Shi that he was named "the brave and loyal king". Who knows that Cao Shi cursed him and said, "The Republic of China treats you well. Today, you swept the world and committed a heinous crime. Even if you don't consider yourself, don't you consider your descendants? You are named a brave prince today, and I'm afraid you will become a flat-shouldered king tomorrow! " Zhang Xun was puzzled and asked, "What does Pingwang Shoulder mean?" Cao Shi said, "If the leader is lost in the future, the head will be cut off with a knife. Isn't your neck level with your shoulders? " Zhang Xun was furious after hearing this and slammed the door.

Zhang Xun has two nephews, one is Bi Ting and the other is Min Zhai, who are also opposed to the restoration. They once told Zhang Xun: "Uncle bears the burden of the world, and he must not take it from him. Now people running around you giving advice are thinking for themselves. How can they get in? " Zhang Xun roared after listening: "What do you children know!" Actually, I'm afraid Zhang Xun doesn't know what he really knows.

After Duan Ruiqi, the East Road Rebels advanced to Fengtai again, and there was a fierce exchange of fire with the Braid Army. In this battle, there is one thing worth recording, that is, the rebel air force of Nanyuan Aviation School participated in the war for the first time and dropped bombs on the positions of the braid army and the palace. This should be regarded as China's first air battle, and it was bombing the Forbidden City.

According to records, the Forbidden City is always hit by three bombs, all of which are small bombs one foot long, but they are enough to scare the daylights out of the little emperors, such as Puyi, Taifei, ministers and eunuchs in the palace. After the bomb was dropped, these people panicked and plunged into the bed as if the place to sleep was the safest. One of these historic three bombs landed outside Longzongmen, injuring a sedan chair bearer. The other one fell on the edge of the pool in the imperial garden, destroying a corner of the pool; Another one landed on the tile eaves of Longfumen in Xichang Street. Although there was no explosion, it scared several eunuchs who gathered there to gamble.

Lei Zhenchun, Minister of the War Department, was the first person to participate in the restoration. It is said that Zhang Xun made him a minister of the Ministry of War because of his good reputation. "Spring thunder is rolling and deafening"! General Wei Zhen, who was born in a small station, once served as Governor of Jiangbei and Governor of Seven Towns, and was an old comrade in the Yuan Shikai era. This time, he was appointed Minister of the War Department. Lei Zhenchun wore a brand-new royal costume and rode a motorcycle into the palace to give thanks. After arriving at the palace gate, Lei Zhenchun jumped out of the car before the car stopped. As a result, I fell four or five feet away and my forehead was covered with blood. The guard hurried forward to help him up and asked, "My Lord, does it hurt?" Lei Zhenchun said, "If you are happy, you won't feel pain."

After giving thanks, Lei Zhenchun was rewarded to ride a horse in the Forbidden City. Unexpectedly, a few days after taking office, the insurgents invaded Beijing. Lei Zhenchun had to dress up as a bad karma man and pull a rickshaw out of Zhengyangmen, trying to escape from the East Station. I didn't expect that the makeup technology didn't pass the test, so I was recognized soon and was caught. Later, someone drew a funny picture in the newspaper with a couplet on it: "Don't ride a horse in the Forbidden City, come to Zhengyangmen to pull a cart!" " "

Zhu Jiabao, the governor of Zhili, is one of the local officials who actively responded to the recovery. He used to be a scholar in Guangxu period and wrote good calligraphy. During the Revolution of 1911, the governor of Anhui was forced by the situation "anyway" and the revolutionary party did not allow him to revolution. As a result, the self-appointed governor of Anhui had to flee overnight. This time, when he heard that he was appointed Minister of Civil Affairs, he was very excited. He not only ordered the whole city to hang the dragon flag, but also ordered people to put incense tables in the lobby to thank them, pay three respects and knock nine times.

Zhu Jiabao bowed down after the ceremony for a long time, but he couldn't get up. Finally, he was blocked by soldiers around him. After returning home, Zhu Jiabao practiced bowing his head every night until his knees and legs went soft, so as not to let him lose his manners when attending the audience. Unexpectedly, in less than three days, it was driven out of the warlord yamen by Duan's rebel army, and Tianjin also hung up the five-color flag again. Great, Senior Minister Zhu Jiabao failed to make it, and the governor of Zhili fell, so he scolded me: "* * * is not right with me, nor is the restoration!"

After the Braid Army and the Rebel Army, Zhang Xun had to ask the Qing Dynasty to resign as governor and minister of parliament of Zhili. Qing asked Zhang Xun what he wanted to do, and Zhang Xun said that he would lead the team back to Xuzhou, and asked Qing to give him two thousand gold as a reward. Xuan Tong said, "Twenty-two thousand yuan of gold is more than four hundred thousand yuan. I have only been on the throne for seven days. Isn't it 50 thousand a day to buy an emperor and give you 400 thousand? " Zhang Xun was very unhappy after hearing this. He said: "Since His Majesty resigned in 19 1 1, this veteran has served at least 500,000 in six years. I want 22,000 yuan of gold today. Isn't that too much? " Princess Jin said, "Now that the restoration will be destroyed, you will ruin the preferential treatment of the Republic of China for one year. Who can we ask? " Upon hearing this, Zhang Xun left silently.

When the rebel army was about to invade the capital, all the pseudo-officials appointed by Zhang Xun fled in fear, except Lao Naixuan, the minister of justice, who vowed not to go, and others advised him to run away quickly. Lao Naixuan said, "I was just a scholar in the previous dynasty, but now I am recommended to be in charge of the state judicial organs. Although I have been in office for a few days, I have never done civil and criminal cases in various provinces, and I am a vegetarian. " Today's plan, with only one doctrine, is born as an official of the Ministry of Justice and dies as a ghost of the Ministry of Justice. I'm hanging a huge rope above the hall now. If the rebels enter the city, I will hang myself here and be loyal to the emperor. "However, I checked the birth and death years of Lao Naixuan and found that Lao Lao died in 192 1, which must have been saved when he committed suicide.

Speaking of it, he is an extremely stubborn old academician. After the founding of the Republic of China, he hid in Qingdao and vowed not to be an official of the Republic of China. This time, he was appreciated by Zhang Xun and became a senior official of the Ministry of Justice. However, he came from a traditional family and knew nothing about modern law. In order to prevent others from laughing at him for not knowing what the law is, Lao Naixuan bought a copy of the Laws of the Qing Dynasty from Liulichang and read it from morning till night every day. Seeing that he is still working so hard at such an old age, his friends advised him, "You can't remember so much no matter how hard you try. What's more, after the New Deal, the old laws are no longer applicable. You should read more new laws. This is the solution. " Lao Naixuan was very unhappy after hearing this: "Of course, the Qing Empire used Qing statutes. I don't want to see any new laws! " This man's stubbornness can be imagined.

On the contrary, Jiang Yong, who was also appointed as the left assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice, was self-aware. After receiving the imperial edict of appointment, he was surprised. Then he wrote a letter to Zhang Xun mockingly: "I have neither the capital for restoration nor the collusion with the public. It's really puzzling to get this position suddenly. I must have been the second minister of justice before, and I have a little understanding and experience in the new law of the Republic of China. However, I have never been interested in the imperial law. If the public insists that I take this position, I have to enter the Imperial Law School first, and it is not too late to study and get a diploma. If you can wait, you can. " Jiang Yong is not a restorer. Isn't it ridiculous to appoint him as the left assistant minister of the legal department?

After the restoration failed, most of the old people who had actively participated in it fled ahead of time, and only a few unlucky people were caught by the rebels. Kang Youwei, the first master who fled, hid in Tibet after the failure of the Reform Movement of 1898. He had the most experience in fleeing. So, this time he ran away disguised as an old farmer.

It is said that Kang Youwei didn't want to escape at first, but wanted to go to Fayuan Temple to get a haircut and become a monk. As a result, Liang Dingfen, a fellow villager, saw through him and scolded him: "You didn't shave your head early, but you became a monk in this morning light. Isn't this obvious to escape? " Kang Youwei said, "Nonsense, how many times have you seen me run?" Liang Dingfen laughed and said, "If you hadn't run away, how could you be alive today? Since you want to be a restoration hero this time, don't be afraid of death. If you are afraid of death, don't come. Take credit for success; If you fail, you will cherish your life. Is there a saint like you? From today on, I don't recognize you as a Cantonese. "

During the restoration period, Kang Youwei and Zhang Xun, the "civil and military saints", also made many jokes. After the war started, Feng and Duan each offered100000 yuan to buy Zhang Xun's head. Kang Youwei was very happy after hearing this, saying that Empress Dowager Cixi of the Reform Movement of 1898 also offered a reward of 102,000 silver for his head. It seems that his value is similar to that of Zhang Xun, but he is not on the wanted list. It must be caused by his disciple's defection.

Zhang Xun laughed. "You were two hundred and two thousand pieces of silver, however. I paid two hundred and two thousand pieces this time, which is at most half of mine. Besides, you are not on the wanted list this time because people think your head is worthless! " After making fun of Master Kong, Zhang Xun proudly said, "Feng and Duan each paid 100,000 yuan for my head. Damn it, they all want to get rich on me. If I have a way to change, I will be two Zhang Xun! "

On one occasion, Zhang Xun and Master Kong bragged together again. Zhang Xun said, "My old name was Zhang Xun. Today I really set up a fairy." Master Kong said with a smile, "I am justified and have a bright future today. And my name is not only related to myself, that is, to the country, but also has a special relationship. In The Doctrine of the Mean, it is said that the four seas are rich and the emperors are expensive. My name is embedded with "You and Wei". "Hearing this, Zhang Xun thought about it, patted his leg and scolded," Shit, you named it Youwei. Do you still want to be emperor? "Master Kong said at once:" I dare not, I really dare not! " "

On another occasion, Kangfuzi was very unhappy because he got a deputy envoy, so he complained and cursed Zhang Xun and said, "Since I have arranged a fake position, why did you send me a telegram to Beijing?" Hearing this, Zhang Xun said angrily, "He didn't have to do anything, but he got a ready-made position in Bede Hospital. Now he is still greedy. What a pedant. " Later, Zhang Xun also said bitterly: "If he slanders me behind my back again, I must use cruel means to deal with him." Hearing this, Master Kong smiled and said, "Others are afraid of him, but I am not afraid of him." When someone asked why, Kang Fuzi said, "There is a small gun next to him and a big one next to me! In comparison, it depends on who is better! "

Zhang xun restoration's failure was almost one-sidedly called perversion by public opinion, but only one restored veteran comrade stood up and said a fair word for Zhang Xun. Who is this man? It turned out to be Ruan Zhongshu, a fan of Hongxian monarchy. Yuan Shikai's former red man pushed his way through the crowd, saying that Zhang Xun's move was almost rude, but it was a heroic move. Zhang Xun was overjoyed and said, "I have made friends for half my life and this brave friend. I will close my eyes and die!" The most prominent feature is tradition, solid mind, some simple and honest, and bad temper. When these qualities are combined with a soldier, it is simply stubborn. You see, during the Revolution of 1911, the Qing Dynasty was clearly dying, and how many officers and men turned against each other overnight, but only Zhang Xun remained unyielding and loyal to the end. As a result, in the whole Revolution of 1911, Jiangsu and Zhejiang allied forces attacked Nanjing, and the People's Army fought bloody battles for ten days before recovering Nanjing.

Zhang Xun has a strong sense of hometown, and he takes care of his elders in his hometown. For example, people in Chitian Village, Fengxin, Jiangxi, have been exposed to a lot of light, and Zhang Xun has built a big tile house for each family, giving them whatever they need. When Jiangxi people need to build a guild hall when doing business in other places, whenever they find Zhang Xun, he will give generously. For example, the Jiangxi Guild Hall in Beijing during the Republic of China was funded by Zhang Xun. Jiangxi Guild Hall outside Xuanwu Gate was the most luxurious western-style building in Beijing at that time. It not only has a foreign-style garden, but also the most fashionable stage, and is equipped with a generator to provide lighting for singing at night. Zhang Xun, the children of Jiangxi who are studying in Beijing, especially the students in Fengxin County, are more responsive and provide valuable scholarships.

Zhang Xun has a hobby that has intoxicated him for many years, that is, Peking Opera, which is also a fanatic. When Zhang Xun heard that Duan Pai Duan and Cao Kun were fighting for the commanders of the East and West, he said to Lei Zhenchun and others, "Don't panic. In my opinion, these two roads can be eliminated by pointing to the sun. " When people asked him why, Zhang Xun raised his beard and said with a smile, "Duan Guizhi, commander of East Road, is a broken man. Our soldiers fought with him and promised to cut him in two with one knife. As for Cao Kun, commander of West Road, I don't care more. Didn't you make it very clear in the Three Kingdoms that Cao Jiajun was most afraid of Zhang Yide and shouted at Changbanpo, scaring off millions of Cao soldiers. When Cao Kun arrives at Lugou Bridge, I will ride a horse to drink with him alone, and they will know what I can do. "

Speaking of which, Zhang Xun danced proudly. In fact, these jokes are all from the Peking Opera "Changbanpo", and Zhang Xun has always claimed to be the second reckless Zhang Fei.

1922, Zhang Xun, who failed to recover for five years, held a party at home to celebrate his seventieth birthday. Some famous actors in the theater, such as Yang Xiaolou, Mei Lanfang and Yu Shuyan, led by Sun Juxian, a veteran of Beijing Opera in his eighties, came to Zhangjia Garden in Tianjin to celebrate Zhang Xun's birthday, which was an unprecedented event in the pear garden at that time. In front of Zhang Xun, of course, these celebrities are hard-working and well-paid. In particular, Sun Juxian, an old opera fan, Zhang Xun won the award from 600 yuan this time, which moved Sun Juxian to tears and said, "Zhang Dashuai knows the opera! A confidant, Zhang Dashuai also! " After Zhang Xun's death, Sun Juxian even fell to the ground and cried and said, "Huang Lu, I'm afraid I'll die!"

Where is the emperor in the pavilion today? The Yangtze River flows in the air outside the column. Yuan Shikai's restoration failed, and zhang xun restoration also failed, indicating that after the Republic of China, a fake emperor could not be a real emperor. Just in response to Liang Qichao's words, Guanyin is like a bodhisattva with clay figurines hanging on the wall. Once thrown into the pigsty, it was washed and consecrated again, and it had already lost its sacredness.