What kind of person is Xu Shichang called Crystal Fox?

What kind of person is Xu Shichang called Crystal Fox? Only two people, Yuan Shikai and Xu Shichang, were government officials in the late Qing Dynasty and presidents of the Republic of China. In troubled times, Yuan Shikai is lean and true. Why Xu Shichang, who never carries a gun himself?

First, Xu Shichang has a gentleman's side and has always been cautious. When there was no arrogance, in the officialdom from the late Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China, such a manner made him less enemies and more friends; Second, Xu Shichang is a smart man who knows everything. He can keep up with the trend of the times and has never really alienated the old school. This enables him to stay up and down all the time. No matter whether the old faction is in power or the new faction is dominant, no one can ignore him. Third, Xu Shichang has a villain side. He never exposes himself in front of important events. He only plays the main role behind the scenes. He is good at learning from each other's strengths and avoiding disasters and criticisms.

Because of this, Xu Shichang is known as the "Crystal Fox" in officialdom. One thing is derogatory, but more have to admire.

1855, Xu Shichang was born in Weihui, Henan. His father died a long time ago, and his mother can be compared with Meng Mu. His mother pawned her property for her children's success and asked teachers to teach her children. If there are three servings of food at home, we would rather throw one away than let our children breed greed. People suggested that she go to a rich relative's house, but she refused because she thought poverty would sharpen the spirit of her children.

Xu Shichang is lucky to have a great mother, which determines that although he will have a smooth villain in the future, his character will always stand.

To my mother's delight, Xu Shichang is good at reading besides reading. She is in her twenties and very talented.

It was at this time that he met the most important friend in his life.

Yuan Shikai.

At the age of 24, an encounter made Xu Yuan fall in love at first sight. People who are not good at reading appreciate Xu Shichang's talent from the bottom of their hearts and praise him on the spot: "It's good to raise people (Xu Shu)."

Yuan Shikai has always been good at judging people. Pay attention to his praise of Xu Shichang's Miao. The taste of "Crystal Fox" can be said to be here in the future.

Yuan Shikai's always fierce means is to win over talents, and this time is no exception. When Yuan Shikai learned that Xu Shichang was short of money, he gave one hundred and twenty pieces of silver on the spot to help him catch the exam in Tianfu.

This is the beginning of a half-life cooperation between two people.

With the help of this thin one hundred and twenty pieces of silver, Xu Shichang's later imperial examinations were smooth sailing, and eventually he was admitted to the high school.

However, after Xu Shichang entered the Imperial Academy as a scholar, he was greeted by a decade-long cold spell, until Yuan Shikai invited him to be the chief think tank of Beiyang New Army.

From Hanlin to the Beiyang New Army whose future is uncertain, just talking about official career is a step down. But the biggest opportunity in life is often to walk down the steps and usher in a vast world.

There is no doubt that Xu Shichang's vision and courage at that time were first-class.

As soon as Xu Shichang arrived at the Beiyang New Army, his versatility came in handy. At that time, Yuan Shikai was impeached and deducted his annual salary, killing innocent people, and was about to be investigated. As a result, Xu Shichang used his contacts to move a little, and a disaster disappeared immediately.

From then on, Yuan Shikai was grateful to him and trusted him.

The best partner of Beiyang Xiong Xiong and Wendan was born.

Subsequently, this pair of Beiyang civil and military heroes responded to three major events together.

First, the Reform Movement of 1898. It is said that Yuan Shikai wavered. Finally, Xu Shichang decisively suggested: "It is better to be attached to the emperor and gain fame."

So Yuan Shikai resolutely reformed Empress Dowager Cixi behind Rong Lu and Rong Lu.

The so-called assess the situation, that's all.

Second, after the death of Guangxu and Cixi, Regent Zai Feng first tried to kill Yuan Shikai, and then forced Yuan Shikai to return to his hometown for illness. At this time, Xu Shichang was the governor of three northeastern provinces. When Xu Shichang learned of this incident, he immediately resigned to avoid danger, which not only had the wisdom of self-protection, but also had the intention of retreating with Yuan.

There's nothing better.

Third, after Wuchang Uprising, Yuan Shikai, the Qing court and the Southern Revolutionary Party played a tripartite game. Most of what we see is how Yuan Shikai won the world with two sides and three knives. Among them, Xu Shichang's suggestions and proposals are actually indispensable.

The so-called sleek and clever, that's it.

After Yuan came to power, Xu Shichang's performance remained outstanding. He never really walked behind Yuan Shikai, but he always stood on Yuan Shikai's side wisely.

Seeing that Yuan Shikai was safe and sound when he was in power, he was only half a secretary of state. Don't underestimate this half-beat, this is the great wisdom of officialdom.

Seeing that Yuan Shikai violated the people's hearts and lost them, he walked away from one side in a measured way instead of being a traitor from behind. Don't underestimate the power behind this side. This is also the great wisdom of officialdom.

After Yuan Shikai's death, the northern factions competed with each other. Look at Xu Shichang. You haven't seen his definite reform yet. You just wait for him to be alone and then be elected president.

Of course, he also knows that the interests of fishermen are temporary, so the battle between Anhui and Anhui has finally been decided. After Cao Kun's victory, he can settle down and live for more than twenty years.

You see, Li is different. He always wants to stick to something. Because of this, some people commented that Li was a great man of the Republic of China, but Xu Shichang could not get such an evaluation.

Because everyone knows that Xu Shichang is a strange man in the temple.

Whether it is good or bad, it is admirable.