Volume Three, Cannons, Bombing His Mother, Chapter 417: The Fish That Slipped Through the Net
July 6, 1921, this day was the most unforgettable day for many Chinese people. It was not the festival this day, but because on the afternoon of this day, there were horrific violent incidents in the six major cities of Tianjin, Shanghai, Ningbo, Guangzhou, Fuzhou and Nanning. A group of people under the banner of revolution were equipped with various weapons and launched a sudden and fierce attack on local government agencies, garrisons, radio, newspapers and other places.
During the violent incident, the city of Guangzhou alone caused more than 500 casualties, including citizens, government personnel, police, etc., countless businesses were burned, killed, and looted. The direct economic losses were as high as 1.5 million yuan, and indirect losses were countless. What's more serious is that the violent incident in Shanghai also caused casualties to more than a dozen foreigners, including staff from the French consulate. According to preliminary statistics, the total casualties in the six places exceeded 1,000. In addition, the incident also caused shock to the world. For this reason, countries have sent telegrams to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Chinese government to inquire about the incident through diplomatic channels, put pressure on the Chinese government, strongly demanded severe punishment of criminals, and provided huge compensation.
In response, Chinese Foreign Minister Cao Rulin responded as quickly as possible, claiming that the incident had been fully controlled after the intervention of the defense forces in various military regions, and the judicial authorities intervened at the same time, and strongly condemned the horrific actions of the organizers of the violent incident.
At the same time, the government expressed its attitude and would thoroughly investigate the matter. The cabinet has held an emergency meeting to provide certain economic compensation to citizens and foreign expatriates who have suffered casualties in violent incidents through special funds through state compensation. However, the Chinese government also claimed that in response to this incident, the Chinese government will never unilaterally compensate various countries for casualties of individual foreign expatriates. Whether Chinese nationals or expatriates will be treated equally, and specific state compensation plans will be issued in a short period of time.
In addition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed that the incident occurred at the same time in six places, which was definitely not accidental, but organized and premeditated. After preliminary investigation, there were some foreign forces behind the organizers. This was a conspiracy to subvert the current Chinese government.
As soon as this news came out, the whole world was in an uproar. Japan, which suffered the least losses in the violent incident, immediately raised objections. The Japanese believed that this was completely a trick of the Chinese government to shirk responsibility. According to the news obtained by the Japanese side, the people in this operation were all Chinese. This was just a "revolution" that took place in the opposition party dissatisfied with the current government. In other words, it was like the 1911 Revolution that overthrew the Qing Dynasty. It was entirely the consequences of the Chinese government's government's mismanagement of governance.
Similarly, the British also expressed that they could not accept this explanation. The British claimed that the struggle between Chinese parties had no relationship with them. The British only cared about the safety of their lives and property in the expatriates, and the interests of the British Empire in the Far East. As for the French, it was a little different from the British. The French had diplomatic casualties in this violent incident, which was absolutely unbearable for the arrogant Frenchman. In response, the French ambassador sent a note to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and strongly demanded that the Chinese government must give reasonable "compensation" for the incident. In addition, they also wanted to use this incident to gain some benefits in the political aspects of the Far East. It should be noted that since the European War, Britain and France, the two European powers, have had less influence in the Far East than before. In addition, China's rapid rise, and this incident can be used as bargaining chips to exchange some interests with the Chinese government.
Even if the French ambassador roared at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs staff ignored all their follow-up work and investigations were still carried out step by step.
State Council, Premier’s Office.
Zhou Yuanliang reported with a serious expression. It was ten hours since the incident happened, and it was already late at night.
Fang Zida, who still couldn't rest, had a thick cup of black coffee in front of him. He looked a little tired, but his eyes were still bright, his hands crossed and he sat there listening quietly to Zhou Yuanliang's report.
"...As an hour ago, all the violence in various places had subsided. A total of 2,955 rebels were arrested, and 1,273 people were shot dead on the spot. Among the arrested people, Chen Shaobai, the leader of the Chinese Bolshevik Party, Xu Tongxiong, the Central Committee member Zhao Shu, Yin Weijun and other nine people, as well as Woychensky, the special envoy of the Broad International...."
"Wait!" Hearing this, Fang Zida raised his hand and interrupted Zhou Yuanliang's report: "Why did the Yin sisters only catch Yin Weijun? What about Yin Ruizhi?"
"This..." Zhou Yuanliang replied shamefully: "According to the information, Yin Ruizhi was the organizer of Ning * Bo's affairs, but he was not sure whereabouts when the National Defense Forces dispatched to encircle and suppress Ning * Bo's rebels. Due to the short time, Ning * Bo had not had time to judge whether Yin Ruizhi was beaten to death or escaped during the battle. But please don't worry, even if Yin Ruizhi escaped by chance, she would definitely not be able to escape..."
"Nonsense!" Fang Zida's face darkened, and he slapped the table and cursed: "I repeatedly reminded you that you must catch all the people in one place, especially the other party's leader must not let go, you must meet people alive, and you must see the corpse when you die! Yin Ruizhi claimed to be Sun Wen's shadow back then, and she was proficient in assassination and lurking. Her whereabouts must be found as soon as possible. No matter how alive or dead, you must find her person! It is said that wildfire cannot burn it all, and the spring breeze will blow again. If you can't find Yin Ruizhi, don't do it in the intelligence bureau in the future!"
The sweat on Zhou Yuanliang's body fell down in a flash. Fang Zida had never said such a heavy thing to him. He hurriedly nodded and agreed to personally arrange to find Yin Ruizhi's whereabouts. At the same time, he secretly cursed Ning *bo's operation personnel, and there was no leak in other places. Only Ning *bo ran away with Yin Ruizhi. If she couldn't find her, before Fang Zida could give him good looks, he would give Ning *bo's operation personnel first.
"You can do what Ning *bo is doing right away! In addition, secretly escort Chen Shaobai and others into Beijing immediately. There must be no accidents on the way, especially Woychensky, who must not let him die! This is a treasure, and he is more important than death, do you understand?"
"Yes, sir, regarding the interrogation..."
Fang Zida waved his hand: "You don't have to worry about this anymore. I have my own arrangements. You can solve Yin Ruizhi's problem first."
After a nail, Zhou Yuanliang came out of the office in disgrace and then returned to his command center. As soon as he entered the command center, people from below came to congratulate him. In the eyes of these intelligence personnel, it was a huge contribution to killing these rebels. Zhou Yuanliang, as the commander-in-chief, may have been restored to his post after this matter. When will he not flatter him?
Who would have thought that this flattery would hit the horse's legs instead. Zhou Yuanliang was furious and scolded these people. Then he immediately asked the telecommunications team to contact Ning *bo to find Yin Ruizhi's whereabouts, and wanted to see someone dead and the body. At the same time, he sorted out his luggage and took a few confidants to the train station overnight and boarded the train heading south.
Chapter completed!