lerbook Chapter 3: Now it's the Republic of China, everything should be based on the law, okay?
Chapter 3: Now it's the Republic of China, everything should be based on the law, okay?
In the Jiangnan region, resisting and refusing to pay taxes is a tradition!
Upon hearing this, the reporters in the audience gasped in shock; they dared not respond to such a statement.
Honestly, it's fine if they criticize politicians or even warlords; they can subtly say sarcastic things to them. After all, these are public figures, and they need to maintain some decorum.
But it's hard to say about those wealthy merchants, landlords, gentry, and bosses.
These people are mostly bad, and they act very recklessly.
In their eyes, even warlords have to do business and borrow money from them, so what about a small-time reporter like you? To put it bluntly, they can just find some gangsters to take you out.
It's no big deal.
The reporter who asked the question, seeing that Chen Zijun was clearly trying to steer the conversation in another direction, hurriedly tried to change the subject, but suddenly heard the other party ask—
"By the way, what's this reporter's name? Which newspaper do they work for?"
Forehead--
Is this something he dares to say?
But under the watchful eyes of everyone, he dared not refuse to answer.
Just as he was struggling with his decision, Chen Zijun casually remarked, "This friend is quite insightful. Such knowledge is unlike that of an ordinary reporter. Besides, if you haven't done anything illegal or disorderly, what are you afraid of?"
"This is Shanghai; we still need to abide by the law!"
Yes, that's right, this is Shanghai!
Surrounded by reporters from news media and newspapers, he probably wouldn't dare to do anything to me.
Thinking of this, he proudly puffed out his chest and said loudly, "My name is Huang Qiushan, Huang Qiushan of the Xin Shen Bao newspaper..."
Huang Qiushan?
What kind of name is that? You can tell he's a traitor just by hearing his name!
"Doesn't Mr. Huang have a brother named Huang Qiusheng, who works in England...?"
Although Huang Qiushan said he wanted to get in touch with Chen Zijun, he really didn't know this Huang Qiusheng.
Although Qiusheng and Qiushan really do look like brothers.
Seeing that Huang Qiushan did not answer, Chen Zijun simply smiled and slowly said, "By the way, Mr. Huang, are you from Fuzhou, Fujian? You were known as a child prodigy since childhood and were Mr. Liang's prized student. Your father was a Hanlin scholar in the late Qing Dynasty and rose to the position of Military Secretary in the Capital..."
Upon hearing that this minor warlord actually knew his name, Huang Qiushan modestly replied, "It's just a little bit of fame, not worth mentioning..."
"Oh, it's you! I've heard so much about you..."
Haha, Huang Qiushan and his son Huang Cheng...
And that flower of the Japanese Empire, Nanzo Yunko...
The Battle of Shanghai, the Battle of Jiangyin, the warships that sank in vain, and the blood-soaked Nanjing—your chance for revenge has come!
It's truly a case of finding something you've been searching for without any effort.
Nodding, Chen Zijun made a mental note of the guy. Considering that this talented man had many friends among the Japanese, and that he now dominated the Jiangzhehu region, the Japanese naturally didn't want to see him living too comfortably.
Given the collusion between the Japanese and Qi Yingcai, the military governor of Jiangsu Province, before the Jiangzhe War, now that Jiangsu has been defeated, both the Japanese and Qi Yingcai will turn against their own men.
This newspaper is the first step.
After all, which warlord of this era didn't cherish a good reputation as his own father, hoping to cultivate it and eventually become the president?
Huang Qiushan's intention is simply to pin the blame for starting the war in Jiangsu and Zhejiang on me.
Ha ha……
Thinking of this, Chen Zijun suddenly patted the microphone and said very seriously.
"Speaking of the cause of the Jiangzhe War, I have found some other information that I would like to share with you all. Before the war, the Japanese had reached some secret agreements with Qi Yingcai, the military governor of Jiangsu Province, and then sent some military personnel to serve as instructors in the Jiangsu army. Subsequently, Qi Yingcai, the military governor of Jiangsu Province, brazenly launched the Jiangzhe War!"
I deny all the accusations against him.
"But I will not tolerate someone like Qi Yingcai who betrays national interests and secretly makes peace with foreign powers. If he dares to use weapons, I will cut off his hands that are wielding them."
"Therefore, I have reported the truth to the central government and am awaiting their response!"
Central government?
Are you saying that President Cho Yu was elected through bribery of members of parliament, making him the highest-ranking leader of the direct line?
Your Chen family is the core of the Anhui clique, and you want the truth from the direct line, the enemy of the Anhui clique?
This is truly a disgrace to the Anhui clique!
wrong.
At this moment, everyone suddenly remembered something: before the outbreak of the Jiangzhe War, Chen Zijun suddenly abandoned his long-cherished white moonlight—Liu Hanyan, a young leader of the New Culture Movement, a beacon of women, a famous writer, and a talented woman—and instead got engaged to Cao Qingdi, a famous surgeon at Gongji Hospital at the time.
Rumor has it that Cao Qingdi is the daughter of President Cao Yu, but I can't guarantee it's true!
Now it seems this melon is guaranteed to ripen!
Qi Yingcai was merely a local warlord within the Zhili clique, not a core member.
But Chen Zijun is the son-in-law of Cao Yu, the leader of the Zhili clique and the President of the Central Government. Their relationship is extremely close.
Which is more important?
Does the truth still matter?
So at this moment, the older, more experienced journalists all looked at Huang Qiushan, and all they saw were smug, wishing him good luck.
As for the initial admiration, the later respect, and the envy I felt when Chen Zijun asked me those questions, they have all vanished. All that remains is this: young man, you are brave, but there is an old Chinese saying that goes, "Those who know when to yield are the heroes"... Oops, wrong channel, it's "the nail that sticks out gets hammered down."
Moran's eyes had already fallen on this rather handsome-looking man.
She understood what her young master meant.
What does it mean to "cut off his claws that are holding knives and spears"? Knives and spears can be tangible or intangible. News, media, and newspapers are those knives that kill without drawing blood.
And this dog paw...
We must take it down.
The press conference ended in this strange atmosphere. Back in his office, Chen Zijun leaned back in his chair with his eyes closed. Behind him stood Ye Yingxue, the aloof and beautiful bodyguard, and in front of him stood Mo Lanzhi, the intelligence advisor of his personal staff.
"Young Master, what are your plans regarding Huang Qiushan?"
Mo Lanzhi spoke softly and gently, without a trace of murderous intent.
Chen Zijun simply said lightly, "Is there even a question? Bring them to justice! This is the Republic of China now; everything must be done according to the law, okay...?"
Did the Republic of China era emphasize law?
The problem is, you're a warlord! A warlord's name is law, and you are the law!
Just as Mo Lanzhi was pondering this, she heard Chen Zijun speak again.
"Let him be ruined. If possible, take his son with you. After all, it's a family; it should be together, right?"
Disgraceful and ruined? And he has to drag his son down with him?
No, this is the Republic of China era now. Didn't they say they wouldn't practice guilt by association or collective punishment?
And you still say everything is governed by law?
How so?
Tell you?
What are you talking about?